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Digital Interaction and Machine Intelligence

Proceedings of MIDI’2023 – 11th Machine Intelligence and Digital Interaction – Conference, December 12-14, 2023, Warsaw, Poland (online)

Edited by Cezary Biele, Janusz Kacprzyk, Wiesław Kopeć, Jakub Możaryn, Jan W. Owsiński, Andrzej Romanowski, Marcin Sikorski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our daily lives, thanks to remarkable advancements in research and the widespread adoption of interactive technologies. This transformation has ushered in a wave of new social phenomena, prompting nations worldwide to seek understanding and solutions. These efforts necessitate multidisciplinary approaches, encompassing not only the scientific fields ... Read more

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our daily lives, thanks to remarkable advancements in research and the widespread adoption of interactive technologies. This transformation has ushered in a wave of new social phenomena, prompting nations worldwide to seek understanding and solutions. These efforts necessitate multidisciplinary approaches, encompassing not only the scientific fields
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The Visual Imperative

Creating a Visual Culture of Data Discovery

by Lindy Ryan ...

Data is powerful. It separates leaders from laggards and it drives business disruption, transformation, and reinvention. Today's most progressive companies are using the power of data to propel their industries into new areas of innovation, specialization, and optimization. The horsepower of new tools and technologies have provided more opportunities than ever to harness, integrate, and interact ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Data is powerful. It separates leaders from laggards and it drives business disruption, transformation, and reinvention. Today's most progressive companies are using the power of data to propel their industries into new areas of innovation, specialization, and optimization. The horsepower of new tools and technologies have provided more opportunities than ever to harness, integrate, and interact
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HBase in Action

by Amandeep Khurana, Nick Dimiduk ...

SummaryHBase in Action has all the knowledge you need to design, build, and run applications using HBase. First, it introduces you to the fundamentals of distributed systems and large scale data handling. Then, you'll explore real-world applications and code samples with just enough theory to understand the practical techniques. You'll see how to build applications with HBase and take advantage of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummaryHBase in Action has all the knowledge you need to design, build, and run applications using HBase. First, it introduces you to the fundamentals of distributed systems and large scale data handling. Then, you'll explore real-world applications and code samples with just enough theory to understand the practical techniques. You'll see how to build applications with HBase and take advantage of
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Advanced Analytics with Spark

Patterns for Learning from Data at Scale

by Sean Owen, Josh Wills, Sandy Ryza, Uri Laserson ...

In the second edition of this practical book, four Cloudera data scientists present a set of self-contained patterns for performing large-scale data analysis with Spark. The authors bring Spark, statistical methods, and real-world data sets together to teach you how to approach analytics problems by example. Updated for Spark 2.1, this edition acts as an introduction to these techniques and other ... Read more

$36.99 USD

In the second edition of this practical book, four Cloudera data scientists present a set of self-contained patterns for performing large-scale data analysis with Spark. The authors bring Spark, statistical methods, and real-world data sets together to teach you how to approach analytics problems by example. Updated for Spark 2.1, this edition acts as an introduction to these techniques and other
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Hands-on NumPy for Numerical Analysis

Unlock NumPy with Google Colab for High-Performance Numerical Computing and Optimizing Numerical Data Analysis (English Edition)

by Rituraj Dixit ...

Unlock the Power of NumPy to Accelerate Data Analysis and Computing.Key Features● Master NumPy concepts with hands-on examples and real-world use cases.● Learn efficient numerical data analysis and performance optimization.● Explore advanced NumPy functions for data science and ML workflows.Book DescriptionNumPy is the backbone of numerical computing in Python, powering everything from s... ... Read more

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Unlock the Power of NumPy to Accelerate Data Analysis and Computing.Key Features● Master NumPy concepts with hands-on examples and real-world use cases.● Learn efficient numerical data analysis and performance optimization.● Explore advanced NumPy functions for data science and ML workflows.Book DescriptionNumPy is the backbone of numerical computing in Python, powering everything from s...
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Learning Couchbase

Design documents and implement real world e-commerce applications with Couchbase

by Henry Potsangbam ...

Design documents and implement real world e-commerce applications with Couchbase Key FeaturesGet acquainted with Couchbase architecture and design your document-based data schemaImplement full text search using industry standard elastic search pluginsDevelop critical and high performance applications using this hands-on tutorial guideBook DescriptionThis book achieves its goal by taking up an end ... Read more

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Design documents and implement real world e-commerce applications with Couchbase Key FeaturesGet acquainted with Couchbase architecture and design your document-based data schemaImplement full text search using industry standard elastic search pluginsDevelop critical and high performance applications using this hands-on tutorial guideBook DescriptionThis book achieves its goal by taking up an end
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Coding Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Programming

by Asher king ...

