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SECURITY ISSUES AND PRIVACY CONCERNS IN INDUSTRY 4.0 APPLICATIONSWritten and edited by a team of international experts, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the security and privacy issues surrounding Industry 4.0 applications, a must-have for any library.The scope of Security Issues and Privacy Concerns in Industry 4.0 Applications is to envision the need for security in Industry 4.0 applications and the research opportunities for the future. This book discusses the security issues in Industry 4.0 applications for research development. It will also enable the reader to develop solutions for the security threats and attacks that prevail in the industry. The chapters will be framed on par with advancements in the industry in the area of Industry 4.0 with its applications in additive manufacturing, cloud computing, IoT (Internet of Things), and many others. This book helps a researcher and an industrial specialist to reflect on the latest trends and the need for technological change in Industry 4.0.Smart water management using IoT, cloud security issues with network forensics, regional language recognition for industry 4.0, IoT-based health care management systems, artificial intelligence for fake profile detection, and packet drop detection in agriculture-based IoT are covered in this outstanding new volume. Leading innovations such as smart drone for railway track cleaning, everyday life-supporting blockchain and big data, effective prediction using machine learning, classification of dog breed based on CNN, load balancing using the SPE approach and cyber culture impact on media consumers are also addressed.Whether a reference for the veteran engineer or an introduction to the technologies covered in the book for the student, this is a must-have for any library.

INTELLIGENT SECURITY SYSTEMSDramatically improve your cybersecurity using AI and machine learningIn Intelligent Security Systems, distinguished professor and computer scientist Dr. Leon Reznik delivers an expert synthesis of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science techniques, applied to computer security to assist readers in hardening their computer systems against threats. Emphasizing practical and actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented by industry professionals and computer device's owners, the author explains how to install and harden firewalls, intrusion detection systems, attack recognition tools, and malware protection systems. He also explains how to recognize and counter common hacking activities.This book bridges the gap between cybersecurity education and new data science programs, discussing how cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques can work for and against cybersecurity efforts.Intelligent Security Systems includes supplementary resources on an author-hosted website, such as classroom presentation slides, sample review, test and exam questions, and practice exercises to make the material contained practical and useful. The book also offers:* A thorough introduction to computer security, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, including basic definitions and concepts like threats, vulnerabilities, risks, attacks, protection, and tools* An exploration of firewall design and implementation, including firewall types and models, typical designs and configurations, and their limitations and problems* Discussions of intrusion detection systems (IDS), including architecture topologies, components, and operational ranges, classification approaches, and machine learning techniques in IDS design* A treatment of malware and vulnerabilities detection and protection, including malware classes, history, and development trendsPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students in computer security, computer science and engineering, Intelligent Security Systems will also earn a place in the libraries of students and educators in information technology and data science, as well as professionals working in those fields.

