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Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers! (My Weird School #18)
by Dan Gutman Jim PaillotSomething weird is going on!Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world. She can type with her feet! She buys foam cheeseheads off eBay! She even puts a Webcam on a turtle! Is she trying to take over the planet?
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams Exam Guide: Configure and manage Microsoft Teams workloads and achieve Microsoft 365 certification with ease
by Nate Chamberlain Peter RisingA detailed guide to preparing for the MS-700 exam and earning associate-level Microsoft Teams administrator certificationKey FeaturesPlan and design your Microsoft Teams deploymentPrepare, implement, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within TeamsWork with self-assessment questions and a mock exam and take the MS-700 certification exam with confidenceBook DescriptionExam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams tests your knowledge and competence in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform. This book will teach you how to effectively plan and implement the required services using both the Teams admin centre within Microsoft 365 and Windows PowerShell. Throughout the chapters, you'll learn about all the policies relating to messaging, teams, meetings, and more; get to grips with the settings; and explore configuration options that a Teams administrator would encounter in their day-to-day responsibilities. You'll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing Teams services for users within your Microsoft 365 tenant as you explore each objective in detail. By the end of this Microsoft Teams book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.What you will learnPlan and configure network settings and licensing for Microsoft TeamsPlan and configure security, compliance, and governance for Microsoft TeamsManage users and configure guest and external accessConfigure and manage Microsoft Teams devicesCreate and manage teams, channels, and core experiencesManage Phone System and numbers for Microsoft TeamsTroubleshoot audio, video, client, and environment issuesPractice with a mock exam with answers and explanationsWho this book is forThis book is for IT professionals who want to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of administering core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are needed. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial. To maximize the odds of passing the MS-700 exam, use this exam guide’s content and practice questions to prepare alongside practicing concepts first-hand when possible.
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams Exam Guide: Configure and manage Microsoft Teams workloads and achieve Microsoft 365 certification with ease, 2nd Edition
by Peter Rising Nate ChamberlainA detailed guide to preparing for the MS-700 exam and earning associate-level Microsoft Teams administrator certificationKey FeaturesPlan and design your Microsoft Teams deploymentPrepare, implement, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within TeamsWork with self-assessment questions and a mock exam and take the MS-700 certification exam with confidenceBook DescriptionExam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams tests your knowledge and competence in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform. This book will teach you how to effectively plan and implement the required services using both the Teams admin centre within Microsoft 365 and Windows PowerShell. Throughout the chapters, you'll learn about all the policies relating to messaging, teams, meetings, and more; get to grips with the settings; and explore configuration options that a Teams administrator would encounter in their day-to-day responsibilities. You'll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing Teams services for users within your Microsoft 365 tenant as you explore each objective in detail.By the end of this Microsoft Teams book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.What you will learnPlan and configure network settings and licensing for Microsoft TeamsPlan and configure security, compliance, and governance for Microsoft TeamsManage users and configure guest and external accessConfigure and manage Microsoft Teams devicesCreate and manage teams, channels, and core experiencesManage Phone System and numbers for Microsoft TeamsTroubleshoot audio, video, client, and environment issuesPractice with a mock exam with answers and explanationsWho this book is forThis book is for IT professionals who want to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of administering core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are needed. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial. To maximize the odds of passing the MS-700 exam, use this exam guide's content and practice questions to prepare alongside practicing concepts first-hand when possible.
MSP430 Microcontroller Lab Manual (Synthesis Lectures on Digital Circuits & Systems)
by James Kretzschmar Jeffrey Anderson Steven F. BarrettThis book is a practical reference for using Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontrollers. It provides a series of hands-on laboratory exercises. The labs may be completed in a traditional laboratory setting or at home using the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Test Instrument. This book can be used as a reference for planning future projects using the MSP430 microcontroller. The authors focus on applications of the main peripheral modules available on the MSP430 microcontroller – CPU clock, Basic Input/Output, Timer, Analog-to-Digital Converter. They also provide examples of how to develop Pulse Width Modulation signals, and how to use Interrupts.
MTS PYTHON-1 (SEC-101) First Semester FYBA, B.SC New NEP Syllabus - SPPU
by Hrishikesh V. Khaladkar Dr Nanasaheb M. Phatangare Dr Anil S. KhairnarThe comprehensive textbook titled “MTS: Python 1,” is tailored for first-year B.A./B.Sc. (Honours / Honours with Research) Mathematics students under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 syllabus for the academic year 2024-2025. It covers Python programming fundamentals, including topics such as installation, syntax, data types, conditional structures, loops, strings, functions, and advanced topics like modular programming, recursion, and lambda functions. The text provides structured explanations, practical exercises, and examples designed to build Python programming skills progressively. Additionally, it outlines potential real-world applications and project-based tasks for enhanced learning.
