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Worldwide Language Service Infrastructure

Second International Workshop, WLSI 2015, Kyoto, Japan, January 22-23, 2015. Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Yohei Murakami, Donghui Lin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Worldwide Language Service Infrastructure, WLSI 2015, held in Kyoto, Japan, in January 2015.The 4 full papers included in this volume and presented together with 2 short papers and 8 invited papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 7 submissions. The papers are categorized into four parts: ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Worldwide Language Service Infrastructure, WLSI 2015, held in Kyoto, Japan, in January 2015.The 4 full papers included in this volume and presented together with 2 short papers and 8 invited papers, were carefully reviewed and selected from 7 submissions. The papers are categorized into four parts:
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Handbook of Research on Gamification Dynamics and User Experience Design

Edited by Oscar Bernardes, Vanessa Amorim, Antonio Carrizo Moreira ...

In today’s digital society, organizations must utilize technology in order to engage their audiences. Innovative game-like experiences are an increasingly popular way for businesses to interact with their customers; however, correctly implementing this technology can be a difficult task. To ensure businesses have the appropriate information available to successfully utilize gamification in their ... Read more

$323.99 USD

In today’s digital society, organizations must utilize technology in order to engage their audiences. Innovative game-like experiences are an increasingly popular way for businesses to interact with their customers; however, correctly implementing this technology can be a difficult task. To ensure businesses have the appropriate information available to successfully utilize gamification in their
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Enterprise Systems and Technological Convergence

Research and Practice

Edited by Sam Goundar ...

Series series Emerging Information Technologies: Applications, Innovations, and Research
Enterprise Systems have been used for many years to integrate technology with the management of an organization but rapid technological disruptions are now creating new challenges and opportunities that require urgent consideration. This book reappraises the implementation and management of Enterprise Systems in the digital age and investigates the vital link between business processes, ... Read more

$54.99 USD

Enterprise Systems have been used for many years to integrate technology with the management of an organization but rapid technological disruptions are now creating new challenges and opportunities that require urgent consideration. This book reappraises the implementation and management of Enterprise Systems in the digital age and investigates the vital link between business processes,
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Advances in Computer Games

19th International Conference, ACG 2025, Virtual Event, October 21–23, 2025, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Michael Hartisch, Chu-Hsuan Hsueh, Jaap van den Herik ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advances in Computer Games, ACG 2025, held online, during October 21–23, 2025*.*The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Game Solvers, Engagement and Fairness, Large Language Models, Learning and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed post proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advances in Computer Games, ACG 2025, held online, during October 21–23, 2025*.*The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Game Solvers, Engagement and Fairness, Large Language Models, Learning and
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Theory, Methods and Tools

13th International Conference, UAHCI 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2019, held as part of the 21st International Conference, HCI International 2019, which took place in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected ... Read more

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This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2019, held as part of the 21st International Conference, HCI International 2019, which took place in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected
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Human Factors in Augmented Reality Environments

Edited by Mark A Livingston, Leila Alem, Weidong Huang ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Advances in hardware and networking have made possible a wide use of augmented reality (AR) technologies. However, simply putting those hardware and technologies together does not make a “good” system for end users to use. New design principles and evaluation methods specific to this emerging area are urgently needed to keep up with the advance in technologies.Human Factors in Augmented Reality ... Read more

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Advances in hardware and networking have made possible a wide use of augmented reality (AR) technologies. However, simply putting those hardware and technologies together does not make a “good” system for end users to use. New design principles and evaluation methods specific to this emerging area are urgently needed to keep up with the advance in technologies.Human Factors in Augmented Reality
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Software Technologies

8th International Joint Conference, ICSOFT 2013, Reykjavik, Iceland, July 29-31, 2013, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by José Cordeiro, Marten van Sinderen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 8th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2013, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in July 2013. The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 121 paper submissions. The papers focus on the following research topics and applications: new software paradigm trends and mainstream ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 8th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2013, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in July 2013. The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 121 paper submissions. The papers focus on the following research topics and applications: new software paradigm trends and mainstream
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Robust Emotion Recognition using Spectral and Prosodic Features

by K. Sreenivasa Rao, Shashidhar G. Koolagudi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
In this brief, the authors discuss recently explored spectral (sub-segmental and pitch synchronous) and prosodic (global and local features at word and syllable levels in different parts of the utterance) features for discerning emotions in a robust manner. The authors also delve into the complementary evidences obtained from excitation source, vocal tract system and prosodic features for the ... Read more

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In this brief, the authors discuss recently explored spectral (sub-segmental and pitch synchronous) and prosodic (global and local features at word and syllable levels in different parts of the utterance) features for discerning emotions in a robust manner. The authors also delve into the complementary evidences obtained from excitation source, vocal tract system and prosodic features for the
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How to Set Up Information Systems

A Non-specialist's Guide to the Multiview Approach

by Simon Bell, Trevor Wood-Harper ...

