Technology & Engineering - General

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming language model organized around the real-time objects and data rather than actions that are required to be performed. Customer requirements vary from time to time, based on the business needs and growth options, because of this the software...

This Reprint presents a selection of cutting-edge research originally published in the Processes Special Issue "Innovations in Manufacturing Processes and Systems for Sustainable Practices." It brings together 22 high-quality articles that reflect the dynamic evolution of manufacturing toward sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation. The...

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) material, known for its high strength, light weight, and excellent durability under harsh conditions or in coastal environments, has been widely used as a popular material in the strengthening, repairing, and retrofitting of existing structures. Additionally, the combination of FRP and...

Data mining is all about digging for interesting and useful information which is known as knowledge from large databases or data sets. As several governments, many corpo- rate organizations are maintaining the data repositories, there still is a room for analysis of data and...

As renewable energy integration continues to expand, electricity market participants face growing uncertainty in both prices and volumes. These evolving conditions underscore the urgent need for advanced tools and strategies to support effective decision-making and ensure system reliability. Recognizing these challenges, the current Reprint...

The concept of a smart city involves using modern information and communication technologies to improve quality of life and ensure the efficient functioning of urban systems. Its implementation covers traffic organization, urban infrastructure, energy, the environment and public health. A key element is promoting...

The aim of this Special Issue is the same as that of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Engineering Techniques (ICSET), which is to communicate cutting-edge findings and information related to the study and advancement of Sustainable Engineering Techniques. The following topics are covered:...

Transient flows represent a field of research that has greatly advanced in the last few decades; however, there are still many aspects of this topic that require further research. Transient flows result from sudden changes in flow conditions in pipeline systems because of planned...

This Special Issue aims to enable readers to understand the latest technologies in artificial intelligence in industrial process modelling and optimization. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial process modelling and optimization has emerged as a transformative force. This Special Issue aims to...

The efficient and intelligent management of energy resources is widely recognized as a key strategy for promoting environmental sustainability, equitable resource distribution, and enhanced resource reutilization. In modern energy systems, control and optimization techniques, and advanced algorithms in particular, play a pivotal role. Energy...

The aim of this Reprint is to educate the readers on the advanced fault or defect detection and diagnosis methods of machines and structures, even including a few advanced sensing techniques. We aim to uncover cutting-edge methodologies for mechanical and structural fault detection and...

This Reprint presents the latest research progress of signal processing and artificial intelligence technologies for fault diagnosis of high-end mechanical equipment. It contains 13 original research papers, covering advanced dynamics modeling and mechanism analysis methods, novel signal processing and artificial intelligence methods for machine...

This Special Issue focuses on the importance of effective plant management and soil improvement practices in the production of specialty crops. Specialty crops are high-value crops that require optimal growing conditions to ensure healthy growth and high yields, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs....

This Reprint aims to showcase the recent advances in research related to geomechanics and geotechnical engineering problems in the design and construction of underground buildings and present some scientific issues and solutions encountered in tunnel engineering, foundation pit engineering, subway construction and other projects....

Responding to the critical demands for radiation-hardened space electronics, this Reprint synthesizes cutting-edge advances in radiation effects research across advanced semiconductor technologies. It addresses dual industry challenges posed by escalating radiation susceptibility from device scaling and the urgent need for new evaluation paradigms in...

Nock is the exemplar of a class of "solid-state computing" approaches intended to make general-purpose computing deterministic and amenable to reasoning at multiple levels. Nock's first practical application was in the specification of the Hoon programming language and then in development of the Urbit...

This Reprint brings together recent research addressing the seismic performance of steel and composite structures, with a particular focus on structural connections, retrofitting techniques, and system-level behavior. The collection includes studies on box-strengthened panel zones, end-plate connections involving weak-axis columns, and the out-of-plane deformation...

This Reprint focuses on navigation control, signal processing, and other new methods for operating various autonomous unmanned systems at sea, on land, and in the air. Examples include a new model for multi-robot task assignment in an intelligent warehouse; a classification method based on...

Antenna-based sensors have gained significant attention in recent years, particularly within wireless sensor networks (WSNs), due to their strong potential for current and near-future applications. These systems offer broad utility across a wide range of fields, including military operations, emergency response, healthcare, environmental monitoring,...

With the growing use of advanced materials and structures in extreme environments-such as under high-speed impacts and explosions-understanding their dynamic response has become crucial. This Special Issue, "Dynamic Behavior of Advanced Materials and Structures", explores the mechanical performance of metamaterials, composites, and lightweight sandwich...

Power electronics have become indispensable in modern life, enabling the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources-such as photovoltaic and wind power-flexible power transmission, and highly efficient power distribution and utilization. Continuous advancements in competitive topologies, next-generation switching devices, and innovative control strategies are driving...

This Special Issue, titled "RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Devices and Circuits and Their Applications", presents a comprehensive overview of recent innovations in the design of high-frequency systems and of their multidisciplinary applications. The selected contributions span a wide array of domains-from power amplifiers,...

Computational modeling has become essential in the engineering field in recent years, providing necessary analyses for real-life problems. Alongside this, optimization techniques have evolved to enhance solutions across diverse problems. Recent advances, including mesh-free methodologies and innovative finite element approaches, have emerged to complete...

The articles published in this Special Issue collectively demonstrate the significant impact of mathematical modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques in solving complex engineering problems. They cover a broad spectrum of applications, from manufacturing process control and electric vehicle motor temperature prediction to the...

