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The world has changed profoundly since the publication of the influential book Technopoles of the World. As policy-makers and practitioners attempt to harness science, technology and innovation to create dynamic and vibrant cities many wonder how relevant Manuel Castells and Peter Hall's messages are...

Using a historical sociology approach, this book illustrates the formation of the technological state in Indonesia during the New Order period (1966-1998). It explores the nexus between power, high technology, development, and authoritarianism situated in the Southeast Asian context. The book discusses how the...

Aeromobilities is a collection of essays that tackle in many different ways the growing importance of aviation and air travel in our hypermobile, globalized world. Providing a multidisciplinary focus on issues ranging from global airports to the production of airspace, from airline work to...

Every year, leading librarians, scholars, and administrators from the United States are invited to give papers on important library-related topics at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology's Roundtable. From 1995 to 1999, some aspect of digital library development was the theme of the symposium, and...

An emerging technology, high-definition television (HDTV) is expected to have dramatic effects on the communication and entertainment industries as well as on education and training methods, advertising, medicine, and other fields. With over 1,400 entries, this annotated bibliography allows the researcher to trace the...

Model Management and Analytics for Large Scale Systems covers the use of models and related artefacts (such as metamodels and model transformations) as central elements for tackling the complexity of building systems and managing data. With their increased use across diverse settings, the complexity,...

Building Big Data Applications helps data managers and their organizations make the most of unstructured data with an existing data warehouse. It provides readers with what they need to know to make sense of how Big Data fits into the world of Data Warehousing....

Responding to ever-escalating requirements for performance, flexibility, and economy, the networking industry has opted to build products around network processors. To help meet the formidable challenges of this emerging field, the editors of this volume created the first Workshop on Network Processors, a forum...

Travel behaviour interacts in a deep way with how we work and play. Social, intellectual, economic and technological forces continually influence the spatial and temporal activity patterns of individuals and businesses. Developments in the production, dissemination, and consumption of information have important implications for...

The advancements in science and technology (S&T) in recent years have no longer remained confined to the boundaries of conventional technologies. Nanotechnology is relatively a new field which has made a revolutionary impact as is witnessed through the investment of nearly $67 billion over...

Author: Gary L. WitzenburgISBN-13: 9798295523267Publisher: Us Books PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.65d

Author: Rajiv KumarISBN-13: 9798993755335Publisher: 8080 BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 350Format: Hardcover

Once I had convinced myself that UAPs and aliens were real, I started looking at where they lived on Earth, and why they were here. It became clear that there were a number of alien colonies concealed here underground and underwater. What surprised me...

Introduction to the principles, techniques, and applications of remote sensing and GIS. This book covers the basics of satellite imagery, aerial photography, image interpretation, and digital analysis, along with core GIS concepts such as spatial data models, coordinate systems, map projections, and geospatial analysis....

With the introduction of automated driving systems (ADSs) and advanced driver assistance systems, the communication of the driver's responsibilities and the AD's capabilities has become an important topic in recent years. For example, partially automated driving (SAE L2) systems need to be able to...

The growing share of renewable energy sources in electricity grids poses a challenge in maintaining power quality due to the variability of generation and the resulting disturbances such as voltage sags, harmonic distortions, frequency deviations and imbalances. Overcoming these problems requires advanced power electronic...

Point clouds serve as a fundamental representation of the 3D digital world despite their inherently irregular topologies. Recent advances in sensor technology have significantly improved the acquisition of point cloud data, enabling flexible and scalable geometric representations. These developments have catalyzed new methodologies and...

This Special Issue addresses the pressing challenges posed by rapidly expanding urban infrastructure and the need for sustainable transportation development. As global urbanization accelerates, the safe and efficient use of underground space has become essential for transportation networks, energy storage, and resilient city planning....

This Reprint is the second edition of "Advanced Array Signal Processing for Target Imaging and Detection", which mainly focuses on analytical and experimental studies of advanced array signal processing techniques, which are significant to the promotion of radar and sonar signal processing.Advanced array signal...

The field of bio-inspired approaches (also known as biomimetics or biomimicry) is a design approach in which a product or process is inspired by elements of nature, such as plants or animals. Bio-inspired approaches serve as inspiration and motivation for many engineers and designers...

The digital age has seen a significant transformation with the integration of machine learning into natural language processing (NLP). This shift highlights the growing importance of data-driven decisions and human-like interfaces. This Special Issue explores the latest applications of machine learning in NLP, showcasing...

This reprint explores frontier research driving the transition to sustainability in civil engineering. In this reprint, leading experts in the field share their insights, research findings, and visions for the future. Key challenges caused by climate change and resource scarcity were addressed through 11...

The aim of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest achievements in the field of valorization of waste materials in the construction industry to decrease their environmental impacts. From the construction and demolition waste to the residual mud, the sustainable use...

This reprint presents a curated collection of high-quality contributions originally published in the Special Issue "Design and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems, 2nd Edition" in the journal Applied Sciences. The articles reflect recent advances in and innovative methodologies for the design, modeling, and optimization of...

This book critically examines the transformative intersection of technology with sport and recreation, revealing how technological innovations reshape performance, participation, community engagement, and sustainability.Drawing from empirical research, diverse case studies, and industry insights, the book explores technologies such as wearable fitness devices, artificial intelligence...

Explains how to use and care for a crosscut saw, including cleaning, straightening, jointing, fitting rakers, pointing up cutter teeth, setting teeth, and testing the saw. The report includes many photographs and drawings. It also includes a glossary of terms.This work has been selected...

