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Innovation and ICT in Education The Diversity of the 21st Century Classroom

The adequate integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in educational and training processes is one of the biggest current challenges in education. The classroom of the present is very different from just a few decades ago new technological tools are completely transforming its characteristics and activities. This internationally authored book offers a timely effective and practical vision of this new educational scenario. The book takes a multidisciplinary approach in looking at the problems and possible solutions that are faced by the educational professional of the 21st century when by necessity or obligation they face the use of ICT in their daily tasks. Divided into two parts one theoretical and another practical this book offers the highlights of the most important lines of research that are being developed today in educational technology and importantly presents the innovations which have had the most impact over recent years. From the profound transformations in the physical classroom to everything that involves new virtual scenarios where online teaching requires innovative strategies and training processes this book describes the diverse scenarios that ICT has generated and will continue to generate in the field of education. It presents a new and a very different type of education that can be adapted to the needs of the citizen of the digital society. | Innovation and ICT in Education The Diversity of the 21st Century Classroom

Disruptive Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Human Resource Management Impacts and Innovations -The Future of HR

It is well-established that every organization is founded with a specific purpose and goals. Virtually all business organizations obtain measurements and metrics dealing with outcomes and results. However what is reflected on the balance sheet does not necessarily show the actual worth of the organizations and ensure their survival and sustainability. Thus the question arises what exactly makes the organizations sustainable and thriving in an ever-changing environment? There are several examples of companies like Faber-Castell Bank of Ireland Chivas DuPont and many more which have been able to sustain and survive over more than 200 years and still have a successful existence in the present era. Thus it is important for the organization to pay equal attention to its three bottom lines i. e. people profit and planet for its sustainability which not only meet the needs of the present generation but should have a futuristic approach as well. In the present era organizations are adopting a new normal working dynamic and coping with the post-pandemic situations to sustain themselves in the business environment. Technology plays a significant role in this new working dynamic and cutting-edge technologies like machine learning artificial intelligence blockchain ChatGPT Internet of Things and much more effectively facilitate human functioning at work. The book aims to contribute to understanding and developing sustainable human resource management processes and practices aligned with recent technologies. It highlights the interconnection among the three bottom-line sustainable approaches for the growth and development of the organization. Topics discussed in this book include: • Disruptive Technologies and HR Sustainability • Convergence of Innovative Technologies HR and Organizational Growth • Triple bottom-line Sustainability for HRM • Business-oriented Talent analytics and HR Sustainability • Role of Leadership in sustainable HRM practices. | Disruptive Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Human Resource Management Impacts and Innovations -The Future of HR

Certifications of Critical Systems – The CECRIS Experience

In recent years a considerable amount of effort has been devoted both in industry and academia to the development validation and verification of critical systems i. e. those systems whose malfunctions or failures reach a critical level both in terms of risks to human life as well as having a large economic impact. Certifications of Critical Systems – The CECRIS Experience documents the main insights on Cost Effective Verification and Validation processes that were gained during work in the European Research Project CECRIS (acronym for Certification of Critical Systems). The objective of the research was to tackle the challenges of certification by focusing on those aspects that turn out to be more difficult/important for current and future critical systems industry: the effective use of methodologies processes and tools. The CECRIS project took a step forward in the growing field of development verification and validation and certification of critical systems. It focused on the more difficult/important aspects of critical system development verification and validation and certification process. Starting from both the scientific and industrial state of the art methodologies for system development and the impact of their usage on the verification and validation and certification of critical systems the project aimed at developing strategies and techniques supported by automatic or semi-automatic tools and methods for these activities setting guidelines to support engineers during the planning of the verification and validation phases.

