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Y. Altshuler, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, USA; Y. Elovici, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; A. B. Cremers, University of Bonn, Germany; N. Aharony, A. Pentland, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds)

Security and Privacy in Social NetworksSecurity and Privacy in Social Networks brings to the forefront innovative approaches for analyzing and enhancing the security and privacy dimen-sions in online social networks, and is the first comprehensive attempt dedicated entirely to this field.

Features 7 Presents innovative solutions to social network security challenges 7 Defines a new field of research in computer and communications securi-ty 7 Raises emerging security problems in online social network environments

Contents Introduction to Security and Privacy in Social Networks.- Interdisciplinary Impact Analysis of Privacy in Social Networks.- Recognizing Your Di-gital Friends.- Encryption for Peer-to-Peer Social Networks.- Crowdsourcing and Ethics.- The Effect of Social Status on Decision-Making and Prices in Financial Networks.- Stealing Reality: When Criminals Become Data Scientists (or Vice Ver-sa).- Applications of k-Anonymity and ℓ-Diversity in Publishing Online Social Networks.- Links Reconstruction Attack.- An Analysis of Anonymi-ty in the Bitcoin System.- Privacy-Preserving Data Integration using Decoupled Data.

Fields of interestsComputer Communication Networks; Systems and Data Security; Information Systems Applica-tions (incl.Internet)

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due August 2012

2012. XVII, 275 p. 47 illus., 26 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4138-0

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New SeriesAtlantis Studies in ComputingSeries editors: J. Bergstra, M. W. Mislove

The series aims at publishing books in the areas of computer science, computer and network technology, IT management, information tech-nology and informatics from the technological, managerial, theoretical/fundamental, social or historical perspective. We welcome books in the following categories: technical monographs: these will be reviewed as to timeliness, usefulness, relevance, completeness and clarity of presentati-on; textbooks; books of a more speculative nature: these will be reviewed as to relevance and clarity of presentation.

J. Arnoldus, M. van den Brand, A. Serebrenik, Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands; J. Brunekreef, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Code Generation with TemplatesTemplates are used to generate all kinds of text, including computer code. The last decade, the use of templates gained a lot of popularity due to the increase of dynamic web applications. Templates are a tool for programmers, and implementa-tions of template engines are most times based on practical experience rather than based on a theoretical background. This book reveals the mathematical background of templates and shows interesting findings for improving the practical use of templates. First, a framework to determine the necessary computational power for the template metalanguage is presented. The template metalan-guage does not need to be Turing-complete to be useful. A non-Turing-complete metalanguage enforces separation of concerns between the view and model.

Feature 7 There is no fundamental literature on the topic of (web) templates The book shows the funda-mental properties and languages of templates Two case-studies show improvement of separation of concerns and re-use by using a two-stage architec-ture based on templates instead of a single stage implementation Syntax-safe templates prevent cross-site scripting by means of compact grammar definitions

Contents Introduction.- Preliminaries.- The Unparser.- The Metalanguage.- Syntax-Safe Templates.- Repleo: Syntax-Safe Template Evaluation.- Case Studies.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsSoftware Engineering; Programming Techniques; Computer Science, general

Target groupsResearch


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2012. VIII, 208 p. 100 illus., 2 in color. (Atlantis Studies in Computing, Volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-94-91216-55-8

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R. E. Banchs, Institute for Infocomm Research - A*Star, Queenstown, Singapore

Text Mining with MATLAB®Text Mining with MATLAB provides a com-prehensive introduction to text mining using MATLAB. It’s designed to help text mining practitioners, as well as those with little-to-no experience with text mining in general, familiarize themselves with MATLAB and its complex appli-cations. The first part provides an introduction to basic procedures for handling and operating with text strings. Then, it reviews major mathematical modeling approaches. Statistical and geometrical models are also described along with main dimen-sionality reduction methods. Finally, it presents some specific applications such as document clustering, classification, search and terminology extraction.

Features 7 Features the first in-depth guide to text mining with Matlab, a powerful, yet flexible numerical computing platform and programming langua-ge 7 Illustrates key concepts and definitions through a series of increasingly complex examples and exercises 7 Provides the reader with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions on how to recreate all examples and figures presented within the book

Contents Introduction.- Handling Textual Data.- Regular Expressions.- Basic Operations with Strings.- Reading and Writing Files.- Basic Corpus Statistics.- Statistical Models.- Geometrical Models.- Dimensionality Reduction.- Document Categorization.- Document Search.- Content Analysis.

