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Digital-Age Teaching for English Learners: A Guide to Equitable Learning for All Students
by Lisa M. Estrada Andrea Honigsfeld Heather RubinBridge the Digital Divide with Research-Informed Technology Models Since the first edition of this bestselling resource many schools are still striving to close the digital divide and bridge the opportunity gap for historically marginalized students, including English learners. And the need for technology-infused lessons specifically aligned for English learners is even more critically needed. Building from significant developments in education policy, research, and remote learning innovations, this newly revised edition offers unique ways to bridge the digital divide that disproportionally affects culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Designed to support equitable access to engaging and enriching digital-age education opportunities for English learners, this book includes Research-informed and evidence-based technology integration models and instructional strategies Sample lesson ideas, including learning targets for activating students’ prior knowledge while promoting engagement and collaboration Tips for fostering collaborative practices with colleagues Vignettes from educators incorporating technology in creative ways Targeted questions to facilitate discussions about English language development methodology Complete with supplementary tools and resources, this guide provides all of the methodology resources needed to bridge the digital divide and promote learning success for all students.
Data Science for Business With R
by Jeffrey S. Saltz Jeffrey Morgan StantonData Science for Business with R, written by Jeffrey S. Saltz and Jeffrey M. Stanton, focuses on the concepts foundational for students starting a business analytics or data science degree program. To keep the book practical and applied, the authors feature a running case using a global airline business’s customer survey dataset to illustrate how to turn data in business decisions, in addition to numerous examples throughout. To aid in usability beyond the classroom, the text features full integration of freely-available R and RStudio software, one of the most popular data science tools available. Designed for students with little to no experience in related areas like computer science, the book chapters follow a logical order from introduction and installation of R and RStudio, working with data architecture, undertaking data collection, performing data analysis, and transitioning to data archiving and presentation. Each chapter follows a familiar structure, starting with learning objectives and background, following the basic steps of functions alongside simple examples, applying these functions to the case study, and ending with chapter challenge questions, sources, and a list of R functions so students know what to expect in each step of their data science course. Data Science for Business with R provides readers with a straightforward and applied guide to this new and evolving field.
Learn C Programming: A beginner's guide to learning the most powerful and general-purpose programming language with ease
by Jeff SzuhayGet started with writing simple programs in C while learning core programming conceptsKey FeaturesLearn essential C concepts such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointersGrasp the core programming aspects that form the base of many modern programming languagesWork with updated code samples and cover array declaration and initialization in detail in this new editionBook DescriptionThe foundation for many modern programming languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, and Go, C is widely used as a system programming language as well as for embedded systems and high-performance computing. With this book, you'll be able to get up to speed with C in no time. The book takes you through basic programming concepts and shows you how to implement them in the C programming language. Throughout the book, you’ll create and run programs that demonstrate essential C concepts, such as program structure with functions, control structures such as loops and conditional statements, and complex data structures. As you make progress, you’ll get to grips with in-code documentation, testing, and validation methods. This new edition expands upon the use of enumerations, arrays, and additional C features, and provides two working programs based on the code used in the book. What's more, this book uses the method of intentional failure, where you'll develop a working program and then purposely break it to see what happens, thereby learning how to recognize possible mistakes when they happen. By the end of this C programming book, you’ll have developed basic programming skills in C that can be easily applied to other programming languages and have gained a solid foundation for you to build on as a programmer.What you will learnImplement fundamental programming concepts through C programsUnderstand the importance of creating complex data types and the functions to manipulate themDevelop good coding practices and learn to write clean codeValidate your programs before developing them furtherUse the C Standard Library functions and understand why it is advantageousBuild and run a multi-file program with MakeGet an overview of how C has changed since its introduction and where it is goingWho this book is forIf you're an absolute beginner who has basic familiarity with operating a computer, this book will help you learn the most fundamental concepts and practices that you need to know to become a successful C programmer. If you're an experienced programmer, you'll find the full range of C syntax as well as common C idioms covered in the book useful.