Mudbox 2013 Cookbook
by Jeremy RolandWritten in cookbook style, this book offers many recipes to learn digital sculpting with Mudbox. Each recipe contains step-by-step instructions followed by analysis of what was done in each task and other useful information. The book is designed so that you can read it chapter by chapter, or you can look at the list of recipes and refer to them in no particular order,This book is for 3D modelers and texture artists who are, or would like to be, working in the games, movies, product design, television, medical imaging, or advertising industries. By learning the techniques in this book you will be able to create "next gen" assets for the game industry, create realistic creatures and sets for movies, and add the fine details needed for medical images and animations. Whether you are an Environment Artist or a Character Artist there is much to learn from this book.
Mueller-Matrix Tomography of Biological Tissues and Fluids: Digital Image Processing and Analysis Techniques (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Zhengbing Hu Yuriy A. Ushenko Iryna V. Soltys Oleksandr V. Dubolazov M. P. Gorsky Oleksandr V. Olar Liliya Yu. TrifonyukThis book presents experimental investigations and digital image processing, highlighting the interaction of polarized radiation with phase-inhomogeneous and optically anisotropic biological layers. The promising and efficient use of vector-parametric description of the formation of polarization-inhomogeneous object fields is noted. Applications of a set of Mueller-matrix polarimetry methods are highlighted. The book includes- structural and logical scheme of multi-parameter (singular, interference and layer-by-layer Stokes-polarimetric), polarization-correlation study of the structure of distributions of the number of singularities, maps of local contrast of interference distributions and layer-by-layer maps of microscopic polarization azimuth and ellipticity; determination of relationships between changes in the magnitude of statistical parameters characterizing polarization-correlation distributions and pathology of prostate tumors.
Mule ESB Cookbook
by Azaz Desai Abdul Samad Uchit Vyas Dr Zakir LaliwalaWith this book you will learn in a step-by-step manner and build solutions from the ground up using Mule ESB. Each tak is well illustrated through recipes and the code contained in the examples is very engaging.This book targets Java developers, architects, and IT managers who want to learn MuleESB and get solutions to their Enterprise and Web Service problem. T This book requires familiarity with Java, but no previous exposure to Mule or other ESBs is required.
Mule in Action
by John D'Emic Victor Romero David DossotSummaryMule in Action, Second Edition is a totally-revised guide covering Mule 3 fundamentals and best practices. It starts with a quick ESB overview and then dives into rich examples covering core concepts like sending, receiving, routing, and transforming data.About the TechnologyAn enterprise service bus is a way to integrate enterprise applications using a bus-like infrastructure. Mule is the leading open source Java ESB. It borrows from the Hohpe/Woolf patterns, is lightweight, can publish REST and SOAP services, integrates well with Spring, is customizable, scales well, and is cloud-ready.About the BookMule in Action, Second Edition is a totally revised guide covering Mule 3 fundamentals and best practices. It starts with a quick ESB overview and then dives into rich examples covering core concepts like sending, receiving, routing, and transforming data. You'll get a close look at Mule's standard components and how to roll out custom ones. You'll also pick up techniques for testing, performance tuning, and BPM orchestration, and explore cloud API integration for SaaS applications.Written for developers, architects, and IT managers, this book requires familiarity with Java but no previous exposure to Mule or other ESBs.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What's InsideFull coverage of Mule 3Integration with cloud servicesCommon transports, routers, and transformersSecurity, routing, orchestration, and transactionsAbout the AuthorsDavid Dossot is a software architect and has created numerous modules and transports for Mule. John D'Emic is a principal solutions architect and Victor Romero a solutions architect, both at MuleSoft, Inc.Table of ContentsPART 1 CORE MULEDiscovering Mule Processing messages with Mule Working with connectorsTransforming data with MuleRouting data with MuleWorking with components and patternsPART 2 RUNNING MULEIntegration architecture with Mule Deploying MuleException handling and transaction management with Mule Securing MuleTuning MulePART 3 TRAVELING FURTHER WITH MULEDeveloping with MuleWriting custom cloud connectors and processorsAugmenting Mule with orthogonal technologies
MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers: A practitioner's guide to deploying MuleSoft APIs and integrations for Salesforce enterprise solutions
