Electronics and Communications Technology

Advanced Cognitive Computing
Tools and Techniques for Smart Application Development

Editors: Dipti Durgesh Patil, PhD
A. V. Senthil Kumar, PhD
L. Manjunatha Rao, PhD
Özen Özer, PhD

Advanced Cognitive Computing

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming December 2026
Hardback Price: $190 US | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779645913
E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-592-0
Pages: Est. 432 pp w index
Binding Type: hardback / ebook
Notes: 14 color and 66 b/w illustrations

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, cognitive computing has emerged as a transformative force, bridging the gap between human cognition and machine efficiency. This new book, Advanced Cognitive Computing: Tools and Techniques for Smart Application Development, helps to equip researchers, developers, and industry professionals with the theoretical foundations and practical insights needed to harness this technology’s full potential. This book synthesizes cutting-edge advancements, real-world applications, and ethical considerations to provide a holistic guide for building intelligent systems that learn, reason, and adapt like humans.

The book explores how cognitive computing leverages machine learning, natural language processing, and neural networks to revolutionize industries. It looks at emerging technologies like cognitive learning frameworks and unravels the mathematical backbone of large language models and perceptual processes, addressing challenges in visual recognition and problem-solving.

Moving into applied domains, the book examines advanced machine learning techniques and the role of emotion knowledge in human-AI interaction, which are pivotal for creating speaking agents and communicative tools that understand cultural and contextual nuances. Healthcare innovations, such as deep learning models for malaria detection and cognitive approaches to pediatric anxiety, are highlighted also, demonstrating how these systems augment medical decision-making while prioritizing patient-centric care.

Other industry-specific solutions showcase cognitive computing’s versatility in area including agriculture and traffic optimization, with case studies that illustrate how adaptive algorithms solve complex, real-world problems.

Societal and ethical dimensions are considered, addressing questions about data security, algorithmic bias, and environmental impact.

This book is more than a technical manual; it is a call to action for developers, policymakers, and innovators to shape a future where cognitive computing drives progress with empathy and accountability. Whether you are designing smart applications or grappling with ethical dilemmas, these pages offer a roadmap to navigate the complexities of this dynamic field.

CONTENTS:
Preface

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE COMPUTING
1. Cognitive Computing Unleashed: Harnessing the Power of AI to Transform Industries
Parth Pinalkumar Parikh, Kalpana Prajapati, Poonam Faldu, Jitendrakumar Gopaldas Shewaramani, Abhishek DevendraKumar Patel, and Akashbhai Ashokbhai Dave

2. Emerging Technologies in Cognitive Computing
Ashish Kumar Jha, Mansi Singh, and Shilpi Vaish

PART 2: CORE THEORIES AND MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS
3. Cognitive Mathematical Large Language Models: Technological Advancements

Srivani M And Abirami Murugappan

4. Perceptual Processes and Problem Solving in the Cognitive World: Theories, Challenges, and Deficits in Visual Recognition
Karnam Akhil, M. Ravikanth, Jatin Lekkala, and N. Koushik Shanker

PART 3: COGNITIVE PROCESSING IN AI AND MACHINE LEARNING
5. Empowering Cognitive Computing Through Advanced Machine Learning
Chandra Bose G., Srinivasan V., and Boopathy G.

6. Exploring the Construction of Conceptual Meanings in Speaking Agents: A Cognitive Perspective
Farshad Badie, Anna Rostomyan, and Palanivel Rathinasabapathi Velmurugan

7. The Outstanding Function of Emotion Knowledge in Human-Machine Communicative Interaction: A Cognitive Approach
Anna Rostomyan, Farshad Badie, and Palanivel Rathinasabapathi Velmurugan

PART 4: COGNITIVE APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE AND WELL-BEING
8. Cognitive-Based Approach for Children with Anxiety and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME)
Karnam Akhil

9. Olfaction: Case Studies in Cognitive Computing Applications in Medical Healthcare
Dewanand A. Meshram, Dipti D. Patil, Baliram Sambhaji Gayal, and A. V. Senthil kumar

