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Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption: Contexts, Platforms and Data of Anti-Corruption Technologies Worldwide
Delving into a burgeoning field of research, this enlightening book utilises case studies from across the globe to explore how digital media is used at the grassroots level to combat corruption. Bringing together an impressive range of experts, Alice Mattoni deftly assesses the design, creation and use of a wide range of anti-corruption technologies.This invaluable book introduces the concept of anti-corruption technologies (ACT) to answer critical questions about the opportunities and challenges that established and emerging digital media offers to practitioners. Chapters detail the situated nature of these technologies, before examining key technologies including anonymous crowdsourcing, collaborative platforms, whistleblowing platforms and online monitoring of electoral corruption. Finally, the book offers a critical understanding of the challenges that digital media poses to anti-corruption practitioners in different contexts, and how this is linked to different conceptions of democracy.Comprehensive and empirically-grounded, Digital Media and Grassroot Anti-Corruption will be an important resource for students and scholars of corruption studies, digital sociology, law and politics, public policy, regulation and governance, and the study of social movements. It will also be vital reading for anti-corruption practitioners and policymakers interested in civil society organisations working at the grassroots level.
Conflict of Laws and the Internet: Second Edition (Elgar Information Law and Practice series)
by Pedro De Miguel AsensioIn this thoroughly revised second edition, Pedro De Miguel Asensio presents a practical analysis of jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition and enforcement of judgments in the context of online activities, examining areas where private legal relationships are most affected by the Internet. Addressing the tension between the ubiquity of the Internet and the territorial nature of national legal orders, the author sets out the latest developments across multiple jurisdictions in this dynamic field.Key Features:Updated coverage of EU Law and recent case lawAccessible guidance on how to combat illegal contentScrupulous analysis of complex conflict of laws issues that arise with Internet activitiesNew sections providing extensive explanations of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets ActNew material on other instruments in the fields of AI, crypto-markets, audiovisual media services, intermediary services, product safety and terrorist content onlineOverview of key topics including information society services, digital services, data protection, defamation, copyright, trademarks, unfair competition and online contractsWritten by award-winning author Pedro De Miguel Asensio, Conflict of Laws and the Internet continues to be an essential guide for practitioners and policy-makers with applications for IT law experts and companies active in e-commerce. The book’s strong doctrinal base for an area of ever-increasing importance will also be valuable for academics working in the fields of IT law and private international law.
FinTech: Law and Regulation, 3rd edition (Elgar Financial Law and Practice series)
by Jelena MadirThis fully revised and updated third edition provides a practical examination of legal and regulatory issues in FinTech, a sector whose rapid rise in recent years has produced opportunities for innovation but has also raised new challenges. Featuring insights from over 40 experts from 10 countries, this book analyses the statutory aspects of technology-enabled developments in banking and considers the impact these changes will have on the legal profession.Key Features:Three new chapters covering AI in the Financial Sector, Bank-Fintech Partnerships and Embedded Payments, and a Comparison of the Regulation of Cryptoasset Activities in Europe and the United StatesExamination of potential blockchain and artificial intelligence applications in the financial services industryExploration of guidelines on data protection, payments, cybersecurity, central bank digital currencies, anti-money laundering, tokenisation and blockchainAnalysis of the main regulatory and compliance issues surrounding FinTech developments, from patenting challenges to innovative solutions, including regulatory sandboxesDissection of the EU's Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets and DLT Pilot Regime, the US's Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the UK's Financial Services and Markets ActConsidering the benefits and risks of new types of financial technologies, this book will prove an invaluable guide for in-house and private lawyers interested in a comprehensive legal overview of the FinTech sector. It will also appeal to students and scholars of financial law, banking, and economics.
