This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Intelligence Science and Big DataEngineering, IScIDE 2018, held in Lanzhou, China, in August 2018.The 59 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 121 submissions.They are grouped in topical sections on robots and intelligent systems; statistics and learning; deep learning; objects and language; classification and clustering; imaging; and biomedical signal...

A comprehensive guide to approaches to decoding, synthesizing and modeling pulse width modulation (PWM) convertersOrigin of Power Converters explores the original converter and provides a systematic examination of the development and modeling of power converters based on decoding and synthesizing approaches. The authors—noted experts on the topic—present an introduction to the origins of the converter and detail the fundamentals related to power the conver...

The 9 volume set LNCS 15484-15492 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptology and Information Security, ASIACRYPT 2024, which took place in Kolkata, India, during December 9–13, 2024.The 127 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 433 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Advances Primitives; homomorphic encryption; digital signatures; publi...

The 9 volume set LNCS 15484-15492 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptology and Information Security, ASIACRYPT 2024, which took place in Kolkata, India, during December 9–13, 2024.The 127 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 433 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Advances Primitives; homomorphic encryption; digital signatures; publi...

The new edition of this popular book brings together experts in the field of Systems Neuroscience to present an overview of the area. Topics covered include how different neural circuits analyze sensory information, form perceptions of the external world, make decisions, and execute movements; how nerve cells behave when connected together to form neural networks; the relationship between molecular and cellular approaches to understanding brain structure and function; the study of high-lev...

The energy demands of contemporary society mandate the urgent development and commercialisation of a ‘post-Li-ion battery’. Metal anodes are an important piece of this puzzle. This research and reference text discusses the role of metal electrodes in batteries in detail. Introducing the fundamental theoretical properties of metal anodes, the book surveys the history and prospects of the field, covering a wide range of metals, including Li, Na, K, Mg, Al, Zn, Ge, Sn, Sb and Bi. The first bo...

School culture is playing an increasingly important role in school performance and educational development. Within the national campaign in China for the innovative and sustainable development of education, local governments in Beijing Municipality have encouraged and facilitated educational innovation toward better school culture. In recent years various initiatives have been undertaken by a select group of schools to develop strategies and further action toward innovation and change. Thi...

This book provides readers a comprehensive overview of the role of female higher education administrators in China. On the basis of more than 7,500 collected CVs, it compares and discusses different groups of female university administrators in China.The study found that the number of female university administrators in China is far lower than that for their male counterparts with a majority serving as deputies to more senior leaders. Female administrators have more political respo...

The education implementation process in China remains uncharted by researchers. The Implementation of Inclusive Education in Beijing: Exorcizing the Haunting Specter of Meritocracy puts forth a general theory on China’s education programs, encompassing policy processes, actions, and interactions and grounded on the views of street-level bureaucrats in China. Kai Yu investigates these processes and presents teachers’ reflections on the change process, as well as implementation stories from ...

Database developers and administrators will use this book to learn how to deploy machine learning models in Oracle Database and in Oracle’s Autonomous Database cloud offering. The book covers the technologies that make up the Oracle Machine Learning (OML) platform, including OML4SQL, OML Notebooks, OML4R, and OML4Py. The book focuses on Oracle Machine Learning as part of the Oracle Autonomous Database collaborative environment. Also covered are advanced topics such as delivery and automati...

Learn all about implementing a good gamification design into your products, workplace, and lifestyleKey FeaturesExplore what makes a game fun and engagingGain insight into the Octalysis Framework and its applicationsDiscover the potential of the Core Drives of gamification through real-world scenariosBook DescriptionEffective gamification is a combination of game design, game dynamics, user experience, an...

Embark on a magical adventure of courage, family, and self-discovery!In Vanessa's Brave Treasure Map, little Vanessa steps up as the "Little Captain," leading her Mom and Dad on a wondrous forest quest to find the legendary Rainbow Waterfall. Along the way, she faces daunting challenges—from a wobbly wooden bridge to slippery stepping stones. Though she feels scared and her little steps are unsteady at times, she refuses to give up! With every brave step f...