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Videogame Sciences and Arts

12th International Conference, VJ 2020, Mirandela, Portugal, November 26–28, 2020, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Inês Barbedo, Bárbara Barroso, Beatriz Legerén, Licínio Roque, João Paulo Sousa ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Videogame Sciences and Arts, VJ 2020, held in Mirandela, Portugal, in November 2020.*The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions.*The conference was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Videogame Sciences and Arts, VJ 2020, held in Mirandela, Portugal, in November 2020.*The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions.*The conference was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Platform Thinking

Read the past. Write the future.

by Daniel Trabucchi, Tommaso Buganza ...

What does platform thinking mean? It is the ability to put platform-based mechanisms at the core of digital business transformations in business.Digital platforms like Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Booking.com, and many others completely re-shaped the daily life of millions of users. However, many innovation leaders struggle to conceive the significance of their impact. Platform-based business models are ... Read more

$12.99 USD

What does platform thinking mean? It is the ability to put platform-based mechanisms at the core of digital business transformations in business.Digital platforms like Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Booking.com, and many others completely re-shaped the daily life of millions of users. However, many innovation leaders struggle to conceive the significance of their impact. Platform-based business models are
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, Rome, Italy, November 16–17, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
These 2 volumes constitute the selected papers of the 7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, held Rome, Italy, during November 16–17, 2023.The 14 full papers and the 29 short papers presented in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers selected contribute to the advancement of research and practical applications of human-technology and human-computer ... Read more

$80.99 USD

These 2 volumes constitute the selected papers of the 7th International Conference, CHIRA 2023, held Rome, Italy, during November 16–17, 2023.The 14 full papers and the 29 short papers presented in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers selected contribute to the advancement of research and practical applications of human-technology and human-computer
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R 4 Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, API's and Library

by Margot Tollefson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R covers version 4.x features, including numerous and significant changes to syntax, strings, reference counting, grid units, and more.Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R covers version 4.x features, including numerous and significant changes to syntax, strings, reference counting, grid units, and more.Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression
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Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications IV

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies: Future Applications (IHIET – AI 2021), April 28-30, 2021, Strasbourg, France

Edited by Tareq Ahram, Redha Taiar, Fabienne Groff ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on research and developments in human-technology interaction. A special emphasis is given to human-computer interaction, and its implementation for a wide range of purposes such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and education, among others. The human aspects are analyzed in detail. Innovative studies related to human-centered design, wearable technologies, augmented, ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book reports on research and developments in human-technology interaction. A special emphasis is given to human-computer interaction, and its implementation for a wide range of purposes such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and education, among others. The human aspects are analyzed in detail. Innovative studies related to human-centered design, wearable technologies, augmented,
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Ultimate Unity for Multiplayer VR Development

Master Multiplayer VR Development with Unity, XR Toolkit, and Photon Fusion to Build Immersive, High-Performance Experiences (English Edition)

by Niraj Vishwakarma ...

Create Cutting-Edge Multiplayer VR in Unity with XR Toolkit & Photon FusionBook DescriptionVirtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) are revolutionizing industries, from gaming to healthcare. As immersive experiences become mainstream, mastering VR and XR development is a must-have skill.Ultimate Unity for Multiplayer VR Development is your hands-on guide to building interactive, multiplayer ... Read more

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Create Cutting-Edge Multiplayer VR in Unity with XR Toolkit & Photon FusionBook DescriptionVirtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) are revolutionizing industries, from gaming to healthcare. As immersive experiences become mainstream, mastering VR and XR development is a must-have skill.Ultimate Unity for Multiplayer VR Development is your hands-on guide to building interactive, multiplayer
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Design of Experiments for Reinforcement Learning

by Christopher Gatti ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This thesis takes an empirical approach to understanding of the behavior and interactions between the two main components of reinforcement learning: the learning algorithm and the functional representation of learned knowledge. The author approaches these entities using design of experiments not commonly employed to study machine learning methods. The results outlined in this work provide insight ... Read more

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This thesis takes an empirical approach to understanding of the behavior and interactions between the two main components of reinforcement learning: the learning algorithm and the functional representation of learned knowledge. The author approaches these entities using design of experiments not commonly employed to study machine learning methods. The results outlined in this work provide insight
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Android NDK Game Development Cookbook

by Sergey Kosarevsky, Viktor Latypov ...

