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Selected Studies in Geotechnics, Geo-informatics and Remote Sensing: Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-3) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Zeynal Abiddin Ergüler Riheb Hadji Helder I. Chaminé Jesús Rodrigo-Comino Amjad Kallel Broder Merkel Mehdi Eshagh Haroun Chenchouni Stefan Grab Murat Karakus Sami Khomsi Jasper Knight Mourad Bezzeghoud Maurizio Barbieri Sandeep Panda Ali Cemal Benim Hesham El-AskaryThis book contains the best papers accepted for presentation at the 3rd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-3). The book is divided into three parts to distinguish research studies from the fields of (1) geological and geotechnical engineering, (2) geomechanical studies based on numerical and analytical methods, and (3) geo-informatics and remote sensing. The content of these papers provides new scientific knowledge for further understanding on landslides, new stabilization techniques, importance of geophysics for engineering geology investigations as well as new empirical approaches for easily predicting some physical and hydrogeomechanical properties of geomaterials. It also sheds the light on usage of different remote sensing technologies, mapping techniques in a geographic information systems environment along with some advanced signal processing, and deep learning approaches. The book is of interest to all researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of geological and mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeomechanics, engineering geology, geotechnologies, groundwater and natural hazards, and analyses of some emerging earth processes and environmental variabilities.
Selected Topics in Boundary Integral Formulations for Solids and Fluids (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #433)
by Vladimir KompisThe book outlines special approaches using singular and non-singular, multi-domain and meshless BEM formulations, hybrid- and reciprocity-based FEM for the solution of linear and non-linear problems of solid and fluid mechanics and for the acoustic fluid-structure interaction. Use of Trefftz functions and other regularization approaches to boundary integral equations (BIE), boundary contour and boundary node solution of BIE, sensitivity analysis, shape optimization, error analysis and adaptivity, stress and displacement derivatives in non-linear problems smoothing using Trefftz polynomials and other special numerical approaches are included. Applications to problems such as noise radiation from rolling bodies, acoustic radiation in closed and infinite domains, 3D dynamic piezoelectricity, Stefan problems and coupled problems are included.
Selected Topics in Image Science (Lecture Notes in Medical Informatics #23)
by Orhan Nalcioglu and Zang-Hee ChoThe continuing growth of computed tomography (CT) and other imaging techniques motivated us to bring together a comprehensive review of the state of the art in diagnostic imaging. Twelve years after the first appearance of x-ray CT, computerized diagnostic imaging has grown so rapidly in sophistication that it is difficult to follow current developments in this diversified field. In this book, we have attempted to cover the basic developments in several areas. The first part includes some of the fundamental aspects of computerized diagnostic imaging such as algorithms and detectors. Specific applications in emission tomography, digital radiography, ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging are dealt with in the secondpart. The contributed papers are by experts currently in the field, whom we feel would certainly enlighten the subject matter and possibly suggest directions for future development. We would like to express our sincere thanks to those who have contributed to this volume. We are sure that their original papers will be beneficial for readers and will also remain as an important reference for researchers in the years to come. We would also like to thank Betty Trent for her expert and patient typing of the entire book. Finally, special thanks are due to Mrs. Ingeborg Mayer of Springer-Verlag for her encouragements, support and patience throughout the preparation of this book.
Selected Topics in Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking: 4th TPC Technology Conference, TPCTC 2012, Istanbul, Turkey, August 27, 2012, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #7755)
by Raghunath Nambiar Meikel PoessThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th TPC Technology Conference, TPCTC 2012, held in Istanbul, Turkey, in August 2012. It contains 10 selected peer-reviewed papers, 2 invited talks, a report from the TPC Public Relations Committee, and a report from the workshop on Big Data Benchmarking, WBDB 2012. The papers present novel ideas and methodologies in performance evaluation, measurement, and characterization.
