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Fractional Grey System Model and Its Application (Series on Grey System)
by Yan Chen Lifeng WuThis book covers up-to-date theoretical and applied advances in fractional order grey systems theory from across the world and vividly presents the reader with the overall picture of this new theory and its frontier research. Many of the concepts, models, and methods in the book are original by the author, including grey system model with the fractional order accumulation and its properties, the relationship between the sample size and the stability of grey forecasting model, applications of the fractional order grey models in sustainable development and energy consumption forecasting, grey forecasting model for the middle size data, etc. This book is appropriate as a reference and/or professional book for courses of environmental management and grey system theory for graduate students or high-level undergraduate students, majoring in areas of science, technology, agriculture, environmental science, earth science, economics, and management. It is also utilized by researchers and practitioners in research institutions, business entities, and government agencies.
Optimization Strategies: A Decade of Metaheuristic Algorithm Development (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #266)
by Erik Cuevas Angel Chavarin-Fajardo Cesar Ascencio-Piña Sonia Garcia-De-LiraThis book is to explore the development of metaheuristic algorithms over the past decade, focusing on key advancements in their components and structural features, which have driven progress in search techniques. This analysis aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of these methods, which are essential for their practical application. To offer a broad perspective on the evolution of metaheuristic algorithms, this book reviews 11 specific algorithms developed by the evolutionary computation group at the University of Guadalajara over the past 10 years. These algorithms illustrate the most significant mechanisms and structures discussed in the academic and research communities during their development. By studying these examples, readers will gain valuable insights into the innovative methods and strategic improvements that have shaped the field. The book is designed from a teaching standpoint, making it suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in science, electrical engineering, or computational mathematics. Moreover, engineering practitioners unfamiliar with metaheuristic computation will appreciate how these techniques have been adapted to address complex real-world engineering problems, moving beyond theoretical constructs.
Hydrogen Embrittlement in Metals and Alloys
by Pasquale CavaliereThis book provides a complete description of hydrogen technologies from the basic theoretical underpinnings to the different production routes for various applications. It summarizes the most recent research findings with respect to theory and the broad array of industrial technologies currently in place as well as those under development with high potential. Special attention is given to the hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms at room and high temperatures as well as problems related to hydrogen in liquid and high-pressure compressed states. The author further describes the hydrogen diffusion embrittlement issues related to different types of metallic materials from steel to light alloys to nikel-based superalloys.
Modern Programmable Interconnect Design
by Stefan NikolićThis book thoroughly analyzes the fundamental problem of programmable interconnect design in FPGAs. Recent changes in fabrication technology have caused a renewed interest in this problem that was formerly considered largely solved. Besides presenting some of the most recent research results directed towards resolving the difficulties of programmable interconnect design in scaled technologies, the author also gives a modern introduction to programmable interconnect design in general, covering related topics such as broader FPGA architecture, CAD, and Networks on Chip, enabling practitioners from other fields to understand the significance and implications of this important problem.
Versatile Hardware Analysis Techniques: From Waveform-based Analysis to Formal Verification
by Daniel Große Lucas KlemmerThis book describes several versatile hardware analysis techniques that tackle existing and new challenges. These techniques cover different phases of the hardware development process, including the verification, debugging, and post-synthesis optimization phases. The authors introduce the Waveform Analysis Language (WAL), which allows users to code analysis tasks in the form of programs that run on waveforms. The book covers processor verification, formal microcode verification, programmable automated waveform analysis demonstrated for a large variety of previously manual analysis tasks, as well as netlist optimization leveraging formal methods. All methods are available as open source, typically include examples on RISC-V analysis problems, providing a strong foundation for the community.
Crisis Intervention (Practice Manuals for Busy Professionals)
by Neil ThompsonThis new edition provides essential reading on crisis intervention for social workers, mental health nurses and other human services practitioners and managers. What defines a crisis can often be misunderstood and incorrectly equated with emergencies. This book explores crisis theory in depth, providing updated and refreshed guidance on what a crisis entails and how to effectively manage traumatic situations. In three distinct parts, the text challenges the dominant individualistic thinking about crises and instead adopts a holistic focus. It expands on crisis theory, examines the implications arising from crises, including links with trauma and the need to address discrimination and oppression. Key points, tips, opportunities for reflection and illustrative case studies are provided to aid understanding and help readers feel confident in tackling crisis intervention to bring about positive outcomes.
