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Computational Science – ICCS 2018

18th International Conference, Wuxi, China, June 11-13, 2018, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Yong Shi, Haohuan Fu, Yingjie Tian, Valeria V. Krzhizhanovskaya, Michael Harold Lees, Jack Dongarra, Peter M. A. Sloot ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 10860, 10861 and 10862 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2018, held in Wuxi, China, in June 2018.The total of 155 full and 66 short papers presented in this book set was carefully reviewed and selected from 404 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named:Part I: ICCS Main TrackPart II: ... Read more

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The three-volume set LNCS 10860, 10861 and 10862 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2018, held in Wuxi, China, in June 2018.The total of 155 full and 66 short papers presented in this book set was carefully reviewed and selected from 404 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named:Part I: ICCS Main TrackPart II:
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Collaboration and Technology

24th International Conference, CRIWG 2018, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, September 5-7, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Armanda Rodrigues, Benjamim Fonseca, Nuno Preguiça ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Collaboration and Technology, CRIWG 2018, held in Costa de Caparica, Portugal, in September 2018.The 11 revised full papers presented together with 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions.The papers published in the proceedings of this year span dierent areas of collaborative ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Collaboration and Technology, CRIWG 2018, held in Costa de Caparica, Portugal, in September 2018.The 11 revised full papers presented together with 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions.The papers published in the proceedings of this year span dierent areas of collaborative
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Object-Oriented Design with ABAP

A Practical Approach

by James E. McDonough ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you ... Read more

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Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you
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Entertainment Computing and Serious Games

International GI-Dagstuhl Seminar 15283, Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, July 5-10, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Ralf Dörner, Stefan Göbel, Michael Kickmeier-Rust, Maic Masuch, Katharina Zweig ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The aim of this book is to collect and to cluster research areas in the field of serious games and entertainment computing. It provides an introduction and gives guidance for the next generation of researchers in this field.The 18 papers presented in this volume, together with an introduction, are the outcome of a GI-Dagstuhl seminar which was held at Schloß Dagstuhl in July 2015. ... Read more

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The aim of this book is to collect and to cluster research areas in the field of serious games and entertainment computing. It provides an introduction and gives guidance for the next generation of researchers in this field.The 18 papers presented in this volume, together with an introduction, are the outcome of a GI-Dagstuhl seminar which was held at Schloß Dagstuhl in July 2015.
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Social Computing and Social Media. User Experience and Behavior

10th International Conference, SCSM 2018, Held as Part of HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15-20, 2018, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two volumes set LNCS 10913-10914 of SCSM 2018 constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2018, held as part of the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2018, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in July 2018. The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters presented at the 14 colocated HCII 2018 conferences.The papers ... Read more

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The two volumes set LNCS 10913-10914 of SCSM 2018 constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2018, held as part of the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2018, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA, in July 2018. The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters presented at the 14 colocated HCII 2018 conferences.The papers
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Blockchain for Business 2019

A user-friendly introduction to blockchain technology and its business applications

by Peter Lipovyanov ...

Your one-stop guide to blockchain technology and its business applicationsKey FeaturesAssimilate blockchain services such as Ethereum and Hyperledger to transform industrial applicationsKnow in and out of blockchain technology to understand various business use casesUnderstand various common and not-so-common challenges faced in blockchain developmentBook DescriptionBlockchain for Business 2019 is ... Read more

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Your one-stop guide to blockchain technology and its business applicationsKey FeaturesAssimilate blockchain services such as Ethereum and Hyperledger to transform industrial applicationsKnow in and out of blockchain technology to understand various business use casesUnderstand various common and not-so-common challenges faced in blockchain developmentBook DescriptionBlockchain for Business 2019 is
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Python Projects for Beginners

A Ten-Week Bootcamp Approach to Python Programming

by Connor P. Milliken ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you
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Green Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT

by Saeid Jamshidi, Kawser Wazed Nafi, Foutse Khomh, Amin Nikanjam ...

Series series Intelligent Data-Centric Systems
Green Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT tackles the pressing security challenges posed by the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT). The book delves into innovative, lightweight security models and energy-aware IDS mechanisms that strike a balance between security efficacy, computational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Sections discuss the transformative role of IoT and ... Read more

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Green Intrusion Detection Systems for IoT tackles the pressing security challenges posed by the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT). The book delves into innovative, lightweight security models and energy-aware IDS mechanisms that strike a balance between security efficacy, computational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Sections discuss the transformative role of IoT and
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From Buttons to Conversations

A Revolution in User Experience

by Chad Michel ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Large language models are fundamentally reshaping user expectations from conversational interfaces to intelligent automation. Gone are the days of only buttons and forms. But how do we design UX that harnesses this power effectively? Part of this change isn’t just layering in conversational experiences into our user interfaces, but rethinking user interfaces completely. In the future, users will ... Read more

