Crc press jul 2026 (78 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You'll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful principles software teams can use to guard against failure and drive cultures of collaboration and problem-solving.Making incredible software doesn't have to be a death march-this book presents a humane alternative for software teams looking to use the transformative power of behavioral science to understand what drives technology businesses forward. The Psychology of Software Teams provides a model for developers and leaders who want to bring the human back to tech and take a science-based approach to unlocking the 'black box' of software engineering.This book is for the developers and builders of the future. Bringing science and heart together, The Psychology of Software Teams will teach you how to untangle your thinking from pervasive myths about software work and harness the superpowers of psychology to create more joyful, innovative, and thriving environments for software.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Brain Technology in Augmented Cognition: Current and Future Trends informs engineers interested in human-computer interaction about the current state of augmented cognition. Its scope includes recent advances in electroencephalography (EEG), neural network (NN), and brain-computer interface (BCI) brain technologies.The title explores in detail each technological approach to augmented cognition and offers conclusions to them, summarizing the work and their respective futures. Augmented cognition research often includes the use of brain technology, and this book addresses advances in augmented cognition and its applications. It details recent uses of EEG, NN, and BCI in the field and how they may augment user, researcher, and practitioner cognition. Focusing on the use of EEG for eye-tracking, NN logic, and the BCI application of motor-imagery (MI) and discussing challenges and opportunities relevant to such applications, the title is a useful introduction to the subject matter.This is an engaging read for any student, researcher or academic in the fields of engineering, augmented cognition, human-computer interaction and human factors/ergonomics who will learn the basics and key concepts of augmented cognition through this simple and straightforward title.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This captivating book explores the intersection where performing art meets human interaction and delves into the application of human factors' principles in this field. From music and theatre to cinema and magic shows, indoor and outdoor performances are analyzed from a human factors perspective. Written in an accessible language, this book offers a comprehensive overview of how human factors influence various facets of the performing arts, enriching the experience for both performers and audiences alike.This book uncovers how human factors principles can enhance performance across script writing, stage design, crowd engagement, and more. Through engaging storytelling and practical examples, readers will learn about the intricacies of audience attention, ambience creation, and the importance of feedback in shaping memorable performances. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring events manager looking to enhance the user experience, this book provides valuable insights into optimizing the human experience within the realm of performing arts making it safe and memorable for all.Ideal for professionals in human factors, occupational health and safety, as well as those working in the performing arts industry, Human Factors in Performing Arts: A Layperson's Approach serves as a valuable resource for theatre managers, event organizers, and anyone involved in orchestrating small or large-scale performances. With its blend of theory and real-world application, it offers a fresh perspective on human factors and the art of entertainment, making it essential reading for anyone passionate about elevating their craft.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Effective waste management practices are essential to mitigate unfavourable impacts and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. This book covers perspectives addressing the Sustainable Development Goals through analytical and case studies on municipal and biomedical waste management. It consists of ten selectively curated highly technical chapters covering various aspects of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through applying effective waste management strategies and practices through practical case studies and examples.Features: - Analysis of over 30 real-life case studies reviewed from local as well as global perspectives - Discusses application of technologies in real time - Addresses the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at ground level - Covers a broad range of case studies on municipal solid waste and biomedical waste treatment and management - Reviews the latest evidence-based approach in diagnosis and management This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental engineering and management.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In 2019, a National Health Service Trust in England lost 11 members of current and former staff members to suspected suicide. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is a case study of how one workplace was affected. It offers a critical examination of how management responded, reflecting on their missteps, their desire to learn, their uncertainty about what actions to take or where to begin and how they ultimately relied on staff guidance to chart a path forward.Based on research conducted in 2021, this book presents a series of recommendations outlining how to integrate suicide prevention and postvention into organisational policies and wellbeing strategies. The book includes a 'Seeking Support Framework', 'Postvention Communication Strategy Model' and a 'Healthcare Workforce Postvention Toolkit', which are practical tools that readers can embed in their own workplaces quicky and efficiently to prevent suicide. This book reveals to the reader how anti-suicide measures can be put in place in a healthcare setting or any organisation.Workforce Suicide: Barriers and Postvention in the Healthcare Sector is a sobering yet vital read for any student, researcher or practitioner in the fields of occupational health and safety, healthcare and healthcare management, nursing, medicine, social care or occupational therapy.