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Book SynopsisThis book explores a series of connected themes focused on the role economics and other influential forms of theory and thinking have played in creating the current predicament and the scope for alternatives and how they might be framed.Thirty years have passed since the inception of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the beginning of policy on climate change. Thirty wasted years. To most politicians, long-term collective interest has been denominated in meaningless units of time, a never and forever that has continually delayed action. From complacency has come potential disaster, and we are now living in a time of climate emergency and ecological breakdown. The next decade is a pivotal period requiring fundamental change. But numerous impediments remain. Continual material, energy and economic growth on a planetary scale are manifestly impossible, and yet economic theory takes these as a given and political leadership and policy seem unwi

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on environmental justice in African philosophy, highlighting important new perspectives which will be of significance to researchers with an interest in environmental ethics both within Africa and beyond. Drawing on African social and ethical conceptions of existence, the book makes suggestions for how to derive environmental justice from African philosophies such as communitarian ethics, relational ethics, unhu/ubuntu ethics, ecofeminist ethics and intergenerational ethics. Specifically, the book emphasises the ways in which African philosophies of existence seek to involve everyone in environmental policy and planning and to equitably distribute both environmental benefits (such as natural resources) and environmental burdens (such as pollution and the location of mining, industrial or dumping sites). This extends to fair distribution between global South and global North, rich and poor, urban and rural populations, men and women and adults and children. TTrade Review"In this book Chemhuru ably articulates the bearing of African philosophies on environmental justice. His book will be essential reading for Africans concerned about how their traditions can motivate and underpin environmental equity, and worldwide for all who seek to discover what can be learned about relations between genders, classes, cultures and generations from the continent where humanity first evolved."Robin Attfield, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Cardiff University, Wales, UK."Here comes a resourceful publication on environmental justice with convincing arguments and illustrations on why and how everyone is a stakeholder in the project and must be involved in achieving environmental justice for mankind. It deserves global attention."Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, Professor of Philosophy, University of Abuja, Nigeria.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Environmental Ethics in African Philosophy 2. Environmental (in)Justice in Africa: The North – South Challenge 3. Environmental Justice from an African Land Ethic 4. African Relational Environmental Justice 5. African Ecofeminist Environmental Justice 6. Intergenerational Environmental Justice in African Philosophy

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a concise synthesis of human-animal relations over time, charting shifting attitudes towards animals from domestication to the present day. It asks how non-human species have shaped human history, and how humans have reconfigured the animal world.Humans have had a long and close relationship with animals. They have hunted them, consumed them as food and fashion, exploited them as energy sources, utilised them in warfare, exhibited them in zoos and menageries, and studied them for science. In the process, they have radically changed the way in which many animals live, subjecting them to captivity, altering their diets, constraining their movements and, through selective breeding, reshaping their bodies. The book explores the use of animals for sustenance, labour, companionship and display and traces the rise of the animal rights movement. It also assesses how humans have impacted the overall biodiversity of the planet, driving some species of animals to ex

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Social Science Handbook of AI is a landmark volume providing students and teachers with a comprehensive and accessible guide to the major topics and trends of research in the social sciences of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as surveying how the digital revolution from supercomputers and social media to advanced automation and robotics is transforming society, culture, politics and economy. The Handbook provides representative coverage of the full range of social science engagements with the AI revolution, from employment and jobs to education and new digital skills to automated technologies of military warfare and the future of ethics. The reference work is introduced by editor Anthony Elliott, who addresses the question of relationship of  social sciences to artificial intelligence, and who surveys various convergences and divergences between contemporary social theory and the digital revolution.The Handbook is excepTrade Review"As expected from a handbook with the goal of summarizing current debates, questions are posed and controversies noted more often than answers are offered in this collection of 21 essays. However, surveying so many different angles on artificial intelligence (AI) allows some insight-inducing themes to emerge. AI and machine learning (ML) are everywhere, from a cellphone's virtual assistant to tech support chatbots, including in the machines that decipher handwritten addresses for the US Postal Service. Many AI systems are assisted by small armies of humans who fill in when the software fails. Such technology remains invisible to most people yet shapes their understandings of the world and themselves. People think and categorize, work, play, and govern themselves differently because of AI—they adopt algorithmic thinking, see new value in inferential reasoning because of big data, and treat anthropomorphic robots like persons. Sometimes these changes are obvious or can be articulated, but some seem to influence human experience and expectations of the world itself, as in the debatable but widespread idea that minds are computers, and computers are (so far fairly limited) minds. Many will use this book, though specialists are likely to be most interested. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students and faculty. General readers."Matthew J. Moore, Professor of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, USATable of ContentsPart I: Social Science Approaches to Artificial Intelligence 1. The Complex Systems of AI: Recent Trajectories of Social Theory 2. Geographies of AI 3. Artificial Intelligence and Psychology 4. AI in the Age of Technoscience: On the Rise of Data-Driven AI and its Epistem-Ontological Foundations 5. Work, Employment and Unemployment After AI 6. Affects After AI: Sociological Perspectives on Artificial Companionship 7. Anthropology, AI and Robotics 8. Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 9. Human-Machine Interaction and Design Methods Part II: Fields of Artificial Intelligence in Social Science Research 10. Management and Organisation in the Age of AI 11. Ambivalent Places of Politics: The Social Construction of Certainties in Automated Mobilities and Artificial Intelligence 12. Smart Environments 13. Models of Law and Regulation for AI 14. Artificial Intelligence and Cyber-security 15. Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems 16. AI and Worldviews in the Age of Computational Power 17. Technogenarians: Ageing and Robotic Care 18. Big Data and Data Analytics 19. AI, Culture Industries and Entertainment 20. AI, Robotics, Medicine and Health Sciences 21. AI, Smart Borders and Migration

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Book SynopsisLean Manufacturing concepts are being applied to a variety of industries. These concepts ensure streamlined processes through a systematic analysis of wastes and elimination, while enhancing value. This book offers fundamentals, theoretical concepts, case studies, and examples, along with insights for lean integration in Industry 4.0.The book offers a comprehensive coverage of topics in Lean Manufacturing which includes lean elements and tools, performance measures, project selection, integration, along with other related strategies. It ensures a balance between theory and practice of Lean Manufacturing by including the implementation aspects of lean tools. The book will explore insights for Industry 4.0 related to lean concepts and provide details on how they relate. Illustrations and examples depicting OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) analysis and value stream map analysis are included. The book also provides case studies on Lean Manufacturing <Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Lean Principles and Waste Categories. 3. Elements of Lean Manufacturing. 4. Basic Lean Tools (5S and TPM). 5. Basic Lean Tools (VSM and Workcell). 6. Supporting Lean Tools and Concepts. 7. Project Selection and Training for Lean Implementation. 8. Lean Performance Measurement. 9. Lean Integration with Other Strategies. 10. Lean Integration with Industry 4.0. 11. Research Issues in Lean Manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisJohn Hanniganâs definitive textbook offers a distinctive, balanced coverage of environmental issues, policies and action. This revised fourth edition has been expanded and fully updated to explore contemporary developments and issues within global environmental sociology.Environmental Sociology reconciles Hanniganâs widely cited model of the social construction of environmental problems and controversies, which states that incipient environmental issues must be identified, researched, promoted and persuasively argued in the form of claims, with an environmental justice perspective that stresses inequality and threats to local communities. For example, this new edition explores the interconnections between indigenous communities and environmental activists via a study of the difficult relationship between Aboriginal people and environmentalists in Australia. The updated fourth edition also discusses new direct action protest groups, such as Extinction Rebellion, who hTrade Review"The premier text in this area, the fourth edition of Environmental Sociology covers important new topics, such as the climate emergency, the significance of oceans and the interrelation of indigenous relations with environmentalism. The book provides a theoretically cohesive and engaging global analysis of environmental policy and action, of value to students and researchers alike."David Tindell, Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia, Canada"John Hannigan’s Environmental Sociology is an excellent introduction to environmental sociology. It provides both a general understanding of environmental issues as well as how environmental concerns become environmental problems that society must deal with. It should be read by anyone who is interested not just in the state of the environment, but how it gets attention and thus calls for action." Rolf Lidskog, Professor of Sociology, Örebro University, Sweden"This fascinating book explains the ways in which the assemblage and communication of knowledge claims underpin how specific environmental matters become issues of public concern. A foundational text, Environmental Sociology critically maps out the power and influences that shape our understandings of environment and society, in the process incorporating discussion of Indigenous knowledge systems, acknowledging the unheralded insights of historical figures and highlighting the importance of expanding our knowledge frontiers to the oceans and beyond. Thoughtful and thought-provoking, it is a must read." Rob White, Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Criminology, University of Tasmania, AustraliaTable of Contents1. Planet in peril, 2. Environmental sociology: key perspectives and controversies, 3. Social construction of environmental issues and problems, 4. Environmental discourse, 5. Media and environmental communication, 6. Science, knowledge and environmental problems, 7. Risk construction, 8. Biodiversity loss: the successful "career" of a global environmental problem, 9. Fear of fracking, 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisClimate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing cementitious materials can enable the construction industry to mitigate these effects and move toward greater sustainability, safety, and increased cost savings and efficiency. This book: Examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for future use in sustainable projects. Discusses advantages and design strategies of self-healing concretes. Covers several effective and detailed self-repair methods, with comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Examines the use of various materials, including polymers and nanomaterials. Reviews factors affecting performance, propTable of Contents1. Cement Construction Materials Sustainability: An Introduction. 2. Self-Healing Technology: Fundamental and Design Strategies. 3. Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 4. Self-Healing Measurement Methods. 5. Polymers-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 6. Bacteria-Based Self-Healing Concrete. 7. Nanomaterials-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 8. Factors Affecting Concrete Self-Healing Performance. 9. Encapsulation Technology-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 10. Applications, Future Directions, and Opportunities of Self-Healing Concrete.

