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*A practical guide to Machine Learning and its applications in
translation, in the specific context of translator/localizer
training and education * written to be equally useful for both
students on translation studies courses and professionals in the
area of localization *Unlike existing titles, it focuses on
bridging the gap between machine learning technology in the
humanities and translation practice and takes a bottom-up,
relevancy approach to Machine Learning in Translation
This textbook offers an accessible introduction to the historical,
technical, and strategic context of global cyber conflict. The
second edition has been revised and updated throughout, with three
new chapters. Cyber warfare involves issues of doctrine, strategy,
policy, international relations (IR) and operational practice
associated with computer network attack, computer network
exploitation and computer network defense. However, it is conducted
within complex sociopolitical settings alongside related forms of
digital contestation. This book provides students with a
comprehensive perspective on the technical, strategic and policy
issues associated with cyber conflict, as well as an introduction
to key state and non-state actors. Specifically, the book provides
a comprehensive overview of several key issue areas: The historical
context of the emergence and evolution of cyber warfare, including
the basic characteristics and methods of computer network attack,
exploitation and defense An interdisciplinary set of theoretical
perspectives on conflict in the digital age from the point of view
of the fields of IR, security studies, psychology and science,
technology and society (STS) studies Current national perspectives,
policies, doctrines and strategies relevant to cyber warfare An
examination of key challenges in international law, norm
development and deterrence; and The role of emerging information
technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing in
shaping the dynamics of global cyber conflict This textbook will be
essential reading for students of cybersecurity/cyber conflict and
information warfare, and highly recommended for students of
intelligence studies, security and strategic studies, defense
policy, and IR in general.
This is the 3rd volume of Advances in Telecommunication Management,
focusing on Information Technology and Crisis Management.
In a significant contribution to the study of the brain and
behavior, Coward develops a system model for the human brain based
on a new physiologically based theory of learning and memory. The
work is primarily intended for neuropsychologists, but will be of
interest to anyone concerned with understanding the brain as a
functioning system. The author has twenty years' experience in most
of the different aspects of designing complex electronic systems.
Such a system today has up to several billion hardware components
such as individual transistors, and millions of lines of software.
Coward argues that the methodology used to handle the design of
such systems can be modified and adapted to understand the brain.
In the design of electronic systems, the concept instruction makes
it possible to rigorously translate from high level operational
descriptions to detailed descriptions in terms of machine code and
transistor structures. In the brain, the concept pattern can make
it possible to translate between the descriptions of psychology and
physiology and make functional understanding possible. Any change
in the state of a neuron can be interpreted on a system level as
the recognition of a pattern. Pattern is precisely defined and
includes both objects and changes to objects. Based on these
observations, Coward designs a model called the cascaded pattern
extraction hierarchy to explain the functioning of the brain,
showing that the brain can be visualized as a pattern extraction
template, in which successive layers are able to extract
increasingly complex patterns from relatively simple input.
Coward demonstrates that as a pattern extraction template, the
brain forms a hierarchy in connectivity space. Early layers--those
closest to sensory input--can be interpreted as extracting patterns
from simple sensory input. Later layers generate action
recommendations, and later still, they select actions, all within
the same pattern extraction paradigm. According to the model, the
firing of a neuron at these points constitutes both pattern
recognition and action recommendation. Coward's system model not
only provides a framework for understanding and predicting
psychological phenomena, including the functioning of personality,
but also accounts for such apparent anomalies as the difference
between short and long term memory and the fact that localized
brain damage does not remove the memory of individual events.
Widely useful for studies of brain and behavior, Pattern Thinking
also suggests how to identify promising areas to investigate in the
treatment of psychological illnesses.
With over 90 million monthly users and counting, Roblox is one of
the most popular games on the planet! The Big Book of Roblox helps
players get the most out of this dynamic sandbox game. Packed with
tips, hints, and hacks, this complete, up-to-date guide covers
basic strategy as well as advanced tricks and is essential reading
for anyone who wants to play like a pro. Topics covered include
navigation, combat, trading, and mini games—accompanied by over
100 full-color gameplay photos. Additional chapters focus on
building mode, popular in-game experiences, and even a look behind
the scenes. Take your creations to new levels and maximize the
value of your playing time with The Big Book of Roblox!
Are you looking to supercharge your business and grow your online community?
The key to a booming business is your community. Founder of social media consultancy The Selfhood, Daisy Morris, is here with the ultimate guide for all the side-hustlers, creators, business owners and freelancers looking to build a genuine community on social media.
