Computers - Computer Science

Algorithms are the foundational language of computing, driving everything from efficient search engines to complex machine learning. Acquiring them is essential for any developer or computer scientist seeking to build high-performance, scalable software. The book explores the fundamental data structures like arrays, stacks, queues,...

The aim of this reprint is to introduce the readers to the current trends, challenges, and applications in the field of geovisualization that combines knowledge from multiple disciplines, such as cartography, geographic information science and technology, computer science and human-computer interaction, psychology, and cognitive...

This reprint compiles frontier research in dynamical systems and control, both in theoretical and application advancements. The study of dynamical systems and control is fundamental to promoting progress in engineering, and in this reprint, the topics of chaos and bifurcations, complex systems, fractional difference...

Resilient infrastructure is crucial for ensuring the sustained functionality of essential systems in the face of various challenges, including natural disasters, climate change, and other events. The purpose of this reprint book is to introduce advanced methods in mathematical modeling of engineering problems, assessment,...

The aim of this reprint is to show the main lines of research in green environmental processes in recent years. As in previous years, there is a clear trend in current environmental research towards biological processes for the treatment of water, wastewater, waste, and...

The construction sector's carbon emissions drive innovation in sustainable materials and systems. As industries modernize, digital transformation becomes essential. This 2022 Special Issue (SI) highlights sustainable technologies, stressing multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance efficiency, meet environmental standards, and support the United Nations sustainable development goals...

The rapid development of computers has stimulated growing interest in the physical foundations of computation. This interest arises from both applicative and fundamental aspects of computation. In the most general terms, computation involves transforming inputs into outputs using a specific set of instructions. The...

This user manual provides comprehensive documentation for "ZIP", a Z80 assembly language interpreter program. Written by G.D. Buzzard and T.N. Mudge, this manual serves as an essential guide for programmers and computer science enthusiasts seeking to understand and utilize the ZIP interpreter. The manual...

The present reprint contains a total of 13 articles published in the Special Issue "Advances in Mathematical, Numerical and Artificial Intelligence Methods in Rock Engineering Applications" of the MDPI journal Mathematics, covering a wide range of topics connected to the latest applications of mathematical,...

As urban landscapes become increasingly congested, the exploration and utilization of underground spaces offer transformative solutions for sustainable development. This comprehensive volume delves into the structural stability and mechanical analysis of subterranean constructions, presenting cutting-edge research and practical case studies. Key topics include advanced...

Traffic and transportation engineering involves the application of scientific principles to the planning, design, and operation of facilities for any mode of transportation and to human resource management in industry, which are required to enable the safe, efficient, economical, and environmentally compatible movement of...

The aim of this reprint is to explore and highlight the recent advancements and interdisciplinary approaches in the field of mobile robotics, focusing on trajectory analysis, positioning, and control. This Special Issue features a curated selection of cutting-edge studies, ranging from the development of...

The aim of this reprint is to give researchers the opportunity to present new tendencies, the latest achievements and research directions, and their current work on important issues in image processing, deep learning, soft computing, sensor fusion, robotic vision, and applied industrial solutions in...

This reprint, Present and Future of E-Learning Technologies, explores the evolving landscape of digital education, focusing on the integration of cutting-edge technologies into learning environments. As e-learning becomes increasingly embedded in both formal and informal educational contexts, this volume examines how innovations such as...

In recent research on natural processes, mathematical modeling has become useful. It is often the case that, in fields such as economics and biology, a temporal lag between cause and effect must often be taken into consideration. A natural and practical implementation of this...

The aim of this Special Issue was to collect original research articles on the most recent research in nonadditive entropies and nonextensive statistical mechanics with their applications in physics and elsewhere, as well as comprehensive review articles covering these topics from a theoretical, experimental,...

The purpose of this reprint is to offer readers a deeper comprehension of the latest research advancements in fuzzy numbers, fuzzy differences, and fuzzy differentials. It covers fuzzy reasoning, optimization, decision-making, and control. A method based on symmetric quintuple-implication principles is introduced for pattern...

This reprint synthesizes peer-reviewed research papers that explore advances in information theory, coding techniques, and their interdisciplinary applications. The topics covered include error-correcting codes, data compression, cryptographic protocols, and the theoretical foundations of communication systems. The works highlight both theoretical innovations and practical implementations,...

Uncover the secrets of video game testing in "The Art of Video Game Testing: A Comprehensive Guide." This immersive manual provides insights, strategies, and practical advice for aspiring and experienced game testers. Explore the latest methodologies, technologies, and trends that shape the industry. With...

This book sheds new light on Transform methods, which dominate the study of linear time-invariant systems in all areas of science and engineering, such as circuit theory, signal/image processing, communications, controls, vibration analysis, remote sensing, biomedical systems, optics, and acoustics. It presents Fourier analysis...

Written by world-renowned authors, this unique compendium presents the most updated progress in pattern recognition and computer vision (PRCV), fully reflecting the strong international research interests in the artificial intelligence arena.Machine learning has been the key to current developments in PRCV. This useful comprehensive...

Computer Science and Convergence is proceedings of the 3rd FTRA International Conference on Computer Science and its Applications (CSA-11) and The 2011 FTRA World Convergence Conference (FTRA WCC 2011). The topics of CSA and WCC cover the current hot topics satisfying the world-wide ever-changing...

Author: ParkISBN-10: 940074515XISBN-13: 9789400745155Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2012Pages: 770Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.92lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.75d

Since its first use in 2008, blockchain technology has come a long way. It has developed to distributed virtual machines that execute smart contracts and much more. Blockchains have a potential application in many industries and offer great innovation potential for organizations. With all...

