This book discusses a wide spectrum of optimization methods from classical to modern, including heuristics. Coverage includes such approaches as game theory, evolutionary algorithms and modeling of evolutionary algorithm dynamics as found in complex networks.

(3) introduces a conceptual model to describe the metacognitive activity as an autopoietic system.* Framework: offers three works concerned with: (4) stimulate metacognitive skills and self-regulatory functions; (12) metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive experiences are essential for teaching practices.

Therefore the book provides important information to researchers, educators and software developers of computer-based educational software ranging from e-learning and mobile learning systems to educational games including stand alone educational applications and intelligent tutoring systems.

The book demonstrates the ability of CI methodology for solving combinatorial problems such as Traveling Salesman Problem and Knapsack Problem in addition to real world applications from the healthcare, inventory, supply chain optimization and Cross-Border transportation.

This book presents recent applications and approaches as well as challenges in digital forensic science.

In a stimulating exploration of the role played by philosophy, logic, and science in the study of engineering, this book aims to rekindle creativity and innovation among budding engineers by advocating the rich benefits of a broader conceptual framework.

This book highlights the value of computational modeling as a research tool when investigating complex systems. It is dedicated to Dr. Peter Borwein for his contribution to research and education on his 60th birthday.

This book offers useful information that evokes initiatives towards rethinking of the value, efficiency, inclusiveness, effectiveness and personalization of the intelligent learning management systems-based blended-learning environment.

Complex problems usually cannot be solved by individual methods or techniques and require the synergism of more than one of them to be solved. This book presents a number of current efforts that use combinations of methods or techniques to solve complex problems in the areas of sentiment analysis, search in GIS, graph-based social networking, intelligent e-learning systems, data mining and recommendation systems. Most of them are connected with specific applications, whereas the rest are combinations based on principles. Most of the chapters are extended versions of the corresponding papers...