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Guide to Modeling and Simulation of Systems of Systems: User's Reference
by Bernard ZeiglerThis user's reference is a companion to the separate book also titled "Guide to Modelling and Simulation of Systems of Systems." The principal book explicates integrated development environments to support virtual building and testing of systems of systems, covering in some depth the MS4 Modelling EnvironmentTM. This user's reference provides a quick reference and exposition of the various concepts and functional features covered in that book. The topics in the user's reference are grouped in alignment with the workflow displayed on the MS4 Modeling EnvironmentTM launch page, under the headings Atomic Models, System Entity Structure, Pruning SES, and Miscellaneous. For each feature, the reference discusses why we use it, when we should use it, and how to use it. Further comments and links to related features are also included.
Advances in Computing, Informatics, Networking and Cybersecurity: A Book Honoring Professor Mohammad S. Obaidat’s Significant Scientific Contributions (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #289)
by Bernard Zeigler Sudip Misra Laurence T. Yang Petros Nicopolitidis Zhaolng NingThis book presents new research contributions in the above-mentioned fields. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have an integral role in today’s society. Four major driving pillars in the field are computing, which nowadays enables data processing in unprecedented speeds, informatics, which derives information stemming for processed data to feed relevant applications, networking, which interconnects the various computing infrastructures and cybersecurity for addressing the growing concern for secure and lawful use of the ICT infrastructure and services.Its intended readership covers senior undergraduate and graduate students in Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical Engineering, as well as researchers, scientists, engineers, ICT managers, working in the relevant fields and industries.
Digital Hinduism (Routledge Studies in Religion and Digital Culture)
by Xenia ZeilerDigital Religion does not simply refer to religion as it is carried out online, but more broadly studies how digital media interrelate with religious practice and belief. This collection explores Digital Hinduism and consequentially studies how Hinduism is expressed in the digital sphere and how Hindus utilise digital media. Highlighting digital Hinduism and including case studies with foci on India, Asia and the global Hindu diaspora, this book features contributions from an interdisciplinary and international panel of academics. The chapters focus on specific case studies, which in summary exemplify the wide variety and diversity of what constitutes Digital Hinduism today. Applying methods and research questions from various disciplinary backgrounds appropriate to the study of religion and digital culture, such as Religious Studies, South Asian Studies, Anthropology and Media and Communication Studies, this book is vital reading for any scholar interested in the relationship between religion and the digital world.
Euro-Par 2023: Euro-Par 2023 International Workshops, Limassol, Cyprus, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14352)
by Demetris Zeinalipour Dora Blanco Heras George Pallis Herodotos Herodotou Demetris Trihinas Daniel Balouek Patrick Diehl Terry Cojean Karl Fürlinger Maja Hanne Kirkeby Matteo Nardelli Pierangelo Di SanzoThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the workshops held at the 29th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Euro-Par 2023, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus, during August 28–September 1, 2023. The 42 full papers presented in this book together with 11 symposium papers and 14 demo/poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers cover covering all aspects of parallel and distributed processing, ranging from theory to practice, from small to the largest parallel and distributed systems and infrastructures, from fundamental computational problems to applications, from architecture, compiler, language and interface design and implementation, to tools, support infrastructures, and application performance aspects. LNCS 14351: First International Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum (WSCC 2023). First International Workshop on Tools for Data Locality, Power and Performance (TDLPP 2023). First International Workshop on Urgent Analytics for Distributed Computing (QuickPar 2023). 21st International Workshop on Algorithms, Models and Tools for Parallel Computing on Heterogeneous Platforms (HETEROPAR 2023). LNCS 14352: Second International Workshop on Resource AWareness of Systems and Society (RAW 2023). Third International Workshop on Asynchronous Many-Task systems for Exascale (AMTE 2023). Third International Workshop on Performance and Energy-efficiency in Concurrent and Distributed Systems (PECS 2023) First Minisymposium on Applications and Benefits of UPMEM commercial Massively Parallel Processing-In-Memory Platform (ABUMPIMP 2023). First Minsymposium on Adaptive High Performance Input / Output Systems (ADAPIO 2023).
