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Building Personality-Driven Language Models

How Neurotic is ChatGPT

by Karol Przystalski, Jan K. Argasiński, Natalia Lipp, Dawid Pacholczyk ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book provides an innovative exploration into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by developing personalities for large language models (LLMs) using psychological principles. Aimed at making AI interactions feel more human-like, the book guides you through the process of applying psychological assessments to AIs, enabling them to exhibit traits such as extraversion, openness, and ... Read more

$57.69 CAD

This book provides an innovative exploration into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by developing personalities for large language models (LLMs) using psychological principles. Aimed at making AI interactions feel more human-like, the book guides you through the process of applying psychological assessments to AIs, enabling them to exhibit traits such as extraversion, openness, and
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Quantum Computing for Healthcare Data

Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine

Edited by S. Rakesh Kumar, Valentina Emilia Balas, Gayathri Nagasubramanian ...

Series series Advances in Biomedical Informatics
Quantum Computing for Healthcare Data: Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine presents an advanced overview of the fundamentals of quantum computing, from the transition of traditional to quantum computing, to the challenges and opportunities encountered as various industries enter into the paradigm shift. The book investigates how quantum AI, quantum data processing, and quantum data analysis can ... Read more

$198.39 CAD

Quantum Computing for Healthcare Data: Revolutionizing the Future of Medicine presents an advanced overview of the fundamentals of quantum computing, from the transition of traditional to quantum computing, to the challenges and opportunities encountered as various industries enter into the paradigm shift. The book investigates how quantum AI, quantum data processing, and quantum data analysis can
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Post-Blockchain vol.1: Disappear To Be Everywhere (how to create blockchain products that people love without noticing the technology)

BLOCKCHAIN EVOLUTION, #1

by Oleh Konko ...

Series Book 1 - BLOCKCHAIN EVOLUTION
We created technology that should free people from intermediaries. But we made it so complex that we became new intermediaries - between users and their own freedom.This book is not just a guide to interface optimization. It's a manifesto for a new approach to creating blockchain products, where technological excellence serves simplicity rather than competing with it.Based on analysis of hundreds ... Read more

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We created technology that should free people from intermediaries. But we made it so complex that we became new intermediaries - between users and their own freedom.This book is not just a guide to interface optimization. It's a manifesto for a new approach to creating blockchain products, where technological excellence serves simplicity rather than competing with it.Based on analysis of hundreds
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Immersive Learning Research Network

10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, Glasgow, UK, June 10–13, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II

Edited by Jule M. Krüger, Daniela Pedrosa, Dennis Beck, Marie-Luce Bourguet, Andreas Dengel, Rami Ghannam, Alan Miller, Anasol Peña-Rios, Jonathon Richter ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, held in Glasgow, UK during June 10–13, 2024.The 30 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were categorized under the topical section as follows:Part I:Foundations in Immersive Learning Research and Theory; ... Read more

$83.29 CAD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, held in Glasgow, UK during June 10–13, 2024.The 30 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were categorized under the topical section as follows:Part I:Foundations in Immersive Learning Research and Theory;
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The Semantic Web

21st International Conference, ESWC 2024, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 26–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Albert Meroño Peñuela, Anastasia Dimou, Raphaël Troncy, Olaf Hartig, Maribel Acosta, Mehwish Alam, Heiko Paulheim, Pasquale Lisena ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024.The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic ... Read more

$96.09 CAD

The two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024.The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic
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Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management

15th International Conference, DHM 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three-volume set LNCS 14709-14711 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in ... Read more

$140.89 CAD

This three-volume set LNCS 14709-14711 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in
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Deep Learning for Genomics

Data-driven approaches for genomics applications in life sciences and biotechnology

by Upendra Kumar Devisetty ...

