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The 10th International Conference on Modern Circuit and System Technologies on Electronics and Communications (MOCAST 2021) will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from July 5th to July 7th, 2021. The MOCAST technical program includes all aspects of circuit and system technologies, from modeling to...

The growing population is forcing us to look for new, more effective solutions to various problems. The rising demand for power, water supply and waste management, pedestrian safety, the efficient use of electric vehicles, traffic jams, commuting, the identification of all road users and...

This overview of the most recent advances in the field of SMA research and applications in civil engineering aims to help remove the knowledge barriers across disciplines and sheds considerable light on the opportunity to commercialize SMA products in the construction industry.Author: Cheng FangISBN-10:...

Microgrids deliver efficient, low-cost, and clean energy while improving regional electric grid operation and stability. They further provide exceptional dynamic responsiveness for energy resources. A global portfolio of operations centered on the development and deployment of microgrids to increase grid dependability and resilience would...

Now is the time to embrace why artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business innovation and how you can use it to your advantage.Do you prefer to have technology explained in layman's terms, and combined with actionable insights? Are you constantly seeking ways...

Laser welding is a high-energy process used in a wide range of advanced materials to obtain micro- to macro-sized joints in both similar and dissimilar combinations. Moreover, this technique is widely used in several industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and medical industries, as well...

The possibility of guiding light in air has fascinated optical scientists and engineers since the dawn of optical fiber technology. In the last few years, hollow core optical fibers have been attracting the attention of an expanding worldwide research community, furthering the design, fabrication...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Materials processing is the first, and a key, step in proper utilization of the composition of a given material and to realize the microstructural features that are intended to attain desired property levels for a given application. Both primary and secondary processing methods are...

This reprint focuses on the effective removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from water and wastewater using unique freestanding polymeric-based methods. It also examines innovative green methods for efficiently reusing various solid waste products. In addition, several new eco-friendly hybrid materials are being reviewed...

This reprint features 12 research articles that contribute to the research on lubricated bearings. The articles focus on the latest steps in understanding bearing operating behavior, its interaction with lubricants, and its role as a component in the drive train.In addition to the description...

Packed with practical examples, case studies, and proven recommendations, this handbook helps you manage enterprise-grade Salesforce programsKey Features: Explore the end-to-end Salesforce implementation lifecycle with templates and practical examples Discover common issues and strategies for mitigation and prevention Work with checklists to assess the...

Turn Technology from a Threat into a Limitless Opportunity."From examining the omnipresence of data and algorithms in our daily lives to the potential dangers that human ambition has already unleashed, Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is a visionary, timely, and essential primer for the future." -...

This Special Issue "Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technologies" was in session from 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2020. For this Special issue, we invited articles on current state-of-the-art technologies and solutions in G2V and V2G, including but not limited to the operation...

This Special Issue focused on novel vision-based approaches, mainly related to computer vision and machine learning, for the automatic analysis of human behaviour. We solicited submissions on the following topics: information theory-based pattern classification, biometric recognition, multimodal human analysis, low resolution human activity analysis,...

This book examines emerging automated technologies and systems and the increasingly prominent roles that each plays in our lives and our imagined futures. It asks how technological futures are being constituted and the roles anthropologists can play in their making; how anthropologists engage with...

This book is intended to shed some light on recent advances in antenna design for these new emerging applications and identify further research areas in this exciting field of communications technologies. Considering the specificity of the operational environment, e.g., huge distance, moving support (satellite),...

Given the increasing importance of a globally interconnected world, driven by modern digital services and the need for fast and reliable access to digital resources, communication networks are one of the key infrastructures in today's society. In this scenario, fiber optics and optical devices...

This Special Issue covers manufacturing of a smart polymer composites via choice of ingredients, such as polymer, filler, and additives, as well as their unique composition. It also covers the smart processing of polymer composites, which is influenced by the choice of mixers, processing...

ChatGPT's Guide to Life is a collection of one hundred of humanity's burning questions from the perspective of a chatbot created by OpenAI known as ChatGPT. This book explores thought-provoking questions on controversial topics such as the meaning of life, the existence of god,...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has been at the center of attention of studies and industry. The AM process involves gradual build-up in layers, and capability in the fabrication of complex shapes with low cost. Advances in the processing of polymers and polymer composites with this...

Author: Jianxiao Wang, Haiwang Zhong, Qing XiaISBN-10: 981167647XISBN-13: 9789811676475Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2023Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.70d

Greetings, inspired reader of machine learning glory. If you made it here, then thank you for the consideration. This now expanded weighty tome of my insights covers my weekly thoughts on machine learning for 104 total weeks. This manuscript you are reading the description...

Turn Technology from a Threat into a Limitless Opportunity."From examining the omnipresence of data and algorithms in our daily lives to the potential dangers that human ambition has already unleashed, Intelligent Digital Ecosystems is a visionary, timely, and essential primer for the future." -...

The book starts off with the plight of Edward Ward, a BBC correspondent, who, with his sound technician, was stranded in the Bishop Rock Lighthouse following a Christmas Day broadcast in 1946. Their departure was delayed for a month by raging storms. After being...

