Computers - Computer Science

Since the summer of 1973, when I became a Burroughs Research Fellow, my life has been very different from what it had been before. The daily routine changed: instead of going to the University each day, where I used to spend most of my...

The papers in this volume are the refereed papers presented at AI-2011, the Thirty-first SGAI International Conference on Innovative Techniques and Applications of Artificial Intelligence, held in Cambridge in December 2011 in both the technical and the application streams.They present new and innovative developments...

Originally published in 1989. This book addresses a number of issues integral to the education of girls in Australia. Among these are: teacher practices inside and outside the classroom, co-education versus single-sex schooling, curriculum design, students' self-esteem and long-term aspirations. Intervention programs which tackle...

Information Retrieval (IR) has concentrated on the development of information management systems to support user retrieval from large collections of homogeneous textual material. A variety of approaches have been tried and tested with varying degrees of success over many decades of research. Hypertext (HT)...

The emergence of network facilities and the increased availability of personal computer systems over the last decade has seen a growing interest in the use of computers to support cooperative work. This volume contains the proceedings of the sixth European Conference on Computer Supported...

too vast, too complex, too grand ... for description. John Wesley Powell-1870 (discovering the Grand Canyon) VHDL is a big world. A beginner can be easily disappointed by the generality of this language. This generality is explained by the large number of domains covered...

Just clear guidance designed to help you feel confident using your computer.Inside this book, you will learn how to: Understand the Windows 11 desktop and Start menu Turn your computer on and off safely Open and close programs without confusion Organize files, folders, and...

Introduction to E-Tourism: Provide an overview of e-tourism, focusing on how digital technologies are transforming the tourism industry through online platforms, virtual experiences, and mobile accessibility. Online Travel Services: Discuss the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs), booking engines, and meta-search platforms that allow...

Unlock the world of computers - even if you're starting from zero.Computer Science Unlocked - Volume I is your clear, beginner-friendly gateway into understanding how computers really work. Designed for students, self-learners, and curious minds, this book breaks down complex technical ideas into simple...

This book is an essential guide to IPv6 network slicing. It covers both the fundamentals and cutting-edge technologies of IPv6 network slicing, and provides insights into future industry developments.IP network slicing is an architectural innovation that provides multiple dedicated logical networks on a shared...

Random fading communication is a type of attenuation damage of data over certain propagation media. Establishing a systematic framework for the design and analysis of learning control schemes, the book studies in depth the iterative learning control for stochastic systems with random fading communication.The...

This reprint, Trends in Fixed Point Theory and Fractional Calculus, brings together a carefully curated collection of contributions that highlight recent developments in two dynamic areas of modern mathematical research. Fixed point theory remains a cornerstone of nonlinear analysis, with wide applications to operator...

The impressive achievements of recent state-of-the-art machine learning models are revolutionizing the area of text and language applications. On the one hand, popular large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated an enormous capability in automatic and reasonable text generation. On the other hand, Transformer-based models...

This book explores the evolution of the university, moving from its classical focus on Bildung and its symbolic association with ruins, to the contemporary struggle to define the role of values in shaping society through education and research. Education and research are presented as...

Smart Systems for Disease Prediction: Advancements, Applications and Challenges is a comprehensive book that explores the use of intelligent technologies to predict diseases accurately and efficiently. It covers a wide range of topics, including image and signal processing, behavioural analysis, and the integration of...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Symposium on Software Fault Prevention, Verification, and Validation, SFPVV 2024, held in Hiroshima, Japan, during December 2-3, 2024. The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions....

Author: D. A. Gokhfeld,O. F. CharniavskyISBN-10: 9028604553ISBN-13: 9789028604551Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/1980Pages: 537Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.17lbsSize: 9.48h x 6.60w x 1.39d

The combination of bio-telemetry, sensor networks, communication networks and computing has opened up new areas in the medical field and provided the means for improved health care delivery. Over the past decade therefore reliance on information technology has become very prominent as doing so...

The Internet of Things is the emerging technology which interconnects smart objects using wireless communications. After having been extensively studied in academic labs, the Internet of Things is now widely applied in the industrial world (e.g. domestic automation, smart metering, smart cities). Internet of...

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Computer Science - Software, grade: 1,3, University of Würzburg, language: English, abstract: The importance and complexity of modern IT systems increased in the last decades. To ensure resource efficiency and Quality-of-Service demands, performance evaluation is...

Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Engineering - Computer Engineering, grade: 1.0, University of Heidelberg (Computer Graphics and Visualization), course: Seminar Computer Vision, language: English, abstract: Visualization of large data sets, especially the visualization of unstructured grids, is a challenge due...

RFID is a key technology for Europe. Today there is a noticeable shift away from the days of RFID pilot projects, and towards a time where organisations are looking to RFID to drive efficiency and innovation. Although Europe is a leading player in the...

Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2014 in the subject Engineering - Computer Engineering, grade: Sobresaliente Cum Laude, language: English, abstract: In the past, people were focused on how to build efficient highways and roads. Over time, focus shifted to mechanical and automotive...