People to Follow: A Novel
by Olivia WorleyIn Olivia Worley's pitch-perfect debut, People to Follow, ten teen influencers come to a remote island to star in a reality show, but when one of them winds up dead, they realize that this time, the price of getting “cancelled” could be their lives.A reality show on a remote Caribbean island. Ten teen influencers. One dead body.Welcome to “In Real Life,” the hot new reality show that forces social media’s reigning kings and queens to unplug for three weeks and “go live” without any filters. IRL is supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime, watched closely by legions of loyal followers. But for these rising stars--including Elody, an Instagram model with an impulsive streak; Kira, a child star turned fitness influencer; Logan, a disgraced TikTok celeb with a secret; and Max, a YouTuber famous for exposés on his fellow creators--it’s about to turn into a nightmare.When the production crew fails to show up and one of their own meets a violent end, these social media moguls find themselves stranded with a dead body and no way to reach the outside world. When they start receiving messages from a mysterious Sponsor threatening to expose their darkest secrets, they realize that they’ve been lured into a deadly game…and one of them might be pulling the strings.With the body count rising and cameras tracking their every move, the creators must figure out who is trying to get them canceled--like, literally--before their #1 follower strikes again.
Deep Learning at Scale
by Suneeta MallBringing a deep-learning project into production at scale is quite challenging. To successfully scale your project, a foundational understanding of full stack deep learning, including the knowledge that lies at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and algorithms, is required.This book illustrates complex concepts of full stack deep learning and reinforces them through hands-on exercises to arm you with tools and techniques to scale your project. A scaling effort is only beneficial when it's effective and efficient. To that end, this guide explains the intricate concepts and techniques that will help you scale effectively and efficiently.You'll gain a thorough understanding of:How data flows through the deep-learning network and the role the computation graphs play in building your modelHow accelerated computing speeds up your training and how best you can utilize the resources at your disposalHow to train your model using distributed training paradigms, i.e., data, model, and pipeline parallelismHow to leverage PyTorch ecosystems in conjunction with NVIDIA libraries and Triton to scale your model trainingDebugging, monitoring, and investigating the undesirable bottlenecks that slow down your model trainingHow to expedite the training lifecycle and streamline your feedback loop to iterate model developmentA set of data tricks and techniques and how to apply them to scale your training modelHow to select the right tools and techniques for your deep-learning projectOptions for managing the compute infrastructure when running at scale
Podcasting For Dummies
by Tee Morris Chuck TomasiStep up to the mic and unleash your inner host with Podcasting For Dummies Ever wonder what it takes to get your very own podcast up and running? How to get the gear you need, pick a great topic, secure fascinating guests, and assemble it all into a refined and irresistible product? Well wonder no more! Because Podcasting For Dummies has the essential guidance you need to get your brand-new podcast up and running. From selecting the right recording equipment to identifying an audience and pro-level production tips, you'll find all the killer info to help you get started on your next big idea. You'll also get: Software and hardware tips to create and produce a crystal-clear podcast Interview advice, whether you'll be seeing your guests in-person or over Zoom Strategies for choosing the perfect platform, finding sponsors, and advertising and marketing your new creation Pointers for setting up a streaming account and doing live podcasting like an expert With everyone from A-list brands to world-famous celebrities getting in on the podcast craze, it's time you took your turn on the mic. Grab Podcasting For Dummies today and turn up the volume on the practice that's transformed countless amateurs into household names!
Machine Learning-based Prediction of Missing Parts for Assembly (Findings from Production Management Research)
by Fabian SteinbergManufacturing companies face challenges in managing increasing process complexity while meeting demands for on-time delivery, particularly evident during critical processes like assembly. The early identification of potential missing parts at the beginning assembly emerges as a crucial strategy to uphold delivery commitments. This book embarks on developing machine learning-based prediction models to tackle this challenge. Through a systemic literature review, deficiencies in current predictive methodologies are highlighted, notably the underutilization of material data and a late prediction capability within the procurement process. Through case studies within the machine industry a significant influence of material data on the quality of models predicting missing parts from in-house production was verified. Further, a model for predicting delivery delays in the purchasing process was implemented, which makes it possible to predict potential missing parts from suppliers at the time of ordering. These advancements serve as indispensable tools for production planners and procurement professionals, empowering them to proactively address material availability challenges for assembly operations.
Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #815)
by Kohei AraiThis book is a collection of thoroughly well-researched studies presented at the Eighth Future Technologies Conference. This annual conference aims to seek submissions from the wide arena of studies like Computing, Communication, Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Ambient Intelligence, Security, and e-Learning. With an impressive 490 paper submissions, FTC emerged as a hybrid event of unparalleled success, where visionary minds explored groundbreaking solutions to the most pressing challenges across diverse fields. These groundbreaking findings open a window for vital conversation on information technologies in our community especially to foster future collaboration with one another. We hope that the readers find this book interesting and inspiring and render their enthusiastic support toward it.
