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Beryl: The Making of a Disability Activist
Par Dustin Galer. 2023
The story of a mid-century working-class housewife whose extraordinary physical transformation empowered her to become a dynamic social activist who…
fueled a movement to create a more inclusive future for people with disabilities.We've Got This: Essays by Disabled Parents
Par Eliza Hull. 2023
The first major anthology by parents with disabilities. How does a father who is blind take his child to the…
park? How is a mother with dwarfism treated when she walks her child down the street? How do Deaf parents know when their baby cries in the night? When writer and musician Eliza Hull was pregnant with her first child, like most parents-to-be she was a mix of excited and nervous. But as a person with a disability, there were added complexities. She wondered: Will the pregnancy be too hard? Will people judge me? Will I cope with the demands of parenting? More than 15 percent of people worldwide live with a disability, and many of them are also parents. And yet their stories are rarely shared, their experiences almost never reflected in parenting literature. In We’ve Got This, parents around the world who identify as Deaf, disabled, or chronically ill discuss the highs and lows of their parenting journeys and reveal that the greatest obstacles lie in other people’s attitudes. The result is a moving, revelatory, and empowering anthology that tackles ableism head-on. As Rebekah Taussig writes, ‘Parenthood can tangle with grief and loss. Disability can include joy and abundance. And goddammit — disabled parents exist.’Letters with Smokie: Blindness and More-than-Human Relations
Par Rod Michalko, Dan Goodley. 2023
Letters with Smokie captures an epistolic exchange between Dan Goodley and Rod Michalko, or rather, Rod Michalko's late guide dog,…
Smokie. A lively exploration of human-animal relationships and disability as disruption, disturbance, and art, the book offers a refreshing re-evaluation of cultural misunderstandings of disability.Beryl: The Making of a Disability Activist
Par Dustin Galer. 2023
The story of a mid-century working-class housewife whose extraordinary physical transformation empowered her to become a dynamic social activist who…
fueled a movement to create a more inclusive future for people with disabilities.Efficient Go
Par Bartlomiej Plotka. 2023
With technological advancements, fast markets, and higher complexity of systems, software engineers tend to skip the uncomfortable topic of software…
efficiency. However, tactical, observability-driven performance optimizations are vital for every product to save money and ensure business success. With this book, any engineer can learn how to approach software efficiency effectively, professionally, and without stress. Author Bartłomiej Płotka provides the tools and knowledge required to make your systems faster and less resource-hungry. Efficient Go guides you in achieving better day-to-day efficiency using Go. In addition, most content is language-agnostic, allowing you to bring small but effective habits to your programming or product management cycles. This book shows you how to: Clarify and negotiate efficiency goalsOptimize efficiency on various levelsUse common resources like CPU and memory effectivelyAssess efficiency using observability signals like metrics, logging, tracing, and (continuous) profiling via open source projects like Prometheus, Jaeger, and ParcaApply tools like go test, pprof, benchstat, and k6 to create reliable micro and macro benchmarksEfficiently use Go and its features like slices, generics, goroutines, allocation semantics, garbage collection, and more!Artificial Intelligence for Bone Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment
Par Rishabha Malviya, Shivam Rajput, Makarand Vaidya. 2024
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BONE DISORDER The authors have produced an invaluable resource that connects the fields of AI and bone…
treatment by providing essential insights into the current state and future of AI in bone condition diagnosis and therapy, as well as a methodical examination of machine learning algorithms, deep learning approaches, and their real-world uses. The book explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis and treatment of various bone illnesses. The integration of AI approaches in the fields of orthopedics, radiography, tissue engineering, and other areas related to bone are discussed in detail. It covers tissue engineering methods for bone regeneration and investigates the use of AI tools in this area, emphasizing the value of deep learning and how to use AI in tissue engineering efficiently. The book also covers diagnostic and prognostic uses of AI in orthopedics, such as the diagnosis of disorders involving the hip and knee as well as prognoses for therapies. Chapters also look at MRI, trabecular biomechanical strength, and other methods for diagnosing osteoporosis. Other issues the book examines include several uses of AI in pediatric orthopedics, 3D modeling, digital X-ray radiogrammetry, convolutional neural networks for customized care, and digital tomography. With information on the most recent developments and potential future applications, each chapter of the book advances our understanding of how AI might be used to diagnose and treat bone problems. Audience This book will serve as a guide for orthopedic experts, biomedical engineers, faculty members, research scholars, IT specialists, healthcare workers, and hospital administrators.Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications
