Research & information: general Books

Effective decision making requires a clear methodology, particularly in complex, globally relevant situations. Institutions and companies in all disciplines and sectors are faced with increasingly multi-faceted areas of uncertainty which cannot always be...

This book presents the state of the art in parallel numerical algorithms, applications, architectures, and system software. The book examines various solutions for issues of concurrency, scale, energy efficiency, and programmability, which are discussed...

Identity Based Encryption (IBE) is a type of public key encryption and has been intensely researched in the past decade. Identity-Based Encryption summarizes the available research for IBE and the main ideas that would enable users to pursue further work...

The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have...

"Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle Unmanned System" deals with the design and development of fault detection and isolation algorithms for unmanned vehicles such as spacecraft, aerial drones and other related vehicles. Addressing fault...

This book is an introduction to the mathematical theory of design for articulated mechanical systems known as linkages. The focus is on sizing mechanical constraints that guide the movement of a work piece, or end-effector, of the system. The function of...

The cryptosystems based on the Integer Factorization Problem (IFP), the Discrete Logarithm Problem (DLP) and the Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithm Problem (ECDLP) are essentially the only three types of practical public-key cryptosystems in use. The...

Privacy requirements have an increasing impact on the realization of modern applications. Commercial and legal regulations demand that privacy guarantees be provided whenever sensitive information is stored, processed, or communicated to external parties...

? DoesP=NP. In just ?ve symbols Dick Karp -in 1972-captured one of the deepest and most important questions of all time. When he ?rst wrote his famous paper, I think it's fair to say he did not know the depth and importance of his question. Now over...

Open Source Applications Springer Book Series Editor: Ernesto Damiani, University of Milan, Italy http://sesar.dti.unimi.it/ossbook/A new overall interdisciplinary framework called "i learning" integrates managerial organization and technology aspects...

Cryptographic access control (CAC) is an approach to securing data by encrypting it with a key, so that only the users in possession of the correct key are able to decrypt the data and/or perform further encryptions. Applications of cryptographic access...

The new computing environment enabled by advances in service oriented arc- tectures, mashups, and cloud computing will consist of service spaces comprising data, applications, infrastructure resources distributed over the Web. This envir- ment embraces a...

"Dynamics of Information Systems" presents state-of-the-art research explaining the importance of information in the evolution of a distributed or networked system. This book presents techniques for measuring the value or...

Digital Libraries and Multimedia brings together in one place important contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast moving area. Digital Libraries and Multimedia serves as an excellent reference, providing...

Towards a Quarter-Century of Public Key Cryptography brings together in one place important contributions and up-to-date research results in this fast moving area. Towards a Quarter-Century of Public Key Cryptography serves...

The Basics.- From Pixels to Shapes.- Making Them Move.- Pixels, Images and Image Files.- Let The Games Begin.- It's 3D Time!.- 3D Modeling.- Rendering: Shading and Lighting.- Advanced Techniques.- And Finally, Introducing Maya.- Making Them Move.-...

This book presents a specific and unified approach to Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, termed IFN for Information Fuzzy Network methodology. Data Mining (DM) is the science of modelling and generalizing common patterns from...

Foundations of Security and Access Control in Computing.- to Identity-Management Models.- Elements of Trust Paradigms in Computing.- Mandatory-Access-Control Model.- Discretionary-Access Control and the Access-Matrix Model.- The Take-Grant Protection...

The problem of controlling or stabilizing a system of differential equa­ tions in the presence of random disturbances is intuitively appealing and has been a motivating force behind a wide variety of results grouped loosely...

Comprehensive coverage of an important and current hot topic.; Details both theoretical as well as practical aspects.; Presents new data hiding algorithms for images and videos.; Reveals a number of attacks and countermeasures...

Presents a novel design that allows for a great deal of customization, which many current methods fail to include; Details a flexible, comprehensive design that can be easily extended when necessary; Proven results: the...

Information and Coding.- Shannon-Wiener Information.- Coding of Random Processes.- Statistical Modeling.- Kolmogorov Complexity.- Stochastic Complexity.- Structure Function.- Optimally Distinguishable Models.- The MDL Principle.- Applications.

"Control of Complex Systems: Structural Constraints and Uncertainty" focuses on control design under information structure constraints, with a particular emphasis on large-scale systems. The complexity of such systems poses serious computational...

