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Innovations and Techno-ecological Transition
by Fabienne Picard Corinne TanguyThis book aims to present a systemic perspective to energetic transition to a discarbonated society implying an increase of energetic efficiency of current production process, new way of energy production - integration of renewable energies, re-use of wastes. Main societal functions are analyzed in order to highlight the ongoing process of technological and non-technological innovations: transport and mobility, food, building. Energetic transition is a key political and social current question. However there is a gap between speech and action. Even if we consider that transition could be managed, this process will take time and imply a broad diffusion of knowledge about this topic. The adopted perspective based on innovation system approach. The purpose of this book isn't to demonstrate the necessity of energetic transition neither to compare potential solutions; it is to analyze from a global perspective the energetic innovative system on building and to understand the limits of its development and potential new actions.
Innovations and Technologies in Construction: Selected Papers of BUILDINTECH BIT 2022 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #307)
by Sergey Vasil’yevich Klyuev Alexander Vasil’yevich Klyuev Nikolay Ivanovich Vatin Linar S. SabitovThis book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design and construction, as presented by researchers and engineers at the International Conference BUILDINTECH BIT 2022, Innovations and Technologies in Construction, held in Belgorod, Russia, on March 9-10, 2022. It covers highly diverse topics, including building materials, industrial and civil construction, structural mechanics and theory of structures, computational methods and IT in construction, organization and technologies of construction production. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Innovations and Technologies in Construction: Selected Papers of BUILDINTECH BIT 2020 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #95)
by Sergey Vasil’yevich Klyuev Valeriy Stanislavovich Lesovik Nikolay Ivanovich VatinThis book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design and construction, as presented by researchers and engineers at the International Conference BUILDINTECH BIT 2020, Innovations and Technologies in Construction, held in Belgorod, Russia, on October 8-9, 2020. It covers highly diverse topics, including building materials, industrial and civil construction, structural mechanics and theory of structures, computational methods and IT in construction, organization and technologies of construction production. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Innovations and Technologies in Construction: Selected Papers of BUILDINTECH BIT 2021 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #151)
by Sergey Vasil’yevich Klyuev Nikolay Ivanovich Vatin Alexander Vasil’yevich KlyuevThis book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design and construction, as presented by researchers and engineers at the International Conference BUILDINTECH BIT 2021, Innovations and Technologies in Construction, held in Belgorod, Russia, on March 9-10, 2021. It covers highly diverse topics, including building materials, industrial and civil construction, structural mechanics and theory of structures, computational methods and IT in construction, organization and technologies of construction production. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa
by Andre Bationo Boaz Waswa Fredah Maina Jeremiah M. Okeyo Job Maguta KiharaAfrica can achieve self sufficiency in food production through adoption of innovations in the agriculture sector. Numerous soil fertility and crop production technologies have been generated through research, however, wide adoption has been low. African farmers need better technologies, more sustainable practices, and fertilizers to improve and sustain their crop productivity and to prevent further degradation of agricultural lands. The agricultural sector also needs to be supported by functional institutions and policies that will be able to respond to emerging challenges of globalization and climate change.
Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry (ISSN)
by Temitope OmotayoInnovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry examines current and futuristic developments in the construction industry hinged on the construction industrial fourth and fifth revolution, otherwise known as construction industry 4.0 and 5.0.This book provides a wide range of expert views and case studies on the future of the construction industry from the perspectives of researchers and practitioners in various fields of study from business management, psychology, sociology, engineering, behavioural studies and computer sciences. The book provides documentary evidence of how the construction industry has changed post-COVID-19 pandemic in terms of design, planning, management, construction, the behaviour of construction professionals, research in the built environment, and new interactions of built environment practitioners with other professionals from computer science, finance, business management, and engineering. The evidence provided in this book can help decision makers in the construction sector and associated industries to understand human interaction in the construction sector and inspire new research directions. Furthermore, the book will map potential future paradigms for the construction industry and the preparedness of construction professionals, teams, and organisations for coming changes.This book is of interest to a wide audience of postgraduate students, academics, researchers, and industry professionals in the built environment, finance, project management, engineering, and policy makers.
