Information technology: general topics Books

Business executives consider what is necessary to protect the company. It comes down to people, process and technology, organized within an information security program. Everything has its place...

In today's dynamic workplace environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees has never been more critical. This book explores cutting-edge technologies intersecting with workplace safety...

This book addresses social and complex network analysis challenges, exploring social network structures, dynamic networks, and hierarchical communities. Emphasizing network structure heterogeneity,...

This book examines artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa from a rights-based perspective. In recent years, technology has emerged as a significant disruptor, with AI, robotics and computer...

This book explores the transformative intersection of AI and Fintech. It encompasses an in-depth analysis of how AI is reshaping the financial industry, revolutionizing traditional practices, and...

This book presents a thorough examination of computational intelligence and its significant influence on solving intricate engineering challenges. It covers fundamental theories as well as advanced...

This book delivers a practical blueprint for applying AI, IoT, and advanced analytics to drive measurable ESG outcomes. It covers machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and fast language...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of finance and governance, the integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we perceive and interact with traditional...

This book is a comprehensive exploration into the realm of sentiment analysis. From deciphering customer sentiments for businesses to understanding public opinions on social media or predicting...

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of structural pattern recognition with a clear understanding of graph representation and manipulation. It explains graph matching techniques, unearthing...

The book provides a comprehensive discussion for utilizing computational models such as artificial neural networks, agent-based models, and decision field theory, for reliability engineering. It...

Explainable AI for Autonomous Vehicles: Concepts, Challenges, and Applications is a comprehensive guide to developing and applying explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in the context of...

Building upon the foundational principles established in the first volume, this second volume of Generative AI in Higher Education advances the debate on AI beyond theoretical frameworks towards...

What are the means to create a paradigm shift from conventional to intelligent companies? Industry 6.0: Technology, Practices, Challenges and Applications shows how integrating Industry 6.0...

The Ethics of Surveillance: An Introduction offers a clear and comprehensive exploration of one of the most pressing ethical issues of our time. From government monitoring to everyday data...

This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the history of social engineering, tracing its evolution from the mechanical marvels of the clockwork era and the rise of automata to the...

The book serves as a reference manual in Design Thinking. It covers the history and development of design thinking, the fundamental ideas and procedures involved in design thinking, case studies of...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are revolutionizing...

Machine Music: How AI is Transforming Music's Next Act explores the seismic impact of AI on the music industry – offering a sweeping yet grounded analysis of how AI and generative tools are reshaping...

Blockchain and Metaverse technologies are revolutionising the digital landscape by offering transformative potential across industries. Because of its decentralised and transparent nature, Blockchain...

This book comprehensively discusses nature-inspired algorithms, deep learning methods, applications of mathematical programming and artificial intelligence techniques. It will further cover important...

In this book, readers can explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping modern healthcare. The book dives deep into how cutting- edge technologies are revolutionizing...

This book delves into the fascinating world of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), empowering you to leverage the vast ocean of publicly available information to gain valuable insights and intelligence...

This thoroughly updated second edition focuses on the significant advances and shifts in urban and city planning and sustainable development. It includes new contents on sustainability and resilience...

The aim of this book is to highlight the most promising lines of research, using new enabling technologies and methods based on AI/ML techniques to solve issues and challenges related to intelligent...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply embedded in modern life, with autonomous systems now controlling many crucial functions in healthcare, transportation, and industry. However, the...

This book is an in-depth exploration of the mysterious and complex realm of the Dark Web, Dark AI Tools, and offensive security use cases offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its...

This book discusses the transformative potential of quantum computing in reshaping the landscape of supply chain management. It bridges the gap between these two dynamic fields, offering a...

Addressing the rising prevalence of interactive systems in our daily lives, this book focuses on the essential aspects of usability, user experience (UX), and inclusive design.This bookDiscusses both...

The concept of the metaverse signifies the forthcoming stage of development of the Internet, wherein it will facilitate the creation of virtual worlds that are enduring, decentralized, and capable of...

Based on in-depth field research conducted in China between 2019 and 2023, this book raises a concept of “rightful control” and demonstrates a new means of dispute resolution used by the Chinese...

This book presents an analysis of the existing surveys in the literature of batteries, chargers, control systems, battery management systems, plugs, sockets, drives, and fuel-cell-based and plug-in...

This is an accessible, engaging, and timely overview of the key debates surrounding the ongoing role of VR in society, exploring extended reality (XR), immersive VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed...

This is an accessible, engaging, and timely overview of the key debates surrounding the ongoing role of VR in society, exploring extended reality (XR), immersive VR, augmented reality (AR), and mixed...

This book is an essential guide to the constantly changing environment of embedded systems in healthcare in a world where the convergence of technology and healthcare is becoming increasingly...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in smart healthcare. It can produce contents virtually indistinguishable from human-created material, with the power to redefine...

Market-Oriented Disinformation Research explores the spread of false or misleading information online through the lens of marketing theory and consumer research. It examines how the business models...

Fuzzy sets have long been employed to handle imprecise and uncertain information in the real world, but their limitations in dealing with incomplete and inconsistent data led to the emergence of...

When high expectations do not always match the resources at your disposal, how can small Internal Audit teams make a significant impact? This book is your essential guide to transforming the way you...

The importance of addressing security issues in communication devices, networks, and computing models in Industry 5.0 cannot be overstated. Industry 5.0 represents the next phase in the evolution of...

The book presents a discussion of advanced novel technologies and their integration with intelligent sensor data processing. It focuses on optimization models for agriculture issues such as food...

With the quick advancement of web technology and network applications, protecting digitized information from unwanted access and modification has become a critical problem in today’s digital world...

This book presents the history of virtual reality and its introduction into journalism, exploring the challenges posed by pushing to make the experience of news a full body event. The problem of...

The book provides a fundamental exploration of cloud security, addressing the growing risks associated with modern cloud environments. It combines foundational theory with hands-on applications,...

The internet wasn’t built for time travelers. But when ethical hacker and mother Elsa and her 14-year-old son, Aiden, uncover a hidden code buried deep within cyberspace, they are pulled into a...

Edge computing and intelligence is a new technical discipline that researches and develops theories, methods, technologies, and application systems for enabling fast and efficient processing and...

On the one hand AI is hailed as a driver of unprecedented progress, with the potential to alleviate poverty, expand access to education, and improve healthcare outcomes, and on the other, critics...

An accessible exploration of the myriad applications and challenges of generative AI for media and communication students, scholars, and practitioners alike.The latest emergence of increasingly...