This book drops the jargon – Daisy will teach you how to take your community on a journey. From brand awareness through to conversion, you will have the confidence to expand your reach while nurturing your existing fans, followers, subscribers and customers to turn them in to loyal and repeat customers. You will learn how to create meaningful connections with your audience, through real-life case studies, simple exercises and top-notch business advice. A must-read for any business owner.
Purchasing and Financial Management of Information Technology aims
to significantly reduce the amount of money wasted on IT by
providing readers with a comprehensive guide to all aspects of
planning, managing and controlling IT purchasing and finance.
Starting from a recognition that IT purchasing and the financial
management often needs to be treated differently from other types
of expenditure, the author draws on over 25 years of experience in
the field to provide readers with useful mixture of good procedures
and common sense rules that have been tried, tested and found to
work. Many of these are illustrated by case histories, each with a
moral or a lesson. Purchasing and Financial Management of
Information Technology provides useful guidelines and advice on
whole range of topics including: * IT acquisitions policy * Dealing
with suppliers * Budgeting and cost control * IT cost and risk
management * Specification, selection and evaluation of systems *
IT value for money
How we interface and interact with computing, communications and
entertainment devices is going through revolutionary changes, with
natural user inputs based on touch, voice, and vision replacing or
augmenting the use of traditional interfaces based on the keyboard,
mouse, joysticks, etc. As a result, displays are morphing from
one-way interface devices that merely show visual content to
two-way interaction devices that provide more engaging and
immersive experiences. This book provides an in-depth coverage of
the technologies, applications, and trends in the rapidly emerging
field of interactive displays enabled by natural human-interfaces.
Key features: * Provides a definitive reference reading on all the
touch technologies used in interactive displays, including their
advantages, limitations, and future trends. * Covers the
fundamentals and applications of speech input, processing and
recognition techniques enabling voice-based interactions. * Offers
a detailed review of the emerging vision-based sensing
technologies, and user interactions using gestures of hands, body,
face, and eye gazes. * Discusses multi-modal natural user interface
schemes which intuitively combine touch, voice, and vision for
life-like interactions. * Examines the requirements and technology
status towards realizing true 3D immersive and interactive
displays.
IT Performance Management addresses the way organizations should
balance the demand and the supply of information technology,
optimizing the cost and maximizing the business value of IT.
In this book several aspects of IT performance management are
described. The way this management is executed and the techniques,
which should be used, depend on the maturity of the relationship
between the IT function and the lines of business of an
organization. The foundation of the authors' approach is based on
the flow of money and related management objectives. However,
performance management is primarily based on perceptions.
Therefore, this book introduces the IT value perception model. This
model describes four separate levels of perception for the business
value of IT. If the demand and the supply of IT do not share the
same perception level, the balance is lost, which will lead to
friction and inefficiency within an organization.
This book is not about what is good or what is bad, but rather is
about the 'what', the 'why' and to a limited extent the 'how' of
managing the performance of IT. Therefore, the book finishes with a
'back-to-business' section in which a self-assessment checklist, a
potential growth path and ten next steps are provided. This enables
the reader to start applying this book in his every day working
environment immediately.
IT Performance Management:
* Provides an overview of best practices and available thinking on
the subject of IT cost and value
* Describes the subject of IT cost and value related to management
issues on IT strategy, portfolio management, service management,
architecture and sourcing
* Addresses differing degrees of maturitybetween IT and the
business, illustrated by case studies
Practical and easy to integrate into day to day decision making
immediately
Deals with multiple perceptions on the role of the IT organisation
in the business
Discusses the topics currently on the CIO's agenda
Cases on ICT Utilization, Practice and Solutions: Tools for
Managing Day-to-Day Issues presents past, present and future
research directions within the field. This book includes cases on
the latest advances in Information Communication Technology. The
authors have provided in-depth insight into the current state of
research in ICT as well as identified successful approaches, tools
and methodologies in ICT research. They explore points of good
practices, while addressing potential pitfalls to avoid, and
examining and evaluating solutions to some of ICT researchers'
toughest challenges.
Recent advances in science and engineering have led to the
proliferation of cyber-physical systems. Now viewed as a pivotal
area of research, the application of CPS has expanded into several
new and innovative areas. Challenges, Opportunities, and Dimensions
of Cyber-Physical Systems explores current trends and enhancements
of CPS, highlighting the critical need for further research and
advancement in this field. Focusing on architectural fundamentals,
interdisciplinary functions, and futuristic implications, this book
is an imperative reference source for scholars, engineers, and
students in the scientific community interested in the current and
future advances in CPS.
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