Environmental science, engineering and technology Books

Book SynopsisArtificial Intelligence has a real impact on our lives and on our environment, and the Sustainable Development Goals enable us to evaluate these impacts in a systematic manner. AI for the Sustainable Development Goals shows how AI potentially affects all SDGs. Positively, but also negatively.Trade Review"Artificial Intelligence is continuously presented as the technology that will help solve some of the most complex problems of contemporary society, including the fight against climate change and global warming. However, reducing modern problems to mere engineering solutions is not straightforward and may have adverse consequences too. In this book, Sætra shows in an elegant and simple way how AI can indeed be a potential solution to some of the most pressing issues humanity is facing today. Yet, it also alerts about the dangers AI may entail without appropriate oversight and highlights the role and responsibilities of those wielding influence over such great powers. An excellent read and a stepping stone towards having AI serving the Sustainable Development Goals." -- Dr. Eduard Fosch-Villaronga, Assistant Professor, eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies, Leiden University.Table of ContentsAuthor. 1 Introduction. 2 AI and the SDGs in Context. 3 The Challenge of Evaluating AI Impact. 4 Sustainable Economic Development. 5 Sustainable Social Development. 6 Sustainable Environmental Development. 7 Assessing the Overall Impact of AI. 8 Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the principle of operation, materials used and possible applications of third generation solar cells that are under investigation and have been not commercialized on a large scale yet. The third generation photovoltaic devices include promising emerging technologies such as: organic, dye sensitized, perovskite and quantum dot sensitized photocells. This book introduces the reader to the basics of third generation photovoltaics and presents in an accessible way phenomena and a diversity of materials used. In this book one will find the description of the working principle of new promising solar technologies, their advantages and disadvantages, prospect applications and preliminary analysis of their impact on the environment. The fundamentals of traditional solar cell operation are also included in the book facilitating understanding of new ideas.This book is ideal reading for everyone who is interested in novel solutions in photovoltaics as well as applicatiTable of Contents1. Fundamentals of photovoltaics. 2. Organic solar cells. 3. Dye sensitized solar cells. 4. Perovskite solar cells. 5. Quantum dot sensitized solar cells. 6. Environmental impact of emerging photovoltaics. 7. Applications of emerging photovoltaics - future outlook.

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Book SynopsisModel-Based Enterprise describes Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) and Model-Based Definition (MBD) in detail, focusing on how to obtain significant business value from MBE.This book presents MBE from technical and business perspectives, focusing on process improvement, productivity, quality, and obtaining greater value from our information and how we work. The evolution of MBD and MBE, from computer-aided design (CAD) topics to current approaches and to their future roles, is discussed. Following the progression from manual drawings to 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and to digital data and digital information models, MBE is presented as the method to achieve productivity and profitability by understanding the cost of how we work and refining our approaches to creating and using information. Many MBD and MBE implementations have changed how we work but yield little real business value â processes changed, engineering drawings were replaced with 3D models, but the organization achieved minor benefits from their efforts. This book provides methods to become an MBE and achieve the full value possible from digital transformation.Model-Based Enterprise is essential reading for anyone who creates or uses product-related information in original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, in the private sector, and in government procurement and development activities. This book is also essential for students in all engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality, information management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and related business disciplines.

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Book SynopsisAffective Gibsonian Psychology presents the first comprehensive ecological approach to our affective engagement with the environment, drawing on James Gibson's new foundation of psychology.This book develops a unique theoretical framework, beginning with Gibson's ecological approach, but also drawing on phenomenology, developmental systems theory, and the pioneering ideas of the psychoanalyst Alice Miller. The advanced perspective allows us to understand our emotional engagement with the environment, and the individual differences therein, without returning to the Cartesian assumptions that have plagued psychology since the 17th century.This book is intended to contribute to the ecological movement in psychology and is of interest to scholars working in the fields of Gibsonian psychology, affective science, phenomenology, clinical psychology, and (radical) embodied cognitive science. Table of ContentsIntroduction1.The mechanistic foundation of psychology2.Gibson’s ecological program3.Affordances, invitations, and emotions4.A plea for developmental history5.Emotions and the (mis)perception of affordances6.Developmental systems theory: Bridging the gapEpilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book is written in a clear and thorough way to cover both the traditional and modern uses of artificial intelligence and soft computing. It gives an in-depth look at mathematical models, algorithms, and real-world problems that are hard to solve in MATLAB. The book is intended to provide a broad and in-depth understanding of fuzzy logic controllers, genetic algorithms, neural networks, and hybrid techniques such as ANFIS and the GA-ANN model.Features: A detailed description of basic intelligent techniques (fuzzy logic, genetic algorithm and neural network using MATLAB) A detailed description of the hybrid intelligent technique called the adaptive fuzzy inference technique (ANFIS) Formulation of the nonlinear model like analysis of ANOVA and response surface methodology Variety of solved problems on ANOVA and RSM Case studies of above mentioned intelligent techniques on the different process control systems<Table of ContentsPart A: Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Computing : Theory &Concept 1. Introduction to AI. 2. Practical Approach of Fuzzy Logic Controller. 3. A Practical Approach to Neural Network Models. 4. Introduction to Genetic Algorithm. 5. Modeling of ANFIS (Adaptive Fuzzy Inference System) System. 6. Machine Learning Techniques for Cognitive Modeling Part B: Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive Computing : Practices 7. Parametric Optimization of N Channel JFET using Bio Inspired Optimization Techniques. 8. AI based Model of Clinical and Epidemiological Factors for COVID19. 9. Fuzzy Logic Based Parametric Optimization Technique of Electro Chemical Discharge Micro-Machining (µ-CDM) Process during Micro-Channel Cutting on Silica Glass. 10. Study of ANFIS model to Forecast the Average Localization Error (ALE) with Applications to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). 11. Performance Estimation of Photovoltaic Cell using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm & Particle Swarm Optimization. 12. Bio inspired Optimization based PID Controller Tuning for a Non-Linear Cylindrical Tank System. 13. A Hybrid Algorithm Based on CSO & PSO for Parametric Optimization of Liquid Flow model. 14. Modelling of Improved Deep Learning Algorithm for Detection of Type 2 Diabetes. 15. Human Activity Recognition (HAR), Prediction & Analysis using Machine Learning

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Book SynopsisThis shortform textbook provides a concise overview of the fundamentals of environmental economics. It focuses on how economic forces affect the natural environment and how economic policies and behaviors may be altered to improve environmental quality.Spanning ten chapters, the book introduces readers to the key ideas in environmental economics. Topics include environmental externalities, technological change, cost-benefit analysis, pollution charges, emissions and offset trading, climate change, and public policy.Written by an established educator and scholar, Absolute Essentials of Environmental Economics will be valuable reading for students of environmental economics, environmental policy, environmental management and related areas. People affiliated with environmental interest groups, think tanks, and advocacy groups will also find it beneficial.