Challenges in Cybersecurity and Privacy - the European Research Landscape

Cybersecurity and Privacy issues are becoming an important barrier for a trusted and dependable global digital society development. Cyber-criminals are continuously shifting their cyber-attacks specially against cyber-physical systems and IoT since they present additional vulnerabilities due to their constrained capabilities their unattended nature and the usage of potential untrustworthiness components. Likewise identity-theft fraud personal data leakages and other related cyber-crimes are continuously evolving causing important damages and privacy problems for European citizens in both virtual and physical scenarios. In this context new holistic approaches methodologies techniques and tools are needed to cope with those issues and mitigate cyberattacks by employing novel cyber-situational awareness frameworks risk analysis and modeling threat intelligent systems cyber-threat information sharing methods advanced big-data analysis techniques as well as exploiting the benefits from latest technologies such as SDN/NFV and Cloud systems. In addition novel privacy-preserving techniques and crypto-privacy mechanisms identity and eID management systems trust services and recommendations are needed to protect citizens’ privacy while keeping usability levels. The European Commission is addressing the challenge through different means including the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program thereby financing innovative projects that can cope with the increasing cyberthreat landscape. This book introduces several cybersecurity and privacy research challenges and how they are being addressed in the scope of 15 European research projects. Each chapter is dedicated to a different funded European Research project which aims to cope with digital security and privacy aspects risks threats and cybersecurity issues from a different perspective. Each chapter includes the project’s overviews and objectives the particular challenges they are covering research achievements on security and privacy as well as the techniques outcomes and evaluations accomplished in the scope of the EU project. The book is the result of a collaborative effort among relative ongoing European Research projects in the field of privacy and security as well as related cybersecurity fields and it is intended to explain how these projects meet the main cybersecurity and privacy challenges faced in Europe. Namely the EU projects analyzed in the book are: ANASTACIA SAINT YAKSHA FORTIKA CYBECO SISSDEN CIPSEC CS-AWARE. RED-Alert Truessec. eu. ARIES LIGHTest CREDENTIAL FutureTrust LEPS. Challenges in Cybersecurity and Privacy - the European Research Landscape is ideal for personnel in computer/communication industries as well as academic staff and master/research students in computer science and communications networks interested in learning about cyber-security and privacy aspects.

Veins of the Desert A Review on Qanat / Falaj / Karez

Qanat is a gently sloping subterranean canal which taps a water-bearing zone at a higher elevation than cultivated lands. A qanat consist of a series of vertical shafts in sloping ground interconnected at the bottom by a tunnel with a gradient flatter than that of the ground. From the air this system looks like a line of anthills leading from the foothills across the desert to the greenery of an irrigated settlement. Qanat engages a variety of knowledge and its studying entails an interdisciplinary approach. In a traditional realm qanats are embraced by a socio-economic system which guarantees their sustainability. The facets of this socio-economic system operate closely together and make it possible for the qanats to remain into future. Veins of the Desert shows that digging a qanat requires a variety of sciences and technologies though at a glance qanat is just a horizontal tunnel which drains out groundwater. Qanat is a feat of technology left from our ancestors; hidden underground but its technical importance is apparent not less valuable than such surface structures as bridges castles towers etc. Qanat enjoys extended structures and sometimes its length reaches tens of kilometers. It passes through geological formations and faces different conditions and obstacles so the qanat masters' efforts to solve these problems led to the accumulation of knowledge in terms of qanat construction over time which has been handed down from generation to generation. Qanat is one of the most complicated traditional technologies which require knowledge on nature ranging from groundwater to management. This indigenous technology used to bring water efficiently from tens of kilometers away to the thirsty lands. This book also gives insight into cultural and social heritages which have crystalized around this technique. | Veins of the Desert A Review on Qanat / Falaj / Karez

Building the Future Internet through FIRE a Research and Experimentation based Approach

The Internet as we know it today is the result of a continuous activity for improving network communications end user services computational processes and also information technology infrastructures. The Internet has become a critical infrastructure for the human-being by offering complex networking services and end-user applications that all together have transformed all aspects mainly economical of our lives. Recently with the advent of new paradigms and the progress in wireless technology sensor networks and information systems and also the inexorable shift towards everything connected paradigm first as known as the Internet of Things and lately envisioning into the Internet of Everything a data-driven society has been created. In a data-driven society productivity knowledge and experience are dependent on increasingly open dynamic interdependent and complex Internet services. The challenge for the Internet of the Future design is to build robust enabling technologies implement and deploy adaptive systems to create business opportunities considering increasing uncertainties and emergent systemic behaviors where humans and machines seamlessly cooperate. | Building the Future Internet through FIRE a Research and Experimentation based Approach

Innovation and Sustainability in Governments and Companies: A Perspective to the New Realities

Innovation and sustainability are issues that have become very relevant in recent years. This book presents a compilation of investigations on these topics divided into those applied in government or enterprises. The objective is to demonstrate to the audience how these issues have been worked around the world and in different scenarios. Among the papers there are works related to economic variables imports exports and analysis in different sectors such as tourism agriculture education and even in countries in general. | Innovation and Sustainability in Governments and Companies: A Perspective to the New Realities

ICML 55.1 – Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets

ICML 55. 1 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55. 1 details the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements that an organization must establish document manage and maintain to satisfy the organization’s lubrication asset management strategy and system and to successfully certify to the ICML 55 standard. ICML 55. 1 is intended for use in association with ICML 55. 0 Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview ICML 55. 2 Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets and ICML 55. 3 Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual. | ICML 55. 1 – Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets

