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The International Society For Engineering Pedagogy: 1972–2022 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #151)
by Tatiana Polyakova Viacheslav Prikhodko Tiia Rüütmann Michael E. AuerThis book is dedicated to the history and contemporary activities of IGIP that occupies a unique position among world organizations who are focused on Engineering Education. We are currently in the process of transforming education at all levels. This applies in particular to the professional and academic education and training of engineers.To face these current real-world challenges, higher education has to find innovative ways to quickly respond to these new needs. This and completely new technologies in education require specifically new and adapted approaches in Engineering Pedagogy.This book is a continuation of IGIP’s tradition to summarize and analyze intermediate results and foresee the main trends of further development of Engineering Pedagogy. It is written for the 50th anniversary of IGIP and contains valuable historic information as well as memories and opinions of IGIP members and specialists in Engineering Pedagogy.This book is intended for teachers at technical colleges and universities, students, post-graduates, administrative staff of educational institutions, staff of state educational ministries and committees, members of other societies with interest in Engineering Education, staff of personnel agencies, and everyone who is interested in Engineering Education and Pedagogy. Interested readership includes furthermore policymakers, academic researchers in pedagogy and learning theory, schoolteachers, the learning industry, further and continuing education lecturers, etc.
The International Space Station (A True Book)
by Rebecca Kraft RectorFrom the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered "What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. <p><p>This book is part of a series, A True Book: Space Exploration, that includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The International Space Station, and UFO's. The series features the latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space exploration directly to readers. <p><p>In 1998, scientists from around the world worked together to build a science lab in outer space. Since then, the ISS has orbited the earth more than 120,000 times and been home to more than 200 astronauts! ISS scientists have conducted experiments on topics, including how the human body reacts to living in space and how to grow food in microgravity. Share in the joy of exploration and discovery with International Space Station. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
International Strabismological Association ISA 2002
by Jan-Tjeerd de FaberThis volume contains the proceedings of the 9th Congress of the International Strabismological Association (ISA). The meeting took place in Sydney, Australia, from 17th to 20th April 2002. The text was written with the intention to provide the reader with information on developments in observations and therapies in strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology. The format of the work follows the meeting programme and is divided into sections of oral presentations, manuscripts of the posters, symposia and workshop. In order to assist the reader a list of keywords and authors have been added to the book.
International Symposium for Intelligent Transportation and Smart City: Branch of ISADS (The International Symposium on Autonomous Decentralized Systems) (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #127)
by Xiaoqing Zeng Xiongyao Xie Jian Sun Limin Ma Yinong ChenThis book presents research advances in intelligent transportation and smart cities in detail, mainly focusing on green traffic and urban utility tunnels, presented at the 4th International Symposium for Intelligent Transportation and Smart City (ITASC) held at Tongji University, Shanghai, on May 8–10, 2019. It discusses a number of hot topics, such as the 2BMW system (Bus, Bike, Metro and Walking), transportation safety and environmental protection, urban utility design and application, as well as the application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in city design. By connecting the theory and applications of intelligent transportation in smart cities, it enhances traffic efficiency and quality. The book gathers numerous selected papers and lectures, including contributions from respected scholars and the latest engineering advances, to provide guidance to researchers in the field of transportation and urban planning at universities and in related industries.The first conference in the ITASC series was held in 2013 as a workshop of the International Symposium on Autonomous Decentralized System (ISADS) in Mexico City. The second and third were held in May 2015 and May 2017, respectively, in Tongji University, Shanghai.
International Symposium on Advancing Geodesy in a Changing World: Proceedings of the IAG Scientific Assembly, Kobe, Japan, July 30 – August 4, 2017 (International Association of Geodesy Symposia #149)
by Jeffrey T. Freymueller Laura SánchezThese proceedings contain 23 papers, which are the peer-reviewed versions of presentations made at the Joint Scientific Assembly of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) and the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI). The assembly was held from 30 July to 4 August 2017 in Kobe, Japan. The scientific assembly included seven symposia organized by IAG, and nine joint symposia, along with additional symposia organized by IASPEI. The IAG symposia were structured according to the four IAG Commissions and the three GGOS Focus Areas, and included reference frames, static and time-variable gravity field, Earth rotation and geodynamics, multi-signal positioning, geodetic remote sensing, and GGOS. The joint symposia included monitoring of the cryosphere, studies of earthquakes, earthquake source processes, and other types of fault slip, geohazard warning systems, deformation of the lithosphere, and seafloor geodesy. Together, the IAG and joint symposia spanned a broad range of work in geodesy and its applications.
