Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3
"Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3" is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to create websites that dynamically adapt to various screen sizes and resolutions. Starting with an overview of the evolution from fixed layouts to responsive designs, the book delves into the foundational technologies of HTML5 and CSS3, essential for building responsive sites. It covers practical applications and advanced techniques such as Flexbox, CSS Grid, handling flexible media, and optimizing for high-DPI displays.
C++ Mastery
This book delves into the extensive realm of C++ programming, structured to benefit both novices and seasoned programmers. It synthesizes a wealth of knowledge from key resources and experts in the field, reflecting the latest standards and best practices in C++. The content is enriched with foundational theories, practical examples, and advanced features, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of C++. Drawing inspiration from seminal works and current online resources, the book offers a balanced mix of theoretical insights and practical application, aimed at providing readers with a profound and actionable mastery of C++ programming.
Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Academic Paper in the subject Engineering - Robotics, language: English, abstract: This paper's goal is to give a concise overview of the various development streams that have led to the current status of the UGV area. Any piece of mechanized equipment that moves on the ground and is used to carry or transport something, but expressly does not carry a human body is considered a UGV in the broadest "dictionary" sense. Unmanned Vehicles are the common part of Military campaigns that reduce the load of soldiers. UVs (Unmanned vehicles) equipped with sensors, sonar, cameras and various algorithms provide real-time information which is helpful for the commanders to take quick decisions. Also, they provide access to the inaccessible areas in the enemy's territory. They are used in search operations as well as in the rescue operations. They provide day and night vision which is fed to their artificial intelligence pre-trained algorithms that predicts the output to give information. Multiple robots can be combined to increase their working efficiency in the adverse environments. Unmanned vehicles are ones that are in close proximity to the ground and run without the assistance of a human operator. The sensors on Unmanned Ground Vehicles comprise the operating system for research and rescue. The robot is a significant entity in this context because it can mimic team characteristics like collaboration and communication while acting independently and intelligently. UGVs are more efficient in combating terrorism and in remote locations. Unmanned Ground Vehicles help and enhance the front-line soldier positions. This robot's ability is mostly contingent on keeping the soldiers safe or, at the absolute least, reducing the amount of casualties sustained during combat.
Electromagnetic Nondestructive Testing
This reprint focuses on the latest electromagnetic nondestructive testing technology and its applications, including magnetic flux leakage testing, eddy current testing, remote field eddy current testing, pulsed eddy currents, magnetic Barkhausen noise testing, electromagnetic acoustic transducer testing, etc. With the development of electromagnetic nondestructive testing, defect quantification and 3D imaging have become possible. The subject of detection has been extended from macroscopic defects to microscopic stresses, covering the whole course of a failure. Special attention is given to the fusion of multiple methods, new feature extraction methods, and new signal processing methods with artificial intelligence.
Optimization and Control in Energy Management
The present reprint contains 15 articles published in the Special Issue "Optimization and Control in Energy Management: Mathematical Modeling and Simulation" of the journal Mathematics, which covers a wide range of topics connected to the energy management systems, i.e., EMS optimization and control techniques for managing the power flow in response to supply, demand, power quality, and storage conditions. These topics include demand side management and demand response, artificial intelligence optimization methods for renewable energy systems and energy management, frequency regulation using virtual power plants, modeling and simulation for energy management, EMS in smart electrical grids, energy-efficient systems, energy conservation techniques, EMS in mini- and microgrids, algorithms, numerical simulations, mathematical modeling, analytical understanding, control theory, load and renewable energy generation prediction techniques, energy management for smart cities and homes, energy management for improving power quality, various optimization techniques and methods in EMS, and various control methods and strategies in EMS. It is hoped that this reprint will be interesting and useful for those working in the area of EMS, power systems' optimal operation, and renewable energy systems, as well as for those having the proper mathematical background and the willingness to be familiar with the recent advances in the mathematical modeling and simulation of energy systems, which are essential tools for the strategic planning and optimal operation of hybrid energy systems in the form of islanded or grid-connected mini or microgrids.