Smart Trends in Computing and Communications: Proceedings of SmartCom 2024, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #947)
by Amit Joshi Tomonobu Senjyu Chakchai So–InThis book gathers high-quality papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom 2024), organized by Global Knowledge Research Foundation (GR Foundation) from 12 to 13 January 2024 in Pune, India. It covers the state-of-the-art and emerging topics in information, computer communications, and effective strategies for their use in engineering and managerial applications. It also explores and discusses the latest technological advances in, and future directions for, information and knowledge computing and its applications.
HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2115)
by Gavriel Salvendy Margherita Antona Constantine Stephanidis Stavroula NtoaThe seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in these seven volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Design Theories, Methods, Tools and Case Studies; User Experience Evaluation Methods and Case Studies; Emotions in HCI; Human Robot Interaction. Part II: Inclusive Designs and Applications; Aging and Technology. Part III: eXtended Reality and the Metaverse; Interacting with Cultural Heritage, Art and Creativity. Part IV: HCI in Learning and Education; HCI in Games. Part V: HCI in Business and Marketing; HCI in Mobility and Automated Driving; HCI in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. Part VI: Interacting with the Web, Social Media and Digital Services; Interaction in the Museum; HCI in Healthcare. Part VII: AI Algorithms and Tools in HCI; Interacting with Large Language Models and Generative AI; Interacting in Intelligent Environments; HCI in Complex Industrial Environments.
Modellbildung und Simulation: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung mit praktischen Beispielen in MATLAB und Julia
by Martin Schenk Gerd Steinebach Dirk ReithIn diesem Lehrbuch werden die für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure relevanten mathematischen Problemklassen eingeführt und dazu vorhandene Standardalgorithmen vorgestellt. Anhand vielfältiger konkreter Beispiele werden Prinzipien der Modellbildung praktisch angewendet, Implementierungen demonstriert und Simulationsergebnisse dargestellt. Dafür werden sowohl der Industriestandard MATLAB wie auch die recht junge und schnell wachsende Programmiersprache Julia verwendet. Mit Hilfe beider Implementierungen kann der oder die Leser:in sehr einfach die Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede erkennen und ist für einen Umstieg vom kommerziellen Produkt MATLAB auf die freie Sprache Julia oder umgekehrt gut vorbereitet. Zur Vertiefung sowohl des theoretischen Verständnisses wie auch der praktischen Umsetzungen befinden sich am Ende jedes Kapitels entsprechende Übungsaufgaben. Direkte Verbindungen zu weiteren, interaktiven Online-Inhalten werden an geeigneter Stelle über QR-Codes hergestellt.
Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa: Human Machine Interaction and User Interfaces (Synthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services)
by Dennis Ocholla Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha Aderonke Olaitan AdesinaThis book focuses on human machine interaction and user interfaces for teaching and research in Africa. The importance of digital humanities (DH) is recognized by focusing on the theoretical and historical development of DH in the context of LIS education and how infrastructure influences DH programs/initiatives in respective LIS schools. These findings and recommendations provide valuable knowledge for developing the domain and establishing potential areas of collaboration in DH research and curriculum. The book explores and explicates what the Diffusion of Innovations theory is about as well as the characteristics of innovators. The Diffusion of Innovations theory is relevant to the LIS field, which has widely adopted numerous innovations to automate a wide range of administrative and technical processes, build databases and networks, and provide better services to library users. The diffusion and adoption of technology have become imperative for the efficient management ofmodern libraries and LIS as a field in general. Existing literature that is related to the adoption, use, and challenges facing the development of clinical informatics in teaching hospitals in developing countries is reviewed. It is also revealed that hospitals in developing countries should embrace the use of tools for effective healthcare delivery and that nursing informatics is very significant in nursing practice. In addition, the role of academic institutions and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by librarians for information and knowledge (IKM) in such institutions in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is addressed. The book acknowledges the marginalization of indigenous knowledge and that there is a need for Africa to develop and accelerate strategies for enhancing indigenous knowledge for future generation and ICT is poised to play a crucial role.
