Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Databases

Core Insight：Cross-Domain Data Collaboration: Unlocking Chip PotentialEliminating the "efficiency gap" caused by knowledge silos is the starting point for industry potential. Data doesn't lie; Data Science provides the solution: Through innovation and cross-domain restructuring, we visualize results to become the critical accelerator for boosting efficiency.GenAI Reshaping the Future of SemiconductorsFacing the immense challenge of the slowing pace of Moore's Law, the semiconductor industry urgently requires new breakthroughs. This book is specifically designed to solve the "Efficiency Black Hole" that consumes tens of billions of dollars annually in the industry.The Empowering DTCO Innovation with AI and Machine Learning offers readers a practical DTCO.ML Framework, demonstrating how to leverage Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies to inject new acceleration into chip manufacturing processes. Learn to master process variability and optimize chip energy efficien

Adopting Bayesian network as the framework of knowledge representation and inferences, the Chinese authors explore new approaches to uncertain knowledge discovery and fusion by incorporating the m

Machine Learning and Medical Imaging presents state-of- the-art machine learning methods in medical image analysis. It first summarizes cutting-edge machine learning algorithms in medical imaging, inc

This lucid, accessible introduction to supervised machine learning presents core concepts in a focused and logical way that is easy for beginners to follow. The author assumes basic calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics but no prior exposure to machine learning. Coverage includes widely used traditional methods such as SVMs, boosted trees, HMMs, and LDAs, plus popular deep learning methods such as convolution neural nets, attention, transformers, and GANs. Organized in a coherent presentation framework that emphasizes the big picture, the text introduces each method clearly and concisely “from scratch” based on the fundamentals. All methods and algorithms are described by a clean and consistent style, with a minimum of unnecessary detail. Numerous case studies and concrete examples demonstrate how the methods can be applied in a variety of contexts.

With detailed notes, tables, and examples, this handy reference will help you navigate the basics of structured machine learning. Author Matt Harrison delivers a valuable guide that you can use for ad

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

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Deep Learning Neural Networks is the fastest growing field in machine learning. It serves as a powerful computational tool for solving prediction, decision, diagnosis, detection and decision problems

Deep Learning Neural Networks is the fastest growing field in machine learning. It serves as a powerful computational tool for solving prediction, decision, diagnosis, detection and decision problems

Description Welcome to Our Discovery Island, a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Inspire every one of your students to learn English! Our Discovery Islan

Description Welcome to Our Discovery Island, a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Inspire every one of your students to learn English! Our Discovery Islan

Description Welcome to Our Discovery Island, a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Inspire every one of your students to learn English! Our Discovery Islan

Description Welcome to Our Discovery Island, a six-level primary English series that engages children in 21st century learning. Inspire every one of your students to learn English! Our Discovery Islan

This book presents the empirical studies designed to investigate the ways in which Taiwanese adolescent readers approach texts as well as their depth and breadth in terms of metacognitive knowledge co

This book is addressed to those who enjoy learning and reading. The desire to know, the quest for knowledge, is an innate longing in all human bings. Moreover , this desire grows by what it feeds on.

Originally published in 1952, this account of the growth and uses of Western learning in Japan has been enlarged by two new chapters that extend the story from 1798 to 1830. The author has incorporate

This book is for teachers interested in incorporating interaction online into their teaching.Interaction Online is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to incorporate an aspect of online interaction in their language teaching. It is relevant for use with online, blended or face-to-face courses and appropriate for a wide range of teachers and learning contexts. This handbook contains over 75 tried and tested activities, the majority of which can be carried out either synchronously or asynchronously. Activities are purposeful and foster interaction between and among learners and instructors, rather than between learner and machine, and make use of generic tools and applications, such as discussion forums, instant message services and Facebook.

Support Vector Machines (SVMs) are among the most important recent developments in pattern recognition and statistical machine learning. They have found a great range of applications in various fields

Operations Research uses a balanced combination of theory, applications and computations to help you learn the basics of operating research (OR). It focuses on algorithmic and practical implementation of OR techniques. Easy-to-understand numerical examples explain often difficult math concepts, helping you grasp the foundational idea without getting stuck on complex theorems or notations. Full case studies and math-free anecdotes show how algorithms are used in real-life applications.The 11th Edition introduces analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning topics that strengthen and streamline the decision-making processes involved in OR. New stories, 3 new chapters, new case studies and sections provide an up-to-date introduction to the field of OR.

