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Explore this insightful foundational resource for academics and industry professionals dealing with the move toward intelligent devices and networksInterference Mitigation in Device-to-Device Communications delivers a thorough discussion of device-to-device (D2D) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications as solutions to the proliferation of ever more data hungry devices being attached to wireless networks. The book explores the use of D2D and M2M technologies as a key enabling component of 5G networks. It brings together a multidisciplinary team of contributors in fields like wireless communications, signal processing, and antenna design.The distinguished editors have compiled a collection of resources that practically and accessibly address issues in the development, integration, and enhancement of D2D systems to create an interference-free network. This book explores the complications posed by the restriction of device form-factors and the co-location of several electronic components in a small space, as well as the proximity of legacy systems operating in similar frequency bands.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to device-to-device communication, including its history and development over the last decade, network architecture, standardization issues, and regulatory and licensing hurdles* An exploration of interference mitigation in device-to-device communication underlaying LTE-A networks* A rethinking of device-to-device interference mitigation, including discussions of the challenges posed by the proliferation of devices* An analysis of user pairing for energy efficient device-to-device content disseminationPerfect for researchers, academics, and industry professionals working on 5G networks, Interference Mitigation in Device-to-Device Communications will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students conducting research into wireless communications and applications, as well as policy makers and communications industry regulators.

CYBERSECURITY IN INTELLIGENT NETWORKING SYSTEMSHelp protect your network system with this important reference work on cybersecurityCybersecurity and privacy are critical to modern network systems. As various malicious threats have been launched that target critical online services--such as e-commerce, e-health, social networks, and other major cyber applications--it has become more critical to protect important information from being accessed. Data-driven network intelligence is a crucial development in protecting the security of modern network systems and ensuring information privacy.Cybersecurity in Intelligent Networking Systems provides a background introduction to data-driven cybersecurity, privacy preservation, and adversarial machine learning. It offers a comprehensive introduction to exploring technologies, applications, and issues in data-driven cyber infrastructure. It describes a proposed novel, data-driven network intelligence system that helps provide robust and trustworthy safeguards with edge-enabled cyber infrastructure, edge-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) engines, and threat intelligence. Focusing on encryption-based security protocol, this book also highlights the capability of a network intelligence system in helping target and identify unauthorized access, malicious interactions, and the destruction of critical information and communication technology.Cybersecurity in Intelligent Networking Systems readers will also find:* Fundamentals in AI for cybersecurity, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and security threats* Latest technologies in data-driven privacy preservation, including differential privacy, federated learning, and homomorphic encryption* Key areas in adversarial machine learning, from both offense and defense perspectives* Descriptions of network anomalies and cyber threats* Background information on data-driven network intelligence for cybersecurity* Robust and secure edge intelligence for network anomaly detection against cyber intrusions* Detailed descriptions of the design of privacy-preserving security protocolsCybersecurity in Intelligent Networking Systems is an essential reference for all professional computer engineers and researchers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, as well as graduate students in these fields.

Pump WisdomExplore key facets of centrifugal pump ownership, installation, operation, and troubleshootingThe Second Edition of Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists delivers a concise explanation of how pumps function, the design specifications that must be considered before purchasing a pump, and current best practices in lubrication and mechanical seals.Readers will encounter new startup and surveillance tips for pump operators, as well as repair versus replacement or upgrade considerations for maintenance decision makers, new condition monitoring guidance for centrifugal pumps, and expanded coverage of operator best practices.This latest edition of Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists includes expanded coverage of areas critical to achieving best-in-class pump reliability, including commonly encountered issues and easy-to-follow instructions for getting centrifugal pumps to operate safely and reliably.This book also provides:* Comprehensible and accessible explanations of pump hydraulics* Simple explorations of the mechanical aspects of pumps with coverage of bearings, seals, impeller trimming, lubricant application, and more* Safety tips and instructions for centrifugal pumpsPerfect for chemical, petroleum, and mechanical engineers, Pump Wisdom: Essential Centrifugal Pump Knowledge for Operators and Specialists is also an ideal resource for operators, managers, purchasing agents, machinists, reliability technicians, and maintenance workers in water and wastewater plants.