Coding Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Programming is the perfect starting point for beginners. Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, C, C++, SQL, PHP, and more with easy explanations, examples, and practice exercises. ... Read more

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Coding Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Programming is the perfect starting point for beginners. Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, C, C++, SQL, PHP, and more with easy explanations, examples, and practice exercises.
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Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing

Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing (IMIS-2022)

Edited by Leonard Barolli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The aim of the book “Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing” is to provide latest research findings, methods and development techniques, challenges and solutions from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to UPC with an emphasis on innovative, mobile and internet services. With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast ... Read more

$287.99 USD

The aim of the book “Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing” is to provide latest research findings, methods and development techniques, challenges and solutions from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to UPC with an emphasis on innovative, mobile and internet services. With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast
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Quantum and Blockchain for Modern Computing Systems: Vision and Advancements

Quantum and Blockchain Technologies: Current Trends and Challenges

Edited by Adarsh Kumar, Sukhpal Singh Gill, Ajith Abraham ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book states that blockchain technology provides a secure distributed, peer-to-peer, and decentralized network with advanced cryptography primitives and protocols. The important question that arises in the quantum computing world is to test the existing blockchain networks against quantum attacks and design quantum computing enabled secure blockchain solutions. This book encourages ... Read more

$98.99 USD

This book states that blockchain technology provides a secure distributed, peer-to-peer, and decentralized network with advanced cryptography primitives and protocols. The important question that arises in the quantum computing world is to test the existing blockchain networks against quantum attacks and design quantum computing enabled secure blockchain solutions. This book encourages
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Excel Mastery: From Basics to Power User – Unlock Your Full Potential

Your Guide to the Digital World, #2

by Atokhon Ghaniev ...

Series Book 2 - Your Guide to the Digital World
Excel Mastery: From Basics to Power User – Unlock Your Full PotentialMastering Excel is no longer optional—it's essential in today's data-driven world. Whether you're a beginner building a foundation or an experienced user aiming to become a Power User, this guide will unlock Excel's full potential.This book is designed for professionals, students, or anyone who wants to elevate their Excel skills ... Read more

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Excel Mastery: From Basics to Power User – Unlock Your Full PotentialMastering Excel is no longer optional—it's essential in today's data-driven world. Whether you're a beginner building a foundation or an experienced user aiming to become a Power User, this guide will unlock Excel's full potential.This book is designed for professionals, students, or anyone who wants to elevate their Excel skills
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Model Risk Management with SAS

by SAS ...

Cut through the complexity of model risk management with a guide to solutions from SAS!There is an increasing demand for more model governance and model risk awareness. At the same time, high-performing models are expected to be deployed faster than ever. SAS Model Risk Management is a user-friendly, web-based application that facilitates the capture and life cycle management of statistical model ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Cut through the complexity of model risk management with a guide to solutions from SAS!There is an increasing demand for more model governance and model risk awareness. At the same time, high-performing models are expected to be deployed faster than ever. SAS Model Risk Management is a user-friendly, web-based application that facilitates the capture and life cycle management of statistical model
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Towards Explainable Fuzzy AI: Concepts, Paradigms, Tools, and Techniques

by Vladik Kreinovich ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
Modern AI techniques –- especially deep learning –- provide, in many cases, very good recommendations: where a self-driving car should go, whether to give a company a loan, etc. The problem is that not all these recommendations are good -- and since deep learning provides no explanations, we cannot tell which recommendations are good. It is therefore desirable to provide natural-language ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Modern AI techniques –- especially deep learning –- provide, in many cases, very good recommendations: where a self-driving car should go, whether to give a company a loan, etc. The problem is that not all these recommendations are good -- and since deep learning provides no explanations, we cannot tell which recommendations are good. It is therefore desirable to provide natural-language
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Recent Advances in Logo Detection Using Machine Learning Paradigms

Theory and Practice

by Yen-Wei Chen, Xiang Ruan, Rahul Kumar Jain ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents the current trends in deep learning-based object detection framework with a focus on logo detection tasks. It introduces a variety of approaches, including attention mechanisms and domain adaptation for logo detection, and describes recent advancement in object detection frameworks using deep learning. We offer solutions to the major problems such as the lack of training data ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book presents the current trends in deep learning-based object detection framework with a focus on logo detection tasks. It introduces a variety of approaches, including attention mechanisms and domain adaptation for logo detection, and describes recent advancement in object detection frameworks using deep learning. We offer solutions to the major problems such as the lack of training data
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Mastering Machine Learning with R

Advanced machine learning techniques for building smart applications with R 3.5

by Cory Lesmeister ...

