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This book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference, CINS 2023, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from October 18 to 20, 2023.The 11 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. This volume discusses contemporary challenges within computing systems and the utilization of intelligent approaches to improve computing methodologies, data processing capabilities, and the application of these intelligent techniques. The book also addresses several topics pertaining to networks, including security, network data processing, networks that transcend boundaries, device heterogeneity, and advancements in networks connected to the Internet of Things, software-defined networks, cloud computing, and intelligent networks.

This book is considered as a monograph but also as a potential textbook for graduate students, focusing on the application of FCMs for modelling and analysing the behaviour of multicomponent systems. In the last two decades, no monograph or textbook has been published on the topic Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM), so this new book is definitely filling a gap in the literature of computational intelligence. The book is built up didactically, the novel results in the field being presented in the way of starting with two real-life case studies, one in the area of waste management, while the other one in modelling bank management systems. In both cases, the book starts with explaining the applied problem and then presenting how the model construction is done and what problems emerge when attempts are made for applying directly earlier results on FCM modelling. In the first case study, the problem of the oversimplification leads to inadequacy of the model, and then it is shown how new,much finer models can be built up based on expert domain knowledge. Then, the new problem of losing transparency and interpretability emerges, and as a solution, a new algorithm family is proposed that reduces FCMs to fewer components, while preserving the essential characteristics of the original model.The second case study raises the problems of stability and sensitivity of FCMs, especially, considering that expert knowledge is often uncertain and subjective. The new results summarised in the book target the questions of how to ascertain whether an FCM is converging to one or several fixed point attractors, whether there is a bifurcation when parameters are changing, etc. Both problems deal with the ultimate question whether the system modelled is stable and sustainable.

This book deals with the study of tilt-rotor omnidirectional aerial robots and their application to aerial physical interaction tasks. Omnidirectional aerial robots possess decoupled translational and rotational dynamics, which are important for stable and sustained aerial interaction. The additional ability to dynamically re-orient thrust vectors opens the door to a wide array of possible morphologies and system capabilities. Through modeling, control, prototype design, and experimental evaluation, this book presents a comprehensive methodology and examples for the development of a novel tilt-rotor aerial manipulator. This work serves as a guide for envisioning and constructing innovative systems that will advance the frontier of aerial manipulation.

This book includes extended and revised versions of selected papers from the 11th and 12th editions of the International Conference on Operations Research and Enterprise Systems (ICORES 2022 and ICORES 2023). ICORES 2022 was held as a virtual event in February 2022, and ICORES 2023 was held in Lisbon, Portugal, in February 2023. The 5 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from the 55 submissions for ICORES 2022, and 8 full papers were reviewed and selected from the 55 submissions for ICORES 2023. The papers are focused on operations research and enterprise systems.

Urban Computing and Artificial Intelligence: A Data-Driven Tool for Urban Heat Mitigation is the first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on climate change, urban warming, and the future of resilient cities. The book helps city governments better understand how to plan for the effects of climate change and impending natural disasters. It compiles the concepts, strategies, and technologies associated with resilient cities, and provides an outline of what constitutes climate change and its behavior relating to urban systems. Finally, the book develops a comprehensive concept for the future resiliency of cities related to hydro-climatology and extreme events. Next, it explains the physical principles governing the formation of distinct hydro-climatology and resilient cities, and then illustrates how this knowledge can be applied to moderate the undesirable consequences of swift and haphazard urban development (energy, peak electricity demand, health, comfort, economy, and environment) and help to create more sustainable and resilient cities for the future. With urban climate science now a fully-fledged growing field, this timely book fulfils the need to bring together the disparate parts of urban climate research in global cities into a coherent framework. It is an ideal resource for students, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of urban climate, urban architecture and planning, environmental engineering, urban design, and redevelopment.

Tools der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) sind derzeit in der Architektur auf dem Vormarsch. Die sozialen Medien werden mit Wort-zu-Bild-/Bild-zu-Bild-generierten Illustrationen fiktiver Gebäude überschwemmt, die von Tools wie "Midjourney", "DALL-E", "Nightcafe" und anderen generiert wurden. Architekten sind von den schnell generierten und inspirierenden "Entwürfen" fasziniert, während andere sie als oberflächlich und formalistisch kritisieren.Dieses Buch zeigt, wie diese neuen Technologien als generative Werkzeuge in den pädagogisch architektonischen Entwurfsprozess integriert werden können. Der KI-gestützte Architekturentwurf beantwortet insbesondere folgende Fragen:> Wie können wir KI-Bildgenerator-Tools in das Architekturdesign integrieren?> Wie können wir KI nutzen, um die erforderlichen Ergebnisse zu erzielen?> Wie erfolgreich ist ein solcher Designprozess im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Designprozessen?Dieses Buch beleuchtet die Vorteile und Herausforderungen des Einsatzes von KI-Bildgenerator-Tools im architektonischen Entwurfsprozess. Es enthält praktische Fallstudien darüber, wie KI zu einem kreativen Designprozess beitragen kann, sowie Anleitungen zum Einsatz von KI, um die erforderlichen Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