A guide to bearing dynamic coefficients in rotordynamics that includes various computation methodsBearing Dynamic Coefficients in Rotordynamics delivers an authoritative guide to the fundamentals of bearing and bearing dynamic coefficients containing various computation methods. Three of the most popular and state-of-the-art methods of determining coefficients are discussed in detail. The computation methods covered include an experimental linear method created by the author, and numerical linear and nonlinear methods using the finite element method. The author--a renowned expert on the topic--presents the results and discusses the limitations of the various methods.Accessibly written, the book provides a clear analysis of the fundamental phenomena in rotor dynamics and includes many illustrations from numerical analysis and the results of the experimental research. Filled with practical examples, the book also includes a companion website hosting code used to calculate the dynamic coefficients of journal bearings. This important book:* Covers examples of different computation methods, presents results, and discusses limitations of each* Reviews the fundamentals of bearing and bearing dynamic coefficients* Includes illustrations from the numerical analysis and results of the experimental research* Offers myriad practical examples and a companion websiteWritten for researchers and practitioners working in rotordynamics, Bearing Dynamic Coefficients in Rotordynamics will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering who seek a comprehensive treatment of the foundations of this subject.

Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis: A Handbook for Healthcare Research provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and methods that healthcare researchers need when considering, conducting or using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis projects. Written and edited by researchers with substantial experience in the field, the book details key concepts and practical guidance for each stage of an IPD meta-analysis project, alongside illustrated examples and summary learning points.Split into five parts, the book chapters take the reader through the journey from initiating and planning IPD projects to obtaining, checking, and meta-analysing IPD, and appraising and reporting findings. The book initially focuses on the synthesis of IPD from randomised trials to evaluate treatment effects, including the evaluation of participant-level effect modifiers (treatment-covariate interactions). Detailed extension is then made to specialist topics such as diagnostic test accuracy, prognostic factors, risk prediction models, and advanced statistical topics such as multivariate and network meta-analysis, power calculations, and missing data.Intended for a broad audience, the book will enable the reader to:* Understand the advantages of the IPD approach and decide when it is needed over a conventional systematic review* Recognise the scope, resources and challenges of IPD meta-analysis projects* Appreciate the importance of a multi-disciplinary project team and close collaboration with the original study investigators* Understand how to obtain, check, manage and harmonise IPD from multiple studies* Examine risk of bias (quality) of IPD and minimise potential biases throughout the project* Understand fundamental statistical methods for IPD meta-analysis, including two-stage and one-stage approaches (and their differences), and statistical software to implement them* Clearly report and disseminate IPD meta-analyses to inform policy, practice and future research* Critically appraise existing IPD meta-analysis projects* Address specialist topics such as effect modification, multiple correlated outcomes, multiple treatment comparisons, non-linear relationships, test accuracy at multiple thresholds, multiple imputation, and developing and validating clinical prediction modelsDetailed examples and case studies are provided throughout.

Vibration-based Condition MonitoringStay up to date on the newest developments in machine condition monitoring with this brand-new resource from an industry leaderThe newly revised Second Edition of Vibration-based Condition Monitoring: Industrial, Automotive and Aerospace Applications delivers a thorough update to the most complete discussion of the field of machine condition monitoring. The distinguished author offers readers new sections on diagnostics of variable speed machines, including wind turbines, as well as new material on the application of cepstrum analysis to the separation of forcing functions, structural model properties, and the simulation of machines and faults.The book provides improved methods of order tracking based on phase demodulation of reference signals and new methods of determining instantaneous machine speed from the vibration response signal. Readers will also benefit from an insightful discussion of new methods of calculating the Teager Kaiser Energy Operator (TKEO) using Hilbert transform methods in the frequency domain.With a renewed emphasis on the newly realized possibility of making virtual instruments, readers of Vibration-based Condition Monitoring will benefit from the wide variety of new and updated topics, like:* A comprehensive introduction to machine condition monitoring, including maintenance strategies, condition monitoring methods, and an explanation of the basic problem of condition monitoring* An exploration of vibration signals from rotating and reciprocating machines, including signal classification and torsional vibrations* An examination of basic and newly developed signal processing techniques, including statistical measures, Fourier analysis, Hilbert transform and demodulation, and digital filtering, pointing out the considerable advantages of non-causal processing, since causal processing gives no benefit for condition monitoring* A discussion of fault detection, diagnosis and prognosis in rotating and reciprocating machines, in particular new methods using fault simulation, since "big data" cannot provide sufficient data for late-stage fault developmentPerfect for machine manufacturers who want to include a machine monitoring service with their product, Vibration-based Condition Monitoring: Industrial, Automotive and Aerospace Applications will also earn a place in university and research institute libraries where there is an interest in machine condition monitoring and diagnostics.

