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Fundamentals of Microsoft Fabric: Designing End-to-End Analytics Solutions
By Ben Weissman, Nikola Ilic. 2025
In the rapidly evolving world of data and analytics, professionals face the challenge of navigating complex platforms in order to…
build more efficient solutions. Microsoft Fabric, hailed as Microsoft’s “biggest data product in history after SQL Server,” offers powerful capabilities but comes with a steep learning curve. The myriad of choices within Fabric can be overwhelming, with multiple ways to tackle tasks, not all of which are equally efficient. This book serves as a definitive roadmap to understanding Microsoft Fabric—and leveraging it to suit your needs. Authors Nikola Ilic and Ben Weissman demystify the core concepts and components necessary to build, manage, and administer robust data solutions within this game-changing product. Discover the core Microsoft Fabric components and understand key concepts and techniques for building a robust data platform Learn to apply Microsoft Fabric effectively in your day-to-day job Understand the concept of a lake-centric architecture Gain the skills to implement a scalable and efficient end-to-end analytics solution Manage and administer a Fabric tenant
This seven-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 27th International Conference on…
Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The HCI Thematic Area constitutes a forum for scientific research and addressing challenging and innovative topics in Human-Computer Interaction theory, methodology and practice, including, for example, novel theoretical approaches to interaction, novel user interface concepts and technologies, novel interaction devices, UI development methods, environments and tools, multimodal user interfaces, emotions in HCI, aesthetic issues, HCI and children, evaluation methods and tools, and many others.
HCI International 2025 Posters: 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2527)
By Gavriel Salvendy, Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis, Stavroula Ntoa. 2025
The eight-volume set, CCIS 2522-2529, constitutes the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer…
Interaction, HCII 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers presented in these eight volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Virtual, Tangible and Intangible Interaction; HCI for Health. Part II: Perception, Cognition and Interaction; Communication, Information, Misinformation and Online Behavior; Designing and Understanding Learning and Teaching experiences. Part III: Design for All and Universal Access; Data, Knowledge, Collaboration, Research and Technological Innovation. Part IV: Human-Centered Security and Privacy; Older Adults and Technology; Interacting and driving. Part V: Interactive Technologies for wellbeing; Game Design; Child-Computer Interaction. Part VI: Designing and Understanding XR Cultural Experiences; Designing Sustainable (Smart) Human Environments. Part VII: Design, Creativity and AI; eCommerce, Fintech and Customer Behavior. Part VIII: Interacting with Digital Culture; Interacting with GenAI and LLMs.
This four-volume set LNCS 15782-15785 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Design, CCD 2025, held…
as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions.The four volumes cover the following topics:Part I: Cross-cultural user experience and design; cross-cultural emotional and psychological factors in interaction; and cross-cultural usability and interaction design.Part II: Artificial intelligence in cultural heritage and creativity; cross-cultural generative AI; and AI applications and sustainable innovation.Part III: Cross-cultural arts and aesthetics; cross-cultural social innovation; automotive and transportation user experience; and cross-cultural design and cultural heritage.Part IV: Digital learning, STEM education and AI-driven pedagogy; smart systems, intelligent interaction and user perception; and cross-cultural health and wellbeing.
Optimizing Smart and Sustainable Agriculture for Sustainability (Future Generation Information Systems)
By Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues, Ankita Bansal, Abha Jain, Biswaranjan Acharya, Rachna Jain. 2025
This reference text addresses the importance of smart crop management for increasing yield and presents a framework for smart monitoring…
and regulation of crop observation. Further, it comprehensively covers important topics such as spatial decision support systems for precision farming, swarm intelligence in the optimal management of aquaculture farms, and intelligent harvesting algorithms for improving productivity.This book:• Presents meta-heuristic algorithms for optimization, economic crop planning, and use of effective water resource management.• Discusses spatial decision support systems for crop productivity management, watershed management, and precision farming.• Illustrates swarm intelligence-based optimization techniques, data mining, and machine learning methods for aquaculture operations.• Highlights artificial intelligence and machine learning-based harvesting algorithms for improving productivity.• Explains the use of green Internet of Things security solutions for agriculture, plant condition management, and greenhouse simulation.It is primarily written for graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer science and engineering, agricultural science, and information technology.
Systematic Security: A CISO’s Playbook
By Timur Qader. 2026
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding critical data and systems has never been more vital—or more challenging. Systematic Security:…
A CISO’s Playbook by Timur Qader offers a groundbreaking guide to building a resilient and scalable security practice from the ground up. Blending real-world experience with practical insights, this book lays out a phased approach to security implementation.Timur begins with describing the current state of security and the landscape security professionals find themselves in that offer both opportunity and risk. He goes on to systematically address strategic design, operational efficiency, risk-based modeling, and a rapidly growing regulatory landscape. This essential resource provides step-by-step strategies for implementing a comprehensive security framework. Whether you're launching a new security program or transforming an existing one, this book delivers actionable insights on governance, compliance, and advanced security operations.Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Timur shares practical advice on: Establishing a structured roadmap with clear milestones and deliverables. Building effective governance and compliance teams to address evolving regulations. Developing security operations through advanced techniques like Zero Trust and Data Protection Capabilities. Navigating complex relationships with stakeholders, executives, and regulators. Creating metrics and scorecards to measure and continuously improve security posture. More than just a technical manual, Systematic Security is a leadership toolkit for today’s security executives. It highlights the mindset, collaboration, and communication skills needed to succeed in high-pressure environments. With tips on presenting to boards, handling audits, and managing compliance, this book prepares readers for the challenges of modern cybersecurity leadership.Whether you’re an aspiring CISO, a security professional, or a business leader looking to fortify your organization’s defenses, Systematic Security delivers the strategies and tools to create lasting security excellence.Timur Qader’s candid, experience-driven approach ensures this book is not just informative but indispensable for anyone serious about protecting data, systems, and reputations in a world of escalating security threats.Prepare to lead with confidence, foster innovation, and build a future-proof security strategy that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices. With Systematic Security, success isn’t just a possibility—it’s a repeatable process.
Computational Science – ICCS 2025 Workshops: 25th International Conference, Singapore, Singapore, July 7–9, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15907)
By Yongjie Jessica Zhang, Maciej Paszynski, Amanda S. Barnard. 2025
The 6-volume set constitutes the workshop proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2025, which took place…
in Singapore, Singapore, during July 7–9, 2025. The 137 full papers and 32 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 322 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Advances in high-performance computational earth sciences: numerical methods, frameworks & applications; artificial intelligence approaches for network analysis; artificial intelligence and high-performance computing for advanced simulations; and biomedical and bioinformatics challenges for computer science. Volume II: Computational health; computational modeling and artificial intelligence for social systems; and computational optimization, modelling and simulation. Volume III: Computational science and AI for addressing complex and dynamic societal challenges equitably; computer graphics, image processing and artificial intelligence; computing and data science for materials discovery and design; and large language models and intelligent decision-making within the digital economy. Volume IV: Machine learning and data assimilation for dynamical systems; and multi-criteria decision-making: methods, applications, and innovations. Volume V: (Credible) Multiscale modelling and simulation; numerical algorithms and computer arithmetic for computational science; quantum computing; retrieval-augmented generation; and simulations of flow and transport: modeling, algorithms and computation. Volume VI: Smart systems: bringing together computer vision, sensor networks and artificial intelligence; solving problems with uncertainty; and teaching computational science.
