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The book WRITINGS III introduces the reader to the world of machines and devices, to the world of automation, robotics and instrumentation.The reader can learn about how intelligent automation incorporates artificial intelligence to independently make decisions, take action and adapt to variations, how its...

"If your audience is human, why aren't you marketing like it?Most marketing books ask you to trust the author's opinion. This one shows you what actually happened.Every chapter starts with a story: a business owner, a team, a challenge. You see the mistake. You...

Think Digital - Rewired for the AI Age is the must-read playbook for every business leader ready to thrive, not just survive, in the era of artificial intelligence.A decade after his first best-seller Think Digital - The Ultimate Transformation Guide for Businesses helped SMEs...

AI Powered Leadership for Modern Families is a groundbreaking parenting guide that reimagines the modern family as a dynamic organization where parent leaders serve as Chief Family Officers. Dr. Wesley Carter combines over two decades of Fortune 100 technology leadership at global technology giants...

In an era of rapidly emerging infectious diseases, tropical and subtropical regions are witnessing a significant rise in severe illnesses such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and Zika. These arbovirus-borne infections often share overlapping symptoms, making early diagnosis difficult and often fatal if delayed. Traditional...

This dissertation takes as its starting point the nowadays hardly controversial idea that all knowledge is to a certain extent 'uncertain'.Author: Roel GoorISBN-10: 9056297201ISBN-13: 9789056297206Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2012Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.40d

"A well-researched and approachable AI integration handbook for business leaders." - Kirkus Reviews (Recommended)Have you delivered over $150 million in savings with AI, or do you want to learn from someone who has?Transform your organization with AI agents that think, act, and deliver. While...

The coagulation-flocculation process is an important step and operation, most often used as a pretreatment before separation processes of the liquid and solid phases. The fundamental mechanisms of this process have been the subject of several studies in recent years. However, it is still...

Metal nanocluster, a subunit of metal nanoparticles found in the size regime of less than 2 nm, has recently gained much attention. lt is due to the unique physicochemical property arising from it caused by the strong quantum confinement effect and chemical interaction between...

"Vibrations, Their Principles; Light and Colors, Their Uses" explores the fundamental principles of vibrations, sound, light, and color, delving into their scientific underpinnings and practical applications. Written by Ernest Jack. Stevens, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of these interconnected phenomena, elucidating their properties...

Intermediate AI takes young learners beyond the basics to explore how artificial intelligence really works. From neural networks and natural language processing to ethical challenges, this engaging guide breaks down complex topics in a fun and accessible way. Ideal for curious minds ages 12...

'Morning Star' is a higher overview of cultural and societal operations. It highlights the history, influences, and impacts of exploitive means and measures currently contributing to hurt outcomes. Readers will be able to distinguish areas of opportunities for accountability and responsibility. Thus, honoring the...

IEC/IEEE 82079-1 is of excelling importance for the field of technical communication. Since its publication in 2012, it defines the general principles and requirements for instructions for use in all industry branches. In a five-year effort the standard has been substantially revised by an...

The present reprint includes the works published in the 1st edition of the Special Issue on "Advances in 3OM: Opto-Mechatronics, Opto-Mechanics, and Optical Metrology", published in the journal Photonics. The 3OM concept was introduced in 2008 and combines these three complementary domains. The ten...

The Special Issue "Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics: Feature Papers, 2024" compiles feature articles-including nine review papers and one original research article-highlighting significant new findings and developments across a broad spectrum of fluid mechanics. The topics covered include Reynolds number analysis, computational fluid dynamics...

Multiphase flows and phase-change phenomena are often encountered in many engineering systems, such as CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage); the exploitation of oil, natural gas, and other underground resources; the utilization of geothermal energy and hydrogen energy, etc. Multiphase flows refer to the...

This reprint comprises one Editorial and twenty-three peer-reviewed papers from the concluded Special Issue "Intelligent Techniques Applied in Infrastructure, Engineering and Construction" in Buildings. Together they capture the rapid transition of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-centric analytics from research prototypes to indispensable tools...

This Reprint aims to provide readers with an extensive insight into the latest developments in image processing technology. As images are the main method by which humans acquire and exchange information, the application of image processing is inevitably involved in all aspects of human...

The following reprint highlights significant recent advances in sensor technology and intelligent algorithms for unmanned systems and robotics. Covering critical developments such as multi-robot simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), visual odometry techniques for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and novel algorithms for trajectory planning, the...

The Special Issue contains important current research results on numerical methods in the modelling of composite structures. This issue contains 11 selected scientific articles presenting new research that significantly extends and complements the research themes considered.Author: Pawel WysmulskiISBN-10: 3725839069ISBN-13: 9783725839063Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/27/2025Pages:...

Numerical modelling plays a crucial role in the engineering, manufacturing and scientific research into modern materials. Through numerical simulation, researchers can gain an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms governing materials' behaviour during processing and in service, providing both theoretical foundations and practical guidance for...

With the recent advances in remote sensing technologies for Earth observation, many different remote sensors are collecting data with distinctive properties. The obtained data are so large and complex that analyzing them manually becomes impractical or even impossible. Therefore, understanding remote sensing images effectively,...

This book is a collection of 10 research articles (from 18 submissions) authored by researchers and peer reviewed by professionals in the field to address the use of sustainable composite materials in civil and architectural engineering over the course of more than 2 years....

Context-aware systems are a component of a ubiquitous computing or pervasive computing environment. Three important aspects of context include the following: where you are, who you are with, and what resources are nearby. Although location is a primary capability, location-aware does not necessarily capture...

The number of physical devices connected to the Internet such as vehicles, household appliances and other ""things"" has been steadily increasing in recent years, thus forming the basis for the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT ecosystem extends beyond country borders and application domains, combining...

