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Highway Bridge under Collision and Explosion (Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering)
by Hao Wu Yuehua Cheng Liangliang MaThis book presents comprehensive experimental, numerical, and theoretical studies on the highway bridge under collision and explosion. Highway bridge is one of the significant civil infrastructures of public transportation, which plays an important role in the sustained and stable growth of the national economy. However, with the development of the transportation industry and bridge construction, the risks of accidental vehicle- and vessel-bridge collisions, as well as the explosion during the whole service life of the bridge are also increasing. Therefore, the damage assessment and protective design of the highway bridge have become the concerned topic in the field of bridge engineering in recent years. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students majoring in bridge engineering and protective engineering, as well as professional engineers working in the field of bridge design.
Graphene Quantum Dots: The Emerging Luminescent Nanolights (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)
by Sabu Thomas T. Daniel Thangadurai N. Manjubaashini D. NatarajThis book explores various unique characteristics of graphene quantum dots and their potential applications in a variety of fields. It provides an in-depth investigation of the present state of the art in graphene quantum dots, composites, hybrid structures, and other related topics. Various topics covered in this book are synthesis and characterization of graphene quantum dots, modelling and simulation, nanoscale applications nanosensors, bio-nanosensors, energy applications, industrial applications, healthcare applications, textile applications, and many more. Given the contents, this book is highly useful for material scientists and also the researchers and professionals in the areas of chemistry and physics.
Advances in Geoscience and Remote Sensing Technology: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Geoscience and Remote Sensing Technology (October 28-29, 2023, Padang, Indonesia) (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
by Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo Pakhrur RaziThis book comprises works presented in the 1st International Conference of Geoscience, Remote Sensing, and Technology, which was held in Padang, Indonesia, in October 2023. It was hosted by the Center of Disaster Monitoring and Earth Observation, State University of Padang, Indonesia. Included are works related but not limited to geoscience, remote sensing, radar SAR, optic satellites, LiDAR, earthquakes, drones, geophysics, computer science, computer engineering, information technology, and mapping.
Security and Privacy in Web 3.0 (Digital Privacy and Security)
by Meng Shen Xiangyun Tang Wei Wang Liehuang ZhuWeb 3.0 is the next generation of the Internet built on decentralized technologies such as blockchain and cryptography. It is designed to address issues encountered in the previous generation of the Internet such as imbalanced distribution of interests, monopoly of platform resources, and leakage of personal privacy. This book explores the challenges and solutions related to ensuring security and privacy in the context of the evolving Web 3.0 architecture. Web 3.0 represents the next generation of the web, characterized by decentralized networks, blockchain technology, and enhanced user control over data. As Web 3.0 evolves, the focus on addressing security and privacy concerns becomes increasingly crucial. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the security and privacy issues specific to Web 3.0 and offers practical defense frameworks and methods to mitigate these challenges. This book is dedicated to the specific aspects of security and privacy in Web 3.0, from introducing the architecture and addressing the inherent issues to presenting innovative methods for privacy-preserving computing, user behavior identification, and abnormal transaction detection. It is of particular interest to researchers in the field of Web 3.0, blockchain, and network security, as it summarizes the security and privacy concerns in Web 3.0 and brings a number of innovative technologies and practical solutions to protect sensitive data and maintain user privacy in Web 3.0 environments, equipping researchers with the knowledge necessary to design secure and privacy-aware applications and systems in Web 3.0.
