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Becoming Bionic and Other Ways Science Is Making Us Super
Par Heather Camlot, Victor Wong. 2023
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY The book comprises 56 peer-reviewed chapters comprehensively covering in-depth areas of circular economy design,…
planning, business models, and enabling technologies. Some of the greatest opportunities for innovation in the circular economy are in remanufacturing, refurbishment, reuse, and recycling. Critical to its growth, however, are developments in product design approaches and the manufacturing business model that are often met with challenges in the current, largely linear economies of today’s global manufacturing chains. The conference hosted by the REMADE Institute in Rochester, NY, brought together U.S. and international researchers, industry engineers, technologists, and policymakers, to discuss the myriad intertwining issues relating to the circular economy. This book consists of 56 chapters in 10 distinct parts covering broad areas of research and applications in the circular economy area. The first four parts explore the system level work related to circular economy approaches, models and advancements including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to guide implementation, as well as design for circularity approaches. Mechanical and chemical recycling technologies follow, highlighting some of the most advanced research in those areas. Next, innovation in remanufacturing is addressed with descriptions of some of the most advanced work in this field. This is followed by tire remanufacturing and recycling, highlighting innovative technologies in addressing the volume of end-of-use tires. Pathways to net-zero emissions in manufacturing of materials concludes the book, with a focus on industrial decarbonization. Audience This book has a wide audience in academic institutes, business professionals and engineers in a variety of manufacturing industries. It will also appeal to economists and policymakers working on the circular economy, clean tech investors, industrial decision-makers, and environmental professionals.Mauerwerk-Kalender 2024: Schwerpunkte (Mauerwerk-Kalender)
Par Detleff Schermer, Eric Brehm. 2024
In seinem 49. Jahrgang begleitet der Mauerwerk-Kalender die erfolgreiche Bauart als verlässliches Nachschlagewerk mit den Eigenschaftswerten von Mauersteinen, Mauermörtel, Mauerwerk…
und Putzen, mit der aktuellen Übersicht über die Allgemeinen Bauaufsichtlichen Zulassungen bzw. Allgemeinen Bauartgenehmigungen dieses Fachgebietes und mit der Zusammenstellung der geltenden technischen Regeln für den Mauerwerksbau. Ein Schwerpunkt des diesjährigen Kalenders ist das klimaeffiziente und nachhaltige Bauen mit Mauerwerk. In mehreren Beiträgen wird ausführlich auf Methoden zur Erreichung von Klimaneutralität in den Baustoffen eingegangen. Zusätzlich werden die Ergebnisse der Meta-Studie zusammengefasst und die Ansätze zur Berücksichtigung der Recarbonatisierung von zement- und kalkgebundenen Mauersteinen erläutert. Im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsdebatte spielt auch die Kosteneffizienz eine maßgebende Rolle. Wie kostenoptimiertes Bauen funktionieren kann, wird ebenfalls in einem umfassenden Beitrag erläutert. Den wesentlichen Schwerpunkt in dieser Ausgabe bildet die Befestigungstechnik. In zwei ausführlichen Beiträgen wird nicht nur der Stand der Technik wiedergegeben, sondern sich auch dem komplexen Thema der Befestigung von absturzsichernden Fenstern angenommen. Weitere Beiträge beschäftigen sich mit der Bestandsanalyse und Sanierungskonzepten für bestehende Konstruktionen. Abgerundet wird dieser Teil durch ein hochaktuelles Projektbeispiel. Das abschließende Kapitel gibt eine Übersicht zu laufenden Forschungsvorhaben im Mauerwerksbau.Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications
Par Vasanthanathan Poongavanam, Vijayan Ramaswamy. 2024
Computational Drug Discovery A comprehensive resource that explains a wide array of computational technologies and methods driving innovation in drug…
discovery Computational Drug Discovery: Methods and Applications (2 volume set) covers a wide range of cutting-edge computational technologies and computational chemistry methods that are transforming drug discovery. The book delves into recent advances, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application for protein structure prediction, AI-enabled virtual screening, and generative modeling for compound design. Additionally, it covers key technological advancements in computing such as quantum and cloud computing that are driving innovations in drug discovery. Furthermore, dedicated chapters that addresses the recent trends in the field of computer aided drug design, including ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification, computational strategies for designing new therapeutic modalities like PROTACs and covalent inhibitors that target residues beyond cysteine are also presented. To offer the most up-to-date information on computational methods utilized in computational drug discovery, it covers chapters highlighting the use of molecular dynamics and other related methods, application of QM and QM/MM methods in computational drug design, and techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, as