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Integrated Analytical Approaches for Pesticide Management by ScienceDirect (Online service)

Contents: “…; Defining Decision Rules; Sampling Designs; Simple Random Sampling; Stratified Sampling; Systematic Sampling; Special Case 1: Transect Sampling; Special Case 2: Grid Sampling; Cluster Sampling; Concepts of Accuracy, Bias, and Precision; Spatial and Temporal Variation; Spatial Considerations; Temporal Considerations; Field Sampling; Soil; Streams; Spray Drift.…”
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Machine learning : ECML 2006 : 17th European Conference on Machine Learning, Berlin, Germany, September 18-22, 2006 : proceedings by European Conference on Machine Learning Berlin, Germany, SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Invited Talks -- On Temporal Evolution in Data Streams -- The Future of CiteSeer: CiteSeerx -- Learning to Have Fun -- Winning the DARPA Grand Challenge -- Challenges of Urban Sensing -- Long Papers -- Learning in One-Shot Strategic Form Games -- A Selective Sampling Strategy for Label Ranking -- Combinatorial Markov Random Fields -- Learning Stochastic Tree Edit Distance -- Pertinent Background Knowledge for Learning Protein Grammars -- Improving Bayesian Network Structure Search with Random Variable Aggregation Hierarchies -- Sequence Discrimination Using Phase-Type Distributions -- Languages as Hyperplanes: Grammatical Inference with String Kernels -- Toward Robust Real-World Inference: A New Perspective on Explanation-Based Learning -- Fisher Kernels for Relational Data -- Evaluating Misclassifications in Imbalanced Data -- Improving Control-Knowledge Acquisition for Planning by Active Learning -- PAC-Learning of Markov Models with Hidden State -- A Discriminative Approach for the Retrieval of Images from Text Queries -- TildeCRF: Conditional Random Fields for Logical Sequences -- Unsupervised Multiple-Instance Learning for Functional Profiling of Genomic Data -- Bayesian Learning of Markov Network Structure -- Approximate Policy Iteration for Closed-Loop Learning of Visual Tasks -- Task-Driven Discretization of the Joint Space of Visual Percepts and Continuous Actions -- EM Algorithm for Symmetric Causal Independence Models -- Deconvolutive Clustering of Markov States -- Patching Approximate Solutions in Reinforcement Learning -- Fast Variational Inference for Gaussian Process Models Through KL-Correction -- Bandit Based Monte-Carlo Planning -- Bayesian Learning with Mixtures of Trees -- Transductive Gaussian Process Regression with Automatic Model Selection -- Efficient Convolution Kernels for Dependency and Constituent Syntactic Trees -- Why Is Rule Learning Optimistic and How to Correct It -- Automatically Evolving Rule Induction Algorithms -- Bayesian Active Learning for Sensitivity Analysis -- Mixtures of Kikuchi Approximations -- Boosting in PN Spaces -- Prioritizing Point-Based POMDP Solvers -- Graph Based Semi-supervised Learning with Sharper Edges -- Margin-Based Active Learning for Structured Output Spaces -- Skill Acquisition Via Transfer Learning and Advice Taking -- Constant Rate Approximate Maximum Margin Algorithms -- Batch Classification with Applications in Computer Aided Diagnosis -- Improving the Ranking Performance of Decision Trees -- Multiple-Instance Learning Via Random Walk -- Localized Alternative Cluster Ensembles for Collaborative Structuring -- Distributional Features for Text Categorization -- Subspace Metric Ensembles for Semi-supervised Clustering of High Dimensional Data -- An Adaptive Kernel Method for Semi-supervised Clustering -- To Select or To Weigh: A Comparative Study of Model Selection and Model Weighing for SPODE Ensembles -- Ensembles of Nearest Neighbor Forecasts -- Short Papers -- Learning Process Models with Missing Data -- Case-Based Label Ranking -- Cascade Evaluation of Clustering Algorithms -- Making Good Probability Estimates for Regression -- Fast Spectral Clustering of Data Using Sequential Matrix Compression -- An Information-Theoretic Framework for High-Order Co-clustering of Heterogeneous Objects -- Efficient Inference in Large Conditional Random Fields -- A Kernel-Based Approach to Estimating Phase Shifts Between Irregularly Sampled Time Series: An Application to Gravitational Lenses -- Cost-Sensitive Decision Tree Learning for Forensic Classification -- The Minimum Volume Covering Ellipsoid Estimation in Kernel-Defined Feature Spaces -- Right of Inference: Nearest Rectangle Learning Revisited -- Reinforcement Learning for MDPs with Constraints -- Efficient Non-linear Control Through Neuroevolution -- Efficient Prediction-Based Validation for Document Clustering -- On Testing the Missing at Random Assumption -- B-Matching for Spectral Clustering -- Multi-class Ensemble-Based Active Learning -- Active Learning with Irrelevant Examples -- Classification with Support Hyperplanes -- (Agnostic) PAC Learning Concepts in Higher-Order Logic -- Evaluating Feature Selection for SVMs in High Dimensions -- Revisiting Fisher Kernels for Document Similarities -- Scaling Model-Based Average-Reward Reinforcement Learning for Product Delivery -- Robust Probabilistic Calibration -- Missing Data in Kernel PCA -- Exploiting Extremely Rare Features in Text Categorization -- Efficient Large Scale Linear Programming Support Vector Machines -- An Efficient Approximation to Lookahead in Relational Learners -- Improvement of Systems Management Policies Using Hybrid Reinforcement Learning -- Diversified SVM Ensembles for Large Data Sets -- Dynamic Integration with Random Forests -- Bagging Using Statistical Queries -- Guiding the Search in the NO Region of the Phase Transition Problem with a Partial Subsumption Test -- Spline Embedding for Nonlinear Dimensionality Reduction -- Cost-Sensitive Learning of SVM for Ranking -- Variational Bayesian Dirichlet-Multinomial Allocation for Exponential Family Mixtures.…”
