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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Social Science Handbook of AI is a landmark volume providing students and teachers with a comprehensive and accessible guide to the major topics and trends of research in the social sciences of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as surveying how the digital revolution from supercomputers and social media to advanced automation and robotics is transforming society, culture, politics and economy. The Handbook provides representative coverage of the full range of social science engagements with the AI revolution, from employment and jobs to education and new digital skills to automated technologies of military warfare and the future of ethics. The reference work is introduced by editor Anthony Elliott, who addresses the question of relationship of  social sciences to artificial intelligence, and who surveys various convergences and divergences between contemporary social theory and the digital revolution.The Handbook is excepTrade Review"As expected from a handbook with the goal of summarizing current debates, questions are posed and controversies noted more often than answers are offered in this collection of 21 essays. However, surveying so many different angles on artificial intelligence (AI) allows some insight-inducing themes to emerge. AI and machine learning (ML) are everywhere, from a cellphone's virtual assistant to tech support chatbots, including in the machines that decipher handwritten addresses for the US Postal Service. Many AI systems are assisted by small armies of humans who fill in when the software fails. Such technology remains invisible to most people yet shapes their understandings of the world and themselves. People think and categorize, work, play, and govern themselves differently because of AI—they adopt algorithmic thinking, see new value in inferential reasoning because of big data, and treat anthropomorphic robots like persons. Sometimes these changes are obvious or can be articulated, but some seem to influence human experience and expectations of the world itself, as in the debatable but widespread idea that minds are computers, and computers are (so far fairly limited) minds. Many will use this book, though specialists are likely to be most interested. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students and faculty. General readers."Matthew J. Moore, Professor of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USATable of ContentsPart I: Social Science Approaches to Artificial Intelligence 1. The Complex Systems of AI: Recent Trajectories of Social Theory 2. Geographies of AI 3. Artificial Intelligence and Psychology 4. AI in the Age of Technoscience: On the Rise of Data-Driven AI and its Epistem-Ontological Foundations 5. Work, Employment and Unemployment After AI 6. Affects After AI: Sociological Perspectives on Artificial Companionship 7. Anthropology, AI and Robotics 8. Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 9. Human-Machine Interaction and Design Methods Part II: Fields of Artificial Intelligence in Social Science Research 10. Management and Organisation in the Age of AI 11. Ambivalent Places of Politics: The Social Construction of Certainties in Automated Mobilities and Artificial Intelligence 12. Smart Environments 13. Models of Law and Regulation for AI 14. Artificial Intelligence and Cyber-security 15. Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems 16. AI and Worldviews in the Age of Computational Power 17. Technogenarians: Ageing and Robotic Care 18. Big Data and Data Analytics 19. AI, Culture Industries and Entertainment 20. AI, Robotics, Medicine and Health Sciences 21. AI, Smart Borders and Migration

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Book SynopsisAI for Creativity provides a fascinating read of what is currently emerging in the very cutting edge area of artificial intelligence and the tools being developed to enable computational creativity that hold the propensity to dramatically change our lives.Table of ContentsAuthor. Introduction. 1 The Creative Process. 2 The Creative Enigma. 3 Perspectives on Creativity. 4 Computational Creativity. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn international and interdisciplinary perspective on the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in defence and military innovation by major and middle powers. Advancements in AI and ML pose pressing questions related to evolving conceptions of military power, compliance with international humanitarian law, peace promotion, strategic stability, arms control, future operational environments, and technology races. To navigate the breadth of this AI and international security agenda, the contributors to this book include experts on AI, technology governance, and defence innovation to assess military AI strategic perspectives from major and middle AI powers alike. These include views of how the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, and Russia see AI/ML as a technology with the potential to reshape military affairs and power structures in the broader international system. This diverse set of views aims to help elucTrade Review"This is a must-read volume for anybody interested in understanding both the general implications of AI in the world of defence and more specific issues, including a set of in-depth country-studies illustrating what exactly different countries are doing and trying to achieve."Andrea Gilli, Senior Researcher, NATO Defence College"This book is going to become the most important roadmap on how AI is likely to shape and influence the strategically consequential militaries of the world. No one can predict how AI is going to re-engineer wars and conflicts, but the authors offer a unique peek around the corner. And Raska and Bitzinger as co-editors remain ahead of the curve."Dr. Chung Min Lee, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, University Professor, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Chairman of the International Advisory Council, IISS "This book provides important perspectives on different national approaches to the development of artificial intelligence that offer critical insights for current debates on the military and strategic impacts of AI." Elsa Kania, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American SecurityTable of ContentsList of figuresList of tablesList of boxesAcknowledgmentsAcronyms and abbreviationsIntroduction: The AI Wave in Defence InnovationMichael Raska and Richard A. Bitzinger1. Artificial Intelligence in Warfare: Military Uses of AI and Their International Security Implications Jean-Marc Rickli and Federico Mantellassi2. Artificial Intelligence and Technological Governance: Catalysts for Abounding National Security Risks in the Post-COVID-19 World Tate Nurkin3. AI and Governance in Defence Innovation: Implementing an AI Ethics Framework Cansu Canca4. European Military AI: Why Regional Approaches are Lagging BehindSimona R. Soare5. US Governance of Artificial Intelligence for National Security: Competitive Advantage from the Moral High Ground?Zoe Stanley-Lockman6. China’s Evolving AI Development: Emergent Process Transcending Instrumentalism and Morality Qi Haotian7. Assessing Russia’s National Strategy for AI Development Vadim Kozyulin8. Military AI Developments in Russia Samuel Bendett9. Comparing Military AI Strategic Perspectives: Japan and South Korea Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi10. Australia’s Approach to AI Governance in Military and Defence Kate Devitt and Damian CopelandAbout the ContributorsIndex

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Book SynopsisThe chapters in this book explore the main domains that represent considerable risks for the respect of privacy, such as education, health, finance or social media.Through its place in the massive data production industry, the Internet of Things participates in the development of artificial intelligence and is increasingly attracting the attention of web giants, governments and especially all types of hackers. Thanks to this book, private and public organizations will have at their disposal a tool that highlights, on the one hand, the major challenges raised by privacy in the context of the Internet of Things and, on the other hand, recommendations for improving good practices.Digital identity is presented as a bulwark for the protection of privacy. It opens up new avenues for improving digital trust. Concretely, there are a set of challenges that are associated with the management of digital identity, mainly in relation to the compliance and governance of personnel daTable of ContentsSection I Digital Identity Era. 1. Demystifying the Digital Identity Challenges and the Blockchain Role. 2. Blockchain for Digital Identity. Section II Privacy Dilemma. 3. Security and Corporate Violation to Privacy in the Internet Of Things Age. 4. Security, Privacy and Blockchain in Financial Technology. Section III Sensitive Data Challenges. 5. Where Does the Novel Legal Framework for AI in Canada Stand against the Emerging Trend of Online Test Proctoring? 6. - Blockchain, AI and Data Protection in Healthcare: A Comparative Analysis of Two Blockchain Data Marketplaces in Relation to Fair Data Processing and the ‘Data Double-Spending’ Problem. 7 - Cyber Influence Stakes. Postface.

