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Remote Sensing Intelligent Interpretation for Geology: From Perspective of Geological Exploration
Par Weitao Chen, Xianju Li, Xuwen Qin, Lizhe Wang. 2024
This book presents the theories and methods for geology intelligent interpretation based on deep learning and remote sensing technologies. The…
main research subjects of this book include lithology and mineral abundance. This book focuses on the following five aspects: 1. Construction of geology remote sensing datasets from multi-level (pixel-level, scene-level, semantic segmentation-level, prior knowledge-assisted, transfer learning dataset), which are the basis of geology interpretation based on deep learning. 2. Research on lithology scene classification based on deep learning, prior knowledge, and remote sensing. 3. Research on lithology semantic segmentation based on deep learning and remote sensing. 4. Research on lithology classification based on transfer learning and remote sensing. 5. Research on inversion of mineral abundance based on the sparse unmixing theory and hyperspectral remote sensing. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in geology, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence. It is also used as a reference book for scientific and technological personnel of geological exploration.Economic Recovery, Consolidation, and Sustainable Growth: Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE), North Macedonia, May 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
Par Abdylmenaf Bexheti, Hyrije Abazi-Alili, Léo-Paul Dana, Veland Ramadani, Andrea Caputo. 2023
This book presents carefully selected chapters from the proceedings of the 6th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE),Tetovo,…
North Macedonia, which took place in May 2023. The chapters address a wide range of areas relevant to contemporary business and economics issues such as economic shocks, high inflation, energy crisis, COVID-19, growth prospects, economic forecast, labor market, gender inequalities, migration, entrepreneurship, and family businesses, firm development and innovations, technological transformation, etc. Researchers learn about the latest studies that discuss emerging challenges and perspectives of business and economics in the perspective of post-crisis economic recovery, consolidation, and stability.Conservation in Chilean Patagonia: Assessing the State of Knowledge, Opportunities, and Challenges (Integrated Science #19)
Par Juan Carlos Castilla, Juan J. Armesto, María José Martínez-Harms, David Tecklin. 2023
Chilean Patagonia, located at the southwestern tip of South America, is one of the last regions on earth where highly…
intact environments predominate. With a coastline that extends along some 100,000 km of fjords, channels, and islands, it has one of the world´s most extensive marine-terrestrial interfaces. Local place-based and Indigenous cultures and management practices are a vital presence across the region, while the long and rich history of conservation efforts have resulted in officially protected areas covering over 50% of the land and 41% of the coastal-marine area. However, Chilean Patagonia is increasingly facing anthropogenic pressures associated with increased infrastructure and access, salmon aquaculture, extractive industries, and the spread of invasive exotic species. Despite widespread recognition that Chilean Patagonia represents a unique global reservoir of socio-natural heritage, to date there has been no region-wide assessment of the scientific evidence of the conservation status of its ecosystems or the priorities for their effective conservation.Conservation in Chilean Patagonia: Assessing the state of knowledge, opportunities, and challenges is the first book to gather and synthesize the available scientific and socio-environmental information related to Patagonian conservation. It presents the collaborative work of 68 researchers and local experts, representing a range of specialties and perspectives, including: biology, ecology, socio-ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, anthropology, economics, geography, tourism, cryosphere, oceanography, climate and global change. The book’s 18 chapters focus on the status of key ecosystems and conservation tools, and provide recommendations toward the construction of a renewed, inclusive, and integrated conservation agenda for the Chilean Patagonian region. It provides an essential primer for anyone interested in the future of this ecologically vital region, as well as lessons on interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated analysis of conservation issues useful for conservation practitioners and scholars. This is an open access book.This book is a translation of an original Spanish edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.This book gathers the latest research, innovations, and applications in the field of civil engineering, as presented by leading national…
and international academics, researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students at the AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022 (AICCE’22), held in Penang, Malaysia on February 15-17, 2022. The book covers highly diverse topics in the main fields of civil engineering, including structural and earthquake engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and geomatic and construction management. In line with the conference theme, “Sustainability And Resiliency: Re-Engineering the Future”, which relates to the United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, it highlights important elements in the planning and development stages to establish design standards beneficial to the environment and its surroundings. The contributions introduce numerous exciting ideas that spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations between various specialists in the field of civil engineering.This book is part of a 3-volume series of these conference proceedings, it represents Volume 2 in the series.Metal and Metal-Oxide Based Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Agricultural, Biomedical and Environmental Interventions (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)