This volume of the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America" presents a comprehensive record of scientific discourse and research. Detailing the work presented before the academy, it offers insights into a wide array of scientific disciplines during...

According to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings and construction together account for 30% of global final energy consumption and 27% of total energy sector emissions. The building sector has been making efforts to reduce carbon emissions for many years. However, there...

This reprint compiles cutting-edge research from the Special Issue "Functional Graphene-Based Nanodevices," showcasing advancements in the synthesis, modification, and application of graphene-based nanomaterials. The contributions highlight graphene's exceptional mechanical, optical, thermal, and electronic properties, enabling breakthroughs in transistors, sensors, photodetectors, and energy storage devices,...

This Reprint compiles cutting-edge research on modeling, design, and engineering optimization for sustainable energy systems. It addresses critical global challenges-climate change mitigation, renewable integration, and efficiency enhancement-through innovative methodologies and computational tools. Key themes in this collection include the following: Energy Storage and Conversion:...

With the growing global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, renewable energy power generation technologies have become crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, power demand-side management has emerged as an effective means to enhance energy efficiency and ensure the...

This Special Issue presents cutting-edge research on acoustic and ultrasonic sensing technologies for non-destructive testing (NDT). It brings together seventeen original contributions covering advanced ultrasonic wave techniques, novel transducer designs, intelligent signal processing, and interdisciplinary applications. These articles span diverse fields including civil and...

The aim of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest technological approaches employed in the detection and diagnosis of faults in industrial processes. As the early detection of faults avoids damage that may be irreparable to machinery, reducing the performance of...

Low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs) represent a novel communication paradigm that will replace or complement traditional cellular and short-range wireless technologies in several applications. In relation to the Internet of Things (IoT), LPWANs are expected to offer energy-efficient connectivity to a high number of low-power...

This Special Issue will provide insight into advancements in applications of manufacturing and measurement sensors. It will serve as a reference for scholars and engineers who routinely interested in understanding the advanced sensor technology and applications. The field of measurement sensors is essential in...

The Reprint is devoted to the issue of energy management in modern automotive vehicles. It presents the achievements of scientists and specialists, mainly from academic centers and research institutes in selected areas, with a particular emphasis on energy management strategies, vehicle charging stations, energy...

This reprint explores cutting-edge advancements in energy conversion and management, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in modern power systems. It covers innovations such as wireless power transfer (WPT) for electric vehicles and underwater use, advanced control of power converters, battery health prognostics, and microgrid...

This Special Issue reprint aims to immerse readers in the forefront of research and innovation in additive manufacturing (AM) of high-temperature alloys-materials critical to aerospace, energy, and high-performance engineering applications. These alloys, including superalloys, are increasingly produced via AM due to its ability to...

Laser-based material processing and surface engineering techniques are increasingly recognized as essential tools in modern manufacturing, enhancing the properties and characteristics of metals and alloys. Significant advancements have been made in both fundamental knowledge and material processing, with controlled and selective laser processing emerging...

Medical data typically include physiological signals, diagnostic images, and treatment histories, offering essential insights into patient conditions and outcomes. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems-used for detection, segmentation, and classification-are now key components of clinical workflows. These systems apply image processing techniques to ensure accurate analysis...

Non-destructive testing is a group of surface and volumetric diagnostic tests that provide information about the functional properties of the tested object. They enable the determination of the condition of the micro- and macrostructure without any interference to the structure. Due to this basic...

High-efficiency and high-performance cutting of difficult-to-cut materials has been an important topic for over one hundred years. As there is an increasing emergence of new machining techniques and materials, there is an increasing need to update the current pool of knowledge in order to...

This comprehensive guide explores the evolving landscape of AI testing through the lens of experienced QA professional/Instructor Rahul Shetty(Venkatesh) . From traditional software testing to the complexities of machine learning model validation, the book offers practical strategies for ensuring AI systems are accurate, ethical,...

At present, radar, sonar and optical techniques are often applied in ocean remote sensing. Radar is typically used above the ocean's surface, while sonar and optical technologies are exploited below the surface. Given the increasing application of these three techniques in the field, this...

This reprint brings together cutting-edge studies on mechanical power transmission systems and components that play a pivotal role across various industries. Focused on the efficient transfer of power from source to driven load, this collection examines technological innovations in gears, bearings, chains, drivetrains, and...

AI and Data-Driven Advancements in Industry 4.0 reprint presents a comprehensive collection of innovative research articles that have advanced our understanding of artificial intelligence applications in industrial environments. This Topic Issue features a variety of contributions, ranging from intelligent sensor software that promotes energy-efficient...

The "Robust Motion Recognition Based on Sensor Technology" Special Issue aims to bring together recent research on motion recognition using sensor technology. Sensor-based motion recognition has become increasingly important in many domains, such as healthcare, sports, and robotics, as it enables the collection and...

"Flow Visualization: Experiments and Techniques", compiles cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies that address the challenges of analyzing fluid dynamics in industrial and scientific contexts. Tailored for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in fluid mechanics and related disciplines, this work emphasizes practical advancements in spatial...

During his Bachelors Summer Project Atharva Abhijeet Kale worked with Wings and Flight Drone Technology to present his ideas on civil and commercial applications to the client, Tata Technologies (Tata Group), within the Amity University Asia Campus. His novel, "Mastering the Sky: Drone Technology",...

The solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is a straightforward system that converts solar energy into thermal energy within its solar collector. This thermal energy is then transformed into kinetic energy in the chimney before being converted to electricity using a wind turbine and generator...