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Trends in Industrial Engineering Applications to Manufacturing Process
by Jorge Luis García-Alcaraz Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas Emigdio Z-FloresThis book covers supply chain and logistics, production and manufacturing systems as well as human factors. Topics such as applications to procurements from suppliers, suppliers developments and relationships with suppliers are reported. The techniques and tools applied to production processes, such as, machinery maintenance and quick changeover, are described in detail. The book also presents human factors as the main component in the industrial engineering field, reporting some successful teamwork organizations for improvements and applied ergonomics, among others.
Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management: Select Proceedings of ICMechD 2019 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by S. Vijayan Nachiappan Subramanian K. SankaranarayanasamyThis book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design (ICMechD) 2019. The volume focuses on the different design aspects involved in manufacturing, composite materials processing as well as in engineering management. A wide range of topics such as control and automation, mechatronics, robotics, composite and nanomaterial design, and welding design are covered here. The book also discusses current research in engineering management on topics like products, services and system design, optimization in design, manufacturing planning and control, and sustainable product design. Given the range of the contents, this book will prove useful to students, researchers and practitioners.
Trends in Manufacturing Processes: Select Proceedings of ICFTMM 2018 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by Inderdeep Singh Pramendra Kumar Bajpai Kuldeep PanwarThis book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Materials and Manufacturing (ICFTMM 2018). The volume covers current research findings in conventional and non-conventional manufacturing processes. Different fabrication processes of polymer based materials and advanced materials are discussed in this book. In addition, the book also discusses computer based manufacturing processes, and sustainable and green manufacturing technologies. The contents of this book will be useful for students, academicians, and researchers working in the field of manufacturing related fields.
Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-26 May 2022) (Proceedings in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering)
by C. Guedes SoaresTrends in Maritime Technology and Engineering comprises the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022) that was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 24-26 May 2022. The Conference has evolved from the series of biennial national conferences in Portugal, which have become an international event, and which reflect the internationalization of the maritime sector and its activities. MARTECH 2022 is the sixth of this new series of biennial conferences. The book covers all aspects of maritime activity, including in Volume 1: Structures, Hydrodynamics, Machinery, Control and Design. In Volume 2: Maritime Transportation and Ports, Maritime Traffic, Safety, Environmental Conditions, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering aims at academics and professionals in the above mentioned fields.
Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-26 May 2022) (Proceedings in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering)
by C. Guedes SoaresTrends in Maritime Technology and Engineering comprises the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022) that was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 24-26 May 2022. The Conference has evolved from the series of biennial national conferences in Portugal, which have become an international event, and which reflect the internationalization of the maritime sector and its activities. MARTECH 2022 is the sixth of this new series of biennial conferences. The book covers all aspects of maritime activity, including in Volume 1: Structures, Hydrodynamics, Machinery, Control and Design. In Volume 2: Maritime Transportation and Ports, Maritime Traffic, Safety, Environmental Conditions, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering aims at academics and professionals in the above mentioned fields.
Trends in Materials Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICFTMM 2018 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by Inderdeep Singh Pramendra Kumar Bajpai Kuldeep PanwarThis book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Materials and Manufacturing (ICFTMM 2018). The book includes latest research on conventional materials, advanced metals and alloys, polymeric materials and composites. In addition to the characterization of different advanced materials, the book also discusses their applications in various fields such as marine, automotive, aerospace, sporting equipment, and infrastructure. The book offers an insight into the manufacturing of cost-effective and high performance materials products. The contents of this book will be useful for students, academicians, and researchers working in the field of materials science and engineering.
Trends in Mechanical and Biomedical Design: Select Proceedings of ICMechD 2019 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Esther Titilayo Akinlabi P. Ramkumar M. SelvarajThis book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design (ICMechD) 2019. The volume focuses on the recent trends in design research and their applications across the mechanical and biomedical domain. The book covers topics like tribology design, mechanism and machine design, wear and surface engineering, vibration and noise engineering, biomechanics and biomedical engineering, industrial thermodynamics, and thermal engineering. Case studies citing practical challenges and their solutions using appropriate techniques and modern engineering tools are also discussed. Given its contents, this book will prove useful to students, researchers as well as practitioners.
