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Advances in Longitudinal HCI Research

Edited by Evangelos Karapanos, Jens Gerken, Jesper Kjeldskov, Mikael B. Skov ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Longitudinal studies have traditionally been seen as too cumbersome and labor-intensive to be of much use in research on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). However, recent trends in market, legislation, and the research questions we address, have highlighted the importance of studying prolonged use, while technology itself has made longitudinal research more accessible to researchers across ... Read more

$170.09 USD

Longitudinal studies have traditionally been seen as too cumbersome and labor-intensive to be of much use in research on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). However, recent trends in market, legislation, and the research questions we address, have highlighted the importance of studying prolonged use, while technology itself has made longitudinal research more accessible to researchers across
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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Access to Learning, Health and Well-Being

9th International Conference, UAHCI 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four LNCS volume set 9175-9178 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, UAHCI 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, in Los Angeles, CA, USA in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The four LNCS volume set 9175-9178 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, UAHCI 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, in Los Angeles, CA, USA in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically similar conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters
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When VR Serious Games Meet Special Needs Education

Research, Development and Their Applications

Edited by Yiyu Cai, Qi Cao ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents selected research and development on virtual reality (VR) and serious games (SG) applications to assist children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their learning of different skills. Children with ASD have challenges to learn skills of learning, living, and working, due to their cognitive and behavioral limitations. The authors and their research teams of this book have ... Read more

$134.09 USD

This book presents selected research and development on virtual reality (VR) and serious games (SG) applications to assist children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their learning of different skills. Children with ASD have challenges to learn skills of learning, living, and working, due to their cognitive and behavioral limitations. The authors and their research teams of this book have
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Design, User Experience, and Usability: Design for Diversity, Well-being, and Social Development

10th International Conference, DUXU 2021, Held as Part of the 23rd HCI International Conference, HCII 2021, Virtual Event, July 24–29, 2021, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Marcelo M. Soares, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Aaron Marcus ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three volume set LNCS 12779, 12780, and 12781 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place in July 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This three volume set LNCS 12779, 12780, and 12781 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Design, User Experience, and Usability, DUXU 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, which took place in July 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.The total of 1276 papers and 241 posters included in the
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Big Data Analytics

Harnessing Data for New Business Models

Edited by Soraya Sedkaoui, Mounia Khelfaoui, Nadjat Kadi ...

This volume explores the diverse applications of advanced tools and technologies of the emerging field of big data and their evidential value in business. It examines the role of analytics tools and methods of using big data in strengthening businesses to meet today’s information challenges and shows how businesses can adapt big data for effective businesses practices.This volume shows how big ... Read more

$179.95 USD

This volume explores the diverse applications of advanced tools and technologies of the emerging field of big data and their evidential value in business. It examines the role of analytics tools and methods of using big data in strengthening businesses to meet today’s information challenges and shows how businesses can adapt big data for effective businesses practices.This volume shows how big
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Program Proofs

by K. Rustan M. Leino ...

This comprehensive and highly readable textbook teaches how to formally reason about computer programs using an incremental approach and the verification-aware programming language Dafny.Program Proofs shows students what it means to write specifications for programs, what it means for programs to satisfy those specifications, and how to write proofs that connect specifications and programs. ... Read more

$48.99 USD

This comprehensive and highly readable textbook teaches how to formally reason about computer programs using an incremental approach and the verification-aware programming language Dafny.Program Proofs shows students what it means to write specifications for programs, what it means for programs to satisfy those specifications, and how to write proofs that connect specifications and programs.
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Game Dynamics

Best Practices in Procedural and Dynamic Game Content Generation

Edited by Oliver Korn, Newton Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of ... Read more

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This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of
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Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

Edited by Uma N. Dulhare, A. V. Senthil Kumar, Amit Dutta, Seddik Bri, Ibrahiem M. M. El Emary ...

Series series AAP Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This volume demonstrates the diverse state-of-the-art applications that combine artificial intelligence with soft computing, which has great potential for creating smart personalized healthcare services. The book showcases the myriad uses of AI and computer techniques in healthcare that employ deep learning, robotics, machine learning, blockchain, emerging cloud, edge computing, Practical ... Read more

$249.95 USD

This volume demonstrates the diverse state-of-the-art applications that combine artificial intelligence with soft computing, which has great potential for creating smart personalized healthcare services. The book showcases the myriad uses of AI and computer techniques in healthcare that employ deep learning, robotics, machine learning, blockchain, emerging cloud, edge computing, Practical
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Universal Access and Assistive Technology

Proceedings of the Cambridge Workshop on UA and AT ’02

Edited by Peter Robinson, Patrick Langdon, P. John Clarkson, Simeon Keates ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
The first Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) was held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in March 2002. It was inspired by the earlier, highly successful Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics organised by the late Robin Jackson. Robin was the founder of Rehabilitation Research at Cambridge which now continues in the Engineering Design Centre within the ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The first Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) was held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in March 2002. It was inspired by the earlier, highly successful Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics organised by the late Robin Jackson. Robin was the founder of Rehabilitation Research at Cambridge which now continues in the Engineering Design Centre within the
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Scalable Data Architecture with Java

Build efficient enterprise-grade data architecting solutions using Java

by Sinchan Banerjee ...