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book provides an understanding of the mechanical response and failure of continuous fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites. It brings together the state of knowledge on failure of composites, drawing on the author's extensive experience and insights gained from researching the behaviour of these fascinating materials. It explains the principles governing them to help readers understand failures when they do occur and, more importantly, to avoid them by taking account of the key characteristics in design, underpinning greater exploitation of composites-truly the materials of the future. - Systematically treats all the potential failure modes in unidirectional and laminated composites. - Focuses on experimental observations and examples of failure and describes key failure theories in an accessible way. - Provides fundamental understanding to underpin the successful application of composites. - Gives insight into the differences in behaviour between composites and metals. - Presents test methods to measure strength and the factors affecting it. - Brings together the state of knowledge and references to the latest research findings in one place. Failure Mechanisms in Composites will be of interest to engineers and designers in industry already working with composites as well as those more familiar with metallic materials who would like to understand the differences in behaviour. It will also be relevant to a wide range of students and researchers including undergraduates undertaking projects or with a particular interest in the topic, master's students in materials and structures, and doctoral students and specialists undertaking research in composites.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The field of industrial engineering has undergone a transformation in recent years, driven by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). To keep pace with these advancements, a shift toward AI-driven development has become a necessity.From case studies to national and international best practices, Intelligent Manufacturing: Exploring AI, Blockchain, and Smart Technologies in Industry 4.0 delves into the challenges of incorporating AI-driven frameworks and standards into the smart industry landscape. It explores the integration of these advanced technologies into Industry 4.0 and presents a comprehensive overview of their potential impact on industrial processes. Topics covered include security management, standard specifications, and sustainable manufacturing, highlighting the latest innovations in industrial engineering design. The book goes on to discuss the practical applications of AI-driven technologies in manufacturing, such as simulation, optimization, and sustainable development of industrial processes. A variety of real-world examples are offered, and a discussion of how these technologies are being deployed in different industries provides a clear understanding of their applications and benefits.This book is an essential guide for students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the evolving landscape of intelligent manufacturing and industrial engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book focuses on major challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), particularly the associated risks. By recognizing and addressing these risks, it bridges the gap between technological advancements and effective risk management. It further facilitates a swift adoption of technology and equips readers with the knowledge to be cautious during its implementation. Divided into three parts, it covers an overview of 4IR and explores the risks and risk management techniques and comprehensive risk management framework specifically tailored for the 4IR.Features:¿ Establishes a risk management framework for Industry 4.0 technologies.¿ Provides a 'one stop shop' of different technologies emerging in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.¿ Follows a consistent structure for each key Industry 4.0 technology in separate chapters.¿ Details required risk management skills for the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.¿ Covers risk monitoring, control, and mitigation measures.This book is aimed at graduate students, technology enthusiasts, and researchers in computer sciences, technology management, business management, and industrial engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The book highlights the importance of intelligent decision-making in advanced production systems, and optimization of process parameters using fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making tools. It discusses the decision-making aspects of Industry 4.0 using machine learning and optimization techniques and helps in moving toward the digitalization of manufacturing systems. It further covers several important topics including the role of digital twins in advanced manufacturing processes, machine learning-based prediction of overall equipment effectiveness, intelligent quality control tools, and life cycle assessment models in Industry 4.0.Key features: - Presents a conceptual framework to measure the readiness of adopting Industry 4.0 in advanced manufacturing systems. - Discusses the impact of smart manufacturing on sustainable development and integration of Industry 4.0 and additive manufacturing. - Covers topics such as intelligent automation systems, machine learning-based preventive maintenance, and the Internet of Things-enabled additive manufacturing in Industry 4.0. - Explains cyber-physical system integration with Industry 4.0 technologies, cyber-physical systems in industrial robotics, and green cyber-physical systems. - Illustrates optimization of process parameters using fuzzy-based multi-criteria decision-making tools and life cycle assessment models in Industry 4.0. This book is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of industrial