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Risk Management

by Glen B. Alleman, Jon M. Quigley ...

Project success is an elusive goal in every business or technical domain. Project failure usually results from unhandled risks to the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of the project. There are four primary root causes of project failure.Unrealistic performance expectation, with missing Measures of EffectivenessUnrealistic cost and schedule estimates based on inadequate risk adjusted growth ... Read more

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Project success is an elusive goal in every business or technical domain. Project failure usually results from unhandled risks to the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of the project. There are four primary root causes of project failure.Unrealistic performance expectation, with missing Measures of EffectivenessUnrealistic cost and schedule estimates based on inadequate risk adjusted growth
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Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics in Sustainable Urban Development

Edited by Samsul Ariffin Abdul Karim, Aslina Baharum ...

This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.SDG 11 is part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. From innovative urban planning to efficient resource management and enhanced community well-being, the book ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.SDG 11 is part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. From innovative urban planning to efficient resource management and enhanced community well-being, the book
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Digital Transformation and Sustainability of Business

Edited by Sai Kiran Oruganti, Dimitrios Karras, Srinesh Thakur, Janapati Krishna Chaithanya, Sukanya Metta, Amit Lathigara ...

It explores the integration of digital technologies into business models, offering innovative approaches for sustainable growth. This comprehensive guide delves into case studies and strategic frameworks that align digital transformation with environmental and economic sustainability. It presents actionable insights on overcoming challenges, leveraging technology for efficiency, and fostering a ... Read more

$68.99 USD

It explores the integration of digital technologies into business models, offering innovative approaches for sustainable growth. This comprehensive guide delves into case studies and strategic frameworks that align digital transformation with environmental and economic sustainability. It presents actionable insights on overcoming challenges, leveraging technology for efficiency, and fostering a
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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

$77.99 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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Recent Advancements in Computational Intelligence and Design Engineering

Edited by Dac-Nhuong Le, Abhishek Dhar, Ranjan Kumar, Saravanan Muthaiyah, Saurabh Adhikari ...

Series series Conference Proceedings Series on Intelligent Systems, Data Engineering, and Optimization
International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Design Engineering (ICCIDE 2023) is a multidisciplinary conference focused on bringing together recent advancements in the field of engineering, computer science and Mathematics. The key features of the conference include a common platform for research and innovation work related to next generation computation, Mathematics in computation ... Read more

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International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Design Engineering (ICCIDE 2023) is a multidisciplinary conference focused on bringing together recent advancements in the field of engineering, computer science and Mathematics. The key features of the conference include a common platform for research and innovation work related to next generation computation, Mathematics in computation
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Critical Information Infrastructures Security

20th International Conference, CRITIS 2025, Jönköping, Sweden, October 21–23, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Erik Bergström, Bernhard Hämmerli, Agnieszka Kitkowska, Joakim Kävrestad ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2025, held in Jönköping, Sweden, during October 21–23, 2025.The 22 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. They were grouped into the following topics: Methods & Practice; Power Grids; Security and Safety ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security, CRITIS 2025, held in Jönköping, Sweden, during October 21–23, 2025.The 22 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. They were grouped into the following topics: Methods & Practice; Power Grids; Security and Safety
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Developers Ultimate Guide: Linux Bash Scripting

Linux basics to advanced topics and bash scripting in 12 weeks

by Matin Maleki ...

Series Book 1 - Developers Ultimate Guide
Bash is a powerful and widely-used shell and command-line interface for the Linux operating system. It provides a way to interact with the system and execute commands, as well as a programming language for creating scripts to automate tasks and perform more complex operations. ... Read more

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Bash is a powerful and widely-used shell and command-line interface for the Linux operating system. It provides a way to interact with the system and execute commands, as well as a programming language for creating scripts to automate tasks and perform more complex operations.
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Practices of an Agile Developer

Working in the Real World

by Venkat Subramaniam, Andy Hunt ...

