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Applied Design Research in Living Labs and Other Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments
by Peter Joore Anja Overdiek Wina Smeenk Koen Van TurnhoutExperimental Learning and Innovation Environments, such as Living Labs, Field Labs, and Urban Innovation Labs, are increasingly used to connect multi-stakeholders in envisioning, creating, experimenting, learning, and trying out novel responses to diverse societal challenges. With designers facilitating the co-creation processes that take place in these labs, the design discipline plays an important role in these experimental environments.Applied Design Research in Living Labs and other Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments combines a focus on Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments (or Living Labs) with a focus on Applied Design Research. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective by bringing together diverse stakeholders from different disciplines. The book will adopt an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating insights from design, innovation, sociology, technology, and other relevant fields. It showcases real-world examples and case studies of successful Applied Design Research in Living Labs and focuses on design dilemmas that emerge while working in these Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments. The book explores the role of various stakeholders, including the roles that may play out during the development of Experimental Learning and Innovation Environments, and goes on to discuss the balance between fixed or fluid roles of these stakeholders and the polarity between working within one specific discipline versus working with various expertise or disciplines.Designers, government representatives, and researchers who apply a living lab approach to solve multi-stakeholder challenges in various fields by applying Urban Innovation Labs, Energy Living Labs, Mobility Living Labs, Health Living Labs, Education Living Labs, or Social Living Labs will find this book of interest.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.
Applied Design Research: A Mosaic of 22 Examples, Experiences and Interpretations Focussing on Bridging the Gap between Practice and Academics
by Peter JooreDesign and research are two fields of knowledge that each has its traditions, methods, standards and practices. These two worlds appear to be quite separate, with researchers investigating what exists, and designers visualising what could be. This book builds a bridge between both worlds by showing how design and research can be integrated to develop a new field of knowledge. Applied Design Research: A Mosaic of 22 Examples, Experiences and Interpretations Focussing on Bridging the Gap between Practice and Academics contains 22 inspiring reflections that demonstrate how the unique qualities of research (aimed at studying the present) and design (aimed at developing the future) can be combined. This book shows that the transdisciplinary approach is applicable in a multitude of sectors, ranging from healthcare, urban planning, circular economy, and the food industry. Arranged in five parts, the book offers a range of illustrative examples, experiences, methods, and interpretations. Together they make up the characteristic of a mosaic, each piece contributing a part of the complete picture, and all pieces together offering a multi-facted perspective of what applied design research is, how it is implemented and what the reader can expect from it. This book with its bearings in practice can enthuse early-stage researchers with the diversity of its examples, while more senior design researchers may recognize themselves in the depth of the experiences described and be inspired by them. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Applied Digital Signal Processing
by Dimitris G. Manolakis Vinay K. IngleManolakis and Ingle introduce the basic concepts and methodologies of DSP, leading students through the fundamental mathematical principles underlying signal processing. Students are shown how theory and practice connect as the authors: blend theory with practical implementation provide simple arguments and cases rather than detailed general proofs outline the limitations of digital signal processing teach through Matlab focus on algorithms that are of theoretical importance or useful in real-world applications Book jacket.
Applied Dynamics
by Haim BaruhGain a Greater Understanding of How Key Components WorkUsing realistic examples from everyday life, including sports (motion of balls in air or during impact) and vehicle motions, Applied Dynamics emphasizes the applications of dynamics in engineering without sacrificing the fundamentals or rigor. The text provides a detailed analysis of the princi
Applied Ecology: How agriculture, forestry and fisheries shape our planet
by Jan Frouz Jaroslava FrouzováThis book offers a comprehensive introduction to basic ecological and biological principles underlying modern agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, and explains how these principles are used to increase the production of food and other raw materials (wood, biofuels, fibers and other materials). The book is translated into English, originally published in Czech by Karolinum Press, Charles University, and provides new updated information to discuss how the intensification of the production of these goods changes the structure of ecosystems concerning energy and nutrient flows, and how these changes affect the functioning of ecosystems and the subsequent provisions of other non-productive ecosystem services. Additionally, the authors describe the methods by which contemporary science and society strives to increase the sustainability of agriculture, forestry and fisheries to maintain not only the production of food and other goods, but also other ecosystem services. Although not a textbook on agriculture, forestry and fisheries, the book familiarizes readers with the principles of their technologies, because the impact on ecosystems is largely based on the technological processes used. The book is primarily focused on temperate ecosystems, but it contains a number of examples about marine and tropical ecosystems impacted by globalization and our consumer behavior. The book will be of interest to students and researchers with backgrounds in ecology and environmental science, as well as non-experts interested in ecology and environmental protection.
