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Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions

9th International Conference, DAPI 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Norbert Streitz, Shin'ichi Konomi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This conference proceedings LNCS 12782 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9 th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place in July 2021. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in ... Read more

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This conference proceedings LNCS 12782 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9 th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place in July 2021. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in
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Exploring Future Opportunities of Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence

Edited by Madhulika Bhatia, Tanupriya Choudhury, Bhupesh Kumar Dewangan ...

Applying mechanisms and principles of human intelligence and converging the brain and artificial intelligence (AI) is currently a research trend. The applications of AI in brain simulation are countless. Brain-inspired intelligent systems will improve next-generation information processing by applying theories, techniques, and applications inspired by the information processing principles from the ... Read more

$256.99 USD

Applying mechanisms and principles of human intelligence and converging the brain and artificial intelligence (AI) is currently a research trend. The applications of AI in brain simulation are countless. Brain-inspired intelligent systems will improve next-generation information processing by applying theories, techniques, and applications inspired by the information processing principles from the
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Collaboration Technologies and Social Computing

10th International Conference, CollabTech 2018, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, September 5-7, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Hironori Egi, Takaya Yuizono, Nelson Baloian, Takashi Yoshino, Satoshi Ichimura, Armanda Rodrigues ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Collaboration Technologies, CollabTech 2018, held in Costa de Caparica, in September 2018.The 12 full papers presented in this book together with 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 submissions. The papers focus on topics such as: Communication Enhancement, Inter-Cultural Collaboration, ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Collaboration Technologies, CollabTech 2018, held in Costa de Caparica, in September 2018.The 12 full papers presented in this book together with 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 submissions. The papers focus on topics such as: Communication Enhancement, Inter-Cultural Collaboration,
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RoboCup 2017: Robot World Cup XXI

Edited by Hidehisa Akiyama, Oliver Obst, Claude Sammut, Flavio Tonidandel ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book includes the post-conference proceedings of the 21st RoboCup International Symposium, held in Nagoya, Japan, in September 2017. The 33 full revised papers and 9 papers from the winning teams presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are orginazed on topical sections on Robotics, Artificial intelligence, Environment perception, State estimation and ... Read more

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This book includes the post-conference proceedings of the 21st RoboCup International Symposium, held in Nagoya, Japan, in September 2017. The 33 full revised papers and 9 papers from the winning teams presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are orginazed on topical sections on Robotics, Artificial intelligence, Environment perception, State estimation and
... Read more
Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling

Edited by Bimal Kumar ...

It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms that are specialized to suit the functional needs of their main users. Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling is a ... Read more

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It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms that are specialized to suit the functional needs of their main users. Contemporary Strategies and Approaches in 3-D Information Modeling is a
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Genetic Algorithms in Elixir

by Sean Moriarity ...

From finance to artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms are a powerful tool with a wide array of applications. But you don't need an exotic new language or framework to get started; you can learn about genetic algorithms in a language you're already familiar with. Join us for an in-depth look at the algorithms, techniques, and methods that go into writing a genetic algorithm. From introductory ... Read more

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From finance to artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms are a powerful tool with a wide array of applications. But you don't need an exotic new language or framework to get started; you can learn about genetic algorithms in a language you're already familiar with. Join us for an in-depth look at the algorithms, techniques, and methods that go into writing a genetic algorithm. From introductory
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Virtual Sociocultural Convergence

by William Sims Bainbridge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book explores the remarkable sociocultural convergence in multiplayer online games and other virtual worlds, through the unification of computer science, social science, and the humanities. The emergence of online media provides not only new methods for collecting social science data, but also contexts for developing theory and conducting education in the arts as well as technology. Notably, ... Read more

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This book explores the remarkable sociocultural convergence in multiplayer online games and other virtual worlds, through the unification of computer science, social science, and the humanities. The emergence of online media provides not only new methods for collecting social science data, but also contexts for developing theory and conducting education in the arts as well as technology. Notably,
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Integrated Graphic and Computer Modelling

by Adrian Thomas ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Computer languages and computer graphics have become the primary modes of human-computer interaction. This book provides a basic introduction to "Real and Virtual Environment" computer modelling. Graphics models are used to illustrate both the way computer languages are processed and also used to create computer models of graphic displays. Computer languages have been bootstrapped from machine ... Read more

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Computer languages and computer graphics have become the primary modes of human-computer interaction. This book provides a basic introduction to "Real and Virtual Environment" computer modelling. Graphics models are used to illustrate both the way computer languages are processed and also used to create computer models of graphic displays. Computer languages have been bootstrapped from machine
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Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation

The Mathematical Basis of Performance Modeling

by William J. Stewart ...

