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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive Based Information Processing and Applications—Volume 3: CIPA 2023, November 2–3, Changzhou, China (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #198)
by Jun Ye Bernard J. Jansen Qingyuan ZhouThis book contains papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Cognitive- based Information Processing and Applications (CIPA) in Changzhou, China, from November 2–3, 2023. The papers represent the various technological advancements in theory, technology and application of artificial intelligence, including precision mining, intelligent computing, deep learning, and all other theories, models, and technologies related to artificial intelligence. It caters to postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners specializing and working in the area of cognitive-inspired computing and intelligent computing. The book represents Volume 3 for this conference proceedings, which consists of a 3-volume book series.
Cancer Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2825)
by Jing Christine Ye Henry H. HengThis detailed volume explores the frontiers of this new era in cancer cytogenetics and cytogenomics, focusing on establishing a karyotype as an information-based genomic framework, as well as presenting technological platforms for collecting and analyzing data at the genome level. It begins with several conceptual chapters that introduce ideas such as the Genome Architecture Theory, forcefully emphasizing the importance of cytogenomics in the post-genomics era. The book then proceeds with protocols covering both basic and advanced cytogenetic and cytogenomic methods, as well as diverse experiments beyond traditional cytogenetic platforms, and bioinformatics techniques and resources. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and up-to-date, Cancer Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide to the unique power of this area of research in spatial biology and system-integrated genomics.
Autoethnography in Language Education: Tensions, Characteristics, and Methods
by Bedrettin YazanThis book presents an exploration of autoethnography in language education research as a qualitative method with the potential to decolonize language education practices and include marginalized scholars in knowledge generation. The author situates the method of autoethnography within the field, arguing that it has taken too long for autoethnography to be considered an established research method in language education in particular and in educational research in general. He then addresses tensions at the macro and micro levels of autoethnography, discusses its characteristics, and describes the processes and procedures involved in conducting autoethnographic research. This book will be of interest to graduate students and scholars in language education and related disciplines such as anthropology, communication studies, sociology, and broader educational research.
The Easter Parade: A Novel
by Richard YatesIn The Easter Parade, first published in 1976, we meet sisters Sarah and Emily Grimes when they are still the children of divorced parents. We observe the sisters over four decades, watching them grow into two very different women. Sarah is stable and stalwart, settling into an unhappy marriage. Emily is precocious and independent, struggling with one unsatisfactory love affair after another. Richard Yates's classic novel is about how both women struggle to overcome their tarnished family's past, and how both finally reach for some semblance of renewal.
Eleven Kinds of Loneliness: Stories
by Richard YatesNow available in eBook for the first time, Richard Yates's groundbreaking collection of short fiction.First published in 1962, a year after Revolutionary Road, this sublime collection of stories seems even more powerful today. Out of the lives of Manhattan office workers, a cab driver seeking immortality, frustrated would-be novelists, suburban men and their yearning, neglected women, Richard Yates creates a haunting mosaic of the 1950s, the era when the American dream was finally coming true—and just beginning to ring a little hollow.In Eleven Kinds of Loneliness, you'll discover some of the most influential and sharply observed short fiction of the 20th century, and find out why Richard Yates was a true American master.
A Good School: A Novel
by Richard YatesRichard Yates, who died in 1992, is today ranked by many readers, scholars, and critics alongside such titans of modern American fiction as Updike, Roth, Irving, Vonnegut, and Mailer.In this work, he offers a spare and autumnal novel about a New England prep school. At once a meditation on the twilight of youth and an examination of America's entry into World War II, A Good School tells the stories of William Grove, the quiet boy who becomes an editor of the school newspaper; Jack Draper, a crippled chemistry teacher; and Edith Stone, the schoolmaster's young daughter, who falls in love with most celebrated boy in the class of 1943.
Feed Additives and Supplements for Ruminants
by Vinod Kumar Yata M. S. MaheshThis book comprehensively reviews various feed additives and supplements that are employed for ruminant production and health. It discusses important strategies of using additives and supplements through rumen fermentation, immunomodulation, nutrient utilization, and cellular metabolism that lead to enhanced milk production, body weight gain, feed efficiency, and reproduction. The book also presents the importance of nutritional supplements such as B-vitamins, advances in mineral nutrition, role of lesser-known trace elements, protected amino acids, slow-release nitrogen and rumen buffers on performance and health of ruminants. In addition, the book explores strategies for improving environmental stewardship of ruminant production by minimizing carbon footprint associated with greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing ruminant-derived food safety through mycotoxin binders, exogenous enzymes, probiotics, flavours, biochar, ionophores, seaweeds and natural phytogenic feed additives with an emphasis on plant secondary metabolites (tannins, saponins and essential oils, etc.). It also details information on silage additives, additives and supplements employed in successful calf rearing, transition cow management as well as to ameliorate the adversity of heat stress in ruminants. Overall, the book is valuable for veterinary and animal science researchers, animal producers, nutrition specialists, veterinarians, and livestock advisors.
