Advanced Electroencephalography Analytical Methods
This book presents the theoretical basis and applications of electroencephalography (EEG) signals in neuroscience, involving signal analysis, processing, signal acquisition, representation, and applications of EEG signal analysis using non-linear approaches and machine learning.
Discrete Taylor Transform and Inverse Transform
Revolutionize the calculation of mixed derivatives with this groundbreaking text Transform and inverse transform techniques, such as the Fourier transform and the Laplace transform, enable scientists and engineers to conduct research and design in transformed domains where the work is simpler, after which the results can be converted back into the real domain where they can be applied or actualized. This latter stage in the process, the inverse transform, ordinarily poses significant challenges. New transform/inverse transform techniques carry extraordinary potential to produce revolutionary new science and engineering solutions. Discrete Taylor Transform and Inverse Transform presents the groundbreaking discovery of a new transform technique. Placing a novel emphasis on the "position variable" and "derivative operator" as main actors, the Discrete Taylor Transform and Inverse Transform (D-TTIT) will facilitate the calculation of mixed derivatives of multivariate functions to any desired order. The result promises to create new applications not only in its allied fields of quantum physics and quantum engineering, but potentially much more widely. Readers will also find: Discussion of possible applications in electrical engineering, acoustics, photonics, and many more Analysis of functions depending on one, two, or three independent variables Tools for theoreticians and practitioners to design their own algorithms for solving specific boundary-value problemsDiscrete Taylor Transform and Inverse Transform is ideal for any scientific or engineering professional looking to understand a cutting-edge research and design tool.
Photovoltaic Systems Engineering
The primary purpose of PV Systems Engineering is to provide a comprehensive set of PV knowledge and understanding tools for the design, installation, commissioning, inspection and operation of PV systems.
User Experience for Serious Games in Virtual Reality
The book presents research in understanding how to make Virtual Reality (VR) applications more enjoyable and realistic. The author studies this in relation not just to VR games for entertainment, but also for other applications such as serious games, which are used for education and training. To make VR games better, the work examines topics like the content in the game, the context in which it's played, and human factors like one's age, and previous experience with VR. By understanding these factors, the author creates guidelines to make VR games more engaging and user-friendly. The primary purpose of this work is to evaluate and identify different influences on User Experience (UX) for VR serious games, intending to narrow the research gap between Influencing Factors (IFs), UX, and design guidelines for VR serious games. With eight user studies and five different VR serious games developed, different influences and links between those factors and UX components are investigated.
Math Problems in Water and Wastewater
Water professionals working in the industry require a license to work in water plants and Math Problems in Water and Wastewater aids readers in preparing for the mathematics portion of these exams.
Microfiber Pollution
Microfibers, synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon, are emerging contaminants widely distributed in air, water, and soil, posing significant ecological risks. The textile industry, driven by fast fashion trends, is a major source of microfiber pollution in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
Maturity Model for Effective Management of Construction Teams
The construction industry is a dynamic and multifaceted sector characterized by complex projects that demand meticulous resource allocation, precise scheduling, and the cohesive collaboration of effective teams. Managing construction teams effectively is critical to delivering successful project outcomes.While numerous books, articles, and seminars have addressed teamwork and team effectiveness, they often provide generalized frameworks that lack a tailored focus on the unique challenges of construction projects. This book bridges that gap by exploring various team effectiveness models to identify the fundamental factors essential for effective teamwork, ultimately culminating in the creation of a comprehensive team management model designed specifically for construction projects.In this book, I introduce the Effective Management of Construction Teams Maturity Model (EMCTM2)-a robust, evidence-based framework developed through an extensive synthesis of academic literature, in-depth interviews with experienced construction professionals, and survey data collected from 351 industry practitioners. The EMCTM2 serves as a practical and adaptable guide to enhance the management and performance of construction teams.This book offers innovative strategies, proven methodologies, and critical skills to address common industry challenges such as budget overruns, project delays, stakeholder dissatisfaction, and quality control issues. It equips construction professionals with actionable insights and tools to lead teams more effectively and drive project success in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.A must-read for construction leaders, project managers, and team supervisors, this book provides a roadmap to mastering team management and achieving excellence in the construction industry.
Renewable Energy
The transition to renewable energy is essential for ensuring energy supply, and to mitigate environmental effects of fossil fuels, particularly climate change. However, because renewable energy resources do not provide a constant supply of energy and they are not sufficiently portable for many applications, the development of energy storage methods is necessary. The book reviews historical and current energy use, as well as provides predictions for future energy demands. The main sources of renewable energy are introduced including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels, along with an analysis of the need for energy storage.