Fields of interestsData Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Math Applications in Computer Science; Information Storage and Retrieval



Due June 2012

2012. XII, 355 p. 54 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4150-2

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L. R. Christensen, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Coordinative Practices in the Building ProcessAn Ethnographic Perspective

Coordinative Practices in the Building Process: An Ethnographic Perspective presents the principles of the practice-oriented research programmes in the CSCW and HCI domains, explaining and examining the ideas and motivations behind ba-sing technology design on ethnography. The focus throughout is on generating ethnographically informed accounts of the building process and discussing the concepts of cooperative work and coordinative practices in order to frame technolo-gy development. Lars Rune Christensen provides an invaluable resource for these communities in this book.

Features 7 A special chapter on the practice-oriented research program in CSCW prepares the reader for the design of technology based on analytical findings derived from ethnographic fieldwork 7 Provides novel insights into the coordination of cooperative work 7 Presents empirically informed accounts of the building process to frame technological development

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- The Practice-oriented Research Program in CSCW.- The View from Organizational Studies.- Introduction to the Buil-ding Process.- The Relationship between Design and Construction.- Apprenticeship and Visual Skills.- Coordinative Practices.- On the Concept of Intrinsic Coordination.- Implications for CSCW.- Subject Index.

Fields of interestsUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Anthropology



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2012. IX, 158 p. 27 illus., 20 in color. (Computer Supported Cooperative Work) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4116-7

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A. M. Hadjiantonis, Kios Research Center, Nicosia, Cyprus; B. Stiller, Universität Zürich, Switzerland (Eds)

Telecommunication EconomicsSelected Results of the COST Action ISO605 Econ@Tel

This book constitutes a collaborative and selected documentation of the scientific outcome of the European COST Action IS0605 Econ@Tel „A Telecommunications Economics COST Network“ which run from October 2007 to October 2011. Involving experts from around 20 European countries, the goal of Econ@Tel was to develop a strategic research and training network among key people and organizations in order to enhance Europe‘s competence in the field of telecommu-nications economics. Reflecting the organization of the COST Action IS0605 Econ@Tel in working groups the following four major research areas are addressed: - evolution and regulation of communication ecosystems; - social and policy implications of communication technologies; - economics and governance of future networks; - future networks management architectures and mechanisms.

Features 7 Up-to-date results 7 Fast-track conference proceedings 7 State-of-the-art research

Fields of interestsComputer Communication Networks; Commu-nications Engineering, Networks; Computers and Society



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2012. IX, 243 p. 61 illus. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Computer Communication Networks and Telecommunications, Volume 7216) Softcover7 $72.00ISBN 978-3-642-30381-4

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B. Henderson-Sellers, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia

On the Mathematics of Modelling, Metamodelling, Ontologies and Modelling LanguagesComputing as a discipline is maturing rapidly. However, with maturity often comes a plethora of subdisciplines, which, as time progresses, can become isolationist. The subdisciplines of model-ling, metamodelling, ontologies and modelling languages within software engineering e.g. have, to some degree, evolved separately and without any underpinning formalisms. Introducing set theory as a consistent underlying formalism, Brian Henderson-Sellers shows how a coherent framework can be developed that clearly links these four, previously separate, areas of software engineering. In particular, he shows how the incorporation of a foundational ontology can be beneficial in resolving a number of controver-sial issues in conceptual modelling, especially with regard to the perceived differences between linguistic metamodelling and ontological meta-modelling. An explicit consideration of domain-specific modelling languages is also included in his mathematical analysis of models, metamodels, ontologies and modelling languages.

Features 7 Shows how a coherent framework can be deve-loped 7 Show how the incorporation of a foun-dational ontology can be beneficial in resolving a number of controversial issues in conceptual modelling 7 Includes consideration of domain-specific modelling languages

Fields of interestsSoftware Engineering; Models and Principles; Computation by Abstract Devices



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2012. VI, 75 p. 98 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-3-642-29824-0

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W. Huang, L. Alem, CSIRO ICT Centre, Epping, NSW, Australia; M. A. Livingston, Washington, DC, USA (Eds)

Human Factors in Augmented Reality EnvironmentsAdvances in hardware and networking have made possible a wide use of augmented reality (AR) technologies. However, simply putting those hard-ware and technologies together does not make a “good” system for end users to use.

