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Hikma Pharmaceuticals Governance Journey
by Lynn Sharp Paine Gamze Yucaoglu Suraj SrinivasanThe case opens with Said Darwazah, chairman and CEO of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, the multinational generics company, anticipating the company's 2017 AGM and reflecting on changes made over the previous year to address concerns expressed by proxy advisors and some shareholders about Hikma's reliance on a combined chairman/CEO position, the long tenure of some directors, and the company's approach to executive pay. The case describes Hikma's origins as Jordanian pharma company founded by Darwazah's father in 1978, and traces the evolution of its governance as a private family company, then as publicly-traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2005, and finally as a member of the FTSE 100, beginning in March 2015. Ahead of the 2017 AGM, Darwazah is confident that shareholders will approve changes made to the company's executive incentive plan (EIP) and steps taken to accelerate the turnover of long-serving directors, but he wonders how much longer the company will be able to continue with a combined Chairman/CEO and, more generally, how to marry the high level of governance expected by shareholders with the entrepreneurial spirit that had driven Hikma's growth and development.
Computational Science and Computational Intelligence: 11th International Conference, CSCI 2024, Las Vegas, NV, USA, December 11–13, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2504)
by Hamid R. Arabnia Leonidas Deligiannidis Soheyla Amirian Farzan Shenavarmasouleh Farid Ghareh MohammadiThe CCIS book constitutes selected papers accepted in the Research Track on Education of the 11th International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence, CSCI 2024, which took place in Las Vegas, NV, USA, during December 11–13, 2024. The 26 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 155 submissions. They were organized in topical sections on subject-specific education and curriculum design; education and artificial intelligence; teaching and learning strategies and related reserach studies.
Equalizing the Three Pillars of Sustainability: Exploring Social Responsibility in Context (Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance)
by David Crowther Shahla SeifiThis book explores the multifaceted concept of sustainability, a term that has become central to global discussions among academics, policymakers, business leaders, and communities. Recognizing sustainability as a critical challenge for the future of our planet and its inhabitants, the book examines its three interconnected pillars: economic, environmental, and social. Among these, the social dimension is highlighted as having potentially the most profound impact on how we live and shape our collective future. Through a series of case studies and analyses, the book investigates actions taken across the globe to address sustainability, emphasizing the diversity of contexts, challenges, and outcomes. It goes beyond simply cataloging efforts, offering a deeper exploration of the conditions under which these initiatives were developed and implemented. The contributors, representing diverse international perspectives, provide valuable insights into local adaptations and global best practices, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and strategies. This book not only captures the current state of sustainability efforts but also reflects on emerging trends and the need for innovative approaches to navigate an ever-changing landscape. By bringing together global expertise, it aims to enrich the sustainability discourse and inspire meaningful progress. It is an essential read for those seeking a nuanced understanding of sustainability and its practical implications across economic systems, environmental stewardship, and societal transformation.
Dynamic Soil Properties and Liquefaction: Select Proceedings of 8th ICRAGEE 2024 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #569)
by Abhishek Kumar Rajib Sarkar B. K. MaheshwariThis book will present the select proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (8ICRAGEE) held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati between December 11 and 14, 2024. It contains the latest research papers covering the contributions and accomplishments in geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics in the last four years. The five volumes of the book cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to seismic hazard analysis, wave propagation and site characterization, dynamic properties and liquefaction of soils, pile foundations, offshore foundations, seismic design of retaining structures and dams, seismic slope stability and landslides, dynamic soil-structure interaction, seismic design of structures. Further, recent developments on these topics are covered in different chapters. This book will be valuable not only for researchers and professionals but also for drawing an agenda for future courses of action from the perspective of geotechnical earthquake engineering, keeping the national need at the forefront.This book will present the select proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics (8ICRAGEE) held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati between December 11 and 14, 2024. It contains the latest research papers covering the contributions and accomplishments in geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics in the last four years. The five volumes of the book cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to seismic hazard analysis, wave propagation and site characterization, dynamic properties and liquefaction of soils, pile foundations, offshore foundations, seismic design of retaining structures and dams, seismic slope stability and landslides, dynamic soil-structure interaction, seismic design of structures. Further, recent developments on these topics are covered in different chapters. This book will be valuable not only for researchers and professionals but also for drawing an agenda for future courses of action from the perspective of geotechnical earthquake engineering, keeping the national need at the forefront.