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Book SynopsisArtificial intelligence is shaking up economies around the world as well as society at large and is predicted to be either the best or worst thing to happen to humanity. This book looks at what exactly artificial intelligence is, how it can be classified, how it differentiates from other concepts such as machine learning, big data, blockchain, or the Internet-of-Things, and how it has evolved and might evolve over time. Providing a clear and unbiased picture of artificial intelligence, the book provides critical analyses of the advantages and disadvantages, opportunities and threats of AI progress for business and civilisation. Solutions and possible directions of how humanity might deal with rapid development and evolutions will be given and discussed, and consider regulation, employment, ethics, education and international cooperation. Unlike existing literature, this book provides a comprehensive overview of AI based on detailed analysis and insight. Finally, several real-Table of Contents Commencements: AI, business, and civilization Clarifications: AI, big data, the internet-of-things, and robotics What is (and is not) artificial intelligence? Classifying, exemplifying, and envisioning AI’s past, present, and (future) perspective Concerns: AI’s double-edged sword in education, enterprises, and elections Did higher education dig its own grave by developing AI? Both blessing and curse? AI in the workplace Might AI become a threat to democracy…or is it already? Constructions: Preparing for the AI revolution Regulation and the role of the state AI literacy and ethical conduct International relations and cross-cultural cooperation Cases: From retailing to retelling to retaliation Walmart: The retAIl giant New York’s Metropolitan Museum of ARTificial intelligence China: The ultimate AI trAIning ground Conclusions: Our fate made in machines

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Book SynopsisSociety 5.0 points toward a human-centred approach by the use of modern, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. This book explores and offers an overview of knowledge management embraced in the current scenario of Society 5.0, shedding light on its importance in a society that is increasingly digital and interconnected. The book enhances current managerial and economic research by offering the âœhumanâ side of knowledge management (KM) intertwined with the use of artificial intelligences (AIs). Each chapter explores KM from different perspectives, including entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, and strategy, in a theoretical and practical way. They include insights from both practitioners and scholars, enriched by practical tools that can be used during laboratories, workshops and tutorials. The book presents evidence on how to manage KM and develop new knowledge in different subjects, with the aim of overcoming conventional KM strategy and show how business anTable of ContentsChapater 1 – Knowledge Management and AI for CreativityChapater 2 - Knowledge Management and and AI for InnovationChapater 3 - Knowledge Management and and AI for MarketingChapater 4 - Knowledge Management and and AI for StrategyConclusion

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Book SynopsisAuditory Interfaces explores how human-computer interactions can be significantly enhanced through the improved use of the audio channel. Providing historical, theoretical and practical perspectives, the book begins with an introductory overview, before presenting cutting-edge research with chapters on embodied music recognition, nonspeech audio, and user interfaces. This book will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and professionals working in a range of fields, from audio sound systems, to human-computer interaction and computer science.Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface0.1 Introduction0.2 Overview0.3 The Authors1 Nonspeech audio: an introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 What About Noise?1.3 Figure and Ground in Audio1.4 Sound and the Visually Impaired1.5 Auditory Display Techniques1.6 Some Examples1.7 Sound in Collaborative Work1.8 Function and Signal Type1.8.1 Alarms and Warning Systems1.9 Audio Cues and Learning1.10 Perception and Psychoacoustics1.11 The Logistics of Sound1.12 Summary2 Acoustics and psychoacoustics2.1 Introduction2.2 Acoustics2.2.1 Waveforms2.2.2 Fourier analysis and spectral plots 2.3 More Complex waves 2.3.1 Sound, Obstacles, Bending and Shadows2.3.2 Phase: its Implication on Sound and Representations2.3.3 The Inverse Square Law2.3.4 Helmholtz Revisited2.3.5 Spectrograms2.3.6 Formants vs Partials2.4 Some digital signal processing concepts2.5 Spatial Hearing2.5.1 Head-related transfer functions (HRTF)2.5.2 3D sound distance and reverberation2.6 Psychoacoustics2.6.1 Just Noticeable Difference (JND)2.6.2 Critical Bands2.6.3 Pitch2.6.4 Pitches, Intervals, Scales and Ratios2.6.5 Loudness2.6.6 Duration, Attack Time and Rhythm.2.6.7 Microvariation and Spectral Fusion2.6.8 Timbre2.6.9 Masking2.6.10 Auditory Streaming2.6.11 Sounds with Variations2.6.12 Psychoacoustic Illusions2.7 Perception of 3D sound2.7.1 Precedence / Hass effect2.7.2 Binaural Rendering2.8 Hearing versus listening2.9 Annoying sounds2.10 Pleasant sounds2.11 Embodied sound and music cognition2.12 Conclusions3 Sonification3.1 Introduction3.2 History3.3 Model based sonification3.4 Case Studies3.4.1 Case Study 1: Presenting Information in Sound3.4.2 Case Study 2: Dynamic Representation of Multivariate Time Series Data3.4.3 Case Study 3: Stereophonic and Surface Sound Generation3.4.4 Case Study 4: Auditory Presentation of Experimental Data3.4.5 Case Study 5: Sonification of EEG data3.5 Discussion3.6 