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Towards Water Circular Economy: Proceedings of the Responsible Water Management and Circular Economy (RWC) 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
by Mukesh Sharma Arun Kumar Basant Yadav Ankit Agarwal Manish NemaResponsible water management and circular economy aims to establish a common understanding of circular economy principles and resilience in the water sector and to support countries in the implementing those principles. It is essential for water security to deal with the effect of climate change. It can be achieved through smart water management, use of non-conventional water resources, rejuvenation of natural water systems, using advance tools and techniques and adaptation strategies. It will help in improving the water availability in terms of quantity as well as quality and human health. Smart water governance and educating society can also play an important role in achieveing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) “Water for all“. The book aims to accelerate interaction among various stakeholders.
Human-Computer Interaction: Thematic Area, HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14687)
by Masaaki Kurosu Ayako HashizumeThis five-volume set LNCS 14684-14688 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 26 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The VAMR 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Theory and Design and Evaluation Methods and Tools; Emotions in HCI. Part II: Human-Robot Interaction; Child-Computer Interaction. Part III: HCI for Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing; HCI in Healthcare. Part IV: HCI, Environment and Sustainability; Design and User Experience Evaluation Case Studies. Part V: Multimodality and Natural User Interfaces; HCI, AI, Creativity, Art and Culture.
Advances in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
by E. Carlos Rodríguez-MerchánThis book offers a comprehensive guide to revision total knee arthroplasty, a complex surgical procedure with increasing numbers due to the aging world's population. Covering both septic and aseptic prosthetic failure, it presents an updated overview of available surgical techniques – from one or two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection to robot-assisted total joint arthroplasty. Moreover, the authors explore the current role and future potentialities of artificial intelligence. This volume offers the reader state-of-the-art information aiming to illuminate contentious topics in the field.
Human-Computer Interaction: Thematic Area, HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part V (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14688)
by Masaaki Kurosu Ayako HashizumeThis five-volume set LNCS 14684-14688 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 26 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The VAMR 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Theory and Design and Evaluation Methods and Tools; Emotions in HCI. Part II: Human-Robot Interaction; Child-Computer Interaction. Part III: HCI for Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing; HCI in Healthcare. Part IV: HCI, Environment and Sustainability; Design and User Experience Evaluation Case Studies. Part V: Multimodality and Natural User Interfaces; HCI, AI, Creativity, Art and Culture.
Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14737)
by June Wei George MargetisThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which was held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MOBILE 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Mobile health and wellbeing; mobile applications, serious games and advanced interfaces; Part II: Mobile commerce, marketing and retail; mobile security, privacy, and safety; mobile user experience and design.
Women in Central and Southeastern Europe, 1700–1900: Life, Literacy, and Social Entanglements in a Transnational Setting
by Polly ThanailakiThis book explores portraits of significant women living in central and southeastern Europe whose lives and activities remain unknown, uncovering their lifestyles as well as the social entanglements relating to their education. The book also examines transnationality and modernity, arguing that during the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries transculturality as a cultural marker was in contrast with national fallacies. In addition to this, it provides insight into the controversies concerning women’s social standing, and it investigates the prevailing social norms, restrictions, and biases that affected their lives. The book draws on a wide range of original printed sources such as school archives, government documents, newspapers, and journals as well as secondary sources of literature.
HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems: 6th International Conference, MobiTAS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14732)
by Heidi KrömkerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MobiTAS 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Driver behavior and safety; human factors in automated vehicles; Part II: Urban mobility and public transportation; user experience and inclusivity in MobiTAS.
HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems: 6th International Conference, MobiTAS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14733)
by Heidi KrömkerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MobiTAS 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Driver behavior and safety; human factors in automated vehicles; Part II: Urban mobility and public transportation; user experience and inclusivity in MobiTAS.
Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14738)
by June Wei George MargetisThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which was held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MOBILE 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Mobile health and wellbeing; mobile applications, serious games and advanced interfaces; Part II: Mobile commerce, marketing and retail; mobile security, privacy, and safety; mobile user experience and design.
The Orchid Cage: A Science Fiction Novel (Science and Fiction)
by Herbert W. FrankeThis book is a new English translation of the classic science fiction story written in 1961 by Herbert W. Franke, widely held to be the most important German-language science-fiction writer. A dead city on a distant planet, two groups of people trying to explore it. Step by step, they penetrate the outer ring with its ultra-modern technology, the half-ruined medieval city center and finally the mysterious center. But is the eerie city really dead? Suddenly the factories start working again, the automatons intervene, and somewhere in the background there is still something hidden that could perhaps awaken. But is it people or machines? Herbert W. Franke leads the reader into an oppressively strange world; only after the startling resolution does it become clear what lies behind the adventures of the intruders - not a cosmic strangeness, but a threatening development that could affect humans in the same way. Franke's novel is thus a parable of the evolution of all humans in the age of technical communication ...