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Knowledge-based and intelligent information and engineering systems : 14th international conference, KES 2010, Cardiff, UK, September 8-10, 2010, proceedings. Part I by International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information Engineering Systems and Allied Technologies Cardiff, Wales, SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Keynote Talks -- Evolving Integrative Brain-, Gene-, and Quantum Inspired Systems for Computational Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering -- A Semiotic View of Social Intelligence for Realizing Human-Machine Symbiotic Systems -- Embracing Uncertainty: The New Machine Intelligence -- Exploiting Social Structures and Social Networks -- Knowledge Visualization for Engineered Systems -- Proximity-Based Federation of Smart Objects: Liberating Ubiquitous Computing from Stereotyped Application Scenarios -- Artificial Neural Networks, Connectionists Systems and Evolutionary Computation -- A Neural Network Model to Develop Urban Acupuncture -- Discovering Process Models with Genetic Algorithms Using Sampling -- A Multi-Objective Evolutionary Approach for the Antenna Positioning Problem -- CLONAL-GP Framework for Artificial Immune System Inspired Genetic Programming for Classification -- Solving Industrial Based Job-Shop Scheduling Problem by Distributed Micro-Genetic Algorithm with Local Search -- Data Mining via Rules Extracted from GMDH: An Application to Predict Churn in Bank Credit Cards -- Sensitivity Analysis and Automatic Calibration of a Rainfall-Runoff Model Using Multi-objectives -- University Course Timetabling Using ACO: A Case Study on Laboratory Exercises -- Machine Learning and Classical AI -- Nonparametric Statistical Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for Regression Problems -- Adaptive Learning of Nominal Concepts for Supervised Classification -- A Novel Approach of Process Mining with Event Graph -- A Classification Algorithm for Process Sequences Based on Markov Chains and Bayesian Networks -- Coaching to Enhance the Online Behavior Learning of a Robotic Agent -- Agent and Multi-agent Systems -- Cooperation of AGVs' Head-on Collision Avoidance by Knowledge Exchange in Autonomous Decentralized FMS -- A Log Analyzer Agent for Intrusion Detection in a Multi-Agent System -- A Proof System for Time-Dependent Multi-agents -- Toward Emotional E-Commerce: Formalizing Agents for a Simple Negotiation Protocol -- Distributed Ant Colony Clustering Using Mobile Agents and Its Effects -- Monitoring a Multi-Agent System Evolution through Iterative Development -- An Agent for Ecological Deliberation -- A Framework to Compute Inference Rules Valid in Agents' Temporal Logics -- Statecharts-Based JADE Agents and Tools for Engineering Multi-Agent Systems -- Telco Agent: Enabler of Paradigm Shift towards Customer-Managed Relationship -- Multi-attribute Auction Model for Agent-Based Content Trading in Telecom Markets -- Applying Possibility and Belief Operators to Conditional Statements -- A Computer Adaptive Testing Method for Intelligent Tutoring Systems -- Intelligent Vision, Image Processing and Signal Processing -- Combining Patient Metadata Extraction and Automatic Image Parsing for the Generation of an Anatomic Atlas -- Parallel Processing with CUDA in Ceramic Tiles Classification -- Signal Receiving and Processing Platform of the Experimental Passive Radar for Intelligent Surveillance System Using Software Defined Radio Approach -- Automated Anticounterfeiting Inspection Methods for Rigid Films Based on Infrared and Ultraviolet Pigments and Supervised Image Segmentation and Classification -- Vowel Recognition by Using the Combination of Haar Wavelet and Neural Network -- Bayesian Classification Using DCT Features for Brain Tumor Detection -- A New Strategy of Adaptive Nonlinear Echo Cancelling Volterra-Wiener Filter Structure Selection -- Intelligent System for Commercial Block Recognition Using Audio Signal Only -- Viewpoint Insensitive Actions Recognition Using Hidden Conditional Random Fields -- Fuzzy Hyper-Prototype Clustering -- Knowledge Management, Ontologies and Data Mining -- Clustering Using Difference Criterion of Distortion Ratios -- Computer-Generated Conversation Based on Newspaper Headline Interpretation -- Using Regression Analysis to Identify Patterns of Non-Technical Losses on Power Utilities -- Enhancing the Symbolic Aggregate Approximation Method Using Updated Lookup Tables -- Which XML Storage for Knowledge and Ontology Systems? …”
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Research and management practices for conservation of the Persian leopard in Iran by SpringerLink (Online service)