Nonlinear differential equations describe many physical phenomena in fluid dynamics and the investigation of the exact solutions of such nonlinear equations play an impor- tant role in understanding several engineering processes. In general, it is difficult to solve nonlinear problems analytically since there are...

This Special Issue, "Advances in Flotation of Copper, Lead and Zinc Minerals," presents recent developments in the flotation of non-ferrous base metals, addressing the key challenges posed by increasingly complex and lower-grade ores. The ten research contributions compiled here span from the molecular-level design...

Using phase-change materials (PCMs) in buildings represents a promising strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling demands, and support sustainability goals. This Reprint compiles recent advances in the design, modeling, and application of PCMs across diverse building systems and components. Topics include...

The field of soft robotics has witnessed a remarkable surge in interest and innovation over the past decade, with bio-inspiration playing a pivotal role in driving forward the de-sign, fabrication, and applications of these adaptable and resilient robotic systems. This reprint, titled Bio-Inspired Soft...

Territorial space and transportation are closely related to each other. The interaction mechanism and coordinated development of the two are important research directions of academic concern. On the one hand, transportation networks are the skeleton of national and regional development, and the comprehensive transportation...

Chemical speciation of metal ions in aquatic environments is one of the most important topics in the fields of environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, Pharmacology, toxicology and geochemistry. The term "Chemical species" was defined1 in "IUPAC Recommendations-2000" as "a specific form of an element defined...

Biotechnology is a branch of biology that utilizes living systems and organisms for the production and development of various products. This interdisciplinary field integrates principles from molecular biology, biomedical engineering, and biomanufacturing. Biotechnology applies concepts from diverse areas such as agriculture, food production, medicine,...

Transportation system holds a huge importance among policy makers, researchers, and automobile manufacturers recently (Sumalee & Ho 2018). The rising traffic congestions, injuries and mortalities in road accidents have rendered to be one among the world's biggest ―public health‖ and ―injury prevention‖ issue. The...

Quantum Horizon: Mastering the Next Era of Advanced ComputingBy Laura LeeWelcome to the edge of a technological revolution.Quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and next-gen data architectures are no longer distant concepts-they're rapidly reshaping how we live, work, and lead. In Horizon, futurist and tech strategist...

Remote sensing is a process used for gathering information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object and it refers to the activities of recording/observing/ perceiving (sensing) objects or events at far away (remote) places. The remote sensing satellites are...

An eye, the organ of a visual system, responds to light and provides vision. The optic nerve is a part of the eye that is recognized to be a unique area of sight. It is effective in conveying object representation from the eye to...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases have a higher incidence rate across the globe. It is the number one origin of death worldwide and contributes to approximately 30% of all worldwide deaths. Discovering HD prediction is a challenging task that can...

The concept of multi homing is understood based on the IP terminology, since it describes communication node or host as multi homed because it can be accessed by multiple IP address. IP networks in today's world faces network failure and it needs a time...

These are the homework sets and exam sets for the course Structural Analysis II that was taught by Dr. Peter I. Kattan. These homework and exam sets are a follow-up volume to the successful volume Structural Analysis II Lecture Notes that is available online...

The CRISPR/Cas9 system is a naturally occurring, adaptive heritable immune system which defends invading phage attack and present in the whooping numbers of prokaryotes.This has been repurposed as a powerful tool which is guided by RNA and targets DNA for genome engineering which works...

This study explored female managers' perceptions of diversity hiring. Most diversity studies have used quantitative methodologies and have not explored the qualitative perceptions of diversity hiring. The study's three research questions ask which personal attributes of employees should be diverse within an organization, for...

This autobiography covers my life and key experiences that I have had since my earliest recollections to the present time. The United States stopped nuclear testing in the atmosphere in 1962. As time has gone on, there are now few people still alive who...

"Taxidermy" by Leon Luther Pray offers a comprehensive guide to the art and science of animal preservation. This meticulously prepared republication of a classic text provides detailed instruction on specimen preparation, mounting, and the creation of lasting hunting trophies. A valuable resource for anyone...

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,...

Integrating Technology in Higher Education contains 20 chapters that provide technology integration experiences of authors from four continents and a diversity of disciplines in higher education settings. The utilization of various hardware and software tools to facilitate teaching and learning is discussed in the...

Lycus is the Greek name for wolf.We know secret societies exist. Some combination of the Illuminati, the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, and others is called the Lycus Society.A representative of the global Lycus Society delivers a startling message to FBI agent Brock Kelly.Brock and...

Most organizations don't have an innovation problem. They have a measurement problem.Walk into any boardroom and ask how innovative the company is. The answer will be confident-patents filed, hackathons run, R&D spend as a share of revenue-and it will tell you almost nothing. Innovation...

A global leader in hi-tech, and one of the pioneers of unmanned aircraft, cyber security, medical imaging and drip irrigation, Israel is a country where start-ups and innovation flourish. Numerous multinationals, from Intel and IBM to Microsoft, HP, Nvidia, Cisco, Alphabet and Johnson &...

This compilation of AEC SELLER DOER Professionals share emotional outcomes by deepening their connections and delighting their clients. This book will highlight unique stories of the human element through client success. The goal is to help you form a strong partnership bond and win...

Farming activities are one of several driving forces which lead to continuous deterioration processes of tree and bush savannahs in the Kavango Region of North-eastern Namibia. However, these activities are closely connected with securing subsistence needs of farm households (peasant farmers). Though the number...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It's a competitive advantage for today.In The AI Opportunity: Unlocking Potential Within Civilization's Next Big Disruption, 33 leading AI experts from diverse industries come together to reveal how AI is already transforming the way we work,...