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Book SynopsisAt first glance, roads seem like the simplest possible geotechnical structures. However, analysis of these structures runs up against complexities related to the intense stresses experienced by road surfaces, their intense interaction with climate, and the complicated behavior of the materials used in road construction.Modern mechanistic approaches to road design provide the tools capable of developing new technical solutions. However, use of these approaches requires deep understanding of the behavior of constituent materials and their interaction with water and heat which has recently been acquired thanks to advances in geotechnical engineering. The author comprehensively describes and explains these advances and their use in road engineering in the two-volume set Geotechnics of Roads, compiling information that had hitherto only been available in numerous research papers. Geotechnics of Roads: Fundamentals presents stresses and strains in road strucTable of ContentsDistribution of stresses and strains in roads. Unsaturated soil mechanics applied to road materials. Compaction. Embankments. Mechanical behavior of road materials. Climate effects. Non-destructive evaluation and inverse methods. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides essential understanding of flows in fire and smoke dynamics in enclosures, covering combustion, heat transfer and fire suppression in more detail than other introductory books. It moves from the basic equations for turbulent flows with combustion, through a discussion of the structure of flames, to fire and smoke plumes and their interaction with enclosure boundaries. This is then applied to fire dynamics and smoke and heat control in enclosures. This new edition provides considerably more on the fluid mechanics of the effect of water, and on fire dynamics modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Presents worked examples taken from practical, everyday fire-related problems Covers a broad range of topics, from the basics to state-of-the-art computer simulations of fire and smoke-related fluid mechanics, including the effect of water Provides extensive treatment of the interaction of water sprays with a fire-driven flow Table of Contents1 Introduction. 2 Turbulent Flows with Chemical Reaction. 3 Turbulent Flames and Fire Plumes. 4 Smoke Plumes. 5 Fire and Smoke Dynamics in Enclosures. 6 Driving Forces in Smoke and Heat Control. 7 Impact of Water on Fire and Smoke Dynamics. 8 Introduction to Fire Modelling in Computational Fluid Dynamics.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a key introduction to ethics in engineering, providing professionals at all stages of their career with guidance on navigating the increasingly complex world of practising engineering ethically on an international scale.Engineering professionals face a duty to uphold reliable and trustworthy behaviour when working across all disciplines and industries. Accuracy and rigour are essential parts of the modern workplace, and are increasingly of concern to practising engineers. Using case studies to highlight examples of issues within the workplace and how these can be appropriately handled, this book is an accessible tool through which engineers can gain confidence in dealing with ethical dilemmas in the workplace. Touching upon safety, risk, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and intellectual property, alongside sustainability and environmental matters, the book focuses on hot topics which are fast becoming day-to-day issues dealt with by engineers.TTable of Contents1 Ethics in the Professional Context 2 The Ethical Basis for Engineering Activities 3 Ethical Responsibilities to Consumers and Customers 4 Safety and Risk 5 The Debate on AI and Autonomous Systems 6 Ethics in the Management of Intellectual Property 7 Environmental Matters and Sustainability 8 Being Professional 9 Finale 10 Bibliography Annex 1 – The IET Rules of Conduct Annex 2 – UK-SPEC Annex 3 – Some Case Studies Annex 4 – Intellectual Property

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Book SynopsisPeter Goin and the Photography of Environmental Change narrates the forty-year quest of award-winning and internationally exhibited contemporary photographer Peter Goin to document human-altered landscapes across America and beyond. It is a collaborative work between an artist and a literary critic, a retrospective of an accomplished environmental photographer, and an innovative education in visual reading. Enduring howling wind, pounding rain, and blistering sun, Goin bears witness to radioactive landscapes, abandoned mines, simulated swamps, rechanneled rivers, controlled burns, overgrown ruins, industrialized agriculture, shrinking reservoirs, feral spaces in the city, architected wilderness, sacred wastelands, contested borderlands, and more. Based on more than seventy hours of taped interviews with the artist spanning over a decade, trailblazing ecocritic Cheryll Glotfelty narrates the arc of Goin's career, sharing excerpts from their conversations that reveal hTrade Review"One of the icons of environmental criticism, Cheryll Glotfelty, engages in a conversation with a world-class photographer, Peter Goin. Together they give voice to the invisible density of radiation, the uncanny agency of climate and waste, the beauty of resisting places. A compelling journey across disciplines and artistic languages, Peter Goin and the Photography of Environmental Change enables its readers to access the stories that weave the 'humanatural' fabric of landscapes. This book provides a masterclass in visual studies and ecological humanities."Serenella Iovino, Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA "Of all the arts, photography has been the consistent guiding light during the past 150 years in helping us understand not only the larger American landscape but also the everyday places where we live, work, and play. And no photographer has done more to advance a new awareness of our contemporary landscapes than Peter Goin, who always seems to anticipate future directions of the art form. This new book thankfully confirms Goin’s artistic efforts and the tremendous contributions he has made during his stellar career."George F. Thompson, Founder and Director of the Center for the Study of Place "Peter Goin and the Photography of Environmental Change is a powerful conversation between the beauty and mystery of our altered world, and an exciting way of reinventing our way of seeing and feeling Nature to pursue a better world. It is the most compelling book yet written about visual literacy."María Antonia Blanco Arroyo, Professor of Art, University of Seville, Spain Table of Contents1 Introduction: Leave your shoes at the door; 2 Biographical sketch: It’s not about me; 3 On the road; 4 Evolving landscapes; 5 American ruins; 6 Urban wild; 7 A line on the landscape; 8 Landscapes of fear; 9 Militarizing the American West; 10 Landscape is architecture; 11 Humanature; 12 The postmodern West; 13 Sensual anthropomorphs; 14 Arid waters; 15 Changing mines; 16 Water into light; 17 Ancestral artisans; 18 New nature; 19 Artifacts of the future; 20 Epilogue: Goin home; Appendix A: Peter Goin’s books, archives, and collections; Appendix B: Keys to reading the visual language of photography, by Peter Goin

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Book SynopsisThe central questions of this book are how technologies decline, how societies deal with technologies in decline, and how governance may be explicitly oriented towards parting with undesirable' technology.Surprisingly, these questions are fairly novel. Thus far, the dominant interest in historical, economic, sociological and political studies of technology has been to understand how novelty emerges, how innovation can open up new opportunities and how such processes may be supported. This innovation bias reflects how in the last centuries modern societies have embraced technology as a vehicle of progress. It is timely, however, to broaden the social study of technology and society: next to considering the rise of technologies, their fall should be addressed, too. Dealing with technologies in decline is an important challenge or our times, as socio-technical systems are increasingly part of the problems of climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequalities and geo-politicaTable of Contents1 Introduction: The relevance of technologies in decline; 2 Dynamics of technological decline as socio-material unravelling; 3 Destabilisation, decline and phase-out in transitions research; 4 Conceptual aspects of discontinuation governance: An exploration; 5 Discourses around decline: Comparing the debates on coal phase-out in the UK, Germany and Finland; 6 Mapping the territorial adaptation of technological trajectories: The phase-out of the internal combustion engine; 7 The role of alternative technologies in the enactment of (dis)continuities; 8 Caring for decline: The case of 16mm film artworks of Tacita Dean; 9 Implementing exnovation?: Exnovation ambitions and governance complexity in the case of the Brussels Low Emission Zone; 10 Phase-out as a policy approach to address sustainability challenges: A systematic review; 11 The end of the world’s leaded petrol era: Reflections on the final four decades of a century-long campaign; 12 Conclusions and continuations: Horizons for studying technologies in decline

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Book SynopsisAircraft Digital Electronic and Computer Systems is a thorough introduction to the principles and practice of aircraft digital electronic, avionic and computer systems.New to this third edition, integrated modular avionics (IMA) provides an overview of networked avionics found in the latest generation of transport aircraft. Cabin systems covers cabin networks, intercommunication, and core systems. Aircraft information systems examines flight deck operation aided by electronic flight bags (EFB) and includes a case study that highlights the importance of information systems, as well as the potential consequences of their failure. The new edition contains several hundred test questions, and its companion website, www.66web.co.uk, offers additional resource material.With full coverage of Module 5 and avionics topics in Modules 11 and 13, this book is ideal for those studying towards licensed aircraft maintenance engineer status, both independently anTrade Review"The book’s core and primary market is students studying for EASA Part 66 licences, particularly the B1 or B2 licence. The content of is very much focused on EASA Part 66 Module 5."-- Roddy McNamee, Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland"The book’s core and primary market is students studying for EASA Part 66 licences, particularly the B1 or B2 licence. The content of is very much focused on EASA Part 66 Module 5."-- Roddy McNamee, Institute of Technology Carlow, IrelandTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Number Systems. 3. Data Conversion. 4. Data Buses. 5. Logic Circuits. 6. Computers. 7. The CPU. 8. Integrated Circuits. 9. MSI Logic. 10. Fibre Optics. 11. Displays. 12. ESD. 13. Software. 14. EMC. 15. Avionic Systems. 16. Aircraft Data Networks and AFDX. 17. Large-Scale Logic Systems and VHDL. 18. Integrated Modular Avionics. 19. Cabin Systems. 20. Aircraft Information Systems. Appendix 1. Abbreviations and Acronyms. Appendix 2. Revision Papers. Appendix 3. Answers. Appendix 4. Serial Data Communications: RS-232. Appendix 5. Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal, Binary and ASCII Values.

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This book guides process-industry professionals from the implementation of the basic foundations of Continuous Improvement (CI) through to an organization where CI is a way of life and a defining feature of the culture of the organization. The readers of this book are seeking solutions to such pressing issues as: Eliminating accidents and near misses. Reducing customer complaints. Improving customer delivery performance. Elimination of accidents and near misses. Reducing customer complaints. Improving customer delivery performance. Introducing new products. Improving staff productivity. Removing costs to meet the budget. Dealing with absence and poor morale. Improving staff retention.This book provides them with guidance on how to address issues in these areas in a way that enables improvements to be realized quickly but not at the expense of a long-term goal of a sustainable Continuou

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Applied Crowd Science outlines the theory and applications of the crowd safety course that Keith Still has developed and taught worldwide for over thirty years. It includes the background and applications of the crowd risk assessment tools, as well as essays and case studies from international users (UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Holland, Belgium and Japan) -- see Support Material on www.routledge.com/9781138626560. Keith's courses are mandatory training for all UK Police Public Event Commanders.The text covers legislation and guidance for crowd safety in places of public assembly, and outlines the requirements of a crowd risk assessment for mass gatherings. It draws on Prof. Still's expert witness experience, highlighting both the problems you need to understand for your event planning.

