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Solving Optimization Problems with the Heuristic Kalman Algorithm: New Stochastic Methods (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #212)
by Rosario ToscanoThis text focuses on simple and easy-to-use design strategies for solving complex engineering problems that arise in several fields of engineering design, namely non-convex optimization problems. The main optimization tool used in this book to tackle the problem of nonconvexity is the Heuristic Kalman Algorithm (HKA). The main characteristic of HKA is the use of a stochastic search mechanism to solve a given optimization problem. From a computational point of view, the use of a stochastic search procedure appears essential for dealing with non-convex problems.The topics discussed in this monograph include basic definitions and concepts from the classical optimization theory, the notion of the acceptable solution, machine learning, the concept of preventive maintenance, and more. The Heuristic Kalman Algorithm discussed in this book applies to many fields such as robust structured control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, machine learning, reliability, and preference models. This large coverage of practical optimization problems makes this text very useful to those working on and researching systems design. The intended audience includes industrial engineers, postgraduates, and final-year undergraduates in various fields of systems design.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 46th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2024, Glasgow, UK, March 24–28, 2024, Proceedings, Part V (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14612)
by Nazli Goharian Nicola Tonellotto Yulan He Aldo Lipani Graham McDonald Craig Macdonald Iadh OunisThe six-volume set LNCS 14608, 14609, 14609, 14610, 14611, 14612 and 14613 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 46th European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2024, held in Glasgow, UK, during March 24–28, 2024.The 57 full papers, 18 finding papers, 36 short papers, 26 IR4Good papers, 18 demonstration papers, 9 reproducibility papers, 8 doctoral consortium papers, and 15 invited CLEF papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 578 submissions. The accepted papers cover the state of the art in information retrieval focusing on user aspects, system and foundational aspects, machine learning, applications, evaluation, new social and technical challenges, and other topics of direct or indirect relevance to search.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 46th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2024, Glasgow, UK, March 24–28, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14610)
by Nazli Goharian Nicola Tonellotto Yulan He Aldo Lipani Graham McDonald Craig Macdonald Iadh OunisThe six-volume set LNCS 14608, 14609, 14609, 14610, 14611, 14612 and 14613 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 46th European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2024, held in Glasgow, UK, during March 24–28, 2024.The 57 full papers, 18 finding papers, 36 short papers, 26 IR4Good papers, 18 demonstration papers, 9 reproducibility papers, 8 doctoral consortium papers, and 15 invited CLEF papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 578 submissions. The accepted papers cover the state of the art in information retrieval focusing on user aspects, system and foundational aspects, machine learning, applications, evaluation, new social and technical challenges, and other topics of direct or indirect relevance to search.
Comparative Genomics: 21st International Conference, RECOMB-CG 2024, Boston, MA, USA, April 27–28, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14616)
by Celine Scornavacca Maribel Hernández-RosalesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Comparative Genomics, RECOMB-CG 2024, which was held in Boston, MA, USA, during April 27–28, 2024. The 13 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 21 submissions. The papers are divided into the following topical sections: phylogenetic networks; homology and phylogenetic reconstruction; tools for evolution reconstruction; genome rearrangements; and genome evolution.
Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechatronics: Selected Articles from iM3F 2023, 07–08 August, Pekan, Malaysia (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #850)
by Wan Hasbullah Mohd Isa Ismail Mohd Khairuddin Mohd Azraai Mohd Razman Sarah 'Atifah Saruchi Sze-Hong Teh Pengcheng LiuThis book presents parts of the iM3F 2023 proceedings from the mechatronics as well as the intelligent manufacturing tracks. It highlights recent trends and key challenges in mechatronics as well as the advent of intelligent manufacturing engineering and technology that are non-trivial in embracing Industry 4.0 as well as addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The book deliberates on conventional as well as advanced solutions that are utilized in the variety of mechatronics and intelligent manufacturing-based applications. The readers are envisaged to gain an insightful view on the current trends, issues, mitigating factors as well as solutions from this book. It provides a platform that allows academics as well as other relevant stakeholders to share, discuss, and deliberate their latest research findings in the field of manufacturing, mechatronics, and materials, respectively.