Cummings/Worley's ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE, 12th Edition, is the most widely-used textbook in the field. It blends rigor and relevance in a comprehensive and clear presentation. The authors work from a strong evidence-based foundation to describe, in practical terms, how behavioral science knowledge can be used to help organizations develop strategies, structures and processes for superior performance, sustainability and social outcomes.

Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version, 12th Edition, gives an elementary treatment of linear algebra that is suitable for a first course for undergraduate students. The classic treatment of linear algebra presents the fundamentals in the clearest possible way, examining basic ideas by means of computational examples and geometrical interpretation. It proceeds from familiar concepts to the unfamiliar, from the concrete to the abstract. Readers consistently praise this outstanding text for its expository style and clarity of presentation. In this edition, a new section has been added to describe the applications of linear algebra in emerging fields such as data science, machine learning, climate science, geomatics, and biological modeling. New exercises have been added with special attention to the expanded early introduction to linear transformations and new examples have been added, where needed, to support the exercise sets. Calculus is not a prerequisite, but there are clea

Discover a practical, streamlined approach to systems development that focuses on the latest developments with Tilley's Systems Analysis and Design, Cengage International Edition, 13th, and MindTap digital resources. Real examples clearly demonstrate both traditional and emerging approaches to systems analysis and design, including object-oriented and agile methods. You also study emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing and cybersecurity. Meaningful projects, insightful assignments and both online and printed exercises emphasize the critical thinking and IT skills that are most important in today's dynamic, business-related environment.

Easy Fun Facts is a three-level series designed for elementary students of English who are being taught comprehension skills in the reading-to-learn stage. Easy Fun Facts exclusively focuses on nonfiction texts to equip students for future study of academic material in English. The series also utilizes a four-strand approach that sets a foundation for students to practice receptive and productive skills alongside focused language study and fluency practice.Features Graded nonfiction reading passages that are informative and accessible for entry-level students Pre-reading questions to stimulate interest and background knowledge Sight word practice to increase recognition and reading fluency Quick tasks to practice scanning skills with each passage Review units with activities and games to reinforce vocabulary acquisition Pull-out full-color workbook included

Brewer's Introduction to Managerial Accounting has earned a reputation as the most accessible and readable book on the market. Its manageable chapters and clear presentation point students toward understanding, just as the needle of the compass provides direction to travelers. However, the book's authors also understand that everyone's destination may be different. Some students will become accountants, while others are destined for careers in management, marketing, or finance. Not only does the Brewer text teach students managerial accounting concepts concisely, but it also asks students to consider how the concepts they are learning will apply to the real-world situations they will eventually face in their careers. This combination of conceptual understanding and the ability to apply that knowledge directs students toward success, whatever their final destination may be.

The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing is the most well-established and influential strategic pricing text available, relied on by practitioners and students globally as a core guide for value-based pricing. The book explains how to balance the ability to create and extract value through from markets by managing pricing decisions in a more strategic and profitable manner. Rather than calculating prices to cover costs or to achieve sales goals, readers will learn to frame more strategic choices that proactively influence customer perceptions of value, manage internal costs, and profitably shift demand curves.This edition features new discussions on harnessing concepts from behavioral economics as well as a refined "value cascade" to help organize the topics covered in this book. Readers will also benefit from:1.Major revisions to more than a third of the chapters, including an expanded discussion of the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics tools to assist in the e

DescriptionStopwatch is a fast-paced, eye-catching course for secondary students, from true beginners to B1. Our unique, six-level structure allows schools to fine-tune their selections according to the specific needs and abilities of their students. Relevant topics and impactful images will keep students engaged and learning, while the carefully designed curriculum ensures that they can advance and succeed.Each unit offers a grammar and vocabulary focus with separate sections for skills development, cultural knowledge and projects that can be done using digital or traditional media. The integrated workbook, together with the grammar, vocabulary and reading worksheets, provide ample opportunity for practice. A Stopwatch chronometer app keeps time for game based challenges in the book and offers fun vocabulary practice. A grammar reference at the back of every book consolidateds learning and allows for better exam review.With Stopwatch, students will:Engage with authentic, down-to-earth