Ideas de Internet: ¡Formas de convertirse en parte de la comunidad en línea! (Cómo... #124)
by Owen JonesBienvenido a "Ideas de Internet " – un manual de principiantes, tu guía para dominar el ámbito digital con confianza y comprensión. . Internet se ha convertido en una herramienta esencial para comunicación, aprendizaje y entretenimiento. Como experto en todo lo relacionado con Internet, estoy encantado de ser tu guía en este aleccionador viaje. Este manual se creó meticulosamente elaborado para proveer a los principiantes con bases sólidas para recorrer el vasto entorno de Internet. Bien sea que te estás conectando por primera vez, o buscas profundizar tu conocimiento, esta guía te fortalecerá para navegar con facilidad y tomar decisiones con fundamento. Ten la seguridad de que toda la información que aquí se presenta es exacta y está basada en los conocimientos más recientes. El Internet, aunque increíblemente poderoso, puede ser complejo, pero al embarcarse juntos en esta aventura, te estás preparando para el éxito. Adquiere las habilidades y la sabiduría que necesitas para sacar el máximo partido de la era digital, manteniendo los valores de la verdad y la integridad. ¡Comencemos a explorar las infinitas posibilidades de Internet! Espero que la información te resulte útil, provechosa y redituable.
Mastering Knowledge Management Using Microsoft Technologies: Secrets to Leveraging Microsoft 365 and Becoming a Knowledge Management Guru
by Tori Reddy DodlaFor companies and individuals already using Microsoft365 and other Microsoft technologies, this book is designed to reveal how to fully utilize these platforms for effective Knowledge Management without needing to rely on additional third-party tools. It addresses a common issue where organizations find themselves with overlapping technology capabilities for managing knowledge. This situation arises because many companies are not fully aware of the capabilities they already possess within their existing Microsoft tools. Knowledge management firms capitalize on this gap by offering white-labeled, branded applications with user-friendly interfaces, selling them to companies that could achieve the same results with what they already own, if only they knew how to use them properly. By mastering the use of Microsoft technologies for Knowledge Management, organizations can save significant amounts of money that would otherwise be spent on unnecessary external solutions. Whether your objective is to optimize Knowledge Management processes or align these tools with your organization's business processes, this book is designed to serve as a valuable resource, offering practical guidance and strategies to empower your endeavors. By the end of this book, readers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions regarding the utilization of Microsoft technologies for Knowledge Management and organizational design. What You Will Learn The components of a Microsoft Knowledge Base How PowerPlatfom can support Knowledge Management activities How Microsoft tools fit into the Knowledge Management Landscape How to integrate AI using Microsoft Co-Pilot Who This Book Is For Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Knowledge Officers, Chief Digital Officers, Directors of Knowledge Management, Knowledge Managers, SharePoint Administrators, Digital Transformation Consultants
Ideias Para a Internet: Formas de fazer parte da comunidade online! (Como faz... #124)
by Owen JonesFormas de fazer parte da comunidade online e se atualizar com o século 21! Ideias para a Internet Bem-vindo ao "Ideias para a Internet" - um manual para iniciantes, seu guia para dominar o mundo digital com confiança e compreensão. No mundo interconectado de hoje, a Internet tornou-se uma ferramenta essencial para comunicação, aprendizado e entretenimento. Como especialista experiente em tudo o que envolve a internet, estou empolgado por ser seu guia nesta jornada esclarecedora. Este manual foi meticulosamente elaborado para fornecer aos iniciantes uma base sólida para atravessar a vasta paisagem da Internet. Esteja você se conectando pela primeira vez ou buscando aprofundar seus conhecimentos, este guia permitirá que você navegue com facilidade e tome decisões informadas. Tenha a certeza de que cada pedaço de informação apresentado aqui está enraizado na precisão e nas últimas perspectivas. A Internet, embora incrivelmente poderosa, pode ser complexa, mas ao embarcar nesta aventura juntos, você está se preparando para o sucesso. Equipe-se com as habilidades e sabedoria necessárias para aproveitar ao máximo a era digital, mantendo os valores da verdade e da integridade. Vamos começar nossa exploração das possibilidades ilimitadas da Internet! Espero que você ache as informações úteis, proveitosas e lucrativas.
