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This 2028 Special Issue presents recent developments and achievements in the field of Mechanism and Machine Science coming from the Italian community with international collaborations and ranging from theoretical contributions to experimental and practical applications. It contains selected contributions that were accepted for presentation...

In recent years, the requirements for technical components have steadily been increasing. This development is intensified by the desire for products with a lower weight, smaller size, and extended functionality, but also with a higher resistance against specific stresses. Mono-material components, which are produced...

Optics and photonics are among the key technologies of the 21st century, and offer potential for novel applications in areas such as sensing and spectroscopy, analytics, monitoring, biomedical imaging/diagnostics, and optical communication technology. The high degree of control over light fields, together with the...

This book draws together a small selection of full-length papers based on presentations given at the 27th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2019. The topics covered, which reflect the breadth of the program of the EUBCE conference itself, include...

In recent years, the scientific community's interest towards efficient energy conversion systems has significantly increased. One of the reasons is certainly related to the change in the temperature of the planet, which appears to have increased by 0.76 C with respect to pre-industrial levels,...

This book covers the latest development of bioprocess technology including theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches in biotechnology as well as green technology that bridge conventional practices and Industry 4.0. Bioprocessing is one of the key factors in several emerging industries of biofuels, used in...

The Special Issue presents almost 40 papers on recent research in modeling of pyrometallurgical systems, including physical models, first-principles models, detailed CFD and DEM models as well as statistical models or models based on machine learning. The models cover the whole production chain from...

The advances in the technology and methodology for human movement capture and analysis over the last decade have been remarkable. Besides acknowledged approaches for kinematic, dynamic, and electromyographic (EMG) analysis carried out in the laboratory, more recently developed devices, such as wearables, inertial measurement...

In this Special Issue, we have several papers related to fuel-cell-based cogeneration systems; the management and control of fuel cell systems; the analysis, simulation, and operation of different types of fuel cells; modelling and online experimental validation; and the environment assessment of cathode materials...

Management of water resources in large rivers basins typically differs in important ways from management in smaller basins. While in smaller basins the focus of water resources management may be on project implementation, irrigation and drainage management, water use efficiency and flood operations; in...

Plant-soil interactions play an important role in the functioning of ecosystems. This book presents recent research advances on the effects of soil factors on plant communities and the role of ecological complementarity and species diversity in soil properties and ecosystem services. It addresses cultivated,...

Covering 40% of the European agricultural area, grasslands are vitally important both for agriculture and society. These grasslands serve multiple functions, including the local provision of fodder for animal husbandry (and hence high-quality food provision for people), biodiversity conservation, carbon storage and the provision...

Cet ouvrage rassemble les travaux menés principalement en Europe pour comprendre le fonctionnement des politiques de protection et de gestion du paysage dans des cas concrets et diversifiés. Il aborde successivement les enjeux de l'action paysagère, les relations entre paysage et espace public dans...

This technical handbook is intended for the personnel of companies or organisations involved in the management of dikes designed to provide protection against flooding caused by a rise in river levels. Written for engineers and technicians, its aim is to increase understanding of: -...

Designing for National and International Product Safety requirements is simple and costs nothing IF it is done early enough.Performing these tests after the design is completed will create high costs and delay product launch BECAUSE 99% of new product designs FAIL basic product safety...

Identity Politics and Its Impact on the Spread of Digital Marketing (A Framework to Manage Country Level Political Risk in Ethiopia) is a research work made for the partial fulfillment of a PhD degree in Project Management at LIGS University, which is located at...

With 15 inventions in my name, I started to think in terms of commonality in them. Then it occurred to me that perhaps DUALITY is at play. Three of them I examined and found evidence of it. Others I have left for readers to...

The modern and Old days in which computing favour and which we can use binary to calculate and operate our modern apparatusAuthor: Sharp ShooterISBN-10: 1979182493ISBN-13: 9781979182492Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2015Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

[PROF KRISHNA HAS AUTHORED ANOTHER BOOK: "INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT", ALSO THRU CREATESPACE, BROWSE FOR 1539436284] This collection of six papers presented by the author at three conferences covers topics pertaining to investigation of accidents and failures of engineering structures and artifacts, broadly...

Edmund C. Berkeley (1909 - 1988) was a mathematician, insurance actuary, inventor, publisher, and a founder of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). His book Giant Brains or Machines That Think (1949) was the first explanation of computers for a general readership. His journal...

In this book, you will discover: How technology has evolved over time How the role and impact of technology has changed over the years How today's technology is making our world increasingly nonlinear How generative Al will drive nonlinearity at full throttle How our...

"Scientist of the Islamic Era" is a book series encompassing eight volumes. The present book is volume 1 titled "Natural Scientists" that covers mathematics, astronomy, cryptoanalysis, chemistry, cartography, physics, and engineering based on these disciplines.In this first edition, 68 natural scientists are included. Most...

In this book, you will discover: How technology has evolved over time How the role and impact of technology has changed over the years How today's technology is making our world increasingly nonlinear How generative Al will drive nonlinearity at full throttle How our...

Some salient features of the book are: - Many illustrations and examples have been provided to make the reading interesting and engaging.- Maximum methods of synthesis and reactions for every compound have been discussed.- The Compounds in every category have been discussed in detail...

Become a problem solver, by discovering the secrets of engineers, how they think, and the tools they use. Go inside the mind of an engineer to see how real and complex problems are solved and how they develop into the world's problem solvers.The book...