Beyond What is Given (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Be careful what you wish for . . .Grayson Masters is focused on graduating and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate distracting him. And though her smart mouth is irresistibly irritating, he can't seem to deny their off-the-charts chemistry.Samantha Fitzgerald has no business digging for Grayson's secrets while she's hiding her own, but that doesn't stop her from trying to tear down his walls. But, she's not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson's heart long ago.Falling in love is something neither of them can afford, and when that line is crossed, they'll learn that sometimes it's the answered prayers that will put you through hell . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
Eyes Turned Skyward (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there was the four Flyboys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. They're flying through dangerous territory and one wrong move could make them crash and burn . . . Since her sister's death, Paisley Donovan, who shares her sister's heart condition, has been treated like delicate glass by her parents. But nothing will stop her from completing her Bucket List - even if it kills her.And it almost does until Jagger Bateman pulls her from the ocean.Jagger is enrolled in the country's toughest flight school. Wickedly hot, reckless, and perfect for a girl looking to live life to the fullest. Except Paisley is the commanding general's daughter, and her boyfriend is his biggest rival.Paisley must decide just how much to risk for a guy who makes her heart pound a little too hard. *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
Full Measures (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Three knocks can change everything.Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew . . . the soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn't know was how she would find the strength to care for her crumbling family while her mum fell apart.Then, hockey star Josh Walker enters her life.He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can't deny their intense attraction.But when Josh's secret shatters their world, Ember must decide if he's worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare.***Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I am so obsessed with this entire series'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐There are five heart stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out:FULL MEASURESEYES TURNED SKYWARDBEYOND WHAT IS GIVENHALLOWED GROUNDTHE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
Hallowed Ground (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember's rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl's dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he's craved since his high school days.Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot.Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn't temper Ember's fears, and if there's one thing she's learned from her father's death, it's that there are some obstacles even love can't conquer . . .*** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
The Reality of Everything (Flight & Glory)
by Rebecca YarrosBefore Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. There are some wounds time can't heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . . Jackson Montgomery's life revolves around his daughter and job. He's no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she's no damsel.Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn't matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she'd never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man.She's a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery.He's a crash waiting to happen.Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm.*** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING
Modeling and Control in Vibrational and Structural Dynamics: A Differential Geometric Approach (Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Mathematics & Nonlinear Science)
by Peng-Fei YaoModeling and Control in Vibrational and Structural Dynamics: A Differential Geometric Approach describes the control behavior of mechanical objects, such as wave equations, plates, and shells. It shows how the differential geometric approach is used when the coefficients of partial differential equations (PDEs) are variable in space (waves/plates),
The Physics and Mathematics of Electroencephalogram
by Dezhong YaoThis book focuses on a systematic introduction to the knowledge of mathematics and physics of electroencephalogram (EEG) and discusses an in-depth application of EEG and the development of new methods and technologies for mining and analyzing EEG.The Physics and Mathematics of Electroencephalogram offers a systematic overview of the technology for brain function and disease. It covers six parts: background knowledge of EEG, EEG forward problems, high-resolution EEG imaging, EEG inverse problems, EEG reference electrode, and EEG cloud platform. The author reviews the critical technologies in brain function and disease, such as EEG sourcing, EEG imaging, and EEG reference electrode standardization technique. The book’s aim is to clarify the mechanism of EEG from the perspective of physics, mathematics, and engineering science to help multidisciplinary readers better understand and use EEG information more effectively.This book can be used as reference for researchers in the fields of neuroengineering, cognitive neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, applied mathematics, and brain-like intelligence.