engineering, production engineering, mechanical engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book provides an overview of the most recent advances and innovations in the subject of hydrogen separation, its applications, and the role of membranes in this process. It starts with the fundamental principles underlying hydrogen separation and the various types of membranes that are used for hydrogen separation. Furthermore, it explains different fabrication methods, including characterization techniques used to evaluate performance and properties. Finally, it covers diverse applications of hydrogen separation membranes backed by case studies and examples.Features: - Covers several forms of hydrogen membranes, such as polymeric, metallic, and ceramic membranes and provides a thorough understanding of their manufacturing, construction, and applications - Explores recent advancements in materials used for the fabrication of hydrogen membranes - Focuses on theoretical concepts and practical applications of hydrogen separation membranes - Explains the role of hydrogen membranes in the transition toward a sustainable energy future - Discusses real-world case studies, industrial applications, and potential future uses - Emphasizes real-world applications of hydrogen membranes in fields such as fuel cells, hydrogen generation, and carbon capture This book is aimed at academics, energy professionals, engineers, researchers, and scientists working on sustainable energy solutions. Readers will obtain a detailed grasp of hydrogen membrane technology, from basic principles to sophisticated applications, giving them the capacity to innovate further.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Today, only having information is insufficient for a competitive advantage. To be ahead of your competitors, you need to know them, and for this, it is important to constantly manage news and content. The information needs to be condensed and analyzed so that it can be useful to decision-makers. Enterprise systems let you collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate content so it can serve your business goals quickly. It is a daily business process, particularly for small businesses dealing with large amounts of information and digital transformation process. How you handle this information can be a competitive advantage for businesses.Digital Transformation and Enterprise Information Systems introduces new ways to use new digital technologies to enable major business improvements, enhance customer experience, simplify operations, and create new business models. It provides a better understanding of the impact of digital transformation on how enterprise systems and enterprise information technology services are managed and delivered. The book offers new knowledge on how enterprise systems influence digital business transformation and its role, along with addressing several dimensions of digital transformation in favor of SMEs. The result provides business leaders with tools and strategies to manage their enterprises better.This reference book can be used by researchers, undergraduate students taking engineering and management courses, and managers, engineers, and other professionals in fields related to technologies, management, and engineering innovation.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Considering that environmental science draws students and practitioners with widely varied backgrounds, there is a need for materials that help readers to grow their knowledge of fundamental principles from chemistry, physics, and biology to understand, describe, and predict the ways in which constituents (sediment, nutrients, organic matter, etc.) interact and move in aquatic systems (rivers, lakes, groundwater, and the atmosphere). Aquatic Environmental Systems: An Interdisciplinary Approach for Scientists and Engineers focuses on developing a common vocabulary and a rigorous material balance-based approach to understanding these movements and interactions. It examines the key properties of water and the ways they impact the behavior of water in the environment, providing a focused enumeration of those aspects of water structure that have direct and profound impacts on aquatic environmental systems.Features: - Provides open-ended exercises to allow students to tailor work to their personal local/regional interests - Focuses on conveying understanding of the underlying principles and assumptions/limitations which are frequently underemphasized or overlooked entirely in other books - Deemphasizes straight memorization while focusing on methods that can be applied to more broad-based problem solving - Accommodates a wide range of mathematics skills and backgrounds. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -To build the future, we need new ways of supporting software teams. This book will give you a secret weapon: the psychology that creates resilience for developers, sustainable practices for software teams, and innovation for organizations. You'll learn from rigorous empirical evidence gathered from top engineering organizations and thousands of developers around the world, revealing powerful principles software teams can use to guard against failure and drive cultures of collaboration and problem-solving.Making incredible software doesn't have to be a death march-this book presents a humane alternative for software teams looking to use the transformative power of behavioral science to understand what drives technology businesses forward. The Psychology of Software Teams provides a model for developers and leaders who want to bring the human back to tech and take a science-based approach to unlocking the 'black box' of software engineering.This book is for the developers and builders of the future. Bringing science and heart together, The Psychology of Software Teams will teach you how to untangle your thinking from pervasive myths about software work and harness the superpowers of psychology to create more joyful, innovative, and thriving environments for software. 