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Science Ltd.

Research Enterprise in the Age of Machines

by Andrea Borghini, Simone Severini ...

Science Ltd. examines the evolving relationship between scientific knowledge, technology, and society in an era where deep-tech companies are increasingly driven by discoveries rather than market demand. Written from the perspective of metascientific entrepreneurs, this timely work explores how scientific research struggles to balance profit with truth, individual objectives with collective values ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Science Ltd. examines the evolving relationship between scientific knowledge, technology, and society in an era where deep-tech companies are increasingly driven by discoveries rather than market demand. Written from the perspective of metascientific entrepreneurs, this timely work explores how scientific research struggles to balance profit with truth, individual objectives with collective values
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Data Ethics and Challenges

by Samiksha Shukla, Jossy P. George, Kapil Tiwari, Joseph Varghese Kureethara ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book gives a thorough and systematic introduction to Data, Data Sources, Dimensions of Data, Privacy, and Security Challenges associated with Data, Ethics, Laws, IPR Copyright, and Technology Law. This book will help students, scholars, and practitioners to understand the challenges while dealing with data and its ethical and legal aspects. The book focuses on emerging issues while working ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book gives a thorough and systematic introduction to Data, Data Sources, Dimensions of Data, Privacy, and Security Challenges associated with Data, Ethics, Laws, IPR Copyright, and Technology Law. This book will help students, scholars, and practitioners to understand the challenges while dealing with data and its ethical and legal aspects. The book focuses on emerging issues while working
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RAG from First Principles

Engineering retrieval-augmented generation systems with Python, LangChain, and LlamaIndex

by Jia Huang ...

A rigorous, code-first guide to RAG engineering by a bestselling AI author. Master data ingestion, chunking, embeddings, vector storage, hybrid retrieval, reranking, and evaluation from the ground up. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesEngineer RAG systems layer by layer, from ingestion to evaluationMaster hybrid retrieval, reranking, and ... Read more

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A rigorous, code-first guide to RAG engineering by a bestselling AI author. Master data ingestion, chunking, embeddings, vector storage, hybrid retrieval, reranking, and evaluation from the ground up. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesEngineer RAG systems layer by layer, from ingestion to evaluationMaster hybrid retrieval, reranking, and
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Intelligent Computing Paradigm and Cutting-edge Technologies

Proceedings of the First International Conference on Innovative Computing and Cutting-edge Technologies (ICICCT 2019), Istanbul, Turkey, October 30-31, 2019

Edited by Lakhmi C. Jain, Sheng-Lung Peng, Basim Alhadidi, Souvik Pal ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses fundamental and high-level concepts relating to intelligent computing and communications in the context of distributed computing, big data, high performance computing and the Internet of Things. It is becoming increasingly important to develop adaptive, intelligent, computing-centric, energy-aware, secure and privacy-aware mechanisms in high-performance computing and IoT ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book discusses fundamental and high-level concepts relating to intelligent computing and communications in the context of distributed computing, big data, high performance computing and the Internet of Things. It is becoming increasingly important to develop adaptive, intelligent, computing-centric, energy-aware, secure and privacy-aware mechanisms in high-performance computing and IoT
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Advancement of Machine Intelligence in Interactive Medical Image Analysis

Edited by Om Prakash Verma, Sudipta Roy, Subhash Chandra Pandey, Mamta Mittal ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The book discusses major technical advances and research findings in the field of machine intelligence in medical image analysis. It examines the latest technologies and that have been implemented in clinical practice, such as computational intelligence in computer-aided diagnosis, biological image analysis, and computer-aided surgery and therapy. This book provides insights into the basic science ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The book discusses major technical advances and research findings in the field of machine intelligence in medical image analysis. It examines the latest technologies and that have been implemented in clinical practice, such as computational intelligence in computer-aided diagnosis, biological image analysis, and computer-aided surgery and therapy. This book provides insights into the basic science
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Data Engineering and Applications

Proceedings of the International Conference, IDEA 2K22, Volume 1

Edited by Jitendra Agrawal, Rajesh K. Shukla, Sanjeev Sharma, Chin-Shiuh Shieh ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises select proceedings from the 4th International Conference on Data, Engineering, and Applications (IDEA 2022). The contents discuss novel contributions and latest developments in the domains of data structures and data management algorithms, information retrieval and information integration, social data analytics, IoT and data intelligence, Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing, ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book comprises select proceedings from the 4th International Conference on Data, Engineering, and Applications (IDEA 2022). The contents discuss novel contributions and latest developments in the domains of data structures and data management algorithms, information retrieval and information integration, social data analytics, IoT and data intelligence, Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing,
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特异群组挖掘

by 熊贇, 朱扬勇著 ...

