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Introduction to C++ Programming and Data Structures
Y. Daniel Liang, Georgia Southern University
6-5-2021
Introduction to Programming with C++ and Data Structures uses a fundamentals-first approach that provides a solid foundation in basic programming logic and fundamental programming techniques. By introducing fundamentals first, you'll learn how to use programming to solve problems and gain the knowledge you need to move on to object-oriented and advanced C++ programming topics.
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Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Comprehensive Version, 12th Edition
Y. Daniel Liang, Georgia Southern University
1-3-2020
Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures seamlessly integrates programming, data structures, and algorithms into one text. With a fundamentals-first approach, the text builds a strong foundation of basic programming concepts and techniques before teaching students object-oriented programming and advanced Java programming. Liang explains programming in a problem-driven way that focuses on problem solving rather than syntax, illustrating basic concepts by example and providing a large number of exercises with various levels of difficulty for students to practice. The 12th Edition is completely revised in every detail to enhance clarity, presentation, content, examples, and exercises.
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Security, Privacy, and Digital Forensics in the Cloud
Lei Chen, Georgia Southern University; Hassan Takabi, University of North Texas; and Nhien-An Le-Khac, University College Dublin
3-2019
Book Summary: In a unique and systematic way, this book discusses the security and privacy aspects of the cloud, and the relevant cloud forensics.
Cloud computing is an emerging yet revolutionary technology that has been changing the way people live and work. However, with the continuous growth of cloud computing and related services, security and privacy has become a critical issue. Written by some of the top experts in the field, this book specifically discusses security and privacy of the cloud, as well as the digital forensics of cloud data, applications, and services. The first half of the book enables ... Read more
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Security in Smart Cities: Models, Applications, and Challenges
Aboul Ella Hassanien; Mohamed Elhoseny; Syed Hassan Ahmed, Georgia Southern University; and Amit Kumar Singh
2019
This book offers an essential guide to IoT Security, Smart Cities, IoT Applications, etc. In addition, it presents a structured introduction to the subject of destination marketing and an exhaustive review on the challenges of information security in smart and intelligent applications, especially for IoT and big data contexts. Highlighting the latest research on security in smart cities, it addresses essential models, applications, and challenges.
Written in plain and straightforward language, the book offers a self-contained resource for readers with no prior background in the field. Primarily intended for students in Information Security and IoT applications (including smart cities systems and ... Read more -
Revel™ Introduction to Python Programming and Data Structures
Y. Daniel Liang, Georgia Southern University
2019
Revel™ Introduction to Python Programming and Data Structures introduces students to basic programming concepts using a fundamentals-first approach that prepares students to learn object-oriented programming and advanced Python programming. This approach presents programming concepts and techniques that include control statements, loops, functions, and arrays before designing custom classes. Students learn basic logic and programming concepts prior to moving into object-oriented and GUI programming. The content incorporates a wide variety of problems with various levels of difficulty and covers many application areas to engage and motivate students.
Revel is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly ... Read more
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Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina; and Cheng-Ying Yang
2018
This book contains the proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering (IKE'18).IKE is an international conference that serves researchers, scholars, professionals, students, and academicians who are looking to both foster working relationships and gain access to the latest research results.
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Advanced Applications for Artificial Neural Networks
Adel El-Shahat, Georgia Southern University
2-28-2018
Book Summary: In this book, highly qualified multidisciplinary scientists grasp their recent researches motivated by the importance of artificial neural networks. It addresses advanced applications and innovative case studies for the next-generation optical networks based on modulation recognition using artificial neural networks, hardware ANN for gait generation of multi-legged robots, production of high-resolution soil property ANN maps, ANN and dynamic factor models to combine forecasts, ANN parameter recognition of engineering constants in Civil Engineering, ANN electricity consumption and generation forecasting, ANN for advanced process control, ANN breast cancer detection, ANN applications in biofuels, ANN modeling for manufacturing process optimization, spectral ... Read more
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Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Leonidas Deligiannidis; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2017
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Electrical Resistivity and Conductivity
Adel El-Shahat, Georgia Southern University
5-31-2017
Book Summary: Motivated by the importance of electrical resistivity and conductivity, important experts in this field grasp most recent researches in this book. It addresses recent advances in electrical resistivity and conductivity modelling, measurement, estimation and sensing methods and implications. This book introduces innovative case studies for "Electrical Resistivity Sensing Methods and Implications", "Resistivity Model of Frozen Soil and High-Density Resistivity Method for Exploration of Discontinuous Permafrost", "Measurement of Electrical Resistivity for Unconventional Structures", "Estimation of Hydrological Parameters from Geoelectric Measurements" and "Assessment of Cryoprotectant Concentration by Electrical Conductivity Measurement and Its Applications in Cryopreservation". These recent advances are well ... Read more
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Nano-Grids: Future of Power Systems Grids - Notes
Adel El-Shahat, Georgia Southern University
2-10-2017
Book Summary: Nano-Grids is the promising future power grid to make your home into a small-scale grid. It is a building cell of a micro-grid, which is a building block of a smart grid. Nano-grid existing technology, Nano-grids technology enhancement, DC Nano-grid energy storage, Nanogrid Challenges, Nanogrid Characteristics, Nanogrid Research Benefits and Research Topics to be addressed are all presented and illustrated in the book. The book introduces Nano-Grids’ Basic and detailed fundamentals Concepts. PV Module's Modelling for Nano-Grids and the impact of 3D Printing Technology on PV Cells are presented. Nano- Hydropower Generation System Design and Small-Scale Wind Energy ... Read more
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Introduction to Java Programming: AP Edition
Y. Daniel Liang, Georgia Southern University
2017
Written for AP students, Introduction to Java Programming: AP Edition covers all Java programming material and concepts required as part of the AP Computer Science A curriculum. Daniel Liang teaches concepts of problem-solving and object-oriented programming using a fundamentals-first approach and effectively communicates critical problem-solving techniques to beginning programmers.