Understand the barriers to change and cultivate a reinvention mindset that will make you impervious to disruptionIn our world of incessant change, we are all threatened by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity--at the individual and organizational levels. Undisruptable will give you a new lens through which to consider change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You'll be inspired to consider the big questions of today: What does the future hold? What does the exponential growth of technology mean for the world of work? What does a changing job market mean for future generations? What do waves of disruption mean for business leaders? Society is evolving at breakneck speed. What does this mean for all of us? Read Undisruptable to bridge the chaos and build the resilience you need to move forward.While we cannot see into the future, there are repeatable patterns that we can understand. Undisruptable demystifies the principles of change through a blend of analogies, innovation frameworks and exemplars of change such as Fujifilm and Arnold Schwarzenegger.The first step to becoming undisputable is to realize that evolution is a natural part of life, and nature provides many examples. Undisruptable will help you to:* Understand the principles of change* Overcome the barriers to change* See change as an opportunity and not an obstacle* Utilize simple frameworks and examples to guide you on your transformationBy the end of this book, you will have the essential tools and techniques to foster a reinvention mindset that will help you and your organization to become Undisruptable.This book is part of a 3-part series. Part 2 looks at the biases and mental obstacles that prevent change. Part 3 examines the best ways to communicate change within an organization.PRAISE FOR UNDISRUPTABLE"Aidan McCullen has lived a fascinating life of major change. In his book, 'Undisruptable'; he brings us a method for making sense of the external world, and an accessible and visual approach to letting go of the past, and welcoming the future with a mindset of permanent reinvention. It is a timely, thoughtful book, well worth reading."- Dee Hock, founder and CEO Emeritus of VISA and author of One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization"As the poet Paul Valery said, 'the future is not what is used to be'. Organizations across the board must come to grips with permanent reinvention as their needed way of being. Aidan McCullen's gifted storytelling will inspire you and get you on your way to permanent reinvention."- Mark Johnson, co-founder Innosight and author Lead from the Future"This book teaches the mindset--the lens of clarity--that we all must develop in order to be undisruptable in a future of chilling disruption."- Bob Johansen author Full-Spectrum Thinking, Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future"The snake may slough off its tail, but there's nothing to be sloughed off with this book. Former professional rugby player Aidan McCullen knows how not to be defeated by victory. He knows how to disrupt himself. He knows what it means to be Undisruptable."- Whitney Johnson, author of Disrupt Yourself"Aidan McCullen shows us how to embrace a mindset of permanent reinvention. By reading this book, you will learn how to shed outdated assumptions and mental models before it's too late. Moreover, you will learn how to remain perpetually curious no matter your past success. McCullen encourages us to embrace a constructive form of restlessness that can be personally rewarding as well as effective for our organizations."- Michael A. Roberto, author of Unlocking Creativity, Trustee Professor of Management, Bryant University"A masterpiece! Aidan McCullen's been through the gristmill of change, and come through with great wisdom and guidance for all of us. This is a book to treasure and reread."- Barbara Oakley, author of A Mind for Numbers and Learning How to Learn"Come for the evocative metaphors and stories. Stay for the powerful frameworks and practical guidance. Undisruptable is a useful guide to thriving in today's era of constant change. Highly recommended."- Scott D. Anthony, senior partner, Innosight, author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate and Dual Transformation"In Undisruptable, Aidan McCullen provides the missing manual to thrive in the Age of Disruption. This is the right book for right now."- Ozan Varol, author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist"Strategic frameworks often feel both academic and stale. Aidan McCullen has built a series of lenses on transformation that are based in real world practice--they are alive and fresh through research and compelling storytelling. It is so much fun to read, and incredibly important for people who work in strategy, innovation and the management of change (which we all do now!)"- Charles Conn, Board member of Patagonia and author of Bulletproof Problem Solving"If the 1920s was the time of the Great Depression and the 2008-2011 the era of the Great Recession, the COVID-19 has opened the doors to the age of the Great Reinvention. Now is the time to shed the old believes about change - and transform it from a threat into an opportunity. And that's exactly what Aidan McCullen with the "Undisruptable" - a sharp, deep, focused, pragmatic, and incredibly compassionate work we all need during these volatile and uncertain times."- Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, founder of Reinvention Academy and author of The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos"Much of what makes us successful today, can limit our success in the future--therefore we must continuously learn, unlearn and relearn to be truly undisruptable. Aidan McCullen has packed this book with examples, powerful questions and actionable steps to put your journey to this state into practice. This book will make you better prepared for our uncertain future ahead, and help you find your own unique path to succeed in it."- Barry O'Reilly, author of Unlearn"Undisruptable combines analogies from the natural world with stories from the business world, and in doing so changes your perspective on business and life. It's a joy to read."- Anne Janzer, author of Writing to Be Understood"Aidan McCullen is an amiable companion in this exploration of the kind of mindset that will help you thrive in an uncertain world and become undisruptable no matter how big the gray rhinos charging at you may be. This book is full of thought-provoking questions, useful mental models, and real-world examples to help you approach business and life by embracing permanent reinvention. I highly recommend it!"- Michele Wucker, author of The Gray Rhino"This book can help people and organisations answer perhaps their toughest strategic question: 'How can we stay externally relevant to our fast-changing world when we're internally encumbered by slow moving systems and motivations?' Filled with a great blend of stories, practical tools and imaginative illustrations, I read it cover-to-cover in one sitting. Highly recommended for leaders, managers or anyone interested in change and innovation."- Elvin Turner, author of Be Less Zombie"A wonderful combination of philosophy, metaphors and business concepts. A truly inspirational book on transformation and innovation."- Dan Toma, author of The Corporate Startup"I have three pieces of news for you; two good and one bad. First, the good news: we all understand the idea and the need of constant learning and permanent reinvention. Now, the bad news. Very few people really know how we can actually make it happen. The final good news. Aidan McCullen's book: Undisruptable will guide you with a beautifully crafted narrative, compelling evidence, storytelling and amazing creativity. It is a deep book and yet so much fun to read: learning - the sex of the mind - at this best."- Paolo Gallo, Former CHRO, World Economic Forum and author of The Compass and the Radar"Becoming undisruptable is not an event, it is a never-ending odyssey. In an age of incessant change, we must all learn to reinvent ourselves and our organisations big and small. This book provides a mental model to enable permanent reinvention."- David C. McCourt, Executive Chairman Granahan McCourt Capital and National Broadband Ireland and author of Total Rethink"Undisruptable inspires the mindset, provides the techniques, and stimulates the motivation to embrace constant change as a unique opportunity for yourself and for your organization. In an age of unprecedented change, this is not only useful. It is essential."- Alessandro Lanteri, PhD, Professor of Management ESCP Business School and author of Clever"A must read. Get it now! Aidan McCullen's work is itself an undisputable contribution to the power of focus and imagination when applied to all facets of our society. Undisruptable brings a fresh, vibrant and packed perspective on innovation and reinvention. The recurrence of reinvention is so powerful that it become the underlying current of the entire work and it does its magic! It primes us to think positively about the infinite possibilities that individual and collective thinking can achieve. It is a book for all ages and all flavours. No matter whether you read it for fun and personal leisure, or whether you read it to inspire yourself at work, or if you have just received it as a gift, Undisruptable will endow you with the greatest gift of all: the gift that human ingenuity can makes us Undisruptable!"- Mark Esposito, Ph.D, Professor, government adviser and author of Understanding How the Future Unfolds."Brilliant book. As a game plan for continued success throughout life, this book is a game changer. Regardless of your goals as an individual or a group, Undisruptable opens up a panacea of tactics and opportunities that are life altering. Aidan McCullen has crafted a pragmatic toolbox for life based on his own diverse experiences. As a young rugby player, when people saw Aidan for what he was, Aidan always envisioned what he could become and that makes all the difference."- Eddie O'Sullivan, former Head Coach to the Ireland and USA Rugby teams and author of Never Die Wondering" A magnificent book! How do you continuously learn, adapt and evolve so that you have theability to continuously have meaningful work and a meaningful life in the Smart Machine Age? This book provides you a pathway to being on that Journey. This is a book that you will want to use for the rest of your life. Its practical "how -to" stories will capture your heart and your mind. I invite you to savour each chapter. It is a great read!"- Edward D. Hess, author of Hyper-Learning, Learn or Die and Humility is the New Smart, Professor at the Darden Business School"I absolutely love it! This book will change your life."- Friederike Fabritius, author of The Leading Brain"In an age of disruption, the only viable strategy is to adapt. In this gripping book, Aidan McCullen brings us along on his personal journey in which he unlocks the secrets of reinvention. The result is an excellent guide to navigating today's complex environment."- Greg Satell, author of Cascades and Mapping Innovation"A book we all need to read right now! If this past year has taught us anything, it's that nothing is guaranteed. Instead of that being a message of doom and gloom, "Undisruptable," shows us just how much we actually control. It reminds us that our imagination and ability to create is paramount. It's a straight to the point guide to navigating and creating the change we need to see to continuously evolve. At a time where leaders and employees everywhere are feverishly trying to figure out what happens next, this book ensures everyone can get on the same page about how to use their unique talents, insights and resourcefulness to jump onto the "Infinity curve" and create the future they want to see."- Heather MacArthur, author of Low Man on the Totem Pole"A relatable and educational book with penetrating insight into the rise and fall of organizations. This is a must-read for business leaders with ambition to reach, and maintain, excellence."- John D. Wood, Esq. author of The Humachine: Humankind, Machines, and the Future of Enterprise"The germination of this book predates this current wave of disruption and so it's timing may seem remarkable; but that's how Aidan McCullen, and people who live undisruptable lives, have always seen things. In this book you see, hear and feel the personal and organisational mindset that thrives in disruption. More than anything it shows us the way to live happy and fulfilling lives in our ever-changing world."- Phillip Matthews, Former Captain Ireland Rugby Team and former CEO National College of Ireland