ANTENNA AND EM MODELING WITH MATLAB ANTENNA TOOLBOX(TM)An essential text to MATLAB Antenna Toolbox(TM) as accessible and easy-to-use full-wave antenna modeling toolAntenna and EM Modeling with MATLAB Antenna Toolbox(TM) is a textbook on antennas intended for a one semester course. The core philosophy is to introduce the key antenna concepts and follow them up with full-wave modeling and optimization in the MATLAB Antenna Toolbox(TM). Such an approach will enable immediate testing of theoretical concepts by experimenting in software. It also provides the direct path to research work.The fundamental families of antennas -- dipoles, loops, patches, and traveling wave antennas -- are discussed in detail, together with the respective antenna arrays. Using antenna parameters such as impedance, reflection coefficient, efficiency, directivity, and gain, the reader is introduced to the different ways of understanding the performance of an antenna.Written for senior undergraduates, graduates as well as RF/Antenna engineers, Antenna and EM Modeling with Antenna Toolbox(TM) is a resource that:* Provides 14 video assisted laboratories on using Antenna Toolbox(TM)* Includes approximately 50 real-world examples in antenna and array design* Offers approximately 200 homework problems* Provides multiple ready-to-use standalone MATLAB(r) scripts

Discover how to maximize the effectiveness of your trading techniques by applying the right money management techniquesMoney management is a central element of trading the financial markets, especially in uncertain times. Yet investors often misinterpret the central concepts of money management. To manage risk and obtain optimal rewards from your trades, you will benefit from a deeper understanding of how the professionals manage money. The Successful Trader's Guide to Money Management describes the operating methods that seasoned investors use. With this book, you'll avoid the common mistake of focusing too much on entry levels and stop-losses, and you'll learn to consider the impact of proper money management on your final portfolio results.Successful traders focus on risk management, avoiding opening positions that are too large with respect to the total capital they have available. Packed with practical examples and with special focus on money management or position-sizing, The Successful Trader's Guide to Money Management offers a comprehensive coverage of widely practiced risk management models, examining their strengths and weaknesses. You will learn how to use the most effective operating models, including the Fixed Fractional, Fixed Ratio, and Percent Volatility models. This book also provides a thorough analysis of portfolio management models. These essential tips will nudge you toward a more winning position as you enter your next trades.* Learn how the professionals manage money and avoid common trading mistakes* Design a trading system that minimizes risk and maximizes reward through correct position sizing* Understand the most important money and portfolio management models, including Fixed Ratio, Percent Volatility, Fixed Fractional, and more* Equip yourself to trade smarter, individually or with a broker, on equity, derivatives and Forex marketsFor individual and institutional investors alike, this book is a ticket to more solid trading strategy, especially in uncertain times.

PEROVSKITE MATERIALS FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONSThe book provides a state-of-the-art summary and discussion about the recent progress in the development and engineering of perovskite solar cells materials along with the future directions it might take.Among all 3rd generation solar cells, perovskite solar cells have recently been attracting much attention and have also emerged as a hot research area of competing materials for silicon PV due to their easy fabrication, long charge-carrier lifetime, low binding energy, low defect density, and low cost.This book focuses primarily on the perovskite structures and utilizes them in modern technologies of photovoltaics and environmental applications. It will be unique in terms of the use of perovskite structures in solar cell applications. This book also discusses the type of perovskites, their synthetic approach, and environmental and solar cell applications. The book also covers how perovskite solar cells originated and the recent advances in perovskite solar cells.The reader will find in this book a lucid account that:* Introduces the history of perovskite materials.* Explores perovskite materials for energy conversion and environmental-related applications.* Covers perovskite light absorber materials for the fabrication of high-performance perovskite solar cells.* Describes the device architectures and physics of perovskite solar cells.* Discusses the role of perovskite absorber, electron transport, and hole transport materials layers.AudienceThe book is essential reading for all those in the photovoltaic community, including materials scientists, surface physicists, surface chemists, solid-state physicists, solid-state chemists, and electrical engineers.

