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Voice Assistants in Action-oriented Mediation Practice

Insights from Polish Learners of English as a Foreign Language

by Klaudia Gajewska ...

Series Book 76 - Łódź Studies in Language
The voice assistance notion gained wider recognition in the 2010s amidst the launch of mainstream voice-controlled software and apps, such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Despite its potential linguistic and affective benefits, learners’ communication with such technologies has been understudied. Given the gaps in the CALL research, the book reports a mixed-methods investigation of voice ... Read more

$71.09 USD

The voice assistance notion gained wider recognition in the 2010s amidst the launch of mainstream voice-controlled software and apps, such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. Despite its potential linguistic and affective benefits, learners’ communication with such technologies has been understudied. Given the gaps in the CALL research, the book reports a mixed-methods investigation of voice
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Advances on Intelligent Computing and Data Science II

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIN 2024), Volume 2

Edited by Faisal Saeed, Fathey Mohammed, Errais Mohammed, Shadi Basurra, Mohammed Al-Sarem ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIn’24). The conference, held on December 16–17, 2024, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University (UK), with a parallel session at Hassan II University (Morocco), attracted submissions by researchers in 20 countries. Out of 91 submissions, 46 high-quality papers were selected, presenting ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Informatics (ICACIn’24). The conference, held on December 16–17, 2024, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University (UK), with a parallel session at Hassan II University (Morocco), attracted submissions by researchers in 20 countries. Out of 91 submissions, 46 high-quality papers were selected, presenting
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Total Journalism

Models, Techniques and Challenges

Edited by Jorge Vázquez-Herrero, Alba Silva-Rodríguez, María-Cruz Negreira-Rey, Carlos Toural-Bran, Xosé López-García ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book aims to explore the diverse landscape of journalism in the third decade of the twenty-first century, constantly changing and still dealing with the consequences of a global pandemic. ‘Total journalism’ is the concept that refers to the renewed and current journalism that employs all available techniques, technologies, and platforms.Authors discuss the innovative nature of journalism, the ... Read more

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This book aims to explore the diverse landscape of journalism in the third decade of the twenty-first century, constantly changing and still dealing with the consequences of a global pandemic. ‘Total journalism’ is the concept that refers to the renewed and current journalism that employs all available techniques, technologies, and platforms.Authors discuss the innovative nature of journalism, the
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Linux Mint 22 User Manual for Beginners

Quick, Simple Techniques to Personalize Your Desktop, Install Software, Optimize Performance, Organize Data and Use Applications

by Thomas Berg ...

Discover the power and flexibility of Linux Mint 22 with this comprehensive beginner's guide that takes you from installation to mastery.Whether you're new to Linux or transitioning from Windows or macOS, this step-by-step manual provides everything you need to confidently navigate, customize, and optimize your Linux Mint 22 system. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this guide makes Linux ... Read more

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Discover the power and flexibility of Linux Mint 22 with this comprehensive beginner's guide that takes you from installation to mastery.Whether you're new to Linux or transitioning from Windows or macOS, this step-by-step manual provides everything you need to confidently navigate, customize, and optimize your Linux Mint 22 system. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this guide makes Linux
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Blockchain By Example

A developer's guide to creating decentralized applications using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger

by Bellaj Badr, Richard Horrocks, Xun (Brian) Wu, Karthikeyan Sukumaran ...

Implement decentralized blockchain applications to build scalable DappsKey FeaturesUnderstand the blockchain ecosystem and its terminologiesImplement smart contracts, wallets, and consensus protocolsDesign and develop decentralized applications using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and HyperledgerBook DescriptionThe Blockchain is a revolution promising a new world without middlemen. Technically, it is an ... Read more

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Implement decentralized blockchain applications to build scalable DappsKey FeaturesUnderstand the blockchain ecosystem and its terminologiesImplement smart contracts, wallets, and consensus protocolsDesign and develop decentralized applications using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and HyperledgerBook DescriptionThe Blockchain is a revolution promising a new world without middlemen. Technically, it is an
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Advances in Self-healing Systems Monitoring and Data Processing

Edited by Igor Ruban, Andriy Kovalenko, Vitaly Levashenko ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents the systematized research, development and improvement of methods in self-healing communication and control systems. The book presents new models and methods of data processing, focused on the specifics of self-healing systems. The goal is to equip the reader with the necessary knowledge about trends in monitoring and detecting failures, modelling processes and methods of data ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This book presents the systematized research, development and improvement of methods in self-healing communication and control systems. The book presents new models and methods of data processing, focused on the specifics of self-healing systems. The goal is to equip the reader with the necessary knowledge about trends in monitoring and detecting failures, modelling processes and methods of data
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1984: The Digital Dystopia

by Paul D'Arcy ...