Offers a review of the newest methodologies for the characterization and modelling of lightweight materials and structuresAdvanced Multifunctional Lightweight Aerostructures provides an in-depth analysis of the thermal, electrical, and mechanical responses of multi-functional lightweight structures. The authors, noted experts on the topic, address the most recent and innovative methodologies for the characterization and modelling of lightweight materials and discuss various multiscale simulation approaches and nonlinear/structural dynamics methodologies. They present multifunctional materials and structures and offer detailed descriptions of the complex modelling of these structures.The authors divide the text into two sections and demonstrate a keen understanding and awareness of multi-functional lightweight aerostructures by taking unique approaches. They explore multi-disciplinary modelling and characterization alongside benchmark problems and applications, topics that are rarely approached in this field. This important book:* Offers thermal, electrical, and mechanical analyses of multi-functional lightweight structures* Covers innovative methodologies for the characterization and modelling of lightweight materials and structures* Presents characterizations of a wide variety of novel materials* Considers multifunctional novel structures with potential applications in different high-tech industries* Discusses thermal and mechanical behaviors of some critical parts of aircrafts* Includes efficient and highly accurate methodologiesWritten for professionals, engineers, researchers, and educators in academia, industrial, and other specialized research institutions, Advanced Multifunctional Lightweight Aerostructures is a much-needed text on the design practices of existing engineering building services and how these methods combine with recent developments.

