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Advances in Human Factors and Systems Interaction

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors and Systems Interaction, July 17−21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces, emphasizing both lifecycle development and human–technology interaction, especially in virtual, augmented and mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and discusses new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The book addresses the ... Read more

$128.78 USD

This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces, emphasizing both lifecycle development and human–technology interaction, especially in virtual, augmented and mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and discusses new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The book addresses the
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Intelligent Automation in Digital Transformation Strategy

Building IA Programs in the Agentic AI Era

by Jonathan Hardy ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Harness the full potential of Intelligent Automation (IA) to transform your businesses, stay competitive, and navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. This book is a comprehensive guide for business leaders, executives, and automation professionals, exploring how Intelligent Automation (IA) has evolved from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to become a powerful catalyst ... Read more

$21.41 USD

Harness the full potential of Intelligent Automation (IA) to transform your businesses, stay competitive, and navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape. This book is a comprehensive guide for business leaders, executives, and automation professionals, exploring how Intelligent Automation (IA) has evolved from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to become a powerful catalyst
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Management of Education in the Information Age

The Role of ICT

Edited by Ian D. Selwood, A. Fung, Christopher D. O'Mahoney ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
At two previous conferences of Working Group 3. 7, the evaluation of the implementation of computerised school information systems (SISs) in Hong Kong and The Netherlands were presented. Here, we will present the results of similar research in England. The rationale for these studies was to fill the gap in our knowledge on this important type of computer use in schools, and, by that, to gain ... Read more

$80.18 USD

At two previous conferences of Working Group 3. 7, the evaluation of the implementation of computerised school information systems (SISs) in Hong Kong and The Netherlands were presented. Here, we will present the results of similar research in England. The rationale for these studies was to fill the gap in our knowledge on this important type of computer use in schools, and, by that, to gain
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

9th International Conference, CHIRA 2025, Marbella, Spain, October 20–21, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Josef F. Krems, Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical ... Read more

$80.18 USD

The three volume set CCIS 2834-2836 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2025, held Marbella, Spain, during October 2025.The 21 full papers and 64 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements and practical
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ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques

Third International Workshop, REHAB 2015, Lisbon, Portugal, October 1-2, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by M. Elena De la Guia, 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 Third International Workshop on ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques, REHAB 2015, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2015.The 15 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The papers explore how technology can contribute toward smarter and effective ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on ICTs for Improving Patients Rehabilitation Research Techniques, REHAB 2015, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2015.The 15 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The papers explore how technology can contribute toward smarter and effective
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Internet of Things. IoT Infrastructures

Second International Summit, IoT 360° 2015, Rome, Italy, October 27-29, 2015, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Benny Mandler, Miguel Elias Mitre Campista, Dagmar Cagáňová, Hakima Chaouchi, Sherali Zeadally, Mohamad Badra, Stefano Giordano, Maria Fazio, Andrey Somov, Radu-Laurentiu Vieriu, Johann Marquez-Barja ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNICST 169 and 170 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Internet of Things Summit, IoT 360° 2015, held in Rome, Italy, in October 2015. The IoT 360° is an event bringing a 360 degree perspective on IoT-related projects in important sectors such as mobility, security, healthcare and urban spaces. The conference also aims to ... Read more

$44.54 USD

The two-volume set LNICST 169 and 170 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Internet of Things Summit, IoT 360° 2015, held in Rome, Italy, in October 2015. The IoT 360° is an event bringing a 360 degree perspective on IoT-related projects in important sectors such as mobility, security, healthcare and urban spaces. The conference also aims to
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Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications

13th Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, Beijing, China, April 8–10, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Yongtian Wang, Zhiguo Jiang, Yuxin Peng ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, held in Beijing, China in April, 2018.The 64 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2018, held in Beijing, China in April, 2018.The 64 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They provide a forum for sharing progresses in the areas of image processing technology; image analysis and understanding; computer
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User Science and Engineering

5th International Conference, i-USEr 2018, Puchong, Malaysia, August 28–30, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Natrah Abdullah, Wan Adilah Wan Adnan, Marcus Foth ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on User Science and Engineering, i-USEr 2018, held in Puchong, Malaysia, in August 2018.The 32 papers accepted for i-USEr 2018 were selected from 72 submissions with a thorough double-blind review process. The selected papers illustrate how HCI is inclusive and omnipresent within the domains of informatics, Internet ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on User Science and Engineering, i-USEr 2018, held in Puchong, Malaysia, in August 2018.The 32 papers accepted for i-USEr 2018 were selected from 72 submissions with a thorough double-blind review process. The selected papers illustrate how HCI is inclusive and omnipresent within the domains of informatics, Internet
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Computers Supported Education

9th International Conference, CSEDU 2017, Porto, Portugal, April 21-23, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Paula Escudeiro, Gennaro Costagliola, Susan Zvacek, James Uhomoibhi, Bruce M. McLaren ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2017, held in Porto, Portugal, in April 2017.The 22 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 179 submissions. The papers deal with the following topics: new educational environments, best practices and case studies of innovative technology-based ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2017, held in Porto, Portugal, in April 2017.The 22 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 179 submissions. The papers deal with the following topics: new educational environments, best practices and case studies of innovative technology-based
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Human-Computer Interaction

