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SimDec is a revolution in decision-making support. SimDec “teases out” inherent cause-and-effect relationships and reveals the intricacy of relationships between sets of input and output variables. At its core, SimDec is an amalgamation of uncertainty and global sensitivity analysis with an innovative visualization technique. While straightforward and elegant, this novel approach significantly enhances the analytical capabilities of users by readily exposing seemingly, a priori, counterintuitive behaviours so that they can be readily understood by both technical specialists and non-technical users alike.This book is the first to articulate the ubiquitous applicability of SimDec and has been written by the leading proponents of the technique. The book provides the necessary background to fully understand the underlying approach and then demonstrates its applicability to a wide spectrum of fields, such as finance, entrepreneurship, energy, 3D manufacturing, geology, the environment, engineering, public policy, and even superconducting magnets. To facilitate as widespread adoption and penetration of SimDec as possible, all supporting computer codes are available, open-source, in Python, Julia, R, and Matlab.The innovative material will be of primary benefit to practitioners and researchers analyzing data from the social sciences, business, science, engineering, mathematics, and computing.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Today, it is easy to obtain information about geological, paleontological, archaeological, and biological facts related to human origins from the internet. It is also easy to find interpretations of our evolution, but many are contradictory, superficial, or biased. This book aims to give readers an intellectual framework into which facts related to human evolution, past and present, can be inserted to obtain their understanding and, thus, understanding of our place in nature and our possible futures. This book is not a straightforward narrative on human evolution. It's a collection of free-flowing essays that delve into the complex, dynamic nature of human life and our place in nature. Some information is repeated, not as a flaw, but as a deliberate choice to show how different facts about ourselves can fit into various lines of reasoning, connected by many intersecting feedbacks.

Microstrip Lines and Slotlines, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for the research and design communities. This edition is updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, providing extensive analysis techniques and CAD design and modeling information. This volume covers approximate and full-wave analysis techniques, accurate circuit model extraction, and design information focusing on miniaturization, broadband operation, and precise design. It also incorporates the most recent information from conferences, journals, books, and personal research. New topics on Metamaterial Based Transmission Lines and Numerical Simulation and Modeling of transmission lines are introduced, aligning with the book's core themes. Some of the key updates included in this fourth edition are the integration of significant materials, significant revisions reflecting the latest research, and the introduction of cutting-edge topics, enhancing the existing content. With these comprehensive updates, Microstrip Lines and Slotlines, Fourth Edition ensures that readers have access to the most relevant and cutting-edge information in the field of printed transmission lines. This book is a must-have for professionals and researchers dedicated to advancing their knowledge and expertise in this dynamic area.

This book is a collection of high-quality research papers presented at 8th International Conference on Internet of Things and Connected Technologies (ICIoTCT 2023), held at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Mizoram, India, during 29–30 September 2023. This book presents recent advances on IoT and connected technologies. This book is designed for marketing managers, business professionals, researchers, academicians, and graduate-level students seeking to learn how IoT and connecting technologies increase the amount of data gained through devices, enhance customer experience, and widen the scope of IoT analytics in enhancing customer marketing outcomes.

This book explores issues related to information and communication technology in management and higher education, intelligent computing, and information security. In this book, the authors investigate various aspects of information and communication technology and systems, their development and applications in education, science, and management. The authors develop new models, methods, and approaches for digital transformation in management processes including digital project management, intelligent systems, particularly those that deploy artificial intelligence, data protection, and reliability. A part of this book is devoted to the application of information and communication technology in higher education to ensure the process of digital transformation in higher education institutions. The book is of interest to experts in the field of information and communication technology and systems, project managers, scientists, and Ph.D. students.

This book aims to provide many advanced application topics for microwave circuits and high-frequency electromagnetic (EM) fields by using advanced design system (ADS) and high-frequency structure simulator (HFSS) as simulation platforms. In particular, it contains the latest multidisciplinary co-simulation guidance on the design of relevant components and devices. Currently, the circuit/field design and performance analysis and optimization strongly rely on various kinds of robust electronic design automation (EDA) software. RF/microwave engineers must grasp two or more types of related simulation design software. ADS by Keysight and HFSS by Ansys are the representative for circuit simulations and for field and structural simulations of microwave devices, respectively. At present, these two types of software are widely used in enterprises, universities, and research institutions. The main purpose of this book is to enable readers, who are interested in microwave engineering and applied electromagnetics, to master the applications of these two tools. It also helps readers expand their knowledge boundaries behind those types of software and deepen their understanding of developing interdisciplinary technologies by co-simulations. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the two latest versions of ADS and HFSS and helps readers better understand the basic principles and latest functions better. It also advises how to choose appropriate simulation tools for different problems. The second part mainly describes co-simulations for high-frequency EM fields, microwave circuits, antenna designs, EM compatibility (EMC), and thermal and structural analyses. It provides guides and advices on performing co-simulations by ADS and HFSS incorporated with other types of software, respectively. The last part narrates the automation interfaces and script programming methods for co-simulations. It primarily deals with the Advanced Extension Language (AEL), Python Data Link (PDL), and MATLAB interface in ADS. For HFSS, it discusses VBScript, IronPython scripting, and Application Programming Interface (APIs) based on MATLAB. Each topic contains practical examples to help readers understand so that they can gain a solid knowledge and skills regarding automated interfaces and scripting methods based on these kinds of software. Concisely written in combination with practical examples, this book is very suitable as a textbook in introductory courses on microwave circuit and EM simulations and also as a supplementary textbook in many courses on electronics, microwave engineering, communication engineering, and related fields. As well, it can serve as a reference book for microwave engineers and researchers.

