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Social Justice/Criminal Justice: Race and Class in the Administration of Criminal Law
by William C. HeffernanThis book builds on Heffernan's last book Rights and Wrongs: Rethinking the Foundations of Criminal Justice by examining the class and racial disparities at the heart of current law — disparities that, according to many, generate a system of criminal injustice. It argues that these disparities run throughout the legal system; they’re present in policing, corrections, and sentencing. It discusses the relationship between the two kinds of justice — social justice and criminal justice and how to ensure fairness in state-imposed punishment. It theorises the extent to which criminal law must address considerations of social justice to ensure a fair system. It proposes a framework for analyzing disparities, provides an overview of contemporary research concerning them, and offers reform proposals for addressing them. Written in an accessible way, it introduces readers to philosophical theory and doctrines in constitutional law and thus it speaks to a wide audience concerned about racial and class disparities in the criminal justice system. It responds to a half-century’s worth of public concern about the legitimacy of the state’s exercise of its penal power while explaining the pertinence of social justice principles to the criminal justice system.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 20th International Conference, ADMA 2024, Sydney, NSW, Australia, December 3–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15390)
by Quan Z. Sheng Yannis Manolopoulos Gill Dobbie Xuyun Zhang Wei Emma Zhang Jing Jiang Jia Wu Wathiq Mansoor Congbo MaThis six-volume set, LNAI 15387-15392, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2024, held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, during December 3–5, 2024. The 159 full papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 422 submissions. These papers have been organized under the following topical sections across the different volumes: - Part I : Applications; Data mining. Part II : Data mining foundations and algorithms; Federated learning; Knowledge graph. Part III : Graph mining; Spatial data mining. Part IV : Health informatics. Part V : Multi-modal; Natural language processing. Part VI : Recommendation systems; Security and privacy issues.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 20th International Conference, ADMA 2024, Sydney, NSW, Australia, December 3–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15388)
by Quan Z. Sheng Yannis Manolopoulos Gill Dobbie Xuyun Zhang Wei Emma Zhang Jing Jiang Jia Wu Wathiq Mansoor Congbo MaThis six-volume set, LNAI 15387-15392, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2024, held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, during December 3–5, 2024. The 159 full papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 422 submissions. These papers have been organized under the following topical sections across the different volumes: - Part I : Applications; Data mining. Part II : Data mining foundations and algorithms; Federated learning; Knowledge graph. Part III : Graph mining; Spatial data mining. Part IV : Health informatics. Part V : Multi-modal; Natural language processing. Part VI : Recommendation systems; Security and privacy issues.
Der Mensch, das Spiel und der Zufall: Eine historisch-systematische Annäherung an die Faszination des Gewinnspiels
by Dominik Meier Daniel HenzgenDas vorliegende Buch Der Mensch, das Spiel und der Zufall bietet eine historisch-systematische Analyse des Gewinnspiels und seines ewigen Reizes für uns Menschen. Aufbauend auf Erkenntnissen der Geschichtswissenschaft, Philosophie, Ökonomie, Statistik und Psychologie, ergründet es die Faszination des spielerischen Ringens mit dem Zufall – und warum Gewinnspiele seit jeher ein Kampfplatz von Ideologien, Moralvorstellungen, Lebenskonzeptionen und Machtinteressen sind. Der Band setzt einen Denkanstoß für jeden, der sich privat oder beruflich mit Gewinnspielen beschäftigt oder einfach von diesem weiten Feld fasziniert ist. Die Abhandlung bietet strategisches Orientierungswissen zur weiteren Meinungsbildung und versteht sich als Grundlagenwerk, das ein breites Publikum aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Politik zum Nachdenken anregen soll.
Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Proceedings of FAIM 2024, June 23–26, 2024, Taichung, Taiwan, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Yi-Chi Wang Siu Hang Chan Zih-Huei WangThis book reports on cutting-edge research and developments in manufacturing, giving a special emphasis to solutions for the Changing World Order. It covers advances in manufacturing processes and systems, applications of AI and machine learning in manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing strategies, quality management in industry 4.0, and topics in ergonomics, engineering education and project management. Based on the proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM2024), held on June 23-26, 2024, in Taichung, Taiwan, this second volume of a 2-volume set provides academics and professionals with extensive, technical information on trends and technologies in manufacturing, yet it also discusses challenges and practice-oriented experience in all the above-mentioned areas.