Features 7 The first book on human factors in augmented reality 7 Discusses perception and cognition issues in augmented reality 7 Covers human-centered design principles 7 Presents human-centered evaluation methodologies and case studies

Contents Issues in human factors evaluations of augmented reality systems.- Human factors research in audio augmented reality.- Basic perception in head-worn augmented reality displays.- Pursuit of „X-ray Vision“ for augmented reality.- Cognitive issues in mobile augmented reality: an embodied perspecti-ve.- Mobile augmented reality: a design perspec-tive.- Design guidelines for mobile augmented reality - user experience.- Usability recommen-dations for mixed interactive systems: extraction and integration in a design process.- Concepts and subjective measures for evaluating user experience of mobile AR services.- Enhancing user roles in augmented reality interactive simulations.- Inter-active AR installations: lessons learned in the field of art, design and cultural heritage.

Fields of interestsUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Communi-cations Engineering, Networks

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


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2012. V, 255 p. 70 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4204-2

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J. Janssen, S. Schockaert, D. Vermeir, M. de Cock

Answer Set Programming for Continuous Domains: A Fuzzy Logic ApproachAnswer set programming (ASP) is a declarative language tailored towards solving combinatorial optimization problems. It has been successfully applied to e.g. planning problems, configuration and verification of software, diagnosis and data-base repairs. However, ASP is not directly suitable for modeling problems with continuous domains. Such problems occur naturally in diverse fields such as the design of gas and electricity networks, computer vision and investment portfolios. To overcome this problem we study FASP, a combina-tion of ASP with fuzzy logic -- a class of manyva-lued logics that can handle continuity.

Feature 7 Contains an extensive survey on the current state-of-the-art w.r.t. the combination of answer set programming with continuous logics Shows how answer set programming can be used for solving continuous domains with real-world ex-amples Contains a chapter detailing an implemen-tation method for fuzzy answer set programming Contains a chapter detailing the front-end design of a fuzzy answer set solver

Contents Introduction.- Preliminaries.- Fuzzy Answer Set Programming.- Aggregated Fuzzy Answer Set Programming.- Core Fuzzy Answer Set Program-ming.- Reducing FASP to Fuzzy SAT.- Conclusi-ons.

Fields of interestsLogics and Meanings of Programs; Logic Design; Simulation and Modeling



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2012. IX, 173 p. 8 illus. (Atlantis Computational Intelligence Systems, Volume 5) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-94-91216-58-9

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P. Karampelas, Hellenic American University, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA (Ed)

Techniques and Tools for Designing an Online Social Network PlatformThe present work address the technological and methodological aspects of designing social net-work platforms and applications.

Features 7 Gives best practices, guidelines and standards for creating a usable online social networks 7 In-cludes detailed critiques of existing social network platforms and applications while providing potential solutions usability evaluation tech-niques 7 Aids in optimizing the social network design and experience

Contents Preface.- Author’s Biography.- Part I – Introduc-tion.- Chapter 1. From Virtual Communities to Social Networks.- Part II – Requirements Analysis and Design.- Chapter 2. Identifying Users and Their Tasks.- Chapter 3. Requirement Identification and Analysis Techniques.- Chapter 4. Design Principles and Guidelines.- Part III – Implementation and Visualization.- Chapter 5. Implementation Techniques.- Chapter 6. Existing Development Platforms.- Chapter 7. Visualization of Social Networks.- Part IV – Evaluation and Network Mining.- Chapter 8. Usability Evaluation Techniques.- Chapter 9. Social Network Analysis and Mining.- Part V – Conclusions and Open Issues.- Chapter 10. Conclusions.- Acknowledge-ments.- References. Subject Index

Fields of interestsComputer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com-plexity; Complex Networks



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2012. Approx. 250 p. 70 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes in Social Networks, Volume 3) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-7091-0786-7

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J. M. Lingeman, D. Shasha, New York University, NY, USA

Network Inference in Molecular BiologyA Hands-on Framework

Inferring gene regulatory networks is a difficult problem to solve due to the relative scarcity of data compared to the potential size of the networks. While researchers have developed techniques to find some of the underlying network structure, there is still no one-size-fits-all algorithm for every data set. Network Inference in Molecular Biology examines the current techniques used by researchers, and provides key insights into which algorithms best fit a collection of data. Through a series of in-depth examples, the book also outlines how to mix-and-match algorithms, in order to create one tailored to a specific data situation. Net-work Inference in Molecular Biology is intended for advanced-level students and researchers as a reference guide. Practitioners and professionals working in a related field will also find this book valuable.

Contents The Gene Network Inference Problem.- Expe-rimental Inputs.- Running Examples.- Overall Workflow of Inference.- Sample Pipelines.- Roll Your Own Pipeline.- Appendix.

