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Water scarcity is a critical issue for agriculture, and, hence, efficient management and conservation practices for agricultural water use are essential for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of current and future discrepancy between water supplies and water demands. This Special Issue focuses on...

This book emphasize the brain computer interface techniques, brain rhythms and mediation states. Meditation is linked to a decrease anxiety and depression and increased pain tolerance .The brain tunes the out the outer world during meditation and on brain scans of meditator, scientists can...

Due to the increasing demand for security and reliability in manufacturing and mechatronic systems, early detection and diagnosis of faults are key points to reduce economic losses caused by unscheduled maintenance and downtimes, to increase safety, to prevent the endangerment of human beings involved...

(Mass spectrometric) non-target screening is a preferably comprehensive and untargeted (predominantly organic molecules detecting) approach combining (robust) analytical measurements with adapted data evaluation concepts, systematic compound identification workflows, and statistical data interpretation. It is well suitable for the identification of new, unexpected and/or unknown...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In the framework of this work, we bring our reflection to the problem of designing a performance management tool for a supply chain through the concept of the dashboard. This contribution is materialized by a robust and hybrid methodology, combining all the elements necessary...

"African American Inventors in Science and Technology: Uncovering Hidden Gems" is a book that focuses on the contributions of African American inventors in various fields of science and technology. The book is divided into eleven chapters, each of which highlights a different niche, including...

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) was one of the outstanding civil engineers of the nineteenth century. He began his professional life while still in his teens, as his father's chief assistant engineer on the Thames Tunnel, and remains famous for projects including the Clifton Suspension...

Have you always wanted to be more independent of today's hugely networked lifestyle and move towards a more sustainable life? The off-grid lifestyle is attractive for many people due to the stability and self-dependence it promises. By turning to a natural lifestyle, you're also...

The Playbook for 10X Growth and ImpactIn a world of accelerating technologies, three visionary pioneers-Salim Ismail, Peter H. Diamandis, MD, and Michael S. Malone-bring you a playbook to ride on top of the exponential curve. This is a compelling sequel to Exponential Organizations, which...

As many of the top Private Equity investors know, software companies can be a great investment. Whether as a platform with add-ons, or as a profitable company that needs help to "nail it and scale it", there are many opportunities for great returns. But...

Advanced experimental and computational biomechanics have become essential components to better understand the physiological and pathological conditions of biological tissues in the human body. Recent advances in medical imaging modalities, image segmentation, tissue characterization experiments, and predictive computer simulations have made major contributions to...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: VariousISBN-10: 1446530671ISBN-13: 9781446530672Publisher: Goldstein PressLanguage:...

This monograph presents the results of the development of a domestic solar water heater of conical type for individual consumers. In particular, the thermal and technical characteristics and performance of solar household water heating installations, depending on climatic conditions and the intensity of solar...

This Special Issue aims at providing recent advancements on open data and models. Energy and environment are the fields of application. For all the aforementioned reasons, we encourage researchers and professionals to share their original works. Topics of primary interest include, but are not...

Steady Hand cooperative manipulation is a hands-on approach that integrates seamlessly in the surgical practice. In steady hand manipulation, the tool is held simultaneously by the user and the robot and the robot complies to forces applied by the user. Steady hand manipulation promises...

The internet changed everything. With its inception every industry has changed. The exchange of knowledge and data became dirt cheap. What once took several people to do, now takes a computer and in a fraction of the time. At first the internet did not...

Ultra-precision machining is a multi-disciplinary research area that is an important branch of manufacturing technology. It targets achieving ultra-precision form or surface roughness accuracy, forming the backbone and support of today's innovative technology industries in aerospace, semiconductors, optics, telecommunications, energy, etc. The increasing demand...

This Special Issue was intended to contribute to the sustainable mobility agenda through enhanced scientific and multi-disciplinary knowledge to investigate concerns and real possibilities in the achievement of a greener mobility and to support the debate between industry and academic researchers, providing an interesting...

Cabinet Making: Principles Of Designing, Construction And Laying Out Work (1913) is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Henry Rudd. The book is a detailed exploration of the principles of cabinet making, covering topics such as the design process, construction techniques, and the proper...

The broad field of hydrogen and power-to-gas promises us renewable energy storage and use in molecular forms-either gaseous or liquid-to decarbonise all energy sectors that currently depend on fossil fuels. We have recently witnessed a number of technical developments, trends and advancements that have...