Par Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Azamal Husen. 2024
The book in hand, namely “Metal and Metal-Oxide Based Nanomaterials (Synthesis, Agricultural, Biomedical and Environmental Interventions”, focuses on the synthesis…
methods, characterization techniques, and diverse interventions utilizing these nanomaterials in the fields of agriculture, biomedicine, and environmental remediation. The specific applications discussed include food packaging, post-harvest disease management, crop production, drug delivery systems, other biomedical applications, photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, it also addresses the potential risks associated with zinc nanoparticles in aquatic ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of further research and regulation in this field. Overall, the book provides valuable insights and serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers and scientists across various interdisciplinary subjects. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and students in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, environmental science, plant science, agriculture, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacognosy, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemistry, and other interdisciplinary subjects. Moreover, this also inspires further research, innovation, and the development of sustainable solutions for a better future.This thesis addresses the design of crystal structures using hydrogen bonds. In particular, it focuses on the design of functionalities…
and the control over the packing of molecular assemblies, based on molecular designs.Firstly, the synthesis and evaluation of a proton–electron mixed conducting charge transfer salt is reported. Focusing on the difference in the strength of hydrogen bonds and weaker intermolecular interactions, a system was rationally designed and constructed where electron-conducting molecular wires were encapsulated within a proton-conducting matrix. Next, the investigation of structural phase transitions in a cocrystal consisting of hydrogen-bonded two-dimensional molecular assemblies is reported. Drastic rearrangements of hydrogen-bonded molecular assemblies in the cocrystal led to single-crystal-to-single-crystal phase transitions, resulting in anisotropic changes in the crystal shape. Furthermore, chemical modification of a component molecule in the cocrystal is reported. The modification afforded control over the stacking patterns of the two-dimensional molecular assemblies, i.e., sheets, and the mechanism was discussed considering the intersheet intermolecular interactions and molecular motion.It is suggested that hydrogen bonds are beneficial to construct molecular assemblies in molecular crystals because of their strength and well-defined directionality, and the consideration of coexisting weaker intermolecular interactions can lead to the design of whole crystal structures and, hence, functionalities. This thesis benefits students and researchers working on solid-state chemistry by presenting various methods for characterizing and evaluating the properties of molecular solids.This book introduces a comprehensive framework tailored for dissecting complex systems across diverse disciplines. What defines a complex system? How…
can we harness information to quantify its order, structure, and intricacy? Delving into phenomena from the intricate processes in physical systems to the dynamic behaviours in cellular automata and pattern formation, readers will uncover the profound interplay between physics and information theory. This intricate relationship provides fresh insight into physical phenomena, reimagining them through the lens of information. Notably, the book demystifies how seemingly opposing forces—rising order and increasing disorder—coexist, ultimately shedding light on the second law of thermodynamics as an outcome of deterministic, reversible dynamics beneath the surface. Geared towards graduate students, this book presumes an undergraduate foundation in mathematics and physics, ensuring a deep, engaging exploration for its readers.The convergence of 1) the intensification of space exploration and 2) the increasing understanding of the world at the atomic…
and molecular level, nanotechnology, has resulted in a synergy of discoveries and innovations. The result of this synergy may result in leaps in the exploration beyond the surface of the earth but also improve life on our home planet. The content describes the challenge of escaping the earth’s surface, remaining in orbits around our planet, and landing and surviving on worlds away. The associated space environments and variables are covered in general terms and not in an encyclopedic manner. Discoveries in the nanotechnology arena as they can be applied to space exploration are also covered in an understandable manner. This book is a must for people who are working in the “space” industry who need to know not only more about the many aspects of their industry but also must understand nano-scale implications for the future. Likewise, participants in the nanotechnology arena who want to understand the challenges of space exploration will find critical information in this text.Introduction to Pragmatics (Peking University Linguistics Research #9)
Par Mingyou Xiang, Mian Jia, Xiaohui Bu. 2024