Orchestrate data architecting solutions using Java and related technologies to evaluate, recommend and present the most suitable solution to leadership and clientsKey FeaturesLearn how to adapt to the ever-evolving data architecture technology landscapeUnderstand how to choose the best suited technology, platform, and architecture to realize effective business valueImplement effective data ... Read more

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Orchestrate data architecting solutions using Java and related technologies to evaluate, recommend and present the most suitable solution to leadership and clientsKey FeaturesLearn how to adapt to the ever-evolving data architecture technology landscapeUnderstand how to choose the best suited technology, platform, and architecture to realize effective business valueImplement effective data
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Spring Roo in Action

by Ken Rimple, Srini Penchikala ...

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a ... Read more

$49.99 USD

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a
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Einführung in die Bash

Konzepte, Kommandos und Programmierung

by Peter Mandl ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Das Buch vermittelt praktisch verwertbare Shell-Kenntnisse mit einem Fokus auf Bash unter Linux. Neben den grundlegenden Konzepten werden die wichtigsten Bash-Kommandos für die Dateibearbeitung, die Vergabe von Rechten und die Prozessverwaltung knapp und prägnant erläutert. Die Kommandos werden mit vielen Übungen praktisch erprobt. Erste Shell-Programme können nach kurzer Zeit eigenständig ... Read more

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Das Buch vermittelt praktisch verwertbare Shell-Kenntnisse mit einem Fokus auf Bash unter Linux. Neben den grundlegenden Konzepten werden die wichtigsten Bash-Kommandos für die Dateibearbeitung, die Vergabe von Rechten und die Prozessverwaltung knapp und prägnant erläutert. Die Kommandos werden mit vielen Übungen praktisch erprobt. Erste Shell-Programme können nach kurzer Zeit eigenständig
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XLI

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision
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Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions

13th International Conference, DAPI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Norbert A. Streitz, Shin'ichi Konomi ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 15802-15803 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 15802-15803 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was
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Augmented Cognition

19th International Conference, AC 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Dylan D. Schmorrow, Cali M. Fidopiastis ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two volume set LNAI 15778 and LNAI 15779 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, AC 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The two volume set LNAI 15778 and LNAI 15779 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Augmented Cognition, AC 2025, held as part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972
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Innovative Approaches in Computational Systems and Smart Applications

Edited by Mosiur Rahaman, Faruk Azam Shaik ...

As the landscape of technology continues to evolve, the integration of intelligent systems and data-driven approaches is pushing the boundaries of innovation across multiple sectors. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and smart systems are influencing the pioneering of cutting-edge research. As a result, they are transforming industries ... Read more

$220.49 USD

As the landscape of technology continues to evolve, the integration of intelligent systems and data-driven approaches is pushing the boundaries of innovation across multiple sectors. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and smart systems are influencing the pioneering of cutting-edge research. As a result, they are transforming industries
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Ultimate IBM Granite for Enterprise Applications

by Alan S. Bluck ...

Build Future-ready Enterprise AI with IBM Granite and Watsonx AI.Key Features● Step-by-step instructions to install and configure Granite 3.0 using GitHub and VSCode on both Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.● Build advanced prompt strategies using Python and Ansible to enhance LLM response accuracy and adaptability in enterprise scenarios.● Prepare for the future of enterprise AI with forward ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Build Future-ready Enterprise AI with IBM Granite and Watsonx AI.Key Features● Step-by-step instructions to install and configure Granite 3.0 using GitHub and VSCode on both Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.● Build advanced prompt strategies using Python and Ansible to enhance LLM response accuracy and adaptability in enterprise scenarios.● Prepare for the future of enterprise AI with forward
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2026

19th European Conference, Malmö, Sweden, September 8–12, 2026, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Paolo Favaro, Zuzana Kukelova, Atsuto Maki, Anna Rohrbach, Konrad Schindler, Federico Tombari ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 17001 up to 17078 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2026, held in Malmö, Sweden, during September 8–12, 2026.The 2834 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 10,473 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine ... Read more

$98.09 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 17001 up to 17078 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2026, held in Malmö, Sweden, during September 8–12, 2026.The 2834 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 10,473 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine
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AI-Driven Cloud Forensics

Advanced Techniques for Next-Generation Digital Investigations

Edited by Pankaj Bhambri, Mudassir Khan, A. Jose Anand ...