Learn concepts, methodologies, and applications of deep learning for building predictive models from complex genomics data sets to overcome challenges in the life sciences and biotechnology industries Key Features • Apply deep learning algorithms to solve real-world problems in the field of genomics • Extract biological insights from deep learning models built from genomic datasets • Train, tune, ... Read more

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Learn concepts, methodologies, and applications of deep learning for building predictive models from complex genomics data sets to overcome challenges in the life sciences and biotechnology industries Key Features • Apply deep learning algorithms to solve real-world problems in the field of genomics • Extract biological insights from deep learning models built from genomic datasets • Train, tune,
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Dominando O Mongodb 7.0

by Jideon F Marques ...

Obtenha experiência em MongoDB e descubra consultas avançadas e insights do Atlas com este guia definitivo para a versão 7.0 Características principais: Melhore sua proficiência em consultas avançadas, agregação e indexação otimizada para atingir o desempenho máximo do MongoDB Monitore, faça backup e integre aplicativos sem esforço com o MongoDB Atlas Implementar segurança completa RBAC, auditoria ... Read more

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Obtenha experiência em MongoDB e descubra consultas avançadas e insights do Atlas com este guia definitivo para a versão 7.0 Características principais: Melhore sua proficiência em consultas avançadas, agregação e indexação otimizada para atingir o desempenho máximo do MongoDB Monitore, faça backup e integre aplicativos sem esforço com o MongoDB Atlas Implementar segurança completa RBAC, auditoria
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Algoritmos: 3 Livros Em 1:

by Jideon Francisco Marques ...

Livro 1 Você já se perguntou como um programador desenvolve jogos e escreve código sem ter que pensar muito? Você quer saber o que deixa um programador confiante sobre o código que escreve? Você quer aprender como os programadores usam algoritmos para determinar como estruturar seus programas antes de desenvolvê-los? Se você fez isso, este livro é para você. Um algoritmo é um conjunto de regras ou ... Read more

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Livro 1 Você já se perguntou como um programador desenvolve jogos e escreve código sem ter que pensar muito? Você quer saber o que deixa um programador confiante sobre o código que escreve? Você quer aprender como os programadores usam algoritmos para determinar como estruturar seus programas antes de desenvolvê-los? Se você fez isso, este livro é para você. Um algoritmo é um conjunto de regras ou
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

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

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. They deal with topics such as computer vision; ... Read more

$102.49 CAD

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. They deal with topics such as computer vision;
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Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development

24th International Conference, ICCBR 2016, Atlanta, GA, USA, October 31 - November 2, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Ashok Goel, M Belén Díaz-Agudo, Thomas Roth-Berghofer ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development, ICCBR 2016, held in Atlanta, GA, USA, in October/November 2016.The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of CBR topics that are of interest both to researchers and practitioners from ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development, ICCBR 2016, held in Atlanta, GA, USA, in October/November 2016.The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of CBR topics that are of interest both to researchers and practitioners from
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JRuby Rails Web Application Development

by Deepak Vohra ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This SpringerBrief explains how to create a Rails web application with JRuby, a 100% Java implementation for Ruby. This brief demonstrates how Oracle® WebLogic servers and JBoss® application servers deploy the JRuby application, how JRuby runs on the Java® Virtual Machine, and how JRuby is the basis for popular websites including LinkedIn, Oracle Mix, and Mingle. The Oracle® database and Oracle® ... Read more

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This SpringerBrief explains how to create a Rails web application with JRuby, a 100% Java implementation for Ruby. This brief demonstrates how Oracle® WebLogic servers and JBoss® application servers deploy the JRuby application, how JRuby runs on the Java® Virtual Machine, and how JRuby is the basis for popular websites including LinkedIn, Oracle Mix, and Mingle. The Oracle® database and Oracle®
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Enterprise Internet of Things Handbook

Build end-to-end IoT solutions using popular IoT platforms

by Arvind Ravulavaru ...