Wall Street Journal bestsellerBuild your book of business and sell more services with this expert guide for knowledge professionalsHow do rainmakers consistently and continuously sell their ideas and grow their client base? What is the secret to their ongoing success? Whether they are in accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service, it's not just their knowledge, experience, and unique services that set them apart. They succeed by adopting the mindset, mastering the strategies, and employing the tactics at the heart of rainmaking.In Selling Your Expertise: The Mindset, Strategies, and Tactics of Successful Rainmakers, veteran communications, sales, and leadership consultant Robert Chen provides a practical guide to selling knowledge-based services in a market that demands credibility and subject-matter authority. Chen and his colleagues at Exec|Comm have helped hundreds of thousands of professionals learn to sell, influence, and negotiate more effectively. This book condenses Chen's first-hand experience and over 40 years of Exec|Comm's best sales advice, along with interviews featuring other successful rainmakers from a variety of professions and industries.Whether you're a national practice partner at a Big Four consulting firm or an independent attorney just starting out, this book equips you with the real-life knowledge you need to:* Develop a client-focused mindset to help build a thriving book of business* Use effective strategies to find your ideal prospects and turn them into long-term clients, using concrete metrics to assess whether you're on the right track* Apply practical tactics to build a trusted reputation, sharpen communication skills, manage the challenges of not having enough time to sell, and push beyond obstaclesThe perfect book for consultants, investment bankers, lawyers, research analysts, and accountants, Selling Your Expertise is an invaluable resource for any professional who makes a living by selling solutions to their clients' most pressing needs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FOUNDATIONAL AND ADVANCED TOPICS IN INTERNET OF THINGS TECHNOLOGY WITH THIS ALL-IN-ONE GUIDEEnabling the Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications delivers a comprehensive starting point for anyone hoping to understand the fundamentals and design of Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The book's distinguished academics and authors offer readers an opportunity to understand IoT concepts via programming in an abstract way. Readers will learn about IoT fundamentals, hardware and software components, IoT protocol stacks, security, IoT applications and implementations, as well as the challenges, and potential solutions, that lie ahead.Readers will learn about the social aspects of IoT systems, as well as receive an introduction to the Blockly Programming Language, IoT Microcontrollers, IoT Microprocessors, systems on a chip and IoT Gateway Architecture. The book also provides implementation of simple code examples in Packet Tracer, increasing the usefulness and practicality of the book. Enabling the Internet of Things examines a wide variety of other essential topics, including:* The fundamentals of IoT, including its evolution, distinctions, definitions, vision, enabling technologies, and building blocks* An elaboration of the sensing principles of IoT and the essentials of wireless sensor networks* A detailed examination of the IoT protocol stack for communications* An analysis of the security challenges and threats faced by users of IoT devices, as well as the countermeasures that can be used to fight them, from the perception layer to the application layerPerfect as a supplementary text for undergraduate students taking computer science or electrical engineering courses, Enabling the Internet of Things also belongs on the bookshelves of industry professionals and researchers who regularly work with and on the Internet of Things and who seek a better understanding of its foundational and advanced topics.