Euro-Par 2023: Euro-Par 2023 International Workshops, Limassol, Cyprus, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14351)
by Demetris Zeinalipour Dora Blanco Heras George Pallis Herodotos Herodotou Demetris Trihinas Daniel Balouek Patrick Diehl Terry Cojean Karl Fürlinger Maja Hanne Kirkeby Matteo Nardelli Pierangelo Di SanzoThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the workshops held at the 29th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Euro-Par 2023, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus, during August 28–September 1, 2023. The 42 full papers presented in this book together with 11 symposium papers and 14 demo/poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers cover covering all aspects of parallel and distributed processing, ranging from theory to practice, from small to the largest parallel and distributed systems and infrastructures, from fundamental computational problems to applications, from architecture, compiler, language and interface design and implementation, to tools, support infrastructures, and application performance aspects.LNCS 14351:First International Workshop on Scalable Compute Continuum (WSCC 2023). First International Workshop on Tools for Data Locality, Power and Performance (TDLPP 2023). First International Workshop on Urgent Analytics for Distributed Computing (QuickPar 2023). 21st International Workshop on Algorithms, Models and Tools for Parallel Computing on Heterogeneous Platforms (HETEROPAR 2023). LNCS 14352: Second International Workshop on Resource AWareness of Systems and Society (RAW 2023). Third International Workshop on Asynchronous Many-Task systems for Exascale (AMTE 2023). Third International Workshop on Performance and Energy-efficiency in Concurrent and Distributed Systems (PECS 2023) First Minisymposium on Applications and Benefits of UPMEM commercial Massively Parallel Processing-In-Memory Platform (ABUMPIMP 2023). First Minsymposium on Adaptive High Performance Input / Output Systems (ADAPIO 2023).
Big Data und Data Science in der strategischen Beschaffung: Grundlagen – Voraussetzungen – Anwendungschancen (essentials)
by Stefan ZeiselBig Data und Data Science sind Trends, die sowohl in der Wissenschaft als auch in Unternehmen auf großes Interesse stoßen. Dieses essential zeigt einen konzeptionellen Rahmen auf, um die Grundlagen von Big Data und Data Science besser zu verstehen. Einkaufsentscheider und Einkaufsorganisationen können dann aufbauend auf der Beschaffungsdigitalisierung sowie weiteren Datenquellen ein Big Data Warehouse konzipieren, welches die Voraussetzung schafft, um wichtige Beschaffungsprobleme zu lösen. Analytische Methoden werden genauso beleuchtet, wie neue Fähigkeiten in bereichsübergreifenden Teams. Abschließend werden 30 konkrete Anwendungsfälle von Big Data für die strategische Beschaffung vorgestellt.
Land Subsidence Analysis in Urban Areas
by David G. Zeitoun Eliyahu WakshalCities built on unconsolidated sediments consisting of clays, silt, peat, and sand, are particularly susceptible to subsidence. Such regions are common in delta areas, where rivers empty into the oceans, along flood plains adjacent to rivers, and in coastal marsh lands. Building cities in such areas aggravates the problem for several reasons: 1. Construction of buildings and streets adds weight to the region causing additional soil deformations. 2. Often the regions have to be drained in order to be occupied. This results in lowering of the water table and leads to hydro-compaction. 3. Often the groundwater is used as a source of water for both human consumption and industrial use. 4. Levees and dams are often built to prevent or control flooding. Earth fissures caused by ground failure in areas of uneven or differential compaction have damaged buildings, roads and highways, railroads, flood-control structures and sewer lines. As emphasized by Barends , "in order to develop a legal framework to claims and litigation, it is essential that direct and indirect causes of land subsidence effects can be quantified with sufficient accuracy from a technical and scientific point of view." Most existing methods and software applications treat the subsidence problem by analyzing one of the causes. This is due to the fact that the causes appear at different spatial scales. For example, over-pumping creates large scale subsidence, while building loading creates local subsidence/consolidation only. Then, maximum permissible land subsidence (or consolidation) is a constraint in different management problems such as: groundwater management, planning of town and/or laws on building construction. It is, therefore, necessary to quantify the contribution of each cause to soil subsidence of the ground surface in cities urban area. In this text book, we present an engineering approach based on the Biot system of equations to predict the soil settlement due to subsidence, resulting from different causes. Also we present a case study of The Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA).
