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Night of the Living Queers

13 Tales of Terror & Delight

By: Shelly Page,Alex Brown,Kalynn Bayron,Vanessa Montalban,Rebecca Kim Wells,Kosoko Jackson,Trang Thanh Tran,Maya Gittelman,Em X. Liu,Tara Sim,Ayida Shonibar,Ryan Douglass,Sara Farizan

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Night of the Living Queers

13 Tales of Terror & Delight

By: Shelly Page,Alex Brown,Kalynn Bayron,Vanessa Montalban,Rebecca Kim Wells,Kosoko Jackson,Trang Thanh Tran,Maya Gittelman,Em X. Liu,Tara Sim,Ayida Shonibar,Ryan Douglass,Sara Farizan

Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and tales. No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a Hallmark holiday, it’s a symbol of transformation. NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS is a YA horror anthology that explores how Halloween can be more than just candies and frights, but a night where anything is possible. Each short story is told through the lens of a different BIPOC teen and the Halloween night that changes their lives forever. Creative, creepy, and queer, this collection brings fresh terror, heart, and humor to young adult literature. Contributors include editors Alex Brown and Shelly Page, Kalynn Bayron, Ryan Douglass, Sara Farizan, Maya Gittelman, Kosoko Jackson, Em Liu, Vanessa Montalban, Ayida Shonibar, Tara Sim, Trang Thanh Tran, and Rebecca Kim Wells.

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Wednesday Books

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125089297X

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9781250892973

Algorithms for Data and Computation Privacy

By: Alex X. Liu,Rui Li

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Algorithms for Data and Computation Privacy

By: Alex X. Liu,Rui Li

This book introduces the state-of-the-art algorithms for data and computation privacy. It mainly focuses on searchable symmetric encryption algorithms and privacy preserving multi-party computation algorithms. This book also introduces algorithms for breaking privacy, and gives intuition on how to design algorithm to counter privacy attacks. Some well-designed differential privacy algorithms are also included in this book. Driven by lower cost, higher reliability, better performance, and faster deployment, data and computing services are increasingly outsourced to clouds. In this computing paradigm, one often has to store privacy sensitive data at parties, that cannot fully trust and perform privacy sensitive computation with parties that again cannot fully trust. For both scenarios, preserving data privacy and computation privacy is extremely important. After the Facebook–Cambridge Analytical data scandal and the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation by European Union, users are becoming more privacy aware and more concerned with their privacy in this digital world. This book targets database engineers, cloud computing engineers and researchers working in this field. Advanced-level students studying computer science and electrical engineering will also find this book useful as a reference or secondary text.

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Springer Nature

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3030588963

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9783030588960

Governing After War

Rebel Victories and Post-War Statebuilding

By: Shelley X. Liu

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Governing After War

Rebel Victories and Post-War Statebuilding

By: Shelley X. Liu

Governing after War examines how civilians' and rebels' wartime relations affect post-war state-building, development, and violence. When rebels win the war, how do they govern afterwards? Drawing from multiple cases in Africa, Shelley Liu argues that wartime rebel-civilian ties are important to answer this question. Her findings offer implications for recent rebel victories and, more broadly, for understanding the termination, trajectories, and political legacies of such conflicts around the world.

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Oxford University Press

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0197696716

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9780197696712

Food and Agricultural Wastewater Utilization and Treatment

By: Sean X. Liu

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Food and Agricultural Wastewater Utilization and Treatment

By: Sean X. Liu

Food and Agricultural Wastewater Utilization and Treatment focuses on the cost-effective treatment technologies specific for food and agriculture wastewater and possible economical recovery of valuable substances from wastewater during common food processing and postharvest operations using innovative technologies. The technologies included in the book are not a mere collection of all known relevant technologies. Instead, priority consideration is given to those technologies that can not only solve the environmental problem of wastewater disposal but also reduce the wastewater management cost in the long run for food and agriculture industries. The book combines past decades of research on food and agricultural wastewater issues with an abundance of emerging research on innovative separation technologies to separate biological molecules from complex biological systems. Food technologists as well as environmental and agricultural engineers/scientists will find Food and Agricultural Wastewater Utilization and Treatment invaluable in their quest of improving food and agricultural wastewater management.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470276428

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9780470276426

Modeling Bilateral International Relations

The Case of U.S.-China Interactions

By: X. Liu

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Modeling Bilateral International Relations

The Case of U.S.-China Interactions

By: X. Liu

Drawing on political choice theories in IR and policy decision making, this book provides a deep theoretical understanding of bilateral co-operation and confrontation. Through conceptual modelling and quantitative data analysis, Liu examines how changes in political and economic issues affected relations between China and the United States.