This introductory user's guide to systems analysis and systems design focuses on building sustainable information systems to meet tomorrow's needs. It shows how practitioners can apply multiple participatory perspectives in development, so as to avoid future problems. As a practical guide, it is presented to be readily comprehensible and is organized to enable users to concentrate on their goals ... Read more

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This introductory user's guide to systems analysis and systems design focuses on building sustainable information systems to meet tomorrow's needs. It shows how practitioners can apply multiple participatory perspectives in development, so as to avoid future problems. As a practical guide, it is presented to be readily comprehensible and is organized to enable users to concentrate on their goals
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Handbuch Robotik

Programmieren und Einsatz intelligenter Roboter

by Matthias Haun ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Ziele des Buches ist es, den Roboter als lernendes System aufzufassen, es als wissensbasiertes Modellsystem zu konzeptionalisieren und dieses System durch intelligente, rechnerbasierte Technologien in funktionaler Hinsicht zu implementieren. Das Ziel eines Ansatzes liegt in der Steigerung des systemischen Intelligenzquotienten (sIQ). Erreichbar wird dieses Ziel durch eine Modellierung auf Basis ... Read more

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Ziele des Buches ist es, den Roboter als lernendes System aufzufassen, es als wissensbasiertes Modellsystem zu konzeptionalisieren und dieses System durch intelligente, rechnerbasierte Technologien in funktionaler Hinsicht zu implementieren. Das Ziel eines Ansatzes liegt in der Steigerung des systemischen Intelligenzquotienten (sIQ). Erreichbar wird dieses Ziel durch eine Modellierung auf Basis
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Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Design for Everyday Life

First International Conference, ITAP 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015. Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Jia Zhou, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two LNCS volume set 9193-9194 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters ... Read more

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The two LNCS volume set 9193-9194 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters
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Transactions on Edutainment XI

Edited by Zhigeng Pan, Adrian David Cheok, Wolfgang Mueller, Mingmin Zhang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This journal subline serves as a forum for stimulating and disseminating innovative research ideas, theories, emerging technologies, empirical investigations, state-of-the-art methods, and tools in all different genres of edutainment, such as game-based learning and serious games, interactive storytelling, virtual learning environments, VR-based education, and related fields. It covers aspects ... Read more

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This journal subline serves as a forum for stimulating and disseminating innovative research ideas, theories, emerging technologies, empirical investigations, state-of-the-art methods, and tools in all different genres of edutainment, such as game-based learning and serious games, interactive storytelling, virtual learning environments, VR-based education, and related fields. It covers aspects
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Dynamic Data-Driven Simulation

Real-Time Data for Dynamic System Analysis and Prediction

by Xiaolin Hu ...

This comprehensive book systematically introduces Dynamic Data Driven Simulation (DDDS) as a new simulation paradigm that makes real-time data and simulation model work together to enable simulation-based prediction/analysis.The text is significantly dedicated to introducing data assimilation as an enabling technique for DDDS. While data assimilation has been studied in other science fields (e.g., ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This comprehensive book systematically introduces Dynamic Data Driven Simulation (DDDS) as a new simulation paradigm that makes real-time data and simulation model work together to enable simulation-based prediction/analysis.The text is significantly dedicated to introducing data assimilation as an enabling technique for DDDS. While data assimilation has been studied in other science fields (e.g.,
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Digital Technologies for Wind Turbine Control and Integration

Edited by Badre Bossoufi, Ibtihal Ait Abdelmoula ...

Series series Advances in Digital Technologies for Smart Applications
This book examines and develops digital control techniques for wind power systems and their integration into the grid, with the goal of addressing issues related to the efficiency and quality of energy injected into the electrical network. It provides a comprehensive examination of digital control technologies for wind energy systems, covering a range of configurations, including existing ones ... Read more

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This book examines and develops digital control techniques for wind power systems and their integration into the grid, with the goal of addressing issues related to the efficiency and quality of energy injected into the electrical network. It provides a comprehensive examination of digital control technologies for wind energy systems, covering a range of configurations, including existing ones
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Machines in Minds

Expressing Digital Rationality within the Space of Reasons

by Yaoli Du ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book offers a novel and systematic inquiry into the deep connection between AI and rational agency. By linking the inferentialist approach to the mind with current discussions about semantic technologies and AI, it describes a normative shift for understanding how machines and minds stand in relation to each other. It reveals why this shift is necessary for achieving AI by tracing the key ... Read more

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This book offers a novel and systematic inquiry into the deep connection between AI and rational agency. By linking the inferentialist approach to the mind with current discussions about semantic technologies and AI, it describes a normative shift for understanding how machines and minds stand in relation to each other. It reveals why this shift is necessary for achieving AI by tracing the key
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How to Manage Your Amazon Account Settings

Staying in Control of Your Account for Beginners and Seniors

by John Marotta ...

Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this book walks you through the most important settings that keep your account secure, organized, and personalized. Whether you want to update your payment methods, manage addresses, control subscriptions, adjust notifications, or strengthen your account security, this guide provides straightforward instructions anyone can follow. Inside this book, you ... Read more

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Written in clear, easy-to-follow language, this book walks you through the most important settings that keep your account secure, organized, and personalized. Whether you want to update your payment methods, manage addresses, control subscriptions, adjust notifications, or strengthen your account security, this guide provides straightforward instructions anyone can follow. Inside this book, you
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Extended Reality

International Conference, XR Salento 2025, Otranto, Italy, June 17–20, 2025, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis, Pasquale Arpaia, Marco Sacco ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented
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Introduction to Programming Languages

by Arvind Kumar Bansal ...

