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Dynamics of Water Surface Flows and Waves
by Yasunori WatanabeDynamics of Water Surface Flows and Waves provides theoretical descriptions of the whole life of water surface waves through their birth, propagation, evolution and finally breaking. While initial capillary waves are created via instability at air-water interfaces, potential wave theories adequately describe interactions of waves with current, bathymetry and structure. In the final breaking stage, potential fluid motions in the waves rapidly evolve into vortical turbulent flows that disturb the surfaces, resulting in entrainment of air-bubbles and ejection of sea spray in bursting bubbles floating on the surface. All theories and analytical methods required to understand the series of wave processes, over diverse areas of subjects, including turbulence, diffusion, vortex and capillary dynamics, shallow water approach, and stability analysis, as well as the conventional potential wave theory, are comprehensively covered in this book. All of the mathematical formulas are consistently developed from theorems and linked with physics, which provides theoretical understanding and further interest in wave dynamics. This is an ideal graduate-level textbook or reference for engineers and researchers in the fields of fluid and wave mechanics, coastal and ocean engineering.
Dynamics On and Of Complex Networks
by Animesh Mukherjee Andreas Deutsch Niloy GangulyThis self-contained book systematically explores the statistical dynamics on and of complex networks having relevance across a large number of scientific disciplines. The theories related to complex networks are increasingly being used by researchers for their usefulness in harnessing the most difficult problems of a particular discipline. The book is a collection of surveys and cutting-edge research contributions exploring the interdisciplinary relationship of dynamics on and of complex networks. Topics covered include complex networks found in nature--genetic pathways, ecological networks, linguistic systems, and social systems--as well as man-made systems such as the World Wide Web and peer-to-peer networks. The contributed chapters in this volume are intended to promote cross-fertilization in several research areas, and will be valuable to newcomers in the field, experienced researchers, practitioners, and graduate students interested in systems exhibiting an underlying complex network structure in disciplines such as computer science, biology, statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, linguistics, and the social sciences.
Dynamics On and Of Complex Networks III: Machine Learning and Statistical Physics Approaches (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Fakhteh Ghanbarnejad Rishiraj Saha Roy Fariba Karimi Jean-Charles Delvenne Bivas MitraThis book bridges the gap between advances in the communities of computer science and physics--namely machine learning and statistical physics. It contains diverse but relevant topics in statistical physics, complex systems, network theory, and machine learning. Examples of such topics are: predicting missing links, higher-order generative modeling of networks, inferring network structure by tracking the evolution and dynamics of digital traces, recommender systems, and diffusion processes.The book contains extended versions of high-quality submissions received at the workshop, Dynamics On and Of Complex Networks (doocn.org), together with new invited contributions. The chapters will benefit a diverse community of researchers. The book is suitable for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and professors of various disciplines including sociology, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
Dynamics On and Of Complex Networks, Volume 2: Applications to Time-Varying Dynamical Systems
by Bivas Mitra Niloy Ganguly Fernando Peruani Animesh Mukherjee Monojit ChoudhuryThis self-contained book systematically explores the statistical dynamics on and of complex networks with a special focus on time-varying networks. In the constantly changing modern world, there is an urgent need to understand problems related to systems that dynamically evolve in either structure or function, or both. This work is an attempt to address such problems in the framework of complex networks. Dynamics on and of Complex Networks, Volume 2: Applications to Time-Varying Dynamical Systems is a collection of surveys and cutting-edge research contributions exploring key issues, challenges, and characteristics of dynamical networks that emerge in various complex systems. Toward this goal, the work is thematically organized into three main sections with the primary thrust on time-varying networks: Part I studies social dynamics; Part II focuses on community identification; and Part III illustrates diffusion processes. The contributed chapters in this volume are intended to promote cross-fertilization in several research areas and will be valuable to newcomers in the field, experienced researchers, practitioners, and graduate students interested in pursuing research in dynamical networks with applications to computer science, statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, linguistics, and the social sciences. This volume follows Dynamics On and Of Complex Networks: Applications to Biology, Computer Science, and the Social Sciences (2009), ISBN 978-0-8176-4750-6.