Die Art und Weise, wie wir Maschinen nutzen, hat sich im digitalen Zeitalter stark verändert. Smartphones sind ein Symbol dieses Wandels. Die Zukunft verspricht durch Sensoren und künstliche Intelligenz gesteuerte Schnittstellen, die in der Lage sind, Benutzerabsichten ohne explizite Befehle intuitiv zu verstehen. Diese Transformation wirft tiefgreifende ethische und gesellschaftliche Fragen auf, und Designer*innen spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Interessenvertretung der Nutzer*innen."Interface Design" richtet sich in erster Linie an Designer*innen und Designingenieur*innen, die sich mit den vielfältigen Herausforderungen der Gestaltung außergewöhnlicher physischer und digitaler Interaktionen auseinandersetzen.Indem es sich mit den Feinheiten sowohl physischer Implementierungen als auch digitaler Verhaltensweisen befasst, stattet es Designer*innen mit einer Grundlage aus Theorie und praktischem Wissen aus, um ihre täglichen Designbemühungen zu verbessern.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2023, held in Curitiba, Brazil, during November 9¿11, 2023.The 29 full papers and 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm; Digital Transformation and New Technologies; and Sustainable Technologies and Smart Cities.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Future Access Enablers for Ubiquitous and Intelligent Infrastructures, FABULOUS 2023, held in Bratislava, Slovakia, in October 2023. The 14 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The papers are organized in thematic sessions on: future access networks; sustainable communications and computing infrastructures; smart environment applications / scenarios.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference on Bridging the Gap between AI and Reality, AISoLA 2023, which took place in Crete, Greece, in October 2023. The papers included in this book focus on the following topics: The nature of AI-based systems; ethical, economic and legal implications of AI-systems in practice; ways to make controlled use of AI via the various kinds of formal methods-based validation techniques; dedicated applications scenarios which may allow certain levels of assistance; and education in times of deep learning.

Everyone deserves to use the Internet. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. That¿s 16percent of the world¿s population, or one in six of us. At the same time, over 96 percent of the one million most popular websites have an accessibility issue. Add to this the massive rise in legal cases around sites not being accessible, including Beyoncé, Disney, and Netflix, and you have an important topic that more and more people are starting to engage with.In this updated and revamped second edition of the Amazon technology chart-topping Practical Web Accessibility, yoüll be guided through a broad range of disabilities and access needs. Yoüll understand the ways these users typically engage with the web, the barriers they often face, and practical advice on how your websites and content can be compliant, but more than that, inclusive and enjoyable to use. There¿s also a new chapter on ¿Outsourcing Accessibility,¿ exploring third party ¿bolt-on¿ tools, ¿build your own website¿ platforms like Wix, and popular design systems. Yoüll explore whether they¿re helpful or detrimental in the fight to make the web more accessible.Throughout this book yoüll learn to test for, spot, and fix web accessibility issues for a wide range of physical and mental impairments. Featuring content from the latest compliance frameworks, including the newly released WCAG 2.2 and exploratory concepts in WCAG 3, yoüll see how to go beyond the basic requirements in order to help your users. Yoüll also learn that an accessible approach won¿t just help people with disabilities, it will improve your website for everyone.This book comes complete with practical examples you can use in your own sites, along with a brand-new approach to auditing and improving a website¿s accessibility, and a team¿s approach to it, based on tools created by the author and refined over years as a consultant ¿ The FAIR framework and ACCESS checklist. With these tools, you can set up processes for yourself and your team that will drastically improve the accessibility of your sites and, importantly, keep them that way in the future. Suitable for those of any profession or experience level, Practical Web Accessibility gives you all the information you need to ensure that your sites are truly accessible for the modern, inclusive web. If you would like to learn about web accessibility in a clear and actionable way, this book is for you.What You Will LearnA greater understanding of a vast range of disabilities that have online access needs, and the issues they typically face accessing content online.Ways to apply the practical steps required to cater for those needs.How to take your sites, and colleagues, on a journey from being inaccessible to accessible.The importance of accessibility in your designs, code, content, and more.The best ways to test andimprove your sites, so you can be compliant, and truly accessible. Who This Book Is For Anyone, regardless of what they do, who wants to learn how to make websites and their content more accessible for those with disabilities. In the world of web, the book has been used by front and backend developers, designers, product and project managers, team and business leaders.

