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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Practical Applications of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, PAAMS 2024, held in Salamanca, Spain, during June 26-28, 2024. The 26 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions. The PAAMS 2024 proceedings focus on the development and deployment of agents and multi-agent systems and their real-world applications.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference, Intelligent Systems in Computing and Communication, ISCComm 2023, held in Moodabidri, India, during December 8–9, 2023. The 36 full papers and 17 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 245 proceedings. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: Part I: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Part II: IoT&Blockchain Technology, Communication Technology and Data Processing, Image/Video Analysis and Processing

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference, Intelligent Systems in Computing and Communication, ISCComm 2023, held in Moodabidri, India, during December 8–9, 2023. The 36 full papers and 17 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 245 proceedings. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: Part I: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Part II: IoT&Blockchain Technology, Communication Technology and Data Processing, Image/Video Analysis and Processing

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on AI and Multimodal Services – AIMS 2024, AIMS 2024, Held as Part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16-19, 2024. The 7 full papers and one short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: research track; application track; and short paper track.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Blockchain – ICBC 2024, held as part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16–19, 2024. The 9 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 20 submissions. These papers discussed the latest fundamental advances in the state-of-the-art technologies and best practices of blockchain, as well as emerging standards and research topics which would define the future of blockchain.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Web Services – ICWS 2024, held as Part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16-19, 2024. The 9 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. The papers cover topics in the field of Web engineering innovations to scientific research for the whole services industry. Service delivery platforms have been expanded to mobile platforms, Internet of Things, cloud computing, and edge computing.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Internet of Things – ICIOT 2024, held as part of the Services Conference Federation, SCF 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16-19, 2024. The 9 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. These papers focus on current research in various aspects of IOT technologies and applications, including sensors and other types of sensing devices, wired and wireless networks, platforms and tools, data processing/visualization/analysis and integration engines.

This two-volume set LNCS 15368-15369 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th Iberoamerican Congress on Progress in Pattern Recognition, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, and Applications, CIARP 2024, held in Talca, Chile, during November 26-29, 2024. The 35 full and 3 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are clustered into various thematical issues as follows: Part I: Mathematical methods and computing techniques for artificial intelligence and pattern recognition, bioinformatics. Part II: Biometrics, cognitive and humanoid vision, computer vision, image analysis, intelligent data analysis.

This two-volume set LNCS 15368-15369 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th Iberoamerican Congress on Progress in Pattern Recognition, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, and Applications, CIARP 2024, held in Talca, Chile, during November 26-29, 2024. The 35 full and 3 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are clustered into various thematical issues as follows: Part I: Mathematical methods and computing techniques for artificial intelligence and pattern recognition, bioinformatics. Part II: Biometrics, cognitive and humanoid vision, computer vision, image analysis, intelligent data analysis.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Metaverse – METAVERSE 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 16–19, 2024. The 6 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: research track; application and industry track; and short paper track.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference, on Applications and Techniques in Information Security, ATIS 2024, held in Tamil Nadu, India, November 22-24, 2024. The 24 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 149 submissions. The conference focuses on Advancing Quantum Computing and Cryptography; AI-Driven Cybersecurity: The Role of Machine Learning; Advancing Cybersecurity with Deep Learning Techniques; and Securing Connected Systems: IoT, Cloud, and Web Security Strategies.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th EAI International Conference on IoT as a Service, IoTaaS 2023. The conference took place in Nanjing, China, during October 27-29, 2023. The 33 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 85 submissions. The papers present state-of-the-art research work on the challenges and developments related to IoT systems.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Technologies and Innovation, CITI 2024, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during November 2024. The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers have been organized under the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence in Agriculture; Natural language processing and semantic web; Machine learning; Software tools.