ICML 55.2 – Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets

ICML 55. 2 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55. 2 is designed to take an in-depth look at the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements outlined in ICML 55. 1 to illustrate the value of each element (the Why?) and provide the reader with many how to examples. Included are many punch lists of typical requirements an auditor would look for to prove compliance readiness for certification purposes. Even if certification is not the goal ICML 55. 2 can be used as a practical blueprint manual for implementing a best practice lubrication management program as well as a reference and study guide for many of the individual certifications offered by the ICML. ICML 55. 2 is intended for use in association with ICML 55. 0 Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview ICML 55. 1 Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets and ICML 55. 3 Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual. | ICML 55. 2 – Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets

Water Poverty The Next “Oil” Crisis

A water crisis on our immediate horizon is destined to hurt even kill millions of children and the window of opportunity to do something about it is rapidly closing. There is however a glimmer of hope that could turn into rays of sunshine. Water is a commodity and we have just come through some painful times dealing with the shortage of another commodity—energy. For those who lived through the energy crisis this book offers a brief trip down memory lane. | Water Poverty The Next “Oil” Crisis

Energy Calculations and Problem Solving Sourcebook A Practical Guide for the Certified Energy Manager Exam

Based on the Body of Knowledge this book is designed to serve as a practical guide for energy professionals preparing to take AEE’s Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) examination. The reference presents an overview of the specific areas of expertise referenced in the current Body of Knowledge in a guided preparatory format including detailed specifically targeted reference materials. The full scope of energy calculations and problem solving strategies which must be mastered are presented covering relevant codes and standards energy accounting and economics electrical lighting and HVAC systems motors and drives industrial systems building envelope building automation and control systems renewable energy boiler and steam systems thermal storage maintenance commissioning alternative financing and much more. Green Building LEED and Energy Star programs are also addressed. The appendix provides a broad range of useful reference tables as well as mathematical formulas specific to each specific area of energy management addressed. While aimed at those taking the ANSI-certified CEM exam this text is also an excellent reference to be used throughout an energy manager’s professional career. | Energy Calculations and Problem Solving Sourcebook A Practical Guide for the Certified Energy Manager Exam

The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

The Component: A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal is the Oosterhuis' personal account of four decades of architectural and societal thinking designing building and theorizing. It is an orchestrated yet non-linear series of subjects all leading toward the creation of a parallel world called Another Normal. Another Normal is as of now a hypothetical parallel world. Nomadic international citizens are the inhabitants of Another Normal. Urged by the climate crisis the food energy and water nexus and the COVID-19 pandemic Another Normal demonstrates the inevitable data-driven techno-social architecture of the physically built environment and the metaverse. Besides robotic production on demand of almost anything – when where and as needed – Oosterhuis' proposes a dozen strategies that run in parallel to establish Another Normal among others: ubiquitous basic income global birthright to own a generous piece of land distributed production of healthy food clean energy and drinking water ownership of private data and personal avatars in the Web 3. 0 autonomous electronic transportation ubiquitous shared responsibility for clean production and waste treatment techniques ubiquitous home delivery working from anywhere for any period of time and decentralized real-time peer to peer banking. The organic real and the synthetic hyper-real co-evolve naturally in Another Normal where a mix of strong and simple legislative planning and design rules create complexity diversity fairness and equality. | The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

6G Visions for a Sustainable and People-centric Future From Communications to Services the CONASENSE Perspective

6G is currently under definition being often addressed from a plain telecommunications perspective as an evolutionary paradigm that represents an extension of 5G. Having as a horizon 2030 6G initiatives are being deployed across the globe to further ignite the development of 6G services. At its philosophical core 6G embodies the human in the loop principle. The research effort being developed towards 6G requires an interdisciplinary approach that ignites discussion across different key technological sectors ranging from communications up to services and business cases. The contributions of this book to research in the field concern an evolutionary and interdisciplinary design of 6G as a paradigm that can be addressed by working together four different computational areas: communications; satellites and navigation; sensing; services. The book is derived from initial brainstorming that was developed during the 11th CONASENSE Symposium held in October 2021 in fortiss Munich Germany. Several international experts contribute to an overview of 6G key challenges new networking trends and challenges to be overcome and advanced 6G services. The book starts with a perspective on 6G challenges and use-cases beyond the 2030 horizon to then continue to address the role of non-terrestrial networks and cognitive service-centric satellite networks in future 6G services. Still with focus on 6G adaptive networking the book continues with a debate on the need to integrate social awareness based on an interdisciplinary approach in network operations. Then specific examples of advanced services (quantum imaging and holography; localization of the Internet of remote things) are discussed. The book is therefore intended to assist in developing critical thinking to back up novel networking applications and services towards 6G. | 6G Visions for a Sustainable and People-centric Future From Communications to Services the CONASENSE Perspective

