Link Mining And Localisation In The Context Of Face To Face Contact Networks

Author : Christoph Scholz
Publisher : kassel university press GmbH
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783737600866

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Link Mining and Localisation in the Context of Face-to-Face Contact Networks by Christoph Scholz Pdf

For a long time an automatic detection of contacts between humans was not possible. In this work a new generation of resource-aware RFID tags (proximity tags) is used which has the ability to detect reliable face-to-face contacts. This innovation opens up new research possibilities in the ?elds of human contact behaviour analysis, link prediction and indoor localisation. In this context the identi?cation of human contact structures and their underlying pro¬cesses is a prominent research topic. However, the analysis of of?ine social networks has been largely neglected. In this work face-to-face information is utilised to study the link prediction problem as well as dynamic and static contact patterns in face-to-face contact networks. Furthermore the in?uence of user interests and social contacts on the predictability of talk attendance is analysed. The localisation of humans in indoor environments is still a challenging problem. In literature, accurate positioning approaches exist. Unfortunately, these approaches requi¬re expensive hardware and an extensive deployment of suitable infrastructure. Therefo¬re novel approaches are presented that use proximity tags for positioning. All methods are evaluated using real-world data and it is shown that all approaches signi?cantly outperform state-of-the art indoor localisation approaches.

Author : Klaus David,Kurt Geihs,Jan Marco Leimeister,Alexander Roßnagel,Ludger Schmidt,Gerd Stumme,Arno Wacker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319050447

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Socio-technical Design of Ubiquitous Computing Systems by Klaus David,Kurt Geihs,Jan Marco Leimeister,Alexander Roßnagel,Ludger Schmidt,Gerd Stumme,Arno Wacker Pdf

By using various data inputs, ubiquitous computing systems detect their current usage context, automatically adapt their services to the user’s situational needs and interact with other services or resources in their environment on an ad-hoc basis. Designing such self-adaptive, context-aware knowledge processing systems is, in itself, a formidable challenge. This book presents core findings from the VENUS project at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Information System Design (ITeG) at Kassel University, where researchers from different fields, such as computer science, information systems, human-computer interaction and law, together seek to find general principles and guidelines for the design of socially aware ubiquitous computing systems. To this end, system usability, user trust in the technology and adherence to privacy laws and regulations were treated as particularly important criteria in the context of socio-technical system design. During the project, a comprehensive blueprint for systematic, interdisciplinary software development was developed, covering the particular functional and non-functional design aspects of ubiquitous computing at the interface between technology and human beings. The organization of the book reflects the structure of the VENUS work program. After an introductory part I, part II provides the groundwork for VENUS by presenting foundational results from all four disciplines involved. Subsequently, part III focuses on methodological research funneling the development activities into a common framework. Part IV then covers the design of the demonstrators that were built in order to develop and evaluate the VENUS method. Finally, part V is dedicated to the evaluation phase to assess the user acceptance of the new approach and applications. The presented findings are especially important for researchers in computer science, information systems, and human-computer interaction, but also for everyone working on the acceptance of new technologies in society in general.

Author : Martin Atzmueller,Alvin Chin,Frederik Janssen,Immanuel Schweizer,Christoph Trattner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319290096

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Big Data Analytics in the Social and Ubiquitous Context by Martin Atzmueller,Alvin Chin,Frederik Janssen,Immanuel Schweizer,Christoph Trattner Pdf

The 9 papers presented in this book are revised and significantly extended versions of papers submitted to three related workshops: The 5th International Workshop on Mining Ubiquitous and Social Environments, MUSE 2014, and the First International Workshop on Machine Learning for Urban Sensor Data, SenseML 2014, which were held on September 15, 2014, in conjunction with the European Conference on Machine Learning and Principles and Practice of Knowledge Discovery in Databases (ECML-PKDD 2014) in Nancy, France; and the 5th International Workshop on Modeling Social Media (MSM 2014) that was held on April 8, 2014 in conjunction with ACM WWW in Seoul, Korea.