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technologies: Smart Wireless Communications — Methods and Algorithms, Volume 1 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #424)
by Lakhmi C. Jain Kazumi Nakamatsu Roumiana KountchevaThis book gathers selected papers presented at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technologies (ICAICT2024), held at Shenzhen, China during June 2024. The first volume of the proceedings is focused on the newest methods and algorithms in smart wireless communications in the areas of remote sensing and machine learning, intelligent image and data processing, health systems and security, intelligent teaching applications and many others.
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics: A Linear Systems Approach
by Navin KhanejaThe book explores electromagnetic (EM) waves, which are present everywhere—from radio, television, and cell phones to satellite dishes, antennas, and WiFi. The propagation of EM waves is governed by Maxwell's equations. When these waves pass through a medium, they slow down and refract, while in a metallic medium, they are reflected. Metallic boxes and pipes can store and direct EM waves, known as cavities and waveguides. Oscillating currents generate and transmit EM waves through antennas, allowing for long-distance communication after the waves propagate. Since oscillating currents emit EM waves, the author uses coaxial cables and transmission lines to reduce radiation and carry high-frequency currents efficiently. EM waves at very high frequencies in the optical range are responsible for transmitting visual information. The author also discusses lenses and optical instruments like telescopes and microscopes, which are used to magnify optical signals. Additionally, the quantum mechanical origins of a material’s permittivity, which affects the speed of light through the medium, are examined.
Gaussian Process Models for Quantitative Finance (SpringerBriefs in Quantitative Finance)
by Michael Ludkovski Jimmy RiskThis book describes the diverse applications of Gaussian Process (GP) models in mathematical finance. Spurred by the transformative influence of machine learning frameworks, the text aims to integrate GP modeling into the fabric of quantitative finance. The first half of the book provides an entry point for graduate students, established researchers and quant practitioners to get acquainted with GP methodology. A systematic and rigorous introduction to both GP fundamentals and most relevant advanced techniques is given, such as kernel choice, shape-constrained GPs, and GP gradients. The second half surveys the broad spectrum of GP applications that demonstrate their versatility and relevance in quantitative finance, including parametric option pricing, GP surrogates for optimal stopping, and GPs for yield and forward curve modeling. The book includes online supplementary materials in the form of half a dozen computational Python and R notebooks that provide the reader direct illustrations of the covered material and are available via a public GitHub repository.
Integrating Emerging Technologies into Education and Training: Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 14th International Conference (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1274)
by Marcelo Milrad Tae Eun Kim Inmaculada RemolarThis open access book compiles state-of-the-art research on the development and implementation of advanced learning technologies and AI-assisted tools, showing how they can transform the educational landscape and learning processes in various domains. Covering topics ranging from immersive learning environments to personalized education, it offers insights and practical applications that are shaping the future of classrooms and training programs. This book provides research insights on harnessing emerging technology’s potential to enhance education, and it is an essential reading for educators, researchers, and edu-tech professionals.
Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (Volume 9) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1345)
by Haibin Duan Liang Yan Yimin DengThis book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control, etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
Advances in Information and Communication: Proceedings of the 2025 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1285)
by Kohei AraiThis book comprises the proceedings of the Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2025, held on 28-29 April 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The conference brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and academics from across the globe to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of information and communication technologies. The conference received an impressive 401 submissions, of which 138 high-quality papers were selected after a rigorous peer-review process. These contributions span a diverse range of topics, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, networking, human–computer interaction, and more. FICC 2025 provided an engaging platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, highlighting state-of-the-art research and practical solutions to global challenges. This proceedings book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and innovators seeking insights into the future of information and communication technologies.