by null Arul Christhuraj Alphonse null Alexandra Martinez null Akshata SawantDesign, secure, test, and deploy APIs with MuleSoft, and integrate it with Salesforce to maximize productivityKey FeaturesBuild, implement, transform, secure, test, and deploy APIs using Anypoint Studio and Anypoint PlatformIntegrate MuleSoft with Salesforce and other end systems to build an application networkEnhance your Salesforce and MuleSoft skills and employability with interview and certification tips and tricksBook DescriptionMuleSoft for Salesforce Developers will help you build state-of-the-art enterprise solutions with flexible and scalable integration capabilities using MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform and Anypoint Studio. If you're a Salesforce developer looking to get started with this useful tool, look no further. This book will get you up to speed in no time, leveling up your integration developer skills. This essential guide will first introduce you to the fundamentals of MuleSoft and API-led connectivity, before walking you through the API life cycle and the Anypoint Studio IDE. Once you have the IDE set up, you'll be ready to create Mule applications. You'll look at the core components of MuleSoft and Anypoint Platform, and before long you'll know how to build, transform, secure, test, and deploy applications using the wide range of components available to you. Finally, you'll learn about using connectors to integrate MuleSoft with Salesforce and to fulfill a number of use cases, which will be covered in depth, along with interview and certification tips. By the end of this book, you will be confident building MuleSoft integrations at an enterprise scale and be able to gain the fundamental MuleSoft certification – MCD.What you will learnUnderstand how to use MuleSoft to achieve API-led connectivityDesign and create documentation for your APIDevelop Mule applications and run them in Anypoint StudioMonitor your applications from Anypoint PlatformTransform your data using DataWeaveUse the CI/CD and Mule Maven pluginsRun tests using MUnit and generate a code coverage reportUse best practices to maintain coding standardsWho this book is forThis book is for Salesforce developers who want to get started with MuleSoft. Salesforce architects will also find the concepts covered in the book useful in designing Salesforce solutions. Prior knowledge of any programming language and some basic integration concepts will be helpful, alongside basic familiarity with Salesforce development and experience with at least one Salesforce API – including the SOAP API, REST API, Bulk API, or Streaming API.
MuleSoft Platform Architect's Guide: A practical guide to using Anypoint Platform's capabilities to architect, deliver, and operate APIs
by Jim Andrews Jitendra BafnaUnlock the power of Anypoint Platform by leveraging MuleSoft methodology, Accelerators, runtime engines, and management tools to deliver secure, high-value APIs and integration solutions across the enterprise Key FeaturesDiscover Anypoint Platform's capabilities for creating high-availability, high-performance APIsLearn about AnyPoint architecture and platform attributes for Mule app deploymentExplore best practices, tips, and tricks that will help you tackle challenging exam topics and achieve MuleSoft certificationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description We’re living in the era of digital transformation, where organizations rely on APIs to enable innovation within the business and IT teams are asked to continue doing more with less. As such, this book will help you deliver a robust, secure, and flexible enterprise API platform, supporting any required business outcome. You’ll begin by understanding Anypoint Platform’s architecture and its capabilities for a modern integration approach. Then, you’ll learn how to align business outcomes with functional requirements and how non-functional requirements influence the shape of the architecture. You’ll also explore how Catalyst and Accelerators can be leveraged successfully, enabling efficient development cycles. As you progress, you’ll become familiar with hassle-free deployment and hosting APIs in CloudHub 1.0/2.0, Runtime Fabric Manager, and a hybrid customer-hosted environment. You’ll discover advanced operating and monitoring techniques with API Manager and Anypoint Monitoring. The concluding chapters will offer guidance and best practices on how to tackle complex topics, which will also be useful in helping you pass the challenging MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect exam. By the end of this book, you’ll understand Anypoint Platform’s capabilities and be able to architect solutions that deliver the desired business outcomes.What you will learnUnderstand Anypoint Platform's integration architecture with core componentsDiscover how to architect a solution using Catalyst principlesExplore best practices to design an application networkAlign microservices, application networks, and event architectures with Anypoint Platform's capabilitiesIdentify non-functional requirements that shape the architecturePerform hassle-free application deployment to CloudHub using the Mule Maven plugin, CLI, and Platform APIUnderstand how to manage the API life cycle for MuleSoft and non-MuleSoft APIsWho this book is forThis book is for technical and infrastructure architects with knowledge of integration and APIs who are looking to implement these solutions with MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform. Architects enrolled in the platform architect course who want to understand the platform's capabilities will also find this book helpful. The book is also a great resource for MuleSoft senior developers transitioning to platform architect roles and planning to take the MuleSoft Platform Architect exam. A solid understanding of MuleSoft API development, ideally 3 to 5 years of experience with the platform, is necessary.