ICT: Proceedings of ICTCS 2023, Volume 5 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #879)
by Amit Joshi Mufti Mahmud Roshan G. Ragel S. KarthikThis book contains best selected research papers presented at ICTCS 2023: Eighth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies. The conference will be held in Jaipur, India during 8 – 9 December 2023. The book covers state-of-the-art as well as emerging topics pertaining to ICT and effective strategies for its implementation for engineering and managerial applications. This book contains papers mainly focused on ICT for computation, algorithms and data analytics and IT security. The work is presented in five volumes.
Implementation and Analysis of Ciphers in Quantum Computing (Computer Architecture and Design Methodologies)
by Anubhab Baksi Kyungbae JangThis book deals with the upcoming threat that may be posed by quantum computers on modern-day security standards, particularly those involving symmetric key ciphers. Considering the progress in the field of quantum computing over the past few years, there is an ever-growing need to analyze the ciphers that are being employed in ensuring security. The symmetric key ciphers are generally considered safe against quantum computers, though one must consider the possible impact due to Grover's search algorithm (that reduces the security claim to the square root bound of what is expected against a classical computer). This book consolidates all the major research works in one place and presents it with adequate clarity, making the subject matter easy to understand for seasoned researchers and students alike. It covers the prerequisite information, new research works (including some of the state of the art), thought-provoking problems for further research, and all the relevant source codes. This book is interesting to engineers, researchers, and students who work/study in the field of cryptography.
Proceedings of 3rd 2023 International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems: Volume IV (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1174)
by Yi Qu Mancang Gu Yifeng Niu Wenxing FuThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 3rd ICAUS 2023, which provides a unique and engaging platform for scientists, engineers and practitioners from all over the world to present and share their most recent research results and innovative ideas. The 3rd ICAUS 2023 aims to stimulate researchers working in areas relevant to intelligent unmanned systems. Topics covered include but are not limited to: Unmanned Aerial/Ground/Surface/Underwater Systems, Robotic, Autonomous Control/Navigation and Positioning/ Architecture, Energy and Task Planning and Effectiveness Evaluation Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Algorithm/Bionic Technology and their Application in Unmanned Systems.The papers presented here share the latest findings in unmanned systems, robotics, automation, intelligent systems, control systems, integrated networks, modelling and simulation. This makes the book a valuable resource for researchers, engineers and students alike.
Artificial Intelligence in China: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in China (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1043)
by Wei Wang Jiasong Mu Xin Liu Zhenyu Na NaThis book brings together papers presented at the 2023 The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in China (ChinaAI), which provides a venue to disseminate the latest developments and to discuss the interactions and links between these multidisciplinary fields. Spanning topics covering all topics in Artificial Intelligence with new development in China, this book is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, researchers and engineers from academia and industry as well as government employees (such as NSF, DOD, DOE).
Generative Art with JavaScript and SVG: Utilizing Scalable Vector Graphics and Algorithms for Creative Coding and Design (Design Thinking)
by David MatthewThis book introduces you to the exciting world of generative art and creative coding through the medium of JavaScript and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). Using tried and trusted techniques, you’ll tackle core topics such as randomness and regularity, noise and naturalistic variance, shape and path creation, filter effects, animation, and interactivity. In the process you’ll learn SvJs, a JavaScript library that closely mirrors the SVG spec and makes scripting SVG intuitive and enjoyable. You’ll also study the craft of generative art and its creative process, along with JavaScript fundamentals, using modern ES6+ syntax. Each chapter will build upon the previous one, and those completely new to programming will be given a primer to help them find their feet. Generative Art with JavaScript and SVG will take you on a fun journey, peppered with plenty of sketches throughout, designed not only to explain, but to inspire. You Will: • Structure and randomise compositions. • Understand the different types of randomness and their probability distributions. • Create organic variance with the SvJs Noise module. • Apply SVG filter effects in a generative fashion. • Explore different approaches to animating with SVG. • Make your compositions dynamic and interactive. WHO IS IT FOR: Web developers and designers and creative coders with an interest in digital and generative art as well as artists who are interested in learning to code with JavaScript.