In programming courses, using the different syntax of multiple languages, such as C++, Java, PHP, and Python, for the same abstraction often confuses students new to computer science. Introduction to Programming Languages separates programming language concepts from the restraints of multiple language syntax by discussing the concepts at an abstract level.Designed for a one-semester undergraduate ... Read more

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In programming courses, using the different syntax of multiple languages, such as C++, Java, PHP, and Python, for the same abstraction often confuses students new to computer science. Introduction to Programming Languages separates programming language concepts from the restraints of multiple language syntax by discussing the concepts at an abstract level.Designed for a one-semester undergraduate
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AI Innovations in Oil and Gas

Transforming Exploration and Production

by DHIVAKAR POOSAPADI ...

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and ... Read more

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Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and
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Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing

25th International Workshop, JSSPP 2022, Virtual Event, June 3, 2022, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Dalibor Klusáček, Corbalán Julita, Gonzalo P. Rodrigo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 25th International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2022, held as a virtual event in June 2022 (due to the Covid-19 pandemic).The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. In addition to this,1 keynote paper was included in the ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 25th International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strategies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2022, held as a virtual event in June 2022 (due to the Covid-19 pandemic).The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. In addition to this,1 keynote paper was included in the
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Creación de componentes en JavaScript Curso practico

Edición 2023

by Pablo Enrique Fernández Casado ...

Por mucho que los frameworks intenten simplificar los desarrollos y nos vendan que son supereficaces y novedosos, JavaScript siempre lo hará mejor y más rápido.Este libro muestra, desde cero y con ejemplos prácticos, cómo crear diversas funcionalidades, siempre apoyándose en las premisas de la simplicidad y mejor rendimiento. Con él se comprenderán y aprenderán todo lo necesario para crear ... Read more

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Por mucho que los frameworks intenten simplificar los desarrollos y nos vendan que son supereficaces y novedosos, JavaScript siempre lo hará mejor y más rápido.Este libro muestra, desde cero y con ejemplos prácticos, cómo crear diversas funcionalidades, siempre apoyándose en las premisas de la simplicidad y mejor rendimiento. Con él se comprenderán y aprenderán todo lo necesario para crear
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The Importance of Speculation in Design Research

by Ron Wakkary, Doenja Oogjes ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book explores speculation in design research in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). The authors reveal how speculative reasoning in design research increases the capacity of HCI to address a wider array of social and research challenges. Speculation in design research employs (1) leaps of imagination, (2) diverse ways of knowing or epistemologies, (3) ethical reflexivity, (4) and ... Read more

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This book explores speculation in design research in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI). The authors reveal how speculative reasoning in design research increases the capacity of HCI to address a wider array of social and research challenges. Speculation in design research employs (1) leaps of imagination, (2) diverse ways of knowing or epistemologies, (3) ethical reflexivity, (4) and
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Applied Natural Language Processing with PyTorch 2.0

Master Advanced NLP Techniques, Transform Text Data into Insights, and Build Scalable AI Models with PyTorch 2.0 (English Edition)

by Dr Deepti Chopra ...

Unlock the Power of PyTorch 2.0 for Next-Level Natural Language Processing.Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of NLP concepts, techniques, and best practices.● Hands-on examples with code implementations using PyTorch 2.0.● Focus on real-world applications and optimizing NLP models.● Learn to develop advanced NLP solutions with dynamic GPU acceleration.Book DescriptionNatural Language Processing ... Read more

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Unlock the Power of PyTorch 2.0 for Next-Level Natural Language Processing.Key Features● Comprehensive coverage of NLP concepts, techniques, and best practices.● Hands-on examples with code implementations using PyTorch 2.0.● Focus on real-world applications and optimizing NLP models.● Learn to develop advanced NLP solutions with dynamic GPU acceleration.Book DescriptionNatural Language Processing
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Descifrando el código

Construyendo una base para la inteligencia Artificial

by Isabella Fernandez ...

En el paisaje siempre cambiante de la tecnología, el Aprendizaje Automático (ML) se encuentra en la vanguardia, impulsando la innovación y remodelando la forma en que interactuamos con el mundo digital. "Descifrando el Código: Introducción al Aprendizaje Automático para Principiantes - Construyendo una Base para la Inteligencia Artificial" es tu clave para desentrañar los misterios de este campo ... Read more

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En el paisaje siempre cambiante de la tecnología, el Aprendizaje Automático (ML) se encuentra en la vanguardia, impulsando la innovación y remodelando la forma en que interactuamos con el mundo digital. "Descifrando el Código: Introducción al Aprendizaje Automático para Principiantes - Construyendo una Base para la Inteligencia Artificial" es tu clave para desentrañar los misterios de este campo
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