NEXT-GENERATION ANTENNAS: ADVANCES AND CHALLENGESThe first book in this exciting new series, written and edited by a group of international experts in the field, this exciting new volume covers the latest advances and challenges in the next generation of antennas.Antenna design and wireless communication has recently witnessed their fastest growth period ever in history, and these trends are likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Due to recent advances in industrial applications as well as antenna, wireless communication, and 5G technology, we are witnessing a variety of developing and expanding new technologies. Compact and low-cost antennas are increasing the demand for ultra-wide bandwidth in next-generation (5G) wireless communication systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). Enabling the next generation of high-frequency communication, various methods have been introduced to achieve reliable high data rate communication links and enhance the directivity of planar antennas. 5G technology can be used in many applications, such as in smart city applications and in smartphones. This technology can satisfy the fast rise in user and traffic capacity in mobile broadband communications.Therefore, different planar antennas with intelligent beamforming capability play an important role in these areas. The purpose of this book is to present the advanced technology, developments, and challenges in antennas for next-generation antenna communication systems. This book covers advances in next-generation antenna design and application domain in all related areas. It is a detailed overview of cutting-edge developments and other emerging topics and their applications in all areas of engineering that have achieved great accuracy and performance with the help of the advancement and challenges in next-generation antennas.This outstanding new volume:* Covers all the latest developments and future aspects of antenna communication* Is concisely written, lucid, and comprehensive, practical application-based, with many informative graphics and schematics* Will help students, researchers, as well as systems designers to understand fundamental antenna design and wireless communication* Compares different approaches in antenna design

Outlines recent advances in the field of polar organometallic chemistry, particularly in the context of the emergent areas of synergic and cooperative species.Polar Organometallic Reagents provides a critical overview of developments in the field of modern polar organometallic chemistry. With a particular focus on the emergent area of synergic heterometallic reagents, this timely volume describes our attempts to understand recently developed polar organometallics and their application in a range of new directions. Contributions from leading researchers present new synthetic work and discuss recent advances in characterization techniques, synthetic applications, and mechanistic understanding of heterometallic complexes.In-depth chapters provide detailed information on fundamental, structural, and theoretical aspects of polar organometallic chemistry while articulating the need and rationale for the advent of new reagents. Topics include alkali and alkaline earth organometallics, synergy and cooperativity, cationic p-block clusters and other developments in main group catalysis, synthetic trends in alkenyl copper, ate complex and borylmetal chemistry, non-traditional reaction environments, and trends in developing greener processes. Designed to keep readers updated with the latest progress in the field, this much-needed book:* Includes an introductory chapter outlining the development of synergic bases and the logic behind their creation* Highlights the role of solid-state structural work in elucidating the bonding and reactivity displayed by modern polar organometallics* Examines the use of calculations in catalyst design and plotting more sustainable reaction pathways* Discusses modern trends in solution techniques that have achieved new insights into the structures of active species* Presents striking advances in the ease of handling of polar organometallics and the emergence of main group catalysis* Polar Organometallic Reagents is essential reading for researchers in chemical disciplines including synthetic inorganic and coordination chemistry, main group chemistry, organometallic chemistry, organic synthesis and catalysis.

