The Rise And Fall Of Minotaur In The Ages Of The Gods Beside The Seas Of Death On Mount Olympus
Digital Literacy
This book, "Digital Literacy: Empowering Individuals in the Digital Age," aims to shed light on the importance of digital literacy and provide a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to enhance their digital skills and knowledge. It serves as a roadmap, equipping readers with the necessary tools to harness the power of technology and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing digital landscape.In the following pages, we will explore the various dimensions of digital literacy, delving into topics such as internet safety, media literacy, digital citizenship, information literacy, and critical thinking. We will examine the impact of digital technologies on different aspects of our lives, from education and employment to communication and personal development.
Sustainable Materials and Technologies in VLSI and Information Processing
Industrial Engineering Strategy for Constructive Technologies
There is an urgent need to develop robust strategies to respond to and leverage new and emerging technologies, particularly those based on Artificial Intelligence. An Industrial Engineering's systems-focused approach offers the best mechanism to address this urgent global need.Industrial Engineering Strategy for Disruptive Technologies: A Systems-Based Approach for the Global Economy focuses on managing digital engineering using a systems methodology to ensure that all the parts and pieces fit together. It addresses the role of AI, is cognizant of social concerns about technological encroachment, and highlights the sustainability of operations. The book leverages resilience engineering in technology utilization and at the same time recognizes humans in the loop of technology. Also covered is using a systems basis for accepting and integrating new technologies. The global market is yearning for new guidelines and strategies for coping with the ever-increasing and changing technological landscape.This book is a necessary read for university students and instructors along with all areas of engineering as well as industry, business, government, and the military.
Digital Product Management
This book is designed to equip readers with essential knowledge and skills in digital product management. It covers strategic planning and market opportunity, offering a clear and accessible guide to navigating the complex world of digital product management in today's fast-changing environment.Chapters explore key topics, including understanding digital transformation, identifying market dynamics, and developing a comprehensive product strategy. Readers will learn how to conduct market research, build strong business cases, and define product positioning. The book also covers practical methods for selecting pricing and packaging strategies, as well as crafting a go-to-market plan. Real-world examples, such as the growth of Grab in Southeast Asia, the rise of Zoom during the global pandemic, and Shopify's role in empowering small businesses globally, provide insight into how companies leverage strategic planning and market insights to thrive. The content reflects both current and future trends, making it relevant for global markets and today's digitally-driven economy.This book is especially useful for product managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who are keen to refine their strategic planning skills. It offers actionable advice and frameworks that can be applied across various industries, empowering readers to successfully manage digital products and drive business growth.
Transformative Applied Research in Computing, Engineering, Science and Technology
This was the first international conference conducted by NSBM Green University in Sri Lanka under the theme, "Breaking boundaries: pioneering solutions for global challenges". It focused on a diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the globe to explore innovative approaches and breakthroughs in applied research across various disciplines, i.e., computing, engineering, science and technology. It dived into engaging discussions, presentations, and workshops covering a wide array of transformative topics, spanning from cutting-edge advancements in technology and science to impactful solutions addressing pressing societal challenges. It provided a pivotal opportunity for both seasoned experts and budding researchers to convene, fostering the exchange of vital information, cutting-edge research ideas or technology and innovative ideas, forge collaborations and shape the future of applied research.
Digital Product Management
Focusing on operational excellence, this book will take readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support. Building on the strategic foundation from Volume 1, Digital Product Management: Strategic Planning and Market Opportunity, this volume emphasizes executing product strategies in real-world contexts.The book covers key methodologies such as agile development, product lifecycle management, and data-driven decision-making. Topics include marketing strategies, sales channel management, customer engagement, and optimizing digital experiences. It also delves into product analytics, customer retention, and feature adoption. With chapters on building a Product Operating Model and scaling product operations, the volume emphasizes how organizations can drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment across teams. Ethical leadership and continuous innovation are also explored, highlighting the critical role of ethics in digital product management.This book is an essential resource for product managers looking to refine their skills in execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational growth as well as for professionals aiming to combine strategy with practical delivery. It is particularly useful for those responsible for managing the development, launch and support of digital products, ensuring products not only meet market needs but also evolve with customer expectations.