A systematic guide consisting of over 70 recipes which focus on helping you build portable mobile games and aims to enhance your game development skills with clear instructions.If you are a C++ developer who wants to jump into the world of Android game development and who wants to use the power of existing C++ libraries in your existing Android Java applications, then this book is for you. You ... Read more

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A systematic guide consisting of over 70 recipes which focus on helping you build portable mobile games and aims to enhance your game development skills with clear instructions.If you are a C++ developer who wants to jump into the world of Android game development and who wants to use the power of existing C++ libraries in your existing Android Java applications, then this book is for you. You
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Transactions on Computational Science XXX

Special Issue on Cyberworlds and Cybersecurity

Edited by Marina L. Gavrilova, C.J. Kenneth Tan, Alexei Sourin ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This, the 30th issue of the Transactions on Computational Science journal, is comprised of extended versions of selected papers from the International Conference on Cyberworlds, held in Chongqing, China, in September 2016. The first paper is a position paper giving an outline of current research at the intersection of cybersecurity and cyberworlds, and specifically focusing on mining behavioral ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This, the 30th issue of the Transactions on Computational Science journal, is comprised of extended versions of selected papers from the International Conference on Cyberworlds, held in Chongqing, China, in September 2016. The first paper is a position paper giving an outline of current research at the intersection of cybersecurity and cyberworlds, and specifically focusing on mining behavioral
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Hyperconnectivity

by Adrian David Cheok ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book explores the emerging field of hyperconnectivity looking at technology and systems that allow person-to-person and person-to-machine communication in networked organizations and the social and economic impact of this society.The author begins by presenting literary culture and interaction, focusing on the development of the Poetry Mix-Up platform, before looking at electronic and ... Read more

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This book explores the emerging field of hyperconnectivity looking at technology and systems that allow person-to-person and person-to-machine communication in networked organizations and the social and economic impact of this society.The author begins by presenting literary culture and interaction, focusing on the development of the Poetry Mix-Up platform, before looking at electronic and
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A Guided Tour of Artificial Intelligence Research

Volume III: Interfaces and Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Edited by Pierre Marquis, Odile Papini, Henri Prade ...

The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of AI research, ranging from basic work to interfaces and applications, with as much emphasis on results as on current issues. It is aimed at an audience of master students and Ph.D. students, and can be of interest as well for researchers and engineers who want to know more about AI. The book is split into three volumes:- the first volume brings ... Read more

$170.09 USD

The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of AI research, ranging from basic work to interfaces and applications, with as much emphasis on results as on current issues. It is aimed at an audience of master students and Ph.D. students, and can be of interest as well for researchers and engineers who want to know more about AI. The book is split into three volumes:- the first volume brings
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Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society

by C. P. Kumar ...

"Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society" delves into the profound influence AI exerts across diverse facets of human activity and governance. Beginning with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, the book progresses through detailed explorations of its implications for governance, economic landscapes, and ethical dilemmas, including bias and privacy ... Read more

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"Artificial Intelligence and Its Transformative Impact on Society" delves into the profound influence AI exerts across diverse facets of human activity and governance. Beginning with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, the book progresses through detailed explorations of its implications for governance, economic landscapes, and ethical dilemmas, including bias and privacy
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Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

Proceedings of the AHFE 2020 Virtual Conference on Human Aspects of Transportation, July 16-20, 2020, USA