These are the proven, effective agile practices that will make you a better developer. You'll learn pragmatic ways of approaching the development process and your personal coding techniques. You'll learn about your own attitudes, issues with working on a team, and how to best manage your learning, all in an iterative, incremental, agile style. You'll see how to apply each practice, and what ... Read more

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These are the proven, effective agile practices that will make you a better developer. You'll learn pragmatic ways of approaching the development process and your personal coding techniques. You'll learn about your own attitudes, issues with working on a team, and how to best manage your learning, all in an iterative, incremental, agile style. You'll see how to apply each practice, and what
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C

From Theory to Practice, Second Edition

by George S. Tselikis, Nikolaos D. Tselikas ...

This easy-to-use, classroom-tested textbook covers the C programming language for computer science and IT students. Designed for a compulsory fundamental course, it presents the theory and principles of C. More than 500 exercises and examples of progressive difficulty aid students in understanding all the aspects and peculiarities of the C language. The exercises test students on various levels of ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This easy-to-use, classroom-tested textbook covers the C programming language for computer science and IT students. Designed for a compulsory fundamental course, it presents the theory and principles of C. More than 500 exercises and examples of progressive difficulty aid students in understanding all the aspects and peculiarities of the C language. The exercises test students on various levels of
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The Big Book of Drones

by Ralph DeFrangesco, Stephanie DeFrangesco ...

Drones are taking the world by storm. The technology and laws governing them change faster than we can keep up with. The Big Book of Drones covers everything from drone law to laws on privacy, discussing the history and evolution of drones to where we are today. If you are new to piloting, it also covers how to fly a drone including a pre-flight checklist.For those who are interested in taking ... Read more

$47.99 USD

Drones are taking the world by storm. The technology and laws governing them change faster than we can keep up with. The Big Book of Drones covers everything from drone law to laws on privacy, discussing the history and evolution of drones to where we are today. If you are new to piloting, it also covers how to fly a drone including a pre-flight checklist.For those who are interested in taking
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Beyond Legacy Code

Nine Practices to Extend the Life (and Value) of Your Software

by David Scott Bernstein ...

We're losing tens of billions of dollars a year on broken software, and great new ideas such as agile development and Scrum don't always pay off. But there's hope. The nine software development practices in Beyond Legacy Code are designed to solve the problems facing our industry. Discover why these practices work, not just how they work, and dramatically increase the quality and maintainability ... Read more

$23.99 USD

We're losing tens of billions of dollars a year on broken software, and great new ideas such as agile development and Scrum don't always pay off. But there's hope. The nine software development practices in Beyond Legacy Code are designed to solve the problems facing our industry. Discover why these practices work, not just how they work, and dramatically increase the quality and maintainability
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Applications of Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Computing for Industrial Development

Edited by Madhu Jain, Dinesh K Sharma, Rakhee Kulshrestha, H.S. Hota ...

Series series Smart Technologies for Engineers and Scientists
The text focuses on mathematical modeling and applications of advanced techniques of machine learning, and artificial intelligence, including artificial neural networks, evolutionary computing, data mining, and fuzzy systems to solve performance and design issues more precisely. Intelligent computing encompasses technologies, algorithms, and models in providing effective and efficient solutions to ... Read more

$84.99 USD

The text focuses on mathematical modeling and applications of advanced techniques of machine learning, and artificial intelligence, including artificial neural networks, evolutionary computing, data mining, and fuzzy systems to solve performance and design issues more precisely. Intelligent computing encompasses technologies, algorithms, and models in providing effective and efficient solutions to
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Digitalization and Women's Rights

Volume 1

Edited by Muharrem Kılıç, Sezer Bozkuş Kahyaoğlu ...