Beyond the T-Test
By Scott A. Pardo. 2025
This book was inspired by years of questions asked by non-statistical professionals, from social scientists, public policy analysts, regulatory affairs…
specialists, engineers, and physical scientists. It provides them with both an intuitive explanation of many common statistical methods and enough mathematical background to help them justify those methods to others, such as regulatory agencies. It provides an introduction to commonly used methods that are not covered in a first elementary statistics course, such as partial least squares, MCMC, and neural networks. It also provides R code for making all the computations described in the text. As a textbook, it could be used as a second course in statistics for non-statisticians, in fields such as social sciences, public policy, engineering, chemistry, and physics. Many first-year graduate students have had an elementary statistics course, but were not exposed to enough of the mathematics to justify the application of those methods. Furthermore, they often encounter methods and concepts not touched upon in their first statistics course. This book provides the tools required to give a deeper understanding of statistical methods without being all about theorems and proofs.
The four-volume set CCIS 2416, 2417, 2418 & 2419 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information…
Processing and Network Provisioning, ICIPNP 2024 Spring, held in Beijing, China, during June 14–16, 2024. The 152 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 347 submissions. They focus on topics ranging from 5G/6G evolution and AI in network optimization to quantum communication and green computing.
This book analyses popular works by the first generation of Israeli independent content creators who gained their reputation by achieving…
viral success on social media. Some of them paved their way from the web to mainstream culture, yet so far, their fascinating innovations have not been researched. This pioneering book makes an important advancement in filling this gap, by discussing cross-over and transnationalism. It addresses, among others, issues of temporality, ideology, ontology, aesthetics, industry and commerce, humor, and stardom.
Advanced Computing: 14th International Conference, IACC 2024, Bali, Indonesia, December 13–14, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2434)
By Vishnu Pendyala, Deepak Garg, Suneet Kumar Gupta, Mohammad Najafzadeh. 2025
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advanced Computing, IACC 2024, held in Bali, Indonesia,…
during December 13–14, 2024. The 17 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 89 submissions. They focus on topics such as: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Applications of Large Language Models; AI in Healthcare and Medical Imaging; AI for Disaster Management and Renewable Energy and Challenges and Ethical Considerations in AI.
Control of Singular Fractional Order Systems: Stability, Stabilization and Admissibility (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #292)
By Mohammed Chadli, Saliha Marir. 2025
This book provides a comprehensive study of singular fractional-order systems, presenting a novel perspective on their analysis and control. Using…
the Linear Matrix Inequalities approach, it provides conditions for admissibility, robust admissibility, stabilization, and robust stabilization of fractional singular linear time-invariant systems. The methods discussed address key challenges in stability and robustness, and provide innovative solutions to open problems in fractional-order control theory. Aimed at control scientists, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, this work bridges theoretical developments and practical applications, making it a valuable resource for understanding and advancing the field of fractional-order systems. It is particularly suitable for those seeking new directions in control systems research or who wish to apply fractional tools to dynamic systems modeling and control. With its unique focus and broad scope, this book serves as an indispensable reference for courses such as "Analysis and Control of Fractional-Order Systems" and "LMI-Based Control of Singular Fractional-Order Systems".
Human Factor Security and Safety: A Behavioral Computing Approach
By Cheng Wang. 2025
As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, ensuring human factor security and safety has never been more critical. This…
groundbreaking book offers an innovative perspective by leveraging behavioral computing to address challenges in human factor security across diverse scenarios. Through comprehensive coverage, the book introduces advanced methods like behavioral modeling and simulation to analyze multimodal behavioral data—spanning structure, language, and vision. These approaches not only deepen our understanding of human behavior but also enable robust solutions to modern security concerns, presenting a new paradigm for safeguarding systems in dynamic environments. Ideal for researchers, professionals, and advanced students in security technologies and behavioral sciences, this work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Key topics include the evolution of behavioral paradigms, the role of behavioral structures in simulation, and real-world applications in cyberfinance and human factor engineering.
Proceedings of International Conference on Next-Generation Communication and Computing: NGCCOM 2024, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1306)
By Rohit Sharma, Sheng-Lung Peng, Devendra Kumar Sharma. 2025
This book presents high-quality papers from the International Conference on Next-Generation Communication and Computing (NGCCOM 2024). It discusses the latest…
technological trends and advances in major research areas such as 5G and Beyond, Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communications, optical communication, signal processing, image processing, big data, cloud computing, intelligent computing, artificial intelligence and sensor network applications. This book includes the contributions of national and international scientists, researchers and engineers from both academia and the industry. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers, professionals and students alike.
Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2025 Workshops: Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Proceedings, Part XIII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15898)
By Osvaldo Gervasi, Beniamino Murgante, Chiara Garau, Yeliz Karaca, Francesco Scorza, Ana Cristina Braga, Maria Noelia Faginas Lago. 2025
The fourteen-volume set LNCS 15886-15899 constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 25th International…
Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2025, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during June 30–July 3, 2025. The 362 full papers, 37 short papers and 2 PHD showcase included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 1043 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 58 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.
Mathematical Optimization Theory and Operations Research: 24th International Conference, MOTOR 2025, Novosibirsk, Russia, July 7–11, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15681)
By Panos Pardalos, Yury Kochetov, Michael Khachay, Anton Eremeev. 2025
This book LNCS 15681 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Mathematical Optimization Theory and Operations Research,…
MOTOR 2025, held in Novosibirsk, Russia, during July 7–11, 2025. The 27 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The proceeding focus on Mathematical Programming; Optimal Control; Game Theory; Operations Research and Applications; Machine Learning and Optimization.
Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2025 Workshops: Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15886)
By Osvaldo Gervasi, Beniamino Murgante, Chiara Garau, Yeliz Karaca, Francesco Scorza, Ana Cristina Braga, Maria Noelia Faginas Lago. 2025
The fourteen-volume set LNCS 15886-15899 constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 25th International…
Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2025, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during June 30–July 3, 2025. The 362 full papers, 37 short papers and 2 PHD showcase included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 1043 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 58 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.
Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS-2025), Volume 2 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #261)
By Isaac Woungang, Leonard Barolli, Tomoya Enokido. 2025
Software intensive systems are systems which heavily interact with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More…
and more domains are involved with software intensive systems, e.g., automotive systems, telecommunication systems, embedded systems in general, industrial automation systems and business applications. Moreover, the outcome of web services delivers a new platform for enabling software intensive systems. Complex systems research is focused on the overall understanding of systems rather than their components. Complex systems are very much characterized by the changing environments in which they act by their multiple internal and external interactions. They evolve and adapt through internal and external dynamic interactions.The development of intelligent systems and agents, which can be characterized by ontologies and their logical foundations builds a fruitful impulse for both software intensive systems and complex systems. Recent researches in the field of intelligent systems, robotics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and cognitive sciences are very important factors for the future development and innovation of software intensive and complex systems.The aim of the book is to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications: software intensive systems, complex systems, and intelligent systems.
Ultra-Widefield Fundus Imaging for Diabetic Retinopathy: First MICCAI Challenge, UWF4DR 2024, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 10, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15597)
By Bin Sheng, Tien Yin Wong, Hao Chen, Carol Y. Cheung, Bo Qian. 2025
This book constitutes the proceedings of the First MICCAI Challenge on Ultra-Widefield Fundus Imaging for Diabetic Retinopathy, UWF4DR 2024, held…
in Marrakesh, Morocco, on October 10, 2024. The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. They present methodologies and results of the challenge which consists of three clinically relevant subtasks: image quality assessment for ultra-widefield fundus (Task 1), identification of referable diabetic retinopathy (Task 2), and identification of diabetic macular edema (Task 3).
Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2025 Workshops: Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Proceedings, Part XI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15896)
By Osvaldo Gervasi, Beniamino Murgante, Chiara Garau, Yeliz Karaca, Francesco Scorza, Ana Cristina Braga, Maria Noelia Faginas Lago. 2025
The fourteen-volume set LNCS 15886-15899 constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 25th International…
Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2025, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during June 30–July 3, 2025. The 362 full papers, 37 short papers and 2 PHD showcase included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 1043 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 58 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.