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Innovations in Data Engineering: Sustainability for Societal and Industrial Impact

Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT 2024), Volume 1

Edited by Vikrant Bhateja, Muhammad Ehsan Rana, Hrudaya Kumar Tripathy, Roman Senkerik ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes selected papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT 2024), held at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during 28–29 September 2024. It features advanced, multidisciplinary research towards the design of smart computing, information systems and electronic systems. It ... Read more

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This book includes selected papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT 2024), held at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during 28–29 September 2024. It features advanced, multidisciplinary research towards the design of smart computing, information systems and electronic systems. It
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L’IA générative dévoilée

by Quentin Ganne ...

Entre promesses d’innovation et risques potentiels, "L’IA générative dévoilée" explore la dualité de l’Intelligence artificielle. À travers des chapitres clairs et illustrés, cet essai analyse ses capacités, ses applications et ses limites. Pensé pour éveiller la curiosité, c’est un ouvrage qui stimule la réflexion et nourrit l’esprit critique, en préparant tous ceux qui veulent comprendre le ... Read more

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Entre promesses d’innovation et risques potentiels, "L’IA générative dévoilée" explore la dualité de l’Intelligence artificielle. À travers des chapitres clairs et illustrés, cet essai analyse ses capacités, ses applications et ses limites. Pensé pour éveiller la curiosité, c’est un ouvrage qui stimule la réflexion et nourrit l’esprit critique, en préparant tous ceux qui veulent comprendre le
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PostgreSQL 13 Cookbook

Over 120 recipes to build high-performance and fault-tolerant PostgreSQL database solutions

by Vallarapu Naga Avinash Kumar ...

Get to grips with building reliable, scalable, and maintainable database solutions for enterprises and production databasesKey FeaturesImplement PostgreSQL 13 features to perform end-to-end modern database managementDesign, manage, and build enterprise database solutions using a unique recipe-based approachSolve common and not-so-common challenges faced while working to achieve optimal database ... Read more

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Get to grips with building reliable, scalable, and maintainable database solutions for enterprises and production databasesKey FeaturesImplement PostgreSQL 13 features to perform end-to-end modern database managementDesign, manage, and build enterprise database solutions using a unique recipe-based approachSolve common and not-so-common challenges faced while working to achieve optimal database
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AI for Finance

by Edward P. K. Tsang ...

Series series AI for Everything
Finance students and practitioners may ask: can machines learn everything? Could AI help me? Computing students or practitioners may ask: which of my skills could contribute to finance? Where in finance should I pay attention? This book aims to answer these questions. No prior knowledge is expected in AI or finance.Including original research, the book explains the impact of ignoring computation ... Read more

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Finance students and practitioners may ask: can machines learn everything? Could AI help me? Computing students or practitioners may ask: which of my skills could contribute to finance? Where in finance should I pay attention? This book aims to answer these questions. No prior knowledge is expected in AI or finance.Including original research, the book explains the impact of ignoring computation
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Lèxic i Natura en les narracions d´Enric Valor

by Joan de Déu Martines Llinares ...

Series Book 6 - Catalan Studies in Culture and Linguistics
Aquest llibre analitza l'evolució del llenguatge en relació amb la natura al llarg del temps. Se centra en les obres literàries d'un dels autors valencians més destacats, Enric Valor. Explora com els canvis en la societat i la tecnologia han influït en la manera com parlem i comprenem el món natural. Mitjançant un enfocament basat en la lingüística de corpus, l'autor ha recopilat i analitzat el ... Read more

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Aquest llibre analitza l'evolució del llenguatge en relació amb la natura al llarg del temps. Se centra en les obres literàries d'un dels autors valencians més destacats, Enric Valor. Explora com els canvis en la societat i la tecnologia han influït en la manera com parlem i comprenem el món natural. Mitjançant un enfocament basat en la lingüística de corpus, l'autor ha recopilat i analitzat el
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Data Analytics for Smart Grids Applications—A Key to Smart City Development

Edited by Devendra Kumar Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Gwanggil Jeon, Raghvendra Kumar ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book introduces big data analytics and corresponding applications in smart grids. The characterizations of big data, smart grids as well as a huge amount of data collection are first discussed as a prelude to illustrating the motivation and potential advantages of implementing advanced data analytics in smart grids. Basic concepts and the procedures of typical data analytics for general ... Read more

