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Social Computing and Social Media

7th International Conference, SCSM 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015.The total of 1462 papers and 246 poster papers presented at the HCII 2015 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4843 ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015.The total of 1462 papers and 246 poster papers presented at the HCII 2015 conferences was carefully reviewed and selected from 4843
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Perspectives of System Informatics

9th International Ershov Informatics Conference, PSI 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 24-27, 2014. Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Andrei Voronkov, A.P. Ershov Institute of Informatics Systems ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book contains the thoroughly refereed papers from the 9th International Ershov Informatics Conference, PSI 2014, held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in June 2014.The 17 revised full papers, 11 revised short papers, and 2 system and experimental papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The volume also contains 5 keynote talks which cover a range of ... Read more

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This book contains the thoroughly refereed papers from the 9th International Ershov Informatics Conference, PSI 2014, held in St. Petersburg, Russia, in June 2014.The 17 revised full papers, 11 revised short papers, and 2 system and experimental papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The volume also contains 5 keynote talks which cover a range of
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Multimedia Information Retrieval

Extracting Information from Multimedia Sources

by Matthias Hemmje, Stefan Wagenpfeil ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The digital acquisition of information – known as Information Retrieval – has gained enormous importance in recent decades. Due to modern technologies and the spread of multimedia content, the focus is shifting more and more toward Multimedia Information Retrieval (MMIR). This well-founded and comprehensive textbook conveys the fundamentals and formal concepts of MMIR and connects them in a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The digital acquisition of information – known as Information Retrieval – has gained enormous importance in recent decades. Due to modern technologies and the spread of multimedia content, the focus is shifting more and more toward Multimedia Information Retrieval (MMIR). This well-founded and comprehensive textbook conveys the fundamentals and formal concepts of MMIR and connects them in a
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Agent Nation

How Autonomous AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Society—and What We Can Do About It

by Chirag Shah ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
AI agents are no longer just tools—they’re actors. Are we ready for the society they’re building?Across industries and institutions, a new class of autonomous digital agents is quietly reshaping the foundations of human society. These AI systems negotiate contracts, manage infrastructure, make medical decisions, and even represent individuals in financial transactions—often without our awareness ... Read more

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AI agents are no longer just tools—they’re actors. Are we ready for the society they’re building?Across industries and institutions, a new class of autonomous digital agents is quietly reshaping the foundations of human society. These AI systems negotiate contracts, manage infrastructure, make medical decisions, and even represent individuals in financial transactions—often without our awareness
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Coproducing Care

Synergies of Recognition

by John M. Carroll, Jeongwon Jo, Srishti Gupta, Fanlu Gui, Jomara Sandbulte, Ya-Fang Lin, Sooyeon Lee, Tiffany Knearem, Chun-Hua Tsai ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book explores research around reciprocal participation in care activities across a variety of everyday settings from the perspective of HCI researchers. It challenges traditional conceptions of caregiving in which care is provided and received and highlights the synergistic outcomes that can be obtained when all participants are active contributors. Through diverse case studies, including ... Read more

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This book explores research around reciprocal participation in care activities across a variety of everyday settings from the perspective of HCI researchers. It challenges traditional conceptions of caregiving in which care is provided and received and highlights the synergistic outcomes that can be obtained when all participants are active contributors. Through diverse case studies, including
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Multiple-Valued Logic Design

an Introduction

by G Epstein ...

Multiple-Valued Logic Design: An Introduction explains the theory and applications of this increasingly important subject. Written in a clear and understandable style, the author develops the material in a skillful way. Without using a huge mathematical apparatus, he introduces the subject in a general form that includes the well-known binary logic as a special case. The book is further enhanced ... Read more

$535.99 USD

Multiple-Valued Logic Design: An Introduction explains the theory and applications of this increasingly important subject. Written in a clear and understandable style, the author develops the material in a skillful way. Without using a huge mathematical apparatus, he introduces the subject in a general form that includes the well-known binary logic as a special case. The book is further enhanced
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Database Design Using Entity-Relationship Diagrams

by Sikha Saha Bagui, Richard Walsh Earp ...

