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Innovative Systems Approach for Facilitating Smarter World (Design Science and Innovation)
by Hajime Kita Shingo Takahashi Toshiya Kaihara Motohisa FunabashiThis book introduces state-of-the-art concepts and methodologies on innovative systems approach that enables the grand design and implementation about Smarter World. This book also describes the shared view that the various heterogeneous social systems that make up Smarter World should be viewed as systems at an abstract level, and develop new developments in SoS and spiral systems through the cycle of analysis, synthesis and abduction. Several new concepts that integrate data-driven mechanism into traditional model-driven methodologies in systems approach are explained with practical applications. As such, it offers a valuable resource for systems engineers, system integrators, and researchers in related engineering fields, as well as government policymakers.
Innovative Systems for Intelligent Health Informatics: Data Science, Health Informatics, Intelligent Systems, Smart Computing (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #72)
by Faisal Saeed Fathey Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-NahariThis book presents the papers included in the proceedings of the 5th International Conference of Reliable Information and Communication Technology 2020 (IRICT 2020) that was held virtually on December 21–22, 2020. The main theme of the book is “Innovative Systems for Intelligent Health Informatics”. A total of 140 papers were submitted to the conference, but only 111 papers were published in this book. The book presents several hot research topics which include health informatics, bioinformatics, information retrieval, artificial intelligence, soft computing, data science, big data analytics, Internet of things (IoT), intelligent communication systems, information security, information systems, and software engineering.
Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods in Educational Systems: Proceedings of the International Conference on Teacher Education and Professional Development (INCOTEPD 2018), October 28, 2018, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
by Kristian Sugiyarto Suprapto Endah Retnowati Jerusalem Mohammad Adam WagironThis proceedings volume of InCoTEPD 2018 covers many ideas for handling a wide variety of challenging issues in the field of education. The outstanding ideas dealing with these issues result in innovation of the system. There are many innovation strategies resulting from recent research that are discussed in this book. These strategies will become the best starting points to solve current and future problems.This book provides an in-depth coverage of educational innovation developments with an emphasis on educational systems, formal or informal education strategies, learning models, and professional teachers. Indeed, those developments are very important to be explored for obtaining the right way of problem-solving.Providing many ideas from the theoretical foundation into the practice, this book is versatile and well organized for an appropriate audience in the field of education. It is an extremely useful reference for students, teachers, professors, practitioners, and government representatives in many countries.
Innovative Techniques and Applications of Modelling, Identification and Control: Selected And Expanded Reports From Icmic'17 (Lecture Notes In Electrical Engineering #467)
by Quanmin Zhu Jing Na Xing WuThis book presents the most important findings from the 9th International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control (ICMIC’17), held in Kunming, China on July 10–12, 2017. It covers most aspects of modelling, identification, instrumentation, signal processing and control, with a particular focus on the applications of research in multi-agent systems, robotic systems, autonomous systems, complex systems, and renewable energy systems.The book gathers thirty comprehensively reviewed and extended contributions, which help to promote evolutionary computation, artificial intelligence, computation intelligence and soft computing techniques to enhance the safety, flexibility and efficiency of engineering systems. Taken together, they offer an ideal reference guide for researchers and engineers in the fields of electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and communication engineering.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 4th International Conference, ICITL 2021, Virtual Event, November 29 – December 1, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13117)
by Yueh-Min Huang Chin-Feng Lai Tânia RochaThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2021, held in November/December 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 59 full papers presented together with 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design Framework and Model for Innovative learning; Education Practice Issues and Trends; Educational Gamification and Game-based Learning; Innovative Technologies and Pedagogies Enhanced Learning; Multimedia Technology Enhanced Learning; Online Course and Web-Based Environment; and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Mathematics.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 5th International Conference, ICITL 2022, Virtual Event, August 29–31, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13449)
by Yueh-Min Huang Frode Eika Sandnes João Barroso Shu-Chen ChengThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2022, held in Porto, Portugal, in August 2022. The 53 full papers presented together with 3 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 123 submissions. ICITL focuses on artificial intelligence in education, VR/AR/MR/XR in education, design and framework of learning systems, pedagogies to innovative technologies and learning, application and design of innovative learning.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 6th International Conference, ICITL 2023, Porto, Portugal, August 28–30, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14099)
