The need for both organizations and government agencies to generate, collect, and utilize data in public and private sector activities is rapidly increasing, placing importance on the growth of data mining applications and tools. This book explores the manifestation of data mining and how it can...

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The advent of the information society is marked by the explosive penetration of information technologies in all aspects of life and by a related fundamental transformation in every form of the organization. Researchers, business people and policy makers have recognized the importance of...

This book provides insights and experiences from e-learning experts from around the world. It addresses the institutional, pedagogical, and technological issues that higher education institutions are grappling with as they move from conventional face-to-face teaching to e-learning in its diverse...

Section 1. Model-Based Approaches -- 1. UML as Front-End Language for Embedded Systems Design / Lisane Brisolara de Brisolara, Márcio Eduardo Kreutz, Luigi Carro -- 2. Model-Driven Design and ASM-Based Validation of Embedded Systems / Angelo Gargantini, Elvinia Riccobene, Patrizia Scandurra --...

"This book provides a design perspective on how the identified social issues can be solved through a design mentality. It comprises all design disciplines, such as industrial design, environmental design, interior design, fashion design and graphic design, to promote a sustainable lifestyle"--

"This book explores the latest development of optimization techniques. It shows the application of optimization in new fields such as big data, artificial intelligence, etc. The application of hybrid optimization techniques and stochastic optimization are explored"--