Dynamics, Silviculture and Management of Mixed Forests (Managing Forest Ecosystems #31)
by Andrés Bravo-Oviedo Hans Pretzsch Miren Del RíoThe capacity of mixed forests to mitigate climate change effects by increasing resilience and lowering risks is pinpointed as an opportunity to highlight the role of tree species rich forests as part of complex socio-ecological systems. This book updates and presents the state-of-the-art of mixed forest performance in terms of regeneration, growth, yield and delivery of ecosystem services. Examples from more than 20 countries in Europe, North Africa and South America provide insights on the interplay between structure and functionining, stability, silviculture and optimization of management of this type of forests. The book also analyses the role of natural mixed forests and mixed plantations in the delivery of ecosystem services and the best modelling strategy to study mixed forest dynamics. The book is intended to serve as a reference tool for students, researchers and professionals concerned about the management of mixed forests in a context of social and environmental change.
Dynamics, Strength of Materials and Durability in Multiscale Mechanics (Advanced Structured Materials #137)
by Francesco Dell’Isola Leonid IgumnovThis book reviews the mathematical modeling and experimental study of systems involving two or more different length scales. The effects of phenomena occurring at the lower length scales on the behavior at higher scales are of intrinsic scientific interest, but can also be very effectively used to determine the behavior at higher length scales or at the macro-level. Efforts to exploit this micro- and macro-coupling are, naturally, being pursued with regard to every aspect of mechanical phenomena. This book focuses on the changes imposed on the dynamics, strength of materials and durability of mechanical systems by related multiscale phenomena. In particular, it addresses: 1: the impacts of effective dissipation due to kinetic energy trapped at lower scales 2: wave propagation in generalized continua 3: nonlinear phenomena in metamaterials 4: the formalization of more general models to describe the exotic behavior of meta-materials 5: the design and study of microstructures aimed at increasing the toughness and durability of novel materials
Dynamics with Chaos and Fractals (Nonlinear Systems and Complexity #29)
by Marat Akhmet Mehmet Onur Fen Ejaily Milad AlejailyThe book is concerned with the concepts of chaos and fractals, which are within the scopes of dynamical systems, geometry, measure theory, topology, and numerical analysis during the last several decades. It is revealed that a special kind of Poisson stable point, which we call an unpredictable point, gives rise to the existence of chaos in the quasi-minimal set. This is the first time in the literature that the description of chaos is initiated from a single motion. Chaos is now placed on the line of oscillations, and therefore, it is a subject of study in the framework of the theories of dynamical systems and differential equations, as in this book. The techniques introduced in the book make it possible to develop continuous and discrete dynamics which admit fractals as points of trajectories as well as orbits themselves. To provide strong arguments for the genericity of chaos in the real and abstract universe, the concept of abstract similarity is suggested.
Dynamics with Chaos and Fractals (Nonlinear Systems and Complexity #29)
by Marat Akhmet Mehmet Onur Fen Ejaily Milad AlejailyThe book is concerned with the concepts of chaos and fractals, which are within the scopes of dynamical systems, geometry, measure theory, topology, and numerical analysis during the last several decades. It is revealed that a special kind of Poisson stable point, which we call an unpredictable point, gives rise to the existence of chaos in the quasi-minimal set. This is the first time in the literature that the description of chaos is initiated from a single motion. Chaos is now placed on the line of oscillations, and therefore, it is a subject of study in the framework of the theories of dynamical systems and differential equations, as in this book. The techniques introduced in the book make it possible to develop continuous and discrete dynamics which admit fractals as points of trajectories as well as orbits themselves. To provide strong arguments for the genericity of chaos in the real and abstract universe, the concept of abstract similarity is suggested.