Heterogeneous SoC Design and Verification: HW/SW Co-Exploration, Co-Design, Co-Verification and Co-Debugging (Synthesis Lectures on Digital Circuits & Systems)
by Khaled Salah MohamedThis book covers the foundations of hardware/software codesign, on-chip communication, debugging, and verification, for heterogenous SoCs. Its primary objective is to empower designers in making informed decisions, guiding them to strike the perfect balance between flexibility and performance for their SoC designs. Readers will benefit from a detailed exploration of the essential elements of the hardware and software codesign framework, accompanied by a discussion of the driving motivations behind this approach. The author also provides an in-depth review of various hardware design architectures, shedding light on different design possibilities. Furthermore, the book presents key concepts concerning hardware and software communication, unraveling the intricate interactions within an SoC. This book provides a holistic introduction to the methodologies underpinning SoC design and verification, making it an indispensable companion for both novice and experienced designers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of hardware/software codesign.
Azure Data Factory by Example: Practical Implementation for Data Engineers
by Richard SwinbankData engineers who need to hit the ground running will use this book to build skills in Azure Data Factory v2 (ADF). The tutorial-first approach to ADF taken in this book gets you working from the first chapter, explaining key ideas naturally as you encounter them. From creating your first data factory to building complex, metadata-driven nested pipelines, the book guides you through essential concepts in Microsoft’s cloud-based ETL/ELT platform. It introduces components indispensable for the movement and transformation of data in the cloud. Then it demonstrates the tools necessary to orchestrate, monitor, and manage those components.This edition, updated for 2024, includes the latest developments to the Azure Data Factory service:Enhancements to existing pipeline activities such as Execute Pipeline, along with the introduction of new activities such as Script, and activities designed specifically to interact with Azure Synapse Analytics.Improvements to flow control provided by activity deactivation and the Fail activity.The introduction of reusable data flow components such as user-defined functions and flowlets.Extensions to integration runtime capabilities including Managed VNet support.The ability to trigger pipelines in response to custom events.Tools for implementing boilerplate processes such as change data capture and metadata-driven data copying.What You Will LearnCreate pipelines, activities, datasets, and linked servicesBuild reusable components using variables, parameters, and expressionsMove data into and around Azure services automaticallyTransform data natively using ADF data flows and Power Query data wranglingMaster flow-of-control and triggers for tightly orchestrated pipeline executionPublish and monitor pipelines easily and with confidenceWho This Book Is ForData engineers and ETL developers taking their first steps in Azure Data Factory, SQL Server Integration Services users making the transition toward doing ETL in Microsoft’s Azure cloud, and SQL Server database administrators involved in data warehousing and ETL operations
Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment: 14th EAI International Conference, INTETAIN 2023, Lucca, Italy, November 27, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #560)
by Martin Clayton Mauro Passacantando Marcello SanguinetiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2023 which was held in Lucca, Italy, during November 27, 2023.The 15 full papers presented in this book were selected from 56 submissions. They present novel and innovative work in areas of methods (machine learning, movement), computer-based systems (architectures, software, algorithms), and devices (digital cameras, smartphones). The papers are grouped in sessions of thematic issues on Games and Game-Based learning; Motion Capture; Sports and Competitions; and Interfaces and Applications.
China’s e-Science Blue Book 2023
by Chinese Academy of Sciences Ministry of Education of the PRC Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC China Association for Science and Technology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Chinese Academy of Engineering National Natural Science Foundation of China Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesThis series of books is a result of collaboration between the Chinese Academy of Sciences and relevant national departments. This book provides a comprehensive summary and analysis of the current state and future trends of e-Science in China, with a focus on strategic developments, application practices, and infrastructure construction. This book showcases the recent progress, achievements, and new situations in China's e-Science in the past two years, and offer detailed cases for reference. The content is rich and offers valuable insights for the future development of research informatization.
Advances in Real-Time Intelligent Systems: Real-Time Intelligent Systems 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #950)
by Pit Pichappan Ricardo Rodriguez Jorge Yao-Liang ChungThe current information society is transitioning to an intelligent society where real-world and real-data applications have a profound influence. Real-time computing has an enormous impact on the future information society. Unimaginable applications have been emerging in real-time applications in the last two years. Logical reasoning and inference-making activities by machines have become a reality. Complex and heterogeneous data are being processed and infused into machine intelligence, bringing machine intelligence equal to human intelligence. Real-time data and real-time intelligence are the crux of the current research. This book of 41 papers in real-time intelligent systems addresses various issues ranging from real-time algorithms to various applications in real-time intelligence. The contributions of this book will mark a significant impact in the near-future research in real-time intelligence.
