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Practical Parallel Computing - Marcin Paprzycki - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Practical Parallel Computing - Marcin Paprzycki - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

These ten papers represent a range of applications for the practical use of parallel computing. They address large scale high performance applications, data transfer and storage cost minimisation, two-stroke engine applications, large air pollution models, parallel global aircraft configuration design, parallel execution time analysis, parallel randomised heuristics, the analysis of complex waveguide circuits, reading database copy, and business process re-engineering.

DKK 890.00
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Quality of Parallel & Distributed Programs & Systems - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Quality of Parallel & Distributed Programs & Systems - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

The field of parallel computing dates back to the mid-fifties, where research labs started the development of so-called supercomputers with the aim to significantly increase the performance, mainly the number of (floating point) operations a machine is able to perform per unit of time. Since then, significant advances in hardware and software technology have brought the field to a point where the long-time challenge of tera-flop computing was reached in 1998. While increases in performance are still a driving factor in parallel and distributed processing, there are many other challenges to be addressed in the field. Enabled by growth of the Internet, the majority of desktop computers nowadays can be seen as part of a huge distributed system, the World Wide Web. Advances in wireless networks extend the scope to a variety of mobile devices (including notebooks, PDAs, or mobile phones). Information is therefore distributed by nature, users require immediate access to information sources, to computing power, and to communication facilities. While performance in the sense defined above is still an important criterion in such kind of systems, other issues, including correctness, reliability, security, ease of use, ubiquitous access, intelligent services, etc. must be considered already in the development process itself. This extended notion of performance covering all those aspects is called "quality of parallel and distributed programs and systems". In order to examine and guarantee quality of parallel and distributed programs and systems special models, metrics and tools are necessary. The six papers selected for this volume tackle various aspects of these problems.

DKK 601.00
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Parallel Computing Using Reversible Quantum Systolic Networks & their Super-Fast Array Entanglement - Anas N Al Rabadi - Bog - Nova Science Publishers

Parallel Computing Using Reversible Quantum Systolic Networks & their Super-Fast Array Entanglement - Anas N Al Rabadi - Bog - Nova Science Publishers

In quantum computing, and because all of the states of the quantum system can exist simultaneously, all of the paths of the quantum computations tree from the root to the leaves occur in parallel and only after measurement a single path will be observed as the whole system''s composite state will collapse into that single path. From a computation perspective, each path in the tree of quantum computing is a single processing, and thus a massive computational parallelism exists with massive number of calculations performed simultaneously. Systolic devices provide inexpensive but massive calculation power, and are cost-effective, high-performance, and special-purpose systems that have wide range of implementations such as in solving several regular and compute-bound problems containing repetitive multiple operations on large arrays of data. This book presents research in the study of parallel computing.

DKK 534.00
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Flexible Text Searching - Konstantinos G Margaritis - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Flexible Text Searching - Konstantinos G Margaritis - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Exact and approximate string matching problem is a common and often repeated task in information retrieval and bioinformatics. As current free textual databases are growing almost exponentially with the time, the string matching problem is becoming more expensive in terms computational times. The authors believe that recent advances in parallel and distributed processing techniques are currently mature enough and can provide powerful computing means convenient for overcoming this string matching problem. In this book the authors present a short survey for well known sequential exact and approximate string searching algorithms. Further, the authors propose four text searching implementations onto general purpose parallel computer like a cluster of heterogeneous workstations using MPI message passing library. The first three parallel implementations are based on the static and dynamic master-worker methods. Further, the authors propose a hybrid parallel implementation that combines the advantages of static and dynamic parallel methods in order to reduce the load imbalance and communication overhead. Moreover, the authors present linear processor array architectures for flexible exact and approximate string matching. These architectures are based on parallel realisation of dynamic programming and non-deterministic finite automaton algorithms. The algorithms consist of two phases, i.e. pre-processing and searching. Then, starting from the data dependence graphs of the searching phase, parallel algorithms are derived, which can be realised directly onto special purpose processor array architectures for approximate string matching. Further, the pre-processing phase is also accommodated onto the same processor array designs. In addition, the proposed architectures support flexible patterns i.e. patterns with a "don''t care" symbol, patterns with a complement symbol and patterns with a class symbol. Finally, this book proposes a generic design of a programmable array processor architecture for a wide variety of approximate string matching algorithms to gain high performance at low cost. Further, the authors describe the architecture of the array and the architecture of the cell in more detail in order to efficiently implement for both the pre-processing and searching phases of most string matching algorithms.