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Book SynopsisIntelligent Cyber-Physical Systems Security for Industry 4.0: Applications, Challenges and Management presents new cyber-physical security findings for Industry 4.0 using emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (with machine/deep learning), data mining, applied mathematics. All these are the essential components for processing data, recognizing patterns, modeling new techniques, and improving the advantages of data science.Featuresâ Presents an integrated approach with Cyber-Physical Systems, CPS security, and Industry 4.0 in one place â Exposes the necessity of security initiatives, standards, security policies, and procedures in the context of industry 4.0 â Suggests solutions for enhancing the protection of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) security â Promotes how optimization or intelligent techniques envisage the role of artificial intelligence-machine/deep learning (AI-ML/DL) in cyberphysical systems security forTable of Contents1. Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems Security for Industry 4.0: An Introduction. 2. Issues in Authentication in Augmented Reality Systems. 3. An Automated Cover Text Selection System for Text Steganography Algorithms. 4. Cyber Attacks and Countermeasures in RPL-based Industrial Internet of Things. 5. Cyber Physical Attacks and IoT. 6. Chaos Based Advanced Encryption Algorithm Using Affine Transformation in S-Box and its Implementation in FPGA. 7. Cyber-Physical Systems Attacks and Countermeasures. 8. Deep Learning Methods to Resolve Cyber Security Issues. 9. Application of Temporal Logic for Construction of Threat Models for Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems. 10. Software-Defined Network Security. 11. A Review on AI-ML based Cyber-Physical Systems Security for Industry 4.0 12. Triangulation Augmented AI-Algorithm for Achieving Intelligent Flight Stabilizing Performance CapabilitiesBibhorr, Chirag R. Anand. 13. Forecasting based Authentication Schemes for Network Resource Management in Vehicular Communication Network. 14. Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems Security for Industry 4.0: Concluding Remarks.

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Book SynopsisCovering energy-saving technologies and how these are incorporated into component design, this book is relevant to many industries, including automotive engineering, and discusses the topical issue of sustainability in industry. This book details recent fundamental developments in the field of tribology in industrial systems.Tribology has advanced significantly in recent years. Tribological performance depends on external parameters such as contact pressure at the interface, system temperature, relative speed between bodies and contact behaviour. Through ensuring that mechanisms work in an energy-efficient manner and minimizing wear, engineers should seek to implement the study of tribology to improve the life of machinery within industry. Essential to the study of component design and condition monitoring, the book touches upon topics such as gears, bearings and clutches. Additionally, it discusses tribologyâs relation to Industry 4.0 and incorporates the results from cuttinTable of Contents1. Real Contact Area and Friction: An Overview of Different Approaches, 2. Non-Edible Biodegradable Plant Oils: The Future of the Lubricant Industry, 3. Static Analysis of Journal Bearing with Bionanolubricants Featuring Three-Layered Nanoadditive Couple Stress Fluids, 4. Alternative Industrial Biolubricants: Possible Future for Lubrication, 5. Tribological Performance Involving DOE of an Additively Manufactured Cu-Ni Alloy, 6. Tribology of Graphene Oxide-Based Multilayered Coatings for Hydrogen Applications, 7. Analysis of Frictional Stress Variations along Tooth Contact of Spur and Helical Gears, 8. Squeaking in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Scoping Review on a Biotribological Issue, 9. Synovial Lubrication Modeling of Total Hip Replacements Using Musculoskeletal Multibody Dynamics, 10. The Role of Surface Engineering in Tribology, 11. A Review on Tribological Investigations for Automotive Applications, 12. Tribology in the Automotive Sector, 13. Tribocorrosion in the Automotive Sector, 14. Numerical Solution of Reynolds Equation for a Compressible Fluid Using Finite Volume Upwind Schemes, 15. Tribological Performance of Optimal Compound-Shaped Texture Profiles for Machine Components, 16. Case Study: Wear Behavior of Different Seal Materials under Dry-Lubricated Conditions

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights various evolutionary algorithm techniques for various medical conditions and introduces medical applications of evolutionary computation for real-time diagnosis.Evolutionary Intelligence for Healthcare Applications presents how evolutionary intelligence can be used in smart healthcare systems involving big data analytics, mobile health, personalized medicine, and clinical trial data management. It focuses on emerging concepts and approaches and highlights various evolutionary algorithm techniques used for early disease diagnosis, prediction, and prognosis for medical conditions. The book also presents ethical issues and challenges that can occur within the healthcare system.Researchers, healthcare professionals, data scientists, systems engineers, students, programmers, clinicians, and policymakers will find this book of interest.Table of Contents1. Evolutionary Intelligence. 2. Heart Disease Diagnosis. 3. Diabetes Prediction and Classification. 4. Degenerative Diseases. 5. Tuberculosis. 6. Muscular Dystrophy. 7. Tumor Prediction and Classification.

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Sport and Sustainable Development is a comprehensive and powerful survey of the ways in which sport engages with its social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities.It considers how sport can use its unique profile and platform to influence the attitudes of sport fans and consumers to promote positive social and environmental action around the world and to contribute to sustainable development, perhaps the most important issue of our time. The book is structured around the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a section devoted to each goal that contains chapters reviewing key theory and current research, measurement and evaluation issues, and the application of current knowledge in real-world development situations. Drawing on research and expertise from management, sociology, development studies, psychology, and other disciplines, the book examines the role that sport must play in areas such as health and well-being, poverty, educati

