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Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 2
by Rex BlackThis book teaches test managers what they need to know to achieve advanced skills in test estimation, test planning, test monitoring, and test control. Readers will learn how to define the overall testing goals and strategies for the systems being tested. This hands-on, exercise-rich book provides experience with planning, scheduling, and tracking these tasks. You'll be able to describe and organize the necessary activities as well as learn to select, acquire, and assign adequate resources for testing tasks. Learn how to form, organize, and lead testing teams Master the organizing of communication among the members of the testing teams, and between the testing teams and all the other stakeholders. Additionally, you'll learn how to justify decisions and provide adequate reporting information where applicable.Target Audience: Software Testers, Programmers, System Designers, IT Managers
Advanced Software Testing - Vol. 3
by Rex Black Jamie L MitchellThis book is written for the technical test analyst who wants to achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a hands-on, exercise-rich approach, this book teaches you how to define and carry out the tasks required to put a test strategy into action. Learn how to analyze the system, taking into account the technical aspects and quality characteristics. Additionally, learn how to evaluate system requirements and designs as part of formal and informal reviews, using an understanding of the underlying technology. You will be able to analyze, design, implement, and execute tests, using risk considerations to determine the appropriate effort and priority for tests. You will also learn how to report on testing progress and provide necessary evidence to support your evaluations of system quality. With a quarter-century of software and systems engineering experience, author Rex Black is President of RBCS; is a leader in software, hardware, and systems testing; and is the most prolific author practicing in the field of software testing today. He published several books on testing that sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide. He is President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and is a Director of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB). This book will help you prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst exam. Included are sample exam questions, at the appropriate level of difficulty, for most of the learning objectives covered by the ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus. The ISTQB certification program is the leading software tester certification program in the world. With about 100,000 certificate holders and a global presence in 50 countries, you can be confident in the value and international stature that the Advanced Technical Test Analyst certificate can offer you. Related books: Vol. 1: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Analyst (ISBN 978-1-933952-19-2) Vol. 2: Guide to the ISTQB Advanced Certification as an Advanced Test Manager (ISBN 978-1-933952-36-9)
Advanced Spanish Grammar: A Self-Teaching Guide
by K. Allen DavisMaster the finer points of Spanish with this complete, accessible guide Advanced Spanish Grammar, Third Edition, is ideal for Spanish-language learners who are unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs, using the subjunctive, or determining the appropriate definite article. Professor K. Allen Davis clarifies grammatical structures and explains vocabulary usage to help you advance your Spanish knowledge. Whether you need extra help for a course, want a quick review for a test, or simply want to brush up your language skills, this is the book to have. In this completely revised edition of Advanced Spanish Grammar, you will: Follow an interactive format that lets you work at your own pace Complete exercises to practice difficult words and structures and reinforce what you've learned Learn more than 1,000 practical Spanish words and terms Get explanations of the more intricate grammatical rules of Spanish Gain quick access to existing audiovisual material by native speakers. For intermediate to advanced Spanish learners, Advanced Spanish Grammar is an excellent self-paced guide to take you to the next level. It also works wonderfully as a course textbook at the secondary and postsecondary levels.