Dynamik verteilter Mehrfeldsysteme: Oberflächen- und Volumenkopplung (essentials)
by Jörg WauerAnhand von ausführlich durchgerechneten Anwendungsbeispielen stellt Jörg Wauer Forschungsergebnisse zum Thema Mehrfeldsysteme mit Oberflächen- und Volumenkopplung prägnant dar und liefert so einen Einblick auf interdisziplinäre dynamische Systeme der Physik mit verteilten Parametern. Damit zeigt der Autor erstmalig eine wissenschaftlich exakte Behandlung und Diskussion des Themas Dynamik verteilter Mehrfeldsysteme.
Dynamische Disposition
by Timm GudehusDie dynamische Disposition ermöglicht marktgerechte Lieferzeiten und kostenoptimale Lieferfähigkeit, sie verhindert überhöhte oder unzureichende Bestände. In dem Buch werden Strategien, Algorithmen und Verfahren der dynamischen Auftrags-, Bestands- und Fertigungsdisposition allgemein verständlich beschrieben und anhand von Beispielen demonstriert. Mithilfe des Regelwerks kann die dynamische Disposition in allen Branchen organisiert und implementiert werden. Die erweiterte 3. Auflage zeigt Potenziale für Serviceverbesserung und Kosteneinsparung auf.
Dynamische Systeme: Modellierung mit den Methoden der Laplace-Transformation
by Anton BraunIm Zug der Analyse dynamischer Systeme sind fundierte Kenntnisse der relevanten physikalischen Gesetzmäßigkeiten von zentraler Bedeutung, die in diesem Buch für mechanische, elektrische sowie für mechatronische Elemente erschöpfend behandelt werden. Darüber hinaus braucht der Anwender ein erhebliches Maß an mathematischen Grundlagen, insbesondere der Laplace-Transformation, die sich vor allem im Rahmen der Simulation und der Analyse technischer Systeme bestens bewährt hat. Nicht zuletzt deshalb wird diesem Bereich der Mathematik an Hand einer Fülle von Beispielen große Priorität beigemessen. Im Rahmen der Untersuchung komplexerer Anlagen treten häufig so genannte Mehrgrößensysteme auf, die in dieser Arbeit mit den Methoden des Zustandsraums erschöpfend behandelt werden. Schließlich muss vor jeder Inbetriebnahme aktiver Systeme, insbesondere von Regelkreisen, deren Stabilität unter allen Umständen gewährleistet sein. Deshalb wird in diesem Buch der Beurteilung der Stabilität von Systemen an Hand diverser Stabilitätskriterien ein separates Kapitel gewidmet.
Dyslexia and Information and Communications Technology: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
by Anita KeatesEffective use of ICT can enhance many dyslexic pupils' access to the curriculum, but it has to be used appropriately. This book will be useful to all teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs and parents who are keen to have practical advice on how to help a child in this way. Full of strategies and suggestions that are based on the author's extensive classroom experience, this accessible book is suitable for the ICT novice and more advanced user alike. The book has been fully updated to guide the user through the maze of hardware and software currently available, identifying those most suitable for different Key Stages and curriculum subjects as well as providing ICT solutions to the problems of assessing and screening for dyslexia.
E-Business and Telecommunications
by Joaquim Filipe Mohammad S. ObaidatThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on E-Business and Telecommunications, ICETE 2012, held in Rome, Italy, in July 2012. ICETE is a joint international conference integrating four major areas of knowledge that are divided into six corresponding conferences: International Conference on Data Communication Networking, DCNET; International Conference on E-Business, ICE-B; International Conference on Optical Communication Systems, OPTICS; International Conference on Security and Cryptography, SECRYPT; International Conference on Wireless Information Systems, WINSYS; and International Conference on Signal Processing and Multimedia, SIGMAP. The 18 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 403 submissions. They cover a wide range of topics in the key areas of e-business and telecommunications.
E-Business and Telecommunications
by Mohammad S. ObaidatThis book constitutes the best papers of the Third International Conference on E-business and Telecommunication Networks, ICETE 2006, held in SetAbal, Portugal, August 7-10, 2006. The 29 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 326 submissions. The papers are organized in four parts according to their conferences: ICE-B, SECRYPT, SIGMAP and WINSYS.