10th Anniversary of Computation-Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT 2023)
This Special Issue of Computation presents 23 papers selected from the 14th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2023), which was held in D羹sseldorf, Germany, 4-8 September 2023, and organized by the D羹sseldorf University of Applied Sciences. The ICCHMT2023 chairs were Prof. Dr. Ali Cemal Benim (Local Chair), Prof. Dr. Rachid Bennacer (Co-Chair), Prof. Abdulmajeed Mohamad (Founding Chair), Prof. Dr. Pawel Ocloń (Co-Chair), Prof. Dr. Sang-Ho Suh (Co-Chair), and Prof. Dr. Jan Taler (Co-Chair). The ICCHMT2023 had a great resonance in the technical and scientific communities all over the world. A total of 239 papers from more than 40 countries were presented at the conference. The selected 23 papers for the current Special Issue were then prepared in an extended form and subjected to a separate, regular peer review process steered by the editorial office of Computation.
Digital Product Management
This book is designed to equip readers with essential knowledge and skills in digital product management. It covers strategic planning and market opportunity, offering a clear and accessible guide to navigating the complex world of digital product management in today's fast-changing environment.Chapters explore key topics, including understanding digital transformation, identifying market dynamics, and developing a comprehensive product strategy. Readers will learn how to conduct market research, build strong business cases, and define product positioning. The book also covers practical methods for selecting pricing and packaging strategies, as well as crafting a go-to-market plan. Real-world examples, such as the growth of Grab in Southeast Asia, the rise of Zoom during the global pandemic, and Shopify's role in empowering small businesses globally, provide insight into how companies leverage strategic planning and market insights to thrive. The content reflects both current and future trends, making it relevant for global markets and today's digitally-driven economy.This book is especially useful for product managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who are keen to refine their strategic planning skills. It offers actionable advice and frameworks that can be applied across various industries, empowering readers to successfully manage digital products and drive business growth.
Digital Product Management
Focusing on operational excellence, this book will take readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support. Building on the strategic foundation from Volume 1, Digital Product Management: Strategic Planning and Market Opportunity, this volume emphasizes executing product strategies in real-world contexts.The book covers key methodologies such as agile development, product lifecycle management, and data-driven decision-making. Topics include marketing strategies, sales channel management, customer engagement, and optimizing digital experiences. It also delves into product analytics, customer retention, and feature adoption. With chapters on building a Product Operating Model and scaling product operations, the volume emphasizes how organizations can drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment across teams. Ethical leadership and continuous innovation are also explored, highlighting the critical role of ethics in digital product management.This book is an essential resource for product managers looking to refine their skills in execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational growth as well as for professionals aiming to combine strategy with practical delivery. It is particularly useful for those responsible for managing the development, launch and support of digital products, ensuring products not only meet market needs but also evolve with customer expectations.
Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification in Scientific Computing
Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
Computational Structural Mechanics and Mathematics have always made a very powerful alliance, and the rapid advances in computer science have further strenghthened them in the form of novel mathematical models and the accompanying computational algorithms. However, despite the enormous progress already made, there is still room for continuous improvement. This reprint is clear proof of such progress. It namely contains 10 up-to-date articles accepted after strict reviews published in the Special Issue "Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics" of the MDPI Mathematics journal, covering a wide range of themes connected to this very topical subject. Therefore, it is our hope that this reprint, which mainly addresses the fundamental relationships between mechanics and mathematics and their applications, will be engaging and useful for various experts involved in any of both of these important research areas whose mutual goal is to ensure the sustainable safety of structures and other kinds of engineering objects.
Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies
