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This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.

This book delves into the interplay between algorithm design, quantum computing, human behavior, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulation. It highlights the evolution in cybersecurity driven by breakthroughs in algorithmic development and emphasizes the role of quantum computing in revolutionizing factorization approaches.

This book will delve into the transformative power of digital technologies in agriculture, particularly in the context of smart agriculture.

The reference book explores the integration of cognitive computing technologies in the automotive industry to enhance smart transportation systems. It focuses on how AI, machine learning, and data analytics can improve vehicle automation, safety, and efficiency.

No Prize for Pessimism by Sam Schillace is a thoughtful meditation on the importance of optimism in building and designing tech products - or any product, for that matter. Schillace is Microsoft's Deputy Chief Technology Officer. He is the co-inventor of Google Docs, a product used by more than a billion people around the world. Through a series of insightful letters and reflections, Schillace shares his journey from the early days of personal computing to the forefront of AI innovation. This book delves into the mindset required for disruption and innovation, emphasizing the importance of optimism, experimentation, and a willingness to embrace the messiness of creation.In his debut as an author, Schillace argues that optimism is crucial for innovation, contrasting it with the dangers of a pessimistic mindset which he believes stifles creativity and progress. Leadership, according to Schillace, is rooted in humility and trust. He warns against the "prima donna death spiral" where leaders fail to delegate, leading to team inefficiency. The author discusses the transformative potential of AI, emphasizing the need to integrate AI capabilities with traditional coding practices for effective product development. He explores the balance between speed and maintainability in coding, advocating for a pragmatic approach to software development. Schillace stresses the importance of humility in leadership, encouraging leaders to support their teams and prioritize collective success over personal ego. He identifies several emerging technologies with disruptive potential, including AI, quantum computing, and renewable energy solutions.Throughout, the author encourages readers to adopt a "What if?" mindset, fostering creativity and resilience in the face of challenges. Schillace shares personal anecdotes and lessons learned throughout his career, offering practical advice for aspiring innovators and leaders. No Prize for Pessimism is perfect for entrepreneurs, engineers, and anyone interested in the future of technology.

Cyber Election Meddling: The Impact on Voter Beliefs and Decisions explores the rise of cyber-influence campaigns that have shaped modern elections. Beginning with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russian state-sponsored organizations systematically deployed misinformation across social media and news outlets. This unprecedented effort undermined public trust in candidates and the electoral process, reshaping how voters perceived key issues and made decisions at the ballot box.This study takes a quantitative, non-experimental approach to examine the relationship between voters' belief in foreign election meddling and how it influences their decision-making process. Using the social cognitive theory as its framework, the research highlights the role of information sources in shaping voter perceptions, finding that those who relied on traditional news media rather than blogs or social media were more likely to recognize interference efforts.The findings of this research are compelling: awareness of cyber-meddling doesn't necessarily reduce its impact on voters. Better-educated individuals were likelier to detect these disinformation campaigns, yet their decision-making process remained susceptible. Cyber Election Meddling offers a timely, critical examination of how foreign influence operations affect democratic outcomes and public trust, with implications far beyond a single election.

Practice-based case studies from around the world exploring empathy within service design.

In Mathematical Methods for Physics using Microsoft EXCEL, readers will investigate topics from classical to quantum mechanics, which are often omitted from the course work. Some of these topics include rocket propulsion, Rutherford scattering, and boundary value problems and associated special functions as orthonormal bases

The book provides a systematic presentation of some of the most relevant contemporary major theories of human cognition. Each theory is analyzed in terms of their origins, central idea, central theoretical elements, empirical evidence and major criticism.

Google Earth Engine and Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation: Algorithms and Sustainable Applications explores a wide range of transformative data fusion techniques of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies applied to Google Earth Engine (GEE) techniques. It includes a wide range of scientific domains that can utilize remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) through detailed case studies. This book delves into the challenges of AI-driven tools and technologies for Earth observation data analysis, offering possible solutions and directly addressing current and upcoming needs within Earth observation. Google Earth Engine and Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation: Algorithms and Sustainable Applications is a useful reference for geospatial scientists, remote sensing experts, and environmental scientists utilizing remote sensing to apply the latest AI techniques to data obtained from GEE for their research and teaching.