196 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The industrial landscape is changing rapidly, and so is global society. This change is driven by the growing adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. IIoT and AI are transforming the way industrial engineering is done, enabling new levels of automation, productivity, and efficiency. However, as IIoT and AI become more pervasive in the industrial world, they also offer new security risks that must be addressed to ensure the reliability and safety of critical systems.Industrial Internet of Things Security: Protecting AI-Enabled Engineering Systems in Cloud and Edge Environments provides a comprehensive guide to IIoT security, covering topics such as network architecture, risk management, data security, and compliance. It addresses the unique security challenges that the cloud and edge environments pose, providing practical guidance for securing IIoT networks in these contexts. It includes numerous real-world case studies and examples, providing readers with practical insights into how IIoT security and AI-enabled industrial engineering are being implemented in various industries. Best practices are emphasized for the readers to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of their systems while also learning the latest developments in IIoT security for AI-enabled industrial engineering systems in this rapidly evolving field.By offering step-by-step guidance for the implantation process along with best practices, this book becomes a valuable resource for practitioners and engineers in the areas of industrial engineering, IT, computer engineering, and anyone looking to secure their IIoT network against cyber threats.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various sectors of society, such as education, health, e-commerce, media and entertainment, banking and finance, transportation, and defense, among others. Its application has permeated every sector, leaving no area untouched. However, the utilization of AI brings forth crucial legal, ethical, and technical concerns and obstacles that must be appropriately addressed through thoughtful deliberation, discussions, and the implementation of effective regulations. AI and Emerging Technologies: Automated Decision-Making, Digital Forensics, and Ethical Considerations provides a comprehensive and insightful roadmap for exploring the advancements, challenges, solutions, and implications of AI in three key areas: the legal field, digital forensic, and decision-making. By delving into these topics, this book offers a deep understanding of how AI can be optimally utilized to deliver maximum benefits to users, all within a single comprehensive source. One of the focuses of this book is to shed light on the preictal application of emerging technologies in automated decision-making while also addressing the ethical considerations that arise from their use. By examining the integration of these technologies into digital forensics and their impact on other domains, such as gaming applications deepfake, this book presents valuable insights into the broader implications of AI. The book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the complex world of AI. By offering a comprehensive exploration of its applications, ethical considerations, and data protection techniques, it provides researchers and scholars, graduate students, software engineers, along with data scientists the necessary insights to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring its responsible and ethical use.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book begins by discussing the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and their convergence. It then covers techniques, algorithms, and methods of analysing and processing data over the Artificial Intelligence of Things. The text elaborates on important concepts such as body sensor networks for safety in smart factories, smart energy management, smart robotic assistive systems, and service-oriented smart manufacturing.This book:¿ Discusses the security and privacy aspect of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) for smart real-time applications.¿ Explores challenges and issues of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in the field of industrial automation.¿ Includes case studies in Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) convergence for data processing.¿ Showcases algorithms, techniques, and methods of analysing and processing data over the Artificial Intelligence of Things.¿ Highlights operation management using human-robot, smart maintenance, and autonomous production.It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and professionals in fields including industrial engineering, production engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations research, and computer engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This vital work for researchers and graduate students focuses on resilience estimation and control of cyber-physical networked systems using attacker-defender game theory. It presents attack and defense strategies and describes the design and resilience of control systems to withstand cyberattacks.Complex control systems, including cyber-physical and cloud control systems, are in open network environments and are often confronted with threats from cyberspace, physical space and even cloud service. With diversified and intelligent attack patterns and improvements in attack capabilities, non-contact damage can be widespread. In this book, the authors use a formal, mathematical approach to introduce their recent research findings to describe and design attack and defense strategies using game theoretic method. The book is divided into three sections, focusing on strategies for resilience against deception attacks and DoS attacks, and protecting cloud control systems against threats. In these sections, the authors address topics such as secure and distributed filtering, attack detection and disturbance rejection, resilient state estimation, and resilient control, and techniques such as Stackelberg games, hierarchical games, and active eavesdropping. Through this book readers will be able to design effective defense strategies for complex control system to achieve resilience for closed-control cyber physical systems, network and cloud systems.This book is a vital resource for graduate students and academic researchers who are familiar with the concepts related to cyberattack and defense and who have a related research background. To maximize their benefit from this book, readers are recommended to have a strong mathematical foundation as the book takes a mathematical approach to the concepts and strategies described within.