Applied Ecotoxicology
by Johann F. Moltmann D.M. RawsonThis new book illustrates the complex nature of ecotoxicological issues, using pesticides as an example. It focuses on the assessment and monitoring of the amounts of pollutants in the environment and the subsequent damage. The text provides the basic information and methodology to help the reader determine the extent of ecological damage caused by a given substance.Legislatures in industrialized countries have taken the initiative in dealing with these issues by formulating new priorities for environmental protection. Applied Ecotoxicology describes these regulatory efforts, which are separated by their two distinct objectives: those that seek to expand the scope of protection against the pollutants' negative impacts, and those shifting the level of investigation from the individual to the ecosystem.Pollutants are only one of a number of different environmental factors to which organisms are exposed. Their impact in the field is presented in the context of other forms of human intervention in the environment. The increasing use of pesticides in tropical regions, a growing ecotoxicological concern in these countries, is also discussed.
Applied Elasticity and Plasticity
by Mumtaz KassirApplied Elasticity and Plasticity is a comprehensive work that introduces graduate students and professionals in civil, mechanical, aeronautical and metallurgical engineering to the basic theories of elasticity, plasticity and their practical applications. Based on experimental data of static tension tests of material, several elastic and plastic stress-strain relations are derived, and commonly-used yield criteria and strain hardening rules are discussed as well. Analysis of conventional, deviatoric and mathematical stress and strain in two and three dimensions is presented. Analytical applications include torsion and bending of structural components subjected to various loadings, thick-walled cylindrical and spherical vessels subjected to internal and external pressures, stress-concentrations around holes, stress-intensity factors in structural components containing circular, elliptical and many more concepts important for professionals and students alike.
Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach
by Stuart M. WentworthA timely and authoritative update to a leading text on the applied electromagnetics of transmission lines In the newly revised second edition of Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach, experienced engineer and professor Stuart Wentworth delivers an up-to-date and authoritative discussion of the electromagnetic foundations of signal transmission. The book explains practical applications for wireless systems, transmission lines, waveguides (including optical fiber), and antennas. Wentworth provides a detailed theoretical grounding of the subject and combines it with hands-on MATLAB simulations available on the web that help students understand critical concepts. Brand-new end-of-chapter problems at a broad range of difficulty levelsMany more drill and example problemsWorked solutions provided on the companion websiteExtensively updated material as well as entirely new material on metamaterials and patch antennas Perfect for undergraduate students of electrical engineering, Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach will also benefit researchers and educators in electrical engineering.