Explore virtualized networking environments through the Cloud, Edge, and 5G core networks, and their applications. This book covers the primary approaches related to setting up and experimenting with related cloud and networking environments using virtual networks, and virtual network functions. You'll start by experimenting with future networking environments and learn a variety of Docker basics and essential networking skills. Specifically, containers, networking, volumes, iptables (for Docker environment security) and default orchestration features are discussed to help set up custom cloud, edge, and 5G core networking environments. Hands-on activities related to Docker networking and services features for publishing, scaling, and monitoring of services are also provided. By the end of Part 1, you'll be able to set up a variety of custom networking environments easily using Docker compose features and secure the set-up using iptables. Part 2 introduces Network Function Virtualization (NFV) architecture, and its roles in Cloud and 5G core networks. You'll learn to deploy an open source 5G core platform from OpenAirInterface (OAI) using Docker. Then, you'll set up and evaluate Virtual Network Functions (VNF) over suitable virtual networks. Hands-on activities are featured to guide you through the process of setting up and deploying VNFs such as DHCP, DNS, and proxy servers. Finally, Part 3 discusses key virtual networks such as IP VLANs, MAC VLANs, and overlay networks using Docker cluster setups. You'll use interesting hands-on activities to easily experiment and learn cloud and 5G core network set-up related virtual networks, overlay networks, and network slicing. When done, you'll be able to set up a variety of VNFs, carefully deploying VNFs, and conducting slicing activities over Docker cluster setups. What You'll Learn Explore Cloud, Edge, and 5G core networking using Docker networking features. Build and evaluate a variety of virtual networks and deploy Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and Network Slices using Docker swarm setups. Set up and deploy an open source 5G core network using Docker for experimenting. Enhance cloud environment and applications security using linux security features such as Capabilities, Seccomp, and AppArmors. Develop and evaluate network security experiments using Scapy and Docker networks. Who This Book Is For Network engineers, cloud engineers, students, faculty, and cloud and networking researchers.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Symposium on String Processing and Information Retrieval, SPIRE 2024, held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during September 23–25, 2024. The 22 full papers and 4 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. The papers reflect the continuation of the long and well-established tradition of encouraging high-quality research at the broad nexus of string processing, information retrieval, and computational biology.

The two-volume proceedings set LNCS 14762 and 14763 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems, NLDB 2024, held in Turin, Italy, in June 25–27, 2024. The 35 full papers, 26 short papers, 3 demo papers and 8 industry track papers included in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 141 submissions. They focus on advancements and support studies related to languages previously underrepresented, such as Arabic, Romanian, Italian and Japanese languages.

The two-volume proceedings set LNCS 14762 and 14763 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems, NLDB 2024, held in Turin, Italy, in June 25–27, 2024. The 35 full papers, 26 short papers, 3 demo papers and 8 industry track papers included in these books were carefully reviewed and selected from 141 submissions. They focus on advancements and support studies related to languages previously underrepresented, such as Arabic, Romanian, Italian and Japanese languages.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2023, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during February 19–21, 2023. The 17 revised full papers presented were carefully selected from 395 submissions. VISIGRAPP aims to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in theoretical advances and applications of computer vision, information visualization, computer graphics and interaction.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th EAI International Conference on INISCOM 2024, held in Da Nang, Vietnam, during February 20–21, 2024. The 18 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: industrial networks and intelligent systems; telecommunications systems and networks; information processing and data analysis; security and privacy.

The five-volume set LNCS 14884, 14885, 14886, 14887 & 14888 constitutes the refereed deadline proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2024, held in Birmingham, UK, during August 16–18, 2024. The 160 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 495 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Knowledge Science with Learning and AI (KSLA) Volume II: Knowledge Engineering Research and Applications (KERA) Volume III: Knowledge Management with Optimization and Security (KMOS) Volume IV: Emerging Technology Volume V: Special Tracks

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 16th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2023, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during February 16-18, 2023. The 7 regular papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 246 submissions. They contribute to the understanding of relevant trends of current research on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies, that include Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Data Mining and Data Analysis, eHealth Applications, eHealth, Detection and Identification, Computational Intelligence, Cognitive Informatics, Big Data in Healthcare and Assistive Technologies.