Going solar? Take care of these 7 considerations as you buy the right components and make your off-grid experience worry-free...Solar energy - our cheapest, readily available, and completely clean renewable resource -continues to grow in popularity.The Solar Futures Study by the U.S. Department of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Author: Craig C. Tucker, Edwin H. RobinsonISBN-10: 0412123312ISBN-13: 9780412123313Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/1990Pages: 454Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.24h x 6.32w x 1.22d

This bestselling book -- now in its Fourth Edition - has become the gold standard for Sales Engineers, who engage on the technical side of the sales and buying process and are the people who know how everything works. It helps you navigate a...

​Is your inbox a mess? Are you being flooded by e-mails on a daily basis? Have you given up hope of ever getting control again? Do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, and ready for a change? Do you want the peace of...

Data visualization is currently a very active and vital area of research, teaching and development. The term unites the established field of scientific visualization and the more recent field of information visualization. The success of data visualization is due to the soundness of the...

Currently, water and energy are among the world biggest challenges. All countries working on increasing industries and searching for progress need energy. Beside the limitation on the energy in the world, the aspect that has limited the use of energy is global warming. Fossil...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Finding Your Way Through Formal Verification provides an introduction to formal verification methods. This book was written as a way to dip a toe in formal waters. You may be curious about formal verification, but you're not yet sure it is right for your...

Constant striving to reduce pollutant emissions, greenhouse gases and energy consumption, i.e., sustainable development, forces the development of new and improved materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. One of the areas of sustainable development of the global economy is also the development of laser devices...

This reprint focuses on state-of-the-art vibration sensing and energy harvesting technologies. The 11 chapters can be divided into three aspects: (i) new materials for vibration energy harvesting applications, (ii) design and fabrication of vibration energy harvesters (VEHs), and (iii) system-level integration and testing of...

This book covers the theory and fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, patterned surfaces, and devices for lossy mode resonance (LMR), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), surface-enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy (SEFS), and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based biosensors. The chapters in this book cover a range of topics, including...

In order to achieve the ambitious governmental and societal goals in CO2 reduction that are needed to mitigate global climate change, the contribution of all sectors including buildings and the construction industry is required. Historic and traditional buildings compose a considerable part of the...

Volume X of the High Speed Aerodynamics and Jet Propulsion series. Contents include: Theory of Two-Dimensional Flow through Cascades; Three-Dimensional Flow in Turbomachines; Experimental Techniques; Flow in Cascades; The Axial Compressor Stage; The Supersonic Compressor; Aerodynamic Design of Axial Flow Turbines; The Radial Turbine;...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This highly informative and fascinating book brings together perspectives on sound by leading experts from a wide variety of disciplines. These include anthropology, physiology, zoology, physics, music, phonetics and film. Through crossing disciplinary boundaries, the volume hopes to inspire a richer and more creative...

This book, the first of its kind, helps scientists and engineers of all stages and disciplines share their work in a new way-with movies. Today, much of scientific communication is embedded in papers and presentations, but these documents don't often extend outside of a...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: D. HumphreyISBN-10: 1444600230ISBN-13: 9781444600230Publisher: Lucas...

The English / Vietnamese-Vietnamese / English dictionary on automobile technology, which contains about 2800 words, is an indispensable book for people who are involved in the Vietnamese automobile industry internationally.Cuốn từ điển Anh / Việt-Việt / Anh về công nghệ ô tô với khoảng...

In a rapidly changing world, it is necessary to increase the engagement of local authorities and stakeholders to make urban mobility cleaner and more sustainable. The best way is to combine great ideas and innovative measures with political support. This Special Issue consists of...

In modern globalization, many technologists are trying to update a new development based on automation which works very rigidly, high effectively and within short time period. They have developed driver less tractors, but they did not have ability to embrace the complexity of real...

Artificial intelligence is deeply involved in our daily lives via reinforcing the digital transformation of modern economies and infrastructure. It relies on powerful computing clusters, which face bottlenecks of power consumption for both data transmission and intensive computing. Meanwhile, optics (especially optical communications, which...

We are immersed in the so-called digital energy network, continuously introducing new technological advances for a better way of life. Numerous emerging words are in the spotlight, namely: Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Smart Cities, Smart Grid, Industry 4.0, etc. To achieve this...

Studies on the corrosion and degradation of materials play a decisive role in the novel design and development of corrosion-resistant materials, the selection of materials used in harsh environments in designed lifespans, the invention of corrosion control methods and procedures (e.g., coatings, inhibitors), and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This is a series of brief conversations with ChatGPT on a number of controversial subjects. The results are unedited and represent a range of answers, but ChatGPT is not allowed to express opinions and does not access recent news. All in all, it provides...

Mr. Gipson's class is hosting STEM Night at the elementary school. STEM stands forscience, technology, engineering and mathematics. Niya's parents; Mr. Pierre, who works withcomputer technology, and Mrs. Jaxon-Pierre, who is a nurse, will be teaching the students andparents about their careers. Her brother...