Computers - Computer Science

This book covers the latest advances in applying agent-based modelling in social sciences. The Social Simulation Conference is the major global conference devoted to this topic. It is aimed at promoting social simulation and computational social science. This year's special theme is "Social Simulation...

This edited volume summarizes research being pursued within the DFG Priority Programme 1748: "Reliable Simulation Methods in Solid Mechanics. Development of non-standard discretisation methods, mechanical and mathematical analysis", the aim of which was to develop novel discretisation methods based e.g. on mixed finite element...

Not since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future. Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration...

This book provides a concise but comprehensive guide to the disciplines of database design, construction, implementation, and management. Based on the authors' professional experience in the software engineering and IT industries before making a career switch to academia, the text stresses sound database design...

This textbook treats graph colouring as an algorithmic problem, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. The author describes and analyses some of the best-known algorithms for colouring graphs, focusing on whether these heuristics can provide optimal solutions in some cases; how they perform...

The first of the four supplementary options in the International Baccalaureate Computer Science Syllabus deals with Databases. All specification points are covered.Author: Sarah ShakibiISBN-10: 1986307700ISBN-13: 9781986307703Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2018Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d

The book provides a self-contained introduction to computability theory for advanced undergraduate or early graduate students of mathematics and computer science. The technical material is illustrated with plenty of examples, problems with fully worked solutions as well as a range of proposed exercises.Part I...

This book introduces differential geometry and cutting-edge findings from the discipline by incorporating both classical approaches and modern discrete differential geometry across all facets and applications, including graphics and imaging, physics and networks. With curvature as the centerpiece, the authors present the development of...

Learn to use the Ansible open source IT automation tool to automate your VMware infrastructure. This book contains all of the obvious and not-so-obvious best practices of Ansible automation. Each lesson summarizes a specific use case for the modern VMware infrastructure and is focused...

Vulnerabilities in software and IT infrastructure pose a major threat to organizations. In response, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) developed the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification to verify an administrator's proficiency to protect Kubernetes clusters and the cloud native software they contain....

Transfer learning is one of the most important technologies in the era of artificial intelligence and deep learning. It seeks to leverage existing knowledge by transferring it to another, new domain. Over the years, a number of relevant topics have attracted the interest of...

Numerical Algorithmic Science and Engineering (NAS&E), or more compactly, Numerical Algorithmics, is the theoretical and empirical study and the practical implementation and application of algorithms for solving finite-dimensional problems of a numeric nature. The variables of such problems are either discrete-valued, or continuous over...

Urgent deadlines, constant lack of time, permanent delays - these are the most faithful companions and, at the same time, the greatest enemies of the project manager. Even certified project managers, people with enormous knowledge and a lot of experience, find themselves in a...

This book discusses two questions in Complexity Theory: the Monotonicity Testing problem and the 2-to-2 Games Conjecture.Monotonicity testing is a problem from the field of property testing, first considered by Goldreich et al. in 2000. The input of the algorithm is a function, and...

Author: Rallapalli SrinivasISBN-10: 9811678596ISBN-13: 9789811678592Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/2023Pages: 243Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d

Are you looking for a book with in-depth information on data analysis with Python? Do you want to know the basics of programming and know more in a short time? Know the data analysis with an easy and accessible programming language?"Python for Data Analysis"...

Although this may seem a paradox, all exact science is dominated by the idea of approximation. Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) Most natural optimization problems, including those arising in important application areas, are NP-hard. Therefore, under the widely believed con- jecture that P -=/= NP, their...

Beginning C# Object-Oriented Programming brings you into the modern world of development as you master the fundamentals of programming with C# and learn to develop efficient, reusable, elegant code through the object-oriented programming (OOP) methodology. Take your skills out of the 20th century and...

Presenting a ground-breaking view of technology trends and their impact on our society, Artificial Era contributes to the current debate about the consequences of technological innovations. Alongside different viewpoints and statistics on the use of robots worldwide, productivity, and job displacement, Gissel Velarde identifies...

Author: Muharrem KılıçISBN-10: 9819963265ISBN-13: 9789819963263Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/2023Pages: 226Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

This book offers a practical approach to modeling real-world discrete systems and performing analysis. The theory behind the book is the Colored Petri nets, and the tool used for simulations is general-purpose Petri net simulator (GPenSIM). The theory part is kept to a minimum,...

This book is a comprehensive guide to Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), designed to teach and empower readers of all cybersecurity backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this book will give you the knowledge and practical skills you...

Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Eighth Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the eighth edition of this best-selling text...

Part I: Computational Models and Systems. About the Authors. Preface: Intelligent Help Systems for UNIX. Editorial Part I: Intelligent Help Systems for UNIX; Computational Models and Systems. An Intelligent Human-Computer Interface for Provision of On-Line Help; J. Jerrams-Smith. Virtues and Problems of an Active...

Systems Medicine introduces the topic of physiological circuits, in which cells and organs communicate. It is written in a very accessible style, suitable for anyone with a background in biology, engineering, physics, math, engineering, computer science, chemistry or other subjects.Author: Uri AlonISBN-10: 1032411856ISBN-13: 9781032411859Publisher:...

Reconfigurable Computing marks a revolutionary and hot topic that bridges the gap between the separate worlds of hardware and software design-- the key feature of reconfigurable computing is its groundbreaking ability to perform computations in hardware to increase performance while retaining the flexibility of...