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New trends in computational vision and bio-inspired computing : selected works presented at the ICCVBIC 2018, Coimbatore, India by International Conference on Computational Vision and Bio Inspired Computing Coimbatore, India, SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Chapter 1: Image Encryption based on 3 Dimensional Multi Linear (3D-MLT) Chaotic Transformation -- Chapter 2: A Computer Vision Based Approach for Object Recognition in Smart Buildings -- Chapter 3: A Cascade Color Image Retrieval Framework for Image Retrieval -- Chapter 4: Enhanced Geographical Information System Architecture for Geospatial Data -- Chapter 5: IoT Based Power Management and Condition Monitoring in Microgrid -- Chapter 6: A Comparative performance study of cloud resource scheduling techniques -- Chapter 7: Image Context Based Similarity Retrieval System -- Chapter 8: Emotions Recognition from Spoken Marathi Speech using LPC and PCA Technique -- Chapter 9: Implementation of Point Of Care system Using Bio-Medical Signal Stegano-graphy -- Chapter 10: Privacy assurance with content based access protocol to secure cloud storage -- Chapter 11: Leaf Recognition using Artificial Neural Network -- Chapter 12: Data Security in Cloud Using RSA and GNFS Algorithms -- An Integrated Approach -- Chapter 13: Machine Learning Supported Statistical Analysis of IoT Enabled Physical Location Monitoring Data -- Chapter 14: A Genetic Algorithm based System with Different Crossover Operators for Solving the Course Allocation Problem of Universities -- Chapter 15: Detecting Anomalies in Credit Card Transaction Using Efficient Techniques -- Chapter 16: Secure Data Processing System using Decision Tree Architecture -- Chapter 17: A Novel Framework for Detection of Morphed images using Deep Learning Techniques -- Chapter 18: A Novel Non-invasive Framework for Predicting Bilirubin Levels -- Chapter 19: A Comprehensive Study on the Load Assessment Techniques in Cloud Data Center -- Chapter 20: Multimodal biometric system using Ear and Palm Vein recognition based on GwPeSOA -- Multi-SVNN for security applications -- Chapter 21: E-Agriculture -- Chapter 22: Ultra Wide Band Monopole Antenna Design by Using Split Ring Resonator -- Chapter 23: Green supply chain management of chemical Industrial development for warehouse and its impact on the environment using artificial bee colony algorithm: A Review Articles -- Chapter 24: A Novel Dyno-Quick Reduct Algorithm For Heart Disease Prediction Using Supervised Learning Algorithm -- Chapter 25: Impact of Meltdown and Spectre Threats in Parallel Processing -- Chapter 26: Algorithm For Finding Minimum Dominating Set Using Sticker Based Model In Dna Computing -- Chapter 27: Assistive Technology Evolving as Intelligent System -- Chapter 28: A Bio Potential Sensor Circuit of AFE DesignWith CT ∑-∆ Modulator -- Chapter 29: Image Encryption based on Transformation and Chaotic Substitution -- Chapter 30: An Efficient Geographical Opportunistic Routing Algorithm Using Diffusion and Sparse Approximation Models for Cognitive Radio Ad Hoc Networks -- Chapter 31: Traffic Violation Tracker and Controller -- Chapter 32: PTCWA: Performance Testing of Cloud based Web Applications -- Chapter 33: Analysis of Regularized Echo State Networks on the Impact of Air Pollutants on Human Health -- Chapter 34: Detection of Cancer by Biosensor through Optical Lithography -- Chapter 35: Paradigms in Computer Vision: Biology Based Carbon Domain Postulates Nano Electronic Devices for Generation Next -- Chapter 36: A Secure Authenticated Bio-Cryptosystem Using Face Attribute Based On Fuzzy Extractor -- Chapter 37: Implementation of Scan logic and Pattern generation for RTL Design -- Chapter 38: Optimization Load Balancing Over Imbalance Datacenter Topology -- Chapter 39: Text Attentional Character Detection using Morphological Operations: A Survey -- Chapter 40: IoT Based Environment Monitoring System -- Chapter 41: Design & Development of Algorithms for Detection of Glaucoma Using Water Shed Algorithm -- Chapter 42: A novel development of glaucoma detection technique using the water shed algorithm -- Chapter 43: Solutions of Viral Dynamics in Hepatitis B Virus Infection using HPM -- Chapter 44: A Mathematıcal Modelıng Of Dengue Fever For The Dynamıcs System Usıng HAM -- Chapter 45: Vision-based Robot for Boiler Tube Inspection -- Chapter 46: Qualitative Study on Data Mining Algorithms for classification of Mammogram Images -- Chapter 47: Designing a framework for data