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At the heart of the U.S. Railroad Industry are human operators who continue to make it work and operate. However, humans are susceptible to error, fatigue, and risky behaviors. Understanding how these impact the safety of the industry remains a crucial topic to be studied. Human Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry investigates the human factor behind one of the world's biggest railway networks and synthesizes the body of research that has been produced by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Human Factors in the Railroad industry since 1993.During that time, over 120 FRA reports were published on topics such as accident analysis, grade crossing safety and trespassing, working conditions and ergonomics, employee fatigue, safety culture, and track inspection. This book organizes this body of work into topic areas that correspond to Moray's Sociotechnical System (2006) to provide a comprehensive way to understand the relationship between policy, organizational culture, and system safety. It discusses tools such as risk exposure, signal detection theory, and program evaluation that have been applied to railroad projects and can be used to improve future railroad and transportation research. It provides a synthesis of the reports across topic areas such as fatigue, ergonomics, and safety culture that are currently important within the wider human factors transportation research community. The reader will develop an understanding of a 'human-centered systems' approach to the railroad industry, which focuses on human capabilities and limitations with respect to human/system interfaces, operations, system integration, and organizational influences on safety.Human Factors in the U.S. Railroad Industry will appeal to researchers, academics, students, and professionals interested in human factors, railway engineering, civil engineering, and industrial engineering.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - By enabling the conversion of traditional manufacturing systems into contemporary digitalized ones, Internet of Things (IoT) adoption in manufacturing creates huge economic prospects through reshaping industries. Modern businesses can more readily implement new data-driven strategies and deal with the pressure of international competition thanks to Industrial IoT. But as the use of IoT grows, the amount of created data rises, turning industrial data into Industrial Big Data.Internet of Things and Big Data Analytics-Based Manufacturing shows how Industrial Big Data can be produced as a result of IoT usage in manufacturing, considering sensing systems and mobile devices. Different IoT applications that have been developed are demonstrated and it is shown how genuine industrial data can be produced, leading to Industrial Big Data. This book is organized into four sections discussing IoT and technology, the future of Big Data, algorithms, and case studies demonstrating the use of IoT and Big Data in a variety of industries, including automation, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare.This reference title brings all related technologies into a single source so that researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, and those in the industry can easily understand the topic and further their knowledge.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The use of intelligence in manufacturing has emerged as a fascinating subject for academics and businesses everywhere. This book focuses on various manufacturing operations and services which are provided to customers to achieve greater manufacturing flexibility, as well as widespread customization and improved quality with the help of advanced and smart technologies. It describes cyber-physical systems and the whole product life cycle along with a variety of smart sensors, adaptive decision models, high-end materials, smart devices, and data analytics.Intelligent Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Impact, Trends, and Opportunities focuses on Intelligent Manufacturing and the design of smart devices and products that meet the demand of Industry 4.0, manufacturing and cyber-physical systems, along with real-time data analytics for Intelligent Manufacturing. The usage of advanced smart and sensing technologies in Intelligent Manufacturing for healthcare solutions is discussed as well. Popular use cases and case studies related to Intelligent Manufacturing are addressed to provide a better understanding of this topic.This publication is ideally designed for use by technology development practitioners, academicians, data scientists, industry professionals, researchers, and students interested in uncovering the latest innovations in the field of Intelligent Manufacturing.Features: - Presents cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and information to maximise product exchanges and production - Discusses the improvement in service quality, product quality, and production effectiveness - Conveys how a manufacturing company's competitiveness can increase if it can manage the turbulence and changes in the global market - Presents how intelligence production is essential in Industry 4.0 and how Industry 4.0 offers greater manufacturing flexibility, as well as widespread customisation, improved quality, and increased productivity - Covers the ways businesses handle the challenges of generating an increasing number of customised items with quick time to market and greater quality - Includes popular use cases and case studies related to intelligent manufacturing to provide a better understanding of this discipline.