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a ... Read more

$117.99 USD

Probability, Markov Chains, Queues, and Simulation provides a modern and authoritative treatment of the mathematical processes that underlie performance modeling. The detailed explanations of mathematical derivations and numerous illustrative examples make this textbook readily accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in which stochastic processes play a
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Neural Correlates of Quality During Perception of Audiovisual Stimuli

by Sebastian Arndt ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a new approach to examining the perceived quality of audiovisual sequences. It uses electroencephalography (EEG) to explain in detail how user quality judgments are formed within a test participant, and what the physiological implications might be when subjects are exposed to lower quality media. The book redefines the experimental paradigms of using EEG in the area of quality ... Read more

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This book presents a new approach to examining the perceived quality of audiovisual sequences. It uses electroencephalography (EEG) to explain in detail how user quality judgments are formed within a test participant, and what the physiological implications might be when subjects are exposed to lower quality media. The book redefines the experimental paradigms of using EEG in the area of quality
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Eye Gaze in Intelligent User Interfaces

Gaze-based Analyses, Models and Applications

Edited by Cristina Conati, Thomas Bader, Yukiko I. Nakano ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Remarkable progress in eye-tracking technologies opened the way to design novel attention-based intelligent user interfaces, and highlighted the importance of better understanding of eye-gaze in human-computer interaction and human-human communication. For instance, a user’s focus of attention is useful in interpreting the user’s intentions, their understanding of the conversation, and their ... Read more

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Remarkable progress in eye-tracking technologies opened the way to design novel attention-based intelligent user interfaces, and highlighted the importance of better understanding of eye-gaze in human-computer interaction and human-human communication. For instance, a user’s focus of attention is useful in interpreting the user’s intentions, their understanding of the conversation, and their
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Rapid Mashup Development Tools

First International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2015, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 23, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Florian Daniel, Cesare Pautasso ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2015, held on June 23, 2015, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in conjunction with the 15th International Conference on Web Engineering, ICWE 2015.The 2015 edition of the challenge is the first installment of a series of challenges that aim to engage researchers and practitioners in a competition for ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Rapid Mashup Challenge, RMC 2015, held on June 23, 2015, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in conjunction with the 15th International Conference on Web Engineering, ICWE 2015.The 2015 edition of the challenge is the first installment of a series of challenges that aim to engage researchers and practitioners in a competition for
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Foundations of Software Science and Computation Structures

19th International Conference, FOSSACS 2016, Held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, April 2-8, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Bart Jacobs, Christof Löding ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Foundations of Software Science and Computation Structures, FOSSACS 2016, which took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in April 2016, held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016.The 31 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 85 ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Foundations of Software Science and Computation Structures, FOSSACS 2016, which took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in April 2016, held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2016.The 31 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 85
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Social Intelligence

The New Frontier of Integrating Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in Social Space

by Dong Wang, Lanyu Shang, Yang Zhang ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
Given the rise of AI and the advent of online collaboration opportunities (e.g., social media, crowdsourcing), emerging research has started to investigate the integration of AI and human intelligence, especially in a collaborative social context. This creates unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the field of Social Intelligence (SI), where the goal is to explore the collective ... Read more

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Given the rise of AI and the advent of online collaboration opportunities (e.g., social media, crowdsourcing), emerging research has started to investigate the integration of AI and human intelligence, especially in a collaborative social context. This creates unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the field of Social Intelligence (SI), where the goal is to explore the collective
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Learn coding with Python and JavaScript

A practical introduction for beginners

by Joachim L. Zuckarelli ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Whether on the computer, tablet, mobile phone, in the car or in the coffee machine - computer programs determine our everyday life. Software is becoming increasingly important, hardly anything works without the mysterious power of algorithms. But how do programs work? And how do you develop them? This book teaches you the basics of programming. Using everyday examples, you will first learn the ... Read more

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Whether on the computer, tablet, mobile phone, in the car or in the coffee machine - computer programs determine our everyday life. Software is becoming increasingly important, hardly anything works without the mysterious power of algorithms. But how do programs work? And how do you develop them? This book teaches you the basics of programming. Using everyday examples, you will first learn the
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The Complete Agentic AI Readiness Assessment

Strategies for Navigating the Autonomous Future

by Michael Fauscette ...

Before you build your first agent, know where you stand.Moving from AI experimentation to production-ready agentic systems isn't just a technical challenge; it's an organizational transformation. Most companies jump straight to implementation without understanding if their infrastructure, data, teams, and governance can actually support autonomous agents at scale.This comprehensive assessment ... Read more

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Before you build your first agent, know where you stand.Moving from AI experimentation to production-ready agentic systems isn't just a technical challenge; it's an organizational transformation. Most companies jump straight to implementation without understanding if their infrastructure, data, teams, and governance can actually support autonomous agents at scale.This comprehensive assessment
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Introduction to Modern Fortran for the Earth System Sciences

by Dragos B. Chirila, Gerrit Lohmann ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This work provides a short "getting started" guide to Fortran 90/95. The main target audience consists of newcomers to the field of numerical computation within Earth system sciences (students, researchers or scientific programmers). Furthermore, readers accustomed to other programming languages may also benefit from this work, by discovering how some programming techniques they are familiar with ... Read more

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This work provides a short "getting started" guide to Fortran 90/95. The main target audience consists of newcomers to the field of numerical computation within Earth system sciences (students, researchers or scientific programmers). Furthermore, readers accustomed to other programming languages may also benefit from this work, by discovering how some programming techniques they are familiar with
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Augmented Cognition

15th International Conference, AC 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Dylan D. Schmorrow, Cali M. Fidopiastis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, AC 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.AC 2021 includes a ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, AC 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, held as a virtual event, in July 2021.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the 39 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5222 submissions.AC 2021 includes a
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History of Robotics

by Blake Carson ...