Issues3.7 Issues of Data3.7.1 Issues of Sound Parameters3.7.2 Issues of Evaluation3.8 Conclusions4 Earcons4.1 Introduction4.2 Case Studies4.2.1 Case Study 1: Alarms and Warning Systems4.2.2 Alarms as Applied Psychoacoustics4.2.3 Problems With Traditional Alarms and Convergences with Audio Interfaces4.2.4 Case Study 2: Concurrent earcons4.2.5 Case Study 3: Earcons for visually impaired users4.3 Conclusions5 Everyday listening5.1 Introduction5.2 Musical and Everyday Listening5.2.1 Musical and Everyday Listening are Experiences5.3 The Psychology of Everyday Listening5.3.1 Knowledge About Everyday Listening5.4 The Ecological Approach To Perception5.4.1 Developing An Ecological Account Of Listening5.5 What Do We Hear?5.6 The Physics of Sound-Producing Events 5.7 Vibrating Objects 5.7.1 Aerodynamic Sounds 5.7.2 Liquid Sounds 5.7.3 Temporally Complex Events 5.8 Asking People What They Hear 5.9 Attributes of Everyday Listening 5.10 Patterned, Compound, and Hybrid Complex Sounds 5.10.1 Problems and Potentials of the Framework 5.11 How Do We Hear It? 5.12 Analysis and Synthesis of Sounds and Events 5.12.1 Breaking and Bouncing Bottles 5.12.2 Impact Sounds 5.12.3 Material and Length 5.12.4 Internal Friction and Material 5.13 Sound synthesis by physical modelling 5.14 Conclusions 6. Auditory icons 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Advantages of Auditory Icons 6.3 Systems Which Use Auditory Icons 6.3.1 Case Study 1: The SonicFinder: Creating an Auditory Desktop 6.3.2 Case study 2: SoundShark: Sounds in a Large Collaborative Environment 6.3.3 Case study 3: ARKola: Studying the Use of Sound in a Complex System 6.3.4 Case study 4: ShareMon: Background Sounds for Awareness 6.3.5 Case study 5: EAR: Environmental Audio Reminders 6.3.6 Case study 6: Shoogle: Excitatory Multimodal Interaction on Mobile Devices 6.3.7 Summary 6.4 Issues for Auditory Icons 6.4.1 Mapping Sounds to Events 6.4.2 What is Being Mapped to What? 6.4.3 Types of Mapping6.5 The Vocabulary of Auditory Icons6.5.1 Beyond Literal Mappings: Metaphors, Sound-effects, Cliche´s, and Genre Sounds6.6 Annoyance6.7 The Psychoacoustics of Annoying Sounds6.7.1 The Principle of Optimal Complexity6.7.2 Semantic Effects6.7.3 The Tension Between Clarity and Obtrusiveness6.8 Conclusions6.9 What’s Next?7 Sonic Interaction Design7.1 Introduction7.2 Psychology of sonic interactions7.3 Sonic interactions in products7.4 Examples of objects with interesting sounds7.5 Methods in sonic interaction design7.6 Case studies7.6.1 Case study 1: Naturalness influences perceived usability and pleasantness7.6.2 Case study 2: The Ballancer: continuous sonic feedback from a rolling ball7.7 Challenges of evaluation7.8 Conclusions8 Multimodal Interactions8.1 Introduction8.2 Audio-visual Interactions8.3 Embodied interactions8.4 Audio-haptic Interactions8.5 Case study 1: Haptic Wave8.6 Conclusions9 Spatial auditory displays9.1 Introduction9.2 Hearables9.3 Case studies9.3.1 Case study 1: the LISTEN system9.3.2 Case study 2: Soundscape by Microsoft9.3.3 Case study 3: SWAN: a system for wearable audio navigation9.3.4 Case study 4: Superhuman hearing9.4 Conclusions 10 Synthesis and control of auditory icons 10.1 Introduction10.2 Generating and Controlling Sounds10.3 Parameterized Icons10.3.1 Creating Parameterized Auditory Icons10.3.2 Acoustic Information For Events10.3.3 Analysis and Synthesis of Events10.3.4 Impact Sounds10.3.5 Mapping Synthesis Parameters to Source Attributes10.3.6 An Efficient Algorithm for Synthesis10.3.7 Breaking, Bouncing, and Spilling10.3.8 From Impacts To Scraping10.3.9 Machine Sounds10.4 Physics based simulations10.5 Communicating with sound models10.6 Evaluation of sound synthesis methods10.7 Conclusions11 Summary and future research Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have grown dramatically in recent years, with an increasingly impressive spectrum of successful applications. This book represents a key reference for anybody interested in the intersection between mathematics and AI/ML and provides an overview of the current research streams.Engineering Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Methods, and Applications discusses the theory behind ML and shows how mathematics can be used in AI. The book illustrates how to improve existing algorithms by using advanced mathematics and offers cutting-edge AI technologies. The book goes on to discuss how ML can support mathematical modeling and how to simulate data by using artificial neural networks. Future integration between ML and complex mathematical techniques is also highlighted within the book.This book is written for researchers, practitioners, engineers, and AI consultants.Table of Contents1. Multiobjective Optimization: An Overview. 2. Inverse Problems. 3. Decision Tree for Classification and Forecasting. 4. A Review of Choice Topics in Quantum Computing and Some Connections with Machine Learning. 5. Sparse Models for Machine Learning. 6. Interpretability in Machine Learning. 7. Big Data: Concepts, Techniques, and Considerations. 8. A Machine of Many Faces: On the Issue of Interface in Artificial Intelligence and Tools from User Experience. 9. Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Platforms. 10. Artificial Neural Networks. 11. Multicriteria Optimization in Deep Learning. 12. Natural Language Processing: Current Methods and Challenges. 13. AI and Imaging in Remote Sensing. 14. AI in Agriculture. 15. AI and Cancer Imaging. 16. AI in Ecommerce: From Amazon and TikTok, GPT-3 and LaMDA, to the Metaverse and Beyond. 17. The Difficulties of Clinical NLP. 18. Inclusive Green Growth in OECD Countries: Insight from The Lasso Regularization and Inferential Techniques. 19. Quality Assessment of Medical Images. 20. Securing Machine Learning Models: Notions and Open Issues.

