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This reprint contains 15 papers published in the Special Issue entitled "Mechanical Behavior of Concrete Materials and Structures: Experimental Evidence and Analytical Models". Dealing with the broad spectrum of the mechanical behavior of concrete materials and structures, the reprint includes experimental findings and numerical...

This reprint presents the Special Issue on "Memristive Devices and Systems: Modeling, Properties, and Applications". The Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of key computational primitives enabled by these memory devices, as well as their applications, spanning edge computing, signal processing, optimization, machine learning,...

The U.S. government is pursuing a series of new industrial policies at a level not seen before. This effort has been driven politically on a bipartisan basis by concern over China's extensive industrial policy system. Growing concern about climate change has also been a...

This Special Issue, entitled "Women in Artificial Intelligence" includes 17 papers from leading women scientists. The papers cover a broad scope of research areas within Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning, perception, reasoning or planning, among others. The papers have applications to relevant fields, such...

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,...

This book focuses on theoretical and practical developments in the performance of high-voltage transmission line against atmospheric pollution and icing. Modifications using suitable fillers are also pinpointed to improve silicone rubber insulation materials. Very fast transient overvoltage (VFTO) mitigation techniques, along with some suggestions...

Marine corrosion is a very ancient topic, as humankind has, since antiquity, struggled with the corrosiveness of seawater to exploit the countless and essential natural resources of the sea. It is also a broad topic because it combines chemical, biological, and mechanical factors. Among...

As AI becomes more sophisticated and widespread, it is transforming the job market and the way we work. While AI has the potential to automate or replace certain jobs, it is also likely to create new job opportunities that require new skills and knowledge....

Metal manufacturing is a fundamental and indispensable technology in the processing of raw metals into desired products, which significantly promotes the development of industry and society overall. This book presents original research and a state of the art review of contemporary metal manufacturing processes,...

Flying is today part of our life. We can sit in comfortable seats and reach nearly every destination around the world. Few passengers know that the engines one can see through the cabin window have been invented and built and tested just 85 years...

Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi) dead in 2023?Are you still curious about it even though the crash in 2022 shook it up?Then keep reading...The world of DeFi took a hit in 2022, prompting many to ask, "Is DeFi dead?" - but the answer is far...

This reprint collects 10 original research contributions published in the Special Issue entitled "Artificial Intelligence for Multisource Geospatial Information" of the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. The focus is on different methods of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) based on deep learning using different network...

The demand for global fossil energy continues to be strong, meaning that the exploitation of oil and gas resources is still very important. In addition, due to the continuous reduction in conventional oil and gas recoverable resources, the development of unconventional oil and gas...

Advanced technology is the cornerstone of modern society. Some of the reasons for studying the methods and applications of technology are that the subject serves as the basis of our everyday existence. We use technology on a daily basis, yet we know very little...

Injection into geological formations is seen by many as a short to medium term measure to reduce emissions of CO2 to the environment and as such to slowdown the pace of global warming. The injection process requires that the fluid flows effectively into the...

The motivation for the present book is to provide an overview of novel applications of AI methods to industrial control systems by means of selected best practices in highlighting how such methodologies can be used to improve the production systems self-learning capacities, their overall...

In my this book, I shall give my opinions to explain why I believe technology can be applied to threat our life safety. I write this book aims to let scientists and these technological product manufacturer and the ambitious and dominant countries' leaders to...

A pioneering work in micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) in 1954 by Smith [142] described stress-sensitive piezoresistive effects observed in silicon and germanium. Subsequently, a series of researchers in the 1960s published their findings on the first silicon diaphragm pressure sensors and strain gauges [117], [151]....

This reprint presents groundbreaking discoveries, practical techniques, and rigorous analyses related to the cultivation, preparation, and exploitation of mycelium composites. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including functional modifications of mycelium with inorganic particles, modifying and assessing the mechanical properties of mycelium...

RAMCAP stands for Risk Analysis and Management for CriticalAsset Protection. This publication provides an understanding ofthe RAMCAP PlusSM process as applied to a broad array of criticalinfrastructures, ranging from industrial facilities (e.g., water systems)to college campuses. The approach includes protection(avoiding hazardous events or their...

The technological achievements of the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate and excite admiration. But what was the place of technology in their cultures? Through five case-studies, this book sets ancient technical knowledge in its political, social and intellectual context. It explores the definition...

The second volume of Dr Whiteside's annotated edition of all the known mathematical papers of Isaac Newton covers the period 1667-70. It is divided into three parts: Part 1 contains the first drafts of an attempted classification of cubics, together with more general studies...

This fascinating and timely book traces the emergence and evolution of cybercrime as an increasingly intransigent threat to society. Cybercrime: Criminal Threats from Cyberspace is intended to explain two things: what cybercrime is and why the average citizen should care about it. To accomplish...

No production is perfect. Waste always creeps into the processes, makes them slow, sluggish and expensive. Parts and material pile up in the warehouse, production takes place in unnecessarily large batches, transport is taking time, employees wait unproductively for their next task or products...

Contaminants of emerging concern in water are an ongoing challenge globally. This Special Issue is devoted solely to emerging contaminants in water. Research papers in this Special Issue address sampling and analysis, treatment effectiveness, and regulation to limit human exposure. Emerging contaminants addressed include...