International Symposium on Earth and Environmental Sciences for Future Generations: Proceedings of the IAG General Assembly, Prague, Czech Republic, June 22- July 2, 2015 (International Association of Geodesy Symposia #147)
by Laura Sánchez Jeffrey T. FreymuellerThis book series is composed of peer-reviewed proceedings of selected symposia organized by the International Association of Geodesy. It deals primarily with topics related to Geodesy Earth Sciences : terrestrial reference frame, Earth gravity field, Geodynamics and Earth rotation, Positioning and engineering applications.
International Symposium on Gravity, Geoid and Height Systems 2016: Proceedings Organized by IAG Commission 2 and the International Gravity Field Service, Thessaloniki, Greece, September 19-23, 2016 (International Association of Geodesy Symposia #148)
by Georgios S. Vergos Roland Pail Riccardo BarzaghiThese proceedings contain 27 papers, which are the peer-reviewed versions of presentations made at the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) symposium “Gravity, Geoid and Height Systems 2016” (GGHS2016). GGHS2016 was the first Joint international symposium organized by IAG Commission 2 “Gravity Field”, the International Gravity Field Service (IGFS) and the GGOS Focus Area “Unified Height System”. It took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, in September 19-23, 2016 at the premises of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The symposium was organized by the Department of Geodesy and Surveying of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, which presently hosts the IGFS Central Bureau. The focus of the Symposium was on methods for observing, estimating and interpreting the Earth gravity field as well as its applications. GGHS2016 continued the long and successful history of IAG’s Commission 2 Symposia.
International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics: Proceedings of ISI 2022 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #333)
by Sabu M. Thampi Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Marcin Paprzycki Kuan-Ching LiThis book constitutes thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ISI 2022), from August 31 to September 1–2, 2022, Trivandrum, India. The revised papers presented are carefully reviewed and selected from several initial submissions. The scope of the Symposium includes AI, machine learning, cognitive computing, soft computing, security informatics, data science, computer vision, pattern recognition, intelligent software engineering, intelligent networked systems, IoT, cyber-physical systems, and NLP. The book is directed to the researchers and scientists engaged in various fields of intelligent informatics.
International Symposium on Mathematics, Quantum Theory, and Cryptography: Proceedings of MQC 2019 (Mathematics for Industry #33)
by Tsuyoshi Takagi Masato Wakayama Keisuke Tanaka Noboru Kunihiro Kazufumi Kimoto Yasuhiko IkematsuThis open access book presents selected papers from International Symposium on Mathematics, Quantum Theory, and Cryptography (MQC), which was held on September 25-27, 2019 in Fukuoka, Japan. The international symposium MQC addresses the mathematics and quantum theory underlying secure modeling of the post quantum cryptography including e.g. mathematical study of the light-matter interaction models as well as quantum computing.The security of the most widely used RSA cryptosystem is based on the difficulty of factoring large integers. However, in 1994 Shor proposed a quantum polynomial time algorithm for factoring integers, and the RSA cryptosystem is no longer secure in the quantum computing model. This vulnerability has prompted research into post-quantum cryptography using alternative mathematical problems that are secure in the era of quantum computers. In this regard, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) began to standardize post-quantum cryptography in 2016. This book is suitable for postgraduate students in mathematics and computer science, as well as for experts in industry working on post-quantum cryptography.
International Technology Flows And The Technology Gap: The Experience Of Eastern European Socialist Countries In International Perspective
by Jan MonkiewiczThis book assesses under what conditions and to what extent international technology transfer may contribute to technology gap closure in overall industrial activity. It is of particular interest for all developing countries as well as for the socialist countries of Eastern Europe.
International Technology Robotics Applications
by Ignacio González AlonsoThis book presents the latest scientific research related to the field of Robotics. It involves different topics such as biomedicine, energy efficiency and home automation and robotics. The book is written by technical experts and researchers from academia and industry working on robotics applications. The book could be used as supplementary material for courses related to Robotics and Domotics.
International Telecommunications Conference: Proceedings of the ITelCon 2017, Istanbul (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #504)
by Ali Boyaci Ali Riza Ekti Muhammed Ali Aydin Serhan YarkanThis book collects one of the global premier scientific gatherings on telecommunications, signal processing, data networks, security, and optimization. It presents the proceedings of the International Telecommunications Conference 2017 (ITelCon 2017), held in Istanbul, Turkey from December 28 to 29, 2017. The proceedings include state-of-the-art studies that highlight major advances in the field of telecommunications and related branches. In addition, some of the contributions form the basis for 5G and beyond studies and standardization processes. The ITelCon conference brings together industry and academia participants from around the globe and promotes research, development, and applications in the field of telecommunications. It includes a far-reaching program supported by a variety of technical tracks on research, development, technology, design, services, and applications. The primary audience of ITelCon includes academics, experts and professionals from industry, as well as researchers in the field of telecommunications and relevant subfields.
