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Thinking about Digital Accessibility

Stumbling Blocks and Steppingstones in Design and Development

by H ROBERT KING ...

It is sometimes difficult to remember, but most digital resources have not really been around that long. What we affectionately call “the Internet”, more accurately known as “the Word Wide Web,” is younger than the 30 year-old Americans with Disabilities Act, and digital accessibility is younger than that. With the rise in demand for access, and the massive migration to online resources in 2020, ... Read more

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It is sometimes difficult to remember, but most digital resources have not really been around that long. What we affectionately call “the Internet”, more accurately known as “the Word Wide Web,” is younger than the 30 year-old Americans with Disabilities Act, and digital accessibility is younger than that. With the rise in demand for access, and the massive migration to online resources in 2020,
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Data-driven BIM for Energy Efficient Building Design

by Saeed Banihashemi, Hamed Golizadeh, Farzad Pour Rahimian ...

Series series Spon Research
This research book aims to conceptualise the scale and spectrum of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches in energy efficient building design and to develop its functional solutions with a focus on four crucial aspects of building envelop, building layout, occupant behaviour and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Drawn from ... Read more

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This research book aims to conceptualise the scale and spectrum of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches in energy efficient building design and to develop its functional solutions with a focus on four crucial aspects of building envelop, building layout, occupant behaviour and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Drawn from
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HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems

5th International Conference, MobiTAS 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Heidi Krömker ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2023, held as part of the 25th International Conference, HCI International 2023, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2022 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472
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Proceedings of the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination

IMG 2021

Edited by Daniele Villa, Franca Zuccoli ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers peer-reviewed papers presented at the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination (IMG), held in Milano, Italy, in November 2021. Highlighting interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research concerning graphics science and education, the papers address theoretical research as well as applications, including education, in several fields of science ... Read more

$395.99 USD

This book gathers peer-reviewed papers presented at the 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination (IMG), held in Milano, Italy, in November 2021. Highlighting interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research concerning graphics science and education, the papers address theoretical research as well as applications, including education, in several fields of science
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Machine Learning on Commodity Tiny Devices

Theory and Practice

by Song Guo, Qihua Zhou ...

This book aims at the tiny machine learning (TinyML) software and hardware synergy for edge intelligence applications. This book presents on-device learning techniques covering model-level neural network design, algorithm-level training optimization and hardware-level instruction acceleration.Analyzing the limitations of conventional in-cloud computing would reveal that on-device learning is a ... Read more

$63.99 USD

This book aims at the tiny machine learning (TinyML) software and hardware synergy for edge intelligence applications. This book presents on-device learning techniques covering model-level neural network design, algorithm-level training optimization and hardware-level instruction acceleration.Analyzing the limitations of conventional in-cloud computing would reveal that on-device learning is a
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Database Systems for Advanced Applications. DASFAA 2023 International Workshops

BDMS 2023, BDQM 2023, GDMA 2023, BundleRS 2023, Tianjin, China, April 17-20, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by Amr El Abbadi, Gillian Dobbie, Zhiyong Feng, Lu Chen, Xiaohui Tao, Yingxia Shao, Hongzhi Yin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 28th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications, DASFAA 2023, held in Tanjin, China, in April 2023.The 23 revised full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. DASFAA 2023 presents the following four workshops:9th International ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 28th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications, DASFAA 2023, held in Tanjin, China, in April 2023.The 23 revised full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. DASFAA 2023 presents the following four workshops:9th International
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Experiência do usuário (UX)

by João Cesar Lopes Toledo Filho ...

Series series Série Universitária
A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida.Experiência do usuário (UX) apresenta uma abordagem ampla e atualizada dos fundamentos da experiência do usuário. A ... Read more

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A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida.Experiência do usuário (UX) apresenta uma abordagem ampla e atualizada dos fundamentos da experiência do usuário. A
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Learning and Collaboration Technologies

11th International Conference, LCT 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Panayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This three-volume set LNCS 14722-14724 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the
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Art, Design and Technology: Collaboration and Implementation

by Rae Earnshaw ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book examines how digital technology is being used to assist the artists and designers. The computer is able to store data and reproduce designs, thus facilitating the speed-up of the iterative process towards a final design which meets the objectives of the designer and the requirements of the user. Collaborative design enables the sharing of information across digital networks to produce ... Read more

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This book examines how digital technology is being used to assist the artists and designers. The computer is able to store data and reproduce designs, thus facilitating the speed-up of the iterative process towards a final design which meets the objectives of the designer and the requirements of the user. Collaborative design enables the sharing of information across digital networks to produce
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Getting Started with Fluidinfo

Online Information Storage and Search Platform

by Nicholas J. Radcliffe, Nicholas H. Tollervey ...