高价值、低密度是大数据的特征，挖掘高价值、低密度的数据对象是大数据的一项重要工作。特异群组是一类高价值、低密度的数据形态，是指在众多行为对象中，少数对象群体具有一定数量的相同（或相似）的行为模式，表现出相异于大多数对象而形成的异常的群组。特异群组挖掘在证券金融、医疗保险、智能交通、社会网络和生命科学研究等领域具有重要的应用价值。对特异群组挖掘的研究代表了数据挖掘从浅层到深层的发展趋势和必要性。本书系统地阐述了特异群组挖掘任务，包括介绍了特异群组挖掘的概念，分析了特异群组挖掘任务与聚类、异常等任务之间的差异，给出了特异群组挖掘任务的相关算法，并且列举了特异群组挖掘的几个重点应用。本书适合大数据研究人员、大数据工程师、大数据应用分析师、大数据产业从业人员等阅读，也可作为数据科学、大数据专业本科生和研究生的教学用书。 ... Read more

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高价值、低密度是大数据的特征，挖掘高价值、低密度的数据对象是大数据的一项重要工作。特异群组是一类高价值、低密度的数据形态，是指在众多行为对象中，少数对象群体具有一定数量的相同（或相似）的行为模式，表现出相异于大多数对象而形成的异常的群组。特异群组挖掘在证券金融、医疗保险、智能交通、社会网络和生命科学研究等领域具有重要的应用价值。对特异群组挖掘的研究代表了数据挖掘从浅层到深层的发展趋势和必要性。本书系统地阐述了特异群组挖掘任务，包括介绍了特异群组挖掘的概念，分析了特异群组挖掘任务与聚类、异常等任务之间的差异，给出了特异群组挖掘任务的相关算法，并且列举了特异群组挖掘的几个重点应用。本书适合大数据研究人员、大数据工程师、大数据应用分析师、大数据产业从业人员等阅读，也可作为数据科学、大数据专业本科生和研究生的教学用书。
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大数据存储技术

by 陈康, 武永卫, 余宏亮 ...

本书由浅入深，层层深入，从基本原理着手，逐步过渡到大数据存储的新技术的发展。本书以扎实的理论分析为基础，系统、深入地介绍了分布式文件系统和分布式键值存储的基本原理及其关键问题与解决手段、大数据存储系统的关联技术与进展，包括基于群组的网络文件共享、存储系统的容灾、重复数据删除技术和大数据纠删码存储技术。对大数据存储技术的研究和应用有积极的促进作用。本书的读者对象主要为高等院校的学者和研究生，数据存储架构师、咨询顾问，以及企业内部的相关业务人员。 ... Read more

Was $41.99 USD Now $34.67 USD

本书由浅入深，层层深入，从基本原理着手，逐步过渡到大数据存储的新技术的发展。本书以扎实的理论分析为基础，系统、深入地介绍了分布式文件系统和分布式键值存储的基本原理及其关键问题与解决手段、大数据存储系统的关联技术与进展，包括基于群组的网络文件共享、存储系统的容灾、重复数据删除技术和大数据纠删码存储技术。对大数据存储技术的研究和应用有积极的促进作用。本书的读者对象主要为高等院校的学者和研究生，数据存储架构师、咨询顾问，以及企业内部的相关业务人员。
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Physicalizing Data: Design Approaches for Human-Data Interaction

by Giorgia Burzio, Venere Ferraro ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book examines the role of data within interaction design, with a particular focus on the practice of data physicalization, an approach that aims to make data tangible and sensorially experienced. Moving away from the idea of data as abstract or neutral, this book presents it instead as situated, embodied, and shaped by context. Through a combination of literature review and case studies, it ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book examines the role of data within interaction design, with a particular focus on the practice of data physicalization, an approach that aims to make data tangible and sensorially experienced. Moving away from the idea of data as abstract or neutral, this book presents it instead as situated, embodied, and shaped by context. Through a combination of literature review and case studies, it
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Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems

Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS-2023)

Edited by Leonard Barolli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book aims to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications: software intensive systems, complex systems and intelligent systems.Software intensive systems are systems, which heavily interact with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More and ... Read more

$260.09 USD

This book aims to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications: software intensive systems, complex systems and intelligent systems.Software intensive systems are systems, which heavily interact with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More and
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Integrated Science in Digital Age