Intelligent Human Centered Computing: Proceedings of HUMAN 2024 (Springer Tracts in Human-Centered Computing)
by Debashis De Siddhartha Bhattacharyya Mufti Mahmud Jyoti Sekhar BanerjeeThis book features high-quality research papers presented at the Second Doctoral Symposium on Human Centered Computing (HUMAN 2024), jointly organized by Computer Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal, on March 30, 2024. This book discusses the topics of modern human centered computing and its applications. The book showcases the fusion of human sciences (social and cognitive) with computer science (human–computer interaction, signal processing, machine learning, and ubiquitous computing).
Palliative Critical Care: Palliative Pflegemaßnahmen auf der Intensivstation
by Sabine Ruppert Patrik HeindlDas Buch führt erstmalig die Gemeinsamkeiten der Intensiv- und Palliativpflege praxisorientiert zusammen und etabliert das neue Verständnis von Palliative Critical Care (PCC). Allgemeine Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit dem Sterben an sich und dem heutigen Stand von Critical Care und Palliative Care. Des Weiteren werden wichtigen Themen zur ethischen Entscheidungsfindung und die Kongruenz bzw. Divergenz von Critical Care und Palliative Care diskutiert. Konkrete pflegerische Handlungen zur Linderung von häufigen Symptomen werden ebenso vorgestellt wie der psychosoziale Umgang mit Angehörigen sowie Sterbebegleitung unter den eingeschränkten Rahmenbedingungen auf der Intensivstation. In der Neuauflage wurden die bestehenden Inhalte mit der COVID-19 Pandemie in Verbindung gebracht. Zudem gehen neue Kapitel auf die klinische Ethikberatung und Möglichkeiten der Vorsorgeplanung für das Lebensende ein. Thematisiert werden auch Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) und der freiwillige Verzicht auf Nahrung und Flüssigkeit, sowie das Aufklärungsgespräch und die Kommunikation. Das Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an Pflegefachkräfte aus dem Intensiv- und Palliativbereich und möchte für diese Zielgruppen einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Sensibilisierung für Problemlagen von Patienten am Lebensende auf Intensivstationen leisten.
Graph Neural Network for Hyperspectral Image Clustering (Intelligent Perception and Information Processing)
by Jie Feng Yao Ding Zhili Zhang Haojie Hu Renxiang Guan Zhiyong LvThis book investigates detailed hyperspectral image clustering using graph neural network (graph learning) methods, focusing on the overall construction of the model, design of self-supervised methods, image pre-processing, and feature extraction of graph information. Multiple graph neural network-based clustering methods for hyperspectral images are proposed, effectively improving the clustering accuracy of hyperspectral images and taking an important step towards the practical application of hyperspectral images. This book is innovative in content and emphasizes the integration of theory with practice, which can be used as a reference book for graduate students, senior undergraduate students, researchers, and engineering technicians in related majors such as electronic information engineering, computer application technology, automation, instrument science and technology, remote sensing.