Learn how to create, train, and tweak large language models (LLMs) by building one from the ground up!In Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step through creating your own LLM. Each stage is explained with clear text, diagrams, and examples. You’ll go from the initial design and creation, to pretraining on a general corpus, and on to fine-tuning for specific tasks. Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) teaches you how to: • Plan and code all the parts of an LLM • Prepare a dataset suitable for LLM training • Fine-tune LLMs for text classification and with your own data • Use human feedback to ensure your LLM follows instructions • Load pretrained weights into an LLM Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) takes you inside the AI black box to tinker with the internal systems that power generative AI. As you work through each key stage of LLM creation, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of how LLMs work, their limitations, and their customization methods. Your LLM can be developed on an ordinary laptop, and used as your own personal assistant. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Physicist Richard P. Feynman reportedly said, “I don’t understand anything I can’t build.” Based on this same powerful principle, bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step as you build a GPT-style LLM that you can run on your laptop. This is an engaging book that covers each stage of the process, from planning and coding to training and fine-tuning. About the book Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch) is a practical and eminently-satisfying hands-on journey into the foundations of generative AI. Without relying on any existing LLM libraries, you’ll code a base model, evolve it into a text classifier, and ultimately create a chatbot that can follow your conversational instructions. And you’ll really understand it because you built it yourself! What's inside • Plan and code an LLM comparable to GPT-2 • Load pretrained weights • Construct a complete training pipeline • Fine-tune your LLM for text classification • Develop LLMs that follow human instructions About the reader Readers need intermediate Python skills and some knowledge of machine learning. The LLM you create will run on any modern laptop and can optionally utilize GPUs. About the author Sebastian Raschka is a Staff Research Engineer at Lightning AI, where he works on LLM research and develops open-source software. The technical editor on this book was David Caswell. Table of Contents 1 Understanding large language models 2 Working with text data 3 Coding attention mechanisms 4 Implementing a GPT model from scratch to generate text 5 Pretraining on unlabeled data 6 Fine-tuning for classification 7 Fine-tuning to follow instructions A Introduction to PyTorch B References and further reading C Exercise solutions D Adding bells and whistles to the training loop E Parameter-efficient fine-tuning with LoRA

This book explores the profound transformations brought about by the datafication of society, and reflects on the implications this has for activism, social movements, and contentious politics. It be of great interest to scholars and researchers of social movements, political science, social anthropology, and ethnography.

Watch your productivity take off and soar The Microsoft® Copilot® AI tool integrates with Microsoft apps like Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Outlook®. This book offers insight into how to use Copilot features both inside and outside of Microsoft apps to do things like automate tasks and enhance the quality of your work. Even if you're a total AI newbie, you'll discover the basics of how to write effective prompts that generate the results you need. You'll also get pointers on how to make the most of AI assistance-without losing your spot in the driver's seat. This Dummies guide is your flight manual as you blast off with Copilot AI. Inside... Getting started with Copilot features Drafting and revising written documents and emails Automating Excel data analysis Enhancing your presentations Creating graphics and charts Developing and tracking project plans and milestones

Transition from a specialist into a generalist to meet the demands of the new world of business It is a game-changing book for our era of specialization! -Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 The Generalist Advantage is a useful framework for firms in transition, preparing themselves for a high-tech future. -Yuri Bender, Financial Times The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work delivers a compelling argument as to why generalists-those with diverse skill sets  and broad industry exposure-hold a unique advantage in shaping the future of work.  This book provides actionable insights for those who are still going down the path of the specialist, in this age of AI. Some of the topics explored in this book include: The learning loop, covering lifelong learning as a generalist, building your personal learning ecosystem, and embracing failure as a path to growth The leadership spectrum, covering diverse leadership styles in the age of AI, the generalist leader's toolkit, and the importance of flexibility and adaptability Future ready skills  for the generalist leader, covering creative problem solving, complex decision making and multidisciplinary learning The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work is a timely, essential read for all business leaders, executives, and middle managers seeking to adopt a superior approach to the way they do business and help lead their organizations through a tumultuous transformative period. Soomro makes the timely and valuable case that specialization in academia and business has gone too far. -Martin Reeves, Boston Consulting Group Henderson Institute Dr. Mansoor delivers a masterful guide and offers a powerful framework for embracing versatility in the AI era. -Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, NYT bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There I cherish this book because it puts words on the life I have lived.  Mansoor validates why it is important to be a generalist. -Professor Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan

Make life easier with new Windows® features Every new version of the Windows operating system seems to introduce a whole lot of changes. This book offers easy steps for navigating those changes with minimal frustration. Get no-nonsense info on customizing and exploring the software that runs your computer. Perfect for desktop and laptop users alike, this guide skips the confusion with larger print, clear images, and easy-to-follow instructions. You'll learn how to get online, manage files, back them up, connect a printer, and use the new Copilot® AI search features-simply and securely. Inside... Creating a Microsoft® account Installing and using apps Connecting with loved ones Organizing your files Streaming music and videos Troubleshooting common issues Maintaining Windows 11

