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 Explorations in computing: an introduction to computer science and Python programming
Conery J., Chapman & Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, FL, 2015. 439 pp. Type: Book (978-1-466572-44-7)
Despite its subtitle, it would be wrong to consider Explorations in computing a textbook on Python. Instead, this extraordinary textbook on computer science (CS) provides an excellent introduction to a wide range of topics, such...
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Jul 9 2015 |
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People, problems, and proofs: essays from Gödel’s lost letter: 2010
Lipton R., Regan K., Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated, Berlin, Germany, 2013. 320 pp. Type: Book (978-3-642414-21-3)
This book is one of those inspiring books that almost every computer scientist should read. Moreover, it is also very well suited to a wider audience, including those curious about the field and newcomers. Its authors, Lipton and Regan...
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Aug 7 2014 |
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Comparing paper ranking algorithms
Dunaiski M., Visser W. SAICSIT 2012 (Proceedings of the South African Institute for Computer Scientists and Information Technologists Conference, Pretoria, South Africa, Oct 1-3, 2012) 21-30, 2012. Type: Proceedings
Paper rankings are becoming increasingly important to those in the scientific community, who use these measures to get an overall idea of the impact of their research. More importantly, their use is widespread on Web sites that use cit...
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Dec 27 2012 |
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Ontology-driven discovery of geospatial evidence in Web pages
Borges K., Davis, Jr. C., Laender A., Medeiros C. Geoinformatica 15(4): 609-631, 2011. Type: Article
The ability to correctly interpret geospatial information is undoubtedly a difficult exercise for artificial intelligence. While humans easily deal with this problem, it is an enormous challenge for computers. The importance of this pr...
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Dec 22 2011 |
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Relative-order abstractions for the pancake problem
Helmert M., Röger G. ECAI 2010 (Proceeding of the 19th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Lisbon, Portugal, Aug 16-20, 2010) 745-750, 2010. Type: Proceedings
Pattern databases (PDBs) are among the most effective techniques for solving hard combinatorial problems, including sliding tile puzzles, Rubik’s cube, and the Towers of Hanoi, and they have been successfully applied to a num...
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Dec 27 2010 |
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Randomly coloring random graphs
Dyer M., Frieze A. Random Structures & Algorithms 36(3): 251-272, 2010. Type: Article
The problem of coloring random graphs is a well-known problem in computer science that has received ample attention. The problem consists of finding an assignment of colors--from a predefined set--for all vertices of ...
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Jul 8 2010 |
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Introduction to mathematics of satisfiability
Marek V., Chapman & Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, FL, 2009. 364 pp. Type: Book (978-1-439801-67-3)
Computational logic lies at the core of many different computer disciplines, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to distributed systems and data structures. Moreover, from a logical point of view, computers behave consistently, s...
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Mar 19 2010 |
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Foundations of algorithm design and analysis
Zivkovic D., VDM Verlag, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2009. 380 pp. Type: Book (9783639135046)
Without a doubt, algorithm design is one of the most prominent and important areas of computer science. This is due to the fact that a computer science engineer will always be required not only to solve problems, but to solve them effi...
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Nov 12 2009 |
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Essentials of game theory: a concise, multidisciplinary introduction
Leyton-Brown K., Shoham Y., Morgan and Claypool Publishers, San Rafael, CA, 2008. 90 pp. Type: Book (9781598295931)
Beyond its obvious attractiveness, game theory is one of the fundamental techniques in decision systems. Its development spans almost a century and is still an open avenue of research. However, since it’s crowded with mathema...
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Jul 27 2009 |
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The algorithm design manual
Skiena S., Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2008. 752 pp. Type: Book (9781848000698), Reviews: (2 of 2)
Addressing the main difficulties of solving problems, this book goes far beyond the design of algorithms. It is essential for scientists, engineers, and any professionals who aim to solve problems, with a noticeable emphasis on real pr...
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