Advanced Technologies and the University of the Future (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1140)
by Michael E. Auer Uriel R. Cukierman Eduardo Vendrell VidalThis book offers a comprehensive framework, compiling solutions and evidence from various sections that illustrate how technology can shape both the learning experience and the organizational structure of higher education institutions. The integration of technology in higher education, including advancements such as AI, large language models (LLMs), the metaverse, and gamification techniques, has sparked significant interest among academics and researchers. This technological evolution is not only influencing research and teaching but is also transforming universities at every level. The book envisions the university of the future, providing ideas to foster collaboration and enhance research. The full text is structured into 32 chapters organized into five sections, each exploring different technologies that can or have been applied in higher education. Extended Reality (XR): It includes the reality-virtuality continuum, which includes augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), haptic devices, and more recently the metaverse. Artificial Intelligence (AI): It includes everything related to the automated analysis of large volumes of information and its application in the form of learning analytics, adaptive learning and automatic learning (machine learning) and also chatbots, which have emerged into mainstream conversation due to the appearance of ChatGPT. Digital Transformation (DX): It is understood as the possibility of taking advantage of the available technologies to change the programs and the organization of teaching and learning. This subject also includes themes such as information security and privacy and open badges. Gamification: It refers to the incorporation of serious game elements, like point and reward systems, to tasks as incentives for people to participate. Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: It encompasses a comprehensive spectrum spanning research endeavors, application development, first-hand accounts, and detailed descriptions of educational tools
Advanced Theories of Educational Leadership (Policy Implications of Research in Education #14)
by Khalid Arar Izhar OplatkaAdvanced Theories of Educational Leadership presents recent models of leadership and analyzes their components and implications in the educational context. Each chapter features the scholarly background of each model, its components, antecedents, and critically analyzes its values and application to educational institutions. Special attention is given to issues of social justice, equity, equality, anti-racism, and the like. This core text provides aspiring school leaders and administrators with each model theory, and tools for applying it with special attention to issues of social justice, equity, diversity, and anti-racism alike. The book designed in a form of a course textbook for postgraduate students in the field of Educational Leadership and Administration in studying each model. Also, it provides professors of educational leadership in teaching contents and methods in their courses about school leadership, school improvement, Educational Leadership Development, Superintendents’ Qualification; School Leadership Professional Development, every chapter includes teaching tools, reflection questions and practice activities for students, in addition the book informs researchers, and policymakers aiming at promoting multi-faceted educational leadership for equity and excellence and robust models of leading, improving and changing schools.
Advanced Underwater Photography
by Larry GatesDesigned for photographers who already have strong diving skills and understand basic photographic techniques, this reference defines what advanced underwater photography is while teaching the skills necessary to create professional-quality images. Opening with a quick overview of the basics--such as exposure, focus, subject selection, and composition--the author then expands on each of these topics, showing the techniques pros use to achieve truly stunning images. A major factor in advancing beyond the basic level of underwater photography is moving from a point-and-shoot or semi-adjustable camera to using a full-featured digital SLR camera. The myriad equipment choices available when making this transition--including cameras, lenses, underwater housings, and the lighting units designed to be used with them--are explained, as are their respective advantages and shortcomings. Because both beginning and advanced underwater photographers can have equipment-related issues, a trouble-shooting section is included to ensure that minor equipment problems won't ruin a costly dive trip.
Advanced Virtual Environments and Education: Third International Workshop, WAVE 2021, Fortaleza, Brazil, March 21–24, 2021, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1425)
by Fernando Moreira Tiago T. Primo Alex S. Gomes César CollazosThis volume revised versions of the selected papers presented during the Third International Workshop on Advanced Virtual Environments and Education, WAVE 2021, held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in March 2021. The 7 full papers and 4 short papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 27 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: learning scenarios and grouping methods; applications and scenarios, phigital, CS education and assessment; human computer interfaces for education, study cases for accessibility and wellbeing.
Advanced Work-based Practice in the Early Years: A Guide for Students
by Samantha McMahon Mary DyerInspired by the first-hand experiences of those studying early childhood education and care, this book supports students as they gain advanced knowledge and skills, and embark on the journey from inexperienced student to graduate professional. Bringing together advanced theory, links to research, and illustrative case studies, Advanced Work-based Practice in the Early Years enables students to consolidate learning by applying theory to practice and identifying the skills, knowledge and personal traits which will help them succeed as a graduate practitioner. Chapters address a wealth of topical issues relating to both the development of the child and the student’s own professional development. Areas of focus include ethical practice, safeguarding and child protection, the voice of the child, the role of the mentor, observation, assessment and the social and cultural factors which may impact on a child’s development. Including reflective activities, practical tips, and examples of student experience throughout, this is an essential text for all early years students as they make the transition from academic study to professional practice.
Advancements in Business for Integrating Diversity, and Sustainability: International Analytics Conference 2023 | IAC 2023 February 2& 3, 2023 | Virtual Conference
by Sai Kiran Oruganti Dimitrios A. Karras Srinesh ThakurThis book is the collection of selected articles that appeared at the First International Analytics Conference 2023 held in Hyderabad in virtual mode on February 2nd the 3rd 2023. In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, the pursuit of diversity and sustainability has emerged as a dynamic catalyst for progress. This illuminating volume takes you on a journey through the evolving realm of business, where innovative approaches are redefining corporate strategies and values.