by Yueh-Min Huang Tânia RochaThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2023, held in Porto, Portugal, during August 28–30, 2023. The 64 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They cover a wide range of many different research topics, such as: artificial intelligence in education; computational thinking in education; design and framework of learning systems; pedagogies to innovative technologies and learning; STEM/STEAM education; VR/AR/MR/XR in education; and application and design of innovative learning software.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 7th International Conference, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, August 14–16, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14785)
by Yueh-Min Huang Emanuele Bardone Yu-Ping Cheng Margus PedasteThe two-volume set LNCS 14785 and 14786 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, during August 14 -16, 2024. The 60 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 131 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part One : Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems and Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning. Part Two : STEM/STEAM Education; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education; and Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 7th International Conference, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, August 14–16, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14786)
by Yueh-Min Huang Emanuele Bardone Yu-Ping Cheng Margus PedasteThe two-volume set LNCS 14785 and 14786 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2024, Tartu, Estonia, during August 14 -16, 2024. The 60 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 131 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part One : Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems and Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning. Part Two : STEM/STEAM Education; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education; and Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 8th International Conference, ICITL 2025, Oslo, Norway, August 5–7, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15913)
by Yueh-Min Huang Frode Eika Sandnes Chin-Feng Lai Wei-Sheng Wang Tengel Aas SandtrøThe two-volume set, LNCS 15913 and 15914, constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2025, held in Oslo, Norway, during August 5–7, 2025. The 82 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 214 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education. Part II: Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning; STEM/STEAM Education; Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: 8th International Conference, ICITL 2025, Oslo, Norway, August 5–7, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15914)
by Yueh-Min Huang Frode Eika Sandnes Chin-Feng Lai Wei-Sheng Wang Tengel Aas SandtrøThe two-volume set, LNCS 15913 and 15914, constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2025, held in Oslo, Norway, during August 5–7, 2025. The 82 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 214 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Computational Thinking in Education; Design and Framework of Learning Systems; VR/AR/MR/XR in Education. Part II: Pedagogies to Innovative Technologies and Learning; STEM/STEAM Education; Application and Design of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: Second International Conference, ICITL 2019, Tromsø, Norway, December 2–5, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11937)
by Yueh-Min Huang Ting-Ting Wu Lisbet Rønningsbakk Frode Eika SandnesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2019, held in Tromsø, Norway, in December 2019. The 85 full papers presented together with 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 189 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: application and design of innovative learning software; artificial intelligence and data mining in education; augmented and virtual reality in education; computational thinking in education; design and framework of learning systems; educational data analytics techniques and adaptive learning applications; evaluation, assessment and test; innovative learning in education; mobile learning; new perspectives in education; online course and web-based environment; pedagogies to innovative technologies; social media learning; technologies enhanced language learning; and technology and engineering education.
Innovative Technologies and Learning: Third International Conference, ICITL 2020, Porto, Portugal, November 23–25, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12555)
by Yueh-Min Huang Ting-Ting Wu Tien-Chi Huang Frode Eika Sandnes João Barroso Paulo MartinsThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2020, held in Porto, Portugal, in November 2020. The 65 full papers presented together with 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 127 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education; Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics; Emerging Issues and Trends in Education; Innovative Learning in Education; Online Course and Web-Based Environment; Technology-Enhanced Learning; Application and Design of Innovative Learning Software; and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Mathematics.Due to the Corona pandemic this event was held virtually.
Innovative Technologies and Renewed Policies for Achieving a Greener Defence (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security)
by Mikael Wigell Gabriele IacovinoThis book presents a fresh and original contribution to the debate on the policies and technologies needed to achieve a Greener Defence. It will provide an overall and comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of the public and private discourse on the matter, by leveraging on four different and complementary perspectives: the national experiences of relevant NATO Member States and Partner Countries, the institutional framework of International Organizations, the role of industry and private companies and the intellectual contribution of research centers and academia. It will provide new policy recommendations and advanced and innovative technological solutions to be implemented in order to reduce the environmental footprint of Armed Forces, while improving at the same time the energy efficiency and strengthening the operational capabilities of Militaries. The book is addressed to all those interested in studying the connections between climate change, environmental issues, energy security and the role of Armed Forces, the latter seen as an important actor for reducing the environmental impact of human activities and as a forum where to discuss and implement new green technological solutions and applications.