"1984: The Digital Dystopia"Step into a world where George Orwell's nightmarish vision of the future meets the realities of our digital age. In this thought-provoking exploration, we journey through the eerie parallels between "1984" and the modern era of digital surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and information warfare.Discover the hidden mechanisms of our interconnected world, where ... Read more

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"1984: The Digital Dystopia"Step into a world where George Orwell's nightmarish vision of the future meets the realities of our digital age. In this thought-provoking exploration, we journey through the eerie parallels between "1984" and the modern era of digital surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and information warfare.Discover the hidden mechanisms of our interconnected world, where
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Healthcare Analytics

Emergency Preparedness for COVID-19

Edited by Edward M. Rafalski, Ross M. Mullner ...

The first COVID-19 case in the US was reported on January 20, 2020. As the first cases were being reported in the US, Washington State became a reliable source not just for hospital bed demand based on incidence and community spread but also for modeling the impact of skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities on hospital bed demand. Various hospital bed demand modeling efforts ... Read more

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The first COVID-19 case in the US was reported on January 20, 2020. As the first cases were being reported in the US, Washington State became a reliable source not just for hospital bed demand based on incidence and community spread but also for modeling the impact of skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities on hospital bed demand. Various hospital bed demand modeling efforts
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Privacy in Practice

Establish and Operationalize a Holistic Data Privacy Program

by Alan Tang ...

Series series Security, Audit and Leadership Series
Privacy is not just the right to be left alone, but also the right to autonomy, control, and access to your personal data. The employment of new technologies over the last three decades drives personal data to play an increasingly important role in our economies, societies, and everyday lives. Personal information has become an increasingly valuable commodity in the digital age.At the same time, ... Read more

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Privacy is not just the right to be left alone, but also the right to autonomy, control, and access to your personal data. The employment of new technologies over the last three decades drives personal data to play an increasingly important role in our economies, societies, and everyday lives. Personal information has become an increasingly valuable commodity in the digital age.At the same time,
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Apache Mahout Essentials

Implement top-notch machine learning algorithms for classification, clustering, and recommendations with Apache Mahout

by Jayani Withanawasam ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Java developer or data scientist, haven't worked with Apache Mahout before, and want to get up to speed on implementing machine learning on big data, then this is the perfect guide for you.What you will learnGet started with the fundamentals of Big Data, batch, and realtime data processing with an introduction to Mahout and its applicationsUnderstand the ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a Java developer or data scientist, haven't worked with Apache Mahout before, and want to get up to speed on implementing machine learning on big data, then this is the perfect guide for you.What you will learnGet started with the fundamentals of Big Data, batch, and realtime data processing with an introduction to Mahout and its applicationsUnderstand the
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AI Model Design and Data Management for Disease Prediction

Edited by Anandhavalli Muniasamy ...

The design of artificial intelligence (AI) models for disease prediction advances fields that combine medical expertise, data science, and computational power to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The design of predictive models is central to this process, tailored to analyze complex healthcare data. Effective data management in healthcare involves the collection, integration, and ... Read more

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The design of artificial intelligence (AI) models for disease prediction advances fields that combine medical expertise, data science, and computational power to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The design of predictive models is central to this process, tailored to analyze complex healthcare data. Effective data management in healthcare involves the collection, integration, and
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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Spatial Optimization Issues

Edited by Sami Faiz, Soumaya Elhosni ...

As metropolises continue to see a growth in population, planners are continually searching for trending methods for utilizing space and seeking the best geographical arrangements for these cities. Professionals have continually used geographic information systems (GIS) to solve these issues; however, limitations in this technology remain prevalent. Integrating multiple-criteria decision analysis ... Read more

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As metropolises continue to see a growth in population, planners are continually searching for trending methods for utilizing space and seeking the best geographical arrangements for these cities. Professionals have continually used geographic information systems (GIS) to solve these issues; however, limitations in this technology remain prevalent. Integrating multiple-criteria decision analysis
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Frontier Information Technology and Systems Research in Cooperative Economics

Edited by Aleksei V. Bogoviz, Alexander E. Suglobov, Alexandr N. Maloletko, Olga V. Kaurova, Svetlana V. Lobova ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book is the very first book-length study devoted to the advances in technological development and systems research in cooperative economics. The chapters provide, first of all, a coherent framework for understanding and applying the concepts and approaches of complexity and systems science for the advanced study of cooperative networks and particular cooperative enterprises and communities. ... Read more

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This book is the very first book-length study devoted to the advances in technological development and systems research in cooperative economics. The chapters provide, first of all, a coherent framework for understanding and applying the concepts and approaches of complexity and systems science for the advanced study of cooperative networks and particular cooperative enterprises and communities.
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Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision (AICV2021)