Resilient Control of Intelligent Connected Vehicle Platoon Systems
by Yong Chen Chengwei PanThe book focuses on the design of resilient control schemes for intelligent connected vehicle platoon systems. The issues of physical faults, malicious cyber-attacks and external disturbances are studied from the perspective of resilient control. The contents of this book introduce a variety of control schemes in detail, and give simulation or experimental verification cases. To enable readers to learn the resilient control methods of vehicle platoon systems is the main benefit of this book. Meanwhile, this book also benefits researchers, engineers, graduate students in related fields such as nonlinear control, robust control, resilient control, vehicle platoon control, etc.
Forensic Victimology and Femi(ni)cide: A Transdisciplinary Approach on Forensic Evidence and its Contexts (Volume II)
by Oscar Ivan Cortes-PerezThis book, the second volume in the set, offers an in-depth, global analysis of femicide and feminicide from legal, sociological, and criminological perspectives. It addresses the lack of coverage of forensic investigation, case solvability, forensic evidence, and victimological approaches. Volume II not only focuses on descriptive aspects of femicide and feminicide, but also tackles practical issues related to access to justice and the importance of forensic methods in solving feminicide cases. By expanding on current developments in gender-based murder, it integrates applied forensic and legal settings, adopting a victim-centered approach to explain contexts of victimization in court. It is ideal for professionals working in legal and forensic settings towards gender-based victimization. It serves also as a handbook for students in areas related to Forensic areas such as legal and forensic medicine, criminalistics, criminology and criminal law.
One of Us Is Dead
by Jeneva RoseOpulence. Sex. Betrayal ... Sometimes friendship can be deadly.Meet the women of Buckhead--a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships.Shannon was once the queen bee of Buckhead. But she's been unceremoniously dumped by Bryce, her politician husband. When Bryce replaces her with a much younger woman, Shannon sets out to take revenge ...Crystal has stepped into Shannon's old shoes. A young, innocent Texan girl, she simply has no idea what she's up against ...Olivia has waited years to take Shannon's crown as the unofficial queen of Buckhead. Finally, her moment has come. But to take her rightful place, she will need to use every backstabbing, manipulative, underhand trick in the book ...Jenny owns Glow, the most exclusive salon in town. Jenny knows all her clients' secrets and darkest desires. But will she ever tell?Who amongst these women will be clever enough to survive Buckhead--and who will wind up dead? They say that friendships can be complex, but no one said it could ever be this deadly.*****Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this scandalous mystery by Jeneva Rose. One of Us Is Dead takes an insightful look at wealth and power when a group of socialites gather at an exclusive salon and one of them winds up dead. A wicked, clever, and highly entertaining read! - Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not ForgottenA deftly crafted blend of women's friendships, rivalries, ambitions, and suspense, One of Us is Dead is a riveting and entertaining read from first page to last. - Midwest Book ReviewReal Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies...If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.- San Francisco Book ReviewScheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies, all wrapped up in Buckhead privilege and opulence--what's not to love? One of Us Is Dead is wicked, twisty, thrilling fun from the first page to last. - Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedI tore through the pages of this lusciously addictive, fast-paced, incredibly fun suspense...One of Us Is Dead is the perfect binge book. Jeneva Rose is the queen of delectable thrillers! - Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for HerJeneva Rose's new book One of Us Is Dead is another book you must read if you love fast-paced murder mysteries! This was a super fun, super quick read. The author is a fantastic storyteller, I will read anything she writes. - All the Good BooksWith One of Us Is Dead, Jeneva Rose has delivered the most binge-worthy thriller of the year. Mean Girls meets Desperate Housewives in this twisty, scorching, and propulsive read, and I couldn't get enough of the gossipy, scandalous, and backstabbing socialites of Buckhead. Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed! - May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives
Clinical Chemistry: A Practical Learning and Teaching Toolkit
by David N. Bailey Robert L. FitzgeraldThis book is a toolkit for teaching a course on the pathophysiology of disease and how the most widely utilized laboratory tests can be used to diagnose these conditions. Tests for the major common diseases are presented by organ system. It is also a study guide for students and trainees as they prepare for their respective board examinations. Each topic includes succinct text focusing on a disease topic along with a set of PowerPoint lecture slides and clinical cases (with answers). The toolkit also contains instructions for preparing the teaching laboratories for the course, a comprehensive list of differential diagnoses for the most frequent clinical chemistry abnormalities, discussion of selected cases taken by pathology residents while on night-call, and quiz questions (with answers). Analytical methodology is not presented unless it is important in understanding the test. This third edition includes updated material on tumor markers, Alzheimer’s disease markers, markers for pre-eclampsia, additional drugs for which therapeutic monitoring is available, and biomarkers for ethanol abuse, among others. The comprehensive toolkit is the result of more than 40 years of teaching an introductory course in clinical chemistry to second-year medical students at the University of California San Diego. Elements of this book have also been used in teaching UC San Diego clinical laboratory scientist training program students, pharmacy students, clinical chemistry postdoctoral fellows, and pathology residents. This work has been previously published in two editions (2017 and 2021) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Press under the title “Practical Laboratory Diagnosis of Disease: Clinical Chemistry.”