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Robo-Justice
by Georgios I. ZekosThe book deals with digital technology which is transforming the landscape of dispute resolution. It illustrates the application of AI in the legal field and shows the future prospect of robo-justice for an AAI society in the advanced artificial intelligence era. In other words, the present justice system and the influence of current AI upon courts and arbitration are investigated. The transforming role of AI on all legal fields is examined thoroughly by giving answers concerning AI legal personality and liability. The analysis shows that digital technology is generating an ever-growing number of disputes and at the same time is challenging the effectiveness and reach of traditional dispute resolution avenues. To that extent, the book presents in tandem the impact of AI upon courts and arbitration, and reveals the role of AAI in generating a new robo-justice system.Finally, the end of the perplexing relation of courts and arbitration is evidenced methodically and comprehensively.
Artificial Intelligence and Competition: Economic and Legal Perspectives in the Digital Age (Contributions to Economics)
by Georgios I. ZekosThis book examines the impact of artificial intelligence on competition and antitrust in today's global digital economy. It scrutinizes the economic and legal ramifications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), addressing the challenges it presents to competition and the law.Beginning with an analysis of AI's developments across various economic sectors, the book highlights the need for updated legislation. It focuses on the digital economy, emphasizing digital platforms' role in shaping competition. Econometric investigations and a novel index assess competition's influence on foreign direct investment and multinational enterprises. Comparing competition practices across jurisdictions like the EU, US, Germany, and China, the book uncovers commonalities and differences in competition law principles. It also explores various theories on competition and competition law, seeking convergence or divergence.This book is an essential resource for scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of how AI is reshaping competition and antitrust in the digital age.
Political, Economic and Legal Effects of Artificial Intelligence: Governance, Digital Economy and Society (Contributions to Political Science)
by Georgios I. ZekosThis book presents a comprehensive analysis of the alterations and problems caused by new technologies in all fields of politics. It further examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the nexus between politics, economics, and law. The book raises and answers several important questions: What is the role of AI in politics? Are people prepared for the challenges presented by technical developments? How will Al affect future politics and human society? How can politics and law deal with Al's disruptive technologies? What impact will AI and technology have on law? How can efficient cooperation between human beings and AI be shaped? Can artificial intelligence automate public decision-making?Topics discussed in the book include, but are not limited to digital governance, public administration, digital economy, corruption, democracy and voting, legal singularity, separation of power, constitutional rights, GDPR in politics, AI personhood, digital politics, cyberspace sovereignty, cyberspace transactions, and human rights. This book is a must-read for scholars and students of political science, law, and economics, as well as policy-makers and practitioners, interested in a better understanding of political, legal, and economic aspects and issues of AI.