This book provides an overview of the most common techniques and methods employed in wireless fields. Conversely, it delves into a detailed study of millimeter-wave (mm-wave) and terahertz (THz) systems, with a focus on various schemes for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves. The title comprehensively reviews key elements associated with wireless communications, emphasizing the generation and detection of mm and THz waves. It explores specifications, innovations in new materials for high-speed terahertz and millimeter-wave technology, and considerations related to components and system aspects. Additionally, the book explores the integration of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in smart communication systems, along with potential applications for advanced wireless communications. Furthermore, it concentrates on recent advances and diverse research prospects in Next-Generation Wireless Communication Technologies. The book also seeks theoretical, methodological, well-established, and validated empirical work addressing these various topics.

The 7-volume set LNCS 14832 – 14838 constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2024, which took place in Malaga, Spain, during July 2–4, 2024. The 155 full papers and 70 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 430 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part II: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part III: ICCS 2024 Main Track Short Papers; Advances in High-Performance Computational Earth Sciences: Numerical Methods, Frameworks and Applications; Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing for Advanced Simulations; Part IV: Biomedical and Bioinformatics Challenges for Computer Science; Computational Health; Part V: Computational Optimization, Modelling, and Simulation; Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Advancing Computational Medicine; Machine Learning and Data Assimilation for Dynamical Systems; Multiscale Modelling and Simulation; Part VI: Network Models and Analysis: From Foundations to Artificial Intelligence; Numerical Algorithms and Computer Arithmetic for Computational Science; Quantum Computing; Part VII: Simulations of Flow and Transport: Modeling, Algorithms and Computation; Smart Systems: Bringing Together Computer Vision, Sensor Networks, and Artificial Intelligence; Solving Problems with Uncertainties; Teaching Computational Science

In this modern technological era, conserving and making better use of resources like energy, water, and other essential resources have recently been one of the main concerns for the manufacturing industry. To successfully compete against the competition, industries are replacing outdated manufacturing techniques with cutting-edge ones that are sustainable in terms of cost, energy usage, better product quality, and environmental safety. Green manufacturing has become one of the key priorities for attaining this.Green Manufacturing and Materials Processing Methods: Characterizations, Applications, and Design offers a critical review of the past work done in green manufacturing and material processing technologies. It presents recent research and development that is going on currently with green manufacturing techniques and discusses characterizations, applications, and the design aspect of materials processed through green manufacturing technologies. With a focus on the sustainability aspect, this book showcases new breakthroughs and comparisons of cutting-edge sustainable manufacturing and materials processing with currently available conventional methods. Highlights throughout the book are on improvements used in various manufacturing processes such as casting, joining, drilling, surface engineering, sintering, and composite manufacturing.This book will serve as a first-hand information source for academic researchers and industrial firms. With the help of this book, readers will have a unique opportunity to comprehend and evaluate recent advancements in green manufacturing and material processing technology. This book will be the go-to resource for individuals who desire to do research or development in the area of sustainable manufacturing and material processing technologies.

This book is a collection of best-selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems (ADCIS 2023) held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India, during September 21–23, 2023. It includes state-of-the-art research work in the cutting-edge technologies in the field of data science and intelligent systems. The book presents data-driven computing; it is a new field of computational analysis which uses provided data to directly produce predictive outcomes. The book is useful for academicians, research scholars, and industry persons.

Where did we come from?What is our connection with other life forms?What are the mechanisms of mind that define what it means to be a human being?In the seventh edition of this revolutionary textbook, David M. Buss examines human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, providing students with the conceptual tools needed to study evolutionary psychology and apply them to empirical research on the human mind. Content is organised by topic, beginning with the challenges of survival, mating, parenting, and kinship; progressing to challenges of group living, including cooperation, aggression, sexual conflict and status, prestige, and social hierarchies.Key features of this edition include: Updated and enhanced material based on an explosion of new theories and research, including dozens of new references Expanded coverage of topics including socioecology, behavior, emotions, and gender Exploration of evolutionary mismatches in several domains such as survival, kinship, and mating, including a discussion of internet dating With a wealth of student-friendly pedagogy including critical thinking questions and case study boxes supporting the application of evolutionary psychology to real-world situations, this is an invaluable resource for undergraduates studying psychology, biology, and anthropology. The textbook is also supported by a range of instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and an instructor's manual, to help students achieve their higher learning goals.