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of accounting standards and rules issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that govern how particular types of transactions and events should be reported in financial statements. By presenting IFRS in light of current accounting practice, this book helps students gain practical knowledge of the topic that they can apply as they advance into their accounting careers. This text not only offers a more comprehensive understanding of IFRS standards but also emphasizes fair value, proper accounting for financial instruments, and new developments in international accounting.This Fifth Edition of Intermediate Accounting IFRS continues the tradition of providing useful information to educators and students interested in learning about IFRS. In addition to covering the latest IFRS standards and how they are applied in practice, this edition provides new learning aids to help students master the text

The book elucidates the revolutionary and riveting research in the ultramodern domain of drone technologies, drone-enabled IoT applications, and artificial intelligence-based smart surveillance. The book explains the most recent developments in the field, challenges, and future scope of drone technologies. Beyond that, it discusses the importance of a wide range of design applications, drone/UAV development, and drone-enabled smart healthcare systems for smart cities. It describes pioneering work on mitigating cyber security threats by employing intelligent machine learning models in the designing of IoT-aided drones. The book also has a fascinating chapter on application intrusion detection by drones using recurrent neural networks. Other chapters address interdisciplinary fields like artificial intelligence, deep learning, the role of drones in healthcare in smart cities, and the importance of drone technology in agriculture.

This book is an essential resource for teachers who work in challenging circumstances, which might include formal education systems in the developing or developed world and informal or non-formal teaching in areas with growing numbers of refugees or displaced people. It draws on academic and professional research to provide practical advice that will help teachers address concerns including teaching large classes, working with limited resources and supporting learners who have experienced interrupted education and who may be suffering from trauma. It offers suggestions for creating a positive learning environment and implementing effective teaching practice, and discusses the importance of resilience and wellbeing. Each chapter contains key takeaways, relevant case studies and classroom-ready teaching tips and the book also includes opportunities for teachers to reflect on their own knowledge and experience and develop their resilience and ability.

With the advent of the Al era, professionals need to select the right tools to meet new opportunities and challenges! This instructional material focuses on the application of big data analysis, text mining, and machine learning in auditing to assist readers in understanding the latest developments in data analysis and smart audit.JCAATs is a new generation audit software developed by Python, which can be executed in a Windows and MAC operation systems with a multi-language, visual, and easy-to-use interface. Non-IT professionals can easily conduct smart data analysis. Through JCAATs' built-in data fusion technology and OPEN DATA connector, heterogeneous data can be quickly analyzed in real-time and effectively identifying anomalies. The features of this book include:The book is structured to provide a progressive learning experience, with chapters covering different concepts and applications, as well as exercises and practice questions. The official textbook endorsed by ICAEA

DescriptionTeach your students to think like economists.Economics 14th edition is an intuitive text that teaches your students to think critically on global events, demonstrating how thinking like an economist gives a clearer understanding of current events. With an emphasis on real-world application, this text will give your students the skills to succeed.FeaturesHallmark FeaturesDemonstrate to your students real-world applications of their knowledge 'Economics in Action' and 'Economics in the News' boxes have students link models and chapter tools to the economic world around them. Interviews with Economists feature leading economists from diverse backgrounds who share what inspired them to pursue a career in economics.Help your students understand and retain key concepts Worked Problems, including questions, solutions and key figures, promote active learning In-text Review Quizzes reinforce concepts and test students' knowledge of the topi

Now in its 14th edition, Statistics for Business and Economics by McClave, Benson, and Sincich places statistics in the context of contemporary business. The text places emphasis on inference, extensively covering data collection and analysis needed to evaluate the results of statistical studies and make good decisions. Students are encouraged to develop statistical thinking and to understand both the assessment of credibility and the value of data inferences.Based on the American Statistical Association's Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education(GAISE) Project, the text emphasizes statistical literacy, fosters active learning in the classroom, discusses intuitive probability, stresses conceptual understanding over mere knowledge of procedures, and employs technology to develop this understanding and to analyze data.

Companies that use innovative training and development practices are likely to report better financial performance than their competitors that do not. Training and development also help a company develop the human capital needed to meet competitive challenges. Many companies now recognize that learning through training, development, and knowledge management helps employees strengthen or increase their skills directly impacting their job performance, satisfaction, and career advancement.The 9th edition covers and addresses the changes in training and development from an employer and employee perspective - adding value to the employer and employee.Based on the author's extensive experience in teaching training and development courses to both graduate and undergraduate students, Employee Training and Development, Ninth Edition, retains the lively writing style, inspiring examples, and emphasis on new technology and strategic training from previous editions.

