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This reprint addresses fundamental research about the integration of transport modes into unique mobility infrastructure and services, allowing for multimodal choices for passengers in their journey and increasing the sustainability of mobility. The reprint has important relevancy given the increasing attention devoted to sustainability...

The jubilee 10th MATBUD'2023 Conference on 'Building Materials Engineering and Innovative Sustainable Materials' was organized within the framework of the Welcome to Poland project financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA): "MATBUD'2023-Developing international scientific cooperation in the field of building materials...

This reprint covers topics on geographical scale of glacier and lake ice variations, as well as the engineering scale of ice properties and their practical applications via laboratory tests and numerical modeling.Author: Zhijun LiISBN-10: 3036570810ISBN-13: 9783036570815Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2023Pages: 294Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.84lbsSize: 9.61h...

This reprint focuses on the recent progress on fractal and fractional methods in characterizing the physical and mechanical behaviors of geomaterials. Special attention is given to the fractal laws for contact networks/pore structures in soft and granular soils, numerical and theoretical aspects of fractional...

Speech is the most spontaneous and natural means of communication, as well as the preferred modality for interacting with mobile or fixed electronic devices, but speech in-terfaces have drawbacks, such as a lack of user privacy; non-inclusivity for certain users; poor robustness in noisy...

This reprint includes contributions focusing on theoretical and experimental studies that report on the innovative processing and characterization of materials and nanostructured materials engineered for photovoltaic applications. In particular, the reprint presents a collection of twelve high-quality articles, among which are two comprehensive reviews,...

In a developing world, the demands for energy, water and the damage to our environment are constantly increasing. Electrochemistry could be a great tool to solve these problems, with an impact that could minimize or at least control damage in our environment, since the...

The development of mathematical models and their optimization are fundamental for the effective resolution of many problems in operational research. In recent years, increased insights into real-world problems have led to the development of new mathematical models and optimization algorithms, contributing to the development...

Computational Intelligence (CI) is the theory, design, application, and development of biologically and linguistically motivated computational paradigms. Traditionally, the three main pillars of CI have been neural networks, fuzzy systems, and evolutionary computation. However, in time, many nature-inspired computing paradigms have evolved. Thus, CI...

The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has made the general public aware of the breakthrough technologies which were developed in recent years for state-of-the-art biosensing, and terms such as clinical specificity and sensitivity are now widely understood. The need for reliable point-of-care diagnostic systems...

This reprint is the printed edition of the Special Issue published in Materials. The reprint provides an overview on current international research activities in the field of advanced pulse laser machining technology. It covers fundamental and applied aspects and collects contributions of renowned scientists...

This book focuses on applied technologies on biowaste treatment with the aim to minimize its environmental impact and to recover resources in the form of energy, nutrients, and other valuable products. As a result of this, the book has collected the latest research on...

Roads, bridges, airports, and ports are multirole transportation infrastructure assets, which rely heavily on asphalt, cement, and aggregates in traditional civil engineering. Multirole transportation infrastructures should be resistant enough against structural loads and vehicle loads. Further, multirole transportation infrastructures are greatly affected by climate...

Numerical methods have become crucial in recent years and have been applied in many research fields. Among these, environmental and energy research has become increasingly relevant. This Special Issue comprises a recent advances in research relating to numerical modeling applied to energy and environment.Author:...

The delicate balance of resource intensity and efficiency of a solution for a very complex problem raises the issue of how these aspects constitute a symmetrical or asymmetrical system. Computational Intelligence (CI) offers a plethora of efficient tools for the potential and rather good...

Advanced multifunctional coatings have made great unexpected advances in synthesis, characterization and properties, and they are also used in a variety of different fields. The mechanical properties of multifunctional coatings play a vital role in their interaction with external forces and environmental factors. Therefore,...

This book focuses on the application of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) in different settings, and is centred around different indoor environments and policymaking issues. It also explores how issues around health, IAQ and ventilation have evolved through the COVID-19 crisis.In connection with...

This reprint captures the latest advances in Electromyography (EMG) sensor development, EMG sensor applications, and EMG signal conditioning using theoretical and experimental approaches. This report is timely, as EMG sensors and signals have applications in many domains. This reprint provides a snapshot of several...

This book focuses on advanced techniques to reduce the impact of the transport sector and, more specifically, of Spark-Ignition (SI) Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs) on atmospheric air pollution and climate change. Hybrid vehicles represent the most suitable option for addressing these issues in the...

This Special Issue (SI) collects fourteen articles published by leading scholars of numerical modeling in civil and mining geotechnical engineering. There is a good balance in the number of published articles, with seven in civil engineering and seven in mining engineering. The software used...

In a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous), organizations, in order to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, must learn to mitigate risk and prioritize performance and innovation. In the last decade, as a way to respond to market demands, projects emerge as a...

Everybody has made use of grease in their daily lives. The word "grease" originates from the early Latin word "crassus," meaning fat. For our purposes, in this Special Issue, we will be focusing on lubricating grease, for publication in the eponymous journal Lubricants. According...

People with congenital and/or acquired disabilities constitute a great number of dependents today. Robotic platforms to help people with disabilities are being developed with the aim of providing both rehabilitation treatment and assistance to improve their quality of life. A high demand for robotic...

This Special Issue book reprint of Buildings presents research concerning models, methods, and tools relevant to Facilities Management, encompassing an editorial article and five empirical studies. Four papers are mainly qualitative, based on case studies of organisations and facilities, while one paper is primarily...

The articles featured in this Special Issue cover different aspects of the design, testing, and application of various types of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete. The results of the research, conducted by over 50 international universities and scientific centers, prove the great interest in...