Series series History of Science and Technology
From mechanical automata to intelligent robots—how has robotics transformed the world? The journey of robotics begins with ancient myths of artificial beings and continues into the modern era of industrial automation, space exploration, and humanoid robots. Early engineers built mechanical figures, but it was the 20th century that saw robotics take flight with automated machines in factories and ... Read more

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From mechanical automata to intelligent robots—how has robotics transformed the world? The journey of robotics begins with ancient myths of artificial beings and continues into the modern era of industrial automation, space exploration, and humanoid robots. Early engineers built mechanical figures, but it was the 20th century that saw robotics take flight with automated machines in factories and
... Read more
Aspekte Visueller Kommunikation

GUCKST DU

by Dietrich Dube ...

Unvoreingenommene Perspektiven und unerwartete Kombinationen sind Merkmale kreativer Zustände. Wer nicht auf ordnende Leitsysteme verzichten kann wird keine neuen Strukturen entdecken. In diesem kreativen Magazin finden sich verschiedene, fächerübergreifende Aspekte visueller Kommunikation, scheinbar willkürlich und immer kreativ arrangiert, zu einer anregenden, ästhetischen und informativen ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Unvoreingenommene Perspektiven und unerwartete Kombinationen sind Merkmale kreativer Zustände. Wer nicht auf ordnende Leitsysteme verzichten kann wird keine neuen Strukturen entdecken. In diesem kreativen Magazin finden sich verschiedene, fächerübergreifende Aspekte visueller Kommunikation, scheinbar willkürlich und immer kreativ arrangiert, zu einer anregenden, ästhetischen und informativen
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Ubuntu in AI

by Akhona Damane ...

Ubuntu in AI: A Decolonial PerspectiveThis book offers a fresh perspective on artificial intelligence, rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu. By challenging the Western-centric dominance in AI development, it proposes a more inclusive and ethical approach. The first part delves into the historical context of AI, highlighting its Western origins and the biases embedded within it. It provides ... Read more

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Ubuntu in AI: A Decolonial PerspectiveThis book offers a fresh perspective on artificial intelligence, rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu. By challenging the Western-centric dominance in AI development, it proposes a more inclusive and ethical approach. The first part delves into the historical context of AI, highlighting its Western origins and the biases embedded within it. It provides
... Read more
90 Casos Resueltos de Time Intelligence en DAX

POWER BI: CASOS RESUELTOS, #2

by Ramón Javier Castro Amador ...

Series Book 2 - POWER BI: CASOS RESUELTOS
Esta guía es puramente práctica por lo que todo el código DAX recogido en esta publicación puede ser probado a través de un fichero .pbix disponible para su descarga."90 casos resueltos de Time Intelligence en DAX" es una guía para usuarios de Microsoft Power BI en la que se da solución a casos prácticos bastante frecuentes en modelos de Time Intelligence en lenguaje DAX.Para facilitar la ... Read more

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Esta guía es puramente práctica por lo que todo el código DAX recogido en esta publicación puede ser probado a través de un fichero .pbix disponible para su descarga."90 casos resueltos de Time Intelligence en DAX" es una guía para usuarios de Microsoft Power BI en la que se da solución a casos prácticos bastante frecuentes en modelos de Time Intelligence en lenguaje DAX.Para facilitar la
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Functional and Reactive Domain Modeling

by Debasish Ghosh ...

SummaryFunctional and Reactive Domain Modeling teaches you how to think of the domain model in terms of pure functions and how to compose them to build larger abstractions.About the TechnologyTraditional distributed applications won't cut it in the reactive world of microservices, fast data, and sensor networks. To capture their dynamic relationships and dependencies, these systems require a ... Read more

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SummaryFunctional and Reactive Domain Modeling teaches you how to think of the domain model in terms of pure functions and how to compose them to build larger abstractions.About the TechnologyTraditional distributed applications won't cut it in the reactive world of microservices, fast data, and sensor networks. To capture their dynamic relationships and dependencies, these systems require a
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Functional Data Structures and Algorithms

A Proof Assistant Approach

by Tobias Nipkow ...

Series series ACM Books
This book is an introduction to data structures and algorithms for functional programming languages, with a focus on proofs. Starting with sorting and searching, it moves on to priority queues and advanced design and analysis techniques: dynamic programming, amortized analysis, splay trees, skew heaps and pairing heaps. The final part of the book covers a number of selected fun topics: graph ... Read more

$39.99 USD

This book is an introduction to data structures and algorithms for functional programming languages, with a focus on proofs. Starting with sorting and searching, it moves on to priority queues and advanced design and analysis techniques: dynamic programming, amortized analysis, splay trees, skew heaps and pairing heaps. The final part of the book covers a number of selected fun topics: graph
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