Non-Invasive Sperm Selection for In Vitro Fertilization summarizes and discusses the relevant literature on the various advanced sperm selection methods used in modern Assisted Reproductive Technologi
In its revised and updated new edition, this book introduces the foundations of three-dimensional computer vision and surveys recent innovations. Describes applications in industrial quality inspectio
This two volume set LNCS 8634 and LNCS 8635 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 39th International Symposium on Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science, MFCS 2014, held in Buda
This book provides the Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) community an update of the fast approaching novel technologies that may allow improved assessment of the reproductive potential of sperm
The capabilities and possibilities of emerging game-based learning technologies bring about a new perspective of learning and instruction. This, in turn, necessitates alternative ways to assess the ki
Computer simulation-based education and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. With the increased complexity of organizational decision making, projected demand for computer simulation-based dec
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computer Networks, CN 2014, held in Brunow, Poland, in June 2014. The 34 revised full papers presented
This book is based on the research papers presented in the 3rd Computer Science On-line Conference 2014 (CSOC 2014). The conference is intended to provide an international forum for discussions on the
The Nature of Language addresses one of the most fundamental questions of mankind: how did language evolve, and what are the neurobiological and cognitive foundations of language processing? These qu
This volume approaches teaching, learning and testing speaking from a variety of theoretical perspectives. It provides an account of original studies investigating different aspects of the development
As an area, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) aims to design, develop and test socio-technical innovations that will support and enhance learning practices of individuals and organizations. Informati
Focusing on the computer graphics required to create digital media this book discusses the concepts and provides hundreds of solved examples and unsolved problems for practice. Pseudo codes are includ
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Computer Games Workshop, CGW 2013, held in Beijing, China, in August 2013, in conjunction with the Twenty-third International Conference on Artifi
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Medical Computer Vision, MCV 2013, held in Nagoya, Japan, in September 2013 in conjunctio
The proceedings consists of 30 papers which have been selected and invited from the submissions to the2nd International Conference on Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Applications (ICCSAMA 20
This book brings together several advanced topics in computer graphics that are important in the areas of game development, three-dimensional animation and real-time rendering. The book is designed fo
The concept of this volume is that the paradigm of European national languages (official orthography; language standardization; full use of language in most everyday contexts) is imposed in cookie-cut
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Distributed Computer and Communication Networks, DCCN 2013, held in Moscow, Russia, in October 2013.The 22 revise
This book offers an international perspective on the growing interest worldwide in lifelong learning, particularly as it relates to learning beyond compulsory education and initial occupational prepar
This book reports on the latest research and developments in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). It introduces ten outstanding and innovative BCI projects, nominated as finalists for the BC
Discrete mathematics and theoretical computer science are closely linked research areas with strong impacts on applications and various other scientific disciplines. Both fields deeply cross fertilize
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Speech and Computer, SPECOM 2013, held in Pilsen, Czech Republic. The 48 revised full papers presented were caref
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Security in Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, SNDS 2014, held in Trivandrum, India, in March 2014. The
The central task of a future-oriented computational linguistics is the development of cognitive machines which humans can freely talk with in their respective natural language. In the long run, this t
In its revised 3rd edition, this book provides a conceptual framework and a practical inspiration for a swiftly emerging scientific discipline at the intersection of computer science, decision science
This book presents the forefront of research in the emerging field of family language policy. This is the first volume to explore the link between family language policy, practice and management in th
Contemporary Clinical Practice: The Holding Environment Under Assault is devoted to the examination of contemporary social problems and their impact on the clinical process. State-of-the-art psychodyn
Economists can use computer algebra systems to manipulate symbolic models, derive numerical computations, and analyze empirical relationships among variables. Maxima is an open-source multi-platform c
Beginning with a succinct history of medical ethics, this book examines the ethical dimensions of human experimentation, stem cell research, assisted reproductive technologies, termination of pregnanc
The two-volume set LNCS 8111 and LNCS 8112 constitute the papers presented at the 14th International Conference on Computer Aided Systems Theory, EUROCAST 2013, held in February 2013 in Las Palmas de
The two-volume set LNCS 8111 and LNCS 8112 constitute the papers presented at the 14th International Conference on Computer Aided Systems Theory, EUROCAST 2013, held in February 2013 in Las Palmas de
Typically, manuals of pediatric hematology-oncology are written by specialists from high-income countries, and usually target an audience with a sub-specialist level of training, often assisted by cut
Effective knowing and learning for vocational purposes must take account of the wide range of variables that impact on knowledge formation and that promote learning. In light of those many variables,
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th bi-annual Latin American Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, CLIHC 2013, held in Guanacasta, Costa Rica, in December 2013. The 11 full p
The goal of this volume is to summarize the state-of-the-art in the utilization of computer vision techniques in the diagnosis of skin cancer. Malignant melanoma is one of the most rapidly increasing
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment, ACE 2013, held in Boekelo, The Netherlands, in November 2013. The
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th National Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology, NCCET 2013, held in Xining, China, in July 2013. The 26 papers presented were car
"Visual Quantum Mechanics" uses the computer-generated animations found on the accompanying material on Springer Extras to introduce, motivate, and illustrate the concepts explained in the book. While
This volume brings together papers on a wide spectrum of topics within the broad area of language acquisition, stressing the interconnections between applied and theoretical linguistics, as well as la
The book focuses on advanced computer algebra methods and special functions that have striking applications in the context of quantum field theory. It presents the state of the art and new methods for