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Springer

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1137037466

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9781137037466

GNSS Atmospheric Seismology

Theory, Observations and Modeling

By: Shuanggen Jin,R. Jin,X. Liu

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GNSS Atmospheric Seismology

Theory, Observations and Modeling

By: Shuanggen Jin,R. Jin,X. Liu

GNSS can detect the seismic atmospheric-ionospheric variations, which can be used to investigate the seismo-atmospheric disturbance characteristics and provide insights on the earthquake. This book presents the theory, methods, results, and modeling of GNSS atmospheric seismology. Sesimo-tropospheric anomalies, Pre-/Co-/Post-seismic ionospheric disturbances, epicenter estimation, tsunami and volcano ionospheric disturbances, and volcanic plumes detection with GNSS will be presented and discussed per chapter in the book.

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Springer

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9811031789

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9789811031786

Focus on Robotics Research

By: John X. Liu

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Focus on Robotics Research

By: John X. Liu

Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, aeroplane construction etc. They have now reached such areas as the internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. Control of today's robots is often remote which requires even more advanced computer vision capabilities as well as sensors and interface techniques. Learning has become crucial for modern robotic systems as well. This book brings together leading research in this exciting field.

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Nova Publishers

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1594545944

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9781594545948

Now or Later? The Political Economy of Public Investment in Democracies

By: Mr.Sanjeev Gupta,MissEstelle X. Liu,Mr.Carlos Mulas-Granados

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Now or Later? The Political Economy of Public Investment in Democracies

By: Mr.Sanjeev Gupta,MissEstelle X. Liu,Mr.Carlos Mulas-Granados

This paper explores the impact of political and institutional variables on public investment. Working with a sample of 80 presidential and parliamentary democracies between 1975 and 2012, we find that the rate of growth of public investment is higher at the beginning of electoral cycles and decelerates thereafter. The peak in public investment growth occurs between 21 and 25 months before elections. Cabinet ideology and government fragmentation influence the size of investment booms. More parties in government are associated with smaller increases in public investment while left-wing cabinets are associated with higher sustained increases in investment. Stronger institutions help attenuate the impact of elections on investment, but available information is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions.

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International Monetary Fund

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1513583859

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9781513583853

Mobile Robots

New Research

By: John X. Liu

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Mobile Robots

New Research

By: John X. Liu

Cybersecurity refers to three things: measures to protect information technology; the information it contains, processes, and transmits, and associated physical and virtual elements (which together comprise cyberspace); the degree of protection resulting from application of those measures; and the associated field of professional endeavor. Virtually any element of cyberspace can be at risk, and the degree of interconnection of those elements can make it difficult to determine the extent of the cybersecurity framework that is needed. Identifying the major weaknesses in U.S. cybersecurity is an area of some controversy; the defense against attacks on computer systems and associated infrastructure has appeared to be generally fragmented and varying widely in effectiveness.

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Nova Publishers

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1594543593

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9781594543593

Hardware Based Packet Classification for High Speed Internet Routers

By: Chad R. Meiners,Alex X. Liu,Eric Torng

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Hardware Based Packet Classification for High Speed Internet Routers

By: Chad R. Meiners,Alex X. Liu,Eric Torng

Hardware Based Packet Classification for High Speed Internet Routers presents the most recent developments in hardware based packet classification algorithms and architectures. This book describes five methods which reduce the space that classifiers occupy within TCAMs; TCAM Razor, All-Match Redundancy Removal, Bit Weaving, Sequential Decomposition, and Topological Transformations. These methods demonstrate that in most cases a substantial reduction of space is achieved. Case studies and examples are provided throughout this book. About this book: • Presents the only book in the market that exclusively covers hardware based packet classification algorithms and architectures. • Describes five methods which reduce the space that classifiers occupy within TCAMs: TCAM Razor, All-Match Redundancy Removal, Bit Weaving, Sequential Decomposition, and Topological Transformations. • Provides case studies and examples throughout. Hardware Based Packet Classification for High Speed Internet Routers is designed for professionals and researchers who work within the related field of router design. Advanced-level students concentrating on computer science and electrical engineering will also find this book valuable as a text or reference book.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1441967001