Series series Security, Audit and Leadership Series
Technological advancements frequently hinder the progress of women in the business sphere. In our current landscape, the rapid evolution of technology—driven by digital transformation—has created significant barriers to women’s participation. This has given rise to new forms of discrimination that often go unacknowledged and unaddressed. The unfortunate reality is that this issue is sidelined in ... Read more

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Technological advancements frequently hinder the progress of women in the business sphere. In our current landscape, the rapid evolution of technology—driven by digital transformation—has created significant barriers to women’s participation. This has given rise to new forms of discrimination that often go unacknowledged and unaddressed. The unfortunate reality is that this issue is sidelined in
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A Comprehensive Study of SQL

Practice and Implementation

by Jagdish Chandra Patni ...

A Comprehensive Study of SQL - Practice and Implementation is designed as a textbook and provides a comprehensive approach to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. It demonstrates how to leverage the two most vital tools for data query and analysis – SQL and Excel – to perform comprehensive data ... Read more

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A Comprehensive Study of SQL - Practice and Implementation is designed as a textbook and provides a comprehensive approach to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. It demonstrates how to leverage the two most vital tools for data query and analysis – SQL and Excel – to perform comprehensive data
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Blockchain in Energy

Edited by Jan Veuger ...

The global energy crisis is accelerating, and within Europe, the European Union (EU) is actively working to address this challenge through policy frameworks and political management. However, the energy market remains fiercely competitive, prompting us to explore alternative energy sources and rethink how we generate, distribute, and utilize power. This, in turn, raises questions about the ... Read more

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The global energy crisis is accelerating, and within Europe, the European Union (EU) is actively working to address this challenge through policy frameworks and political management. However, the energy market remains fiercely competitive, prompting us to explore alternative energy sources and rethink how we generate, distribute, and utilize power. This, in turn, raises questions about the
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Innovation in the University 4.0 System based on Smart Technologies

Edited by Shashi Kant Gupta, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka ...

This text presents a comprehensive analysis of mathematical formulations for proving the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in education and investigates the possibilities for integrating advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The book:presents an empirical analysis of the impact of information technology in the education systemdiscusses student performance in university 4.0 using ... Read more

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This text presents a comprehensive analysis of mathematical formulations for proving the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in education and investigates the possibilities for integrating advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The book:presents an empirical analysis of the impact of information technology in the education systemdiscusses student performance in university 4.0 using
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Network Optimization in Intelligent Internet of Things Applications

Principles and Challenges

Edited by Payal Khurana Batra, Pawan Singh Mehra, Sudeep Tanwar ...

Network Optimization in Intelligent Internet of Things Applications: Principles and Challenges sheds light on the optimization methods that form the basis of effectivecommunication between networked devices. It is an excellent resource as it providesreaders with a thorough understanding of the methods, ideas, and tactics essential toattaining seamless connectivity and improving performance.This ... Read more

$233.99 USD

Network Optimization in Intelligent Internet of Things Applications: Principles and Challenges sheds light on the optimization methods that form the basis of effectivecommunication between networked devices. It is an excellent resource as it providesreaders with a thorough understanding of the methods, ideas, and tactics essential toattaining seamless connectivity and improving performance.This
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Wireless Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks

Architecture, Protocols, and Applications

Edited by Pawan Singh, Sudesh Kumar, Sachin Kumar Gupta, Abhay Kumar Rai, Abdu Saif ...

Series series Wireless Communications and Networking Technologies
The book presents theoretical and experimental approaches, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and simulations in wireless ad-hoc and sensor networks. It further explains the power and routing optimization in underwater sensor networks, advanced cross-layer framework, challenges and security issues in underwater sensor networks, and the use of machine learning and deep learning techniques for ... Read more

$233.99 USD

The book presents theoretical and experimental approaches, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and simulations in wireless ad-hoc and sensor networks. It further explains the power and routing optimization in underwater sensor networks, advanced cross-layer framework, challenges and security issues in underwater sensor networks, and the use of machine learning and deep learning techniques for
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Introdução à Inteligência Artificial

by Topin ...

