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Vision-Based Human Activity Recognition

by Zhongxu Hu, Chen Lv ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers a systematic, comprehensive, and timely review on V-HAR, and it covers the related tasks, cutting-edge technologies, and applications of V-HAR, especially the deep learning-based approaches. The field of Human Activity Recognition (HAR) has become one of the trendiest research topics due to the availability of various sensors, live streaming of data and the advancement in computer ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book offers a systematic, comprehensive, and timely review on V-HAR, and it covers the related tasks, cutting-edge technologies, and applications of V-HAR, especially the deep learning-based approaches. The field of Human Activity Recognition (HAR) has become one of the trendiest research topics due to the availability of various sensors, live streaming of data and the advancement in computer
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Anthropology-Based Computing

Putting the Human in Human-Computer Interaction

by John N.A. Brown ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
We have always built tools to improve our productivity and help us lead better lives; however we find ourselves constantly battling against our new computerized tools, making us less productive and putting our health and our lives at risk. This book looks at Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from a truly human-centred perspective; focusing on human physiology and psychology rather than the motley ... Read more

$49.49 USD

We have always built tools to improve our productivity and help us lead better lives; however we find ourselves constantly battling against our new computerized tools, making us less productive and putting our health and our lives at risk. This book looks at Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from a truly human-centred perspective; focusing on human physiology and psychology rather than the motley
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Cognitive Infocommunications (CogInfoCom)

by Péter Baranyi, Adam Csapo, Gyula Sallai ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book describes the theoretical foundations of cognitive infocommunications (CogInfoCom), and provides a survey on state-of-the-art solutions and applications within the field. The book covers aspects of cognitive infocommunications in research fields such as affective computing, BCI, future internet, HCI, HRI, sensory substitution, and virtual/augmented interactions, and also introduces newly ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book describes the theoretical foundations of cognitive infocommunications (CogInfoCom), and provides a survey on state-of-the-art solutions and applications within the field. The book covers aspects of cognitive infocommunications in research fields such as affective computing, BCI, future internet, HCI, HRI, sensory substitution, and virtual/augmented interactions, and also introduces newly
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Model and Data Engineering

7th International Conference, MEDI 2017, Barcelona, Spain, October 4–6, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yassine Ouhammou, Mirjana Ivanovic, Alberto Abelló, Ladjel Bellatreche ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Model and Data Engineering, MEDI 2017, held in Barcelona, Spain, in October 2017.The 20 full papers and 7 short papers presented together with 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on domain specific languages; systems and software ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Model and Data Engineering, MEDI 2017, held in Barcelona, Spain, in October 2017.The 20 full papers and 7 short papers presented together with 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on domain specific languages; systems and software
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Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2017

17th International Conference, Trieste, Italy, July 3-6, 2017, Proceedings, Part V

Edited by Osvaldo Gervasi, Beniamino Murgante, Sanjay Misra, Giuseppe Borruso, Carmelo M. Torre, Ana Maria A.C. Rocha, David Taniar, Bernady O. Apduhan, Elena Stankova, Alfredo Cuzzocrea ...

Series Book 5 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The six-volume set LNCS 10404-10409 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2017, held in Trieste, Italy, in July 2017.The 313 full papers and 12 short papers included in the 6-volume proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1052 submissions. Apart from the general tracks, ICCSA 2017 included 43 ... Read more

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The six-volume set LNCS 10404-10409 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2017, held in Trieste, Italy, in July 2017.The 313 full papers and 12 short papers included in the 6-volume proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1052 submissions. Apart from the general tracks, ICCSA 2017 included 43
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Image and Video Technology

8th Pacific-Rim Symposium, PSIVT 2017, Wuhan, China, November 20-24, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Manoranjan Paul, Carlos Hitoshi, Qingming Huang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology, PSIVT 2017, held in Wuhan, China, in November 2017.The total of 39 revised papers was carefully reviewed and selected from 91 submissions.The Pacific-Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology (PSIVT) is a high-quality series of symposia that aim at providing a ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th Pacific Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology, PSIVT 2017, held in Wuhan, China, in November 2017.The total of 39 revised papers was carefully reviewed and selected from 91 submissions.The Pacific-Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology (PSIVT) is a high-quality series of symposia that aim at providing a
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Requirements Engineering: Foundation for Software Quality

