Computers - General

The importance of scalability and fault-tolerance in modern distributed systems has led to considerable research in multi-cast gossip protocols. In a gossip protocol, each node forwards messages to a small set of "gossip partners" chosen at random from the entire group membership; traditional strong...

In recent years man-machine-communication has become more important. Several speech dialogue systems have been developed in order to provide a very comfortable interaction for categorising users prior to forwarding them to a human employee. The aim is to satisfy the user without or at...

This thesis is on developing an Autonomic System Engineering testbed using operating-system-level virtualization technologies. The ASE testbed is a basis on which autonomic applications are to be developed, experimented with, and demonstrated. The thesis identifies and examines different virtualization concepts and technologies. Various solutions...

This book explores design tools based on evolutionary computation (EC), oriented primarily toward conceptual design of architectural and civil engineering structures. EC tools are well suited for exploration in a way which promotes creative design. The multiplicity of solutions generated by EC techniques is...

Requirements Engineering is the Achilles heel of the whole software development process. It involves many stakeholders and includes not only technical but also sociological and psychological activities. Even when all the stakeholders come to a consensus, the produced requirements are rather informal. In the...

Author: Stefan Budde,Daniel BarisicISBN-10: 3836439921ISBN-13: 9783836439923Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2008Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.24d

In the interest of rigorous reasoning about agents and their interaction with environments, much work has been devoted to characterizing the nature of intention and its role in cognition and action. Logicians and computer scientists have developed numerous formal systems capturing various aspects of...

Author: Tianjun Shi,Xudong HeISBN-10: 3836428199ISBN-13: 9783836428194Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2007Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.26d

The pervasiveness and criticality of software applications in modern times have resulted in the demand for highly customized, high quality products in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Research in the area of Generative Software Development (GSD) aims to satisfy this demand. Model-Driven Software Product...

Building software systems from previously existing components can save time and effort while increasing productivity. The key to a successful Component- Based Development (CBD) is to get the required components. However, components obtained from other developers often show different behaviours than what are required....

With cheaper and more ubiquitous computing, "smart" spaces and responsive environments are increasingly becoming plausible and affordable. Can the profession of architecture respond to current computing technologies? Most critics agree that one of the first (most important) problems that "smart" homes will help to...

Supervised word sense disambiguation (WSD) for truly polysemous words (in contrast to homonyms) is difficult for machine learning, mainly due to two problems: the lack of sense-tagged training data and the sparsity of the matrix of observed instances vs. features. At the same time,...

This study has its rational basis in the proliferation of technology throughout every aspect of the contemporary world. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of preservice teachers as they pertain to technology in social studies education....

This book is based on a doctoral dissertation in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies that addresses the gaps of access and quality in higher education between high-income countries and low-to-middle income countries, and the role that Internet and computer technologies play in association with...

Electronic support functions pose the current major area of innovation in the automotive environment. The number of ECUs has reached an upper boundary with about 80 ECUs deployed in a well-equipped car. The industry aims at consolidating the number of ECUs by shifting from...

The current standard query language SQL requires users to know how data is normalized and stored in a database schema to compose queries. One of the major challenges in generating these queries is the identification of joins to connect attributes located in different relations....

Ever since the extent of the Internet's popularity as a mass medium became foreseeable, linguists have speculated about and investigated its effect on the English language. Now that the majority of English speakers worldwide uses the Web to communicate, its influence on linguistic practices...

In contrast to general-purpose systems, the correctness of real-time systems not only depends on the logical results of the computation but also on its temporal behavior specified by the worst-case execution time (WCET). Nowadays, software for embedded systems acting as real-time systems is written...

Meanwhile web-services are starting to be established through out the business world, but web-services only offer stateless operation calls. Since workflow management systems are widely accepted to execute long-term (stateful) business processes within companies, the next step of great interest is to make stateful...

Ethereum - The Next Generation of Cryptocurrency Book Description It's time to learn more about the next cryptocurrency, Ethereum! "Ethereum - The Next Generation of Cryptocurrency" will help guide you through the latest cryptocurrency and how you can get Ethereum, what you can do...

At the seventh European Workshop on Software Ecosystems, the research on software ecosystems and platforms proved to be advancing very well. Goal of this workshop is to: 1.bring together the software ecosystem and platform ecosystem research community from all over Europe and 2. share,...

Project Report from the year 2017 in the subject Computer Science - Miscellaneous, grade: BSc Honours in Computer Science, course: Honors research project, language: English, abstract: Most universities offer a wide range of courses in which students can enrol. As a result, students may...

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting, grade: Distinction, course: Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration., language: English, abstract: Data Innovation is gradually changing the banking industry around the world. Digital banking offers banks...

Document from the year 2014 in the subject Computer Science - Bioinformatics, language: English, abstract: PERL and BioPERL are the programming languages that are very important for Biological researchers who are working in computational biology. The programs provide the basic knowledge in both theory...

Every day, the world is smaller, every day, the world is more connected. From this point, cloud computing comes, a new approach of the software, infrastructure and platform as a service. In this way, our computer becomes in everything we need, in everything we...

The Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) is one of the problem, which has been addressed extensively by mathematicians, computer scientists and researchers. Since TSP finds its applications in real world problems viz., VLSI design, Art works, World tours, etc., finding an optimal solution to TSP...

How can you translate complex information in real time from one computer language into another? In a virtual database a variety of databases form a system. For the integration of a new database with different language into the collective a logic has to translate...

Author: Stavros PechlivanidisISBN-10: 3639018397ISBN-13: 9783639018394Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2008Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

This book gives an overview of paraconsistent logics - that is logics which allow for inconsistency. Although allowing for inconsistency, paraconsistent logics are worth considering: Logical systems are worth considering in their own right since we can learn about very abstract structural properties of...

A Compend of Human Physiology is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...

The book presents selected, extended and peer reviewed papers from the International Multiconference on System, Automation and Control held Leipzig in 2016. These are complemented with solicited contributions by international experts. Main topics are: mechanical and thermal sensors, nano sensors, optical, chemical and biomedical...

THE SERIES: ADVANCES IN SYSTEMS, SIGNALS AND DEVICES Systems, Signals & Devices is one of the large specializations in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer sciences. It derives input from physics, mathematics and is an indispensable feature of all natural- and life sciences in...

247 Runtime is a concept where you can set up a system so that your business can virtually run all of the time, night and day. This book will advise you on how your business can maximise its profits, save money and change your...

DPMax stands for 'dynamic programming to the max'. It highlights the graphical and textual analyses of 2 of the most common dynamic programming algorithms: The Longest Common Subsequence and The Longest/Shortest Paths Using Weights. It takes a brief look at the subjects of optimization...

What is Art? Does how it is created matter?In Imagery from the Collective - Volume 1, Stuart Barry Malin explores these questions and others through a stunning collection of AI-generated images. This book offers a diversity of visual experiences that embody the essence of...

The purpose of the 23rd World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2019) is to provide, in these increasingly related areas, a multi-disciplinary forum, to foster interdisciplinary communication among the participants, and to support the sharing process of diverse perspectives of the same...

The advent of computers in chess playing has seen forward strides since the early '70s. Modern computer chess has advanced both in terms of computing power and programming of heuristics in picking chess moves. However, the new frontier of exploring AI into chess has...

Accounting Database Fundamentals presents the mechanics of accounting in the common language understood by SQL Developers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Data Architects - data modelling.The book presents accounting principles and how they are applied in an accounting database. Every chapter is easily digestible,...

Interested in Investing in Decentralized Finance?Are you looking to make passive income with DeFi?Then keep reading...The decentralized finance industry is growing at a rapid pace and it's not slowing down anytime soon. In fact, the market cap for DeFi projects has already reached $1...

Computer is electronic device intended to accept data, perform prescribed precise and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Types of computers include Mainframes, desktop, laptop, tablets, and smartphones. It consist of hard and soft drive.This over 410 pages...

Understand your project Many senior executives in 'non-project' industries are charged with initiating and managing projects. Many of these projects fail, or cost significantly more than originally estimated. This pocket guide highlights many of the common pitfalls and explains how to avoid them. Manage...

With the far-reaching global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand and the necessity for digital enterprise transformation have accelerated exponentially. Management and strategies for the adoption and wider usage of newer digital technologies for the transformation of an enterprise through digital tools such...

"This book is a collection of innovative research on the latest digital services and their role in supporting the digital transformation of businesses and education"--Author: Kamaljeet SandhuISBN-10: 1799851761ISBN-13: 9781799851769Publisher: Business Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2020Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.58lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.65d

Creating a brand s image to ultimately sell promoted products has made digital advertising a key instrument for reaching marketing and business goals for many companies. In order to expand fan bases, promote company culture, and engage in communication with current customers, business professionals...

Advanced Networking Protocols: Dive into advanced networking protocols and technologies, including multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), border gateway protocol (BGP), IPv6, virtual private networks (VPNs), and advanced transport layer protocols. The volume provides in-depth coverage of these protocols' design, operation, and implementation.Network Security and Cryptography:...

Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Introduce key concepts of digital marketing, including online advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and email marketing, emphasizing their role in reaching and engaging audiences.Social Media Platforms: Discuss major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) and their unique...

Advanced Networking Protocols: Dive into advanced networking protocols and technologies, including multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), border gateway protocol (BGP), IPv6, virtual private networks (VPNs), and advanced transport layer protocols. The volume provides in-depth coverage of these protocols' design, operation, and implementation.Network Security and Cryptography:...

12% of people hold crypto assets, including your clients and suppliers. How can you manage the risks and reap the benefits of this new technology? Your clients, suppliers or employees may be among the one in eight adults worldwide who hold crypto assets. How...

Extensive advertising and review coverage in the leading business and IT media throughout the UK and online. Plus a direct mail campaign targeting over 65,000 IT professionals and all major public lending and reference libraries.Author: Michael BlackstaffISBN-10: 1780171226ISBN-13: 9781780171227Publisher: BCS, the Chartered Institute for...

Web technology is necessary for today because the internet has become the number one source of information, and many of the conventional software applications have become web applications. Web technologies are the several tools and methods that are applied in the activity of communication...