Essential to database design, entity-relationship (ER) diagrams are known for their usefulness in data modeling and mapping out clear database designs. They are also well-known for being difficult to master. With Database Design Using Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Third Edition, database designers, developers, and students preparing to enter the field can quickly learn the ins and outs of data ... Read more

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Essential to database design, entity-relationship (ER) diagrams are known for their usefulness in data modeling and mapping out clear database designs. They are also well-known for being difficult to master. With Database Design Using Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Third Edition, database designers, developers, and students preparing to enter the field can quickly learn the ins and outs of data
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Gerontechnology IV

Contributions to the Fourth International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021, November 23–24, 2021, Évora, Portugal

Edited by José García-Alonso, César Fonseca ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers peer-review contributions to the 4th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021, held on November 23-24, 2021, in Évora, Portugal. They report on cutting-edge technologies and optimized workflows for promoting active aging and assisting elderly people at home, as well as in healthcare centers. They discuss the main challenges in the development, use and delivery of ... Read more

$170.99 USD

This book gathers peer-review contributions to the 4th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021, held on November 23-24, 2021, in Évora, Portugal. They report on cutting-edge technologies and optimized workflows for promoting active aging and assisting elderly people at home, as well as in healthcare centers. They discuss the main challenges in the development, use and delivery of
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Virtual Reality kompakt

Entwicklung von immersiver Software

by Manfred Brill ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Virtual Reality ist immer noch eine Technologie, die sich extrem schnell verändert. Ständig wird neue Hardware entwickelt, die neue Anwendungen hervorbringt und die Weiterentwicklung der dafür nötigen Softwaren erzwingt. Die Themen Immersion, Interaktivität und die Gestaltung des User Interfaces in einer immersiven Anwendung haben au den Konferenzen wie der IEEE VR oder der ISMAR immer noch einen ... Read more

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Virtual Reality ist immer noch eine Technologie, die sich extrem schnell verändert. Ständig wird neue Hardware entwickelt, die neue Anwendungen hervorbringt und die Weiterentwicklung der dafür nötigen Softwaren erzwingt. Die Themen Immersion, Interaktivität und die Gestaltung des User Interfaces in einer immersiven Anwendung haben au den Konferenzen wie der IEEE VR oder der ISMAR immer noch einen
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

16th International Conference, ICIRA 2023, Hangzhou, China, July 5–7, 2023, Proceedings, Part VI

Edited by Huayong Yang, Honghai Liu, Jun Zou, Zhouping Yin, Lianqing Liu, Geng Yang, Xiaoping Ouyang, Zhiyong Wang ...

Series Book 6 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric
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Persuasive Technology

19th International Conference, PERSUASIVE 2024, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, April 10–12, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Nilufar Baghaei, Raian Ali, Khin Win, Kiemute Oyibo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings the 19th International Conference on Persuasive Technology, PERSUASIVE 2024 held in Wollongong, NSW, Australia, during April 10–12, 2024.The 14 revised full papers and 8 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. based on their content: methods for tailoring andpersonalization; ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings the 19th International Conference on Persuasive Technology, PERSUASIVE 2024 held in Wollongong, NSW, Australia, during April 10–12, 2024.The 14 revised full papers and 8 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. based on their content: methods for tailoring andpersonalization;
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macOS Programming for Absolute Beginners

Developing Apps Using Swift and Xcode

by Wallace Wang ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn how to code for the iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and MacBook using Swift, Apple's hottest programming language.Fully updated to cover the new MacBook Touch Bar, macOS Programming for Absolute Beginners will not only teach complete programming novices how to write macOS programs, but it can also help experienced programmers moving to the Mac for the first time. You will learn the principles of ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Learn how to code for the iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and MacBook using Swift, Apple's hottest programming language.Fully updated to cover the new MacBook Touch Bar, macOS Programming for Absolute Beginners will not only teach complete programming novices how to write macOS programs, but it can also help experienced programmers moving to the Mac for the first time. You will learn the principles of
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Aprendizagem De Máquina Em Ação

Uma Obra Para O Leigo, Guia Passo A Passo Para Novatos

by Alan T. Norman ...