Technology and Competency-Oriented Learning: Effective Methods for Training the Next Cohort of Healthcare Managers
by Lior Naamati-Schneider Dorit AltThis book provides insights into the development of competency-based learning approaches and specific instructional activities designed to enhance healthcare management students’ twenty-first-century skills (21CS). These skills encompass three core domains: cognitive, intra-personal, and inter-personal. The book explores how these skills can be advanced within the intricate dynamics of healthcare systems at macro, meso, and micro levels, emphasizing the imperative need for healthcare professionals to adapt to rapid technological and global changes. Structured into twelve chapters, the book begins with an overview of the complex healthcare environment, highlighting transformative changes and challenges. It then delves into the core theme of competency-based learning, showcasing a shift from traditional teaching methods to constructivist approaches that enhance real-world skills through interactive methods. This approach is crucial for fostering the necessary skills in healthcare managers and other healthcare professionals, which are increasingly vital in today's digital and dynamic medical landscape. The book serves as an extensive resource and guide for healthcare students, faculty, researchers, curriculum designers, policymakers, and current and future healthcare leaders. It offers practical methodologies, innovative teaching methods, and insightful case studies, making it a valuable reference for healthcare and pedagogical research.
ICT for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2024, Volume 1 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #403)
by Amit Joshi Jyoti Choudrie Thinagaran Perumal Eva TubaThis book gathers papers addressing state-of-the-art research in all areas of information and communication technologies and their applications in intelligent computing, cloud storage, data mining, and software analysis. It presents the outcomes of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS 2024), held in Las Vegas, USA. The book is divided into six volumes. It discusses the fundamentals of various data analysis techniques and algorithms, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.
Big Data and Social Computing: 9th China National Conference, BDSC 2024, Harbin, China, August 8–10, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2161)
by Xiaofeng Meng Yang Chen Zhidong Cao Suran Wu Xiu-Xiu ZhanThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th China National Conference on Big Data and Social Computing, BDSC 2024, held in Harbin, China, during August 8–10, 2024. The 28 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 141 submissions. The papers in the volume are organized according to the following topics: digital society and public security; modelling and simulation of social systems; internet intelligent algorithm governance; social network and group behavior; innovation, risks, and network security of large language models; and artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
ICT for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2024, Volume 2 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #404)
by Jyoti Choudrie Eva Tuba Thinagaran Perumal Amit JoshiThis book gathers papers addressing state-of-the-art research in all areas of information and communication technologies and their applications in intelligent computing, cloud storage, data mining, and software analysis. It presents the outcomes of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems (ICTIS 2024), held in Las Vegas, USA. The book is divided into six volumes. It discusses the fundamentals of various data analysis techniques and algorithms, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.
Rock Fracture Mechanics and Fracture Criteria
by Yu Zhao Kun Zheng Chaolin WangThis open access book delves into the realms of geotechnical engineering and solid mechanics. In order to establish fracture parameters that are both relevant and conducive to safety, the book extensively investigates the fracture mechanical properties of mode I, mode II, and mode III in brittle rock materials. Various fracture testing methods and fracture mechanics theories are employed for a comprehensive examination. To provide a theoretical interpretation of the fracture test results, the book presents detailed derivations of established fracture criteria. Additionally, new fracture criteria are introduced to enhance fracture prediction models. Targeted at graduate students, scientists, and engineers engaged in the study of rock fracture mechanics, hydraulic fracturing, and material mechanics, this book serves as a valuable resource.
Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals: Proceedings of NERC 2022
by Boeing Laishram Rajshree Bedamatta Sparsh JohariAlmost immediately after the UN Secretary-General called for a Decade of Action to deliver Sustainable Development Goals at the SDG Summit of 2019, the world faced massive COVID-19 induced disruptions at the cost to the global economy. To accelerate progress in the SDGs, the decade of 2020-2030 requires research, innovations, and commitments of various stakeholders at all levels – locally, nationally, and globally. This book contributes to the action agenda by focusing on India's opportunities and challenges, emphasizing India's northeast. Many countries have taken significant actions toward realizing the SDG mission and vision. However, due to a lack of knowledge, research, and innovation, there is a considerable disparity in the countries' actions. Few developed countries have made significant progress in realizing the SDGs, while many developing countries struggle. This book brings together diverse views on various domains of SDGs, providing a sub-national framework for addressing the gaps and meeting the goals.