Model-Based Control will be a collection of state-of-the-art contributions in the field of modelling, identification, robust control and optimization of dynamical systems, with particular attention to the application domains of motion control systems...

- 1. Qamrul Hasan Ansari and Jen-Chih Yao, Systems of Vector Quasi-Equilibrium Problems and their Applications.- 2. Michael McAsey and Libin Mou, Properties of Derivates and Some Applications.- 3. Robert Baier, Elza Farkhi and Vera Roshchina, On...

Cryptography is an area that traditionally focused on secure communication, authentication and integrity. In recent times though, there is a wealth of novel fine-tuned cryptographic techniques that sprung up as cryptographers focused on the specialised...

Hierarchy is a form of organisation of complex systems that rely on or produce a strong differentiation in capacity (power and size) between the parts of the system. It is frequently observed within the natural living world as...

Coordinated Multiuser Communications provides for the first time a unified treatment of multiuser detection and multiuser decoding in a single volume. Many communications systems, such as cellular mobile radio and wireless...

This book presents new insights into the nature of the human mind as a product of the brain. It discusses how biological and technological information systems differ from their counterparts with physical functions, presenting Emergent Information Theory...

The field of risk science is continuously evolving to develop principles and practices that people to manage future risk. Risk and uncertainty are prevalent yet, it is important to consider what is on the horizon, anticipate the possibility of future...

Operational risk managers in the financial services industry must have a solid understanding of the best practices for the implementation of an effective risk management framework and the management of operational risk. Practices for Operational Risk...

In all the folk festivals of Kosal region (Western Odisha) where-ever there is varua tattwa the principles of Astanga Yoga play their parts. One may wonder at this metaphysical discovery made by this author, but it is as true as broad daylight. To...

This book is a collection of critical appreciations of various literatures and genres. It is comprised with the collection of different writers from various literatures such as Margaret Atwood, Bhabani Bhattacharya, Aravind Adiga, Kamala Das, Toru Dutt,...

yaha kitab kendra rajya sambandho kr adhyayan tatha vishleshan ki drasti se bahut mahatvapoorna hai. tatha bhavi vidyarthiyo ko ek naya marg prashast karegi.

The book caters to the need of both beginners and experienced risk management professionals. The first ten chapters cover the fundamentals of risk management. Anyone without any background in risk management can gain a good understanding of the subject...

This volume provides a synthesis of protocols, and strategies to support assessment leaders in effectively using data for educator preparation program improvement. Data-informed decision-making has become increasingly important in quality assurance for...

Corporate risk mitigation through socially responsible governance is crucial for ensuring long-term business sustainability and economic stability. By integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) into governance practices, companies can identify and...

With the increasing power of computing, cybersecurity faces mounting threats, making digital systems more vulnerable to attacks. While modern cryptography used to be compelling, it now shows vulnerabilities against rapidly growing computational...

In academic research, qualitative analysis is a pillar for understanding complex phenomena in science and management. However, researchers and practitioners often face challenges navigating the ever-evolving landscape of qualitative methodologies and...

In today's interconnected digital landscape, cybersecurity threats pose significant challenges to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and malicious activities continue to escalate in sophistication and...

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are inundated with vast amounts of data, making it increasingly challenging to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions. The traditional business intelligence (BI) approach must...

Modern businesses face the challenge of how to most effectively harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. The proliferation of AI tools like ChatGPT offers immense potential. Yet,...

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, traditional teaching methods often fail to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the 21st century. The siloed approach to education, where subjects are taught in isolation, must reflect...

In the world of contemporary marketing, a challenge exists - the relationship between data engineering, artificial intelligence, and the essential elements of effective marketing. Businesses find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the imperative...

Those entrenched in academia often have daunting processes of formulating research questions, data collection, analysis, and scholarly paper composition. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as an invaluable ally, simplifying these processes and...

In today's data-driven era, the persistent gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation in data science poses a formidable challenge. As we navigate through the complexities of harnessing data, deciphering algorithms, and unleashing...

Blockchain has become the cornerstone of technologies, supported by others including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Originating from cryptocurrency, it transcends boundaries, finding resonance in finance, healthcare, e-governance, and beyond...

The confluence of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and Semantic Web technologies is nothing short of revolutionary. The profound impact of this synergy extends far beyond the realms of industry, research, and society; it shapes the very fabric of...