ICIS 2019

Edited by Tatiana Antipova ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers presented at the 2019 International Conference on Integrated Science in Digital Age (ICIS 2019), which was jointly supported by the Institute of Certified Specialists (ICS), Russia and Springer and held in Batumi, Georgia on May 10–12, 2019.The ICIS 2019 received roughly 50 contributions, by authors hailing from six countries. Following a peer-review process, the ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 2019 International Conference on Integrated Science in Digital Age (ICIS 2019), which was jointly supported by the Institute of Certified Specialists (ICS), Russia and Springer and held in Batumi, Georgia on May 10–12, 2019.The ICIS 2019 received roughly 50 contributions, by authors hailing from six countries. Following a peer-review process, the
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Computational Intelligence Based Hyperspectral Image Analysis and Applications

Volume 2

Edited by Anu Bajaj, Ajith Abraham ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Analysis and Applications, the second volume in this series, delves into the practical implementation of cutting-edge computational intelligence techniques in hyperspectral imaging, offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced analysis methods and their real-world applications. This volume consists 12 chapters that cover key topics such as ... Read more

$242.09 USD

Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Analysis and Applications, the second volume in this series, delves into the practical implementation of cutting-edge computational intelligence techniques in hyperspectral imaging, offering a comprehensive exploration of advanced analysis methods and their real-world applications. This volume consists 12 chapters that cover key topics such as
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The AI Advantage

Mastering the Future of Work

by Luca J. Navarro ...

Embrace the Power of the FutureIn a world where technology rapidly evolves, staying ahead requires a blend of knowledge and adaptability. The AI Advantage: Mastering the Future of Work will take you on a transformative journey, revealing how artificial intelligence reshapes the fabric of our professional and personal lives.Step into a future where AI is not just a tool, but a partner. Dive deep ... Read more

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Embrace the Power of the FutureIn a world where technology rapidly evolves, staying ahead requires a blend of knowledge and adaptability. The AI Advantage: Mastering the Future of Work will take you on a transformative journey, revealing how artificial intelligence reshapes the fabric of our professional and personal lives.Step into a future where AI is not just a tool, but a partner. Dive deep
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High Performance Geographic Information System

Architecture and Technologies

by Wei Xiong, Ye Wu, Xue Ouyang, Qing-ren Jia, Hao Chen, Luo Chen ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The development of earth observation and computing technology has promoted the wide application of spatio-temporal big data and artificial intelligence. The enrichment of data and the improvement of computational performance make it possible to perform spatio-temporal analysis and computation on a larger scale. Therefore, it is necessary to study the optimization methods and application methods of ... Read more

$224.99 USD

The development of earth observation and computing technology has promoted the wide application of spatio-temporal big data and artificial intelligence. The enrichment of data and the improvement of computational performance make it possible to perform spatio-temporal analysis and computation on a larger scale. Therefore, it is necessary to study the optimization methods and application methods of
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Good Practices and New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies

WorldCIST 2024, Volume 4

Edited by Álvaro Rocha, Hojjat Adeli, Gintautas Dzemyda, Fernando Moreira, Aneta Poniszewska-Marańda ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book is composed by a selection of articles from the 12th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST'24), held between 26 and 28 of March 2024, at Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland.WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences and challenges of ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book is composed by a selection of articles from the 12th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST'24), held between 26 and 28 of March 2024, at Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland.WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences and challenges of
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Practical Predictive Analytics

Analyse current and historical data to predict future trends using R, Spark, and more

by Ralph Winters ...

Make sense of your data and predict the unpredictable Key Features\[\*\] A unique book that centers around develop six key practical skills needed to develop and implement predictive analytics\[\*\] Apply the principles and techniques of predictive analytics to effectively interpret big data\[\*\] Solve real-world analytical problems with the help of practical case studies and real-world scenarios ... Read more

$41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Make sense of your data and predict the unpredictable Key Features\[\*\] A unique book that centers around develop six key practical skills needed to develop and implement predictive analytics\[\*\] Apply the principles and techniques of predictive analytics to effectively interpret big data\[\*\] Solve real-world analytical problems with the help of practical case studies and real-world scenarios
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Oracle R Enterprise: Harnessing the Power of R in Oracle Database

by Brendan Tierney ...

Master the Big Data Capabilities of Oracle R EnterpriseEffectively manage your enterprise’s big data and keep complex processes running smoothly using the hands-on information contained in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle R Enterprise: Harnessing the Power of R in Oracle Database shows, step-by-step, how to create and execute large-scale predictive analytics and maintain superior performance. ... Read more

$45.39 USD

Master the Big Data Capabilities of Oracle R EnterpriseEffectively manage your enterprise’s big data and keep complex processes running smoothly using the hands-on information contained in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle R Enterprise: Harnessing the Power of R in Oracle Database shows, step-by-step, how to create and execute large-scale predictive analytics and maintain superior performance.
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Elasticsearch 7.0 Cookbook

Over 100 recipes for fast, scalable, and reliable search for your enterprise

by Alberto Paro ...

