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Smart Technologies for an All-Electric Society

Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE2025). Volume 1

Edited by Michael E. Auer, Reinhard Langmann, Dominik May, Manuel Morales ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and ... Read more

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The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and
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The Competition Between Overt Suffixation and Zero-Affixation in Present-Day English Nominalisation

by Cristina Lara-Clares ...

Series Book 25 - Hallesche Sprach- und Textforschung / Language and Text Studies / Recherches linguistiques et textuelles
In linguistic morphology, competition is expected to be resolved, on the grounds that it is not economical for a system to keep two or more processes for one purpose. This volume researches overt suffixation and zero‑affixation for the nominalisation of the semantic categories action, agentive, instrument and state aiming at hints of resolution, diachronically and in present‑day English, using ... Read more

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In linguistic morphology, competition is expected to be resolved, on the grounds that it is not economical for a system to keep two or more processes for one purpose. This volume researches overt suffixation and zero‑affixation for the nominalisation of the semantic categories action, agentive, instrument and state aiming at hints of resolution, diachronically and in present‑day English, using
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Network-Oriented Modeling for Adaptive Networks: Designing Higher-Order Adaptive Biological, Mental and Social Network Models

by Jan Treur ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book addresses the challenging topic of modeling adaptive networks, which often manifest inherently complex behavior. Networks by themselves can usually be modeled using a neat, declarative, and conceptually transparent Network-Oriented Modeling approach. In contrast, adaptive networks are networks that change their structure; for example, connections in Mental Networks usually change due to ... Read more

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This book addresses the challenging topic of modeling adaptive networks, which often manifest inherently complex behavior. Networks by themselves can usually be modeled using a neat, declarative, and conceptually transparent Network-Oriented Modeling approach. In contrast, adaptive networks are networks that change their structure; for example, connections in Mental Networks usually change due to
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Spring in Action

by Craig Walls ...

SummarySpring in Action, 5th Edition is the fully updated revision of Manning's bestselling Spring in Action. This new edition includes all Spring 5.0 updates, along with new examples on reactive programming, Spring WebFlux, and microservices. You'll also find the latest Spring best practices, including Spring Boot for application setup and configuration.About the TechnologySpring Framework makes ... Read more

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SummarySpring in Action, 5th Edition is the fully updated revision of Manning's bestselling Spring in Action. This new edition includes all Spring 5.0 updates, along with new examples on reactive programming, Spring WebFlux, and microservices. You'll also find the latest Spring best practices, including Spring Boot for application setup and configuration.About the TechnologySpring Framework makes
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First-Party Data Activation

Modernize your marketing data platform

by Alina D. Magauova, Oscar Kennis, David H. Joosten ...

Take a new approach to digital marketing based on transparency, relevance, and delivering real value to your audience.First-Party Data Activation shows you how to transform general customer data into a deep understanding of who your customers are, what resonates with them, and where to focus your data-driven marketing efforts. You'll discover how the world’s most tech-savvy brands effectively ... Read more

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Take a new approach to digital marketing based on transparency, relevance, and delivering real value to your audience.First-Party Data Activation shows you how to transform general customer data into a deep understanding of who your customers are, what resonates with them, and where to focus your data-driven marketing efforts. You'll discover how the world’s most tech-savvy brands effectively
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Biostatistics with Python

Apply Python for biostatistics with hands-on biomedical and biotechnology projects

by Darko Medin ...

Learn how to utilize biostatistics with Python for excelling in research and biomedical professions with practical exemplar projectsKey FeaturesBridge the gap between biostatistics and life sciences with PythonWork with practical exercises for real-world data analysis in biology and medicineAccess a portfolio of exemplar projects in the domains of biomedicine, biotechnology, and biologyPurchase of ... Read more

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Learn how to utilize biostatistics with Python for excelling in research and biomedical professions with practical exemplar projectsKey FeaturesBridge the gap between biostatistics and life sciences with PythonWork with practical exercises for real-world data analysis in biology and medicineAccess a portfolio of exemplar projects in the domains of biomedicine, biotechnology, and biologyPurchase of
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Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark Using Python

The ultimate guide to getting certified in Apache Spark using practical examples with Python

by Saba Shah ...