Trends in Nanophysics
by Alexandru Aldea Victor Bârsan"Trends in Nanophysics" contains reviews on various domains of nanotechnology such as: radiation-induced polymerization, cross-linking and grafting; Mossbauer study of nanomaterials; biomedical applications of nanomaterials; organic thin films for photovoltaics; growth and characterization of semiconductor nanowires; graphene and carbon nanotubes; fractional statistics in nanophysics; nanomechanical properties of materials; ab-initio simulations in nanoscience; fabrication and characterization of ordered atomic-scale structures; plasmonics; and nano-optical studies of motile structures of neuronal cells. These reviews cover key issues from experimental and theoretical nanophysics and are interesting for active researchers as well as for graduate and undergraduate students in the nanoscience field.
Trends in Nanoscale Mechanics
by Vasyl HarikThis book contains a collection of the state-of-the-art reviews written by the leading researchers in the areas of nanoscale mechanics, molecular dynamics, nanoscale modeling of nanocomposites and mechanics of carbon nanotubes. No other book provides reviews of recent discoveries such as a nanoscale analog of the Pauli's principle, i. e. , effect of the spatial exclusion of electrons or the SEE effect, a new Registry Matrix Analysis for the nanoscale interfacial sliding and new data on the effective viscosity of interfacial electrons in nanoscale stiction at the interfaces. This volume is also an exceptional resource on the well tested nanoscale modeling of carbon nanotubes and nanocomposites, new nanoscale effects, unique evaluations of the effective thickness of carbon nanotubes under different loads, new data on which size of carbon nanotubes is safer and many other topics. Extensive bibliography concerning all these topics is included along with the lucid short reviews. Numerous illustrations are provided for molecular dynamic simulations, fascinating nanoscale phenomena and remarkable new effects. It is of interest to a wide range of researchers and students.
Trends in Plant Disease Assessment
by Imran Ul Haq Siddra IjazThis edited book provides the readers with the concepts and in-depth knowledge of plant disease assessment and conventional and modern technologies that aid in precise and accurate phytomathometery. This book discusses the evolution of plant disease assessment procedures from the primary visual estimation-based assessment to modern approaches, their practical application for reliable disease quantification, yield loss estimation, and the efficacy of disease control strategies for sustainable crop protection. Significant information is provided on the major aspects of the topic, including remote sensing, imaging techniques, molecular phytopathometery, microarray, and immunotechnology. The book helps plant scientists, plant pathologists, practitioners, researchers, and students in disease quantification, developing predictive models for plant disease epidemics, assessing crop losses, and the magnitude of plant disease control methods. This book describes the classical plant disease assessment methods based on visual observations. It Provides information regarding the modern and emerging technologies in Phytopathometery, precision, and accuracy. This book also discusses the application of disease assessments in predictive models, disease warning systems, expert systems, and decision support systems in applied plant pathology.
Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, 8–10 November 2022) (Proceedings in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering)
by C. Guedes SoaresRenewable energy resources offshore are a growing contributor to the total energy production in a growing number of countries. As a result the interest in the topic is increasing. Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore includes the papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, 8-10 November 2022), and covers recent developments and experiences gained in concept development, design and operation of such devices. The scope of the contributions is broad, covering all aspects of renewable energies offshore activities, including: • Resource assessment • Tidal Energy • Wave Energy • Wind Energy • Solar Energy • Renewable Energy Devices • Multiuse Platforms • Maintenance planning • Materials and structural design Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore will be of interest to academics and professionals involved or interested in applications of renewable energy resources offshore. The ‘Proceedings in Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering’ series is dedicated to the publication of proceedings of peer-reviewed international conferences dealing with various aspects of ‘Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering’. The Series includes the proceedings of the following conferences: the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean (IMAM) conferences, the Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT) conferences, the Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW) conferences and the Maritime Technology (MARTECH) conferences. The ‘Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering’ series is also open to new conferences that cover topics on the sustainable exploration and exploitation of marine resources in various fields, such as maritime transport and ports, usage of the ocean including coastal areas, nautical activities, the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, the protection of the marine environment and its resources, and risk analysis, safety and reliability. The aim of the series is to stimulate advanced education and training through the wide dissemination of the results of scientific research.
