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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.

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  • Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction

    • 1st Edition
    • Shubham Mahajan + 2 more
    • English
    Intelligent Systems for Neurocognition and Human-Robot-Computer Interaction explores the transformative potential of intelligent systems in enhancing human well-being through advancements in neurocognitive technologies, robotics, and AI-driven healthcare. This book addresses the fragmented knowledge at the intersection of these fields, enabling readers to understand the latest advancements and discover practical strategies for implementation. It highlights the importance of ethical considerations and governance in deploying AI and robotics in healthcare settings. Each chapter covers various aspects, including personalized medicine, human-robot interaction, cognitive robotics, wearable technologies, and the role of AI in mental health. The book also discusses the implications of cloud computing, big data, and human-computer interaction in enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being.

  • Artificial Intelligence for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

    • 1st Edition
    • Shahryar Jafarinejad + 1 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus considers the interrelationships among water, energy, and food, which are key to sustainable development, and the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a useful tool to facilitate research and development within and between these areas as well as Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus.The first chapter introduces the WEF nexus concepts, assessment/analysis methodologies and tools, challenges, trends, and future perspectives. The second chapter summarizes AI applications to the water sector/industry with a focus on the importance, general applications and real-world applications, as well as challenges and future perspectives. The third chapter focuses on the application of AI techniques to the water and wastewater treatment systems including treatment processes, urban drinking water systems, and integrated urban drainage systems. The fourth chapter explores the application of AI techniques to the non-renewable and renewable energy systems, load monitoring, load demand forecasting, smart grids, energy optimization and process control, energy storage systems, and case studies and real-world applications as well as challenges in AI application to the energy industry and future directions. The application of AI techniques in the food industry in areas of organoleptic properties, nutrition, toxicology, and food chemistry, biotechnology processes and microbiology security, food processing and manufacturing, conservation and storage conditions, supply chain, markets, and distribution, and food industry environments (circular economy, water, and energy management) as well as challenges and opportunities are discussed in the fifth chapter. The final chapter reviews/presents the application of AI techniques to address problems associated with the WEF nexus.This book can be of interest to all those who are looking to understand and utilize AI techniques in the context of water, energy, food, and WEF nexus, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry professionals, and policymakers.

  • Recent Advances in Computational Intelligence Applications for Biometrics and Biomedical Devices

    • 1st Edition
    • Aditya Khamparia + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Computational Intelligence Applications for Biometrics and Biomedical Devices focuses on the intersection of biometric-driven computational approaches and techniques within a connected multi-modal environment, particularly emphasizing their applications in healthcare. The book explores cutting-edge methodological approaches that leverage technologies like blockchain and integrate them with information fusion, data security for medical devices, and trust management. Readers with find this to be a comprehensive overview of the topics covered, including machine learning and deep learning for biomedical-based biometrics, computational medical imaging techniques, security strategies for healthcare systems, AI technology for multimodal biometrics, and feature reduction techniques.Other sections cover blockchain and fog computing models for medical sensor data storage and evolutionary optimization for biometric feature identification and recognition, amongst others.

  • Energy-Efficient Devices and Circuits for Neuromorphic Computing

    • 1st Edition
    • Farooq Ahmad Khanday
    • English
    Energy-Efficient Devices and Circuits for Neuromorphic Computing is an important contribution to this field, covering topics from neuron dynamics to energy-efficient CMOS devices and circuits. The book delves into theoretical analysis of learning processes in spiking neural networks, two-terminal neuromorphic devices, material-engineered neuromorphic devices, and novel biomimetic Si devices. It offers insights into the latest developments in non-volatile memory crossbar arrays and emerging post-CMOS devices. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of energy-efficient neuromorphic computing architecture. This book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students working in neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient electronics.

  • Computer Architecture

    A Quantitative Approach
    • 7th Edition
    • John L. Hennessy + 2 more
    • English
    Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, has been considered essential reading by instructors, students and practitioners of computer design for nearly 30 years. The seventh edition of this classic textbook from John Hennessy and David Patterson, winners of the 2017 ACM A.M. Turing Award recognizing contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computing field, along with new author Christos Kozyrakis, is fully revised with the latest developments in processor and system architecture.True to its original mission of demystifying computer architecture, this edition continues the longstanding tradition of focusing on areas where the most exciting computing innovation is happening, while always keeping an emphasis on good engineering design.

  • Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph Bamidele Awotunde + 3 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Fog Computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare explores the intersection of two transformative technologies, fog computing and the IoT, shedding light on how they are revolutionizing healthcare. The book serves as an essential guide for researchers and graduate students, explaining the underlying concepts, operational benefits, and potential challenges of these technologies. By delving into how fog computing enhances real-time data processing, the book's authors provide invaluable insights into the practical applications of these advancements in the healthcare industry.Additionall... together with its companion book, Advances in Fog computing and the Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare, the series provides a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies are enabling more efficient, personalized, and accessible healthcare services. By facilitating smart applications and services across various industries, fog computing optimizes performance, latency, privacy, and overall system efficiency, ultimately contributing to the development of more effective and responsive IoT ecosystems.

  • Quantum Technology

    • 1st Edition
    • Stefan Tappertzhofen + 1 more
    • English
    Quantum Technology introduces the readers to the fundamentals, materials, and devices for quantum technology applications.The author provides the reader with the key principles of quantum and solid-state physics, and electronic, magnetic and low-dimensional materials. Then, he introduces important advances towards realization of quantum technology such as quantum computing, quantum electronics, and cryogenics. Throughout, the author explores how understanding of materials, physics and nanotechnology can lead to practical implementation and design of devices and new technologies. Enabling technologies that underpin the design of materials, devices, and applications are also discussed.Quantum Technology is suitable for materials scientists, engineers and physicists working towards the realization of quantum technologies. It may be also of interest to computer scientists working in this area.

  • Medical Robotics and Intelligent Healthcare Technologies

    AI Applications to Improve Healthcare in Developing Countries
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacky Baltes + 3 more
    • English
    Medical Robotics and Intelligent Healthcare Technologies: AI Applications to Improve Healthcare in Developing Countries is an essential reference for professionals and researchers in fields such as biomedical engineering, health informatics, bioelectronics, medical electronics, physiology, and robotics. This book presents the latest advancements in AI and machine learning-based robotics applications, enabling readers to quickly grasp effective methods and compare various approaches. Addressing critical research areas that directly impact human life and health fills a significant market gap, providing valuable insights into AI, deep learning, machine learning, and big data analytics methods as they relate to emerging robotics research models in the biomedical and healthcare domains.It offers a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, themes, and tools in medical robotics, IoT-based applications, edge computing, and artificial intelligence. With a specific focus on developing countries, this book catalyzes healthcare progress by showcasing the potential of medical robotics and intelligent healthcare technologies. It aims to empower researchers and practitioners to harness these state-of-the-art technologies to improve healthcare systems worldwide.

  • Data-Driven Diagnostics and Disease Prediction with AI Optimization

    • 1st Edition
    • Shailendra Pratap Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Data-Driven Diagnostics and Disease Prediction with AI Optimization provides useful insights into model creation, data preparation, and ethical issues for healthcare applications. The book covers all the conventional and non-conventional methods related to this domain. It also discusses AI-based optimization techniques, Machine Learning models, and Advanced AI, offering practical insights, case studies, and optimization strategies to help data scientists and researchers efficiently employ AI in diagnostics and illness prediction in a world where precise diagnostics and early illness prediction may save lives and healthcare resources.

  • IoT Security

    Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • SK Hafizul Islam + 3 more
    • English
    IoT Security: Fundamentals and Key Enabling Technologies explores the complex interactions between Internet of Things (IoT) and the pressing need for effective cyber security solutions. Diving into real-world case studies to provide insights into implementing efficient security measures that safeguard against online dangers, this book comprehensively analyzes the challenges and possibilities presented by intelligent technologies fueling transformational change, emphasizing the crucial role cybersecurity plays in defending networks, data, and user privacy in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.Coverage includes cryptographic methods, communication networks, device identity and access, data governance and privacy, as well as regulatory frameworks and standards for IoT security. Computer science researchers and engineers will benefit from this compilation of cutting-edge research and practical case studies, learning how to minimize risks for IoT and intelligent technologies.

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