Get familiar with the building blocks of IoT solutions using off–the-shelf IoT platforms. Key FeaturesWork with various trending IoT platforms such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google IoT, IBM Watson IoT, and Kaa IoTGain hands-on knowledge working with Cloud-based IoT platforms, IoT Analytics, and so on.A practical guide that will help you build IoT strategies for your organizationBook DescriptionThere ... Read more

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Get familiar with the building blocks of IoT solutions using off–the-shelf IoT platforms. Key FeaturesWork with various trending IoT platforms such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google IoT, IBM Watson IoT, and Kaa IoTGain hands-on knowledge working with Cloud-based IoT platforms, IoT Analytics, and so on.A practical guide that will help you build IoT strategies for your organizationBook DescriptionThere
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Computational Art at the Venice Biennale (1970–2015)

Edited by Francesca Franco ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book provides an exciting historiography of Creative Computing and Computational Art at the Venice Biennale, from 1970 to 2015.Four contemporary artists (Simon Pope, Tamiko Thiel, Joseph Nechvatal and Fré Ilgen) discuss art, science and technology-based work that they have exhibited at the Venice Biennale in recent years. Multimedia producer and writer, Maureen Kendal, discusses the work of ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This book provides an exciting historiography of Creative Computing and Computational Art at the Venice Biennale, from 1970 to 2015.Four contemporary artists (Simon Pope, Tamiko Thiel, Joseph Nechvatal and Fré Ilgen) discuss art, science and technology-based work that they have exhibited at the Venice Biennale in recent years. Multimedia producer and writer, Maureen Kendal, discusses the work of
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Affective Computing and Sentiment Analysis

Emotion, Metaphor and Terminology

Edited by Khurshid Ahmad ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This volume maps the watershed areas between two 'holy grails' of computer science: the identification and interpretation of affect – including sentiment and mood. The expression of sentiment and mood involves the use of metaphors, especially in emotive situations. Affect computing is rooted in hermeneutics, philosophy, political science and sociology, and is now a key area of research in computer ... Read more

$153.69 CAD

This volume maps the watershed areas between two 'holy grails' of computer science: the identification and interpretation of affect – including sentiment and mood. The expression of sentiment and mood involves the use of metaphors, especially in emotive situations. Affect computing is rooted in hermeneutics, philosophy, political science and sociology, and is now a key area of research in computer
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Robust Emotion Recognition using Spectral and Prosodic Features

by K. Sreenivasa Rao, Shashidhar G. Koolagudi ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
In this brief, the authors discuss recently explored spectral (sub-segmental and pitch synchronous) and prosodic (global and local features at word and syllable levels in different parts of the utterance) features for discerning emotions in a robust manner. The authors also delve into the complementary evidences obtained from excitation source, vocal tract system and prosodic features for the ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

In this brief, the authors discuss recently explored spectral (sub-segmental and pitch synchronous) and prosodic (global and local features at word and syllable levels in different parts of the utterance) features for discerning emotions in a robust manner. The authors also delve into the complementary evidences obtained from excitation source, vocal tract system and prosodic features for the
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Software Technologies

8th International Joint Conference, ICSOFT 2013, Reykjavik, Iceland, July 29-31, 2013, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by José Cordeiro, Marten van Sinderen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 8th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2013, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in July 2013. The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 121 paper submissions. The papers focus on the following research topics and applications: new software paradigm trends and mainstream ... Read more

$64.09 CAD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 8th International Joint Conference on Software Technologies, ICSOFT 2013, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, in July 2013. The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 121 paper submissions. The papers focus on the following research topics and applications: new software paradigm trends and mainstream
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Azure Data and AI Architect Handbook

Adopt a structured approach to designing data and AI solutions at scale on Microsoft Azure

by Olivier Mertens, Breght Van Baelen ...

Master core data architecture design concepts and Azure Data & AI services to gain a cloud data and AI architect's perspective to developing end-to-end solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTranslate and implement conceptual architectures with the right Azure servicesInject artificial intelligence into data solutions for advanced analyticsLeverage ... Read more

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Master core data architecture design concepts and Azure Data & AI services to gain a cloud data and AI architect's perspective to developing end-to-end solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesTranslate and implement conceptual architectures with the right Azure servicesInject artificial intelligence into data solutions for advanced analyticsLeverage
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Society 5.0