Cloud computing has revolutionized digital infrastructure, but it has also introduced complex forensic challenges that demand intelligent, scalable, and automated investigative solutions. AI-Driven Cloud Forensics: Advanced Techniques for Next-Generation Digital Investigations provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and automation ... Read more

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Cloud computing has revolutionized digital infrastructure, but it has also introduced complex forensic challenges that demand intelligent, scalable, and automated investigative solutions. AI-Driven Cloud Forensics: Advanced Techniques for Next-Generation Digital Investigations provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and automation
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Speech Processing in Embedded Systems

by Priyabrata Sinha ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Speech Processing has rapidly emerged as one of the most widespread and well-understood application areas in the broader discipline of Digital Signal Processing. Besides the telecommunications applications that have hitherto been the largest users of speech processing algorithms, several non-traditional embedded processor applications are enhancing their functionality and user interfaces by ... Read more

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Speech Processing has rapidly emerged as one of the most widespread and well-understood application areas in the broader discipline of Digital Signal Processing. Besides the telecommunications applications that have hitherto been the largest users of speech processing algorithms, several non-traditional embedded processor applications are enhancing their functionality and user interfaces by
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Physical Play and Children’s Digital Games

by Krystina Madej ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Play engages humans cognitively, emotionally, and physically at all ages. Using a historical framework, and focusing on play as represented by material artifacts such as toys and games, this book explores play as a form of somatic engagement that reflects cultural attitudes about development and learning as these have evolved over time in western culture. Theorists in the twentieth century such as ... Read more

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Play engages humans cognitively, emotionally, and physically at all ages. Using a historical framework, and focusing on play as represented by material artifacts such as toys and games, this book explores play as a form of somatic engagement that reflects cultural attitudes about development and learning as these have evolved over time in western culture. Theorists in the twentieth century such as
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Internet and Distributed Computing Systems

10th International Conference, IDCS 2017, Mana Island, Fiji, December 11-13, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Giancarlo Fortino, A.B.M. Shawkat Ali, Mukaddim Pathan, Antonio Guerrieri, Giuseppe Di Fatta ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Internet and Distributed Computing Systems, IDCS 2017, held in Mana Island, Fiji, in December 2017.The 16 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers focus on emerging models, paradigms, technologies and novel applications related to Internet-based distributed systems, ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Internet and Distributed Computing Systems, IDCS 2017, held in Mana Island, Fiji, in December 2017.The 16 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers focus on emerging models, paradigms, technologies and novel applications related to Internet-based distributed systems,
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From Opinion Mining to Financial Argument Mining

by Chung-Chi Chen, Hen-Hsen Huang, Hsin-Hsi Chen ...

Series series SpringerBriefs in Computer Science
Opinion mining is a prevalent research issue in many domains. In the financial domain, however, it is still in the early stages. Most of the researches on this topic only focus on the coarse-grained market sentiment analysis, i.e., 2-way classification for bullish/bearish. Thanks to the recent financial technology (FinTech) development, some interdisciplinary researchers start to involve in the in ... Read more

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Opinion mining is a prevalent research issue in many domains. In the financial domain, however, it is still in the early stages. Most of the researches on this topic only focus on the coarse-grained market sentiment analysis, i.e., 2-way classification for bullish/bearish. Thanks to the recent financial technology (FinTech) development, some interdisciplinary researchers start to involve in the in
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Building Modern SaaS Web Applications with Bootstrap 5

by Zvonimir Lokmer ...

Master Bootstrap 5 and Build Web Applications that Users will Love.Key Features● Master responsive design and layouts with Bootstrap 5 components.● Learn advanced customization for scalable, high-performance web apps.● Improve UX by applying the best practices, and real-world examples.Book DescriptionBootstrap 5 plays a crucial role in modern web development by offering a powerful, mobile-fir... ... Read more

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Master Bootstrap 5 and Build Web Applications that Users will Love.Key Features● Master responsive design and layouts with Bootstrap 5 components.● Learn advanced customization for scalable, high-performance web apps.● Improve UX by applying the best practices, and real-world examples.Book DescriptionBootstrap 5 plays a crucial role in modern web development by offering a powerful, mobile-fir...
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