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This book introduces big data analytics and corresponding applications in smart grids. The characterizations of big data, smart grids as well as a huge amount of data collection are first discussed as a prelude to illustrating the motivation and potential advantages of implementing advanced data analytics in smart grids. Basic concepts and the procedures of typical data analytics for general
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Fast Matrix Multiplication with Applications

by Jerzy S. Respondek ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The ambition of this monograph is to show the methods of constructing fast matrix multiplication algorithms*, and their applications, in an intelligible way, accessible not only to mathematicians*. The scope and coverage of the book are comprehensive and constructive, and the analyses and algorithms can be readily applied by readers from various disciplines of science and technology who need ... Read more

$217.79 CAD

The ambition of this monograph is to show the methods of constructing fast matrix multiplication algorithms*, and their applications, in an intelligible way, accessible not only to mathematicians*. The scope and coverage of the book are comprehensive and constructive, and the analyses and algorithms can be readily applied by readers from various disciplines of science and technology who need
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Voice Assistants in Action-oriented Mediation Practice

Insights from Polish Learners of English as a Foreign Language

by Klaudia Gajewska ...

Series Book 76 - Łódź Studies in Language
The voice assistance notion gained wider recognition in the 2010s amidst the launch of mainstream voice-controlled software and apps, such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Despite its potential linguistic and affective benefits, learners’ communication with such technologies has been understudied. Given the gaps in the CALL research, the book reports a mixed-methods investigation of voice ... Read more

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The voice assistance notion gained wider recognition in the 2010s amidst the launch of mainstream voice-controlled software and apps, such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Despite its potential linguistic and affective benefits, learners’ communication with such technologies has been understudied. Given the gaps in the CALL research, the book reports a mixed-methods investigation of voice
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Advances on Intelligent Computing and Data Science II

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIN 2024), Volume 2

Edited by Faisal Saeed, Fathey Mohammed, Errais Mohammed, Shadi Basurra, Mohammed Al-Sarem ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIn’24). The conference, held on December 16–17, 2024, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University (UK), with a parallel session at Hassan II University (Morocco), attracted submissions by researchers in 20 countries. Out of 91 submissions, 46 high-quality papers were selected, presenting ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIn’24). The conference, held on December 16–17, 2024, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University (UK), with a parallel session at Hassan II University (Morocco), attracted submissions by researchers in 20 countries. Out of 91 submissions, 46 high-quality papers were selected, presenting
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Total Journalism

Models, Techniques and Challenges

Edited by Jorge Vázquez-Herrero, Alba Silva-Rodríguez, María-Cruz Negreira-Rey, Carlos Toural-Bran, Xosé López-García ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book aims to explore the diverse landscape of journalism in the third decade of the twenty-first century, constantly changing and still dealing with the consequences of a global pandemic. ‘Total journalism’ is the concept that refers to the renewed and current journalism that employs all available techniques, technologies, and platforms.Authors discuss the innovative nature of journalism, the ... Read more

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This book aims to explore the diverse landscape of journalism in the third decade of the twenty-first century, constantly changing and still dealing with the consequences of a global pandemic. ‘Total journalism’ is the concept that refers to the renewed and current journalism that employs all available techniques, technologies, and platforms.Authors discuss the innovative nature of journalism, the
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Data Science on the Google Cloud Platform

Implementing End-to-End Real-Time Data Pipelines: From Ingest to Machine Learning

by Valliappa Lakshmanan ...

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP.Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a
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Advances in Self-healing Systems Monitoring and Data Processing

Edited by Igor Ruban, Andriy Kovalenko, Vitaly Levashenko ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents the systematized research, development and improvement of methods in self-healing communication and control systems. The book presents new models and methods of data processing, focused on the specifics of self-healing systems. The goal is to equip the reader with the necessary knowledge about trends in monitoring and detecting failures, modelling processes and methods of data ... Read more

$192.19 CAD

This book presents the systematized research, development and improvement of methods in self-healing communication and control systems. The book presents new models and methods of data processing, focused on the specifics of self-healing systems. The goal is to equip the reader with the necessary knowledge about trends in monitoring and detecting failures, modelling processes and methods of data
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1984: The Digital Dystopia

by Paul D'Arcy ...