Author: Federico BarbagliISBN-10: 3642425895ISBN-13: 9783642425899Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2014Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d

It was an honor and a privilege to chair the 24th IFIP International Information Se- rity Conference (SEC 2009), a 24-year-old event that has become a tradition for - formation security professionals around the world. SEC 2009 was organized by the Technical Committee 11...

This book offers a tutorial view of the science of learning models from data. It covers the most important approaches to linear modelling, nonlinear model construction from data, fuzzy logic based modelling, and optimization methods.Author: Sergio BittantiISBN-10: 3642082483ISBN-13: 9783642082481Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2010Pages: 552Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Due to increasing global demand for software applications, the fundamental question of how to develop software collaboratively and most efficiently on a global scale is raised. Today, especially managing requirements traceability from elicitation to implementation constitutes a major issue. Therefore, this work aims at...

This textbook is about generalized functions and some of their integral tra- forms in one variable. It is based on the approach introduced by the Japanese mathematician Mikio Sato. We mention this because the term hyperfunction that Sato has given to his generalization of...

The famous simplex method, invented by George B. Dantzig in 1947, moves from vertex to vertex in the underlying polyhedron until achieving an optimal vertex. As one of the most widely used mathematical tools, it has dominated the field of Linear Programming for nearly...

Conflicts between agents acting in a multi-agent environment arise for different reasons, involve different concepts, and are dealt with in different ways, depending on the kind of agents and on the domain where they are considered. Agents may have conflicting beliefs, conflicting goals, or...

Computer vision algorithms for analyzing video data are obtained from a camera focused on the user of an interactive system. Machines can use these image sequences to identify and keep track of their users, recognize their facial expressions and gestures, and complement other forms...

Author: B. BannisterISBN-10: 1468462962ISBN-13: 9781468462968Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2012Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d

With the growing awareness and popularity of environmental preservation, research on green computing has gained recognition around the world. Information technology must adopt initiatives in making computers as energy-efficient as possible, as well as design algorithms and systems for efficiency-related computer technologies. International and...

Author: Kdd 15 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450340229ISBN-13: 9781450340229Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/19/2015Pages: 844Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.22lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.67d

Author: Ccs 15 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450341136ISBN-13: 9781450341134Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2015Pages: 858Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.29lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.70d

Author: Asplos XXI Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450340911ISBN-13: 9781450340915Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2016Pages: 826Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.13lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.64d

Author: Kdd 15 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450340245ISBN-13: 9781450340243Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/19/2015Pages: 758Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.80lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.51d

Author: Www 14 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450331068ISBN-13: 9781450331067Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/22/2014Pages: 1020Format: PaperbackWeight: 5.09lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 2.00d

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP Conference on Wireless Sensors and Actor Networks held in Ottawa, Canada, July, 2008. This series publishes state-of-the-art results in the sciences and technologies of information and communication. The scope of the series includes: foundations of...

(Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM: Increasing Participation Throughout Education and the Workplace presents a critical investigation into Latin@ underrepresentation in STEM throughout the education pipeline and workforce. (Under)Represented Latin@s in STEM highlights nationally relevant research related to the creation of opportunities for Latin@ students in...

This book explores the practical use of data science in AI, healthcare, sustainability, and security. It covers key topics like predictive modelling, deep learning, and natural language processing, offering a mix of theory and hands-on applications.Author: Nazmul SiddiqueISBN-10: 1032996935ISBN-13: 9781032996936Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2025Pages:...

This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.Author: Samsul Ariffin Abdul KarimISBN-10: 1032854847ISBN-13: 9781032854847Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 212Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x...

The increasing reliance on automation and data-driven decision-making is transforming industries. This book explores how data-driven approaches are being applied in various fields to solve real-world challenges. Author: Nazmul SiddiqueISBN-10: 1032643366ISBN-13: 9781032643366Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2025Pages: 278Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.64lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d

This book consolidates findings previously published in prestigious international journals and presented at leading conferences. The book introduces basic mathematical concepts, and later chapters build upon these foundations, but each focusses on specific aspects of ontology alignment, making the content accessible and easy to...

As computers become more complex, the number and complexity of the tasks facing the computer architect have increased. Computer performance often depends in complex way on the design parameters and intuition that must be supplemented by performance studies to enhance design productivity. This book...

The discrepancy method has produced the most fruitful line of attack on a pivotal computer science question: What is the computational power of random bits? It has also played a major role in recent developments in complexity theory. This book tells the story of...

Author: KenwrightISBN-13: 9798249025373Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/19/2026Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

Author: Ajit SinghISBN-13: 9798247556275Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/09/2026Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

This book explores the rise of agentic AI-a new class of artificial intelligence systems that move beyond passive prediction to active decision-making, planning, and execution. Unlike traditional AI, agentic systems perceive their environment, reason under uncertainty, pursue goals across multiple steps, use tools, collaborate...

Second Edition The Firewall Stops Code. It Cannot Stop Meaning. Before you trust the machine, you must learn how to break its heart. Billions have been spent securing the syntax of artificial intelligence. We build Zero Trust architectures, deploy armies of red teamers, and...