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Multimodal Optimization by Means of Evolutionary Algorithms
This book offers the first comprehensive taxonomy for multimodal optimization algorithms, work with its root in topics such as niching, parallel evolutionary algorithms, and global optimization. The author explains niching in evolutionary algorithms and its benefits; he examines their suitability for use as diagnostic tools for experimental analysis, especially for detecting problem (type) p…
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- 978-3-319-07406-1
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- XX, 189
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- Natural Computing Series
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Multiple Access Communications:8th International Workshop, MACOM 2015, Helsin…
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Multiple Access Communications, MACOM 2015, held in Helsinki, Finland, in September 2015. The 12 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. They describe the latest advancements in the field of multiple access communications with an emphasis on wireless sensor networks; ph…
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- 978-3-319-23439-7
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- X, 159
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- Lecture Notes in Computer Science
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Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intelligence, MIWAI 2015, held in Fuzhou, China, in November 2015. The 30 revised full papers presented together with 12 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 83 submissions. The papers feature a wide range of topics covering knowledge repres…
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- 0302-9743
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- XX, 458
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- Lecture Notes in Computer Science
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Multi-Agent Systems:12th European Conference, EUMAS 2014, Prague, Czech Repub…
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Multi-Agent Systems, EUMAS 2014, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in December 2014. The 21 full papers and 8 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. They are organized in topical sections named: agent-based models, trust and reputation; coordination, coalitions and tea…
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- 978-3-319-17129-6
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- XVII, 426
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- Lecture Notes in Computer Science
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Models, Algorithms and Technologies for Network Analysis:NET 2014, Nizhny Nov…
The contributions in this volume cover a broad range of topics including maximum cliques, graph coloring, data mining, brain networks, Steiner forest, logistic and supply chain networks. Network algorithms and their applications to market graphs, manufacturing problems, internet networks and social networks are highlighted. The "Fourth International Conference in Network Analysis," held at the …
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- 978-3-319-29606-7
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- XVI, 340
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- Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics
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Models of Strategic Reasoning:Logics, Games, and Communities
Strategic behavior is the key to social interaction, from the ever-evolving world of living beings to the modern theatre of designed computational agents. Strategies can make or break participants’ aspirations, whether they are selling a house, playing the stock market, or working toward a treaty that limits global warming. This book aims at understanding the phenomenon of strategic behavior …
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- 978-3-662-48539-2
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- XI, 333
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- Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues
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Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2015, held in Hyderabad, India, in December 2015. The 48 full papers and 8 short papers presented together with 4 doctoral consortium papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 185 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics including inform…
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- 978-3-319-26831-6
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- XVIII, 713
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- Lecture Notes in Computer Science
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Elementary Numerical Mathematics for Programmers and Engineers
This book covers the basics of numerical methods, while avoiding the definition-theorem-proof style and instead focusing on numerical examples and simple pseudo-codes. The book is divided into ten chapters. Starting with floating number calculations and continuing up to ordinary differential equations, including "Euler backwards". The final chapter discusses practical error estimations. Exe…
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- 978-3-319-44660-8
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- 17 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour
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Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems:Second International Workshop…
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems, MESAS 2015, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2015. The 18 revised full papers included in the volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: state of the ar…
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- 978-3-319-22382-7
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- XII, 241
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- Lecture Notes in Computer Science
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Elementary Functions Algorithms and Implementation
This textbook presents the concepts and tools necessary to understand, build, and implement algorithms for computing elementary functions (e.g., logarithms, exponentials, and the trigonometric functions). Both hardware- and software-oriented algorithms are included, along with issues related to accurate floating-point implementation. This third edition has been updated and expanded to incorpo…
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- 978-1-4899-7983-4
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- 40 b/w illustrations
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