Networking and Parallel/ Distributed Computing

The open research center project “Interdisciplinary fundamental research toward realization of a quantum computer” has been supported by the Ministry of Education, Japan for five years. This is a coll

The QL&SC 2012 is a major symposium for scientists, and practitioners all around the world to present their latest reseaches, results, ideas, developments and applications in such areas as quantit

Providing business people with the communication skills required for social interactions in an international context, this book gives students the confidence to network effectively in English.

High technology industries are in desperate need for adequate tools to assess the validity of simulations produced by ever faster computers for perennial unstable problems. In order to meet these indu

In this book, we look at how cluster technology can be leveraged to build better robots. Algorithms and approaches in key areas of robotics and computer vision, such as map building, path planning, ta

The phenomenon of consciousness includes mysterious aspects providing a basis for many spiritual doctrines (including religions) and psychological practices. These directions of human knowledge are us

遠野綾是個高二生。過著平凡生活的她最大的幸福，就是和透過社團活動相識的外校男學生──村瀨一哉每天通電話。在頻繁的電話交流之下，他們對彼此開始有了朋友以上的感覺，但一哉卻在暑假接近尾聲之際因意外而過世。本來他們倆的故事該就此劃上休止符，然而替一哉守靈的那一晚，綾竟接到了一通電話，是已死的一哉打來的。正當她困惑之際，那通電話告訴她：死的明明是妳啊……。 他們倆將會發現什麼樣的真相？無法見面的兩人，又將

Yan (U. of Missouri-Kansas City) and Su (U. of Central Florida) present this work as a one-semester textbook for a course in regression analysis for graduate students majoring in statistics and biosta

In order to survey efforts to build general intelligent systems based on an understanding of the brain, Ng (DSO National Laboratories, Singapore and Boston U.) draws together diverse perspectives and

The world has changed radically since the first edition of this book was published in 2001. Spammers, virus writers, phishermen, money launderers, and spies now trade busily with each other in a livel

This book was the first to bring essential knowledge on embedded systems technology and techniques under a single cover. This second edition has been updated to the state-of-the-art by one of the most

The New State-of-the-Art in Information Security: Now Covers the Economics of Cyber Security and the Intersection of Privacy and Information Security For years, IT and security professionals and stu

The Handbook of Computer Networks is the third set of reference books from leading author and Professor of Management Information Systems at California State University, Bakersfield, Hossein Bidgoli.

International Business: The New Realities connects to individuals facing a diverse and evolving economic environment fueled by the internet and multimedia sources. The authors speak to this group's reliance on technology, their drive towards achievement and helping their communities, and their desire to obtain job-relevant skills.As such, the 6th Edition features updated cases, examples and exercises that address their interests and issues. This includes the competitive job market; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Semiconductor Processes and Integration is a comprehensive book that systematically covers semiconductor fabrication and integration technologies across multiple generations of transistor architectures, including MOSFETs, FinFETs, GAAFETs, and CFETs. This book's academic contribution lies in modernizing teaching materials and bridging the gap between industry and academia. This book contains 14 chapters. It begins with the fundamentals of semiconductor materials and physics, followed by detailed discussions of key unit processes such as oxidation, lithography, ion implantation, etching, CVD, metallization, and planarization.The text further explores advanced process integration for both 2D planar and 3D FinFET devices, incorporating modern innovations such as strained silicon channels, high-k gate dielectrics, and metal gate technologies. Additionally, it introduces essential material characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, X-ray spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, and exten

●Practical applications include examples, over 500 homework problems, and computer problems.●Describes techniques to convert analog signals, the analysis of linear time-invariant discrete-time systems and signals in the time domain, and bilateral and unilateral z-transform methods.●Analyzes signals and systems in the frequency domain, the Fourier series and transform in continuous- and discrete-time signals, and the sampling and reconstruction of continuous-time signals.●Examines realizations of IIR and FIR systems and techniques to design digital filters.●Looks at sampling-rate conversion and applications to multirate digital signal processing.●Discusses linear prediction, optimum linear filters and single-channel adaptive filers based on the LMS and RLS algorithms.