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Book SynopsisNow in its 10th edition, Electrical Installation Calculations: Basic has been updated to include any changes required to bring it in line with the 18th edition of the IET electrical wiring regulations (BS7671:2018). Electrical calculations required for exams can prove difficult to master, but for more than 40 years, this book series has proved very helpful to students and professional electrical engineers studying for electrical qualifications. It covers all the calculations required for Level 2 electrical qualifications, along with other useful calculations that may be used in the electrical industry but may not feature in the syllabus of some exams.Although the calculations in this book are referred to as âbasicâ, they form the foundation of all calculations carried out in the electrical industry, which have been set out simply with worked examples along with additional questions and answers. Key terms are explained in a glossary, which can be used to assist with the reader's understanding.Table of Contents1. Use of Calculators. 2. Simple Transposition of Formulae. 3. SI Units. 4. Conductor Colour Identification. 5. Circuit Calculations. 6. Voltage Drop. 7. Areas, Perimeters and Volume. 8. Space Factors. 9. Coulombs and Current Flow. 10. Internal Resistance. 11. Power in a d.c. and Purely Resistive a.c. Circuit. 12. Power Factor. 13. Transformers. 14. Electromagnetic Effect. 15. Induced e.m.f. 16. Self-Inductance. 17. Mutual Inductance. 18. Cable Selection. 19. Earth Fault Loop Impedance. 20. Material Costs, Discounts and Value Added Tax. 21. Electrostatics. 22. Formulae. 23. Electronic Symbols. 24. Glossary. 25. Answers to Exercises. 26. Additional Questions and Answers.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a hands-on single-source reference of tools, techniques, and processes integrating both Lean and Six Sigma. This comprehensive handbook provides up-to-date guidance on how to use these tools and processes in different settings, such as start-up companies and stalled projects, as well as establish enterprises where the ongoing drive is to improve processes, profitability, and long-term growth. It contains the hard Six Sigma approach as well as the flexible approach of FIT SIGMA, which is adaptable to manufacturing and service industries and also public sector organisations. You will also discover how climate change initiatives can be accelerated to sustainable outcomes by the holistic approach of Green Six Sigma. The book is about what we can do now with leadership, training, and teamwork in every sphere of our businesses. Lean, originally developed by Toyota, is a set of processes and tools aimed at minimising wastes. Six Sigma provides a set of datTable of ContentsPart 1: Foundations of Six Sigma and Lean Chapter 1: Quality and Operations Excellence Chapter 2: Evolution of Six Sigma, Lean Sigma and Green Six Sigma Chapter 3: More of Green Six Sigma Chapter 4: Green Six Sigma Projects Management using DMAICS Chapter 5: The Scope of Green Six Sigma Tools and Techniques Chapter 6: Green Six Sigma and Digital Revolution Chapter 7: Green Six Sigma in Manufacturing, Services and Projects Part 2: Tools for Green Six Sigma Chapter 8: Tools for Definition Chapter 9: Tools for Measurement Chapter 10: Tools for Analysis Chapter 11: Tools for Improvement Chapter 12: Tools for Control Chapter 13: Tools for Sustain Part 3: Techniques for Green Six Sigma Chapter 14: Quantitative Techniques Chapter 15: Qualitative Techniques Part 4: Green Six Sigma and Climate Change Chapter 16: Climate Change Challenges Chapter 17: International and National Climate Change Initiatives Chapter 18: Green Six Sigma and Clean Energy Chapter 19: Green Six Sigma and Green Supply Chain Chapter 20: Green Six Sigma and Green Transport Chapter 21: Green Six Sigma and Retrofitting Buildings Chapter 22: Green Six Sigma and Climate Adaptation Part 5: Implementation of Green Six Sigma Chapter 23: Case Studies Chapter 24: Making It Happen Chapter 25: Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis new edition textbook continues down the path that the first edition, winner of the 2013 IISE/Joint Publishers Book-of-the-Year Award, successfully carved out. The textbook targets engineering students and emphasizes the use of operations research models and solution methods important in the design, control, operation, and management of global supply chains.Completely updated, Supply Chain Engineering: Models and Applications, Second Edition stresses quantitative models and methods, highlights global supplier selection and vendor risk management techniques, and discusses the use of multiple criteria decision-making models in supply chain management. The new edition includes chapters on health and humanitarian supply chains, including disaster management and logistics modeling, and on warehousing and distribution. Disruptions to global supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed throughout the book. Industry and government strategies to make the global Table of Contents1. Introduction to Supply Chain Engineering. 2. Planning Production in Supply Chains. 3. Inventory Management Methods and Models. 4. Transportation Decisions in Supply Chain Management. 5. Location and Distribution Decisions in Supply Chains. 6. Supplier Selection Models and Methods. 7. Warehousing and Distribution. 8. Managing Risks in Supply Chain. 9. Global Supply Chain Management. 10. Health and Humanitarian Supply Chains. Appendix A. Multiple Criteria Decision Making: An Overview.

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Book SynopsisArtificial Intelligence in Forensic Science addresses the current and emerging opportunities being utilized to apply modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to current forensic and investigation practices. The book also showcases the increasing benefits of AI where and when it can be applied to various techniques and forensic disciplines. The increasing rate of sophisticated crimes has increased the opportunity and need for the forensic field to explore a variety of emerging technologies to counter criminalsand AI is no exception. There are many current investigative challenges that, with ingenuity and application, can be helped with the application of AI, especially in the digital forensic and cyber-crime arena. The book also explains many practical studies that have been carried out to test AI technologies in crime detection, uncovering evidence, and identifying perpetrators. In the last decade, the use of AI has become common in many fields and now is an ideal t

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Book SynopsisNatural Language Processing (NLP) is a sub-field of Artificial Intelligence, linguistics, and computer science and is concerned with the generation, recognition, and understanding of human languages, both written and spoken. NLP systems examine the grammatical structure of sentences as well as the specific meanings of words, and then they utilize algorithms to extract meaning and produce results. Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing aims at providing a review of current Neural Network techniques in the NLP field, in particular about Conversational Agents (chatbots), Text-to-Speech, management of non-literal content like emotions, but also satirical expressions and applications in the healthcare field.NLP has the potential to be a disruptive technology in various healthcare fields, but so far little attention has been devoted to that goal. This book aims at providing some examples of NLP techniques that can, for example, restTable of ContentsPreface. Editors. Contributors. Part I Introduction. Chapter 1 Introduction to Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing. Part II Overview of Conversational Agents. Chapter 2 Conversational Agents and Chatbots: Current Trends. Chapter 3 Unsupervised Hierarchical Model for Deep Empathetic Conversational Agents. Part III Sentiment and Emotions. Chapter 4 EMOTRON: An Expressive Text-to-Speech. Part IV Fake News and Satire. Chapter 5 Distinguishing Satirical and Fake News. Chapter 6 Automated Techniques for Identifying Claims and Assisting Fact Checkers. Part V Applications in Healthcare. Chapter 7 Whisper Restoration Combining Real- and Source-Model Filtered Speech for Clinical and Forensic Applications. Chapter 8 Analysis of Features for Machine Learning Approaches to Parkinson’s Disease Detection. Chapter 9 Conversational Agents, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning for Psychotherapy. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisAt present, both Industry 4.0 and industrial engineering management developments are reshaping the industrial sector worldwide. Industry 4.0 and sustainability are considered as the crucial emerging trends in industrial production systems. The resulting transformations are changing production modes from traditional to digital, intelligent, and decentralized. It is expected that Industry 4.0 will help drive sustainability in industries thanks to the implementation of advanced technology and a move towards social sustainability. This book reflects on the consequences of the transition to Industry 4.0 for climate change. The book presents a systemic overview of the current negative impacts of digitization on the environment and showcases a new outline of the energy domain and expected changes in environmental pollution levels under Industry 4.0. It also analyzes the ecological consequences of the growth and development of Industry 4.0 and considers Industry 4.0 as an alternativeTable of Contents1 Optimization of milling machine parameters by using Artificial Neural Network model; 2 Facility layout optimization: Continuous improvement; 3 Multi-criteria decision analysis applications and trends in manufacturing domain; 4 To implement Six Sigma to minimize defects in the manufacturing of draft gear of railway wagon; 5 Changeover time reduction through SMED approach: Case study of an Indian steel processing centre; 6 SWOT analysis – on maintenance frameworks for SMEs; 7 Development of maintenance framework for SMEs by an ISM approach; 8 Multi-objective parametric optimization of wire electric discharge machining for Die Hard Steels using supervised machine learning techniques; 9 Investigation of dragline productivity; 10 Lean administration in the Order-to-Cash process; 11 Modelling and analysis of Lean Six Sigma framework along with its environmental impact on the business process: A review; 12 Optimum order allocation in a multi-supplier environment using linear programming model: Case study on heavy industry in India; 13 Formulation of an optimal ordering policy with quadratic demand: Weibull distribution deterioration and partial backlogging; 14 An optimal replenishment policy with exponential declining demand: Weibull distribution deterioration and partial backlogging; 15 Smart materials advancements, applications and challenges in the shift to Industry 4.0; 16 Virtual Try On: A study on the changing dimensions of jewellery retailing through augmented reality; 17 Analysis of the barriers of blockchain adoption in Land Record System; 18 The concept of Industry 4.0: Role of ergonomics and Human Factors; 19 Carbon Nanotubes as an advanced coating material for cutting tool in sustainable production in Industry 4.0; 20 Integrating AI with Green Manufacturing for process industry; 21 Sustainable recycling methods for different types of eco-friendly cutting fluids and their characteristics: An impetus for circular economy; 22 Sustainable automobiles: Major obstacles on the path of electrifying mobility in India, existing barriers and challenges; 23 Development of heuristic DSS for supply chain architecture