24th International Working Conference, REFSQ 2018, Utrecht, The Netherlands, March 19-22, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Erik Kamsties, Jennifer Horkoff, Fabiano Dalpiaz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering - Foundation for Software Quality, REFSQ 2018, held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in March 2018.The 23 full and 2 invited talks papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named: RE in Industrial ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Working Conference on Requirements Engineering - Foundation for Software Quality, REFSQ 2018, held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in March 2018.The 23 full and 2 invited talks papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named: RE in Industrial
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Software Engineering: Specification, Implementation, Verification

by Suad Alagić ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book takes a formal approach to teaching software engineering, using not only UML, but also Object Constraint Language (OCL) for specification and analysis of designed models. Employing technical details typically missing from existing textbooks on software engineering, the author shows how precise specifications lead to static verification of software systems. In addition, data management is ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book takes a formal approach to teaching software engineering, using not only UML, but also Object Constraint Language (OCL) for specification and analysis of designed models. Employing technical details typically missing from existing textbooks on software engineering, the author shows how precise specifications lead to static verification of software systems. In addition, data management is
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Reliable Large Models with Knowledge Augmentation

by Wenguang Wang ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as transformative tools, yet they face persistent challenges such as hallucination, knowledge obsolescence, and limited reasoning depth. The book "Knowledge-Enhanced Large Models" addresses these gaps head-on, offering a comprehensive roadmap for integrating structured knowledge systems ... Read more

$76.49 USD

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as transformative tools, yet they face persistent challenges such as hallucination, knowledge obsolescence, and limited reasoning depth. The book "Knowledge-Enhanced Large Models" addresses these gaps head-on, offering a comprehensive roadmap for integrating structured knowledge systems
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Enterprise Information Systems

16th International Conference, ICEIS 2014, Lisbon, Portugal, April 27-30, 2014, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by José Cordeiro, Slimane Hammoudi, Leszek Maciaszek, Olivier Camp, Joaquim Filipe ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book contains extended and revised papers from the 16th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2014, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2014.The 24 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 313 submissions. The book also contains two full-paper invited talks. The selected papers reflect state-of-the-art research that is ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book contains extended and revised papers from the 16th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2014, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2014.The 24 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 313 submissions. The book also contains two full-paper invited talks. The selected papers reflect state-of-the-art research that is
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Python Data Analysis

Perform data collection, data processing, wrangling, visualization, and model building using Python

by Avinash Navlani, Ivan Idris ...

Understand data analysis pipelines using machine learning algorithms and techniques with this practical guideKey FeaturesPrepare and clean your data to use it for exploratory analysis, data manipulation, and data wranglingDiscover supervised, unsupervised, probabilistic, and Bayesian machine learning methodsGet to grips with graph processing and sentiment analysisBook DescriptionData analysis ... Read more

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Understand data analysis pipelines using machine learning algorithms and techniques with this practical guideKey FeaturesPrepare and clean your data to use it for exploratory analysis, data manipulation, and data wranglingDiscover supervised, unsupervised, probabilistic, and Bayesian machine learning methodsGet to grips with graph processing and sentiment analysisBook DescriptionData analysis
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Mastering Tableau 2026

Implement advanced data visualizations, BI techniques and AI-powered analytics with Tableau

by Marleen Meier ...

Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage ... Read more

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Build, design, and improve advanced business intelligence solutions using Tableau's newest updates, including Tableau Desktop, Prep Builder, Server, and AI-powered features to drive data-driven decision-making. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesBuild advanced Tableau dashboards and data visualizations for business intelligenceLeverage
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Mastering Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Experts

by Rick Spair ...

Unlock the full potential of Python programming with "Mastering Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Experts." Whether you're a novice just starting your coding journey or an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this book is your ultimate resource.Why This Book?Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages in the world. Its simplicity and ... Read more

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Unlock the full potential of Python programming with "Mastering Python: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Experts." Whether you're a novice just starting your coding journey or an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this book is your ultimate resource.Why This Book?Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages in the world. Its simplicity and
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How To Make Money With 3D Printing: The New Digital Revolution

by Adidas Wilson ...

As 3D printing is becoming popular, many people are striking a fortune and making it big in the industry. Such achievement may not be a cakewalk, but then seeking ways to get a breakthrough is by far the only way to get there and realize what others have conceptualized into moneymaking means. If you have always had interest in 3D printing and you are into making money with this technology, it is ... Read more

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As 3D printing is becoming popular, many people are striking a fortune and making it big in the industry. Such achievement may not be a cakewalk, but then seeking ways to get a breakthrough is by far the only way to get there and realize what others have conceptualized into moneymaking means. If you have always had interest in 3D printing and you are into making money with this technology, it is
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Implementación de un servidor con Linux Debian paso a paso

by Axel D. Saldivar, Roberto C. Saavedra, Daniel Zaldívar ...

Este libro ofrece una guía práctica para aprender a administrar Linux mediante la distribución Debian y crear un servidor completo capaz de proporcionar múltiples servicios dentro de una red. A través de explicaciones claras y progresivas, el lector desarrollará un proyecto real en el que configurará un servidor funcional utilizando tecnologías ampliamente empleadas en entornos profesionales. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este libro ofrece una guía práctica para aprender a administrar Linux mediante la distribución Debian y crear un servidor completo capaz de proporcionar múltiples servicios dentro de una red. A través de explicaciones claras y progresivas, el lector desarrollará un proyecto real en el que configurará un servidor funcional utilizando tecnologías ampliamente empleadas en entornos profesionales.
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Python Data Analysis, Second Edition

Data manipulation and complex data analysis with Python

by Armando Fandango ...