Fields of interestsComputational Biology/Bioinformatics; Bio-informatics; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity



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2012. VII, 101 p. 58 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3112-1

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N. Manouselis, Agro-Know Technologies, Athens, Greece; H. Drachsler, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands; K. Verbert, E. Duval, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Recommender Systems for LearningTechnology enhanced learning (TEL) aims to de-sign, develop and test sociotechnical innovations that will support and enhance learning practices of both individuals and organisations. It is therefore an application domain that generally covers tech-nologies that support all forms of teaching and learning activities. Since information retrieval (in terms of searching for relevant learning resources to support teachers or learners) is a pivotal activity in TEL, the deployment of recommender systems has attracted increased interest. This brief attempts to provide an introduction to recommender sys-tems for TEL settings, as well as to highlight their particularities compared to recommender systems for other application domains.

Contents Introduction and Background.- TEL as a recom-mendation context.- Survey and Analysis of TEL Recommender Systems.- Challenges and Outlook.

Fields of interestsInformation Systems and Communication Service; Education (general)



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2012. V, 85 p. 5 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-4360-5

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C. C. Marquezan, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; L. Z. Granville, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil

Self-* and P2P for Network ManagementDesign Principles and Case Studies

The network management community has been pushed towards the design of alternative manage-ment approaches able to support heterogeneity, scalability, reliability, and minor human inter-vention. The employment of self-* properties and Peer-To-Peer (P2P) are seen as promising alterna-tives, able to provide the sophisticated solutions required. Despite being developed in parallel, and with minor direct connections perceived between them, self-* properties and P2P can be used concurrently. In Self-* and P2P for Network Management: Design Principles and Case Studies, the authors explore the issues behind the joint use of self-* properties and P2P, and present: a survey relating autonomic computing and self-* proper-ties, P2P, and network and service management; the design of solutions that explore parallel and cooperative behavior of management peers; the change in angle of network management solution development from APIs, protocols, architectures, and frameworks to the design of management algorithms.

Feature 7 Presents design principles for the development of cooperative management algorithms

Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- State of the Art.- Principles of the Self-* P2P Design.- Case Study I: Reliability of Monitoring Platforms.- Case Study II: Resource Management of Network Virtu-alization.- Results Discussion.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestComputer Communication Networks



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2012. X, 114 p. 22 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4200-3

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E. Martínez-Martín, Á. P. Pobil, Jaume I University, Castelló de la Plana, Spain

Robust Motion Detection in Real-Life ScenariosThis work proposes a complete sensor-indepen-dent visual system that provides robust target motion detection. First, the way sensors obtain images, in terms of resolution distribution and pixel neighbourhood, is studied. This allows a spatial analysis of motion to be carried out. Then, a novel background maintenance approach for ro-bust target motion detection is implemented. Two different situations are considered: a fixed camera observing a constant background where objects are moving; and a still camera observing objects in movement within a dynamic background. This distinction lies on developing a surveillance mechanism without the constraint of observing a scene free of foreground elements for several seconds when a reliable initial background model is obtained, as that situation cannot be guaranteed when a robotic system works in an unknown environment. Other problems are also addressed to successfully deal with changes in illumination, and the distinction between foreground and back-ground elements.

Features 7 Proposes a complete sensor-independent visual system that provides robust target motion detec-tion 7 Presents a novel background maintenance approach for robotic systems in an unknown envi-ronment 7 Addresses the challenges of changes in illumination, and the distinction between foreground and background elements

Contents Introduction.- Motion Detection in Static Back-grounds.- Motion Detection in General Back-grounds.- Applications.- Computer Vision Terms.

Fields of interestImage Processing and Computer Vision



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2012. CVI, 10 p. 70 illus., 61 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4215-7

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C. Neustaedter, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada; S. Harrison, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA; A. Sellen, Microsoft Research, Cambridge, UK (Eds)

Connecting FamiliesThe Impact of New Communication Technologies on Domestic Life

Features 7 Takes an in-depth look at how Skype, mobile technologies, and other innovations in communi-cation are impacting family life 7 Explores many different family relationships, including those between intimate partners, immediate family members, and grandparents and grandchild-ren 7 Makes clear what families need and value from communication systems, offering inspiration and guidance to inventors and developers of new technologies

Contents Connecting Families: An Introduction.- Section 1: Couples.- Designing for Collocated Couples.- Shared Living, Experiences, and Intimacy over Vi-deo Chat in Long Distance Relationships.- Section 2: Immediate Families and Children.- Intra-Family Messaging with Family Circles.- Enriching Virtual Visitation in Divorced Families.- Kids & Video: Playing with Friends at a Distance.- Section 3: The Extended, Distributed Family.- Connecting Fami-lies Across Time Zones.- Inter-Family Messaging with Domestic Media Spaces.- Reading, Laughing, and Connecting with Young Children.- Connec-ting Grandparents and Grandchildren.- Index.