Erforschung und Entwicklung von Communities: Handbuch zur qualitativen Textanalyse und Wissensorganisation mit GABEK®
by Josef ZelgerDieses Buch untersucht die Entwicklung von Communities mit Hilfe des GABEK®-Verfahrens Was hält Gemeinschaften zusammen? Diese Frage erforscht dieses Buch über die Entwicklung von Communities. Wichtiges Werkzeug ist dabei das Verfahren GABEK® (GAnzheitliche BEwältigung von Komplexität). Es analysiert u. a. Konzepte, Ontologien, Wertvorstellungen, Meinungen über Ursachen und Wirkungen sowie emotionale Einstellungen, die die Mitglieder einer Community verbinden. Durch eine softwareunterstützte Textanalyse werden sie in Form linguistischer Netze systematisiert. Diese Netze werden wiederum als Meinungslandkarten in unterschiedlichen Komplexitätsstufen dargestellt. Das Buch zeigt, wie Sie auf diese Weise Denk- und Handlungsmuster ableiten, die bei der Entwicklung von Communities oder auch bei der Organisationsentwicklung eine große Rolle spielen. Durch qualitative Textanalysen ermöglicht GABEK das Verständnis der Gesamtsituation und die Theoriebildung. Das Verfahren erleichtert die Konfliktlösung und eine Ausrichtung der Community auf strategische Ziele und Zukunftsvisionen, die von den meisten Betroffenen akzeptiert werden, auch wenn es um Erneuerung und Reformen geht.Theoretische Grundlagen werden mit Anwendungsbeispielen verknüpft Nach einer kurzen Beschreibung der qualitativen Methoden des GABEK-Verfahrens, untersucht dieses Buch die Entwicklung von Communities am Beispiel des Stadtteils Tepito in Mexico City. Anschließend befasst sich dieses Werk mit speziellen Themen, die mit der Gemeinschaftsbildung verbunden sind wie etwa:Sinn- und BedeutungszusammenhängeBegriffsanalysen durch BedeutungszusammenhängeVon Begriffsnetzen zu Ontologien durch KomplexitätsreduktionLinguistische GestaltbildungBewusste und unbewusste WissensverarbeitungProblemlösung durch den simulierten DialogUm die Entwicklung von Communities aufschlussreich zu untersuchen, liefert Ihnen dieses Buch neben theoretischen Grundlagen auch immer wieder konkrete Anwendungsbeispiele des Verfahrens GABEK, das Sie bei der Entscheidungsfindung und Organisationsentwicklung unterstützt. Abschließend beschreibt der Autor eine Zukunftsvision über die Entwicklung von Communities durch ein System der dynamischen Wissensorganisation. Auf diese Weise zeigt Ihnen dieses Werk mögliche Wege zu einer zukunftsorientierten Entwicklung von Organisationen, Gemeinden, Regionen oder Vereinen und Interessensgemeinschaften auf.
Computational Methods for Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis
by Alexander Zelikovsky Ion MandoiuIntroduces readers to core algorithmic techniques for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and discusses a wide range of computational techniques and applications This book provides an in-depth survey of some of the recent developments in NGS and discusses mathematical and computational challenges in various application areas of NGS technologies. The 18 chapters featured in this book have been authored by bioinformatics experts and represent the latest work in leading labs actively contributing to the fast-growing field of NGS. The book is divided into four parts: Part I focuses on computing and experimental infrastructure for NGS analysis, including chapters on cloud computing, modular pipelines for metabolic pathway reconstruction, pooling strategies for massive viral sequencing, and high-fidelity sequencing protocols. Part II concentrates on analysis of DNA sequencing data, covering the classic scaffolding problem, detection of genomic variants, including insertions and deletions, and analysis of DNA methylation sequencing data. Part III is devoted to analysis of RNA-seq data. This part discusses algorithms and compares software tools for transcriptome assembly along with methods for detection of alternative splicing and tools for transcriptome quantification and differential expression analysis. Part IV explores computational tools for NGS applications in microbiomics, including a discussion on error correction of NGS reads from viral populations, methods for viral quasispecies reconstruction, and a survey of state-of-the-art methods and future trends in microbiome analysis. Computational Methods for Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis: Reviews computational techniques such as new combinatorial optimization methods, data structures, high performance computing, machine learning, and inference algorithms Discusses the mathematical and computational challenges in NGS technologies Covers NGS error correction, de novo genome transcriptome assembly, variant detection from NGS reads, and more This text is a reference for biomedical professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of computational techniques for NGS data analysis. The book is also useful for graduate and post-graduate students in bioinformatics.