DKK 534.00
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Unauthorized Aliens & Noncitizens - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Unauthorized Aliens & Noncitizens - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Federal law bars aliens residing without authorisation in the United States from most federal benefits; however, there is a widely held perception that many unauthorised aliens obtain such benefits. The degree to which unauthorised resident aliens should be accorded certain rights and privileges as a result of their residence in the United States, along with the duties owed by such aliens given their presence, remains the subject of debate in Congress. This book focuses on the policy and legislative debate surrounding unauthorised aliens'' access to federal benefits.

DKK 722.00
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Gender Roles, Traditions & Generations to Come - Wade Mackey - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Gender Roles, Traditions & Generations to Come - Wade Mackey - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

While everyone alive today is guaranteed to have ancestors, no one is born with a similar guarantee to have descendants. In a parallel truism, everyone alive in the year 2200 AD will be able to trace his or her lineal ancestry to a parental stock in the year 200 AD. This book addresses two questions 1) Which facets of current cultures are aligned with enhanced fertility of their members and which facets of current cultures are aligned with reduced fertility of their members? and 2) What evolutionary pressures sculpted the reproductive psychology of current women and the behavioural consequences of that psychology?.

DKK 890.00
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A Closer Look at Membrane Proteins - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

A Closer Look at Membrane Proteins - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book opens with a description of the insulin-like growth factor system, with focus on the insulin-like growth factor receptors and functions associated with them. The data on membrane proteins, their N-glycome and oxidation status id related to the authors'' findings on the receptors in different physiological and pathological conditions, such as normal and abnormal tissue growth and development. Next, a review of the current methods used to prepare and study membrane proteins is presented, with focus on large scale simulations and special emphasis on scalable parallel methods. In closing, commandments surrounding integral membrane protein expression and purification, integral membrane protein biochemistry, integral membrane protein functionality studies and integral membrane protein high-resolution structures are described.

DKK 718.00
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Silicon Carbide Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Alloys Matrix Composites Fabricated by Squeeze Casting Method - Adem Onat - Bog - Nova Science

Silicon Carbide Particulate Reinforced Aluminum Alloys Matrix Composites Fabricated by Squeeze Casting Method - Adem Onat - Bog - Nova Science

Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) are now attracting enormous interest, because of their superiority in strength, stiffness, wear resistance, elevated temperature strength or other engineering properties. Parallel to commercialisation, there are research centres throughout the world that are actively researching further development and exploitation of net or near net shape fabrication process. In this book, the production and characterisation of SiC particles reinforced Al alloy matrix composites produced by squeeze casting are investigated. The effects of volume fraction of SiC on microstructure, mechanical properties are examined as well. Also the results of the production of gravity cast matrix alloy, to determine the effect of pressure on microstructure and properties are described in this book.

DKK 534.00
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CA for Optimization - Saeed Setayeshi - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

CA for Optimization - Saeed Setayeshi - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Cellular Automata (CA) form a general class of models of dynamical systems which are simple yet capture a rich variety of behaviour. This has made them a favourite tool for studying the generic behaviour of and modelling complex dynamical systems. Historically CA are also intimately related to the development of concepts of computers and computation. This connection continues to be a theme often found in discussions of CA. Moreover, despite the wide differences between CA and conventional computer architectures, CA are convenient for computer simulations in general and parallel computer simulations in particular. This book examines how CA have gained importance with the increasing use of simulations in the development of our understanding of complex systems and their behaviour.

DKK 633.00
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Perils of Purchasing Precious Metals & Coins - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Perils of Purchasing Precious Metals & Coins - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Precious metals are a class of metals deemed rare or highly valued, such as gold, silver, palladium, and platinum. Such metals can be bought and sold in the form of bullion bars, ingots, or coins. Due to the size and weight of the goods, investment firms typically transfer the title of the metal instead of the metal itself, which often remains in storage under the care of the firm or its affiliates. Like all commodities, the price of precious metals fluctuates. Still, the metals are perceived to be the safest form of investment, as they can be less volatile than the stock market. This book discusses the perils of the precious metals market. This also includes investing in bullion and bullion coins and collectible coins.

