Advanced Materials And Energy Sustainability - Proceedings Of The 2016 International Conference On Advanced Materials And Energy Sustainability (Ames2016)

Advanced Materials And Energy Sustainability - Proceedings Of The 2016 International Conference On Advanced Materials And Energy Sustainability (Ames2016)
Author: Joy Iong-zong Chen
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 749
Release: 2017-03-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813220406

2016 International Conference on Advanced Materials and Energy Sustainability [AMES2016] was held in Wuhan, Hubei, China during May 27-29, 2016. AMES2016 aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and students to participate in the discussion of Advanced Materials and Energy Sustainability. AMES2016 features unique mixed topics of Advanced Materials and Related Technology, Energy Management and Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development.The conference program committee is greatly honoured to have three renowned experts for taking time off to present their keynotes to the conference. In addition, we have put together five invited sessions. There are a total of 260 submissions from various parts of the world. Among them, 87 articles are compiled into this proceedings, covering Polymers, Composites and Mesoporous Materials; Applications of Micro- and Nano-Technology and Materials; Processing Technologies and Computational Methods in Area of Materials Science; Smart Grid, Micro-Grid Concepts; Fuels, Combustion and Materials Handling; Advanced and Renewable Energy Systems; Sustainable Management of Environment; Sustainable Cities and Communities, Transportation and Wind Energy Systems and Technologies.

Internet of Things for Industry 4.0

Internet of Things for Industry 4.0
Author: G. R. Kanagachidambaresan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2019-12-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 303032530X

This book covers challenges and solutions in establishing Industry 4.0 standards for Internet of Things. It proposes a clear view about the role of Internet of Things in establishing standards. The sensor design for industrial problem, challenges faced, and solutions are all addressed. The concept of digital twin and complexity in data analytics for predictive maintenance and fault prediction is also covered. The book is aimed at existing problems faced by the industry at present, with the goal of cost-efficiency and unmanned automation. It also concentrates on predictive maintenance and predictive failures. In addition, it includes design challenges and a survey of literature.

Human-Robot Interaction

Human-Robot Interaction
Author: Céline Jost
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2020-05-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030423077

This book offers the first comprehensive yet critical overview of methods used to evaluate interaction between humans and social robots. It reviews commonly used evaluation methods, and shows that they are not always suitable for this purpose. Using representative case studies, the book identifies good and bad practices for evaluating human-robot interactions and proposes new standardized processes as well as recommendations, carefully developed on the basis of intensive discussions between specialists in various HRI-related disciplines, e.g. psychology, ethology, ergonomics, sociology, ethnography, robotics, and computer science. The book is the result of a close, long-standing collaboration between the editors and the invited contributors, including, but not limited to, their inspiring discussions at the workshop on Evaluation Methods Standardization for Human-Robot Interaction (EMSHRI), which have been organized yearly since 2015. By highlighting and weighing good and bad practices in evaluation design for HRI, the book will stimulate the scientific community to search for better solutions, take advantages of interdisciplinary collaborations, and encourage the development of new standards to accommodate the growing presence of robots in the day-to-day and social lives of human beings.

Application of Advanced Optimization Techniques for Healthcare Analytics

Application of Advanced Optimization Techniques for Healthcare Analytics
Author: Mohamed Abdel-Basset
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2023-04-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000852814

Application of Advanced Optimization Techniques for Healthcare Analytics, 1st Edition, is an excellent compilation of current and advanced optimization techniques which can readily be applied to solve different hospital management problems. The healthcare system is currently a topic of significant investigation to make life easier for those who are disabled, old, or sick, as well as for young children. The emphasis of the healthcare system has evolved throughout time due to several emerging beneficial technologies, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), data mining, the internet of things, metaheuristics, fog computing, and cloud computing. Metaheuristics are strong technology for tackling several optimization problems in various fields, especially healthcare systems. The primary advantage of metaheuristic algorithms is their ability to find a better solution to a healthcare problem and their ability to consume as little time as possible. In addition, metaheuristics are more flexible compared to several other optimization techniques. These algorithms are not related to a specific optimization problem but could be applied to any optimization problem by making some small adaptations to become suitable to tackle it. The successful outcome of this book will enable a decision-maker or practitioner to pick a suitable optimization approach when making decisions to schedule patients under crowding environments with minimized human errors.