China Rule of Law and the West
by Michael HooperThis book reveals how the Chinese Party-State uses "ideo-political education" to inculcate young citizens with official narratives on law. It provides an account of China's version of "rule of law" under the Yifa Zhiguo paradigm, arguing that authorities see law as a tool to apply when convenient and ignore when it impedes Party-State goals. Moving beyond the question of whether China's system can count as a rule of law order, this book identifies three consistent features of Chinese law reform since the Opening and Reform era began: the supremacy of the Communist Party of China over the law, instrumentalism, and reform-repression dualism. This book uniquely combines the "what" with the "how" of China's "rule of law" efforts. China law researchers will benefit from understanding how China's young adults learn about official law narratives. A more general audience interested in China's legal and political system will gain valuable insights from the analysis of China's "rule of law." The growing tensions between China and the West mean that now, more than ever, scholars and policymakers need to properly understand China. Understanding what Chinese officials mean when they talk about the rule of law in China helps avoid policy errors made from mistakenly assuming that Western definitions are universal. The contents of this book can also inform government and university efforts to properly accommodate Chinese students in the West while mitigating harmful manifestations of the nationalist ideology, in part implanted by ideo-political education.
Handbook of Biomaterials for Medical Applications, Volume 2: Applications (Biomedical Materials for Multi-functional Applications)
by Deepa Suhag“Handbook on Biomaterials for Medical Applications: Applications " is a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge developments in the field of biomedical materials, with a strong focus on their multifunctional applications in therapeutics. This book delves into the innovative materials and techniques that are revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare, offering readers valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs and their potential impact on medical treatments. Its text is richly illustrated with diagrams and tables, facilitating both the understanding and application of complex concepts. This book can be a valuable reference for scholars, researchers, and healthcare practitioners.
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering: ICOCE 2024, 22–24 March, Singapore (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #539)
by Eric StraussThis book consists of the most recent group of peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, ICOCE 2024 held in Singapore from March 22 to 24. Important issues addressed in the book show the emerging relationships between technology and the built environment. Engineering solutions are treated from a global perspective. Highlighted fields of inquiry include hazard mitigation, materials management, transportation, water resources, and public policy. The authors outline solutions to physical, environmental, and social problems in many different contexts. This book contains refereed articles authored by a wide variety of international researchers and practitioners from many perspectives discussing current research solutions from a global perspective to problems in civil and environmental engineering. Examples that cover construction management, water issues, public safety, and urban development are emphasized. The chapters contain a wide variety of applications that appeal to readers with varying levels of knowledge and interest in the important issues relevant to international engineering.
Unpacking Micro-Influence within the Australian Creative Sectors: A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Skills, Knowledge, and Capabilities of Micro-Influencers
by Lisa HarrisonThis book explores the impact of micro-influencers in the digital age, focusing specifically on creative professionals in the Australian communications industry. It examines the phenomenon of micro-influencers and demonstrates how social media platforms shape personal and professional identities. The book thoroughly analyses digital identity, providing a unique perspective into micro-influencers and establishing a theoretical framework to understand their skills, knowledge, and capabilities. It also addresses the need for more professional development resources, emphasising the practical importance of micro-influence in social media and digital communication. In doing so, the book offers valuable insights into current industry trends and future directions for students, researchers, and professionals in marketing, entrepreneurship, and creative industries. It is essential reading for anyone interested in comprehending the potential of social media and influencer marketing.
Control in Finite and Infinite Dimension (SpringerBriefs on PDEs and Data Science)
by Emmanuel TrélatThis book is the result of various master and summer school courses the author has taught. The objective is to provide the reader with an introduction to control theory and to the main tools allowing to treat general control systems. The author hopes this book will serve as motivation to go deeper into the theory or numerical aspects that are not covered in this book. This book might be helpful for graduate students and researchers in the field of control theory.
Engineering Applications of AI and Swarm Intelligence (Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing)
by Xin-She YangThe book is focused on latest developments and findings on engineering applications of AI and swarm intelligence. It provides comprehensive reviews and surveys on implementations and coding aspects of case studies and applications where appropriate. The book is useful for scholars, lecturers, and practitioners from academia and industrial applications. The readership of this book also includes Ph.D. students and researchers with a wide experience in the subject areas.