Enriqueça com o seu telemóvel Android: Ganhe dinheiro com o seu telemóvel Android
by Dave McAllenPare de se impedir de ganhar dinheiro. É impossível estar falido se tiver um dispositivo Android. Cada vez mais pessoas dão por si a reclamar, quer seja contra o governo, as condições de vida, o dinheiro, os rendimentos, os privilégios, a experiência, as habilidades, a falta de emprego ou, por outro lado, a recuperar de tudo isto. Mas, apesar da ascensão sem precedentes, o nosso entendimento da reclamação está aprisionado em raciocínios infundados do século passado, reclamação como um protesto silencioso ou como um meio de obter alguma atenção, e também em estratégias desatualizadas. Desafiando a ideia de tais reclamantes, Dave McAllen oferece uma perspetiva radical e inovadora, argumentando que reclamar da sorte de alguém não é válido na nossa era digital, em que quase todas as pessoas possuem um telefone Android. Ele oferece alguns exemplos daquilo que pode fazer com o seu telefone e ganhar dinheiro e mostra como ver as coisas desta forma pode ajudá-lo a não se desviar do caminho para o sucesso. Fique então a saber porque é que ele diz que os obstáculos para o seu sucesso são você mesmo.
Impossible d’être fauché si vous avez un smartphone: Comment transformer votre téléphone en source de revenus
by Dave McAllenArrêtez d’entraver votre réussite financière. Vous ne pouvez être fauché si vous possédez un smartphone. En ce qui concerne l’argent, le revenu, les privilèges, les parcours et compétences individuelles, ou le chômage, un nombre sans cesse croissant de gens se retrouvent à rejeter la faute, ou à l’avoir fait récemment, au gouvernement ou à la conjoncture. Nonobstant cette exacerbation sans précédent, l’action protestataire définie comme revendication inexprimée ou juste moyen d’attirer l’attention, relève de raisonnements absurdes datant du siècle dernier, en plus d’être une stratégie dépassée. Cette remise en cause, tant de l’action protestataire que de ses auteurs par Dave McAllen, offre une perspective nouvelle, radicale et révolutionnaire, en faisant valoir que la pleurnicherie au sujet de votre sort n’a pas droit de cité à notre ère numérique, tout le monde étant en possession d’un smartphone. Il offre ici quelques exemples d’activités rentables faisables depuis votre smartphone et montre comment cette façon de voir les choses est l’antidote qui vous fera arrêter d’entraver votre réussite financière. Alors, apprenez ce qui fait de vous l’entrave à votre réussite.
No puedes ser pobre si tienes un dispositivo Android: Convierte tu teléfono Android en una verdadera máquina de hacer dinero
by Dave McAllenDeja de detenerte usted mismo. No puedes ser pobre si tienes un dispositivo Android. Más personas que nunca se ven a sí mismas como quejándose o recuperándose de una queja, ya sea contra el gobierno o las circunstancias, sobre el dinero, los ingresos, los privilegios, los antecedentes, habilidades o falta de trabajo. Pero a pesar del aumento sin precedentes, nuestra entendimiento de la queja está atrapado en un razonamiento infundado del siglo pasado, la queja como una protesta silenciosa o como un medio para llamar la atención, y también constituye una estrategia obsoleta. Desafiando tanto la idea de tales quejosos, Dave McAllen, ofrece una nueva perspectiva radical e innovadora, argumentando que quejarse de la suerte de uno en la vida no es válido en nuestra era digital, con casi todos en posesión de un teléfono Android. Ofrece algunos ejemplos de lo que puede hacer con su teléfono y ganar dinero y muestra cómo ver las cosas de esta manera puede evitar que se detenga en el camino hacia el éxito. Entonces, aprenda por qué él dice que el obstáculos para tu éxito eres tú mismo.