Trends in Stem Cell Biology and Technology
by Hossein BaharvandThe study of stem cell research has recently gained the attention from a growing, multidisciplinary community of scientists; this exponential growth of interest is driven by the hope of discovering cures for several diseases through transplantation medicine. Trends in Stem Cells Biology and Technology aptly serves this developing community as it reveals new aspects of stem cell research by specifically covering studies focused on spermatogonial stem cells, uniparental embryonic stem cell lines, the generation of gametes from stem cells, reprogramming germ cells to stem cells, nuclear and somatic cell genetic reprogramming, tissue engineering and mechanotransduction of stem cells and finally the development of stem cell technologies for the treatment of deafness, heart disease, corneal injury and diabetes. With contributions by leading scientists and renowned scholars, Trends in Stem Cells Biology and Technology offers a wide audience cutting edge information at a crucial time in this ever expanding field.
Trends in Sustainable Chocolate Production
by Charis M. GalanakisChocolate is consumed by people of all ages in all segments of society throughout the world. However, recent changes in legislative frameworks, environmental concerns and increasing attention towards sustainability have stimulated the chocolate industry to reconsider their management policy. Current books in the market cover chocolate manufacture without taking into account sustainable practices of production, consumption and market aspects. Trends in Sustainable Chocolate Production fills this knowledge gap by covering all the important aspects of chocolate industry (manufacture, functionality, sustainability of the supply chain, commercialization aspects and market characteristics) in one reference. Starting with the health outcomes of chocolate and an overview of its manufacture, the book explores techniques to improve the functionality, flavor and microstructure of chocolate, as well as its environmental impact through sustainable practices and supply chains. By connecting research to industry and consumer interests, this text aims to support members of the scientific community, professionals and enterprises working to develop a sustainable chocolate sector.
Trends in Sustainable Computing and Machine Intelligence: Proceedings of ICTSM 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Surekha Lanka Antonio Sarasa-Cabezuelo Alexandru TuguiThe book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at International Conference on Trends in Sustainable Computing and Machine Intelligence (ICTSM 2023) organized by Stamford International University, Bangkok, Thailand, during October 5–6, 2023. The book includes original research by researchers working in the field of machine learning. The book covers important topics like decision support systems, neural networks and applications, machine learning, natural language processing, automated problem solving, AI and evolutionary algorithms, intelligent information systems, computational intelligence, computer vision and image processing, cognitive and biologically inspired vision, soft computing and applications, hybrid intelligent systems, distributed computing, pattern recognition and analysis, ubiquitous and high-performance computing, security, trust and privacy, big data for sustainable computing, and energy-aware machine learning.
Trends in Sustainable Smart Cities and Territories (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #732)
by Luis Fernando Castillo Ossa Gustavo Isaza Óscar Cardona Omar Danilo Castrillón Juan Manuel Corchado Rodriguez Fernando De la Prieta PintadoThis book presents the latest scientific and technical advances in the fields of Smart Cities and Smart Territories. It shows outcomes of 2nd Sustainable Smart Cities and Territories International Conference in Manizales (Colombia) on June 21–23, 2023. The concept of smart cities, which emerged in the early 2000s, attempts to solve these challenges by implementing information and communication technologies. The initial concept of smart cities focused on the modernization of megacities.
Trends in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT 2019, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 6-8 May 2019)
by Carlos Guedes Soares Joško Parunov'Trends in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures' contains the papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Marine Structures (MARSTRUCT 2019, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 6-8 May 2019). The topics covered in the book include: • Methods and tools for loads and load effects • Methods and tools for strength assessment • Experimental analysis of structures • Materials and fabrication of structures • Methods and tools for structural design and optimization • Structural reliability, safety and environmental protection • Maritime industry 'Trends in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures' will be of interest to academics and professionals interested in marine and offshore structures.