Frontiers of Performability Engineering: In Honor of Prof. K.B. Misra (Risk, Reliability and Safety Engineering)
by Durga Rao KarankiThis book presents recent advances in performability analysis methods and their applications in different fields. It covers various aspects of performability such as quality, reliability, maintainability, availability, safety, security, and sustainability that are essential in complex engineering systems such as electrical grids, chemical plants, naval defense systems, structures, nuclear reactors, railways, etc. This book is a collection of research works contributed by the former students of Professor KB Mishra who is a renowned researcher in reliability engineering. This book is useful for the researchers and professionals working in the area of performability engineering.
Proceedings of ELM 2022: Theory, Algorithms and Applications (Proceedings in Adaptation, Learning and Optimization #18)
by Kaj-Mikael BjörkThis book contains selected papers from the 12th International Conference on Extreme Learning Machines 2022. Extreme learning machines (ELMs) continue to be an important complement to the many deep learning models you can find in the machine learning domain. ELM is fast and therefore suitable for many applications (not only in edge computing), and therefore there is a need to gather examples of possible applications. These proceedings, for the ELM 2022 conference, cover several application areas with relevant topics, where ELM can be used and has been used with great success. Here you will find several new areas (gaming, for instance) as well as improved concepts for existing application areas (signature forgery, for instance), where ELM has been implemented. In addition, some method improvements are also covered in this book, more specifically on the topic of 2nd-order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs).
Sociological Foundations of Computational Social Science (Translational Systems Sciences #40)
by Yoshimichi Sato Hiroki TakikawaThis book provides solid sociological foundations to computational social science (CSS). CSS is an emerging research field, and many books with those words in the title are on the market. However, CSS has not become mainstream in sociology, for which there are two reasons. First, CSS does not necessarily solve major research questions in sociology. Second, its sociological foundations are weak. These two reasons are interrelated—that is, CSS cannot solve major research questions because its sociological foundations are weak. Thus, even if it tries to solve those questions, its approaches seem to mainstream sociologists to miss the point. To resolve that shortcoming, this book fills the gap between CSS and sociology, shows that CSS can solve major research questions in sociology, and advances sociology by introducing to it theories and methodologies of CSS.
Technology-Driven Business Innovation: Unleashing the Digital Advantage, Volume 1 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #223)
by Rim El KhouryThis book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between technology and business and its implications for future growth and innovation. In today's rapidly changing world, technology plays a crucial role in shaping the business landscape. Advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, and automation have revolutionized how organizations operate, compete, and achieve success. Understanding the profound impact of technology on business is vital for entrepreneurs, managers, policymakers, and academics alike. This book aims to explore the connection between technology and business, highlighting its importance in driving transformative changes across various industries. We welcome scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their expertise and insights in this exciting endeavor.This book captures the essence of exploring the dynamic relationship between technology and business, emphasizing the potential for innovation and growth. It conveys the idea of embracing the transformative power of technology within the business realm and the opportunities it presents for unleashing new ideas and strategies.By delving into various aspects such as emerging technologies, business strategies, innovation, and ethical considerations, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the symbiotic relationship between technology and business. It offers insights into the integration of technology into decision-making processes, the transformative impact on different industries, and strategies for leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and sustainability.Furthermore, the book highlights real-world case studies, explores emerging trends, and discusses the ethical and social implications of technology adoption in the business context. It serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, managers, policymakers, academics, and anyone interested in understanding and harnessing the potential of technology for business success. This book aims to be a valuable resource for individuals interested in the transformative power of technology in the business realm. By compiling a collection of insightful chapters, it offers readers a diverse range of perspectives, frameworks, and case studies that shed light on the complexities and opportunities associated with technology-driven business environments.
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 7th EAI International Conference, ADHIP 2023, Harbin, China, September 22-24, 2023, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #550)
by Lin Yun Jiang Han Yu HanThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 7th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 22-24, 2023. The 108 full papers presented were selected from 270 submissions and focus on theory and application of hybrid information processing technology for smarter and more effective research and application. The theme of ADHIP 2022 was Hybrid Information Processing in Meta World. The papers are named in topical sections as follows: wireless communication for social information processing, artificial intelligence technology; Mobile education, mobile monitoring, behavior understanding and object tracking; wireless networks for social information processing, image information processing; mobile monitoring, civilian audio and acoustic signal processing.