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Currently, the techniques of operation research are widely used in every aspect of day-to-day life. This book discusses a variety of problems that arise in various businesses and develops mathematical theories as well as technology answers to solve them from an industry perspective.Optimization Techniques and Associated Applications incorporates cutting-edge methods for locating early workable answers to an optimization challenge and acts as a road map for creating a catastrophe management paradigm that is sustainable. This book offers numerical methods for resolving mathematical issues that can be found in numerous sectors and includes specific case studies of actual industrial optimization applications. The uncertainty that arises in various businesses is explored and new and recently developed techniques are discussed.Because this book primarily focuses on operations research and solutions to the challenges across a variety of disciplines, the audience is expansive and can include professionals, students, and researchers from mathematics as well as engineers from industrial engineering, computer science, information technology, mechanical, civil, electrical, petroleum, chemical, aerospace, aviation, meteorology, disaster management, and other departments.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Federated machine learning is a novel approach to combining distributed machine learning, cryptography, security, and incentive mechanism design. It allows organizations to keep sensitive and private data on users or customers decentralized and secure, helping them comply with stringent data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA.Artificial Intelligence Using Federated Learning: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Applications enables training AI models on a large number of decentralized devices or servers, making it a scalable and efficient solution. It also allows organizations to create more versatile AI models by training them on data from diverse sources or domains. This approach can unlock innovative use cases in fields like healthcare, finance, and IoT, where data privacy is paramount.The book is designed for researchers working in Intelligent Federated Learning and its related applications, as well as technology development, and is also of interest to academicians, data scientists, industrial professionals, researchers, and students.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book lays out the evolution of the often contested construction management discipline. How is the field defined What has been discovered to date Who are the researchers involved Where is the research being conducted What national priorities exist among the many nations now grappling with how to absorb foreign construction expertise, or compete in the global commons Despite the overwhelming economic and political importance of the global construction industry and its impact on the world, until now, there has been no book dedicated to describing the body of research in the field, or where the knowledge frontier lies.This book is the first of its kind, offering a comprehensive appraisal of the state of play in the emerging field of international construction management (ICM) research. It will serve as a reference guide for academics and researchers embarking on or already active in global construction management research. It lays out who the researchers are, along with their fields of expertise, the institutions dedicated to ICM research, global research trends, the journals accepting ICM research, and a country-by-country analysis of national research priorities. It will assist the fledgling PhD and the budding researcher, as well as the discipline expert, in making better decisions on how to advance the field of international construction management through research that both augments CM education and directly benefits the industry.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book provides a clinical insight into image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for prostate cancer.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Advancements in manufacturing strategies and systems have sparked a profound transformation, ushering in a new era of efficiency, precision, and sustainability, driven by the integration of automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials, reshaping industries, boosting productivity, reducing costs, and improving the overall quality of products. This book focuses on practical applications of manufacturing technologies, providing case studies and real-world examples of how these advancements in manufacturing are being implemented to solve manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency.Manufacturing Strategies and Systems: Technologies, Processes, and Machine Tools presents numerical, experimental, and computational approaches for various methods of manufacturing and offers different concepts from cross-disciplinary fields, including discussions from mechanical engineering, production engineering, and industrial engineering, and acts as a guide on the modeling and optimization of various manufacturing methods. The book explores key emerging trends in manufacturing technologies, such as Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, advanced materials, digital twins, augmented reality/virtual reality, edge computing, sustainable manufacturing, and cyber security. Key chapters on micro- and nanomanufacturing and cellular manufacturing are included and details on the advances in machining, joining, forming, powder metallurgy, casting, and molding science are discussed. Included are original theoretical, experimental, and modeling results of advancements in manufacturing techniques along with recent developments, outlook, and advanced and analytical modeling techniques of manufacturing with examples backed by experimental and numerical data.This reference title provides logical, technical, and analytical solutions and ideas to complex problems faced by researchers and professionals in the field of advancements in manufacturing. Academicians and students will get a comprehensive update on the state of the arts in this area and ample ideas for further research and innovation in manufacturing strategies.