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mindset. In this book, a follow up to CLIL, the authors review new developments in the understanding of the interface between language and learning, and propose an original new 'pluriliteracies' approach which refines and develops current thinking in CLIL. It aims to facilitate deeper learning through an explicit focus on disciplinary literacies, guiding learners towards textual fluency, encouraging successful communication across cultures, and providing a key stepping-stone towards becoming responsible global citizens. It both provides strong theoretical grounding, and shows how to put that understanding into practise. Engaging and practical, this book will be invaluable to both academics and education practitioners, and will enable conventional classrooms to be trans

DescriptionThis book provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'. The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political and economic pressures move society towards a low-carbon future.- Interdisciplinary approach brings together economic, social, environmental, and policy issues in a single, unified narrative- The limited prior knowledge expected of the reader makes this the ideal text for all students, regardless of subject background- Beautiful illustrations augment the text and enrich the learning experienceNew to this edition- New editor Stephen Peake, Fellow of the Judge Business School and Senior Lecturer at The Open University, brings a fresh perspective to the current state of renewable energy- A new chapter on 'Thermodynamics' explores the physical basis of energy- A new chapter on 'Renewable energy futures' looks ahead to potential devel

Inspire Science is designed to foster students’ innate curiosity, elevate their critical thinking, facilitate handson investigation to deepen their understanding, and encourage creative problem-solving to inspire innovative thinking. The Inspire Science progressions within each grade establish a strong base of knowledge for the performance expectations the following years. Inspire Science, Grade 1 also offers science read alouds, leveled readers, collaboration kits, and a variety of digital resources to engage students in collaborative hands-on learning.

The classic textbook that builds scientific literacy and logical reasoning abilityPrinciples of Physics, now in its 11th edition, is renowned for teaching students, not just the basic concepts of physics, but also the superior problem-solving skills needed to apply what they have learned. With thematic modules and clear learning objectives, students will never be left asking, "Why am I learning this?" End-of-chapter questions range from the mathematically challenging to the conceptually complex, to truly instill in students a working knowledge of calculus-based physics. This new edition features problems that represent a "best of" selection reaching all the way back to the book's first publication.The strongest and most interesting questions from all the Principles of Physics editions will challenge and stimulate students as they learn how the world works. Altogether, this user-friendly text is peerless in its ability to help students build scientific literacy and physics skill.

This edition introduces today's accumulated knowledge of strategic management scholarship in a way that is extremely accessible to students with engaging, cutting-edge research and 31 short and long c

Learning is supported by a best-in-class full-color art program, including hundreds of original illustrations that make it easy to understand structures, mechanisms, and processes in the brain. Many additional graphical elements have been reproduced from primary research sources, bringing the learner closer to the science behind the subject matter.Every chapter includes a special feature called "The Cutting Edge" that highlights an up-to-the-moment discovery or technical innovation, while illustrating the logic and methodology of experimentation and hypothesis testingEach chapter ends with a unique feature, the "Visual Summary," a poster-like layout that provides a graphical review of the major topics of the chapter and directs students to the interactive online version that pulls up figures and animations to reinforce each pointThe text is supported by a rich array of internet-based resources, including a clearinghouse of more than 25,000 web links sorted by chapter and topicMore than

Sobotta - More than just an Atlas: Learn, Understand and Test your Knowledge Discover the core title of the Sobotta family: the Atlas for students and professionals alike Presented in a practical package combining all three atlas volumes, covering the entire regional anatomy of the human body, as well as, a study book containing Tables of Muscles, Joints and Nerves. The 16th edition introduces the brand new Sobotta Study Loop. A deeper focus on clinical relevance and actively supporting students prepare for medical exams makes the Sobotta - Atlas of Anatomy more relevant than ever. In 1,300 pages the atlas offers even more insights into the human body, 500 new exam questions to help consolidate learning and support exam preparation, as well as, a guiding hand to medical students new to the subject. Discover its new didactic backbone: the Sobotta Study Loop Overview: Dive into each chapter via an introduction, where crucial information is highlighted Focused Topic Highlights: Enables me