Advancements in Sustainable Development: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics and Governance, Sibiu, Romania, June 2024 (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)
by Samuel O. Idowu Belén Díaz Díaz Camelia Oprean-Stan Cristina Roxana TănăsescuThis book gathers selected contributions from the 10th Annual Conference of the Global Corporate Governance Institute, held in Sibiu, Romania on June 12 - 14, 2024. Its chapters present the work of internationally respected scholars and experts, focusing on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, corporate governance, finance, and responsible investing. In this context, it highlights the latest research findings on responsible action and their practical implications for business, society, science, and politics. The book pursues an integrated and multidisciplinary approach and equips readers with the knowledge they require for implementing holistic and effective sustainability strategies in organizations and educational institutions. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, business leaders, and sustainability practitioners who want to drive meaningful change for a sustainable future.
Advances In The History Of Mathematics Education (International Studies in the History of Mathematics and its Teaching)
by Alexander KarpThis book is a collection of scholarly studies in the history of mathematics education, very abbreviated versions of which were presented at the ICMI Congress in 2021. The book discusses issues in education in Brazil and Belgium, in Poland and Spain, in Russia and the United States. Probably the main factor that unifies the chapters of the book is their attention to key moments in the formation of the field of mathematics education. Topics discussed in the book include the formation and development of mathematics education for women; the role of the research mathematician in the formation of standards for writing textbooks; the formation of curricula and the most active figures in this formation during the New Math period; the formation of certain distinctive features of curricula in Poland; the formation of the views of David Eugene Smith and the influence of European mathematics education on him; the formation of the American mathematics community; and the creation of such forms of student assessment as entrance exams to higher educational institutions. The book is of interest not only to historians of mathematics education, but also to wide segments of specialists in other areas of mathematics education.
Advances and Current Trends in Language Teacher Identity Research (Routledge Research in Language Education)
by Selim Ben Said Yin Ling Cheung Kwanghyun ParkThis book presents the latest research on understanding language teacher identity and development for both novice and experienced researchers and educators, and introduces non-experts in language teacher education to key topics in teacher identity research. It covers a wide range of backgrounds, themes, and subjects pertaining to language teacher identity and development. Some of these include the effects of apprenticeship in doctoral training on novice teacher identity; the impacts of mid-career redundancy on the professional identities of teachers; challenges faced by teachers in the construction of their professional identities; the emerging professional identity of pre-service teachers; teacher identity development of beginning teachers; the role of emotions in the professional identities of non-native English speaking teachers; the negotiation of professional identities by female academics. Advances and Current Trends in Language Teacher Identity Research will appeal to academics in ELT/TESOL/applied linguistics. It will also be useful to those who are non-experts in language teacher education, yet still need to know about theories and recent advances in the area due to varying reasons including their affiliation to a teacher training institute; needs to participate in projects on language teacher education; and teaching a course for pre-service and in-service language teachers.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, Virtual Event, March 28 – April 1, 2021, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12656)
by Marie-Francine Moens Josiane Mothe Djoerd Hiemstra Raffaele Perego Martin Potthast Fabrizio SebastianiThis two-volume set LNCS 12656 and 12657 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, held virtually in March/April 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 50 full papers presented together with 11 reproducibility papers, 39 short papers, 15 demonstration papers, 12 CLEF lab descriptions papers, 5 doctoral consortium papers, 5 workshop abstracts, and 8 tutorials abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from 436 submissions. The accepted contributions cover the state of the art in IR: deep learning-based information retrieval techniques, use of entities and knowledge graphs, recommender systems, retrieval methods, information extraction, question answering, topic and prediction models, multimedia retrieval, and much more.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, Virtual Event, March 28 – April 1, 2021, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12657)
by Marie-Francine Moens Josiane Mothe Djoerd Hiemstra Raffaele Perego Martin Potthast Fabrizio SebastianiThis two-volume set LNCS 12656 and 12657 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2021, held virtually in March/April 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 50 full papers presented together with 11 reproducibility papers, 39 short papers, 15 demonstration papers, 12 CLEF lab descriptions papers, 5 doctoral consortium papers, 5 workshop abstracts, and 8 tutorials abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from 436 submissions. The accepted contributions cover the state of the art in IR: deep learning-based information retrieval techniques, use of entities and knowledge graphs, recommender systems, retrieval methods, information extraction, question answering, topic and prediction models, multimedia retrieval, and much more.