Hermann Weyl: Raum · Zeit · Materie (Klassische Texte der Wissenschaft)
by Erhard Scholz Domenico GiuliniHermann Weyls Raum · Zeit · Materie gehört zu den herausragendsten und gleichzeitig ungewöhnlichsten Texten der gesamten physikalisch-mathematischen Literatur des 20. Jahrhunderts. Entstanden ist Raum · Zeit · Materie aus Vorlesungen, die der Autor im Sommersemester 1917 an der Eidgenössisch-Technischen-Hochschule in Zürich hielt. Es war das erste systematische Lehrbuch der gerade erst durch Albert Einstein ersonnenen Allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie, entwickelte sich aber rasch innerhalb der 5 Jahre zwischen 1918 und 1923 zu einem Klassiker, der die Zeiten überdauern sollte. Auch nach 100 Jahren setzt die Weylsche Darstellung eines der anspruchsvollsten Gebiete der Physik einen Maßstab an Verständlichkeit ohne Aufgabe der Strenge, der seither nur selten wieder erreicht wurde. Damit richtet sich das Buch auch heute noch an alle, die ein tieferes Verständnis der Allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie anstreben und insbesondere nachvollziehen wollen aus welchen physikalischen Fragestellungen heraus sich diese bis heute so bewährte wie bewunderte Theorie entwickelt hat, auf welchen Grundprinzipien sie beruht und insbesondere, wie es zu den mathematischen Begriffsbildungen kam, derer sie sich bedient.In dieser neuen Ausgabe wird der Originaltext der 5. Auflage von 1923 mit manchen Ergänzungen aus vorherigen Auflagen abgedruckt. Ausführliche Kommentare der Herausgeber erläutern die historischen, mathematischen und physikalischen Hintergründe und ordnen den Weylschen Text in die heutige Forschungslandschaft ein.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering 2024 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1360)
by Zhongliang Jing Xingqun Zhan Zheng Hong George ZhuThe book collects selected papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering (ICASSE 2024), organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and hosted by Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, China. ICASSE, organized annually since 2017 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, provides a forum that brings together experts in aeronautics and astronautics to share new ideas and findings. This book presents high-quality contributions in the subject area of Aerospace System Science and Engineering, including topics such as Trans-space vehicle systems design and integration, Air vehicle systems, Space vehicle systems, Near-space vehicle systems, Opto-electronic system, Aerospace robotics and unmanned system, Aerospace robotics and unmanned system, Communication, navigation and surveillance, Dynamics and control, Intelligent sensing and Information fusion, Aerodynamics and aircraft design, Aerospace propulsion, Avionics system, Air traffic management, Earth observation, Deep space exploration, Bionic micro-aircraft/spacecraft, Flight test engineering, Aviation economic development and industrial policy.
Strength and Conditioning for the Human Weapon System
by Christopher Myers Cj FrenchA central focus of the US Military is the Human Weapon System (HWS) and the optimization of this weapon system. Over the past decade, the Department of Defence has invested in programs termed Human Performance Optimization (HPO) programs. Human performance for the human weapon system is much different than the civilian athlete. Therefore, the human weapon system's rehabilitation and performance training requirements are different and must be considered. This book demonstrates the following to strength coaches and practitioners: Why to view the HWS as a multi-faceted system that requires a more inclusive program than needed by athletes. Provide updated methodology to create a strength and conditioning program specifically for the HWS populations. Introduce and define advanced strength and conditioning methodologies SC professionals use within the US Military and law enforcement performance programs.
Performing Disfiguration: Pain, Affect and Staging of Relationalities in Performances (Performance Studies & Cultural Discourse in South Asia #3)
by Akhila Vimal C.This book explores the processes of disfiguration in the 'classical' and 'ritual-healing' performances of India, with a particular focus on the rich and diverse performance traditions of Kerala. It examines three modes of disfiguration—'blood,' 'madness,' and 'laughter'—to offer unique insights into how these elements shape the performative body. By drawing on Kerala&’s distinctive cultural and ritual contexts, this work provides a deep understanding of the region&’s embodied practices. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, the book blends performance studies with detailed ethnographic descriptions to capture the nuances of 'pain' and 'affect.' It challenges and subverts normative notions of performance, offering a fresh lens through which to view these dynamic traditions. This book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars of dance, performance studies, and practitioners seeking to explore the interplay between region, ritual, and disfiguration in Indian performance forms.
Intelligent Computing: Proceedings of the 2025 Computing Conference, Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1426)
by Kohei AraiThis book compiles a curated selection of insightful, rigorously researched, and state-of-the-art papers presented at the Computing Conference 2025, hosted in London, UK, on June 19–20, 2025. Drawing submissions from across the globe, the conference received 473 papers, each subjected to a stringent double-blind peer-review process. Of these, 169 papers were accepted for inclusion, reflecting exceptional scholarship and innovation across disciplines such as IoT, artificial intelligence, computing, data science, networking, data security, and privacy. Researchers, academics, and industry leaders converged to share pioneering ideas, transformative methodologies, and practical solutions to real-world challenges. By bridging academic theory and industrial application, the conference catalyzed opportunities for knowledge synthesis and interdisciplinary progress. The diverse contributions within this proceedings not only address contemporary technological issues but also anticipate future trends, offering frameworks for continued exploration. We trust this collection will serve as an indispensable reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscapes of computing and digital innovation. As we reflect on the conference&’s outcomes, we are confident that the insights and collaborations forged here will inspire sustained advancements in these critical fields. May the ideas within these pages spark further inquiry, drive technological evolution, and contribute meaningfully to solving the challenges of our interconnected world.