International Trade and Food Security: The Future of Indian Agriculture
by Floor Brouwer P. K. JoshiThis book explores structural changes in India's agrifood systems during the next ten to twenty years. The dynamics in the agrifood sector is explored in the context of the overall economy, taking into account agricultural and trade policies and their impacts on national and global markets. The contributors draw on qualitative and quantitative approaches, using both a national model - to focus on urban-rural relations and income distribution - and an international model to focus on patterns of economic growth and international trade.
International Trade and Food Security: The Future of Indian Agriculture
by Floor Brouwer P. K. JoshiThis book explores structural changes in India's agrifood systems during the next ten to twenty years. The dynamics in the agrifood sector is explored in the context of the overall economy, taking into account agricultural and trade policies and their impacts on national and global markets. The contributors draw on qualitative and quantitative approaches, using both a national model - to focus on urban-rural relations and income distribution - and an international model to focus on patterns of economic growth and international trade.
International Trade in Forest Products: Lumber Trade Disputes, Models and Examples
by Joseph Buongiorno Jinggang Guo Craig Johnston Xintong Li Fatemeh Mokhtarzadeh Harry Nelson Prakash Nepal Jeffrey Prestemon Brad StennesBecause of the long-standing Canada-U.S. lumber trade dispute and the current pressure on the world's forests as a renewable energy source, much attention has been directed toward the modelling of international trade in wood products. Two types of trade models are described in this book: one is rooted in economic theory and mathematical programming, and the other consists of two econometric/statistical models--a gravity model rooted in theory and an approach known as GVAR that relies on time series analyses. The purpose of the book is to provide the background theory behind models and facilitate readers in easily constructing their own models to analyse policy questions that they wish to address, whether in forestry or some other sector. Examples in the book are meant to illustrate how models can be used to say something about a variety of issues, including identification of the gains and losses to various players in the North American softwood lumber business, and the potential for redirecting sales of lumber to countries outside the United States. The discussion is expanded to include other products besides lumber, and used to examine, for example, the effects of log export restrictions by one nation on all other forestry jurisdictions, the impacts of climate policies as they relate to the global forest sector, and the impact of oil prices on forest product markets throughout the world. This book will appeal to practising economists and researchers who wish to examine various policies that affect international trade, whether their interest is local or international in scope. Because the book provides the theoretical bases underlying various models, students and practitioners will find this a valuable reference book or supplementary textbook.
International Trade of Secondhand Goods: Flow of Secondhand Goods, Actors and Environmental Impact (IDE-JETRO Series)
by Michikazu Kojima Shozo SakataThis book demonstrates the flow of the international trade of secondhand goods and examines the socio-economic background and mechanisms of the trade. It highlights the actors involved in the trade of secondhand goods and how traditionally secondhand good have largely been traded through social or ethnic networks in order to effectively transfer quality and market information. The development of information technology and emergence of new information platforms have changed these business models. The policies and regulations relating to the trade of secondhand goods are explored, alongside the negative impact of these trades, and the growing awareness of the circular economy. This book illustrates how importing countries as well as international institutions have developed regulations in order to balance these two issues. It will relevant to students and economists interested in development economics and economics geography.
International Turf Management
by David AldousMany leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel. International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular* the selection and establishment of grass varieties* soils, irrigation and drainage* performance testing and playing qualities* issues relating to specific playing surfaces In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.
International Virtual Conference on Industry 4.0: Select Proceedings of IVCI4.0 2020 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #355)
by R. Jagadeesh Kannan S. Geetha Sravanthi Sashikumar Carl DiverThis book presents the proceedings of the International Virtual Conference on Industry 4.0 (IVCI4.0 2020). This conference brings together specialists from the academia and industry sectors to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information on the latest developments and applied technologies in the field of Industry 4.0. The book discusses a wide range of topics such as the design of smart and intelligent products, developments in recent technologies, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering, multistage manufacturing processes, manufacturing automation in the Industry 4.0 model, cloud-based products, and cyber-physical and reconfigurable systems, etc. The volume supports the transfer of vital knowledge to the next generation of academics and practitioners.
International Virtual Conference on Industry 4.0: Select Proceedings of IVCI4.0 2021 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1003)
by R. Jagadeesh Kannan S. Geetha Sravanthi Sashikumar Carl DiverThis book presents the proceedings of the International Virtual Conference on Industry 4.0 (IVCI4.0 2021). This conference brings together specialists from the academia and industry sectors to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and information on the latest developments and applied technologies in the field of Industry 4.0. The book discusses a wide range of topics such as safe and affordable housing, affordable and sustainable transport systems, mitigating adverse effects on natural disasters, mitigating environmental impact, green and public spaces, sustainable and resilient building, sustainable urbanization, and cultural and natural heritage conservation. The book supports the transfer of vital knowledge to the next generation of academics and practitioners.
International Virtual Teams: Engineering Global Success
by Pam Estes BrewerDr. Brewer presents a complete guide to international virtual team communication with the most up-to-date research developments in the engineering workplace on a global scale, and a problem-solving approach to using and communicating in virtual teams. Presents guidelines heavily based on empirical data Application of virtual team communication guidelines to the field of engineering Provides strategies and sample projects for teaching
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2016
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Tianbao Qin Oliver C. Ruppel Patrick WegerdtThe first volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy includes an important discussion on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals that are the basis for the post-2015 development agenda up to the year 2030; the Yearbook focuses in particular on Goal 15, which includes achieving a "land degradation-neutral world. " It also provides a comprehensive and highly informative overview of the latest developments at the international level, important cross-disciplinary issues and different approaches in national legislation. The book is divided into four sections. Forewords by internationally renowned academics and politicians are followed by an analysis of the content and structure of the Sustainable Development Goals with regard to soil and land as well as the scientific methods for their implementation. In addition, all relevant international regimes are discussed, including the latest developments, such as the decisions made at the 12th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The next section deals with cross-disciplinary issues relevant to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals like the right to food, land tenure, migration and the "Economics of Land Degradation" initiative. The last section gathers reports on the development of national legislation from various nations and supra-national entities, including Brazil, China, the European Union, Mongolia, Namibia and the United States. Addressing this broad range of key topics, the book offers an indispensible tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The "International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy" is a book series that discusses the central questions of law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land - at the international, national and regional level.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2017 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2017)
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Tianbao Qin Elizabeth Dooley Emmanuel Kasimbazi Till MarkusThis book presents an important discussion on soil and sustainable agriculture from a range of perspectives, addressing key topics such as sustainable intensification, the FAO Voluntary Guidelines, and the crucial role of appropriate tenure rights. This second volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with several aspects of the theme "soil and sustainable agriculture. " In turn, the second part covers recent international developments, the third part presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses cross-cutting issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensible tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The "International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy" is a book series that discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land - at the international, national and regional level. The Chapter "The Use of Property Law Tools for Soil Protection" by Jessica Owley is available open access under a CC BY 4. 0 license at link. springer. com.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2020/2021 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2020)
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Oliver C. Ruppel Elizabeth Dooley Till Markus Robert Kibugi Patricia Kameri-MboteThis book presents an important discussion on land tenure rights for the effective implementation of sustainable soil management provisions. It investigates a variety of aspects, such as the clash of modern and traditional tenure concepts, forms of illegal or illegitimate land acquisition, and the preconditions for legal and legitimate investments. In addition, the book analyses the challenges to ensuring secure land tenure rights in Africa and in Germany. Lastly, it provides information on the role of women in this context.This fifth volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with various aspects of the theme “Land Tenure Rights and Sustainable Soil Management”. The second part covers recent international developments, the third part presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses overarching issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field.The “International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy” series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national, and regional level.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2022 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2022)
by Harald Ginzky Fabiano De Andrade Corrêa Elizabeth Dooley Irene L. Heuser Patricia Kameri-Mbote Robert Kibugi Oliver C. RuppelThis open access book presents an important discussion on the interface between sustainable soil management and climate mitigation and adaptation. It investigates a variety of aspects in this context, such as the political and societal consequences for countries in the Global South, an assessment of the outcomes of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties held in Glasgow, appropriate legal instruments to promote desealing, regulatory concepts for negative emissions in soil and land use, the debate in Europe on carbon uptake in soils and the climate-related policy of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Lastly, it provides information on recent court rulings on climate mitigation in Germany and Australia and their relevance for sustainable soil management.This sixth volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with various aspects of the theme “Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and Sustainable Soil Management.”The second part covers recent international developments, the third presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses overarching issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The “International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy” series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national, and regional level.
International Youth Conference on Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technologies: Proceedings of the YETI 2021, St. Petersburg, Russia (Springer Proceedings in Physics #268)
by Pablo Angueira Sergey Andreev Elena Velichko Viktoria Kapralova Platon Karaseov Sergey ZavjalovThis book presents peer-reviewed and selected papers of the International Youth Conference on Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies (YETI-2021), held in Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, on April 22–23, 2021. For the third time around, the conference brings together students and early career scientists, serving to disseminate the current trends and advances in electronics, telecommunications, optical, and information technologies. A series of workshops and poster sessions focusing, in particular, on the theoretical and practical challenges in nanotechnologies, photonics, signal processing, and telecommunications allow to establish contacts between potential partners, share new ideas, and start new collaborations. The conference is held in an online format, thus considerably expanding its geographical reach and offering an even wider scope of discussion.