Innovations for Land Management, Governance, and Land Rights for Sustainable Urban Transitions: The Middle Eastern Perspectives
by Ramin Keivani Ahmed M. SolimanThe transformation of the built environment during the last few decades has placed enormous demands for land. About 7.7 billion people live on the planet, which is expected to increase by 2.5-3.0 billion in just 30 years, with the highest growth projected to be in less developed regions. The spreading of urban informality in cities of the Global South leads to chaotic informal economies and an inability to capitalize on urban-rural economies of scale and exchange. The combination of socioeconomic and climate change vulnerability in urban centres is having a “double impact” on already poverty-stricken and marginalized groups (especially women, racialized, and ethnic minority groups) – leading to what has come to be known as “climate injustice”. Land constitutes a main component of urban development and is the main asset for informal urban communities in the Middle East region. The State and urban planners can aim to regulate the growth of informal land markets or represent the interests of the citizens. However, in reality the increasing retreat or absence of the public authorities, the crisis of confidence between the governed and governing, and the deficit of urban policies to address the multitude of generated challenges cannot be concealed. This volume examines three main themes: land management and governance in the era of sustainability; Legal, informal, and illegal land tenures; and the broader socioeconomic changes impacting land (and housing) delivery. It investigates the correlations, transitions, and interactions between the various forces and multi-stakeholders that control and adjust the land delivery system for low-income groups and the urban poor. This includes exploring mechanisms for correcting urban inequalities between central and peripheral quarters and the modes of shared governance. Finally, the volume also discusses developing national land policies based on legal instruments that connect the implementation of the SDGs, land, and tenure security as critical drivers for more sustainable land delivery realization.
Innovations for Metropolitan Areas: Intelligent Solutions for Mobility, Logistics and Infrastructure designed for Citizens
by Patrick Planing Patrick Müller Payam Dehdari Thomas BäumerThis book presents human-centered concepts and solutions for mobility, logistics and infrastructure that will make our growing metropolitan areas more livable and sustainable.The still accelerating megatrend of urbanization is leading to constantly growing metropolitan areas. This creates a whole series of challenges for municipalities, as well as citizens, such as overcrowded traffic routes, limited building space and an increasingly difficult supply situation. With this book we want to answer the following question: How can people live in densely populated areas and meet their needs in terms of mobility, freedom, self-determination, security, prosperity, communication or in other words: how can metropolitan regions be made humane? The answer to this question requires innovative ideas and approaches in various areas:Sustainable designs of infrastructureEconomically and ecologically efficient logistics and mobility approachesIntelligent applications for navigation and communicationAll these ideas must be measured against the needs of citizens and should thus be developed following a human-centered design approach. This ensures that innovative solutions will be widely accepted by the public. In addition, they also have the potential to turn citizens into active co-designers of future metropolitan areas.
Innovations in 3D Geo-Information Sciences
by Umit Isikdag3D GeoInfo aims to bring together international state-of-the-art research and facilitate the dialogue on emerging topics in the field of 3D geo-information. The conference offers an interdisciplinary forum in the fields of 3D data collection and modeling; reconstruction and methods for 3D representation; data management for maintenance of 3D geo-information or 3D data analysis and visualization. The book covers the best papers from 3D GeoInfo held in Istanbul in November 2013.
Innovations in Additive Manufacturing (Springer Tracts in Additive Manufacturing)
by M. Adam Khan J. T. Winowlin JappesThis book presents the history, fundamentals, process development, applications, post-processing, and experimental results from additive manufacturing. The chapters cover surface treatments, modification, advancements in heat treatment, mechanical hardening and its effect on the material properties. This book also presents content on simulation, modeling, and optimization of materials processing and surface engineering techniques.
Innovations in Agriculture for a Self-Reliant India
by P.K. Ghosh, Prabhat Kumar, Debashis Chakraborty, Debashis Mandal, P.N. SivalingamThe book brings out an encyclopaedic picture of the potential areas of transformative Indian agriculture through innovations in science, technology, institutional and policy affairs directed in building a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat). The book has addressed the challenges to make India free from hunger, poverty and undernutrition, and suggested interventions with focus on all-inclusiveness and sustainability, peace and prosperity, and resilience to climate and other volatilities. Most of these propositions are analogous to the Sustainable Development Goals – Agenda 2030, which India has committed to achieve. The book specially covers critical needs for development on different fragile ecosystems such as coastal, desert, hill, ravine and other marginal ecosystems. The book will act as very useful guidance for the policy makers, and development communities, and a reference document to the academicians as well.Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.
Innovations in Applied Informatics and Media Engineering (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #677)
by Tokuro Matsuo Takayuki Fujimoto Ford Lumban GaolThis book aims to share the theory and practice in innovative human/society-oriented information systems. The purpose of information technology is for people, communities, and societies, and we cannot ignore the human behavior and social features to design better information systems. The book includes the selected papers in the International Conference on Applied Informatics and Media Design 2019 (AIMD 2019) held at California State University, Bakersfield, USA, and International Conference on Applied Information Technologies 2021 (AIT 2021) held online, which are focused on information design, human–computer interaction, and social support systems. The book also contains multi-aspect contributions on applied informatics and media engineering, such as color design, online learning, creativity support, philosophical issues, elder treatment, AI, and business informatics.