Wave and Tidal Generation Devices
The potential of wave power lies in waves' kinetic energy. Waves have a far greater energy density than wind or solar and can generate between 24-70 kW per meter of wave. The global tidal energy potential is estimated to be 3 TW, with approximately 1 TW in comparably shallow waters. The challenge for the development of marine energy converters (MEC) is to achieve an investment cost and rate of return that will make marine energy devices viable, compared to other sources of electrical power.The first edition of this work provided a description of the reliability and availability issues facing new wave and tidal generation devices. Since publication, there has been growing activity world-wide. The 2nd edition brings this activity to light; chapters cover, after an overview, the principles, reliability in theory and practice, a range of devices and device taxonomy, availability, device layout and grid connection, design and testing for wave and tidal devices, monitoring, as well as operational experiences and lessons learnt from existing systems.Wave and Tidal Generation Devices, 2nd Edition is a key resource for researchers and developers in industry and academia involved with wave or tidal energy devices, for experts responsible for operating and maintaining wave and tidal assets, as well as for advanced students involved with ocean energy technology engineering.
Biosensors
Comprehensive resource covering new technologies, materials, strategies, and recent advancements in the field of biosensing Biosensors summarizes cutting-edge technologies in biosensing, including gene editing (known as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat or CRISPR), quorum sensing utilizing inter and intra cell signals, two-dimensional (2D) materials and aptamer-mediated sensor designs, and more, with additional coverage of the latest materials, strategies, and advancements made in the field. Chapters are categorized on the basis of various bio-recognition elements that include aptamer, nucleic acid, enzymes, antibodies, bacteriophages, peptides, and molecular imprinted polymers. Plasmonic, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, colorimetric, fluorescence, electrochemical, magneto and piezo-electric biosensor sensing techniques are also considered. The roles of various nanomaterials, advancement in synthesis, signal enhancement strategies, and new trends for biomedical applications are also described. Current challenges, limitations, and future prospects to developing biosensors for point-of-care and clinical applications are also discussed. Written by three highly qualified authors, Biosensors includes information on: Diverse bio-receptors include nucleic acids, aptamers, enzymes, antibodies, bacteriophages, molecularly imprinted polymers, whole-cell, and techniques of immobilization Different transduction principles using bio-receptors (e.g., optical, electrochemical, piezo-electrical, and SERS) to detect microorganism, toxins, and diseases Nanomaterials synthesis, their role in biosensing, pros and cons of carbon, polymer, metals, metal oxides, and quantum dots-based nanomaterials in medical biosensing applications Biosensors is a comprehensive and complete resource on the subject for researchers and professionals in physics, chemistry, and biomedical science, research communities working in the fields of plasmonics, optics, biosensors, and nano-photonics, and students in related programs of study.
Biorefinery of Industrial Effluents for a Sustainable Circular Economy
Biorefinery of Industrial Effluents for a Sustainable Circular Economy provides a combined approach on environmental engineering, which involves the improvement of the natural environment or remediation of polluted sites. In addition, it discusses bioprocess engineering involving the development of processes for the manufacture of products from biological materials to produce a valuable bioproduct. It covers sources, impacts, and applications of industrial effluents that could potentially be used as feedstock for the IEB with examples of applied research that demonstrates the relationship between the effluents, biorefinery, treatment and bioproduct recovery. Materials that can be produced from IEB and the treatment processes for such are considered.
Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic Hybrid Project in the Philippines
This report shows how the Philippine's Malalison Island pilot hybrid solar photovoltaic project generated reliable 24/7 electricity and could be scaled up to other off-grid communities across the archipelago to improve energy equity and increase resilience.It shows how 188 households and businesses in Malalison benefited from lower energy prices through the ADB-backed hybrid diesel-based scheme, which helped lift living standards and livelihoods. Explaining the role of private sector partners, the report shows how the hybrid project can be replicated with the backing of organizations such as ADB to bring clean, sustainable energy to all.
Pakistan's Low-Carbon Energy Outlook and Technology Road Map
This report, as part of a series on energy and emission pathways, examines business-as-usual and low-carbon scenarios for Pakistan. The report outlines the technologies, efficiency measures, and the investment costs associated with the low-carbon pathway. It analyzes various barriers and enablers for the application of the technologies that are part of the cost-minimization pathway. It also identifies the investment needs for each technology, along with potential modalities for sourcing the necessary financial resources for their deployment.