New information and knowledge are important aspects of innovation in modern farming systems. There is currently an abundance of digital and data-driven solutions that can potentially transform our food systems. At a time when the general public has concerns about how food is produced...

Agricultural practices involving the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides pose major risks to the environment and to human health. The development and adoption of sustainable ecofriendly agricultural management to preserve and enhance the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and improve...

This volume is a record of the Santa Fe Institute's second InterPlanetary Festival, nicknamed Stardust, held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in June of 2019. The InterPlanetary Festival fuses an exploration of complex systems and technological innovation with music, film, art, food, drinks, and...

The innovations in construction materials that have been made due to the development of different varieties of concrete have led to innovations in structural applications and design. This Special Issue mainly focuses on state-of-the-art research progress in high-performance concrete, including the effect and characteristics...

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One of the most challenges in the robotic system is robot localization. It is the first step in robot navigation strategies. Its importance has been noted in a wide variety of applications, An efficient localization system must localize the robot precisely. In this book,...

The aim of this book is to highlight up to date exploited technologies and approaches in terms of antenna designs and requirements. In this regard, this book targets a broad range of subjects, including the microstrip antenna and the dipole and printed monopole antenna....

Sustainable agricultural practices are needed to provide food security for a growing global population. Food production is usually associated with high nutrient inputs in the form of mineral fertilizers. Since the beginning of agriculture, such practices have led to soil degradation and the release...

Fluidized bed dryers are the prime choice when it comes to drying of heat sensitive products, commonly processed in the pharmaceutical and food industry. As many products in these industries are fine and cohesive, mechanical vibration of the dryer is used to enable or...

Intelligent optimization is based on the mechanism of computational intelligence to refine a suitable feature model, design an effective optimization algorithm, and then to obtain an optimal or satisfactory solution to a complex problem. Intelligent algorithms are key tools to ensure global optimization quality,...

Rewiring of metabolism through metabolic engineering approaches has the potential to provide sustainable fuels, chemicals and medicines as the world works to mitigate and slow down the pace of climate change. However, the multi-facet nature and deep intellectual foundations of metabolic engineering may make...

Functional coatings are cost-effective means to protect substrates from wear, corrosion, erosion, tribocorrosion, high temperature and high pressure in extreme environmental conditions. These are primarily manufactured through metal/ceramic powder deposition in a subsequent layer by layer fashion on the substrate materials. In all cases,...

Control and automation systems are at the heart of our every day lives. This book is a collection of novel ideas and findings in these fields, published as part of the Special Issue on Control and Automation. The core focus of this issue was...

Over the last two decades, the literature on political participation has flourished, reflecting the increasing use of diverse modes of citizen involvement. These include established modes of participation, such as voting, protests, mass demonstrations, and petition signing, but also newer modes specific to the...

The development of modern measurement methods for ship systems results from economic changes and increasingly stringent environmental requirements. Additionally, the specificity of ship systems and the conditions in which they work lead to very restrictive requirements for the reliability and accuracy of measuring systems...

This book includes 23 published papers on Special issues of "Image and Video Processing and Recognition Based on Artificial Intelligence" in the journal Sensors. The purpose of this Special Issue was to invite high-quality and state-of-the-art academic papers on challenging issues in the field...

NAAuthor: Anup GoelISBN-10: 9333221832ISBN-13: 9789333221832Publisher: Technical PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2020Pages: 344Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.64lbsSize: 10.88h x 8.00w x 0.72d

This Special Issue aims at reporting current investigations on emerging materials and devices taking up the challenge of pursuing a significant improvement in the energy performance of buildings and indoor comfort. What is the contribution of innovative technologies in the epochal transition to low...

The monograph is devoted to the study and formation of the foundations for creating promising high-tech products in the context of the digital transformation of the global economic system. It discusses the basics of ensuring the competitiveness of high-tech products in the digital age...

Despite its limitation in terms of surface covered area, the PLD technique still gathers interest among researchers by offering endless possibilities for tuning thin film composition and enhancing their properties of interest due to: (i) the easiness of a stoichiometric transfer even for very...

This book reports recent advances on Process Monitoring (PM) to cope with the many challenges raised by the new production systems, sensors and "extreme data" conditions that emerged with Industry 4.0. Concepts such as digital-twins and deep learning are brought to the PM arena,...

Ten ways to REVERSE climate change within ten years- making everyone's life a little better and avoiding hundreds of millions of deaths. Let's cut down trees, have more cars and build more pipelines.Author: Roger P. Thomas McSdISBN-10: 8544388116ISBN-13: 9798544388111Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2021Pages: 102Format:...

Biofiltration is a technology of great interest since the costs of installation and, above all, exploitation costs are much lower than those associated with other technologies based on physical-chemical processes. Nowadays, the use of biofiltration is increasing every day. On the other hand, the...

Complex networks are one of the most challenging research focuses of disciplines, including physics, mathematics, biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science, among others. The interest in complex networks is increasingly growing, due to their ability to model several daily life systems, such as technology...

Currently in the United States, we still do not have as many women working in STEM fields as we would like. Meanwhile, there are other places in the world where women thrive in STEM. What are we doing wrong? How can we improve? Importing...