Solutions Manual for the Guide to Energy Management

First published in 2016. This practical study guide serves as a valuable companion text providing workedout solutions to all of the problems presented in Guide to Energy Management Eighth Edition. Covering each chapter in sequence the author has provided detailed instructions to guide you through every step in the problemsolving process. You’ll find all the help you need to fully master and apply the stateoftheart concepts and strategies presented in Guide to Energy Management. | Solutions Manual for the Guide to Energy Management

Direct Nerve Stimulation for Induction of Sensation and Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain

The amputation of a limb is a surgical intervention used as a last resort to remove irreparably damaged diseased or congenitally malformed limbs where retention of the limb is a threat to the well-being of the individual. The procedure traumatically alters the body image but often leaves sensations that refer to the missing body part the phantom limb. In 50-80% of cases these sensations are perceived as painful and referred to as ‘Phantom Limb Pain’. Direct Nerve Stimulation for Induction of Sensation and Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain provides an overview of research experiences and results for the design development and test of hardware and software components and the ambition to safely implant and evaluate a novel neural interface system to combat phantom limb pain in an amputee volunteer subject.

Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Covid-19 Transmission

Infectious diseases are leading threats and are of highest risk to the human population globally. Over the last two years we saw the transmission of Covid-19. Millions of people died or were forced to live with a disability. Mathematical models are effective tools that enable analysis of relevant information simulate the related process and evaluate beneficial results. They can help to make rational decisions to lead toward a healthy society. Formulation of mathematical models for a pollution-free environment is also very important for society. To determine the system which can be modelled we need to formulate the basic context of the model underlying some necessary assumptions. This describes our beliefs in terms of the mathematical language of how the world functions. This book addresses issues during the Covid phase and post-Covid phase. It analyzes transmission impact of coinfections and vaccination as a control or to decrease the intensity of infection. It also talks about the violence and unemployment problems occurring during the post-Covid period. This book will help societal stakeholders to resume normality slowly and steadily. | Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Covid-19 Transmission

An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

Since its creation at the beginning of World II radars have forever transformed the practice of modern warfare. The evolution of countermeasure conducted by electronic warfare systems against radars and radars’ corresponding counter countermeasures is an intriguing technical subject. This book provides a very accessible introduction to a broad range of radar and electronic warfare technologies. The subjects covered in this book range from early radar development to later technologies such as stealthy techniques low probability of intercept radar and machine learning. Historical events are used to illustrate the principles of electronic warfare and to help readers to apprehend contexts under which radars and corresponding electronic warfare techniques were developed. | An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

Basics of Polymer Chemistry

Basics of Polymer Chemistry is of great interest to the chemistry audience. The basic properties of polymers including diverse fundamental and applied aspects are presented. This book constitutes a basis for understanding polymerization and it presents a comprehensive overview of the scientific research of polymers. The chapters presented can be used as a reference for those interested in understanding the sustainable development in polymers. Basics of Polymer Chemistry provides a balanced coverage of the key developments in this field and highlights recent and emerging technical achievements. The topics covered present a comprehensive overview of the subject area and are therefore of interest to professors and students. The recent developments in polymerization using catalysts homo and copolymerization are presented and it contains current efforts in designing new polymer architectures. Improved property performance attributes of the polymers by controlling their molecular-structural characteristics such as molecular weight distribution comonomer type content distribution and branching level are also discussed.

Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems Volume 2 Energy Planning Operations Control and Market Perspectives

In the era of propelling traditional energy systems to evolve towards smart energy systems including power generation energy storage systems and electricity consumption have become more dynamic. The quality and reliability of power supply are impacted by the sporadic and rising use of electric vehicles and domestic & industrial loads. Similarly with the integration of solid state devices renewable sources and distributed generation power generation processes are evolving in a variety of ways. Several cutting-edge technologies are necessary for the safe and secure operation of power systems in such a dynamic setting including load distribution automation energy regulation and control and energy trading. This book covers the applications of various big data analytics artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in smart grids for demand prediction decision-making processes policy and energy management. The book delves into the new technologies such as the Internet of Things blockchain etc. for smart home solutions and smart city solutions in depth in the context of the modern power systems. Technical topics discussed in the book include: • Hybrid smart energy system technologies • Energy demand forecasting • Use of different protocols and communication in smart energy systems • Power quality and allied issues and mitigation using AI • Intelligent transportation • Virtual power plants • AI business models. | Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems Volume 2 Energy Planning Operations Control and Market Perspectives