DKK 890.00
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Digital Tomosynthesis - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Digital Tomosynthesis - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Tomosynthesis is a technology that enables the acquisition of three-dimensional (3D) data from a sequence of projection images acquired at different x-ray tube angles. Tomosynthesis imaging is being actively investigated for use in a variety of clinical tasks. Chapter One of this book provides a comparison of reconstruction algorithms in terms of radiation dose reduction of x-ray tomosynthesis. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), an emerging and improving breast imaging technology, enhances the diagnosis of early breast cancer by providing in-depth information about the overlapping dense breast tissues with no ambiguities. Chapter Two reviews population-based screening/clinical trials of digital breast tomosynthesis. The last chapter discusses image reconstruction and imaging configuration optimization with a multi-beam parallel digital breast tomosynthesis system.

DKK 820.00
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Linear Programming - Yaromir Truma - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Linear Programming - Yaromir Truma - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Linear programming (LP), as a specific case of mathematical programming, has been widely encountered in a broad class of scientific disciplines and engineering applications. In view of its fundamental role, the solution of LP has been investigated extensively for the past decades. Due to the parallel-distributed processing nature and circuit-implementation convenience, the neurodynamic solvers based on recurrent neural network (RNN) have been regarded as powerful alternatives to online computation. This book discusses how linear programming is used to plan and schedule the workforce in an emergency room; the neurodynamic solvers, robotic applications, and solution non-uniqueness of linear programming; the mathematical equivalence of simple recourse and chance constraints in linear stochastic programming; and provides a decomposable linear programming model for energy supply chains.

DKK 1034.00
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Dual Processing Model of Visual Information - Hitoshi Sasaki - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Dual Processing Model of Visual Information - Hitoshi Sasaki - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

In order to investigate a possible role of visual processing in regulation of adaptive behaviours, two behavioural experiments using colour stimulus were performed in human subjects. In the first experiment, hemispheric asymmetry of colour processing was investigated by measuring reaction time to a stimulus presented either in the left or the right visual field responded by the ipsilateral hand. In the second experiment, a modulatory effect of colour on sensory motor gait was investigated using a prepulse inhibition task. Traditionally, it was though that these two processes are in series, while in the present model, these processes are in parallel, in addition to the serial processing. The authors of this book examine the results of these two models and its implications, as well as other developments in the field.

DKK 538.00
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Education to Meet New Challenges in a Networked Society - Paul Weaver - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Education to Meet New Challenges in a Networked Society - Paul Weaver - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

The rapidly-evolving world of the 21st century faces tremendous challenges of economic, ecological, social, cultural and global dimensions to be handled by citizens with an increasing self-consciousness. Naming just some of the challenges provides immediate insight into their magnitude, nature and diversity: reduce and prevent international instability, reduce over exploitation of earth resources, respond to the greenhouse threat, meet the needs of a rapidly growing global population, create a fairer distribution of wealth, guide rural and urban development. These are just some of the interrelated and interacting challenges of developing sustainably in a highly dynamic and interconnected world. They are characterised by the need for long-term approaches, the involvement of many stakeholders with conflicting interests and the fact that their approach demands parallel routes on different scales.

DKK 633.00
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Psychology of Netaholics - Carla G Suratt - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Psychology of Netaholics - Carla G Suratt - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

The year 1998 witnessed the birth of a new disorder... Internet Addiction Disorder. As the number of linkage points, host computers, connected networks and individual users plugged into the Internet has continued to increase exponentially, some have begun to question the Net''s impact on our psychological well-being. Among the issues under debate is the question of whether or not Internet use is addictive. Though many regular Internet participants scoff at such an idea, and create satirical websites, IRC chat rooms and Usenet newsgroups make their point, a growing number of professionals in the field of psychology disagree. They argue that Internet participation is addictive, and that in many ways its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment parallel that of other addictions, such as compulsive gambling, shopping and even drug and alcohol use. What are we to make of this new disorder? What precisely, does "addiction" mean? Can individuals really become addicted to the Internet? This groundbreaking book examines these questions from a sociological perspective.