Innovative Technologies and Signal Processing in Perinatal Medicine: Volume 1
by Danilo Pani Chiara Rabotti Maria Gabriella Signorini Laura BurattiniPregnancy is a critical time for the health of the mother and the fetus, with important potential risks for both. Tools for antenatal diagnosis and pregnancy monitoring can support prevention and management of potential risks and complications. In particular, the perinatal period, spanning from the third trimester of pregnancy up to one month after birth, is the most critical for the baby. For this reason, in the last decades, biomedical engineering supported and fostered the scientific research towards the identification of new models, parameters, algorithms, and tools that can improve the quality of fetal monitoring, predict the outcomes and allow physicians to intervene in an appropriate manner to ensure a healthy future for the baby. This book follows the First International Summer School on Technologies and Signal Processing in Perinatal Medicine and reflects some of its most important master lectures. It represents a valuable guide for students and young researchers approaching this topic for the first time, as well as experienced researchers and practitioners looking for a clear representation of the themes and techniques presented by recognized experts in the field. Presents current and innovative technologies for fetal and neonatal monitoring Emphasis on both technology/signal processing and clinical aspectsOffers a clear didactic approach to the subject matter
Innovative Technologies and Signal Processing in Perinatal Medicine: Volume 2
by Danilo PaniThis book focuses on current and innovative technologies in perinatal medicine, specifically the period from the third trimester of pregnancy up to one month after birth. It follows the Second International Summer School on Technologies and Signal Processing in Perinatal Medicine (TSPPM 2021) and includes a number of the master lectures presented at the school. The book aims to provide an overview of current data processing and machine learning approaches, with clear indications and exhaustive presentations on research trends in the field, written by top scientists and researchers. It also presents the underlying clinical aspects and ethico-legal issues associated with the adoption of these technologies, particularly artificial intelligence tools. Innovative Technologies and Signal Processing in Perinatal Medicine: Volume 2 provides students, researchers, and practitioners with the knowledge necessary to carry out basic and applied research on the development of perinatal medicine medical devices with a particular emphasis on software design and development.
Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Experiences and Engagement (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Andreas Öchsner Azman Ismail Mohd Amran Mohd Daril Fatin Nur Zulkipli Rahimah MahatThe book showcases how the technologies are transforming entertainment, education, and professional training, offering readers real-world examples of their applications. "Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Experiences and Engagement" is an enlightening guide that reveals how emerging technologies are shaping our world, offering insights into the evolving digital landscape and inspiring a future of more personalized, immersive, and engaging experiences.
Innovative Technologies for Meat Processing (Contemporary Food Engineering)
by Tanmay Sarkar Slim SmaouiIn an era where technology plays a pivotal role in shaping various sectors, Innovative Technologies for Meat Processing explores the intersection of innovation and meat processing, offering a comprehensive guide to the latest technological breakthroughs that are transforming the landscape of meat production. This book begins by providing an overview of the traditional methods in meat processing and their limitations and then navigates through emerging technologies from state‑of‑the‑art machinery and automation to the integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics in processing meats. This book caters to a diverse audience, including professionals in the meat processing industry, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of food technology.
Innovative Technologies for Printing and Packaging (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #991)
by Min Xu Li Yang Shu Yan Linghao ZhangThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 13th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging (CACPP 2022), held in Jinan, China, on November 10-12, 2022. The proceedings cover the recent findings in color science and technology, image processing technology, digital media technology, mechanical and electronic engineering and numerical control, materials and detection, digital process management technology in printing and packaging, and other technologies. As such, the book is of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers, and graduate students in the field of graphic arts, packaging, color science, image science, material science, computer science, digital media, network technology, and smart manufacturing technology.
Innovative Technologies for Printing, Packaging and Digital Media (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1144)
by Min Xu Li Yang Shu Yan Linghao Zhang Huihui SongThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 14th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging (CACPP 2023), held in Beijing, China on November 24-26, 2023. The proceedings cover the latest findings in color science and technology, image processing technology, digital media technology, mechanical and electronic engineering and numerical control, materials and detection, printing and packaging technology, and so on. As such, the book is of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students in the fields of color science, image science, materials science, computer science, digital media, network technology, smart manufacturing technology and printing and packaging.
