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Navigating the FRAM

Mastering the Functional Resonance Analysis Method for Modelling Complex Socio-Technical Systems

Edited by Riccardo Patriarca ...

In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous ... Read more

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In the world of safety science, where complex socio-technical systems demand innovative approaches, the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) stands as a beacon of insight. Rooted in modern systemic management and Resilience Engineering principles, the FRAM offers a unique perspective, viewing systems through the lens of everyday performance variability.Developed over decades of meticulous
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Minimalism

Designing Simplicity

by Hartmut Obendorf ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The notion of Minimalism is proposed as a theoretical tool supporting a more differentiated understanding of reduction and thus forms a standpoint that allows definition of aspects of simplicity.Possible uses of the notion of minimalism in the field of human–computer interaction design are examined both from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint, giving a range of results. Minimalism defines a ... Read more

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The notion of Minimalism is proposed as a theoretical tool supporting a more differentiated understanding of reduction and thus forms a standpoint that allows definition of aspects of simplicity.Possible uses of the notion of minimalism in the field of human–computer interaction design are examined both from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint, giving a range of results. Minimalism defines a
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Blended Learning: Engaging Students in the New Normal Era

15th International Conference, ICBL 2022, Hong Kong, China, July 19–22, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Richard Chen Li, Simon K. S. Cheung, Peter H. F. Ng, Leung-Pun Wong, Fu Lee Wang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Blended Learning, ICBL 2022, held in Hong Kong, China, in August 2022.The 31 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The conference theme of ICBL 2022 is Blended Learning: Engaging Students in the New Era. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Game ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Blended Learning, ICBL 2022, held in Hong Kong, China, in August 2022.The 31 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The conference theme of ICBL 2022 is Blended Learning: Engaging Students in the New Era. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Game
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Immersive Learning Research Network

9th International Conference, iLRN 2023, San Luis Obispo, USA, June 26–29, 2023, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Marie-Luce Bourguet, Jule M. Krüger, Daniela Pedrosa, Andreas Dengel, Anasol Peña-Rios, Jonathon Richter ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Network, iLRN 2023, held in San Luis Obispo, USA, in June 2023 as a hybrid event.The 26 revised full papers and 13 shprt papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on foundations in immersive ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Network, iLRN 2023, held in San Luis Obispo, USA, in June 2023 as a hybrid event.The 26 revised full papers and 13 shprt papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on foundations in immersive
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Awareness Systems

Advances in Theory, Methodology and Design

Edited by Panos Markopoulos, Wendy Mackay ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
People go about their daily tasks with an in-built awareness of their social and physical environments. This awareness helps them to work cooperatively in groups, coordinate actions, and to maintain and enhance social communication with others. Networked technology has extended the reach of people's awareness to remote and distributed groups and provided access to a much larger social network than ... Read more

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People go about their daily tasks with an in-built awareness of their social and physical environments. This awareness helps them to work cooperatively in groups, coordinate actions, and to maintain and enhance social communication with others. Networked technology has extended the reach of people's awareness to remote and distributed groups and provided access to a much larger social network than
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C++/CLI Primer

For .NET Development

by Vivek Ragunathan ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Enter a world of hardcore back-end, server-side enterprise programming on the .NET platform. This book presents some of the important aspects of the C++/CLI language that often become a barrier preventing programmers from exploring further. The C++/CLI Primer is a powerful but compact book that will guide you through that barrier.Many of today's complex transactions and enterprise applications ... Read more

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Enter a world of hardcore back-end, server-side enterprise programming on the .NET platform. This book presents some of the important aspects of the C++/CLI language that often become a barrier preventing programmers from exploring further. The C++/CLI Primer is a powerful but compact book that will guide you through that barrier.Many of today's complex transactions and enterprise applications
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System Analysis and Modeling. Technology-Specific Aspects of Models

9th International Conference, SAM 2016, Saint-Melo, France, October 3-4, 2016. Proceedings