Disaster and Climate Risk Education: Insights from Knowledge to Action (Disaster Risk Reduction)
by Ayse Yildiz Rajib ShawEducation serves as a cornerstone for gaining knowledge and taking initiative. However, despite efforts in disaster and climate risk education (DCRE), a gap often exists between awareness and meaningful action. To bridge this gap and promote a progression from awareness to empowerment, we offer the KIDA (Knowledge Interest Desire Action) framework. The foundation of this framework is a collaboration between schools, communities, and families, which calls for support from educational boards and local governments. Following international tragedies like the Turkey-Syria earthquake of 2023, as well as the ever-changing difficulties posed by climate change, DCRE has to be given priority immediately. Our book proposes a comprehensive strategy that includes governance, capacity building, education in schools and the community, and technology integration. Our insights, analyses, and practical policy suggestions are based on multidisciplinary research and worldwide case studies, with the goal of strengthening resilience and cultivating a generation committed to sustainability. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of DCRE. It aims to prepare individuals and communities to face the challenges of a changing world head-on by improving knowledge and promoting preparedness.
Cellular Osmolytes: From Chaperoning Protein Folding to Clinical Perspectives
by Laishram Rajendrakumar Singh Tanveer Ali Dar Kritika KumariThe second edition of this book presents the role of osmolytes in human health and diseases. Some of the chapters deal about the possibility of the use of osmolytes as diagnostic biomarkers and potential drug design for neurodegenerative and other human diseases. Other chapters also include reviews on the role of osmolytes in cancer, metastasis, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, immunological disorders, and tissue regeneration. Importantly, the book also contain recent updates on the role of naturally occurring osmolytes in protein folding pathway, protein stability, and their underlying mechanisms. The book also covers the aspects that osmolytes could promote conformational alterations of transcription factors that favor metastatic behavior. Potential of the osmolytes in the various process of vaccine development, including enhancing the efficacy, production, and purification steps are also succintly described. Towards the end, the book also elucidates the use of specific molecules for the prevention of toxic gain of functions and restoration of function to disease-causing mutant protein. This book is an invaluable asset for the researchers especially working in osmolyte biology and scientists involved in basic and clinical research particularly neurodegeneration, diabetes, cancer, and metabolic disorders.
Geotechnical Lessons Learnt—Building and Transport Infrastructure Projects: Proceedings of the 2022 AGS Sydney Annual Symposium (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #541)
by Hadi Khabbaz Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn Ali Parsa-PajouhThis book presents the select proceedings of the 26th Annual Symposium organized by the Sydney Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS). The symposium brought together key stakeholders of the Australian geological and geotechnical community. This book showcases state-of-the-art practices, new research findings, and case histories that demonstrate reliability-based designs and assessments. The papers on reliability-based approaches cover various aspects of site investigations, interpretations, designs, specialized testing, and technologies. This book presents recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the field. This volume will be a useful guide to those in academia and industry working in the fields of geotechnical engineering.
Proceedings of Fifth Doctoral Symposium on Computational Intelligence: DoSCI 2024, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1086)
by Abhishek Swaroop Vineet Kansal Giancarlo Fortino Aboul Ella HassanienThis book features high-quality research papers presented at Fifth Doctoral Symposium on Computational Intelligence (DoSCI 2024), jointly organized by Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow, India, and School of Open Learning, University of Delhi in association with University of Calabria, Italy, on May 10, 2024. This book discusses the topics such as computational intelligence, artificial intelligence, deep learning, evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence, fuzzy sets and vague sets, rough set theoretic approaches, quantum-inspired computational intelligence, hybrid computational intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, soft computing, distributed computing, parallel and grid computing, cloud computing, high-performance computing, biomedical computing, and decision support and decision making.
