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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.

  • Deep Learning Assessment of Neurological Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Tripti Goel + 3 more
    • English
    Deep Learning Assessment of Neurological Imaging provides an introduction to deep learning structures and pre-processing methods for detecting MRI anomalies. The book also provides a comprehensive accounting of deep learning research on MRI images for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, and includes a discussion on current research issues and future objectives. This book is a valuable resource to guide new entrants in the field, helping them make a meaningful impact in their development efforts. The book concludes with a brief overview of problems and potential future advancements in the field.

  • Cybersecurity for Healthcare Systems in the Internet of Medical Things Era

    • 1st Edition
    • Janmenjoy Nayak + 2 more
    • English
    Cybersecurity for Healthcare Systems in the Internet of Medical Things Era is driven by the imperative to address the intricate convergence of healthcare, technology, and security. In response to the burgeoning challenges presented by the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), this book is designed to be an indispensable resource for computer systems experts, healthcare staff, and executives. It goes beyond the surface, offering strategic insights and actionable strategies that encompass not only the IoMT landscape but also the intersection of artificial intelligence, signal processing, and cyber security. Cybersecurity for Healthcare Systems in the IoMT Era serves as a problem-solving compass for a diverse readership in the healthcare landscape. For healthcare professionals and IT leaders, the book untangles the complexities of integrating and securing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices, offering a roadmap for understanding and navigating this rapidly evolving terrain. Biomedical engineers, burdened with strategic and everyday decisions, find in this book strategic insights and actionable strategies, empowering them to make informed choices amidst the ever-changing challenges posed by technology and cybersecurity threats. The authors present a comprehensive guide that not only elucidates the challenges and opportunities presented by IoMT but also explores how the synergy of AI and signal processing can elevate healthcare systems. This integration is crucial in deciphering the intricate nuances of medical data, enhancing diagnostics, and fortifying the security of interconnected healthcare networks.

  • Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • Wei Meng + 4 more
    • English
    Wearable Sensing and Assistive Devices for Robotic Rehabilitation provides an overview of current research and developments in the field of innovative technologies for advanced wearable sensing and assistive devices in medical rehabilitation. The book presents a systematic investigation into the wearable acquisition and deep learning-based processing of biological signals and applications with wearable robotic devices. It provides fundamental bio-mechatronics engineering knowledge to analyze and design new wearable sensing and assistive devices.In addition, the book includes human wearable sensors design and development, biological signals acquisition and processing, brain-computer interface and neuromuscular interfaces, wearable exoskeleton and soft robotic devices, and human-centered interactive robot control.

  • Mastering DevOps

    A Cloud Engineering and Data Science Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Chinmaya Kumar Dehury + 1 more
    • English
    Mastering DevOps: A Cloud Engineering and Data Science Perspective addresses the challenge of understanding and implementing DevOps in an era of rapid technological advancement where cloud-based infrastructure and data science applications have become integral to many organizations. The book covers the specific requirements of these fields, such as scalability, automation, and managing large-scale data and containerized applications. Content focuses on DevOps principles while integrating core technologies such as cloud computing, microservices, and continuous integration/continuo... delivery (CI/CD). Additionally, the book provides coverage of a DevOps approach tailored to data science by covering recent advancements and explaining their relevance in a DevOps environment. Specific topics cover fundamental principles, including history, planning, and essential tools like Git, introduce the core technologies and architectures that power modern DevOps, such as microservices, cloud computing, and containerization, and focus on the practical implementation of DevOps, exploring key practices like continuous integration, automation, and monitoring. Finally, the book delves into advanced topics and future trends, such as deployment strategies and the extension of DevOps principles to data science and other narrowed-down domains.

  • The AI Ideal

    AIdealism and the Governance of AI
    • 1st Edition
    • Niklas Lidströmer
    • English
    The AI Ideal: Aidealism and the Governance of AI offers an actionable vision for ensuring AI strengthens democracy, ethics, and human dignity. Instead of allowing AI to concentrate power in the hands of a few, the book argues for a new global framework—one where AI serves justice, enlightenment, and human betterment. Rooted in European Enlightenment ideals, Scandinavian social models and liberalism, and Swiss direct democracy, Aidealism rejects extreme ideologies and champions pragmatic, ethical, and forward-thinking solutions. From free education and healthcare to AI-driven economic justice and climate responsibility, this book explores how AI can help build a sustainable, free, and prosperous world. Instead of a warning of the catastrophe of AI, Dr. Lidströmer offers an actionable vision for ensuring AI strengthens democracy, ethics, and human dignity. The book explicitly gives a manifesto for practical action, including a plan for how to harness and use AI for the common good so that it benefits everyone, not just the few. It elaborates on the daily conundrums of the human species; our nature, origins, goodness and cruelty, memes, hierarchies, political structures, and how to build a fairer, more just, peaceful, and benevolent society. As the risks are real and the threats are mounting, sections cover how AI could empower autocrats, disrupt economies, and undermine human agency while also highlighting how AI could also be our greatest tool for wisdom, fairness, and progress—if governed with foresight and courage.

