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This book provides a step-by-step guide to implementing lean at SMEs using an approach that has been tested and fine-tuned at over a hundred organizations across India, South East Asia and the Middle East. The book approaches Lean through an implementation project cycle flow...

This book gathers selected high-impact articles from the 3rd International Conference on Data Science, Machine Learning & Applications 2021. It highlights the latest developments in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, soft computing, human-computer interaction and various data science and machine learning applications....

This book introduces the innovatively advanced crystalline metal oxide catalysts that have multi-catalytic functions on the basis of spatially placed elements in crystal structure. With authors who are experts in their fields, the chapters of the book are organized according to catalytic function, on...

This book provides insights into deep learning techniques that impact the implementation strategies toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid down by the United Nations for its 2030 agenda, elaborating on the promises, limits, and the new challenges. It also covers the challenges,...

This book highlights the principles, design and characterization of mechanically compliant soft and foldable robots. Traditional rigid robots with bulky footprints and complicated components prolong the design iteration and optimization for keyhole and minimally invasive transluminal applications. Therefore, there is an interest in developing...

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Elastodynamics1.1 Basic hypothesis of Elastodynamics 1.1.1 Continuity hypothesis 1.1.2 Elasticity hypothesis 1.1.3 Small deformation hypothesis 1.1.4 Homogeneous hypothesis 1.1.5 Isotropic hypothesis 1.1.6 Zero initial stress hypothesis 1.2 Basic conservation laws of Elastodynamics 1.2.1 Law of mass conservation 1.2.2 Law of...

Introduction to Organic-Inorganic Nanohybrids.- Structural design of organic-inorganic nanohybrids.- Fabrication of Organic-Inorganic Nanohybrids.- Synthesis of organic-inorganic nanohybrids based polymer nanocomposites.- Organic -Inorganic nano hybrids in medicine.- Organic-inorganic nanohybrids in cancer treatment.- Organic-Inorganic Nano Hybrids in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Applications.- Organic-inorganic Nanohybrids Based...

This book explores the linkages among economic development, energy, and environment. An increase in economic activity is correlated with a higher level of energy consumption, which in turn leads to an increase in environmental pollution. Due to the influence of greenhouse gases, the higher...

This third volume of the book series shows R-calculus is a Gentzen-typed deduction system which is non-monotonic, and is a concrete belief revision operator which is proved to satisfy the AGM postulates and the DP postulates. In this book, R-calculus is taken as Tableau-based/sequent-based/multisequent-based...

Chapter 1. An overview of enterprises' green growth model and value chain reconstruction.- Chapter 2. The formation of enterprises' green growth model.- Chapter 3. The trend of enterprises' green growth model.- Chapter 4. The strategical matching of enterprises' green growth model.- Chapter 5. The...

The book covers various aspects of the management of keratoconus, which is a leading cause of visual impairment in young adults. It focuses on the epidemiology and risk factors of keratoconus with a special focus on Southeast Asia. Keratoconus affects the quality of vision,...

Author: P. Pradeep PratapaISBN-10: 9811939373ISBN-13: 9789811939372Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2022Pages: 467Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.10lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.10w x 1.20d

Author: Norhaliza Abdul WahabISBN-10: 9811939225ISBN-13: 9789811939228Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2022Pages: 866Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.08lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.81d

This book focuses on two grammatical items, prepositions and plural nouns, to describe and explain the structure of Japanese English. Using an inductive analysis of empirical data collected from recordings of presentational talks, the author demonstrates how standard and nonstandard grammatical form usages are...

This book investigates in detail the generalized principle of the pattern multiplication (GPPM) and its application to new phased array with high performances. It introduces the generalized element factor (GEF) to small aperture with multi-modes. Based on the GEF, the GPPM can be used...

This book focuses on case studies from Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and the USA in various ground improvement projects. It highlights new applications and trends in ground improvement geo-system including recycling, geo-environmental consideration and preservation of world cultural heritage. The contents will...

Introduction Part 1. AgroTech: a new model of agriculture under the conditions of the digital economy based on AI, Big Data and IoT Chapter 1. Farm Machinery Depots in Technical and Digital Support of Agriculture Chapter 2. Directions for Stimulating Digitalization in the Agricultural...

Author: Brijesh IyerISBN-10: 9811927189ISBN-13: 9789811927188Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2022Pages: 765Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.80lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.63d

This book provides an in-depth, multi-faceted look into capacity building for service-learning, using the case of the higher education landscape in Hong Kong. Service-learning has been proven to be an effective pedagogy for the holistic development of students, as well as promoting their well-being....

This volume presents peer-reviewed papers of the First International Conference on Microelectronics, Communication Systems, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (MCMI-2020). This book discusses recent trends in technology and advancement in microelectronics, nano-electronics, VLSI design, IC technologies, wireless communications, optical communications, SoC, advanced...

The three main levels of analysis in international relations have been the systemic, the national, and the individual. A fourth level that falls between the systemic and the national is the region. It is woefully underdeveloped in comparison to the attention afforded the other...

The book features selected high-quality papers presented at International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering (ICEEE 2022), jointly organized by University of Malaya and Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research India during January 8-9, 2022, at NCR New Delhi, India. The book focuses...