Edited by Steffen Herbold, Jens Grabowski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes revised papers of the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on System Analysis and Modeling, SAM 2016, held in Saint-Melo, France, in October 2016. The 15 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. The contributions are organized in topical theme named: Technology-Specific Aspects of Models.The volume reflects the five sessions of ... Read more

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This book constitutes revised papers of the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on System Analysis and Modeling, SAM 2016, held in Saint-Melo, France, in October 2016. The 15 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. The contributions are organized in topical theme named: Technology-Specific Aspects of Models.The volume reflects the five sessions of
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HCI in Business, Government, and Organizations: Information Systems

Third International Conference, HCIBGO 2016, Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Toronto, Canada, July 17-22, 2016, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, Chuan-Hoo Tan ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, HCIBGO 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, which took place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016. HCII 2016 received a total of 4354 submissions, of which 1287 papers were accepted for publication after a ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, HCIBGO 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, which took place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016. HCII 2016 received a total of 4354 submissions, of which 1287 papers were accepted for publication after a
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 The Design of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence for the Workplace

Edited by Constantinos K. Coursaris, Joerg Beringer, Pierre-Majorique Léger, Burak Öz ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are manifesting in increasingly sophisticated technologies and systems contributing to the digital transformation of organizations. These technological innovations involve the use of automation agents adding value through increased efficiency, effectiveness, service quality, and other performance-related dimensions.Motivated by the possibilities ... Read more

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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are manifesting in increasingly sophisticated technologies and systems contributing to the digital transformation of organizations. These technological innovations involve the use of automation agents adding value through increased efficiency, effectiveness, service quality, and other performance-related dimensions.Motivated by the possibilities
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Social Robotics + BioMed

17th International Conference on Social Robotics + BioMed, ICSR + BioMed 2025, Xi'an, China, September 26-28, Proceedings

Edited by Shuzhi Sam Ge, Weizheng Yuan, Honglong Chang, Yanen Wang, Hooman Samani, Hongsheng He ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Social Robotics + BioMed, held in Xi'an, China, during September 26-28, 2025.The 27 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The ICSR + BioMed 2025 conference emphasized interdisciplinary innovations in Bio-inspired, Biomedical, and Surgical Robotics. ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Social Robotics + BioMed, held in Xi'an, China, during September 26-28, 2025.The 27 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The ICSR + BioMed 2025 conference emphasized interdisciplinary innovations in Bio-inspired, Biomedical, and Surgical Robotics.
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Artificial Intelligence in Education. Late Breaking Results, WideAIED, Practitioners, Industry and Policies, Blue Sky, Doctoral Consortium, FoL Workshops and Tutorials, FoL Invited Papers

27th International Conference, AIED 2026, Seoul, South Korea, June 27 – July 3, 2026, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Emmanuel G. Blanchard, Guanliang Chen, Min Chi, Seiji Isotani ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This three-volume set CCIS 3031–3033 brings together papers from the Late Breaking Results Track, the Practitioners, Industry and Policy Track, the Doctoral Consortium, the Blue Sky Track, and the wideAIED Track, as well as descriptions of workshops and tutorials presented at the 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2026, held in Seoul, South Korea, from June ... Read more

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This three-volume set CCIS 3031–3033 brings together papers from the Late Breaking Results Track, the Practitioners, Industry and Policy Track, the Doctoral Consortium, the Blue Sky Track, and the wideAIED Track, as well as descriptions of workshops and tutorials presented at the 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2026, held in Seoul, South Korea, from June
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Gameful Compositions in Interactive Computer Music

by Paul Turowski, Simon Hutchinson, Takuto Fukuda ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This SpringerBrief introduces and examines “digital gameful compositions” (DGCs) in interactive computer music, i.e. interdisciplinary new media works that substantially integrate both digital games and music performance. DGCs are performative, interactive musical works structured by game mechanics, in which the music emerges through the dynamic engagement of the player-performer within the system ... Read more

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This SpringerBrief introduces and examines “digital gameful compositions” (DGCs) in interactive computer music, i.e. interdisciplinary new media works that substantially integrate both digital games and music performance. DGCs are performative, interactive musical works structured by game mechanics, in which the music emerges through the dynamic engagement of the player-performer within the system
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ISO 27001:2022 - Explications

Système de Management de la Sécurité de l'Information - Guide Pratique

by Dr. William F. Harrington ...