Introduction to Embedded Systems and Robotics: A Practical Guide
by Ramana Vinjamuri Rupam Goswami Nayan M. KakotyThis book is a technical guide to fundamentals of embedded systems and robotics, and their application to practical problems. The book hosts the concepts of different elements related to the amalgamation of embedded system and robotics before tackling the physics of robotic systems.This book is the ABC of embedded system and robotics: A for acquiring the concepts, B for building robotic systems, and C for creating solutions. It is appropriate for undergraduate and post-graduate students of electronics and electrical engineering, robotics engineering, computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and allied disciplines. Specifically, it will act as a guide for students doing robotics projects in their final semesters.
Navigating an EU Research Project: Managing Challenges to Deliver Success (Management for Professionals)
by C. Andreas Dalluege John Stephen Gary WellsThis book guides readers on how to apply for EU-funded projects, such as Erasmus Plus and Horizon, and how to implement projects successfully upon receiving funding. It describes and discusses implementation and problem management using ‘real world’ examples, particularly lessons learned when the authors managed an Erasmus-funded project called Student Stress Training e-Mobile Management (SSTeMM) during the COVID-19 lockdown. The book takes readers through the entire project process, from formulating an idea, building a partnership, writing and submitting a grant application, to project implementation and writing the final report for the EU funding agency. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the structures and priorities of different EU funding agencies for a successful funding application. The book provides an accessible and detailed guide on managing common challenges when preparing and applying for EU funding and suggests improvements the EU could make to reduce stressors and support applicants' well-being. The book targets researchers and staff of educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, SMEs, and anyone who submits funding applications to programs sponsored by the European Commission, either directly or through designated national agencies in each European Union member state.
Intelligent Computing and Optimization: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization 2023 (ICO2023), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1168)
by Pandian Vasant Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber Rolly Intan Mohammad Shamsul Arefin Elias Munapo J. Joshua Thomas Vladimir PanchenkoThis book of Springer Nature is another proof of Springer’s outstanding and greatness on the lively interface of Smart Computational Optimization, Green Infrastructure, Innovative Modeling and Deep Learning Architectures! It is a Master Piece of what our community of Academics and Experts can provide when an Interconnected Approach of Joint, Mutual and Meta Learning is supported by Holistic Operational Research and Experience of the World-Leader Springer Nature! The 7th edition of International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization took place at Baitong Hotel & Resort on October 26–27, 2023, with tremendous support from the global research scholars across the planet. Objective was to celebrate “Global Research Quality with Compassion and Wisdom” with researchers, scholars, experts and investigators in Intelligent Computing and Optimization across the globe,to share knowledge, experience and innovation—a marvelous opportunity for discourse and mutuality by novel research, invention and creativity. This proceedings book of the 7th ICO’2023 is published by Springer Nature—Creativity Label of Inspiration.