Introdução à Inteligência Artificial apresenta uma descrição objetiva mas detalhada dos tipos de IA, bem como dos conceitos Machine Learning, Redes Neurais e Deep Learning. Além disso, o eBook promove uma visão geral das aplicações da tecnologia em diversos setores, suas perspectivas para o futuro e principais desafios. Garanta já o seu e conheça mais sobre o promissor universo da Inteligência ... Read more

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Introdução à Inteligência Artificial apresenta uma descrição objetiva mas detalhada dos tipos de IA, bem como dos conceitos Machine Learning, Redes Neurais e Deep Learning. Além disso, o eBook promove uma visão geral das aplicações da tecnologia em diversos setores, suas perspectivas para o futuro e principais desafios. Garanta já o seu e conheça mais sobre o promissor universo da Inteligência
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System Reliability and Security

Techniques and Methodologies

Edited by Javaid Iqbal, Faheem Syeed Masoodi, Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, Shozab Khurshid, Iqra Saraf, Alwi M. Bamhdi ...

Because of the growing reliance on software, concerns are growing as to how reliable a system is before it is commissioned for use, how high the level of reliability is in the system, and how many vulnerabilities exist in the system before its operationalization. Equally pressing issues include how to secure the system from internal and external security threats that may exist in the face of ... Read more

$91.99 USD

Because of the growing reliance on software, concerns are growing as to how reliable a system is before it is commissioned for use, how high the level of reliability is in the system, and how many vulnerabilities exist in the system before its operationalization. Equally pressing issues include how to secure the system from internal and external security threats that may exist in the face of
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Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

by Giorgio Speranza ...

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of ... Read more

$72.99 USD

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind XPS and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of
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C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice

A Deep Learning Framework

by Li Wei ...

Using the implementation of a deep learning framework as an example, C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice: A Deep Learning Framework explains the application of metaprogramming in a relatively large project and emphasizes ways to optimize systems performance. The book is suitable for developers with a basic knowledge of C++. Developers familiar with mainstream deep learning frameworks can also ... Read more

$159.99 USD

Using the implementation of a deep learning framework as an example, C++ Template Metaprogramming in Practice: A Deep Learning Framework explains the application of metaprogramming in a relatively large project and emphasizes ways to optimize systems performance. The book is suitable for developers with a basic knowledge of C++. Developers familiar with mainstream deep learning frameworks can also
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Machine Learning for Decision Sciences with Case Studies in Python

by S. Sumathi, Suresh Rajappa, L Ashok Kumar, Surekha Paneerselvam ...

This book provides a detailed description of machine learning algorithms in data analytics, data science life cycle, Python for machine learning, linear regression, logistic regression, and so forth. It addresses the concepts of machine learning in a practical sense providing complete code and implementation for real-world examples in electrical, oil and gas, e-commerce, and hi-tech industries. ... Read more

$96.99 USD

This book provides a detailed description of machine learning algorithms in data analytics, data science life cycle, Python for machine learning, linear regression, logistic regression, and so forth. It addresses the concepts of machine learning in a practical sense providing complete code and implementation for real-world examples in electrical, oil and gas, e-commerce, and hi-tech industries.
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Hybrid Genetic Optimization for IC Chips Thermal Control

With MATLAB® Applications

by Mathew V. K., Tapano Kumar Hotta ...

Series series Advances in Metaheuristics
The continuous miniaturization of integrated circuit (IC) chips and the increase in the sleekness of the design of electronic components have led to the monumental rise of volumetric heat generation in electronic components.Hybrid Genetic Optimization for IC Chips Thermal Control: With MATLAB® Applications focuses on the detailed optimization strategy carried out to enhance the performance ... Read more

$65.99 USD

The continuous miniaturization of integrated circuit (IC) chips and the increase in the sleekness of the design of electronic components have led to the monumental rise of volumetric heat generation in electronic components.Hybrid Genetic Optimization for IC Chips Thermal Control: With MATLAB® Applications focuses on the detailed optimization strategy carried out to enhance the performance
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