Strategic Management of Sustainable Urban Development Economic Downturns Metropolitan Governance and Local Communities

If we assume recession as being the starting point for policy challenges then we can interpret these economic downturns as opportunities for change and the reshaping of society landscapes and the latent mechanisms of growth. This book illustrates different aspects of local strategic development introducing a novel interpretation of the intimate relationship between demographic and economic aspects in complex socio-environmental systems. A specific approach investigating the mechanisms of local development cultural and environmental values within a strategic territorial vision is proposed. Coming from and appealing to diverse academic backgrounds our book address paradigmatic visions about regional and urban dynamics focusing on landscape transformations and socioeconomic disparities. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Urban management; Metropolitan governance; ? Landscape; Spatial planning; Applied economics;Regional demography. | Strategic Management of Sustainable Urban Development Economic Downturns Metropolitan Governance and Local Communities

Cryptography and Network Security

Starting with the historical facts behind the concept of information which led to the creation of computer networks Internet of things and cryptocurrencies the book then arrives at the main definitions of cryptography and network security the protocols that keep the systems running and the cybercrimes that could disrupt the systems. The basics of information theory how to measure information and the information associated with a source are discussed. Source codes are presented along with the concepts of information transmission joint information conditional entropy mutual information and channel capacity. Computer networks are discussed including the main protocols and network architectures and the important TCP/IP protocol. Network security a topic intrinsically connected to computer networks and the Internet is presented along with information about basic hacker attacks alternatives to prevent attacks data protection and secure protocols. The information theoretical aspects of cryptography are described including the hash function. Appendices include a review of probability theory a discussion of cryptoalgorithms and cryptosystems and a glossary of information security terms. Illustrations and graphics help the reader understand the theory.

Project Management Survival and Success

Managers are often assigned projects they are ill-prepared to undertake due to a lack of training and experience in project management. This book addresses the shortcomings and weaknesses of the managerial aspect of project management. The narrative will un-complicate the project management process and provide direction to managers towards furthering their understanding and involvement in the successful completion of their project. The book will reference examples of actual project work the author has performed to explain the point at hand and the book will be interspersed with appropriate illustrations to support the text. | Project Management Survival and Success

On-Wafer Calibration Techniques Enabling Accurate Characterization of High-Performance Silicon Devices at the mm-Wave Range and Beyond

Computational and Analytic Methods in Biological Sciences Bioinformatics with Machine Learning and Mathematical Modelling

Despite major advances in healthcare over the past century the successful treatment of cancer has remained a significant challenge and cancers are the second leading cause of death worldwide behind cardiovascular disease. Early detection and survival are important issues to control cancer. The development of quantitative methods and computer technology has facilitated the formation of new models in medical and biological sciences. The application of mathematical modelling in solving many real-world problems in medicine and biology has yielded fruitful results. In spite of advancements in instrumentations technology and biomedical equipment it is not always possible to perform experiments in medicine and biology for various reasons. Thus mathematical modelling and simulation are viewed as viable alternatives in such situations and are discussed in this book. The conventional diagnostic techniques of cancer are not always effective as they rely on the physical and morphological appearance of the tumour. Early stage prediction and diagnosis is very difficult with conventional techniques. It is well known that cancers are involved in genome level changes. As of now the prognosis of various types of cancer depends upon findings related to the data generated through different experiments. Several machine learning techniques exist in analysing the data of expressed genes; however the recent results related with deep learning algorithms are more accurate and accommodative as they are effective in selecting and classifying informative genes. This book explores the probabilistic computational deep learning model for cancer classification and prediction. | Computational and Analytic Methods in Biological Sciences Bioinformatics with Machine Learning and Mathematical Modelling

Electronic Devices and Circuit Fundamentals

This book explores many fundamental topics in a basic and easy-to-understand manner. It and the accompanying DC-AC Electrical Fundamentals by the same co-authors have been developed using a classic textbook – Electricity and Electronics: A Survey (5th Edition) by Patrick and Fardo – as a framework. Both new books have been structured using the same basic sequence and organization of the textbook as previous editions. This book has been expanded to 23 chapters further simplifying content and providing a more comprehensive coverage of fundamental content. The content has been continually updated and revised through new editions and by external reviewers throughout the years. Additional quality checks to ensure technical accuracy clarity and coverage of content have always been an area of focus. Each edition of the text has been improved through the following features: Improved and updated text content. Improved usage of illustrations and photos. Use of color to add emphasis and clarify content. | Electronic Devices and Circuit Fundamentals