Expansion of water resources is a key factor in the socio-economic development of all countries. Dams play a critical role in water storage, especially for areas with unequal rainfall and limited water availability. While the safety of existing dams, periodic re-evaluations and life extensions...

This book reprints articles from the Special Issue "Advances in Computer-Aided Technology" published online in the open-access journal Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This book consists of thirteen published articles. This Special Issue belongs to the "Mechatronic and Intelligent Machines" section. Industry 4.0 is characterized by...

In this book, you will discover how the right technology can help your small or medium-sized business operate more efficiently in every area - operations, sales and marketing, customer service, and more. You'll learn how to use technology to increase productivity, efficiency, and revenue...

The Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS) was developed for use by personnel in many electrical- and electronic-related Navy ratings. Written by, and with the advice of, senior technicians in these ratings, this series provides beginners with fundamental electrical and electronic concepts through...

Best Practices and Strategies for Career and Technical Education and Training is a reference guide for novice instructors. It contains a basic overview of the mission, goals and evolution of career and technical education and training as well as a practical guide of effective...

This vintage book contains a general and accessible guide to budding, grafting and other aspects of fruit tree propagation. Complete with a wealth of useful information, handy tips, and useful tables, this volume will be of considerable utility to the modern gardener, and would...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Due to the intensive development of the global economy, many problems are constantly emerging connected to the safety of ships' motion in the context of increasing marine traffic. These problems seem to be especially significant for the further development of marine transportation services, with...

The use of electronics, close-range sensing, and artificial intelligence has changed the management paradigm in many contemporary industries in which Big Data analytics by automated processes has become the backbone of decision making and improvement. Acknowledging the integration of electronics, devices, sensors, and intelligent...

This Special Issue includes nine original contributions focused on river hydraulics. Four of these resulted from cooperation between universities from different countries: (a) Russia and Poland, (b) Taiwan and the USA, (c) Iran and Italy, and (d) India and Italy . The other contributions...

Effective Prompt Engineering for Artificial Intelligence" is a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and evaluating prompts for AI models. The book delves into the fundamentals of prompt engineering, including key considerations and factors that influence performance. It also covers various techniques for prompt engineering,...

Artificial intelligence (ai) and machine learning are now mainstream business tools. They are being applied across many industries to increase profits, reduce costs, save lives and improve customer experiences. Consequently, organizations that understand these tools and know how to use them are benefiting at...

Harness the full potential of IoT in your building to improve living standards, energy efficiency, and morePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Discover how IoT solutions transform mechanical and electrical control systems into smart systems Unlock new...

Practical Aspects of Waterflooding explains the screening and analysis fundamentals for applying the waterflood displacement process to increase reserves. Organized in four parts, the book begins with an overview of reservoir analysis principles, then covers waterflood design followed by an extensive review of detailed...

A comprehensive guide to implementing Python applications in AWS while learning about key AWS servicesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Gain hands-on experience in AWS services to effectively implement Python programming Utilize Python with open source libraries...

Ideal for professors who want to provide a comprehensive set of the most important readings in the philosophy of technology, from foundational to the cutting edge, this book introduces students to the various ways in which societies, technologies, and environments shape one another. The...

Water is life's matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water."- Albert Szent-Gyorgyi.Water and Industry are two important aspect of human civilization. Water is the beautiful gift of Nature whereas Industry reflect the technological advancement to meet our various need....

Energy management systems (EMSs) are nowadays considered one of the most relevant technical solutions for enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and economy of smart micro/nanogrids, both in terrestrial and vehicular applications. For this reason, the recent technical literature includes numerous technical contributions on EMSs for...

Unirrational algebraic varieties, particularly curves and surfaces, play an important role in many fields, such as Algebraic Geometry, Computational Geometry, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, and Geometric Modeling. Consequently, algorithms and results dealing with the different algebraic and geometric problems involving these geometric objects are...

This Special Issue will publish selected papers from the 15th OpenFOAM Workshop, June 22-25, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. The workshop is hosted by the Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech.During this community driven event, conference presentations and poster sessions...

Electromembrane processes offer a multitude of applications, allowing for the recovery of water, other products, and energy. This book is a collection of contributions on recent advancements in electromembrane processes attained via experiments and/or models. The first paper is a comprehensive review article on...

Climate change and land use transformations have induced an increased flood risk worldwide. These phenomena are dramatically impacting ordinary life and the economy. Research and technology offer a new strategy to quantify and predict such phenomena and also mitigate the impact of flooding. In...

This Special Issue, consisting of 14 papers, presents the latest findings concerning both numerical and experimental investigations. Their aim is to achieve a reduction in pollutant emissions, as well as an improvement in fuel economy and performance, for internal combustion engines. This will provide...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This dissertation investigates the phenomenon of negative capacitance in ferroelectric materials, which is promising for overcoming the fundamental limits of energy efficiency in electronics. The focus of this dissertation is on negative capacitance in hafnium oxide based ferroelectrics and the impact of ferroelectric domain...