2011年漢諾威工業博覽會倡議「工業4.0」概念後，世界經濟論壇（WEF）即具體化解釋概念，定義為「智慧與互聯」的生產系統，意指感知及預測物理世界並與之互動，以便能夠即時支持生產決策。而在各主要科技大國重視「工業4.0」的政策驅動下，也各自發展出不同的架構模型，但卻始終未脫離智慧化、互聯及整合等核心範疇。工業4.0概念更重視分析數據結果以作為生產決策，即透過「物聯網、人工智慧、大數據、雲端運算」等關鍵技術為基礎，建構工業4.0的相關應用，將生產流程從自動化邁向智慧化。工業4.0概念倡議至今十餘年，Siemens等自動化大廠已經成為引領產業發展的指標業者，而IBM、AWS等IT業者也積極的投入智慧製造，發展應用平台或數位工具。智慧製造解決方案可區分為機器運作端（機）、廠務管理端（廠）、營運管理端（鏈）三個環節，再依特性區分為不同的階段性新興應用。本書剖析建構智慧製造的關鍵因素，值得產業解決方案商及建置智慧工廠業者參考。由於涉及異質技術整合應用，數位雙生（Digital Twin）成為智慧製造發展的關鍵挑戰，隨著感測、運算、通訊、軟體技術的革新發展，IT與OT業者在產品服務整合趨勢下，也已經逐步實現並落地於智慧製造場域。近年來國際大廠推動發展智慧製造及數位雙生的技術革新、布局動態與技術未來發展焦點，值得台廠關注以掌握未來的挑戰與契機。邊緣運算（Edge Computing）及新興通訊技術的落地結合，是邁向製造場域關鍵智慧應用的「最後一哩路」。唯有在低延遲、高可靠的邊緣運算與新興通訊框架的驅動下，如「預測性維護、異質設備協作、MR/AR巡檢」等智慧製造應用才可望實現。近年來製造業受到新冠疫情、地緣政治動盪衝擊、及淨零碳排時程迫近等因素影響，對於導入遠距生產、自動化管理的智慧化需求日漸增溫，對供應鏈上下游訊息掌握度的要求也在逐漸提升，而工廠智慧化的關鍵「數據」也漸被重視。各類新型態的數據治理（Data Governance）技術，被應用於不同製造環節的情境與案例，以及數據治理技術發展的最新趨勢分析，都是製造業者面對外部環境變動與挑戰的重要參考資訊。臺灣中小型製造業是經濟發展的重要支柱，提升產業韌性實屬刻不容緩。如何檢視現行可用資源、善用數位科技轉型與提升競爭力，當業者必須面臨「公司資源有限、技術負債尚存、既有組織窠臼、缺乏數位人才」的數位轉型四大挑戰之際，如何提早盤點本身能

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula in Taiwan is still limited, and course design and class research are two key areas to work on. This book aims to overcome challenges in ESP courses, fill the gap in relevant literature, and meet students’ needs and university’s expectations by establishing and implementing an innovative teaching model, CREATE, in an ESP course. It reports CREATE and provides the instructional design of the course. It includes the teaching materials, themes and course content, teaching approaches, lesson structure, activities and tasks, and assessments throughout the years of course innovation. It also reveals pedagogical benefits of CREATE as well as its innovations and applicability.

The Extension of Space in Globalization: The Globally Extended Space and Human Rights in Theories and Modern and Contemporary Taiwanese and American Poetry explores theories on space and theories on human rights in the globally extended space in Part I and canvasses modern and contemporary Taiwanese and American poetry on the globally extended space in Part II, citing theories and poetry, and commenting on cultures. This book raises large theoretical questions about the solely national and local definitions of space, human rights, and literature. In Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, Part I of this book, Sarah Yihsuan Tso argues that space and human rights, sites of contestation, are global-cum-local in various dimensions and are deterritorializing. Tso maintains in Chapters 4 to 6, Part II of this book, that modern and contemporary Taiwanese and American poetry illuminates the impacts of the globally extended space on freedom, the human mind, place, and poetics. Part II examines the poems expou

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.

The most complete and up-to-date text on the art and science of embalmingThis new edition of the trusted classic delivers the most current information on the art and science of embalming, restorative art, and mortuary cosmetology. The authors give special attention to creating a safe working environment, from the standpoint of ergonomics, personal hygiene, and the use of embalming chemicals. Expanded technical areas of the book help you prepare the body for viewing without using standard embalming chemicals.Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice features thorough coverage of:Legal, social, and technical considerations of embalmingHealth and regulatory standardsChemicals and methodsSpecific conditions and causes of death that influence the type of embalmingPreparation of anatomical donorsPreparation of organ and tissue donorsEmbalming for shippingNew to this edition:All new color photographsNew chapter on the preparation of organ and tissue donorsAdditional questions and terminology i

with special contributions by Salvador Garcia ValenzuelaThe success of periodontal and implant-related plastic and reconstructive surgical therapy is based on several fundamental principles, including an understanding of tissue characteristics in both health and disease, proper selection and use of surgical armamentarium, adequate flap design and management, and an understanding of the properties and indications of different graft materials. All of these elements are interconnected and must be considered in the process of treatment planning and patient care. This book beautifully weaves together clear narrative and stunning visuals to illustrate the five core components of periodontal and implant-related plastic and reconstructive surgical therapy—the tissues, the tools, the flaps, the grafts, and the surgeries—and how to manage them successfully in contemporary clinical practice. A true masterpiece in periodontology.

The Fourth Edition brings exciting and timely updates in content and online resources that meet the needs of students and instructors. Major updates include a new research-based student learning scaffold; groundbreaking coverage of diversity in the discipline—both historical and current; alignment with the new American Psychological Association Introductory Psychology Initiative (APA IPI) learning outcomes and themes; new digital tools to help students visualize and interact with the psychological concepts including an interactive 3D brain, interactive neuron animations, and ZAPS 3.0 interactive labs; and timely revisions to the teaching package and HIP Guide, making the resources easier to use and offering author-tested content to respond to the increase in online teaching and learning.