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Alternative Data in Finance, Volume I motivates and challenges the reader to explore and apply Alternative Data in finance. The book provides a robust and in-depth overview of Alternative Data, including its definition, characteristics, difference from conventional data, categories of Alternative Data, Alternative Data providers, and more. The book also offers a rigorous and detailed exploration of process, application and delivery that should be practically useful to researchers and practitioners alike. Features Includes cutting edge applications in machine learning, fintech, and more Suitable for professional quantitative analysts, and as a resource for postgraduates and researchers in financial mathematics Features chapters from many leading researchers and practitioners Trade Review"Alternative data has become a hot topic in finance. New kinds of data, new data sources, and of course new tools for processing such data offer the possibility of new and previously unsuspected signals. In short alternative data lead to the promise of enhanced predictive power. But such advance does not come without its challenges - in terms of the quality of the data, the length of its history, reliable data capture, the development of appropriate statistical, AI, machine learning, and data mining tools, and, of course, the ethical challenges in the face of increasingly tough data protection regimes. Gautam Mitra and his colleagues have put together a superb collection of chapters discussing these topics, and more, to show how alternative data, used with care and expertise, can reveal the bigger picture."– Professor David J. Hand, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Senior Research Investigator, Imperial College, London"Digital capital is now so important that it can rightly be viewed as a factor of production, especially in the financial sector. This handbook does for the field of alternative data what vendors of alternative data do for data itself; and that is to provide structure, filter noise, and bring clarity. It is an indispensable work which every financial professional can consult, be it for an overview of the field or for specific details about alternative data."– Professor Hersh Shefrin, Mario L. Belotti Professor of Finance, Santa Clara UniversityAn impressive and timely contribution to the fast developing discipline of data driven decisions in the trading and management of financial risk. Automated data collection, organization, and dissemination is part and parcel of Data Science and the Handbook covers the current breadth of these activities, their risks, rewards, and costs. A welcome addition to the landscape of quantitative finance.–Professor Dilip Madan, Professor of Finance, Robert H. Smith School of Business"The Handbook of Alternative Data in Finance is the most comprehensive guide to alternative data I have seen. It could be called the Encyclopaedia of Alternative Data. It belongs to the desktop, not the bookshelf, of every investor."– Ernest Chan, Respected Academic, Author, Practicing Fund Manager, Entrepreneur and Founder of PredictNow.AI "Professor Gautam Mitra and his team unpack the topic of alternative data in finance, an ambitious endeavor given the fast-expanding nature of this new and exciting space. Alternative data powered by Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning has emerged as a new source of insights that can help investors make more informed decisions, stay ahead of competition and mitigate emerging risks. This handbook provides a strong validation of the substantial added value that alternative data brings. It also helps promote the idea that data driven decisions are better and more sustainable – something we, at RavenPack, firmly believe."– Armando Gonzalez, CEO and Founder of RavenPack"As the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, wrote in 1715: 'No war can be conducted successfully without early and good intelligence.' The same can be said for successful trading. In that light, the Handbook of Alternative Data in Finance contains vital insights about how to gather and use alternative data —in short, intelligence —to facilitate successful trading."– Professor Steve H. Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA"The Handbook of Alternative Data in Finance is cutting edge and it bridges a huge gap in the representative studies on emerging areas of finance where alternative data can be profitably utilised for better informed decisions. The practical insights in the book would come very handy to both investors and researchers who look for fresh ideas."– Ashok Banerjee, Director, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, Formerly Dean, and Faculty-in-charge of the Finance Lab at Indian Institute of Management CalcuttaTable of Contents1. Alternative Data: Overview. Part I. Alternative Data: Processing and Impact. 2. Contemplation and Reflection on Using Alternative Data for Trading and Fund Management. 3. Global Economy and Markets Sentiment Model. Part II. Coupling Models with Alternative Data for Financial Analytics. 4. Enhanced Corporate Bond Yield Modelling Incorporating Macroeconomic News Sentiment. 5. AI, Machine Learning and Quantitative Models. Part III. Handling Different Alternative Datasets. 6. Asset Allocation Strategies: Enhanced by Micro-Blog. 7. Asset Allocation Strategies: Enhanced by News. 8. Extracting Structured Datasets from Textual Sources: Some Examples. 9. Comparative Analysis of NLP Approaches for Earnings Calls. 10. Sensors Data. Part IV. Alternative Data Use Cases in Finance. Part IV.A. Application in Trading and Fund Management (Finding New Alpha). 11. Media Sentiment Momentum. 12. Defining Market States with Media Sentiment. Part IV.B. Application in Risk Control. 13. A Quantitative Metric for Corporate Sustainability. 14. Hot off the Press: Predicting Intraday Risk and Liquidity with News Analytics. 15. Exogenous Risks Alternative Data Implications for Strategic Asset Allocation: Multi-Subordination Levy Processes Approach. Part IV.C. Case Studies on ESG. 16. ESG Controversies and Stock Returns. 17. Oil and Gas Drilling Waste: A Material Externality. 18: ESG Scores and Price Momentum Are Compatible: Revisited. Part V. Directory of Alternative Data Vendors.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the advancements and future challenges in biomedical application developments using breakthrough technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Signal Processing. It will also contribute to biosensors and secure systems,and related research. Applied Artificial Intelligence: A Biomedical Perspective begins by detailing recent trends and challenges of applied artificial intelligence in biomedical systems.Part I of the book presents the technological background of the book in terms of applied artificial intelligence in the biomedical domain. Part II demonstrates the recent advancements in automated medical image analysis that have opened ample research opportunities in the applications of deep learning to different diseases. Part III focuses on the use of cyberphysical systems that facilitates computing anywhere by using medical IoT and biosensors and the numerous applications of this technology in the healthcare domain.Table of Contents1 Healthcare Fees-Centric to Value-Centric Transformation through Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence2 AI-Based Healthcare: Top Businesses and Technologies 3 Insights into AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning 4 Deep Learning for