Sustainability Modeling In Engineering: A Multi-criteria Perspective

Sustainability Modeling In Engineering: A Multi-criteria Perspective
Author: Prasenjit Chatterjee
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2019-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813276347

Given the increasing need to optimize resources sustainably, decision-makers face challenges in analyzing and considering the numerous factors involved. This book makes an effort to present and concentrate on the challenges in decision-making processes for green and sustainable engineering. Through a collection of case studies such as evaluation of waste assessment and drainage system, sustainable building assessment, renewable energy selection, materials and manufacturing process optimization, and crop pattern influence in environmental and economic conditions, readers can learn how to apply cutting-edge Multiple-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods in addressing complexities involved in the decision-making process.

Emerging Technologies for Education

Emerging Technologies for Education
Author: Weijia Jia
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2022-01-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030928365

This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Education, SETE 2021, held in Zhuhai, China in November 2021. 35 full papers were accepted together with 8 short papers out of 58 submissions. The papers focus on the following subjects: Emerging Technologies for Education, Digital Technology, Creativity, and Education; Education Technology (Edtech) and ICT for Education; Education + AI; Adaptive Learning, Emotion and Behaviour Recognition and Understanding in Education; as well as papers from the International Symposium on User Modeling and Language Learning (UMLL2021) and the International Workshop on Educational Technology for Language Learning (ETLL 2021).

Dao Companion to Contemporary Confucian Philosophy

Dao Companion to Contemporary Confucian Philosophy
Author: David Elstein
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3030564754

This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of contemporary Confucian philosophy from its roots in the late 19th century to the present day. It provides a thorough introduction to the major philosophers and topics in contemporary Confucian philosophy. The individual chapters study the central figures in 20th century Confucian philosophy in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, as well as the important influences on recent Confucian philosophy. In addition, topical chapters focus on contemporary Confucian theory of knowledge, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and views of human nature. The volume brings together scholars from around the world to provide a sound overview of the philosophy of the period and illustrate the important current debates. Confucian philosophy has been undergoing a revival in China for more than three decades, and this book presents the most significant work of the past century and more. By giving a detailed account of the philosophical positions involved, explaining the terminology of contemporary Confucian philosophy, and situating the views in their historical context, this volume enables the reader to understand what is at stake and evaluate the arguments.

Confucian Role Ethics

Confucian Role Ethics
Author: Henry Rosemont
Publisher: V&r Unipress
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Confucian ethics
ISBN: 9783847106050

The essays collected in this volume establish Confucian role ethics as a term of art in the contemporary ethical discourse. The holistic philosophy presented here is grounded in the primacy of relationality and a narrative understanding of person, and is a challenge to a foundational liberal individualism that has defined persons as discrete, autonomous, rational, free, and often self-interested agents. Confucian role ethics begins from a relationally constituted conception of person, takes family roles and relations as the entry point for developing moral competence, invokes moral imagination and the growth in relations that it can inspire as the substance of human morality, and entails a human-centered, atheistic religiousness that stands in sharp contrast to the Abrahamic religions.

Food Waste to Valuable Resources

Food Waste to Valuable Resources
Author: Rajesh Banu
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0128183543

Food Waste to Valuable Resources: Applications and Management compiles current information pertaining to food waste, placing particular emphasis on the themes of food waste management, biorefineries, valuable specialty products and technoeconomic analysis. Following its introduction, this book explores new valuable resource technologies, the bioeconomy, the technoeconomical evaluation of food-waste-based biorefineries, and the policies and regulations related to a food-waste-based economy. It is an ideal reference for researchers and industry professionals working in the areas of food waste valorization, food science and technology, food producers, policymakers and NGOs, environmental technologists, environmental engineers, and students studying environmental engineering, food science, and more. - Presents recent advances, trends and challenges related to food waste valorization - Contains invaluable knowledge on of food waste management, biorefineries, valuable specialty products and technoeconomic analysis - Highlights modern advances and applications of food waste bioresources in various products' recovery

Gums, Resins and Latexes of Plant Origin

Gums, Resins and Latexes of Plant Origin
Author: Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 909
Release: 2022-07-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030913783

This reference book provides a comprehensive overview of natural gums, resins, and latexes of plants with a focus on their chemistry, biological activities, and practical uses. The content is divided into five main sections each of which contains chapters contributed from valuable experts in their field. Naturally occuring plant products have quite diverse applications in many different industries. The book aims to highlight the important aspects of plant-based gums, resins and latexes as well as provide a strategic framework for further research and development activities on these bioproducts. It will appeal to a broad audience such as biologists, pharmacologists, pharmacists, food technologists and medical practitioners. It is also a useful resource for research investigators of the healthcare industry, academia and students of biomedical sciences.