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Companion to the Environmental Humanities provides a comprehensive, transnational, and interdisciplinary map to the field, offering a broad overview of its founding principles while providing insight into exciting new directions for future scholarship. Articulating the significance of humanistic perspectives for our collective social engagement with ecological crises, the volume explores the potential of the environmental humanities for organizing humanistic research, opening up new forms of interdisciplinarity, and shaping public debate and policies on environmental issues.Sections cover: The Anthropocene and the Domestication of Earth Posthumanism and Multispecies Communities Inequality and Environmental Justice Decline and Resilience: Environmental Narratives, History, and Memory <Table of ContentsIntroduction: Planet, Species, Justice—and the Stories We Tell about Them Ursula K. Heise Part 1: The Anthropocene and the Domestication of Earth 1. The Anthropocene: Love It or Leave It Dale Jamieson 2. Domestication, Domesticated Landscapes, and Tropical Natures Susanna B. Hecht 3. "They Carry Life in Their Hair": Domestication and the African Diaspora Judith A. Carney 4. Domestication in a Post-Industrial World Libby Robin 5. Meals in the Age of Toxic Environments Yuki Masami 6. Hybrid Aversion: Wolves, Dogs, and the Humans Who Love to Keep Them Apart Emma Marris 7. Techno-Conservation in the Anthropocene: What Does It Mean to Save a Species? Ronald Sandler 8. Coloring Climates: Imagining a Geoengineered World Bronislaw Szerszynski 9. Utopia's Afterlife in the Anthropocene Anahid Nersessian Part 2: Posthumanism and Multispecies Communities 10. Renaissance Selfhood and Shakespeare's Comedy of the Commons Robert N. Watson 11. Multispecies Epidemiology and the Viral Subject Genese Marie Sodikoff 12. Encountering a More-than-Human World: Ethos and the Arts of Witness Deborah Bird Rose and Thom van Dooren 13. Loving the Native: Invasive Species and the Cultural Politics of Flourishing Jessica R. Cattelino 14. Artifacts and Habitats Dolly Jørgensen 15. Interspecies Diplomacy in Anthropocenic Waters: Performing an Ocean-Oriented Ontology Una Chaudhuri 16. The Anthropocene at Sea: Temporality, Paradox, Compression Stacy Alaimo Part 3: Inequality and Environmental Justice 17. Turning Over a New Leaf: Fanonian Humanism and Environmental Justice Jennifer Wenzel 18. Action-Research and Environmental Justice: Lessons from Guatemala’s Chixoy Dam Barbara Rose Johnston 19. Farming as Speculative Activity: The Ecological Basis of Farmers' Suicides in India Akhil Gupta 20. Ecological Security for Whom? The Politics of Flood Alleviation and Urban Environmental Justice in Jakarta, Indonesia Helga Leitner, Emma Colven, and Eric Sheppard 21. Our Ancestors’ Dystopia Now: Indigenous Conservation and the Anthropocene Kyle Powys Whyte 22. Collected Things with Names like Mother Corn: Native North American Speculative Fiction and Film Joni Adamson 23. The Stone Guests: Buen Vivir and Popular Environmentalisms in the Andes and Amazonia Jorge Marcone Part 4: Decline and Resilience: Environmental Narratives, History, and Memory 24. Play It Again, Sam: Decline and Finishing in Environmental Narratives Richard White 25. Hubris and Humility in Environmental Thought Michelle Niemann 26. Losing Primeval Forests: Degradation Narratives in South Asia Kathleen D. Morrison 27. Multidirectional Eco-Memory in an Era of Extinction: Colonial Whaling and Indigenous Dispossession in Kim Scott's That Deadman Dance Rosanne Kennedy 28. The Caribbean's Agonizing Seashores: Tourism Resorts, Art, and the Future of the Region's Coastlines Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert 29. Bear Down: Resilience and Multispecies Ethology Brett Buchanan Part 5: Environmental Arts, Media, and Technologies 30. Contemporary Environmental Art James Nisbet 31. Slow Food, Low Tech: Environmental Narratives of Agribusiness and Its Alternatives Allison Carruth 32. Mattress Story: On Thing Power, Waste Management Rhetoric, and Francisco de Pájaro’s Trash Art Maite Zubiaurre 33. Touching the Senses: Environments and Technologies at the Movies Alexa Weik von Mossner 34. Climate, Design, and the Status of the Human: Obstacles and Opportunities for Architectural Scholarship in the Environmental Humanities Daniel A. Barber 35. Climate Visualizations: Making Data Experiential Heather Houser 36. Digital ? Environmental : Humanities Stéfan Sinclair and Stephanie Posthumus 37. From The Xenotext Christian Bök Part 6: The State of the Environmental Humanities 38. The Body and Environmental History in the Anthropocene Linda Nash 39. Material Ecocriticism and the Petro-Text Heather I. Sullivan 40. Fossil Freedoms: The Politics of Emancipation and the End of Oil Hannes Bergthaller 41. Scaling the Planetary Humanities: Environmental Globalization and the Arctic Sverker Sörlin 42. Some "F" Words for the Environmental Humanities: Feralities, Feminisms, Futurities Catriona Sandilands 43. Biocities: Urban Ecology and the Cultural Imagination Jon Christensen and Ursula K. Heise 44. Environmental Humanities: Notes Towards a Summary for Policymakers Greg Garrard 45. The Humanities after the Anthropocene Stephanie LeMenager

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of this well-respected book covers all aspects of the traffic design and control of vertical transportation systems in buildings, making it an essential reference for vertical transportation engineers, other members of the design team, and researchers. The book introduces the basic principles of circulation, outlines traffic design methods and examines and analyses traffic control using worked examples and case studies to illustrate key points. The latest analysis techniques are set out, and the book is up-to-date with current technology. A unique and well-established book, this much-needed new edition features extensive updates to technology and practice, drawing on the latest international research. Table of Contents1. Introduction PART A 2. Principles of interior circulation & circulation elements 3. Escalator and moving walk circulation Circulation case studies PART B 4. Principles of classical lift traffic design 5. Evaluating the round trip time equation 6. Determination of passenger demand & an improved design procedure 7. Uppeak traffic calculations: limitations and assumptions 8. Consideration of lift function, building form, building function, uppeak boosters and disadvantage transportation and their effect on the round trip time equation 9. General philosophy of lift traffic design by calculation Traffic case studies PART C 10. Legacy traffic control 11. Computer based traffic control 12. Overview of modern lift group control systems 13. Advanced analysis of uppeak PART D 14. Advanced analysis of down peak 15. Advanced analysis of interfloor traffic 16. Midday traffic PART E 17. Simulation and computer aided design 18. Advanced techniques 19. Traffic surveys 20. Current trends and future developments Appendix

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Book SynopsisComputer vision-based crack-like object detection has many useful applications, such as inspecting/monitoring pavement surface, underground pipeline, bridge cracks, railway tracks etc. However, in most contexts, cracks appear as thin, irregular long-narrow objects, and often are buried in complex, textured background with high diversity which make the crack detection very challenging. During the past a few years, deep learning technique has achieved great success and has been utilized for solving a variety of object detection problems.This book discusses crack-like object detection problem comprehensively. It starts by discussing traditional image processing approaches for solving this problem, and then introduces deep learning-based methods. It provides a detailed review of object detection problems and focuses on the most challenging problem, crack-like object detection, to dig deep into the deep learning method. It includes examples of real-world problems, which are easy tTable of ContentsIntroduction. Crack Detection with Deep Classification Network. Crack Detection with Fully Convolutional Network. Crack Detection with Generative Adversarial Learning. Self-Supervised Structure Learning for Crack Detection. Deep Edge Computing. Conclusion and Discussion.

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Book SynopsisThis manual presents procedures for performing advanced laboratory tests on fine-grained soils. It covers characterization tests, which determine soil composition and quantify the individual components of a soil, and behavioral tests, such as the Atterberg Limits tests that demonstrate how the fines fraction of a soil reacts when mixed with water and the Linear Shrinkage Test that demonstrates how much a soil shrinks.The material goes beyond traditional evaluation of basic soil behavior by presenting more advanced laboratory tests to characterize soil in more detail. These tests provide detailed compositional characteristics which identify subtle changes in conditions and vertical variations in the soil, and which help to explain unusual behavior. A unique compilation of information on key soil tests Combines characterization tests with behavior tests The book suits graduate students in geotechnical enginTable of ContentsPART 1: Determination of Compositional Characteristics 1. Water Content 2. Phase relationships of soils - Determining Unit Weight and Calculating Voids Ratio, Porosity and Saturation 3. Density (Unit Weight) of Solids (Specific Gravity) 4. Grain-Size Distribution 5. Organic Content 6. Carbonate Content 7. pH of Soils 8. Cation Exchange Capacity 9. Specific Surface Area 10. Methylene Blue Test 11. Pore Fluid Salinity PART 2: Determination of Behavioral Characteristics 12. Consistency of Fine-Grained Soils: Determination of Atterberg Liquid and Plastic Limits 13. Shrinkage Limit 14. Linear Shrinkage 15. Shrink Test 16. Free-Swell Index Tests 17. Dispersion 18. Initial Consumption of Lime 19. Lime Fixation Point 20. Hygroscopic Water Content 21. Soil Suction Using Filter Paper 22. Thermal Conductivity 23. Electrical Resistivity 24. Index Strength Tests and Sensitivity 25. Thixotropy

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Book SynopsisThis book provides applications of machine learning in healthcare systems and seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine by combining design and problem-solving skills of engineering with health sciences to advance healthcare treatment. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Systems: Tools and Techniques discusses AI-based smart paradigms for reliable prediction of infectious disease dynamics; such paradigms can help prevent disease transmission. It highlights the different aspects of using extended reality for diverse healthcare applications and aggregates the current state of research. The book offers intelligent models of the smart recommender system for personal well-being services and computer-aided drug discovery and design methods. Case studies illustrating the business processes that underlie the use of big data and health analytics to improve healthcare delivery are center stage. Innovative techniques used for extractingTable of Contents1. Artificial Intelligence Challenges, Principles, and Applications in Smart Healthcare Systems. 2. Systematic View and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Healthcare Systems, principles, challenges and Applications. 3. Application of Machine Learning Techniques in COVID-19 Epidemiology: A Glimpse. 4. Automated Seven-Level Skin Cancer Staging Diagnosis in Dermoscopic images using Deep Learning. 5. Ensemble Classifier Based Predictive Model for Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Prediction. 6. Machine Learning Approaches for Analysis in Smart Healthcare Informatics. 7. Smart Approaches for Diagnosis of Brain Disorders using Artificial Intelligence. 8. Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Medicine: Approaches of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. 9. Brain Tumor Classification using Transfer Learning. 10. Advanced Bayesian Estimation Of Weibull In Early Stage Eye Loss Prediction In Diabetic Retinopathy. 11. Automated Sleep Staging Using Single-Channel EEG SIgnal based on Machine Learning Approaches. 12. Machine Learning Based Intelligent Assistant for Smart Healthcare. 13. AI-Enabled Sentiment Analysis on COVID-19 Vaccination: A Twitter based study. 14. An Early Diagnosis of Lung Nodule Using CT Images based on Hybrid Machine Learning techniques. 15. Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Assisted by AI-Powered Human-Robot Communication.