Edited by Neville Stanton ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses the latest advances in the research and development, design, operation, and analysis of transportation systems and their corresponding infrastructures. It presents both theories and case studies on road and rail, aviation, and maritime transportation. Further, it covers a wealth of topics, from accident analysis, intelligent vehicle control, and human-error and safety issues to ... Read more

$287.09 USD

This book discusses the latest advances in the research and development, design, operation, and analysis of transportation systems and their corresponding infrastructures. It presents both theories and case studies on road and rail, aviation, and maritime transportation. Further, it covers a wealth of topics, from accident analysis, intelligent vehicle control, and human-error and safety issues to
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UX Titans

Insights from the World of UX Thought Leaders

by Benjamin Franz, Michaela Kauer-Franz ...

What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they ... Read more

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What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they
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Sustainability and Empowerment in the Context of Digital Libraries

26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, December 4–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Gillian Oliver, Viviane Frings-Hessami, Jia Tina Du, Taro Tezuka ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 15493 and LNCS 15494 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, held in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, during December 4–6, 2024.The 19 full papers, 10 short papers, 7 posters and 2 practice papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. These papers are included in both ... Read more

$125.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 15493 and LNCS 15494 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries, ICADL 2024, held in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia, during December 4–6, 2024.The 19 full papers, 10 short papers, 7 posters and 2 practice papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. These papers are included in both
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Oracle Database 11g & MySQL 5.6 Developer Handbook

by Michael McLaughlin ...

Series series Oracle Press
Master Application Development in a Mixed-Platform EnvironmentBuild powerful database applications in a mixed environment using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g & MySQL 5.6 Developer Handbook lays out programming strategies and best practices for seamlessly operating between the two platforms. Find out how to migrate databases, port SQL dialects, work with ... Read more

$41.79 USD

Master Application Development in a Mixed-Platform EnvironmentBuild powerful database applications in a mixed environment using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g & MySQL 5.6 Developer Handbook lays out programming strategies and best practices for seamlessly operating between the two platforms. Find out how to migrate databases, port SQL dialects, work with
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Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Research

15th Indian Conference, IndiaHCI 2024, Mumbai, India, November 7–9, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Nimmi Rangaswamy, Gavin Robert Sim, Pranjal Protim Borah ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume proceedings, set CCIS 2337-2338, constitutes of the proceedings of 15th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Design and Research, IndiaHCI 2024, held in Mumbai, India, during November 7–9, 2024.The 30 full papers and 12 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. These papers belong to various tracks which have been ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two-volume proceedings, set CCIS 2337-2338, constitutes of the proceedings of 15th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Design and Research, IndiaHCI 2024, held in Mumbai, India, during November 7–9, 2024.The 30 full papers and 12 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. These papers belong to various tracks which have been
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AI in Energy: Powering the Smart Grid

GoodMan, #1

by Patrick Mukosha ...

Series Book 1 - GoodMan
AI in Energy: Powering the Smart Grid, Optimizing Power Generation, Grid Distribution, Energy Consumption, and Renewable ForecastingBy Patrick MukoshaThe future of energy is intelligent.In AI in Energy, Patrick Mukosha explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global power landscape — from smarter grids and predictive maintenance to renewable forecasting and energy optimization ... Read more

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AI in Energy: Powering the Smart Grid, Optimizing Power Generation, Grid Distribution, Energy Consumption, and Renewable ForecastingBy Patrick MukoshaThe future of energy is intelligent.In AI in Energy, Patrick Mukosha explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global power landscape — from smarter grids and predictive maintenance to renewable forecasting and energy optimization
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Handbook of Human Factors in Cybersecurity Systems

A Human-Centered Approach

Edited by Crystal Fausett, Joseph R. Keebler, David Schuster, Elizabeth H. Lazzara ...