Translated by Vitor Silva ...

Você está à procura um livro básico para começar com os conceitos básicos da Aprendizagem de Máquina? O meu livro explicará os conceitos básicos de maneiras fáceis de entender. Depois de ler este livro, você terá uma sólida compreensão dos princípios básicos que tornarão mais fácil avançar para um livro mais avançado, caso você queira saber mais. ... Read more

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Você está à procura um livro básico para começar com os conceitos básicos da Aprendizagem de Máquina? O meu livro explicará os conceitos básicos de maneiras fáceis de entender. Depois de ler este livro, você terá uma sólida compreensão dos princípios básicos que tornarão mais fácil avançar para um livro mais avançado, caso você queira saber mais.
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Design Patterns in Modern C++

Reusable Approaches for Object-Oriented Software Design

by Dmitri Nesteruk ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Apply modern C++17 to the implementations of classic design patterns. As well as covering traditional design patterns, this book fleshes out new patterns and approaches that will be useful to C++ developers. The author presents concepts as a fun investigation of how problems can be solved in different ways, along the way using varying degrees of technical sophistication and explaining different ... Read more

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Apply modern C++17 to the implementations of classic design patterns. As well as covering traditional design patterns, this book fleshes out new patterns and approaches that will be useful to C++ developers. The author presents concepts as a fun investigation of how problems can be solved in different ways, along the way using varying degrees of technical sophistication and explaining different
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Intelligent Tutoring Systems

15th International Conference, ITS 2019, Kingston, Jamaica, June 3–7, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Andre Coy, Yugo Hayashi, Maiga Chang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, ITS 2019, held in Kingston, Jamaica, in June 2019.The 14 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. In the back matter of the volume 4 poster papers are included. They deal with the use of advanced computer technologies ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, ITS 2019, held in Kingston, Jamaica, in June 2019.The 14 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. In the back matter of the volume 4 poster papers are included. They deal with the use of advanced computer technologies
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Visual Design of GraphQL Data

A Practical Introduction with Legacy Data and Neo4j

by Thomas Frisendal ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Get an introduction to the visual design of GraphQL data and concepts, including GraphQL structures, semantics, and schemas in this compact, pragmatic book. In it you will see simple guidelines based on lessons learned from real-life data discovery and unification, as well as useful visualization techniques. These in turn help you improve the quality of your API designs and give you the skills to ... Read more

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Get an introduction to the visual design of GraphQL data and concepts, including GraphQL structures, semantics, and schemas in this compact, pragmatic book. In it you will see simple guidelines based on lessons learned from real-life data discovery and unification, as well as useful visualization techniques. These in turn help you improve the quality of your API designs and give you the skills to
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Computers Helping People with Special Needs

16th International Conference, ICCHP 2018, Linz, Austria, July 11-13, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Klaus Miesenberger, Georgios Kouroupetroglou ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 10896 and 10897 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2018, held in Linz, Austria, in JulyThe 101 revised full papers and 78 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 356 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Web accessibility ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 10896 and 10897 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2018, held in Linz, Austria, in JulyThe 101 revised full papers and 78 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 356 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Web accessibility
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KI-gestützte Prozessautomatisierung

by Julian Funke ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
KI-gestützte Prozessautomatisierung zeigt, wie Unternehmen Künstliche Intelligenz nutzen, um Prozesse effizienter, schneller und intelligenter zu machen. Das Buch erklärt verständlich, wie Automatisierungspotenziale erkannt und manuelle Abläufe reduziert werden. Leser lernen, ihre Produktivität gezielt zu steigern und moderne Technologien wie Machine Learning, Process Mining, RPA und NLP sinnvoll ... Read more

$35.99 USD

KI-gestützte Prozessautomatisierung zeigt, wie Unternehmen Künstliche Intelligenz nutzen, um Prozesse effizienter, schneller und intelligenter zu machen. Das Buch erklärt verständlich, wie Automatisierungspotenziale erkannt und manuelle Abläufe reduziert werden. Leser lernen, ihre Produktivität gezielt zu steigern und moderne Technologien wie Machine Learning, Process Mining, RPA und NLP sinnvoll
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Building Data Integration Solutions

Unifying Data for Enhanced Decision Making

by Jay Borthen ...