This book presents selected, peer-reviewed proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Material, Machines and Methods for Sustainable Development (MMMS2022), held in the city of Can Tho, Vietnam, from 10 to 13 November 2022. The purpose of the conference is to explore and ensure an understanding of the critical aspects contributing to sustainable development with a focus on advanced mechanical engineering, automation, materials, machines and methods. The contributions published in this book come from authors representing universities, research institutes and industrial companies and reflect the results of a very broad spectrum of research, from micro- and nanoscale materials design and processing, to mechanical engineering technology in industry. Many of the contributions selected for these proceedings focus on materials modeling, eco-material processes and mechanical manufacturing. Volume 2 of this book focuses on topics dedicated to materials applications, machining, and renewable energy. Selected topics include: material machinability and economic efficiency, sustainable development manufacturing technology, environmental protection, as well as green development and climate change prevention.

This work focuses on designing multiband-printed single/Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) CP antennas for WLAN/V2X and NR Sub-6GHz 5G applications. It also delves into the design and implementation of a Four-Port MIMO antenna for wireless applications, addressing theoretical foundations and challenges. Additionally, the book explores critical aspects of software-defined radios (SDR), including modulation, signal processing, radio systems, TX/RX blocks, SDR-enabled phased arrays, and beam hopping techniques, with relevance to 5G, 6G, and IoT applications.Features: Explores advancements in planar monopole antennas, including bandwidth enhancement techniques Analyzes innovative antenna design structures, like miniaturized and conformal monopole antennas; and discusses modeling and implementation Spotlights WLAN and Wi-Fi 6/6E antenna design for next-gen laptops with practical insights Addresses the use of triple-band antenna arrays for MIMO applications in laptops Focuses on planar antenna advancements for diverse wireless bands and applications Explores multiband-printed single/MIMO CP antennas for WLAN/V2X and NR Sub-6GHz 5G Covers the design and implementation of a Four-Port MIMO antenna for wireless applications, including theoretical foundations and challenges Explores SDR, modulation, signal processing, radio systems, TX/RX blocks, SDR-enabled phased arrays, and beam hopping techniques for 5G, 6G, and IoT applications This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in electrical and electronic engineering, antennas, and wireless communication systems.

This book collects contributions of forefront research and practices related to the use of the enabling technologies of Industry 4.0 in the architecture and design fields and their impact on the UN's Sustainable Developments goals. The book is structured into three sections (research, practice, and technologies), with the goal of creating a new framework useful for widespread awareness necessary to initiate technology transfer processes for the benefit of the public sector, universities, research centers, and innovative companies, and a new professional figure capable of controlling the entire process is essential. Thus, the book chapters arouse a series of relevant topics such as computational and parametric design, performance-based architecture, data-driven design strategies, parametric environmental design and analysis, computational and parametric structural design and analysis, AI and machine learning, BIM and interoperability, VR and AR, digital and robotic fabrication, additive manufacturing and 3D printing, R&D and entrepreneurship, circular architecture, and didactics. In the post-digital era, where the essence of design lies in the control and information of the process that holistically involves all the aspects mentioned above, rather than in formal research, it is necessary to understand technologies and analyze the advantages that they can bring in terms of environmental sustainability and product innovation.

The demand for integration of smart devices into our daily lives has led to a pressing challenge – the effective design and optimization of antennas for wearable and implantable applications. As our reliance on interconnected devices grows, so does the need for antennas that transcend their conventional roles and adapt to the diverse, dynamic needs of users. Addressing these challenges is vital, considering the unique demands imposed by this technology, ranging from size constraints to energy efficiency, biocompatibility, and signal integrity. Design and Optimization of Wearable, Implantable, and Edible Antennas, is an innovative work that confronts these challenges head-on. In this exploration, the book sheds light on the evolving landscape where electromagnetic research intersects with the demands of human life. As antennas seamlessly weave into attire, revolutionize healthcare through implants, and even find their place in edibles, this book serves as a guide for academic scholars, researchers, engineers, and students navigating the intricate terrain of antenna engineering. The book's primary objective is to unravel the complexities of wearable technology fundamentals, implantable antenna challenges, and the revolutionary applications of edible antennas in medical diagnostics. By offering interdisciplinary insights that bridge the gap between electromagnetic engineering, materials science, and biomedical engineering, the book provides a variety of valuable perspectives. It is an indispensable resource for those seeking an understanding of the design principles, challenges, and optimization strategies crucial to the future of antennas in our interconnected world.

This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology, held in London, on February 19–22, 2024. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to information and communication technology (ICT) for managerial applications, e-governance, e-agriculture, e-education and computing technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and e-mining. Written by respected experts and researchers working on ICT, the book offers an asset for young researchers involved in advanced studies. The work is presented in ten volumes.

This book presents the select proceedings of 21st ISME conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering. It covers the latest research and technological advancements in the area of manufacturing and materials engineering. Various topics covered in this book are additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, micro and nano manufacturing, welding, casting, forming process, conventional and non-conventional machining, CIM, CAM, modeling and simulation, composite materials, powder metallurgy, supply chain management, reliability engineering/quality engineering product life cycle management, industry 4.0, micro machining, surface science and engineering, materials characterization and functionally graded materials. The book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the areas of manufacturing and materials engineering.