Title: ISO 27001:2022 - ExplicationsSubtitle: Système de Management de la Sécurité de l'Information - Guide PratiqueIntroduction:"ISO 27001:2022 - Explications" est un guide pratique complet dédié à la norme ISO 27001:2022, offrant une analyse approfondie et des explications claires sur le Système de Management de la Sécurité de l'Information (SMSI). Ce livre est destiné à tous les professionnels ... Read more

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Title: ISO 27001:2022 - ExplicationsSubtitle: Système de Management de la Sécurité de l'Information - Guide PratiqueIntroduction:"ISO 27001:2022 - Explications" est un guide pratique complet dédié à la norme ISO 27001:2022, offrant une analyse approfondie et des explications claires sur le Système de Management de la Sécurité de l'Information (SMSI). Ce livre est destiné à tous les professionnels
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New Trends on Human-Computer Interaction

Research, Development, New Tools and Methods

Edited by José A. Macías, Antoni Granollers Saltiveri, Pedro Miguel Latorre Andrés ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book comprises a variety of breakthroughs and recent advances on Human– Computer Interaction (HCI) intended for both researchers and practitioners. Topics addressed here can be of interest for those people searching for last trends involving such a growing discipline. Important issues concerning this book includes cutti- edge topics such as Semantic Web Interfaces, Natural Language Processing ... Read more

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This book comprises a variety of breakthroughs and recent advances on Human– Computer Interaction (HCI) intended for both researchers and practitioners. Topics addressed here can be of interest for those people searching for last trends involving such a growing discipline. Important issues concerning this book includes cutti- edge topics such as Semantic Web Interfaces, Natural Language Processing
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User Modeling and Adaptation for Daily Routines

Providing Assistance to People with Special Needs

Edited by Estefanía Martín, Pablo A. Haya, Rosa M. Carro ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
User Modeling and Adaptation for Daily Routines is motivated by the need to bring attention to how people with special needs can benefit from adaptive methods and techniques in their everyday lives. Assistive technologies, adaptive systems and context-aware applications are three well-established research fields. There is, in fact, a vast amount of literature that covers HCI-related issues in each ... Read more

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User Modeling and Adaptation for Daily Routines is motivated by the need to bring attention to how people with special needs can benefit from adaptive methods and techniques in their everyday lives. Assistive technologies, adaptive systems and context-aware applications are three well-established research fields. There is, in fact, a vast amount of literature that covers HCI-related issues in each
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Adaptive Cloud Enterprise Architecture

by Asif Qumar Gill ...

Series Book 4 - Intelligent Information Systems
This book presents a comprehensive and novel adaptive enterprise service systems approach to adapting, defining, operating, managing and supporting (ADOMS) the adaptive cloud enterprise architecture. The adaptive cloud enterprise architecture provides a platform for creating the service-centric agile enterprise. This book is intended for enterprise strategists, enterprise architects, domain ... Read more

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This book presents a comprehensive and novel adaptive enterprise service systems approach to adapting, defining, operating, managing and supporting (ADOMS) the adaptive cloud enterprise architecture. The adaptive cloud enterprise architecture provides a platform for creating the service-centric agile enterprise. This book is intended for enterprise strategists, enterprise architects, domain
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Immersive Learning Research Network

10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, Glasgow, UK, June 10–13, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I

Edited by Jule M. Krüger, Daniela Pedrosa, Dennis Beck, Marie-Luce Bourguet, Andreas Dengel, Rami Ghannam, Alan Miller, Anasol Peña-Rios, Jonathon Richter ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, held in Glasgow, UK during June 10–13, 2024.The 30 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were categorized under the topical section as follows:Part I:Foundations in Immersive Learning Research and Theory; ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, held in Glasgow, UK during June 10–13, 2024.The 30 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were categorized under the topical section as follows:Part I:Foundations in Immersive Learning Research and Theory;
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Data Analytics and Management in Data Intensive Domains

XVIII International Conference, DAMDID/RCDL 2016, Ershovo, Moscow, Russia, October 11 -14, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Leonid Kalinichenko, Sergei O. Kuznetsov, Yannis Manolopoulos ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Data Analytics and Management in Data Intensive Domains, DAMDID/RCDL 2016, held in Ershovo, Moscow, Russia, in October 2016.The 16 revised full papers presented together with one invited talk and two keynote papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers are organized in topical ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Data Analytics and Management in Data Intensive Domains, DAMDID/RCDL 2016, held in Ershovo, Moscow, Russia, in October 2016.The 16 revised full papers presented together with one invited talk and two keynote papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers are organized in topical
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Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment

9th International Conference, INTETAIN 2017, Funchal, Portugal, June 20-22, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yoram Chisik, Jussi Holopainen, Rilla Khaled, José Luis Silva, Paula Alexandra Silva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and
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Practical IoT Edge Computing with Python

by Dr. Rajasi Tushar Athawale ...

Build Real-time IoT Solutions Using Python, Edge, and Docker Tools.Key Features● Explore real-world IoT use-cases using Python and edge computing.● Hands-on projects on embedded devices like Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano.● Learn edge-cloud integration, Docker, and protocols such as MQTT and CoAP.● Covers security, streaming data, and future edge computing trends.Book DescriptionThe Int... ... Read more

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Build Real-time IoT Solutions Using Python, Edge, and Docker Tools.Key Features● Explore real-world IoT use-cases using Python and edge computing.● Hands-on projects on embedded devices like Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano.● Learn edge-cloud integration, Docker, and protocols such as MQTT and CoAP.● Covers security, streaming data, and future edge computing trends.Book DescriptionThe Int...
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Developing Metadata Application Profiles

Edited by Mariana Curado Malta, Ana Alice Baptista, Paul Walk ...

The prevalence of data science has grown exponentially in recent years. Increases in data exchange have created the need for standards and formats on handling data from different sources. Developing Metadata Application Profiles is an innovative reference source that discusses the latest trends and techniques for effectively managing and exchanging metadata. Including a range of perspectives on ... Read more

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The prevalence of data science has grown exponentially in recent years. Increases in data exchange have created the need for standards and formats on handling data from different sources. Developing Metadata Application Profiles is an innovative reference source that discusses the latest trends and techniques for effectively managing and exchanging metadata. Including a range of perspectives on
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Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Large Language Models and AI Agents

Edited by Soly Mathew Biju ...

The evolution of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents reveals a new era of interdisciplinary innovation, where the boundaries between fields like healthcare, law, education, and engineering are blurred. These advanced AI systems are being integrated into complex workflows that require reasoning, adaptability, and collaboration across knowledge areas. From assisting in medical diagnostics and ... Read more

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The evolution of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents reveals a new era of interdisciplinary innovation, where the boundaries between fields like healthcare, law, education, and engineering are blurred. These advanced AI systems are being integrated into complex workflows that require reasoning, adaptability, and collaboration across knowledge areas. From assisting in medical diagnostics and
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Hands-On Differential Privacy

Introduction to the Theory and Practice Using OpenDP

by Ethan Cowan, Michael Shoemate, Mayana Pereira ...

Many organizations today analyze and share large, sensitive datasets about individuals. Whether these datasets cover healthcare details, financial records, or exam scores, it's become more difficult for organizations to protect an individual's information through deidentification, anonymization, and other traditional statistical disclosure limitation techniques. This practical book explains how ... Read more

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Many organizations today analyze and share large, sensitive datasets about individuals. Whether these datasets cover healthcare details, financial records, or exam scores, it's become more difficult for organizations to protect an individual's information through deidentification, anonymization, and other traditional statistical disclosure limitation techniques. This practical book explains how
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Human-Computer Interaction

Thematic Area, HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu, Ayako Hashizume ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory, ... Read more

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This seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory,
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