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Sustainable Approaches in Textiles and Fashion: Consumerism, Global Textiles and Supply Chain (Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis second volume in this set of books discusses various sustainable approaches in textiles and the fashion sector with a focus on consumerism and the supply chain. Sustainability is one of the important aspects in today’s industrial context, and is no exception to textiles and fashion. Sustainability and strict adherence to the principles of sustainability has become as one of the essential needs again for any industrial sector including textiles and fashion. There are countless measures in terms of various approaches to make the textiles and fashion sector sustainable. These measures, but not limited to, ranging from innovating and implementing new fibres and raw materials, introducing innovative manufacturing methods, chemicals, processes to focus on all the possible stages of a textile product’s life cycle from cradle to grave. These approaches include making the textiles and fashion sector circular and also development of new products from sustainable raw materials/processes or combination of both.
Information Systems Security: 19th International Conference, ICISS 2023, Raipur, India, December 16–20, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14424)
by Vallipuram Muthukkumarasamy Sithu D. Sudarsan Rudrapatna K. ShyamasundarThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the19th International Conference on Information Systems Security, ICISS 2023, held in Raipur, India, during December 16–20, 2023. The 18 full papers and 10 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: systems security, network security, security in AI/ML, privacy, cryptography, blockchains.
Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Technology: Proceedings of ISET 2020 (Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology)
by P. Muthukumar Dilip Kumar Sarkar Debasis De Chanchal Kumar DeThis book presents best selected research papers presented at Innovation in Sustainable Energy and Technology India (ISET 2020), organized by Energy Institute Bangalore (A unit of RGIPT, an Institute of National Importance), India, during 3–4 December 2020. The book covers various topics of sustainable energy and technologies which includes renewable energy (solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and CSP, biomass, wind energy, micro hydro power, hydrogen energy, geothermal energy, energy materials, energy storage, hybrid energy), smart energy systems (electrical vehicle, cybersecurity, charging infrastructures, IOT & AI, waste management, PHEV (CNG/EV) and mobility (smart grids, IOT & AI, energy-efficient buildings, mart agriculture).
Robotics, Control and Computer Vision: Select Proceedings of ICRCCV 2022 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1009)
by Hariharan Muthusamy János Botzheim Richi NayakThis book presents select peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Robotics, Control, and Computer Vision (ICRCCV 2022). The contents focus on the latest research in the field of Robotics, their control, and computer vision in the context of robotics. The contributed papers have been arranged to give a flow to the reader. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals from multidisciplinary fields such as mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and mathematics.
Learning Devise for Rails
by Nia Mutiara Hafiz Giovanni SaktiA hands-on, step-by-step guide to using Devise for authentication in Rails.If you are a web developer who is getting started with Rails and you are looking for authentication solutions, then this is the book for you. If you are a current Rails developer who is looking to extend your authentication implementation with capabilities such as authorization and remote authentication, this book will also be great for you.
High Speed VCSELs for Optical Interconnects
by Alex MutigThe transmission speed of data communication systems is forecast to increase exponentially over the next decade. Development of both Si-based high-speed drivers as well as III-V-semiconductor-based high-speed vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) are prerequisites for future ultrahigh data-rate systems. This thesis presents: - a survey of the present state of the art of VCSELs - a systematic investigation of the various effects limiting present VCSELs - a catalogue of solutions to overcome present limits - detailed progress in modelling, fabricating and testing the currently most advanced VCSELs at the two commercially most important wavelengths.
Grouping Genetic Algorithms
by Michael Mutingi Charles MbohwaThis book presents advances and innovations in grouping genetic algorithms, enriched with new and unique heuristic optimization techniques. These algorithms are specially designed for solving industrial grouping problems where system entities are to be partitioned or clustered into efficient groups according to a set of guiding decision criteria. Examples of such problems are: vehicle routing problems, team formation problems, timetabling problems, assembly line balancing, group maintenance planning, modular design, and task assignment. A wide range of industrial grouping problems, drawn from diverse fields such as logistics, supply chain management, project management, manufacturing systems, engineering design and healthcare, are presented. Typical complex industrial grouping problems, with multiple decision criteria and constraints, are clearly described using illustrative diagrams and formulations. The problems are mapped into a common group structure that can conveniently be used as an input scheme to specific variants of grouping genetic algorithms. Unique heuristic grouping techniques are developed to handle grouping problems efficiently and effectively. Illustrative examples and computational results are presented in tables and graphs to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the algorithms. Researchers, decision analysts, software developers, and graduate students from various disciplines will find this in-depth reader-friendly exposition of advances and applications of grouping genetic algorithms an interesting, informative and valuable resource.