High Speed Flows
The reprint contains articles from the Special Issue of the Journal Fluids, entitled "High Speed Flows", and is focused on the recent advances in the numerical and experimental modeling of the dynamics and structures of high-speed flows. This reprint may be of interest to aerospace engineers, general engineers, experimental and computational researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
Energy Abundance
Energy makes the world go round. In our society, however, energy management is in utter crisis. The energy demand is growing faster and faster while prices steadily rise, and our planet is being thoroughly polluted. So-called 'sustainable' energy innovations still bite the dust compared to fossil fuels. Moreover, they often damage nature in novel ways we aren't fully aware of. The availability of energy, in general, is becoming an ever-greater problem. However, in a technical sense, genuine solutions to the energy conundrum have long been invented. Since the era of Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), breakthrough energy technologies have been created by him and many others that could provide the world with an abundance of clean energy, continuously and everywhere on the planet. These technologies are completely free of pollution, free of limitation and free of monopolistic profits. For these reasons, the energy generated by these technologies is called free energy. Where does this energy come from? How do free energy technologies work? Who were the pioneers working on them? What is the current state of these technologies? Why do we hardly hear anything about them? These and other questions will be addressed in this book, which includes a general introduction to free energy, the rich history of the phenomenon, the pioneers who devoted their lives to it and the resistance they faced. Gradually, it will become clear that the crucial factor in adopting free energy is more than just a technical one. It involves our very consciousness as human beings. A new era of unprecedented possibilities is dawning where every aspect of our existence will evolve. Are we ready to open up to a world of energy abundance?
Theory and Application of the Information Bottleneck Method
This reprint includes recent works on the information bottleneck method. The articles included range from mathematical analyses of the information bottleneck setup to their practical applications in engineering.
Innovation, Digital Transformation and Process Improvement Towards a Better Efficiency on Industrial and Management Systems
Digital transformation is an unavoidable fact that can contribute decisively to increasing sustainability in its different components: economic, environmental, and social. Although the economic aspect is the one that normally stands out in terms of research, the environmental and social aspects are increasingly important due to the increasing importance that they are having in our daily lives as they interfere with extreme climate phenomena and our quality of life at work. Therefore, this reprint assumes a decisive importance in this context, containing several works of very high quality that address digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability, thus revealing how the scientific community is attentive to and interested in these phenomena, contributing in a decisive way to increasing the level of knowledge in these areas.
Advances in Sustainable Bioenergy Production and Biomass Waste Reutilization
Biomass has been an integral part of our civilization since prehistoric times. It has a broad range of applications covering energy, food, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, transportation, constructions and many more, which collectively represent most of our basic needs. Its role as a renewable bioenergy source is becoming increasingly critical lately due to the impact of fossil fuels on our environment and ecosystem. Bioenergy derived from biomass can offer several advantages to our current and future energy supply chain, including being renewable, carbon neutral, widely available irrespective of the geographical location, easily accessible and readily fitting into the current energy infrastructure. As such, in this Special Issue, the latest advancements in sustainable bioenergy production in various aspects are gathered and published, including biomass waste recycling and reutilization. It is hoped that the publications within can fill some of the gaps in our existing knowledge on bioenergy production and biomass waste recycling while simultaneously spurring more in-depth research works in these areas.
AI for Sustainable Energy
AI for Sustainable Energy: Achieving SDG7 explores the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. This book delves into the synergy between AI technologies and sustainable energy solutions, presenting innovative strategies and real-world case studies to drive progress towards a greener, more equitable future. From optimizing energy generation and distribution to enhancing energy access in underserved communities, the potential of AI to revolutionize the energy landscape is illuminated through insightful analysis and expert perspectives.
Decent Work, Economic Growth, and Artificial Intelligence
Decent Work, Economic Growth, and Artificial Intelligence delves into the intricate relationship between sustainable development, technological advancement, and the future of labor. Through a meticulous examination of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) and the transformative impact of Artificial intelligence (AI), this book explores how these forces intersect to shape global economies, societies, and employment landscapes. From elucidating the challenges of unemployment and inequality to highlighting the opportunities for innovation and inclusive growth, this book offers insightful analysis, empirical evidence, and actionable recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders.
Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics in Boiling Systems
Boiling is one of the most effective heat removal regimes, and is thus widely used in various industries and technologies, including, but not limited to, heat and nuclear energies, thermal desalination, heat pipes, heat exchangers, etc. Moreover, boiling is generally recognized as the best method for the thermal management of high-heat-flux devices, such as high-power electronics. Efforts to understand pool and flow boiling mechanisms and discover and develop methods to improve boiling efficiency are ongoing. This Special Issue presents a collection of carefully selected papers that delve into heat transfer and fluid dynamics during boiling phenomena. The Special Issue comprises state-of-the-art experimental and numerical research contributions, with a specific emphasis on recent advancements in enhancing heat transfer during boiling under different conditions, especially through novel approaches for surface modification for heating purposes.
Buildings’ Thermal Behaviour and Energy Efficiency for a Sustainable Construction
This reprint of the Topical Collection: "Buildings' Thermal Behaviour and Energy Efficiency for a Sustainable Construction", published in journal Buildings (mpdi), includes 22 contributions (19 articles, 1 review, 1 perspective and 1 systematic review), from across the world, with very interesting and actual research topics, such as: Energy Resilience Performance; Indoor Air Quality; Chopped Straw as an Insulation Material; Energy Retrofitting Practices; Sustainability Assessment of Cementitious Ceramic Tile Adhesives; Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees' Shade; Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) fa癟ades; Environmental Dissatisfaction and Underheating Lowers Self-Perceived Health; Parameters Measured to Characterize Classrooms' Indoor Environmental Quality; Uncertainty Assessment of Mean Radiant Temperature Estimation for Indoor Thermal Comfort; Energy, Environmental and Economic Costs of Buildings' Thermal Insulation; Retrofit Strategies on Thermal Insulation Applied in Buildings; Estimating Heating Load in Residential Buildings; Sustainable and Universal Approach to Retrofitting Residential Buildings; Optimum Building Envelope Parameters of a Room Concerning Window-to-Wall Ratio, Orientation, Insulation Thickness and Window Type; Thermo-Energy Performance of LSF Constructions; Reuse of Insulators from CDW to Produce Lime Mortars; Renovation of Modernist Architecture; Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete for Energy Behaviors; Water Vapour Resistivity Properties; Thermal Performance of Double-Pane LSF Walls with and without a Reflective Foil; BIM-Based Energy Analysis and Sustainability Assessment.
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Transportation
Maritime transportation assumes a large number of cargo-delivering tasks in world trade. It is noted that maritime traffic safety and efficiency may be affected by varied factors such as weather, ship crew proficiency, etc. The topic Reprint focuses on the use of artificial intelligence techniques to enhance maritime transportation efficiency. More specifically, the Reprint unveils cutting-edge machine learning-supported studies, including autonomous guide vehicle path optimization, ship arrival and departure time estimation from insufficient/biased maritime data, anomaly ship kinematic data cleansing, ship collision avoidance, etc.
Recent Advances in Secondary Processing of Pharmaceutical Powders
Pharmaceuticals are becoming increasingly important in modern society. In most cases, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are formed through crystallisation but need to be combined with excipients to form a tablet, or with carriers to form an oral suspension. The formation of tablets requires several secondary processing steps, such as milling of the API and mixing with excipients (often involving granulation) before finally being tabletted. Due to the differences in physical and mechanical properties that individual APIs and excipients exhibit, these secondary processing steps are often fraught with challenges. This Special Issue comprises 11 research articles and 1 review which outline the recent advances in secondary processing of pharmaceutical powders, and aims to enhance our understanding of powder behaviour and help us tackle these challenges. Through careful experimentation and the application of sophisticated computational techniques, the authors of these papers demonstrate advances in our understanding of many of the processing steps for pharmaceutical products. With this Special Issue, I hope to engage a broad readership in order to spark new ideas to further advance our knowledge of powder processing and to optimise production.
Federated and Transfer Learning Applications
The classic example of machine learning is based on isolated learning-a single model for each task using a single dataset. Most deep learning methods require a significant amount of labeled data, preventing their applicability in many areas where there is a shortage. In these cases, the ability of models to leverage information from unlabeled data or data that are not publicly available (for privacy and security reasons) can offer a remarkable alternative. Transfer learning and federated learning are alternative approaches that have emerged in recent years. More precisely, transfer learning is defined as the set of methods that leverage data from additional fields or tasks to train a model with greater generalizability and usually use a smaller amount of labeled data (via fine-tuning) to make them more specific for dedicated tasks. Accordingly, federated learning is a learning model that seeks to address the problem of data management and privacy through joint training with these data without the need to transfer the data to a central entity. With this in mind, this Special Issue of Applied Sciences provides an overview of the latest developments in this field.