Innovations in Ayurvedic Nutrition: Translational Research and Applications
by Anil Kumar Nidhi V. Maheshwari Manoj Kumar Tripathi Sanjay KumarThis book presents evidence-based translational research in Nutri-Ayur through the integration of traditional knowledge of Ayurveda, Genomics, and modern medicine. It aims to provide scientific evidence for the principles and concepts of Ayurveda for a predictive, personalized, and preventive approach to health and diseases. The chapter also discusses the formulation strategies of Nutri-Ayur products and associated challenges. The book also covers the role of Nutri-Ayur products in the treatment of nutritional disorders/deficiencies in children and cognition and memory dysfunction. The chapter also reviews the potential role of Nutri-Ayur products as immunomodulators and energy enhancers. The books also examine the Nutri-Ayur products that significantly possess contraceptive properties. The book also includes translational research techniques based on a systems biology approach coupled with the application of the latest technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics/metabonomics, automation, and computational strategies for innovative drug design.
Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2022) Held During December 15-17, 2022 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #649)
by Ajith Abraham Anu Bajaj Niketa Gandhi Ana Maria Madureira Cengiz KahramanThis book highlights recent research on bio-inspired computing and its various innovative applications in information and communication technologies. It presents 85 high-quality papers from the 13th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2022) and 12th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2022), which was held online during 15–17 December 2022. As a premier conference, IBICA–WICT brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners whose work involves bio-inspired computing, computational intelligence and their applications in information security, real-world contexts, etc. Including contributions by authors from 25 countries, the book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering.
Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2021) Held During December 16–18, 2021 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #419)
by Ajith Abraham Ana Maria Madureira Arturas Kaklauskas Niketa Gandhi Anu Bajaj Azah Kamilah Muda Dalia Kriksciuniene João Carlos FerreiraThis book highlights recent research on bio-inspired computing and its various innovative applications in information and communication technologies. It presents 80 high-quality papers from the 12th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2021) and 11th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2021), which was held online during December 16–18, 2021. As a premier conference, IBICA–WICT brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners whose work involves bio-inspired computing, computational intelligence and their applications in information security, real-world contexts, etc. Including contributions by authors from 25 countries, the book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering.
Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2019) held in Gunupur, Odisha, India during December 16-18, 2019 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1180)
by Ajith Abraham Mrutyunjaya Panda Subhrajit Pradhan Laura Garcia-Hernandez Kun MaThis book highlights recent research on bio-inspired computing and its various innovative applications in information and communication technologies. It presents 38 high-quality papers from the 10th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2019) and 9th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2019), which was held at GIET University, Gunupur, India, on December 16–18, 2019. As a premier conference, IBICA–WICT brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners whose work involves bio-inspired computing, computational intelligence and their applications in information security, real-world contexts, etc. Including contributions by authors from 18 countries, the book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering.
Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2020) held during December 16-18, 2020 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1372)
by Ajith Abraham Hideyasu Sasaki Ricardo Rios Niketa Gandhi Umang Singh Kun MaThis book highlights recent research on bio-inspired computing and its various innovative applications in information and communication technologies. It presents 51 high-quality papers from the 11th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2020) and 10th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2020), which was held online during December 16–18, 2019. As a premier conference, IBICA–WICT brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners whose work involves bio-inspired computing, computational intelligence and their applications in information security, real-world contexts, etc. Including contributions by authors from 25 countries, the book offers a valuable reference guide for all researchers, students and practitioners in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1223)
by Marek Gzik Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa Pietka Ewaryst Tkacz Krzysztof MilewskiThis book presents a compact study on recent concepts and advances in biomedical engineering. The ongoing advancement of civilization and related technological innovations are increasingly affecting many aspects of our lives. These changes are also visible in the development and practical application of new methods for medical diagnosis and treatment, which in turn are closely linked to expanding knowledge of the functions of the human body. This development is possible primarily due to the increasing cooperation of scientists from various disciplines, and related activities are referred to as “biomedical engineering.” The combined efforts of doctors, physiotherapists and engineers from various fields of science have helped achieve dynamic advances in medicine that would have been impossible in the past. The reader will find here papers on biomaterials, biomechanics, as well as the use of information technology and engineering modeling methods in medicine. The respective papers will promote the development of biomedical engineering as a vital field of science, based on cooperation between doctors, physiotherapists and engineers. The editors would like to thank all the people who contributed to the creation of this book – both the authors, and those involved in technical aspects.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #409)