Trends in the Innovation Ecosystem
by Steve Olson Institute of Medicine National Academy of Engineering National Academy Of Sciences Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy Maria Dahlberg Policy and Global AffairsInnovation has been a major engine of American economic and societal progress. It has increased per capita income more than sevenfold since the 19th century, has added three decades to the average lifespan, has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information, and has made the United States the strongest military power in the world. Without its historical leadership in innovation, the United States would be a very different country than it is today. Trends in the Innovation Ecosystem is the summary of two workshops hosted by the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine in February and May, 2013. Experts from industry, academia, and finance met to discuss the challenges involved in innovation pathways. Both workshops focused on the interactions between research universities and industry and the concept of innovation as a "culture" as opposed to an operational method. The goal was to gain a better understanding of what key factors contributed to successful innovations in the past, how today's environment might necessitate changes in strategy, and what changes are likely to occur in the future in the context of a global innovation ecosystem. This report discusses the state of innovation in America, obstacles to both innovation and to reaping the benefits of innovation, and ways of overcoming those obstacles.
Trends in Urban Design: Insights for the Future Urban Professional (Contemporary Urban Design Thinking)
by Rob RoggemaUrban planning practice will undergo significant changes in the upcoming decades, due to major changes and challenges the world has to deal with, such as loss of biodiversity loss, climate change impacts, agricultural transformation, water management issues and health. The way the urban professional has to relate to this new order is explored in this book by collecting a series of conversational chapters with local, regional, national and international experts in the fields of urban planning and design, urban and building development, building and construction industry, architecture, governments and academia. The unification of a desirable future with real world processes such as economic and decision-making practice is key. Moreover, the attitude of the future urban professional will more and more shift from an expert in a specific field to a communicative advisor in complex processes.
Trends in Veterinary Sciences
by Alberto Gaiti Cristiano Boiti Antonio Pugliese Adriana FerlazzoVeterinary science is continuously achieving important developments in all its fields as a result of continuous technological advances in diagnostic tools and applied biology. This book contains 33 papers that were selected from those presented at the 65th Congress of the Italian Society for Veterinary Sciences held at Tropea-Drapia in 2011. It provides a timely overview of the current progress being made by Italian researchers and is of great value to anyone interested in all fields of veterinary science, both theoretical and applied, ranging from animal health and care to animal production and food hygiene.
Trends in Wireless Communication and Information Security: Proceedings of EWCIS 2020 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #740)
by Mithun Chakraborty Raman Kr. Jha Valentina Emilia Balas Samarendra Nath Sur Debdatta KandarThis book presents best selected papers presented at the International Conference on Emerging Wireless Communication Technologies and Information Security (EWCIS 2020), held from 8th & 9th October 2020 at Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. The book includes papers in the research area of wireless communications and intelligent systems, signal and image processing in engineering applications, data communication and information security, IoT and cloud computing. The contribution ranges from scientists, engineers and technologists from academia as well as from industry.
Trends of the Agricultural Sector in Era 4.0 (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Vítor João MartinhoThis book describes the impact on the agricultural sector worldwide of Era 4.0, highlighting the relationships between agriculture, food and industry (4.0). The main topics discussed are those associated with IoT in various sectors of the economy and its impacts on farming sustainability. It provides insights for policy makers, students, researchers and economic stakeholders.
Trends on Active Learning Methods and Emerging Learning Technologies (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Francisco José García-Peñalvo María Luisa Sein-Echaluce Ángel Fidalgo-BlancoThis book uncovers the crucial issues in learning technologies in this digital transformation moment, specifically within the COVID-19 umbrella effects. Remote learning, educational technologies, or distance learning are usually used topics by teachers, students, and researchers because the educational context should be transformed and even reinvented itself drastically. Technologies have been used more intensively in the last year than during the last decade. However, what is the effect of these "new" technologies on the teaching and learning methodologies? Are teachers and students fully digital competent to integrate these technologies in their teaching and learning activities? In this book, the authors claim to go forward that the online teaching conception to replicate the face-to-face teaching through a camera. They propose adapting the active methodologies to the online or hybrid context, which is a challenge that must be corroborated with rigorous educational research.
