Computers - Computer Science

Everyone knows that AI and machine learning are the future of penetration testing. Large cybersecurity enterprises talk about hackers automating and smartening their tools; The newspapers report on cybercriminals utilizing voice transfer technology to impersonate CEOs; The media warns us about the implications of...

A hands-on, beginner-friendly intro to web application pentesting In A Beginner's Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing, seasoned cybersecurity veteran Ali Abdollahi delivers a startlingly insightful and up-to-date exploration of web app pentesting. In the book, Ali takes a dual approach--emphasizing both theory and...

Quickly learn the fundamentals of computational methods. Not just a single topic like programming or data science, but a well rounded skill-set including programming, command line computing, machine learning and data science.Whether you're a hobbyist, student or an expert in another field that needs...

Author: Ishaan R. KaleISBN-10: 9819923778ISBN-13: 9789819923779Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/07/2023Pages: 225Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.29h x 6.22w x 0.71d

In information retrieval, query auto completion (QAC), also known as type-ahead and auto-complete suggestion, refers to the following functionality: given a prefix consisting of a number of characters entered into a search box, the user interface proposes alternative ways of extending the prefix to...

Online evaluation is one of the most common approaches to measure the effectiveness of an information retrieval system. It involves fielding the information retrieval system to real users, and observing these users' interactions in situ while they engage with the system. This allows actual...

This is a survey of the science and practice of web crawling. While at first glance web crawling may appear to be merely an application of breadth-first-search, the truth is that there are many challenges ranging from systems concerns such as managing very large...

Machine learning is a subfield of computer science that evolved from the study of pattern recognition and computational learning theory in artificial intelligence. 1] Machine learning explores the study and construction of algorithms that can learn from and make predictions on data. Such algorithms...

Successfully and proactively take charge of your machine learning strategy. Machine learning (ML) is permeating every sector and aspect of business, from evaluating the success of a massive online marketing campaign, to predicting insurance payouts, to crime scene analysis. This book shows how to...

Pragmatic methods for writing blogs, articles, and other technical pieces that stand out from the crowd! Do you want to connect with your community, share your state-of-the-art achievements, and help your peers benefit from your hard-fought lessons learned? Do you want to get the...

Multi-hop Question Answering (MHQA) is the task of answering natural language questions that involve extracting and combining multiple pieces of information and doing multiple steps of reasoning. The ability to answer multi-hop questions and perform multi-step reasoning can significantly improve the utility of NLP...

This book delves into the very core of our digital existence, unearthing the essence of a digital persona. It's a realm where authenticity meets multiplicity, as we decipher the nuanced art of crafting and managing our online identities. We confront issues of privacy and...

Have you ever wondered about the debate over which cryptocurrency or blockchain project is the best? Whether you are personally in the midst of this raging battle or have never heard of it, Bitcoin vs Altcoins gives a powerful examination of this historic phenomena.Too...

This volume was conceived as a Special Issue of the MDPI journal Mathematics to illustrate and show relevant applications of differential equations in different fields, coherently with the latest trends in applied mathematics research. All the articles that were submitted for publication are valuable,...

Learn to identify the implementation of Discrete Structure and Theory of Automata in a myriad of applications used in day to day life Key Features Learn how to write an argument using logical notation and decide if the argument is valid or not valid....

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of High Performance Computing (HPC) to equip students with a full skill set including cluster setup, network selection, and a background of supercomputing competitions. It covers the system, architecture, evaluating approaches, and other practical supercomputing techniques. As the...

The main sections of this Handbook are written from a general technological perspective and are applicable to most computer network and telecommunication systems. This presentation is complemented by an extensive description of applications in real implementations as well as legal and political aspects. The...

Author: Kaelen MedeirosISBN-10: 1789612993ISBN-13: 9781789612998Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2018Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d

The computer is the great technological and scientific innovation of the last half of the twentieth century. It has revolutionized how we organize information, how we communicate with each other, and even the way that we think about the human mind. Computers have eased...

A comprehensive introduction to the foundations of model checking, a fully automated technique for finding flaws in hardware and software; with extensive examples and both practical and theoretical exercises.Our growing dependence on increasingly complex computer and software systems necessitates the development of formalisms, techniques,...

This revised and updated second edition of Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife recounts the life, thought, and experiences of a remarkable man who has left an indelible mark on the social sciences, education, and theology. As one who was born in the northeastern...

"Pointers in C: A Formula Handbook" serves as a comprehensive guide for programmers and developers seeking an in-depth understanding of the versatile and powerful concept of pointers in the C programming language. This handbook is meticulously crafted to provide clear and concise explanations of...

Electronics nanotechnology represents a multidisciplinary field with a very broad range of applications used to address different challenges. This reprint, through eleven original research articles, aims to acknowledge recent developments related to the fabrication and applications of nanomaterials: synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication.Author: Patrick...

This book offers an introduction to cryptology, the science that makes secure communications possible, and addresses its two complementary aspects: cryptography---the art of making secure building blocks---and cryptanalysis---the art of breaking them. The text describes some of the most important systems in detail, including...