Cross-device Federated Recommendation: Privacy-Preserving Personalization (Machine Learning: Foundations, Methodologies, and Applications)
by Xiangjie Kong Lingyun Wang Mengmeng Wang Guojiang ShenThis book introduces the prevailing domains of recommender systems and cross-device federated learning, highlighting the latest research progress and prospects regarding cross-device federated recommendation. As a privacy-oriented distributed computing paradigm, cross-device federated learning enables collaborative intelligence across multiple devices while ensuring the security of local data. In this context, ubiquitous recommendation services emerge as a crucial application of device-side AI, making a deep exploration of federated recommendation systems highly significant. This book is self-contained, and each chapter can be comprehended independently. Overall, the book organizes existing efforts in federated recommendation from three different perspectives. The perspective of learning paradigms includes statistical machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and meta learning, where each has detailed techniques (e.g., different neural building blocks) to present relevant studies. The perspective of privacy computing covers homomorphic encryption, differential privacy, secure multi-party computing, and malicious attacks. More specific encryption and obfuscation techniques, such as randomized response and secret sharing, are involved. The perspective of federated issues discusses communication optimization and fairness perception, which are widely concerned in the cross-device distributed environment. In the end, potential issues and promising directions for future research are identified point by point. This book is especially suitable for researchers working on the application of recommendation algorithms to the privacy-preserving federated scenario. The target audience includes graduate students, academic researchers, and industrial practitioners who specialize in recommender systems, distributed machine learning, information retrieval, information security, or artificial intelligence.
Operations Research Problems: Statements and Solutions
by Josefa Mula Raquel Sanchis Raul Poler Manuel Díaz-MadroñeroThis book, now in its second edition, provides a valuable compendium of problems as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers and practitioners of operations research and management science. These problems can serve as a basis for the development or study of assignments and exams. Also, they can be useful as a guide for the first stage of the model formulation, i.e. the definition of a problem. The book is divided into 11 chapters that address the following topics: linear programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming, network modeling, inventory theory, queue theory, tree decision, game theory, dynamic programming and Markov processes. Included are a considerable number of statements of operations research applications for management decision-making. The book provides concise solutions to these problems although all problems are examined in depth. All the problems are based on the research experience of the authors in real-world companies and the teaching experience of the authors. This second edition of the book has many new problems and solutions influenced by today's evolving industrial engineering, management and decision-making practices. The book includes many new problems specifically designed to address today's business challenges. The new edition offers readers the opportunity to tackle and analyse new problems inspired by real-life scenarios.
Hybride KI mit Machine Learning und Knowledge Graphs: Innovative Lösungen aus der Praxis
by Thomas Hoppe Knut Hinkelmann Bernhard G. HummSeit den 2010er Jahren hat die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) durch Erfolge im Machine Learning (ML) einen enormen Schub erfahren. Einerseits durch die stark angewachsene Menge verfügbarer digitaler Daten und andererseits durch Innovationen im Bereich der Künstlichen Neuronalen Netze und des Deep Learning (DL). Wissensbasierte KI umfasst neben traditionellen Expertensystemen und Regelsystemen auch die Technologien und Standards, welche im Rahmen der Semantic Web Initiative seit den 1990er Jahren entwickelt wurden. Sie ermöglichten unter anderem die Entwicklung umfangreicher Knowledge Graphs (Wissensnetze). Hybride KI Ansätze kombinieren Machine Learning und wissensbasierte KI. Da sie als erfolgversprechend gelten, werden sie seit Jahren erforscht. Dieser Sammelband zeigt, wie innovative hybride KI-Verfahren bereits heute erfolgreich in der Praxis eingesetzt werden. Dies ist ein Open Access-Buch.
Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (Volume 10) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1346)
by Haibin Duan Liang Yan Yimin DengThis book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control, etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
MK's Detective Club: The Double Trouble Puzzle
by James Patterson Keir GraffDiscover Nancy Drew for a new generation, packed with thrills, chills, and even laughs—from #1 bestselling mystery maven James Patterson. Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she&’s hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends. But a know-it-all new girl, Zoe, tries to take control of MK&’s detective club. Worse still, Ms. Claire Voyant, who has always had a soft spot for Minerva, takes Zoe's side. It&’s clear to Minerva that someone…or something has taken over her favorite teacher. Add in terrifying nightmares, the return of Minerva&’s parents (who come home with more dangerous baggage than just their luggage), and some shocking developments—MK&’s Detective Club just might have more mysteries than they can solve. With nowhere to turn, the club walks right into danger…and the stakes just might be deadly.For more MK&’s Detective Club adventures, don't miss MK's Detective Club: The Poison Puzzle!