Handbook on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
As Asia's building sector booms, this handbook provides practical tools and guidance to design, evaluate, and finance energy efficient building projects to help make the sector greener and more resilient. Explaining how energy efficient construction can help reduce costs, lower emissions, and improve affordability, the handbook offers practical guidance and tools, covers key project cycle stages, and delves into sustainable heating and cooling strategies. It details ways to improve procurement, monitoring and evaluation of energy efficiency measures in the building sector while underscoring the need for governments and the private sector to work together to help transition toward a zero-carbon building stock.
Gender Equality and Water Security
This report explains why women in Asia and the Pacific are more likely to suffer water insecurity, shows how it impacts their lives, and sets out ways to infuse gender into water management, policies, and governance to ensure water security for all.Highlighting how women are underrepresented in the management and delivery of water, the report recommends setting targets, monitoring progress toward gender equality, and promoting gender-inclusive practices in water security initiatives. It shows how water-related organizations alongside governance and management institutions can take measures to boost women's water access, reduce vulnerability, and increase employment to drive transformational change.
Science Theory for Engineers and Physicists
This book is a short hands-on guide to the theory of science to provide students in engineering fields and physicists with a tool for a systematic approach to inquiry.
Biopolymer-Based Films and Coatings
Biopolymer-Based Films and Coatings: Trends and Challenges elaborates on the methods & ingredients for making biodegradable films & coatings, & current requirements for food security and environmental issues.
Valorization of Resources from Urban Mined Materials
The manufacturing of recyclable products and an efficient recovery of resources such as chemicals, materials, and energy from waste streams are the key enablers of the circular economy. This book highlights the efficient management of waste into resources through the introduction of advanced technology able to convert waste into a secondary resource. It describes different technologies and urban mining tools used to recover materials from different types of waste. It also emphasizes that natural materials are limited though demand for the materials continues to increase, and how that demand can be sustainably fulfilled by secondary resources materials that come from urban mining.
Fundamental Food Microbiology
Food microbiology has seen enormous growth in the last decade, fueled by the global pandemic of COVID-19 and continual routine outbreaks with traditional foodborne pathogens. In addition, climate change and global warming also affect agriculture and food production, in turn shifting microbial ecology. Such changes will affect pathogen behavior, spoilage, and microbial growth, impacting food safety and quality. Health-conscious consumers are also looking for foods with alternative protein sources from plants and insects, such as fermented, antioxidant, and micronutrient-rich superfoods. All three areas of food microbiology--beneficial, spoilage, and pathogenic microbiology--are expanding and progressing incredibly. What was once a simple process of counting colonies has become a sophisticated process of sequencing complete genomes, gene editing, and biotechnology for starter cultures and probiotics improvement and application of sophisticated analytical tools for microbial analysis.Fundamental Food Microbiology, Sixth Edition captures these developments and broadens coverage of foodborne disease mechanisms, spoilage microbes, and microbial inactivation strategies. Written by experts with approximately sixty years of combined experience, the book provides an in-depth understanding of how to reduce microbial food spoilage, improve intervention technologies, and develop effective control methods for different types of foods.See What's New in the Sixth Edition Condensed chapter descriptions with illustrations CRISPR/Cas system for gene editing Novel food processing technologies, including plasma and micro/nanobubble technologies Food radiation and hurdle concept chapters are merged and overhauled Comprehensive list of mycotoxins and seafood-related toxins Updates on several new antimicrobial compounds from animal and plant sources Maintaining the high standard set by the previous bestselling editions, and based on feedback from students and professors, this new edition includes even more easy-to-follow figures and illustrations. The chapters are presented logically, connecting the information and allowing students to understand and retain the concepts presented easily. These features make this a comprehensive introductory text for undergraduates and a valuable reference for graduate-level and working professionals in food microbiology, food safety, or food technology.
Polypropylene Cable Insulation
An introduction to a cutting-edge, environmentally friendly insulation material The installation and maintenance of high-voltage cables is an infrastructure problem with potentially major environmental impacts. In recent years, polypropylene has emerged as an environmentally friendly material for insulating high-voltage cables, particularly HVDC power cables and HVAC power cables. Polypropylene Cable Installation begins with an introduction to high-voltage cables and the development of polypropylene insulation before describing the dielectric properties and applications of this insulation in both HVDC and HVAC contexts. The result is a thorough, accessible guide to an essential part of any environmentally friendly power grid. Readers will also find: Detailed explorations of the relationship between space charge behaviors and trap characteristics Discussion of topics including polarization and dielectric relaxation, electrical treeing degradation, partial discharge, and more Graphs and tables illustrating experimental results Polypropylene Cable Installation is ideal for electrical power engineers, power transmission system operators, and any engineers or researchers working in power transmission and/or distribution cables.