STAY UP TO DATE ON THE STATE OF MRAM TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCEMagnetic Memory Technology: Spin-Transfer-Torque MRAM and Beyond delivers a combination of foundational and advanced treatments of the subjects necessary for students and professionals to fully understand MRAM and other non-volatile memories, like PCM, and ReRAM. The authors offer readers a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of magnetism and electron spin, as well as a comprehensive analysis of the physics of magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) devices as it relates to memory applications.This book explores MRAM's unique ability to provide memory without requiring the atoms inside the device to move when switching states. The resulting power savings and reliability are what give MRAM its extraordinary potential. The authors describe the current state of academic research in MRAM technology, which focuses on the reduction of the amount of energy needed to reorient magnetization.Among other topics, readers will benefit from the book's discussions of:* An introduction to basic electromagnetism, including the fundamentals of magnetic force and other concepts* An thorough description of magnetism and magnetic materials, including the classification and properties of magnetic thin film properties and their material preparation and characterization* A comprehensive description of Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) and tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) devices and their equivalent electrical model* Spin current and spin dynamics, including the properties of spin current, the Ordinary Hall Effect, the Anomalous Hall Effect, and the spin Hall effect* Different categories of magnetic random-access memory, including field-write mode MRAM, Spin-Torque-Transfer (STT) MRAM, Spin-Orbit Torque (SOT) MRAM, and othersPerfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying electrical engineering, similar programs, or courses on topics like spintronics, Magnetic Memory Technology: Spin-Transfer-Torque MRAM and Beyond also belongs on the bookshelves of engineers and other professionals involved in the design, development, and manufacture of MRAM technologies.

Learn more about the history, foundations, and applications of fuzzy logic in this comprehensive resource by an academic leaderIntroduction to Fuzzy Logic delivers a high-level but accessible introduction to the rapidly growing and evolving field of fuzzy logic and its applications. Distinguished engineer, academic, and author James K. Peckol covers a wide variety of practical topics, including the differences between crisp and fuzzy logic, the people and professions who find fuzzy logic useful, and the advantages of using fuzzy logic.While the book assumes a solid foundation in embedded systems, including basic logic design, and C/C++ programming, it is written in a practical and easy-to-read style that engages the reader and assists in learning and retention. The author includes introductions of threshold and perceptron logic to further enhance the applicability of the material contained within.After introducing readers to the topic with a brief description of the history and development of the field, Introduction to Fuzzy Logic goes on to discuss a wide variety of foundational and advanced topics, like:* A review of Boolean algebra, including logic minimization with algebraic means and Karnaugh maps* A discussion of crisp sets, including classic set membership, set theory and operations, and basic classical crisp set properties* A discussion of fuzzy sets, including the foundations of fuzzy sets logic, set membership functions, and fuzzy set properties* An analysis of fuzzy inference and approximate reasoning, along with the concepts of containment and entailment and relations between fuzzy subsetsPerfect for mid-level and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering courses, Introduction to Fuzzy Logic covers topics included in many artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, and soft computing courses. Math students and professionals in a wide variety of fields will also significantly benefit from the material covered in this book.

The 105th volume in this series for organic chemists in academia and industry presents critical discussions of widely used organic reactions or particular phases of a reaction. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. The work includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration. Detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method.