Discover the latest edition of a practical introduction to the theory of probability, complete with R code samplesIn the newly revised Second Edition of Probability: With Applications and R, distinguished researchers Drs. Robert Dobrow and Amy Wagaman deliver a thorough introduction to the foundations of probability theory. The book includes a host of chapter exercises, examples in R with included code, and well-explained solutions. With new and improved discussions on reproducibility for random numbers and how to set seeds in R, and organizational changes, the new edition will be of use to anyone taking their first probability course within a mathematics, statistics, engineering, or data science program.New exercises and supplemental materials support more engagement with R, and include new code samples to accompany examples in a variety of chapters and sections that didn't include them in the first edition.The new edition also includes for the first time:* A thorough discussion of reproducibility in the context of generating random numbers* Revised sections and exercises on conditioning, and a renewed description of specifying PMFs and PDFs* Substantial organizational changes to improve the flow of the material* Additional descriptions and supplemental examples to the bivariate sections to assist students with a limited understanding of calculusPerfect for upper-level undergraduate students in a first course on probability theory, Probability: With Applications and R is also ideal for researchers seeking to learn probability from the ground up or those self-studying probability for the purpose of taking advanced coursework or preparing for actuarial exams.

How the Best Companies are Skipping HR and Winning the Future of Work with People OpsPeople Operations: Automate HR, Design a Great Employee Experience, and Unleash Your Workforce explains how leaders at small- and medium-sized businesses can stop spending time on HR administration--"paperwork"--and start focusing on the "peoplework" that truly fuels employee growth and productivity. Authors Jay Fulcher, Kevin Marasco, Tracy Cote of Zenefits, the leading people operations platform, provide readers with a playbook for creating a massive competitive advantage by eliminating antiquated approaches to HR. The book takes a look at how work has changed and what companies need to do about it, and the new approach they must take to processes, systems, and best practices. You'll learn how to eliminate busywork and hassle, and how to use that newfound time and capital to empower your biggest asset: your people.You'll receive the end-to-end guide to:* Digitizing legacy HR functions* Using robots for the busywork you hate* Employing software to design and improve your employee experience* Assembling and empowering your "people team"* Utilizing the included plans and templates to guide each stage of your business transformationPerfect for managers, leaders, small business owners, and executives, People Operations is perfect for anyone who wants to optimize HR, maximize their workforce investment, support their employees, and modernize their business.

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORKDiscover the major issues, solutions, techniques, and applications of active electrical distribution networks with this edited resourceActive Electrical Distribution Network: A Smart Approach delivers a comprehensive and insightful guide dedicated to addressing the major issues affecting an often-overlooked sector of the electrical industry: electrical distribution. The book discusses in detail a variety of challenges facing the smart electrical distribution network and presents a detailed framework to address these challenges with renewable energy integration.The book offers readers fulsome analyses of active distribution networks for smart grids, as well as active control approached for distributed generation, electric vehicle technology, smart metering systems, smart monitoring devices, smart management systems, and various storage systems. It provides a treatment of the analysis, modeling, and implementation of active electrical distribution systems and an exploration of the ways professionals and researchers from academia and industry attempt to meet the significant challenges facing them.From smart home energy management systems to approaches for the reconfiguration of active distribution networks with renewable energy integration, readers will also enjoy:* A thorough introduction to electrical distribution networks, including conventional and smart networks* An exploration of various existing issues related to the electrical distribution network* An examination of the importance of harmonics mitigation in smart distribution networks, including active filters* A treatment of reactive power compensation under smart distribution networks, including techniques like capacitor banks and smart devices* An analysis of smart distribution network reliability assessment and enhancementPerfect for professionals, scientists, technologists, developers, designers, and researchers in smart grid technologies, security, and information technology, Active Electrical Distribution Network: A Smart Approach will also earn a place in the libraries of policy and administration professionals, as well as those involved with electric utilities, electric policy development, and regulating authorities.

The 21 chapters in this book presents a comprehensive overview of flexible supercapacitors using engineering nanoarchitectures mediated by functional nanomaterials and polymers as electrodes, electrolytes, and separators, etc. for advanced energy applications. The various aspects of flexible supercapacitors, including capacitor electrochemistry, evaluating parameters, operating conditions, characterization techniques, different types of electrodes, electrolytes, and flexible substrates are covered. This is probably the first book of its type which systematically describes the recent developments and progress in flexible supercapacitor technology, and will be very helpful for generating new and innovative ideas in the field of energy storage material for wearable/flexible industry applications.