Par Vasanthanathan Poongavanam, Vijayan Ramaswamy. 2024
Computational Drug Discovery A comprehensive resource that explains a wide array of computational technologies and methods driving innovation in drug…
discovery Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications (2 volume set) covers a wide range of cutting-edge computational technologies and computational chemistry methods that are transforming drug discovery. The book delves into recent advances, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application for protein structure prediction, AI-enabled virtual screening, and generative modeling for compound design. Additionally, it covers key technological advancements in computing such as quantum and cloud computing that are driving innovations in drug discovery. Furthermore, dedicated chapters that addresses the recent trends in the field of computer aided drug design, including ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification, computational strategies for designing new therapeutic modalities like PROTACs and covalent inhibitors that target residues beyond cysteine are also presented. To offer the most up-to-date information on computational methods utilized in computational drug discovery, it covers chapters highlighting the use of molecular dynamics and other related methods, application of QM and QM/MM methods in computational drug design, and techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, as well as leveraging big data to drive drug discovery efforts. The book is thoughtfully organized into eight thematic sections, each focusing on a specific computational method or technology applied to drug discovery. Authored by renowned experts from academia, pharmaceutical industry, and major drug discovery software providers, it offers an overview of the latest advances in computational drug discovery. Key topics covered in the book include: Application of molecular dynamics simulations and related approaches in drug discovery The application of QM, hybrid approaches such as QM/MM, and fragment molecular orbital framework for understanding protein-ligand interactions Adoption of artificial intelligence in pre-clinical drug discovery, encompassing protein structure prediction, generative modeling for de novo design, and virtual screening. Techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, along with harnessing big data to drive drug discovery efforts. Methods for performing ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification. Computational strategies for designing new therapeutic models, including PROTACs and molecular glues. In silico ADMET approaches for predicting a variety of pharmacokinetic and physicochemical endpoints. The role of computing technologies like quantum computing and cloud computing in accelerating drug discovery This book will provide readers an overview of the latest advancements in computational drug discovery and serve as a valuable resource for professionals engaged in drug discovery.Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing
Par Roger A. Grimes. 2024
Keep valuable data safe from even the most sophisticated social engineering and phishing attacks Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do…
To Fight Social Engineering and Phishing serves as the ideal defense against phishing for any reader, from large organizations to individuals. Unlike most anti-phishing books, which focus only on one or two strategies, this book discusses all the policies, education, and technical strategies that are essential to a complete phishing defense. This book gives clear instructions for deploying a great defense-in-depth strategy to defeat hackers and malware. Written by the lead data-driven defense evangelist at the world's number one anti-phishing company, KnowBe4, Inc., this guide shows you how to create an enduring, integrated cybersecurity culture. Learn what social engineering and phishing are, why they are so dangerous to your cybersecurity, and how to defend against them Educate yourself and other users on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, to stop attacks before they begin Discover the latest tools and strategies for locking down data when phishing has taken place, and stop breaches from spreading Develop technology and security policies that protect your organization against the most common types of social engineering and phishing Anyone looking to defend themselves or their organization from phishing will appreciate the uncommonly comprehensive approach in Fighting Phishing.R Programming for Actuarial Science
Par Peter McQuire, Alfred Kume. 2024
R Programming for Actuarial Science Professional resource providing an introduction to R coding for actuarial and financial mathematics applications, with…
