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The Semantic Web: ESWC 2020 Satellite Events

ESWC 2020 Satellite Events, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, May 31 – June 4, 2020, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Andreas Harth, Valentina Presutti, Raphaël Troncy, Maribel Acosta, Axel Polleres, Javier D. Fernández, Josiane Xavier Parreira, Olaf Hartig, Katja Hose, Michael Cochez ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
Chapter “ABECTO: An ABox Evaluation and Comparison Tool for Ontologies” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. ... Read more

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Chapter “ABECTO: An ABox Evaluation and Comparison Tool for Ontologies” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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Computer Animation and Social Agents

33rd International Conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents, CASA 2020, Bournemouth, UK, October 13-15, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Feng Tian, Xiaosong Yang, Daniel Thalmann, Weiwei Xu, Jian Jun Zhang, Nadia Magnenat Thalmann, Jian Chang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 33rd International Conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents, CASA 2020, held in Bournemouth, UK*, in October 2020.The 1 full paper and 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 86 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections of modelling, animation and simulation; virtual reality; ... Read more

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This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 33rd International Conference on Computer Animation and Social Agents, CASA 2020, held in Bournemouth, UK*, in October 2020.The 1 full paper and 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 86 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections of modelling, animation and simulation; virtual reality;
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End-to-End Web Testing with Cypress

Explore techniques for automated frontend web testing with Cypress and JavaScript

by Waweru Mwaura ...

Get to grips with the Cypress framework and learn how to best implement end-to-end automation testing with JavaScript with the help of expert tips, best practices, and real-world testing examplesKey FeaturesWrite your first end-to-end test and find out how to modernize your testing environmentExecute test-driven web development and cross-browser testing using CypressDiscover the advantages of ... Read more

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Get to grips with the Cypress framework and learn how to best implement end-to-end automation testing with JavaScript with the help of expert tips, best practices, and real-world testing examplesKey FeaturesWrite your first end-to-end test and find out how to modernize your testing environmentExecute test-driven web development and cross-browser testing using CypressDiscover the advantages of
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New Directions in Music and Human-Computer Interaction

Edited by Simon Holland, Tom Mudd, Katie Wilkie-McKenna, Andrew McPherson, Marcelo M. Wanderley ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Computing is transforming how we interact with music. New theories and new technologies have emerged that present fresh challenges and novel perspectives for researchers and practitioners in music and human-computer interaction (HCI). In this collection, the interdisciplinary field of music interaction is considered from multiple viewpoints: designers, interaction researchers, performers, ... Read more

$192.19 CAD

Computing is transforming how we interact with music. New theories and new technologies have emerged that present fresh challenges and novel perspectives for researchers and practitioners in music and human-computer interaction (HCI). In this collection, the interdisciplinary field of music interaction is considered from multiple viewpoints: designers, interaction researchers, performers,
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C++17 Standard Library Quick Reference

A Pocket Guide to Data Structures, Algorithms, and Functions

by Peter Van Weert, Marc Gregoire ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This quick reference is a condensed guide to the essential data structures, algorithms, and functions provided by the C++17 Standard Library. It does not explain the C++ language or syntax, but is accessible to anyone with basic C++ knowledge or programming experience. Even the most experienced C++ programmer will learn a thing or two from it and find it a useful memory-aid.It is hard to remember ... Read more

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This quick reference is a condensed guide to the essential data structures, algorithms, and functions provided by the C++17 Standard Library. It does not explain the C++ language or syntax, but is accessible to anyone with basic C++ knowledge or programming experience. Even the most experienced C++ programmer will learn a thing or two from it and find it a useful memory-aid.It is hard to remember
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Make: FPGAs

Turning Software into Hardware with Eight Fun and Easy DIY Projects

by David Romano ...

What if you could use software to design hardware? Not just any hardware--imagine specifying the behavior of a complex parallel computer, sending it to a chip, and having it run on that chip--all without any manufacturing? With Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), you can design such a machine with your mouse and keyboard. When you deploy it to the FPGA, it immediately takes on the behavior ... Read more

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What if you could use software to design hardware? Not just any hardware--imagine specifying the behavior of a complex parallel computer, sending it to a chip, and having it run on that chip--all without any manufacturing? With Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), you can design such a machine with your mouse and keyboard. When you deploy it to the FPGA, it immediately takes on the behavior
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Digital Libraries on the Move

11th Italian Research Conference on Digital Libraries, IRCDL 2015, Bolzano, Italy, January 29-30, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Diego Calvanese, Dario De Nart, Carlo Tasso ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th Italian Research Conference on Digital Libraries, IRCDL 2015, held in Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, in January 2015.The 13 full papers, 4 short papers and 2 invited poster papers presented were carefully selected from 19 submissions. They are organized under the following five categories: semantic modeling; projects; models and ... Read more