Renewable Energy for Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Challenges, Approaches, and Solutions for Grid Integration provides a holistic guide to the critical technical challenges of integrating renewable energy for grid-connected electric vehicles. Considering the impact of renewable energy integration from a wide range of perspectives, this book leverages its global range and expertise to cover problems from power stability to market strategies, fast charging, and cybersecurity. Practical solutions are provided, incorporating the latest advances in technologies across meters, sensors, batteries, storage, demand response, artificial intelligence, and power system design.Supporting broad understanding and practical solution development, the book enables researchers, students, and industry professionals to take the next steps towards renewably sourced, grid-integrated electric vehicles. - Focuses on the essential step of integrating grid-charging electric vehicles with renewable energy sources - Provides comprehensive analysis of the challenge renewable integration presents for existing electric vehicle technologies - Breaks down real-world, practical case studies and solutions using the latest advances by a global team of experts

This book presents new and advanced results and developments related to the Bees Algorithm, along with its application to a wide range of engineering problems. Modern complex processes and systems are difficult to optimise using conventional mathematical tools as they require models that often cannot be obtained with accuracy or certainty. Optimising such systems demands efficient, model-free optimisation tools. The Bees Algorithm, a swarm-based technique inspired by the foraging behaviour of honeybees, is an ideal tool for tackling challenging optimisation problems. The algorithm is conceptually elegant and extremely easy to apply. All it needs to solve an optimisation problem is a means to evaluate the quality of potential solutions. While the covered applications belong to diverse engineering fields, this book's focus is on advanced manufacturing and industrial engineering. The book comprises two parts. The first part explores different enhancements made to the original Bees Algorithm to improve its performance. The second part delves into the algorithm's applications in design, manufacturing, production, ergonomics, logistics, transportation, and electrical and electronic engineering. By showcasing the variety of optimisation tasks successfully handled using the Bees Algorithm, the book aims to inspire and motivate engineers and researchers worldwide to adopt the algorithm as a powerful and versatile tool for conquering complex engineering problems in the Industry 4.0 era and beyond.

Modern complex multi-domain systems require increased efficiency, reliability and availability combined with reduced cost. This book contains papers on mathematical modeling and simulation of processes in various areas: in ecology and the environment, production and energy, information technology, samples of special purpose equipment, and cyber-physical systems. The outcomes presented in the book will be useful to specialists involved in the modeling and simulation of real-world system, management and decision-making models, production models, and software products. Scientists have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest research in a variety of solutions proposed by leading scientists and to determine promising directions for solving complex scientific and practical tasks. Chapters of this book contain papers presented at the 18th MODS International Conference, November 13–15, 2023, Chernihiv, Ukraine.

This multi-volume LNCS set, LNCS 15148-15151, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature, PPSN 2024, held in Hagenberg, Austria, in September 2024. The 101 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 294 submissions. The papers presented in these four volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Combinatorial Optimization; Genetic Programming; Fitness Landscape Modeling and Analysis. Part II: Benchmarking and Performance Measures; Automated Algorithm Selection and Configuration; Numerical Optimization; Bayesian- and Surrogate-Assisted Optimization. Part III: Theoretical Aspects of Nature-Inspired Optimization; (Evolutionary) Machine Learning and Neuroevolution; Evolvable Hardware and Evolutionary Robotics. Part IV: Multi-Objective Optimization; Real-World Applications.

The 7-volume set LNCS 14832 – 14838 constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2024, which took place in Malaga, Spain, during July 2–4, 2024. The 155 full papers and 70 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 430 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part II: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part III: ICCS 2024 Main Track Short Papers; Advances in High-Performance Computational Earth Sciences: Numerical Methods, Frameworks and Applications; Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing for Advanced Simulations; Part IV: Biomedical and Bioinformatics Challenges for Computer Science; Computational Health; Part V: Computational Optimization, Modelling, and Simulation; Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Advancing Computational Medicine; Machine Learning and Data Assimilation for Dynamical Systems; Multiscale Modelling and Simulation; Part VI: Network Models and Analysis: From Foundations to Artificial Intelligence; Numerical Algorithms and Computer Arithmetic for Computational Science; Quantum Computing; Part VII: Simulations of Flow and Transport: Modeling, Algorithms and Computation; Smart Systems: Bringing Together Computer Vision, Sensor Networks, and Artificial Intelligence; Solving Problems with Uncertainties; Teaching Computational Science

This book is a compilation of peer-reviewed papers from the 2023 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT2023). The symposium is a common endeavour among the four national aerospace societies in China, Australia, Korea and Japan, namely, Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA), Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division (RAeS Australian Division), Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS) and Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (KSAS). APISAT is an annual event initiated in 2009. It aims to provide the opportunity to Asia-Pacific nations for the researchers of universities and academic institutes, and for the industry engineers to discuss the current and future advanced topics in aeronautical and space engineering. This is the volume II of the proceedings.