Discover how all levels Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be present in the most unimaginable scenarios of ordinary lives. This book explores subjects such as neural networks, agents, multi agent systems, supervised learning, and unsupervised learning. These and other topics will be addressed with real...

Purposeful Engagement in Science Learning provides a blueprint of how teachers and their students can engage in science learning that mirrors the way science is practiced. It is written for K-16 science educators as well as those in the informal science education sectorAuthor: Kabba...

High Performance Computing Systems and Applications contains the fully refereed papers from the 13th Annual Symposium on High Performance Computing, held in Kingston, Canada, in June 1999. This book presents the latest research in HPC architectures, distributed and shared memory performance, algorithms and solvers,...

This book presents what in our opinion constitutes the basis of the theory of the mu-calculus, considered as an algebraic system rather than a logic. We have wished to present the subject in a unified way, and in a form as general as possible....

With Computational Thinking in Sound, veteran educators Gena R. Greher and Jesse M. Heines provide the first book ever written for music fundamentals educators that is devoted specifically to music, sound, and technology. Using a student-centered approach that emphasizes project-based experiences, the book provides...

Author: Wells YeISBN-13: 9798991733335Publisher: Employ JoyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2024Pages: 230Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

"Introduction to Basic Computer Operations" is a comprehensive guide aimed at beginners who want to gain foundational knowledge in computer use. The book covers essential topics such as understanding computer hardware components (CPU, RAM, storage devices), software basics, and the operating systems. It introduces...

Author: Ajit DashISBN-10: 8223133040ISBN-13: 9798223133049Publisher: Ajit DashLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2023Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d

This book is an introduction to Python Programming and provides a practical approach to the subject. The basic concepts of Python are explained in detail and augmented with examples and diagrams for a thorough understanding of the subject. The book is primarily aimed at...

Author: Information Reso Management AssociationISBN-10: 1668429578ISBN-13: 9781668429570Publisher: Engineering Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2017Pages: 552Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.42lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.19d

Most traders on the ASX are familiar with line and bar charts, but there has never before been a book written in Australia on the ancient Japanese art of candlestick charting. Louise Bedford, author of the highly successful The Secret of Writing Options, writes...

How culture shapes the design and use of technology--and how we can resist the one-size-fits-all approach to technology design Robots that encroach on your personal space, baffling emojis, a chatbot that gives you an answer that seems terribly rude--does any of this sound familiar?...

In Quantum Machine Learning with Qiskit and TensorFlow Quantum, embark on a groundbreaking journey at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence, where theory meets hands-on implementation to tackle the biggest challenges in AI and data science. Designed for both tech enthusiasts and...

A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Simulations require the use of models in which a model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected system or process and the simulation represents the evolution...

This handbook provides a hands-on experience based on the underlying topics, and assists students and faculty members in developing their algorithmic thought process and programs for given computational problems. It can also be used by professionals who possess the necessary theoretical and computational thinking...

Author: R. Vinston Raja, K. Hemapriya, Dr a. JoshiISBN-10: 9386638282ISBN-13: 9789386638281Publisher: Bonfring Technology SolutionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

Augmented Reality (AR) uses information in the form of text, graphics, audio, and other virtual enhancements that are registered with real-world objects in real-time. AR enhances the user's interaction with the real world and provides added value over virtual reality. This book presents various...

A comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to the foundations and modern applications of learning theory. Research has exploded in the field of machine learning resulting in complex mathematical arguments that are hard to grasp for new comers. . In this accessible textbook, Francis Bach presents...

The first comprehensive introduction to Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), covering MARL's models, solution concepts, algorithmic ideas, technical challenges, and modern approaches. Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), an area of machine learning in which a collective of agents learn to optimally interact in a shared environment,...

Embark on a transformative learning journey with this book, a concise and engaging short course for those taking their first steps into the realms of information science and AI. Ideal for undergraduates, graduates, and professionals, this book lays a sturdy foundation upon which readers...

This book examines AI applications in a range of fields related to environmental engineering.Author: Jamal MabroukiISBN-10: 1032565853ISBN-13: 9781032565859Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2024Pages: 104Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a system that collects data from patients with the help of different sensory inputs, e.g., an accelerometer, electrocardiography, and electroencephalography. This text presents both theoretical and practical concepts related to the application of machine learning and Internet...

Author: Fahad Saeed, Muhammad HaseebISBN-10: 3031019628ISBN-13: 9783031019623Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2023Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.34d

The growth of data-driven technologies, 5G, and the Internet place enormous pressure on underlying information infrastructure. There exist numerous proposals on how to deal with the possible capacity crunch. However, the security of both optical and wireless networks lags behind reliable and spectrally efficient...

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 2nd SAB 2006 International Workshop on Swarm Robotics held in Rome, Italy in September/October 2006 as a satellite event of SAB 2006, the 9th Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Behavior. The 14 revised full papers...

Computing for Seniors in easy steps is a leading computer guide for senior users, updated to cover today's computing-on-the-go lifestyle. This book demystifies the world of Tablet PCs, touchscreens, apps, internet, email, Skype, digital photography, online shopping and more. Written in the familiar In...