Extended Reality: International Conference, XR Salento 2025, Otranto, Italy, June 17–20, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15740)
by Lucio Tommaso De Paolis Pasquale Arpaia Marco SaccoThe seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented and Mixed Reality.Part II: Extended Reality; and Extended Reality in Education and Learning.Part III: Transforming Research and Clinical Interventions with eXtended Reality.Part IV: Digital Twin: Innovative Approaches in Industry and Healthcare.Part V: eXtended Reality for Cultural Tourism Sustainability; eXtended Reality for Art, Design, and Entertainment; and Digital Twin and Smart Virtual Representations for Cultural Heritage.Part VI: Crafting Virtual Humans for Immersive XR Applications; and eXtended Reality for Serious Games.Part VII: Artificial Intelligence; Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Augmented Reality in Computer-Assisted Intervention; and AI-Driven XR Innovations in Healthcare: Bridging Technology and Ethics.
Wertanalyse in Bauprojekten: Integration der Optimierungsmethodik in die Initiierungs- und Planungsphasen (Baubetriebswesen und Bauverfahrenstechnik)
by Natalia BienkowskiDie Wertanalyse ist eine Methodik der Betriebswirtschaftslehre, bei der der Wert eines Produkts dem damit verbundenen Aufwand gegenübergestellt wird, um auf dieser Basis Qualität zu steigern und Kosten zu senken. Grundlage der Wertanalyse, auch Value Engineering genannt, ist ein strukturierter Prozess, der unter anderem in der DIN EN 12973 genormt ist. Trotz ihres großen Potenzials findet die Methodik in der Bauwirtschaft bislang kaum Anwendung. Gerade in frühen Planungsphasen kann sie jedoch erheblich zur Kostenreduktion sowie zur Steigerung von Qualität, Resilienz und Funktionalität baulicher Anlagen beitragen. Die mangelnde Bekanntheit sowie fehlendes Wissen über ihre praktische Umsetzung verhindern derzeit eine breite Nutzung. Hier setzt das vorliegende Buch an: Es untersucht Möglichkeiten und beschreibt auf Basis verschiedenster Untersuchungen ein geeignetes Vorgehen, die Wertanalyse gewinnbringend in den Planungsprozess zu etablieren. Die Autorin entwickelt ein praxistaugliches Modell, das fünf konkrete Workshop-Formate umfasst. Diese lassen sich direkt in die Phasen der Projektinitiierung und -planung einbinden. Die Arbeit zeigt, wie funktionale Anforderungen systematisch erfasst, bewertet und mit wirtschaftlichen Zielsetzungen in Einklang gebracht werden können.
Covariant Canonical Gauge Gravity (FIAS Interdisciplinary Science Series)
by Johannes Kirsch David Vasak Jürgen StruckmeierThis book starts with the mathematical basis of the theory - i.e. provide a brief sketch of the theory of manifolds and frame bundles, tensors and their transformations, relativistic kinematics, and aspects of non-flat space-time geometries. The definition of relevant physical quantities (torsion, curvature, non-metricity, tetrads, connection fields etc.) and important geometry concepts are also included. The main body of the book is devoted to a detailed derivation of the gauge theory of gravitation for scalar, vector (Proca and Maxwell) and Dirac spinor fields. Alternative approaches based on the Noether theorem and on the spinorial representation of the fields are also addressed, as well as important novel features related to the CCGG framework (Birkhoff theorem, field derivative identities etc.). In the last section of the volume the application of the CCGG theory to cosmology will be set out, resulting in a new understanding of dark energy and inflation.