Are you struggling to manage and make sense of the vast streams of data flowing into your organization? In today's data-driven world, the ability to effectively unify and organize disparate data sources is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. The challenge lies in navigating the complexities of data diversity, volume, and regulatory demands, which can overwhelm even the most seasoned data ... Read more

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Are you struggling to manage and make sense of the vast streams of data flowing into your organization? In today's data-driven world, the ability to effectively unify and organize disparate data sources is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. The challenge lies in navigating the complexities of data diversity, volume, and regulatory demands, which can overwhelm even the most seasoned data
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HCI International 2025 Posters

27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part VIII

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 8 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The papers presented in these ... Read more

$98.99 USD

The eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The papers presented in these
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Fuzzy Logic and Hydrological Modeling

by Zekai Sen ...

The hydrological sciences typically present grey or fuzzy information, making them quite messy and a choice challenge for fuzzy logic application. Providing readers with the first book to cover fuzzy logic modeling as it relates to water science, the author takes an approach that incorporates verbal expert views and other parameters that allow ... Read more

$111.99 USD

The hydrological sciences typically present grey or fuzzy information, making them quite messy and a choice challenge for fuzzy logic application. Providing readers with the first book to cover fuzzy logic modeling as it relates to water science, the author takes an approach that incorporates verbal expert views and other parameters that allow
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Ethische KI in der Praxis. Die 7 Säulen und 33 Sprichwörter für KI-Werte-Leitlinien in Unternehmen

by Martha Giannakoudi ...

Series series Business and Economics (German Language)
Künstliche Intelligenz ist nicht länger Zukunftsmusik – sie gestaltet bereits heute den Arbeitsalltag. Doch wie lässt sich sicherstellen, dass Teams durch KI nicht nur effizienter, sondern auch hochwertiger, reflektierter und verantwortungsvoller arbeiten?„Ethische KI in der Praxis“ von Martha Giannakoudi ist der unverzichtbare Kompass in dieser neuen Ära. Das Buch liefert mehr als nur abstrakte ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Künstliche Intelligenz ist nicht länger Zukunftsmusik – sie gestaltet bereits heute den Arbeitsalltag. Doch wie lässt sich sicherstellen, dass Teams durch KI nicht nur effizienter, sondern auch hochwertiger, reflektierter und verantwortungsvoller arbeiten?„Ethische KI in der Praxis“ von Martha Giannakoudi ist der unverzichtbare Kompass in dieser neuen Ära. Das Buch liefert mehr als nur abstrakte
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Development of Biocooperative Control Strategies for Neuromotor Rehabilitation Robotic Platforms

A Real-Time Embedded Approach for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction

by Ana Cisnal de la Rica ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents the development of a multimodal physiological signal acquisition system and cooperative control strategies for applications in upper-limb robotic rehabilitation.First, it introduces a non-pattern recognition EMG-based platform for hand rehabilitation, demonstrating its strong performance in both gesture recognition accuracy and responsiveness. It also discusses the role of EMG ... Read more

$161.99 USD

This book presents the development of a multimodal physiological signal acquisition system and cooperative control strategies for applications in upper-limb robotic rehabilitation.First, it introduces a non-pattern recognition EMG-based platform for hand rehabilitation, demonstrating its strong performance in both gesture recognition accuracy and responsiveness. It also discusses the role of EMG
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How to Master Photoshop

by Lucia Somers ...

Unlock the power of Photoshop with this comprehensive guide tailored for beginners! Whether you're new to photo editing or looking to sharpen your design skills, this book breaks down the essentials in easy-to-follow steps. Learn everything from basic tools and selections to advanced retouching techniques, layer management, and photo manipulation. With clear explanations and practical examples, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Unlock the power of Photoshop with this comprehensive guide tailored for beginners! Whether you're new to photo editing or looking to sharpen your design skills, this book breaks down the essentials in easy-to-follow steps. Learn everything from basic tools and selections to advanced retouching techniques, layer management, and photo manipulation. With clear explanations and practical examples,
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