The five-volume set LNCS 14884, 14885, 14886, 14887 & 14888 constitutes the refereed deadline proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2024, held in Birmingham, UK, during August 16–18, 2024. The 160 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 495 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Knowledge Science with Learning and AI (KSLA) Volume II: Knowledge Engineering Research and Applications (KERA) Volume III: Knowledge Management with Optimization and Security (KMOS) Volume IV: Emerging Technology Volume V: Special Tracks

This eleven-volume set LNCS 14815 – 14825 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2024, held at Hanoi, Vietnam, during July 1–4, 2024. The 281 full papers, 17 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 450 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 55 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.

Welcome to the systems age, where software professionals are no longer building software&emdash;we're building systems of software. Change is continuously deployed across software ecosystems coordinated by responsive infrastructure. In this world of increasing relational complexity, we need to think differently. Many of our challenges are systemic. This book shows you how systems thinking can guide you through the complexity of modern systems. Rather than relying on traditional reductionistic approaches, author Diana Montalion shows you how to expand your skill set so we can think, communicate, and act as healthy systems.Systems thinking is a practice that improves your effectiveness and enables you to lead impactful change. Through a series of practices and real-world scenarios, you'll learn to shift your perspective in order to design, develop, and deliver better outcomes.You'll learn:How linear thinking limits your ability to solve system challengesCommon obstacles to systems thinking and how to move past themNew skills and practices that will transform how you think, learn, and leadMethods for thinking well with others and creating sound recommendationsHow to measure success in the midst of complexity and uncertainty

This volume represents the 21st International Conference on Information Technology - New Generations (ITNG), 2024. ITNG is an annual event focusing on state of the art technologies pertaining to digital information and communications. The applications of advanced information technology to such domains as astronomy, biology, education, geosciences, security, and health care are the among topics of relevance to ITNG. Visionary ideas, theoretical and experimental results, as well as prototypes, designs, and tools that help the information readily flow to the user are of special interest. Machine Learning, Robotics, High Performance Computing, and Innovative Methods of Computing are examples of related topics. The conference features keynote speakers, a best student award, poster award, service award, a technical open panel, and workshops/exhibits from industry, government and academia. This publication is unique as it captures modern trends in IT with a balance of theoretical and experimental work. Most other work focus either on theoretical or experimental, but not both. Accordingly, we do not know of any competitive literature.

In diesem Tagungsband werden von anerkannten Experten der Automobil- und Nutzfahrzeugbranche eine Fülle neuer technischer Lösungen aufgezeigt.Die Tagung ist eine unverzichtbare Plattform für den Wissens- und Gedankenaustausch von Forschern und Entwicklern aller Unternehmen und Institutionen.Der InhaltKlimagerechte Verbrennungsmotoren aus globaler Sicht.- Gesamtsystem Verbrennungsmotoren und Kraftstoffe: CO2-Neutralität, Emissionen, Elektrifizierung.- Nutzung von Wasserstoff und synthetischen Kraftstoffen.- Sektorübergreifende Lebenszyklus-Betrachtungen.Die ZielgruppenFahrzeug- und Motoreningenieure sowie Studierende, die aktuelles Fachwissen im Zusammenhang mit Fragestellungen ihres Arbeitsfeldes suchen - Professoren und Dozenten an Universitäten und Hochschulen mit Schwerpunkt Kraftfahrzeug- und Motorentechnik - Gutachter, Forscher und Entwicklungsingenieure in der Automobil- und ZulieferindustrieDie VeranstalterATZlive steht für Spitzenqualität, hohes Niveau in Sachen Fachinformation und ist Bestandteil von Springer Nature. Hier wird unter einem Dach das Know-how der renommiertesten Wirtschafts-, Wissenschafts- und Technikverlage Deutschlands vereint. VDI Wissensforum vermittelt als ein führender Weiterbildungsspezialist das Wissen aus praktisch allen Technikdisziplinen und den wichtigsten außerfachlichen Gebieten. Dabei wird großer Wert auf Nachhaltigkeit und Praxisrelevanz gelegt.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2024, held in Corfu, Greece, during June 27–30, 2024. The 100 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 213 submissions. The diverse nature of papers presented demonstrates the vitality of AI algorithms and approaches. It certainly proves the very wide range of AI applications as well.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2024, held in Corfu, Greece, during June 27–30, 2024. The 100 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 213 submissions. The diverse nature of papers presented demonstrates the vitality of AI algorithms and approaches. It certainly proves the very wide range of AI applications as well.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Rigorous State-Based Methods, ABZ 2024, held in Bergamo, Italy, during June 25–28, 2024. The 29 papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: research papers; short research papers; case study; doctoral symposium.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Cryptographer's Track at the RSA Conference 2024, CT-RSA 2024, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, during May 6–9, 2024. The 18 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The conference presents papers on subjects such as public key cryptography; symmetric cryptography; signatures; homomorphic encryption; identity-based encryption; constructions; and threshold signatures and fault attacks.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2022, held during September 28-30, 2022.The 11 regular papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions The papers in these proceedings represent the diversity and vitality in present ILP research, including statistical relational learning, transfer learning, scientific reasoning, learning temporal models, synthesis and planning, and argumentation and language.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 26th RoboCup International Symposium which was held in Bordeaux, France, during July 4-10, 2023. The 25 regular papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 47 submissions; the volume also includes 11 RoboCup Champions Papers. In addition to presenting the proceedings of the RoboCup 2023 Symposium, the book highlights the approaches of champion teams from the competitions. Due to the complex research challenges set by the RoboCup initiative, the RoboCup International Symposium offers a unique perspective for exploring scientific and engineering principles underlying advanced robotic and AI systems.