migration of Odoo ERP PostgreSQL database into NoSQL database -- Chapter 48: Juxtaposition on classifiers in modeling Hepatitis Diagnosis Data -- Chapter 49: Voltage Stabilization By Using Buck Converters In The Integration Of Renewable Energy Into The Grid -- Chapter 50: OCR System For Recognition of Used Printed Com-ponents For Recycling -- Chapter 51: Modern WordNet: An Affective Extension of WordNet -- Chapter 52: Analysis of Computational Intelligence Techniques for Path Planning -- Chapter 53: Techniques for Analysis of the Effectiveness of Yoga through EEG Signals: A Review -- Chapter 54: Multiobjective integrated stochastic and deterministic search method for economic emission dispatch problem -- Chapter 55: Enhanced webpage prediction using Rank based Feedback Process -- Chapter 56: A study on distance based representation of molecules for statistical learning -- Chapter 57: Comparative Analysis of Evolutionary Approaches and computational methods for optimization in Data Clustering -- Chapter 58: Bringing Digital Transformation from a Traditional RDBMS Centric Solution to a Big Data Platform with Azure Data Lake Store -- Chapter 59: Smart Assist For Alzheimer's Patients And Elderly People -- Chapter 60: An Unconstrained Rotation Invariant Approach For Document Skew Estimation And Correction -- Chapter 61: Smart Assistive Shoes For Blind -- Chapter 62: Comparative study on Various techniques involved in designing a Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) System for mammogram classification -- Chapter 63: Traffic Flow Prediction Using Regression and Deep Learning Approach -- Chapter 64: A Comparative Study on Assessment of Carotid Artery Using various Techniques -- Chapter 65: Evaluation of Fingerprint Minutiae on Ridge Structure Using Gabor and Closed hull Filters -- Chapter 66: A Perspective View on Sybil Attack Defense Mechanisms in Online Social Networks -- Chapter 67: Minor Finger Knuckle Print Image Enhancement using CLAHE Technique -- Chapter 68: Learning Path Construction Based On Ant Colony Optimization and Genetic Algorithm -- Chapter 69: Pneumonia Detection And Classification Using Chest X-Ray Images With Convolutional Neural Network -- Chapter 70: Juxtaposition on classifiers in modeling Hepatitis Diagnosis Data -- Chapter 71: An Optimized Approach Of Outlier Detection Algorithm for Outlier Attributes on Data Streams -- Chapter 72: Indo -- Pak Sign Language Translator Using Kinect -- Chapter 73: Semantic interoperability for a defining Query -- Chapter 74: Gestational Diabetics prediction using Logisitic Regression in R -- Chapter 75: IOT Based Gas Pressure Detection for LPG with real time No SQL Database -- Chapter 76: Hybrid Steerable Pyramid with DWT for Multiple Medi-cal Image Watermarking and Extraction using ICA -- Chapter 77: Dimensional & Spatial Analysis of Ultrasound Imaging through Image Processing -- A Review -- Chapter 78: A Review on methods to handle Uncertainty -- Chapter 79: Identity-based Hashing and Light Weight Signature Scheme for IoT -- Chapter 80: Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Based Wire-length Minimization for Placement in FPGA -- Chapter 81: Clustering of Various Diseases by Collagen Gene Using the Positional Factor -- Chapter 82: Prediction Of Water Demand For Domestic Purpose Using Multiple Linear Regression -- Chapter 83: Implementation of Regression Analysis using Regression Algorithms for Decision Making In Business Domains -- Chapter 84: Blockchain Based System for Human Organ Transplantation Management -- Chapter 85: Identification of Melanoma using Convolutional Neural Networks for Non Dermoscopic Images -- Chapter 86: Exploitation Of Data Mining To Analyse Realistic Facts From Road Traffic Accident Data -- Chapter 87: A Deep Learning Approach for Segmenting Time-Lapse Phase Contrast Images of NIH 3T3 Fibroblast Cells -- Chapter 88: Flow distribution-aware load balancing for the data centre over cloud services with virtualization -- Chapter 89: Disease severity diagnosis for rice using Fuzzy Verdict Method -- Chapter 90: HELPI VIZ: A Semantic image Annotation and Visualization Platform for Visually Impaired -- Chapter 91: A Survey of Multi -- Abnormalities Disease Detection and Classification in WCE -- Chapter.…”
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Product-focused software process improvement : 7th international conference, PROFES 2006, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, June 12-14, 2006 : proceedings by PROFES 2006 Amsterdam, Netherlands, SpringerLink (Online service)

