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Sketch-based Interfaces and Modeling

Edited by Faramarz Samavati, Joaquim Jorge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling (SBIM) is concerned with developing methods and techniques to enable users to interact with a computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive medium. SBIM blends concepts from computer graphics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Recent improvements in hardware, coupled with new machine learning ... Read more

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The field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling (SBIM) is concerned with developing methods and techniques to enable users to interact with a computer through sketching - a simple, yet highly expressive medium. SBIM blends concepts from computer graphics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Recent improvements in hardware, coupled with new machine learning
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Languages, Applications and Technologies

4th International Symposium, SLATE 2015, Madrid, Spain, June 18-19, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by José-Luis Sierra-Rodríguez, José-Paulo Leal, Alberto Simões ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Languages, Applications and Technologies, SLATE 2015, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2015.The 17 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on human-human languages; human-computer languages; computer-computer languages. ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Languages, Applications and Technologies, SLATE 2015, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2015.The 17 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 57 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on human-human languages; human-computer languages; computer-computer languages.
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ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques

Second International Workshop, REHAB 2014, Oldenburg, Germany, May 20-23, 2014, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Habib M. Fardoun, Daniyal M. Alghazzawi, Victor M R. Penichet ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the second International Workshop on ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques, REHAB 2014, held in Oldenburg, Germany, in May 2014.The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers focus on virtual and enhanced environments, covering topics such as motor ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the second International Workshop on ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques, REHAB 2014, held in Oldenburg, Germany, in May 2014.The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers focus on virtual and enhanced environments, covering topics such as motor
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Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction

Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference, ITDRR 2018, Held at the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, Poznan, Poland, September 20–21, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Yuko Murayama, Dimiter Velev, Plamena Zlateva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction, ITDRR 2018, held as part of the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, in Poznan, Poland, in September 2018.The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers focus ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction, ITDRR 2018, held as part of the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, in Poznan, Poland, in September 2018.The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers focus
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PostGIS Cookbook

by Paolo Corti, Thomas J. Kraft, Stephen Vincent Mather, Bborie Park ...

An easy-to-use guide, full of hands-on recipes for manipulating spatial data in a PostGIS database. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used. If you are a web developer or a software architect, especially in location-based companies, and want to expand the range of techniques you are using with PostGIS, then this book ... Read more

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An easy-to-use guide, full of hands-on recipes for manipulating spatial data in a PostGIS database. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used. If you are a web developer or a software architect, especially in location-based companies, and want to expand the range of techniques you are using with PostGIS, then this book
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Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Human Factors in Cybersecurity, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Denise Nicholson ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on the latest research and developments in the field of cybersecurity, giving a special emphasis on personal security and new methods for reducing human error and increasing cyber awareness, and innovative solutions for increasing the security of advanced Information Technology (IT) infrastructures. It covers a wealth of topics, including methods for human training, novel Cyber ... Read more

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This book reports on the latest research and developments in the field of cybersecurity, giving a special emphasis on personal security and new methods for reducing human error and increasing cyber awareness, and innovative solutions for increasing the security of advanced Information Technology (IT) infrastructures. It covers a wealth of topics, including methods for human training, novel Cyber
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The Moderator's Survival Guide

Handling Common, Tricky, and Sticky Situations in User Research

by Donna Tedesco, Fiona Tranquada ...

The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the ... Read more

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The Moderator's Survival Guide is your indispensable resource for navigating the rocky shoals of your one-on-one user research sessions. Inside, you'll find guidance for nearly 100 diverse situations (ranging from business-as-usual to tricky and sticky) that might occur during usability studies, contextual inquiries, or user interviews. As a moderator, you are responsible for the well-being of the
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Accelerating Digital Transformation with the Cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT)

by Yacine Atif, Sujith Samuel Mathew, Fatos Xhafa ...

Series series Intelligent Data-Centric Systems
Accelerating Digital Transformation with the Cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) is a reference for IT engineers and decision-makers who may engage in IoT platform pilot projects. The resources covered in this book help establish plans for sustainable operations and management and assist with the long-term procurement of relevant IoT technologies. The aim of the book is to be exhaustive and ... Read more

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Accelerating Digital Transformation with the Cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) is a reference for IT engineers and decision-makers who may engage in IoT platform pilot projects. The resources covered in this book help establish plans for sustainable operations and management and assist with the long-term procurement of relevant IoT technologies. The aim of the book is to be exhaustive and
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Intelligent Systems and Learning Data Analytics in Online Education

Edited by Santi Caballé, Stavros N. Demetriadis, Eduardo Gómez-Sánchez, Pantelis M. Papadopoulos, Armin Weinberger ...