Fields of interestsComputers and Society; Software Engineering; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction



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S. Pearson, HP Labs, Filton, Bristol, UK; G. Yee, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Eds)

Privacy and Security for Cloud ComputingThis book analyzes the latest advances in privacy, security and risk technologies within cloud environments. With contributions from leading experts, the text presents both a solid overview of the field and novel, cutting-edge research. A Glos-sary is also included at the end of the book.

Features 7 Contains contributions from leading experts in the field 7 Presents a solid overview of the field with a thorough introduction to the core issues, supplemented by a Glossary 7 Describes novel, cutting-edge research in the field, including a practical selection of innovative solutions to common problems

Contents Part I: Introduction to the Issues.- Privacy, Security and Trust in Cloud Computing.- Part II: Law Enforcement and Audits.- Accessing Data in the Cloud: The Long Arm of the Law Enforce-ment Agent.- A Privacy Impact Assessment Tool for Cloud Computing.- Understanding Cloud Audits.- Part III: Security and Integrity.- Security Infrastructure for Dynamically Provisioned Cloud Infrastructure Services.- Modeling the Runtime Integrity of Cloud Servers: a Scoped Invariant Perspective.- Part IV: Risk Considerations.- In-adequacies of Current Risk Controls for the Cloud.- Enterprise Information Risk Management: Dealing with Cloud Computing.

Fields of interestsComputer System Implementation; System Performance and Evaluation; Performance and Reliability



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2012. XII, 298 p. 67 illus., 48 in color. (Computer Communications and Networks) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4188-4

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New SeriesWhite Paper SeriesSeries editors: H. Uszkoreit, G. Rehm

META-NET, a Network of Excellence consisting of 54 research centres from 33 countries, is dedi-cated to building the technological foundations of a multilingual European information society. META-NET is forging META, the Multilingual Europe Technology Alliance. The benefits offered by Language Technology differ from language to language. So do the actions that need to be taken within META-NET, depending on factors such as the complexity of the respective language, the size of its community, and the existence of active research centres in this area. The META-NET Lan-guage White Paper series “Languages in the Euro-pean Information Society” reports on the state of each European language with respect to Language Technology and explains the most urgent risks and chances. The series will cover all official European languages. While there have been a number of valuable and comprehensive scientific studies on certain aspects of languages and technology, there exists no generally understandable compendium that takes a stand by presenting the main findings and challenges for each language. The META-NET white paper series will fill this gap.

G. Rehm, H. Uszkoreit, DFKI GmbH, Berlin, Germany (Eds)

The Bulgarian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Chal-lenge for Language Technology.- The Portuguese Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Portuguese.- About META-NET.

Fields of interestsLanguage Translation and Linguistics; Computati-onal Linguistics

Target groupsPopular/general


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The Catalan Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Catalan Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Catalan.- About META-NET.




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The Czech Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Czech Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Czech.- About META-NET.




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The Danish Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Danish Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Danish.- About META-NET.




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The Dutch Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Dutch Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Dutch.- About META-NET.




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The English Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The English Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for English .- About META-NET.




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The Estonian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Chal-lenge for Language Technology.- The Estonian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Estonian.- About META-NET.




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The Finnish Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Finnish Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Finnish.- About META-NET.




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2012. Approx. 95 p. 10 illus., 8 in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-27247-9

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The French Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Consequently, the actions that are required to further support re-search and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and tech-nologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The re-sults of this analysis suggest that there are many si-gnificant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The French Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for French.- About META-NET.




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The Greek Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Greek Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Greek.- About META-NET.




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2012. Approx. 95 p. 10 illus., 8 in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-28935-4

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The Hungarian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Chal-lenge for Language Technology.- The Hungarian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Hungarian.- About META-NET.




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2012. VI, 95 p. 6 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-30378-4

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The Icelandic Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.





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2012. V, 75 p. 13 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-30173-5

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The Irish Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Irish Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Irish.- About META-NET.




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The Italian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Italian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Italian.- About META-NET.




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The Lithuanian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Chal-lenge for Language Technology.- The Lithuanian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Lithuanian.- About META-NET.




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The Maltese Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Consequently, the actions that are required to further support re-search and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and tech-nologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The re-sults of this analysis suggest that there are many si-gnificant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Maltese Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Maltese.- About META-NET.