This book covers major topics in the Anglo-American tradition, including deixis, presupposition, implicature, speech acts, and (im)politeness. These key topics are illustrated…
with examples and case studies from various contexts such as romantic relationships, online forums, social media posts, and popular culture. The book also includes a methods chapter that offers a hands-on guide for literature search, data collection, and data analysis. This book is particularly suitable for readers who have no prior knowledge of pragmatics.Uncertainty in Strategic Decision Making: Analysis, Categorization, Causation and Resolution
Par Richard J. Arend. 2024
Knight (1921) defines uncertainty as an informational market failure that, while being detrimental to most existing businesses, presents possible profitable…
opportunities for others. This book builds upon that classic work by providing an analysis of the alternative approaches to strategic decision-making under such uncertainty. It covers what uncertainty is, why it is important, and what connections it has to business and related fields, culminating in a new and comprehensive typology and a valuable guide for how to appropriately address various types of uncertainties, even under AI. It clarifies the current terminological and categorical confusion about ‘unknowns’ while complementing the mathematical, probability-based approaches that treat uncertainty as ‘knowable’ (i.e., as risk). It corrects the mistaken approaches that treat ‘unknowables’ as ‘shapeable’ or ‘discoverable’. This book widens the perspective for viewing uncertainty, in terms of its impacts across humanity, by offering a shrewder understanding of what roles uncertainties play in human activity. It will appeal to academics across business, economics, philosophy, and other disciplines looking for approaches to apply, test, and hone for dealing with decision-making under uncertainty.This book gathers the latest research, innovations, and applications in the field of civil engineering, as presented by leading national…
and international academics, researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students at the AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022 (AICCE’22), held in Penang, Malaysia on February 15-17, 2022. The book covers highly diverse topics in the main fields of civil engineering, including structural and earthquake engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and geomatic and construction management. In line with the conference theme, “Sustainability And Resiliency: Re-Engineering the Future”, which relates to the United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, it highlights important elements in the planning and development stages to establish design standards beneficial to the environment and its surroundings. The contributions introduce numerous exciting ideas that spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations between various specialists in the field of civil engineering.This book is part of a 3-volume series of these conference proceedings, it represents Volume 3 in the series.Market Operation for Reactive Power Ancillary Service: Design and Analysis with GAMS Code (Springer Tracts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Par Devika Jay, K. Shanti Swarup. 2024
This book provides a framework suitable for the design and analysis of market mechanisms suitable for reactive power ancillary service.…
The book focuses on the formulation of market mechanisms capable of handling the localized nature of reactive power. The book presents tools and methodologies to design a suitable market structure capable of handling the technical challenges associated with the reactive power market like localized nature or reactive power, voltage support requirement, reactive power reserve requirement, and coupling between active reactive power markets. The book also presents techniques suitable for analyzing the market efficiency of different market mechanisms for reactive power ancillary service. The key topics discussed in this book include the relevance and challenges of reactive power ancillary service; the design of market mechanisms; network partitioning techniques to handle the localized nature of reactive power; and analysis of market mechanisms for market efficiency. This book is helpful for researchers and graduate students to know about recent advances in this area. Practitioners find the book helpful for understanding how technological advances can be put into practice and learning from case studies that bring out practical challenges.This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, ISAIR 2023, held in Beijing,…
China, during October 21–23, 2023. The 50 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. They focus on three important areas of Pattern Recognition: Artificial Intelligence; Robotics and Internet of Things, Covering Various Technical Aspects.Phygital Intelligence: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023) (Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication)
Par Chao Yan, Hua Chai, Tongyue Sun, Philip F. Yuan. 2024
This open access book is a compilation of selected papers from 2023 DigitalFUTURES — The 5nd International Conference on Computational…
Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023). The work focuses on novel techniques for computational design and robotic fabrication. The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, designers, and engineers in the industry. As well, readers will encounter new ideas about understanding intelligence in architecture.Synergetic Cooperation between Robots and Humans: Proceedings of the CLAWAR 2023 Conference - Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #811)
Par Ebrahim Samer El Youssef, Mohammad Osman Tokhi, Manuel F. Silva, Leonardo Mejia Rincon. 2024
CLAWAR 2023 is the 26th International Conference Series on Climbing and Walking Robots and Mobile Machine Support Technologies. The conference…