DKK 507.00
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First Response & Public Safety Communications - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

First Response & Public Safety Communications - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

The importance of wireless communications in emergency response has expanded in parallel with increasing reliance on mobile communications across all sectors of the American economy. The consequences of failure in emergency communications networks have also grown, as the nation witnessed on 11 September 2001, and in the days that followed, as first responders and other emergency workers struggled to communicate with each other. The need for robust emergency communications was again underlined by network failures in the wakes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, in 2005. Fixing the problems of communications interoperability and operability that hampered response and recovery in these and other catastrophic events has been and remains a long-term goal of policy makers. This book discusses issues that have risen for Congress with the first responder network and next-generation communications for public safety. It also provides a more comprehensive planning method that would enhance the cybersecurity of public safety entities'' emerging technology.

DKK 890.00
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America's Marine Highways - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

America's Marine Highways - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

America''s Marine Highway system accommodates the water-borne movement of passengers and non-bulk freight between origins and destinations otherwise served solely by roads and railways. Its corridors run parallel to many of the nation''s most important land-based routes and connectors. These corridors are important components of the nation''s broader domestic marine transportation system, which consists of 25,320 miles of navigable waterways, including rivers, bays, and channels, and many thousands of additional miles on the Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway System and deep sea routes. For much of the early history of the United States, the network of waterways was the primary means of interstate commerce and transportation for goods and people. As a result, the majority of America''s large metropolitan areas, as well as the preponderance of the U.S. population, are located along the coasts and navigable waterways. This book provides an overview of the current elements and benefits of water transportation, with a focus on a more environmentally sustainable transportation system; the marine highway and national defence; and impediments of new and expanded marine highway services.

DKK 890.00
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Biohydrogen - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Biohydrogen - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

In this book, the potential biofuel biohydrogen is studied in terms of its generation, applications, and technology. In the first chapter, Caroline V. Rodrigues, Kamili O. Santana, Lorena O. Pires, Michel Brienzo, and Sandra I. Maintinguer provide a theoretical assessment about the biological methods of hydrogen production, as well as examine their applications on research that has been done regarding waste degradation, encouraging sustainable systems for clean energy generation. In the second chapter, Fernando Grijalva-Hernández, Hugo Iván Velázquez-Sánchez, Juan Carlos Figueroa-Estrada, and Ricardo Aguilar-López present a study where a kinetic model for Hydrogen production by Desulfovibrio bacteria was substantiated using experimental data and used to conduct a local sensitivity analysis. Next, Biniam T. Maru, Magda Constantí, and Francesc Medina evaluate the way in which glycerol may be used to produce biochemical products through dark fermentation, as well as studying its use as a carbon source. Bringing the book to a close, Albanez, R., Lovato, G., Zaiat, M., Ratusznei, S.M., and Rodrigues, J.A.D. parallel AnSBBR that used pure substrates for hydrogen/methane production with AnSBBR that used hydrogen production runoff to produce methane.

DKK 1079.00
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Clinical, Genetic & Molecular Precursor Features in Colorectal, Neoplasia - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Clinical, Genetic & Molecular Precursor Features in Colorectal, Neoplasia - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

The understanding of the mechanisms that explain the initiation and early evolution of colorectal cancer is evolving. This should facilitate the development of new approaches to effective prevention and intervention. Over the past years, deficiencies in the current adenoma-carcinoma model for colorectal cancer, in which APC mutation is placed at the point of initiation, have been suggested. Several pathways through which cancer may develop seem to exist, such as ''chromosomal instability'' (CIN), ''microsatellite instability'' (MSI), and most recently the ''serrated pathway'' involving epigenetic changes. Parallel to discoveries in molecular pathways are the increased awareness of early and precursor features of the colorectal mucosa detected and treated by endoscopic and minimal-invasive techniques. Thus, new staging and classification systems have been developed to guide the clinician in diagnosis and choice of treatment. This book sets focus on selected clinical and molecular aspects of colorectal precursor lesions; from the endoscopically detected colorectal polyp, major molecular mechanisms, and aspects of protease-systems in colorectal cancer development. Future research on colorectal cancer needs to be stratified according to the appropriate clinical features and their associated genetic pathways involved in order to further explore important molecular mechanisms and clinicopathological consequences of chromosomal, microsatellite and epigenetic mechanisms.

DKK 405.00
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