Kryptowährungen Für Neulinge
by Nick WoodsMöchten Sie erfahren, wie Sie von der Kryptowährungsrevolution profitieren können? Haben Sie in letzter Zeit von Bitcoin, Ethereum und Dogecoin gehört, aber wissen nicht genau, was es mit Kryptowährungen auf sich hat? Fragen Sie sich, wie Sie in die Welt der Krypto-Investitionen einsteigen können, haben jedoch Bedenken, in etwas zu investieren, das Ihnen nicht vollständig vertraut ist? Vielleicht wünschen Sie sich, Kryptowährungen zu verstehen, zögern jedoch aus Angst vor ihrer vermeintlichen Komplexität? Wenn dies auf Sie zutrifft, lesen Sie bitte weiter! Kryptowährungen sind faszinierende dezentrale Währungen der neuen Ära, die ausschließlich online existieren und dem Nutzer eine gewisse Anonymität bieten. Angesichts der Vielzahl von verfügbaren Kryptowährungen eröffnen sich ernsthafte Wachstumschancen. Die zahlreichen Projekte, die auf diesen Blockchain-Technologien basieren, sind ein überzeugender Beweis dafür, dass Kryptowährungen auf dem Vormarsch sind! Indem Sie Kryptowährungen verstehen, können Sie Ihre Investitionsziele erreichen, unabhängig von ihrer Größe. Egal, wer Sie sind oder was Sie erreichen wollen, die Grundlagen von Krypto gelten für alle. Dieses Buch wird Ihnen dabei helfen, alle Aspekte von Kryptowährungen und Blockchain zu verstehen, einschließlich der Vorzüge und Herausforderungen dieser neuen Technologie. Es bietet Ihnen eine schrittweise Anleitung, um Ihr Verständnis zu vertiefen, sodass Sie sich sicherer im Umgang mit Kryptowährungen fühlen können. Noch nie zuvor gab es ein Buch, das einen so zugänglichen Ansatz verfolgt und so effektiv Anfängern hilft, Krypto zu begreifen. In den folgenden Seiten werden Sie erfahren: • Was Kryptowährung ist und warum sie so wichtig ist • Eine Einführung in die Blockchain-Technologie • Eine schrittweise Erklärung des Kryptowährungs-Minings • Die beliebtesten Kryptowäh
Advances in Haptics and Virtual Reality: Proceedings of 2023 International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #37)
by Jianbo Su Xiuquan QiaoThis book collects selected papers from the 2023 International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (ICHVR 2023), held during December 15–17, 2023. ICHVR 2023 is organized by Southeast University (SEU), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and co-organized by the International Association of Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering (IAEEEE). This book gathers together latest findings and insightful ideas from innovative academics and experts in the field of Haptics, Virtual Reality, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Computer Arts, Mobile Intelligent Device and Artificial Intelligent Algorithm. This book serves as a valuable resource for staying up-to-date with the state of the art in Haptics and Virtual Reality and serves as a catalyst for further advancements and innovation in these fields, which will provide unique perspectives for readers consisting of professionals, scientists, practitioners, researchers, and graduate students.
Übersetzen im Wandel: Wie Technologisierung, Automatisierung und Künstliche Intelligenz das Übersetzen verändern
by Christoph Rösener Carmen Canfora Torsten Dörflinger Felix Hoberg Simon VargaDer Fachbereich Translations-, Sprach- und Kulturwissenschaft (FTSK) Germersheim der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz feierte im Jahr 2022 sein 75-jähriges Bestehen. Dieses Jubiläum nahm der Germersheimer Arbeitsbereich Allgemeine und Angewandte Sprachwissenschaft sowie Translationstechnologie (ASTT) zum Anlass, im Rahmen einer Tagung 2022 einen Blick nicht auf die Vergangenheit, sondern die Zukunft des Übersetzerberufs zu werfen. Im Zentrum des Interesses standen dabei die Auswirkungen, die der Übersetzerberuf und die Übersetzerausbildung im Zuge des digitalen Wandels erfahren, der insbesondere in Gestalt der Maschinellen Übersetzung und der fortschreitenden Automatisierung von Übersetzungsprozessen die Branche zunehmend prägt.Welche Kompetenzen müssen Studierenden heute vermittelt werden, damit sie in der Berufswelt von morgen ihren Platz finden? Wie kann man sie mit einer positiven Haltung dem digitalen Wandel gegenüber ausstatten und ihnen somit eine aktive Rolle in diesemSystem ermöglichen?