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Large language models are fundamentally reshaping user expectations from conversational interfaces to intelligent automation. Gone are the days of only buttons and forms. But how do we design UX that harnesses this power effectively? Part of this change isn’t just layering in conversational experiences into our user interfaces, but rethinking user interfaces completely. In the future, users will
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Programming Languages and Systems

35th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2026, Held as Part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2026, Turin, Italy, April 11–16, 2026, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Robbert Krebbers ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The open access book set LNCS 16501 + LNCS 16502 constitutes the proceedings of the 35th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2026, which was held as part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2026, in Turin, Italy, during April 11-16, 2026.The 31 full papers included in the proceedings, together with one invited talk, were carefully reviewed and ... Read more

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The open access book set LNCS 16501 + LNCS 16502 constitutes the proceedings of the 35th European Symposium on Programming, ESOP 2026, which was held as part of the International Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2026, in Turin, Italy, during April 11-16, 2026.The 31 full papers included in the proceedings, together with one invited talk, were carefully reviewed and
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Managing and Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Classical to Generative AI

A Practice Guide for Decision-makers, Developers and Regulators in the Age of the EU AI Act

by Thomas Schmid, Wolfgang Hildesheim, Taras Holoyad ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over the world, becoming an essential part of our daily lives. Self-driving cars, medical diagnoses, robotic processes, chatbots, and urban planning are just a few examples of how AI is being used. But what exactly is AI? What makes it successful? Are there concrete examples of AI applications currently in use? How do we mitigate risks? What norms do we need ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over the world, becoming an essential part of our daily lives. Self-driving cars, medical diagnoses, robotic processes, chatbots, and urban planning are just a few examples of how AI is being used. But what exactly is AI? What makes it successful? Are there concrete examples of AI applications currently in use? How do we mitigate risks? What norms do we need
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Cross-Cultural Design

15th International Conference, CCD 2023, Held as Part of the 25th International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Pei-Luen Patrick Rau ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set of CCD 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2023, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from ... Read more

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This three-volume set of CCD 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2023, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from
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Runtime Verification

25th International Conference, RV 2025, Graz, Austria, September 15–19, 2025, Proceedings

Edited by Bettina Könighofer, Hazem Torfah ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Runtime Verification, RV 2025, held in Graz, Austria, during September 15–19, 2025.The 22 regular papers, 1 short paper, 2 tool papers, and 1 tutorial paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions.The RV conference focuses on all aspects of formal methods for monitoring, ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Runtime Verification, RV 2025, held in Graz, Austria, during September 15–19, 2025.The 22 regular papers, 1 short paper, 2 tool papers, and 1 tutorial paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions.The RV conference focuses on all aspects of formal methods for monitoring,
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Smart, Secure, and Sustainable Digital Futures

AI, Cybersecurity, and Governance in Emerging Digital Systems

Edited by Norliza Katuk, Roberto Vergallo, Noradila Nordin ...

Series series Technology for Smart Environments and Sustainable Futures
This comprehensive volume provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the design, governance, and sustainability of emerging digital systems by integrating theoretical foundations with empirical studies. The text takes a closer look at trust, security, and responsible innovation, across four thematic pillars: conceptual foundations, cybersecurity resilience, AI governance, and human-centred ... Read more

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This comprehensive volume provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the design, governance, and sustainability of emerging digital systems by integrating theoretical foundations with empirical studies. The text takes a closer look at trust, security, and responsible innovation, across four thematic pillars: conceptual foundations, cybersecurity resilience, AI governance, and human-centred
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Python for Data Science For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron ...

Let Python do the heavy lifting for you as you analyze large datasetsPython for Data Science For Dummies lets you get your hands dirty with data using one of the top programming languages. This beginner’s guide takes you step by step through getting started, performing data analysis, understanding datasets and example code, working with Google Colab, sampling data, and beyond. Coding your data ... Read more

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Let Python do the heavy lifting for you as you analyze large datasetsPython for Data Science For Dummies lets you get your hands dirty with data using one of the top programming languages. This beginner’s guide takes you step by step through getting started, performing data analysis, understanding datasets and example code, working with Google Colab, sampling data, and beyond. Coding your data
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A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms, Volume 1

Mastering Linear Data Structures

by G. A. Vijayalakshmi Pai ...

Data structures and algorithms is a fundamental course in Computer Science, which enables learners across any discipline to develop the much-needed foundation of efficient programming, leading to better problem solving in their respective disciplines.A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms is a textbook that can be used as course material in classrooms, or as self-learning material. The book ... Read more

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Data structures and algorithms is a fundamental course in Computer Science, which enables learners across any discipline to develop the much-needed foundation of efficient programming, leading to better problem solving in their respective disciplines.A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms is a textbook that can be used as course material in classrooms, or as self-learning material. The book
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Data Science Strategy For Dummies

by Ulrika Jägare ...