Intelligent Astrophysics (Emergence, Complexity and Computation #39)
by Ivan Zelinka Massimo Brescia Dalya BaronThis present book discusses the application of the methods to astrophysical data from different perspectives. In this book, the reader will encounter interesting chapters that discuss data processing and pulsars, the complexity and information content of our universe, the use of tessellation in astronomy, characterization and classification of astronomical phenomena, identification of extragalactic objects, classification of pulsars and many other interesting chapters. The authors of these chapters are experts in their field and have been carefully selected to create this book so that the authors present to the community a representative publication that shows a unique fusion of artificial intelligence and astrophysics.
Evolutionary Algorithms, Swarm Dynamics and Complex Networks
by Ivan Zelinka Guanrong ChenEvolutionary algorithms constitute a class of well-known algorithms, which are designed based on the Darwinian theory of evolution and Mendelian theory of heritage. They are partly based on random and partly based on deterministic principles. Due to this nature, it is challenging to predict and control its performance in solving complex nonlinear problems. Recently, the study of evolutionary dynamics is focused not only on the traditional investigations but also on the understanding and analyzing new principles, with the intention of controlling and utilizing their properties and performances toward more effective real-world applications. In this book, based on many years of intensive research of the authors, is proposing novel ideas about advancing evolutionary dynamics towards new phenomena including many new topics, even the dynamics of equivalent social networks. In fact, it includes more advanced complex networks and incorporates them with the CMLs (coupled map lattices), which are usually used for spatiotemporal complex systems simulation and analysis, based on the observation that chaos in CML can be controlled, so does evolution dynamics. All the chapter authors are, to the best of our knowledge, originators of the ideas mentioned above and researchers on evolutionary algorithms and chaotic dynamics as well as complex networks, who will provide benefits to the readers regarding modern scientific research on related subjects.
Laboratory Science with Space Data
by Martin Zell Luigi Carotenuto Jack J.W.A. van Loon Daniel BeysensFor decades experiments conducted on space stations like MIR and the ISS have been gathering data in many fields of research in the natural sciences, medicine and engineering. The EU-sponsored Ulisse Internet Portal provides metadata from space experiments of all kinds and links to the data. Complementary to the portal, this book will serve as handbook listing space experiments by type of infrastructure, area of research in the life and physical sciences, data type, what their mission was, what kind of data they have collected and how one can access this data through Ulisse for further research. The book will provide an overview of the wealth of space experiment data that can be used for research, and will inspire academics (e.g. those looking for topics for their PhD thesis) and research departments in companies for their continued development.
Python Programming: An Introduction To Computer Science
by John M. ZelleThis third edition of John Zelle's Python Programming continues the tradition of updating the text to reflect new technologies while maintaining a time-tested approach to teaching introductory computer science. An important change to this edition is the removal of most uses of eval and the addition of a discussion of its dangers. In our increasingly connected world, it's never too early to begin considering computer security issues.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science
by John M. ZelleThis book is designed to be used as the primary textbook in a college-level first course in computing. It takes a fairly traditional approach, emphasizing problem solving, design, and programming as the core skills of computer science. However, these ideas are illustrated using a non-traditional language, namely Python.
Model-Based Safety and Assessment: 7th International Symposium, IMBSA 2020, Lisbon, Portugal, September 14–16, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12297)
by Marc Zeller Kai HöfigThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Model-Based Safety and Assessment, IMBSA 2020, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 revised full papers and 4 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 initial submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on safety models and languages; state-space modeling; dependability analysis process; safety assessment in automotive domain; AI and safety assurance.
Enterprise Interoperability: 4th International Ifip Working Conference, Iwei 2012, Harbin, China, September 6-7, 2012, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #122)
by Martin Zelm Frank Walter Jaekel Guy Doumeingts Martin WollschlaegerThe ability of future industry to create interactive, flexible and always-on connections between design, manufacturing and supply is an ongoing challenge, affecting competitiveness, efficiency and resourcing. The goal of enterprise interoperability (EI) research is therefore to address the effectiveness of solutions that will successfully prepare organizations for the advent and uptake of new technologies. This volume outlines results and practical concepts from recent and ongoing European research studies in EI, and examines the results of research and discussions cultivated at the I-ESA 2018 conference, “Smart services and business impact of enterprise interoperability”. The conference, designed to encourage collaboration between academic inquiry and real-world industry applications, addressed a number of advanced multidisciplinary topics including Industry 4.0, Big Data, the Internet of Things, Cloud computing, ontology, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and enterprise modelling for future “smart” manufacturing. Readers will find this book to be a source of invaluable knowledge for enterprise architects in a range of industries and organizations.
