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Computers In SportEdited by: P. DABNICHKI, Queen Mary, University of London, UK and A. BACA, University of Vienna, Austria

The use of computers in the sport and exercise sciences is now unquestioned. They are employed in the functioning of laboratory facilities, data collection, data handling and prediction of forthcoming outcomes. Recent advances are strongly affected by current developments in computer science and technology. In particular, progress in hardware (processor speed, storage capacity, communication technology), software (tools), information management concepts (data bases, data mining) and media (internet, eLearning, multimedia) gives a great impetus.

This book, written by leading experts in the interdisciplinary fi eld of sport and computer science, provides an overview on current fi elds of research and application covering fi elds such as virtual reality, ubiquitous computing, feedback systems and multimedia.

ISBN: 978-1-84564-064-4 2008 apx 350ppapx £115.00/US$230.00/€172.50

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Data Mining IXData Mining, Protection, Detection and other Security TechnologiesEdited by: C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, N.F.F. EBECKEN, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil, A. ZANASI, TEMIS Italia, Italy and D. ALMORZA GOMA, University of Cadiz, Spain

This book is a compilation of papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Data Mining and Information Engineering. Data mining, including text mining and business applications, is a fi eld of active current research and development that can yield substantial knowledge from data gathered from a wide range of applications. Many institutions have derived considerable benefi ts from these applications, and are now applying the methodology to increasing effect. Information engineering systems can be applied in many areas, including environmental conservation, economic planning, resource integration, cartography, urban planning, risk assessment, pollution control and transport management.

The conference refl ected ways in which this technology plays an active role in linking economic development and environmental conservation planning. Of interest to researchers from academia and industry, as well as application developers from many areas, the papers in these proceedings are arranged into the following topics: Data Preparation; Clustering Technologies; Customer Relationship Management; Text Mining; Web Mining; Categorization Methods; Applications in Science and Engineering; Information Systems Strategies and Methodologies; Applications in Business, Industry and Government; Security Applications; Applications in Medicine and Genetics; Economic Intelligence.

WIT Transactions on Information and Communication Technologies, Vol 40

ISBN: 978-1-84564-110-8 2008 apx 400ppapx £132.00/US$264.00/€198.00


Computational Finance and its Applications IIIEdited by: C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, M. COSTANTINO, Royal Bank of Scotland Financial Markets, UK and M. LARRAN, University of Cadiz, Spain

Many interesting applications in computational fi nance are closely related to the simulation work carried out by engineers and physical scientists. This makes computational fi nance a particularly attractive area for transdisciplinary research, a fact that is refl ected by the range of topics included in this book. Originally presented at the Third International Conference on Computational Finance and its Applications, the papers in this volume cover the following subject areas: Modern Financial Services Technologies; Derivatives Pricing; Forecasting, Advanced Computing and Simulation; Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation; Risk Management; Time Series Analysis and Forecasting; Intelligent Trading Agents; Advanced Computing and Simulation.

This state-of-the-art book should be of interest to academics involved with fi nancial modelling, markets, and computational fi nance, as well as members of the banking community and fi nancial institutions.


ISBN: 978-1-84564-111-5 2008 apx 500ppapx £165.00/US$330.00/€247.50


Risk Analysis VISimulation and Hazard MitigationEdited by: C.A. BREBBIA and V. POPOV, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and E. BERIATOS, University of Thessaly, Greece

Publishing papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Computer Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation, this book covers a series of important topics that are of current research interest and have practical applications. This proceeding is concerned with all aspects of risk analysis and hazard mitigation, ranging from specifi c assessment of risk to mitigation associated with both natural and anthropogenic hazards.

The analysis and management of risk and the mitigation of hazards is of fundamental importance to planners and researchers around the world. We live in an increasingly complex society with the potential for disasters on a worldwide scale. The advances in computational methods, and the ability to model systems more precisely, now enable scientists and engineers to quantify hazards, simulate their effects and pursue risk analysis with greater accuracy. These developments not only are important for all areas of human endeavor but also have particular relevance to environmental issues where the risks involved are increasingly seen as substantial.

This book encompasses a wide range of topics such as: Geomorphic Risk; Risk Perception, Uncertainty and Risk/Multi-risk/Vulnerability; Transportations Safety; Urban Risk and Terrorism; Climate Change Risks; Network Systems; Safe Ship Operations; Early Warning Systems; Food Safety; Security Risk; Soil, Water and Air Contamination; Risk Management; Hazard Prevention, Management and Control; Estimation of Risk.