Overcome inbox overload Harness the full power of Outlook, Microsoft's flagship email and personal information management application! Outlook® For Dummies helps you conquer that mountain of email messages, plus schedule business meetings and personal appointments, manage multiple address books, and set reminders to keep you on track. You'll also find out how to sync up your Gmail® and iCloud® messages and calendars, use Outlook on mobile devices and the web, and more in this no-nonsense, easy to read guide. Inside... Send and receive email Configure multiple accounts Schedule meetings Set reminders Store and look up contact info Sync with Gmail and iCloud Access Outlook on the go

The best A-to-Z guide for working with Microsoft 365® Access(TM) databases In Microsoft 365® Access(TM) For Dummies, veteran database educators bring you up to speed on one of the most popular database applications on the market today. You'll learn how to create, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure your very own database on Microsoft Access. You'll also discover how to create informative and beautiful reports, forms to help speed up and improve data entry, and queries to bring any data to your screen in seconds. From hard-to-find and useful keyboard shortcuts to complete guides to the Access interface, this book has absolutely everything you need to get started today. Inside... Navigate the Access interfaceImport and export dataCreate stunning data visualizationsGet the answers you need from your dataLearn useful hotkeys, shortcuts, and tipsConstruct powerful data queriesBuild your database on the cloudDraft compelling data reports

Get your documents in shape Microsoft® Word is the legendary word processing app that handles basic documents, fancy templates, and everything in between. This book starts at the very beginning, helping you learn your way around the interface, and then levels up your Word skills with coverage of advanced features and shortcuts. You'll also discover what the new Copilot AI feature can do. For school, work, or your own personal documents, Word is a great way to create, format, and share. This beginner-friendly Dummies guide makes it easy to do all that. Inside... Setting up the Word app Typing and organizing text Adjusting paragraph styles Creating & formatting tables Adding margins, lists, and tab stops Reviewing & change tracking Sharing and collaboration Preparing for publication

A 360-degree view of Microsoft® 365 Office® apps With a Microsoft 365 subscription, you get access to top productivity apps. With Microsoft® 365 Office® All-in-One For Dummies, you get comprehensive guidance on how to mine all that productivity from these classic applications. 950+ pages of content is enough to get you up, running, and knocking out tasks with ease. Learn the basics of each app and discover advanced features that will level up your projects. Plus, you'll learn how the Copilot AI tool can help you write in Word, crunch numbers in Excel, and compose email in Outlook. You've got 365 questions? This Dummies guide has all your answers. 8 Books Inside... Common Office Tasks Word 365 Excel® 365 PowerPoint® 365 Outlook® 365 Access 365 Microsoft Teams File Sharing and Collaborating

"*Network Models in Finance: Expanding the Tools for Portfolio and Risk Management* explores the application of network theory to asset management, emphasizing how network-based methodologies can enhance portfolio and risk management. The book integrates quantitative modeling, causal relationships, and optimization within a network framework, extending beyond traditional asset management tools. It provides a comprehensive overview of graph-theoretical approaches and practical implementations using R, bridging classical methods with modern financial data science. By offering both theoretical insights and practical applications, the book aims to address complex challenges in finance, making it a valuable resource for practitioners and academics seeking advanced network-based solutions in asset management"--

Your complete guide to Excel 365, written for newbies all the way to seasoned professionals Neatly organised and written using accessible language, Microsoft Excel 365 Bible contains everything that readers need to know to get up and running quickly with Excel. Covering the numerous updates to Excel 365 since the previous edition was published in 2022, this Second Edition contains many useful examples and tips and tricks that cover all essential aspects of Excel-from the basics, such as navigating the user interface, to more advanced topics, such as creating visualisations and crafting custom functions. Written by an accomplished team of authors with decades of Excel and business intelligence experience, this book explores topics including: Entering and editing worksheet data, with information on data types, formulas, dates, times and other cell contents Building formulas with Excel table objects, correcting common formula errors and using formula variables Working with data series, changing basic chart elements and making use of chart customization Loading data from other sources, performing common transformations and applying conditional logic Microsoft Excel 365 Bible earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all professionals and individuals seeking to get the most out of Excel 365, from beginners with limited knowledge of the software all the way to advanced users with years of experience under their belts.

Turbocharge your presentations PowerPoint is the presentation app of choice, and Microsoft® 365 PowerPoint® For Dummies gets you started creating your own effective slide decks. Whether you're new to Office or a seasoned pro, this book will help you make a splash at your next business presentation. Use slide transitions, import data from other apps, insert sound and video, collaborate in the cloud, and beyond. You'll also learn how to use Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, to build beautiful presentations, lickety-split. In classic For Dummies style, this guide makes it easy. Inside... Creating basic slides Working with templates Adding custom animation Inserting graphics and tables Including notes and transitions Organizing an effective presentation Engaging with your audience Exploring new features