Author : Stefan Michaelis,Nico Piatkowski,Marco Stolpe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319417066

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Solving Large Scale Learning Tasks. Challenges and Algorithms by Stefan Michaelis,Nico Piatkowski,Marco Stolpe Pdf

In celebration of Prof. Morik's 60th birthday, this Festschrift covers research areas that Prof. Morik worked in and presents various researchers with whom she collaborated. The 23 refereed articles in this Festschrift volume provide challenges and solutions from theoreticians and practitioners on data preprocessing, modeling, learning, and evaluation. Topics include data-mining and machine-learning algorithms, feature selection and feature generation, optimization as well as efficiency of energy and communication.

Author : Patrick Hogan,Joseph C. Winter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
ISBN : UIUC:30112007056655

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Economy and Interaction Along the Lower Chaco River by Patrick Hogan,Joseph C. Winter Pdf

Author : Karâa, Wahiba Ben Abdessalem
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781466688124

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Biomedical Image Analysis and Mining Techniques for Improved Health Outcomes by Karâa, Wahiba Ben Abdessalem Pdf

Every second, users produce large amounts of image data from medical and satellite imaging systems. Image mining techniques that are capable of extracting useful information from image data are becoming increasingly useful, especially in medicine and the health sciences. Biomedical Image Analysis and Mining Techniques for Improved Health Outcomes addresses major techniques regarding image processing as a tool for disease identification and diagnosis, as well as treatment recommendation. Highlighting current research intended to advance the medical field, this publication is essential for use by researchers, advanced-level students, academicians, medical professionals, and technology developers. An essential addition to the reference material available in the field of medicine, this timely publication covers a range of applied research on data mining, image processing, computational simulation, data visualization, and image retrieval.

Author : Yunhao Liu,Zheng Yang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781441973719

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Location, Localization, and Localizability by Yunhao Liu,Zheng Yang Pdf

This book reflects up-to-date research, fundamental theories, and key techniques of of wireless localization technology and error-controlling techniques. It also presents and discusses the issue of localizability, as well as privacy issues associated with LBS. This book encompasses the significant and quickly growing area of wireless localization technology. It presents comprehensive and up-to-date research in both fundamental theories and key techniques of network localization. In addition to localization approaches, it also is the first book to address the issue of localizability. The privacy issue of LBS technology is also discussed.

Author : L. K. Bandyopadhyay,S. K. Chaulya,P. K. Mishra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387981659

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Wireless Communication in Underground Mines by L. K. Bandyopadhyay,S. K. Chaulya,P. K. Mishra Pdf

Wireless communication has emerged as an independent discipline in the past decades. Everything from cellular voice telephony to wireless data transmission using wireless sensor networks has profoundly impacted the safety, production, and productivity of industries and our lifestyle as well. After a decade of exponential growth, the wireless industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Therefore, it would be an injustice if the wireless communication is not explored for mining industry. Underground mines, which are characterized by their tough working conditions and hazardous environments, require fool-proof mine-wide communication systems for smooth functioning of mine workings and ensuring better safety. Proper and re- able communication systems not only save the machine breakdown time but also help in immediate passing of messages from the vicinity of underground working area to the surface for day-to-day normal mining operations as well as for speedy rescue operations in case of disaster. Therefore, a reliable and effective commu- cation system is an essential requisite for safe working, and maintaining requisite production and productivity of underground mines. Most of the existing systems generally available in underground mines are based on line (wired) communication principle, hence these are unable to withstand in the disaster conditions and dif?cult to deploy in inaccessible places. Therefore, wireless communication is an indispe- able, reliable, and convenient system and essential in case of day-to-day normal duty or disaster situations.

Author : M. Antonietta Esposito
Publisher : Alinea Editrice
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9788881251780

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Histocity Book by M. Antonietta Esposito Pdf

Author : Merit Hietanen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781003804802

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The Humanitarian Parent by Merit Hietanen Pdf