real-life examples R Programming for Actuarial Science provides a grounding in R programming applied to the mathematical and statistical methods that are of relevance for actuarial work. In R Programming for Actuarial Science, readers will find: Basic theory for each chapter to complement other actuarial textbooks which provide foundational theory in depth. Topics covered include compound interest, statistical inference, asset-liability matching, time series, loss distributions, contingencies, mortality models, and option pricing plus many more typically covered in university courses. More than 400 coding examples and exercises, most with solutions, to enable students to gain a better understanding of underlying mathematical and statistical principles. An overall basic to intermediate level of coverage in respect of numerous actuarial applications, and real-life examples included with every topic. Providing a highly useful combination of practical discussion and basic theory, R Programming for Actuarial Science is an essential reference for BSc/MSc students in actuarial science, trainee actuaries studying privately, and qualified actuaries with little programming experience, along with undergraduate students studying finance, business, and economics.Blockchain Essentials: Core Concepts and Implementations
Par Ramchandra Sharad Mangrulkar, Pallavi Vijay Chavan. 2024
This book will teach you the core concepts of blockchain technology in a concise manner through straightforward, concrete examples using…
a range of programming languages, including Python and Solidity. The 50 programs presented in this book are all you need to gain a firm understanding of blockchain and how to implement it. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, followed by a review of its types, framework, applications and challenges. Moving ahead, you will learn basic blockchain programming with hash functions, authentication code, and Merkle trees. You will then dive into the basics of bitcoin, including wallets, digital keys, transactions, digital signatures, and more. This is followed by a crash course on Ethereum programming, its network, and ecosystem. As you progress through the book, you will also learn about Hyperledger and put your newly-gained knowledge to work through case studies and example applications. After reading this book, you will understand blockchain’s underlying concepts and its common implementations. What You Will Learn Master theoretical and practical implementations of various blockchain components using PythonImplement hashing, Merkel trees, and smart contracts using the Solidity programming language for various applicationsGrasp the internal structure of EVM and its implementation in smart contractsUnderstand why blockchain plays an essential role in cryptocurrencies and identify possible applications beyond cryptocurrenciesInvestigate and apply alternative blockchain solutions using Hyperledger, including its integration and deploymentExplore research opportunities through case studies and gain an overview of implementation using various languages Who Is This Book For: Anyone who is new to blockchain and wants to gain an an understanding of how it works and can be implemented.Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis: Proceedings of 2022 International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis (MICAD 2022) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #810)
Par Ruidan Su, Yudong Zhang, Han Liu, Alejandro F Frangi. 2023
This book covers virtually all aspects of image formation in medical imaging, including systems based on ionizing radiation (x-rays, gamma…
rays) and non-ionizing techniques (ultrasound, optical, thermal, magnetic resonance, and magnetic particle imaging) alike. In addition, it discusses the development and application of computer-aided detection and diagnosis (CAD) systems in medical imaging. Given its coverage, the book provides both a forum and valuable resource for researchers involved in image formation, experimental methods, image performance, segmentation, pattern recognition, feature extraction, classifier design, machine learning / deep learning, radiomics, CAD workstation design, human–computer interaction, databases, and performance evaluation.Emerging Technologies in Computing: 6th EAI International Conference, iCETiC 2023, Southend-on-Sea, UK, August 17-18, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #538)
Par Mahdi H. Miraz, Garfield Southall, Maaruf Ali, Andrew Ware. 2024
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Computing, iCETiC 2023, held…
at Southend-on-Sea, UK, in August 2023.The 15 revised full papers were reviewed and selected from 41 submissions and are organised in topical sections covering AI, expert systems and big data analytics; information and network security; cloud, IoT and distributed computing.Dieses Buch stellt interdisziplinäre Forschung im Bereich Software-Engineering von Anwendungen für den sozialen Sektor vor. Der Autor konzentriert sich auf…