One of the major actual challenges of humankind is to mitigate the effects of climate change. Based on the CO2-equivalent emission, the energy transition from a fossil fuel-based to a renewable energy source is one of the key objectives. The photovoltaics silicon supply chain...

In the era of 5G and the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT), the need for energy-efficient communication networks has never been greater. This book explores the cutting-edge technology of Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) in multicell massive MIMO Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) networks, where Base...

The aim of this Reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest findings regarding image-processing technology. Currently, image-processing technology is at the core of artificial intelligence, with the aim being to design computer programs that can achieve or mimic human-like intelligence in terms...

Open Mathematics is a challenging notion for theoretical modeling, technical analysis, and numerical simulation in physics and mathematics, as well as in many other fields. It involves highly correlated nonlinear phenomena that evolve over a large range of time scales and length scales and...

This Reprint focuses on the concepts, fundamentals, and defines the concept of nearly/net/zero and positive energy buildings/communities/districts and their impact on the built communities. It also provides details on energy efficiency of buildings in communities and districts, the HVAC systems, short- and long-term energy...

In recent years, the ocean has become a crucial frontier for human exploration and development. Underwater vision, a multidisciplinary field focused on underwater environments, has seen wide applications across marine resource development, marine biology, and underwater detection and control. In marine resource development, underwater...

This Special Issue presents a curated collection of ten research articles that reflect current trends and challenges in computational intelligence and machine learning. The selected works cover a broad spectrum of methods and applications, including personalized recommendation systems, social-aware filtering, human motion prediction, automatic...

Neo-Kyoto shimmered, a city sculpted from polishedchrome and glass, its towering structures piercing a skyperpetually washed clean by automated weather systems. Theair hummed with a quiet, almost imperceptible energy; thesilent symphony of a city run entirely by artificial intelligence.Here, in this meticulously engineered utopia,...

Mathematical modeling is a cornerstone for addressing complex problems across science and engineering, showcasing its inherently multidisciplinary nature. In structural engineering and mechanics, the development of robust and precise numerical schemes has been instrumental in deepening our understanding of physical phenomena and driving innovation...

This Special Issue delves into the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across scientific and business domains. As AI progresses from automating repetitive tasks to amplifying creativity and innovation, it opens new pathways for research, education, industry, and human-centered systems. The contributions collected...

From Fire to AI is a sweeping fusion of science, technology, and human evolution, tracing the arc of civilization from ancient flame to the rise of artificial intelligence. Through a blend of history, physics, philosophy, and mythic insight, author Curtis E. Coumbe, Ph.D., reveals...

Introduction to ISO 9001 Management Review and Continuous ImprovementFundamentals of Quality Management Systems & Continuous ImprovementIntroduction: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts of ISO 9001 Management Review and Continuous Improvement, essential elements for a successful Quality Management System (QMS). It...

This reprint is a Special Issue of MDPI's Mathematics, titled "Geometry and Topology with Applications", and it collects several papers that are in some way related to the general research field of geometry. More specifically, among the 13 papers composing the reprint, there are...

Buiding A Global Blockchain Bank is a book that highlights the past, current, and future economic failures of the legacy banking system. The outdated legacy banking system that our lives are dependent upon, is in the process of collapsing on a global scale. Society...

Ravi Kumar Vanakayalapati is a seasoned ServiceNow and Siebel CRM Developer with over 14 years of expertise in enterprise-level architecture design, development, testing, and implementation. He excels in ServiceNow ITSM and Order Management for Telecommunications (OMT), with a focus on complex catalog data models,...

Can human behavior influence economic development or technologyinfluences economic development? Can robot influence human ororganizational behavioral change in order to bring economicbenefit? Can construction apply facility management method to helpit to bring long term reducing cost economic benefit? Cantechnology become one kind of production...

This book divides three parts. The first part explains what future technology factors will influence US economy development. The second part explains what future technology factors will influence UK economy development. The final part that I shall give some economy theories to explain why...

Reimagining the Future of Work: An executive's solution for strategic transformation and consistent value generation.We must help organizations achieve success, resilience, and measurable value by embedding project management as a strategic business function. Project Management can be indispensable for organizational success and can be...

Being a lifelong student of Art, Architecture, and Design, I decided AI would be an excellent tool to allow me to think outside the proverbial box and create visually stimulating 3D images of fantastic architectural places, potentially pushing the limits of modern-day construction techniques...

Mastering Project Management is a three-part book series designed for individuals who manage or anticipate managing workplace projects such as technical specialists, apprentices, frontline leaders, engineers, managers, and project stakeholders. This Book 2, Results Through People, focuses on the leadership and people side of...

"Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope" by John Kimberly Mumford explores the transformative role of wire and wire rope in modern civilization. The narrative begins with the historical context of wire production, tracing its origins from ancient times when it...

Discover the cutting-edge world of tribology in this comprehensive collection of emerging research frontiers. This book examines the power of Artificial Intelligence in friction and wear offering new insights into predictive modeling and optimization. It highlights the importance of Green Tribology in tackling the...

"In an era defined by the urgent realities of climate change, the specter of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods looms larger than ever. As temperatures rise and glaciers retreat at unprecedented rates, the delicate equilibrium of high-altitude ecosystems teeters on the brink. Join us on...

The slope failure is a large deformation problem, the traditional numerical method finite element method (FEM), and limit equilibrium method (LEM) is difficult to characterize the whole process of the failure, resulting in the mechanism analysis which is not clear. In this work, a...

Stability of power grid is an important topic due to the high penetration of wind energy. This needs the development of advanced techniques for the analysis and the study of the system control of power grids. For this reason, this book investigates the efficiency...