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  • Geocoding Health Data

    The Use of Geographic Codes in Cancer Prevention and Control, Research and Practice

    Edited by Gerard Rushton, Marc P. Armstrong, Josephine Gittler, Barry R. Greene, Claire E. Pavlik, Michele M. West, Dale L. Zimmerman ...
    In the past, disease pattern mapping depended on census tracts based on political units, such as states and counties. However, with the advent of geographic information systems (GIS), researchers can now achieve a new level of precision and flexibility in geographic locating. This emerging technology allows the mapping of many different kinds of ge ... Read more

    $136.03 CAD

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    30th Irish Conference, AICS 2022, Munster, Ireland, December 8–9, 2022, Revised Selected Papers

    Edited by Luca Longo, Ruairi O’Reilly ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
    This open access book constitutes selected papers presented during the 30th Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science, held in Munster, Ireland, in December 2022.The 41 presented papers were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 102 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on machine learning, deep learning and applications; responsible and trustworthy ... Read more

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  • Principles of Big Data

    Preparing, Sharing, and Analyzing Complex Information

    by Jules J. Berman ...
    Principles of Big Data helps readers avoid the common mistakes that endanger all Big Data projects. By stressing simple, fundamental concepts, this book teaches readers how to organize large volumes of complex data, and how to achieve data permanence when the content of the data is constantly changing. General methods for data verification and validation, as specifically applied to Big Data ... Read more

    $56.99 CAD

  • High-Performance Modelling and Simulation for Big Data Applications

    Selected Results of the COST Action IC1406 cHiPSet

    Edited by Joanna Kołodziej, Horacio González-Vélez ...
    Series Book 11400 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
    This open access book was prepared as a Final Publication of the COST Action IC1406 “High-Performance Modelling and Simulation for Big Data Applications (cHiPSet)“ project.Long considered important pillars of the scientific method, Modelling and Simulation have evolved from traditional discrete numerical methods to complex data-intensive continuous analytical optimisations. Resolution, scale, and ... Read more

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  • Data Mining Applications with R

    by Yonghua Cen, Yanchang Zhao ...
    Data Mining Applications with R is a great resource for researchers and professionals to understand the wide use of R, a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics, in solving different problems in industry. R is widely used in leveraging data mining techniques across many different industries, including government, finance, insurance, medicine, scientific research and more. ... Read more

    $70.99 CAD

  • Differential Privacy

    by Simson L. Garfinkel ...
    Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
    A robust yet accessible introduction to the idea, history, and key applications of differential privacy—the gold standard of algorithmic privacy protection.Differential privacy (DP) is an increasingly popular, though controversial, approach to protecting personal data. DP protects confidential data by introducing carefully calibrated random numbers, called statistical noise, when the data is used. ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Methodological Developments in Data Linkage

    by Katie Harron, Harvey Goldstein, Chris Dibben ...
    Series series Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics
    A comprehensive compilation of new developments in data linkage methodologyThe increasing availability of large administrative databases has led to a dramatic rise in the use of data linkage, yet the standard texts on linkage are still those which describe the seminal work from the 1950-60s, with some updates. Linkage and analysis of data across sources remains problematic due to lack of ... Read more

    $108.99 CAD

  • Medical Data Privacy Handbook

    Edited by Aris Gkoulalas-Divanis, Grigorios Loukides ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This handbook covers Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, which enable the storage, management, and sharing of massive amounts of demographic, diagnosis, medication, and genomic information. It presents privacy-preserving methods for medical data, ranging from laboratory test results to doctors’ comments. The reuse of EMR data can greatly benefit medical science and practice, but must be ... Read more

    $370.99 CAD

  • Big Data Analysis: New Algorithms for a New Society

    Edited by Nathalie Japkowicz, Jerzy Stefanowski ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This edited volume is devoted to Big Data Analysis from a Machine Learning standpoint as presented by some of the most eminent researchers in this area.It demonstrates that Big Data Analysis opens up new research problems which were either never considered before, or were only considered within a limited range. In addition to providing methodological discussions on the principles of mining Big ... Read more

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  • Privacy in a Digital, Networked World

    Technologies, Implications and Solutions

    Edited by Sherali Zeadally, Mohamad Badra ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This comprehensive textbook/reference presents a focused review of the state of the art in privacy research, encompassing a range of diverse topics. The first book of its kind designed specifically to cater to courses on privacy, this authoritative volume provides technical, legal, and ethical perspectives on privacy issues from a global selection of renowned experts. Features: examines privacy ... Read more

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  • Human-Centered Services Computing for Smart Cities

    IEICE Monograph

    Edited by Yohei Murakami, Kosaku Kimura ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This open-access book compiles seven monographs from researchers at the forefront of services computing and artificial intelligence for smart cities. This is structured into three thematic parts: service composition, big data analysis, and service integration for smart cities.The first part describes service compositions for smart cities, where interaction between services and the physical world, ... Read more

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  • Machine Learning for Practical Decision Making

    A Multidisciplinary Perspective with Applications from Healthcare, Engineering and Business Analytics

    by Christo El Morr, Manar Jammal, Hossam Ali-Hassan, Walid EI-Hallak ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    This book provides a hands-on introduction to Machine Learning (ML) from a multidisciplinary perspective that does not require a background in data science or computer science. It explains ML using simple language and a straightforward approach guided by real-world examples in areas such as health informatics, information technology, and business analytics. The book will help readers understand ... Read more

    $153.99 CAD