Information, Knowledge, and Technology for Teaching and Research in Africa: Data and Knowledge Management (Synthesis Lectures on Information Concepts, Retrieval, and Services)
by Dennis Ocholla Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha Aderonke Olaitan AdesinaThis book focuses on data and knowledge management for teaching and research in Africa. The importance of the information and knowledge society in current times is recognized and adopts a meta-analysis to demonstrate that modernization theory could be applied to economic development and rapid transformation of ISWEs in South Africa. The book argues that modernity and the information and knowledge society present the shift and transition from the traditional way of doing things through information and communication technologies (ICTs), which could bring about developing, progressing, and advancing developing communities, particularly Informal Sector Women Entrepreneurs (ISWEs). The book also has further shows how the modernization theory could be applied to the plight of ISWEs to assist them in leapfrogging from their situation and enjoying global business platforms. Various techniques and strategies for collaborative engagements among academics towards strengthening scholarly ties within institutions, and across borders, especially in Africa, are presented. This is a valuable source for understanding the contemporary issues in information and knowledge management/sharing and collaboration among university academics for undergraduates and postgraduate students in the library and information science profession. Tacit knowledge is also presented as an asset that boosts innovation and generates competitive advantage for organizations in all walks of life. Global research data management (RDM) literature is emphasized in higher education institutions (HIEs) and their libraries. The status of RDM services, as well as the competency requirements of employees responsible for providing RDM services and researchers, are addressed in the examined literature.
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Based Information Processing and Applications–Volume 1: CIPA 2023, November 2–3, Changzhou, China (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #196)
by Jun Ye Bernard J. Jansen Qingyuan ZhouThis book contains papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive- based Information Processing and Applications (CIPA) in Changzhou, China, from November 2–3, 2023. The papers represent the various technological advancements in theory, technology and application of artificial intelligence, including precision mining, intelligent computing, deep learning, and all other theories, models, and technologies related to artificial intelligence. It caters to postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners specializing and working in the area of cognitive-inspired computing and intelligent computing. The book represents Volume 1 for this conference proceedings, which consists of a 3-volume book series.
The Orchid Cage: A Science Fiction Novel (Science and Fiction)
by Herbert W. FrankeThis book is a new English translation of the classic science fiction story written in 1961 by Herbert W. Franke, widely held to be the most important German-language science-fiction writer. A dead city on a distant planet, two groups of people trying to explore it. Step by step, they penetrate the outer ring with its ultra-modern technology, the half-ruined medieval city center and finally the mysterious center. But is the eerie city really dead? Suddenly the factories start working again, the automatons intervene, and somewhere in the background there is still something hidden that could perhaps awaken. But is it people or machines? Herbert W. Franke leads the reader into an oppressively strange world; only after the startling resolution does it become clear what lies behind the adventures of the intruders - not a cosmic strangeness, but a threatening development that could affect humans in the same way. Franke's novel is thus a parable of the evolution of all humans in the age of technical communication ...
Smart Trends in Computing and Communications: Proceedings of SmartCom 2024, Volume 5 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #949)
by Amit Joshi Tomonobu Senjyu Chakchai So–InThis book gathers high-quality papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Smart Trends in Computing and Communications (SmartCom 2024), organized by Global Knowledge Research Foundation (GR Foundation) from 12 to 13 January 2024 in Pune, India. It covers the state-of-the-art and emerging topics in information, computer communications, and effective strategies for their use in engineering and managerial applications. It also explores and discusses the latest technological advances in, and future directions for, information and knowledge computing and its applications.
HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems: 6th International Conference, MobiTAS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14732)
by Heidi KrömkerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MobiTAS 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Driver behavior and safety; human factors in automated vehicles; Part II: Urban mobility and public transportation; user experience and inclusivity in MobiTAS.