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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 11th Italian Research Conference on Digital Libraries, IRCDL 2015, held in Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, in January 2015.The 13 full papers, 4 short papers and 2 invited poster papers presented were carefully selected from 19 submissions. They are organized under the following five categories: semantic modeling; projects; models and
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eHealth 360°

International Summit on eHealth, Budapest, Hungary, June 14-16, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Kostas Giokas, Laszlo Bokor, Frank Hopfgartner ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the International Summit on Electronic Healthcare, eHealth 360°, held in Budapest, Hungary, in June 2016.The 55 revised full papers presented along with 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 81 submissions. The papers represent the latest results from the co-located conferences as the track on games for wellbeing, the track on wearables ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the International Summit on Electronic Healthcare, eHealth 360°, held in Budapest, Hungary, in June 2016.The 55 revised full papers presented along with 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 81 submissions. The papers represent the latest results from the co-located conferences as the track on games for wellbeing, the track on wearables
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From Variability Tolerance to Approximate Computing in Parallel Integrated Architectures and Accelerators

by Abbas Rahimi, Luca Benini, Rajesh K. Gupta ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book focuses on computing devices and their design at various levels to combat variability. The authors provide a review of key concepts with particular emphasis on timing errors caused by various variability sources. They discuss methods to predict and prevent, detect and correct, and finally conditions under which such errors can be accepted; they also consider their implications on cost, ... Read more

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This book focuses on computing devices and their design at various levels to combat variability. The authors provide a review of key concepts with particular emphasis on timing errors caused by various variability sources. They discuss methods to predict and prevent, detect and correct, and finally conditions under which such errors can be accepted; they also consider their implications on cost,
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Simple and Usable Web, Mobile, and Interaction Design

by Giles Colborne ...

Series series Voices That Matter
In a chaotic world, we all crave simplicity. We don’t want to waste time reconfiguring our smartphones, fumbling over digital printers, or plodding through online forms while deadlines bear down on us. We want technology that works.Yet the harder we try to create simple user experiences, the more we tie ourselves up in knots. We are undermined by demands to cram in more features, or lured into ... Read more

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In a chaotic world, we all crave simplicity. We don’t want to waste time reconfiguring our smartphones, fumbling over digital printers, or plodding through online forms while deadlines bear down on us. We want technology that works.Yet the harder we try to create simple user experiences, the more we tie ourselves up in knots. We are undermined by demands to cram in more features, or lured into
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HCI International 2023 Posters

25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The five-volume set CCIS 1832-1836 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held as a hybrid event in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the 47 HCII 2023 proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from the 7472 contributions ... Read more

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The five-volume set CCIS 1832-1836 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which was held as a hybrid event in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the 47 HCII 2023 proceedings volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from the 7472 contributions
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Artificial Intelligence and Spectroscopic Techniques for Gemology Applications

Edited by Ashutosh Kumar Shukla ...

Series series IOP Series in Spectroscopic Methods and Applications
This collection highlights gemstone identification and analysis using spectroscopic techniques. It also includes the exciting applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that are being developed and used to enhance the efficiency of identification and analysis techniques. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy applications are ... Read more

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This collection highlights gemstone identification and analysis using spectroscopic techniques. It also includes the exciting applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that are being developed and used to enhance the efficiency of identification and analysis techniques. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy applications are
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Numerical Methods for Stochastic Computations

A Spectral Method Approach

by Dongbin Xiu ...

The@ first graduate-level textbook to focus on fundamental aspects of numerical methods for stochastic computations, this book describes the class of numerical methods based on generalized polynomial chaos (gPC). These fast, efficient, and accurate methods are an extension of the classical spectral methods of high-dimensional random spaces. Designed to simulate complex systems subject to random ... Read more

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The@ first graduate-level textbook to focus on fundamental aspects of numerical methods for stochastic computations, this book describes the class of numerical methods based on generalized polynomial chaos (gPC). These fast, efficient, and accurate methods are an extension of the classical spectral methods of high-dimensional random spaces. Designed to simulate complex systems subject to random
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Digital Human Modeling: Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management: Ergonomics and Health

6th International Conference, DHM 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 9184-9185 constitutes the constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters ... Read more

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The two-volume set LNCS 9184-9185 constitutes the constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters
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Reinventing Ourselves: Contemporary Concepts of Identity in Virtual Worlds

Edited by Anna Peachey, Mark Childs ...