"1984: The Digital Dystopia"Step into a world where George Orwell's nightmarish vision of the future meets the realities of our digital age. In this thought-provoking exploration, we journey through the eerie parallels between "1984" and the modern era of digital surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and information warfare.Discover the hidden mechanisms of our interconnected world, where ... Read more

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"1984: The Digital Dystopia"Step into a world where George Orwell's nightmarish vision of the future meets the realities of our digital age. In this thought-provoking exploration, we journey through the eerie parallels between "1984" and the modern era of digital surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and information warfare.Discover the hidden mechanisms of our interconnected world, where
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Healthcare Analytics

Emergency Preparedness for COVID-19

Edited by Edward M. Rafalski, Ross M. Mullner ...

The first COVID-19 case in the US was reported on January 20, 2020. As the first cases were being reported in the US, Washington State became a reliable source not just for hospital bed demand based on incidence and community spread but also for modeling the impact of skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities on hospital bed demand. Various hospital bed demand modeling efforts ... Read more

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The first COVID-19 case in the US was reported on January 20, 2020. As the first cases were being reported in the US, Washington State became a reliable source not just for hospital bed demand based on incidence and community spread but also for modeling the impact of skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities on hospital bed demand. Various hospital bed demand modeling efforts
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Apache Mahout Essentials

Implement top-notch machine learning algorithms for classification, clustering, and recommendations with Apache Mahout

by Jayani Withanawasam ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Java developer or data scientist, haven't worked with Apache Mahout before, and want to get up to speed on implementing machine learning on big data, then this is the perfect guide for you.What you will learnGet started with the fundamentals of Big Data, batch, and realtime data processing with an introduction to Mahout and its applicationsUnderstand the ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Java developer or data scientist, haven't worked with Apache Mahout before, and want to get up to speed on implementing machine learning on big data, then this is the perfect guide for you.What you will learnGet started with the fundamentals of Big Data, batch, and realtime data processing with an introduction to Mahout and its applicationsUnderstand the
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AI Model Design and Data Management for Disease Prediction

Edited by Anandhavalli Muniasamy ...

The design of artificial intelligence (AI) models for disease prediction advances fields that combine medical expertise, data science, and computational power to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The design of predictive models is central to this process, tailored to analyze complex healthcare data. Effective data management in healthcare involves the collection, integration, and ... Read more

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The design of artificial intelligence (AI) models for disease prediction advances fields that combine medical expertise, data science, and computational power to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The design of predictive models is central to this process, tailored to analyze complex healthcare data. Effective data management in healthcare involves the collection, integration, and
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Spatial Optimization Issues

Edited by Sami Faiz, Soumaya Elhosni ...

As metropolises continue to see a growth in population, planners are continually searching for trending methods for utilizing space and seeking the best geographical arrangements for these cities. Professionals have continually used geographic information systems (GIS) to solve these issues; however, limitations in this technology remain prevalent. Integrating multiple-criteria decision analysis ... Read more

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As metropolises continue to see a growth in population, planners are continually searching for trending methods for utilizing space and seeking the best geographical arrangements for these cities. Professionals have continually used geographic information systems (GIS) to solve these issues; however, limitations in this technology remain prevalent. Integrating multiple-criteria decision analysis
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Intelligent Decision Technologies

Proceedings of the 12th KES International Conference on Intelligent Decision Technologies (KES-IDT 2020)

Edited by Ireneusz Czarnowski, Robert J. Howlett, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT-2020 Conference, held as a Virtual Conference on June 17–19, 2020. The aim of the annual conference was to present and discuss the latest research results, and to generate new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. However, the range of topics discussed during the conference was definitely broader and covered methods in e.g. ... Read more

$256.19 CAD

This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT-2020 Conference, held as a Virtual Conference on June 17–19, 2020. The aim of the annual conference was to present and discuss the latest research results, and to generate new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. However, the range of topics discussed during the conference was definitely broader and covered methods in e.g.
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FÁCIL PROGRAMACIÓN con Visual Basic para aplicaciones (VBA)

by Olga Maria Stefania Cucaro ...