IRC Hacks
by Paul MuttonIRC (Internet Relay Chat) may very well turn out to be the world's most successful hack. In 1988, Jarkko Oikarinen wrote the original IRC program at the University of Oulu, Finland. As he says in his foreword, "IRC started as one summer trainee's programming exercise. A hack grew into a software development project that hundreds of people participated in, and then became a worldwide environment where tens of thousands of people now spend time with each other. I have found many of my friends through IRC and learnt a significant part of my present software engineering knowledge while using and working with IRC. That would not have been possible without learning from code examples and hacks from others". IRC has continued to grow in popularity since its inception. Millions of people from all over the world now use IRC to chat with friends, discuss projects and collaborate on research. With a simple, clearly defined protocol, IRC has become one of the most accessible chat environments, with clients written for a multitude of operating systems. And IRC is more than just a simple chat system it is a network of intercommunicating servers, allowing thousands of clients to connect from anywhere in the world using the IRC protocol. While IRC is easy to get into and many people are happy to use it without being aware of what's happening under the hood, there are those who hunger for more knowledge, and this book is for them. IRC Hacks is a collection of tips and tools that cover just about everything needed to become a true IRC master, featuring contributions from some of the most renowned IRC hackers, many of whom collaborated on IRC, grouping together to form the channel #irchacks on the freenode IRC network (irc.freenode.net). Like all of our Hacks books, there are many different ways to use IRC Hacks. You can read the book from cover to cover, but you might be better served by picking an interesting item from the table of contents and just diving in. If you're relatively new to IRC, you should considering starting with a few hacks from each progressive chapter. Chapter 1 starts you off by showing you how to connect to IRC, while Chapter 2 acquaints you with the everyday concepts you'll need to use IRC effectively. Chapter 3 is all about users and channels, and introduces the first pieces of code. Chapter 4 shows you how to make useful enhancements to IRC clients. Chapter 5 is where you will learn the basics about creating IRC bots, with Chapters 6-12 introducing more complex bots that can be used for logging, servicing communities, searching, announcing, networking, managing channels or simply for having fun. Chapter 13 delves into the IRC protocol in more detail, and Chapter 14 demonstrates some interesting alternative methods for connecting to IRC. Finally, Chapter 15 will move you on to new pastures by showing you how to set up your own IRC server. This book presents an opportunity to learn how IRC works and how to make best use of some of the features that have made it the most successful, most scalable, and most mature chat system on this planet. IRC Hacks delves deep into the possibilities.
System and Architecture: Proceedings of CSI 2015 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #732)
by Sunil Kumar MuttooThis book comprises the select proceedings of the annual convention of the Computer Society of India. Divided into 10 topical volumes, the proceedings present papers on state-of-the-art research, surveys, and succinct reviews. The volumes cover diverse topics ranging from parallel processing to system buses, and from computer architecture to VLIW (very long instruction word). This book focuses on systems and architecture. It aims at informing the readers about those attributes of a system visible to a programmer. This book also deals with various innovations and improvements in computing technologies to improve the size, capacity and performance of modern-day computing systems. The contents of this book will be useful to professionals and researchers alike.
WALCOM: 16th International Conference and Workshops, WALCOM 2022, Jember, Indonesia, March 24–26, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13174)
by Petra Mutzel Md. Saidur Rahman SlaminThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Algorithms and Computation, WALCOM 2022, which was held in Jember, Indonesia, during March 24-26, 2022.This proceedings volume contains 30 full papers which were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 89 submissions and 3 invited papers. They cover diverse areas of algorithms and computation, such as approximation algorithms, computational complexity, computational geometry, graph algorithms, graph drawing and visualization, online algorithms, parameterized complexity and property testing.
Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of ITME 2019 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Mohammad Muzammil Arunesh Chandra Pavan Kumar Kankar Harish KumarThis book presents selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Mechanical Engineering (ITME) 2019. The book discusses a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering such as mechanical systems, materials engineering, micro-machining, renewable energy, systems engineering, thermal engineering, additive manufacturing, automotive technologies, rapid prototyping, computer aided design and manufacturing. This book, in addition to assisting students and researchers working in various areas of mechanical engineering, can also be useful to researchers and professionals working in various allied and interdisciplinary fields.