Unveiling the Informal Economy: An Augmented Factor Model Approach
by YaoA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Private Revolutions: Four Women Face China's New Social Order
by Yuan Yang&“As powerfully intimate as it is politically incendiary.&” —VogueNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by the BBCA sweeping yet intimate portrait of modern China told through the lives of four ordinary women striving for a better future in a highly unequal societyWhile serving as the deputy Beijing bureau chief of the Financial Times, Chinese-British journalist Yuan Yang began to notice common threads in the lives of her Chinese peers—women born during China&’s turn toward capitalism in the 1980s and 1990s, who, despite the country's enormous economic gains during their lifetimes, were coming up against deeply entrenched barriers as they sought to achieve financial stability.The product of seven years of intimate, in-depth reporting, this transporting and indelible book traces the journey of four such women as they try to make better lives for themselves and their families in the new Chinese economy. June and Siyue are among the few in their villages to graduate high school. Each makes her way to Beijing, June as a young professional and Siyue an entrepreneur. Like Siyue, Leiya lives with her grandparents in their village while her parents send money home; yearning for a different life than those of the women she sees around her, Leiya soon joins her parents in Shenzhen as an underage factory worker. Born to an urban middle-class family, Sam is outraged when her eyes are opened the poor treatment of workers, and becomes a labor activist, increasingly under threat by the authorities.As the women grapple with government policies that threaten their businesses, their children's access to education, their choice of where to make a home, and, in Sam&’s case, their lives, a vivid, damning, and urgent picture emerges of the previously unseen human cost of China&’s rising economic tide—and the courage and perseverance of those caught in the swell.
Fluctuation Mechanism and Control on System Instantaneous Availability
by Yi Yang Yong-Li Yu Li-Chao WangFluctuation Mechanism and Control on System Instantaneous Availability facilitates the development of modeling and identification skills for both theoretical research and applications. Supplying an overall summary of current research results in fluctuation analysis of instantaneous availability, it covers the theory, methodology, and specific engineering implementation required to conduct equipment instantaneous availability analysis. Presenting practical methods and tools, it describes how to control the matching transition of new equipment systems as a result of interactions among sub-systems.
Novel Aspects of Diamond II: Science and Technology (Topics in Applied Physics #149)
by Nianjun Yang Soumen MandalThis edited book covers a wide range of novel scientific and engineering aspects of diamond films produced from chemical vapor deposition. It focuses on the most recent developments and achievements in this rapidly growing field from scientists and engineers across the domains of chemistry, biology, medicine, physics, and semiconductor engineering.The latest volume of this consistently well-cited book brings an updated, systematic review of the latest developments in diamond research and application. Featuring contributed chapters from a mix of highly-active international researchers, this new edition presents recent research focusing on topics such as diamond for thermal management in high-power electronics, diamond MOSFETs, water treatment, application of machine learning for nanodiamonds, theoretical aspects of diamond growth, current trends in emerging diamond technologies, and the growth of doped single-crystal diamond. This book is especially appealing to interdisciplinary researchers and industry professionals working on advanced diamond devices and applications, as well as theoretical and computational methods for predicting and designing new diamond materials.
Somewhere in the Unknown World: A Collective Refugee Memoir
by Kao Kalia YangFrom “an exceptional storyteller,” Somewhere in the Unknown World is a collection of powerful stories of refugees who have found new lives in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, told by the award-winning author of The Latehomecomer and The Song Poet.All over this country, there are refugees. But beyond the headlines, few know who they are, how they live, or what they have lost. Although Minnesota is not known for its diversity, the state has welcomed more refugees per capita than any other, from Syria to Bosnia, Thailand to Liberia. Now, with nativism on the rise, Kao Kalia Yang—herself a Hmong refugee—has gathered stories of the stateless who today call the Twin Cities home.Here are people who found the strength and courage to rebuild after leaving all they hold dear. Awo and her mother, who escaped from Somalia, reunite with her father on the phone every Saturday, across the span of continents and decades. Tommy, born in Minneapolis to refugees from Cambodia, cannot escape the war that his parents carry inside. As Afghani flees the reach of the Taliban, he seeks at every stop what he calls a certificate of his humanity. Mr. Truong brings pho from Vietnam to Frogtown in St. Paul, reviving a crumbling block as well as his own family.In Yang’s exquisite, necessary telling, these fourteen stories for refugee journeys restore history and humanity to America's strangers and redeem its long tradition of welcome.
Reliability Engineering of BeiDou Navigation Satellite (Satellite Navigation Technology)
by Hui Yang Haitao ZhaoThis book describes the reliability research results and experience of BeiDou navigation satellite in engineering development. According to the characteristics of high reliability and high availability, this book discusses the reliability requirements, reliability design, reliability modeling, and reliability analysis of navigation satellite and constellation, focusing on the demonstration and decomposition of reliability requirements, constellation availability design, satellite availability design, and availability analysis. Based on the characteristics of batch production of navigation satellites, the particularity of reliability work is analyzed, and the reliability assurance works during batch production such as process reliability, data consistency comparison, storage reliability, and redundant satellite demonstration are introduced.This book is suitable for spacecraft developers, as well as postgraduates majoring in spacecraft engineering, quality, or reliability.