Visual Perceptual Brain Decoding as Image Classification 5 Automatic Brain Tumor Segmentation in Multimodal MRI Images Using Deep Learning 6 Automated Prediction of Lung Cancer Using Deep Learning Algorithms 7 Cervical Cancer Screening Approach Using AI D. Santhi, M. Carmel Sobia, and M. Jayalakshmi 8 Progression Detection of Multiple Sclerosis in Brain MRI Images 9 Artificial Intelligence Clustering Techniques on Dermoscopic Skin Lesion Images 10 Automated Alzheimer’s Disease Detection with Optimized Fuzzy Neural Network 11 A Comprehensive Survey with Bibliometric Analysis on Recent Research Opportunities of Multimodal Medical Image Fusion in Various Applications 12 Big Data in IoT for Healthcare Application 13 Automatic Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy to Avoid Blindness 14 A Review on Wireless BAN to Measure the Respiration Rate Using SoC Architecture 15 Deep Feature Extraction for EEG Signal Classification in Motor Imagery Tasks 16 Effect of Age in Normal Women by Heart Rate Variability Analysis17 EEG Signal Analysis Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Identification of Brain Dysfunction18 Cervical Cancer Screening Methods: Comprehensive Survey 19 Understanding Assessment Methods and Sensors for ADHD Hyperactive-Impulsive Type among Children 20 Security of Medical Image Information by Cryptography and Watermarking Using Python 21 Integration of Biosensors and Drug Delivery Systems for Biomedical Applications 22 Automatic Liver and Lesion Segmentation in CT Using 3-D Context Convolutional Neural Network: 3-D Context U-Net

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Book SynopsisThe demand for telehealth solutions has been growing exponentially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Hospitals remain understaffed, which leads to staff burnouts and unsatisfactory patient experience. They also find it difficult to use AI to reduce the workload for doctors and nurses. Doctors barely use data collected from wearables and home-use medical devices to make diagnosis. As generative AI advances, traditional medical device manufacturers are exploring with open innovation to transform into a software-based business model facing competition from large tech companies and startups. This book shares the perspectives from different stakeholders around the challenges of the use of AI in healthcare.Table of ContentsTelehealth Solution Market Demands in China and in Europe (Germany, Denmark and Italy). Developing the Innovation Ecosystem: A Case Study on the Chinese Digital Healthcare Industry. Use of AI in Combating COVID-19: Practices in Different Economies. COVID-19 and the Digitalization of the Healthcare System.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores in theory and practice how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with and alters the city. Drawing upon a range of urban disciplines and case studies, the chapters reveal the multitude of repercussions that AI is having on urban society, urban infrastructure, urban governance, urban planning and urban sustainability.Contributors also examine how the city, far from being a passive recipient of new technologies, is influencing and reframing AI through subtle processes of co-constitution. The book advances three main contributions and arguments:First, it provides empirical evidence of the emergence of a post-smart trajectory for cities in which new material and decision-making capabilities are being assembled through multiple AIs. Second, it stresses the importance of understanding the mutually constitutive relations between the new experiences enabled by AI technology and the urban context. Trade Review"One of the great puzzles of modernity involves the way new technologies change the very systems that spawn them. Artificial Intelligence and the City brings together a diverse array of ideas that show how digital developments from autonomous vehicles, drones and robots to platform economies and predictive policing, are changing the way we behave and the regulations we are inventing to contain them. This is the first book to provide an integrated picture of the new landscape of urban artificial intelligences, one that we will all need to navigate on the road to the future. Essential reading for all who are attempting to understand the critical challenges of AI." Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor of Planning, University College London "The advent of generative AI and deep learning algorithms has undercut and transcended the concept and technical practice of the so-called smart city. With Artificial Intelligence and the City the shift from smart ontologies to AI logics of the urban is explored across multiple case studies, from urban drones to autonomous vehicles in the city. A timely and important intervention." Louise Amoore, Professor of Political Geography, Durham University "Artificial intelligence is transforming the socio-technical characteristics of cities under late modernity. This vital collection of essays presents multiple vantage points from which to reflect on emerging articulations between AI and urban space." Matthew Gandy, Professor of Geography, University of Cambridge. "By departing from the polemic that typifies explorations of artificial intelligences, this book is a well-structured and thoughtfully curated volume on the interrelationships between AI and cities. This welcome departure from smart urbanism explores the textures of urban AI at varying scales and geographic contexts, and offers the reader many stories of caution and hope by exploring, not only how the city is influenced by autonomous vehicles, robotics, platforms and algorithms, but also how it reframes and reorders these socio-technical relations." Nancy Odendaal, Professor in City Planning, University of Cape Town "This timely book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of urban AI, examining in detail the workings and implications of autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AI-enabled platforms and services for city life. Richly illustrated with case studies, it is an essential guide to our emerging sentient cities." Rob Kitchin, Professor of Human Geography, Maynooth University "In this fantastic contribution to the field of Urban AI, the authors outline the plethora of issues pertaining to the era of urban artificial intelligence that is now upon us. They present the many ways in which AI and robotics have entered into urban spaces while reminding the reader that such techno-urban symbiosis is not new, and thus deserves careful consideration for the short and long term implications on the fabric of the city. For any reader interested in (sustainable) AI and the future of cities, this book is sure to open one's eyes to the many ways in which cities have become experimental testing sites for AI with implications for those living in cities, for the structure of the city, and for the future of AI." Aimee van Wynsberghe, Alexander von Humboldt Professor of Applied Ethics for AI, University of Bonn "One of the great puzzles of modernity involves the way new technologies change the very systems that spawn them. Artificial Intelligence and the City brings together a diverse array of ideas that show how digital developments from autonomous vehicles, drones and robots to platform economies and predictive policing, are changing the way we behave and the regulations we are inventing to contain them. This is the first book to provide an integrated picture of the new landscape of urban artificial intelligences, one that we will all need to