WIT Transactions on Information and Communication, Vol 39

ISBN: 978-1-84564-104-7 2008 apx 400ppapx £132.00/US$264.00/€198.00


Mobile AgentsPrinciples of Operation and ApplicationsEdited by: A. GENCO, University of Palermo, Italy

Mobile agents are intelligent agents with advanced mobility capabilities. A mobile agent must be provided with so-called strong mobility, a feature which allows it to carry its status with it and accomplish its mission by migrating from site to site on the Internet. A mobile agent can complete in one site what it started on another site.

Starting from the mobile agent concept, this book provides the reader with a suitably detailed discussion on mobile agent principles of operation, as for instance, migration, communication, co-ordination, interoperability, fault tolerance and security. As an example to application fi elds for mobile agents, this book discusses how they can be effective in implementing data mining and information retrieval systems.

Series: Advances in Management Information, Vol 6

ISBN: 978-1-84564-060-6 2008 304pp £95.00/US$190.00/€142.50


Risk Analysis 2008Sixth International Conference on

Computer Simulation Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation

5 - 7 May 2008, Cephalonia, Greece

Covering a series of important topics, which are of cur-rent research interest and have practical applications, the conference is concerned with all aspects of risk analysis and hazard mitigation, ranging from specifi c assessment of risk to mitigation associated with both natural and anthropogenic hazards.

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Safety and Security Engineering II Edited by: C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, F. GARZIA, and M. GUARASCIO, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy

Publishing papers presented at the Second International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, this book contains important presentations by researchers, engineers and scientists involved in one or more aspects of safety and security.

This book features articles encompassing topic areas such as: Modelling and Theoretical Studies; Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management; Novel Techniques, Systems and Devices; Information and Communication Technologies; Integrated Technological Systems; Planning and Strategic-Decision Making; Fire Prevention and Protection; Infrastructure Protection; Industrial Environment; Transportation Problems; Population Protection; Environmental Protection; Emergency and Disaster Prevention, Control, Management and Recovery; Terrorism Prevention and Protection; Case Studies and Forensic Studies.

WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, Vol 94

ISBN: 978-1-84564-068-2 2007 592pp£195.00/US$389.00/€292.50


Computational Finance and its Applications IIEdited by: M. COSTANTINO, Royal Bank of Scotland Financial Markets, UK and C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK

WIT Transactions on Modelling and Simulation, Vol 43

ISBN: 1-84564-174-4 2006 448pp£150.00/US$270.00/€225.00


Data Mining in E-LearningEdited by: C. ROMERO MORALES and S. VENTURA, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain

The development of e-learning systems, particularly web-based education systems, has increased exponentially in recent years. In the last years, researchers have begun to investigate various data mining methods to help teachers improve e-learning systems. These methods allow them to discover new knowledge based on students’ usage data.

Following this line, one of the most promising areas is the application of knowledge extraction. As one of the fi rst of its kind, this book presents an introduction to e-learning systems, data mining concepts and the interaction between both areas. It consists of both openly solicited and invited chapters, written by international researchers and leading experts on the application of data mining techniques in e-learning systems.

The main purpose of this book is to show the current state of this research area. It includes an introduction to e-learning systems, data mining and the interaction between areas, as well as several case studies and experiences of applying data mining techniques in e-learning systems.

Series: Advances in Management Information, Vol 4

ISBN: 1-84564-152-3 2006 328pp£110.00/US$185.00/€165.00


Data Mining VIIIData, Text and Web Mining and their Business ApplicationsEdited by: A. ZANASI, TEMIS Italia, Italy, C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and N.F.F. EBECKEN, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Information Engineering Management has found applications in many areas, including environmental conservation, economic planning, resource integration, cartography, urban planning, risk assessment, pollution control and transport management systems. Technology plays an active role in the relationship of Data Mining to environmental conservation planning.

Bringing together papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Data, Text and Web Mining and their Business Applications, this book addresses the new developments in this important fi eld. Featured topics include: Text Mining; Web Content, Structures and Usage Mining; Clustering Technologies; Categorisation Methods; Link Analysis; Data Preparation; Applications in Business, Industry and Government; Applications in Science Engineering; National Security; Customer Relationship Management; Competitive Intelligence; Mining Environment and Geospatial Data; Business Process Management (BPM); Enterprise Information Systems; Applications of GIS and GPS; Applications of MIS; Remote Sensing; Information Systems Strategies and Methodologies and Bio Informatics.


ISBN: 978-1-84564-081-1 2007 368pp£118.00/US$235.00/€177.00


Data Mining, Protection, Detection and other

Security Technologies 2008

Ninth International Conference on Data Mining, Protection, Detection and other

Security Technologies

26 - 28 May 2008, Cadiz, Spain

The conference provides an international forum for researchers and applications developers from many different areas to share state-of-the-art research results and practical development experiences.

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