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Compositional data analysis : CoDaWork, L'Escala, Spain, June 2015 by CoDaWork (Conference) La Escala, Spain), SpringerLink (Online service)

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Intelligent transport system in smart cities : aspects and challenges of vehicular networks and cloud by Meneguette, Rodolfo I., De Grande, Robson E., Loureiro, Antonio Alfredo Ferreira, 1961-

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Desired future conditions for southwestern riparian ecosystems : bringing interests and concerns together, September 18-22, 1995, Albuquerque, New Mexico by New Mexico Riparian Council, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Contents: “…Flora -- The Arizona Riparian Area Advisory Committee : an experience in defining desired conditions / K.E. Randall -- Cooperative management of riparian forest habitats to maintain biological quality and ecosystem integrity / David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth -- Public involvement and consensus building in the Verde River Watershed in central Arizona / Tom Bonomo -- Panel: People and riparian ecosystems : past, present, and future / moderated by Richard D. …”

Collaborative genomics projects : a comprehensive guide First edition. by Sheth, Margi, Zhang, Jiashan, Zenklusen, Jean C.

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Pro Python Second edition. by Browning, J. Burton, Alchin, Marty

Contents: “…Using __all __ to Customize Imports -- Relative Imports -- The __import__() function -- The importlib module -- Taking It With You -- Chapter 3: Functions -- Arguments -- Planning for Flexibility -- Variable Positional Arguments -- Variable Keyword Arguments -- Combining Different Kinds of Arguments -- Invoking Functions with Variable Arguments -- Preloading Arguments -- Introspection -- Example: Identifying Argument Values -- Example: A More Concise Version -- Example: Validating Arguments -- Decorators -- Closures -- Wrappers -- Decorators with Arguments -- Decorators with-or without-Arguments -- Example: Memoization -- Example: A Decorator to Create Decorators -- Function Annotations -- Example: Type Safety -- Factoring Out the Boilerplate -- Example: Type Coercion -- Annotating with Decorators -- Example: Type Safety as a Decorator -- Generators -- Lambdas -- Introspection -- Identifying Object Types -- Modules and Packages -- Docstrings -- Taking It with You -- Chapter 4: Classes -- Inheritance -- Multiple Inheritance -- Method Resolution Order -- Example: C3 Algorithm -- Using super() to Pass Control to Other Classes -- Introspection -- How Classes Are Created -- Creating Classes at Runtime -- Metaclasses -- Example: Plugin Framework -- Controlling the Namespace -- Attributes -- Properties -- Descriptors -- Methods -- Unbound Methods -- Bound Methods -- Class Methods -- Static Methods -- Assigning Functions to Classes and Instances -- Magic Methods -- Creating Instances -- Example: Automatic Subclasses -- Dealing with Attributes -- String Representations -- Taking It With You -- Chapter 5: Common Protocols -- Basic Operations -- Mathematical Operations -- Bitwise Operations -- Variations -- Numbers -- Sign Operations -- Comparison Operations -- Iterables -- Example: Repeatable Generators -- Sequences -- Mappings -- Callables.…”
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Beginning backup and restore for SQL Server : data loss management and prevention techniques by Beard, Bradley

