This book explores the intersection of quantum computing and network science. It bridges the theoretical foundations of quantum walk algorithms with their applications in the structural exploration and representation learning of complex networks.Quantum walks, a technology that is pivotal to universal quantum computational models, examines the movement of particles on a graph composed of nodes and links. Quantum superposition enables these particles to traverse these graphs more qu...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to quantum image processing, which focuses on extending conventional image processing tasks to the quantum computing frameworks. It summarizes the available quantum image representations and their operations, reviews the possible quantum image applications and their implementation, and discusses the open questions and future development trends. It offers a valuable reference resource for graduate students and researchers interested in this em...

Chen, He and Yan present a range of applications of multiple-source big data to core areas of contemporary sociology, demonstrating how a theory-guided approach to macrosociology can help to understand social change in China, especially where traditional approaches are limited by constrained and biased data.In each chapter of the book, the authors highlight an application of theory-guided macrosociology that has the potential to reinvigorate an ambitious, open-minded and bold appro...

Innovation and entrepreneurship rank highly on the strategic agenda of most countries today. As global economic competition intensifies, many national policymakers now recognize the central importance of entrepreneurship education and the building of financial institutions to promote long-term innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Drivers of Innovation brings together scholars from the United States and Asia to explore those education and finance policies that might be conduci...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Chinese Conference on Trusted Computing and Information Security, CTCIS 2019, held in Shanghai, China, in October 2019.The 22 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 247 submissions. The papers are centered around cryptography, systems security, trusted computing, information security, network security, information hiding.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Chinese Conference on Trusted Computing and Information Security, CTCIS 2018, held in Wuhan, China, in October 2018.The 24 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 73 submissions. The papers are centered around cryptography, systems security, trusted computing, information security, and network security.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th Chinese Conference on Trusted Computing and Information Security, CTCIS 2017, held in Changsha, China, in September 2017.The 28 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. The papers focus on topics such as theory of trusted computing, trustworthy software; infrastructure of trusted computing, application and evaluation of trusted computing; network security and communication secu...

Despite the swift spread of social network concepts and their applications and the rising use of network analysis in social science, there is no book that provides a thorough general introduction for the serious reader. Understanding Social Networks fills that gap by explaining the big ideas that underlie the social network phenomenon. Written for those interested in this fast moving area but who are not mathematically inclined, it covers fundamental concepts, then discusses netwo...

This book provides a one-of-a-kind comprehensive comparative survey of management, leadership and operational practices and research covering countries from all over the world, both developed and developing. Countries and regions included in the survey include the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Nordic Europe, Israel, Israel, China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, Africa and the Middle East. Topics for comparison include management, finance, globaliz...

Quantum computing is revolutionizing the way we approach computation, unlocking unprecedented capabilities that challenge the limits of classical computers. This book is aguide for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this emerging field. Whether you are a student, researcher, or technology enthusiast, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the core concepts, algorithms, hardware, and real-world applications of quantum computing.The book begins with a solid i...

This book is unique in presenting channels, techniques and standards for the next generation of MIMO wireless networks. Through a unified framework, it emphasizes how propagation mechanisms impact the system performance under realistic power constraints. Combining a solid mathematical analysis with a physical and intuitive approach to space-time signal processing, the book progressively derives innovative designs for space-time coding and precoding as well as multi-user and multi-cell tech...

The analysis of how institutions are formed, how they operate and change, and how they influence behavior in society has become a major subject of inquiry in politics, sociology, and economics. A leader in applying game theory to the understanding of institutional analysis, Elinor Ostrom provides in this book a coherent method for undertaking the analysis of diverse economic, political, and social institutions.Understanding Institutional Diversity explains the Institutiona...