Enterprise Interoperability: Research and Applications in Service-oriented Ecosystem (Proceedings of the 5th International IFIP Working Conference IWIE 2013) (Lecture Notes In Business Information Processing Ser. #213)
by Martin Zelm Marten Van Sinderen Luis Ferraira Pires Guy DoumeingtsIn a fast changing global economy governed by Enterprise Services and the Future Internet, enterprises and virtual factories will self-organize in distributed, interoperable, innovation Ecosystems where the issues of Enterprise Interoperability need to be solved in a multi-view of information, services and processes throughout Enterprise Networks. The book constitutes the proceedings of five workshops co- located with the Fifth IFIP Working Conference IWEI 2013. It contains the presented peer reviewed papers and summaries of the workshop discussions. Complementing the IWEI Conference program, the workshops aimed at exploiting new issues, challenges and solutions for Enterprise Interoperability and Manufacturing Eco Systems. The scope of the workshops spanned over a range of interoperability issues in Service Science and innovation, Model Driven Service Engineering Architectures, Service Modelling Languages, reference ontology for manufacturing , Case studies and tools particularly for SMEs, Business – IT alignment and related Standardization. Contents 1 – Model Driven Services Engineering Architecture (MDSEA): A Result of MSEE Project An Architecture for Service Modelling in Servitization Context: MDSEA, Y. Ducq. A Set of Templates for MDSEA, D. Chen. 2 – Interoperability to Support Business–IT Alignment Report Workshop 2, I.-S. Fan, V. Taratoukhine, M. Matzner. Interoperability as a Catalyst for Business Innovation, J.H.P. Eloff, M.M. Eloff, M.T. Dlamini, E. Ngassam, D. Ras. Process-Oriented Business Modeling – An Application in the Printing Industry, A. Malsbender, K. Ortbach, R. Plattfaut, M. Voigt, B. Niehaves. A Comparative Study of Modelling Methodologies Using a Concept of Process Consistency, E. Babkin, E. Potapova, Y. Zelenova. Maintenance Support throughout the Life-Cycle of High Value Manufacturing Products. Interoperability Issues, A. Fedotova, V. Taratoukhine, Y. Kupriyanov. Using Enterprise Architecture to Align Business Intelligence Initiatives, I.-S. Fan, S. Warner. Towards Enterprise Architecture Using Solution Architecture Models, V. Agievich, R. Gimranov, V. Taratoukhine, J. Becker. 3 – Standardisation for Interoperability in the Service-Oriented Enterprise Report Workshop 3, M. Zelm, D. Chen. Standardisation in Manufacturing Service Engineering, M. Zelm, G. Doumeingts. Service Modelling Language and Potentials for a New Standard, D. Chen. An Approach to Standardise a Service Life Cycle Management, M. Freitag, D. Kremer, M. Hirsch, M. Zelm. Open Business Model, Process and Service Innovation with VDML and ServiceML, A. J. Berre, H. De Man, Y. Lew, B. Elvesæter, B.M. Ursin-Holm. Reference Ontologies for Manufacturing, R. Young, N. Hastilow, M. Imran, N. Chungoora, Z. Usman, A.-F. Cutting-Decelle. Standardisation Tools for Negotiating Interoperability Solutions, T. Santos, C. Coutinho, A. Cretan, M. Beca, R. Jardim-Goncalves. 4 – Case Studies on Enterprise Interoperability: How IT Managers Profit from EI Research Report Workshop 4, S. Kassel. Experiences of Transferring Approaches of Interoperability into SMEs, F. Gruner, S. Kassel. 5 – Selected New Applications of Enterprise Interoperability . 179 Report Workshop 5, L. Ferreira Pires, P. Johnson. Service-Oriented Enterprise Interoperability in Logistics, W. Hofman. An Ontological Approach to Logistics, L. Daniele, L. Ferreira Pires. Social Vision of Collaboration of Organizations on a Cloud Platform, A. Montarnal, W. Mu, F. Bénaben, A.-M. Barthe-Delanoë, J. Lamothe. Semantic Standards Quality Measured for Achieving Enterprise Interoperability: The Case of the SETU Standard for Flexible Staffing, E. Folmer, H. Wu. Re
Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games