An updated guide to the interaction between solids, liquids, and gases and their application to numerous everyday processesThe revised and updated second edition of Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry offers a comprehensive introduction to this interdisciplinary field that takes a practical approach and includes information on applications drawn from a wide range of industries. The easy-to-follow text contains new content that focuses on applications such as the prevention of propeller cavitation, industrial explosives, PFAS contamination, and bubble column evaporators.With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the book contains keynote sections written by practicing industrial research scientists, who highlight real-world industrial examples. These examples range from water treatment through to soil management as well as examples from the coatings and photographic industries. Designed as an accessible resource, the book separates the more demanding mathematical derivations from the main text. The text features approachable, structured chapters, learning objectives, tutorial questions with answers, and explanatory notes. This important book:* Offers a combination of physicochemical background, industrial, and everyday applications and experiments* Underlines the importance of colloidal sciences in science and industry* Presents real-world industrial applications* Includes tried and tested laboratory experimentsWritten for students of chemistry, materials science, and engineering, Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Second Edition offers an updated guide to soft matter presenting the bridge between science, with proven laboratory experiments, and real-world industrial applications.

In diesem Werk werden Polysaccharide unter sämtlichen Aspekten betrachtet, von den Grundkonzepten bis zur kommerziellen Vermarktung. Thema der einzelnen Kapitel sind die verschiedenen Arten von Quellen, die Klassifikation, Eigenschaften, Charakterisierung, Verarbeitung, Rheologie und Herstellung von Materialien auf Grundlage von Polysacchariden sowie von Polysaccharid-Gemischen und -Gelen. Anwendung finden Polysaccharide u. a. in der Kosmetik, der Lebensmittelwissenschaft, der Medikamentenverabreichung, der Biomedizin, der Biokraftstoffproduktion, der Schifffahrt, im Verpackungswesen, in der Chromatographie und der Umweltsanierung. Darüber hinaus vermittelt das Werk einen Überblick über die Herstellung von anorganischen und Kohlenstoff-Nanomaterialien aus Polysacchariden. Mit der Betrachtung industrieller Anwendungen schließt das Buch die Lücke zwischen der Forschungsarbeit im Labor und wirtschaftlich nutzbaren Anwendungen in entsprechenden Unternehmen.

BIOMEDICAL DATA MINING FOR INFORMATION RETRIEVALThis book not only emphasizes traditional computational techniques, but discusses data mining, biomedical image processing, information retrieval with broad coverage of basic scientific applications.Biomedical Data Mining for Information Retrieval comprehensively covers the topic of mining biomedical text, images and visual features towards information retrieval. Biomedical and health informatics is an emerging field of research at the intersection of information science, computer science, and healthcare and brings tremendous opportunities and challenges due to easily available and abundant biomedical data for further analysis. The aim of healthcare informatics is to ensure the high-quality, efficient healthcare, better treatment and quality of life by analyzing biomedical and healthcare data including patient's data, electronic health records (EHRs) and lifestyle. Previously, it was a common requirement to have a domain expert to develop a model for biomedical or healthcare; however, recent advancements in representation learning algorithms allows us to automatically to develop the model. Biomedical image mining, a novel research area, due to the vast amount of available biomedical images, increasingly generates and stores digitally. These images are mainly in the form of computed tomography (CT), X-ray, nuclear medicine imaging (PET, SPECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. Patients' biomedical images can be digitized using data mining techniques and may help in answering several important and critical questions relating to healthcare. Image mining in medicine can help to uncover new relationships between data and reveal new useful information that can be helpful for doctors in treating their patients.AudienceResearchers in various fields including computer science, medical informatics, healthcare IOT, artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, clinical big data analytics.

This book aims to explore basic principles, concepts and applications of geochemistry. Topics include chemical weathering, impacts on living beings and water, geochemical cycles, oxidation and redox reactions in geochemistry, isotopes, analytical techniques, medicinal, inorganic, marine, atmospheric, and environmental applications, as well as case studies. This book helps in understanding the chemical composition of the earth and its applications. It also includes beneficial effects, bottlenecks, solutions, and future directions in geochemistry.