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Oracle high availability, disaster recovery, and cloud services : explore RAC, data guard, and cloud technology by Kumar, Y. V. Ravi, Basha, Nassyam, K. M., Krishna Kumar, Śarmā, Bālamukunda, 1889-1956, Kerekovski, Konstantin

Contents: “…With this knowledge, end users will be able to make better decisions on how to build out their infrastructure in a resilient and fault tolerant way. …”
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Lean Six Sigma : methods for production optimization by Niemann, Jörg

Contents: “…5.3.3 Solution proposal and blank templates -- References -- 6 Line Balancing -- 6.1 Classification of the Method -- 6.2 Description of the Method -- 6.2.1 Actual Analysis -- 6.2.1.1 Activities -- 6.2.1.2 Customer Cycle -- 6.2.1.3 OEE -- Overall Equipment Effectiveness -- 6.2.1.4 Cycle and Takt Time -- 6.2.2 Presentation of Analysis Results -- 6.2.2.1 Work Distribution Diagram -- 6.2.2.2 Operation List -- 6.2.2.3 Network Planning Technique -- 6.3 Workshop 9: "Aircraft Manufacturing" -- 6.3.1 Production Round 1 -- 6.3.1.1 Execution of the First Production Round -- 6.3.1.2 Round 1: Evaluation.…”
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Plant engineer's handbook by ScienceDirect (Online service)

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Wireless algorithms, systems, and applications : 16th International Conference, WASA 2021, Nanjing, China, June 25-27, 2021, Proceedings. Part III by WASA (Conference) Nanjing Shi, China), SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…-Automated Honey Document Generation Using Genetic Algorithm -- Image encryption for Wireless Sensor Networks with modified Logistic Map and new Hash algorithm -- Design and implementation of a real-time distributed precise point positioning platform -- Deployment of UAV-BS for Congestion Alleviation in Cellular Networks -- Robust Estimator for NLOS Error Mitigation in TOA-based Localization -- Effectiveness Analysis of UAV Offensive Strategy with Unknown Adverse Trajectory -- Delivery Optimization for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Based on Minimum Cost Maximum Flow With Limited Battery Capacity -- Optimized Segment Routing Traffic Engineeringwith Multiple Segments -- Robust and Efficient Mechanism Design for Heterogeneous Task Crowdsensing -- Lightweight Threshold Private Set Intersection via Oblivious Transfer -- Person Re-identification Algorithm Based on Spatial Attention Network -- OFDMA-based Asymmetric Full-duplex Media Access Control for the Next Generation WLANs -- Equitable Valuation of Crowdsensing for Machine Learning via Game Theory -- AERM: An Attribute-aware Economic Robust Spectrum Auction Mechanism -- Application of Matrix-NMS in face detection and autonomous driving -- Blockchain-based verifiable DSSE with forward security in multi-server environments -- GGCAD: A Novel Method of Adversarial Detection by Guided Grad-CAM -- Online Task Scheduling for DNN-based Applications over Cloud, Edge and End Devices -- An SDN-based Self-adaptive Resource Allocation Mechanism for Service Customization -- Privacy Risk Assessment for Text Data Based on Semantic Correlation Learning -- Multi-dimensional LSTM:A Model of NetworkText Classification -- Incentive Cooperation with Computation Delay Concerns for Socially-aware Parked Vehicle Edge Computing -- Complex Task Allocation in Spatial Crowdsourcing: A Task Graph Perspective -- Jointly Optimizing Throughput and Cost of IoV based on Coherent Beamforming and Successive Interference Cancellation Technology -- Deep Reinforcement Learning based Dynamic Content Placement and Bandwidth Allocation in Internet of Vehicles -- A Probabilistic Resilient Routing Scheme for Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Constellations -- An Efficient Multi-Link Concurrent Transmission MAC Protocol for Long-delay Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks -- An Advanced Cache Retransmission Mechanism for Wireless Mesh Network -- Efficient Budget-Distance-Aware Influence Maximization in Geo-Social Network -- Deep Learning-Based Task Offloading for Vehicular Edge Computing -- Hacks Hit the Phish: Phishing Attack Detection based on Hacks Search -- The sensor-cloud system and node reliability analysis -- Reinforcement Learning Based Seamless Handover Algorithm in SDN-enabled WLAN -- Attack traffic detection based on LetNet-5 and GRU hierarchical deep neural network -- Real-time and Consistent Route Update Based on Segment Routing for NFV-enabled Networks -- Privacy-Preserving Auction for Heterogeneous Task Assignment in Mobile Device Clouds -- Deep Reinforcement Learning for DAG-based Concurrent Requests Scheduling in Edge Networks -- Generative Adversarial Scheme Based GNSS Spoofing Detection for Digital Twin Vehicular Networks -- Spatial Sketch Configuration for Traffic Measurement in Software Defined Networks -- Estimating Clustering Coefficient of Multiplex Graphs with Local Differential Privacy -- New Rectangle Attack Against SKINNY Block Cipher -- Optimal convergence nodes deployment in hierarchical wireless sensor networks: an SMA-based approach -- A Virtual-Potential-Field-based Cooperative Opportunistic Routing Protocol for UAV Swarms -- Social-Interaction GAN: Pedestrian Trajectory Prediction -- An Intelligent Wallpaper Based on Ambient Light for Human Activity Sensing -- Adaptive Data Transmission and Task Scheduling for High-Definition Map Update -- Research on Path Planning for Relay Drones with Multiple Constraints -- A Reinforcement Model based Prioritized Replay to Solve the Offloading Problem in Edge Computing -- Authentication System Based on Fuzzy Extractors -- Performance Analysis of V2V-Based Vehicular Platoon with Modified CACC Scheme -- Leveraging Fine-grained Self-Correlation in Detecting Collided LoRa Transmissions -- Blockchain Oracle-Based Privacy Preservation and Reliable Identification for Vehicles -- Objects Perceptibility Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning for V2I Communication Load Reduction -- KESAR: A High-Accuracy Prediction Algorithm and Solar-Aware Routing Strategy for Outdoor WSN -- Blockchain Empowered Federated Learning for Medical Data Sharing Model -- A Deep Learning Based Intelligent Transceiver Structure for Multiuser MIMO -- GreenAP: An Energy-saving Protocol for Mobile Access Points -- A Robust Multi-Tenant Server Consolidation Algorithm -- PM2.5 and PM10 Concentration Estimation based on the Top-of-Atmosphere Reflectance -- A Secure Sensing Data Collection Mechanism based on Perturbed Compressed Sensing -- An Edge-Cloud Collaborative Object Detection System -- Underwater Acoustic signal Modulation recognition Technology based on Deep Learning.…”
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Forest recreation 3rd ed. by Douglass, Robert W.

