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Hands-On Data Analysis with Scala

Perform data collection, processing, manipulation, and visualization with Scala

by Rajesh Gupta ...

Master scala\\'s advanced techniques to solve real-world problems in data analysis and gain valuable insights from your dataKey FeaturesA beginner's guide for performing data analysis loaded with numerous rich, practical examplesAccess to popular Scala libraries such as Breeze, Saddle for efficient data manipulation and exploratory analysisDevelop applications in Scala for real-time analysis and ... Read more

$41.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master scala\\'s advanced techniques to solve real-world problems in data analysis and gain valuable insights from your dataKey FeaturesA beginner's guide for performing data analysis loaded with numerous rich, practical examplesAccess to popular Scala libraries such as Breeze, Saddle for efficient data manipulation and exploratory analysisDevelop applications in Scala for real-time analysis and
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Cyber Security Awareness for CEOs and Management

by David Willson, Henry Dalziel ...

Cyber Security for CEOs and Managment is a concise overview of the security threats posed to organizations and networks by the ubiquity of USB Flash Drives used as storage devices. The book will provide an overview of the cyber threat to you, your business, your livelihood, and discuss what you need to do, especially as CEOs and Management, to lower risk, reduce or eliminate liability, and protect ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Cyber Security for CEOs and Managment is a concise overview of the security threats posed to organizations and networks by the ubiquity of USB Flash Drives used as storage devices. The book will provide an overview of the cyber threat to you, your business, your livelihood, and discuss what you need to do, especially as CEOs and Management, to lower risk, reduce or eliminate liability, and protect
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Apache Spark for Machine Learning

Build and deploy high-performance big data AI solutions for large-scale clusters

by Deepak Gowda ...

Develop your data science skills with Apache Spark to solve real-world problems for Fortune 500 companies using scalable algorithms on large cloud computing clustersKey FeaturesApply techniques to analyze big data and uncover valuable insights for machine learningLearn to use cloud computing clusters for training machine learning models on large datasetsDiscover practical strategies to overcome ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop your data science skills with Apache Spark to solve real-world problems for Fortune 500 companies using scalable algorithms on large cloud computing clustersKey FeaturesApply techniques to analyze big data and uncover valuable insights for machine learningLearn to use cloud computing clusters for training machine learning models on large datasetsDiscover practical strategies to overcome
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Data Management, Analytics and Innovation

Proceedings of ICDMAI 2025, Volume 3

Edited by Saptarsi Goswami, Sajal Saha, Kanadpriya Basu, Romit S Beed ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the latest findings in the areas of data management and smart computing, big data management, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, along with advances in network technologies. The book is a collection of peer-reviewed research papers presented at 9th International Conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation (ICDMAI 2025), held during 17–19 January 2025 at St. ... Read more

$306.99 CAD

This book presents the latest findings in the areas of data management and smart computing, big data management, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, along with advances in network technologies. The book is a collection of peer-reviewed research papers presented at 9th International Conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation (ICDMAI 2025), held during 17–19 January 2025 at St.
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Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization

by Theresa-Marie Rhyne ...

Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts such as color harmony and data color schemes. Examples of generative AI solutions for color scheme suggestion are provided. The usage of these concepts is shown with actual online and mobile tools. Color ... Read more

$116.99 CAD

Applying Color Theory to Digital Media and Visualization provides an overview of the application of color theory concepts to digital media and visualization. It highlights specific color concepts such as color harmony and data color schemes. Examples of generative AI solutions for color scheme suggestion are provided. The usage of these concepts is shown with actual online and mobile tools. Color
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A Data-Centric Approach to Breaking the FDI Trap Through Integration in Global Value Chains

A Case Study from Clothing Manufacturing Enterprises in Albania

by Jolta Kacani ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book reveals the hidden potential of emerging economies to become the new industrial hubs in existing global value chains. Pursuing a data-centric approach, it investigates the presence of foreign direct investment as an instrument for emerging economies to promote active participation in global value chains. This approach is based on time series analyses conducted at the national and ... Read more

$64.99 CAD

This book reveals the hidden potential of emerging economies to become the new industrial hubs in existing global value chains. Pursuing a data-centric approach, it investigates the presence of foreign direct investment as an instrument for emerging economies to promote active participation in global value chains. This approach is based on time series analyses conducted at the national and
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Analytical and Approximate Methods for Complex Dynamical Systems

