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This book is an in-depth study of the application of Linguistic Z numbers in various domains. It is divided into 18 chapters, each focusing on different aspects and applications of Linguistic Z numbers. The first chapter introduces the concept of a Linguistic Z number fuzzy probabilistic rough set and their corresponding three-way decisions. The second chapter discusses the TOPSIS-based multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) under Linguistic Z number information. The third chapter presents a new approach of multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM): MARCOS-based alternatives measurement with ranking under Linguistic Z number information and their application in the selection of logistics distribution cold chain center. The fourth chapter focuses on the Linguistic Z number environment-based site selection of medical logistic centers with the TODIM-VIKOR approach. The fifth chapter explores MCGDM based on TODIM-PROMETHEE II under Linguistic Z number environment and their application in site selection of emergency shelters. The sixth chapter introduces a novel approach of extended ORESTE-based Linguistic Z number MAGDM and their applications in the ability of regional energy assessment. The seventh chapter discusses MCGDM based on MULTIMOORA with Linguistic Z number and their application in software selection. The eighth chapter presents multi-criteria group decision-making using the LogTODIM-TOPSIS approach in a Linguistic Z number environment for selecting auto parts materials in the technology of automobiles. The ninth chapter introduces a Linguistic Z number CoCoSo approach for multi-criteria group decision-making and application to the diagnosis of sepsis. The tenth chapter discusses The ExpTODIM-VIKOR approach under a Linguistic Z number environment and its applications to solve multi-criteria group decision-making problems. This book provides a deep understanding of Linguistic Z numbers and their applications in decision-making, granular computing, and social networks. It is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in these fields.

This book investigates the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the marketing sphere providing insights into how AI can be harnessed for developing more effective and efficient marketing strategies.In addition, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the various digital marketing tools available to entrepreneurs, discussing their features, benefits, and potential drawbacks. This helps entrepreneurs make well-informed decisions when selecting the tools most suited to their needs and objectives. It is designed to help entrepreneurs develop and implement successful strategies, leveraging the latest tools and technologies to achieve their business goals.As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, this book serves as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs looking to stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on new opportunities. The book's scope encompasses many topics, including customer experience, content marketing, AI strategy, and digital marketing tools.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the BPM 2024 Blockchain/RPA/CEE/Educators/Industry Forum held at the 22nd International Conference on Business Process Management, BPM 2024, which took place in Krakow, Poland, in September 2024. The Blockchain Forum provided a platform for exploring and discussing innovative ideas on the intersection of BPM and blockchain technology. The CEE Forum deals with BPM research in Central and Eastern European countries, emphasizing the specific challenges due to cultural, political, regional, or organizational differences. The RPA Forum focused on the use of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the field of Business Process Management. The Educators Forum brought together educators within the BPM community for sharing resources to improve the practice of teaching BPM-related topics. The Industry Forum served as a platform connecting academia and industry professionals to exchange real-world experiences and insights on leveraging Business Process Management. The total of 35 papers included in this book was carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 69 papers submitted to these forums.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a tremendous impact on embedded and mobile systems. This book presents a diverse collection of papers that showcase cutting-edge research and practical applications of AI in this field. The peer-reviewed research articles stem from the First International Conference on Embedded and Mobile Systems (ICTA-EMOS), which was held on November 24th – 25th, 2022, in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa. They demonstrate the breadth and depth of AI's impact across various domains, exploring topics such as healthcare advances, transportation optimization, sustainable solutions, and business and process optimization.

This book gathers a selection of research papers that delve into the field of smart systems, covering a wide range of applications in transportation, agriculture, healthcare, energy management, and more. Emphasizing the fusion of intelligence and security, they reveal how advanced embedded and mobile systems are paving the way for a smarter and safer future. The book presents peer-reviewed research articles from the First International Conference on Embedded and Mobile Systems (ICTA-EMOS), which was held on November 24th – 25th, 2022, in Arusha, Tanzania. The book showcases the remarkable potential of advanced technologies in shaping a smarter and more secure world, addressing topics such as transportation and mobility solutions, smart manufacturing and agriculture, ICT infrastructure and resource management, healthcare and energy management, system integration and control, and solutions for innovation and monitoring.