10. Segmentation-Based Deep Learning Models for Enhanced Detection of Malaria and Leukemia
Tarun Kumar B. T., Yogesh S., Varun Gowda K. V., Gowrishankar S., Veena A., and Rajshekhar Ghogge

PART 5: COGNITIVE COMPUTING IN INDUSTRY AND SMART SYSTEMS ENHANCING
11. Early Weed Segmentation in Motion-Blurred Sorghum Images Using ESRGAN-Integrated DANet
Ankit Singh, Pratham Agarwalla, Malvika Reddy, and S. Amudha

12. Swarm Intelligence-Based Platooning for Traffic Optimization in Autonomous Vehicular Networks
Gayathri M., G. Bharathi Mohan, Chandra Bose G., and Boopathy G.

13. Designing for User Experience in Cognitive Systems
Krithikaa Venket V. S. and Adline Freeda R.

PART 6: COGNITIVE COMPUTING IN SOCIETY AND ETHICS
14. Forging Ahead: Cognitive Computing in Education
Rohini And A. Kauts

15. Ethical and Societal Implications of Cognitive Computing
Asha Durafe and Manisha Mane

16. An Ethical Framework for Cognitive Computing
Ashish Seth, Kirti Seth, and Laxmi Ahuja

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Dipti Durgesh Patil, PhD
Dean and Professor, Information Technology Department, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India

Dipti D. Patil, PhD, is Dean and Professor in the Information Technology Department at MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India. To her credit, Dr. Patil has 23 years of academic experience. She has authored books on data structures and mobile healthcare and has published research articles in national and international journals and conferences. She is contributing as editor, reviewer, session chair, and technical program committee member to various international conferences and journals. She has six granted patents to her name, and she is a certified patent consultant. She has been awarded research grants from renowned agencies, including the Indian Space Research Organisation and Savitribai Phule Pune University. Dr. Patil is also serving as member secretary of the National Committee for Space Technology Courses of IN-SPACe, Department of Space, India. Her research interests include analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence and Internet of Things in healthcare, agriculture, and space exploration.

A. V. Senthil Kumar, PhD
Principal, Nehru Institute of Information Technology and Management Coimbatore, India

A. V. Senthil Kumar, PhD, is working as Principal at the Nehru Institute of Information Technology and Management, Coimbatore, India. He worked as Professor and Director at the PG and Research Department of Computer Applications, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, for more than 15 years and as Senior Grade Lecturer in CMS College of Science and Commerce for 24 years.  To his credit he has industrial experience for five years and teaching experience of 29 years. He has to his credit 86 book chapters, 234 papers in international and national journals, 85 papers at international and national conferences, and edited 17 books and 3 textbooks. He is as Associate Editor of IEEE Access. He is an editor-in-chief for many journals and key member for Machine Intelligence Research Lab (MIR Labs), India. He is an editorial board member and reviewer for various international journals. He is also a committee member for various international conferences. He holds a Doctor of Science (DSc in Computer Science).

L. Manjunatha Rao, PhD
Professor and Dean (Planning and Development), Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India

L. Manjunatha Rao, PhD, is Professor and Dean (Planning and Development) at the Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India. He served as Deputy Adviser at the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bengaluru, for more than three years. He was nominated as a Chairman of the Board of Studies–MCA Program of Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, and was also Chairman of the Board of Examination, BCA Program of Bangalore University. Prof. Rao has been actively engaged in teaching and research and administration and training in the frontier areas of computer science for the last 25 years. To his credit, Dr. Rao has more than 60 research publications, four books, and eight book chapters published in prestigious journals and books. He has contributed his work at national and international conferences and has served as conference chair, speaker, resource person, trainer, and editor for research journals at reputed institutions.

Özen Özer, PhD
Professor, Department of Mathematics at Kýrklareli University, Turkey

Özen Özer, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Kýrklareli University, Turkey. Her research spans numerous subjects, including number theory, diophantine equations, and artificial intelligence. She has authored over 100 research papers, contributed to multiple international scientific projects, and has written books and book chapters. Dr. Özer is also an experienced keynote speaker and serves on the editorial boards of various academic journals. She actively engages in scientific collaborations. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mathematics from Trakya University and her PhD in Mathematics from Süleyman Demirel University in Turkey.




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