Softwareanwendungen, die für soziale Zwecke eingesetzt werden und den Bedürfnissen der Gesellschaft dienen. Der Autor möchte die Wissenslücke zwischen den Requirements Engineers, der Industrie und den Nutzern schließen, um dazu beizutragen, ein breites Spektrum an Bedürfnissen im sozialen Sektor zu identifizieren (unter Berücksichtigung der Vielfalt der Nutzergruppen in Bezug auf technologische Kompetenzen, Geografie, Demografie sowie verhaltensbezogene und psychografische Aspekte). Das Buch bietet rigorose empirische Studien und validierte Lösungen, die als Leitfaden für die Software-Engineering-Gemeinschaft sowie Forscher, Doktoranden und Lehrer dienen. - Bietet interdisziplinäre Forschung im Bereich Software-Engineering sowie den Bedürfnissen des sozialen Sektors und trägt dazu bei, die Erfolgsquote von auf die Gesellschaft ausgerichteten Startups und Anwendungen zu erhöhen- Ideal für soziale Unternehmer, um das Buch für die Kundenentwicklung mit verschiedenen Nutzern nutzen zu können - Etabliert eine neue Forschungslinie für die Entwicklung von Anforderungen im sozialen Sektor, die Alter, Sprache, Fähigkeiten und Zugang der Nutzer berücksichtigt.Progress in Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition: 8th International Congress on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition, IWAIPR 2023, Varadero, Cuba, September 27–29, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14335)
Par Yanio Hernández Heredia, Vladimir Milián Núñez, José Ruiz Shulcloper. 2024
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition, IWAIPR 2023, held…
in Varadero, Cuba, in October 2023. The 68 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The IWAIPR conference aims to provide a leading international forum to promote and disseminate ongoing research into mathematical methods of computing techniques for Artifical Intelligence and Pattern Recognition.Advanced Analytics and Learning on Temporal Data: 8th ECML PKDD Workshop, AALTD 2023, Turin, Italy, September 18–22, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14343)
Par Georgiana Ifrim, Romain Tavenard, Anthony Bagnall, Patrick Schaefer, Simon Malinowski, Thomas Guyet, Vincent Lemaire. 2023
This volume LNCS 14343 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th ECML PKDD Workshop, AALTD 2023, in Turin, Italy, in…
September 2023. The 20 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. They are organized in the following topical section as follows: Machine Learning; Data Mining; Pattern Analysis; Statistics to Share their Challenges and Advances in Temporal Data Analysis.Data Analytics for Process Engineers: Prediction, Control and Optimization (Synthesis Lectures on Mechanical Engineering)
Par Daniela Galatro, Stephen Dawe. 2024
This book provides an industry-oriented data analytics approach for process engineers, including data acquisition methods and sources, exploratory data analysis…
and sensitivity analysis, data-based modelling for prediction, data-based modelling for monitoring and control, and data-based optimization of processes. While many of the current data analytics books target business-related problems, the rationale for this book is a specific need to understand and select applicable data analytics approaches pragmatically to analyze process engineering–related problems; this tailored solution for engineers gets amalgamated with governing equations, and in several cases, with the physical understanding of the phenomenon being analyzed. We also consider this book strategically conceived to help map Education 4.0 with Industry 4.0 since it can support undergraduate and graduate students to gain valuable and applicable data analytics stills that can be further used in their workplace. Moreover, it can be used as a reference book for professionals, a quick reference to data analytics tools that can facilitate and/or optimize their process engineering tasks.ABCs of Electronics: An Easy Guide to Electronics Engineering (Maker Innovations Series)
Par Farzin Asadi. 2024
Learn the fundamental principles of electronic components in a simple, easy-to-follow text. This book is a must-have for anyone seeking…
to master the basics of electronic engineering.Completely avoiding unnecessary complex technical concepts and highly mathematical terms, chapters are presented in simple language, using analogies that are familiar to everyone. From deciphering schematics to practical implementation, the knowledge imparted in these pages opens doors to exciting possibilities. You'll gain a solid understanding of crucial components like diodes, transistors, relays, ICs, DC motors, and more.Whether you're a student looking to grasp the fundamentals or a maker eager to bring your projects to life, ABCs of Electronics is your essential companion. What You'll LearnGain the skills to read and implement electronic schematicsDevelop a practical understanding of digital electronics, logic gates, and prototyping platforms.Discover how to work with DC motors and relays for various electronic applications.Acquire essential electronics knowledge Simplify the complexities of electronics and offer practical, hands-on guidance.Who This Book Is ForMakers, high school and college students pursuing electronic engineering, individuals with a general interest in electronics, and anyone seeking a practical and simplified approach to learning the fundamentals of electronics.Artificial Intelligence-Augmented Digital Twins: Transforming Industrial Operations for Innovation and Sustainability (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #503)