navigate on the road to the future. Essential reading for all who are attempting to understand the critical challenges of AI." Michael Batty, Bartlett Professor of Planning, University College London "The advent of generative AI and deep learning algorithms has undercut and transcended the concept and technical practice of the so-called smart city. With Artificial Intelligence and the City the shift from smart ontologies to AI logics of the urban is explored across multiple case studies, from urban drones to autonomous vehicles in the city. A timely and important intervention." Louise Amoore, Professor of Political Geography, Durham University. "Artificial intelligence is transforming the socio-technical characteristics of cities under late modernity. This vital collection of essays presents multiple vantage points from which to reflect on emerging articulations between AI and urban space." Matthew Gandy, Professor of Geography, University of Cambridge. "By departing from the polemic that typifies explorations of artificial intelligences, this book is a well-structured and thoughtfully curated volume on the interrelationships between AI and cities. This welcome departure from smart urbanism explores the textures of urban AI at varying scales and geographic contexts, and offers the reader many stories of caution and hope by exploring, not only how the city is influenced by autonomous vehicles, robotics, platforms and algorithms, but also how it reframes and reorders these socio-technical relations." Nancy Odendaal, Professor in City Planning, University of Cape Town "This timely book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of urban AI, examining in detail the workings and implications of autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AI-enabled platforms and services for city life. Richly illustrated with case studies, it is an essential guide to our emerging sentient cities." Rob Kitchin, Professor of Human Geography, Maynooth University "In this fantastic contribution to the field of Urban AI, the authors outline the plethora of issues pertaining to the era of urban artificial intelligence that is now upon us. They present the many ways in which AI and robotics have entered into urban spaces while reminding the reader that such techno-urban symbiosis is not new, and thus deserves careful consideration for the short and long term implications on the fabric of the city. For any reader interested in (sustainable) AI and the future of cities, this book is sure to open one's eyes to the many ways in which cities have become experimental testing sites for AI with implications for those living in cities, for the structure of the city, and for the future of AI." Aimee van Wynsberghe, Alexander von Humboldt Professor of Applied Ethics for AI, University of Bonn Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing AI into Urban Studies Section 1 – Autonomous Vehicles and Mobility Chapter 2: Reinforcing and Refracting Automobility: Urban Experimentation with Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 3: Trials and Tribulations: Who Learns What from Urban Experiments with Self-driving Vehicles? Chapter 4: Autonomous Lorries, Artificial Intelligence and Urban (Freight) Mobilities Chapter 5: An Urbanistic Take on Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 6: A Roadmap for the Sustainable Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles: Superblocks Driving Cars out of Neighbourhoods Section 2 – Urban Robots and Robotic Spaces Chapter 7: Regulating and Making Space for the Expanded Field of Urban RoboticsChapter 8: Everyday Droning: Uneven Experiences of Drone-enabled AI Urbanism Chapter 9: Exploring Temporal Pleats and Folds: the Role of Urban AI and Robotics in Reinvigorating the Cyborg City Chapter 10: Robots in AI Urbanism Chapter 11: Airport Robots: Automation, Everyday Life and the Futures of Urbanism Section 3 – City Brains and Urban Platforms Chapter 12: Ambient Commons? Valuing Urban Public Spaces in an Era of AI-Enabled Ambient Computing Chapter 13: Encountering Limits in Cooperative Platforms: the More-Than-Technical Labour of Urban AI Chapter 14: Performed Imaginaries of the AI-Controlled City: Conducting Urban AI Experimentation in China Chapter 15: Optimizing the Immeasurable: on the Techno-Ethical Limits of Predictive Policing Chapter 16: Chinese Artificial Intelligence Governance Platforms 2.0: the Belt and Road Edition Section 4 – Urban Software Agents and Algorithms Chapter 17: Perceptions of Intelligence in Urban AI and the Contingent Logics of Real Estate Estimate Algorithms Chapter 18: Caring is Connecting: AI Digital Assistants and the Surveillance of Elderly and Disabled Family Members in the Home Chapter 19: AI Doctors or AI for Doctors? Augmenting Urban Healthcare Services Through Artificial Intelligence Chapter 20: Algorithms and Racial Discrimination in the U.S. Housing Market Chapter 21: Architectural AI: Urban Artificial Intelligence in Architecture and Design Chapter 22: Conclusions: The Present of Urban AI and the Future of Cities

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the relationships between artificial intelligence (AI) and education in China. It examines educational activity in the context of profound technological interventions, far-reaching national policy, and multifaceted cultural settings. By standing at the intersection of three foundational topics AI and the recent proliferation of data-driven technologies; education, the most foundational of our social institutions in terms of actively shaping societies and individuals; and, finally, China, which is a frequent subject for dramatic media reports about both technology and education this book offers an insightful view of the contexts that underpin the use of AI in education, and promotes a more in-depth understanding of China. Scholars of educational technology and digital education will find this book an indispensable guide to the ways new technologies are imagined to transform the future, while being firmly grounded in the past.Trade Review"Western commentators often talk about the rise of AI in Chinese education with a mixture of fascination and horror. Jeremy Knox moves beyond the usual techno-orientalist stereotypes, and offers a clear-eyed appraisal of what China can teach us about the fast-changing relationships between AI, education, society and culture."Neil Selwyn, Monash University, AustraliaTable of Contents1 Introduction 2. Policy, governance, and the state 3. Innovation, entrepreneurialism, and private enterprise 4. ‘Double reduction’ and the return of the state 5. Cities, regions, and rural divides 6. ‘Talent’ and the international flow of AI expertise 7. Personalisation, subjectivity, and the Chinese ‘self’ 8. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisUX research, the key to comprehending users'' behaviors, motivations, and preferences for developing delightful experiences, thrives on effective teamwork and collaboration. This comprehensive guide brings together the expertise and insights from seasoned researchers, cross-functional partners, and product leaders in order to transform how you collaborate and unlock the true potential of UX research.Key FeaturesIncludes a comprehensive selection of ready-to-use templatesIncorporates insights and advice from cross-functional stakeholdersOffers a wide range of strategies tailored to various expertise levels, catering to both novice and advanced practitionersPresents universally applicable methodologies and insights, equipping a diverse range of researchers, including consultants, vendors, and in-house professionalsFroTable of Contents1. Introduction, 2. Who Are (Your) Cross-Functional Partners and Why Is Their Buy-In Important?, 3. Mistakes That UX Researchers Make With Cross-Functional Partnerships, 4. Simple Strategies for Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration, 5. Advanced Strategies for Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Book SynopsisThe smart city movement, during the last decade and a half, advocated the built environment and digital technology convergence with the backing of institutional capital and government support. The commitment of a significant number of local governments across the globe, in terms of official smart city policies and initiatives, along with the constant push of global technology giants, has reinforced the popularity of this movement. This two-volume treatment on smart cities thoroughly explores and sheds light on the prominent elements of the smart city phenomenon and generates a smart city blueprint.This first volume, with its 12 chapters, provides a sound understanding on the key foundations and growth directions of smart city frameworks, technologies, and platforms, with theoretical expansions, practical implications, and real-world case study lessons.The second companion volume offers sophisticated perspectives on the key foundations and directions of smart city policTrade Review‘Finding a place among the seminal works and explaining the way cities are and the way they should be, is Tan Yigitcanlar’s two-volume Smart City Blueprint book. These volumes explain how in the second decade of the 21st century information and communications technologies are ubiquitous and part of every urban network, every urban infrastructure.’—Professor Richard E. Hanley, The City University of New York, USA‘Smart City Blueprint that comes in two volumes provides an innovative, holistic view of smart cities that will prove invaluable for research, classroom, and practice. From a novel examination of their development to a rethinking of the concept, 24 chapters of these volumes offer new frameworks and evidence that will surely influence the future of the field.’—Professor Karen Mossberger, Arizona State University, USA‘Drawing together and synthesising a vast range of literature and empirical case examples of applied practice, the two volumes of Smart City Blueprint form a comprehensive resource for policymakers, communities and academics interested in critically evaluating and implementing smart city initiatives globally.’—Professor Rob Kitchin, Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, Ireland‘Notwithstanding recent trends to localise the smart city within particular contexts, there remains a need for critical knowledge about key principles underlying the smart city. In response, the two volumes of Smart City Blueprint deliver a comprehensive framework that maps core building blocks for use in smart city theory, policy, and planning. A must read.’—Professor Simon Joss, University of Glasgow, UKTable of ContentsPart 1: Smart City Framework. 1. Multidimensional Perspective. 2. Smart and Sustainable. 3. Transformation Readiness. Part 2: Smart City Technology. 4. Perception and Utilisation. 5. Smarter with Technology. 6. Urban Artificial Intelligences. 7. Green Artificial Intelligence. 8. Smart Urban Mobility. Part 3: Smart City Platform. 9. Mobile Energy as a Service. 10. Mobility as a Service. 11. Urban Management Platform. 12. City as a Platform.

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Book SynopsisWhen the digital world started, many companies moved slowly and cautiously, not willing to replace their traditional operations. Now most companies have gone digital. We are now moving beyond digital into an AI world. Don't ignore it. This important book will guide you by providing a fresh perspective on the interrelationships between humans and AI. â Philip KotlerDo you feel overwhelmed by the AI wave? Worried that it could cost you your job, harm your business, or even take over?AI has pervaded our lives and is aggressively disrupting business. No person today can afford to ignore AI.Age of Agency is your companion, helping you leverage AI's capabilities to power your productivity and success. By understanding AI, you will learn to use it as a tool for personal career growth and business success.Former Microsoft executive Kerushan Govender demystifies AI, emphasising the importance of human agency. Reconnect with the needs of humanity and learn the importance of care as a differentiator in an AI world. Avoid the potential pitfalls of excessive reliance on the technology. Age of Agency is a blueprint for ensuring human agency outpaces computer agency. It boldly pits the limits of machine learning against the infinity of human ability. With this survival guide, youâll uncover ways to connect with humanity on a deeper level, going beyond anything AI can do. Ready to become AI-savvy, with your humanity as your differentiator? Dive into the future with the confidence to ride the wave of todayâs AI revolution.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Author. 1 Introduction. SECTION 1 MASTER YOUR OWN AGENCY. 2 Defining Agency. 3 The Power of Observation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity. 4 Harnessing Human Agency in an AI Era. SECTION 2 MASTER AI. 5 A Bit of History. 6 Coming to Terms with What AI Can and Cannot Do. 7 AI as a Transformative Productivity Hack. SECTION 3 DEVELOP CARE. 8 Care in the Professional Realm. 9 Building Client Experiences Rooted in Care. 10 Reimagining Client Experiences. SECTION 4 UNDERSTAND HUMANITY. 11 A Theoretical Grounding. 12 The Real World. 13 Rise with AI. 14 Conclusion. Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Dialogical Leadership emphasizes the power of dialogue, self-reflection, and shared decision-making in navigating the complexities of collaborative leadership, especially in the face of evolving challenges in modern life.The book underscores the importance of being conscious and open to diverse perspectives. The four pillars of dialogical leadership, which form the foundation of its philosophy, focus on flexible application of internal and external dialogues, self-awareness in leadership roles, proactive interchange of influence styles, and creating conditions for meaningful dialogues. A dialogue approach can provide answers to critical questions and wicked issues in the contemporary world, such as the balance between intellect and wisdom in the age of advanced technologies. The book positions dialogue as a dynamic force that brings people together, fostering an environment where valuable insights can emerge. The authors intertwine the ideas of Yuval Harari, David Bohm, Kenneth Gergen, Hubert Hermans, and other leadership authorities, highlighting the importance of relational reflection, with the practice of self-observation, meta-consciousness, and meditation. The objective is to create a collaborative and empowering environment that fosters innovation, trust, and the well-being of others.Transcending traditional leadership models by acknowledging the need for adaptability, self-awareness, and open communication, and including a chapter on dialogical leadership and artificial intelligence, this book encourages leaders to engage in conversations that bridge diverse perspectives and foster a deeper understanding of the self in a relational world and the complex challenges faced by humanity. It will appeal to leaders, coaches, and HR professionals, as well as those studying and looking to develop leadership.

