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Books in Computer science

The Computing collection presents a range of foundational and applied content across computer and data science, including fields such as Artificial Intelligence; Computational Modelling; Computer Networks, Computer Organization & Architecture, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition, Data Management; Embedded Systems & Computer Engineering; HCI/User Interface Design; Information Security; Machine Learning; Network Security; Software Engineering.

  • Advances in Medical Imaging

    From Behavioural Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Dilber Uzun Ozsahin + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation presents a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving field of medical imaging at the crossroads of clinical science, behavioral research, and public health. This book addresses the growing need to understand how advanced imaging technologies—such as MRI, PET, and ultrasound—are transforming healthcare beyond traditional diagnosis. By capturing structural, functional, metabolic, and molecular processes, these innovations provide new insights into brain function, lifestyle impacts, chronic disease, and rehabilitation, supporting the shift toward personalized and preventive medicine.The book is organized into five thematic sections covering a wide range of topics. Early chapters focus on the integration of neuroimaging with behavioral science, highlighting brain–behavior relationships through cutting-edge imaging modalities and cognitive software. Subsequent sections examine the effects of sedentary lifestyles on brain health, vascular function assessed by ultrasound, and musculoskeletal aging through imaging biomarkers. Additional chapters explore chronic disease management, yoga and cognitive well-being, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and the expanding role of imaging in oncology and systemic diseases. Throughout, the book emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence, radiomics, and multimodal imaging to enhance precision medicine and population health research.Advances in Medical Imaging: From Behavioral Analysis to Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation offers valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals interested in the applications of medical imaging across multiple disciplines. It highlights imaging’s critical role in advancing personalized care, supporting preventive strategies, and fostering innovation in modern healthcare.
  • Agile Systems Engineering with SysML v2 and AI

    • 2nd Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Bruce Powel Douglass
    • English
    Agile Systems Engineering, Second Edition presents a vision of systems engineering where precise specification of requirements, structure, and behavior meet larger concerns such as safety, security, reliability, and performance in an agile engineering context. World-renowned author and speaker Dr. Bruce Powel Douglass incorporates agile methods and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to define the properties of entire systems while avoiding errors that can occur when using traditional textual specifications. Dr. Douglass covers the lifecycle of systems development, including requirements, analysis, design, and the handoff to specific engineering disciplines.In addition to agile SE, the workflows and practices of Model-Driven Dev Sec Ops (MDDSO) is introduced and discussed. In this updated edition, all examples and discussion use SysML v2 and are rendered in the Cameo System Modeler tool. Throughout the book, Dr. Douglass couples agile methods with SysML and MBSE to arm system engineers with the conceptual and methodological tools they need to avoid specification defects and improve system quality while simultaneously reducing the effort and cost of systems engineering.
  • Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care

    Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Sandeep Kautish + 4 more
    • English
    Integrating AI in Psychological and Mental Health Care: Techniques, Applications, and Ethical Considerations introduces key concepts and the historical evolution of AI, providing a foundation for understanding its applications in mental health. The content delves into various aspects of AI, including diagnostic tools, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing, highlighting their roles in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and improving patient care. The discussion encompasses significant mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and severe psychological disorders, showcasing how AI technologies can assist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Ethical considerations and privacy issues are critically examined, ensuring a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges associated with AI-driven interventions. Practical applications, such as virtual psychotherapists and AI-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy illustrate real-world implementations and their impact on patient care. Additionally, case studies provide insights into successful AI applications in mental health settings, thus enhancing our understanding of potential advantages and obstacles.
  • Embedded Systems Architecture

    A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers
    • 3rd Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Tammy Noergaard
    • English
    Embedded Systems Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Programmers, Third Edition is a practical and technical guide for understanding the components that make up an embedded system’s architecture. This book is perfect for those starting out as technical professionals such as engineers, programmers, and designers of embedded systems but is also great for students of computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. Users will find a much-needed ‘big picture’ for recently graduated engineers grappling with understanding the design of real-world systems. In addition, the book provides professionals with a systems-level picture of the key elements that can go into embedded design.
  • Advanced Computational and Mathematical Approaches in Applied Differential Equations