Multi-Access Edge Computing in Action
by Dario Sabella Alex Reznik Rui FrazaoThis book provides a complete and strategic overview of Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC). It covers network and technology aspects, describes the market scenarios from the different stakeholders’ point of view, and analyzes deployment aspects and actions to engage the ecosystem. MEC exists in and supports a highly complex "5G world" in which technologists and non-technology decision makers must act in concert and do so within a large interconnected ecosystem of which MEC is just one, albeit an important, part. Divided into three sections, with several chapters in each, the book addresses these three key aspects: technology, markets, and ecosystems.
Multi-access Edge Computing: Software Development at the Network Edge (Textbooks in Telecommunication Engineering)
by Dario SabellaThe textbook covers the main aspects of Edge Computing, from a thorough look at the technology to the standards and industry associations working in the field. The book is conceived as a textbook for graduate students but also functions as a working guide for developers, engineers, and researchers. The book aims not only at providing a comprehensive technology and standard reference overview for students, but also useful research insights and practical exercises for edge software developers and investigators in the area (and for students looking to apply their skills). A particular emphasis is given Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) as defined in European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), in relationship with other standard organizations like 3GPP, thus in alignment with the recent industry efforts to produce harmonized standards for edge computing leveraging both ETSI ISG MEC and 3GPP specifications. Practical examples of Edge Computing implementation from industry groups, associations, companies and edge developers, complete the book and make it useful for students entering the field. The book includes exercises, examples, and quizzes throughout.
Multi-Agent Based Beam Search for Real-Time Production Scheduling and Control
by Shiu Hong Choi Shu Gang KangThe Multi-Agent Based Beam Search (MABBS) method systematically integrates four major requirements of manufacturing production - representation capability, solution quality, computation efficiency, and implementation difficulty - within a unified framework to deal with the many challenges of complex real-world production planning and scheduling problems. Multi-agent Based Beam Search for Real-time Production Scheduling and Control introduces this method, together with its software implementation and industrial applications. This book connects academic research with industrial practice, and develops a practical solution to production planning and scheduling problems. To simplify implementation, a reusable software platform is developed to build the MABBS method into a generic computation engine. This engine is integrated with a script language, called the Embedded Extensible Application Script Language (EXASL), to provide a flexible and straightforward approach to representing complex real-world problems. Adopting an in-depth yet engaging and clear approach, and avoiding confusing or complicated mathematics and formulas, this book presents simple heuristics and a user-friendly software platform for system modelling. The supporting industrial case studies provide key information for students, lecturers, and industry practitioners alike. Multi-agent Based Beam Search for Real-time Production Scheduling and Control offers insights into the complex nature of and a practical total solution to production planning and scheduling, and inspires further research and practice in this promising research area.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XIV
by Shah Jamal Alam H. Van Dyke ParunakThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2013, held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, in May 2013. The workshop was help in conjunction with Twelfth International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, AAMAS 2013. The 11 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 29 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on MABS for real-time and online data, formal approaches in MABS: design and validation, MABS in environmental modeling, simulating social phenomena.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XIX: 19th International Workshop, MABS 2018, Stockholm, Sweden, July 14, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11463)
by Paul Davidsson Harko VerhagenThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2019, held in Stockholm Sweden, in July 2018 as part of the Federated AI Meeting, FAIM 2018. The 10 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 15 submissions. They focus on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems in such areas as economics, management, and organisational and social sciences. In all these areas, agent theories, metaphors, models, analysis, experimental designs, empirical studies, and methodological principles, converge into simulation as a way of achieving explanations and predictions, exploration and testing of hypotheses, better designs and systems.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XV
by Francisco Grimaldo Emma NorlingThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 15th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2014, held in Paris, France, in May 2014. The workshop was held in conjunction with the 13th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, AAMAS 2014. The 17 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on simulation methodologies, simulation of social behaviour, data and multi-agent-based simulation and applications.
Multi-Agent Based Simulation XVI
by Benoit Gaudou Jaime Simão SichmanThis bookconstitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 16thInternational Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2015, held inIstanbul, Turkey, in May 2015. The workshop was held in conjunction with the14th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-agent Systems,AAMAS 2015. The 12revised full papers included in this volume ware carefully selected from 22submissions. The papers focus on theinfluence of social sciences and multi-agent systems, with a strongapplication/empirical vein, and its emphasis is stressed on exploratory agentbased simulation as a principled way of undertaking scientific research in thesocial sciences and using social theories as an inspiration to new frameworks and developments in multi-agent systems.