Oberschlesien ist seit langem einer der Hotspots der Migrationsgeschichte: Deutlich mehr als die Hälfte der heutigen Bevölkerung lebt dort erst in der zweiten oder dritten Generation. Andererseits haben viele aus der Region stammende Familien in West- und Mitteleuropa sowie in Nord- und Südamerika ihre Heimat gefunden. Da Oberschlesien außergewöhnlich stark von migrierenden, mobilen Menschen geprägt wurde und wird, lässt sich durch das Prisma des Themas Migration auch die Geschichte der Region selbst in neuen, vielfältigen Facetten darstellen. In diesem Buch richtet sich dabei die Aufmerksamkeit in erster Linie auf die handelnden Menschen, die trotz oftmals fehlender Bildungsmöglichkeiten, Armut und beschränktem politischen Einfluss ihren Weg suchten. Die Migrationsbewegungen, die von Oberschlesien ausgingen und nach Oberschlesien zurückführten, ließen transnationale Räume entstehen und prägten einen dynamischem Wandel unterworfenen deutsch-polnischen Grenzraum.

Dieses Buch betont die grundlegenden Konzepte des CS-Algorithmus und seiner Varianten sowie deren Anwendung zur Lösung unterschiedlicher Optimierungsprobleme in medizinischen und ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Anwendungen. Evolutionäre metaheuristische Ansätze werden zunehmend zur Lösung komplexer Optimierungsprobleme in verschiedenen realen Anwendungen eingesetzt. Einer der erfolgreichsten Optimierungsalgorithmen ist die Cuckoo-Suche (CS), die zu einem aktiven Forschungsbereich geworden ist, um N-dimensionale und lineare/nichtlineare Optimierungsprobleme mithilfe einfacher mathematischer Prozesse zu lösen. CS hat die Aufmerksamkeit verschiedener Forscher auf sich gezogen, was zur Entstehung zahlreicher Varianten des grundlegenden CS mit verbesserten Leistungsmerkmalen seit 2019 geführt hat.

Advanced Structural Textile Composites Forming: Characterization, Modeling, and Simulation comprehensively describes the influence of fiber/fabric architectures and properties on composites forming, along with their deformability and structural optimization, covering the latest advances in the composites forming field. Part one reviews textile reinforcement architectures and discusses the forming behaviors of important 2D and 3D fabrics. Part two discusses numerical models to conduct simulation analysis of different structural composites forming at mesoscopic and macroscopic scales, in particular, 3D preforms with through-the-thickness yarns. Part three looks at the latest developments in the relationship between forming and other steps in composite manufacturing, such as resin injection, and automated fiber placement (AFP) and the effects on certain mechanical properties, such as structural damage and impact resistance. The book will be an essential reference for academic researchers, industrial engineers and materials scientists working with the manufacture and design of fiber-reinforced composite materials. - Describes the influence of the fiber/fabric architectures and properties on composites forming, along with their deformability and structural optimization - Provides numerical modeling and simulation of different fiber-reinforced composites forming at mesoscopic and macroscopic scales, in particular, reinforcements with discontinue fibers, and 3D preforms with through-the-thickness yarns - Discusses cutting edge topics such as resin injection, and automated fiber placement (AFP) and the effects of forming results on mechanical properties such as structural damage and impact resistances

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Science, Technology and Engineering (ICSTE 2023) related to electrical and electronic engineering. Various topics covered include neural network classification, text detection from natural scene images, speech processing systems, Wi-Fi intrusion detection, machine learning, wireless sensor network, image retrieval, automatic speech recognition, device physics, power transfer, photovoltaics, antenna for ultra-wideband applications, electric vehicles, etc. The book is useful for researchers and professionals whose work involves electrical and electronics and computer science fields.

In the ever-evolving landscape of electromagnetic wave control, researchers face the pressing challenge of keeping pace with the rapid advancements in metasurface and metamaterial methods. As these technologies become increasingly integral to various engineering applications, educators and researchers seek a comprehensive resource that outlines the current state of the field and offers insights into its future prospects. Electromagnetic Wave Control Techniques of Metasurfaces and Metamaterials emerges as a timely solution, providing a detailed overview and a forward-looking perspective on wave control research using metasurfaces and metamaterials. With a firm focus on bridging the gap between theory and application, this book meets the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of key topics such as frequency selective surfaces, metasurface and metamaterial absorbers, reflectors, and the integration of deep learning and machine learning in these domains. This book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle real-world challenges in wavefront control, beam steering, and phase control by delving into the intricacies of broadband metasurfaces, metamaterials, and the underlying physics. Furthermore, it explores the unique capabilities of chiral metasurfaces and metamaterials, illuminating their diverse engineering applications and empowering the readers with practical insights. This book serves as an invaluable resource for engineers, educators, and researchers seeking to navigate the complexities of electromagnetic wave control. Its blend of theoretical insights and practical applications enhances the reader's understanding of metasurfaces and metamaterials and inspires new avenues for research and innovation in this exciting field.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

The advances in technology, engineering and science are necessary for better and sustailable life. It is not only beneficial for human growth but equally important for all the living and non living matters on the planet. Hence it is imperative to come togather and share the knowledge, innovations and developments in the technology and science happening around. The objective of 1st International Conference on “Recent Advances in Science, Engineering & Technology” (ICRASET-2023) was to provide platform to share various hypotheses, conclusions, and discoveries from students, researchers, professors, and industry experts. The conference was associated with the knowledge partners like ASM International, IEEE, IETE, ISTE, CSI and IE

This book addresses and updates the trends surrounding the potential advantages of renewable energy sources, distributed generation, energy storage, and other factors relevant to smart systems. In addition to well-consolidated topics such as photovoltaic and wind generation, new issues and solutions regarding smart grids, power electronics converters, energy management, storage systems, and innovative renewable sources exploitation techniques have been considered.