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Book SynopsisThe problems facing society today are complex, multifaceted, and require crossing multiple disciplinary boundaries. As such, these problems call for interdisciplinary collaboration, including new and different combinations of skills and knowledge. Currently, tertiary education providers are not well-positioned to develop these interdisciplinary capabilities at a rate commensurate with the speed of contemporary change. This book places design thinking as the catalyst to create change in the tertiary education sector and to build interdisciplinary skill sets that are required for the graduate of the future. By presenting a series of case studies and drawing on global experts in the field, this book investigates pedagogical approaches, disciplinary facilitation practice, curriculum integration, and a framework for understanding design thinking pedagogy within tertiary education. Focusing on how educational institutions can produce innovative graduates with the ability to traverse discipliTable of Contents1.Introduction 2. Research of Design Thinking Pedagogy 3. Design Thinking Undergraduate Education for Epistemic Fluency 4. Mastering Design Thinking in Postgraduate Education 5. Digital and Professional Design Thinking Education 6. Designing Education Ecosystems and an Ecology of Learning 7. Conclusion. References. Appendix A: Design Thinking Pedagogy Description and Definitions. Appendix B: Related Publications. Appendix C: About the Expert Sidebars

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Book SynopsisUrban parks and gardens are where people go to reconnect with nature and destress. But do they all provide the same benefits or are some better than others? What specific attributes set some green spaces apart? Can we objectively measure their impact on mental health and well-being? If so, how do we use this evidence to guide the design of mentally healthy cities?The Contemplative Landscape Model unveils the path to answer these questions. Rooted in landscape architecture and neuroscience, this innovative concept is described for the first time in an extended format, offering a deep dive into contemplative design and the science behind it. In the face of the global mental health crisis, and increasing disconnection from nature, design strategies for creating healthier urban environments are what our cities so sorely need. This book delves into the neuroscience behind contemplative landscapes, their key spatial characteristics, and practical applications of the ContemplTrade Review"This fantastic book provides strong evidence of how vital our outdoor spaces are in improving health and well-being, especially post-pandemic. It shows how healthier urban environments can be achieved to mitigate the impacts of climate change, population growth, ageing, and urbanisation. It is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners and students."Dr Bruno Marques, President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), Associate Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand"Creating salubrious landscapes has been a goal of landscape design as old as the landscape architecture profession. This monograph presents a very convincing case of the Contemplative Landscape Model to marry both the goal of aesthetics and health promotion value of landscapes. It will be a very useful reference for researchers, students and practitioners in the field of landscape architecture."Dr Tan Puay Yok, Professor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore"Whilst there is significant evidence showing the beneficial effects of nature to wellbeing, there is still so much we don’t know about cause and effect. This book presents some new arguments – including a role for our subconscious – and drawing on Jung’s model of the psyche to help account for the profound effect nature has on us, positive and negative."Jenny Roe, Professor in Design & Health, School of Architecture, University of Virginia, USATable of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: SCIENCE BEHIND THE CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPES 1. Therapeutic Mechanisms of Urban Green Spaces 2. Brain Response to Contemplative Landscapes and Mental Health Implications 3. How to Benefit the Most from Contemplative Landscape Exposure? PART 2: CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPE FEATURES 4. Character of Peace and Silence 5. Compatibility 6. Layers of the Landscape 7. Landform 8. Biodiversity 9. Color and Light 10. Archetypal Elements PART 3: EXISTING AND FUTURE APPROACHES 11. How to Design Contemplative Landscapes? Best Practices and Case Examples 12. How to Identify Contemplative Landscapes? CLM User’s Manual 13. A Vision of a Mentally Healthy City

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Book SynopsisWith the advent of nanotechnology, the properties offered by nano-sized particles in various engineering applications have revolutionized the area of material science. Furthermore, due to the use of nanomaterials in various engineering components, particularly in moving parts, it is imperative to understand the behavior of these nanomaterials under sliding conditions. Therefore, an augmented approach of nanotechnology and tribology has been addressed in this book. It presents recent advancements on the topics related to: Mechanical and tribological behaviour of nanocomposites Nanomaterials in lubricating oils Synergetic effects of nanomaterials Surface texturing at nano-scale Nanocoatings for various applications Biotribological applications of nanomaterials Nanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology covers major aspects of tribology of nanomaterials, and its current status and future directions. This book will provide the readers an insight on several aspects of tribology of nanomaterials. It will act as a strong stimulant for readers to appreciate and initiate further advancements in the field of tribology, particularly at nano-scale.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental issues such as ozone layer depletion, overpopulation, biodiversity loss, global warming, natural resource depletion, and so on affect every organism on the planet somehow. Environmental biotechnology applications can help to protect and restore the quality of the environment. The goal is to use biotechnology with other technologies and safety procedures to prevent, arrest, and reverse environmental degradation. Environmental biotechnology is one of the most rapidly expanding and practically useful scientific fields. Biochemistry, physiology and genetic research of microorganisms can be converted into commercially available technologies for reversing and preventing further deterioration of the earth''s environment. Solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes can be altered either by recycling new by-products or by purifying to make the end product less harmful to the environment. Biotechnology for Toxic Remediation and Environmental Sustainability discusses the remoTable of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. List of Contributors. Recent Literature on Biosorption as a Sustainable Environmental Technology to Remove Pollutants. Production of Biofuels and Value-Added Products Using Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater. Biodiesel Production by Organic Transformations. An Overview of Green Corrosion Inhibitors. Biochemical, Molecular, and Microbial Ecological Aspects of Bioelectrochemical Systems. Food Microbiome: Ecology, Functions, and Emerging Trends in Food Safety and Security. What We Know and What We Don’t on Antimicrobial Resistance: A Call for Action. Overall Thymoquinone Pharmacological Properties and Its Use as an Anticancer Agent. Function of ZnS Nanoparticles on Stress-Mediated Apoptosis in Mouse Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells. Index.