Learning iPhone Game Development with Cocos2D 3.0
by Kirill MuzykovThis book is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step beginner's guide covering the full process of creating a game. It is packed with examples and illustrations, with comprehensive coverage of each topic. If you want to learn how to make games using the Cocos2D framework, this book is for you. If you would like to build a good foundation for a career in game development as an independent game developer or at a game studio, or if you just want to make games as a hobby, then you'll love this book. You should have some basic programming experience with Objective-C and Xcode. To run the code in this book, you will also need an Intel-based Macintosh running OS X Mountain Lion (or later).
Excel Insights: A Microsoft MVP Guide To The Best Parts Of Excel
by 24 Excel MVPsLearn favorite techniques from this group of twenty-two Excel MVPs. The Excel MVPs are friends and competitors who each pulled out their favorite tricks to impress you and their fellow MVPs.
End-to-End Web Testing with Cypress: Explore techniques for automated frontend web testing with Cypress and JavaScript
by Waweru MwauraGet to grips with the Cypress framework and learn how to best implement end-to-end automation testing with JavaScript with the help of expert tips, best practices, and real-world testing examplesKey FeaturesWrite your first end-to-end test and find out how to modernize your testing environmentExecute test-driven web development and cross-browser testing using CypressDiscover the advantages of using Cypress over Selenium and refactor testing for modern web appsBook DescriptionCypress is a modern test automation framework for web-based frontend apps. Learning Cypress will help you overcome the shortcomings of conventional testing solutions such as dependency graph problems, the steep learning curve in setting up end-to-end testing packages, and difficulties in writing explicit time waits for your tests. In End-to-End Web Testing with Cypress, you'll learn how to use different Cypress tools, including time travel, snapshots, errors, and console output, to write fail-safe and non-flaky tests. You'll discover techniques for performing test-driven development (TDD) with Cypress and write cross-browser tests for your web applications. As you advance, you'll implement tests for a sample application and work with a variety of tools and features within the Cypress ecosystem. Finally, this Cypress book will help you grasp advanced testing concepts such as visual testing and networking. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills you need to be able to set up Cypress for any web app and understand how to use it to its full potential.What you will learnGet to grips with Cypress and understand its advantages over SeleniumExplore common Cypress commands, tools, and techniques for writing complete tests for web appsSet up and configure Cypress for cross-browser testingUnderstand how to work with elements and animation to write non-flaky testsDiscover techniques for implementing and handling navigation requests in testsImplement visual regression tests with Applitools eyesWho this book is forThis book is for automation testing professionals, software and web testers, and frontend web developers who have intermediate-level JavaScript and beginner-level test automation knowledge, as well as for complete beginners who are looking to get started with Cypress and learn how it works. You'll also find this book useful if you are a Selenium tester who wants to migrate to Cypress and leverage its capabilities. An intermediate-level understanding of JavaScript programming and beginner-level knowledge of web testing are required.
Big Data in Complex and Social Networks (Chapman & Hall/CRC Big Data Series)
by My T. Thai, Weili Wu, Hui XiongThis book presents recent developments on the theoretical, algorithmic, and application aspects of Big Data in Complex and Social Networks. The book consists of four parts, covering a wide range of topics. The first part of the book focuses on data storage and data processing. It explores how the efficient storage of data can fundamentally support intensive data access and queries, which enables sophisticated analysis. It also looks at how data processing and visualization help to communicate information clearly and efficiently. The second part of the book is devoted to the extraction of essential information and the prediction of web content. The book shows how Big Data analysis can be used to understand the interests, location, and search history of users and provide more accurate predictions of User Behavior. The latter two parts of the book cover the protection of privacy and security, and emergent applications of big data and social networks. It analyzes how to model rumor diffusion, identify misinformation from massive data, and design intervention strategies. Applications of big data and social networks in multilayer networks and multiparty systems are also covered in-depth.
Apple Automator with AppleScript Bible
by Thomas MyerOne-stop reference helps you get the most out of AppleScript and AutomatorOne of the handiest ways to streamline your workload is to automate some of your most routine computer tasks. Mac users are lucky in that they have AppleScript and Automator automation tools built right in. This comprehensive guide shows you how to tap both these useful Mac features for Mac OS X and regularly perform such tasks as extracting unread e-mails from your Mail, scheduling workflows, and manually recording actions to create new automated routines.Brings you up to speed on Apple's built-in automation tools for Mac OS X, including a more thorough look at Automator than in many books, and shows you how you can automate many of your most repetitive or error-prone tasksExplains how to automate aspects of some of your favorite Mac features, such as iCal, Mail, iPhoto, iTunes, and iDVDCovers how to manipulate files and folders; work with PDFs, emails, and Web pages; schedule workflows; set up watch folders; create and use variables; manually record actions; and create AppleScripts that further automate functionsThe instruction in this detailed guide will help you increase your productivity using Automator and AppleScript.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Beginning PhoneGap
by Thomas MyerIn order for Web developers to create mobile applications, they need to learn new programming languages, which keeps many of them out of the mobile space. PhoneGap comes to the rescue!! It lets web developers mobile applications in languages they already know. In addition, PhoneGap allows for cross-platform development, so they can develop apps for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry! Beginning PhoneGap walks the reader through installing the development software, cover the basics of each of the functional units, and then introduce the reader to various projects they can build with the framework. It features: Using PhoneGap with iPhone, Android, Blackberry Using HTML, CSS, and Javascript Using features Accelerameter, Compass Media, Storage and Files, Camera, Contacts, Geolocation Using HTML, CSS, and Javascript, languages familiar to most web developers, chapters build on each other to create a larger app, so by the end readers can have mobile apps up and running.