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
This book provides an introduction to the principles of structural engineering using a problem-based approach. It covers the basic concepts of structural analysis and design, including statics, strength of materials, and mechanics of materials.
Chemical and Functional Properties of Food Components
This book, like its predecessors, details the role of chemical compounds in the structure of raw materials and the formation of different attributes of food quality. New chapters cover nonprotein nitrogenous compounds, antioxidants and prooxidants, non-nutritive bioactive compounds, and methods for control of sensory and biological properties.
Plastics in the Oceans
In 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an International Legally Binding Instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, Plastics in the Oceans explores plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions, and offers a sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040.
Plastics in the Oceans
In 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an International Legally Binding Instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, Plastics in the Oceans explores plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions, and offers a sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040.
Digital Control of Power Converters Using Arduino and an STM32 Microcontroller
This concise and accessible guide equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to implement digital control algorithms to design efficient and reliable power converters using STM32 microcontrollers.
Flexible Supply Chain
A flexible supply chain system creates postal communication agility and adaptability to respond to the changing technologies of the modern era. This book focuses on how Industrial Engineering can be used to achieve flexibility, resiliency, and efficiency in response to the needs of the global postal system.
Advances in Biomedical Corrosion
Advances in Biomedical Corrosion: New Trends, Challenges, and Solutions encompasses just over 10 years of research into the interplay between corrosion and biomedical materials, based on technical papers by experts in the field. While the range of biomedical materials is impressive--spanning metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers--this title focuses on metals and alloys.The book covers corrosion topics and technologies ranging nanomaterials for biomedical coatings to additive manufacturing for hip and knee replacements to the potentials of various alloys.
Human Factors in Flight Instructor's Guide
Designed to help the instructor to present concepts in human factors, this guide is presented in lecture-note format with each unit outlining performance objectives, questions and answers, references to pages in the main text and large-print summaries for overhead projection. The numbering relates to the unit questions in the Student Workbook. A set of objective questions on each unit is also provided as well as prepared tests.
Sustainable Energy Development
Discusses sustainable energy development, the main path for achieving carbon neutrality, and the use of multi-criteria decision making in assessing energy transition in both operational and socio-political forms. It proposes ways to support responsible decision making towards sustainable energy in distribution, household energy, and transportation.
Management of Wastewater and Sludge
This book presents a detailed know-how regarding sustainable management of wastes produced in municipal and industrial activities through novel state-of-the-art techniques used for the treatment of toxic industrial wastes and municipal wastewater. It deals with the management of municipal sludges and solid wastes produced from landfill sites.
Performance of DFIG and PMSG Wind Turbines
Due to environmental pollution and climate change, the use of renewable energy sources as alternative means of power generation is on the rise globally
Handbook of Aseptic Processing and Packaging
In the 3rd edition, the three editors have compiled contemporary topics with information synthesized from internationally recognized authorities in their fields. In addition to updated information, 12 new chapters have been added in this latest release.
Channel Codes
Channel coding lies at the heart of digital communication and data storage. Fully updated, including a new chapter on polar codes, this detailed introduction describes the core theory of channel coding, decoding algorithms, implementation details, and performance analyses. This new edition includes over 50 new end-of-chapter problems and new figures and worked examples throughout. The authors emphasize the practical approach and present clear information on modern channel codes, including turbo and low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes, detailed coverage of BCH codes, Reed-Solomon codes, convolutional codes, finite geometry codes, product codes as well as polar codes for error correction and detection, providing a one-stop resource for classical and modern coding techniques. Assuming no prior knowledge in the field of channel coding, the opening chapters begin with basic theory to introduce newcomers to the subject. Later chapters then extend to advanced topics such as code ensemble performance analyses and algebraic code design.
Geospatial Information Handbook for Water Resources and Watershed Management, Volume III
Volume III discusses water and watershed issues such as water quality, evapotranspiration, water resource management, and ecological services. It reviews the existing knowledge and highlights the advances made in different areas. This is the most comprehensive reference for the water research community worldwide.