Learn the concepts and exercises needed to confidently prepare for the Databricks Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 exam and validate your Spark skills with an industry-recognized credentialKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of Apache Spark to design robust and fast Spark applicationsExplore various data manipulation components for each phase of your data engineering projectPrepare for ... Read more

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Learn the concepts and exercises needed to confidently prepare for the Databricks Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 exam and validate your Spark skills with an industry-recognized credentialKey FeaturesUnderstand the fundamentals of Apache Spark to design robust and fast Spark applicationsExplore various data manipulation components for each phase of your data engineering projectPrepare for
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Discourse Markers in Romance Languages. Crosslinguistic Approaches in Romance and Beyond

Edited by Cecilia-Mihaela Popescu, Oana-Adriana Duță ...

The volume Discourse Markers in Romance Languages. Crosslinguistic Approaches in Romance and Beyond includes the outputs of the 7th edition of the prestigious international conference Discourse Markers in Romance Languages (DISROM). The contributions in the volume focus on topics such as reformulative discourse markers, syntactic and sociolinguistic approaches to discourse markers, discourse ... Read more

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The volume Discourse Markers in Romance Languages. Crosslinguistic Approaches in Romance and Beyond includes the outputs of the 7th edition of the prestigious international conference Discourse Markers in Romance Languages (DISROM). The contributions in the volume focus on topics such as reformulative discourse markers, syntactic and sociolinguistic approaches to discourse markers, discourse
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Demand Forecasting Best Practices

by Nicolas Vandeput ...

Lead your demand planning process to excellence and deliver real value to your supply chain.In Demand Forecasting Best Practices you’ll learn how to:Lead your team to improve quality while reducing workloadProperly define the objectives and granularity of your demand planningUse intelligent KPIs to track accuracy and biasIdentify areas for process improvementHelp planners and stakeholders add ... Read more

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Lead your demand planning process to excellence and deliver real value to your supply chain.In Demand Forecasting Best Practices you’ll learn how to:Lead your team to improve quality while reducing workloadProperly define the objectives and granularity of your demand planningUse intelligent KPIs to track accuracy and biasIdentify areas for process improvementHelp planners and stakeholders add
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Principles of Data Management

Facilitating information sharing - Third edition

by Keith Gordon ...

Data is a valuable corporate asset and its effective management is vital to an organisation’s success and survival. With this book you will learn to master the key principles of data management and use them to implement best practices in your organization.This professional guide covers all the key areas of data management, including database development and corporate data modelling. It is business ... Read more

$52.29 CAD

Data is a valuable corporate asset and its effective management is vital to an organisation’s success and survival. With this book you will learn to master the key principles of data management and use them to implement best practices in your organization.This professional guide covers all the key areas of data management, including database development and corporate data modelling. It is business
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Effective MySQL Optimizing SQL Statements

by Ronald Bradford ...

Series series Oracle Press
The Essential Guide to SQL Statement OptimizationWritten by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, Effective MySQL: Optimizing SQL Statements is filled with detailed explanations and practical examples that can be applied immediately to improve database and application performances. Featuring a step-by-step approach to SQL optimization, this Oracle Press book helps you to analyze ... Read more

$48.39 CAD

The Essential Guide to SQL Statement OptimizationWritten by Oracle ACE Director and MySQL expert Ronald Bradford, Effective MySQL: Optimizing SQL Statements is filled with detailed explanations and practical examples that can be applied immediately to improve database and application performances. Featuring a step-by-step approach to SQL optimization, this Oracle Press book helps you to analyze
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Python for Finance

Apply powerful finance models and quantitative analysis with Python

by Yuxing Yan ...

Learn and implement various Quantitative Finance concepts using the popular Python libraries Key Features\[\*\]Understand the fundamentals of Python data structures and work with time-series data\[\*\]Implement key concepts in quantitative finance using popular Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and matplotlib\[\*\]A step-by-step tutorial packed with many Python programs that will help you ... Read more

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Learn and implement various Quantitative Finance concepts using the popular Python libraries Key Features\[\*\]Understand the fundamentals of Python data structures and work with time-series data\[\*\]Implement key concepts in quantitative finance using popular Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and matplotlib\[\*\]A step-by-step tutorial packed with many Python programs that will help you
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The Rise Of AI Agents

by Tamer AlaaEldine ...

"The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Work and Society" by Tamer AlaaEldine examines artificial intelligence's impact on work and society, with a focus on agentic AI. The book presents a comprehensive analysis of automation's evolution and its implications for the future.The narrative begins with automation's historical context, from ancient innovations to modern technology. Through a creative ... Read more

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"The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Work and Society" by Tamer AlaaEldine examines artificial intelligence's impact on work and society, with a focus on agentic AI. The book presents a comprehensive analysis of automation's evolution and its implications for the future.The narrative begins with automation's historical context, from ancient innovations to modern technology. Through a creative
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Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing

Proceedings of the 20-th International Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing (IMIS-2026)

Edited by Leonard Barolli, Ines Chihi, Hsing-Chung Chen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing. With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). The UPC enables the creation of a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in ... Read more

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This book provides proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing. With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). The UPC enables the creation of a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in
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Data Engineering Fundamentals for Beginners

Mastering the Art of Building, Managing, and Scaling Data Systems

by James Ferry ...

In the age of data-driven decision-making, the role of a data engineer has become more crucial than ever. "Data Engineering Fundamentals for Beginners: Mastering the Art of Building, Managing, and Scaling Data Systems" provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of data engineering, making it an essential read for beginners eager to navigate this vital field.This ... Read more

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In the age of data-driven decision-making, the role of a data engineer has become more crucial than ever. "Data Engineering Fundamentals for Beginners: Mastering the Art of Building, Managing, and Scaling Data Systems" provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of data engineering, making it an essential read for beginners eager to navigate this vital field.This
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RAG with Python Cookbook

Practical Recipes from Data Preprocessing to LLM Agents

by Dominik Polzer ...

As businesses race to unlock the full potential of large language models (LLMs), a critical challenge has emerged: How do you connect these tools to real-time, external data to solve real-world problems? Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is the answer. By combining LLMs with information retrieval, RAG empowers you to build everything from intelligent chatbots to autonomous, task-solving agents ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

As businesses race to unlock the full potential of large language models (LLMs), a critical challenge has emerged: How do you connect these tools to real-time, external data to solve real-world problems? Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is the answer. By combining LLMs with information retrieval, RAG empowers you to build everything from intelligent chatbots to autonomous, task-solving agents
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Data Science Management

Vom ersten Konzept bis zur Governance datengetriebener Organisationen

by Marcel Hebing, Martin Manhembué ...

Series series Animals
Der umfassende Leitfaden für das Managen von Data-Science-Projekten für Studium und BerufThemenspektrum: Designen von Projekten, Datenverarbeitung, Analysemethoden, Rolle und Aufgaben von Data Science Manager:innen, Kommunikation mit Stakeholdern, Automatisierung, MLOps, GovernanceInklusive konkreter Toolsets wie z.B. Softwarepakete, Checklisten, Projekt-Canvases sowie Übersichten über bewährte ... Read more

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Der umfassende Leitfaden für das Managen von Data-Science-Projekten für Studium und BerufThemenspektrum: Designen von Projekten, Datenverarbeitung, Analysemethoden, Rolle und Aufgaben von Data Science Manager:innen, Kommunikation mit Stakeholdern, Automatisierung, MLOps, GovernanceInklusive konkreter Toolsets wie z.B. Softwarepakete, Checklisten, Projekt-Canvases sowie Übersichten über bewährte
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GETTING STARTED WITH SQL

Exercises with PhpMyAdmin and MySQL

by Remy Lentzner ...

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a query language for relational database management. In this book, you will discover the basics of its organization and its characteristics. Using the PhpMyAdmin environment, you will learn how to create a database, tables, columns, constraints, keys (primary and foreign), joins and many other specificities.SQL has a small set of statements and enables you to ... Read more

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SQL (Structured Query Language) is a query language for relational database management. In this book, you will discover the basics of its organization and its characteristics. Using the PhpMyAdmin environment, you will learn how to create a database, tables, columns, constraints, keys (primary and foreign), joins and many other specificities.SQL has a small set of statements and enables you to
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The GraphQL Handbook

A Developer's Guide to Powerful and Flexible APIs

by Randy H. Mills ...

The GraphQL Handbook: A Developer's Guide to Powerful and Flexible APIsAbout the Technology:GraphQL is revolutionizing the way APIs are designed and consumed. This powerful query language empowers clients to take control of their data needs, leading to efficient, flexible, and user-centric applications.Written by an experienced GraphQL developer, this book provides a comprehensive and practical ... Read more

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The GraphQL Handbook: A Developer's Guide to Powerful and Flexible APIsAbout the Technology:GraphQL is revolutionizing the way APIs are designed and consumed. This powerful query language empowers clients to take control of their data needs, leading to efficient, flexible, and user-centric applications.Written by an experienced GraphQL developer, this book provides a comprehensive and practical
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Ultimate LLMOps for LLM Engineering

Engineering Reliable, Observable, and Scalable LLM Systems

by Kinjal Dand ...

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how organizations build intelligent applications, yet taking them from experimentation to reliable production systems requires a new discipline—LLMOps. Ultimate LLMOps for LLM Engineering offers a comprehensive journey through the principles, tools, and workflows essential for operationalizing LLMs with confidence and efficiency. It begins by ... Read more

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Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how organizations build intelligent applications, yet taking them from experimentation to reliable production systems requires a new discipline—LLMOps. Ultimate LLMOps for LLM Engineering offers a comprehensive journey through the principles, tools, and workflows essential for operationalizing LLMs with confidence and efficiency. It begins by
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AI Technologies for Information Systems and Management Science

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Systems and Management Science (ISMS) 2024

Edited by Lalit Garg, Nishtha Kesswani, Imene Brigui ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book brings together leading experts, academics, and industry professionals to explore how AI is transforming decision-making, data analytics, operations, and strategic management across diverse sectors. Dive into the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with AI Technologies for Information Systems and Management Science, a comprehensive book is featuring peer-reviewed research from ... Read more

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This book brings together leading experts, academics, and industry professionals to explore how AI is transforming decision-making, data analytics, operations, and strategic management across diverse sectors. Dive into the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with AI Technologies for Information Systems and Management Science, a comprehensive book is featuring peer-reviewed research from
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Practical Predictive Analytics

Analyse current and historical data to predict future trends using R, Spark, and more

by Ralph Winters ...

Make sense of your data and predict the unpredictable Key Features\[\*\] A unique book that centers around develop six key practical skills needed to develop and implement predictive analytics\[\*\] Apply the principles and techniques of predictive analytics to effectively interpret big data\[\*\] Solve real-world analytical problems with the help of practical case studies and real-world scenarios ... Read more

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Make sense of your data and predict the unpredictable Key Features\[\*\] A unique book that centers around develop six key practical skills needed to develop and implement predictive analytics\[\*\] Apply the principles and techniques of predictive analytics to effectively interpret big data\[\*\] Solve real-world analytical problems with the help of practical case studies and real-world scenarios
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Artificial Intelligence and Visualization: Advancing Visual Knowledge Discovery

Edited by Boris Kovalerchuk, Kawa Nazemi, Răzvan Andonie, Nuno Datia, Ebad Banissi ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book continues a series of Springer publications devoted to the emerging field of Integrated Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Visual Knowledge Discovery and Visual Analytics that combine advances in both fields. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning face long-standing challenges of explainability and interpretability that underpin trust. Such attributes are fundamental ... Read more

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This book continues a series of Springer publications devoted to the emerging field of Integrated Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Visual Knowledge Discovery and Visual Analytics that combine advances in both fields. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning face long-standing challenges of explainability and interpretability that underpin trust. Such attributes are fundamental
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Data Science Projects with Python

A case study approach to successful data science projects using Python, pandas, and scikit-learn

by Stephen Klosterman ...

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in PythonKey FeaturesTackle data science problems by identifying the problem to be solvedIllustrate patterns in data using appropriate visualizationsImplement suitable machine learning algorithms to gain insights from dataBook DescriptionData Science Projects with Python is designed to give you practical ... Read more

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Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard data analysis and machine learning tools in PythonKey FeaturesTackle data science problems by identifying the problem to be solvedIllustrate patterns in data using appropriate visualizationsImplement suitable machine learning algorithms to gain insights from dataBook DescriptionData Science Projects with Python is designed to give you practical
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