The siren-like songs and the fairy tales of full electrification.
The siren call for full electrification lures people in with the simple and convenient-sounding claim that we only need to be able to provide enough renewable electricity and all energy issues will be solved, including mobility. However, even if the electrical grid is expanded up to a hundredfold, the systems generating the electricity would still have to be regulated to protect the grids from overload, because only as much electrical energy can be fed into the electrical grid as is being taken from the grid elsewhere at the same time. The enormous amounts of energy in the terawatt range that are to be generated by the planned wind turbines, which will then be stored by which technical solution, are being concealed. In the gigawatt to terawatt range, we really no longer need to talk about storage with batteries alone. The sustainable energy transition links the electricity sector with heat, gas products and fuels. Hydrogen is the link with Power-to-X.
Tinting and toning of Eastman positive motion picture film
Tinting and toning of Eastman positive motion picture film, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Soil and Water Pollution
Soil and Water Pollution: Presented to the American Public Health Association at New Orleans, Dec. 1880, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Some Artists at the Fair
Some Artists at the Fair, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Smeaton and Lighthouses
Smeaton and Lighthouses, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Toilet of Flora or, A collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing baths, essences, pomatums, powders, perfumes, and sweet-scented waters. With receipts for cosmetics of every k
The Toilet of Flora or, A collection of the most simple and approved methods of preparing baths, essences, pomatums, powders, perfumes, and sweet-scented waters. With receipts for cosmetics of every kind, that can smooth and brighten the skin, give force to beauty, and take off the appearance of old age and decay, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Time Telling through the Ages
Time Telling through the Ages, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Three textile raw materials and their manufacture
Three textile raw materials and their manufacture, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Left to Our Own Devices
Unexpected ways that individuals adapt technology to reclaim what matters to them, from working through conflict with smart lights to celebrating gender transition with selfies. We have been warned about the psychological perils of technology: distraction, difficulty empathizing, and loss of the ability (or desire) to carry on a conversation. But our devices and data are woven into our lives. We can't simply reject them. Instead, Margaret Morris argues, we need to adapt technology creatively to our needs and values. In Left to Our Own Devices, Morris offers examples of individuals applying technologies in unexpected ways--uses that go beyond those intended by developers and designers. Morris examines these kinds of personalized life hacks, chronicling the ways that people have adapted technology to strengthen social connection, enhance well-being, and affirm identity.Morris, a clinical psychologist and app creator, shows how people really use technology, drawing on interviews she has conducted as well as computer science and psychology research. She describes how a couple used smart lights to work through conflict; how a woman persuaded herself to eat healthier foods when her photographs of salads garnered "likes" on social media; how a trans woman celebrated her transition with selfies; and how, through augmented reality, a woman changed the way she saw her cancer and herself. These and the many other "off-label" adaptations described by Morris cast technology not just as a temptation that we struggle to resist but as a potential ally as we try to take care of ourselves and others. The stories Morris tells invite us to be more intentional and creative when left to our own devices.
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million; Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million; Containing Four Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-five Receipts, Facts, Directions, etc. in the Useful, Ornamental, and Domestic Arts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book; Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book; Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Networking Peripheries
An exploration of the diverse experiments in digital futures as they advance far from the celebrated centers of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. In Networking Peripheries, Anita Chan shows how digital cultures flourish beyond Silicon Valley and other celebrated centers of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The evolving digital cultures in the Global South vividly demonstrate that there are more ways than one to imagine what digital practice and global connection could look like. To explore these alternative developments, Chan investigates the diverse initiatives being undertaken to "network" the nation in contemporary Peru, from attempts to promote the intellectual property of indigenous artisans to the national distribution of digital education technologies to open technology activism in rural and urban zones.Drawing on ethnographic accounts from government planners, regional free-software advocates, traditional artisans, rural educators, and others, Chan demonstrates how such developments unsettle dominant conceptions of information classes and innovations zones. Government efforts to turn rural artisans into a new creative class progress alongside technology activists' efforts to promote indigenous rights through information tactics; plans pressing for the state wide adoption of open source-based technologies advance while the One Laptop Per Child initiative aims to network rural classrooms by distributing laptops. As these cases show, the digital cultures and network politics emerging on the periphery do more than replicate the technological future imagined as universal from the center.
Renewable Energy Systems 2023
In the last few years, the adoption of renewable technologies and energy-efficiency strategies has become increasingly important for reaching the ambitious target of an 80-95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In order to limit the increase in the Earth's average temperature, fully renewable energy systems have to be adopted in all energy sectors. As such, several countries have agreed on the necessity of developing and implementing a novel sustainable energy paradigm in the building, transport, and industrial sectors. To support this new approach to energy use and production, scientists and companies have focused their attention on the use of renewable energy technologies, improvements in functional energy use, energy efficiency, novel efficient energy conversion systems, etc. In this context, this Special Issue, "Renewable Energy Systems 2023", aims to summarize the most recent and important advancements and studies dealing with the integration of renewable technologies into new or existing systems for the production of energy and non-energy outputs. The papers presented within this Special Issue reprint cover the potential use of renewable energy for power production, heating, cooling, water management, and transport.
European Navigation Conference ENC 2023
This Proceedings reprint comprises a collection of papers which were presented at the European Navigation Conference 2023 (ENC 2023). The conference was held between 31 May and 2 June 2023 at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Organized by the Netherlands Institute of Navigation, the conference was a part of a series of international conferences held since 1991 under the auspices of the European Group of Institutes of Navigation (EUGIN). The scope of this conference was the science and practice of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), aspects of reference trajectory in navigation, and related subjects in their broadest sense. The conference had a particular focus on resilient navigation with dedicated parallel sessions on interference/jamming, spoofing/meaconing, multi-sensor and augmented PNT, alternative and complementary PNT, and low earth orbit (LEO) PNT developments.
New Trends in Production and Operations Management
The scope of this Special Issue on "New Trends in Production and Operations Management" is to provide scientific research on the interests and concerns of managers who manage the operations, design, and supply chains of products and processes. This includes all subjects in the operations, design, and supply chain management of products and processes, i.e., contribution of performance measurement to operations and supply chain management, sustainable operations, maintenance management, risk management and resilience, logistics, quality management, reliability analysis, lean management, manufacturing and service operations management, strategic management, supply chain management, etc.
Autonomous Operations in Unmanned Aerial Systems
Autonomous drones are unmanned aerial vehicles programmed to operate independently without direct human control. Equipped with sensors, GPS, and AI algorithms, they navigate, collect data, and perform tasks such as surveillance, delivery, and mapping. These drones offer advantages in efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness across various industries including agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response. However, concerns about privacy, security, and regulatory compliance persist. As technology advances, autonomous drones are poised to revolutionize numerous sectors, accelerating tasks, and enabling innovative applications with their ability to operate autonomously in diverse environments.
Effects of Level Soil Bund and Ages of Bund on Teff Productivity and Soil Properties
Essay from the year 2020 in the subject Forestry / Forestry Economics, Wollega University (Wollega University Gimbi Campus, Forestry Department), language: English, abstract: Land degradation can be considered in terms of the loss of actual or potential productivity or utility as a result of natural or human factors; it is the decline in land quality or reduction in its productivity. It causes running down of soil organic matter and available water for crop growth. Consequently, implementation of soil and water conservation especially level soil bund is supposed to alleviate the impacts of soil erosion and increase agricultural land production and crop productivity. Based on that the effects of level soil bund was evaluated by conducting on-farm study during the cropping season of 2019 in Eba wakeyo kebele, Nejo District, Western Wollega of Oromia Regional State with the objective of evaluating level soil bund on teff productivity and soil properties. The study involves two factor: level soil bund (with and without) was a main plot and the ages of level soil bund was taken as the sub-plots. The treatment (T1=with bund of six year splited in to 7, T= with bund of 4 year splited in to 7, T3= with bund of 2 year splited in to 7and T4= without splited in to 7) with randomized complete block design. The data was analyzed using general linear model procedures and to separate difference between mean LSD (5%) was used. The level soil bund increased the mean value of soil moisture contents at 0-30 cm and 0-60 cm soil depth, the teff (Eragrostis tef) grain yield increased by 22.85% when compared with controlled block and the teff biomass increased by 24.32%. As the wall, it is concluded that level soil bund improves soil fertility, soil moisture status and teff (Eragrostis tef) grain yield and yield components.