Stay updated with expert techniques for solving data analytics and machine learning challenges and gain insights from complex projects and power up your applicationsKey FeaturesBuild independent machine learning (ML) systems leveraging the best features of R 3.5Understand and apply different machine learning techniques using real-world examplesUse methods such as multi-class classification, ... Read more

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Stay updated with expert techniques for solving data analytics and machine learning challenges and gain insights from complex projects and power up your applicationsKey FeaturesBuild independent machine learning (ML) systems leveraging the best features of R 3.5Understand and apply different machine learning techniques using real-world examplesUse methods such as multi-class classification,
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L'API JavaScript pour Excel

by Michel Martin ...

L'API JavaScript pour Office permet d’ajouter des fonctionnalités dans un document Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote et Visio), et d’y incorporer des objets (graphiques, visuels, Power BI, etc.). Ici, nous nous concentrerons sur les possibilités de cette API dans Microsoft Excel pour les suites Office 365, 2019 et 2016. Le code TypeScript (ou JavaScript) sera exécuté à partir d ... Read more

$10.99 USD

L'API JavaScript pour Office permet d’ajouter des fonctionnalités dans un document Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote et Visio), et d’y incorporer des objets (graphiques, visuels, Power BI, etc.). Ici, nous nous concentrerons sur les possibilités de cette API dans Microsoft Excel pour les suites Office 365, 2019 et 2016. Le code TypeScript (ou JavaScript) sera exécuté à partir d
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R Data Mining

Implement data mining techniques through practical use cases and real-world datasets

by Andrea Cirillo, Enrico Pegoraro ...

Mine valuable insights from your data using popular tools and techniques in RKey FeaturesUnderstand the basics of data mining and why R is a perfect tool for it.Manipulate your data using popular R packages such as ggplot2, dplyr, and so on to gather valuable business insights from it.Apply effective data mining models to perform regression and classification tasks.Book DescriptionR is widely used ... Read more

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Mine valuable insights from your data using popular tools and techniques in RKey FeaturesUnderstand the basics of data mining and why R is a perfect tool for it.Manipulate your data using popular R packages such as ggplot2, dplyr, and so on to gather valuable business insights from it.Apply effective data mining models to perform regression and classification tasks.Book DescriptionR is widely used
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Ultimate Python Libraries for Data Analysis and Visualization

Leverage Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Julius AI and No-Code Tools for Data Acquisition, Visualization, and Statistical Analysis (English Edition)

by Abhinaba Banerjee ...

Test your Data Analysis skills to its fullest using Python and other no-code toolsBook DescriptionUltimate Data Analysis and Visualization with Python is your comprehensive guide to mastering the intricacies of data analysis and visualization using Python. This book serves as your roadmap to unlocking the full potential of Python for extracting insights from data using Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, ... Read more

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Test your Data Analysis skills to its fullest using Python and other no-code toolsBook DescriptionUltimate Data Analysis and Visualization with Python is your comprehensive guide to mastering the intricacies of data analysis and visualization using Python. This book serves as your roadmap to unlocking the full potential of Python for extracting insights from data using Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib,
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AI for Beginners

by BADHON SAHA ...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world faster than ever before. From virtual assistants and recommendation systems to self-driving vehicles and advanced healthcare solutions, AI is reshaping the way people live, work, and communicate. AI for Beginners is a practical and easy-to-understand guide designed for readers who want to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world faster than ever before. From virtual assistants and recommendation systems to self-driving vehicles and advanced healthcare solutions, AI is reshaping the way people live, work, and communicate. AI for Beginners is a practical and easy-to-understand guide designed for readers who want to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence
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半步科技，半步人性

AI 與人類協作：半自動化的效率與全面自動化的陷阱

by 林維哲 ...

Series Book 4 - 後AI新人類
本書主題以半自動化思維為核心，探討如何在AI時代平衡科技效率與人類控制，幫助非技術者駕馭自動化浪潮。書中揭示全自動化的系統性風險——黑箱作業、環境僵化與技能退化，並提出半自動化作為解決之道，強調利用低程式碼工具處理重複任務，同時保留人工審核以應對高風險情境。作者以淺顯語言和實戰案例，引導讀者在職場與生活中應用半自動化，實現效率提升與風險控管。章節亮點本書分為五大部分，涵蓋自動化的迷思與現實、工具箱、關鍵領域策略、風險控管及未來準備。首部分析全自動化的陷阱，如2010年閃電崩盤與醫療誤診案例，揭示缺乏人工監督的後果。第二部分介紹非技術者可用的低程式碼工具，如Airtable、Zapier、Asana，教你設定自動化流程並加入安全網。第三部分聚焦財務、客戶、排程等場景，提供具體應用，如電商賣家如何挽救行銷危機。第四部分教你應對自動化失誤，包含失敗案例分析表與危機處理框架。最後 ... Read more