Advances in Applications of Rasch Measurement in Science Education (Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education #57)
by Xiufeng Liu William J. BooneThis edited volume presents latest development in applications of Rasch measurement in science education. It includes a conceptual introduction chapter and a set of individual chapters. The introductory chapter reviews published studies applying Rasch measurement in the field of science education and identify important principles of Rasch measurement and best practices in applications of Rasch measurement in science education. The individual chapters, contributed by authors from Canada, China, Germany, Philippines and the USA, cover a variety of current topics on measurement concerning science conceptual understanding, scientific argumentation, scientific reasoning, three-dimensional learning, knowledge-in-use and cross-cutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards, medical education learning experiences, machine-scoring bias, formative assessment, and teacher knowledge of argument. There are additional chapters on advances in Rasch analysis techniques and technology including R, Bayesian estimation, comparison between joint maximum likelihood (JML) and marginal maximum likelihood (MML) estimations on model-data-fit, and enhancement to Rasch models by Cognitive Diagnostic Models and Latent Class Analysis. The volume provides readers who are new and experienced in applying Rasch measurement with advanced and exemplary applications in the forefront of various areas of science education research.
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Security: 7th International Conference, ICAIS 2021, Dublin, Ireland, July 19-23, 2021, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1422)
by Elisa Bertino Xingming Sun Xiaorui Zhang Zhihua XiaThe 3-volume set CCIS 1422, CCIS 1423 and CCIS 1424 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security, ICAIS 2021, which was held in Dublin, Ireland, in July 2021. The total of 131 full papers and 52 short papers presented in this 3-volume proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 1013 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: artificial intelligence;Part II: artificial intelligence; big data; cloud computing and security internet; Part III: cloud computing and security; encryption and cybersecurity; information hiding; IoT security.
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Security: 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security, ICAIS 2022, Qinghai, China, July 15–20, 2022, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1586)
by Elisa Bertino Xingming Sun Xiaorui Zhang Zhihua XiaThe 3-volume set CCIS 1586, CCIS 1587 and CCIS 1588 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Security, ICAIS 2022, which was held in Qinghai, China, in July 2022. The total of 115 full papers and 53 short papers presented in this 3-volume proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 1124 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: artificial intelligence;Part II: artificial intelligence; big data; cloud computing and security; multimedia forensics;Part III: encryption and cybersecurity; information hiding; IoT security.
Advances in Artificial Intelligence: 19th Conference of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence, CAEPIA 2020/2021, Málaga, Spain, September 22–24, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12882)
by Enrique Alba Francisco Chicano Gabriel Luque Alicia Troncoso Manuel Ojeda-Aciego David Camacho Carlos Cotta Susana Montes José Riquelme Rodrigo Gil-MerinoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th Conference of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence, CAEPIA 2020, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, amalgamated with CAEPIA 2021, and held in Malaga, Spain, during September 2021.The 25 full papers presented were carefully selected from 40 submissions. The Conference of the Spanish Association of Artificial Intelligence (CAEPIA) is a biennial forum open to researchers from all over the world to present and discuss their latest scientific and technological advances in Antificial Intelligence (AI). The book is subdivided into the following topical headings: machine learning, optimization and search, and real-world applications. It covers such themes as ambient intelligence and smart environments; computer vision and robotics; constraints, search and planning; creativity and A.I.; education and A.I.; explainable and responsible A.I.; foundation, models and applications of A.I, and others.
Advances in Artificial Intelligence: 20th Conference of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence, CAEPIA 2024, A Coruña, Spain, June 19–21, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14640)
by Alicia Troncoso Manuel Ojeda-Aciego David Camacho Amparo Alonso-Betanzos Oscar Fontenla-Romero Jesús Medina Verónica Bolón-Canedo José C. Riquelme Bertha Guijarro-Berdiñas Elena Hernández-Pereira Juan Ramón RabuñalThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th Conference of the Spanish Association for Artificial Intelligence, CAEPIA 2024, held in A Coruña, Spain, during June 19–21, 2024. The 27 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. CAEPIA is a forum open to researchers from all over the world to present and discuss their latest scientific and technological advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The papers cover such themes as: machine learning, search and optimization, creativity and AI, ontologies and knowledge graphs, education and AI, foundation, models and applications of AI, uncertainty in AI, ambient intelligence and smart environments, explainable and responsible AI, fuzzy logic, natural language processing, knowledge representation, reasoning and logic, constraints, search and planning, multi-agent systems, computer vision and robotics, and intelligent web and information retrieval.