Advances in Computational Intelligence Systems: Contributions Presented at the 21st UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence, September 7-9, 2022, Sheffield, UK (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1454)
by George Panoutsos Mahdi Mahfouf Lyudmila S MihaylovaThe scope of this book is to present the papers included at the 21st UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI 2022), hosted by The University of Sheffield, between 7 and 9 September 2022, Sheffield, UK. This marks the first fully in-person UKCI conference, following the pandemic, a testament to the success and resilience of the UKCI community, as well as to the importance of computational intelligence (CI) research. The papers in this book are divided into five sections: fuzzy logic systems, machine learning, hybrid methods and network systems, deep learning and neural networks, and optimization and search.
The Adoption of Fintech: Using Technology for Better Security, Speed, and Customer Experience in Finance
by Syed Hasan Jafar, Hemachandran K, Shakeb Akhtar, Parvez Alam Khan and Hani El-ChaaraniThe term Fintech is a combination of the words “financial” and “technology,” which is now a real business need. However, there are limited books covering holistic aspects from adoption to the future of Fintech. This book directs readers on how to adopt Fintech, develop regulation and risk frameworks, implement it in financial services, address ethical dilemmas, and sustain improvements. The anticipated challenges are developing trust, security, privacy, and a regulated environment without compromising profitability and financial stability. The anticipated solution is strengthening the governance, use of unbreachable technologies, risk management, consumer data protection, and sustainable practices.This book is recommended for stakeholders, especially Fintech scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. It provides holistic insight and opportunities to support Fintech developments for the betterment of the economy and society. Fintech is defined as injecting technology into the area of finance for better security, speed, and customer experience. This book provides readers with direct case studies for better understanding. In addition, it explains the regulation and usage of Fintech in daily transactions. Readers are shown how Fintech has an imperative role in financial analysis, Insurtech, and the share market.
DevOps for Data Science (Chapman & Hall/CRC Data Science Series)
by Alex GoldData Scientists are experts at analyzing, modelling and visualizing data but, at one point or another, have all encountered difficulties in collaborating with or delivering their work to the people and systems that matter. Born out of the agile software movement, DevOps is a set of practices, principles and tools that help software engineers reliably deploy work to production. This book takes the lessons of DevOps and aplies them to creating and delivering production-grade data science projects in Python and R.This book’s first section explores how to build data science projects that deploy to production with no frills or fuss. Its second section covers the rudiments of administering a server, including Linux, application, and network administration before concluding with a demystification of the concerns of enterprise IT/Administration in its final section, making it possible for data scientists to communicate and collaborate with their organization’s security, networking, and administration teams.Key Features:• Start-to-finish labs take readers through creating projects that meet DevOps best practices and creating a server-based environment to work on and deploy them.• Provides an appendix of cheatsheets so that readers will never be without the reference they need to remember a Git, Docker, or Command Line command.• Distills what a data scientist needs to know about Docker, APIs, CI/CD, Linux, DNS, SSL, HTTP, Auth, and more.• Written specifically to address the concern of a data scientist who wants to take their Python or R work to production.There are countless books on creating data science work that is correct. This book, on the otherhand, aims to go beyond this, targeted at data scientists who want their work to be than merely accurate and deliver work that matters.
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
by Francis P. DonnellyExploring the U.S. Census gives social science students and researchers alike the tools to understand, extract, process, and analyze data from the decennial census, the American Community Survey, and other data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Donnelly′s text provides a thorough background on the data collection methods, structures, and potential pitfalls of the census for unfamiliar researchers, collecting information previously available only in widely disparate sources into one handy guide. Hands-on, applied exercises at the end of the chapters help readers dive into the data. Along the way, the author shows how best to analyze census data with open-source software and tools. Readers can freely evaluate the data on their own computers, in keeping with the free and open data provided by the Census Bureau. By placing the census in the context of the open data movement, this text makes the history and practice of the census relevant so readers can understand what a crucial resource the census is for research and knowledge.
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
by Francis P. DonnellyExploring the U.S. Census gives social science students and researchers alike the tools to understand, extract, process, and analyze data from the decennial census, the American Community Survey, and other data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Donnelly′s text provides a thorough background on the data collection methods, structures, and potential pitfalls of the census for unfamiliar researchers, collecting information previously available only in widely disparate sources into one handy guide. Hands-on, applied exercises at the end of the chapters help readers dive into the data. Along the way, the author shows how best to analyze census data with open-source software and tools. Readers can freely evaluate the data on their own computers, in keeping with the free and open data provided by the Census Bureau. By placing the census in the context of the open data movement, this text makes the history and practice of the census relevant so readers can understand what a crucial resource the census is for research and knowledge.