The Origins of the Idea of Scientific Progress: Bernard de Fontenelle and His Contemporaries (International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives internationales d'histoire des idées #250)
by Daniel ŠpeldaThis volume offers a new interpretation of the genesis of the idea of scientific progress in early modern science and philosophy. The interpretation argues that the idea of scientific progress was not a historical category, but an epistemological one. The main thesis of the book posits that the idea of scientific progress was a methodological means of dealing with the contingency of nature. To illustrate the novelty of the idea, the individual chapters compare several features of Renaissance natural philosophy with a new regime of knowledge that included time as an inevitable factor of empirical research. The temporal regime of knowledge is illustrated by the work of Bernard de Fontenelle and his colleagues at the Académie des sciences in Paris at the end of the 17th century. The new interpretation remedies a gap in recent scholarship where the idea of scientific progress has been overlooked even though the early modern natural philosophers themselves used it to describe the nature of their research. The book places both well-known texts and less-studied documents in a new light, thus contributing to the lively and rich debate on the origins and nature of early modern science and philosophy. It is of interest to scholars studying the history of early modern philosophy and science.
Preserving Health, Preserving Earth: The Path to Sustainable Healthcare (World Sustainability Series)
by Walter Leal Filho Pranav Kumar PrabhakarThis book is a groundbreaking book that delves into the critical intersection of health care and sustainability. As the healthcare industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, this comprehensive guide offers a roadmap for transforming healthcare systems into sustainable entities that prioritize the health of both individuals and the planet. Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach, the book explores the environmental footprint of healthcare practices and infrastructure, shedding light on the resource consumption, waste generation, and pollution associated with the industry. It establishes the crucial link between environmental health and human health, emphasizing how a polluted environment can impact public health outcomes and the need to preserve natural resources for improved healthcare outcomes. The book goes beyond merely highlighting the challenges; it presents practical strategies and actionable solutions for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to navigate the path toward sustainability. It examines case studies and best practices from healthcare institutions that have successfully implemented sustainable initiatives, showcasing their approaches and lessons learned. In addition to addressing the technical aspects, the book tackles the ethical and social considerations of sustainable health care. It emphasizes the importance of equity, social justice, and community engagement in promoting sustainability within healthcare delivery and decision-making processes. This book is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students seeking to integrate sustainability practices into their work. It serves as a guide for creating a greener and healthier future, highlighting the potential of sustainable health care to improve both environmental well-being and public health outcomes. With its comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and practical recommendations, this book contributes to the global conversation on sustainable health care and provides a solid foundation for transforming the industry. It inspires readers to become catalysts for change, fostering a new era of health care that not only preserves health but also preserves the Earth for future generations.
Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2023: Synergetic Engineering, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #996)
by Mykola Nechyporuk Dmytro Krytskyi Volodymir PavlikovThe International Scientific and Technical Conference “Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering” – Synergetic Engineering (ICTM) was established by National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”. The Conference ICTM’2023 was held in Kharkiv, Ukraine, during December, 2023. During this conference, technical exchanges between the research community were carried out in the forms of keynote speeches, panel discussions, as well as special session. In addition, participants were treated to a series of receptions, which forge collaborations among fellow researchers. ICTM’2023 received 202 papers submissions from different countries. All of these offer us plenty of valuable information and would be of great benefit to the experience exchange among scientists in modeling and simulation. The organizers of ICTM’2023 made great efforts to ensure the success of this conference. We hereby would like to thank all the members of ICTM’2023 Advisory Committee for their guidance and advice, the members of program committee and organizing committee, and the referees for their effort in reviewing and soliciting the papers, and all authors for their contribution to the formation of a common intellectual environment for solving relevant scientific problems. Also, we grateful to Springer - Janusz Kacprzyk and Thomas Ditzinger as the editor responsible for the series “Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems” for their great support in publishing these selected papers.
The Future of Manufacturing: The Italian Roadmap (Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering)
by Rosanna Fornasiero Tullio A. M. TolioThis book is an open access publication. This book explores innovation paths for improving the positioning of the manufacturing sector in the international arena. The roadmap is the result of intense work over two years, during which companies, universities, research bodies, and associations came together to build a systemic vision for the themes of research and technological innovation with a medium to long term outlook. The work is based on a collaborative framework whereby top-down analysis of the global development trends and scenarios generating the challenges for manufacturing is integrated with a bottom-up approach that engages the Cluster's members in bringing forward their research needs. The roadmap's proposal is structured along 7 strategic action lines designed to face the challenges from the market such as personalized production, industrial sustainability, valorization of humans in factories, high efficiency, and to seize and develop the opportunities offered by enabling technologies such as innovative production processes, evolving and reconfigurable processes, cybersecurity, AI, and digital platforms.
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research: 21st International Conference, CPAIOR 2024, Uppsala, Sweden, May 28–31, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14742)
by Bistra DilkinaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research, CPAIOR 2024, held in Uppsala, Sweden, during May 28–31, 2024. The 33 full papers and the 9 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 104 submissions. The content of the papers focus on new techniques or applications in the area and foster the integration of techniques from different fields dealing with large and complex problems.