Smart People Should Build Things: How to Restore Our Culture of Achievement, Build a Path for Entrepreneurs, and Create New Jobs in America
by Andrew YangAndrew Yang, the founder of Venture for America, offers a unique solution to our country’s economic and social problems—our smart people should be building things. Smart People Should Build Things offers a stark picture of the current culture and a revolutionary model that will redirect a generation of ambitious young people to the critical job of innovating and building new businesses.As the Founder and CEO of Venture for America, Andrew Yang places top college graduates in start-ups for two years in emerging U.S. cities to generate job growth and train the next generation of entrepreneurs. He knows firsthand how our current view of education is broken. Many college graduates aspire to finance, consulting, law school, grad school, or medical school out of a vague desire for additional status and progress rather than from a genuine passion or fit.In Smart People Should Build Things, this self-described “recovering lawyer” and entrepreneur weaves together a compelling narrative of success stories (including his own), offering observations about the flow of talent in the United States and explanations of why current trends are leading to economic distress and cultural decline. He also presents recommendations for both policy makers and job seekers to make entrepreneurship more realistic and achievable.
Deep Neural Networks-Enabled Intelligent Fault Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems
by Ruqiang Yan Zhibin ZhaoThe book aims to highlight the potential of deep learning (DL)-enabled methods in intelligent fault diagnosis (IFD), along with their benefits and contributions.The authors first introduce basic applications of DL-enabled IFD, including auto-encoders, deep belief networks, and convolutional neural networks. Advanced topics of DL-enabled IFD are also explored, such as data augmentation, multi-sensor fusion, unsupervised deep transfer learning, neural architecture search, self-supervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Aiming to revolutionize the nature of IFD, Deep Neural Networks-Enabled Intelligent Fault Diangosis of Mechanical Systems contributes to improved efficiency, safety, and reliability of mechanical systems in various industrial domains.The book will appeal to academic researchers, practitioners, and students in the fields of intelligent fault diagnosis, prognostics and health management, and deep learning.
Tunnelling for a Better Life
by Jinxiu YanTunnelling for a Better Life contain the contributions presented at the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2024, which was held from 19-25 April 2024 in Shenzhen, China. As urbanization accelerates, the pivotal role of tunnels and underground spaces in fostering environmental sustainability and improving quality of life becomes ever more pronounced. These underground structures serve as sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by rapid urban growth. By seamlessly integrating into urban landscapes, they alleviate congestion, reduce pollution, and enhance overall mobility, thus contributing to a greener and more sustainable urban environment. Moreover, tunnels and underground works provide vital support for various urban functions, such as accommodating economic activities, providing safe shelters during emergencies or disasters, and facilitating efficient utility management. They address immediate urban needs and lay the foundation for a better and more resilient future.By focusing on the latest trends in tunnelling and underground engineering, and looking ahead to the era of low-carbon and intelligent technology, the papers in this book illustrate the transformative potential of tunnels and underground works in shaping a better life for present and future generations. The contributions cover a comprehensive range of topics on tunnel engineering, showcasing the latest advancements, insights, and innovations across the following areas:1. Planning and General Aspects2. Design and Methodology3. Geotechnics, Geology and Geophysical Prospecting4. Ground Stability and Consolidation5. Support and Lining6. Conventional Tunnelling7. Mechanized Tunneling (TBM, shield)8. Immersed Tunnels9. Waterproofing and Drainage10. Instrumentation and Monitoring/ Testing and Inspection11. Digital and Information Technology12. Machine Learning13. Underground Caverns/Underground Space Use14. Operational Safety, Maintenance and Repair15. Contractual Practices and Risk ManagementTunnelling for a Better Life is a must-read for professionals, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders worldwide in tunnelling and underground engineering.
Carceral Entanglements: Gendered Public Memories of Japanese American World War II Incarceration (Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Relationality)
by Wendi YamashitaJapanese Americans have long contended with settler colonization and mass criminalization by the state, most notably during the WWII era when they were forced into incarceration camps. In Carceral Entanglements, Wendi Yamashita asks, how do narratives of worth and success that make Japanese Americans legible to the state come to be? What are the consequences of such narratives? Carceral Entanglements features interviews, archival research, and texts to explore racial violence and patriotic masculinity and explain how Japanese American history and identity are publicly memorialized. Yamashita examines museums, digital archives, pilgrimages, and student-run and performed plays to understand how Japanese Americans occupy a “contradictory location” produced by the state. She also addresses historical erasure, race relations and the struggle for redress and reparations. Carceral Entanglements is about the interlocking relationship Japanese American incarceration memories have to the prison industrial complex and the settler colonial logics that at times unknowingly sustain it.