Imagine a public storage system that has a place online for structured data about everything that exists—or that could exist. This book introduces Fluidinfo, a system that enables you to store information about anything, real or imaginary, in any digital form. You’ll learn how to organize and search for data, and decide who can use, modify, and extend what you’ve contributed.This guide ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Imagine a public storage system that has a place online for structured data about everything that exists—or that could exist. This book introduces Fluidinfo, a system that enables you to store information about anything, real or imaginary, in any digital form. You’ll learn how to organize and search for data, and decide who can use, modify, and extend what you’ve contributed.This guide
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Identifying Relevant Information for Testing Technique Selection

An Instantiated Characterization Schema

by Sira Vegas, Natalia Juristo, Victor R. Basili ...

Series Book 8 - International Series in Software Engineering
Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering ... Read more

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Engineering tasks are supposed to achieve defined goals under certain project constraints. Example goals of software engineering tasks include achieving a certain functionality together with some level of reliability or performance. Example constraints of software engineering tasks include budget and time limitations or experience limitations of the developers at hand. Planning of an engineering
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Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Covid-19 Transmission

Edited by Mandeep Mittal, Nita H. Shah ...

Series series River Publishers Series in Mathematical, Statistical and Computational Modelling for Engineering
Infectious diseases are leading threats and are of highest risk to the human population globally. Over the last two years, we saw the transmission of Covid-19. Millions of people died or were forced to live with a disability. Mathematical models are effective tools that enable analysis of relevant information, simulate the related process and evaluate beneficial results. They can help to make ... Read more

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Infectious diseases are leading threats and are of highest risk to the human population globally. Over the last two years, we saw the transmission of Covid-19. Millions of people died or were forced to live with a disability. Mathematical models are effective tools that enable analysis of relevant information, simulate the related process and evaluate beneficial results. They can help to make
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HCI in Games

5th International Conference, HCI-Games 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Xiaowen Fang ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set of HCI-Games 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This two-volume set of HCI-Games 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472
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Why GPT-5 and Western AI Still Lead Despite the Kimmy K2 Hype

by Kaelynn Vesper ...

China's Kimmy K2 model is making headlines for "beating" GPT-5 and Claude 4.5 — but does it really?In this groundbreaking book, we break down the truth behind the open-source hype, why real-world performance still favors Western AI, and how GPT-5 continues to dominate through reliability, ecosystem, and scale.With clear analysis, relatable explanations, and bold insights, Why GPT-5 and Western AI ... Read more

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China's Kimmy K2 model is making headlines for "beating" GPT-5 and Claude 4.5 — but does it really?In this groundbreaking book, we break down the truth behind the open-source hype, why real-world performance still favors Western AI, and how GPT-5 continues to dominate through reliability, ecosystem, and scale.With clear analysis, relatable explanations, and bold insights, Why GPT-5 and Western AI
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Responsive and Sustainable Educational Futures

18th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2023, Aveiro, Portugal, September 4–8, 2023, Proceedings

Edited by Olga Viberg, Ioana Jivet, Pedro J. Muñoz-Merino, Maria Perifanou, Tina Papathoma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2023, held in Aveiro, Portugal, in September 2023.The 34 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. Additionally, 24 posters and 16 demonstration papers were included in the proceedings. The papers focus on sustainable teaching and ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2023, held in Aveiro, Portugal, in September 2023.The 34 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. Additionally, 24 posters and 16 demonstration papers were included in the proceedings. The papers focus on sustainable teaching and
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Learning and Reasoning

4th International Joint Conference on Learning and Reasoning, IJCLR 2024, and 33rd International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2024, Nanjing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings

Edited by Wang-Zhou Dai ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Joint Conference on Learning, IJCLR 2024, and 33rd International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2024, held in Nanjing, China during September 20–22, 2024.The 13 full papers and 5 short papers presented in this book were carefully selected and reviewed from 25 submissions. These papers have been organized in the ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Joint Conference on Learning, IJCLR 2024, and 33rd International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2024, held in Nanjing, China during September 20–22, 2024.The 13 full papers and 5 short papers presented in this book were carefully selected and reviewed from 25 submissions. These papers have been organized in the
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Machine Learning in VLSI Computer-Aided Design

Edited by Ibrahim (Abe) M. Elfadel, Duane S. Boning, Xin Li ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides readers with an up-to-date account of the use of machine learning frameworks, methodologies, algorithms and techniques in the context of computer-aided design (CAD) for very-large-scale integrated circuits (VLSI). Coverage includes the various machine learning methods used in lithography, physical design, yield prediction, post-silicon performance analysis, reliability and ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book provides readers with an up-to-date account of the use of machine learning frameworks, methodologies, algorithms and techniques in the context of computer-aided design (CAD) for very-large-scale integrated circuits (VLSI). Coverage includes the various machine learning methods used in lithography, physical design, yield prediction, post-silicon performance analysis, reliability and
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Digital Twins for Vessel Life Cycle Service