Selected Unsolved Problems in Coding Theory (Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis)
by David Joyner Jon-Lark KimUsing an original mode of presentation, and emphasizing the computational nature of the subject, this book explores a number of the unsolved problems that still exist in coding theory. A well-established and highly relevant branch of mathematics, the theory of error-correcting codes is concerned with reliably transmitting data over a ‘noisy’ channel. Despite frequent use in a range of contexts, the subject still contains interesting unsolved problems that have resisted solution by some of the most prominent mathematicians of recent decades.Employing Sage—a free open-source mathematics software system—to illustrate ideas, this book is intended for graduate students and researchers in algebraic coding theory. The work may be used as supplementary reading material in a graduate course on coding theory or for self-study.
Selected Writings on Computing: A personal Perspective (Monographs in Computer Science)
by Edsger W. DijkstraSince the summer of 1973, when I became a Burroughs Research Fellow, my life has been very different from what it had been before. The daily routine changed: instead of going to the University each day, where I used to spend most of my time in the company of others, I now went there only one day a week and was most of the time -that is, when not travelling!- alone in my study. In my solitude, mail and the written word in general became more and more important. The circumstance that my employer and I had the Atlantic Ocean between us was a further incentive to keep a fairly complete record of what I was doing. The public part of that output found its place in what became known as "the EWD series", which can be viewed as a form of scientific correspondence, possible since the advent of the copier. (That same copier makes it hard to estimate its actual distribution: I myself made about two dozen copies of my texts, but their recipients were welcome to act as further nodes of the distribution tree. ) The decision to publish a se1ection from the EWD series in book form was at first highly embarrassing, but as the months went by I got used to the idea. As soon as some guiding principles had been adopted -preferably not published elsewhere, as varied and as representative as possible, etc.
Selecting Models from Data: Artificial Intelligence and Statistics IV (Lecture Notes in Statistics #89)
by P. Cheeseman R. W. OldfordThis volume is a selection of papers presented at the Fourth International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics held in January 1993. These biennial workshops have succeeded in bringing together researchers from Artificial Intelligence and from Statistics to discuss problems of mutual interest. The exchange has broadened research in both fields and has strongly encour aged interdisciplinary work. The theme ofthe 1993 AI and Statistics workshop was: "Selecting Models from Data". The papers in this volume attest to the diversity of approaches to model selection and to the ubiquity of the problem. Both statistics and artificial intelligence have independently developed approaches to model selection and the corresponding algorithms to implement them. But as these papers make clear, there is a high degree of overlap between the different approaches. In particular, there is agreement that the fundamental problem is the avoidence of "overfitting"-Le., where a model fits the given data very closely, but is a poor predictor for new data; in other words, the model has partly fitted the "noise" in the original data.
The Selection and Use of Contract Research Organizations: A Guide For The Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Industries
by Shayne C. GadChoosing the right contract research organization (CRO) can make the difference between getting a product to market quickly and cost-effectively, and wasting valuable time and money. The vast number of available CROs is increasing all the time, and all of them make impressive claims. The Selection and Use of Contract Research Organizations is your
The Selection and Use of Contract Research Organizations
by Shayne C. GadChoosing the right contract research organization (CRO) can make the difference between getting a product to market quickly and cost-effectively, and wasting valuable time and money. The vast number of available CROs is increasing all the time, and all of them make impressive claims. The Selection and Use of Contract Research Organizations is your
A Selection of Image Analysis Techniques: From Fundamental to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangThis book focuses on seven commonly used image analysis techniques. It covers aspects from basic principles and practical methods, to new advancement of each selected technique to help readers solve image‐processing related problems in real-life situations. The selected techniques include image segmentation, segmentation evaluation and comparison, saliency object detection, motion analysis, mathematical morphology methods, face recognition and expression classification. The author offers readers a three‐step strategy toward problem‐solving: first, essential principles; then, a detailed explanation; and finally, a discussion on practical and working techniques for specific tasks. He also encourages readers to make full use of available materials from the latest developments and trends. This is an excellent book for those who do not have a complete foundation in image technology but need to use image analysis techniques to perform specific tasks in particular applications.