Par Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi, Anas Ali Al-Qudah, Fadi Shihadeh. 2024
Presently, we stand on the threshold of a technological revolution that will drastically change the way we live, work, and…
communicate with each other. By the current rate, scope, and complexity, this transformation will be as fundamental for society as any other technological paradigm change from the past. The industries which are more susceptible to change are technologically oriented industries including banking, finance, accounting, and auditing. One of the technological concepts of the technological revolution is the concept of the digital twin.The application of digital twins and AI as paired with Internet of Things technologies makes it possible to solve ESG problems on a completely different level (Li, 2019) for accounting firms and financial institutions. These include recycling on demand, rational energy consumption, smart surveillance cameras for crime tracking, and smart branch parking solutions, monitoring the wear and tear and conditions of financial technology infrastructures.Moreover, numerous researchers and practitioners emphasize the significance of innovating sustainable business models and operations (Geissdoerfer et al., 2018). The digital twin will allow businesses and financial institutions to minimize costs, boost customer service, and find new ways to generate revenue. DTW is accessible now more than ever, and many reputable and innovative companies such as Tesla, Ericsson, and Siemens have adopted it with varying success.Therefore, this book examines the opportunities, challenges, and risks of artificial intelligence-augmented digital twins for financial operations, innovation, and sustainable development. It focuses on AI and digital twin technologies to furnish solutions for the current industrial revolution including the Metaverse. Henceforth, this book aims to encourage authors to submit multi-disciplinary chapters indicating the current scholarly challenges about the applications and potential of artificial intelligence and digital twins in accounting, finance, and banking.Advances in Computer Graphics: 40th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2023, Shanghai, China, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14495)
Par Bin Sheng, Lei Bi, Jinman Kim, Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann, Daniel Thalmann. 2024
This 4-volume set of LNCS 14495-14498 constitutes the proceedings of the 40th Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2023, held in…
Shanghai, China, August 28 – September 1, 2023. The 149 papers in this set were carefully reviewed and selected from 385 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Detection and Recognition; Image Analysis and Processing; Image Restoration and Enhancement; Image Attention and Perception; Reconstruction; Rendering and Animation; Synthesis and Generation; Visual Analytics and Modeling; Graphics and AR/VR; Medical Imaging and Robotics; Theoretical Analysis; Image Analysis and Visualization in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology; Empowering Novel Geometric Algebra for Graphics and Engineering.Interfaceless: Conscious Design for Spatial Computing with Generative AI (Design Thinking)
Par Diana Olynick. 2024
Explore the possibilities spatial computing and its integration with AI can provide beyond the confines of a traditional user interface.…
Spatial computing brings together physical and virtual worlds and systems. This book offers an insightful journey into harmonizing user-centered design with the vast potential of AI in spatial computing. You'll start by exploring key concepts and processes in relation to conscious design and traditional computer interfaces. You'll then be introduced to the Mindful Spatial Design Framework (MSDF) and the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its potential to transform design processes.Once the key concepts are mastered, you'll start to put them into practice and see how to design, prototype, and test interfaceless systems and environments that are seamless and user-friendly. In doing so you'll consider topics such as functionality and aesthetics, as well as how AI can improve automation and testing. The book concludes by looking at ethical AI considerations and best practices as well as looking at next steps and future developments of spatial computing and interfaceless design. As these invisible interfaces become more prevalent, understanding the key principles of conscious design is pivotal. Interfaceless will expand your knowledge base in these areas. What You'll LearnIncorporate conscious design principles in spatial computing projects.Leverage AI to enhance UX in spatial contexts.Develop strategies to address design challenges as we move beyond physical interfaces.See how VR/XR apps, devices, and generative AI are rapidly changing how we perceive and interact with the digital realm.Who This Book Is ForUX/UI designers, developers, and tech enthusiasts eager to grasp the future of HCI.