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9781441967008

The Death I Gave Him

By: Em X. Liu

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The Death I Gave Him

By: Em X. Liu

A Twenty-First Century Hamlet. Hayden Lichfield’s life is ripped apart when he finds his father murdered in their lab, and the camera logs erased. The killer can only have been after one thing: the Sisyphus Formula the two of them developed together, which might one day reverse death itself. Hoping to lure the killer into the open, Hayden steals the research. In the process, he uncovers a recording his father made in the days before his death, and a dying wish: Avenge me… With the lab on lockdown, Hayden is trapped with four other people—his uncle Charles, lab technician Gabriel Rasmussen, research intern Felicia Xia and their head of security, Felicia’s father Paul—one of whom must be the killer. His only sure ally is the lab’s resident artificial intelligence, Horatio, who has been his dear friend and companion since its creation. With his world collapsing, Hayden must navigate the building’s secrets, uncover his father’s lies, and push the boundaries of sanity in the pursuit of revenge.

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Rebellion Publishing Ltd

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1837860009

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9781837860005

Robots Manipulators

New Research

By: John X. Liu

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Robots Manipulators

New Research

By: John X. Liu

This book deals with control and learning in robotic systems.

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Nova Publishers

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1594543585

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9781594543586

Stay Competitive in the Digital Age: The Future of Banks

By: MissEstelle X Liu

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Stay Competitive in the Digital Age: The Future of Banks

By: MissEstelle X Liu

The latest advancement in financial technology has posed unprecedented challenges for incumbent banks. This paper analyzes the implications of these challenges on bank competitveness, and explores the factors that could support digital advancement in banks. The analysis shows that the traditionally leading role of banks in advancing financial technology has diminished in recent years, and suggests that onoing efforts to catch up to the digital frontier could lead to a more concentrated banking industry, as smaller and less tech-savvy banks struggle to survive. Cross-country evidence has suggested that banks in high-income economies appear to have been the digital leaders, likely benefiting from a sound digital infrastructure, a strong legal and business environment, and healthy competition. Nonetheless, some digital leaders may fall behind in the coming years in adopting newer technologies due to entrenched consumer behavior favoring older technologies, less active fintech and bigtech companies, and weak bank balance sheets.

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International Monetary Fund

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1513570056

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9781513570051

New Developments in Robotics Research

By: John X. Liu

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New Developments in Robotics Research

By: John X. Liu

Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, aeroplane construction etc. They have now reached such areas as the Internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. Control of today's robots is often remote which requires even more advanced computer vision capabilities as well as sensors and interface techniques. Learning has become crucial for modern robotic systems as well. This new book brings together leading research in this exciting field.

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Nova Publishers

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1594545936

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Correcting “Beyond the Cycle"

Accounting for Asset Prices in Structural Fiscal Balances

By: MissEstelle X. Liu,Todd Mattina,Mr.Tigran Poghosyan

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Correcting “Beyond the Cycle"

Accounting for Asset Prices in Structural Fiscal Balances

By: MissEstelle X. Liu,Todd Mattina,Mr.Tigran Poghosyan

This paper outlines an operational approach for incorporating the impact of asset price cycles in the calculation of structural fiscal balances (SFBs). The global financial crisis demonstrated that movements in asset prices can have an important fiscal impact. Failing to account for the fiscal impact of asset price cycles can encourage a pro-cyclical policy stance if temporarily high revenues are passed through into expenditures. In addition, over-estimating the SFB may lead to inadequate fiscal buffers when cyclical revenues eventually dissipate. The paper proposes an empirical approach to correct for asset prices and provides illustrative country results for selected OECD countries. We find that asset price cycles are imperfectly synchronized with the business cycle and are quantitatively significant with an average pre-crisis fiscal impact ranging from about 1⁄2 to 2 percent of GDP in the sample. For a number of countries, the pre-crisis fiscal impact of high asset prices was larger at about 4 percent of GDP.

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International Monetary Fund

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1513520555

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9781513520551

Ultrathin Metal Films

Magnetic and Structural Properties

By: Matthias Wuttig,X. Liu

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Ultrathin Metal Films

Magnetic and Structural Properties

By: Matthias Wuttig,X. Liu

This research monograph discusses the close correlation between the magnetic and structural properties of thin films in the context of numerous examples of epitaxial metal films, while emphasis is laid on the stabilization of novel structures compared to the bulk material. Further options, possibilities, and limits for applications are given. Techniques for the characterization of thin films are addressed as well.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540583599

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9783540583592

Africa’s Rising Exposure to China

How Large Are Spillovers Through Trade?

By: Mr.Paulo Drummond,MissEstelle X. Liu

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Africa’s Rising Exposure to China

How Large Are Spillovers Through Trade?