This book includes select proceedings of EPREC 2023. It provides rigorous discussions, case studies, and recent developments in the areas of soft computing and its applications in power systems enabled with power electronics-based equipment, energy systems, and the energy community. The other topics to be covered are optimal planning, analysis, operation, and control related to modern power and energy systems, and applications of various soft computing methodologies. The readers find this book useful for enhancing their knowledge and skills in the domain areas.

This book contains revised selected papers from the 30th International Conference on Selected Areas in Cryptography, SAC 2023, held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, in August 2023.The 21full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Cryptanalysis of Lightweight Ciphers; Side-Channel Attacks and Countermeasures; Post-Quantum Constructions; Symmetric cryptography and fault attacks; Post-Quantum Analysis and Implementations; Homomorphic encryption; Public-Key Cryptography; and Differential Cryptanalysis.

This book constitutes the refereed revised selected papers of the 10th Latin American Conference on High Performance Computing, CARLA 2023, held in Cartagena, Colombia, during September 18–22, 2023.The 14 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence using HPC Scale and High Performance Computing Applications.

With the emergence of virtual reality and augmented reality, the era of interactive multimedia streaming looms on the horizon. Network latency emerges as a critical factor in the performance of interactive multimedia streaming applications. As the demand for interactive multimedia streaming continues to surge, comprehending and mitigating the challenges posed by network latency becomes increasingly imperative. This book begins by introducing the fundamentals of network latency, elucidating its sources from both data plane and control plane, along with its effects on user experience. Furthermore, it explores the various components contributing latency, including the application layer, transport layer, and network layer. The book then delves into the ongoing research efforts aimed at reducing the latency of these components individually. By the book's conclusion, readers will have gained a comprehensive understanding of network latency in interactive multimedia streaming, equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to design and optimize low-latency streaming systems. Whether you are a network engineer, multimedia developer, or researcher, this book will furnish you with valuable insights and practical guidance to confront the challenges of network latency head-on.

This book constitutes the conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Algorithmic Decision Theory, ADT 2024, held in New Brunswick, NJ, USA, during October 14-16, 2024. The 18 full papers and 8 one-page abstracts presented were carefully selected from 39 submissions. The papers cover most of the major aspects of algorithmic decision theory, such as preference modeling and elicitation, voting, preference aggregation, fair division and resource allocation, coalition formation, game theory, and matching.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Information, Communication and Computing Technology, ICICCT 2024, held in New Delhi, India, on May 11, 2024. The 13 full papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. These papers have been categorized into the following topical sections: Intelligent systems and Pattern recognition.