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Snehashish Chakraverty + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Computational and Mathematical Approaches in Applied Differential Equations explores cutting-edge techniques and methodologies in solving complex differential equations, a cornerstone of mathematical modeling across science and engineering. The book bridges theory and application, offering advanced computational strategies and innovative mathematical insights to address real-world problems. Beginning with an overview that presents a unified framework that defines the types of differential equations covered (e.g. ordinary, partial, fractional, fuzzy), the book then progresses to foundations and methods such as Lie symmetries, homotropy, Adomian, FEM, FDM, spectral, machine learning, fuzzy, and fractional derivatives, addressing both computational and mathematical dimensions.Different... equations are fundamental to modeling complex systems, yet solving them often involves significant challenges due to their complexity and nonlinearity. The book equips readers with advanced tools and methodologies to overcome these challenges, providing innovative solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and applicability in real-world scenarios. Ideal for researchers, practitioners, and advanced students, it provides a comprehensive resource for tackling challenging applied differential equations with better precision and efficiency.
  • A Comprehensive Guide to R Programming for Data Analytics

    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Parul Acharya
    • English
    A Comprehensive Guide to R Programming for Data Analytics provides a comprehensive presentation of univariate and multivariate statistical models within the general linear model and generalized linear model framework to analyze simple and complex data using R software. This book presents popular R packages that are used in data mining (e.g., caret-classification and regression, lubridate-dates and times, string-R for string data) and visualization (e.g., ggplot, ggthemes, ggtext). The R packages used to analyze data using a particular statistical model are explained through real-world and publicly available datasets. R codes are presented in a manner that helps readers understand the program code syntax.Examples of real-world data sets from a variety of academic disciplines are provided so that a wide audience can learn R programming to analyze data in their research. The book provides tips, recommendations, and strategies to troubleshoot common issues in R syntax, as well as definitions of key terms. Checkpoints are included to recap the concepts learned in each chapter. The book helps readers enhance their conceptual understanding and practical application of statistical models to real-world datasets, and enables readers to gain competency in R programming, which is an important skill in today’s data-driven market.
  • Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare

    From Technology to Clinical Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • October 1, 2026
    • Françoise J Siepel
    • English
    Robotics for Intervention in Healthcare: From Technology to Clinical Practice bridges the gap between deep-core robotic intervention technology and clinical aspects, including content that is appropriate for physicians and clinicians. The book gives insights on the importance of connectivity in early stages, thoroughly addressing which aspects are important to improve the innovation chain.
  • Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics

    Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design
    • 1st Edition
    • September 15, 2026
    • Mohamed Arezki Mellal
    • English
    Computational Intelligence in Mechatronics: Solving Real-World Problems in Electronic Systems Design provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse applications of computational intelligence in the realm of applied electronics. By compiling cutting-edge research and practical case studies, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering insights into how CI techniques can be effectively utilized to solve real-world problems in electronic systems design, analysis, and optimization. Through a combination of theoretical foundations, algorithmic implementations, and practical examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of CI in various applications within the field of applied electronics.From optimizing circuit designs to enhancing signal processing algorithms, CI has demonstrated its efficacy in addressing challenges across diverse domains such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, renewable energy systems, and medical devices. As the demand for intelligent electronic systems continues to grow, understanding and harnessing the potential of computational intelligence becomes imperative for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field of applied electronics.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

    Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. It explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.As such, this book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research.
  • Machine Learning Made Visual with Python

    • 1st Edition
    • September 1, 2026
    • Weisheng Jiang
    • English
    Machine Learning Made Visual with Python makes machine learning intuitive through Python coding and dynamic visualizations. It helps readers grasp complex math concepts by showing how algorithms evolve step by step. The book helps readers develop a hands-on, visual, and practical path to mastering core machine learning algorithms. Importantly, the book includes practical examples and coding exercises.