AI的進化已擺脫GPU/TPU而進入FPGA/ASIC裏了！物聯網及Humanoid時代，專屬AI晶片將打造未來世界當特斯拉推出Humanoid Robot時，舉世嘩然，人形機器人將成真！當然人形機器人是不會有所謂的GPU在裏面的，相對的，針對人工智慧的專屬硬體已悄然進入我們的世界。從最初深度學習加速器的產業化，到以神經形態計算為基礎的類腦晶片迅速發展，AI晶片在數年內獲得了巨大進步。在未來5年或更長時間內，我們期待以新型記憶體為基礎、利用記憶體內計算的深度學習AI晶片能夠產業化，同時期待類腦晶片逐漸取代深度學習AI晶片。10～20年後AI晶片的形態：除了比現在強大得多的性能、極低的功耗外，它將不是現在這樣硬邦邦的一塊晶圓，而可能是可彎曲、可折疊甚至全透明的薄片，可以隨時隨選列印，可以植入人類體內，甚至可能是一種用蛋白質實現或依照DNA計算、量子計算原理設計的AI晶片。使用GPU/TPU做深度學習早已落伍，本書將帶你進入全新的AI世界，讓你一窺未來20年的巨大革命。本書特色 市面上第一本AI晶片詳解專書 500強企業首席科學家多年研究心血和前瞻未來的傾心總結 1超3強，世界頂級技術公司爭先恐後大力投入AI晶片，看見未來趨勢 超過200張豐富的圖表、表格，佐以深入紮實的講解，知識含金量大上升 讓你洞察5年、10年後的AI理論、技術，以及產業趨勢本書技術內容 深度學習AI晶片 神經形態計算和類腦晶片 近似計算、隨機計算和可逆計算等數學運算 自然計算和仿生計算 元學習與元推理 有機計算和自進化AI晶片 量子場論、規範場論與球形曲面卷積 重整化群與深度學習 超材料與電磁波深度神經網路 量子機器學習與量子神經網路專家推薦This is a timely, comprehensive, and visionary book on AI Chips such as deep learning and neuromorphic computing Chips. In spite of many revolutionary and cutting-edge advances, in both theory and hardware, that made such AI chips possible, the author has succeeded to

Explore, question, and create with Look and See, a three-level series for very young learners of English. Help learners see, hear, and understand how the world works with photos, video, and topics across real-world subject areas, featuring the National Geographic Photo Ark. Teach children to work together and respect others with Games, Songs, and Value activities. Give a strong language foundation and reading and writing preparation with lessons for phonemic awareness, grammar preparation, and prewriting practice. Teach confidently with step-by-step lesson plans, extra material and teaching resources, all available in the Spark platform. Show children the world up close with Video lessons and help them to interact with it with Projects.

Explore, question, and create with Look and See, a three-level series for very young learners of English. Help learners see, hear, and understand how the world works with photos, video, and topics across real-world subject areas, featuring the National Geographic Photo Ark. Teach children to work together and respect others with Games, Songs, and Value activities. Give a strong language foundation and reading and writing preparation with lessons for phonemic awareness, grammar preparation, and prewriting practice. Teach confidently with step-by-step lesson plans, extra material and teaching resources, all available in the Spark platform. Show children the world up close with Video lessons and help them to interact with it with Projects.

Explore, question, and create with Look and See, a three-level series for very young learners of English. Help learners see, hear, and understand how the world works with photos, video, and topics across real-world subject areas, featuring the National Geographic Photo Ark. Teach children to work together and respect others with Games, Songs, and Value activities. Give a strong language foundation and reading and writing preparation with lessons for phonemic awareness, grammar preparation, and prewriting practice. Teach confidently with step-by-step lesson plans, extra material and teaching resources, all available in the Spark platform. Show children the world up close with Video lessons and help them to interact with it with Projects.

Redja's Principles of Risk Management and Insurance provides an in-depth examination of major risk themes. Using rich and up-to-date content on the basic concepts of risk and insurance, and introductory and advanced topics in traditional and enterprise risk management, the text is relevant to a wide number of disciplines in the business realm. Fully updated and revised, the 14th Edition covers global topics ranging from natural disasters and terrorism, to domestic issues like the ever-evolving Affordable CareAct and healthcare reform. Principles sets itself apart by placing primary emphasis on insurance consumers and blends basic risk management and insurance principles with consumer considerations, allowing students to apply basic concepts to their own personal risk management and insurance programs.

CALCULUS, Metric, 9th Edition, provides you with the strongest foundation for a STEM future. James Stewart's Calculus, Metric series is the top-seller in the world because of its problem-solving focus, mathematical precision and accuracy, and outstanding examples and problem sets. Selected and mentored by Stewart, Daniel Clegg and Saleem Watson continue his legacy and their careful refinements retain Stewart's clarity of exposition and make the 9th Edition an even more usable learning tool.The accompanying WebAssign includes helpful learning support and new resources like Explore It interactive learning modules. Showing that Calculus is both practical and beautiful, the Stewart approach and WebAssign resources enhance understanding and build confidence for millions of students worldwide.