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The Portuguese Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.





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2012. V, 87 p. 13 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-29592-8

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The Romanian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Chal-lenge for Language Technology.- The Romanian Language in the Information Society.- Langua-ge Technology Support for Romanian.- About META-NET.




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G. Rehm, H. Uszkoreit, DFKI GmbH Berlin, Germany (Eds)

The Serbian Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Serbian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Serbian.- About META-NET.




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The Slovak Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Slovak Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Slovak.- About META-NET.




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2012. VI, 95 p. 6 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-30369-2

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The Slovene Language in the Digital AgeThis white paper is part of a series that promo-tes knowledge about language technology and its potential. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availability and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Conse-quently, the actions that are required to further support research and development of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many factors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis focused on the 23 official European languages as well as other important national and regional languages in Europe. The results of this analysis suggest that there are many significant research gaps for each language. A more detailed expert analysis and assessment of the current situation will help maximise the impact of additional research and minimize any risks. META-NET consists of 54 re-search centres from 33 countries that are working with stakeholders from commercial businesses, government agencies, industry, research organisa-tions, software companies, technology providers and European universities.

Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The Slovene Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for Slovene.- About META-NET.




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2012. 95 p. 12 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-642-30635-8

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M. M. Ribeiro, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP, Brazil

Belief Revision in Non-Classical LogicsSince the advent of the Semantic Web, interest in the dynamics of ontologies (ontology evolution) has grown significantly. Belief revision presents a good theoretical framework for dealing with this problem; however, classical belief revision is not well suited for logics such as Description Logics. Belief Revision in Non-Classical Logics presents a framework which can be applied to a wide class of logics that include – besides most Description Logics such as the ones behind OWL – Horn Logic and Intuitionistic logic, amongst others. The author also presents algorithms for the most important constructions in belief bases. Resear-chers and practitioners in theoretical computing will find this an invaluable resource.

Features 7 Includes an introduction to belief revision and non-classical logics 7 Presents representa-tion theorems for belief revision compliant with OWL-DL 7 Awarded the best paper prize by the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC)

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Consequence.- Logics.- Classical Belief Revision.- AGM Contraction in Non-Classical Logics.- AGM Revision in Logics without Negation.- Base Revision in Logics without Negation.- Algorithms for Belief Bases.- Conclusion.- Index.

Fields of interestsArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathema-tical Logic and Formal Languages; Mathematical Logic and Foundations



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2012. XII, 135 p. 5 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4185-3

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L. C. Salgado, C. F. Leitão, C. S. Souza, Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

A Journey Through CulturesMetaphors for Guiding the Design of Cross-Cultural Interactive Systems

A Journey Through Cultures addresses one of the hottest topics in contemporary HCI: cultural diversity amongst users. For a number of years the HCI community has been investigating alternatives to enhance the design of cross-cultural systems. Most contributions to date have followed either a ‘design for each’ or a ‘design for all’ strategy. A Journey Through Cultures takes a very different approach. Proponents of CVM – the Cultural Viewpoint Metaphors perspective – the authors invite HCI practitioners to think of how to expose and communicate the idea of cultural diversity. A detailed case study is included which assesses the metaphors’ potential in cross-cultural design and evaluation.

Features 7 Includes a simple, yet powerful set of meta-phors for the conceptualization of cross-cultural design 7 Tackles cultural diversity challenges faced not only by HCI practitioners, but also most of the developers of current web applica-tions 7 The first book to include a semiotic perspective in HCI studies about culture

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Semiotic Engineering and Culture.- Cultural Viewpoint Metaphors.- A Case Study: Re-designing the AVIS Website.- Final Discussion.- Index.

Fields of interestsUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Computers and Society; Computational Linguis-tics



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2012. VI, 129 p. 48 illus., 39 in color. (Human–Computer Interaction Series) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4113-6

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E. Samur, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

Performance Metrics for Haptic InterfacesHaptics technology is being used more and more in different applications, such as in computer games for increased immersion, in surgical simu-lators to create a realistic environment for training of surgeons, in surgical robotics due to safety issues and in mobile phones to provide feedback from user action. The existence of these applica-tions highlights a clear need to understand per-formance metrics for haptic interfaces and their implications on device design, use and application. Performance Metrics for Haptic Interfaces aims at meeting this need by establishing standard practi-ces for the evaluation of haptic interfaces and by identifying significant performance metrics.