Trends on Construction in the Digital Era: Proceedings of ISIC 2022 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #306)
by António Gomes Correia Miguel Azenha Paulo J. S. Cruz Paulo Novais Paulo PereiraThese proceedings address the latest developments in the broad area of intelligent construction integrated in the mission of the International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) which aims to promote intelligent construction technologies applications from the survey, design, construction, operation, and maintenance/rehabilitation by adapting to changes of environments and minimizing risks. Its goals are to improve the quality of construction, cost-saving, and safety, exploring fundamental issues related to the application and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning techniques and technology. ISIC 2022 is the 3rd ISIC international conference, held in Guimarães, Portugal on September 6–9, 2022, and follows the previous successful instalments of the conference series in China (2019) and USA (2017). It took a holistic approach to integrate civil engineering, construction machinery, electronic sensor technology, survey/testing technologies, information technology/computing, and other related fields in the broad area of intelligent construction. The respective contributions cover the following topics: Artificial Intelligence for Design and the Built Environment, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Construction Automation and Robotics, Intelligent Construction, Sustainable Construction, and Sustainable and Smart Infrastructures. Given its broad range of coverage, the book will benefit students, educators, researchers and professionals practitioners alike, encouraging these readers to help the intelligent construction community into the digital era and with a vision on societal issues.
Trends und Entwicklungstendenzen im Qualitätsmanagement: Bericht zur GQW-Jahrestagung 2021 in Cottbus
by Ralf Woll Christine GoldmannZielsetzung der Gesellschaft für Qualitätswissenschaft e.V. ist es, die Qualitätswissenschaft in Lehre und Forschung zu fördern und den Wissenstransfer in die industrielle Anwendung zu unterstützen. Geschehen soll dies unter anderem durch Pflege des wissenschaftlichen Erfahrungsaustauschs unter den auf diesem Gebiet tätigen Personen und Institutionen und der Verbreitung von Forschungs- und Entwicklungsergebnissen sowie der Unterstützung des Wissenstransfers zwischen Forschung und Praxis. Die Jahrestagung 2021 der Gesellschaft für Qualitätswissenschaft fand gemeinsam mit der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus - Senftenberg unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Woll im September 2021 in Cottbus statt. Leitthema der Tagung war "Trends und Entwicklungstendenzen im Qualitätsmanagement". Der Tagungsband beinhaltet die eingereichten und begutachteten Beiträge, die im Rahmen der Tagung präsentiert worden sind. Diese decken ein weites thematisches Spektrum ab, von Potentialen neuronaler Netze zur Fehlervermeidung, automatisierte Maßnahmenempfehlung in Softwareentwicklungsprozessen über die zeitliche Veränderung von Kundenanforderungen bis hin zur Sicherheitskultur in der Agrar- und Ernährungsbranche.
Tres Semanas La Ultima Primavera
by Victoria HowardFriday Harbor es un pueblo pequeño y pintoresco en el Noroeste Pacífico, y un paraíso para los pescadores y regatistas. Para Skye Dunbar, es el lugar donde ella superará el dolor de un corazón roto, y donde recuperará su vida. Alquilando una cabaña al lado de la orilla, lo último que espera es ser acusada de hackear computadoras. Jedediah Walker está investigando los seres marinos muertos que son traídos a las playas por la marea. Cuando descubre que los peces contienen una concentración alta de químicos tóxicos, él sospecha que alguien está desechándolos deliberadamente en Puget Sound. Al ser rápido de llegar a conclusiones, sospecha que la mujer con cabello castaño rojizo que está alquilando su cabaña se encuentra involucrada de alguna manera. Skye intenta ignorarlo, pero la necesidad los junta al tener dificultades en encontrar los responsables de la atrocidad ambiental.