Willow Close
by Helena O'ConnorKess Hawkins just wants to play video games, eat pizza rolls, and hang out with her cat. But when a determined journalist comes asking about Kess' past, she is drawn into a thirty-year old mystery. A childhood photo sparks Kess's memories of an abandoned orphanage called Willow Close, as well as a brother she never knew she had and a boy she once shared a bond with despite his dark and troubled history. Meanwhile, a serial killer dubbed the Family Man is working his way down the coast and Kess's home of New Haven lies directly in his path.Willow Close is an old-school slasher with two kick-ass, contemporary heroines. A good old-fashioned mystery wrapped in a creepy old orphanage, with cosmic horror, a monstrous killer, and several lovely cats.
The Life of the Soul in Early Modern Spanish Literature and Culture (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Esther FernándezUnderstanding the soul’s essence is an elusive pursuit, rendering any attempt to write about it akin to grasping at a mirage. As a sublime subject, the soul has captivated human thought for centuries. How do we approach it? How can we define its boundaries? This exploration offers an experimental investigation into the soul’s complexities during one of Spain’s most turbulent periods—the dawn of modernity. Set against the spiritual backdrop of the 17th century, these reflections examine how materiality ensnared individuals in artifice, often neglecting expansionism’s social and political consequences. The Twelve Years’ Truce (1609) and the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) marked critical moments of instability, further compounded by economic depression and social turmoil. In this landscape of despair, the Spanish soul sought refuge inwardly and through indulgence in worldly pleasures. Through metaphysical inquiry, emotional depth, and the role of animated matter in art and theater, this book reflects on existence amid the illusions of early modern Spain.
Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production: Shaping the Sound of Tomorrow
by Thomas FosterIn a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into music production, Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the latest developments.Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production begins by explaining how AI is already being used in various areas of music production today, from composition and sound design to mixing, mastering, and creating music videos. Practical guides and examples show how anyone can benefit from these new technologies. Whether it’s about generating synthetic vocals, transforming your own voice, or creating complete songs using text prompts—the possibilities are almost limitless. Artificial Intelligence in Music and Audio Production demonstrates to musicians and producers how AI can allow musicians and producers to realize their ideas faster and in more comprehensive ways, ultimately enriching their creative process.This book will be of interest to singers, DJs, music producers, and anyone interested in the future of music—even without a deep technical background.
Employee Meaning and Wellbeing: The Responsible Organisation (Routledge COBS Focus on Responsible Business)
by Adrián Zicari Tom GambleThe Covid-19 pandemic sparked a latent desire for a more balanced, more meaningful and freer approach to work for millions of employees throughout the world. Growing interest in responsible business, in addition to the influence of the UN SDGs and inclusive growth, have also in many ways shifted the balance of power – or at least choice – to the employee. Sensitive to work-life balance, aware of the effects of overwork and short-term profit seeking, seeking meaning in their companies and jobs, employee demands have placed a huge strain on corporations caught between keeping to traditional ways of control and performance objectives though aware of the need to retain talent and create flexible solutions in order to reach their financial and production goals.In this book, leading academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of CSR, management, leadership, and human resources from the 12 schools and corporate partners of the Council on Business & Society offer their latest cutting-edge research to explore how both employees and their organisations can reach win–win agreement in the working relationship. Meaning and mission are covered, as well as spirituality and purpose. Negative workplace practices leading to employee mental and physical illness are explored and ways to avoid these, with several positive approaches to employee commitment and wellbeing offered. Each insight is accompanied by key takeaways and food for thought sections, with each chapter featuring a micro-case study.Drawing on high-level research and transformed into engaging and accessible content, this book is written for students and scholars wishing to deepen their knowledge of the employee–leadership–workplace environment dimension, instructors seeking insight and learning content, and for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of managing in the post-pandemic era.