Applied Electrospray Mass Spectrometry: Practical Spectroscopy Series Volume 32 (Practical Spectroscopy Ser. #Vol. 32)
by Michael L. Gross Birendra N. Pramanik A. K. GangulyDiscussing strategies to determine the structure and machanisms of numerous compound classics, this book covers new chemical and elctrophoretic techniques for rapid sample preconcentration and separation. It summarizes breakthroughs in the theory and instrumentation of electrospray mass spectrometry in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, pr
Applied Energy: An Introduction
by Mohammad Omar AbdullahWritten in clear, concise language and designed for an introductory applied energy course, Applied Energy: An Introduction discusses energy applications in small-medium enterprises, solar energy, hydro and wind energy, nuclear energy, hybrid energy, and energy sustainability issues. Focusing on renewable energy technologies, energy conversion, and
Applied Engineering Analysis
by Tai-Ran HsuApplied Engineering Analysis Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University, USA A resource book applying mathematics to solve engineering problems Applied Engineering Analysis is a concise textbookwhich demonstrates how toapply mathematics to solve engineering problems. It begins with an overview of engineering analysis and an introduction to mathematical modeling, followed by vector calculus, matrices and linear algebra, and applications of first and second order differential equations. Fourier series and Laplace transform are also covered, along with partial differential equations, numerical solutions to nonlinear and differential equations and an introduction to finite element analysis. The book also covers statistics with applications to design and statistical process controls. Drawing on the author’s extensive industry and teaching experience, spanning 40 years, the book takes a pedagogical approach and includes examples, case studies and end of chapter problems. It is also accompanied by a website hosting a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors. Key features: Strong emphasis on deriving equations, not just solving given equations, for the solution of engineering problems. Examples and problems of a practical nature with illustrations to enhance student’s self-learning. Numerical methods and techniques, including finite element analysis. Includes coverage of statistical methods for probabilistic design analysis of structures and statistical process control (SPC). Applied Engineering Analysis is a resource book for engineering students and professionals to learn how to apply the mathematics experience and skills that they have already acquired to their engineering profession for innovation, problem solving, and decision making.
Applied Engineering Failure Analysis: Theory and Practice
by Xin Wang Hock-Chye Qua Ching-Seong Tan Kok-Cheong Wong Jee-Hou Ho Eng-Hwa Yap Jong-Boon Ooi Yee-Shiuan WongThis book fills the gap between failure analysis theory and the actual conducts of the failure cases. The book demonstrates the main methodologies that have evolved over time and includes examples from the 1970s to date. Engineering calculations and estimation of system stresses and strengths are given in the relevant chapters. It presents a wide range of cases studies, ranging from mechanical engineering, metallurgy, mining, civil/structural engineering, electrical power systems, and radiation damage.
Applied Engineering Mathematics
by Brian VickUndergraduate engineering students need good mathematics skills. This textbook supports this need by placing a strong emphasis on visualization and the methods and tools needed across the whole of engineering. The visual approach is emphasized, and excessive proofs and derivations are avoided. The visual images explain and teach the mathematical methods. The book’s website provides dynamic and interactive codes in Mathematica to accompany the examples for the reader to explore on their own with Mathematica or the free Computational Document Format player, and it provides access for instructors to a solutions manual. Strongly emphasizes a visual approach to engineering mathematics Written for years 2 to 4 of an engineering degree course Website offers support with dynamic and interactive Mathematica code and instructor’s solutions manual Brian Vick is an associate professor at Virginia Tech in the United States and is a longtime teacher and researcher. His style has been developed from teaching a variety of engineering and mathematical courses in the areas of heat transfer, thermodynamics, engineering design, computer programming, numerical analysis, and system dynamics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. eResource material is available for this title at www.crcpress.com/9780367432768.
Applied Engineering Sciences: Proceedings of the 2014 AASRI International Conference on Applied Engineering Sciences, Hollywood, LA, USA (Advances in Engineering & Applied Science)
by Wei DengThis proceedings volume contains selected papers presented at the 2014 AASRI International Conference on Applied Engineering Sciences, held in Hollywood, LA, USA. Contributions cover the latest developments and advances in the field of Applied Engineering Sciences.
Applied Engineering and Innovative Technologies: Proceedings of AENIT 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1134)
by Marcelo Zambrano Vizuete Benjamin Durakovic Miguel Botto Tobar Sonia Casillas Miguel Naranjo Toro Andrea Basantes Andrade Francisco Pérez CarrascoOn November 22, 23, and 24, 2023, the International Conference of Applied Engineering and Innovative Technologies (AENIT-2023) was held at the “El Olivo” Campus of the Universidad Técnica del Norte—UTN (Ibarra-Ecuador). The main objective of the conference was to allow the exchange of knowledge and experiences between researchers from the different national and international universities that attended it. The event was organized by the UTN and had the academic endorsement of Cisco Latam Network Academy, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), EC-Council Academia LATAM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CEDIA (Ecuador), Universidad Mariana (Colombia), Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia (Colombia), Universidad Nacional de la Plata (Argentina) and la Universidad Técnica de Manabí (Ecuador). The publications presented at the conference were evaluated by a high-level International Scientific Committee, which evaluated the relevance and originality of the works under a double-blind peer modality. 114 articles were received, of which 48 were accepted for publication. Due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was held in a hybrid format (in-person and virtual).