Advances in Cement Composite Materials
The aim of the Special Issue entitled "Advances in Cement Composite Materials" was to present current trends and advances in cement composite materials not only based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and natural aggregates but also in the use of other materials or raw materials incorporated into the cement matrix.
Signal Processing for Brain-Computer Interfaces
With the astounding ability to capture a wealth of brain signals, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to revolutionize humans' quality of life by processing these brain signals for controlling external devices. Being an emerging and innovative field, BCIs offer numerous applications in various fields of life, including robotics, education, prosthetics, security and communication technologies. Processing neuro-physiological signals, a major component of BCIs, involves further procedures of (1) noise removal, (2) feature extraction and (3) classification. Pre-processed signals are subject to various noises, including power line noises, physiological noises, motion artifacts and interference noises. These noises can affect the efficiency of the entire BCI procedure. For this reason, noise removal algorithms are utilized for noise removal or reduction. Next, the process of feature extraction begins, in which algorithms are used to acquire relevant task-based features. This phase acquires data based on spectral, spatial and temporal domains. The last step for signal processing is classification, whereby the acquired and processed features are converted into viable commands, which ultimately control external devices. This reprint focuses particularly on these three signal-processing techniques.
Cold Regions Ice/Snow Actions in Hydrology, Ecology and Engineering
This is a reprint of the articles gathered through a Special Issue on the topic of "Cold Regions Ice/Snow Actions in Hydrology, Ecology, and Engineering". In total, 12 articles have been published in the Special Issue, covering topics including identification of snow and ice through image analysis, snow and sea ice formation processes, physical and mechanical properties of snow and ice, ice flood disasters, changes in sea ice characteristics, and ecosystems under ice.
Sustainable Production of Carbon Monoxide by Direct Current Gas Discharge
Carbon is the centerpiece in most chemicals and fuels. In light of climate change non-fossil paths to supply it are necessary. Carbon monoxide is a key molecule for carbon utilization. Forming it into hydrocarbons is an established process. Gliding arc plasma sources can produce it by 'warm' plasma, which has high reactivity and space-time yield at low energy input. The first part of this work deals with the construction and characterization of two gliding arc plasma sources and driver circuits. In the second part, they are used to split CO₂ into carbon monoxide and oxygen in a coaxial reactor utilizing a ceramic quench. Two new plasma processes are presented in the third part as less energy intensive alternatives: The calcination of a carbonates and simultaneous splitting of CO₂ by plasma as well as the gasification of organic solid waste coupled to reforming to syngas. In the fourth part, the processes are evaluated economically for a simplified example syngas-to-methanol plant.
Wi-Fi based home automation system over cloud using Arduino
Automation of a device has a wide scope for this Generation as well as in forth- coming generation. In this wide scope, Mobile communication technology is playing a major role in the world of automation. This article is fully based on low cost and reliable home control monitoring system for accessing and controlling devices and appliances remotely using Android based Smart phone application. While using this technology the system improves the living standard at home, reduces human effort, energy efficient and time saving and thus make a smart home .And also it was very helpful for providing support to disabled people and fulfil their needs in home and thus they leads a normal life. The proposed systems consist of android mobile, Ar- duino Uno board, Wi-Fi module and a relay circuit. We are using Wi-Fi technology to monitor the device because of its accuracy, high range and instant connectivity. This module controls the home appliances with a very ease of installation and it is user friendly.
Brass and Glass
Brass and Glass: Optical Instruments and Their Makers is an encyclopaedia of optical instruments, and the individuals and companies, from the earliest to the end of the 20th century, who have made them. Considerably updated and expanded on the first edition, it contains over 3000 alphabetical entries, including: Optical instrument makers and brands; Telescopes; Binoculars; Microscopes; Cameras; Navigation instruments; Scientific instruments; Surveying instruments; Military optical ordnance; Laboratory & educational instruments; Medical instruments; and Optical terminology. There are appendices containing information on selected related subjects such as optical glass and eyepiece designs.