well as leveraging big data to drive drug discovery efforts. The book is thoughtfully organized into eight thematic sections, each focusing on a specific computational method or technology applied to drug discovery. Authored by renowned experts from academia, pharmaceutical industry, and major drug discovery software providers, it offers an overview of the latest advances in computational drug discovery. Key topics covered in the book include: Application of molecular dynamics simulations and related approaches in drug discovery The application of QM, hybrid approaches such as QM/MM, and fragment molecular orbital framework for understanding protein-ligand interactions Adoption of artificial intelligence in pre-clinical drug discovery, encompassing protein structure prediction, generative modeling for de novo design, and virtual screening. Techniques for navigating and visualizing the chemical space, along with harnessing big data to drive drug discovery efforts. Methods for performing ultra-large-scale virtual screening for hit identification. Computational strategies for designing new therapeutic models, including PROTACs and molecular glues. In silico ADMET approaches for predicting a variety of pharmacokinetic and physicochemical endpoints. The role of computing technologies like quantum computing and cloud computing in accelerating drug discovery This book will provide readers an overview of the latest advancements in computational drug discovery and serve as a valuable resource for professionals engaged in drug discovery.Uncertainty Analyses in Environmental Sciences and Hydrogeology: Methods and Applications to Subsurface Contamination (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
Par Rachid Ababou, Juliette Chastanet, Jean-Marie Côme, Manuel Marcoux, Michel Quintard. 2023
This book highlights several methods and quantitative implementations of both probabilistic and fuzzy-based approaches to uncertainty quantification and uncertainty propagation…
through environmental subsurface pollution models with uncertain input parameters. The book focuses on methods as well as applications in hydrogeology, soil hydrology, groundwater contamination, and related areas (e.g., corrosion of nuclear waste canisters). The methods are illustrated for a broad spectrum of models, from non-differential I/O models to complex PDE solvers, including a novel 3D quasi-analytical model of contaminant transport, and a site-specific computer model of dissolved contaminant migration from a DNAPL (Dense Non Aqueous Phase Liquid) pollution source.Key Technologies of Internet of Things and Smart Grid (Advanced and Intelligent Manufacturing in China)
Par Xianwu Zeng, Shuping Bao. 2023
This book focuses on the key technology applied Internet of things and smart grid, which include some novel ICT technologies…
such as big data, edge computing, 5G, and wide area wireless communication technology. The mutual penetration, deep integration, and wide application of smart grid and IoT effectively integrate communication infrastructure resources and power system infrastructure resources, further realize energy conservation and emission reduction, improve the level of grid informatization, automation, and interaction, and improve grid operation capacity and quality of service. These key technologies are presented and studied in detail, which help readers deeply understand those key technologies to apply IoT and grid. The book benefits researchers, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of IoT and energy systems, etc.Food Texturology: Measurement and Perception of Food Textural Properties
Par Andrew Rosenthal, Jianshe Chen. 2024
The concept behind this book is to take a holistic view of food texture, starting with the determination of food…
texture, its perception in the mouth, and its measurement by both sensory and instrumental methods, and to examine the relation between them. The book has been divided into four sections: Fundamentals, Sensory and Human Interactions, Instrumental Analysis, and Food Products. Essentially we cover the techniques used for measuring food texture, and then apply them to the different product groups. Readers of the first edition will notice the title has changed, with the adoption of the term texturology. In the long history of food texture research, texturology has been occasionally used in literature. The term texturology has not been widely accepted by texture researchers (texturologists) because of their concern over whether the theories and techniques are broad and strong enough to support texture research as a scientific discipline. During the 24 years since the publication of the first edition, the editors have observed vast developments in theories as well as the assessment methodology of food texture (both sensory and instrumental) and these have shaped our understanding. This second edition brings the science up to date by introducing topics not previously covered (e.g. psychophysics, tribology, oral processing, texture maps and special foods for dysphagia patients). It includes an exposé of the instruments to measure food texture, and also considers techniques for measuring consumer perception of food texture (in addition to the sensory properties). Additionally, it amends omissions from the first edition such as dairy products; fish; bakery products; and, sugar confectionery, asproduct groups. All in all it is expanded and updated in its coverage of food texturology, as a coherent scientific discipline.Proceedings of the 9th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering, and Technology: IRC-SET 2023; 19-August, Singapore
