November Research Reference titles from Elsevier
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Digital Image Enhancement and Reconstruction
Shyam Rajput, Nafis Khan, Amit Singh, Karm Arya
Elsevier
378 pages
ISBN: 9780323983709
October 2022
This book explores different concepts and techniques used for the enhancement as well as reconstruction of low-quality images. It comprehensively explores application-specific techniques including satellite image enhancement, face hallucination, low-resolution face recognition, medical image enhancement and reconstruction, reconstruction of underwater images, text image enhancement, biometrics, etc. Chapters presents a detailed discussion of the challenges faced in handling each particular kind of image, and a deep dive into denoising, dehazing, super-resolution, and use of soft computing across a range of engineering applications.
Engineering a Compiler
3rd Edition
Keith Cooper, Linda Torczon
Elsevier
848 pages
ISBN: 9780128154120
October 2022
This book covers the latest developments in compiler technology, with new chapters focusing on semantic elaboration (the problems that arise in generating code from the ad-hoc syntax-directed translation schemes in a generated parser), on runtime support for naming and addressability, and on code shape for expressions, assignments and control-structures. This new edition takes a fresh approach to learning important techniques for constructing a modern compiler.
Mind Mapping and Artificial Intelligence
Jose Guerrero
Elsevier
258 pages
ISBN: 9780128201190
October 2022
Traditional ways of visualizing complex information, namely linear text, web pages and hyperlink-based applications, have serious productivity problems. As more applications of Artificial Intelligence are developed, the need for the improvement of the visualization of the information generated will increase exponentially. The goal of this book is to provide readers with an introduction to mind mapping and artificial intelligence, to the problems of using traditional ways of visualizing complex information and as an introduction to mind mapping automation and its integration into Artificial Intelligence applications.
Posttraumatic Epilepsy
Basic and Clinical Aspects
Carrie Jonak, Allison Peterson, Devin Binder
Elsevier
200 pages
ISBN: 9780323900997
October 2022
This book provides a synthesized resource on the recent basic and clinical science developments in the field of posttraumatic epilepsy. It offers a clear understanding of the epidemiology of posttraumatic epilepsy after head injury, neuropathology of posttraumatic epilepsy and clinical trials of antiepileptogenic agents. The book is written for basic and clinical researchers in neuroscience as well as for clinicians treating patients with epilepsy.
The Science of Dream Interpretation
Frederick Coolidge
Elsevier
204 pages
ISBN: 9780323884945
October 2022
This book presents a scientific, historic and psychological account of dream interpretation. Chapters cover the theory of dream interpretation, the role of dreams and dream interpretation throughout history, including the cultural and religious significance of dreams, and how dreams interrupt sleep, including issues of insomnia, sleep walking, and more. It covers the influential dream theorists of the 20th century, as well as how dream interpretation may be utilized in psychotherapy.
Criminal Profiling
An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis
5th Edition
Brent Turvey
Elsevier
920 pages
ISBN: 9780128155837
October 2022
This book maintains the same core foundation that made previous editions best sellers in the professional and academic community worldwide. Written for practicing behavioral analysts and aspiring students alike, this work emphasizes an honest understanding of crime and criminals. In addition to refined approaches toward international perspectives, new chapters on psychological autopsies, scene investigation reconstruction, court issues and racial profiling have also been added.
Creativity and Morality
Hansika Kapoor, James Kaufman
Elsevier
330 pages
ISBN: 9780323856676
October 2022
This book summarizes and integrates research on creativity used to achieve bad or immoral ends. The book includes the use of deception, novel ideas to commit wrongdoings across contexts, including in organizations, the classroom and terrorism. Morality is discussed from an individual perspective and relative to broader sociocultural norms that allow people to believe actions are justified.
Athlete Mental Health and Performance Optimization
The Optimum Performance Program for Sports (TOPPS)
Brad Donohue, Joanne Perry
Elsevier
206 pages
9780323952767
October 2022
This book introduces TOPPS, which provides structured protocols to assist with recruitment, engagement, screening, assessment and performance optimization. TOPPS has demonstrated significantly improved relationships with teammates and coaches, decreased substance use and psychiatric symptoms, and decreased factors interfering with sport performance. The book presents step-by-step instructional guidelines, real-world case examples, screening and assessment questionnaires, intervention handouts and worksheets that complement intervention.
Data Mining
Concepts and Techniques
4th Edition
Jiawei Han, Jian Pei, Hanghang Tong
Elsevier
752 pages
ISBN: 9780128117606
October 2022
This book introduces concepts, principles, and methods for mining patterns, knowledge, and models from various kinds of data for diverse applications. Specifically, it delves into the processes for uncovering patterns and knowledge from massive collections of data, known as knowledge discovery from data, or KDD. It focuses on the feasibility, usefulness, effectiveness, and scalability of data mining techniques for large data sets and trends, applications, and research frontiers in data mining.