Renewable Energy and Green Metallurgy Technology
The aim of this Special Issue is to immerse the reader in the latest green metallurgy technology. The production process in traditional metallurgical industry uses large amounts of fossil fuels, which consume energy and emit CO2 intensively, facing enormous challenges in energy and the environment. The industry is in urgent need of advanced techniques for replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, and decreasing energy consumption and CO2 emission. Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, energy recovery, and advanced technology will lead to the development of the green metallurgical industry. In addition, the strengthening mechanisms and smelting processes of non-quenched and tempered steel for automobiles and high-nitrogen steel smelting technology will allow us to master the mechanism of green metallurgy production and decrease fossil fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions from the metallurgy process. The Special Issue mainly focuses on six selected topics, such as biomass energy and solar energy as replacements for fossil fuels, resource utilization of metallurgical slag, low-carbon smelting technology in steel, CO2 resource utilization, strengthening mechanisms and smelting processes of non-quenched and tempered steel for automobiles, high-nitrogen steel smelting technology, achieving green metallurgy production. The latest green metallurgy technology could provide the next direction for steel and iron production.
Assessment, Reconstruction and Decision Procedures for the Preservation of Existing Structures after Earthquakes
The identification of vulnerability characteristics and assessing the performance of existing structures with regard to earthquakes are essential steps in reducing the losses and enhancing the resilience of societies and cities. In the past, most of the initial work on structural assessment was based only on the visual inspection of buildings, NDT methods, and engineering judgement. The last decade, however, has seen a growth in the technological development of various tools that are able to greatly support the prediction of structural safety. The mentioned topics are greatly expressed in pre- and post- earthquake assessments, reconstructions, and renovations of buildings and cities. Case studies of real examples represent a bridge between practice and research. They provide a method for research in which the complexity of the process and outcome of the results contribute to a valuable database for all techniques in preserving the existing building stock. This Collection aims to compile original and high-quality papers and case studies that address the assessment, monitoring, reconstruction, maintenance, and preservation of existing structures.
Volume III
The third volume of this Special Issue includes ten contributions (eight research and two review papers) from across the world, focused on very interesting research topics. These studies are as follows: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation of Thermal Break Strips' Improvement in Facade LSF Walls; Embodied vs. Operational Energy and Carbon in Retail Building Shells: A Case Study in Portugal; Evaluation of Heated Window System to Enhance Indoor Thermal Comfort and Reduce Heating Demands Based on Simulation Analysis in South Korea; Thermal Performance of Lightweight Steel Framed Facade Walls Using Thermal Break Strips and ETICS: A Parametric Study; Application of Machine Learning to Assist a Moisture Durability Tool; Energy Design Synthesis: Algorithmic Generation of Building Shape Configurations; Simplified Guidelines for Retrofitting Scenarios in the European Countries; Thermophysical Parameters and Hygrothermal Simulation of Aerogel-Based Fibre-Enhanced Thermal Insulating Renders Applied on Exterior Walls; Energy Efficiency of Tall Buildings: A Global Snapshot of Innovative Design; and, finally, Advanced Active and Passive Methods in Residential Energy Efficiency.
Practical Applications of Model Predictive Control and Other Advanced Control Methods in the Built Environment
Many advanced control methods have been proposed in the past to improve the operation of buildings. This reprint collected publications dealing with advanced control solutions implemented in existing buildings to improve their performance. Moreover, it gathers promising methodologies to facilitate the adoption of advanced control solutions in the building control industry. It includes virtual sensing for indoor air pollutants, novel models to predict indoor air temperature as well as building heating and cooling loads; and model-based controls, predictive controls, and predictive maintenance algorithms to optimize setpoint tracking and the operation of building heating and cooling systems.
Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production
Agricultural engineering and sustainable development are intrinsically linked, and all fields of agricultural engineering have great potential to improve global sustainability, from the development and use of innovative machinery to the latest application of digital and precision farming solutions. This reprint, "Innovations in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Production", is a collection of cutting-edge research and advances in the field of agricultural engineering and mechanization, offering new perspectives and practical tools for navigating the complex realities of our time. The volume delves into a wide range of topics, showcasing the originality of researchers from around the world. From the application of bio-based inputs and efficient distribution to advances in precision agriculture, robotics, and resource-saving technologies, the chapters within paint a comprehensive picture of the evolving landscape of sustainable food production.