Par Jiqiang Lu, Huaqun Guo, Ian McLoughlin, Eyasu Getahun Chekole, Umayal Lakshmanan, Weizhi Meng, Peng Cheng Wang, Nicholas Heng Loong Wong. 2023
This book highlights the contemporary state of research in multidisciplinary areas of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical and…
Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Healthcare, and Business Technology. The accepted submissions to the 9th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (IRC-SET 2023) presented on 19 August 2023 are published in this conference proceedings. The papers presented here were shortlisted after extensive rounds of rigorous reviews by a panel of esteemed individuals who are pioneers and experts in their respective domains.Targeting Epigenetics in Inflammatory Lung Diseases
Par Gaurav Gupta, Brian G. Oliver, Kamal Dua, Md Khadem Ali, Piyush Dave. 2023
This book discusses the role of epigenetics in pathogenesis of different pulmonary diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer,…
pulmonary tuberculosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary infections. It also explores post-translational modifications in DNA and histones for improving the understanding of lung diseases. This book helps in understanding the epigenetic mechanisms towards the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Further, the book provides insight into the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in the epigenetic regulation of inflammation, which may have novel implications in designing small molecule inhibitors that target the epigenetic machinery for the effective treatment of a variety of inflammation‑related diseases. This book is a valuable resource for academics, research and industry professionals working in respiratory biology.Omnidirectional Tilt-Rotor Flying Robots for Aerial Physical Interaction: Modelling, Control, Design and Experiments (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics #157)
Par Karen Bodie, Maximilian Brunner, Mike Allenspach. 2024
This book deals with the study of tilt-rotor omnidirectional aerial robots and their application to aerial physical interaction tasks. Omnidirectional…
aerial robots possess decoupled translational and rotational dynamics, which are important for stable and sustained aerial interaction. The additional ability to dynamically re-orient thrust vectors opens the door to a wide array of possible morphologies and system capabilities. Through modeling, control, prototype design, and experimental evaluation, this book presents a comprehensive methodology and examples for the development of a novel tilt-rotor aerial manipulator. This work serves as a guide for envisioning and constructing innovative systems that will advance the frontier of aerial manipulation.Chromium in Plants and Environment (Environmental Science and Engineering)
Par Nitish Kumar, Clemens Walther, Dharmendra K. Gupta. 2023
This edited book brings together a diverse group of environmental science, sustainability, and health researchers to address the challenges posed…
by global mass poisoning caused by chromium contamination of soil and plants. In recent years, contamination of the environment by chromium has become a major concern. Chromium is a non-degradable, harmful, and toxic pollutant which negatively affects the environment. It is unique among the heavy metals found in industrial wastewater and sewage and sludge, as it may exist as a trivalent cation and as anion in the hexavalent state in the pH range of agricultural soils. It is used on a large scale in many different industries, including metallurgy, electroplating, production of paints and pigments, tanning, wood preservation, chemical production, and pulp and paper production. These industries are contributing larger amount of chromium, which can ultimately have significant adverse effects on biological and ecological activities of ecosystem. Chromium enters the food chain through consumption of plant material. A high concentration of chromium has been found to be harmful to vegetation. As the chromium concentration in plants increases, it adversely affects several biological parameters and eventually renders the soil barren.The book sheds light on this global environmental issue and proposes solutions to contamination through multi-disciplinary approaches and case studies from different parts of the world.This book is a valuable resource to students, academicians, researchers, and environmental professionals who are doing field work on chromium contamination throughout the world.Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Axiomatic Design 2023 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #849)
Par Erik Puik, David S. Cochran, Joseph Timothy Foley, Petra Foith-Förster. 2024
This book of carefully selected research papers captures the essence of systems engineering. It offers readers a comprehensive exploration in…