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Book SynopsisSince prehistoric times, humans have invented ways to simplify daily activities to improve productivity. The most recent milestone in this journey is robotic process automation (RPA), helping to build software robots that can be leveraged to automate mundane and repetitive tasks that can be labor-intensive and prone to errors. In recent years, RPA has been integrated with emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to create what is referred to as intelligent automation (IA), emulating human actions and decision-making abilities. This book addresses the critical questions about the rise, usage, and future of IA practices.This book is structured by general personas considered as its primary target audience, ranging from: Early-stage practitioners seeking to learn effective management of IA programs Established IA practitioners seeking to drive maturity and scale Business leaders seeking to understand how to drive busiTrade ReviewTestimonials "Intelligent Automation has emerged as a critical discipline for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency and reduce toil. Co-authored by industry and academic experts, this book promises to offer practical guidance and valuable insights rooted in real-world experience and cutting-edge research. It covers topics such as citizen-led development initiatives, the strategic use of automation platforms, and the role of AI and ML, including the latest Generative AI technologies. Additionally, it provides actionable advice on aligning automation initiatives with organizational culture and business objectives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to become a leader in the field of Intelligent Automation." Rama Akkiraju, VP, Enterprise Automation and AI, NVIDIA "With a profound historical understanding and unparalleled insight into AI and intelligent automation, Shail Khiyara is a true thought leader. The chapters contributed by Shail in this book offer a masterful blend of in-depth knowledge, historical context, and forward-thinking insight. As a speaker, Shail is engaging and enlightening, transforming complex concepts into relatable narratives." Darren Atkins, CIO, The Royal Free London NHS (UK National Health Service) "With automation being such a critical and transformative component of the future of business, this book could not have come at a better time. There's a fundamental shortage of talent of those who deeply understand automation capabilities and how to appropriately apply them to business solutions. This book is a tremendous resource for anyone who is looking to upskill, reskill, or simply learn more about intelligent automation." Wendy Batchelder, SVP & Chief Data Officer, Salesforce "I’ve been in the intelligent automation space for almost 6 years and have had the opportunity to work with many of the Fortune 500. We’ve partnered with them to operationalize large scale intelligent automation programs that deliver hard dollars back to their balance sheet and transformed their business processes for the future of work. The release of this book is very timely, many organizations struggle with successfully scaling their IA programs. With the acceleration of AI, this will only become more complex and organizations who have an automation first mindset will set themselves apart from their competition. This is why bridging the gap between business and academia is crucial in ensuring the future talent of work supports this demand." Emmanuel R. Galan, Regional Vice President – MEU West, UiPath "This book is a must-read for EDUCATORS AND EXECUTIVES ALIKE who have an interest in learning more about Automation and how it will affect businesses and the global economy. There is no doubt that RPA and Intelligent Automation have gathered pace and steam over the last few years, and this book captures the opportunity from a practical perspective. The contributors to this book have real firsthand experience at implementation and have shared their candid journeys and experiences. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did." Ray Grady, former CEO Conexiom "Companies today all know they have to automate. They have to improve cost measurement, speed, productivity, and go-to-market strategies – while freeing employees from mundane, repetitive tasks. It’s all about combining the best of human creativity and the power of digital technology. Embrace it… as it’s going to happen, and no better book to tell you how!" Adrian Jones, CEO and Co-Founder, personar.ai "The subject matter, Robotic Process Automation, and Intelligent Automation, of this book is very timely. The authors provide a very readable book for both practitioners and academicians. The chapters are broken down such that one could choose a specific chapter that is more applicable to one’s area of interest. The authors present numerous topics that organizations can implement to remain competitive. This book has something to offer for everyone." Dr. Gerald Kohers, Department Chair - Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, Sam Houston State University "In my Celonis experience working with Bobby Jutley on Process Mining opportunities at HP, I have observed that Bobby is a highly effective change agent in digital transformation and Automation for the Company. He is quick to identify and promote opportunities, and his strong ability to collaborate across IT and the business sets him apart from most people in the business process automation space. His attention to detail and sense of urgency is key to transforming insights to value for HP." Susan Lucero, Global Account Manager, Celonis "With our IA journey, we learned it is important to integrate process discovery, mining, and automation to solve the right problem. Technology is becoming more simpler (with little or no coding), which is so important to have robust planning: from business drivers to governance strategy, in order to achieve the organization’s digital transformation outcomes. This book bridges theory with real examples to help practitioners plan their organization’s IA strategy." Emilie Ly, Senior Director, BPM & RPA, VMware "Intelligent automation, and especially Robotic Process Automation, requires building a bridge between business needs and the application of technology and academic thinking to solve tom orrow's challenges today. This book provides a clear and concise view of how to learn and adopt Intelligent Automation and expands our vision of how this new industrial revolution is already impacting our schools and businesses. The success of any company is always marked by creating competitive advantages. Intelligent automation provides a gateway to create value within our community, customer base, and future workforce." Antonio Marin - CIO, USMed-Equip, LLC. "Gigaforce clients were skeptical about implementing RPA in their Subrogation and Recovery department, but it has exceeded their expectations. Implementing intelligent automation for business processes has been a game-changer. We have saved time, reduced errors and costs, and improved our client’s overall efficiency. Our client team members can now focus on more strategic tasks requiring human expertise in recovery and subrogation. This book presents how to establish, scale, and manage intelligent automation practices. " Rajeev Rawat, Co-Founder and CPO, Gigaforce Inc. "The authors do an awesome job of describing in this book how Intelligent Automation is the next evolutionary step for achieving sustainable competitive advantage! Intelligent Automation integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) by automating business workflows to advance business processes. This book is a fantastic reference for academics, students, and researchers, but it provides an even stronger guide for the practitioner trying to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s global automated business world." Dr. Gary L Stading, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Texas A&M University - Texarkana "Bobby Jutley brings his expertise and real-world experience to light as he succinctly summarizes the technological and organizational aspects of Process Discovery while highlighting the fact that Process Discovery excellence has rapidly become a strategic weapon and critical success factor in prioritizing digital transformation opportunities and creating competitive advantage by driving quality, speed, and agility into every aspect of the business." Ramey Stevens, Global Account Executive, UiPath "RPA has been one of the most critical capabilities in his technology toolbox. Paul says that without RPA, "most CIOs and business leaders simply would not have been able to advance digital transformation at the pace necessitated. Digital transformation requires a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities, and RPA fits in perfectly." Paul Walsh, SVP of Digital Technology and Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment Testimonials "Intelligent Automation has emerged as a critical discipline for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency and reduce toil. Co-authored by industry and academic experts, this book promises to offer practical guidance and valuable insights rooted in real-world experience and cutting-edge research. It covers topics such as citizen-led development initiatives, the strategic use of automation platforms, and the role of AI and ML, including the latest Generative AI technologies. Additionally, it provides actionable advice on aligning automation initiatives with organizational culture and business objectives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to become a leader in the field of Intelligent Automation." Rama Akkiraju, VP, Enterprise Automation and AI, NVIDIA "With a profound historical understanding and unparalleled insight into AI and intelligent automation, Shail Khiyara is a true thought leader. The chapters contributed by Shail in this book offer a masterful blend of in-depth knowledge, historical context, and forward-thinking insight. As a speaker, Shail is engaging and enlightening, transforming complex concepts into relatable narratives." Darren Atkins, CIO, The Royal Free London NHS (UK National Health Service) "With automation being such a critical and transformative component of the future of business, this book could not have come at a better time. There's a fundamental shortage of talent of those who deeply understand automation capabilities and how to appropriately apply them to business solutions. This book is a tremendous resource for anyone who is looking to upskill, reskill, or simply learn more about intelligent automation." Wendy Batchelder, SVP & Chief Data Officer, Salesforce "I’ve been in the intelligent automation space for almost 6 years and have had the opportunity to work with many of the Fortune 500. We’ve partnered with them to operationalize large scale intelligent automation programs that deliver hard dollars back to their balance sheet and transformed their business processes for the future of work. The release of this book is very timely, many organizations struggle with successfully scaling their IA programs. With the acceleration of AI, this will only become more complex and organizations who have an automation first mindset will set themselves apart from their competition. This is why bridging the gap between business and academia is crucial in ensuring the future talent of work supports this demand." Emmanuel R. Galan, Regional Vice President – MEU West, UiPath "This book is a must-read for EDUCATORS AND EXECUTIVES ALIKE who have an interest in learning more about Automation and how it will affect businesses and the global economy. There is no doubt that RPA and Intelligent Automation have gathered pace and steam over the last few years, and this book captures the opportunity from a practical perspective. The contributors to this book have real firsthand experience at implementation and have shared their candid journeys and experiences. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did." Ray Grady, former CEO Conexiom "Companies today all know they have to automate. They have to improve cost measurement, speed, productivity, and go-to-market strategies – while freeing employees from mundane, repetitive tasks. It’s all about combining the best of human creativity and the power of digital technology. Embrace it… as it’s going to happen, and no better book to tell you how!" Adrian Jones, CEO and Co-Founder, personar.ai "The subject matter, Robotic Process Automation, and Intelligent Automation, of this book is very timely. The authors provide a very readable book for both practitioners and academicians. The chapters are broken down such that one could choose a specific chapter that is more applicable to one’s area of interest. The authors present numerous topics that organizations can implement to remain competitive. This book has something to offer for everyone." Dr. Gerald Kohers, Department Chair - Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, Sam Houston State University "In my Celonis experience working with Bobby Jutley on Process Mining opportunities at HP, I have observed that Bobby is a highly effective change agent in digital transformation and Automation for the Company. He is quick to identify and promote opportunities, and his strong ability to collaborate across IT and the business sets him apart from most people in the business process automation space. His attention to detail and sense of urgency is key to transforming insights to value for HP." Susan Lucero, Global Account Manager, Celonis "With our IA journey, we learned it is important to integrate process discovery, mining, and automation to solve the right problem. Technology is becoming more simpler (with little or no coding), which is so important to have robust planning: from business drivers to governance strategy, in order to achieve the organization’s digital transformation outcomes. This book bridges theory with real examples to help practitioners plan their organization’s IA strategy." Emilie Ly, Senior Director, BPM & RPA, VMware "Intelligent automation, and especially Robotic Process Automation, requires building a bridge between business needs and the application of technology and academic thinking to solve tom orrow's challenges today. This book provides a clear and concise view of how to learn and adopt Intelligent Automation and expands our vision of how this new industrial revolution is already impacting our schools and businesses. The success of any company is always marked by creating competitive advantages. Intelligent automation provides a gateway to create value within our community, customer base, and future workforce." Antonio Marin - CIO, USMed-Equip, LLC. "Gigaforce clients were skeptical about implementing RPA in their Subrogation and Recovery department, but it has exceeded their expectations. Implementing intelligent automation for business processes has been a game-changer. We have saved time, reduced errors and costs, and improved our client’s overall efficiency. Our client team members can now focus on more strategic tasks requiring human expertise in recovery and subrogation. This book presents how to establish, scale, and manage intelligent automation practices. " Rajeev Rawat, Co-Founder and CPO, Gigaforce Inc. "The authors do an awesome job of describing in this book how Intelligent Automation is the next evolutionary step for achieving sustainable competitive advantage! Intelligent Automation integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) by automating business workflows to advance business processes. This book is a fantastic reference for academics, students, and researchers, but it provides an even stronger guide for the practitioner trying to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s global automated business world." Dr. Gary L Stading, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Texas A&M University - Texarkana "Bobby Jutley brings his expertise and real-world experience to light as he succinctly summarizes the technological and organizational aspects of Process Discovery while highlighting the fact that Process Discovery excellence has rapidly become a strategic weapon and critical success factor in prioritizing digital transformation opportunities and creating competitive advantage by driving quality, speed, and agility into every aspect of the business." Ramey Stevens, Global Account Executive, UiPath "RPA has been one of the most critical capabilities in his technology toolbox. Paul says that without RPA, "most CIOs and business leaders simply would not have been able to advance digital transformation at the pace necessitated. Digital transformation requires a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities, and RPA fits in perfectly." Paul Walsh, SVP of Digital Technology and Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment Table of ContentsAuthor Testimonials. Foreword. Acknowledgements. Editors. Contributors. Introduction. Chapter 1 Introduction: The RPA Big Bang. Chapter 2 The Value of Business Process Discovery. Chapter 3 Future of Work: Automation and Implications for Academia and Business. Chapter 4 Intelligent Automation Accessibility and Applicability. Chapter 5 Technology Only Does Not Yield Success: Humble Culture Drives Success in IA. Chapter 6 Intelligent Automation Implementation in Business. Chapter 7 Challenges Scaling IA – The Race to IA Takes Off. Chapter 8 Intelligent Automation Unleashes Diversity and New Ways of Learning. Chapter 9 Automation Is Here to Stay. Chapter 10 Periscope into the Future. ACRONYMS. REFERENCES. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisThis book is an anthology of key essays that foregrounds coasts, islands, and shorelines as central to the scholarship on the oceanic environment and climate across South Asia. The volume is a collaborative effort amongst historians, anthropologists, and environmentalists to further understand the lifeworlds of the South Asian littoral that are neither fully aquatic or terrestrial, and inescapably both. Terra Aqua invokes a âthird surfaceâ located in the interstice of land and waterâdeltas, estuaries, tidelands, beaches, swamps, sandbanks, and mudflatsâand engages in a radical reconceptualization of coastal and shoreline terrains. The book explores uniquely endangered habitats and emergent templates of survival against rising seas and climatic disturbances with particular focus on the Bengal and Malabar coastlines. A critical, transdisciplinary contribution to the study of climate change in South Asia, Terra Aqua examines salinity and submergence, coastal