is organized by CLAWAR Association in collaboration with the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil, during October 2–4, 2023.This book provides the latest research and development findings and state-of-the-art insights into the mobile robotics and associated technologies in a diverse range of application scenarios, within the framework of “Synergetic Cooperation Between Robots and Humans”.The topics covered include climbing and inspection robots, education in robotics and robotics in education, hybrid and convertible UAVs, legged robots, multibody systems and mechanism design in robotics, planning and control, robotic navigation, robotics and neurotechnologies for healthcare improvements, and simulation and digital twins in robotic applications.The intended readership includes participants of CLAWAR 2023 conference, worldwide researchers, scientists, and educators in the areas of robotics and related topics. The book is also a good source for courses in robotics and automation, control engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics.Emerging Information Security and Applications: 4th International Conference, EISA 2023, Hangzhou, China, December 6–7, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2004)
Par Jun Shao, Sokratis K. Katsikas, Weizhi Meng. 2024
This volume constitutes the proceedings presented at the 4th International Conference on Emerging Information Security and Applications, EISA 2023, held…
in Hangzhou, China, in December 2023. The 11 full papers presented in this volume were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 35 submissions. The topics of the book are related but not limited to cyber intelligence techniques, multimedia security, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, malware and unwanted software, vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering, usable security and privacy, intrusion detection and prevention, authentication and access control, anonymity and privacy, cryptographic protection, digital forensics, cyber physical systems security, adversarial learning, security measurement, security management and policies, hardware and physical security.This book analyzes the impact of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation on meeting chronic and recurring social challenges, such as poverty,…
gender inequality, sustainability and climate change, income disparity, social healthcare, community housing and homelessness, and the drive to cleaner food and water supplies. It discusses inclusive entrepreneurial strategies to meet the above social challenges through transformational leadership in the developing economies.With case studies from Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the chapters highlight the success and failure of entrepreneurship in resolving the social challenges, arguing that effective convergence of strategies related to technology, innovation, and poverty alleviation influences entrepreneurial performance.Connecting different theoretical underpinnings and providing a number of frameworks, conceptual models, and cases, this work advances the conversation among entrepreneurship scholars on impacting the developing world.Communicating COVID-19: Media, Trust, and Public Engagement
Par Monique Lewis, Eliza Govender, Kate Holland. 2024
This edited collection, follows on from 'Communicating COVID-19: Interdisciplinary Perspectives' (2021) and brings together different scholars from around the world…
to explore and critique the ongoing advances of communicating COVID, two years into the pandemic. Pandemic life has become familiar to us, with all its disruptions and uncertainties. In the second year of COVID, many societies emerged well attuned to new waves of infections, while others, having initially demonstrated 'gold standard' responses, regressed, either through a premature end to public health restrictions or challenges around vaccine rollouts. In many countries, bitter social divisions have arisen over mask-wearing, lockdowns, quarantine and vaccination. To better understand the ever evolving communicative landscape of COVID-19, this collection shares updated perspectives from the disciplines of media and communication, journalism, public health and primary care, sociology, and political and behavioural science, addressing the major issues that have confronted communicators, including vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and the mobilisation of community driven communication responses as restrictions eased in various parts of the world.Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Computer Engineering and Networks: Volume I (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1125)
Par Yonghong Zhang, Lianyong Qi, Qi Liu, Guangqiang Yin, Xiaodong Liu. 2024
This book aims to examine innovation in the fields of computer engineering and networking. The text covers important developments in…
areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, information analysis, communication system, computer modeling, internet of things. This book presents papers from the 13th International Conference on Computer Engineering and Networks (CENet2023) held in Wuxi, China on November 3-5, 2023.This open access book provides key insights into the social fundamentals of learning and indications of social interactive modes conducive…
and restrictive of that learning in China. Combining theoretical and technical advances in an innovative research design, this book focuses on collaborative problem solving in mathematics to increase the visibility of social interactions in teachers’ designing, students’ learning and teachers’ instructional intervention. It also explores students’ cognitive and social interaction as well as teacher intervention in students’ group collaboration.