This book is composed by a selection of articles from the 12th World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST'24), held between 26 and 28 of March 2024, at Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland. WorldCIST is a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences and challenges of modern Information Systems and Technologies research, together with their technological development and applications. The main and distinctive topics covered are: A) Information and Knowledge Management; B) Organizational Models and Information Systems; C) Software and Systems Modeling; D) Software Systems, Architectures, Applications and Tools; E) Multimedia Systems and Applications; F) Computer Networks, Mobility and Pervasive Systems; G) Intelligent and Decision Support Systems; H) Big Data Analytics and Applications; I) Human-Computer Interaction; J) Ethics, Computers and Security; K) Health Informatics; L) Information Technologies in Education; M) Information Technologies in Radiocommunications; and N) Technologies for Biomedical Applications. The primary market of this book are postgraduates and researchers in Information Systems and Technologies field. The secondary market are undergraduates and professionals as well in Information Systems and Technologies field.

This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First Nordic Conference on, Digital Health and Wireless Solutions, NCDHWS 2024, held in Oulu, Finland, during May 7–8, 2024. The 51 full papers included in this book together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 100 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Remote Care and Health Connectivity Architectures in 6G Era.- User Experience and Citizen Data.- Digitalization in Health Education.- Digital Health Innovations.- Digital Care Pathways. Part II: Clinical Decision Support and Medical AI.- Digital Care Pathways.- Novel Sensors and Bioinformatics.- Health Technology Assessment and Impact Evaluation.- Wireless Technologies and Medical Devices. This book is open access.

The three-volume set LNICST 561, 562 563 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2023, held in Corfu Island, Greece, during October 4-6, 2023.The 72 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Volume I : Collaborative Computing, Edge Computing & Collaborative working, Blockchain applications, Code Search and Completion, Edge Computing Scheduling and Offloading.Volume II: Deep Learning and Application, Graph Computing, Security and Privacy Protection and Processing and Recognition.Volume III: Onsite Session Day2, Federated learning and application, Collaborative working, Edge Computing and Prediction, Optimization and Applications.

This open access book constitutes papers from the research workshops presented at XP 2022 and XP 2023, respectively the 23rd and 24th International Conferences on Agile Software Development, held on June 13-17, 2022 at the IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark and June 13-16, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. XP is the premier agile software development conference combining research and practice. It is a unique forum where agile researchers, practitioners, thought leaders, coaches, and trainers get together to present and discuss their most recent innovations, research results, experiences, concerns, challenges, and trends. XP conferences provide an informal environment to learn and trigger discussions and welcome both people new to agile and seasoned agile practitioners. In 2022, the following workshops took place: ● 3rd International Workshop on Agility with Microservices Programming● 2nd International Workshop on Agile Sustainability● Agile and EducationIn 2023, six workshops were held: ● Workshop on Organisational Debt and Large-Scale Agile● Workshop on Software-Intensive Business● Workshop on Global and Hybrid Work● Workshop on Fear-Based Agile Transformation● Workshop on AI-assisted Agile● Workshop on Agile-Quantum Software EngineeringIn 2022, 6 workshop papers were accepted for publication in these post-proceedings, out of 11 submissions, and in 2023, 15 papers were accepted for publication out of 38 submissions.

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This book covers the new research convergence, exploring how AI is transforming computer networks and cognitive technologies. As AI research explodes, the lines between technology and human potential are blurring. With a collection of 38 research chapters, this book is a collection of research efforts that explore the cutting-edge topics like intelligent robots, intelligent and automated network security, brain–computer interfaces, and advanced language processing. Overall, this book provides an overview of how AI is optimizing and analyzing massive datasets for obtaining hidden insights. The research methods and future research scope discussed in each chapter will serve as a key to understand the transformative power of AI and cognitive technologies. The knowledge shared in this book will equip young research minds to harness the potential of computing and cognitive technologies and shape a brighter future.