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Book SynopsisThe book explores the concepts and challenges in developing novel approaches using the Internet of Things, intelligent systems, machine intelligence systems, and data analytics in various industrial sectors such as manufacturing, smart agriculture, smart cities, food processing, environment, defense, stock market and healthcare. Further, it discusses the latest improvements in the industrial sectors using machine intelligence learning and intelligent systems techniques, especially robotics. Features:  Highlights case studies and solutions to industrial problems using machine learning and intelligent systems. Covers applications in smart agriculture, smart healthcare, intelligent machines for disaster management, and smart manufacturing. Provides the latest methodologies using machine intelligence systems in the early forecasting of weather. Examines the research challenges and identifies the gaps in data collection and data analysTable of ContentsChapter 1 A Framework for a Virtual Reality-based Medical Support System Mohammad Nasfikur, Rahman Khan, Kari J LippertChapter 2 ConvMax: Classification of COVID-19, Pneumonia and Normal lungs from X-ray Images using CNN with Modified Max-Pooing Layer Kinjal A. Patel, Ashish Patel, Darshil P. Patel, Shubham J. BhanderiChapter 3 Biorthogonal Filter-Based Algorithm for Denoising and Segmentation of Fundus Images Udayini Chandana, Kezia Joseph Mosiganti, Mukil AlagirisamyChapter 4 Deep learning based Automatic Detection of Breast Lesions on Ultrasound Images Telagarapu Prabhakar, Wilfrido Gómez-Flores, C Kishor Kumar ReddyChapter 5 Heart Disease Prediction using Enhanced Machine Learning Techniques Ibomoiye Domor Mienye, Yanxia SunChapter 6 Immersive Technologies in Healthcare Education Mohammad Nasfikur Rahman Khan, Kari J LippertChapter 7 Implications of Technological Trend Towards Smart Farming S. Kripa, V. Jeyalakshmi, Masoud Daneshtalab, Manickavasagan Annamalai Chapter 8 A Smart Sensing Technology for Monitoring Marine Environment Condition Noorashikin Md Noor, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Siti Norliyana HarunChapter 9 Managing Agriculture Pollution Using Life Cycle Assessment and Artificial Intelligence Methods Siti Norliyana Harun, Marlia M. Hanafiah, Noorashikin Md NoorChapter 10 Ensemble Techniques for Effective Prediction of Crop Selection in Coastal Andhra Deltaic Region A Vanathi, S. Rama Sree, K. SwaroopaChapter 11 Artificial Intelligence-based Quality Inference for Food Processing Industry Applications Ninja Begum, Shagufta Rizwana, Manuj Kumar HazarikaChapter 12 A Study on Intelligent System and its Influence for Smarter Defense Service P.R Anisha, C. Kishor Kumar Reddy, Nhu Gia NguyenChapter 13 Steam Turbine Controller using Fuzzy logic Abhay Krishan, Sachin UmraoChapter 14Speech Recognition for Indian Accent English using Transformer Model P. Teja, Anjali Gupta, Sakshi, Mathang PeddiChapter 15 Stock Market Prediction using Sentiment Analysis with LSTM and RFR Monica Madan, Ashima RaniChapter 16 A Systematic and Exhaustive Analysis of Intelligent Software Effort Estimation ModelsDr. S. Rama Sree, S.N.S.V.S.C Ramesh, A. Vanathi and V. Ravi Kishore

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of crude oil refining processes and presents a deep analysis of the current context and challenges imposed on players in the downstream industry. Crude Oil Refining: A Simplified Approach covers traditional processes of the refining industry, the impact of current trends, and technological routes available to help these players survive in a highly competitive environment.FEATURES Offers a simplified approach to crude oil refining processes Discusses economic information related to the downstream business, including refining margins and profitability Introduces newer trends in the industry, such as petrochemical integration, crude-to-chemicals refineries, and renewables coprocessing in crude oil refineries Presents the challenges related to these new trends and offers technological solutions to overcome them for profitable and sustainable operationsTable of Contents1. Crude Oil 2. Crude Oil Distillation 3. Thermal Conversion Processes 4. Catalytic Conversion Processes 5. Hydroprocessing Technologies 6. Lubricating Production Refineries 7. Refining Configurations 8. Hydrogen Production 9. Caustic Treating Processes 10. Environmental Processes 11. A New Downstream Industry 12. The Propylene Production Gap 13. Gas-to-Liquid Processing Routes 14. Business Strategy Models Applied to the Downstream Industry 15. Corrosion Management in Refining Assets 16. Energy Management and the Sustainability of the Downstream Industry