Edited by Alexander Timokha ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents Analytical and Approximate Methods for Complex Dynamical Systems and introduces ideas of discontinuous mapping treated as complex dynamical systems. Mathematicians of world-recognized Ukrainian scientific schools established by M.Krylov, M.Bogolyubov, Yu.Mitropolskiy, and A.Sharkovsky used to cooperate for writing the collective book whose purpose consists of illustrating a ... Read more

$280.99 CAD

This book presents Analytical and Approximate Methods for Complex Dynamical Systems and introduces ideas of discontinuous mapping treated as complex dynamical systems. Mathematicians of world-recognized Ukrainian scientific schools established by M.Krylov, M.Bogolyubov, Yu.Mitropolskiy, and A.Sharkovsky used to cooperate for writing the collective book whose purpose consists of illustrating a
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Data Management and Analysis

Case Studies in Education, Healthcare and Beyond

Edited by Reda Alhajj, Mohammad Moshirpour, Behrouz Far ...

Series Book 65 - Studies in Big Data
Data management and analysis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging areas of research and development in both academia and industry. Numerous types of applications and services have been studied and re-examined in this field resulting in this edited volume which includes chapters on effective approaches for dealing with the inherent complexity within data management and analysis. This ... Read more

$217.99 CAD

Data management and analysis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging areas of research and development in both academia and industry. Numerous types of applications and services have been studied and re-examined in this field resulting in this edited volume which includes chapters on effective approaches for dealing with the inherent complexity within data management and analysis. This
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Intelligent Decision Technologies

Proceedings of the 14th KES-IDT 2022 Conference

Edited by Ireneusz Czarnowski, Robert J. Howlett, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT 2022 Conference, held in Rhodes, Greece on June 20–22, 2022. The book presents and discusses the latest research results and generates new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. The range of topics discussed are classification, prediction, data analysis, big data, data science, decision support, knowledge engineering, and modeling in ... Read more

$434.99 CAD

This book gathers selected papers from the KES-IDT 2022 Conference, held in Rhodes, Greece on June 20–22, 2022. The book presents and discusses the latest research results and generates new ideas in the field of intelligent decision-making. The range of topics discussed are classification, prediction, data analysis, big data, data science, decision support, knowledge engineering, and modeling in
... Read more
A Fusion of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for Emerging Cyber Systems

Edited by Pardeep Kumar, Ahmed Jabbar Obaid, Korhan Cengiz, Ashish Khanna, Valentina Emilia Balas ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book aims at offering a unique collection of ideas and experiences mainly focusing on the main streams and merger of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for a wide slice of the communication and networking community. In the era when the world is grappling with many unforeseen challenges, scientists and researchers are envisioning smart cyber systems that guarantee ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book aims at offering a unique collection of ideas and experiences mainly focusing on the main streams and merger of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for a wide slice of the communication and networking community. In the era when the world is grappling with many unforeseen challenges, scientists and researchers are envisioning smart cyber systems that guarantee
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Cutting Edge Applications of Computational Intelligence Tools and Techniques

Edited by Kevin Daimi, Abeer Alsadoon, Luis Coelho ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
The book delivers an excellent professional development resource for educators and practitioners on the cutting-edge computational intelligence techniques and applications. It covers many areas and topics of computational intelligence techniques and applications proposed by computational intelligence experts and researchers and furthers the enhancement of the community outreach and engagement ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

The book delivers an excellent professional development resource for educators and practitioners on the cutting-edge computational intelligence techniques and applications. It covers many areas and topics of computational intelligence techniques and applications proposed by computational intelligence experts and researchers and furthers the enhancement of the community outreach and engagement
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Emerging Trends in Information Systems and Technologies

WorldCIST 2025 Volume 3

Edited by Alvaro Rocha, Hojjat Adeli, Aneta Poniszewska-Marańda, Fernando Moreira, Isaias Bianchi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises a selection of articles from the 13th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST’25), held from April 15 to 17, 2025, at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and the ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book comprises a selection of articles from the 13th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST’25), held from April 15 to 17, 2025, at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and the
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DevOps for Data Science

by Alex Gold ...