4th Iberoamerican Workshop, HCI-Collab 2018, Popayán, Colombia, April 23–27, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Vanessa Agredo-Delgado, Pablo H. Ruiz ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 4th Iberoamerican Workshop on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI-Collab 2018, held in Popayán, Colombia, in April 2018.The 18 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 83 submissions. The papers are dealing with topics such as emotional interfaces, HCI and videogames, computational thinking, ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 4th Iberoamerican Workshop on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI-Collab 2018, held in Popayán, Colombia, in April 2018.The 18 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 83 submissions. The papers are dealing with topics such as emotional interfaces, HCI and videogames, computational thinking,
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Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications

13th International Joint Conference, VISIGRAPP 2018 Funchal–Madeira, Portugal, January 27–29, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Dominique Bechmann, Manuela Chessa, Ana Paula Cláudio, Francisco Imai, Andreas Kerren, Paul Richard, Alexandru Telea, Alain Tremeau ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 13th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2018, held in Funchal-Madeira, Portugal, in January 2018. The 18 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 317 submissions. The papers contribute ... Read more

$68.84 USD

This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 13th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2018, held in Funchal-Madeira, Portugal, in January 2018. The 18 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 317 submissions. The papers contribute
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Parallel Computational Technologies

13th International Conference, PCT 2019, Kaliningrad, Russia, April 2–4, 2019, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Leonid Sokolinsky, Mikhail Zymbler ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Parallel Computational Technologies, PCT 2019, held in Kaliningrad, Russia, in April 2019.The 24 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on high performance architectures, tools and technologies; parallel numerical ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Parallel Computational Technologies, PCT 2019, held in Kaliningrad, Russia, in April 2019.The 24 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on high performance architectures, tools and technologies; parallel numerical
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Recent Trends in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition

Second International Conference, RTIP2R 2018, Solapur, India, December 21–22, 2018, Revised Selected Papers, Part I

Edited by K. C. Santosh, Ravindra S. Hegadi ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (RTIP2R) 2018, held in Solapur, India, in December 2018.The 173 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 374 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections in the tree volumes. Part I: computer ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This three-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Recent Trends in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (RTIP2R) 2018, held in Solapur, India, in December 2018.The 173 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 374 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections in the tree volumes. Part I: computer
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Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education

Second International Conference, TECH-EDU 2020, Vila Real, Portugal, December 2–4, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Arsénio Reis, João Barroso, J. Bernardino Lopes, Tassos Mikropoulos, Chih-Wen Fan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education, TECH-EDU 2020, held in Vila Real, Portugal, in December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held in a fully virtual format.The 27 revised full papers along with 15 short papers presented were carefully ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education, TECH-EDU 2020, held in Vila Real, Portugal, in December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held in a fully virtual format.The 27 revised full papers along with 15 short papers presented were carefully
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Emerging Technologies and the Digital Transformation of Museums and Heritage Sites

First International Conference, RISE IMET 2021, Nicosia, Cyprus, June 2–4, 2021, Proceedings

Edited by Maria Shehade, Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference on Emerging Technologies and the Digital Transformation of Museums and Heritage Sites, RISE IMET 2020, held in Nicosia, Cyprus, in June 2021*.The 23 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: digital curation and ... Read more

$72.08 USD

This book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference on Emerging Technologies and the Digital Transformation of Museums and Heritage Sites, RISE IMET 2020, held in Nicosia, Cyprus, in June 2021*.The 23 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: digital curation and
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Living Labs

Design and Assessment of Sustainable Living

Edited by David V. Keyson, Olivia Guerra-Santin, Dan Lockton ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents the results of a multi-annual project with sustainable Living Labs in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.Living Labs – as initiated by the authors – have proved to be very promising research, design, co-creation and communication facilities for the development and implementation of sustainable innovations in the home. The book provides an inspiring ... Read more

$153.08 USD

This book presents the results of a multi-annual project with sustainable Living Labs in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.Living Labs – as initiated by the authors – have proved to be very promising research, design, co-creation and communication facilities for the development and implementation of sustainable innovations in the home. The book provides an inspiring
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Communications and Networking in Education

Learning in a Networked Society

Edited by Deryn M. Watson, Toni Downes ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
In most schools the dominant supporting technology has been either the stand-alone personal computer or a modest local network. The situation is changing rapidly as a rising number of schools provide access to the Internet for their staff and pupils, opening avenues for communication and networking hitherto not possible.This book reflects on this change. It aims to further the vision of how these ... Read more

$128.78 USD

In most schools the dominant supporting technology has been either the stand-alone personal computer or a modest local network. The situation is changing rapidly as a rising number of schools provide access to the Internet for their staff and pupils, opening avenues for communication and networking hitherto not possible.This book reflects on this change. It aims to further the vision of how these
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R Quick Syntax Reference

A Pocket Guide to the Language, APIs and Library

by Margot Tollefson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information ... Read more

$32.39 USD

This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R updates the popular first edition by adding R version 3.4 and 3.5 features. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information
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Data Science for Business With R

by Jeffrey S. Saltz, Jeffrey Morgan Stanton ...