Brings together a series of short, highly illustrated introductions to many of the main technologies and processes in the field of village and community level water and sanitation, ranging from household water storage to public standposts.Author: John PickfordISBN-10: 1853390690ISBN-13: 9781853390692Publisher: Intermediate Technology PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is the world's original 'fintech'. Its invention in 1967 changed our world. And it's doing it still. Yet, despite over half the world's population relying on the cash they dispense, they remain unnoticed and under-appreciated. We pass them nearly...

A simple, concise explanation of design, with many examples from engineering and non-engineering fields. Starting with the fundamental concepts, you'll be able to apply design principles after the first chapter. Later chapters add more detail and context, in simple terms and with examples from...

"The Next Frontier: The Future of Science and Technology" is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, challenges, and potential of science and technology. The book, supervised by Dr Hichem Karoui, delves into the vast realm of science and technology, tracing its transformation over time...

Understanding Heavy Metals: Provide an overview of heavy metals, including their chemical properties, sources of environmental contamination (e.g., industrial activities, mining, agriculture), and common heavy metals of concern such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.Health and Environmental Effects: Discuss the health impacts of heavy...

"The book covers all the fundamental aspects for engineering students such as structural analysis, elasticity, aero elasticity and airworthiness.It emphasizes basic structural theory, which remains unchanged with the development of new materials and construction methods.It also describes the application of the elementary principles of...

Theoretical advances and new foundations are reported which contribute to expanding the range of applications as well as the type of materials modelled in response to current industrial and professional requirements. The contents of the volume reflect the ability of the subject matter to...

A basic yet comprehensive presentation of the genesis of subgrade modeling in foundation engineering and the subgrade models that have evolved from this over the past two centuries beginning with the 19th century work of Fuss and Winkler. This scholarly monograph reflects Dr. Horvath's...

From farming to space exploration, developments in technology happen on an almost daily basis. How can anyone keep up with all of it?! "Catching Up with Technology" was written to be a very easy-to-read "crash course" in many of the different areas of technology...

Have you ever felt like the world was leaving you behind? If so, this is the book for you! "Introduction to Technological Science" is a crash course in everything from agriculture to computers! The book assumes no prior science knowledge and is designed to...

This publication provides professional engineers, architects and construction managers with an introduction to roofing and painting systems for buildings and related infrastructure.Author: J. Paul GuyerISBN-10: 1720057915ISBN-13: 9781720057918Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2018Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.33d

200 Book Editions and 300 Book Covers from 2011 to 2018.Author: Marios AdamidesISBN-10: 1717845177ISBN-13: 9781717845177Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2018Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.39d

200 Book Editions and 300 Book Covers by Marios C. Adamides Part 1Author: Marios AdamidesISBN-10: 1717720366ISBN-13: 9781717720368Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2018Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.39d

Most of the time we look at the past and the present to describe what we think the future might bring - and in doing so we use all of our experience about what can go wrong to extrapolate possible pictures of how it...

"Purchase commonly respond that they are so busy in daily paper works and firefighting that they have no time to do things, what they really want to do. Aditya's book will surely help in organizing their work. S K Goenka, Managing Director, Emami Ltd....

Occupant behaviour in buildings is a point of interest for building designers around the world. Functional buildings have a significant energy demand; therefore, improving the thermal and energy performance of such buildings requires knowledge about the variables that influence them. However, to increase the...

Greetings, inspired reader of machine learning glory. If you made it here, then thank you for the consideration. This weighty tome of my insights covers my weekly thoughts on machine learning. Pretty much everybody seemed to be writing a Substack when I began this...

The book is written by Professor Sanjay Rout and Edited by Professor Prangyan Biswal, Published by ISL Publications. ISL Publication is a global Research Development, Advisory, Think-tank, Policy Research, Innovation Development, Publication, Communication and Adv​​​​​​​isory Firm working on Future Business Solution. This book depicts...

Conceptual Design for African Engineers is made for engineers in product development in order to provide intellectual guidance in developing engineering products. It is especially designed to assist graduate engineers working as entrepreneurs in product development. Various steps such as product need identification, product...

The Viscous Garabedian & Korn is a 2-D computational code written in Fortran 77 for the flow calculations around aerofoil sections. The present author uses the original form to experimentally validate the code and further develop its capabilities to deal with flows at high...

Because, to open with a phrase from Goethe, one possesses nothing but what one understands; the evolution and introduction of "Mechanics applied to machines" in the school system, in Italy and in Europe. With this volume we are interested in liquid, gaseous and solid...

It's true. Creating industry standards is a game. To be successful at it, you must be cooperative as well as competitive, proactive as well as instinctive, technical as well as practical. You've got to know the rules of the game as well as various...

This book has been written in an easy style to understand the way to establish full clarity of the two subjects, dealt in the text books, Part "A" - Professional Practice and Ethics, and Part "B" - Engineering Law and Professional Liability. It eases...

Virtual teams have been used to maximize scarce and distributed resources for many years. Expense reductions, health epidemics, air travel safety, and complex supply chains have only intensified this need. This is a perspective on the growing dependence on virtual teams and how best...

The world's population is steadily increasing and with it is an increasing demand for freshwater, for both drinking and irrigation. In many areas of the world, particularly in arid regions, there are limited freshwater sources such as rivers and groundwater, so desalination is being...