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Book SynopsisBecause digital and information technology (IT) has become a more significant part of strategic advantage and workplace operations, information systems personnel have become key to the success of corporate enterprises, particularly with the pursuit of becoming more digital. This book focuses on the vital role that technology must play in the course of organizational development and learning and on the growing need to integrate technology, particularly digital technology, fully into the culture of all organizations. Fundamentally this fourth edition takes an even stronger position than the previous editions that organizational learning is crucial to the success of what has been coined digital transformation. Companies are struggling to understand what it means to be digital. Their technology personnel go far beyond the traditional IT staff into areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NL). These three functions now fall underTable of Contents1. The “Ravell” Corporation, 2. The IT dilemma, 3. Technology as a variable and responsive organizational dynamism, 4. Organizational learning theories and technology, 5. Managing organizational learning and technology, 6. Digital technology platforms and the future of work, 7. Virtual teams and outsourcing, 8. Organizational learning, IT, and technology disruptions, 9. Forming a cyber security culture, 10. Digital transformation and changes in consumer behavior, 11. Integrating multiple generations of employees to accelerate competitive advantage in the digital age, 12. Toward best practices, 13. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe field of electromagnetic sensitivity is the new epidemic of the 21st century, and can cause disease of the automatic nerve system in any part of the body. This is as a result of chemical sensitivity, in which over 80,000 chemicals are involved, resulting in innumerable combinations. A cursory understanding of the combinations can help clinicians partially understand the associated problems and thus help in the diagnosis and treatment of electromagnetic sensitivities. But a basic understanding of environmentally induced illness and healing must first be understood by the clinicians before diseases occur such as cardiac arrhythmia, muscle spasms, and nerve pain. Key Features:Describes how an understanding of the vast combinations of electrical and chemical sensitivities will help in the diagnosis and treatment of electromagnetic sensitivities Reveals the complexity and multi-faceted presentation often seen in chemical sensitivity and chronic degenerative diTable of ContentsEMF Effects from Power Sources and Fixed Specialized Equipment; Electro Smog (Dirty Electricity) from Communication Equipment.

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Book SynopsisDigital Image Processing with C++: Implementing Reference Algorithms with the CImg Library presents the theory of digital image processing and implementations of algorithms using a dedicated library. Processing a digital image means transforming its content (denoising, stylizing, etc.), or extracting information to solve a given problem (object recognition, measurement, motion estimation, etc.). This book presents the mathematical theories underlying digital image processing, as well as their practical implementation through examples of algorithms implemented in the C++ language using the free and easy-to-use CImg library.Chapters cover the field of digital image processing in a broad way and propose practical and functional implementations of each method theoretically described. The main topics covered include filtering in spatial and frequency domains, mathematical morphology, feature extraction and applications to segmentation, motion estimation, multispecTable of ContentsI INTRODUCTION TO Clmg1. Introduction. 2. Getting Started With the CImg Library. 2.1 Objective: subdivide an image into blocks. 2.2 Setup and first program. 2.3 Computing the variations. 2.4 Computing the block decomposition. 2.5 Rendering of the decomposition. 2.6 Interactive visualization. 2.7 Final source code II IMAGE PROCESSING USING CImg3. Point Processing Transformations. 3.1 Image operations. 3.2 Histogram operations. 4. Mathematical Morphology. 4.1 Binary images. 4.2 Gray-level images. 4.3 Some applications. 5. Filtering. 5.1 Spatial filtering. 5.2 Recursive filtering. 5.3 Frequency filtering. 5.4 Diffusion filtering. 6. Feature Extraction. 6.1 Points of interest. 6.2 Hough transform. 6.3 Texture features. 7. Segmentation. 7.1 Edge-based approaches. 7.2 Region-based approaches. 8. Motion Estimation. 8.1 Optical flow: dense motion estimation. 8.2 Sparse estimation. 9. Multispectral Approaches. 9.1 Dimension reduction. 9.2 Color imaging. 10. 3D Visualisation. 10.1 Structuring of 3D mesh objects. 10.2 3D plot of a function z = f (x;y). 10.3 Creating complex 3D objects. 10.4 Visualization of a cardiac segmentation in MRI. 11. And So Many Other Things. 11.1 Compression by transform (JPEG). 11.2 Tomographic reconstruction. 11.3 Stereovision. 11.4 Interactive deformation using RBF. List of CImg Codes.References.Index.

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Book SynopsisUpdated throughout for the second edition, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Part 1 continues to be the essential text for all first-year undergraduate students, alongside those studying for foundation degrees and HNDs.Written by an experienced team of lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham, this book provides a comprehensive grounding in the following core engineering topics: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics, electrical and electronic systems and material science. It includes questions and answers for instructors and for self-guided learning.As well as mechanical engineers, this book is highly relevant to civil, automotive and aerospace engineering students.Table of Contents1. Solid Mechanics, 2. Materials and Processing, 3. Fluid Mechanics, 4. Thermodynamics, 5. Electrical and Electronic Systems, 6. Machine Dynamics

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen a surge of interest in âthe commonsâ based on a simple yet radical idea: great improvements in production and management could be achieved by reducing barriers to knowledge exchange and power-sharing. Ranging from meadows, forests and parks to language, open-source software (FLOSS and Blockchain) and 3D printers, the commons are distributed or common property resources/infrastructures that are self-managed by their user communities. While acknowledging the significant contributions that can be made through commons-based peer production, this book provides a critical examination of the commons with the aim of contributing to their long-term sustainability. In particular, the book examines the relation of Blockchain to the commons by illustrating the case study of the Commons Stack.Drawing on a range of interdisciplinary ideas and methodologies, the book argues that there are a number of economic and social barriers that are obstructing the wider reproduc

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Book SynopsisThe book entitled âNanophytopathologyâ discusses the need for alternative technologies particularly smart nanotechnological tools including nanobiosensor in the detection of plant diseases, delivery of fungicides/pesticides, and therapy for the diseases caused by plant pathogens and pests. The use of nanomaterials will minimize the huge amount of application of pesticides and fungicides thereby reducing environmental pollution. This technology is eco-friendly, economically viable, and useful for sustainable crop production. The book encompasses chapters written by experienced experts in respective fields, which provide up-to-date knowledge about pathogen/pest control using nanotechnology. It will be essential reading for post-graduate students and researchers, agriculture scientists, nanotechnologists, microbiologists, green chemistry experts, and biotechnologists.Table of ContentsGENERAL. Nanophytopathology: A New and Emerging Science. The Perspective of Nanotechnology in Plant Protection. DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PLANT DISEASES AND PESTS. Nanobiosensors for Detection of Plant Pathogens. Bioprospecting of Nanoparticles against Phytopathogens. Nanomaterials: A Strategy for the Control of Phytopathogenic Fungi. Nanoparticles Used for Management of Oomycetes Diseases. Biogenic Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for the Control of Plant Pathogens. Plant Virus Disease Management by Nanobiotechnology. Nano Clay Materials and their Role in Plant Disease Management. Advances in Agro-Nanotechnologies for Pest Management. Botanicals-Based Nanoformulations for the Management of Insect-Pests. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PLANT DISEASES. Strategic Applications of CRISPR-Cas Technology for the Management of Plant Diseases. Can Nitric Oxide Overcome Biotic Stress in Plants?