Model based testing is the most powerful technique for testing hardware and software systems. Models in Hardware Testing describes the use of models at all the levels of hardware testing. The relevant fault models for nanoscaled CMOS technology are introduced, and their implications on...

Computing and information, and their philosophy in the broad sense, play a most important scientific, technological and conceptual role in our world. This book collects together, for the first time, the views and experiences of some of the visionary pioneers and most influential thinkers...

As the first book about software culture, this book discusses software culture from three perspectives including historical perspective, the classification of software and software applications. This book takes credit from the view of science and technology development. It analyzed scientific innovations and the social...

1 Thisbookis an outcomeof the SocionicsResearch Framework. Therootsof Socionics lie in the 1980s when computer scientists in search of new methods and techniques of distributed and coordinated problem-solving ?rst began to take an engineering interest in sociological concepts and theories. Just as biological phenomenaare...

This textbook provides an introduction to the growing interdisciplinary field of computational science. It combines a foundational development of numerical methods with a variety of illustrative applications spread across numerous areas of science and engineering. The intended audience is the undergraduate who has completed...

ANYONE CAN CUT IT COSTS AS LONG AS THEY USE THE RIGHT KNIFE Are you a Business, Finance or IT leader looking for answers to the following questions? -Why is IT so expensive? -How do we keep IT costs low? -Are we overpaying IT...

This reprint introduces advanced prediction models focused on power load forecasting. Models based on artificial intelligence and more traditional approaches are shown, demonstrating the real possibilities of use to improve prediction in this field. Models of LSTM neural networks, LSTM networks with a SESDA...

One of the hardest tasks strategists and enterprise architects face is mapping an enterprise in a form that creates and supports making sense of the whole. This book introduces an alternate approach to create consistency at every level by modelling the enterprise as services...

Author: John CollinsISBN-10: 3031397061ISBN-13: 9783031397066Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2023Pages: 235Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

At present, data is constantly generated across various industries, including the internet. New technologies have emerged to trace data origins and assess their potential for collection, quantification, decoding, and analysis. Big data, signals, and images are of particular importance due to the wealth of...

Take your machine learning skills to the next level by mastering databricks and building robust ML pipeline solutions for future ML innovationsKey Features Learn to build robust ML pipeline solutions for databricks transition Master commonly available features like AutoML and MLflow Leverage data governance...

"Python Machine Learning: Leveraging Python for Implementing Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of machine learning using the powerful capabilities of Python. This book provides practical insights and effective techniques for understanding, implementing, and deploying a wide...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining significance in the business world. With more and more organizations adopt AI technologies, there is a growing demand for business leaders, managers, and practitioners who can harness AI's potential to improve operations, increase efficiency, and drive innovation. This...

This volume examines current research in mechanics and its applications to various disciplines, with a particular focus on fluid-structure interaction (FSI). The topics have been chosen in commemoration of Dr. Bong Jae Chung and with respect to his wide range of research interests. This...

The tools we use in software development are constantly changing to allow for more productivity, enhanced functionality, and more seamless workflows. Among these tools, Docker is particularly noteworthy for being a game-changer, altering how we develop, construct, and use applications.Welcome to " Navigating Docker:...

This revised edition is your practical, hands-on guide to developing Java-based enterprise applications with big data or batches of data using the Spring LDAP and the Spring Data LDAP frameworks. The book covers these popular Spring project modules and explains the purpose and fundamental...

The 16th volume of ToPNoC contains revised and extended versions of a selection of the best workshop and tutorial papers presented at the 41st International Conference on Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Concurrency, Petri Nets 2020, and the 20th International Conference on...

Introduction to Petri nets.- Introduction to GPenSIM.- Models of Real-Life Systems.- GPenSIM for Monolithic Petri nets.- Literature Review on Modular Petri nets.- Towards Developing a New Modular Petri net.- Design of a New Modular Petri nets.- GPenSIM Support for Petri Modules.- Module Extraction.- Activity-Oriented...

The 15th volume of ToPNoC contains revised and extended versions of a selection of the best workshop and tutorial papers presented at the 40th International Conference on Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Concurrency, Petri Nets 2019, and the 19th International Conference on...

The 14th volume of ToPNoC contains revised and extended versions of a selection of the best workshop and tutorial papers presented at the 39th International Conference on Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Concurrency, Petri Nets 2018, and the 18th International Conference on...

Lars Dannecker developed a novel online forecasting process that significantly improves how forecasts are calculated. It increases forecasting efficiency and accuracy, as well as allowing the process to adapt to different situations and applications. Improving the forecasting efficiency is a key pre-requisite for ensuring...

This book provides essential information on Petri net theory and Petri net-based model checking methods. As for the Petri net theory, it involves the interleaving semantics and concurrency semantics of elementary net systems, some important net structures (e.g., invariant, repetitive vector, siphon, and trap),...

The Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics offers a lively, authoritative, up-to-date exploration of pressing ethical issues in our digital world. An international team of philosophers, some pioneers of digital ethics, others experts in related areas of philosophy, give critical appraisals of research in the...

The ninth national conference on applied geochemistry in China will be held in Chengdu, hosted by the committee of applied geochemistry, Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (CSMPG). In order to facilitate the academic exchange on applied geochemistry, this Special Issue is intended...