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Springer handbook of mechanical engineering by SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…Equilibria -- First Law of Thermodynamics -- Second Law of Thermodynamics -- Exergy and Anergy -- Thermodynamics of Substances -- Changes of State of Gases and Vapors -- Thermodynamic Processes -- Ideal Gas Mixtures -- Heat Transfer -- Tribology -- Tribology -- Design of Machine Elements -- Mechanical Drives -- Gearings -- Cylindrical Gearings -- Bevel Gearings -- Worm Gearings -- Design of Gear Wheels, Worm Wheels, and Worms -- Planetary Gears -- Wave Gears -- Shafts and Axles -- Shaft-Hub Connections -- Rolling Bearings -- Design of Bearing Units -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Manufacturing Engineering -- Casting -- Metal Forming -- Machining Processes -- Assembly, Disassembly, Joining Techniques -- Rapid Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing -- Precision Machinery Using MEMS Technology -- Measuring and Quality Control -- Quality Management -- Manufacturing Measurement Technology -- Measuring Uncertainty and Traceability -- Inspection Planning -- Further Reading -- Engineering Design -- Design Theory -- Basics -- Precisely Defining the Task -- Conceptual Design -- Design -- Design and Manufacturing for the Environment -- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis for Capital Goods -- Piston Machines -- Foundations of Piston Machines -- Positive Displacement Pumps -- Compressors -- Internal Combustion Engines -- Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers -- Pressure Vessel -- General Design Concepts -- Design of Tall Towers -- Testing Requirement -- Design Codes for Pressure Vessels -- Heat Exchangers -- Material of Construction -- Turbomachinery -- Theory of Turbomachinery Stages -- Gas Turbine Engines: Design and Dynamic Performance -- Transport Systems -- Overview -- Automotive Engineering -- Railway Systems -- Railway Engineering -- Aerospace Engineering -- Construction Machinery -- Basics -- Earthmoving, Road Construction, and Farming Equipment -- Machinery for Concrete Works -- Site Lifts -- Access Machinery and Equipment -- Cranes -- Equipment for Finishing Work -- Automation and Robotics in Construction -- Enterprise Organization and Operation -- Overview -- Organizational Structures -- Process Organization, Capabilities, and Supply Networks -- Modeling and Data Structures -- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) -- Advanced Organization Concepts -- Interorganizational Structures -- Organization and Communication -- Enterprise Collaboration and Logistics -- Complementary Material for Mechanical Engineers -- Power Generation -- Principles of Energy Supply -- Primary Energies -- Fuels -- Transformation of Primary Energy into Useful Energy -- Various Energy Systems and Their Conversion -- Direct Combustion System -- Internal Combustion Engines -- Fuel Cells -- Nuclear Power Stations -- Combined Power Station -- Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) System -- Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Power Generation -- Total-Energy Systems for Heat and Power Generation -- Transformation of Regenerative Energies -- Solar Power Stations -- Heat Pump -- Energy Storage and Distribution -- Furnaces -- Fluidized-Bed Combustion System -- Liquid-Fuel Furnace -- Burners -- General Furnace Accessories -- Environmental Control Technology -- Steam Generators -- Parts and Components of Steam Generator -- Energy Balance Analysis of a Furnace/Combustion System -- Performance of Steam Generator -- Furnace Design -- Strength Calculations -- Heat Transfer Calculation -- Nuclear Reactors -- Future Prospects and Conclusion -- Electrical Engineering -- Fundamentals -- Transformers -- Rotating Electrical Machines -- Power Electronics -- Electric Drives -- Electric Power Transmission and Distribution -- Electric Heating.…”
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Trustworthy software development processes : International Conference on Software Process, ICSP 2009, Vancouver, Canada, May 16-17, 2009 : proceedings by International Conference on the Software Process Vancouver, B.C., SpringerLink (Online service)