All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch ... Read more

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All the answers to your data science questionsOver half of all businesses are using data science to generate insights and value from big data. How are they doing it? Data Science Strategy For Dummies answers all your questions about how to build a data science capability from scratch, starting with the “what” and the “why” of data science and covering what it takes to lead and nurture a top-notch
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AI-Augmented Enterprise Architecture

Semantic, Specification and Continuous Execution

by William El Kaim ...

Enterprise Architecture was built for a world where change moved at the speed of documents, reviews, and committees. That world is gone. Cloud platforms, APIs, AI agents, and continuous delivery have made architecture an operational discipline. Ambiguity costs more than ever, and there is no time left to interpret it. Architecture must become explicit, machine-usable, and able to act in execution ... Read more

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Enterprise Architecture was built for a world where change moved at the speed of documents, reviews, and committees. That world is gone. Cloud platforms, APIs, AI agents, and continuous delivery have made architecture an operational discipline. Ambiguity costs more than ever, and there is no time left to interpret it. Architecture must become explicit, machine-usable, and able to act in execution
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The AI-Powered Grant Writer: A Beginner's Guide on How to Use Free Artificial Intelligence Tools to Save Time, Craft Winning Proposals, and Fully Fund Your Non-Profit

by Himanshoo Jaiswal ...

Stop staring at a blank page. Start funding your mission.For decades, the world of institutional grant funding has been a locked fortress. The system inherently favored massive organizations with deep pockets and entire departments dedicated to bureaucratic paperwork. Meanwhile, passionate grassroots leaders, non-profit founders, and community advocates have been locked out of the capital they ... Read more

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Stop staring at a blank page. Start funding your mission.For decades, the world of institutional grant funding has been a locked fortress. The system inherently favored massive organizations with deep pockets and entire departments dedicated to bureaucratic paperwork. Meanwhile, passionate grassroots leaders, non-profit founders, and community advocates have been locked out of the capital they
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Energy Systems Engineering

Modeling, Analysis and Application

Edited by Sivasankari Sundaram, Chakkarapani Manickam ...

Series series ISTE Invoiced
Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear ... Read more

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Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear
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Mobile Actuation Systems for Magnetic Small-scale Robots

by Qianqian Wang, Li Zhang, Tiantian Xu, Mingxue Cai ...

Discover mobile magnetic actuation systems for manipulating magnetic small-scale robotsExploring the latest advancements in the field, this book introduces mobile magnetic actuation systems, covering the principles, development, and their typical applications. Each chapter is complete with a discussion and conclusion, as well as experimental results when necessary.Readers will find information on ... Read more

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Discover mobile magnetic actuation systems for manipulating magnetic small-scale robotsExploring the latest advancements in the field, this book introduces mobile magnetic actuation systems, covering the principles, development, and their typical applications. Each chapter is complete with a discussion and conclusion, as well as experimental results when necessary.Readers will find information on
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SQL for Bеginnеrs

A Complеtе Guidе to Lеarn thе Fundamеntals of SQL and Start Programming Today!

by MEGANE NOEL ...

Series series Computer Programming
SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is a programming language for managing and retrieving data from relational databases. This book serves as a basic introduction to SQL and how it works. This book will also assist you in programming or writing SQL queries for database management.This is a beginner's guide that does not assume any prior understanding of the language. In this book, we'll ... Read more

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SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is a programming language for managing and retrieving data from relational databases. This book serves as a basic introduction to SQL and how it works. This book will also assist you in programming or writing SQL queries for database management.This is a beginner's guide that does not assume any prior understanding of the language. In this book, we'll
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Logic and Argumentation

4th International Conference, CLAR 2021, Hangzhou, China, October 20–22, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Pietro Baroni, Christoph Benzmüller, Yὶ N. Wáng ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2021, held in Hangzhou, China, in October 2021. The 20 full and 10 short papers presented together with 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The topics of accepted papers cover the focus of the CLAR series, including formal models of ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2021, held in Hangzhou, China, in October 2021. The 20 full and 10 short papers presented together with 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The topics of accepted papers cover the focus of the CLAR series, including formal models of
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Agentic AI for Healthcare

Building Scalable Models for Production

Edited by Sairohith Thummarakoti ...

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence moves from isolated predictive models to autonomous, goal-driven agents capable of reasoning, planning, and adapting in real time.Agentic AI for Healthcare: Building Scalable Models for Production is the first comprehensive technical guide that focuses specifically on designing and deploying agentic AI systems ... Read more

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The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence moves from isolated predictive models to autonomous, goal-driven agents capable of reasoning, planning, and adapting in real time.Agentic AI for Healthcare: Building Scalable Models for Production is the first comprehensive technical guide that focuses specifically on designing and deploying agentic AI systems
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