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本書主題以半自動化思維為核心，探討如何在AI時代平衡科技效率與人類控制，幫助非技術者駕馭自動化浪潮。書中揭示全自動化的系統性風險——黑箱作業、環境僵化與技能退化，並提出半自動化作為解決之道，強調利用低程式碼工具處理重複任務，同時保留人工審核以應對高風險情境。作者以淺顯語言和實戰案例，引導讀者在職場與生活中應用半自動化，實現效率提升與風險控管。章節亮點本書分為五大部分，涵蓋自動化的迷思與現實、工具箱、關鍵領域策略、風險控管及未來準備。首部分析全自動化的陷阱，如2010年閃電崩盤與醫療誤診案例，揭示缺乏人工監督的後果。第二部分介紹非技術者可用的低程式碼工具，如Airtable、Zapier、Asana，教你設定自動化流程並加入安全網。第三部分聚焦財務、客戶、排程等場景，提供具體應用，如電商賣家如何挽救行銷危機。第四部分教你應對自動化失誤，包含失敗案例分析表與危機處理框架。最後
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Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering

11th International Conference, IWBBIO 2024, Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain, July 15–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Ignacio Rojas, Francisco Ortuño, Fernando Rojas, Luis Javier Herrera, Olga Valenzuela ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Work-Conference on IWBBIO 2023, held in Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain, during July 15-17, 2022.The 54 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Healthcare and Diseases, Machine Learning in Bioinformatics, New Advances in Deep Learning in ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Work-Conference on IWBBIO 2023, held in Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain, during July 15-17, 2022.The 54 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Healthcare and Diseases, Machine Learning in Bioinformatics, New Advances in Deep Learning in
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Deep Learning and Computational Physics

by Deep Ray, Orazio Pinti, Assad A. Oberai ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The main objective of this book is to introduce a student who is familiar with elementary math concepts to select topics in deep learning. It exploits strong connections between deep learning algorithms and the techniques of computational physics to achieve two important goals. First, it uses concepts from computational physics to develop an understanding of deep learning algorithms. Second, it ... Read more

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The main objective of this book is to introduce a student who is familiar with elementary math concepts to select topics in deep learning. It exploits strong connections between deep learning algorithms and the techniques of computational physics to achieve two important goals. First, it uses concepts from computational physics to develop an understanding of deep learning algorithms. Second, it
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Hands-On MySQL Administration

Managing MySQL on Premises and in the Cloud

by Arunjith Aravindan, Jeyaram Ayyalusamy ...

Geared to intermediate- to advanced-level DBAs and IT professionals looking to enhance their MySQL skills, this guide provides a comprehensive overview on how to manage and optimize MySQL databases. You'll learn how to create databases and implement backup and recovery, security configurations, high availability, scaling techniques, and performance tuning.Using practical techniques, tips, and real ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Geared to intermediate- to advanced-level DBAs and IT professionals looking to enhance their MySQL skills, this guide provides a comprehensive overview on how to manage and optimize MySQL databases. You'll learn how to create databases and implement backup and recovery, security configurations, high availability, scaling techniques, and performance tuning.Using practical techniques, tips, and real
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The Data Scientist's Mind

Creativity Curiosity and Critical Thinking

by Lateef Okunade ...

In an era defined by data, the field of data science has emerged as a cornerstone of progress, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and predict future trends. But beyond the numbers, algorithms, and vast datasets lies the true power of data science: the human mind. In Beyond the Numbers, explore how curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are the often ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In an era defined by data, the field of data science has emerged as a cornerstone of progress, empowering organizations to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and predict future trends. But beyond the numbers, algorithms, and vast datasets lies the true power of data science: the human mind. In Beyond the Numbers, explore how curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are the often
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Data Science in the Medical Field

by Seifedine Kadry, Shubham Mahajan ...

Data science has the potential to influence and improve fundamental services such as the healthcare sector. This book recognizes this fact by analyzing the potential uses of data science in healthcare. Every human body produces 2 TB of data each day. This information covers brain activity, stress level, heart rate, blood sugar level, and many other things. More sophisticated technology, such as ... Read more

$152.99 USD

Data science has the potential to influence and improve fundamental services such as the healthcare sector. This book recognizes this fact by analyzing the potential uses of data science in healthcare. Every human body produces 2 TB of data each day. This information covers brain activity, stress level, heart rate, blood sugar level, and many other things. More sophisticated technology, such as
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