Edited by Aboul Ella Hassanien, Abdelkrim Haqiq, Peter J. Tonellato, Ladjel Bellatreche, Sam Goundar, Ahmad Taher Azar, Essaid Sabir, Driss Bouzidi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Visions (AICV 2021) proceeding, which took place in Settat, Morocco, from June 28- to 30, 2021. AICV 2021 is organized by the Scientific Research Group in Egypt (SRGE) and the Computer, Networks, Mobility and Modeling Laboratory (IR2M), Hassan 1st University, Faculty of Sciences Techniques, Settat, Morocco. ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book presents the 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Visions (AICV 2021) proceeding, which took place in Settat, Morocco, from June 28- to 30, 2021. AICV 2021 is organized by the Scientific Research Group in Egypt (SRGE) and the Computer, Networks, Mobility and Modeling Laboratory (IR2M), Hassan 1st University, Faculty of Sciences Techniques, Settat, Morocco.
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Intelligent Decision Technologies

Proceedings of the 12th KES International Conference on Intelligent Decision Technologies (KES-IDT 2020)

Edited by Ireneusz Czarnowski, Robert J. Howlett, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT-2020 Conference, held as a Virtual Conference on June 17–19, 2020. The aim of the annual conference was to present and discuss the latest research results, and to generate new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. However, the range of topics discussed during the conference was definitely broader and covered methods in e.g. ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT-2020 Conference, held as a Virtual Conference on June 17–19, 2020. The aim of the annual conference was to present and discuss the latest research results, and to generate new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. However, the range of topics discussed during the conference was definitely broader and covered methods in e.g.
... Read more
React JS and Express Framework: A Comprehensive Guide

by Pedro Martins ...

Book overviewThis book offers a comprehensive guide to building dynamic and interactive web applications using React JS and Express framework. It is designed for developers with basic JavaScript and HTML/CSS knowledge who want to delve into the world of modern web development.Dive into the Dynamic Duo: React JS and Express FrameworkWelcome, aspiring web developers! Are you ready to build ... Read more

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Book overviewThis book offers a comprehensive guide to building dynamic and interactive web applications using React JS and Express framework. It is designed for developers with basic JavaScript and HTML/CSS knowledge who want to delve into the world of modern web development.Dive into the Dynamic Duo: React JS and Express FrameworkWelcome, aspiring web developers! Are you ready to build
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FÁCIL PROGRAMACIÓN con Visual Basic para aplicaciones (VBA)

by Olga Maria Stefania Cucaro ...

Este trabajo nació de la necesidad encontrada por el autor de resolver diversos problemas repetidos en el tiempo, relacionados con los datos ingresados en hojas de Excel en el menor tiempo posible. El autor, siendo programador y experto en Pascal, Cobol y Javascript, buscó la solución más adecuada y la encontró en el Excel VBA. Este documento está destinado a presentar a los usuarios la ... Read more

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Este trabajo nació de la necesidad encontrada por el autor de resolver diversos problemas repetidos en el tiempo, relacionados con los datos ingresados en hojas de Excel en el menor tiempo posible. El autor, siendo programador y experto en Pascal, Cobol y Javascript, buscó la solución más adecuada y la encontró en el Excel VBA. Este documento está destinado a presentar a los usuarios la
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Excel Power Pivot und Power Query für Dummies

by Michael Alexander ...

Series series Für Dummies
Wie Sie mit Microsoft Power Pivot und Power Query große Datenmengen in Excel zusammenführen, untersuchen und weiterführende Erkenntnisse daraus gewinnen, zeigt Ihnen dieses Buch. Angefangen bei der Anbindung an Datenbanken bis hin zur Verwendung eigener Formeln und Funktionen: Sie erfahren, wie Sie Daten aus verschiedenen Datenquellen in einem einheitlichen Datenmodell verarbeiten, interpretieren ... Read more

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Wie Sie mit Microsoft Power Pivot und Power Query große Datenmengen in Excel zusammenführen, untersuchen und weiterführende Erkenntnisse daraus gewinnen, zeigt Ihnen dieses Buch. Angefangen bei der Anbindung an Datenbanken bis hin zur Verwendung eigener Formeln und Funktionen: Sie erfahren, wie Sie Daten aus verschiedenen Datenquellen in einem einheitlichen Datenmodell verarbeiten, interpretieren
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Forthcoming Networks and Sustainability in the AIoT Era