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Book SynopsisBy proposing and forming a mobile manipulator for modern multi-floor buildings, A Robotic Framework for the Mobile Manipulator: Theory and Application helps readers visualize an end-to-end workflow for making a robot system work in a targeted environment. From a product-oriented viewpoint, this book is considered as a bridge from theories to real products, in which robotic software modules and the robotic system integration are mainly concerned. In the end, readers will have an overview of how to build and integrate various single robotic modules to execute a list of designed tasks in the real world, as well as how to make a robot system work independently, without human interventions. With references and execution guidelines provided at the end of each chapter, the book will be a useful tool for developers and researchers looking to expand their knowledge about the robotics and the robotic software.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Task-Oriented Robot System Proposal 3. Robot System Analysis 4. Mobile Robot Navigation 5. Manipulator Manipulation 6. Robot Perception 7. Robot System Integration

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Book SynopsisThe book comprehensively covers a wide range of evolutionary computer vision methods and applications, feature selection and extraction for training and classification, and metaheuristic algorithms in image processing. It further discusses optimized image segmentation, its analysis, pattern recognition, and object detection.Features: Discusses machine learning-based analytics such as GAN networks, autoencoders, computational imaging, and quantum computing Covers deep learning algorithms in computer vision Showcases novel solutions such as multi-resolution analysis in imaging processing, and metaheuristic algorithms for tackling challenges associated with image processing Highlight optimization problems such as image segmentation and minimized feature design vector Presents platform and simulation tools for image processing and segmentation The book aims to get the readers familiar with the fundamentals ofTable of ContentsChapter 1 A Review Approach on Deep Learning Algorithms in Computer VisionChapter 2 Object Extraction from Real Time Color Images Using Edge Based ApproachChapter 3 Deep Learning Techniques for Image Captioning Chapter 4 Deep Learning Based Object Detection for Computer Vision Tasks: A Survey of Methods & Applications Chapter 5 Deep Learning Algorithms for Computer Vision: A Deep Insight into Principles and Applications Chapter 6Handwritten Equation Solver Using Convolutional Neural Network Chapter 7Agriware: Crop Suggester System by Estimating the Soil Nutrient Indicators Chapter 8A Machine Learning Based Expeditious Covid-19 Prediction Model Through Clinical Blood Investigations Chapter 9Comparison of Image Based and Audio Based Techniques for Bird-Species Identification Chapter 10Detection of Ichthyosis Vulgaris Using SVM Chapter 11Chest X-Ray Diagnosis and Report Generation: Deep Learning Approach Chapter 12Deep Learning Based Automatic Image Caption Generation for Visually Impaired People Chapter 13Empirical Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques Under Class Imbalance and Incomplete DatasetsChapter 14 Gabor Filter As Feature Extractor in Anomaly Detection from Radiology Images Chapter 15Discriminative Features Selection from Zernike Moments for Shape Based Image Retrieval SystemChapter 16Corrected Components of Zernike Moments for Improved Content Based Image Retrieval: A Comprehensive StudyChapter 17Translate And Recreate Text in An Image Chapter 18Multi-Label Indian Scene Text Language Identification: Benchmark Dataset and Deep Ensemble BaselineChapter 19AI Based Wearables for Healthcare Applications: A Survey of Smart Watches Chapter 20Nature Inspired Computing for Optimization Chapter 21Automated Smart Billing Cart for Fruits

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Book SynopsisBiofuels are promising eco-friendly, renewable energy alternatives, simultaneously curbing the dependence on depleting fossil fuel reserves, reducing the global carbon footprint. However, there have been technological constraints deterring the global wide-scale adoption of biofuel. Biofuels: Scientific Explorations and Technologies for a Sustainable Environment presents a comprehensive analysis of different types of biofuels. Five sections provide detailed information on the history and discovery of biofuels, first-generation biofuels, second-generation biofuels, third-generation biofuels, and beyond, as well as prospects of biofuels as cleaner and greener alternatives.FEATURES Introduces the history of the origin of biofuels Narrates the evolution of biofuel raw material beyond generations, from food crops to plastic waste Explains the application of primary biofuel types: biodiesel, bioethanol, and biohydrogen Discusses the promises and prospects of biofuel for a cleaner, sustainable future Biofuels: Scientific Explorations and Technologies for a Sustainable Environment analyzes the promising future of biofuel technology and its judicious use to minimize dependency on fossil fuels. It is designed for academia, scientists, and researchers, as well as industrialists, environmentalists, biofuel technicians, R&D industries, and those from the petroleum industry.

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Book SynopsisNew Perspectives in Behavioral Cybersecurity offers direction for readers in areas related to human behavior and cybersecurity, by exploring some of the new ideas and approaches in this subject, specifically with new techniques in this field coming from scholars with very diverse backgrounds in dealing with these issues. It seeks to show an understanding of motivation, personality, and other behavioral approaches to understand cyberattacks and create cyberdefenses.This book:â Elaborates cybersecurity concerns in the work environment and cybersecurity threats to individuals. â Presents personality characteristics of cybersecurity attackers, cybersecurity behavior, and behavioral interventions. â Highlights the applications of behavioral economics to cybersecurity. â Captures the management and security of financial data through integrated software solutions. â Examines the importance of studying fake news proliferation by detecting cTable of ContentsSection I. Cybersecurity Concerns in the Work Environment. 1. Management and Security of Financial Data Through Integrated Software Solutions. 2. An Efficient Scheme For Detecting And Mitigating Insider Threats. 3. (Figures query) Phishing Through URLs: An Instance Based Learning Model Approach to Detecting Phishing. Section II. Cybersecurity Threats to the Individual. 4. Video Games in Digital Forensics. 5. Dances with the Illuminati: Hands-On Social Engineering in Classroom Setting. 6. Studying Fake News Proliferation by Detecting Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior. 7. Refining the Sweeney Approach on Data Privacy. Section III. Cybersecurity Concerns in the Home and Work Environment. 8. Cybersecurity Hygiene: Blending Home and Work Computing. 9. Will a Cybersecurity Mindset shift build and sustain a Cybersecurity Pipeline?. Section IV. Ethical Behavior. 10. Cybersecurity Behavior and Behavioral Interventions. Section V. Differences in Languages in Cyberattacks. 11. Using Language Differences to Detect Cyberattacks: Ukrainian and Russian. Section VI. Applications of Behavioral Economics to Cybersecurity. 12. Using Economic Prospect Theory To Quantify Side Channel Attacks. 13. A Game-Theoretic Approach to Detecting Romance Scams. Section VII. New Approaches for Future Research. 14. (Unfinished?) Human-Centered Artificial intelligence: Threats and Opportunities for Cybersecurity.

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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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Book SynopsisSpreadsheet Problem Solving and Programming for Engineers and Scientists provides a comprehensive resource essential to a full understanding of modern spreadsheet skills needed for engineering and scientific computations.Beginning with the basics of spreadsheets and programming, this book builds on the authors' decades of experience teaching spreadsheets and programming to both university students and professional engineers and scientists. Following on from this, it covers engineering economics, key numerical methods, and applied statistics. Finally, this book details the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming system that accompanies Excel.With each chapter including examples and a set of exercises, this book is an ideal companion for all engineering courses and also for self-study. Based on the latest version of Excel (Microsoft Excel for Microsoft 365), it is also compatible with earlier versions of Excel dating back to Version 2013. Including numerTable of ContentsChapter 1 Spreadsheet Basics Chapter 2 Charts and GraphsChapter 3 Engineering and Scientific FormulasChapter 4 Table-based CalculationsChapter 5 Case Studies and TargetingChapter 6 Financial CalculationsChapter 7 Numerical MethodsChapter 8 Applied StatisticsChapter 9 Introduction to VBA and MacrosChapter 10 User-defined FunctionsChapter 11 VBA ProgrammingChapter 12 User InterfacesAppendix A: Matrix Algebra ReviewAppendix B: Shortcut Keys and Key Combinations