This book aims to explore different aspects of networks in relation to the archaeology of buildings. It is divided into three major themes: the trade in materials, the exchange of knowledge (of techniques and/or materials), and the exchange of style. Within each of these themes, two primary aspects are addressed—notably, who were the actors and how did the network function? In medieval and post-medieval Europe, the development of buildings, of style and the use of material, cannot be understood from a local, regional or even national perspective. Not only were the borders different than in modern-day Europe, but the contacts of inhabitants also transcended local and regional boundaries. This volume describes the continuous exchange of aesthetic ideals, technological developments and building materials during this period. This volume is a culmination of four years of sessions held at the European Archaeology Association (EAA) conference between 2016-2020 on the topic. It is of interest to archaeologists, architects, and scholars of built heritage.

This book includes high-quality papers presented at Third International Conference on Computational Electronics for Wireless Communications (ICCWC 2023), held at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, India, during October 20–21, 2023. The book presents original research work of academics and industry professionals to exchange their knowledge of the state-of-the-art research and development in computational electronics with an emphasis on wireless communications. The topics covered in the book are radio frequency and microwave, signal processing, microelectronics, and wireless networks.

This two-volume set, CCIS 2146 and CCIS 2147, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Intelligence Computation and Applications, ISICA 2023, held in Guangzhou, China, during November 18–19, 2023. The 82 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 178 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Frontiers of evolutionary Intelligent Optimization Algorithms; Exploration of computer vision; Machine learning and its applications. Part II: Machine Learning and its applications; Big data analysis and Information security; Intelligent application of computer.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the latest research on the nonverbal cues that signal our biological sex, gender, and sexual orientation to others, as well as our sexual/romantic interest in others. Crucially, it is a volume which incorporates critical perspectives which help to tackle the short-comings associated with the predominant focus on cis-gender, heterosexual individuals. It underscores how specific cues work in conjunction with other cues during the communication of our gendered and sexual selves, and how various factors (cultural, contextual, social, personality variables) impact that process. It also addresses common misconceptions including the notion that the romantic landscape has become more sexualized and predominantly technology driven. This book highlights that we still tend to communicate a romantic interest in each other in quite traditional places, such as school, home, and social events, using tried-and-true nonverbal cues, like gazing and smiling. Across six chapters readers will learn about the cues to our gendered and sexual selves, which exist in our facial and bodily movements, dress, personal artifacts, gestures, body odor, vocal characteristics, touch, and posture, amongst others. This engaging work presents historical and contemporary research findings that will appeal to students and scholars of nonverbal communication, communication studies, the psychology of gender, and sexuality studies.

This conference LNAI 14502 volume constitutes the workshop proceedings of 22nd Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, held in November 2023 in Mérida, Yucatán, México. The total of 34 papers presented in this volume was carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions.The proceedings of MICAI 2023 workshops are structured into three sections: – WILE 2023: 16th Workshop on Intelligent Learning Environments – HIS 2023: 16th Workshop of Hybrid Intelligent Systems – CIAPP 2023: 5th Workshop on New Trends in Computational Intelligence and Applications

Coal and Coalbed Gas: Future Directions and Opportunities, Second Edition introduces the latest in coal geology research and the engineering of gas extraction. Importantly, the second edition examines how, over the last 10 years, research has both changed focus and where it is conducted. This shift essentially depicts'a tale of two worlds'—one half (Western Europe, North America) moving away from coal and coalbed gas research and production towards cleaner energy resources, and the other half (Asia–Pacific region, Eastern Europe, South America) increasing both research and usage of coal. These changes are marked by a precipitous fall in coalbed gas production in North America; however, at the same time there has been a significant rise in coal and coalbed gas production in Australia, China, and India. The driver for higher production and its associated research is a quest for affordable energy and economic security that a large resource base brings to any country like Australia's first large-scale coalbed gas to liquid natural gas projects supplying the demand for cleaner burning LNG to the Asian-Pacific region. Since the last edition of this book, global climate change policies have more forcibly emphasized the impact of methane from coal mines and placed these emissions equal to, or even more harmful than, CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in general. Governmental policies have prioritized capture, use, and storage of CO2, burning coal in new highly efficient low emission power plants, and gas pre-drainage of coal mines. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries and China are also introducing new research into alternative, non-fuel uses for coal, such as carbon fibers, nanocarbons, graphene, soil amendments, and as an unconventional ore for critical elements. New to this edition: Each chapter is substantially changed from the 1st edition including expanded and new literature citations and reviews, important new data and information, new features and materials, as well as re-organized and re-designed themes. Importantly, three new chapters cover global coal endowment and gas potential, groundwater systems related to coalbed gas production and biogenic gas generation as well as the changing landscape of coal and coalbed gas influenced by global climate change and net-zero carbon greenhouse gas emissions. FOREWORD When I reviewed the first edition of this book, my initial thought was,'Do we need another book on coal geology?'and then I read it and realised,'Yes, we need this book'and my students downloaded copies as soon as it was available. So now we come to 2023, and a lot has happened in the past decade. For a different reason we might ask if we still need this book, or even coal geoscientists and engineers, as the world aims for rapid decarbonisation of the energy sector and a reduction of coal as a feedstock for industrial resources, like steel manufacture.