Series series The Human Element in Smart and Intelligent Systems
Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the ... Read more

$126.99 USD

Data and security breaches can cost organizations millions and result in bad publicity and lost income, with humans often being regarded as the “weakest link” in cybersecurity incidents. This book is a cross-disciplinary primer on the latest research on human aspects of cybersecurity, reimagining the role of humans in cybersecurity systems. It aims to increase participation in research on the
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"AI Innovations: How Technology is Pushing the Boundaries" Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence: An AI Book

by Jhon Dujardin ...

This book is an all-encompassing guide to the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Its aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI, covering its uses, applications, and impact on our daily lives. It delves into the workings and emergence of AI, providing a complete picture of the technology.The book goes beyond just exploring the possibilities and ethical concerns surrounding AI. It ... Read more

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This book is an all-encompassing guide to the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Its aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI, covering its uses, applications, and impact on our daily lives. It delves into the workings and emergence of AI, providing a complete picture of the technology.The book goes beyond just exploring the possibilities and ethical concerns surrounding AI. It
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Learning Analytics for Achieving Quality Assurance in Higher Learning Institutions

Malaysian Perspectives for Global Insights

by Soo Mang Lim, Husaina Banu Kenayathulla ...

Series series Routledge Research in Higher Education
This book explores Learning Analytics (LA) programmes and practices in Malaysia as well as looking at the underlying forces, dilemmas and policy challenges for quality assurance in higher education institutions (HEIs).This chapters provide a comprehensive discussion of trends in academic quality assurance in higher education. It articulates a combination of theoretical issues and empirical ... Read more

$31.99 USD

This book explores Learning Analytics (LA) programmes and practices in Malaysia as well as looking at the underlying forces, dilemmas and policy challenges for quality assurance in higher education institutions (HEIs).This chapters provide a comprehensive discussion of trends in academic quality assurance in higher education. It articulates a combination of theoretical issues and empirical
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Next Generation Arithmetic

4th International Conference, CoNGA 2023, Singapore, March 1-2, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by John Gustafson, Siew Hoon Leong, Marek Michalewicz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Next Generation Arithmetic, CoNGA 2023, held in Singapore, during March 1-2, 2023.The 11 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Lossless FFTs Using Posit Arithmetic, PLAUs: Posit Logarithmic Approximate Units to ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Next Generation Arithmetic, CoNGA 2023, held in Singapore, during March 1-2, 2023.The 11 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Lossless FFTs Using Posit Arithmetic, PLAUs: Posit Logarithmic Approximate Units to
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Geospatial Data Science Quick Start Guide

Effective techniques for performing smarter geospatial analysis using location intelligence

by Abdishakur Hassan, Jayakrishnan Vijayaraghavan ...

Discover the power of location data to build effective, intelligent data models with Geospatial ecosystemsKey FeaturesManipulate location-based data and create intelligent geospatial data modelsBuild effective location recommendation systems used by popular companies such as UberA hands-on guide to help you consume spatial data and parallelize GIS operations effectivelyBook DescriptionData ... Read more

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Discover the power of location data to build effective, intelligent data models with Geospatial ecosystemsKey FeaturesManipulate location-based data and create intelligent geospatial data modelsBuild effective location recommendation systems used by popular companies such as UberA hands-on guide to help you consume spatial data and parallelize GIS operations effectivelyBook DescriptionData
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Python Descriptors

Understanding and Using the Descriptor Protocol

by Jacob Zimmerman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Create descriptors and see ideas and examples of how to use descriptors effectively. In this short book, you’ll explore descriptors in general, with a deep explanation of what descriptors are, how they work, and how they're used. Once you understand the simplicity of the descriptor protocol, the author delves into using and creating descriptors in practice, with plenty of tips, patterns, and real ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Create descriptors and see ideas and examples of how to use descriptors effectively. In this short book, you’ll explore descriptors in general, with a deep explanation of what descriptors are, how they work, and how they're used. Once you understand the simplicity of the descriptor protocol, the author delves into using and creating descriptors in practice, with plenty of tips, patterns, and real
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