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 7th EAI International Conference, ADHIP 2023, Harbin, China, September 22-24, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #548)
by Lin Yun Jiang Han Yu HanThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 7th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 22-24, 2023. The 108 full papers presented were selected from 270 submissions and focus on theory and application of hybrid information processing technology for smarter and more effective research and application. The theme of ADHIP 2022 was Hybrid Information Processing in Meta World. The papers are named in topical sections as follows: wireless communication for social information processing, artificial intelligence technology; Mobile education, mobile monitoring, behavior understanding and object tracking; wireless networks for social information processing, image information processing; mobile monitoring, civilian audio and acoustic signal processing.
Dependable Computing – EDCC 2024 Workshops: SafeAutonomy, TRUST in BLOCKCHAIN, Leuven, Belgium, April 8, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2078)
by Behrooz Sangchoolie Rasmus Adler Richard Hawkins Philipp Schleiss Alessia Arteconi Adriano ManciniThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Workshops held at the 19th European Dependable Computing Conference, EDCC 2024: First Workshop on Safe Autonomous Systems, SafeAutonomy 2024, and the First Workshop on the Role of TRUST in the implementation of Digital Technologies: Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities, TRUST IN BLOCKCHAIN 2024. The 13 workshop papers presented in this book were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 14 submissions. The TRUST IN BLOCKCHAIN workshop accepted extended abstract submissions, whereas the SafeAutonomy workshop accepted regular technical papers, case studies, PhD forum papers, as well as position papers. They deal with latest research results on theory, techniques, systems, and tools for the design, validation, operationand evaluation of dependable and secure computing systems.
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Computing: A Professional Perspective from Software Engineering (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)
by Gerard O'ReganThis textbook presents an overview of the critically important ethical and legal issues that arise in the computing field and provides a professional perspective from software engineering. The author gained exposure to these aspects of computing while working as a software engineer at Motorola in Ireland, where he coordinated the patent programme and worked with several software suppliers. Topics and features: Presents a broad overview of ethics and the lawIncludes key learning topics, summaries, and review questions in each chapter, together with a useful glossaryDiscusses the professional responsibility of computer professionalsExplores ethics in various civilisations and religious traditionsDiscusses ethical software engineering and ethical outsourcingConsiders what is fair and ethical in data scienceDescribes ethical challenges that arise in social media and the AI fieldReviews intellectual property including patents, copyright and trademarks This practical and easy-to-follow textbook/reference is ideal for computer science students seeking to understand legal and ethical aspects of computing. The text also serves as a concise self-study primer for software engineers and software managers.
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 7th EAI International Conference, ADHIP 2023, Harbin, China, September 22-24, 2023, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #549)
by Lin Yun Jiang Han Yu HanThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 7th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 22-24, 2023. The 108 full papers presented were selected from 270 submissions and focus on theory and application of hybrid information processing technology for smarter and more effective research and application. The theme of ADHIP 2022 was Hybrid Information Processing in Meta World. The papers are named in topical sections as follows: wireless communication for social information processing, artificial intelligence technology; Mobile education, mobile monitoring, behavior understanding and object tracking; wireless networks for social information processing, image information processing; mobile monitoring, civilian audio and acoustic signal processing.
Cooperative Control of Multi-agent Systems: A Hybrid System Approach
by Guanglei Zhao Hailong Cui Changchun Hua Shuang LiuThis book focuses on stability analysis and control design approaches for multi-agent systems under network-induced constraints. A hybrid system approach is introduced to address the cooperative control problem of networked multi-agent systems, and several important topics such as asynchronous sampled data cooperative control, hybrid event-triggered cooperative control, and reset-based cooperative control are studied under the hybrid system framework. The special feature of this book is that a hybrid systems approach is proposed for the cooperative control of multi-agent systems, which is beneficial for relaxing the conservativeness of stability analysis and network parameter computation. Interested readers can learn a novel approach to cooperative control of multi-agent systems, and this book can benefit researchers, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of multi-robot cooperation, unmanned aerial vehicle formation, control engineering, etc.