Author: Jyotsna Kumar MandalISBN-10: 9811916683ISBN-13: 9789811916687Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2022Pages: 498Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.30w x 1.40d

Author: Aashish Kumar BohreISBN-10: 9811909784ISBN-13: 9789811909788Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2022Pages: 1009Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.10lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.20w x 1.90d

Author: Pradip DebnathISBN-10: 981190667XISBN-13: 9789811906671Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2022Pages: 351Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d

The twenty-sixth volume of GI Surgery Annual includes chapters on current and upcoming topics in gastrointestinal surgery pertaining to cholangiopancreatoscopy, robotic liver resections and transplants, primary familial intrahepatic cholestasis, managing a patient after total pancreatectomy, transplant immunology and immunosuppression as well as the chapter...

The proceedings collect selected papers from the 11th International Workshop of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation (IWAMA 2021), held in Zhengzhou Polytechnic, China on 11 - 12 October, 2021. Topics focusing on novel techniques for manufacturing and automation in Industry 4.0 are now vital factors...

This book puts together all aspects of valorization of vegetable and fruit wastes (VFWs) into different biocommodities and platform chemicals using fermentation and non-fermentation processes. VFWs are a special group of solid waste (biomass) that needs to be characterized to understand the nature of...

Author: Narendra KumarISBN-10: 9811693234ISBN-13: 9789811693236Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2022Pages: 225Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.47h x 6.20w x 0.64d

Author: Bairong ShenISBN-10: 9811691614ISBN-13: 9789811691614Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2022Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.30w x 0.65d

This book is devoted to the study of two large classes of discrete-time optimal control problems arising in mathematical economics. Nonautonomous optimal control problems of the first class are determined by a sequence of objective functions and sequence of constraint maps. They correspond to...

Author: José Luís ReisISBN-10: 981169267XISBN-13: 9789811692673Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2022Pages: 735Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.10lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.20w x 1.50d

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the new geophysical detection theories, methods and technologies of tunnel engineering under complex geological conditions and environments. It mainly focuses on the application of 3D seismic technique, 3D high-power resistivity sounding, and 3D GPR, etc. There are...

This book, which is the third volume of Biomedical translational research, focuses on the fundamental role of biomedical research in developing new medicinal products. It emphasizes the importance of understanding biological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease to discover and develop new biological agents....

This book is a collection of the leading scientific studies, which elaborate on the unique specifics of Central Asia and Russia and dwell on the potential and current contribution of digital higher education to the preservation of these specifics and adaptation of universities to...

This handbook volume is part of the Reference Series: Micro/Nano Technologies. This individual volume provides a comprehensive, self-contained, and authoritative knowledge in nanomedicine. It covers the theoretical and practical aspects of functionalizations of nanoparticles as nanomedicine, including surface activation, characterization, and microemulsion systems. As...

Diversity of microbial communities in soil and their multifaceted functionalities has paved the way for utilization of microbes in industries. This book comprises of soil microbial diversity and role of microbes in agro-industry.This volume is the compilation of the updated research from resource persons...

This book includes guiding cases of the Supreme People's Court, cases deliberated at the Adjudication Committee of the Supreme People's Court, and cases discussed at the Joint Meetings of Presiding Judges from various tribunals. This book is divided into three sections, including Cases by...

Author: Xiao-Hong SunISBN-10: 9811683867ISBN-13: 9789811683862Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2022Pages: 166Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.00w x 0.60d

This book evaluates African Special Economic Zones from the perspective of learning from China's experiences with such Zones and the impact of Chinese policy and investment on African Zones. Utilising case studies of perceived successful Special Economic Zones in China, the book proposes the...

Author: Albert C. J. LuoISBN-10: 9811678723ISBN-13: 9789811678721Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2023Pages: 685Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.53lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.50d

Author: Qingyu FanISBN-10: 9811674787ISBN-13: 9789811674785Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2022Pages: 299Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.20w x 1.00d

This open access book addresses the multiple health dimensions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in India and other countries including nine in Asia, five in Sub-Saharan Africa, and New Zealand. It explores the impact of the pandemic on mental health, sexual and reproductive health...

This auto-translation book overviews the fish population and its research methods, help readers in understanding the concept of fish population and population identification. It divides into seven chapters according to the characteristics of the subject and the development results. Based on a systematic introduction...

Covers both experimental results and mathematical modelsEasy to understand without special knowledge about biology or mathematics.Author: Tetsuji TokihiroISBN-10: 9811671311ISBN-13: 9789811671319Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2022Pages: 175Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.47h x 6.30w x 0.54d

Author: Subas DhakalISBN-10: 9811666628ISBN-13: 9789811666629Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2022Pages: 241Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.30w x 0.66d

This book contains the materials of the Conference "Construction and Development: Life Cycle-2020" (CDLC-2020), held at Chuvash State University, Russia. The content of this volume is devoted to improving methods for calculating building structures, strengthening them and assessing their suitability for use, monitoring buildings,...

This book consists of studies on China's economic development since China carried out the reform and opening-up strategy, including China's economic restructuring, economic operational mechanism, socialist market economy, inflation, the reform of the urban housing system, the economic impact of WTO entry, the future...

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Innovations and Advances (SIDIA 2020). The book addresses the issues of optimal resource allocation and utilization, construction cost minimization, budget optimization for infrastructure development in hilly terrain as well as...

This book focuses on the principles, methods, and interpretation involved in establishing the safety, risk, and hazard assessment of small molecules. It presents the regulatory requirements for risk and hazard identification as per the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),...