Robotics and Automation in Industry 4.0 explores the transformative role of robotics, automation, and emerging technologies in the modern industrial landscape. The book is divided into four comprehensive sections, each focusing on key areas of Industry 4.0. These are: 1) Robotics: Applications and Advancements, 2) Renewable Energy Applications, 3), FinTech, and 4) Multidisciplinary approaches. It compiles 13 chapters offering insights into the latest advancements and provides practical guidance for navigating the evolving industrial landscape.

The formal optimization handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of subjects. It includes a literature review, a mathematical formulation of optimization methods, flowcharts and pseudocodes, illustrations, problems and applications, results and critical discussions, and much more. The book covers a vast array of formal optimization fields, including mathematical and Bayesian optimization, neural networks and deep learning, genetic algorithms and their applications, hybrid optimization methods, combinatorial optimization, constraint handling in optimization methods, and swarm-based optimization. This handbook is an excellent reference for experts and non-specialists alike, as it provides stimulating material. The book also covers research trends, challenges, and prospective topics, making it a valuable resource for those looking to expand their knowledge in this field.

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of antenna technologies, electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI) poses a significant challenge: the complexity of these converging domains often surpasses the capacity of traditional educational resources and has been an area of research that is largely understudied. This creates a challenge for researchers attempting to gain a full understanding of the issue, as the lack of cohesive literature that bridges the gaps between these disciplines is significant. Researchers, engineers, and enthusiasts are hampered in their efforts to grasp the full potential of this convergence. Convergence of Antenna Technologies, Electronics, and AI offers a unique perspective to this problem by synthesizing the fundamental principles, cutting-edge advancements, and practical applications of these interconnected domains. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the complexities of this multidisciplinary frontier. It provides a cohesive framework that not only elucidates the interconnections between antennas, electronics, and AI but also empowers readers to leverage this knowledge in developing transformative innovations. Through its exploration of foundational principles, contemporary challenges, and future trajectories, this book inspires readers to envision and shape a future where seamless connectivity and intelligent systems redefine the boundaries of what is possible. This book catalyzes the next wave of innovation in communication, connectivity, and smart systems by offering a nuanced understanding of the convergence of technologies using antenna, and artificial intelligence.

In a world expected to reach a population of almost 10 billion inhabitants by 2050 and facing rapid global warming, it is essential to develop studies to better characterize and preserve the existing environmental heritage. Among these assets, soil stands out, which is fundamental for the balance of life on the planet (air quality and composition, temperature regulation, carbon and nutrient cycling, water cycling and quality, natural'waste'(decomposition) treatment and recycling, and habitat for most living things and their food). Due its importance, Soil information is increasing recently in order to attend human demands for land use management and capability, reduce erosion risks and soil security, for example. Particularly in Brazil, advances in soil science are now required to attend the new national systematic soil survey that have as a goal soil sustainability and security. Gathering machine learning tools, pedometrics and pedological concepts is a way to achieve these demands regarding soil data and related products. This book summarizes remarkable insights from the II Pedometrics Brazil Conference providing cutting-edge information to researchers, students and professionals working with soils in tropical countries such as Brazil.

This book presents up-to-date information about WLAN antenna designs for students, researchers, and professionals who want to design radiating systems to be deployed for practical coverage. The book primarily focuses on pattern diversity antennas. Pattern diversity antennas are very vital in wireless communication. High correlation between multiple signals can result in low data throughput which can be solved by using antennas with pattern diversity. Beam scanning antennas and their variants are also described in detail. Pattern diversity antenna systems with multiport feeds are also comprehensively discussed in this book. For a multiport system to maintain a reasonable link budget, equal antenna gains are preferred for the required antenna coverage. The book further describes the latest techniques to enhance and equalize the antenna gain within a compact radiating system. With increasing demand for faster connectivity with minimum path loss, the demand for high-gain antennas is rapidly increasing. Thereby a detailed discussion on gain enhancement with the latest high-gain antenna designs is requisite while describing WLAN antennas. Some antenna designs discussed in the book are based on additive manufacturing for their design and fabrication. Additive manufacturing is a much sought-after technology today that allows rapid development of antennas at an affordable cost. Many recent WLAN antennas make use of this technology to develop versatile antenna designs. Finally, the book includes a section on wide-band antenna designs. Antenna designs that reduce the scanning loss are also discussed.