Innovation in Maritime Industry

by Houxiang Zhang, Guoyuan Li, Hans Petter Hildre ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book introduces the development of the digital twin of the marine infrastructure in Norway, which will be a significant scientific and operational achievement for the industry, making efficient and safe offshore operations possible. It enables data exchange safely and easily between different sub-systems, modules, and various applications. A complete digital twin ship will be presented in ... Read more

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This book introduces the development of the digital twin of the marine infrastructure in Norway, which will be a significant scientific and operational achievement for the industry, making efficient and safe offshore operations possible. It enables data exchange safely and easily between different sub-systems, modules, and various applications. A complete digital twin ship will be presented in
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New Trends in Medical and Service Robots

Assistive, Surgical and Educational Robotics

Edited by Hannes Bleuler, Mohamed Bouri, Francesco Mondada, Doina Pisla, Aleksandar Rodić, Patrick Helmer ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
Medical and Service Robotics integrate the most recent achievements in mechanics, mechatronics, computer science, haptic and teleoperation devices together with adaptive control algorithms.The book includes topics such as surgery robotics, assist devices, rehabilitation technology, surgical instrumentation and Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) as examples for medical robotics. Autonomous cleaning, ... Read more

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Medical and Service Robotics integrate the most recent achievements in mechanics, mechatronics, computer science, haptic and teleoperation devices together with adaptive control algorithms.The book includes topics such as surgery robotics, assist devices, rehabilitation technology, surgical instrumentation and Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) as examples for medical robotics. Autonomous cleaning,
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Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science

17th International Conference, RAMiCS 2018, Groningen, The Netherlands, October 29 – November 1, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Jules Desharnais, Walter Guttmann, Stef Joosten ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science, RAMiCS 2018, held in Groningen, The Netherlands, in October/November 2018.The 21 full papers and 1 invited paper presented together with 2 invited abstracts and 1 abstract of a tutorial were carefully selected from 31 submissions. The papers are organized in the ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science, RAMiCS 2018, held in Groningen, The Netherlands, in October/November 2018.The 21 full papers and 1 invited paper presented together with 2 invited abstracts and 1 abstract of a tutorial were carefully selected from 31 submissions. The papers are organized in the
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Ambient Findability

What We Find Changes Who We Become

by Peter Morville ...

How do you find your way in an age of information overload? How can you filter streams of complex information to pull out only what you want? Why does it matter how information is structured when Google seems to magically bring up the right answer to your questions? What does it mean to be "findable" in this day and age? This eye-opening new book examines the convergence of information and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

How do you find your way in an age of information overload? How can you filter streams of complex information to pull out only what you want? Why does it matter how information is structured when Google seems to magically bring up the right answer to your questions? What does it mean to be "findable" in this day and age? This eye-opening new book examines the convergence of information and
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Green Engineering for Optimizing Firm Performance

AI and Automation for Sustainable Technologies

Edited by Sonal Trivedi, Balamurugan Balusamy, Liza Macasukit Gernal, Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Khasawneh ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Automation for Business Management
This book offers a detailed examination of how sustainable technologies are reshaping firm performance. Through an integration of empirical research, expert opinions, and case studies, it explores how green management practices are enhancing business outcomes and contributing to sustainable development. It offers an in-depth understanding of how green technologies and practices, such as green ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This book offers a detailed examination of how sustainable technologies are reshaping firm performance. Through an integration of empirical research, expert opinions, and case studies, it explores how green management practices are enhancing business outcomes and contributing to sustainable development. It offers an in-depth understanding of how green technologies and practices, such as green
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Leveraging Computer Vision to Biometric Applications

Edited by Arvind Selwal, Deepika Sharma, Mukesh Mann, Sudeshna Chakraborty, Valentina E. Balas, Ouh Eng Lieh ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/Distributed Computing and Intelligent Data Analytics Series
Computer vision is an effective solution in a diverse range of real-life applications. With the advent of the machine and deep learning paradigms, this book adopts machine and deep learning algorithms to leverage digital image processing for designing accurate biometrical applications. In this aspect, it presents the advancements made in computer vision to biometric applications design approach ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Computer vision is an effective solution in a diverse range of real-life applications. With the advent of the machine and deep learning paradigms, this book adopts machine and deep learning algorithms to leverage digital image processing for designing accurate biometrical applications. In this aspect, it presents the advancements made in computer vision to biometric applications design approach
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Humanity Driven AI

Productivity, Well-being, Sustainability and Partnership

Edited by Fang Chen, Jianlong Zhou ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us, and it is changing the way people are living, working, and entertaining. As a result, demands for understanding how AI functions to achieve and enhance human goals from basic needs to high level well-being (whilst maintaining human health) are increasing. This edited book systematically investigates how AI facilitates enhancing human ... Read more

$170.99 USD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us, and it is changing the way people are living, working, and entertaining. As a result, demands for understanding how AI functions to achieve and enhance human goals from basic needs to high level well-being (whilst maintaining human health) are increasing. This edited book systematically investigates how AI facilitates enhancing human
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