The text focuses on problem solving through Java programming and emphasizes both imperative and object-oriented problem solving and design. It is divided into two parts: in the first, students learn the fundamental concepts and techniques of selection statements, loops, methods, and arrays, before building on this foundation in the second part, ... Read more
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Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Leonidas Deligiannidis; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2016
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Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Leonidas Deligiannidis; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; George Jandieri; Ashu M. G. Solo; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2015
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Smart Homes Systems Technology
Adel El-Shahat, Georgia Southern University
3-2-2015
Book Summary: This Book proposes Smart Homes Technology as promising and future systems. It covers the following topics for Future Homes: Smart Homes & Smart Grids Technology; Micro-Grids Distributed Generation Topologies; Wind Energy Appraisals for Future Homes; Photovoltaic Module Optimum Operation Modelling; High Speed Generator Design for Smart Grids; Wind Turbines and Photovoltaic Panels Simulations; Optimum Modelling of Capacitive Deionization; Power Electronics Apparatuses Synopses; Storage Unit Parameters Estimation; Storage Devices for Green Energy Overview; Electric Drives Performance Improvements for Renewable Energy and Automotive Applications; Microturbine Operation Overview; and NanoGrids.
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Cyber Physical Systems: From Theory to Practice
Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University; Joel Rodriques, University of Beira Interior; and Ivan Stojmenovic, University of Ottawa
10-22-2015
Book Summary: Although comprehensive knowledge of cyber-physical systems (CPS) is becoming a must for researchers, practitioners, system designers, policy makers, system managers, and administrators, there has been a need for a comprehensive and up-to-date source of research and information on cyber-physical systems. This book fills that need.
Cyber-Physical Systems: From Theory to Practice provides state-of-the-art research results and reports on emerging trends related to the science, technology, and engineering of CPS, including system architecture, development, modeling, simulation, security, privacy, trust, and energy efficiency. It presents the research results of esteemed professionals on cutting-edge advances in cyber-physical systems that include communications, ... Read more
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Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2014
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Computing for Engineers: Course Notes
Shonda Bernadin and Rami J. Haddad, Georgia Southern University
8-12-2014
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Artificial Neural Network (ANN): Smart & Energy Systems Applications
Adel El-Shahat, Georgia Southern University
2-17-2014
Book Summary: This book proposes Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Applications for Smart grids and Energy Systems as a one of powerful artificial intelligence nonlinear regression techniques. This study is carried out to emphasize on the importance of ANN in many categories and for undergraduate, graduate students, engineers, and researchers. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) Technique is illustrated with its Fundamentals, Data Collection, Analysis and Processing, Structure Design, Number of Hidden Layers, Number of Hidden Units, Initializing Back-Propagation feed-forward network, Training, simulation, Weights and Bias, Testing, Derived mathematical equations and Graphical user interface. The adopted nonparametric ANN examples here are: Photovoltaic (PV) ... Read more
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Cognitive Networks: Applications and Deployments
Jaime Lloret Mauri, University of Valencia; Kayhan Zrar Ghafoor, Salahaddin University; Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University; and Javier Manuel Aguiar Perez
12-9-2014
Book Summary: A cognitive network makes use of the information gathered from the network in order to sense the environment, plan actions according to the input, and make appropriate decisions using a reasoning engine. The ability of cognitive networks to learn from the past and use that knowledge to improve future decisions makes them a key area of interest for anyone whose work involves wireless networks and communications.
Cognitive Networks: Applications and Deployments examines recent developments in cognitive networks from the perspective of cutting-edge applications and deployments. Presenting the contributions of internationally renowned experts, it supplies complete and balanced treatment ... Read more -
Proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2013
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Security, Privacy, Trust, and Resource Management in Mobile and Wireless Communications
Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University; Bhed B. Bista, Iwate Prefectural University; and Gongjun Yan, University of Southern Indiana
10-1-2013
Book Summary: While security is of vital importance to ensure the integrity of communications in wireless and mobile networks, most businesses which rely on these networks expect a high level of security and privacy to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of communications among terminals, networks, applications, and services.
Security, Privacy, Trust, and Resource Management in Mobile and Wireless Communications examines the current scope of theoretical and practical applications on the security of mobile and wireless communications. This book covers fundamental concepts of current issues, challenges, and solutions in wireless and mobile networks and will serve as a reference for graduate ... Read more
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Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2012
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Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2011
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Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2010
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Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Information and Knowledge Engineering
Hamid R. Arabnia, University of Georgia; Ray R. Hashemi, Georgia Southern University; and Fernando G. Tinetti, National University of La Plata, Argentina
1-1-2009