Aid sector staff work in some of the world’s most challenging environments, from conflict zones to sites of natural disaster and refugee camps. For a long time, the aid worker was typified by the lone white male, flying from place to place and seeing his family during the holidays. But now, as the world changes and the sector diversifies, how can family life be reconciled with the challenges and travel commitments of this particularly difficult career? This book delves deep into these challenges, exposing the problems that persist and pointing a path for organisations to adopt a more human-centred, staff-centred, parent-centred, feminist approach to humanitarian and development work. Drawing on the author’s own experiences as an aid worker, as well as extensive original interviews and desk research, the book looks at the challenges faced by those who aspire to a family life, from finding a partner who is willing and able to live in the same location, to dating in difficult contexts, to being away from home and extended family, finding child care, and settling children in new countries and cultures. Local workers face their own challenges, often suffering from a lack of support in comparison to their international colleagues. For many, the cost is too great, and the sector suffers from a brain drain as experienced staff leave. It doesn’t need to be this way. The book points a way for organisations to adopt policies that support mothers and fathers. As well as being a useful guide for aid professionals who are themselves navigating these issues, the book will be perfect for organisations looking to reform and for students wishing to understand the realities of a career in aid.

Author : William G. Moseley,Kefa M. Otiso
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429535420

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Debating African Issues by William G. Moseley,Kefa M. Otiso Pdf

This debate style textbook allows students to explore diverse, well-founded views on controversial African issues, pushing them to go beyond superficial interpretations and complicate and ground their understanding of the continent. From the positive images in the film Black Panther, to the derogatory remarks of former American President Donald Trump, the African continent often figures prominently in the collective, global imagination. This interdisciplinary collection covers 20 enduring and contemporary debates across a broad range of subjects affecting Africa, from development and health to agriculture, climate change, and urbanization. Each chapter has a pro and con view penned by a leading expert on the topic in an accessible and engaging style. These contrasting views on each issue are framed by an introduction that helps the student contextualize the debate and draw on further resources. Moreover, they enable readers to deepen their understanding of the topic, develop a more nuanced perspective, and foster classroom debates. This book is an excellent resource for Africa related courses across a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields including African studies, anthropology, development studies, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, international studies, political science and public health.

Author : John Dron,Terry Anderson
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781927356807

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Teaching Crowds by John Dron,Terry Anderson Pdf

Within the rapidly expanding field of educational technology, learners and educators must confront a seemingly overwhelming selection of tools designed to deliver and facilitate both online and blended learning. Many of these tools assume that learning is configured and delivered in closed contexts, through learning management systems (LMS). However, while traditional "classroom" learning is by no means obsolete, networked learning is in the ascendant. A foundational method in online and blended education, as well as the most common means of informal and self-directed learning, networked learning is rapidly becoming the dominant mode of teaching as well as learning. In Teaching Crowds, Dron and Anderson introduce a new model for understanding and exploiting the pedagogical potential of Web-based technologies, one that rests on connections — on networks and collectives — rather than on separations. Recognizing that online learning both demands and affords new models of teaching and learning, the authors show how learners can engage with social media platforms to create an unbounded field of emergent connections. These connections empower learners, allowing them to draw from one another’s expertise to formulate and fulfill their own educational goals. In an increasingly networked world, developing such skills will, they argue, better prepare students to become self-directed, lifelong learners.

Author : Ingrid Volkmer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780745665030

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The Global Public Sphere by Ingrid Volkmer Pdf

Over the last several years, the debate about publics seems to have newly emerged. This debate critically reflects the Habermasian ideal of a (national) public sphere in a transnational context. However, it seems that the issue of a reconstruction of a global public sphere is more complex. In this brilliant and provocative book, Ingrid Volkmer argues that a reflective approach of globalization is required in order to identify and deconstruct key strata of deliberate public discourse in supra- and subnational societal formations. This construction helps to understand the new processes of legitimacy at the beginning of the 21st century in which the traditional conception of a ‘public’ and its role as a legitimizing force are being challenged and transformed. The book unfolds this key phenomenon of global deliberate interconnectedness as a discursive and negotiated dimension within ‘reflective’ globalization, i.e. continuously constituting, maintaining and refining the ‘life’ of the global public and conceptualizes a global public sphere. Offering insightful case studies to illustrate this new theory of the global public sphere, the book will be essential reading for students and scholars of media and communication studies , and social and political theory.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1998 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : Government purchasing
ISBN : NYPL:33433063171239

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Commerce Business Daily by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bernice Pescosolido,Edward B. Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108839976

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Personal Networks by Bernice Pescosolido,Edward B. Smith Pdf

Combines classic and cutting-edge scholarship on personal social networks. A must-have resource for both newcomers and seasoned experts.