by Nicholas ZemanThe evolution of story-telling is as old as the human race; from the beginning, when our ancestors first gathered around a campfire to share wondrous tales through oral traditions, to today, with information and stories being shared through waves and filling screens with words and images. Stories have always surrounded us, and united us in ways other disciplines can't. Storytelling for Interactive Digital Media and Video Games lays out the construct of the story, and how it can be manipulated by the storyteller through sound, video, lighting, graphics, and color. This book is the perfect guide to aspiring storytellers as it illustrates the different manner of how and why stories are told, and how to make them "interactive." Storytelling features heavy game development as a method of storytelling and delivery, and how to develop compelling plots, characters, settings, and actions inside a game. The concept of digital storytelling will be explored, and how this differs from previous incarnations of mediums for stories Key Features: Explores the necessary elements of a story (setting, character, events, sequence, and perspective) and how they affect the viewer of the story Discusses media and its role in storytelling, including images, art, sound, video, and animation Explores the effect of interactivity on the story, such as contest TV, web-based storytelling, kiosks, and games Shows the different types of story themes in gaming and how they are interwoven Describes how to make games engaging and rewarding intrinsically and extrinsically
Essential Skills in Character Rigging
by Nicholas B. ZemanCharacter rigging is the method with which you create a system for animating a character. A rig is represented by two primary mechanics: the skeleton, consisting of hierarchical rotations to drive the motions, and a skin, or method of deforming the geometry that makes up the character model. Essential Skills in Character Rigging is a beginner's gui
Essential Skills in Organic Modeling
by Nicholas B. ZemanThis is a beginner’s guide to learning and implementing the essential aspects of modeling organic objects and using an organic workflow to model anything. This book gives an aspiring modeler all the tools that they need to know in order to begin creating great models that are efficient and laid out properly for rigging and texturing. The reader will be taken through all the primary techniques and methodologies for making “liveable” creatures for video, film, or games. The reader will also learn the basic physical structure that designates something as organic vs artificial, and how these varying structures can be tackled from a modeling perspective.through a practical, hands-on approach. Features Designed to approach organic modeling in a software-independent manner. Builds fundamental knowledge of 3D digital art from the ground up. Each lesson builds on the previous lesson. Has industry standard knowledge, based on simplicity and efficiency that will work for either production rendering or game development. Defines what organic modeling is and how it works, and why each technique was developed and implemented as it currently stands.
Essential Skills for 3D Modeling, Rendering, and Animation
by Nicholas Bernhardt ZemanThe Key to Fully Understanding the Basics of a 3D WorldProminently used in games, movies, and on television, 3D graphics are tools of creation used to enhance how material and light come together to manipulate objects in 3D space. A game-changer written for the non-technical mind, Essential Skills for 3D Modeling, Rendering, and Animation examines
Risks and Security of Internet and Systems: 13th International Conference, CRiSIS 2018, Arcachon, France, October 16–18, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11391)
by Akka Zemmari Mohamed Mosbah Nora Cuppens-Boulahia Frédéric CuppensThis book constitutes the revised selected papers from the 13th International Conference on Risks and Security of Internet and Systems, CRiSIS 2018, held in Arcachon, France, in October 2018. The 12 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. They cover diverse research themes that range from classic topics, such as vulnerability analysis and classification; apps security; access control and filtering; cloud security; cyber-insurance and cyber threat intelligence; human-centric security and trust; and risk analysis.