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Book SynopsisTeaching Practical Theatrical 3D Printing: Creating Props for Production is a cohesive and practical guide for instructors teaching 3D printing techniques in stagecraft, costume and props courses.Written for the instructor, this book uses non-technical language to explain 3D printers, their workflows and products. Coverage includes the ins and outs of multiple filaments, pros and cons of different types of printers, shop or laboratory setup and safety concerns. The book features lesson plans, rubrics and class-tested sample student projects from design to finished product that highlight learning objectives and methodologies, as well as software and hardware usage explanations and common problems that can occur within design and printing. Step-by-step instructions are included for many types of projects, including fake noses, candlestick phones, buttons, 3D scans, historical recreations and linear actuators. The book also contains examples of poor, average and excellent

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Book SynopsisThe idea of signals and systems arises in different disciplines such as science, engineering, economics, politics, and medicine. Typical examples of systems include radio and television, telephone networks, radar systems, computer networks, wireless communication, military surveillance systems, and satellite communication systems. Knowledge of a broad range of signals and systems is of practical value to engineering students because engineers must be familiar with signal and system concepts to analyze some specific signals and systems they will deal with in their professional lives. This book is intended to serve as a textbook for junior-level students in electrical and computer engineering. The main aim of this second edition is to improve the clarity of the first edition and fulfill the same objective as the first, which is to present continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems to electrical and computer engineering students in a manner that is clearer, more interesting,

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Book SynopsisGraph Theory and Its Applications, Third Edition is the latest edition of the international, bestselling textbook for undergraduate courses in graph theory, yet it is expansive enough to be used for graduate courses as well. The textbook takes a comprehensive, accessible approach to graph theory, integrating careful exposition of classical developments with emerging methods, models, and practical needs. The authorsâ unparalleled treatment is an ideal text for a two-semester course and a variety of one-semester classes, from an introductory one-semester course to courses slanted toward classical graph theory, operations research, data structures and algorithms, or algebra and topology.Features of the Third Edition Expanded coverage on several topics (e.g., applications of graph coloring and tree-decompositions) Provides better coverage of algorithms and algebraicTable of ContentsIntroduction to Graph Models Graphs and Digraphs. Common Families of Graphs. Graph Modeling Applications. Walks and Distance. Paths, Cycles, and Trees. Vertex and Edge Attributes. Structure and Representation Graph Isomorphism. Automorphism and Symmetry. Subgraphs. Some Graph Operations. Tests for Non-Isomorphism. Matrix Representation. More Graph Operations. Trees Characterizations and Properties of Trees. Rooted Trees, Ordered Trees, and Binary Trees. Binary-Tree Traversals. Binary-Search Trees. Huffman Trees and Optimal Prefix Codes. Priority Trees. Counting Labeled Trees. Counting Binary Trees. Spanning Trees Tree Growing. Depth-First and Breadth-First Search. Minimum Spanning Trees and Shortest Paths. Applications of Depth-First Search. Cycles, Edge-Cuts, and Spanning Trees. Graphs and Vector Spaces. Matroids and the Greedy Algorithm. Connectivity Vertex and Edge-Connectivity. Constructing Reliable Networks. Max-Min Duality and Menger’s Theorems. Block Decompositions. Optimal Graph Traversals Eulerian Trails and Tours. DeBruijn Sequences and Postman Problems. Hamiltonian Paths and Cycles. Gray Codes and Traveling Salesman Problems. Planarity and Kuratowski’s Theorem Planar Drawings and Some Basic Surfaces. Subdivision and Homeomorphism. Extending Planar Drawings. Kuratowski’s Theorem. Algebraic Tests for Planairty. Planarity Algorithm. Crossing Numbers and Thickness. Graph Colorings Vertex-Colorings. Map-Colorings. Edge-Colorings. Factorization. Special Digraph Models Directed Paths and Mutual Reachability. Digraphs as Models for Relations. Tournaments. Project Scheduling. Finding the Strong Components of a Digraph. Network Flows and Applications Flows and Cuts in Networks. Solving the Maximum-Flow Problem. Flows and Connectivity. Matchings, Transversals, and Vertex Covers. Graph Colorings and Symmetry Automorphisms of Simple Graphs. Equivalence Classes of Colorings. Appendix

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Book SynopsisAlthough additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has been around for almost 40 years, few people know how it actually works and the huge impact and benefits it offers. This book explains what AM is, using business theories to explain and illustrate why AM is increasingly being used across industries. The book translates complex engineering technology into relevant managerial terminology, using real-world examples from industries such as apparel, construction and transportation. It provides an introduction into the technical background of AM before expanding on the applications, opportunities and challenges to business models. Offering a unique managerial perspective, this book is aimed primarily at a scholarly audience and those researching across business disciplines, including technology management, manufacturing, production and operations management. It can also be used in emerging business courses on AM.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Manufacturing in the 21st centuryShift to services Rise of developing countriesReality of manufacturingIndustry 4.0Additive manufacturingStructure of the bookCHAPTER 2: Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing: seven typesComparing ‘traditional’ and AMMaterial extrusion (MEX)VAT Photopolymerization (VPP)Powder bed fusion (PBF)Material jetting (MJT) and binder jetting (BJT)Directed energy deposition (DED) and sheet lamination (SHL)CombinationConcluding remarks on AM technologyCHAPTER 3: The AM Business Case I: Comparing AM and TM CharacteristicsProcess choiceTechnical capabilities – moldsCapabilities and performance objectivesCostQualityTimeFlexibilityInnovationSustainabilityThe case for desktop 3D printersCHAPTER 4: The spread of AM TechnologyTechnology and the economyAdoption and diffusionAdoption of the high technology: AMCHAPTER 5: The AM Business Case II: Across the Value ChainDelivering value The client order decoupling point and serviceIllustrative exampleCHAPTER 6: ApparelWhat is being 3D printed in apparelPerformance: why AM printing is used for apparelHow apparel is 3D printed: use of AM technologyWhere apparel is 3D printed: AM in the apparel value chainDiffusion and challenges of AM in apparelCHAPTER 7: ConstructionWhat is being 3D printed in constructionPerformance: why AM printing is used for constructionHow: AM technologies used in constructionWhere AM is used in the construction value chainDiffusion and challenges of AM in constructionCHAPTER 8: FoodWhat is being 3D printed in the food industryPerformance: why AM printing is used for foodHow food is 3D printed: use of AM technologyWhere AM is used in the food value chainDiffusion and challenges of AM in the food industryCHAPTER 9: MedicalWhat is being 3D printed in the medical fieldPerformance: why AM is used in the medical fieldAM methods that are used for medical applicationsWhere in the medical value chainDiffusion and challenges of medical AMCHAPTER 10: TransportWhat is being 3D printed related to transportPerformance: why AM printing is used in transportationAM methods that are used for transportation applicationsWhere in the transportation value chainDiffusion and challenges of AM in transportationCHAPTER 11: Technological developmentsHardwareSoftware and digital filesMaterialsProduct qualityDelivery timeCHAPTER 12: Sustainability developmentsRenewable resourcesMinimization of resource usageSource reductionRecycling, reuse and repairRegeneration, recovery, remanufacturingPurification, end-of-pipe and degradationRelationships between natural eco systemsAM and sustainabilityCHAPTER 13: Legal developmentsLegal issues with productsLegality of processesSafetyScams involving AMCHAPTER 14: ConclusionREFERENCESINDEX