Advances in Artificial Intelligence: 33rd Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Canadian AI 2020, Ottawa, ON, Canada, May 13–15, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12109)
by Xiaodan Zhu Cyril GoutteThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 33rd Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Canadian AI 2020, which was planned to take place in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it was held virtually during May 13–15, 2020.The 31 regular papers and 24 short papers presented together with 4 Graduate Student Symposium papers were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 175 submissions. The selected papers cover a wide range of topics, including machine learning, pattern recognition, natural language processing, knowledge representation, cognitive aspects of AI, ethics of AI, and other important aspects of AI research.
Advances in Assistive Technologies
by Vijay C. Verma Ravinder SinghThis book covers different aspects of assistive technologies. It sets up the plan for clarifying the definition and the precise role of assistive technologies in other disabilities and functional impairments. It expands the scope of assistive technologies from disabilities to functional impairments caused due to old age, various injuries, chronic diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental health conditions. Its comprehensive literature review describes current and emerging devices and presents evidence-based guidelines for matching promising technologies to individuals. Program outcomes are assessed, as are their potential impact on the future of the field. It also covers social, educational, training, manufacturing, and policy-making aspects of assistive technologies. It also describes assistive technologies based on the 5Ps, i.e., people, policy, products, provision, and personnel. It also elaborates on the assistive technologies on the aspects of awareness, availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, adaptability, quality, and use. It is a valuable read for therapists, medical professionals, trainees, students of allied health systems, public health specialists, policymakers, and assistive technology manufacturers.
Advances in Civil Engineering Materials: Selected Articles from the International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering (ICACE2020) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #139)
by Mokhtar Awang Seyed Sattar Emamian Ar Meor Mohammad Fared Bin Meor RazaliThis book presents selected articles from the 4th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering 2020, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Written by leading researchers and industry professionals, the papers highlight recent advances and address the current issues in the fields of civil engineering and architecture.
Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching (Local/Global Issues in Education)
by John Sweller Sharon Tindall-Ford Shirley AgostinhoCognitive load theory uses our knowledge of how people learn, think and solve problems to design instruction. In turn, instructional design is the central activity of classroom teachers, of curriculum designers, and of publishers of textbooks and educational materials, including digital information. Characteristically, the theory is used to generate hypotheses that are tested using randomized controlled trials. Cognitive load theory rests on a base of hundreds of randomized controlled trials testing many thousands of primary and secondary school children as well as adults. That research has been conducted by many research groups from around the world and has resulted in a wide range of novel instructional procedures that have been tested for effectiveness. Advances in Cognitive Load Theory, in describing current research, continues in this tradition. Exploring a wide range of instructional issues dealt with by the theory, it covers all general curriculum areas critical to educational and training institutions and outlines recent extensions to other psycho-educational constructs including motivation and engagement. With contributions from the leading figures from around the world, this book provides a one-stop-shop for the latest in cognitive load theory research and guidelines for how the findings can be applied in practice.
Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence: 14th International Conference, ICCCI 2022, Hammamet, Tunisia, September 28–30, 2022, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1653)
by Djamal Benslimane Bogumiła Hnatkowska Jan Treur Costin Bădică Marek KrótkiewiczThis book constitutes refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence, ICCCI 2022, held in Hammamet, Tunisia, in September 2022. The 43 full papers and 15 short papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 421 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on collective intelligence and collective decision-making; natural language processing; deep learning; computational intelligence for multimedia understanding; computational intelligence in medical applications; applications for industry 4.0; experience enhanced intelligence to IoT and sensors; cooperative strategies for decision making and optimization; machine learning methods.
Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence: 15th International Conference, ICCCI 2023, Budapest, Hungary, September 27–29, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1864)
by Ngoc Thanh Nguyen Gottfried Vossen Jan Treur Adrianna Kozierkiewicz Manuel Nunez László Gulyás János BotzheimThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence, ICCCI 2023, held in Budapest, Hungary, during September 27–29, 2023.The 59 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 218 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Collective Intelligence and Collective Decision-Making, Deep Learning Techniques, Natural Language Processing, Data Minning and Machine learning, Social Networks and Speek Communication, Cybersecurity and Internet of Things, Cooperative Strategies for Decision Making and Optimization, Digital Content Understanding and Apllication for Industry 4.0 and Computational Intelligence in Medical Applications.