Series series Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Science Series
Data Scientists are experts at analyzing, modelling and visualizing data but, at one point or another, have all encountered difficulties in collaborating with or delivering their work to the people and systems that matter. Born out of the agile software movement, DevOps is a set of practices, principles and tools that help software engineers reliably deploy work to production. This book takes the ... Read more

$89.99 CAD

Data Scientists are experts at analyzing, modelling and visualizing data but, at one point or another, have all encountered difficulties in collaborating with or delivering their work to the people and systems that matter. Born out of the agile software movement, DevOps is a set of practices, principles and tools that help software engineers reliably deploy work to production. This book takes the
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Metaheuristics and Reinforcement Techniques for Smart Sensor Applications

by Adwitiya Sinha, Manju, Samayveer Singh ...

This book discusses the fundamentals of wireless sensor networks,and the prevailing method and trends of smart sensor applications. It presents analytical modelling to foster the understanding of network challenges in developing protocols for next-generation communication standards.• Presents an overview of the low-power sensor, network standards, design challenges and sensor network simulation• ... Read more

$107.99 CAD

This book discusses the fundamentals of wireless sensor networks,and the prevailing method and trends of smart sensor applications. It presents analytical modelling to foster the understanding of network challenges in developing protocols for next-generation communication standards.• Presents an overview of the low-power sensor, network standards, design challenges and sensor network simulation•
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Bayesian Compressive Sensing for Site Characterization

by Yu Wang, Tengyuan Zhao, Yue Hu, Zheng Guan, Kok-Kwang Phoon ...

Series series Challenges in Geotechnical and Rock Engineering
Site characterization is indispensable to good geotechnical or rock engineering practice as every site is unique, but technical, budget, time, or access constraints typically result in only a tiny fraction of the underground soil and rock in a site being visually inspected, sampled, or tested. This leads to a long- lasting challenge of sparse measurements in geo- sciences and engineering. This ... Read more

$336.99 CAD

Site characterization is indispensable to good geotechnical or rock engineering practice as every site is unique, but technical, budget, time, or access constraints typically result in only a tiny fraction of the underground soil and rock in a site being visually inspected, sampled, or tested. This leads to a long- lasting challenge of sparse measurements in geo- sciences and engineering. This
... Read more
Data Science for Civil Engineering

A Beginner's Guide

by Rakesh K. Jain, Prashant Shantaram Dhotre, Deepak Tatyasaheb Mane, Parikshit Narendra Mahalle ...

This book explains use of data science-based techniques for modeling and providing optimal solutions to complex problems in civil engineering. It discusses civil engineering problems like air, water and land pollution, climate crisis, transportation infrastructures, traffic and travel modes, mobility services, and so forth. Divided into two sections, the first one deals with the basics of data ... Read more

$101.99 CAD

This book explains use of data science-based techniques for modeling and providing optimal solutions to complex problems in civil engineering. It discusses civil engineering problems like air, water and land pollution, climate crisis, transportation infrastructures, traffic and travel modes, mobility services, and so forth. Divided into two sections, the first one deals with the basics of data
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Community Structure Analysis from Social Networks

Edited by Sajid Yousuf Bhat, Fouzia Jan, Muhammad Abulaish ...

This book addresses social and complex network analysis challenges, exploring social network structures, dynamic networks, and hierarchical communities. Emphasizing network structure heterogeneity, including directionality and dynamics, it covers community structure concepts like distinctness, overlap, and hierarchy. The book aims to present challenges and innovative solutions in community ... Read more

$107.99 CAD

This book addresses social and complex network analysis challenges, exploring social network structures, dynamic networks, and hierarchical communities. Emphasizing network structure heterogeneity, including directionality and dynamics, it covers community structure concepts like distinctness, overlap, and hierarchy. The book aims to present challenges and innovative solutions in community
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Multimodal Biometric Identification System

Case Study of Real-Time Implementation

by Sampada Dhole, Vinayak Bairagi ...

This book presents a novel method of multimodal biometric fusion using a random selection of biometrics, which covers a new method of feature extraction, a new framework of sensor-level and feature-level fusion. Most of the biometric systems presently use unimodal systems, which have several limitations. Multimodal systems can increase the matching accuracy of a recognition system. This monograph ... Read more

$321.99 CAD

This book presents a novel method of multimodal biometric fusion using a random selection of biometrics, which covers a new method of feature extraction, a new framework of sensor-level and feature-level fusion. Most of the biometric systems presently use unimodal systems, which have several limitations. Multimodal systems can increase the matching accuracy of a recognition system. This monograph
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Cyber Security in Business Analytics

Edited by Gururaj H L, B Ramesh, Chandrika J, Hong Lin ...