Innovative Technologies in Beverage Processing
by Ingrid Aguilo-Aguayo Lucia PlazaAn in-depth look at new and emerging technologies for non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing The non-alcoholic beverage market is the fastest growing segment of the functional food industry worldwide. Consistent with beverage consumption trends generally, the demand among consumers of these products is for high-nutrient drinks made from natural, healthy ingredients, free of synthetic preservatives and artificial flavor and color enhancers. Such drinks require specialized knowledge of exotic ingredients, novel processing techniques, and various functional ingredients. The latest addition to the critically acclaimed IFST Advances in Food Science series this book brings together edited contributions from internationally recognized experts in their fields who offer insights and analysis of the latest developments in non-alcoholic beverage manufacture. Topics covered include juices made from pome fruits, citrus fruits, prunus fruits, vegetables, exotic fruits, berries, juice blends and non-alcoholic beverages, including grain-based beverages, soups and functional beverages. Waste and by-products generated in juice and non-alcoholic beverage sector are also addressed. Offers fresh insight and analysis of the latest developments in non-alcoholic beverage manufacture from leading international experts Covers all product segments of the non-alcoholic beverage market, including juices, vegetable blends, grain-based drinks, and alternative beverages Details novel thermal and non-thermal technologies that ensure high-quality nutrient retention while extending product shelf life Written with the full support of The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the leading qualifying body for food professionals in Europe Innovative Technologies in Beverage Processing is a valuable reference/working resource for food scientists and engineers working in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, as well as academic researchers in industrial food processing and nutrition.
Innovative Technologies in Everyday Life
by Oge MarquesThis SpringerBrief provides an overview of contemporary innovative technologies and discusses their impact on our daily lives. Written from a technical perspective, and yet using language and terminology accessible to non-experts, it describes the technologies, the key players in each area, the most popular apps and services (and their pros and cons), as well as relevant usage statistics. It is targeted at a broad audience, ranging from young gadget enthusiasts to senior citizens trying to get used to new devices and associated apps. By offering a structured overview of some of the most useful technologies current available, putting them in perspective, and suggesting numerous resources for further exploration, the book gives its readers a clear path for learning new topics through apps and web-based resources, making better choices of apps and websites for frequent use, using social networks effectively, protecting their privacy and staying safe online, and enjoying the opportunities brought about by these technological advances without being completely consumed by them.
Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems and Industrial Applications: CITISIA 2022 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1029)
by Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay S. M. Namal Arosha Senanayake P. W. Chandana WithanaThis book presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Application (CITISIA), held in virtual mode in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Sydney, Australia on November 16-18, 2022. It showcases advances and innovations in Industry 4.0, smart society 5.0, mobile technologies, smart manufacturing, smart data fusion, hybrid intelligence, cloud computing, and digital society.
Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems and Industrial Applications: CITISIA 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #117)
by Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay S. M. Namal Arosha Senanayake P. W. C. PrasadThis book presents the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Application (CITISIA), held in virtual mode in Sydney, Australia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 16-18, 2023. It showcases advances and innovations in Industry 4.0, smart society 5.0, mobile technologies, smart manufacturing, smart data fusion, hybrid intelligence, cloud computing, and digital society.
Innovative Technologies in Seafood Processing (Contemporary Food Engineering)
by Yesim OzogulWhile conventional technologies such as chilling and freezing are used to avoid deteriorative processes like autolytic and microbial spoilage of seafood, innovative technologies have also been developed as a response to economic and environmental demands. Innovative Technologies in Seafood Processing gives information on advances in chilling, freezing, thawing, and packaging of seafood and also updates knowledge of novel process technologies (high-pressure processing, irradiation, ultrasound, pulsed electric field, microwave and radio frequency, sous vide technology, novel thermal sterilization technologies, ozone and nanotechnological applications, and other innovative technologies such as cold plasma, ohmic heating, infrared heating supercritical carbon dioxide, and high-intensity pulsed light) for the seafood industry. Features Reviews novel process technologies applied in the seafood industry Highlights processing effects on product quality and safety of treated seafood Focuses on the development of safe and effective natural antimicrobials and additives Assesses alternative techniques to utilize fish discards and waste as high value products Further it highlights aspects related to quality of seafood treated with these innovative technologies, effect on food constituents, possible risk, security/safety both of seafood and consumers, the environmental impact, and the legislative aspects. The book also addresses the growing international environmental concern for fish discards and fish waste generated in the seafood processing industries by including a chapter, Advances in Discard and By-Products Processing, which assesses alternative techniques to utilize fish discards and waste as high value products. This book will be of value to researchers and technicians in the food technology area, especially those dealing with seafood.