Amphibians of Ecuador: Pipidae, Telmatobiidae, Microhylidae, Dendrobatidae, Ranidae, Bufonidae, and Hylidae, Volume II
by Luis A. Coloma William E. DuellmanThis book is the second of four volumes, which are comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative works invaluable to biologists, conservationists, and others. It explores, in comprehensive detail, the rich amphibian diversity of Ecuador, providing a thorough review of biogeography, amphibian declines, and conservation. This volume covers Pipidae, Telmatobiidae, Microhylidae, Dendrobatidae, Ranidae, Bufonidae, and Hylidae. Characteristics of each species are listed, defined, and compared to similar other species. Reproductive behavior, where known, is described, as are data on vocalizations, larvae, and ontogenetic changes. Amphibian distributions are illustrated with physiographic maps with dots. Each volume addresses the declines, extinctions, and conservation status of each species and provides notations of their occurrence in reserves.KEY FEATURES Provides detailed and authoritative accounts for each species in seven families: Pipidae, Telmatobiidae, Microhylidae, Dendrobatidae, Ranidae, Bufonidae, and Hylidae New data are incorporated for many species Describes with full-color maps the distribution of all known taxa Includes information on the ecology, reproduction, and behavior of all taxa
Culturally Responsive Restorative Leadership in Education: Necessary Dilemmas for Transforming Schools
by Hilary A. LustickCulturally responsive restorative leadership centers restorative justice as a process for school transformation. This book draws upon nearly a decade of combined fieldwork in public secondary schools across the country, helping the reader unpack challenges that leaders face as they implement restorative practices in their schools. Chapters explore the most common pressures facing leaders--within the school community and beyond—and how leaders can use these challenges as opportunities to reinforce their commitment to and purpose for restorative practices. This book helps principals earn buy-in from their school community, implement sustainable restorative systems, increase equity, and promote school cultural transformation. Chapters also include prompts for reflection to help the reader brainstorm how to approach these challenges in their own contexts. This is a timely and important book for aspiring and practicing educational leaders.
Exercises in Statistical Reasoning (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
by Michael R. Schwob Yunshan Duan Beatrice Cantoni Bernardo Flores-Lopez Stephen G. WalkerStudents cultivate learning techniques in school that emphasize procedural problem solving and rote memorization. This leads to efficient problem solving for familiar problems. However, conducting novel research is an exercise in creative problem solving that is at odds with a procedural approach; it requires thinking deeply about the topic and crafting solutions to unique problems. It is not easy to move from a topic-based, carefully curated curriculum to the daunting world of independent research, where solutions are unknown and may not even exist. In developing this book, we considered our experiences as graduate students that faced this transition.Exercises in Statistical Reasoning is a collection of exercises designed to strengthen creative problem-solving skills. The exercises are designed to encourage readers to understand the key points of a problem while seeking knowledge, rather than separating out these two activities. To complete the exercises, readers may need to reference the literature, which is how research-based knowledge is often acquired.Features of the Exercises The exercises are self-contained, though several build upon concepts from previous problems. Each exercise opens with a brief introduction that emphasizes the relevance of the content. Then, the problem statement is presented as a series of intermediate questions. For each exercise, we suggest one possible solution, though many may exist. Following each solution, we discuss the historical background of the content and points of interest. For many exercises, a brief demonstration is provided that illustrates relevant concepts. There is an abundance of high-quality textbooks that cover a vast range of statistical topics. However, there is also a lack of texts that focus on the development of problem-solving techniques that are required for conducting novel statistical research. We believe that this book helps fill the gap. Any reader familiar with graduate-level classical and Bayesian statistics may use this book. The goal is to provide a resource that such students can use to ease their transition to conducting novel research.
Electronic Waste: Impact on Health, Animals, and the Environment
by Srijan Goswami Moharana Choudhury Sangita AgarwalThis book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses and explores the damaging effect of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses electronic waste’s sources, composition, and toxicity. The book exposes the far-reaching consequences of electronic waste on our planet, from the contamination of air, water, and soil to the alarming threats to wildlife, insects, and microorganisms. It also underscores the risks of e-waste to food safety, animal farming practices, public health, and the nervous system.Furthermore, the book delves into innovative recycling technologies, systematic management strategies, and the economic impacts associated with e-waste management, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable value chains and adopting a circular economy approach. It offers insights into the financial dimensions of e-waste management and the potential for creating sustainable value chains.It provides a comprehensive perspective on this global challenge and offers sustainable solutions for the future. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists working to understand the harmful impact of electronic waste on health, the environment, and sustainability. The sources are composition, and toxicity of electronic waste.Key features Examines the threats posed by electronic waste (e-waste) to human, animal, and environmental health Presents sources, types, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste Places a strong emphasis on the impact of e-waste on wildlife and biodiversity, highlighting threats to ecosystems Reviews impact of electronic waste on animal farming practices and the associated health concerns Discusses innovative recycling technologies and systematic management strategies for e-waste Explores the potential for a circular economy approach in e-waste management, emphasizing sustainability