Kusum Deep

Millie Pant

Atulya K. Nagar

This proceedings volume presents 41 high-quality research contributions at the forefront of soft computing theory and applications and real-world impact. The third volume from this conference, its chapters reflect the current trajectory of soft computing research, covering advances in machine learning, neural networks, fuzzy systems, nature-inspired algorithms, and big data analytics. Applications discussed range across critical domains such as healthcare, education, legal systems, cybersecurity, environmental monitoring, and industrial automation. Noteworthy contributions include studies on smart assistive devices for Alzheimer’s patients, intelligent classification of recycled materials, and AI-based criminal face detection systems. On the theoretical side, the volume includes novel algorithmic developments such as the Shuffled Flamingo Search Algorithm and structural insights into swarm-based optimisation. The volume illustrates how soft computing continues to address complex real-world problems through adaptive, scalable, and human-centric approaches. It also captures the spirit of interdisciplinary engagement, with contributions from early-career researchers alongside seasoned academics, enriching the community’s collaborative potential. This book will be of interest to researchers, engineers, practitioners, and postgraduate students working in artificial intelligence, optimisation, and computational intelligence, particularly those interested in the translational impact of soft computing across diverse sectors.

Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2023), IIT Roorkee, India, August 11–13, Vol. 3

Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Manoj Thakur

Samar Agnihotri

Bharat Singh Rajpurohit

This book provides an insight into the 11th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2022). This international conference is a joint technical collaboration of the Soft Computing Research Society and the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi. This book presents the latest achievements and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of Soft Computing, Machine Learning, and Data Science. It brings together the researchers, engineers, and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges, in order to select potential future directions. It covers original research papers in the areas including but not limited to algorithms (artificial neural network, deep learning, statistical methods, genetic algorithm, and particle swarm optimization) and applications (data mining and clustering, computer vision, medical and healthcare, finance, data envelopment analysis, business, and forecasting applications). This book is beneficial for young as well as experienced researchers dealing across complex and intricate real-world problems for which finding a solution by traditional methods is a difficult task.

Proceedings of the SocProS 2022

Chee Peng Lim

Hui Lin Ong

Ruey-an Doong

Raouf Naguib

The book discusses comprehensive and cutting-edge research and development endeavors, as well as innovative solutions, in implementing AI and related technologies to meet and undertake current and future challenges towards ensuring environmental sustainability. It explores the future research directions in the era of Industry 4.0. In the beginning, an overview of the utilization of Al for environmental sustainability is provided. The remaining chapters of the book cover the technological and application aspects of Al for environmental sustainability with illustrative examples. Finally, challenges with respect to deploying Al to solving environmental problems and the future trends are covered.

Challenges and Solutions in the Era of Industry 4.0

Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Sustainability

Jagdish C. Bansal

Pramod Singh

The book is a collection of high quality peer reviewed research papers presented in Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing (BIC-TA 2012) held at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, India. These research papers provide the latest developments in the broad area of "Computational Intelligence". The book discusses wide variety of industrial, engineering and scientific applications of nature/bio-inspired computing and presents invited papers from the inventors/originators of novel computational techniques.

Volume 1

Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2012)

Jagdish Chand Bansal

Anupam Yadav

Aruna Tiwari

Kapil Ahuja

This two-volume book provides an insight into the 10th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2020). This international conference is a joint technical collaboration of Soft Computing Research Society and Indian Institute of Technology Indore. The book presents the latest achievements and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of soft computing. It brings together the researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges, in order to select potential future directions. It covers original research papers in the areas including but not limited to algorithms (artificial immune system, artificial neural network, genetic algorithm, genetic programming and particle swarm optimization) and applications (control systems, data mining and clustering, finance, weather forecasting, game theory, business and forecasting applications). The book will be beneficial for young as well as experienced researchers dealing across complex and intricate real-world problems for which finding a solution by traditional methods is a difficult task.

Proceedings of SocProS 2020

Shishir Kumar Shandilya

Neal Wagner

V. B. Gupta

This book presents a comprehensive reference source for dynamic and innovative research in the field of cyber security, focusing on nature-inspired research and applications. The authors present the design and development of future-ready cyber security measures, providing a critical and descriptive examination of all facets of cyber security with a special focus on recent technologies and applications. The book showcases the advanced defensive cyber security mechanism that is a requirement in the industry and highlights measures that provide efficient and fast solutions. The authors explore the potential of AI-based and nature-inspired based computing compatibilities in establishing an adaptive defense mechanism system. The book focuses on current research while highlighting the empirical results along with theoretical concepts to provide a reference for students, researchers, scholars, professionals, and practitioners in the field of cyber security and analytics. This book features contributions from leading scholars from all over the world. Presents a comprehensive reference for innovative research in the field of cyber security and resilience with a nature-inspired focus; Presents research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, soft computing, and nature-inspired computing that can advance real-time cyber security applications; Relevant to industry professionals and researchers in cyber-security.