Provides authoritative guidance on statistical analysis techniques and inferential methods for one-shot device life-testingEstimating the reliability of one-shot devices--electro-expolsive devices, fire extinguishers, automobile airbags, and other units that perform their function only once--poses unique analytical challenges to conventional approaches. Due to how one-shot devices are censored, their precise failure times cannot be obtained from testing. The condition of a one-shot device can only be recorded at a specific inspection time, resulting in a lack of lifetime data collected in life-tests.Accelerated Life Testing of One-shot Devices: Data Collection and Analysis addresses the fundamental issues of statistical modeling based on data collected from accelerated life-tests of one-shot devices. The authors provide inferential methods and procedures for planning accelerated life-tests, and describe advanced statistical techniques to help reliability practitioners overcome estimation problems in the real world. Topics covered include likelihood inference, competing-risks models, one-shot devices with dependent components, model selection, and more. Enabling readers to apply the techniques to their own lifetime data and arrive at the most accurate inference possible, this practical resource:* Provides expert guidance on comprehensive data analysis of one-shot devices under accelerated life-tests* Discusses how to design experiments for data collection from efficient accelerated life-tests while conforming to budget constraints* Helps readers develops optimal designs for constant-stress and step-stress accelerated life-tests, mainstream life-tests commonly used in reliability practice* Includes R code in each chapter for readers to use in their own analyses of one-shot device testing data* Features numerous case studies and practical examples throughout* Highlights important issues, problems, and future research directions in reliability theory and practiceAccelerated Life Testing of One-shot Devices: Data Collection and Analysis is essential reading for graduate students, researchers, and engineers working on accelerated life testing data analysis.

Is a literature review looming in your future? Are you procrastinating on writing a literature review at this very moment? If so, this is the book for you. Writing often causes trepidation and procrastination for engineering students--issues that compound while writing a literature review, a type of academic writing most engineers are never formally taught. Consider this workbook as a "couch-to-5k" program for engineering writers rather than runners: if you complete the activities in this book from beginning to end, you will have a literature review draft ready for revision and content editing by your research advisor.So, You Have to Write a Literature Review presents a dynamic and practical method in which engineering students--typically late-career undergraduates or graduate students--can learn to write literature reviews, and translate genre-based writing instruction into easy-to-follow, bite-sized activities and content. Written in a refreshingly conversational style while acknowledging that writing is quite difficult, Catherine Berdanier and Joshua Lenart leverage their unique disciplinary backgrounds with decades of experience teaching academic engineering writing in this user-friendly workbook.

CLOUD TECHNOLOGIESContains a variety of cloud computing technologies and explores how the cloud can enhance business operationsCloud Technologies offers an accessible guide to cloud-based systems and clearly explains how these technologies have changed the way organizations approach and implement their computing infrastructure. The author includes an overview of cloud computing and addresses business-related considerations such as service level agreements, elasticity, security, audits, and practical implementation issues. In addition, the book covers important topics such as automation, infrastructure as code, DevOps, orchestration, and edge computing.Cloud computing fundamentally changes the way organizations think about and implement IT infrastructure. Any manager without a firm grasp of basic cloud concepts is at a huge disadvantage in the modern world. Written for all levels of managers working in IT and other areas, the book explores cost savings and enhanced capabilities, as well as identifies different models for implementing cloud technologies and tackling cloud business concerns. This important book:* Demonstrates a variety of cloud computing technologies and ways the cloud can enhance business operations* Addresses data security concerns in cloud computing relevant to corporate data owners* Shows ways the cloud can save money for a business* Offers a companion website hosting PowerPoint slidesWritten for managers in the fields of business, IT and cloud computing, Cloud Technologies describes cloud computing concepts and related strategies and operations in accessible language.

This book explains that a customera s perception of the quality of service received in a given situation is almost entirely a function of their pre--existing expectations created by the brand.

STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROLProvides a basic understanding of statistical quality control (SQC) and demonstrates how to apply the techniques of SQC to improve the quality of products in various sectorsThis book introduces Statistical Quality Control and the elements of Six Sigma Methodology, illustrating the widespread applications that both have for a multitude of areas, including manufacturing, finance, transportation, and more. It places emphasis on both the theory and application of various SQC techniques and offers a large number of examples using data encountered in real life situations to support each theoretical concept.Statistical Quality Control: Using MINITAB, R, JMP and Python begins with a brief discussion of the different types of data encountered in various fields of statistical applications and introduces graphical and numerical tools needed to conduct preliminary analysis of the data. It then discusses the basic concept of statistical quality control (SQC) and Six Sigma Methodology and examines the different types of sampling methods encountered when sampling schemes are used to study certain populations. The book also covers Phase 1 Control Charts for variables and attributes; Phase II Control Charts to detect small shifts; the various types of Process Capability Indices (CPI); certain aspects of Measurement System Analysis (MSA); various aspects of PRE-control; and more. This helpful guide also* Focuses on the learning and understanding of statistical quality control for second and third year undergraduates and practitioners in the field* Discusses aspects of Six Sigma Methodology* Teaches readers to use MINITAB, R, JMP and Python to create and analyze charts* Requires no previous knowledge of statistical theory* Is supplemented by an instructor-only book companion site featuring data sets and a solutions manual to all problems, as well as a student book companion site that includes data sets and a solutions manual to all odd-numbered problemsStatistical Quality Control: Using MINITAB, R, JMP and Python is an excellent book for students studying engineering, statistics, management studies, and other related fields and who are interested in learning various techniques of statistical quality control. It also serves as a desk reference for practitioners who work to improve quality in various sectors, such as manufacturing, service, transportation, medical, oil, and financial institutions. It's also useful for those who use Six Sigma techniques to improve the quality of products in such areas.

WATER, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND SUSTAINABILITYAn in-depth review of sustainable concepts in water resources management under climate changeClimate change continues to intensify existing pressures in water resources management, such as rapid population growth, land use changes, pollution, damming of rivers, and many others. Securing a reliable water supply--critical for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)--requires understanding of the relation between finite water resources, climate variability/change, and various elements of sustainability. Water, Climate Change, and Sustainability is a timely and in-depth examination of the concept of sustainability as it relates to water resources management in the context of climate change risks.Featuring contributions by global authors, this edited volume is organized into three sections: Sustainability Concepts; Sustainability Approaches, Tools, and Techniques; and Sustainability in Practice. Detailed chapters describe the linkage between water and sustainable development, highlight the development and use of new measuring and reporting methods, and discuss the implementation of sustainability concepts in various water use sectors. Topics include localizing and mainstreaming global water sustainability initiatives, resilient water infrastructure for poverty reduction, urban water security for sustainable cities, climate actions and challenges for sustainable ecosystem services, and more. This important resource:* Reviews contemporary scientific research and practical applications in the areas of water, climate change and sustainability in different regions of the world* Discusses future directions of research and practices in relation to expected patterns of climate changes* Covers a wide range of concepts, theories, and perspectives of sustainable development of water resources* Features case studies of field and modelling techniques for analyzing water resources and evaluating vulnerability, security, and associated risks* Discusses practical applications of water resources in contexts such as food security, global health, clean energy, and climate actionWater, Climate Change, and Sustainability is an invaluable resource for policy makers water managers, researchers, and other professionals in the field, and an ideal text for graduate students in hydrogeology, climate change, geophysics, geochemistry, geography, water resources, and environmental science.

ENGINEERING APPLICATIONSA comprehensive text on the fundamental principles of mechanical engineeringEngineering Applications presents the fundamental principles and applications of the statics and mechanics of materials in complex mechanical systems design. Using MATLAB to help solve problems with numerical and analytical calculations, authors and noted experts on the topic Mihai Dupac and Dan B. Marghitu offer an understanding of the static behaviour of engineering structures and components while considering the mechanics of materials knowledge as the most important part of their design.The authors explore the concepts, derivations, and interpretations of general principles and discuss the creation of mathematical models and the formulation of mathematical equations. This practical text also highlights the solutions of problems solved analytically and numerically using MATLAB. The figures generated with MATLAB reinforce visual learning for students and professionals as they study the programs. This important text:* Shows how mechanical principles are applied to engineering design* Covers basic material with both mathematical and physical insight* Provides an understanding of classical mechanical principles* Offers problem solutions using MATLAB* Reinforces learning using visual and computational techniquesWritten for students and professional mechanical engineers, Engineering Applications helpshone reasoning skills in order to interpret data and generate mathematical equations, offering different methods of solving them for evaluating and designing engineering systems.