Kriging can be used to determine optimal unbiased predictions for regionalized variables and has been shown to be a powerful tool in slope reliability analysis for reliability-based design. This is the first book to systematically cover the basic theory and applications of the method in slope reliability assessment. The book gives an extensive and detailed presentation of principles and applications, introducing geostatistics and the basic theory of Kriging before addressing the challenges in the application of Kriging in slope reliability analysis. The latest advancements in Kriging application methods are introduced, which enhance computational accuracy and reduce model errors. These include optimization algorithms for spatial parameters in Kriging, adaptive modeling of spatial correlation structures, efficient sampling methods based on Monte Carlo simulation, quantitative analysis of slope failure risks, and reliability analysis methods for unreinforced and reinforced slopes based on conditional random fields. Several case studies are presented to illustrate the practical application and implementation procedures, bridging theory, and practical engineering.Kriging in Slope Reliability Analysis particularly suits consulting engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students.

This book contains research papers that were accepted for presentation at the 17th International Conference on Interdisciplinarity in Engineering—INTER-ENG 2023, which was held on 5–6 October 2023, in the city of Târgu Mureș, Romania. The general scope of the conference “Towards transition for a more competitive European industry in a smart, safe and sustainable future” is proposing a new approach related to the development of a new generation of smart factories grounded on the manufacturing and assembly process digitalization. It is related to advance manufacturing technology, lean manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, manufacturing tools and equipment. It is a leading international professional and scientific forum of great interest for engineers and scientists who can read in this book research works contributions and recent developments as well as current practices in advanced fields of engineering.

This book offers a comprehensive and timely review of planar microwave sensors based on coupled structures. Gathering chapters contributed by the most authoritative researchers on this topic, it presents various strategies for sensor performance optimization using coupled lines, directional couplers, and coupled resonators (either distributed or semi-lumped), focusing mainly on sensitivity optimization, and covering chains of coupled resonators as well. The book also reports on analytical methods, design formulas, sensor validation tests, with both simulation and experimental methods, describing some relevant practical applications. Mainly reflecting the research activity carried out by the different contributors in the last years, this book also includes two introductory chapters to help readers who are not very familiar with microwave sensing technologies and coupled structures. All in all, this book addresses advanced graduate students and researchers involved in microwave and sensor technologies, and may be of interest for engineers and professionals as well, working in areas as diverse as wireless sensors and sensor networks, biosensing, chemical sensing, motion control, microfluidics, Internet of Things (IoT), and smart systems.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Generative AI in terms of basic concepts, core technologies, technical architecture, and application scenarios. Readers gain a deeper understanding of the emerging discipline of Generative AI. This book covers the latest cutting-edge application technologies of Generative AI in various fields. It provides relevant practitioners with ideas to solve problems and deepen their understanding of Generative AI. At the same time, it guides and helps Generative AI and related industries to deepen their understanding of the industry and enhance professional knowledge and skills. Starting from reality, this book lists many cases and analyzes theories in a popular image. The book is useful for AI researchers and specifically for those working with the applications at hand (primarily medical imaging and construction/twinning industry). It covers a variety of cutting-edge technologies in Generative AI, which provides researchers with new research ideas.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

This book analyzes biological and sociocultural factors that influence nutritional status, physical growth, development and maturation of children and adolescents in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in the perspective of human ecology. Chapters in this book bring together both theoretical and empirical studies that take into account human biological and environmental conditions to understand how ethnic diversity, culturally determined lifestyle and dietary habits influence biological variation of human growth and nutrition in nine LAC countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. The book is divided into three sections. Chapters in the first section analyze nutritional and epidemiological aspects of child growth in the region. Articles in the second section focus on methods to evaluate human growth, development, and maturation. Finally, the third section brings together a series of studies representing different LAC countries, analyzing biocultural impacts on child growth and nutrition. By bringing together studies about the relationship between human biology, cultural diversity, nutrition and health in a region with huge environmental challenges, this volume addresses many of the challenges to achieve the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Chapters in this volume present and discuss data on the effects of malnutrition on children's and adolescent's health and development, such as chronic undernutrition or stunting (growth deficit) and excess weight (overweight and obesity) as the risk factors for child morbidity and mortality m due to non-communicable diseases. Human Growth and Nutrition in Latin American and Caribbean Countries will be a valuable resource for both students and researchers in different disciplines dedicated to the interdisciplinary research on the intersection betweenhuman biology, cultural diversity, nutrition and health. It will also be a useful source of information for both health professionals and policy makers developing and implementing interventions and public policies to achieve UN's SDGs 2 and 3, particularly in the LAC regions.

This book presents the select proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2022). It covers the latest trends in the areas of design and manufacturing. The main topics covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics, and CAD/CAM/CIM. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, and industrial engineering.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Optimization and Learning, OLA 2023, held in Malaga, Spain, during May 3–5, 2023. The 32 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: advanced optimization; learning; learning methods to enhance optimization tools; optimization applied to learning methods; and real-world applications.