"Quantum Computing: The Future of Information Processing" is an immersive exploration into the revolutionary world of quantum computing, designed to captivate and enlighten both novices and experts in the field. This comprehensive book navigates through the captivating landscape of quantum mechanics and computing, offering an insightful journey into the following aspects:Unveiling the Quantum Realm:Embark on a fascinating journey into the quantum realm, discovering the fundamental principles that underpin this revolutionary form of computing. Explore the concepts of superposition, entanglement, and quantum interference that redefine the boundaries of classical computing.Mastering Quantum Bits (Qubits):Delve into the enigmatic realm of qubits, the building blocks of quantum computing. Unravel the mysteries behind qubits' superposition and entanglement, unlocking their potential to process information in ways that challenge traditional binary computing.Quantum Algorithms and Applications:Experience the sheer power of quantum algorithms, revealing their prowess in solving complex problems exponentially faster than classical counterparts. Discover groundbreaking applications across cryptography, optimization, machine learning, and scientific simulations.Realizing the Future:Peer into the future landscape shaped by quantum computing. Explore its potential impact on various industries, from healthcare and finance to cybersecurity, and envision a world transformed by quantum-enabled innovation.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of security vulnerabilities and state-of-the-art countermeasures using explainable artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it describes how explainable AI can be effectively used for detection and mitigation of hardware vulnerabilities (e.g., hardware Trojans) as well as software attacks (e.g., malware and ransomware). It provides insights into the security threats towards machine learning models and presents effective countermeasures. It also explores hardware acceleration of explainable AI algorithms. The reader will be able to comprehend a complete picture of cybersecurity challenges and how to detect them using explainable AI. This book serves as a single source of reference for students, researchers, engineers, and practitioners for designing secure and trustworthy systems.

The rapid growth and reliance on cyber systems have permeated our society, government, and military which is demonstrated in this book. The authors discuss how AI-powered cyber systems are designed to protect against cyber threats and ensure the security and reliability of digital systems using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As AI becomes more integrated into various aspects of our lives, the need for reliable and trustworthy AI systems becomes increasingly important. This book is an introduction to all of the above-mentioned areas in the context of AI Embedded Assurance for Cyber Systems.This book has three themes. First, the AI/ML for digital forensics theme focuses on developing AI and ML powered forensic tools, techniques, software, and hardware. Second, the AI/ML for cyber physical system theme describes that AI/ML plays an enabling role to boost the development of cyber physical systems (CPS), especially in strengthening the security and privacy ofCPS. Third, the AI/ML for cyber analysis theme focuses on using AI/ML to analyze tons of data in a timely manner and identify many complex threat patterns.This book is designed for undergraduates, graduate students in computer science and researchers in an interdisciplinary area of cyber forensics and AI embedded security applications. It is also useful for practitioners who would like to adopt AIs to solve cyber security problems.

This book offers a careful selection of studies in optimization techniques based on artificial intelligence, applied to inverse problems in radiative transfer. In this book, the reader will find an in-depth exploration of heuristic optimization methods, each meticulously described and accompanied by historical context and natural process analogies.From simulated annealing and genetic algorithms to artificial neural networks, ant colony optimization, and particle swarms, this volume presents a wide range of heuristic methods. Additional approaches such as generalized extreme optimization, particle collision, differential evolution, Luus-Jaakola, and firefly algorithms are also discussed, providing a rich repertoire of tools for tackling challenging problems.While the applications showcased primarily focus on radiative transfer, their potential extends to various domains, particularly nonlinear and large-scale problems where traditional deterministic methods fall short. With clear and comprehensive presentations, this book empowers readers to adapt each method to their specific needs. Furthermore, practical examples of classical optimization problems and application suggestions are included to enhance your understanding.This book is suitable to any researcher or practitioner whose interests lie on optimization techniques based in artificial intelligence and bio-inspired algorithms, in fields like Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computing, and cross-disciplinary areas.