Sustainable Green Biomaterials As Drug Delivery Systems (Biomaterials, Bioengineering and Sustainability #1)
by Rishabha Malviya Sonali SundramThe book provides a comprehensive exploration of sustainable practices in biomaterial development for biomedical applications, covering diverse topics such as green synthesis methods, the potential of biodegradable materials, renewable resources for biopolymers, strategies in polymer synthesis, bio-mediated nanomaterials, sustainable manufacturing techniques including 3D and 4D printing, protein-based biomaterials, composite biomaterials derived from cellulose, chitin, and chitosan, as well as hydroxyapatite-starch-based biomaterials, carbonaceous materials, eco-friendly synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials, silk fibroin scaffold synthesis, utilization of green catalysts, cellulose-derived hydrogels for tissue engineering, plant extract-mediated synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, and eggshell-derived biomaterial synthesis. This multifaceted approach addresses the pressing need for environmentally conscious solutions in the field of biomedical engineering, offering insights into the synthesis, properties, and applications of sustainable biomaterials. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of biodegradable materials, offering a valuable asset for researchers and Ph.D. scholars involved in the ever-changing field of sustainable biomedical engineering.
GNSS Real-Time Kinematic Positioning: Theory and Applications (Navigation: Science and Technology #17)
by Bofeng Li Zhetao Zhang Weikai MiaoThis open access book presents the high-precision Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning technique of global navigation satellite systems, including its development, principle, implementation, applications and recent innovations. As the highlights of this book, various extensions of the RTK technique are introduced with emphasis on their features to overcome different challenges of different applications. The applications include the positioning with few reference stations available in a large scale of area, the positioning requiring instant convergence, the positioning at sea without normal communication, the high-precision positioning and attitude determination of rigid objects, the positioning with low-cost chip in the canyon environments. The mathematical models of different extended RTK techniques are derived in a unified framework. The characteristics of different RTK extensions are vividly compared with each other based on diagrams. The demonstration application and experimental results of each RTK extension are introduced. In brief, this book provides comprehensive outdoor high-precision positioning solutions for different scientific, engineering and social applications. It is suitable for readers who need or are interested in the high-precision positioning technique.
Ökologie und Ökologische Biochemie: Allgemeine Prinzipien und Grundlagen
by Felix Bärlocher Gerd-Joachim KraußDas Buch führt in die Ökologie als interdisziplinär vernetzte Naturwissenschaft ein und vermittelt umfassendes Wissen über die komplexen Zusammenhänge in der Natur. Es erklärt ökologische Sichtweisen, Konzepte und Modelle zur Erforschung von terrestrischen und aquatischen Lebensräumen. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den hoch strukturierten Ökosystemen, in denen Organismen in trophische Austauschprozesse, Nahrungsnetze und Stoffkreisläufe eingebunden sind. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit wird der Ökologischen Biochemie gewidmet. Sie erfahren, wie Organismen biochemisch flexibel auf wechselnde Umweltbedingungen reagieren und wie sie miteinander interagieren. Spezialisierte Metabolite dienen als Schutzstoffe und Kommunikationsmittel und sind entscheidend für die Biodiversität und Strukturierung der Ökosysteme. Im letzten Teil des Buches werden die Gefahren für die Natur und unseren Lebensraum durch Klimawandel, Biodiversitätsverlust und Bevölkerungswachstum thematisiert. Es werden auch Lösungsansätze für eine nachhaltige Ressourcennutzung und die Bewältigung der vielfältigen Herausforderungen vorgestellt.
Analysis and Design of Next-Generation Software Architectures: Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing
by Arthur M. LangerThe 2nd edition will add a major chapter on Generative AI in Software Architecture. This chapter will provide a comprehensive background in generative models, its impact on software design, evolution of new analysis methodologies, and the overall impact of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The new edition will also have new sections relating to Generative AI in Cybersecurity analysis and design, including proactive threat detection, ethical issues regarding privacy, and generative AI workflows (Charlotte AI). Other updates include Legacy System interfaces with Generative AI, new impacts on project management, and Platform design architecture. The 2nd edition will have a number of editing changes and corrections, as well as about 30 pages net of some eliminations of outdated content.
Availability, Reliability and Security: 20th International Conference, ARES 2025, Ghent, Belgium, August 11–14, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15993)
by Vincent Naessens Mila Dalla Preda Bjorn De Sutter Sebastian SchrittwieserThis two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensors and Microsystems: Select Proceedings of ICSM 2024 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1381)
by Ghanshyam Singh Manish Tiwari Tawfik Ismail Neha SinghThis book constitutes peer-reviewed proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sensors and Microsystems (ICSM-2024). This book discusses the latest technological advancements in designing and implementing sensors and microsystems. The book is a unique collection of chapters from different areas with a common theme. The book covers a broad range of topics relating to sensors and microsystems which includes physics, chemistry, and materials science of the sensors and sensor applications in biomedical, optoelectronic systems, control and verification, automated systems, human-computer interface, etc., with tailored intelligence to make a transformative impact on the economy, industry, and society. It is beneficial for academic researchers and practitioners in the industry who work in this field.