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Book SynopsisMonte-Carlo techniques have increasingly become a key method used in quantitative research. This book introduces engineers and scientists to the basics of using the Monte-Carlo simulation method which is used in Operations Research and other fields to understand the impact of risk and uncertainty in prediction and forecasting models.Monte-Carlo Simulation: An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists explores several specific applications in addition to illustrating the principles behind the methods. The question of accuracy and efficiency with using the method is addressed thoroughly within each chapter and all program listings are included in the discussion of each application to facilitate further research for the reader using Python programming language.Beginning engineers and scientists either already in or about to go into industry or commercial and government scientific laboratories will find this book essential. It could also be of interestTable of Contents1. The Basic Idea. 2. Buffon's Needle. 3. Areas and Integrals. 4. Thermal Radiation. 5. Bending Beams. 6. Torus Segment. 7. Radiation Shielding. 8. Stressed Cylinder. 9. Linear Resistive Networks. 10. Magnetic Phase Transitions. 11. Polymer Chains. 12. Solutions to Selected Problems. 13. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about food and feeding in early childhood education and care, offering an exploration of the intersection of children's food, education, family intervention, and public health policies.The notion of good' food for children is often communicated as a matter of common sense by policymakers and public health authorities; yet the social, material, and practical aspects of feeding children are far from straightforward. Drawing on a detailed ethnographic study conducted in a London nursery and children's centre, this book provides a close examination of the practices of childcare practitioners, children, and parents, asking how the universalism of policy and bureaucracy fits with the particularism of feeding and eating in the early years. Looking at the unintended consequences that emerged in the field, such as contradictory public health messaging and arbitrary policy interventions, the book reveals the harmful assumptions about disadvantaged groups that are perpetuatTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Rethinking responsibility? The state in children’s everyday livesChapter 3. The food industry and its contradictionsChapter 4. Feeding children in a childcare settingChapter 5. Children’s eating practices in childcareChapter 6. Food and parenting in the mixed economy of welfareChapter 7. Mothers and foodworkConclusion

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Book SynopsisAddressing the management of genetic resources, this book offers a new assessment of the contemporary Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime. Debates about ABS have moved on. The initial focus on the legal obligations established by international agreements like the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the form of obligations for collecting physical biological materials have now shifted into a far more complex series of disputes and challenges about the ways ABS should be implemented and enforced. These now cover a wide range of issues, including: digital sequence information, the repatriation of resources, technology transfer, traditional knowledge and cultural expressions, open access to information and knowledge, naming conventions, farmers' rights, new schemes for accessing pandemic viruses sharing DNA sequences, and so on. Drawing together perspectives from an interdisciplinary range of leading and emerging international scholars, this book offers a new

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the behaviour of systems. Systems are important, for we interact with them all the time, and many of the actions we take are influenced by a system â for example, the system of performance measures in an organisation influences, often very strongly, how individuals within that organisation behave. Furthermore, sometimes we are involved in the design of systems, as is any manager contributing to the definition of what those performance measures might be. That manager will want to ensure that all the proposed performance measures will drive the ârightâ behaviours rather than (inadvertently) encouraging dysfunctional âgame playingâ, and so anticipating how the performance measurement system will work in practice is a vital part of a wise design process. Some of the systems with which we interact are local, such as your organisationâs performance measurement system. Some systems, however, are distant, but nonetheless very real, such as the healthcare system, thTrade ReviewEssential reading for all involved in formulating and implementing policy and winning hearts and minds - full of wise and practical advice on how to avoid those twin trip-wires of 'perverse incentives' and 'unintended consequences'. -- Jim Mather, Visiting Professor, Heriot-Watt University, Co-founder of the Scottish Leadership Institute and former Scottish Government Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism.It can be difficult to know how to start using systems thinking to tackle the challenges we face in business and society - but not anymore. This book provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to systems thinking. It uses causal loop diagrams to explain a range of issues and does so in a highly engaging manner. Readers are provided with practical advice and clear insight into how to think about problems in a connected and meaningful way.-- Susan Howick, Professor of Management Science and Vice-Dean (Academic) for Strathclyde Business School This book clearly shows the complexity of the climate challenge we are facing and the systemic approach we need to take to solve it. We need a positive societal tipping point, a mind shift that will bring us from abundance to sufficiency, from wealth to value and from me to us. The right political frameworks, inspiring role models and positive narratives of a net zero future and collaborative participation to create agency are all needed in parallel.-- Nathalie Moral, CEO, Clima NowIn an increasingly complex and volatile world we are constantly advised to think systemically not just in traditional silos. But it has been hard to find a practical guide to systems thinking that isn’t burdened by technicality or computer models. Dennis Sherwood’s new book fills this vital gap by providing an accessible, engaging and practical way to understand and apply powerful systems thinking tools.-- Nick Mabey OBE, Founder Director and Chief Executive of the highly influential think tank, E3G, Third Generation EnvironmentalismThis book is important! It is a precious resource for anyone, people in organizations in particular. Dennis Sherwood, the author, is a foremost thinker of the Systems approach. He delivers Systems Thinking at its very best. Strategic Thinking Illustrated is a booster for the reader´s creativity. It also makes a superb read. The visual approach to mental models fosters understanding. This book is a blueprint for dealing with complexity. It enables readers to mastering challenges and problems more effectively.-- Markus Schwaninger, Professor Emeritus, University of St. Gallen, SwitzerlandI think we will get a renaissance in the use of systems thinking as (digital) ecosystem business models become more and more prevalent. Understanding the opportunities / impacts / value loops / partnerships etc inherent in such models is hot and systems thinking is a great way to explore them. The book offers a very accessible way into what systems thinking is but more importantly how to think about complex, inter related systems; exactly what ecosystem business models are.-- Dai Bedford, Global Transformation Consulting Leader, EYThis book lives up to the promise encapsulated in its title and front cover. Through a wealth of illustrations and fully developed case studies, covering a broad range of fields, it guides the reader towards a deep understanding of the value and role of Systems Thinking and equips the reader with accessible but powerful techniques of great value in managing organisations and addressing societal issues such as responses to climate change.-- Michael Kennedy, Visiting Professor at the University of Bologna and at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Stuttgart and Past Co-Chair Education SIG, System Dynamics Society.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. PART 1 SYSTEMS. 1 Systems and Mental Models. 2 Links and Dangles. 3 Causal Loop Diagrams. 4 Reinforcing Loops. 5 Balancing Loops. 6 Targets and Budgets. PART 2 APPLICATIONS. 7 Competitive Markets. 8 Controlling Stock Levels. 9 Queues, Angry Customers, Borrowing, Supply and Demand. 10 Prices, Inflation, Economic Depression and Growth. 11 Conflict – and Teamwork. 12 Businesses Are Inherently ‘Joined Up’. 13 Targets and Budgets in Practice. 14 Teachers Behaving Badly. 15 Perverse Incentives and Unintended Consequences. 16 Delivering General Practice. 17 The Climate Crisis. PART 3 OVER TO YOU! 18 How to Draw Causal Loop Diagrams. 19 How to Use Causal Loop Diagrams. Some Good Things to Read and Some Resources Too. Index.

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Book SynopsisHome Ecophagus by Warren M. Hern is a wide-ranging look at the major problems for the survival of not just the human species, but all other species on Earth due to human activities over the past tens of thousands years. The title of the book indicates Hern's new name for the human species: The man who devours the ecosystem. Over the course of its evolution, Hern observes, humans have evolved cultures and adaptations that have now become malignant and that the human species, at the global level, has all the major characteristics of a malignant neoplasm converting all plant, animal, organic, and inorganic material into human biomass or its adaptive adjuncts and support systems. Hern contends that this process is incompatible with continued survival of the human species and most other species on the planet, offering a diagnosis and prognosis of the current environmental impasse. Trade Review"I recently read Dr. Warren Hern's fascinating new book Homo Ecophagus: A Deep Diagnosis to Save the Earth and was taken in by accolades from diverse and renowned researchers and his unique physician's view—basically doing a differential diagnosis—of what we are doing to our planet and how we can change our ways from the point of view of a practicing physician." Marc Beckoff in Psychology TodayEcologist Marc Beckhoff interview/review of Homo Ecophagus for Psychology Today. Full text:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202211/homo-ecophagus-species-who-devours-global-ecosystems"What a book! Homo Ecophagus is truly wonderful to read. It is a galvanizing chronicle, a clear-eyed look at human decisions that have altered our world, its species and ecosystems in the past, and how this knowledge is highly relevant to decisions we must now make on climate change and biodiversity. These insights are all told through Warren Hern’s scientific knowledge and vivid personal experiences with these issues. Hern’s book both inspires and emboldens us to make urgent decisions to conserve our biosphere that we all rely on. This book is a wonderfully insightful read for students in a wide range of college classes."Diana H. Wall, Director, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, CSU University Distinguished Professor, and Professor of Biology, Colorado State University"Warren Hern develops a deep and unsettling comparison between metastatic cancer and the expanding footprint of humanity, as we consume and degrade the environment that sustains us. His readable and accessible account weaves facts, insights, and personal history into a compelling narrative that will leave you sadder but wiser about the inescapable human predicament that lies ahead. The book is a must read for all of us who are concerned about the environment and our collective future."John W. Terborgh, The James B. Duke Professor of Environmental Science and Co-Director of the Center for Tropical Conservation, Duke University "Homo Ecophagus is a fascinating analysis by the physician scientist who pioneered the idea that humanity is performing like a metastatic skin cancer on our planet. Read it and act!"Paul and Anne Ehrlich, authors of The Population Bomb"Homo Ecophagus has the facts, personal experiences, and very vital messages. I hope lots of people read it and modify their behavior." P. Dee Boersma, Director, Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, Wadsworth Endowed Chair in Conservation Science, and Co-Chair Penguin Specialist Group for IUCN, University of Washington"Homo Ecophagus is a comprehensive and in-depth view of the global problems we face as a species. Hern, a highly respected and brave physician and humanitarian, offers an alarming diagnosis of our planet’s self-inflicted pathology that we must understand and treat immediately." Timothy E. Wirth, U.S. Senate, Colorado (Ret.), President Emeritus, The United Nations Foundation"Homo Ecophagus is the most significant book I have read in ten years." Wayne Lynch, Canadian naturalist, natural history photographer, and Fellow, Arctic Institute of North America Table of ContentsPART ONEOverview – what’s the problem? "Save that. We might need it someday" Public health and politics in West Africa Medical school and the Amazon: "You are very keen in your diagnosis" Brazil, Chile, and abortion Public health; research; and revelation A new calling Threat to the Holy Cross Wilderness Family planning, Amazon style "You may not ask that question" "As you know, the human population has just doubled for the first time" PART TWOManifestations of malignancy What the fractal is this? Malignant expansion and retroactive heterotrophicity in modern urbanizations Effects of malignant human activity on small, local ecosystems Human contact and island ecosystems Effects of human activities on regional ecosystems Effects of human activity on continental ecosystems The oceans Toxic trash, oncometabolites, and cow farts Effects of human activity on biodiversity Effects of human activity on the global ecosystem PART THREEAnalysis and policy choices Humans as cancer: Metaphor, model, analogy, hypothesis, or diagnosis? Human activities and malignant entropy Human culture and the ecophagic imperative "What will be the limiting factor for the human population?" "We have met the enemy, and he is us" Epilogue: "Great Bringer of Death to Paradise"