Die Nutzung von KI bei der Umgestaltung von Unternehmensprozessen betrifft sowohl die Managementmethoden als auch die Computertechnologie. In diesem Werk geht es darum, wie sich künstliche Intelligenz auf verschiedene Berufe auswirkt und welche Bedeutung die Algorithmen und Technologien des maschinellen Lernens haben. Vor dem Hintergrund der Anwendung von KI bei der Neugestaltung von Geschäftsprozessen werden in erster Linie neue Geschäftsmodelle sowie die Einsatzreife und -bereitschaft der KI auf organisatorischer, technologischer, finanzieller und kultureller Ebene betrachtet. Das Buch informiert ausführlich und detailliert über maschinelles Lernen und die entsprechenden Anwendungen in den Bereichen Robotik, Blockchain und Internet der Dinge. Zudem wird der Einfluss der KI auf Strategien und Verfahren im Finanzbereich, menschliche Fähigkeiten und Werte, innovative Beschaffungsstrategien, innovative Produktionsmethoden sowie beim Einsatz auf Marketing- und Verkaufsplattformen erörtert.

SPECTRUM SHARING IN COGNITIVE RADIO NETWORKSDiscover the latest advances in spectrum sharing in wireless networks from two internationally recognized experts in the fieldSpectrum Sharing in Cognitive Radio Networks: Towards Highly Connected Environments delivers an in-depth and insightful examination of hybrid spectrum access techniques with advanced frame structures designed for efficient spectrum utilization. The accomplished authors present the energy and spectrum efficient frameworks used in high-demand distributed architectures by relying on the self-scheduled medium access control (SMC-MAC) protocol in cognitive radio networks.The book begins with an exploration of the fundamentals of recent advances in spectrum sharing techniques before moving onto advanced frame structures with spectrum accessing approaches and the role of spectrum prediction and spectrum monitoring to eliminate interference. The authors also cover spectrum mobility, interference, and spectrum management for connected environments in substantial detail.Spectrum Sharing in Cognitive Radio Networks: Towards Highly Connected Environments offers readers a recent and rational theoretical mathematical model of spectrum sharing strategies that can be used for practical simulation of future generation wireless communication technologies. It also highlights ongoing trends, revealing fresh research outcomes that will be of interest to active researchers in the area. Readers will also benefit from:* An inclusive study of connected environments, 3GPP Releases, and the evolution of wireless communication generations with a discussion of advanced frame structures and access strategies in cognitive radio networks* A treatment of cognitive radio networks using spectrum prediction and monitoring techniques* An analysis of the effects of imperfect spectrum monitoring on cognitive radio networks* An exploration of spectrum mobility in cognitive radio networks using spectrum prediction and monitoring techniques* An examination of MIMO-based CR-NOMA communication systems for spectral and interference efficient designsPerfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in Electrical and Electronics Communication Engineering programs, Spectrum Sharing in Cognitive Radio Networks: Towards Highly Connected Environments will also earn a place in the libraries of professional engineers and researchers working in the field, whether in private industry, government, or academia.