The six-volume set IFIP AICT 728-729 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2024, held in Chemnitz, Germany, during September 8–12, 2024. The 201 full papers presented together were carefully reviewed and selected from 224 submissions. The APMS 2024 conference proceedings are organized into six volumes, covering a large spectrum of research addressing the overall topic of the conference “Production Management Systems for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments”. Part I: advancing eco-efficient and circular industrial practices; barriers and challenges for transition towards circular and sustainable production processes and servitized business models; implementing the EU green deal: challenges and solutions for a sustainable supply chain; risk analysis and sustainability in an uncertain system in a digital era. Part II: smart and sustainable supply chain management in the society 5.0 era; human-centred manufacturing and logistics systems design and management for the operator 5.0; inclusive work systems design: applying technology to accommodate individual workers'needs; evolving workforce skills and competencies for industry 5.0; experiential learning in engineering education. Part III: lean thinking models for operational excellence and sustainability in the industry 4.0 era; human in command – operator 4.0/5.0 in the age of AI and robotic systems; hybrid intelligence – decision-making for AI-enabled industry 5.0; mechanism design for smart and sustainable supply chains. Part IV: digital transformation approaches in production and management; new horizons for intelligent manufacturing systems with IoT, AI, and digital twins. Part V: smart manufacturing assets as drivers for the twin transition towards green and digital business; engineering and managing AI for advances in asset lifecycle and maintenance management; transforming engineer-to-Order projects, supply chains, and systems in turbulent times; methods and tools to achieve the digital and sustainable servitization of manufacturing companies; open knowledge networks for smart manufacturing; applications of artificial intelligence in manufacturing; intralogistics. Part VI: modelling supply chain and production systems; resilience management in supply chains; digital twin concepts in production and services; optimization; additive manufacturing; advances in production management systems.

This 4-volume CCIS post-conference set represents the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Smart Computing and Information Security, ASCIS 2023, in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, December 2023. The 91 full papers and 36 short papers in the volume were carefully checked and selected from 432 submissions. Various application areas were presented at the conference, including healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction and engineering, pharmaceuticals, cybercrime and sports.

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology (Fintech) has ushered in a new era of innovation in the finance ecosystem, particularly within the context of the digital gig economy. This emerging trend has created a unique set of challenges and opportunities, which AI and Fintech are poised to address. This book explores how the convergence of these cutting-edge technologies is reshaping the financial landscape, especially related to the way people work and earn in the gig economy, and examines the rise of the digital gig economy and its impact on the traditional workforce.Synergy of AI and Fintech in the Digital Gig Economy presents the key advancements in AI and Fintech, how they are disrupting traditional financial systems, and how AI-powered tools and platforms are streamlining financial processes, enhancing decision-making, and providing personalized services to individuals and businesses. The book explores how the synergy of AI and Fintech is advancing financial inclusion and looks at how these technologies are providing previously underserved populations with access to financial services and empowering them to participate in the global economy. Highlights include how AI and Fintech are revolutionizing risk assessment and management in the financial sector and discuss the use of advanced algorithms to detect fraud, assess creditworthiness, and mitigate financial risk more effectively. The book also addresses the regulatory challenges and ethical considerations arising from the integration of AI and Fintech and discusses the need for responsible AI and data privacy to ensure sustainable development. Insights, case studies, and practical examples provided in the book show how AI and Fintech are driving transformative changes and represent an area of significant interest and importance in the realm of finance and technology.Written for students, scholars, lecturers, researchers, scientists, experts, specialists, and engineers, this book represents an area of significant interest and importance in the realm of finance and technology. Real-world examples and contributions from industry experts give readers a comprehensive understanding of this hot trending topic.

This book is an outcome of the 37th International Conference EnviroInfo 2023, held at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (Munich, Germany), organized by the technical committee for Environmental Informatics of the German Informatics Society. It explores the fusion of information and communication technologies with environmental sustainability. As a flagship edition of the EnviroInfo conference series, it showcases the latest advancements in applied informatics and environmental informatics. With a focus on'Towards a Sustainable Digital Society,'the conference presents innovative research on topics such as green computing, sustainable software engineering, and digital transformation. The proceedings cover essential subjects for shaping a greener future, including energy-efficient workloads, environmental management systems, legal frameworks, Earth observation, and geographical information systems. It also examines emerging technologies like robotics, AI, and reinforcement learning, highlighting their applications in environmental informatics. From citizen science to disaster risk modeling and sustainable resource management, the book explores the interdisciplinary nature of environmental informatics. It also addresses societal aspects, including its role in developing countries. This resource is essential for researchers, professionals, and policymakers seeking to leverage ICT for addressing environmental challenges and building a sustainable digital society.

This handbook is an authoritative, comprehensive reference on Internet of Things, written for practitioners, researchers, and students around the world. This book provides a definitive single point of reference material for all those interested to find out information about the basic technologies and approaches that are used to design and deploy IoT applications across a vast variety of different application fields spanning from smart buildings, smart cities, smart factories, smart farming, building automation, connected vehicles, and machine to machine communication. The book is divided into ten parts, each edited by top experts in the field. The parts include: IoT Basics, IoT Hardware and Components, Architecture and Reference Models, IoT Networks, Standards Overview, IoT Security and Privacy, From Data to Knowledge and Intelligence, Application Domains, Testbeds and Deployment, and End-User Engagement. The contributors are leading authorities in the fields of engineering and represent academia, industry, and international government and regulatory agencies.