the most recent applications and advancements of Axiomatic Design, a powerful method that elevates the level of product design and manufacturing. Although Axiomatic Design originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, it has been further developed by an active community of users and academics from all over the world. For the 15th time, the International Conference on Axiomatic Design convened global experts to discuss the core of the methodology. Their shared objective was to advance systems engineering, catering to the increasing complexity of modern product design. From over 85 submissions, the program committee selected 20 papers to ensure quality and relevance. Our profound gratitude extends to the contributing authors, whose research and dedication have shaped this collection, and to the program committee members for their unwavering commitment to academic integrity. Through their combined efforts, this document stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and academic excellence synonymous with systems engineering as developed by MIT.AI for Designers
Par Md Haseen Akhtar, Janakarajan Ramkumar. 2024
This book presents select research writings from researchers and professionals around the globe on the application, potential, and limitations of…
AI in different domains. The topics covered include AI in product design, AI in architecture design, AI in textile design, AI in interaction design, and AI for society in general. The book also discusses various cross-applications of AI in other industrial sectors like urban planning and design, AI for inclusive future, etc. The book is a valuable reference for designers in multidisciplinary areas. This book is of interest for anyone who is a beginner, researcher, and professional interested in artificial intelligence and allied fields.Intelligent Computing and Optimization: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization 2023 (ICO2023), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #853)
Par Pandian Vasant, Mohammad Shamsul Arefin, Vladimir Panchenko, J. Joshua Thomas, Elias Munapo, Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber, Roman Rodriguez-Aguilar. 2023
This book of Springer Nature is another proof of Springer’s outstanding greatness on the lively interface of Holistic Computational Optimization,…
Green IoTs, Smart Modeling, and Deep Learning! It is a masterpiece of what our community of academics and experts can provide when an interconnected approach of joint, mutual, and meta-learning is supported by advanced operational research and experience of the World-Leader Springer Nature! The 6th edition of International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Optimization took place at G Hua Hin Resort & Mall on April 27–28, 2023, with tremendous support from the global research scholars across the planet. Objective is to celebrate “Research Novelty 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 6th ICO’2023 is published by Springer Nature—Quality Label of Enlightenment.This book is considered as a monograph but also as a potential textbook for graduate students, focusing on the application…
of FCMs for modelling and analysing the behaviour of multicomponent systems. In the last two decades, no monograph or textbook has been published on the topic Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM), so this new book is definitely filling a gap in the literature of computational intelligence. The book is built up didactically, the novel results in the field being presented in the way of starting with two real-life case studies, one in the area of waste management, while the other one in modelling bank management systems. In both cases, the book starts with explaining the applied problem and then presenting how the model construction is done and what problems emerge when attempts are made for applying directly earlier results on FCM modelling. In the first case study, the problem of the oversimplification leads to inadequacy of the model, and then it is shown how new, much finer models can be built up based on expert domain knowledge. Then, the new problem of losing transparency and interpretability emerges, and as a solution, a new algorithm family is proposed that reduces FCMs to fewer components, while preserving the essential characteristics of the original model.The second case study raises the problems of stability and sensitivity of FCMs, especially, considering that expert knowledge is often uncertain and subjective. The new results summarised in the book target the questions of how to ascertain whether an FCM is converging to one or several fixed point attractors, whether there is a bifurcation when parameters are changing, etc. Both problems deal with the ultimate question whether the system modelled is stable and sustainable.Genomic Designing of Climate-Smart Fruit Crops
Par Chittaranjan Kole. 2020
This edited book provides a comprehensive overview of modern strategies in fruit crop breeding in the era of climate change…