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Book SynopsisThis book questions the use of salvage law as legal regulatory framework for the remuneration of environmental services in salvage operations, proposing that such services should be based on direct contracting between commercial salvors and coastal States. Adopting an environment-first approach, it argues that direct contracting better serves and promotes environmental protection outcomes. It also takes a functional view of the law as a tool to promote values and sought outcomes. Salvage operations are recognised as the first line of defence against pollution following shipping incidents. Although regulated under the law of salvage, these operations form an integral component of a framework of environmental protection measures regulated under different legal instruments or laws. The law of salvage fails to effectively integrate salvage operations into broader pollution response mechanisms because it does not align comfortably with this framework of laws. Despite the emphasis on enviTable of ContentsIntroductionI Environment first, in the pursuit and balancing of values via the lawII Historical overview of salvage: Changing contexts and the pursuit of valuesIII Theory of salvage and environmental protectionIV The International Convention on Salvage 1989 and the environmentV Salvage operations within coastal State marine environmental protection measures and salvors’ environmental services under international instruments outside of the law of salvage.VI Contracts between Coastal States and Salvors as the Legal Regulatory Framework for Environmental Services in the Context of Salvage OperationsConclusions

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Book SynopsisThe UN Sustainable Development Goals, an increasing interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance factors, the climate crisis, stakeholder pressure, the lessons of corporate scandals, and the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a massive change in how companies approach finance and accounting practices. From being a ânice-to-haveâ to becoming a âmust-haveâ, Responsible Finance and Accounting positions itself as a key pillar in tomorrowâs better world for business, society, and planet. In this book, leading researchers and practitioners in the field of corporate social responsibility, from the schools and corporate partners of the Council on Business & Society, give you key insights into green finance and social and environmental reporting, national, international and corporate stakes in green taxonomy and carbon tax, and triple capital accounting. It also details how to model effective and low-cost social impact reporting, ethics in finance and accounting, and strategTable of ContentsForeword Part I: Finance 1. Why does finance play a key role for the future of the planet? 2. How can finance change and how can it impact the financial profession, investment behaviours and companies? Part II: Accounting 3. Why is the accounting profession crucial for responsible and sustainable business? 4. Accounting ethics and sustainability leadership 5. Self-coaching assessment tool

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Book SynopsisThis book explores interdisciplinary perspectives on socioecological challenges and offers innovative solutions at both a European and global level.This book critically reflects on the latest scientific knowledge regarding the increasing instability of the Earth System caused by human activities during the Anthropocene and the Great Acceleration. It focuses on the global and European challenges regarding climate, resources, bio-integrity, and environment. The authors assess the obstacles to overcoming these challenges and examine the risks posed by path dependencies, lock-ins, and trade-offs between global and regional goals. They also drill down into the complexities of the European Green Deal, specifically the similarities and differences between the scientific analyses and recommendations from the European Environment Agency and the content of the Deal. Finally, the book looks at the Just Transition put forward by the European Green Deal. The authors discuss this in a contTable of ContentsList of contributorsIntroductionAnders Siig Andersen, Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars Hulgaard Part I: Global ecological and socioecological challenges and UN solutions Chapter 1: Global ecological risks Anders Siig Andersen, Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars HulgaardChapter 2: UN ecological risk governanceAnders Siig Andersen, Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars HulgaardChapter 3: Socioecological challenges and UN policiesAnders Siig Andersen and Lars HulgaardChapter 4: Affirmative and critical perspectives on the 2030 Agenda of sustainable development and the sustainable development goalsAnders Siig Andersen and Lars HulgaardPart II: European ecological and Socioecological challenges, and EU Solutions Chapter 5: The European Green Deal and the state of the European environmentAnders Siig Andersen, Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars HulgaardChapter 6: Climate Change-motivated development of the EU’s energy production and use systemsThomas Budde Christensen and Tobias Pape Thomsen Chapter 7: Resources and the circular economyThomas Budde Christensen Chapter 8: The food system and agricultureHenrik Hauggaard-Nielsen and Niels Heine KristenenChapter 9: Biodiversity and nature’s contributions to peopleThorkil Casse and Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen Chapter 10: Just Transition and the EULars Hulgaard and Anders Siig Andersen Part III: Cross-cutting issues: governance, the “Anthropocene”, and interdisciplinary researchChapter 11: Ecological and socioecological governance in the UN and the EUAnders Siig Andersen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars Hulgaard Chapter 12: Decentering humanity: The Anthropocene and the perils of AnthropocentricityAnders Siig Andersen and Lars HulgaardChapter 13: Interdisciplinary research and knowledge creation Anders Siig Andersen, Henrik Hauggaard-Nielsen, Thomas Budde Christensen, and Lars HulgaardIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Innovation Factory takes a fresh look at the fine art of breakthrough innovation. What makes it unique is that it brings together an experienced scholar and a serial entrepreneur who share the same passion for understanding the processes and theories needed to innovate over and over again. The book marries theory with practical examples focusing on the Concept-Knowledge (C-K) Theory developed by the prestigious school Mines ParisTech.For the first time, you will discover the unknown story of the Swatch watch told by Elmar Mock, the creative engineering force behind the Swatch. In this book, he passionately tells how he helped to create this breakthrough innovation that saved the Swiss watch industry in the 1980s. Gilles Garel, a professor of management, relates this tale of epic innovation to C-K theory and both convincingly argue that organizations can channel creativity to develop breakthrough innovations that disrupt markets.Innovation is not Trade Review"When Elmar Mock invented the Swatch, and when he launched Creaholic, he was unaware that he was applying a C-K method of reasoning. When Gilles adopted and spread the C-K Theory, he was unaware that the invention of the Swatch would be one of the most perfect examples of this theory. It was thanks to their meeting one another that they were able to share their thoughts in a harmonious, inventive, and accomplished fashion that will most certainly arouse the curiosity of the reader.Throughout all of the chapters we can only be in admiration of the talent of these two partners. The former has a penchant for vibrant metaphors, which help him share his approach, his vision, and his accomplishments with the reader. ... The latter is a fervent admirer of the rigor of well-built theoretical constructions, which he passes on to the reader with precision, passion, and a neat sense of examples."—From the Foreword by Yves Pigneur, Professor, Lausanne University, and co-author of Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challenges Table of ContentsNobody Goes Truffle Hunting on the Highway. The Hidden Side of the Concept of the Swatch. C-K: A Truly Practical Theory of Breakthrough Innovation. The Molecular Metaphor of Innovation: Gas, Liquid, Crystal. The Metaphor of the Matriarch. Epilogue: Watches to be Watched: Connected Watches, or the Innovation War Raging on Your Wrist.

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the reader to data science using R and the tidyverse. No prerequisite knowledge is needed in college-level programming or mathematics (e.g., calculus or statistics). The book is self-contained so readers can immediately begin building data science workflows without needing to reference extensive amounts of external resources for onboarding. The contents are targeted for undergraduate students but are equally applicable to students at the graduate level and beyond. The book develops concepts using many real-world examples to motivate the reader. Upon completion of the text, the reader will be able to: Gain proficiency in R programming Load and manipulate data frames, and tidy them using tidyverse tools Conduct statistical analyses and draw meaningful inferences from them Perform modeling from numerical and textual data Generate data visualizations (numerical and spatialTable of Contents1. Data Types 2. Data Transformation 3. Data Visualization 4. Building Simulations 5. Sampling 6. Hypothesis Testing 7. Quantifying Uncertainty 8. Towards Normality 9. Regression 10. Text Analysis

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the detailed analysis and design of structures under fire loads through the basic concepts. While fire and explosion characteristics of materials are discussed in detail, an estimate of fire load and integration to fire-resistant design is the main focus. The detailed design procedures include practical examples of various design codes from around the world. The scope of Fire-Resistant Design of Structures includes discussions related to the estimate of fire loads, analysis and design of structural members under fire, fire protection and firefighting systems, working principles, and suitability for various industrial applications. It provides comprehensive coverage regarding the analysis and design of structural systems under fire loads, in particular, and under elevated temperatures, in general.Features: Provides an understanding of fire loads, analysis, and design of various structural members Includes detailed design methods anTable of Contents1. Fire and Explosion. 2. Material Properties. 3. Fire Design. 4. Fire Protection.

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Book SynopsisLateral Solutions to Mathematical Problems offers a fresh approach to mathematical problem solving via lateral thinking. Lateral thinking has long been used informally by good mathematics teachers and lecturers to spice up their material and interest their students in the more artistic aspects of mathematical problem solving. In this book, the author attempts to carry out this process formally, with reference to specific, non-technical problems that are easily understood and explained at an intermediate level.This book is appropriate for interested high school students, undergraduates and postgraduates, looking for relief from technical material and also looking for insight into the methodology of mathematics; for teachers and lecturers looking for a novel approach to course material; and anyone interested in both mathematics and lateral thinking.Table of ContentsProblems and Solutions Number Theory. Primes and Divisibility. Geometry. Trigonometry. Probability. Combinatorics. Dissections. Matchsticks and Coins. Logic. Maxima and Minima. Calculus and Analysis. A Mixed Bag.

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Book SynopsisA changing climate is causing challenges for soil and water management in many parts of the world. Current soil management practices need to be redesigned to effectively address present and future fluctuating climates. This book explores how soil management practices impact soil hydrological characteristics, and how we can improve our understanding of soil and water management under changing conditions. This is a valuable resource for land managers, soil conservationists, researchers and others who wish to understand how different management practices affect soil and water dynamics and how these practices can be adjusted to enhance agricultural sustainability and environmental quality. Features: Explores the impact of changing climate on soil hydrology and soil water dynamics. Examines how effective soil management can improve soil health, water infiltration and soil water retention. Discusses relationships of conservation tillage systems, diversified cropping systems, crop residTable of ContentsLand use Changes and Fluctuating Climate. Climate Fluctuations and Soil Hydrology. Soil Health and Soil Water. Conservation Tillage and Soil Water. Crop Diversification and Soil Water. Crop Residue Management and Soil Water. Conservation Buffers and Soil Water. Forest Land Use and Soil Hydrology. Urban Soils and Soil Water. Maintaining Wetland Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate. Soil Water Management and Climate Fluctuations: Modelling Approach.

