1. Introduction to data mining techniques via multiple criteria optimization approaches and applications / Yong Shi, Yi Peng, Gang Kou, Zhengxin Chen-- 2. Making decisions with data / Kevin Swingler, David Cairns -- 3. Data mining association rules for making knowledgeable decisions / A.V. Kumar, R. Wahidabanu -- 4. Image mining / Marcelino dos Santos Silva, Gilberto Câmara, Maria Escada -- 5. Machine learning and web mining / Georgios Lappas -- 6. The importance of data within contemporary CRM / Diana Luck -- 7. Mining allocating patterns in investment portfolios / Yanbo Wang, Xinwei Zheng, Frans Coenen -- 8. Application of data mining algorithms for measuring performance impact of social development activities / Hakikur Rahman -- 9. Prospects and scopes of data mining applications in society development activities / Hakikur Rahman -- 10. Business data warehouse / Indranil Bose, Lam Chun, Leung Yue, Li Ines, Wong Helen -- 11. Medical applications of nanotechnology in the research literature / Ronald Kostoff, Raymond Koytcheff, Clifford Lau -- 12. Early warning system for SMEs as a financial risk detector / Ali Koyuncugil -- 13. What role is "business intelligence" playing in developing countries? A picture of Brazilian companies / Maira Petrini, Marlei Pozzebon -- 14. Building an environmental GIS knowledge infrastructure / Inya Nlenanya -- 15. The application of data mining for drought monitoring and prediction / Tsegaye Tadesse, Brian Wardlow, Michael Hayes.