Applied Entomology: Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management
by Lakshman Chandra PatelThe subject of Entomology deals with the scientific study of insects in a diverse manner. It has two parts: - Insect Morphology, Anatomy and Systematic - Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This book applies to students, researchers, extension workers, farmers and other stakeholders. Both classroom and field learning are important with this updated information to enhance need-based knowledge and skill. Applied Entomology: Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management covers mostly used practical work at the field level apropos Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Print edition not for sale in India.
Applied Ergonomics Handbook
by Michael J. BurkeApplied Ergonomics Handbook is a procedural guide that includes forms, protocols, and "real life" suggestions for preventing musculoskeletal trauma in the workplace. The book is based on the results of years of job site analysis experience using various techniques to find out which procedures are least cumbersome, most practical, and still remain objective.The book's step-by-step format lends itself to selecting the procedures, forms, and advice that are most appropriate to a wide array of groups. Readers can use the techniques presented as is or customize them to fit their personal or professional philosophies.Applied Ergonomics Handbook is perfect for health and safety professionals, physical therapists, occupational therapists, occupational health nurses and physicians, occupational health center directors, industrial hygienists and engineers, ergonomists, human factors professionals, insurance risk managers, and human resource administrators.
Applied Flow and Solute Transport Modeling in Aquifers: Fundamental Principles and Analytical and Numerical Methods
by Vedat BatuOver recent years, important contributions on the topic of solving various aquifer problems have been presented in numerous papers and reports. The scattered and wide-ranging nature of this information has made finding solutions and best practices difficult. Comprehensive and self-contained, Applied Flow and Solute Transport Modeling in Aquifers co
Applied Food Protein Chemistry
by Zeynep UstunolFood proteins are of great interest, not only because of their nutritional importance and their functionality in foods, but also for their detrimental effects. Although proteins from milk, meats (including fish and poultry), eggs, cereals, legumes, and oilseeds have been the traditional sources of protein in the human diet, potentially any proteins from a biological source could serve as a food protein. The primary role of protein in the diet is to provide the building materials for the synthesis of muscle and other tissues, and they play a critical role in many biological processes. They are also responsible for food texture, color, and flavor. Today, food proteins are extracted, modified, and incorporated into processed foods to impart specific functional properties. They can also have adverse effects in the diet: proteins, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews, soybean, wheat, milk, egg, crustacean, and fish proteins can be powerful allergens for some people.Applied Food Protein Chemistry is an applied reference which reviews the properties of food proteins and provides in-depth information on important plant and animal proteins consumed around the world. The book is grouped into three sections: (1) overview of food proteins, (2) plant proteins, and (3) animal proteins. Each chapter discusses world production, distribution, utilization, physicochemical properties, and the functional properties of each protein, as well as its food applications. The authors for each of the chapters are carefully selected experts in the field. This book will be a valuable reference tool for those who work on food proteins. It will also be an important text on applied food protein chemistry for upper-level students and graduate students of food science programs.
Applied Fractional Calculus in Identification and Control (Studies in Infrastructure and Control)
by Kishore Bingi Utkal Mehta Sahaj SaxenaThe book investigates the fractional calculus-based approaches and their benefits to adopting in complex real-time areas. Another objective is to provide initial solutions for new areas where fractional theory has yet to verify the expertise. The book focuses on the latest scientific interest and illustrates the basic idea of general fractional calculus with MATLAB codes. This book is ideal for researchers working on fractional calculus theory both in simulation and hardware. Researchers from academia and industry working or starting research in applied fractional calculus methods will find the book most useful. The scope of this book covers most of the theoretical and practical studies on linear and nonlinear systems using fractional-order integro-differential operators.
Applied Fuzzy Mathematics (Forum for Interdisciplinary Mathematics)
by Manoranjan Kumar SinghThis comprehensive introductory textbook is designed for undergraduate mathematics students who are interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of fuzzy mathematics and its applications. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fuzzy linear equations, fuzzy graphs, fuzzy measures, fuzzy logic, fuzzy topological spaces, fuzzy subgroups, as well as applications of fuzzy mathematics in various other fields. While readers are assumed to be familiar with the concept of fuzzy sets, the book maintains a clear and straightforward approach that makes it easy to follow for students at any level of proficiency. The advanced content is presented in an insightful and accessible manner, empowering students to apply the concepts they learn to real-world problems and applications. Enriched with over 105 solved examples, 133 challenging problems, 185 multiple-choice questions, and 150 true/false statements, this book is an ideal tool for beginners seeking to gain a solid foundation in fuzzy mathematics and its applications. Whether you are studying independently or as part of a classroom setting, this book provides a valuable resource that will help you achieve your goals.
Applied General Relativity: Theory and Applications in Astronomy, Celestial Mechanics and Metrology (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)
by Michael H. Soffel Wen-Biao HanIn the late 20th and beginning 21st century high-precision astronomy, positioning and metrology strongly rely on general relativity. Supported by exercises and solutions this book offers graduate students and researchers entering those fields a self-contained and exhaustive but accessible treatment of applied general relativity. The book is written in a homogenous (graduate level textbook) style allowing the reader to understand the arguments step by step. It first introduces the mathematical and theoretical foundations of gravity theory and then concentrates on its general relativistic applications: clock rates, clock sychronization, establishment of time scales, astronomical references frames, relativistic astrometry, celestial mechanics and metrology. The authors present up-to-date relativistic models for applied techniques such as Satellite LASER Ranging (SLR), Lunar LASER Ranging (LLR), Globale Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Very Large Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), radar measurements, gyroscopes and pulsar timing. A list of acronyms helps the reader keep an overview and a mathematical appendix provides required functions and terms.
Applied Genetic Algorithm and Its Variants: Case Studies and New Developments (Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing)
by Nilanjan DeyThis book provides fundamental concepts related to various types of genetic algorithms and practical applications in various domains such as medical imaging, manufacturing, and engineering design. The book discusses genetic algorithms which are used to solve a variety of optimization problems. The genetic algorithms are demonstrated to offer reliable search in complex spaces. The book presents high-quality research work by academics and researchers which is useful for young researchers and students.
Applied Genetic Programming and Machine Learning
by Hitoshi Iba Yoshihiko Hasegawa Topon Kumar PaulWhat do financial data prediction, day-trading rule development, and bio-marker selection have in common? They are just a few of the tasks that could potentially be resolved with genetic programming and machine learning techniques. Written by leaders in this field, Applied Genetic Programming and Machine Learning delineates the extension of Genetic
Applied Geoinformatics for Sustainable Integrated Land and Water Resources Management (ILWRM) in the Brahmaputra River basin: Results from the EC-project BRAHMATWINN
by Nayan Sharma Wolfgang-Albert FlügelThe central theme of this book is focused on the analyses and the results which emerged from the international research project BRAHMATWINN sponsored by European Commission (EC) and conducted during 2006 - 2009. The book highlights the achievements of BRAHMATWINN to carry out a harmonised integrated water resources management (IWRM) approach as addressed by the European Water Initiative (EWI) in headwater river systems of alpine mountain massifs. The latter are already impacted from climate change, and the BRAHMATWINN project established transfer of professional IWRM expertise, approaches and tools based on case studies carried out in twinning European and Asian river basins. The project addresses all important IWRM issues in a balanced way, including conflict resolution in the trans- boundary Danube and Brahmaputra River Basins in Europe and South Asia respectively. This book will be useful to researchers, professionals, managers and decision makers associated with study and application of sustainable integrated land and water resources management (ILWRM) in the backdrop of climate change.