The book documents 25 papers collected from the Special Issue "Advances in Condition Monitoring, Optimization and Control for Complex Industrial Processes", highlighting recent research trends in complex industrial processes. The book aims to stimulate the research field and be of benefit to readers from...

This book will focus on "Waste Management," a serious global issue and engineers' responsibility towards finding better solutions for its sustainable management. Solid waste management is one of the major environmental burdens in both developed and developing countries alike. An alarming rate of solid...

Acquiring second-hand systems, or, gratisly receiving an aircraft, a locomotive, a ship or any other system in diplomatic relations in not in itself a good deal, as long as the support system is not well dimmensioned . Fron this point of view, it will...

A Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) comprises a collection of sensor nodes networked for applications like surveillance, battlefield, monitoring of habitat, etc. Nodes in a WSN are usually highly energy-constrained and expected to operate for long periods from limited on-board energy reserves. When a node...

Energy consumption increases very rapidly as the world is developing. The ever increasing energy consumption worldwide makes it urgent to find new ways to use the energy resources in a more efficient and rational way. Solar energy is currently a subject of great interest,...

This book is aimed at critiquing the application of digital technologies for the potential improvement of quality management in the construction phase of civil engineering projects.To address the aim, two objectives emerged. The first was reviewing digital technologies that were available for use in...

The need for an uninterrupted power supply cannot be over emphasized. Solar energy is one of the cleanest and renewable sources of energy available. However, it comes in form of direct current while most of the electric devices are designed to operate on alternating...

This book is an intervention, one that we all need. As technology has permeated every aspect of our life, we have not had the chance to adapt to it socially. This has led to our society developing on its own, unconsciously and unguided. It...

Having a career in IT can be exciting... but frustrating. Do you feel you're behind in your career, being passed over for promotion after promotion? Have you noticed that others are getting promotions when they know less than you? Or maybe you are just...

Tropical mountain forests are very rich in species and are generally considered as hotspots of biodiversity. They are also of great ecological importance as sources of water and other ecosystem services for millions of people living in the tropics. However, these valuable forest ecosystems...

In recent years, there has been an unprecedented growth in research publications on methods for profound learners, which demonstrate theunavoidable generality of deep learning while proposing any recommender system. The structure of the book demonstrates the impact of deep learning on recommender systems. The...

Interested in Investing in Decentralized Finance?Are you looking to make passive income with DeFi?Then keep reading...The decentralized finance industry is growing at a rapid pace and it's not slowing down anytime soon. In fact, the market cap for DeFi projects has already reached $1...

AJSTID is a multi-disciplinary and refereed international journal on science, technology, innovation and development in Africa and other low-income countries. It was established in appreciation of the role and importance of innovation in the development processes and the recognition of the relative absence of...

This book provides an in-depth description of x-ray microanalysis in the electron microscope. It is sufficiently detailed to ensure that novices will understand the nuances of high-quality EDX analysis. Includes information about hardware design as well as the physics of x-ray generation, absorption and...

The author identifies the pre-conditions relating to water availability, institutional support and economic opportunity that must be satisfied before smallholders in developing countries can adopt irrigation methods and benefit from them.Author: Gez CornishISBN-10: 1853394572ISBN-13: 9781853394577Publisher: Intermediate Technology PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/1998Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.50h...

In China, as the 'Internet of Things' and cloud-computing have been widely used in various areas, the concept of an intelligent city quickly became one of the most exciting topics in urban development. Various institutes and organizations (e.g., National Technology Department, Chinese Academy of...

It is widely accepted that the key to rising incomes for workers, for investors, and (indirectly) for welfare recipients is innovation. New ideas provide opportunities for investment in new products, new processes, and new markets. Exploitation of these opportunities by intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs gives...

"This book explores new trends and applications in smart systems"--Author: João M. F. RodriguesISBN-10: 1799821137ISBN-13: 9781799821137Publisher: Engineering Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2020Pages: 488Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.47lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.98d

Fundamentals of Kinematics: Provide a comprehensive overview of kinematics, including the study of motion without considering forces. Cover key concepts such as position, velocity, acceleration, and the kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Discuss graphical and analytical methods for analyzing the motion of machinery components.Mechanism Design...

Fundamentals of Hydrogels: Provide a comprehensive overview of hydrogels, including their chemical structure, physical properties, and types (e.g., natural, synthetic, and hybrid hydrogels). Discuss the principles of water absorption, swelling behavior, and the gelation process.Design and Synthesis Methods: Explore various methods for designing and...

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamental aspects of analog digital and microprocessor electronics.This book explains how networks of semiconductor devices perform signal processing tasks.It provides in depth account of topics such as oscillator, power amplifier, BJT and field effect transistor, data...

Sex Control in Aquaculture examines various situations which helps in determining the measures that might help in controlling sexes in aquaculture. It includes three different sections where section one is about the current situation of sex control in aquaculture and other two sections talk...

Next Generation Coating Materials takes into account various aspects of next-gen materials required for coating purposes with different applications like paper application which is considered to be a bio-based coating. It includes antibacterial Functionalization of PVD Coatings on Ceramics, laser-based process for polymeric tribological...

Nanotechnology in Smart Textiles considers various aspects of nanotechnology including an extensive overview of nanotechnology and related issues. It includes a historical review of the development of electronic textiles, smart textiles and nano-technology, wearable e-textile technologies: a review on sensors, actuators and control elements,...

Quantum Optics: Applications in Research, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Communication examines various aspects of quantum optics with an illustrated research on quantum computing and communication. It includes the meaning of Spatiotemporal Optical Vortices, Continuous-Wave Single-Photon Transistor and a detailed information on photonic quantum repeaters....