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Book Synopsismlr3 is an award-winning ecosystem of R packages that have been developed to enable state-of-the-art machine learning capabilities in R. Applied Machine Learning Using mlr3 in R gives an overview of flexible and robust machine learning methods, with an emphasis on how to implement them using mlr3 in R. It covers various key topics, including basic machine learning tasks, such as building and evaluating a predictive model; hyperparameter tuning of machine learning approaches to obtain peak performance; building machine learning pipelines that perform complex operations such as pre-processing followed by modelling followed by aggregation of predictions; and extending the mlr3 ecosystem with custom learners, measures, or pipeline components.Features: In-depth coverage of the mlr3 ecosystem for users and developers Explanation and illustration of basic and advanced machine learning concepts Ready to use code samples that can be adapted by the useTable of Contents1. Introduction and Overview. 2. Data and Basic Modeling. 3. Evaluation and Benchmarking. 4. Hyperparameter Optimization. 5. Advanced Tuning Methods and Black Box Optimization. 6. Feature Selection. 7. Sequential Pipelines. 8. Non-sequential Pipelines and Tuning. 9. Preprocessing. 10. Advanced Technical Aspects of mlr3 .11. Model Interpretation and Explanation. 12. Model Interpretation. 13. Beyond Regression and Classification. 14. Algorithmic Fairness.

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Book SynopsisMultiscale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) is an important method for exploring spatial heterogeneity and modelling local spatial processes in spatial analysis. This book introduces and explains how to model continuous spatial processes within a regression framework, and serves as a hands-on resource for students and researchers.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Local Modeling 2. MGWR: The Essentials 3. Inference 4. Spatial and Local Modeling 5. Software for MGWR 6. Caveat Emperor! 7. A Local Analysis of Voting Behavior 8. MGWR and Other Models Incorporating Spatial Contextual Effects 9. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the characteristics of he five different disciplines of systems which are Systems Theory, Systems Science, Thinking in Systems, Systems Architecting, and Systems Engineering. The book discusses how they all relate to each other and form a synergistic set of disciplines.Systems Theory and Application: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach presents how the five different disciplines of systems are all related to each other. The book offers a concise view of the systems perspective and discusses how it applies to many system types such as physical, abstract, and human. Highlights are on how systems disciplines address problems and abandon the fragmented approach of implementing the disciplines separately. The book forms an enlightenment on understanding the relationship between systems engineering and system theory and explains that systems are everywhere, and that universe is made up of systems.Students, designers, and those interested in systems theorTable of Contents1. Systems Theory. 2. Systems Science. 3. Systems Approach. 4. Systems Engineering. 5. Architecting through Functions. 6. Architecting through Heuristics. 7. Cybernetics. 8. System Discipline Interactions. 9. Systems Thinking. 10. Final Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisPacific Northwest Coastal Environments: Earthquakes and Sea Level Rise investigates the potential impacts of changes in global sea level by examining historical sea and land levels, projected future levels, and by determining how those changes may affect future tides and storm surges to inform their potential to cause harmful impacts. This region has a unique interaction of land, sea, and tectonics, and climate change can initiate issues ranging from an inundation of coastal areas due to both sea level rise and potential tsunami, to the retreat of coastal shorelines due to erosion caused by both tidal action and wave runup. Presents sea cliff retreat mitigation techniques. Discusses interaction between subduction zone earthquakes and vertical land movement. Includes case studies of wave refraction and reflection.

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Book SynopsisTerrapsychological Inquiry is a path of storied, imaginative research that takes seriously our intense inner responses to the state of the natural world. This place-rooted approach studies, from the standpoint of lived experience, how the world gets into the heart. Oceans and skies, trees and hills, rivers and soils, and even built things like houses, cities, ports, and planes: How do they show up for us inwardly? How do our moods, feelings, and dreams reflect what happens in the world? Terrapsychological Inquiry evolved over a decade of exploration by graduate students, instructors, ceremonialists, workshop leaders and presenters, and other practitioners of embodied creativity to offer an Earth-honoring mode of storied qualitative inquiry, one that transforms all involved from passive spectators of the doings of the world into active, sensitive participants. Learn how to use this methodology of earthly reenchantment in a variety of settings inside and outside academTable of ContentsIntroduction: Inquiry as Response to the Animate World 1. What is Terrapsychology? 2. Philosophy of the Methodology 3. Preparing for the Work 4. Terrapsychological Inquiry in Practice 5. Analyzing the Data 6. What the Findings Mean 7. Sharing the Results 8. Terrapsychologizing for Life

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Book SynopsisAccess to water in many parts of the world is increasingly challenging due to scarcity, quality issues and lack of access to adequate supply infrastructure. Currently, over 2 billion people around the world experience high water stress, and about 4 billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least one month on an annual basis. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is increasingly seen as both an excellent alternative source of water and a valuable climate change adaptation measure. However, large-scale adoption remains challenging in many parts of the globe. This book, Rainwater Harvesting for the 21st Century, serves as a rigorous yet practical guide for a broad audience interested in the many opportunities that RWH systems can provide, including water and food security, flood management and climate change adaptation. It comprehensively covers the state of the art in RWH with practical examples of cutting-edge research and innovation in the design, operation and maintenanc

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Book SynopsisThis book examines Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and its derivatives Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF), Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy (DWS), Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI), and Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for characterizing particle motion in turbid mediums like suspensions and solutions. It focuses on non-invasive blood flow imaging in biological tissues, detailing technological advancements, practical applications, and inherent challenges. Essential for professionals in biomedical optics and medical fields, as well as physics and engineering students, the book highlights its use in brain, skin, and micro-circulation studies, providing key insights and practical guidance.Key Features:â Presents a deep dive into DLS and its derivative techniques.â Emphasizes practical applications, including brain blood flow monitoring, skin perfusion measurements, and micro-circulation characterization.â Delivers insights into the challenges and l

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Book SynopsisAutomotive design continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As electric cars become ever more commonplace on the roads to the advent of the driverless vehicle, understanding the ergonomics behind automotive engineering becomes ever more paramount. Vehicle attributes must be considered early during the new vehicle development program by coordinated work of multi-disciplinary teams to begin creating vehicle specifications and development of vehicle attribute requirements.In Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process: Concepts, Issues and Methods, Vivek D. Bhise covers the need-to-know fundamentals as to what makes an ergonomically sound vehicle. This book covers the entire range of ergonomics issues involved in designing a car or truck and offers evaluation techniques to avoid costly mistakes and assure high customer satisfaction. Across 13 chapters, vehicle design and the attributes of vehicle handling, appearance (interior and exterior styling), safety and security, info

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses and presents the application of Robotic Process Automation technology (RPA) in supply chain management. It chronologically describes supply chain issues (definition and features, schema, management aspects, problems) and trends of Industry 4.0 solutions in supply chain management. It then describes RPA technology (definition and features, examples of use, and advantages and disadvantages). Essentially, readers gain the necessary knowledge of the most important features of Robotic Process Automation technology in supply chain management. The elements analysed focus on the supply chain and its functioning, the use of modern Industry 4.0 solutions in supply chain management, RPA technology, and its advantages or disadvantages. Noteworthy are the last two chapters, in which a conceptual model for the use of RPA in a company is developed, based on the results of the research conducted (case study). It demonstrates that with basic office tools, business process automation can be created, enabling the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

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