Advanced Antennas for Wireless Communication Systems
The primary objective of this reprint is to present creative academic papers focusing on antennas for various communication system applications. In an era where high-speed internet connections serve as vital conduits connecting multiple devices, user demands escalate due to technological advancements in wireless communication systems. Numerous studies have concentrated on improving microwave and radio frequency (RF) components, especially antenna systems, considered the foundation of wireless systems. Advanced communication antenna technology has significantly progressed in recent years, enhancing communication quality in home and business applications.
Recent Advances in Space Debris
The near-Earth space debris environment represents an existing hazard for human activities in space. The increasing number of man-made objects resident in orbit leads to a growing risk of collisions involving active spacecraft, which could cause anything from the loss of important functionalities to vehicle break-up and, in parallel, the fragmentation of satellites that are no longer operational. The scientific community worries that such a process may lead to large fragmentation events and a cascade effect that may prevent safe access to, and the exploitation of, entire orbital regions.Addressing the space debris problem and finding potential mitigation solutions is a challenge that requires the collaboration of all involved stakeholders. In this Special Issue, three of the main investigative lines concerning space debris are presented: (1) understanding the physical processes behind in-orbit fragmentation; (2) assessing the in-orbit population of space debris; and (3) developing mitigation strategies and enabling technologies that are used to remove end-of-life satellites.
Targeted
Pure, undeniable, sinister personalities today are at the helm of brilliant, advanced psychophysical technologies, who are inhumanely destroying the lives of men, women, and children. They are devoid of compassion believing it cannot be proven and this mentality officially sanctioned.Neuroweapons, Nanotechnologies, the Brain Computer Interface (BCI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), the planned future goal of Transhumanism are the foundation of ongoing human experimentation generation to generation. Testing has exploded progressing humanity towards what many experts consider "Digital Slavery".Pittman is left no choice but to continue exposing this program while under ongoing beamed assaults and high-tech terrorism, death threats to her and her family, combined with relentless efforts to tarnish her reputation.The historic FBI horrific discrediting of actress Jean Seberg, Martin Luther King, and others remains a highly effective tactic that is still used today with the exception of the widespread use of PATENTED, mind invasive technology designed to influence anyone useful which is the high-tech game changer.For Pittman, as a result, of publication of this seventh book, the deadly beamed weapon assaults game plan switched tactics. Yes, the military, FBI COINTELPRO, LAPD dirty cops' division still wants Pittman permanently silenced but with a twist.In Pittman's case, after publishing this book the subliminal influence of family, specifically her youngest adult daughter, began. This occurred through the high-tech recreation of an exaggerated event during divorce proceedings when she was a mere 3 years old, as having witnessed child abuse which was motivated by her father for custody well over 20 years ago. Also noted during text messages was this daughter saying she wish she was never born in the messy divorce situation, which immediately led to taunting to influence this daughter to commit suicide.The goal today, while official personnel monitor texting, sitting at the helm of a nefarious space-based system is to get documention by text message something useful which this program believes will serve them later. The obvious goal is, if Pittman is strategically murdered, the agencies mentioned as involved will leak accusations of child abuse. There has been an ongoing hope to effort to have this book series, her blogs and website taken down which, at her demise, her family would be influenced to do as well as the heirs.There are several articles detailing that memories can be and are being erased with new ones created as part of ongoing human experimentation. In fact, an article titled "Scientists discover how to implant false memories," Big Think, dated June 2016, the excerpt reads, "Implanting false memories could cure Alzheimer's, PTSD, and depression. It could also make scapegoating easier, allow for witness tampering, or give those under a brutal dictatorship false patriotism."The fact is, IF Pittman or any member of her family dies, this program, using beamed psychophysical weapon systems, that can manipulate and influence, anyone, anywhere on the face of the Earth is the culprit with those involved in this program, official covert, monstrosity, 100% responsible.Today the covert, high-tech destruction of lives across the country is happening rapidly. For instance, using the Hendricus Loos sexual stimulation patent, akin to Frankenstein science, the influence and creation of homosexuality is rampant, documented in this series previously, again, backed by subliminal influence of many public figures. Many unaware of the covert use or focus on them, in this decades long Nazi originated program are being systematically destroyed right before our very eyes combined with their choice to follow beamed influence.Make no mistake, THEY will Kill!