E-Business and Telecommunications
by Mohammad S. Obaidat Andreas Holzinger Joaquim FilipeThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Joint Conference on E-Business and Telecommunications, ICETE 2014, held in Vienna, Austria, in August 2014. ICETE is a joint international conference integrating four major areas of knowledge that are divided into six corresponding conferences: International Conference on Data Communication Networking, DCNET; International Conference on E-Business, ICE-B; International Conference on Optical Communication Systems, OPTICS; International Conference on Security and Cryptography, SECRYPT; International Conference on Wireless Information Systems, WINSYS; and International Conference on Signal Processing and Multimedia, SIGMAP. The 27 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 328 submissions. The papers cover the following key areas of e-business and telecommunications: data communication networking; e-business; optical communication systems; security and cryptography; signal processing and multimedia applications; wireless information networks and systems.
E-Business and Telecommunications
by Mohammad S. Obaidat Pascal LorenzThis bookconstitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Joint Conferenceon E-Business and Telecommunications, ICETE 2015, held in Colmar, France, inJuly 2015. ICETE is a joint international conference integrating four majorareas of knowledge that are divided into six corresponding conferences:International Conference on Data Communication Networking, DCNET; InternationalConference on E-Business, ICE-B; International Conference on OpticalCommunication Systems, OPTICS; International Conference on Security andCryptography, SECRYPT; International Conference on Wireless InformationSystems, WINSYS; and International Conference on Signal Processing andMultimedia, SIGMAP. The 23 fullpapers presented together with an invited paper in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 218 submissions. Thepapers cover the following key areas of e-business and telecommunications: datacommunication networking; e-business; optical communication systems; securityand cryptography; signal processing and multimedia applications; wirelessinformation networks and systems.
E-Business Essentials: Building a Successful Online Enterprise (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Hamed TaherdoostThis textbook presents comprehensive treatment of the e-business environment and the tools and strategies necessary for success in the digital realm. The author covers a wide range of e-business-related topics, such as e-environment, e-business security, billing and payment systems, supply chain management, digital marketing, customer relationship management, business intelligence, e-business adoption, change management, performance measurement, legal, and regulatory. The book focuses on the ethical and legal issues of e-business and offers practical advice for establishing and maintaining successful e-business operations. The book also discusses the challenges of keeping up with swiftly evolving technology and the ever-changing internet landscape, including online transactions, data security, and administration. The author seeks to advance e-business research and practice by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field. The author includes case studies that span various industries and companies, from small startups to large corporations, providing readers with a diverse and practical perspective on e-business.
E-CARGO and Role-Based Collaboration: Modeling and Solving Problems in the Complex World (IEEE Press Series on Systems Science and Engineering)
by Haibin ZhuE-CARGO and Role-Based Collaboration A model for collaboratively solving complex problems E-CARGO and Role-Based Collaboration offers a unique guide that explains the nature of collaboration, explores an easy-to-follow process of collaboration, and defines a model to solve complex problems in collaboration and complex systems. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the book initiates the study of an effective collaborative system from a novel perspective. The role-based collaboration (RBC) methodology investigates the most important aspects of a variety of collaborative systems including societal-technical systems. The models and algorithms can also be applied across system engineering, production, and management. The RBC methodology provides insights into complex systems through the use of its core model E-CARGO. The E-CARGO model provides the fundamental components, principles, relationships, and structures for specifying the state, process, and evolution of complex systems. This important book: Contains a set of concepts, models, and algorithms for the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and assessment of a complex system Presents computational methods that use roles as a primary underlying mechanism to facilitate collaborative activities including role assignment Explores the RBC methodology that concentrates on the aspects that can be handled by individuals to establish a well-formed team Offers an authoritative book written by a noted expert on the topic Written for researchers and practitioners dealing with complex problems in collaboration systems and technologies, E-CARGO and Role-Based Collaboration contains a model to solve real world problems with the help of computer-based systems.