Multi-Agent Based Simulation XVIII: International Workshop, Mabs 2017, São, Brazil, May 8-12. 2017, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10798)
by Luis Antunes Graçaliz Pereira DimuroThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2017, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in May 2017. The workshop was held in conjunction with the 16th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, AAMAS 2017. The 15 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 23 submissions. The topic of the papers is about applying agent-based simulation techniques to real-world problems focusing on the confluence of socio-technical-natural sciences and multi-agent systems with a strong application/empirical vein.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XX: 20th International Workshop, MABS 2019, Montreal, QC, Canada, May 13, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12025)
by Mario Paolucci Jaime Simão Sichman Harko VerhagenThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2019, held in Montreal, QC, Canada, in May 2019 as part of the AAMAS 2019, the 18th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems.The 9 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 15 submissions. They focus on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems in such areas as economics, management, and organisational and social sciences. In all these areas, agent theories, metaphors, models, analysis, experimental designs, empirical studies, and methodological principles, converge into simulation as a way of achieving explanations and predictions, exploration and testing of hypotheses, better designs and systems.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XXI: 21st International Workshop, MABS 2020, Auckland, New Zealand, May 10, 2020, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12316)
by Samarth Swarup Bastin Tony Roy SavarimuthuThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2020, held in Auckland, New Zealand, in May 2020 collocated with 19th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (AAMAS 2020). Due to COVID-19 the workshop has been held online. The 9 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 11 submissions. The workshop focused on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems, in such areas as economics, management, organizational and social sciences in general and much more.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XXII: 22nd International Workshop, MABS 2021, Virtual Event, May 3-7, 2021, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13128)
by Koen H. Van Dam Nicolas VerstaevelThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 21st International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2021, held in May 2021 as part of AAMAS 2021. The conference was held virtually due to COVID 19 pandemic. The 14 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 23 submissions. The workshop focused on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems, in such areas as economics, management, organizational and social sciences in general. In all these areas, agent theories, metaphors, models, analysis, experimental designs, empirical studies, and methodological principles, all converge into simulation as a way of achieving explanations and predictions, exploration and testing of hypotheses, better designs and systems and providing decision-support in a wide range of applications.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XXIII: 23rd International Workshop, MABS 2022, Virtual Event, May 8–9, 2022, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13743)
by Fabian Lorig Emma NorlingThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed and revised selected papers from the 22nd International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2022, which took place virtually during May 8–9, 2022. The conference was originally planned to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, but had to change to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 11 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. They focus on finding efficient solutions to model complex social systems, in areas such as economics, management, organisational and social sciences in general.
Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XXIV: 24th International Workshop, MABS 2023, London, UK, May 29 – June 2, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14558)
by Luis G. Nardin Sara MehryarThis book constitutes the refereed Proceedings of the 24th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation XXIV, MABS 2023, held in London, UK, during May 29–June 2, 2023. The 11 regular papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The papers are organized in subject areas as follows: MABS methodology and tools; MABS and social behavior; and MABS applications.
Multi-Agent Coordination: A Reinforcement Learning Approach (Wiley - IEEE)
by Arup Kumar Sadhu Amit KonarDiscover the latest developments in multi-robot coordination techniques with this insightful and original resource Multi-Agent Coordination: A Reinforcement Learning Approach delivers a comprehensive, insightful, and unique treatment of the development of multi-robot coordination algorithms with minimal computational burden and reduced storage requirements when compared to traditional algorithms. The accomplished academics, engineers, and authors provide readers with both a high-level introduction to, and overview of, multi-robot coordination, and in-depth analyses of learning-based planning algorithms. You'll learn about how to accelerate the exploration of the team-goal and alternative approaches to speeding up the convergence of TMAQL by identifying the preferred joint action for the team. The authors also propose novel approaches to consensus Q-learning that address the equilibrium selection problem and a new way of evaluating the threshold value for uniting empires without imposing any significant computation overhead. Finally, the book concludes with an examination of the likely direction of future research in this rapidly developing field. Readers will discover cutting-edge techniques for multi-agent coordination, including: An introduction to multi-agent coordination by reinforcement learning and evolutionary algorithms, including topics like the Nash equilibrium and correlated equilibrium Improving convergence speed of multi-agent Q-learning for cooperative task planning Consensus Q-learning for multi-agent cooperative planning The efficient computing of correlated equilibrium for cooperative q-learning based multi-agent planning A modified imperialist competitive algorithm for multi-agent stick-carrying applications Perfect for academics, engineers, and professionals who regularly work with multi-agent learning algorithms, Multi-Agent Coordination: A Reinforcement Learning Approach also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone with an advanced interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence as it applies to the field of cooperative or competitive robotics.