and global warming. It demonstrates how advances in plant molecular and genomics-assisted breeding can be utilized to produce improved fruit crops with climate-smart traits. Agriculture is facing a number of challenges in the 21st century, as it has to address food, nutritional, energy and environmental security. Future fruit varieties must be adaptive to the varying scenarios of climate change, produce higher yields of high-quality food, feed, and fuel and have multiple uses. To achieve these goals, it is imperative to employ modern tools of molecular breeding, genetic engineering and genomics for ‘precise’ plant breeding to produce ‘designed’ fruit crop varieties.This book is of interest to scientists working in the fields of plant genetics, genomics, breeding, biotechnology, and in the disciplines of agronomy and horticulture.Wohnungsmarkt in Deutschland: Schnelleinstieg für Architekten und Bauingenieure (essentials)
Par Mario H. Kraus. 2023
Der Wohnungsmarkt in Deutschland ist ein zeitveränderliches und von der allgemeinen Wirtschaftslage abhängiges Gefüge aus örtlichen Teilmärkten. Die Grundstücks- und…
Wohnungswirtschaft gehört zu den wichtigen gesellschaftlichen Funktionssystemen, die mit zahlreichen Wirtschaftskreisläufen vernetzt sind. Aufgezeigt werden Eckwerte, Rahmenbedingungen und die künftigen Herausforderungen.Research Directions, Challenges and Achievements of Modern Geography (Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences)
Par Jerzy Bański, Michael Meadows. 2023
This book identifies and discusses research directions, challenges and achievements in contemporary geography. It also documents the most current theoretical…
and methodological considerations undertaken by scientists representing various sub-disciplines of geography with particular reference to human geography. It was assumed that the thematic structure of the currently active International Geographical Union (IGU) problem commissions corresponds to the most relevant and current research directions in geography. Reflecting this assumption, the book consists of 14 chapters contributed by geographers representing 14 problem commissions of the IGU, which allows us to examine geography from different perspectives and to provide the reader with a complete overview of contemporary research issues in human geography. The first part discusses contemporary research problems and issues related to scientific methodology and achievements of selected geographical sub-disciplines, including urban geography, agricultural geography, transport geography, and political geography, among others. The second part focuses on the interdisciplinarity of geography and the topics of global dimension undertaken by geographers such as global change, GIS and geospatial technology, marginalization, and environmental change. This part also discusses the internal relations between geographical specializations and their links with other related sciences, including geology, sociology, and economics. The third part discusses the holistic approaches of geography applied to particular regions, territories, or conditions (Africa, costal systems, geomorphology and local development).Shaping the Future of Biological Education Research: Selected Papers from the ERIDOB 2022 Conference (Contributions from Biology Education Research)
Par Konstantinos Korfiatis, Marcus Grace, Marcus Hammann. 2024
This open access volume is a collection of full papers based on the peer-reviewed presentations accepted for the European Researchers…
in Didactics of Biology, ERIDOB 2022 conference. ERIDOB aims to bring together researchers in didactics of Biology from Europe and around the world to share and discuss their research work and results. It is the only major international conference whose focus lies exclusively on biology education research, and all the papers are written by international researchers from across Europe (and beyond) which report on a range of contemporary biology education research projects. They are all entirely new papers describing new research in the field. Each paper has been peer-reviewed by experienced biology education researchers and the members of the ERIDOB Academic Committee. The selected papers are collated within the following categories of biology education: · Teaching Strategies and Learning Environments · Students’ Knowledge, Conceptions, Values, Attitudes and Motivation · Outdoor and Environmental Education · Biology Teachers’ Professional Development By providing a collection of new research findings from many countries, this book is a great resource for researchers and practitioners such as school, college and university biology teachers' around the world. It is useful for training biology teachers and therefore valuable to teacher training institutions.Entangled Ecologies as Metaphors of State Design
Par Mathew A. Varghese. 2023
This book takes a unique approach to the ethnographic and analytical explorations of ecologies in the making. The core theme of the work will…
be the emerging anthropocene contexts that simultaneously bring unprecedented human interactions with the non-human as well as the emergence of hybrid ecologies. There will be dependence on existing literature, own ethnographic work that has already went into this, the closer introspection of immediate geographies as well as the pertinent debates. There has been a reconfiguration of meaning and nature of spaces in the context of social relations produced by neo-liberal globalization. States as they have been are transforming and are influenced by policies made beyond borders. This work is marked out by careful enquiry on ecologies in the making with the backdrop of distinct regional developmentalist trajectories as well as specific ethnography from Kerala, South-West India.