Features 7 A first step towards standards for haptic applications 7 Includes tutorial-like guidelines for device characterization 7 Presents a holistic evaluation methodology applicable to any haptic device

Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Acro-nyms.- Symbols.- Greek Letters.- Part I – Basic Considerations.- Introduction.- State of the Art.- Human Haptic Perception.- Part II – Physical Evaluation.- Performance Evaluation Based on Physical Measurements.- Application to a Haptic Interface.- Part III – Psychophysical Evaluation.- Performance Evaluation based on Psychophysical Tests.- Application to a Tactile Display.- Part IV – Synthesis of Evaluation Methods.- Conclusion.- Glossary.- Index.

Fields of interestsUser Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; System Performance and Evaluation; Computer Hardware



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2012. XXII, 135 p. 62 illus. (Springer Series on Touch and Haptic Systems) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4224-9

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F. Schwarz, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, St. Augustin, Germany

Loewy Decomposition of Linear Differential EquationsThe central subject of the book is the genera-lization of Loewy‘s decomposition - originally introduced by him for linear ordinary differential equations - to linear partial differential equations. Equations for a single function in two indepen-dent variables of order two or three are compre-hensively discussed. A complete list of possible solution types is given. Various ad hoc results available in the literature are obtained algorithmi-cally. The border of decidability for generating a Loewy decomposition are explicitly stated.

Features 7 Most advanced and most complete text on closed form solutions of linear partial differential equations 7 Provides more than 50 worked out examples and exercises including solu-tions 7 The results described in the book may be applied for determining Lie symmetries of nonlinear differential equations

Contents Loewy‘s results for ordinary differential equa-tions.- Rings of partial differential operators.- Equations with finite-dimensional solution space.- Decomposition of second-order ope-rators.- Solving second-order equations.- De-composition of third-order operators.- Solving third-order equations.- Summary and conclusi-ons.- Solutions to the exercises.- Solving Riccati equations.- The method of Laplace.- Equations with Lie symmetries.

Fields of interestsSymbolic and Algebraic Manipulation; Partial Differential Equations; Appl.Mathematics/Com-putational Methods of Engineering



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2012. Approx. 200 p. 30 illus. (Texts & Monographs in Symbolic Computation) Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1285-4

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P. Sestoft, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Programming Language ConceptsProgramming Language Concepts uses a functio-nal programming language (F#) as the metalan-guage in which to present all concepts and examp-les, and thus has an operational flavour, enabling practical experiments and exercises. It includes basic concepts such as abstract syntax, interpreta-tion, stack machines, compilation, type checking, and garbage collection techniques, as well as the more advanced topics on polymorphic types, type inference using unification, co- and contrava-riant types, continuations, and backwards code generation with on-the-fly peephole optimization. Covering practical construction of lexers and parsers, but not regular expressions, automata and grammars, which are well covered elsewhere, the book throws light on the design and technology of Java and C# to strengthen students‘ understanding of these widely used languages.

Features 7 First programming language concepts and compiler book based on F# 7 Covers language design, implementation and performance conse-quences for the current mainstream object-orien-ted languages Java and C# 7 Full source code for examples and concepts permit experimentation

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Interpreters and Compi-lers.- From Concrete Syntax to Abstract Syntax.- A First-Order Functional Language.- High-Order Functions.- Polymorphic Types.- Imperative Languages.- Compiling Micro-C.- Real-World Abstract Machines.- Garbage Collection.- Conti-nuations.- Locally Optimizing Compiler.- Crash Course in F#.- Index.

Fields of interestProgramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


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2012. XIV, 276 p. 63 illus. (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science) Softcover7 approx. $59.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4155-6

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C. Shah, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Collaborative Information SeekingThe Art and Science of Making The Whole Greater Than The Sum of All

Today’s complex, information-intensive problems often require people to work together. Mostly the-se tasks go far beyond simply searching together; they include information lookup, sharing, synthe-sis, and decision-making.

Features 7 Provides the first comprehensive overview of an exciting new research field, combining infor-mation retrieval, groupware, human-computer interaction, and Web design 7 Demonstrates how traditional theories and models of informati-on seeking as well as groupware systems relate to the newer notions of social media and partici-patory Web applications 7 Discusses not only theories, models, and systems relating to CIS, but also challenges and opportunities for researchers and developers

Contents Part I Introduction.- Introduction.- Collaborati-on.- Collaborative Information Seeking (CIS) in Context.- Part II Conceptual Understanding of CIS.- Frameworks for CIS Research and Deve-lopment.- Toward a Model for CIS.- Part III CIS Systems, Applications, and Implications.- Systems and Tools for CIS.- Evaluation.- Conclusion.- Ten Stories of Five Cs.- Brief Overview of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW).- Brief Overview of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL).- Brief Overview of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC).