Series series Intelligent Data-Centric Systems
Intelligent Systems and Learning Data Analytics in Online Education provides novel artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics-based methods to improve online teaching and learning. This book addresses key problems such as attrition and lack of engagement in MOOCs and online learning in general. This book explores the state of the art of artificial intelligence, software tools and innovative ... Read more

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Intelligent Systems and Learning Data Analytics in Online Education provides novel artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics-based methods to improve online teaching and learning. This book addresses key problems such as attrition and lack of engagement in MOOCs and online learning in general. This book explores the state of the art of artificial intelligence, software tools and innovative
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Digital Twin and Blockchain for Sensor Networks in Smart Cities

Edited by Tuan Anh Nguyen ...

Digital twin, blackchain, and wireless sensor networks can work together to improve services in the smart city. Big data derived from wireless sensor networks can be integrated to accommodate the exchange of real-time data between citizens, governments, and organizations. Blockchain can provide high security for large-scale communications and transactions between many stakeholders. Digital twin ... Read more

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Digital twin, blackchain, and wireless sensor networks can work together to improve services in the smart city. Big data derived from wireless sensor networks can be integrated to accommodate the exchange of real-time data between citizens, governments, and organizations. Blockchain can provide high security for large-scale communications and transactions between many stakeholders. Digital twin
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Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy

by Jonathan Lazar, Anne Taylor, Daniel F. Goldstein ...

Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy provides readers with a must-have resource to digital accessibility from both a technical and policy perspective. Inaccessible digital interfaces and content often lead to forms of societal discrimination that may be illegal under various laws. This book is unique in that it provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of digital ... Read more

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Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy provides readers with a must-have resource to digital accessibility from both a technical and policy perspective. Inaccessible digital interfaces and content often lead to forms of societal discrimination that may be illegal under various laws. This book is unique in that it provides a multi-disciplinary understanding of digital
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Challenges and Applications of Generative Large Language Models

Edited by Anitha S. Pillai, Roberto Tedesco, Vincenzo Scotti ...

Large Language Models (LLMs) are a form of generative AI, based on Deep Learning, that rely on very large textual datasets, and are composed of hundreds of millions (or even billions) of parameters. LLMs can be trained and then refined to perform several NLP tasks like generation of text, summarization, translation, prediction, and more. Challenges and Applications of Generative Large Language ... Read more

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Large Language Models (LLMs) are a form of generative AI, based on Deep Learning, that rely on very large textual datasets, and are composed of hundreds of millions (or even billions) of parameters. LLMs can be trained and then refined to perform several NLP tasks like generation of text, summarization, translation, prediction, and more. Challenges and Applications of Generative Large Language
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SAP Data Services 4.x Cookbook

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processes

by Ivan Shomnikov ...

Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processesKey Features\[\*\]Install and configure the SAP Data Services environment\[\*\]Develop ETL techniques in the Data Services environment\[\*\]Implement real-life examples of Data Services uses through step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasksBook DescriptionWant to cost ... Read more

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Delve into the SAP Data Services environment to efficiently prepare, implement, and develop ETL processesKey Features\[\*\]Install and configure the SAP Data Services environment\[\*\]Develop ETL techniques in the Data Services environment\[\*\]Implement real-life examples of Data Services uses through step-by-step instructions to perform specific ETL development tasksBook DescriptionWant to cost
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Learning ROS for Robotics Programming Second Edition

Take control of the Linux based Robot Operating System, and discover the tools, libraries, and conventions you need to create your own robots without the hassle.

by Anil Mahtani, Aaron Martinez ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you have ever tried building a robot, then you know how cumbersome programming everything from scratch can be. This is where ROS comes into the picture. It is a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplifies the robot building process. What’s more, ROS encourages collaborative robotics software development, allowing you to connect with experts in ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you have ever tried building a robot, then you know how cumbersome programming everything from scratch can be. This is where ROS comes into the picture. It is a collection of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplifies the robot building process. What’s more, ROS encourages collaborative robotics software development, allowing you to connect with experts in
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HCI International 2019 – Late Breaking Posters

21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5029 submissions.The 55 papers presented in this volume are ... Read more

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This book constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5029 submissions.The 55 papers presented in this volume are
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Stencyl Essentials

Build beautiful, unique, cross-platform games rapidly with the free Stencyl 2D game engine and toolset

by Richard Sneyd ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a computer game enthusiast who has always wanted to know what it takes to build a playable game, or maybe you would like to expand your programming knowledge so that you can develop great computer games using a solid game engine and toolkit, then this book is for you.What you will learnDiscover the key benefits of Stencyl, its technical structure, and what ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a computer game enthusiast who has always wanted to know what it takes to build a playable game, or maybe you would like to expand your programming knowledge so that you can develop great computer games using a solid game engine and toolkit, then this book is for you.What you will learnDiscover the key benefits of Stencyl, its technical structure, and what
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QT5 Blueprints