This book presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Electrical, Control and Computer Engineering (InECCE 2023), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 22 August 2023. The topics covered are sustainable energy, power electronics and drives and power engineering including distributed/renewable generation, power system optimization, artificial/computational intelligence, smart grid, power system protection and machine learning energy management and conservation. The book showcases some of the latest technologies and applications developed to solve local energy and power problems in order to ensure continuity, reliability and security of electricity for future generations. It also links topics covered the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) areas outlined by the United Nation for global sustainability. The book appeals to professionals, scientists and researchers with experience in industry. The book represents Volume 2 for this conference proceedings, which consist of a 2-volume book series

This book constitutes the refereed post-proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management, GISTAM 2023, held in Prague, Czech Republic during April 25–27, 2023. The 6 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. They focus on challenges in geo-spatial data sensing, observation, representation, processing, visualization, sharing and managing, in all aspects concerning both information communication and technologies (ICT) as well as management information systems and knowledge-based systems.

This book constitutes the refereed post proceedings of the 17th Italian Workshop on Artificial Life and Evolutionary Computation, WIVACE 2023, held in Venice, Italy, during September 6–8, 2023.The 30 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Algorithms for complex systems, Biologically inspired models, Complex chemical systems, Adaptation and swarms, Learning, Medicine and Social systems.

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Computing, Communication and Learning, CoCoLe 2023, held in Warangal, India, in August 29–31, 2023.The 25 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. The CoCoLe conference focuses on Application of Supervised Learning in Computing; Application of Unsupervised Learning in Computing; and Computing in Communication Networks.

The two-volume set CCIS 2053 and 2054 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 13th International Advanced Computing Conference, IACC 2023, held in Kolhapur, India, during December 15–16, 2023.The 66 full papers and 6 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 425 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Volume I:The AI renaissance: a new era of human-machine collaboration; application of recurrent neural network in natural language processing, AI content detection and time series data analysis; unveiling the next frontier of AI advancement.Volume II:Agricultural resilience and disaster management for sustainable harvest; disease and abnormalities detection using ML and IOT; application of deep learning in healthcare; cancer detection using AI.

The two-volume set LNCS 14785 and 14786 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, during August 14 -16, 2024. The 60 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 131 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part One : Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems and Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning. Part Two : STEM/STEAM Education; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education; and Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.

The two-volume set LNCS 14785 and 14786 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, during August 14 -16, 2024. The 60 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 131 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part One : Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems and Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning. Part Two : STEM/STEAM Education; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education; and Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the First China Conference on Networking, CCF ChinaNet 2023, which took place in Wenzhou, China, during September 8-10, 2023. The 13 full papers included in the book were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. They deal with networking technologies such as cloud computing; mobile and network security; computer engineering and networks; etc. The theme of this year's conference was “Integrating Industry, Search, and Innovation, Serving the Networking Powerhouse”.

This two-volume set, CCIS 2146 and CCIS 2147, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Intelligence Computation and Applications, ISICA 2023, held in Guangzhou, China, during November 18–19, 2023. The 82 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 178 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Frontiers of evolutionary Intelligent Optimization Algorithms; Exploration of computer vision; Machine learning and its applications. Part II: Machine Learning and its applications; Big data analysis and Information security; Intelligent application of computer.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Machine Learning, Image Processing, Network Security and Data Sciences, MIND 2023, held in Hamirpur, India, during December 21–22, 2023. The 29 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Machine Learning; Image Processing; Network Security; and Data Sciences.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The SCSM 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Designing, developing and evaluating social media; user experience and user behavior in social media; AI and language models in social media; Part II: Social media in learning, education and culture; social media in business and ecommerce; Part III: Computer-mediated communication; social media for community, society and democracy.

This LNCS 14627 conference volume constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on NASA Formal Methods, NFM 2024, held in Moffett Field, CA, USA in June 2024. The 20 full papers together with 6 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. The conference focuses on the on formal techniques for software and system assurance for applications in space, aviation, robotics, and other NASA-relevant safety-critical systems.