Fields of interestsDatabase Management; Computers and Society; Communication Studies



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2012. XX, 192 p. 43 illus., 5 in color. (The Information Retrieval Series, Volume 34) Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-3-642-28812-8

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S. Stanković, I. Orović, University of Montenegro, Podorica, Montenegro; E. Sejdić, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Multimedia Signals and SystemsMultimedia signals include different data types (text, sound, graphics, picture, animations, video, etc.), which can be time-dependent (sound, video and animation) or spatially-dependent (images, text and graphics). Hence, the multimedia systems represent an interdisciplinary cross-section of the following areas: digital signal processing, computer architecture, computer networks and telecommunications. Multimedia Signals and Systems is an introductory text, designed for students or professionals and researchers in other fields, with a need to learn the basics of signals and systems. A considerable emphasis is placed on the analysis and processing of multimedia signals (audio, images, video).

Features 7 Introduction to multimedia signals and systems 7 Useful for students or researchers in other fields 7 Logically organized with over 200 helpful figures and images

Contents Mathematical Transforms Used for Multimedia Signal Processing.- Digital Audio.- Storing and Transmission of Digital Audio Signals.- Digital Image.- Digital Video.- Compressive Sensing.- Di-gital Watermarking.- Multimedia Signaling and Systems in Telemedicine.- Multimedia Commu-nications

Fields of interestsComputer Science, general; Biological Networks, Systems Biology; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


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2012. XIV, 322 p. 234 illus., 136 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4207-3

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W. J. Tastle, Ithaca College, NY, USA (Ed)

Data Mining Applications Using Artificial Adaptive SystemsThis volume directly addresses the complexities involved in data mining and the development of new algorithms, built on an underlying theory consisting of linear and non-linear dynamics, data selection, filtering, and analysis, while including analytical projection and prediction. The results derived from the analysis are then further mani-pulated such that a visual representation is derived with an accompanying analysis.

Features 7 Advanced research in eight major areas with accompanying theory, proofs where appropriate, and illustrated by practical example 7 Readers will be able to immediately capture the meaning of the mathematics and apply them in their own work 7 Practitioners will learn a new dimen-sion of creative problem solving and analysis using tools and methods that were previously not available

Contents Assessing Post-Radiotherapy Treatment involving Brain Volume Differences in Children.- J-Net: an Adaptive System for Computer-Aided Diagnosis in Lung Nodule Characterization.- Population Algorithm: A New Method of Multi-Dimensional Scaling.- Semantics of Point Spaces through the Topological Weighted Centroid and Other Mathe-matical Quantities.- Meta Net: A New Meta-Classifier Family.- Optimal Informational Sorting: The ACS-ULA Approach.- GUACAMOLE: A New Paradigm for Unsupervised Competitive Learning.- Spatiotemporal Mining: A Systematic Approach to Discrete Diffusion Models for Time and Space Extrapolation.

Fields of interestsArtificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mi-ning and Knowledge Discovery; Data Structures



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2012. VIII, 306 p. 133 illus., 109 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $109.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4222-6

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C. Wohlin, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden; P. Runeson, M. Höst, Lund University, Sweden; M. C. Ohlsson, System Verification Sweden AB, Malmö, Sweden; B. Regnell, Lund University, Sweden; A. Wesslén, ST-Ericsson AB, Lund, Sweden

Experimentation in Software EngineeringLike other sciences and engineering disciplines, software engineering requires a cycle of model building, experimentation, and learning. Experi-ments are valuable tools for all software engineers who are involved in evaluating and choosing between different methods, techniques, languages and tools.

Features 7 The premiere book on how to systematically conduct and evaluate experiments in software engineering 7 The authors are an experienced team of researchers and practitioners with more than eighty years of combined experience with empirical studies 7 Self-contained presentation of experimentation and its process steps, and en-riched by chapters on case studies and systematic literature reviews

Contents Part I Background.- Introduction.- Empirical Strategies.- Measurement.- Systematic Literature Reviews.- Case Studies.- Experiment Process.- Part II Steps in the Experiment Process.- Scoping.- Planning.- Operation.- Analysis and Interpretati-on.- Presentation and Package.- Part III Example Experiments.- Experiment Process Illustration.- Are the Perspectives Really Different?.- Appendi-ces.- Exercises.- Statistical Tables.

Fields of interestsSoftware Engineering; Methodology of the Social Sciences

Target groupsGraduate


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2012. XXII, 236 p. 39 illus. Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-3-642-29043-5

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