Advances in Nature-Inspired Cyber Security and Resilience

Xin-She Yang

Amit Joshi

The volume deals with sustainability transitions which are transformations of major socio-technical systems of provision and use in areas such as energy, water, mobility, and food, towards more sustainable ways of production and consumption. The book provides insights of World Conference on Smart Trends in Systems, Security and Sustainability (WS4 2017) which is divided into different sections such as Smart IT Infrastructure for Sustainable Society; Smart Management prospective for Sustainable Society; Smart Secure Systems for Next Generation Technologies; Smart Trends for Computational Graphics and Image Modelling; and Smart Trends for Biomedical and Health Informatics. The book volume contains 31 high-quality papers presented at WS4 2017.

Proceedings of WS4 2017

Smart Trends in Systems, Security and Sustainability

Kedar Nath Das

Harish Garg

Arvind Kumar Lal

This two-volume book gathers the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving (SocProS 2016), offering a collection of research papers presented during the conference at Thapar University, Patiala, India. Providing a veritable treasure trove for scientists and researchers working in the field of soft computing, it highlights the latest developments in the broad area of “Computational Intelligence” and explores both theoretical and practical aspects using fuzzy logic, artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence, soft computing, computational intelligence, etc.

SocProS 2016, Volume 1

Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Smita Shandilya

This book contains research contributions from leading global scholars in nature-inspired computing. It includes comprehensive coverage of each respective topic, while also highlighting recent and future trends. The contributions provides readers with a snapshot of the state of the art in the field of nature-inspired computing and its application. This book has focus on the current researches while highlighting the empirical results along with theoretical concepts to provide a comprehensive reference for students, researchers, scholars, professionals and practitioners in the field of Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Soft Computing.

Advances in Nature-Inspired Computing and Applications

Selected Papers of WorldS4 2021, Volume 1

Intelligent Sustainable Systems

Gabriela Marín-Raventós

This book discusses issues related to ICT, intelligent systems, data science, AI, machine learning, sustainable development and overall their impacts on sustainability. It provides an overview of the technologies of future. The book also discusses novel intelligent algorithms and their applications to move from a data-centric world to sustainable world. It includes research paradigms on sustainable development goals and societal impacts. The book provides an overview of cutting-edge techniques toward sustainability and ideas to help researchers who want to understand the challenges and opportunities of using smart management perspective for sustainable society. It serves as a reference to wide ranges of readers from computer science, data analysts, AI technocrats and management researchers.

Sustainable Intelligent Systems

Dinesh Goyal

Pradyumn Chaturvedi

S. D. Purohit

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Smart Energy and Communication (ICSEC 2020), held at Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur, India, on March 20-21, 2020. It covers a range of topics in electronics and communication engineering and electrical engineering, including analog circuit design, image processing, wireless and microwave communication, optoelectronics and photonic devices, nano-electronics, renewable energy, smart grid, power systems and industry applications.

ICSEC 2020

Proceedings of Second International Conference on Smart Energy and Communication

This book features the outcomes of the 9th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving, SocProS 2019, which brought together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges in order to identify potential future directions. The book presents the latest advances and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of soft computing, including original research papers in areas such as algorithms (artificial immune systems, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and particle swarm optimization) and applications (control systems, data mining and clustering, finance, weather forecasting, game theory, business and forecasting applications). It is a valuable resource for both young and experienced researchers dealing with complex and intricate real-world problems that cannot easily be solved using traditional methods.

Proceedings of SocProS 2019, Volume 2

Soft Computing for Problem Solving 2019

Ponnambalam Pathipooranam

Rani Chinnappa Naidu

This two-volume book presents the outcomes of the 8th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving, SocProS 2018. This conference was a joint technical collaboration between the Soft Computing Research Society, Liverpool Hope University (UK), and Vellore Institute of Technology (India), and brought together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges in order to select potential future directions. The book highlights the latest advances and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of soft computing, including original research papers on algorithms (artificial immune systems, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and particle swarm optimization) and applications (control systems, data mining and clustering, finance, weather forecasting, game theory, business and forecasting applications). It offers a valuable resource for both young and experienced researchers dealing with complex and intricate real-world problems that are difficult to solve using traditional methods.

SocProS 2018

Atulya K. Nagar

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