E.coli: Environmental Health Issues of VTEC 0157 (Clay's Library Of Health And The Environment Ser.)
by Stephen Palmer Sharon ParryThe control of E.coli 0157 is at the heart of the environmental health practitioner's professional agenda. This book is aimed at health professionals who need to be fully informed about the sources and effects of the organism in order to provide advice and enforce legislation at local level as well as providing non specialist professionals with a p
E-Commerce Law
by Paul ToddThis book includes detailed coverage of intellectual property, contract, encryption and liability issues, including allocation of domain names, use of metatags and other forms of search engine optimization, digital signatures and the position of ISPs and other intermediaries. There are case studies on electronic conveyancing and e-taxation. Though the book is written from a UK perspective, comparative material is included from other jurisdictions, including America and Singapore in particular.
E-Commerce und Datenschutzrecht im Konflikt: HMD Best Paper Award 2015 (essentials)
by Patricia LotzPatricia Lotz behandelt Rechtsfragen zum Einsatz moderner Marketingformen und gibt einen ersten #65533;berblick #65533;ber die Fallstricke, die sich dem E-Commerce in Zukunft vor allem im Bereich des Datenschutzes stellen werden. Die Autorin zeigt gleichzeitig m#65533;gliche L#65533;sungswege auf. Aus rechtlicher Sicht bespricht sie Webtracking, Geolokalisierung und Social Plugins. Zudem gibt sie eine #65533;bersicht #65533;ber die Integration von E-Payment-L#65533;sungen.
E-Enabled Operations Management
by Jean-Pierre BriffautAlthough the theory of operations management has been presented in many textbooks published in the last two decades, the subject of e-enabled operations management is rather short of easily accessible literature. The approach to operations management described in this book is unusual with respect to what is found in standard textbooks. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) impact the ways firms are organised and managed, and as a consequence change the practical means used to conduct business operations. The features of this book are threefold. -System approach to business modelling Business activities, controlling functions and associated information systems are described within a coherent analytical system framework allowing a clear understanding of the various current control and costing concepts. Operations costing is not usually included in textbooks as part of operations management, but it should be. Cost targeting has become an integral part of good practice of business management. - Validity of models Apparently simple models are analyzed in depth. Students must be fully aware of the assumptions made when models are formulated and of their conditions of validity. Applying a model implies automatically that assumptions of a sort are taken for granted. - Logistics, procurement and quality management These three business functions are critical key success factors for managing e-enabled supply chains from suppliers to customers. That is why their main tools are introduced in this document.
e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries
by Tegawendé F. Bissyande Oumarou SieProceedings USB Flash Drive distributed free of charge to participants in the AFRICOMM 2016 conference.
e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries
by Tegawendé F. Bissyandé Gertjan Van StamThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2013, held in Blantyre, Malawi, in November 2013. The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 94 submissions. The papers discuss issues and trends, resent research, innovation advances and on-the-field experiences related to e-governance, e-infrastructure, and e-business with a focus on developing countries.
E-Learning: Concepts and Practice
by Bryn Holmes John R. Gardnere-Learning is now an essential component of education. Globalization, the proliferation of information available on the Internet and the importance of knowledge-based economies have added a whole new dimension to teaching and learning. As more tutors, students and trainees, and institutions adopt online learning there is a need for resources that will examine and inform this field. Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examination of past, present and future e-learning approaches, and explore the implications of applying e-learning in practice. Topics include: - educational evolution - enriching the learning experience - learner empowerment - design concepts and considerations - creation of e-communities - communal constructivism This book is essential reading for anyone involved in technology enhanced learning systems, whether an expert or coming new to the area. It will be of particular relevance to those involved in teaching or studying for information technology in education degrees, in training through e-learning courses and with developing e-learning resources. Bryn Holmes is an assistant professor in Education at Concordia University, Montreal and director of an Internet company, Inishnet, which offers research and consultancy in online education. John Gardner is a professor of education at Queen's University, Belfast and his main research areas include policy and practice in information and communications technology in education.