Decolonising Teacher Education (Teacher Education Research – Shaping Practice, Policy and Theory #1)
by Angelina Ambrosetti Deborah Heck Parlo Singh Stephen HeimansThis book makes a deliberate attempt to explore the complexity of decolonising theories in teacher education. It draws attention to the historical and emerging impacts of colonialism on educational institutions and practices, challenging educators to expand their understanding of diverse trajectories of decolonial research both theoretically and practically. It adds to the discussions and dialogues between different disciplinary traditions, such as postcolonial and decolonial studies, as well as critical Indigenous and critical race studies. As an international compilation, it offers educators a unique opportunity to envision teacher education through alternative lenses—rethinking the relationship between ontology-epistemology-ethics, that is, what constitutes knowledge, how it is produced, and what material worlds are constructed in and through knowledge / research systems. Through compelling examples, this book illustrates how educators have navigated epistemic injustices within the field of teacher education amidst the rising global demands for standardisation. It encourages teacher educators to explore alternative theories within their own contexts, crafting new teacher education practices in universities and schools.
Handbuch Eisenbahninfrastruktur
by Jia Liu Jochen Holzfeind Ferdinand PospischilDie Eisenbahninfrastruktur weist eine große Anlagenvielfalt mit komplexen Wechselwirkungen auf. Diese Bandbreite und Komplexität von Bahnanlagen spiegelt das Nachschlagewerk mit Beiträgen von mehr als 50 Fachkräften aus allen Bereichen der Eisenbahninfrastruktur aus Deutschland und Österreich wider. Das Handbuch zeigt den erreichten Stand der Technik und berücksichtigt aktuelle Vorschriften. In den einzelnen miteinander vernetzten Kapiteln werden die technischen und operativen Grundlagen und Zusammenhänge der Eisenbahninfrastruktur sowie der Interaktion von Infrastruktur und Fahrzeug in Maß und Zahl dargestellt. Trassierung und Gleisplangestaltung, Eisenbahnoberbau, Kabelanlagen, Sicherheit, Instandhaltung und Anlagenmanagement sind nur einige der behandelten Fachgebiete. Die knappe aber fakten- und detailreiche Darstellung mit Bildern, Zeichnungen, Diagrammen und Tabellen ermöglicht einen schnellen Zugriff auf das gesuchte Wissensgebiet und die nachzuschlagenden Einzelheiten. Querverweise unterstützen das Verständnis der Komplexität und engen Vernetzung der verschiedenen Ingenieursdisziplinen auf dem Gebiet der Eisenbahninfrastruktur.Das Handbuch richtet sich an praktisch tätige Ingenieur*innen, Planungs- und Consultingingenieur*innen sowie an Führungskräfte und Entscheidungsträger in Unternehmen des Bahnsektors. Darüber hinaus eignet sich das Buch als umfassendes Nachschlagewerk für Studierende und Lehrende in Studiengängen des Verkehrs- und Bauingenieurwesens.
Progress in Cryptology – INDOCRYPT 2024: 25th International Conference on Cryptology in India, Chennai, India, December 18–21, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15496)
by Pantelimon Stănică Sourav MukhopadhyayThis 2-volume set LNCS 15495-15496 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Cryptology in India, held in Chennai, India, during December 18–21, 2024. The 31 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. They are organized into these topical sections: Part I: Foundations; symmetric-key cryptography; cryptographic constructions; and quantum cryptography. Part II: Cryptanalysis; post-quantum cryptography; and blockchain and cloud computing.
Database Systems for Advanced Applications: 29th International Conference, DASFAA 2024, Gifu, Japan, July 2–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part V (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14854)
by Yoshiharu Ishikawa Yongxin Tong Jae-Gil Lee Chuan Xiao Sihem Amer-Yahia Makoto Onizuka H. V. Jagadish Kejing LuThe seven-volume set LNCS 14850-14856 constitutes the proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications, DASFAA 2024, held in Gifu, Japan, in July 2024. The total of 147 full papers, along with 85 short papers, presented together in this seven-volume set was carefully reviewed and selected from 722 submissions. Additionally, 14 industrial papers, 18 demo papers and 6 tutorials are included. The conference presents papers on subjects such as: Part I: Spatial and temporal data; database core technology; federated learning. Part II: Machine learning; text processing. Part III: Recommendation; multi-media. Part IV: Privacy and security; knowledge base and graphs. Part V: Natural language processing; large language model; time series and stream data. Part VI: Graph and network; hardware acceleration. Part VII: Emerging application; industry papers; demo papers.