A Selection of Image Analysis Techniques: From Fundamental to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangThis book focuses on seven commonly used image analysis techniques. It covers aspects from basic principles and practical methods, to new advancement of each selected technique to help readers solve image‐processing related problems in real-life situations. The selected techniques include image segmentation, segmentation evaluation and comparison, saliency object detection, motion analysis, mathematical morphology methods, face recognition and expression classification. The author offers readers a three‐step strategy toward problem‐solving: first, essential principles; then, a detailed explanation; and finally, a discussion on practical and working techniques for specific tasks. He also encourages readers to make full use of available materials from the latest developments and trends. This is an excellent book for those who do not have a complete foundation in image technology but need to use image analysis techniques to perform specific tasks in particular applications.
A Selection of Image Processing Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangA Selection of Image Processing Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front focuses on seven commonly used image-processing techniques. These are de-noising, de-blurring, repairing, de-fogging, reconstruction from projection, watermarking, and super-resolution. This book is suitable for readers who do not have a complete foundation in the principles of image technology but need to use image techniques to solve specific tasks in particular applications. Hence, elementary knowledge for further study is provided, allowing the reader to discover suitable techniques for solving practical problems and to learn the latest developments in a specific domain. This book offers readers a three-step strategy toward problem solving: first, essential principles, then, a detailed explanation, and finally, a discussion of practical and working techniques for specific tasks. Throughout, the author highlights materials pertaining to the newest developments and trends of the technologies.
A Selection of Image Processing Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangA Selection of Image Processing Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front focuses on seven commonly used image-processing techniques. These are de-noising, de-blurring, repairing, de-fogging, reconstruction from projection, watermarking, and super-resolution. This book is suitable for readers who do not have a complete foundation in the principles of image technology but need to use image techniques to solve specific tasks in particular applications. Hence, elementary knowledge for further study is provided, allowing the reader to discover suitable techniques for solving practical problems and to learn the latest developments in a specific domain. This book offers readers a three-step strategy toward problem solving: first, essential principles, then, a detailed explanation, and finally, a discussion of practical and working techniques for specific tasks. Throughout, the author highlights materials pertaining to the newest developments and trends of the technologies.
A Selection of Image Understanding Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangThis book offers a comprehensive introduction to seven commonly used image understanding techniques in modern information technology. Readers of various levels can find suitable techniques to solve their practical problems and discover the latest development in these specific domains.The techniques covered include camera model and calibration, stereo vision, generalized matching, scene analysis and semantic interpretation, multi-sensor image information fusion, content-based visual information retrieval, and understanding spatial-temporal behavior. The book provides aspects from the essential concepts overview and basic principles to detailed introduction, explanation of the current methods and their practical techniques. It also presents discussions on the research trends and latest results in conjunction with new development of technical methods. This is an excellent read for those who do not have a subject background in image technology but need to use these techniques to complete specific tasks. These essential information will also be useful for their further study in the relevant fields.
A Selection of Image Understanding Techniques: From Fundamentals to Research Front
by Yu-Jin ZhangThis book offers a comprehensive introduction to seven commonly used image understanding techniques in modern information technology. Readers of various levels can find suitable techniques to solve their practical problems and discover the latest development in these specific domains.The techniques covered include camera model and calibration, stereo vision, generalized matching, scene analysis and semantic interpretation, multi-sensor image information fusion, content-based visual information retrieval, and understanding spatial-temporal behavior. The book provides aspects from the essential concepts overview and basic principles to detailed introduction, explanation of the current methods and their practical techniques. It also presents discussions on the research trends and latest results in conjunction with new development of technical methods. This is an excellent read for those who do not have a subject background in image technology but need to use these techniques to complete specific tasks. These essential information will also be useful for their further study in the relevant fields.