Beginning PhoneGap
by Thomas MyerCreate cross-platform mobile apps without having to learn a new language!PhoneGap is an open source solution, ideal for web developers wanting to build cross-platform mobile apps without having to learn a new language. Using HTML, CSS, and Javascript, PhoneGap allows you to jump into the mobile world and develop apps for iPhone, Android, and the BlackBerry.Walks you through installing the development software Covers the basics of each of PhoneGap's functional units Introduces various projects you can build with the framework Discusses using HTML, CSS, JavaScript Explores the features accelerameter and compass Examines media, storage and files, camera, contacts, geolocation, and more Within Beginning PhoneGap, each new chapter builds on the lessons taught in the previous so that by the end of the book, you can have mobile apps up and running!"NOTE: Several significant changes to the PhoneGap software occurred shortly after this book was published. The author has written extra pages to address these and other changes. You can download the updates to this book from the book's support page on the Wrox website."
Responsive Web Design Patterns
by Chelsea MyersLearn how to build your own pattern library and fill it with the most popular responsive web design patterns About This Book * Explore the process of combining responsive patterns together to fit the needs of your own website or project * Organize your projects by creating responsive pattern libraries and manage unruly design systems as they grow * Break down the best responsive websites to their patterns and learn how to build them in your own projects Who This Book Is For This book is intended for HTML and CSS beginners who want to know where to start when creating a responsive website. It is also for more experienced developers who perhaps need a little inspiration for their next project. Knowing what makes a responsive site tick is not enough. You also have to know the best way to design a site that fulfills its required goals, shrinking and stretching to polar sizes all the while. This book aims to equip you with a foundation to do just that. What You Will Learn * Gain knowledge of the pros and cons of popular responsive patterns. * Build each pattern on your own using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript by following examples and guides provided in each chapter * Know how to combine patterns to create unique solutions for your own projects * Understand the benefits of creating a pattern library and learn how to use them efficiently * Pay attention to detail by reviewing commonly forgotten responsive elements such as typography * See real-world examples of these patterns being used by websites like Disney, NASA, and more * Review techniques and best practices when it comes to building responsive websites In Detail Responsive Web Design (RWD) is a web design approach aimed at arranging things in a way to get optimal viewing experience and easy reading and navigation on different screen sizes. It bonds together designers and developers as they publish and test new solutions to build websites for all screen sizes. The simplicity of this technology stems from the fact that learning about the most tested RWD solutions along with basic HTML, CSS, and a bit of JavaScript, can soon help you start using these solutions for yourself. The foundations of RWD, once mastered, will help you gain the skills you need to create your own responsive website. Keep track of Responsive Web Designs (RWD) patterns by building your own pattern library and creating RWD's most popular patterns, seen on hundreds of websites today. For beginners and pros, this book provides a toolset to help plan the design and functionality of a responsive website. The book begins with creating a home for all your patterns by setting up your own pattern library. Each chapter is broken down into different sections of a website; presenting patterns for each section. We move on to building responsive layouts of varying degrees of complexity to house the type of content you need. Develop menu systems and see which responsive navigation fits the size of your website. Next, you'll learn tactics to present media and data elegantly on different screen sizes. And finally, you'll tie up all those loose ends on your responsive website and pattern library to get it ready for launch. Style and approach This book is a collection of favored responsive patterns broken down to be easily understood and recreated. Each chapter focuses on a specific part of a website, from large to small, and shows you the markup and styles behind it. A responsive pattern library accompanies this book that you can download and see the patterns and your code beforehand.
Learning SaltStack
by Colton MyersIf you are a system administrator who manages multiple servers, then you know how difficult it is to keep your infrastructure in line. If you've been searching for an easier way, this book is for you. No prior experience with SaltStack is required.
Learning SaltStack - Second Edition
by Colton MyersBuild, manage, and secure your infrastructure by utilizing the power of SaltStack About This Book * First book in the market to incorporate all the latest features of SaltStack. * Leverage the power of SaltStack for building, managing and securing your infrastructure. * Effectively use commands and control the state of your infrastructure in a jiffy. Who This Book Is For This book is aimed at System Administrators who are looking forward to manage their infrastructure using SaltStack with no prior knowledge about it. What You Will Learn Install Salt on your servers Run commands on all or some of your minions instantly from a central managing server Write custom Salt modules to handle your infrastructure's unique needs Define the state of your infrastructure and use Salt to enforce that state. Create platform-agnostic state definitions for greater flexibility and power Manage virtual servers on public or private clouds using Salt Cloud Use the event system in Salt to create a reactive and self-healing infrastructure In Detail SaltStack is one of the best infrastructure management platforms available. It provides powerful tools for defining and enforcing the state of your infrastructure in a clear, concise way. With this book learn how to use these tools for your own infrastructure by understanding the core pieces of Salt. In this book we will take you from the initial installation of Salt, through running their first commands, and then talk about extending Salt for individual use cases. From there you will explore the state system inside of Salt, learning to define the desired state of our infrastructure in such a way that Salt can enforce that state with a single command. Finally, you will learn about some of the additional tools that salt provides, including salt-cloud, the reactor, and the event system. We?ll finish by exploring how to get involved with salt and what?s new in the salt community. Finally, by the end of the book, you'll be able to build a reliable, scalable, secure, high-performance infrastructure and fully utilize the power of cloud computing. Style and approach This will be a comprehensive guide on SaltStack along with installation and setting up of Salt on couple of platforms. Then enlightening the readers about remote execution system and configuration management system and ending with concepts of security and best practices.
Play Redux: The Form of Computer Games
by David MyersA new look at digital gaming and the aesthetics of play
Essential SQLAlchemy: Mapping Python to Databases
by Jason Myers Rick CopelandDive into SQLAlchemy, the popular, open-source code library that helps Python programmers work with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, and SQLite. Using real-world examples, this practical guide shows you how to build a simple database application with SQLAlchemy, and how to connect to multiple databases simultaneously with the same metadata.SQL is a powerful language for querying and manipulating data, but it’s tough to integrate it with your application. SQLAlchemy helps you map Python objects to database tables without substantially changing your existing Python code. If you’re an intermediate Python developer with knowledge of basic SQL syntax and relational theory, this book serves as both a learning tool and a handy reference.Essential SQLAlchemy includes several sections:SQLAlchemy Core: Provide database services to your applications in a Pythonic way with the SQL Expression LanguageSQLAlchemy ORM: Use the object relational mapper to bind database schema and operations to data objects in your applicationAlembic: Use this lightweight database migration tool to handle changes to the database as your application evolvesCookbook: Learn how to use SQLAlchemy with web frameworks like Flask and libraries like SQLAcodegen
Guerrilla Marketing: Advertising and Marketing Definitions, Ideas, Tactics, Examples, and Campaigns to Inspire Your Business Success
by Jason Myers Jay Conrad Levinson Merrilee KimbleFocused on low-cost, strategic marketing concepts that will creatively promote a compelling product or service, Guerrilla Marketing’s winning approach relies on knowledge, time, energy, and imagination rather than a big marketing budget. Now, the winning continues with Guerrilla Marketing Volume 2.
Intelligent Automation: Bridging the Gap between Business and Academia
by Marie Myers Carol Brace Lila CardenSince prehistoric times, humans have invented ways to simplify daily activities to improve productivity. The most recent milestone in this journey is robotic process automation (RPA), helping to build software robots that can be leveraged to automate mundane and repetitive tasks that can be labor-intensive and prone to errors. In recent years, RPA has been integrated with emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to create what is referred to as intelligent automation (IA), emulating human actions and decision-making abilities. This book addresses the critical questions about the rise, usage, and future of IA practices. This book is structured by general personas considered as its primary target audience, ranging from: Early-stage practitioners seeking to learn effective management of IA programs Established IA practitioners seeking to drive maturity and scale Business leaders seeking to understand how to drive business value using IA Practitioners or academicians seeking to collaborate This book is strongly recommended for practitioners seeking to plan, implement, and scale IA practices in their organization and for researchers and students who intend to study strategy, implementation, and management of IA practice to accelerate the digital transformation agenda.