Recent Advances in Transportation Systems Engineering and Management—Volume 1: Selected Proceedings of CTSEM 2023 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #544)
by K. V. R. Ravi Shankar C. S. R. K. Prasad C. Mallikarjuna S. N. SureshaThe book presents select proceedings of the 9th Conference on Transportation Systems Engineering and Management (CTSEM 2023). It broadly covers areas of transportation engineering, namely traffic engineering and safety, transportation planning and pavement engineering. In particular, the book delves into the current research in specific areas including but not limited to intelligent transportation systems and applications, public transport planning and management, urban and regional transportation planning, freight transport and logistics, traffic flow modeling and management, highway design and maintenance, pavement materials and characterization, accident investigations and crash preventive measures, pedestrian facilities and safety, pavement design and construction, pavement evaluation and management, and sustainable transportation. It also sheds light on topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data and the Internet of Things (IoT), and their application in transportation systems. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in transportation engineering and civil engineering.
International and Interregional Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Procedure and Practice in China (China Arbitration Yearbook)
by Yifei LinThis book is the first to systematically illustrate the application of the New York Convention in China in English, integrating theory with practical cases. It covers a wide range of legal doctrines, judicial cases, and theoretical advancements since China became a member of the New York Convention in 1987. This book includes cases, materials, and commentaries concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in China throughout the previous 30 years. The book also addresses the mutual recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards between China mainland and Hong Kong, China mainland and Macao, China mainland and Taiwan Region. This book is organized into 6 chapters, providing a thorough research of the fundamental issues related to the enforcement of arbitral awards in China, while also offering guidance on the formalities and processes for applying to the court. This book aims mainly to enable the readers to know objectively and comprehensively how the New York Convention has been applied in China in recent years, and to provide useful information to international practitioners and academics regarding the enforcement of international and interregional arbitral awards in China. This book will serve as a valuable resource for such as lawyers and arbitrators, as it offers concise guidelines to effectively and successfully navigate arbitration proceedings. Alongside this, academics will find this book to be an excellent source of analysis in the field.
Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing: Proceedings of AICTC 2024, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1074)
by Vishal Goar Manoj Kuri Rajesh Kumar Tomonobu SenjyuThe book is a collection of best selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing (AICTC 2024), held in NJSC South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University, Shymkent City, Kazakhstan, during April 29–30, 2024. The book covers ICT-based approaches in the areas of ICT for energy efficiency, life cycle assessment of ICT, green IT, green information systems, environmental informatics, energy informatics, sustainable HCI, or computational sustainability.
Generalizing from Limited Resources in the Open World: Second International Workshop, GLOW 2024, Held in Conjunction with IJCAI 2024, Jeju, South Korea, August 3, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2160)
by Jinyang Guo Yuqing Ma Yifu Ding Ruihao Gong Xingyu Zheng Changyi He Yantao Lu Xianglong LiuThis book presents the Proceedings from the Second International Workshop GLOW 2024 held in conjunction with the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, IJCAI 2024, in Jeju Island, South Korea, in August 2024. The 11 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: efficient methods for low-resource hardware; efficient fintuning with limited data; advancements in multimodal systems; recognition and reasoning in the open world.
A Panoramic View of the Song Dynasty Through the Lens of Shipbuilding Industry
by Chunyan HuangThis book examines the impact of shipbuilding on the society of the Song Dynasty from multiple perspectives and points out the positive contribution of ancient manufacture industry to social development at that time. It explores some virgin territories and presents strong originality, such as the inland navigation methods in the Song Dynasty, the system of gods and goddesses in the aquatic world, and the defense system of the Yangtze River and the sea in the Southern Song Dynasty. It includes the markets in the coastal areas, the perception and imagery of the sea, the maritime disasters and rescues, the river courses and sea warfare, and the management of private ships in the Song Dynasty. On top of that, it provides fresh analysis and new perspectives on some issues that have been studied, such as Lisheng, shapes and sizes of ships, and vehicles and ships in the Song Dynasty.