by Marek Gzik Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa Piętka Ewaryst Tkacz Krzysztof Milewski Jacek JurkojćThis book presents the latest developments in the field of biomedical engineering and includes practical solutions and strictly scientific considerations. The development of new methods of treatment, advanced diagnostics or personalized rehabilitation requires close cooperation of experts from many fields, including, among others, medicine, biotechnology and finally biomedical engineering. The latter, combining many fields of science, such as computer science, materials science, biomechanics, electronics not only enables the development and production of modern medical equipment, but also participates in the development of new directions and methods of treatment.The presented monograph is a collection of scientific papers on the use of engineering methods in medicine. The topics of the work include both practical solutions and strictly scientific considerations expanding knowledge about the functioning of the human body.We believe that the presented works will have an impact on the development of the field of science, which is biomedical engineering, constituting a contribution to the discussion on the directions of development of cooperation between doctors, physiotherapists and engineers.We would also like to thank all the people who contributed to the creation of this monograph—both the authors of all the works and those involved in technical works.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering
by Marek Gzik Ewaryst Tkacz Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa PiętkaThis book presents the proceedings of the "Innovations in Biomedical Engineering IBE'2016" Conference held on October 16-18, 2016 in Poland, discussing recent research on innovations in biomedical engineering. The past decade has seen the dynamic development of more and more sophisticated technologies, including biotechnologies, and more general technologies applied in the area of life sciences. As such the book covers the broadest possible spectrum of subjects related to biomedical engineering innovations. Divided into four parts, it presents state-of-the-art achievements in: * engineering of biomaterials, * modelling and simulations in biomechanics, * informatics in medicine * signal analysis The book helps bridge the gap between technological and methodological engineering achievements on the one hand and clinical requirements in the three major areas diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation on the other.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #925)
by Ewaryst Tkacz Marek Gzik Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa PiętkaThis book presents the proceedings of the “Innovations in Biomedical Engineering IBE’2018” Conference held in Katowice, Poland from October 18 to 20, 2018, and discusses recent research on innovations in biomedical engineering. The book covers a broad range of subjects related to biomedical engineering innovations. Divided into four parts, it presents state-of-the-art advances in: Engineering of biomaterials, Modelling and simulations in biomechanics, Informatics in medicine, and Signal analysis. By doing so, it helps bridge the gap between technological and methodological engineering achievements on the one hand and clinical requirements in the three major areas diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation on the other.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #875)
by Marek Gzik Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa Piętka Ewaryst Tkacz Krzysztof Milewski Jacek JurkojćThis book presents a collection of scientific articles on recent research on innovations in biomedical engineering. Articles are divided into two chapters covering broad areas of experimental research and biomedical engineering, engineering of biomaterials as well as informatics and modelling in biomedical engineering. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and students alike. The topics include not only theoretical considerations but also practical applications of research conducted in cooperation between engineers, doctors, and physiotherapists.
Innovations in Biomedical Engineering 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1202)
by Marek Gzik Zbigniew Paszenda Ewa Piętka Krzysztof Milewski Jacek JurkojćThe presented monograph is a compact study covering articles dealing with activities closely related to Biomedical Engineering. Papers on biomaterials, biomechanics, as well as the use of information technology and engineering modelling methods in medicine are presented, divided into two chapters. The topics include not only theoretical considerations, but also practical applications of research conducted in cooperation between engineers, doctors and physiotherapists.We believe that the presented works will have an impact on the development of the Biomedical Engineering field of science. We would like to thank all the people who contributed to the creation of this monograph - both the authors of all the works and those involved in technical works.
Innovations in Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future
by Naga Raju Maddela Luz Cecilia GarcíaThis contributed volume compiles the latest improvements in the field of biotechnology. It focuses on topics that comprises industrial, environment, agricultural and medical related issues to technology and biological studies and exhibits the correlation between the biological world and the dependence of humans on it. The book is organized into five parts covering the role of biotechnology in industrial products, environmental remediation, agriculture and pharmacological agents. Ranging from micro-scale studies to macro, it covers a huge domain of agricultural biotechnology and focuses on important commercial crops (e.g. cacao and coffee), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, flow and distribution of phosphorus in agricultural soils in the Latin American region. Overall, the book portrays the importance of modern biotechnology and its role in solving the problems in modern day life. The book is a ready reference for practicing students, researchers of environmental engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, and other allied fields likewise.
Innovations in Bridge Engineering Technology: Selected Papers, 3rd NYC Bridge Conf., 27-28 August 2007, New York, USA
by Khaled M. MahmoudIn the last few years, remarkable technological advances have been achieved in bridge engineering technology. These cover a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from design, maintenance, and rehabilitation methodologies to material and monitoring innovations.A fine collection of 25 reviewed papers dealing with the latest innovations in bridge engineering or representing studies of typical existing bridges.