Design, build, and deploy cross-platform GUI projects using the amazingly powerful Qt 5 framework

by Symeon Huang ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a programmer looking for a truly cross-platform GUI framework to help you save your time by side-stepping the incompatibility between different platforms and building applications using Qt 5 for multiple targets, then this book is most certainly intended for you. It is assumed that you have a basic programming experience of C++ and fundamental knowledge about ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a programmer looking for a truly cross-platform GUI framework to help you save your time by side-stepping the incompatibility between different platforms and building applications using Qt 5 for multiple targets, then this book is most certainly intended for you. It is assumed that you have a basic programming experience of C++ and fundamental knowledge about
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Digital Phenotyping and Mobile Sensing

New Developments in Psychoinformatics

Edited by Harald Baumeister, Christian Montag ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of mobile sensing for digital phenotyping in the field of Psychoinformatics. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover various aspects related to the use of these technologies in health, education, and cognitive science research. They share insights both into established applications of mobile sensing (such as ... Read more

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This book offers a snapshot of cutting-edge applications of mobile sensing for digital phenotyping in the field of Psychoinformatics. The respective chapters, written by authoritative researchers, cover various aspects related to the use of these technologies in health, education, and cognitive science research. They share insights both into established applications of mobile sensing (such as
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Auralization

Fundamentals of Acoustics, Modelling, Simulation, Algorithms and Acoustic Virtual Reality

by Michael Vorländer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the ... Read more

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Auralization is the technique of creation and reproduction of sound on the basis of computer data. With this tool it is possible to predict the character of sound signals which are generated at the source and modified by reinforcement, propagation and transmission in systems such as rooms, buildings, vehicles or other technical devices. This book is organized as a comprehensive collection of the
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YARN Essentials

by Amol Fasale, Nirmal Kumar ...

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Python for Beginners

The definitive beginner's guide to the realm of coding, introducing you to the programming language Python

by VERA POE ...

Are you intrigued by the prospect of delving into programming?Perhaps you're keen on mastering coding using Python or even crafting your own projects. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've stumbled upon the perfect guide to assist you!Tailored as an optimal resource for coding novices, "Python for Beginners" encompasses everything essential for those unfamiliar with coding. From ... Read more

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Are you intrigued by the prospect of delving into programming?Perhaps you're keen on mastering coding using Python or even crafting your own projects. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've stumbled upon the perfect guide to assist you!Tailored as an optimal resource for coding novices, "Python for Beginners" encompasses everything essential for those unfamiliar with coding. From
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Speech Etiquette in Slavic Online Communities

Edited by Lilia Duskaeva ...

This edited book focuses on speech etiquette, examining the rules that govern communication in various online communities: professional, female, and ethnospecific. The contributors analyze online communication in the Slavic languages Russian, Slovak, Polish, and Belarusian, showing how the concept of speech etiquette differs from the concept of politeness, although both reflect the relationship ... Read more

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This edited book focuses on speech etiquette, examining the rules that govern communication in various online communities: professional, female, and ethnospecific. The contributors analyze online communication in the Slavic languages Russian, Slovak, Polish, and Belarusian, showing how the concept of speech etiquette differs from the concept of politeness, although both reflect the relationship
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Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering

Proceedings of the 35th CIB W78 2018 Conference: IT in Design, Construction, and Management

Edited by Ivan Mutis, Timo Hartmann ...

This proceedings volume chronicles the papers presented at the 35th CIB W78 2018 Conference: IT in Design, Construction, and Management, held in Chicago, IL, USA, in October 2018. The theme of the conference focused on fostering, encouraging, and promoting research and development in the application of integrated information technology (IT) throughout the life-cycle of the design, construction, ... Read more

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This proceedings volume chronicles the papers presented at the 35th CIB W78 2018 Conference: IT in Design, Construction, and Management, held in Chicago, IL, USA, in October 2018. The theme of the conference focused on fostering, encouraging, and promoting research and development in the application of integrated information technology (IT) throughout the life-cycle of the design, construction,
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Software Repositories Interview Questions You'll Most Likely Be Asked

by Vibrant Publishers ...

Series Book 64 - Job Interview Questions Series
Software Repositories Interview Questions You'll Most Likely Be Asked is a perfect companion to stand ahead above the rest in today’s competitive job market. ... Read more

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Software Repositories Interview Questions You'll Most Likely Be Asked is a perfect companion to stand ahead above the rest in today’s competitive job market.
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