Time-Frequency Analysis Techniques and their Applications
Most of the real-life signals are non-stationary in nature. The examples of such signals include biomedical signals, communication signals, speech, earthquake signals, vibration signals, etc. Time-frequency analysis plays an important role for extracting the meaningful information from these signals.
Artificial Intelligence and Modeling for Water Sustainability
Artificial intelligence and the use of computational methods to extract information from data are providing adequate tools to monitor and predict water pollutants and water quality issues faster and more accurately. Smart sensors and machine learning models help detect and monitor dispersion and leakage of pollutants before they reach groundwater. With contributions from experts in academia and industries, who give a unified treatment of AI methods and their applications in water science, this book help governments, industries, and homeowners not only address water pollution problems more quickly and efficiently, but also gain better insight into the implementation of more effective remedial measures.FEATURES Provides cutting-edge AI applications in water sector. Highlights the environmental models used by experts in different countries. Discusses various types of models using AI and its tools for achieving sustainable development in water and groundwater. Includes case studies and recent research directions for environmental issues in water sector. Addresses future aspects and innovation in AI field related to watersustainability. This book will appeal to scientists, researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students majoring in environmental or computer science and industry professionals in water science and engineering, environmental management, and governmental sectors. It showcases artificial intelligence applications in detecting environmental issues, with an emphasis on the mitigation and conservation of water and underground resources.
Sensing and Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Food Manufacturing
This book gives readers a practical introduction into machine learning and sensing techniques, their design and ultimately specific applications that could improve food production. It shows how these sensing and computing systems are suitable for process implementation in food factories.This book starts by giving the reader an overview of the historic structures of food manufacturing standards and how they defined today's manufacturing. It is followed by a topical introduction for professionals in the food industries in topics such as AI, machine learning, and neural networks. It also includes an explanation of the different sensor systems and their basic principles. It shows how these sensing and computing systems are suitable for process implementation in food factories and what types of sensing systems have already been proven to deliver benefit to the food manufacturing industries. The authors also discuss issues around food safety, labelling, and traceability and how sensing and AI can help to resolve issues. They also use case studies and specific examples that can show the benefit of such technologies compared to current approaches. This book is a practical introduction and handbook for students, food engineers, technologists and process engineers on the benefits and challenges around modern manufacturing systems following Industry 4.0 approaches.
Handbook of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
This book is a valuable resource for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical developers, as well as novel food developers and R&D researchers in a variety of fields that use herbs, spices, and medicinal plants.
Molecular Layer Deposition for Tailored Organic Thin-Film Materials
This book provides concepts and experimental demonstrations for various types of MLD and organic multiple quantum dots (Organic MQDs), which is a typical tailored organic thin-film material. Possible applications of MLD to optical interconnects, energy conversion systems, molecular targeted drug delivery, and cancer therapy are proposed.
Polymer-Carbonaceous Filler Based Composites for Wastewater Treatment
Polymer-Carbonaceous Filler Based Composites for Wastewater Treatment serves as the first book to offer a concise treatment of the use of these materials in the treatment of wastewater. It provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent developments and encompasses novel methods for the synthesis of carbonaceous derivatives-based fillers for polymer composites, their characterization techniques, and applications for the remediation of water contamination. This book seeks to: Introduce novel concepts in wastewater treatment with poly-carbonaceous composites Describe modern fabrication methods and characterization techniques Present information on processing, safety, and disposal Discuss current research, future trends, and applications Filling the void for a one-stop reference book for researchers, this work includes contributions from leaders in the industry, academia, government, and private research institutions across the globe. Academics, researchers, scientists, engineers, and students in the fields of materials and polymer engineering and wastewater treatment will benefit from this application-oriented book.
Edible Insects Processing for Food and Feed
This book aims to bring together the latest advancements in edible insect production. It gives readers a flavour of where the fascinating topic of edible insect production is now, but more importantly of where it might be heading to in the future, showcasing several related challenges and opportunities.
Geospatial Information Handbook for Water Resources and Watershed Management, Volume II
Volume II discusses Geospatial Technology (GT) approaches using integrated modeling as applied to advanced water resource assessments. Written by leading global experts and through numerous applications at local and global scale, this is the most comprehensive reference for the water research community worldwide.
Challenges and Solutions in the Hydrogen Value Chain
This book brings together global experts from industry, science, and the policy and investment communities to explore the field of hydrogen technology. The chapters provide coverage of the hydrogen value chain, from production, storage, and transportation to its application as a solution to climate change. The unique expertise presented will equip readers with a deep understanding of hydrogen's important role in power sector decarbonization and the green energy transition.