4th International Conference, Society 5.0 2024, Moka, Mauritius, June 26–28, 2024, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Knut Hinkelmann, Hanlie Smuts ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes of the revised selected papers from the 4th International Conference on Society 5.0, Society 5.0 2024, held in Moka, Mauritius, during June 26-28, 2024.The 29 full papers presented in this book were thoroughly reviewed and selected from a total of 76 qualified submissions. These papers discuss the various challenges and opportunities for a Society 5.0 in different areas, ... Read more

$115.29 CAD

This book constitutes of the revised selected papers from the 4th International Conference on Society 5.0, Society 5.0 2024, held in Moka, Mauritius, during June 26-28, 2024.The 29 full papers presented in this book were thoroughly reviewed and selected from a total of 76 qualified submissions. These papers discuss the various challenges and opportunities for a Society 5.0 in different areas,
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Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms

Expert techniques for implementing popular machine learning algorithms, fine-tuning your models, and understanding how they work

by Giuseppe Bonaccorso ...

Updated and revised second edition of the bestselling guide to exploring and mastering the most important algorithms for solving complex machine learning problemsKey FeaturesUpdated to include new algorithms and techniquesCode updated to Python 3.8 & TensorFlow 2.xNew coverage of regression analysis, time series analysis, deep learning models, and cutting-edge applicationsBook DescriptionMastering ... Read more

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Updated and revised second edition of the bestselling guide to exploring and mastering the most important algorithms for solving complex machine learning problemsKey FeaturesUpdated to include new algorithms and techniquesCode updated to Python 3.8 & TensorFlow 2.xNew coverage of regression analysis, time series analysis, deep learning models, and cutting-edge applicationsBook DescriptionMastering
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Learning Bayesian Models with R

Become an expert in Bayesian Machine Learning methods using R and apply them to solve real-world big data problems

by Hari Manassery Koduvely ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionBayesian Inference provides a unified framework to deal with all sorts of uncertainties when learning patterns form data using machine learning models and use it for predicting future observations. However, learning and implementing Bayesian models is not easy for data science practitioners due to the level of mathematical treatment involved. Also, applying Bayesian ... Read more

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Key FeaturesBook DescriptionBayesian Inference provides a unified framework to deal with all sorts of uncertainties when learning patterns form data using machine learning models and use it for predicting future observations. However, learning and implementing Bayesian models is not easy for data science practitioners due to the level of mathematical treatment involved. Also, applying Bayesian
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Mastering Spark for Data Science

Lightning fast and scalable data science solutions

by Andrew Morgan, Antoine Amend, Matthew Hallett, David George ...

Master the techniques and sophisticated analytics used to construct Spark-based solutions that scale to deliver production-grade data science productsKey Features\[\*\] Develop and apply advanced analytical techniques with Spark\[\*\] Learn how to tell a compelling story with data science using Spark’s ecosystem\[\*\] Explore data at scale and work with cutting edge data science methodsBook ... Read more

$51.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the techniques and sophisticated analytics used to construct Spark-based solutions that scale to deliver production-grade data science productsKey Features\[\*\] Develop and apply advanced analytical techniques with Spark\[\*\] Learn how to tell a compelling story with data science using Spark’s ecosystem\[\*\] Explore data at scale and work with cutting edge data science methodsBook
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Python Descriptors

by Jacob Zimmerman ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This short book on Python descriptors is a collection of knowledge and ideas from many sources on dealing with and creating descriptors. And, after going through the things all descriptors have in common, the author explores ideas that have multiple ways of being implemented as well as completely new ideas never seen elsewhere before.This truly is a comprehensive guide to creating Python ... Read more

$20.39 CAD

This short book on Python descriptors is a collection of knowledge and ideas from many sources on dealing with and creating descriptors. And, after going through the things all descriptors have in common, the author explores ideas that have multiple ways of being implemented as well as completely new ideas never seen elsewhere before.This truly is a comprehensive guide to creating Python
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Advances in Human Factors and System Interactions

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

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes ...

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

$179.39 CAD

This book reports on cutting-edge research in innovative systems interfaces, with an emphasis on both lifecycle development and human-technology interaction, especially in the cases of virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and covers new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The
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