Towards Resilient Social IoT Sensors and Networks: A Trust Management Approach (Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation #48)
by Quan Z. Sheng Adnan Mahmood Subhash SagarThis book, at first, explores the evolution of the IoT to SIoT and offers a comprehensive understanding of SIoT and trust management vis-à-vis SIoT. It subsequently envisages trust quantification models by employing key SIoT-specific trust features, including SIoT relationships (e.g., friendships, working relationships, and community-of-interest), direct observations, and indirect observations, to augment the idea of trust quantification of a SIoT object. Furthermore, diverse trust aggregation techniques, i.e., conventional weighted sum, machine learning, and artificial neural networks, are proposed so as to address the challenges of the trust aggregation. Finally, the book outlines the future research directions for emphasizing the importance of trustworthiness management in the evolving notion of the SIoT.
Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management: 15th International Conference, DHM 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14711)
by Vincent G. DuffyThis three-volume set LNCS 14709-14711 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. DHM 2024 method focuses on: Part I: Digital Human Modeling for Design and Evaluation; User Experience and Assistive Technologies; User Experience, Communication, and Collaboration. Part II: Healthcare Design and Support; Technology in Mental Health and Wellbeing; Artificial Intelligence and Health Applications. Part III: Work, Safety, and Ergonomics; Ergonomics, Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies, Advanced Technologies for Training and Learning.
AI in Business: Volume 2 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #516)
by Reem Khamis Amina BuallayThis book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving business functions, as well as the limitations and challenges that come with its implementation. In this book, readers will learn about the various opportunities that AI presents in business, including how it can automate routine tasks, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. The book covers a range of topics, including how AI can be used in financial reporting, auditing, fraud detection, and tax preparation. However, the book also explores the limitations of AI in business, such as the need for skilled professionals, data quality, and the potential for bias. It examines the challenges that companies face when implementing AI in business functions, including the need for ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability. The book is written for business professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in the potential of AI in business functions. It offers practical advice on how to implement AI effectively and provides insights into the latest developments in AI technology. Through case studies and real-world examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how AI can be used to enhance business functions, as well as the potential pitfalls and limitations to be aware of. Overall, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to harness the power of AI to improve their business functions and to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of ICRAAI 2023 (Innovations in Sustainable Technologies and Computing)
by Manoj Kumar Namita Mittal Zdzislaw Polkowski Richi Nayak Ajay KhuntetaThis book features research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (ICRAAI 2023), held at Poornima University, Jaipur, India during 15 – 16 December 2023. The book presents original research work in the areas of computational intelligence, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and data analytics, cloud computing, and internet of things. The book is beneficial for readers from both academia and industry.
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research: 21st International Conference, CPAIOR 2024, Uppsala, Sweden, May 28–31, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14742)
by Bistra DilkinaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research, CPAIOR 2024, held in Uppsala, Sweden, during May 28–31, 2024. The 33 full papers and the 9 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 104 submissions. The content of the papers focus on new techniques or applications in the area and foster the integration of techniques from different fields dealing with large and complex problems.
Machine Learning for Networking: 6th International Conference, MLN 2023, Paris, France, November 28–30, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14525)
by Selma Boumerdassi Éric Renault Paul MühlethalerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning for Networking, MLN 2023, held in Paris, France, during November 28–30, 2023. The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. The conference aims at providing a top forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss new trends in machine learning, deep learning, pattern recognition and optimization for network architectures and services.
Random Variables for Scientists and Engineers (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Ramalingam Shanmugam Rajan ChattamvelliThis book provides an introductory overview of random variables and their transformations. The authors approach the topic with statistics students in mind, along with researchers in various fields who are interested in data analysis. The book begins with by defining and explaining mathematical expectation. The authors then discuss transformations of random variables, including distribution functions and special functions. The book also covers joint probability distribution and its applications. The authors have updated and expanded upon their writing on these topics, which they originally covered in their previous book, Statistics for Scientists and Engineers.
Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing: Volume 17 (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1153)
by Roger LeeThis book reports state-of-the-art results in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing. This edited book presents original papers on both theory and practice. It addresses foundations, state-of-the-art problems and solutions, and crucial challenges.