Selenium 1.0 Testing Tools Beginner's Guide
by David BurnsIn DetailSelenium is a suite of tools to automate web application testing across many platforms. A strong understanding of using Selenium will get you developing tests to ensure the quality of your applications.This book helps you understand and use Selenium to create tests and make sure that what your user expects to do can be done. It will guide you to successfully implement Selenium tests to ensure the quality of your applications.The Selenium Testing Tools Beginner's guide shows developers and testers how to create automated tests using a browser. You'll be able to create tests using Selenium IDE, Selenium Remote Control and Selenium 2 as well. A chapter is completely dedicated to Selenium 2. We will then see how our tests use element locators such as css, xpath, DOM to find elements on the page.Once all the tests have been created we will have a look at how we can speed up the execution of our tests using Selenium Grid.A beginner's guide to writing Selenium tests using different aspects of the Framework to give you confidence in your web applicationApproachWritten with a fast-paced but friendly and engaging approach, this Packt Beginner's Guide is designed to be placed alongside the computer as your guide and mentor. Step-by-step tutorials are bolstered by explanations of the reasoning behind what you are doing. You will quickly pick up the necessary skills, tips, and tricks for creating successful tests for your web applications with practical examples that help you to learn by experiment and play.Who this book is forIf you are a Software quality assurance professional, software project manager, or software developer interested in developing automated testing in web based applications, then this book is definitely for you.
Selenium Design Patterns and Best Practices
by Dima KovalenkoWhether you are an experienced WebDriver developer or someone who was newly assigned a task to create automated tests, this book is for you. Since the ideas and concepts are described in simple terms, no previous experience in computer coding or programming is required.
Selenium Essentials
by Prashanth SamsIf you are a developer who wants to migrate from Selenium RC or any other automation tool to Selenium WebDriver, then this book is for you. Knowledge of automation tools is necessary to follow the examples in this book.
Selenium Fundamentals: Speed up your internal testing by automating user interaction with browsers and web applications
by Diego MolinaDiscover how to use Selenium to efficiently test your own applications. Key Features Understand the importance of automation with real-world examples Explore each and every path from configuring an environment to automation with Selenium Grid Master the core concepts of Selenium with 40 exercises and 20 activities Book Description There are several challenges while writing automated tests for web applications: you have to select an adequate test framework, use appropriate selectors to avoid flaky tests, and build a good testing framework. Selenium Fundamentals helps you tackle these challenges and provides you with the knowledge to overcome hurdles in testing by developing stable and effective testing solutions. You'll learn the complete process of automated testing, such as configuring your environment, creating and running automated tests, analyzing reports, and troubleshooting errors by using a Selenium Grid. To start with, you'll understand the importance of automating tests. You'll then move on to understanding how to choose the best selectors for navigating through your web applications while highlighting best practices and techniques. After writing your first tests, you'll cover the object model to create your own advanced test cases. You'll analyze a test report, track timing errors, and separate real issues from flaky tests. In addition to this, you'll learn how to configure and connect to a local grid, a network grid, and a third-party service. By the end of the book, you will have the skills you need to run automated tests on your own web applications. What you will learn Get an overview of Selenium Identify what to automate in a project and configure the environment Control browser behavior and manipulate web page elements Understand the nuances of writing tests and creating test suites Create UI tests with Selenium WebDriver and analyze test results Troubleshoot errors in automation and build meaningful reporting Who this book is for Selenium Fundamentals is designed for you if you are a software quality assurance and development professional who wants to learn how to automate browser activity and web-based user interface tests with Selenium.