Series series Springer Series in Immersive Environments
The proposed book explores the theme of identity, specifically as applied to its role and development in virtual worlds. Following the introduction, it is divided into four sections: identities, avatars and the relationship between them; factors that support the development of identity in virtual worlds; managing multiple identities across different environments and creating an online identity for ... Read more

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The proposed book explores the theme of identity, specifically as applied to its role and development in virtual worlds. Following the introduction, it is divided into four sections: identities, avatars and the relationship between them; factors that support the development of identity in virtual worlds; managing multiple identities across different environments and creating an online identity for
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Performance Metrics for Haptic Interfaces

by Evren Samur ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance ... Read more

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Haptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simulators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applications highlights a clear need to understand performance
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Universal, Intuitive, and Permanent Pictograms

A Human-Centered Design Process Grounded in Embodied Cognition, Semiotics, and Visual Perception

by Daniel Bühler ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a complete human-centered design process (ISO 9241:210) that had two goals: to design universal, intuitive, and permanent pictograms and to develop a process for designing suitable pictograms. The book analyzes characteristics of visual representations, grounded in semiotics. It develops requirements for pictogram contents, relying on embodied cognition, and it derives content ... Read more

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This book presents a complete human-centered design process (ISO 9241:210) that had two goals: to design universal, intuitive, and permanent pictograms and to develop a process for designing suitable pictograms. The book analyzes characteristics of visual representations, grounded in semiotics. It develops requirements for pictogram contents, relying on embodied cognition, and it derives content
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Introduction to Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to AI

by Abenet Yohannes Hailu ...

Unlock the power of effective communication with AI through Introduction to Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to AI. This essential guide demystifies the art and science of crafting prompts to achieve precise, insightful, and impactful responses from AI systems like ChatGPT.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book provides practical techniques, real-world examples, and ... Read more

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Unlock the power of effective communication with AI through Introduction to Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to AI. This essential guide demystifies the art and science of crafting prompts to achieve precise, insightful, and impactful responses from AI systems like ChatGPT.Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book provides practical techniques, real-world examples, and
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Human-Computer Interaction

Thematic Area, HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu, Ayako Hashizume ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory, ... Read more

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This seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025.The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory,
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Handbook of Research on Machine Learning Innovations and Trends

Edited by Aboul Ella Hassanien, Tarek Gaber ...

Continuous improvements in technological applications have allowed more opportunities to develop automated systems. This not only leads to higher success in smart data analysis, but it increases the overall probability of technological progression. The Handbook of Research on Machine Learning Innovations and Trends is a key resource on the latest advances and research regarding the vast range of ... Read more

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Continuous improvements in technological applications have allowed more opportunities to develop automated systems. This not only leads to higher success in smart data analysis, but it increases the overall probability of technological progression. The Handbook of Research on Machine Learning Innovations and Trends is a key resource on the latest advances and research regarding the vast range of
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Windows e Microsoft 365

by Roberto Sabino ...

Series series Série Informática
Este livro é um guia prático das principais ferramentas do Windows 11 e de três dos aplicativos mais utilizados no dia a dia das empresas: Word, Excel e Power- Point, na versão do Microsoft 365, o antigo pacote Office. Atividades passo a passo ensinam a editar textos e aplicar tabelas e recursos gráficos no Word; a criar e editar planilhas e gráficos no Excel; e a montar apresentações no ... Read more

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Este livro é um guia prático das principais ferramentas do Windows 11 e de três dos aplicativos mais utilizados no dia a dia das empresas: Word, Excel e Power- Point, na versão do Microsoft 365, o antigo pacote Office. Atividades passo a passo ensinam a editar textos e aplicar tabelas e recursos gráficos no Word; a criar e editar planilhas e gráficos no Excel; e a montar apresentações no
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Collaborations in Creativity

Exploring Human and Human-Computer Interactions

Edited by Nathalie Bonnardel ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This edited book explores the nature of creative activities using the seven C’s of creativity framework, with a focus on collaboration. Addressing both Human-Human collaboration and Human-Computer collaboration with different technologies, it explores the relationships and constraints involved in collaborations amongst individuals, teams, and organizations, and offers valuable insights into the ... Read more

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This edited book explores the nature of creative activities using the seven C’s of creativity framework, with a focus on collaboration. Addressing both Human-Human collaboration and Human-Computer collaboration with different technologies, it explores the relationships and constraints involved in collaborations amongst individuals, teams, and organizations, and offers valuable insights into the
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Social Explainable AI

Communications of NII Shonan Meetings

Edited by Katharina Rohlfing, Brian Lim, Kirsten Thommes, Kary Främling, Suzana Alpsancar ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence (R0)
This open access book introduces social aspects relevant to research and developments of explainable AI (XAI). The new surge of XAI responds to the societal challenge that many algorithmic approaches (such as machine learning or autonomous intelligent systems) are rapidly increasing in complexity, making justified use of their recommendations difficult for the users. A large body of approaches now ... Read more

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This open access book introduces social aspects relevant to research and developments of explainable AI (XAI). The new surge of XAI responds to the societal challenge that many algorithmic approaches (such as machine learning or autonomous intelligent systems) are rapidly increasing in complexity, making justified use of their recommendations difficult for the users. A large body of approaches now
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2026

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

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

Series series 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

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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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