Availability, Reliability and Security: ARES 2025 International Workshops, Ghent, Belgium, August 11–14, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15997)
by Vincent Naessens Bjorn De Sutter Bart Coppens Bruno VolckaertThis four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Applied Computational Mathematics: ICCE 2023, Chennai, India, December 8-9 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #480)
by Indra Rajasingh Sharmila Mary Arul Diana Grace ThomasThis proceedings volume showcases high-quality original research papers presented at the International Conference on Computational Engineering (ICCE 2023), held in Chennai, India, from December 8-9, 2023 dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research in the realm of mathematics and its pivotal role in Computer Engineering. Explore the dynamic field of Computational Engineering, where innovative computational techniques—such as computer simulations, mathematical modeling, and numerical analysis—are employed to tackle complex engineering challenges. By integrating principles from engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics, this collection illustrates how virtual prototypes enable engineers to analyze and optimize systems before physical testing, saving valuable time and resources. Featuring selected works from conference participants and outstanding contributions from external researchers, this book highlights the broad applications of Computational Engineering across civil, mechanical, aerospace, chemical, electrical engineering, and beyond. Dive into cutting-edge research that paves the way for future advancements in engineering practices.
Stochastic Averaging: Methods and Applications, Volume 2
by Wei-Qiu Zhu Mao-Lin Deng Guo-Qiang CaiThe stochastic averaging methods are among the most effective and widely applied approximate methods for studying nonlinear stochastic dynamics. Upon an overview of global research on the subject, the book highlights a comprehensive summary of research results obtained by the group led by Professor Weiqiu Zhu at Zhejiang University in China and the group led by Professors Y. K. Lin and G. Q. Cai at Florida Atlantic University in the USA over the past three decades. The books are structured to progress logically from foundational principles to simple problems and then to increasingly complex applications. To facilitate understanding and mastery of the methods, the books offer essential preliminary knowledge and a wealth of examples. The book comprises two volumes. Volume 1 introduces the basic principles of stochastic averaging methods and their applications to single-degree-of-freedom systems under various random excitations. It also covers stochastic averaging methods for quasi-Hamiltonian systems subjected to different random excitations, including Gaussian white noise, combined Gaussian and Poisson white noises, and fractional Gaussian noise. Volume 2 explores stochastic averaging methods for quasi-integrable Hamiltonian systems under colored noise excitation, quasi-integrable Hamiltonian systems with genetic effects under Gaussian white noise and colored noise excitations, and quasi-generalized Hamiltonian systems under Gaussian white noise excitation. Additionally, it covers applications of these methods in ecosystems and some other natural science and engineering scenarios. These books serve as both introductory texts and valuable reference resources for readers in higher education and research institutions who are interested in or actively engaged in research involving nonlinear stochastic dynamics. The fields covered include mechanics, physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, astronautics and aeronautics, oceanography, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.
Computational Science and Computational Intelligence: 11th International Conference, CSCI 2024, Las Vegas, NV, USA, December 11–13, 2024, Proceedings, Part V (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2505)
by Hamid R. Arabnia Leonidas Deligiannidis Soheyla Amirian Farzan Shenavarmasouleh Farid Ghareh MohammadiThis CCIS book constitutes selected papers accepted in the Research Track on Smart Cities and Smart Mobility and the Research Track on Software Engineering of the 11th International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence, CSCI 2024, which took place in Las Vegas, NV, USA, during December 11–13, 2024. The Research Track on Smart Cities and Smart Mobility, CSCI-RTSC, received 75 submissions of which 15 papers were accepted. For the Research Track on Software Engineering, CSCI-RTSE, 13 papers were accepted from 58 submissions, 12 of these are included in this volume. They were organized in topical sections on Infrastructures: Smart Cities, Tools, and Utilities; Smart Cities and Smart Mobility; Software Engineering; and ongoing research projects.