Selenium Fundamentals: Speed up your internal testing by automating user interaction with browsers and web applications
by Diego MolinaDiscover how to use Selenium to efficiently test your own applications. Key Features Understand the importance of automation with real-world examples Explore each and every path from configuring an environment to automation with Selenium Grid Master the core concepts of Selenium with 40 exercises and 20 activities Book Description There are several challenges while writing automated tests for web applications: you have to select an adequate test framework, use appropriate selectors to avoid flaky tests, and build a good testing framework. Selenium Fundamentals helps you tackle these challenges and provides you with the knowledge to overcome hurdles in testing by developing stable and effective testing solutions. You'll learn the complete process of automated testing, such as configuring your environment, creating and running automated tests, analyzing reports, and troubleshooting errors by using a Selenium Grid. To start with, you'll understand the importance of automating tests. You'll then move on to understanding how to choose the best selectors for navigating through your web applications while highlighting best practices and techniques. After writing your first tests, you'll cover the object model to create your own advanced test cases. You'll analyze a test report, track timing errors, and separate real issues from flaky tests. In addition to this, you'll learn how to configure and connect to a local grid, a network grid, and a third-party service. By the end of the book, you will have the skills you need to run automated tests on your own web applications. What you will learn Get an overview of Selenium Identify what to automate in a project and configure the environment Control browser behavior and manipulate web page elements Understand the nuances of writing tests and creating test suites Create UI tests with Selenium WebDriver and analyze test results Troubleshoot errors in automation and build meaningful reporting Who this book is for Selenium Fundamentals is designed for you if you are a software quality assurance and development professional who wants to learn how to automate browser activity and web-based user interface tests with Selenium.
Selenium Testing Tools Cookbook
by Unmesh GundechaThis is a cookbook packed with code examples and step-by-step instructions to ease your learning curve. This book is intended for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers with prior experience in using Selenium and Java for testing web-based applications. This book also provides examples for C#, Python, and Ruby users.
Selenium Testing Tools Cookbook - Second Edition
by Unmesh GundechaOver 90 recipes to help you build and run automated tests for your web applications with Selenium WebDriver About This Book • Learn to leverage the power of Selenium WebDriver with simple examples that illustrate real-world problems and their workarounds • Explains the testing of mobile applications with Appium for mobile platforms such as iOS and Android • A pragmatic manual with engaging recipes and attractive screenshots to test your web applications efficiently Who This Book Is For This book is intended for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers with prior experience in using Selenium and Java to test web-based applications. This books also provides examples for C#, Python and Ruby users. What You Will Learn • Understand how the locators work and use various locator methods to build reliable tests • Build reliable and maintainable tests with the Selenium WebDriver API • Use the PageFactory pattern to build a robust and easy to maintain test framework • Build data-driven tests and extend Selenium API to implement custom steps and checks • Integrate and use ATDD/BDD tools such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, Capybara, and Behave with the Selenium WebDriver API • Set up iPhone/iPad and Android simulators and devices to test your mobile web application with Appium • Set up Selenium Grid for faster and parallel running of tests, increasing test coverage and reducing test execution time for cross-browser testing • Build extended Selenium WebDriver tests for additional coverage In Detail This book is an incremental guide that will help you learn and use the advanced features of the Selenium toolset including the WebDriver API in various situations to build a reliable test automation. You start off by setting up the test development environment and gain tips on the advanced locater strategy and the effective use of the Selenium WebDriver API. After that, the use of design patterns such as data - driven tests and PageFactory are demonstrated. You will then be familiarised with extending Selenium WebDriver API by implementing custom tasks and setting up your own distributed environment to run tests in parallel for cross-browser testing. Finally, we give you some tips on integrating Selenium WebDriver with other popular tools and testing mobile applications. By the end of this book, you will have learned enough to solve complex testing issues on your own. Style and approach This recipe-based guide covers real-life scenarios of testing your web apps with Selenium. Each recipe begins with a short introduction and key concepts along with illustrated examples of use cases, and ends with detailed but informative descriptions of the inner workings of the example.
Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide: End-to-end automation testing for web and mobile browsers with Selenium WebDriver
by Unmesh Gundecha Satya AvasaralaReal-world examples of cross-browser, mobile, and data-driven testing with all the latest features of Selenium WebDriver 3 Key Features Unlock the full potential of Selenium to test your web applications Use Selenium Grid for faster, parallel running, and cross-browser testing Test iOS and Android Apps with Appium Book Description Selenium WebDriver is an open source automation tool implemented through a browser-specific driver, which sends commands to a browser and retrieves results. The latest version of Selenium 3 brings with it a lot of new features that change the way you use and setup Selenium WebDriver. This book covers all those features along with the source code, including a demo website that allows you to work with an HMTL5 application and other examples throughout the book. Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide will walk you through the various APIs of Selenium WebDriver, which are used in automation tests, followed by a discussion of the various WebDriver implementations available. You will learn to strategize and handle rich web UI using advanced WebDriver API along with real-time challenges faced in WebDriver and solutions to handle them. You will discover different types and domains of testing such as cross-browser testing, load testing, and mobile testing with Selenium. Finally, you will also be introduced to data-driven testing using TestNG to create your own automation framework. By the end of this book, you will be able to select any web application and automate it the way you want. What you will learn Understand what Selenium 3 is and how is has been improved than its predecessor Use different mobile and desktop browser platforms with Selenium 3 Perform advanced actions, such as drag-and-drop and action builders on web page Learn to use Java 8 API and Selenium 3 together Explore remote WebDriver and discover how to use it Perform cross browser and distributed testing with Selenium Grid Use Actions API for performing various keyboard and mouse actions Who this book is for Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide is for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers interested in using Selenium for testing their applications. Prior programming experience in Java is necessary.
Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide: End-to-end automation testing for web and mobile browsers with Selenium WebDriver
by Unmesh Gundecha Satya AvasaralaReal-world examples of cross-browser, mobile, and data-driven testing with all the latest features of Selenium WebDriver 3 Key Features Unlock the full potential of Selenium to test your web applications Use Selenium Grid for faster, parallel running, and cross-browser testing Test iOS and Android Apps with Appium Book Description Selenium WebDriver is an open source automation tool implemented through a browser-specific driver, which sends commands to a browser and retrieves results. The latest version of Selenium 3 brings with it a lot of new features that change the way you use and setup Selenium WebDriver. This book covers all those features along with the source code, including a demo website that allows you to work with an HMTL5 application and other examples throughout the book. Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide will walk you through the various APIs of Selenium WebDriver, which are used in automation tests, followed by a discussion of the various WebDriver implementations available. You will learn to strategize and handle rich web UI using advanced WebDriver API along with real-time challenges faced in WebDriver and solutions to handle them. You will discover different types and domains of testing such as cross-browser testing, load testing, and mobile testing with Selenium. Finally, you will also be introduced to data-driven testing using TestNG to create your own automation framework. By the end of this book, you will be able to select any web application and automate it the way you want. What you will learn Understand what Selenium 3 is and how is has been improved than its predecessor Use different mobile and desktop browser platforms with Selenium 3 Perform advanced actions, such as drag-and-drop and action builders on web page Learn to use Java 8 API and Selenium 3 together Explore remote WebDriver and discover how to use it Perform cross browser and distributed testing with Selenium Grid Use Actions API for performing various keyboard and mouse actions Who this book is for Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide is for software quality assurance/testing professionals, software project managers, or software developers interested in using Selenium for testing their applications. Prior programming experience in Java is necessary.
Selenium WebDriver 3 Practical Guide, Second Edition: End-to-end Automation Testing For Web And Mobile Browsers With Selenium Webdriver, 2nd Edition
by Unmesh GundechaSelenium WebDriver 3 is the latest version used by many professionals for automated testing. The book will guide you through various Selenium WebDriver APIs and provide solutions to the common challenges faced while using Selenium WebDriver. You will learn to use remote WebDriver to run tests on remote machines for cross-browser testing and also set up Selenium Grid.