This book familiarizes the reader with the multitude of tools available for diagnosing distillation tower problems and provides the reader with good application guidelines derived from real world experiences of the author. The book describes what each tool can and cannot do, provides insight on how different ideas and theories can be tested using these tools, share the experience of how to correctly interpret the results provided by each technique, and guide the reader to a multitude of additional testing that they can perform to bring them closer to a correct diagnosis and an effective fix. Each technique is illustrated with real case studies and an extensive "do and don'ts" list based on the author's vast 45-year experience.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to explore new areas within the alternative investment arena or a new industry participant seeking to establish a solid understanding of alternative investments, Alternative Investments: An Allocator's Approach, Fourth Edition (CAIA Level II curriculum official text) is the best way to achieve these goals.In recent years, capital formation has shifted dramatically away from public markets as issuers pursue better financial and value alignment with ownership, less onerous and expensive regulatory requirements, market and information dislocation, and liberation from the short-term challenges that undergird the public capital markets. The careful and informed use of alternative investments in a diversified portfolio can reduce risk, lower volatility, and improve returns over the long-term, enhancing investors' ability to meet their investment outcomes. Alternative Investments: An Allocator's Approach (CAIA Level II curriculum official text) is a key resource that can be used to improve the sophistication of asset owners and those who work with them.This text comprises the curriculum, when combined with supplemental materials available at caia.org, for the CAIA Level II exam."Over the course of my long career one tenet has held true, 'Continuing Education'. Since CalSTRS is a teachers' pension plan, it is no surprise that continuing education is a core attribute of our Investment Office culture. Overseeing one of the largest institutional pools of capital in the world requires a cohesive knowledge and understanding of both public and private market investments and strategies. We must understand how these opportunities might contribute to delivering on investment outcomes for our beneficiaries. Alternative Investments: An Allocator's Approach is the definitive core instruction manual for an institutional investor, and it puts you in the captain's chair of the asset owner."--Christopher J. Ailman, Chief Investment Officer, California State Teachers' Retirement System"Given their diversified cash flow streams and returns, private markets continue to be a growing fixture of patient, long-term portfolios. As such, the need to have proficiency across these sophisticated strategies, asset classes, and instruments is critical for today's capital allocator. As a proud CAIA charterholder, I have seen the practical benefits in building a strong private markets foundation, allowing me to better assist my clients."--Jayne Bok, CAIA, CFA, Head of Investments, Asia, Willis Tower Watson

Provides practical guidance on pharmaceutical analysis, written by leading experts with extensive industry experienceAnalytical Testing for the Pharmaceutical GMP Laboratory presents a thorough overview of the pharmaceutical regulations, working processes, and drug development best practices used to maintain the quality and integrity of medicines. With a focus on smaller molecular weight drug substances and products, the book provides the knowledge necessary for establishing the pharmaceutical laboratory to support Quality Systems while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.Concise yet comprehensive chapters contain up-to-date coverage of drug regulations, pharmaceutical analysis methodologies, control strategies, testing development and validation, method transfer, electronic data documentation, and more. Each chapter includes a table of contents, definitions of acronyms, a reference list, and ample tables and figures. Addressing the principal activities and regulatory challenges of analytical testing in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug products, this authoritative resource:* Describes the structure, roles, core guidelines, and GMP regulations of the FDA and ICH.* Covers the common analytical technologies used in pharmaceutical laboratories, including examples of analytical techniques used for the release and stability testing of drugs.* Examines control strategies established from quality systems supported by real-world case studies.* Explains the use of dissolution testing for products such as extended-release capsules, aerosols, and inhalers.* Discusses good documentation and data reporting practices, stability programs, and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to maintain compliance.* Includes calculations, application examples, and illustrations to assist readers in day-to-day laboratory operations.* Contains practical information and templates to structure internal processes or common Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Analytical Testing for the Pharmaceutical GMP Laboratory is a must-have reference for both early-career and experienced pharmaceutical scientists, analytical chemists, pharmacists, and quality control professionals. It is also both a resource for GMP laboratory training programs and an excellent textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses of analytical chemistry in pharmaceutical sciences or regulatory compliance programs.

An expert presentation of 5G security, privacy, and network performanceIn 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy, a team of veteran engineers delivers a robust and accessible discussion of 5G security solutions, including physical layer security, authentication, and mobility management. In the book, the distinguished authors expertly cover the requirements of 5G wireless network security and privacy, with explorations of existing solutions and vulnerabilities from security architecture and mechanism perspectives.Readers will learn to enhance the security and network performance of 5G wireless networks in contexts like vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, industrial automation, health services, smart cities, and smart homes. They will develop a comprehensive understanding of 5G wireless network security as they move through the book's 11 insightful chapters, developing in-depth knowledge on the current state of 5G security and coming developments in the field. Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to legacy cellular network security, including network performance development from 1G to 4G* In-depth treatments of 5G network security, including the motivation and objectives of 5G wireless network security* Comprehensive explorations of wireless security solutions, including cryptographic approaches and physical layer security* Fulsome discussions of the security architecture of cellular networks, including 3G and 4G securityPerfect for researchers and professionals working in the field of cybersecurity and 5G wireless networks, 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers, computer scientists, and graduate students studying 5G network security and privacy.

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