Search, analyze, and manage data effectively with Elasticsearch 7Key FeaturesExtend Elasticsearch functionalities and learn how to deploy on Elastic CloudDeploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologiesExplore the capabilities of Elasticsearch 7 with easy-to-follow recipesBook DescriptionElasticsearch is a Lucene-based distributed search server that allows users ... Read more

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Search, analyze, and manage data effectively with Elasticsearch 7Key FeaturesExtend Elasticsearch functionalities and learn how to deploy on Elastic CloudDeploy and manage simple Elasticsearch nodes as well as complex cluster topologiesExplore the capabilities of Elasticsearch 7 with easy-to-follow recipesBook DescriptionElasticsearch is a Lucene-based distributed search server that allows users
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Learning QGIS, Third Edition

Create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease

by Anita Graser ...

The latest guide to using QGIS 2.14 to create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to work with various data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\] Give a touch of professionalism to your maps both for functionality and look and feel with the help of this practical guide.\[\*\] A progressive hands-on guide that builds on a geo ... Read more

$27.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The latest guide to using QGIS 2.14 to create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to work with various data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide.\[\*\] Give a touch of professionalism to your maps both for functionality and look and feel with the help of this practical guide.\[\*\] A progressive hands-on guide that builds on a geo
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Learning Cascading

Build reliable, robust, and high-performance big data applications using the Cascading application development efficiently

by Michael Covert, Victoria Loewengart ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is intended for software developers, system architects and analysts, big data project managers, and data scientists who wish to deploy big data solutions using the Cascading framework. You must have a basic understanding of the big data paradigm and should be familiar with Java development techniques.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with tuples, pipes, ... Read more

$37.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionThis book is intended for software developers, system architects and analysts, big data project managers, and data scientists who wish to deploy big data solutions using the Cascading framework. You must have a basic understanding of the big data paradigm and should be familiar with Java development techniques.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with tuples, pipes,
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Big Data and Networks Technologies

Edited by Yousef Farhaoui ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reviews the state of the art in big data analysis and networks technologies. It addresses a range of issues that pertain to: signal processing, probability models, machine learning, data mining, databases, data engineering, pattern recognition, visualization, predictive analytics, data warehousing, data compression, computer programming, smart cities, networks technologies, etc. Data is ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This book reviews the state of the art in big data analysis and networks technologies. It addresses a range of issues that pertain to: signal processing, probability models, machine learning, data mining, databases, data engineering, pattern recognition, visualization, predictive analytics, data warehousing, data compression, computer programming, smart cities, networks technologies, etc. Data is
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Benchmark Data

Management et Transformation Digitale

by Investance Partners ...

Investance Partners vous donne les clefs pour devenir expert en Data Management.Reconnue comme un actif stratégique, la donnée est aujourd’hui au coeur de la transformationdigitale des organisations. De ce fait le Data Management est devenu un pivot central de latransformation.Plongez au coeur du monde digital en explorant le domaine stratégique des données ! ... Read more

$87.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Investance Partners vous donne les clefs pour devenir expert en Data Management.Reconnue comme un actif stratégique, la donnée est aujourd’hui au coeur de la transformationdigitale des organisations. De ce fait le Data Management est devenu un pivot central de latransformation.Plongez au coeur du monde digital en explorant le domaine stratégique des données !
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Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2012 R2 Cookbook

Over 100 recipes to build your own designs exploring the advanced functionality and features of System Center DPM 2012 R2

by Robert Hedblom, Robert Heldblom ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a DPM administrator, this book will help you verify your knowledge and provide you with everything you need to know about the 2012 R2 release. No prior knowledge about System Center DPM is required, however some experience of running backups will come in handy.What you will learnProtect file shares, volumes, and catalogues and restore file data to its ... Read more

$49.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a DPM administrator, this book will help you verify your knowledge and provide you with everything you need to know about the 2012 R2 release. No prior knowledge about System Center DPM is required, however some experience of running backups will come in handy.What you will learnProtect file shares, volumes, and catalogues and restore file data to its
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FULL SOURCE CODE: POSTGRESQL FOR DATA ANALYTICS AND VISUALIZATION WITH PYTHON GUI

by Vivian Siahaan, Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar ...

In this project, we provide you with a PostgreSQL version of an Oracle sample database named OT which is based on a global fictitious company that sells computer hardware including storage, motherboard, RAM, video card, and CPU. The company maintains the product information such as name, description standard cost, list price, and product line. It also tracks the inventory information for all ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In this project, we provide you with a PostgreSQL version of an Oracle sample database named OT which is based on a global fictitious company that sells computer hardware including storage, motherboard, RAM, video card, and CPU. The company maintains the product information such as name, description standard cost, list price, and product line. It also tracks the inventory information for all
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