Geo-Environmental Hazards using AI-enabled Geospatial Techniques and Earth Observation Systems (Advances in Geographic Information Science)
by Jung-Sup Um Tanupriya Choudhury Bappaditya Koley Anindita Nath Atul Kumar PatidarThis edited collection provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge ideas, approaches, simulations, evaluations of risk, and systems that enhance the practicality of current geospatial technologies for reducing hazard risks. The various sections within this book delve into subjects such as the foundational principles of Earth Observation Systems (EOS) and geospatial methodologies. Additionally, the text serves as an advisory resource on the collaborative use of satellite-derived data and artificial intelligence to track and alleviate geo-environmental threats. The volume imparts extensive understanding regarding geo-environmental dangers and their analysis via EOS along with geospatial strategies. It encompasses key hazard-related themes including coastal degradation, predisposition to landslides, mapping vegetation coverages, tropical storm patterns, soil depletion due to erosion processes, vulnerability to rapid or extended flooding events, variations in oceansurface temperatures alongside chlorophyll-a levels; it also addresses assessments related to groundwater reserves and quality measures as well as sustainable management practices for watersheds that support community livelihoods—all through leveraging AI-integrated geospatial tools in conjunction with earth observation technologies. Furthermore, this work engages in discourse about systems designed for mitigating these ecological challenges sustainably. Scholars engaged in research activities; educational professionals; those involved in landscape design; engineers working at ground level; individuals responsible for policy-making—all who are concerned with geo-environmental hazards or associated domains—will find valuable insights within these pages.
Human Privacy in Virtual and Physical Worlds: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Technology, Work and Globalization)
by Mary C. Lacity Lynda CoonThis open-access book is premised on the belief that understanding and protecting privacy requires a multidisciplinary approach. The editors of this contributed book believe that privacy is a ‘wicked problem’ because of its social complexity. In the modern world, political, social, and technological structures increasingly violate human privacy in physical and virtual spaces. Our behaviors are surveilled, captured, and monetized—often without our knowledge. Contributors are experts from diverse fields, including anthropology, architecture, data science, engineering, history, information systems, library sciences, medicine, philosophy, and supply chain management, each writing for an explicitly interdisciplinary readership. Privacy as a concept is a moving target across the globe, morphing and transforming historically from one epoch to the next. By moving beyond the limitations of a single disciplinary lens, this book aims at a richer, more comprehensive, and more lasting analysis. This collection is of great interest to students and scholars of diverse backgrounds studying human privacy.
Applied Artificial Intelligence 2: The Second Serbian International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (SICAAI) (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #999)
by Nenad FilipovićThe book Applied Artificial Intelligence 2: Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Financial, Games, Engineering is providing exceptional chapters of the state-of-the-art research knowledge and results on the innovative theories, methodology and applications of artificial intelligence and its sub-domain like deep learning, machine learning in different areas such as medicine, economy, education, law, smart city, government, industry etc. Innovative research ideas on how to solve problems using artificial intelligence, both in R&D and real-time applications are presented. Chapters describe the advanced prototypes, systems, methodologies, tools and techniques and general survey papers, which indicate future directions. These Chapters are extended papers from the Second Serbian International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence (SICAAI), which was held in Kragujevac, Serbia, on May 19-20, 2023
HCI in Games: 6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14730)
by Xiaowen FangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The two volume set of HCI-Games 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Volume 14730: Part I: Game Design and Gamification; Part II: Game-based Learning; Part III: Games and Artificial Intelligence Volume 14731: Part I: Advancing Education Through Serious Games; Part II: Player Experience and Engagement
Emerging Technologies in Business: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage
by Andrei O. J. Kwok Pei-Lee TehThis book is a collection of studies that explores the adoption, applications, and implications of emerging technologies in business. Given that emerging technologies have the potential to significantly disrupt and transform existing business models, the premise is to demonstrate how theories are translated into practice. Readers will gain insights into operating processes and business models, the diffusion of innovation in business and industry, and how humans interact with emerging technologies.