Data Science for Business with R, written by Jeffrey S. Saltz and Jeffrey M. Stanton,focuses on the concepts foundational for students starting a business analytics or data science degree program. To keep the book practical and applied, the authors feature a running case using a global airline business’s customer survey dataset to illustrate how to turn data in business decisions, in addition to ... Read more

$78.56 USD

Data Science for Business with R, written by Jeffrey S. Saltz and Jeffrey M. Stanton,focuses on the concepts foundational for students starting a business analytics or data science degree program. To keep the book practical and applied, the authors feature a running case using a global airline business’s customer survey dataset to illustrate how to turn data in business decisions, in addition to
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Die Erfindung von TikTok

Reels, Clips und Kreativität

by Lutz Spilker ...

TikTok hat die digitale Welt im Sturm erobert und die Art und Weise, wie wir Inhalte konsumieren und produzieren, revolutioniert. Doch wie entstand diese Plattform, die Millionen Menschen weltweit in ihren Bann zieht? Was steckt hinter den kurzen Clips, den viralen Trends und der grenzenlosen Kreativität ihrer Nutzer? In ›Die Erfindung von TikTok: Reels, Clips und Kreativität‹ entführt Sie Lutz ... Read more

$3.99 USD

TikTok hat die digitale Welt im Sturm erobert und die Art und Weise, wie wir Inhalte konsumieren und produzieren, revolutioniert. Doch wie entstand diese Plattform, die Millionen Menschen weltweit in ihren Bann zieht? Was steckt hinter den kurzen Clips, den viralen Trends und der grenzenlosen Kreativität ihrer Nutzer? In ›Die Erfindung von TikTok: Reels, Clips und Kreativität‹ entführt Sie Lutz
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Man–Machine Interactions 4

4th International Conference on Man–Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2015 Kocierz Pass, Poland, October 6–9, 2015

Edited by Stanisław Kozielski, Aleksandra Gruca, Tadeusz Czachórski, Agnieszka Brachman ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides an overview of the current state of research on development and application of methods, algorithms, tools and systems associated with the studies on man-machine interaction. Modern machines and computer systems are designed not only to process information, but also to work in dynamic environment, supporting or even replacing human activities in areas such as business, industry, ... Read more

$128.78 USD

This book provides an overview of the current state of research on development and application of methods, algorithms, tools and systems associated with the studies on man-machine interaction. Modern machines and computer systems are designed not only to process information, but also to work in dynamic environment, supporting or even replacing human activities in areas such as business, industry,
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Neo4j: The Definitive Guide

Hands-On Recipes for Production-Ready Graph Implementations

by Luanne Misquitta, Christophe Willemsen ...

Looking to improve the performance of Cypher queries or learn how to model graphs to support business use cases? A graph database like Neo4j can help. In fact, many enterprises are leveraging Neo4j to power their business-critical applications. This book offers practical and concise recipes on how and when to successfully leverage Neo4j into architectures.Authors Christophe Willemsen and Luanne ... Read more

$44.09 USD

Looking to improve the performance of Cypher queries or learn how to model graphs to support business use cases? A graph database like Neo4j can help. In fact, many enterprises are leveraging Neo4j to power their business-critical applications. This book offers practical and concise recipes on how and when to successfully leverage Neo4j into architectures.Authors Christophe Willemsen and Luanne
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Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, July 17-21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Ravindra S. Goonetilleke, Waldemar Karwowski ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of ... Read more

$169.28 USD

This book reports on the state of the art in physical ergonomics and is concerned with the design of products, process, services, and work systems to assure their productive, safe, and satisfying use by people. With focus on the human body's responses to physical and physiological work demands, repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture are the most common types of
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Das Internet der Dinge in der Produktion

Smart Manufacturing für Anwender und Lösungsanbieter

by Alexander Sinsel ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
„Das Internet der Dinge in der Produktion“ – Smart Manufacturing für Anwender und LösungsanbieterAlexander Sinsels Buch „Das Internet der Dinge in der Produktion“ wendet sich an produzierende Unternehmen, Berater und Lösungsanbieter für die Smart Factory. Ziel des dreiteiligen Kompendiums ist es, allen Interessensgruppen eine gemeinsame fachliche und technische Wissensgrundlage zu vermitteln, um ... Read more

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„Das Internet der Dinge in der Produktion“ – Smart Manufacturing für Anwender und LösungsanbieterAlexander Sinsels Buch „Das Internet der Dinge in der Produktion“ wendet sich an produzierende Unternehmen, Berater und Lösungsanbieter für die Smart Factory. Ziel des dreiteiligen Kompendiums ist es, allen Interessensgruppen eine gemeinsame fachliche und technische Wissensgrundlage zu vermitteln, um
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