Learn how to apply powerful data analysis techniques with popular open source Python modulesKey Features\[\*\]Find, manipulate, and analyze your data using the Python 3.5 libraries\[\*\]Perform advanced, high-performance linear algebra and mathematical calculations with clean and efficient Python code\[\*\]An easy-to-follow guide with realistic examples that are frequently used in real-world data ... Read more

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Learn how to apply powerful data analysis techniques with popular open source Python modulesKey Features\[\*\]Find, manipulate, and analyze your data using the Python 3.5 libraries\[\*\]Perform advanced, high-performance linear algebra and mathematical calculations with clean and efficient Python code\[\*\]An easy-to-follow guide with realistic examples that are frequently used in real-world data
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Multimodal Interaction with W3C Standards

Toward Natural User Interfaces to Everything

Edited by Deborah A. Dahl ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents new standards for multimodal interaction published by the W3C and other standards bodies in straightforward and accessible language, while also illustrating the standards in operation through case studies and chapters on innovative implementations. The book illustrates how, as smart technology becomes ubiquitous, and appears in more and more different shapes and sizes, vendor ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents new standards for multimodal interaction published by the W3C and other standards bodies in straightforward and accessible language, while also illustrating the standards in operation through case studies and chapters on innovative implementations. The book illustrates how, as smart technology becomes ubiquitous, and appears in more and more different shapes and sizes, vendor
... Read more
A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms, Volume 3

Mastering Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design Strategies

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

$136.00 USD

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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Agile Metrics in Action

How to measure and improve team performance

by Christopher Davis ...

SummaryAgile Metrics in Action is a rich resource for agile teams that aim to use metrics to objectively measure performance. You'll learn how to gather data that really counts, along with how to effectively analyze and act upon the results.About the BookThe iterative nature of agile development is perfect for experience-based, continuous improvement. Tracking systems, test and build tools, source ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryAgile Metrics in Action is a rich resource for agile teams that aim to use metrics to objectively measure performance. You'll learn how to gather data that really counts, along with how to effectively analyze and act upon the results.About the BookThe iterative nature of agile development is perfect for experience-based, continuous improvement. Tracking systems, test and build tools, source
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Build a Website with ChatGPT

No coding experience necessary

by Paul McFedries ...

Create a portfolio of cool and creative websites—all without having to write your own code.Build a Website with ChatGPT teaches you zero-coding web development utilizing powerful generative AI tools like ChatGPT. If you can open a web browser, you’re ready to start building—absolutely no coding experience required.Inside Build a Website with ChatGPT you’ll learn the important skills of AI-assisted ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Create a portfolio of cool and creative websites—all without having to write your own code.Build a Website with ChatGPT teaches you zero-coding web development utilizing powerful generative AI tools like ChatGPT. If you can open a web browser, you’re ready to start building—absolutely no coding experience required.Inside Build a Website with ChatGPT you’ll learn the important skills of AI-assisted
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Relational Calculus for Actionable Knowledge

by Michel Barès, Éloi Bossé ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book focuses on one of the major challenges of the newly created scientific domain known as data science: turning data into actionable knowledge in order to exploit increasing data volumes and deal with their inherent complexity. Actionable knowledge has been qualitatively and intensively studied in management, business, and the social sciences but in computer science and engineering, its ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book focuses on one of the major challenges of the newly created scientific domain known as data science: turning data into actionable knowledge in order to exploit increasing data volumes and deal with their inherent complexity. Actionable knowledge has been qualitatively and intensively studied in management, business, and the social sciences but in computer science and engineering, its
... Read more
A Textbook of Data Structures and Algorithms, Volume 2

Mastering Nonlinear 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

$136.00 USD

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
Handbook of Human Factors in Cybersecurity Systems

A Human-Centered Approach

Edited by Crystal Fausett, Joseph R. Keebler, David Schuster, Elizabeth H. Lazzara ...

Series series The Human Element in Smart and Intelligent Systems
Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the ... Read more

$134.99 USD

Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the
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Computational Experiments

A Bridge between Artificial Intelligence and Social Sciences

by Xiao Xue, Fei-Yue Wang ...

A methodological framework for bridging the gap between Artificial Intelligence and Social SciencesComplex cyber-physical-social systems demand rigorous analysis, design, regulation and validation methods that traditional approaches cannot provide. Computational Experiments: A Bridge between Artificial Intelligence and Social Sciences delivers a systematic methodology spanning modeling, simulation ... Read more

$128.00 USD

A methodological framework for bridging the gap between Artificial Intelligence and Social SciencesComplex cyber-physical-social systems demand rigorous analysis, design, regulation and validation methods that traditional approaches cannot provide. Computational Experiments: A Bridge between Artificial Intelligence and Social Sciences delivers a systematic methodology spanning modeling, simulation
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