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This edited volume from mathematical modelling experts employs a structured approach to showcase the latest research and provide a comprehensive guide to the principles, techniques and practical applications of mathematical modelling in the fields of engineering and the physical sciences.Readers will gain an insight into the fundamentals of mathematical modelling, its application in engineering and the physical sciences, recent advances in the field, real-world case studies and challenges and future directions in the field. The book first introduces readers to the fundamentals of mathematical modelling, including the definition, scope and steps involved in the modelling process. Mathematical tools and techniques relevant to modelling are explained. The book then addresses the application of mathematical modelling in engineering and the physical sciences. It covers various domains, such as mechanical, biomedical, chemical, computer and environmental engineering, as well as green energy, physics and other physical science applications. Furthermore, the book explores the integration of data-driven approaches, leveraging the power of big data and analytics to enhance modelling capabilities. Through real-life case studies, readers gain practical insights into how mathematical modelling is applied in various industries and scientific disciplines. These case studies analyse the modelling process, challenges faced and outcomes achieved. Readers will gain a solid foundation to develop effective mathematical models and apply them to solve complex engineering and physical problems. This foundation will also enable them to tackle problems and make informed decisions in their own projects. Finally, readers will be able to anticipate and adapt to evolving technologies and stay ahead in their respective fields.This book is a valuable resource primarily for undergraduate and graduate students seeking a comprehensive guide to this important discipline. Researchers, engineers and scientists will also benefit from the discussions within. Overall, the book empowers readers with the knowledge, skills and practical insights to effectively apply mathematical modelling in engineering and the physical sciences.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book provides an examination of cutting-edge research and developments in the field of artificial intelligence. It seeks to extend the view in both technical and societal evaluations to ensure a well-defined balance for societal outcomes. It explores hot topics such as generative artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence in law, education, and climate change.Artificial Intelligence: Technical and Societal Advancements seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications of AI by giving readers insight into recent advancements. It offers readers a deep dive into the transformative power of AI for the present and future world. As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize various sectors, the book discusses applications from healthcare to finance and from entertainment to industrial areas. It discusses the technical aspects of intelligent systems and the effects of these aspects on humans. To this point, this book considers technical advancements while discussing the societal pros and cons in terms of human-machine interaction in critical applications. The authors also stress the importance of deriving policies and predictions about how to make future intelligent systems compatible with humans through a necessary level of human management. Finally, this book provides the opinions and views of researchers and experts (from public/private sector) including educators, lawyers, policymakers, managers, and business-related representatives.The target readers of this book include academicians; researchers; experts; policymakers; educators; and B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. students in the context of target problem fields. It can be used accordingly as a reference source and even supportive material for artificial intelligence-oriented courses.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The book explores a range of mathematical topics essential for application in engineering and applied sciences. It explores both the theoretical and practical aspects, providing a comprehensive foundation for the development of robust theories applicable to engineering and applied sciences.Mathematical Analysis for Engineering and Applied Sciences: Foundational and Fundamental Aspects discusses the essential mathematical principles that underpin the fields of applied science and engineering. This comprehensive book explores a blend of pure and applied mathematics, demonstrating how mathematical tools and techniques can be utilized to create a wide range of models for practical applications in these disciplines. It addresses the challenges of handling complex phenomena and provides algorithms, methods, and logical concepts that are invaluable for bioengineering, cryptosystems, surface modeling, and various other engineering applications.Individual researchers, educators, students, and department libraries will find this book of interest.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The success of hydrogen energy markets depends on developing efficient hydrogen storage and transportation methods. Hydrogen may be stored in various ways, including compression, liquefaction, adsorption, hydrides, and reformed fuels. Hydrogen's application, transport method, storage time, and other factors all have an impact on the technology choices available for its long¿term storage. This book comprehensively reviews hydrogen storage and transportation technologies along with related safety hazards and challenges. - Introduces hydrogen storage and transportation materials and standards - Includes miscellaneous hydrogen storage methods - Covers different hydrogen transportation technologies - Comprehensively describes hydrogen storage and transportation safety considerations - Provides economic assessments and environmental challenges related to hydrogen storage and transportation Part of the multivolume Handbook of Hydrogen Production and Applications, this standalone book guides researchers and academics in chemical, environmental, energy, and related areas of engineering interested in development and implementation of hydrogen production technologies. …