Human-assisted computation also called humanized or human-based computing harnesses human intelligence to solve computational problems that are beyond the scope of existing Artificial Intelligence algorithms by outsourcing certain steps to humans. This approach exploits differences in abilities between humans and computer agents creating a symbiotic human-computer interaction and can be helpful in solving many AI-complete problems. This edited book focuses on well-known and new methodologi...

Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management equips you with essential insights and practical solutions for effectively managing smart meter data through cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of modern energy management.Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management presents a structured review of the curr...

The book Secure Communication in Internet of Things: Emerging Technologies, Challenges, and Mitigation will be of value to the readers in understanding the key theories, standards, various protocols, and techniques for the security of Internet of Things hardware, software, and data, and explains how to design a secure Internet of Things system. It presents the regulations, global standards, and standardization activities with an emphasis on ethics, legal, and social considerations...

Digital technology has enabled a number of internet-enabled devices that generate huge volumes of data from different systems. This large amount of heterogeneous data requires efficient data collection, processing, and analytical methods. Deep Learning is one of the latest efficient and feasible solutions that enable smart devices to function independently with a decision-making support system. Convergence of Deep Learning and Internet of Things: Computing and Technology contributes to tec...

This book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 1st International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’20), held in Angamaly, Kerala, India, on 14-15 May 2020. The meeting served as a fertile platform for discussion, sharing sound knowledge and introducing novel ideas on issues related to sustainable construction and design for the future. The respective contributions address various aspects of numerical modeling and simulation in structura...

Results of regular monitoring of the species diversity and structure of plant communities is used by conservation biologists to help understand impacts of perturbations caused by humans and other environmental factors on ecosystems worldwide. Changes in plant communities can, for example, be a reflection of increased levels of pollution, a response to long-term climate change, or the result of shifts in land-use practices by the human population. This book presents a series of essays on th...

Chinu and Minu are six years old.They are good friends who love to share their thoughts, emotions and joy.They are worried and serious about a broken tooth.Do you wish to know the insights of their discussion?

A chance encounter brings together two strangers, Vidya and Vijay, whose lives couldn’t be more different. Vidya, reeling from heartbreak and betrayal, finds herself torn between her past and a future she never anticipated when a simple, unexpected gesture from a quiet stranger leads to an unplanned marriage. Vijay—a successful businessman who is reserved and committed to family—never imagined his path to cross with Vidya’s. Yet, in a single moment, their worlds collide, challenging everyt...

A potent ritual in a forbidding forest shakes the peace around the village of Vamsa. When Ranga’s world falls apart, he has no choice but to follow the last instruction given by his father. He finds himself heading into the mysterious world of spiritualism when he goes to Vamsa. With uncertainty looming around him, Ranga learns that the future is tough and beyond his understanding and yet there is a strong desire to go through with it in a hope to see his family again. With love blooming o...

The crows of Rajipuram are eating up all the corn in the fields. Can Velu and Akif find a way to shoo them away? The Hook Book series of short simple stories for beginning readers come with fun stories set in different parts of India, gorgeous illustrations and short exercises to enhance the reading experience.

The Sricakra is ubiquitous in modern culture, and found everywhere, from store fronts and yoga studios to logos and jewelry. Yet, this ancient and celebrated symbol remains a mystery.The Sricakra is an extraordinary map of the macrocosm that flawlessly reflects the microcosm. In this book, the Sricakra is examined in a practical fashion as it applies to the microcosm – the body and mind that are readily available for observation and transmutation. The practice of the Sricakra revea...

Water water everywhere n**or any drop to drink Data data everywhere no time to stop and think! There is scarcely a role that does not require us to understand analyse and present data. Charts graphs and maps are everywhere. However many of these data visuals leave the viewer bewildered confused or (even worse) with an incorrect understanding of the data. In contrast if designed well data visualizations help us make sense of data and communicate our insights better. Bringi...