  • AI, Blockchain and Social Network on Urban Crisis Management: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Disaster Response and Resilience in Smart Cities

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 142
    • English
    AI, Blockchain and Social Network on Urban Crisis Management: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Disaster Response and Resilience in Smart Cities, Volume 142 in the Advances in Computers series, examines how cutting-edge digital technologies are reshaping disaster preparedness and response. This volume highlights the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and social network analysis to predict, prevent, and manage urban crises. Chapters explore Nutrient Recovery from Livestock Effluent in a Circular Economy Approach, Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Deforestation Monitoring and Conservation in the Colombian Amazon, Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Diffusion in Hydrocarbon-Based Dense Fluids for Enhanced Oil Recovery, and much more.Additional chapters cover Navigating the Complexities: Challenges, Weaknesses, and Hurdles in Integrating AI, Blockchain, and Social Networks for Urban Crisis Management, Educating Europe's Guardians: Ethical AI and Emerging Technologies in Law Enforcement Training for Urban Crisis Management, The Intersection of AI, Blockchain, and Social Networks in Urban Crises Management, Application of Graph Theory in Disaster Management for Efficient Handling and Mobilizing of Resources and Logistics, Analyzing the Role of Social Networks in Urban Crisis Management through Citizen Participation and Smart Technological Deployment, and many more important and timely topics.

  • Digital Design using VerilogHDL

    VLSI Modeling, Coding and Verification
    • 1st Edition
    • Shilpi Birla + 2 more
    • English
    Digital Design using VerilogHDL: VLSI Modeling, Coding and Verification covers the concepts of digital logic design, including, logic simplification and optimization for digital circuit synthesis and implementation, design and integration of logics (combinational and sequential) in the building of digital circuits and systems, the practical aspects of number systems, the use of VerilogHDL in the logic design, testbench verification, and the synthesis of digital circuits and systems with HDL code examples. Users will find an approach to the design, integration, verification, and synthesizing of a digital logic circuit, complete with coding examples.

  • Digital Twins for Sustainable Development

    • 1st Edition
    • Valentina Emilia Balas + 4 more
    • English
    Digital Twins for Sustainable Development covers digital twins for sustainability as a virtual representation of a physical system or environment, such as a building, city, or natural ecosystem and how they are used to support sustainable development and management practices. The book demonstrates how data from a variety of sources, such as sensors, satellite imagery, and other monitoring tools can be used for advanced analytics and modeling techniques to simulate the system's behavior over time. This allows researchers and professionals in computer science to manage complex systems and promote sustainable development and resource management practices.

  • Deep Learning Applications in Neuroinformatics

    Advances, Methods, and Perspectives
    • 1st Edition
    • Karthik Ramamurthy
    • English
    Deep Learning Applications in Neuroinformatics: Advances, Methods, and Perspectives explores how deep learning revolutionizes neuroinformatics, covering the latest methods and applications of deep learning in analyzing neuroimaging data from EEG, MRI, PET, and more. The book addresses critical neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Stroke, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, bridging the gap between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. It is an ideal resource for researchers, practitioners, and students with insights from leading experts.

  • Mastering Cloud Computing

    Foundations and Applications Programming
    • 2nd Edition
    • Rajkumar Buyya + 4 more
    • English
    Mastering Cloud Computing: Foundations and Applications Programming, Second Edition serves as a comprehensive introduction for readers seeking to develop applications in the ever-evolving world of cloud computing. As technology advances, applications are no longer confined to a single machine but instead operate from virtual servers, accessible globally at any time. This book equips aspiring developers with the essential tools and knowledge to create effective cloud-based applications. Beyond the foundational principles, the book delves into distributed and parallel computing, providing in-depth coverage of virtualization, thread programming, task programming, and map-reduce techniques.It also addresses the development of applications for various cloud architectures, highlighting industrial platforms and critical security considerations. To reinforce learning, the text integrates real-world case studies, practical examples, hands-on exercises, and lab activities throughout, allowing readers to apply concepts directly and build their expertise effectively.

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