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Book SynopsisMachine learning has undergone rapid growth in diversification and practicality, and the repertoire of techniques has evolved and expanded. The aim of this book is to provide a broad overview of the available machine-learning techniques that can be utilized for solving civil engineering problems. The fundamentals of both theoretical and practical aspects are discussed in the domains of water resources/hydrological modeling, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and management, and coastal/marine engineering. Complex civil engineering problems such as drought forecasting, river flow forecasting, modeling evaporation, estimation of dew point temperature, modeling compressive strength of concrete, ground water level forecasting, and significant wave height forecasting are also included.Features Exclusive information on machine learning and data analytics applications with respect to civil engineering Includes many machiTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Artificial Neural Networks 3. Fuzzy Logic 4. Support Vector Machine 5. Genetic Algorithm (GA) 6. Hybrid Systems 7. Data Statistics and Analytics 8. Applications in the Civil Engineering Domain 9. Conclusion and Future Scope of Work

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Book SynopsisThis book provides comprehensive details of all Swarm Intelligence based Techniques available till date in a comprehensive manner along with their mathematical proofs. It will act as a foundation for authors, researchers and industry professionals. This monograph will present the latest state of the art research being done on varied Intelligent Technologies like sensor networks, machine learning, optical fiber communications, digital signal processing, image processing and many more.Table of ContentsContentsList of Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv1. Evolutionary Computation: Theory and Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Anand Nayyar, Surbhi Garg, Deepak Gupta and Ashish Khanna1.1 History of Evolutionary Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.2 Motivation via Biological Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.3 Why Evolutionary Computing?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.4 Concept of Evolutionary Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.5 Components of Evolutionary Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.6 Working of Evolutionary Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131.7 Evolutionary Computation Techniques and Paradigms. . . . . . . 151.8 Applications of Evolutionary Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.9 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232. Genetic Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Sandeep Kumar, Sanjay Jain and Harish Sharma2.1 Overview of Genetic Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262.2 Genetic Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.3 Derivation of Simple Genetic Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382.4 Genetic Algorithms vs. Other Optimization Techniques . . . . . . 422.5 Pros and Cons of Genetic Algorithms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442.6 Hybrid Genetic Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442.7 Possible Applications of Computer Science via GeneticAlgorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .452.8 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473. Introduction to Swarm Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Anand Nayyar and Gia Nhu Nguyen3.1 Biological Foundations of Swarm Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .523.2 Metaheuristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553.3 Concept of Swarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613.4 Collective Intelligence of Natural Animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.5 Concept of Self-Organization in Social Insects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .673.6 Adaptability and Diversity in Swarm Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . .683.7 Issues Concerning Swarm Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .703.8 Future Swarm Intelligence in Robotics – Swarm Robotics . . . . . 713.9 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744. Ant Colony Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Bandana Mahapatra and Srikanta Pattnaik4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .784.2 Concept of Artificial Ants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .794.3 Foraging Behavior of Ants and Estimating Effective Paths . . . . 814.4 ACO Metaheuristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .854.5 ACO Applied Toward Travelling Salesperson Problem. . . . . . . 894.6 ACO Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .914.7 The Ant Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .934.8 Comparison of Ant Colony Optimization Algorithms . . . . . . . .954.9 ACO for NP Hard Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.10 Current Trends in ACO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1034.11 Application of ACO in Different Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1044.12 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1075. Particle Swarm Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112M. B. Shanthi, D. Komagal Meenakshi and PremKumar5.1 Particle Swarm Optimization – Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . .1135.2 PSO Variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1155.3 Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) – Advanced Concepts . . . 1315.4 Applications of PSO in Various Engineering Domains. . . . . . .1365.5 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1386. Artificial Bee Colony, Firefly Swarm Optimization, and BatAlgorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141Sandeep Kumar and Rajani Kumari6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1426.2 The Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1436.3 The Firefly Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1596.4 The Bat Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1666.5 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1737. Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Glowworm Algorithm,WASP, and Fish Swarm Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Akshi Kumar7.1 Introduction to Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1807.2 Cuckoo Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1827.3 Glowworm Algorithm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967.4 Wasp Swarm Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2047.5 Fish Swarm Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2097.6 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2178. Misc. Swarm Intelligence Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221M. Balamurugan, S. Narendiran and Sarat Kumar Sahoo8.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2228.2 Termite Hill Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2238.3 Cockroach Swarm Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2268.4 Bumblebee Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2288.5 Social Spider Optimization Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2308.6 Cat Swarm Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2338.7 Monkey Search Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2358.8 Intelligent Water Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2378.9 Dolphin Echolocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2388.10 Biogeography-Based Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2408.11 Paddy Field Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2438.12 Weightless Swarm Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2448.13 Eagle Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2458.14 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2479. Swarm Intelligence Techniques for Optimizing Problems. . . . . . . . .249K. Vikram and Sarat Kumar Sahoo9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2499.2 Swarm Intelligence for Communication Networks. . . . . . . . . .2509.3 Swarm Intelligence in Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2539.4 Swarm Intelligence in Data Mining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2579.5 Swarm Intelligence and Big Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2609.6 Swarm Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) . . . . . . . . . . .2649.7 Swarm Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT). . . . . . . . .2669.8 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274

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Book SynopsisIntelligent agents are employed as the central characters in this introductory text. Beginning with elementary reactive agents, Nilsson gradually increases their cognitive horsepower to illustrate the most important and lasting ideas in AI. Neural networks, genetic programming, computer vision, heuristic search, knowledge representation and reasoning, Bayes networks, planning, and language understanding are each revealed through the growing capabilities of these agents. A distinguishing feature of this text is in its evolutionary approach to the study of AI. This book provides a refreshing and motivating synthesis of the field by one of AI's master expositors and leading researches.Table of ContentsReactive Machines. Neural Networks. Machine Evolution. State Machines. Robot Vision. Search in State Spaces. Agents that Plan. Uninformed Search. Heuristic Search. Planning, Acting and Learning. Alternative Search. Knowledge Representation and Reasoning. The Propositional Calculus. The Predicate Calculus. Knowledge-based Systems. Representing Common sense Knowledge. Reasoning with Uncertain Information. Learning and Acting with Bayes Nets. Planning Methods Based on Logic. The Situation Calculus. Planning. Communication and Integration. Multiple Agents. Communication Among Agents. Agent Architectures.

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