Este trabajo nació de la necesidad encontrada por el autor de resolver diversos problemas repetidos en el tiempo, relacionados con los datos ingresados en hojas de Excel en el menor tiempo posible. El autor, siendo programador y experto en Pascal, Cobol y Javascript, buscó la solución más adecuada y la encontró en el Excel VBA. Este documento está destinado a presentar a los usuarios la ... Read more

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Este trabajo nació de la necesidad encontrada por el autor de resolver diversos problemas repetidos en el tiempo, relacionados con los datos ingresados en hojas de Excel en el menor tiempo posible. El autor, siendo programador y experto en Pascal, Cobol y Javascript, buscó la solución más adecuada y la encontró en el Excel VBA. Este documento está destinado a presentar a los usuarios la
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Forthcoming Networks and Sustainability in the AIoT Era

Second International Conference FoNeS-AIoT 2024 - Volume 1

Edited by Jawad Rasheed, Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Muhammad Fahim ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book introduces a groundbreaking approach to enhancing IoT device security, providing a comprehensive overview of its applications and methodologies. Covering a wide array of topics, from crime prediction to cyberbullying detection, from facial recognition to analyzing email spam, it addresses diverse challenges in contemporary society. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, ... Read more

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This book introduces a groundbreaking approach to enhancing IoT device security, providing a comprehensive overview of its applications and methodologies. Covering a wide array of topics, from crime prediction to cyberbullying detection, from facial recognition to analyzing email spam, it addresses diverse challenges in contemporary society. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policymakers,
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Scenarios, Fictions, and Imagined Possibilities in Science, Engineering, and Education

XXIV Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future, Volume 1

Edited by Daria Bylieva, Alfred Nordmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to ... Read more

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This book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to
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Corpus-based Studies in Specialized Discourses

Edited by Francisco Alonso-Almeida, Begoña Bellés-Fortuño ...

Series Book 313 - Linguistic Insights
This book illustrates the complex ways language operates within specific professional and academic contexts. Through a series of meticulously conducted corpus-based studies, the volume explores the unique linguistic features and rhetorical strategies that characterize specialized discourses across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities. It examines key aspects such as ... Read more

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This book illustrates the complex ways language operates within specific professional and academic contexts. Through a series of meticulously conducted corpus-based studies, the volume explores the unique linguistic features and rhetorical strategies that characterize specialized discourses across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities. It examines key aspects such as
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Ultimate Node.js Para Desenvolvimento De Aplicativos Multiplataforma

by Jideon F Marques ...

Libere o poder do Node.js para criar aplicativos de servidor escalonáveis e de nível empresarial. Descrição do livro Liberte todo o potencial do Node.js para o desenvolvimento web moderno com este manual abrangente para o desenvolvimento de aplicativos e serviços. O livro cobrirá os fundamentos de técnicas avançadas e explorará as complexidades da construção de aplicativos poderosos. Você dominará ... Read more

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Libere o poder do Node.js para criar aplicativos de servidor escalonáveis e de nível empresarial. Descrição do livro Liberte todo o potencial do Node.js para o desenvolvimento web moderno com este manual abrangente para o desenvolvimento de aplicativos e serviços. O livro cobrirá os fundamentos de técnicas avançadas e explorará as complexidades da construção de aplicativos poderosos. Você dominará
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Cognitive and Pragmatic Aspects of Speech Actions

Edited by Iwona Witczak-Plisiecka ...

Series Book 33 - Lodz Studies in Language
This volume contains papers which reflect current discussions in the study of speech actions. The collection was inspired by the papers presented at Meaning, Context and Cognition, the first international conference integrating cognitive linguistics and pragmatics initiated by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics of the University of Łódź (Poland) in 2011 and held annually. ... Read more

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This volume contains papers which reflect current discussions in the study of speech actions. The collection was inspired by the papers presented at Meaning, Context and Cognition, the first international conference integrating cognitive linguistics and pragmatics initiated by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics of the University of Łódź (Poland) in 2011 and held annually.
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