By: Mr.Paulo Drummond,MissEstelle X. Liu

The rapid growth in China’s domestic investment in recent decades has generated a large appetite for global goods, including from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper estimates the impact of changes in China’s investment growth on SSA’s exports. Although rising trading links with China have allowed African countries to diversify their export base across countries, away from advanced economies, they have also led SSA countries to become more susceptible to spillovers from China. Based on panel data analysis, a 1 percentage point increase (decline) in China’s domestic investment growth is associated with an average 0.6 percentage point increase (decline) in SSA countries’ export growth. This impact is larger for resource-rich countries, especially oil exporters. These effects could be mitigated, however, to the extent that countries can reorient their exports.

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International Monetary Fund

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1484311396

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9781484311394

Africa’s Rising Exposure to China

How Large Are Spillovers Through Trade?

By: Mr.Paulo Drummond,MissEstelle X. Liu

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Africa’s Rising Exposure to China

How Large Are Spillovers Through Trade?

By: Mr.Paulo Drummond,MissEstelle X. Liu

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International Monetary Fund

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1484311310

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9781484311318

Firewall Design And Analysis

By: Alex X Liu

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Firewall Design And Analysis

By: Alex X Liu

This unique book represents the first rigorous and comprehensive study of firewall policy design and analysis. Firewalls are the most critical and widely deployed intrusion prevention systems. Designing new firewall policies and analyzing existing firewall policies have been difficult and error-prone. This book presents scientifically sound and practically useful methods for designing and analyzing firewall policies.This book is useful to a variety of readers. First, it can be used as a handbook for network/firewall administrators and network security professionals. Second, it can be used as an advanced textbook for graduate students and senior undergraduate students in computer science and engineering. Third, it is also suitable for non-experts in network security who wish to understand more about firewalls. The presentation of the book is detailed enough to capture the interest of curious readers, and complete enough to provide the necessary background material needed to delve further into the subject of firewalls and network security.

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World Scientific

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9814468371

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9789814468374

Computer Vision and Robotics

By: John X. Liu

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Computer Vision and Robotics

By: John X. Liu

This book deals with control and learning in robotic systems and computers.

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Nova Publishers

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1594543577

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9781594543579

Equity Returns in the Banking Sector in the Wake of the Great Recession and the European Sovereign Debt Crisis

By: Mr.Jorge A. Chan-Lau,MissEstelle X. Liu,Jochen M. Schmittmann

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Equity Returns in the Banking Sector in the Wake of the Great Recession and the European Sovereign Debt Crisis

By: Mr.Jorge A. Chan-Lau,MissEstelle X. Liu,Jochen M. Schmittmann

This study finds that equity returns in the banking sector in the wake of the Great Recession and the European sovereign debt crisis have been driven mainly by weak growth prospects and heightened sovereign risk and to a lesser extent, by deteriorating funding conditions and investor sentiment. While the equity return performance in the banking sector has been dismal in general, better capitalized and less leveraged banks have outperformed their peers, a finding that supports policymakers’ efforts to strengthen bank capitalization.

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International Monetary Fund

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1475505221

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Design and Implementation of Datacenter Protocols for Cloud Computing

By: Alex X Liu,Ali Munir

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Design and Implementation of Datacenter Protocols for Cloud Computing

By: Alex X Liu,Ali Munir

This unique compendium focuses on the design and implementation of emerging transport protocols and task scheduling mechanisms to mitigate congestion in datacentre networks. Datacenters have become a critical infrastructure for hosting user-facing online services such as web search and social networking.For datacenter transport, this volume highlights the design and implementation details of the state-of-art transport protocols that not only achieves optimal performance in terms of minimizing flow completion times but are also deployment friendly.Moreover, this must-have reference material also discusses the transport protocols for multi-tenant datacentre networks. For datacenter task scheduling, the book introduces an innovative task placement framework that considers network scheduling while making task placement decisions.

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World Scientific Publishing Company

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9811224048

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9789811224041

RFID Protocol Design, Optimization, and Security for the Internet of Things

By: Alex X. Liu,Muhammad Shahzad,Xiulong Liu,Keqiu Li

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RFID Protocol Design, Optimization, and Security for the Internet of Things

By: Alex X. Liu,Muhammad Shahzad,Xiulong Liu,Keqiu Li

This book covers the topic of RFID protocol design and optimization and the authors aim to demystify complicated RFID protocols and explain in depth the principles, techniques, and practices in designing and optimizing them.

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IET

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1785613324

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