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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." -...

It's time to shake things up.Billions of people lack access to safely managed drinking water or sanitation.(and some more rely on aging infrastructure)Doing things "as we've always done" won't do the trick anymore: it's time to leverage innovation.It comes in many shapes: new technologies,...

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...

Presently the role of supercapacitors are increasing as energy storage devices. They have relatively higher energy density as well as power density when compared to rechargeable batteries. Despite this, they have better lifespan and faster charging rate when compared with rechargeable batteries. Hence, they...

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...

Green Nanotechnology discusses the fundamental field of green nanotechnology and the major challenges associated with it. It also includes green synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of natural bentonite-supported copper nanoparticles and stem cell tracking by using iron oxide nanoparticles. This book also discusses about...

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...

Turbulent burning of gaseous fuels is widely used for energy conversion in stationary power generation, e.g., gas turbines, land transportation, piston engines, and aviation, and aero-engine afterburners. Nevertheless, our fundamental understanding of turbulent combustion is still limited, because it is a highly non-linear and...

The presence of mobile robots in diverse scenarios is considerably increasing to perform a variety of tasks. Among them, many developments have occurred in the fields of ground, underwater, and flying robotics. Independent of the environment where they move, navigation is a fundamental ability...

The development of new technologies and the increasing demand for mineral resources from emerging countries are responsible for significant tensions in the pricing of non-ferrous metals. Some metals have become strategic and critical because they are used in many technological applications such as flat...

The evolution of industrial development since the 18th century is now experiencing the fourth industrial revolution. The effect of the development has propagated into almost every sector of the industry. From inventory to the circular economy, the effectiveness of technology has been fruitful for...

The worldwide potential of electric power generation from marine tidal currents, waves, or offshore winds is enormous. The high load factor resulting from the fluid properties and the predictable resource characteristics make tidal and wave energy resources attractive and advantageous for power generation and...

This study deals with the investigation regarding the behavior of liquid cryogenic propellants in the launcher upper stages under microgravity with superheated tank walls. It contributes in this way to the application-oriented basic research by describing mathematically and quantifying experimentally the influence of evaporation...

For more than 50 years, silicon has dominated the electronics industry. However, this growth will come to an end, due to resources limitations. Thus, research developments need to focus to alternative materials, with higher performance and better functionality. Current research achievements have indicated that...

Make Your Own Hats is a classic arts and crafts book by Gene Allen Martin. Hat-making is an art which may be acquired by any one possessing patience and ordinary ability. To make a hat for the trade is not as difficult as to...

Thermodynamics: Fundamentals and Applications for Chemical Engineers explores the concepts and properties of thermodynamics and illustrates how they can be applied to solve practical problems. The book introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics for multi-phase, multi-component systems, providing a framework for dealing with problems in...

How do you measure and report your IT services and processes? Which metrics matter the most to senior executives?Finally, here is a book that shows you how Not theory, but a practical guide that shows you the operational metrics to use and how these...

"The relationship between Israel and Asia, which has evolved from strong historical ties symbolized by the Silk Road, today encompasses strategic partnerships in technology - what we call the Innovation Highway. Israel and China are perfect partners in this new era of globalization. They...

This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed guide to vegetable forcing, with information on greenhouse construction, general management, frame culture, and much more besides. Vegetable forcing is the production of vegetables in greenhouses, hotbeds, coldframes, or other structures. Complete with simple instructions and a wealth...

This manual provides an overview of coastal geology and a discussion of data sources and field study methods applicable to coastal geological studies. This manual is intended for use by engineers, geologists, and oceanographers tasked with conducting coastal geological investigations. The purpose of this...

What in the world is a social scientist doing collaborating with an engineer, and an engineer with a sociologist, and together on a book about drones and sociotechnical thinking in the classroom? This book emerges from a frustration that disciplinary silos create few opportunities...

Tiling theory is an elegant branch of mathematics that has applications in several areas of computer science. The most immediate application area is graphics, where tiling theory has been used in the contexts of texture generation, sampling theory, remeshing, and of course the generation...

Data science is an emerging multidisciplinary field which lies at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and mathematics, with different applications and related to data mining, deep learning, and big data. This Special Issue on "Principles and Applications of Data Science" focuses on the...