This is a tale based on the strike which took place in the mid-1950s at Omi Kenshi, a silk manufacturer not far from Tokyo. The events described reflect the management / labour tensions of the period and is a piece of social commentary on the transformation of Japanese business.

The authors of this book assert that Grid Square statistics, a method of aggregating data within a geographically defined Grid, may be an effective solution to approach geospatial data for big data integration. Grid Square statistics is a technique that allows us to collect and analyze data based on Grids and makes it easier to understand patterns and trends. Sustainability, a key concern for the future of our society, often involves balancing multiple independent objectives. These objecti...

Applied data-centric social sciences aim to develop both methodology and practical applications of various fields of social sciences and businesses with rich data. Specifically, in the social sciences, a vast amount of data on human activities may be useful for understanding collective human nature. In this book, the author introduces several mathematical techniques for handling a huge volume of data and analysing collective human behaviour. The book is constructed from data-oriented inves...

The intention behind this book is to illustrate the deep relation among human behavior, data-centric science, and social design. In fact, these three issues have been independently developing in different fields, although they are, of course, deeply interrelated to one another. Specifically, fundamental understanding of human behavior should be employed for investigating our human society and designing social systems. Insights and both quantitative and qualitative understandings of collect...

Be smarter than your computerIf you don't understand computers, you can quickly be left behind in today's fast-paced, machine-dependent society.Computer Science Made Simple offers a straightforward resource for technology novices and advanced techies alike. It clarifies all you need to know, from the basic components of today’s computers to using advanced applications. The perfect primer, it explains how it all comes together to make computers work. Topics covered ...

A brand-new edition of the popular introductory textbook that explores how computer hardware, software, and networks workComputers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak personal data about us. Governments a...

Whether you’re a software engineer aspiring to enter the world of deep learning, a veteran data scientist, or a hobbyist with a simple dream of making the next viral AI app, you might have wondered where to begin. This step-by-step guide teaches you how to build practical deep learning applications for the cloud, mobile, browsers, and edge devices using a hands-on approach.Relying on years of industry experience transforming deep learning research into award-winning applications, A...

This interdisciplinary resource on information management covers storing and transferring information, and how information is organized, accessed, interpreted, distributed, and used. It includes the subjects of computer science, library science, artificial intelligence, engineering, linguistics, psychology, mathematics of programming, and the theory of problem solving. Readers learn about documentation, cataloging and classification, and archives and record management. Information research...

Printed in Color Develop an array of effective strategies and blueprints to approach any new data analysis on the Kaggle platform and create Notebooks with substance, style and impact Leverage the power of Generative AI with Kaggle Models Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesMaster the basics of data ingestion, cleaning, exploration, and prepare to build baseline modelsWork robustly with any type, modality, and size ...

The standards for usability and interaction design for Web sites and software are well known. While not everyone uses those standards, or uses them correctly, there is a large body of knowledge, best practice, and proven results in those fields, and a good education system for teaching professionals "how to." For the newer field of Web application design, however, designers are forced to reuse the old rules on a new platform. This book provides a roadmap that will allow readers to put comp...

OpenGL Deep Dive: Expert Techniques and Performance Optimization is the ultimate guide for seasoned graphics programmers looking to push the boundaries of their OpenGL expertise. This book takes you on a deep dive into the world of advanced OpenGL techniques and performance optimization strategies, making it an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to create high-performance, visually stunning graphics.The book begins by delving into the inner workings of OpenGL, exploring its r...

Vision language models (VLMs) combine computer vision and natural language processing to create powerful systems that can interpret, generate, and respond in multimodal contexts. Vision Language Models is a hands-on guide to building real-world VLMs using the most up-to-date stack of machine learning tools from Hugging Face, Meta (PyTorch), NVIDIA (Cuda), and others, written by leading researchers and practitioners Merve Noyan, Miquel Farré, Andrés Marafioti, and Orr Zohar. From i...