Structural Information and Communication Complexity: 31st International Colloquium, SIROCCO 2024, Vietri sul Mare, Italy, May 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14662)
by Yuval EmekThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31th International Colloquium on Structural Information and Communication Complexity, SIROCCO 2024, held in Haifa, Israel in May 2024. The 24 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. SIROCCO is devoted to the study of the interplay between structural knowledge, communication, and computing in decentralized systems of multiple communicating entities. Special emphasis is given to innovative approaches leading to better understanding of the relationship between computing and communication.
Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 5th International Conference, AI-HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14734)
by Helmut Degen Stavroula NtoaThe three-volume book set LNAI 14734, 14735, and 14736 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The AI-HCI 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Human-centered artificial intelligence; explainability and transparency; AI systems and frameworks in HCI; Part II: Ethical considerations and trust in AI; enhancing user experience through AI-driven technologies; AI in industry and operations; Part III: Large language models for enhanced interaction; advancing human-robot interaction through AI; AI applications for social impact and human wellbeing.
Adaptive Instructional Systems: 6th International Conference, AIS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14727)
by Jessica Schwarz Robert A. SottilareThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 6th International Conference on Adaptive Instructional Systems, AIS 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The HCII-AIS 2024 contributions have been organized in the following topical sections: Designing and developing adaptive instructional systems; adaptive learning experiences; AI in adaptive learning.
The Semantic Web: 21st International Conference, ESWC 2024, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 26–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14664)
by Heiko Paulheim Raphaël Troncy Olaf Hartig Mehwish Alam Maribel Acosta Anastasia Dimou Pasquale Lisena Albert Meroño PeñuelaThe two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024. The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies, knowledge graphs and semantics on the web in general.
The Semantic Web: 21st International Conference, ESWC 2024, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 26–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14665)
by Heiko Paulheim Raphaël Troncy Olaf Hartig Mehwish Alam Maribel Acosta Anastasia Dimou Pasquale Lisena Albert Meroño PeñuelaThe two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024. The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies, knowledge graphs and semantics on the web in general.
Mathematics and Computation in Music: 9th International Conference, MCM 2024, Coimbra, Portugal, June 18–21, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14639)
by Thomas Noll Mariana Montiel Francisco Gómez Omar Costa Hamido José Luis Besada José Oliveira MartinsThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mathematics and Computation in Music, MCM 2024, held in Coimbra, Portugal, during June 18–21, 2024. The 30 full papers and 9 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: mathematical scale theory and tuning; rhythm analysis and rhythm generation; categorical and algebraic approaches to music; quantum music; theory and algorithms for melodic- harmonic analysis and generation; geometric approaches to musical algorithms and microtonality; fourier analysis for music; similarity and distance measures for music; short papers; communication-performances; and tribute to Yves Hellegouarch.
HCI in Games: 6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14730)
by Xiaowen FangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The two volume set of HCI-Games 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Volume 14730: Part I: Game Design and Gamification; Part II: Game-based Learning; Part III: Games and Artificial Intelligence Volume 14731: Part I: Advancing Education Through Serious Games; Part II: Player Experience and Engagement
NASA Formal Methods: 16th International Symposium, NFM 2024, Moffett Field, CA, USA, June 4–6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14627)
by Nathaniel Benz Divya Gopinath Nija ShiThis LNCS 14627 conference volume constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on NASA Formal Methods, NFM 2024, held in Moffett Field, CA, USA in June 2024. The 20 full papers together with 6 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. The conference focuses on the on formal techniques for software and system assurance for applications in space, aviation, robotics, and other NASA-relevant safety-critical systems.
Towards Resilient Social IoT Sensors and Networks: A Trust Management Approach (Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation #48)
by Quan Z. Sheng Adnan Mahmood Subhash SagarThis book, at first, explores the evolution of the IoT to SIoT and offers a comprehensive understanding of SIoT and trust management vis-à-vis SIoT. It subsequently envisages trust quantification models by employing key SIoT-specific trust features, including SIoT relationships (e.g., friendships, working relationships, and community-of-interest), direct observations, and indirect observations, to augment the idea of trust quantification of a SIoT object. Furthermore, diverse trust aggregation techniques, i.e., conventional weighted sum, machine learning, and artificial neural networks, are proposed so as to address the challenges of the trust aggregation. Finally, the book outlines the future research directions for emphasizing the importance of trustworthiness management in the evolving notion of the SIoT.
Microfluidics in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Formulation, Drug Delivery, Screening, and Diagnostics (AAPS Introductions in the Pharmaceutical Sciences #14)
by Dimitrios A. Lamprou Edward WeaverThe book covers the basics of microfluidics, current applications in areas such as formulation, drug delivery, drug screening and development, monitoring and diagnostics, and case studies from a teaching perspective to undergraduate and postgraduate students, allowing application of the content in a flipped classroom. Multiple choice questions are included at the end of each chapter. All chapter authors are pioneers and world leaders. This is an ideal book for students, researchers, and industry professionals working on microfluidics in the pharmaceutical sciences.