Series series Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Automation for Business Management
There is a growing need for insights and practical experiences in the evolving field of cyber security for business analytics a need addressed by Cyber Security in Business Analytics. Divided into sections covering cyber security basics, artificial intelligence (AI) methods for threat detection, and practical applications in e-commerce and e-banking, the book's team of experts provides valuable ... Read more

$107.99 CAD

There is a growing need for insights and practical experiences in the evolving field of cyber security for business analytics a need addressed by Cyber Security in Business Analytics. Divided into sections covering cyber security basics, artificial intelligence (AI) methods for threat detection, and practical applications in e-commerce and e-banking, the book's team of experts provides valuable
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Complex Systems: Innovation and Sustainability in the Digital Age

Volume 2

Edited by Aleksei V. Bogoviz ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a coherent framework for understanding the essence of complex systems and the nature of digital transformations, analyzes challenges of and patterns in innovative development, and shares a wealth of insights and best practices, resulting in the most extensive coverage of the topic available.In particular, the book’s cutting-edge contributions, prepared by scientists, engineers, ... Read more

$217.99 CAD

This book provides a coherent framework for understanding the essence of complex systems and the nature of digital transformations, analyzes challenges of and patterns in innovative development, and shares a wealth of insights and best practices, resulting in the most extensive coverage of the topic available.In particular, the book’s cutting-edge contributions, prepared by scientists, engineers,
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Shifting Economic, Financial and Banking Paradigm

New Systems to Encounter COVID-19

Edited by Samsul Ariffin Abdul Karim ...

Series Book 19 - Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents the main ideas on shifting the economy, finance, and banking sectors among ASEAN countries into a new paradigm. Since the economy and finance, as well as the banking sector in the ASEAN region, have been growing years by years, there is the need for the policymakers and relevant agencies to study the ideas on shifting the ASEAN economy, finance, and banking towards globalization ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book presents the main ideas on shifting the economy, finance, and banking sectors among ASEAN countries into a new paradigm. Since the economy and finance, as well as the banking sector in the ASEAN region, have been growing years by years, there is the need for the policymakers and relevant agencies to study the ideas on shifting the ASEAN economy, finance, and banking towards globalization
... Read more
Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Optimization

Select Proceedings of ICRAME 2025

Edited by Agnimitra Biswas, Dipankar Bhanja, Om Prakash Singh, Shankar Chakraborty ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICRAME 2025). It focuses on the recent advancements in artificial intelligence, use of artificial intelligence tools in analysis, data prediction, modeling, etc. The book also covers optimization of thermal and other mechanical engineering systems, integration ... Read more

$230.99 CAD

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICRAME 2025). It focuses on the recent advancements in artificial intelligence, use of artificial intelligence tools in analysis, data prediction, modeling, etc. The book also covers optimization of thermal and other mechanical engineering systems, integration
... Read more
Content-Based Image Classification

Efficient Machine Learning Using Robust Feature Extraction Techniques

by Rik Das ...

Content-Based Image Classification: Efficient Machine Learning Using Robust Feature Extraction Techniques is a comprehensive guide to research with invaluable image data. Social Science Research Network has revealed that 65% of people are visual learners. Research data provided by Hyerle (2000) has clearly shown 90% of information in the human brain is visual. Thus, it is no wonder that visual ... Read more

$93.99 CAD

Content-Based Image Classification: Efficient Machine Learning Using Robust Feature Extraction Techniques is a comprehensive guide to research with invaluable image data. Social Science Research Network has revealed that 65% of people are visual learners. Research data provided by Hyerle (2000) has clearly shown 90% of information in the human brain is visual. Thus, it is no wonder that visual
... Read more
Data Visualization

A Practical Introduction

by Kieran Healy ...

An accessible primer on how to create effective graphics from dataThis book provides students and researchers a hands-on introduction to the principles and practice of data visualization. It explains what makes some graphs succeed while others fail, how to make high-quality figures from data using powerful and reproducible methods, and how to think about data visualization in an honest and ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

An accessible primer on how to create effective graphics from dataThis book provides students and researchers a hands-on introduction to the principles and practice of data visualization. It explains what makes some graphs succeed while others fail, how to make high-quality figures from data using powerful and reproducible methods, and how to think about data visualization in an honest and
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