Second International Conference FoNeS-AIoT 2024 - Volume 1

Edited by Jawad Rasheed, Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Muhammad Fahim ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book introduces a groundbreaking approach to enhancing IoT device security, providing a comprehensive overview of its applications and methodologies. Covering a wide array of topics, from crime prediction to cyberbullying detection, from facial recognition to analyzing email spam, it addresses diverse challenges in contemporary society. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, ... Read more

$215.09 USD

This book introduces a groundbreaking approach to enhancing IoT device security, providing a comprehensive overview of its applications and methodologies. Covering a wide array of topics, from crime prediction to cyberbullying detection, from facial recognition to analyzing email spam, it addresses diverse challenges in contemporary society. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policymakers,
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Scenarios, Fictions, and Imagined Possibilities in Science, Engineering, and Education

XXIV Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future, Volume 1

Edited by Daria Bylieva, Alfred Nordmann ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to ... Read more

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This book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to
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Corpus-based Studies in Specialized Discourses

Edited by Francisco Alonso-Almeida, Begoña Bellés-Fortuño ...

Series Book 313 - Linguistic Insights
This book illustrates the complex ways language operates within specific professional and academic contexts. Through a series of meticulously conducted corpus-based studies, the volume explores the unique linguistic features and rhetorical strategies that characterize specialized discourses across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities. It examines key aspects such as ... Read more

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This book illustrates the complex ways language operates within specific professional and academic contexts. Through a series of meticulously conducted corpus-based studies, the volume explores the unique linguistic features and rhetorical strategies that characterize specialized discourses across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities. It examines key aspects such as
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Ultimate Node.js Para Desenvolvimento De Aplicativos Multiplataforma

by Jideon F Marques ...

Libere o poder do Node.js para criar aplicativos de servidor escalonáveis e de nível empresarial. Descrição do livro Liberte todo o potencial do Node.js para o desenvolvimento web moderno com este manual abrangente para o desenvolvimento de aplicativos e serviços. O livro cobrirá os fundamentos de técnicas avançadas e explorará as complexidades da construção de aplicativos poderosos. Você dominará ... Read more

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Libere o poder do Node.js para criar aplicativos de servidor escalonáveis e de nível empresarial. Descrição do livro Liberte todo o potencial do Node.js para o desenvolvimento web moderno com este manual abrangente para o desenvolvimento de aplicativos e serviços. O livro cobrirá os fundamentos de técnicas avançadas e explorará as complexidades da construção de aplicativos poderosos. Você dominará
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インターネットデータは新時代:電子石油

by Joshua Tang ...

デジタル時代の到来により、個人が毎日生成するデータの量は爆発的に増加し、このデータは新しい時代の最も貴重なリソースである「電子石油」になりました。しかし、ほとんどの人は自分のデータの価値や権利、リスクを認識しておらず、データを効果的に活用したり保護したりすることができません。本書を書く目的は、読者が個人データの重要性を完全に理解し、データの背後にあるビジネスの可能性と社会的影響を明らかにし、公共データリテラシーとプライバシー意識を高め、データ権利の保護と公正な共有を促進し、それによって社会をより透明で公正かつ持続可能なデジタルの未来に導くことです。この本を通じて、読者は自分のデータの真のマスターになる方法を習得できるだけでなく、データ時代の機会をつかみ、個人と社会にとってWin-Winの状況を達成することができます。 ... Read more

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デジタル時代の到来により、個人が毎日生成するデータの量は爆発的に増加し、このデータは新しい時代の最も貴重なリソースである「電子石油」になりました。しかし、ほとんどの人は自分のデータの価値や権利、リスクを認識しておらず、データを効果的に活用したり保護したりすることができません。本書を書く目的は、読者が個人データの重要性を完全に理解し、データの背後にあるビジネスの可能性と社会的影響を明らかにし、公共データリテラシーとプライバシー意識を高め、データ権利の保護と公正な共有を促進し、それによって社会をより透明で公正かつ持続可能なデジタルの未来に導くことです。この本を通じて、読者は自分のデータの真のマスターになる方法を習得できるだけでなく、データ時代の機会をつかみ、個人と社会にとってWin-Winの状況を達成することができます。
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Knowledge in the Information Society

Joint Conferences XII Communicative Strategies of the Information Society and XX Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future

Edited by Daria Bylieva, Alfred Nordmann, Olga Shipunova, Violetta Volkova ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides a snapshot of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary discussions in Russia about technology in the information society. New technologies are subject to original theoretical analysis, but there are also reflections on the practical experience of their application. The book covers a range of topics which includes human–technology interaction, education in digital reality, distance ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book provides a snapshot of state-of-the-art interdisciplinary discussions in Russia about technology in the information society. New technologies are subject to original theoretical analysis, but there are also reflections on the practical experience of their application. The book covers a range of topics which includes human–technology interaction, education in digital reality, distance
... Read more

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