Contents: “…for the Process of Re-planning for Product Releases -- Overcoming the First Hurdle: Why Organizations Do Not Adopt CMMI -- Value-Based Multiple Software Projects Scheduling with Genetic Algorithm -- Process Tools -- Meta Model Based Architecture for Software Process Instantiation -- Distributed Orchestration Versus Choreography: The FOCAS Approach -- An Architecture for Modeling and Applying Quality Processes on Evolving Software -- Process Analysis -- Evaluating the Perceived Effect of Software Engineering Practices in the Italian Industry -- Evidence-Based Insights about Issue Management Processes: An Exploratory Study -- Process Aspect: Handling Crosscutting Concerns during Software Process Improvement -- Stochastic Process Algebra Based Software Process Simulation Modeling -- Process Simulation Modeling -- Combining Aspect and Model-Driven Engineering Approaches for Software Process Modeling and Execution -- Dynamic COQUALMO: Defect Profiling over Development Cycles -- A Hybrid Model for Dynamic Simulation of Custom Software Projects in a Multiproject Environment -- On the Relative Merits of Software Reuse -- Investigating the Gap between Quantitative and Qualitative/Semi-quantitative Software Process Simulation Models: An Explorative Study -- Experience Report -- Bridge the Gap between Software Test Process and Business Value: A Case Study -- Subcontracting Processes in Software Service Organisations -- An Experience Report -- On Reducing the Pre-release Failures of Web Plug-In on Social Networking Site -- Technical Software Development Process in the XML Domain -- Process Metrics -- Software Product Quality: Ensuring a Common Goal -- Predicting Upgrade Project Defects Based on Enhancement Requirements: An Empirical Study -- Process Modeling and Representation -- Incremental Process Modeling through Stakeholder-Based Hybrid Process Simulation -- A Process-Oriented Approach for the Optimal Satisficing of Non-Functional Requirements -- A Pattern for Modeling Rework in Software Development Processes -- Achieving On-Time Delivery: A Two-Stage Probabilistic Scheduling Strategy for Software Projects -- Incrementally Introducing Process Model Rationale Support in an Organization -- A Process for Driving Process Improvement in VSEs -- Modeling Software Evolution with Game Theory -- Structural Considerations in Defining Executable Process Models -- Analyzing a Software Process Model Repository for Understanding Model Evolution -- Process Trustworthiness as a Capability Indicator for Measuring and Improving Software Trustworthiness -- A System Dynamics Model That Simulates a Significant Late Life Cycle Manpower Increase Phenomenon.…”
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Cybersecurity incident response : how to contain, eradicate, and recover from incidents by Thompson, Eric C.

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