Diploma Thesis from the year 2002 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, grade: 1, University of Linz, language: English, abstract: Konventionelles Workflow Management beschränkt sich auf die Verbesserung der Effizienz von Geschäftsprozessen innerhalb einer Organisation. Jedoch sollten Prozesse auch dann elektronisch...

With the miniaturization of processing units, sensors, and communication devices rapidly progressing, interest in small autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is currently expanding exponentially. This book provides a survey of the requirements and suitable solution approaches that are typically connected with the system architecture...

This book investigates several research problems which arise in modern Web Information Retrieval. First of all we consider the fact that there are many situations where a flat list of ten search results are not enough, and that the users might desire to have...

Today, there is a strong trend towards networked multimedia devices. However, common multimedia software architectures are restricted to perform all processing on a single system. Available software infrastructures for distributed computing - commonly referred to as middleware - only partly provide the facilities needed...

Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are self-organizing, infrastructureless networks that provide flexibility and convenience in setting up a dynamic network. Since the 1970's, MANETs have attracted a great deal of research aimed at improving their basic performance. However, with the development of real-time applications,...

The growing number of publicly available information sources makes it impossible for individuals to keep track of all the various opinions on one topic. The goal of our artificial believer system presented in this book is to extract and analyze statements of opinion from...

Reinforcement learning is an area of artificial intelligence that studies the ability of autonomous agents to improve their behavior in the absence of an informed instructor. Although reinforcement learning has achieved success in a wide range of applications, it becomes less consistent as the...

A documented shortage of technical leadership and top-tier performers in computer science jeopardizes the technological edge and economic well-being of the nation. The supply of science, technology, and engineering experts is at the core of national competitiveness. However, recent data shows that both undergraduate...

The benefits of information systems to enable improvement in core hospital processes have been researched extensively. Information systems alert users of potential medical errors, streamline processes, and support clinical decision-making. Although promising, the value of information systems to enable improved clinical quality and reduce...

This Special Issue highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions in wastewater and waste treatment, showcasing 17 innovative contributions spanning life cycle assessments, biological remediation, circular economy models, and advanced purification technologies. Articles explore technoeconomic evaluations of gasification and PEM electrolysis, novel uses of...

Content-based image retrieval (CBIR) aims for finding images in large databases such as the internet based on their content. Given an exemplary query image provided by the user, the retrieval system provides a ranked list of similar images. Most contemporary CBIR systems compare images...

Robot control and navigation represent one of the most challenging topics in terms of industrial applications, as well as scientific issues. In particular, in engineering mathematics, this topic is significant and continues to attract international interest. In fact, theoretical and application aspects are strictly...

This Special Issue is dedicated to Stephen Grossberg, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Biomedical Engineering of Boston University (BU), Wang Professor of Cognitive and Neural Systems, and a former Director of the Center for Adaptive Systems of BU. Grossberg is an internationally acclaimed...

The objective of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest advances in computer vision, where leading experts share their insights, research findings, and challenges for the future using images or videos for inspection applications. The research works included use data collected...

The ubiquitousness of data and the emergence of data-driven machine learning approaches provide new means of creating insights. However, coping with the great volume, velocity, and variety of data requires improved data analysis methods. This dissertation contributes a nascent design theory, named the Division-of-Labor...

Buildings are responsible for over 40% of the world's energy consumption and one-third of global carbon emissions. Furthermore, energy consumption in buildings is on track to increase around 50% by 2050 due to rapid population growth in urban areas and subsequent demand of resources...

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on numerical modeling and experimental investigation in the characterization of petroleum and its derivatives and bioprocesses. The scope of this Special Issue includes cases of investigations on petroleum property relationships, the modeling of petroleum properties, the...

The present Special Issue contains all of the articles accepted and published in the Special Issue of MDPI's journal Mathematics titled "Computational Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction: Modern Methods and Applications, 2nd Edition", as a follow-up on the first edition. This Special Issue covered a...

The following Special Issue covers advances in both the theoretical formulation and applications of information-theoretic measures of synergy and redundancy. An important aspect of how sources of information are distributed across a set of variables concerns whether different variables provide redundant, unique, or synergistic...

The aim of this reprint is to provide an overview of the current challenges within the cyber security community today, as recognized by our contributors. This reprint provides 16 papers from the Topical Collection on "Machine Learning and Data Analytics for Cyber Security" that...

Fractional-order systems extend classical integer-order models, providing a more accurate description of real-world physical phenomena. In image processing, critical techniques like noise suppression and image fusion in medical imaging are essential for clinical diagnosis and treatment. The increasing diversity of image acquisition models has...

This preprint of a special issue of the journal Algorithms presents recent research papers submitted by the Editorial Board members of the journal. The subjects addressed in the 16 research papers cover a broad spectrum in the area of the development of algorithms, e.g....

Project Report from the year 2019 in the subject Computer Science - Software, Southern University Bangladesh (Department of CSE), course: Computer Science Engineering, language: English, abstract: The project Criminal Record Management System in the perspective of Somalia is a criminal record management system that...

Scientific Study from the year 2017 in the subject Computer Science - General, grade: 1.00, University of the Punjab, language: English, abstract: This work presents the evaluation of grid for DV to MPEG4 video conversion with following objectives: Study and Implementation of the Grid...

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, grade: 1,0, University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, language: English, abstract: This thesis examines the nature of fundamental business changes, how they affect a company, and how a management team...

Master's Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Computer Science - Commercial Information Technology, grade: 1.1, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Faculty of Computer Science), language: English, abstract: Emotions are not only the foundation of human life, but also influence all decisions in modern markets. Grasping...