Zero Waste Sustainable Apparel Industry (Textile Science and Clothing Technology)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis book offers a variety of cases offering insights into waste assessment and moving towards zero waste in the apparel industry. In an industry as large and widespread as apparel, efforts toward sustainability and waste reduction are critical. The chapters here cover a variety of topics related to apparel sustainability, including management approaches, circular economy methods, and case studies that academics, students, and professionals in this industry can use to continue to strive toward a sustainable future.
Digital Environments and Human Relations: Ethical Perspectives on AI Issues (Human Perspectives in Health Sciences and Technology #150)
by Adriano Fabris Sergio BelardinelliIn Digital Environments and Human Ecology: New Perspectives on AI Issues, editors and contributors embark on a multidisciplinary exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscapes of human interactions, societal structures, and individual and collective psychologies. Discussing if and to what extent the digital environment can be considered an extension of our environment, this book investigates the profound implications of AI's integration into our daily life, emphasizing the need for a harmonious coexistence between technological advancements and human-centric values, stressing the importance of sustainability in digital development and, therefore, a renewed Human Ecology. By weaving together insights from computer science, social sciences, philosophy, and environmental studies, this book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between humans and technology. It serves as a vital resource for policymakers, technologists, scholars, and anyone interested in the ethical and ecological implications of digital technologies in our lives.
Food Banks in Schools and Nurseries: The Education Sector’s Responses to the Cost-of-Living Crisis
by Alice Bradbury Sharon VinceAvailable Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. During the cost-of-living crisis, schools and nurseries have had to step beyond their educational purpose to offer free food to families through food banks. This book explores how these food banks operate, why families use them and how they affect children’s participation and wellbeing. Drawing on case studies of 12 primary schools and early years settings across England, it examines the impact on family wellbeing, home-school relationships and staff. The authors argue that the situation will remain unsustainable if this welfare work continues to be unfunded and unrecognised, raising a significant question of who should and who can be responsible for alleviating child poverty.
The Politics of Fiscal Welfare: Towards a Social Division of Welfare and Labour
by Nathalie MorelFiscal welfare (or social tax expenditures) is a policy instrument associated with Liberal welfare states that has been on the rise across many European welfare states. This book sheds light on the use and effects of fiscal welfare in France and Sweden. Focusing on the introduction of a 50% tax deduction on domiciliary care and household services, it explores the politics behind this scheme, its effects on care provision as well as on labour market dualisation, highlighting how fiscal welfare contributes to structuring both a social division of welfare and a social division of labour. This ground-breaking book opens a new field of research by exploring fiscal welfare, the political uses of this policy instrument, the patterns of inequalities it gives rise to and its policy feedback effects.
One of Us Is Dead
by Jeneva RoseOpulence. Sex. Betrayal ... Sometimes friendship can be deadly.Meet the women of Buckhead--a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships.Shannon was once the queen bee of Buckhead. But she's been unceremoniously dumped by Bryce, her politician husband. When Bryce replaces her with a much younger woman, Shannon sets out to take revenge ...Crystal has stepped into Shannon's old shoes. A young, innocent Texan girl, she simply has no idea what she's up against ...Olivia has waited years to take Shannon's crown as the unofficial queen of Buckhead. Finally, her moment has come. But to take her rightful place, she will need to use every backstabbing, manipulative, underhand trick in the book ...Jenny owns Glow, the most exclusive salon in town. Jenny knows all her clients' secrets and darkest desires. But will she ever tell?Who amongst these women will be clever enough to survive Buckhead--and who will wind up dead? They say that friendships can be complex, but no one said it could ever be this deadly.*****Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this scandalous mystery by Jeneva Rose. One of Us Is Dead takes an insightful look at wealth and power when a group of socialites gather at an exclusive salon and one of them winds up dead. A wicked, clever, and highly entertaining read! - Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not ForgottenA deftly crafted blend of women's friendships, rivalries, ambitions, and suspense, One of Us is Dead is a riveting and entertaining read from first page to last. - Midwest Book ReviewReal Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies...If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.- San Francisco Book ReviewScheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies, all wrapped up in Buckhead privilege and opulence--what's not to love? One of Us Is Dead is wicked, twisty, thrilling fun from the first page to last. - Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedI tore through the pages of this lusciously addictive, fast-paced, incredibly fun suspense...One of Us Is Dead is the perfect binge book. Jeneva Rose is the queen of delectable thrillers! - Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for HerJeneva Rose's new book One of Us Is Dead is another book you must read if you love fast-paced murder mysteries! This was a super fun, super quick read. The author is a fantastic storyteller, I will read anything she writes. - All the Good BooksWith One of Us Is Dead, Jeneva Rose has delivered the most binge-worthy thriller of the year. Mean Girls meets Desperate Housewives in this twisty, scorching, and propulsive read, and I couldn't get enough of the gossipy, scandalous, and backstabbing socialites of Buckhead. Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed! - May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives
The Circular Bioeconomy: Institutional and Production Perspectives (Routledge Studies in Ecological Economics)
by Małgorzata Pink Agnieszka JózefowskaFounded on distinct principles to the fossil fuel-based, linear economy, the sustainable, circular bioeconomy requires different social values and institutions and a better understanding of the complexity of the production process. A circular bioeconomy provides a framework for using renewable natural capital to manage land, biodiversity, food, and other industries, with the aim of improving social well-being and environmental safety.The contributors to this book analyse the evolution of the economic system towards the circular economy and bioeconomy and its place in the paradigm of sustainable development. They look at institutions and their importance for the bioeconomy and examine the question of the behaviour of market entities – enterprises and consumers – as well as the meaning of social and environmental responsibility for these entities. They also discuss the issues of the product itself: the process of creation, production, processing and the quality of the product, including its environmental impact throughout its life cycle. The authors also refer to the potential pitfalls and threats related to the implementation of the bioeconomy in both socio-economic and environmental contexts. Individual processes and phenomena are illustrated with case studies and the authors' own research.The book deliberately fosters an interdisciplinary approach founded on cooperation between economists, management specialists, agronomists, biotechnologists, chemists and soil scientists, who together underline the complexity and importance of the interdependence of the economy, society and the natural environment.
Future Trends and Challenges for ICT Standardization
by Ramjee PrasadThis book comes in response to the Future Trends and Challenges for ICT Standardization. The technological areas covered are:• the need, importance and management of radio spectrum,• the development of future radio access technologies,• the convergence of telecommunications and broadcasting,• the possibilities and challenges brought by the Internet of Things (IoT),• the environment sustainability through the use of Green ICT,The book aims at identifying the importance of ICT standardization for strengthening the Indian industrial and business sector through Global ICT Standardization Forum for India (GISFI-www.gisfi.org). Further, it outlines the major challenges and trends in the ICT development worldwide, while mapping the Indian efforts on the background of the overall progress.The motivation behind this book is that a more informed context is made available to ensure sustainable scientific and economic growth.Finally, the book puts forward the best research roadmaps, strategies and challenges contributed by engineers from the industry, academia, and Government. It addresses the benefits to the entire society resulting from standardization.
Internet of Things and M2m Communications
by Ai-Chun Pang Fabrice TheoleyreThe Internet of Things is the emerging technology which interconnects smart objects using wireless communications. After having been extensively studied in academic labs, the Internet of Things is now widely applied in the industrial world (e.g. domestic automation, smart metering, smart cities).
Aspects of Personal Privacy in Communications - Problems, Technology and Solutions
by Geir M. Koien Vladimir a. OleshchukThe modern society is rapidly becoming a fully digital society. This has many benefits, but unfortunately it also means that personal privacy is threatened. The threat does not so much come from a 1984 style Big Brother, but rather from a set of smaller big brothers. The small big brothers are companies that we interact with; they are public services and institutions. Many of these little big brothers are indeed also being invited to our private data by ourselves. Privacy as a subject can be problematic. At the extreme it is personal freedom against safety and security. We shall not take a political stand on personal privacy and what level of personal freedom and privacy is the correct one.Aspects of Personal Privacy in Communications is mostly about understanding what privacy is and some of the technologies may help us to regain a bit of privacy. We discuss what privacy is about, what the different aspects of privacy may be and why privacy needs to be there by default.There are boundaries between personal privacy and societal requirements, and inevitably society will set limits to our privacy (Lawful Interception, etc.).There are technologies that are specifically designed to help us regain some digital privacy. These are commonly known as Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs). We investigate some these PETs including MIX networks, Onion Routing and various privacy-preserving methods. Other aspects include identity and location privacy in cellular systems, privacy in RFID, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and sensor networks amongst others. Some aspects of cloud systems are also covered.