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Book SynopsisWritten in a novel format, this book addresses the challenge of changing a sick culture. Some organizations wake up one day and realize they have become something they never intended. Their employees run scared. There is no innovation, only blind obedience. There are warlords within the ranks of management, and they fight over turf without considering the best interests of customers, their employees, or their organization as a whole. At the Charleston, SC, branch of Copper-Bottom Insurance, the wakeup call comes when an employee files a lawsuit against the company and its leaders. The Charleston division Vice President, Jack Simmons, is put on probation and given an ultimatum: Change the culture! Jack understands the or be fired implication all too well. He scrambles to find help and runs into an old friend, Don Spears, from Friedman Electronics. With Don's help, Jack begins the journey that will heal his organization. In the course of their first visit, Don andTable of ContentsAbout the Author. Introduction. Chapter 1 The Last Straw. Chapter 2 Legal Hot Water. Chapter 3 Unraveling the Ball of Twine. Chapter 4 What Goes Around … Chapter 5 Any Port in a Storm. Chapter 6 Monday: Starting from the Ground Up. Chapter 7 Tuesday: The Work Begins. Chapter 8 Wednesday: The Tide Shifts. Chapter 9 Thursday: "All In!" Chapter 10 Friday: A Long, Long Day. Chapter 11 The Plan. Chapter 12 Monday: A New Leaf. Chapter 13 Monday Continued: Clearing the Air. Chapter 14 Tuesday: Take Two. Chapter 15 Leading from the Top. Chapter 16 California or Bust. Chapter 17 Oakland. Chapter 18 First Who. Chapter 19 Another Bite of the Apple. Chapter 20 A Lot to Cogitate. Chapter 21 Thursday: Drilling Deeper. Chapter 22 Out of the Blue. Chapter 23 Dialog as a Way of Coaching. Chapter 24 A Slight Hiccup. Chapter 25 Closings and Coaching. Chapter 26 Change at Last. Chapter 27 Walking. Chapter 28 Finally, a Break. Chapter 29 Our Best Selves. Chapter 30 The Map to Success. Chapter 31 An Illogical Flow. Chapter 32 Unkinking the Hose. Chapter 33 Confrontation. Chapter 34 The Turning Point. Chapter 35 A Second Start. Chapter 36 Truly Leading. Chapter 37 Standard Work and Water Spiders. Chapter 38 Putting It All Together. Chapter 39 Winning Back Time. Chapter 40 Acknowledging Values. Chapter 41 Leader Standard Work. Chapter 42 Objective Performance Evaluation. Chapter 43 Coaching the Middle. Chapter 44 Tim and Patty. Chapter 45 That’s a Wrap! Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers computer vision-based applications in digital healthcare industry 4.0, including different computer vision techniques, image classification, image segmentations, and object detection. Various application case studies from domains such as science, engineering, and social networking are introduced, along with their architecture and how they leverage various technologies, such as edge computing and cloud computing. It also covers applications of computer vision in tumor detection, cancer detection, combating COVID-19, and patient monitoring.Features: Provides a state-of-the-art computer vision application in the digital health care industry Reviews advances in computer vision and data science technologies for analyzing information on human function and disability Includes practical implementation of computer vision application using recent tools and software Explores computer vision-enabled medical/clinical data security in theTable of Contents1. Introduction to Computer Vision Aided Data Analytics in Healthcare Industry 4.0 2. Deep Learning Techniques for Foetal and Infant Data Processing in a Medical Context 3. Analysis of Detecting Brain Tumors Using Deep Learning Algorithms 4. Secured Data Dissemination in a Real-Time Health Care System 5. Modality Classification of Human Emotion 6. COVID-19 Alert Zone Detection Using OpenCV 7. Feature Fusion Model for Heart Disease Diagnosis 8. Deep Learning and Its Applications in Health Care 9. Future of Computer Vision Application in Digital Healthcare 10. Study of Computer Vision Applications in Healthcare Industry 4.0

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Book SynopsisThis handy pocket book brings together a wealth of useful information that architects need on a daily basis â on-site or in the studio. It provides clear guidance and invaluable detail on a wide range of issues, from planning policy through environmental design to complying with Building Regulations, from structural and services matters to materials characteristics and detailing. This sixth edition includes the updating of regulations, standards and sources across a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on sustainability issues. Compact and easy to use, the Architectâs Pocket Book has sold well over 100,000 copies to the nationâs architects, architecture students, designers and construction professionals who do not have an architectural background but need to understand the basics, fast. This is the famous little blue book that you canât afford to be without.Table of ContentsPreface to the Sixth Edition Acknowledgements to the Sixth Edition 1. General Information The Architect’s role in the 21st century. Designing for a Changing Climate. Metric system. Metric units. Temperature. Imperial units. Conversion factors. Greek alphabet. Roman numerals. Geometric data. Paper sizes. CAD (Computer Aided Design). BIM (Building Information Modelling). Drawing conventions. 3-Dimensional hand drawing. NBS. The classifications. 2. Design Guidance. Professional bodies for architects and technologists. Planning permissions. Other consents. Planning appeals. Party Wall Awards. Building Regulations. Dampness in buildings. Construction Design and Management Regulations. Standards – in the construction industry. Cost estimating, contracts, fees, disputes and legal involvement for Architects. Sustainability, energy saving and green issues in a time of Climate Emergency. Landscaping. Anthropometric data. Furniture and fittings data. Vehicles and bicycles. Sanitary provision for public buildings. 3. Structures. Eurocodes. Building loading. Bending moments and beam formulae. Fire resistance. Low carbon design. Substructure (Foundations). Superstructure (above ground structure). Masonry structures. Timber construction. Metal structural framing systems (SFS). Steel frame. Concrete frame. 4. Services. Drainage. Rainwater disposal. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Water supply regulations. Water storage and use. U-values. R-values. K-values. Conservation of fuel and power. Heat losses. Central heating and hot water systems. Ventilation. Electrical installation. Lighting. Sound. Home Technology Integration. 5. Building Elements. Enclosure. Stairs and balustrades. Fireplaces. Chimneys and Flues. Doors. Windows. Pitched rooflights. Flat rooflights. Security fittings and Ironmongery. 6. Materials and Components. Concrete. Brickwork and Blockwork. Stonework. Damp proof courses and membranes. Plaster and render. Metals. Insulation. Roofing and cladding. Glass. Glass blocks. Timber. Building boards. Wood rotting fungi. Plastics. Wall and floor tiles. Nails and screws. Colour. Paints. Wallpaper. Addresses/Sources Bibliography/Sources Index

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Book SynopsisCarbon-Based Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery enlists the latitudes and advancements in the synthesis processes, functionalization, and applications of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) in targeted drug delivery systems (DDSs). It covers the applicability and suitability of CBNs as nanocarriers for efficient drug delivery application via elucidating the recent advancements in CBNs, their functionalized and innovative derivatives, and the relevant case studies. The book explores the necessity, efficacy, toxicological aspects, and challenges for the application of CBN in targeted DDSs. Some of the features of this book are provided as follows: Provides elaborative description on significance and adaptability of carbon-based nanomaterial in targeted drug delivery for wide ranges of therapeutics Delivers a full-spectrum discussion on drug delivery through carbon-based nanocarriers Explores each carbon-based nanocarrier fundamentally for its drug and gene-Table of Contents1. Fundamentals of carbon-based nanomaterials. 2. Advancement in drug delivery systems. 3. Graphene-based nanocarriers as drug delivery system. 4. Drug delivery with graphene oxide-based nanocarriers. 5. Carbon nanotubes for drug delivery system. 6. Graphene quantum dots for drug delivery. 7. Fullerene-based drug delivery system. 8. Carbon-based nanocomposites for drug delivery. 9. Smart carbon-based nanocarriers for drug delivery. 10. Toxicological studies of carbon-based nanocarriers. 11. Challenges and opportunities of carbon-based nanomaterials as nanocarriers. 12. Journey of nano-drug delivery systems from lab toclinics: Case studies.

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Book SynopsisArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the business world at an unprecedented pace. From automating mundane tasks to predicting consumer behaviour, AI is changing the way businesses operate across all sectors. This book is an exploration of AI in business applications, highlighting the diverse range of ways in which AI is being used across different industries. The book begins with an overview of AI in business and its impact on the workforce. It then explores the role of AI in marketing, advertising, and tourism. The use of AI in personalized recommendations and chatbots is discussed in detail. The book then moves on to examine how AI is changing the retail industry, improving supply chain management, and enhancing the customer experience. The media and entertainment industry is also examined, with a focus on how AI is being used to personalize content and improve the user experience. The book also explores the use of AI in human resources, insurance, legal, andTable of ContentsChapter 1 : INTRODUCTION TO AI IN BUSINESS APPLICATIONS Chapter 2: Digital revolution and sustainability without well-founded mathematical education? Chapter 3: Human apprehension and Artificial Intelligence: dilemma of Artificial Intelligence fostering human-like cognizance, ethics and cognitive capabilities and the current infusion of AI in business. Chapter 4: Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Applications Chapter 5: Artificial Intelligence in Tourism and Advertising Chapter 6: Artificial Intelligence in Retail Marketing Chapter 07: Innovative Recruitment Strategies Using Knowledge Management Systems for Business Sustainability Chapter 8: Human Resources Chapter 9: Evolution of Chatbot in Human Resource Management Chapter 10: AI in Insurance Chapter 11: Finance Chapter 12: Legal Chapter 13. AI in Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing Chapter 14: Chapter Bayesian Machine Learning Approach for Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Order Fulfilment Reengineering Project in the Downstream Oil and Gas Supply Chain Chapter 15: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SPORTS INDUSTRY Chapter 16: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESHAPING THE INDIAN DAIRY SECTOR: BETTER DAYS AHEAD Chapter 18 : AI in Energy Sector Chapter 19: Managing Organizational Change Management with AI Chapter 20: Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs): A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and Bibliometric Analysis of global research trends Chapter 21: AI in Public Sector

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