This title demystifies artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, upskilling individuals (healthcare professionals, hospital managers, consultants, researchers, students, and the population at large) around analytics and AI as it applies to healthcare.This book shows how the tools, techniques, technologies, and tactics around analytics and AI can be best leveraged and utilised to realise a healthcare value proposition of better quality, better access and high value for everyone every day, everywhere. The book presents a triumvirate approach including technical, business and medical aspects of data and analytics and by so doing takes a responsible approach to this key area.This work serves to introduce the critical issues in AI and analytics for healthcare to students, practitioners, and researchers.

This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Seventh International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communication (ICICC 2024), which is held at the Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, on 16–17 February 2024. Introducing the innovative works of scientists, professors, research scholars, students, and industrial experts in the field of computing and communication, the book promotes the transformation of fundamental research into institutional and industrialized research and the conversion of applied exploration into real-time applications.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology, DESRIST 2024, which was held in Trollhättan, Sweden, during June 3–5, 2024. The 30 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 69 submissions. The papers are divided into the following topical sections: DSR for a resilient world (theme track); general track; DSR methods and education; DSR in practice; and emerging topics in DSR.

This book provides insights of World Conference on Smart Trends in Systems, Security and Sustainability (WS4 2023) which is divided into different sections such as Smart IT Infrastructure for Sustainable Society; Smart Management Prospective for Sustainable Society; Smart Secure Systems for Next Generation Technologies; Smart Trends for Computational Graphics and Image Modeling; and Smart Trends for Biomedical and Health Informatics. The proceedings is presented in two volumes. The book is helpful for active researchers and practitioners in the field.

Im Mittelpunkt des 36. Oldenburger Rohrleitungsforums 2024 steht die Künstliche Intelligenz. 30 Themenblöcke bieten domänenübergreifend Beiträge zu digitalen Prozessen auch und gerade in der Betriebsführung. In diesem Band ist das vorliegende Vortragsprogramm zum Branchentreff vereint. Themen: Block 1: Umgang bei Kanal-TV-Inspektionen mit der KI aus Sicht der Auftraggeber Block 2: Betonkanalsysteme – bereit für die Zukunft Block 3: Leitungssysteme für Wasserstoff anstelle von Erdgas Block 4: Grabenlose Verlegetechnik I Block 5: Dreigestirn des guten Bauens: Qualität – Sicherheit – Produktivität Block 6: Planung und Bau einer Salzpipeline – eine Herausforderung Block 7: Nachhaltige Schutzrohrsysteme für ein intelligentes Hochspannungskabelnetz Block 8: Flüssiggas im deutschen Erdgasnetz Block 9: Grabenlose Verlegetechnik II Block 10: Machine Learning und KI in Wärmeleitplanung und Netzinstandhaltung Block 11: Künstliche Intelligenz – Anwendungsbereiche im Gleichordnungskonzern Hamburg Wasser Block 12: Zukünftige Anforderungen an Stahlrohre und Bögen für die Gasinfrastruktur Block 13: Planung, Genehmigung und Bau einer Pipeline unter dem LNG-Beschleunigungsgesetz – Herausforderungen Block 14: Planungsmanagement bei beschleunigten Bauverfahren von HGÜ-Projekten Block 15: Szenario Cyberangriff/Cybersicherheit Block 16: Abwassernetze – mit Künstlicher Intelligenz in die Zukunft Block 17: Gussrohrsysteme Block 18: Hochdruckleitungen Block 19: Technische Entwicklung und praktische Erfahrung im Kabelleitungsbau Block 20: Reduzierung von Methangasemissonen – Regelwerke und Technik Block 21: Data Science für die Wasserwirtschaft Block 22: Nachhaltige und digitale Lösung zum Wasser- und Abwassermanagement, Systeme aus Steinzeug und übergreifende Lösungen Block 23: Get H2 – Wasserstoff in der Transportkette Block 24: Ausgewählte Themen zur Wasserversorgung Block 25: Neuerungen in der Fernwärme Block 26: Trinkwasser – Qualitätskriterien in der Praxis Block 27: Kunststoffrohrsysteme Block 28: Wasserstoff in Regelwerk und Praxis Block 29: KKS und KI – geht das überhaupt? Block 30: Schweißtechnik