Oracle Autonomous Database in Enterprise Architecture: Utilize Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Autonomous Databases for better consolidation, automation, and security
by Bal Mukund Sharma Krishnakumar KM Rashmi PandaGet up to speed with Oracle's Autonomous Databases and implementation strategies for any workload or use case, including transactional, data warehousing, and non-relational databasesKey FeaturesExplore ADB, its business benefits, and architectural considerationsMigrate the existing workload to ADB, explore high availability, and use cloud native methods for monitoring and event notificationsLeverage APEX, JSON, the REST API, and SQL Developer Web features for rapid developmentBook DescriptionOracle Autonomous Database (ADB) is built on the world's fastest Oracle Database Platform, Exadata, and is delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), customer data center (ExaCC), and Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud. This book is a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to the most important aspects of OCI Autonomous Databases.You'll get to grips with concepts needed for designing disaster recovery using standby database deployment for Autonomous Databases. As you progress, you'll understand how you can take advantage of automatic backup and restore. The concluding chapters will cover topics such as the security aspects of databases to help you learn about managing Autonomous Databases, along with exploring the features of Autonomous Database security such as Data Safe and customer-managed keys for Vaults.By the end of this Oracle book, you'll be able to build and deploy an Autonomous Database in OCI, migrate databases to ADB, comfortably set up additional high-availability features such as Autonomous Data Guard, and understand end-to-end operations with ADBs.What you will learnExplore migration methods available for Autonomous Databases, using both online and offline methodsCreate standby databases, RTO and RPO objectives, and Autonomous Data Guard operationsBecome well-versed with automatic and manual backups available in ADBImplement best practices relating to network, security, and IAM policiesManage database performance and log management in ADBUnderstand how to perform data masking and manage encryption keys in OCI's Autonomous DatabasesWho this book is forThis book is for decision makers, enterprise cloud architects, solution consultants, cloud engineers, implementation partners, and technology students, as well as anyone who wants to learn about Oracle's Autonomous Databases delivered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Beginner-level knowledge of Linux and OCI and networking concepts and databases, along with hands-on experience in OCI environments is required before getting started with this book.
Customer Relationship Management: Concepts, Applications and Technologies
by Stan Maklan Francis Buttle Daniel D. PriorThis highly regarded textbook provides the definitive account of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) concepts, applications, and technologies, focusing on how companies can create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with customers.Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the conceptual foundations of CRM, see CRM in practice through illustrative case examples and exercises, and understand how to organise customer data gathering, analysis, and presentation for decision making. The book achieves these outcomes by first considering strategic CRM before moving into operational CRM and, finally, onto analytical aspects of CRM. The fifth edition has been fully updated to include: A series of new case examples to illustrate CRM within various regional and industrial contexts, including those relevant to large, medium, and small enterprises A series of new exercises and discussion questions to help readers understand CRM concepts and to support pedagogical processes, particularly in higher education environments A greater emphasis on managerial applications of CRM through new content to help guide managers An updated account of new and emerging technologies relevant to CRM Expanded coverage of customer experience (CX), customer engagement (CE), and customer journey management (CJM) Customer Relationship Management is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying CRM, Sales Management, Customer Experience Management, and Relationship Marketing, as well as executives who oversee CRM functions. Online resources include an Instructor’s Manual, chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides, and a bank of exam questions.
Designing Complex Systems: Foundations of Design in the Functional Domain (Complex and Enterprise Systems Engineering)
by Erik W. AslaksenWithout standardized construction elements such as nuts, bolts, bearings, beams, resistors and the like, the design of physical equipment is hopelessly inefficient, and engineers are continually bogged down with re-designing these elements over and over again. Emphasizing a top-down approach, this volume considers the purpose and basic features of design and how the concept of value can provide a quantitative measure of that wider interaction of the engineered object with its environment. This work also develops the domain in which functional design takes place and explores how the system concept can be embedded in that domain. It proposes a number of functional design elements and develops them in considerable detail, outlining how they can be applied as part of a coherent design framework. For greater understanding of the discussed concepts, numerous examples and analogies are included.