A general overview of the use of utility distribution poles, including for electric supply and communications applicationsOverhead Distribution Lines: Design and Applications provides information on the design and use of power and communication distribution lines. An excellent resource for those in the power and communication utilities industry, this book presents information on the physical characteristics of utility poles, overhead supply and communication cables, installation practices, joint-usage issues, and safety rules, including the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), California-specific rules, and others. It describes how to select the proper poles for specific applications. The especially valuable final chapter provides examples showing how it all works in practice, providing a background allowing more effective use of related industry software.Rather than delving into detailed design and installation techniques, this book serves as an overview for engineers and non-technical audiences alike. At the same time, it serves as a compendium of technical information not readily available elsewhere. This unique book:* Offers an overview of pole structures, pole installation and maintenance, wires and cables, and cable installation and maintenance--with examples* Provides information on national standards documents such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), ANSI O5.1, California General Order 95, and more* Explores the "sag-tension" relationship between wires and poles* Includes appendices that cover properties of messenger strands, wireless attachments, solution of equations to determine sag, under uniform and point loadsOverhead Distribution Lines: Design and Applications offers readers an understanding of the basic principles and various issues related to electric supply and communications distribution lines. It is a valuable resource for utility engineers, as well as those without a technical background.

SMART AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE OF WIRELESS NETWORKExplores the intersection of sustainable growth, green computing and automation, and performance optimization of 5G wireless networksSmart and Sustainable Approaches for Optimizing Performance of Wireless Networks explores how wireless sensing applications, green computing, and Big Data analytics can increase the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of real-time applications across areas such as healthcare, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.Bringing together an international team of expert contributors, this authoritative volume highlights the limitations of conventional technologies and provides methodologies and approaches for addressing Quality of Service (QOS) issues and optimizing network performance. In-depth chapters cover topics including blockchain-assisted secure data sharing, smart 5G Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, intelligent management of ad hoc networks, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) techniques in smart healthcare, smart manufacturing, and smart agriculture.* Covers design, implementation, optimization, and sustainability of wireless and sensor-based networks* Discusses concepts of sustainability and green computing as well as their relevance to society and the environment* Addresses green automation applications in various disciplines such as computer science, nanoscience, information technology (IT), and biochemistry* Explores various smart and sustainable approaches for current wireless and sensor-based networks* Includes detailed case studies of current methodologies, applications, and implementationsSmart and Sustainable Approaches for Optimizing Performance of Wireless Networks: Real-time Applications is an essential resource for academic researchers and industry professionals working to integrate sustainable development and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Since the launch of Telemedicine Technologies (Wiley, 2010), the technologies surrounding telemedicine have changed immeasurably, particularly with the emerging trends of Internet-of-Things (IoT), digital/e-Health, and wearable, smart and assistive technologies. This second edition overhauls and expands on the original text to reflect the technical advances of the last decade. It covers applications from traditional healthcare services to remote patient monitoring and recovery, to alternative medicine and general health assessment for maintaining optimal health. This welcome update brings together a broad range of topics demonstrating how information and wireless technologies can be used in healthcare.

A clear, balanced introduction to quantum mechanics combining essential theory with practical applications. Includes over 65 solved examples and each chapter concludes with an extensive collection of fully solved multipart problems. Provides an in-depth treatment of the practical mathematical tools of quantum mechanics.

This book covers the fundamentals and applications of Carbon Nanofiber (CNF). In the first section, the initial chapter on the fundamentals of CNF is by Professor Maheshwar Sharon, the recognized "Father of Carbon Nanotechnology in India", which powerfully provides a succinct overview of CNFs. This is followed by a chapter on biogenics that have produced unique morphologies of CNF that makes them suitable to various applications. This is followed by a chapter that mainly focuses on nanocomposites, especially those involving nanocomposites of CNF. The role of nanocatalysts and composites in promoting and enhancing the synthesis and application of CNF is then covered, followed by an important chapter on the characterization of CNF.The second section of the book encompasses the various applications of CNF, such as its use as a possible superconductor to adsorb and store hydrogen, and as a microwave absorber. The application of CNF for environmental concerns is also detailed by assessing its usefulness in dye and heavy metal removal from polluted water. The applications that are addressed include lithium-ion battery, solar cell, antenna, cosmetics, usefulness in regenerative medicine, as well as various aspects of agrotechnology.

When negotiation fails, mediation avails other moves for an amicable resolution. Whether you are a current or future mediator or a party to a conflict, this is your essential companion to the theory, concepts, and best practices of mediation.In a world ridden by social divisions, responsible resolution of conflicts is more timely than ever. What happens when parties are unable to negotiate an agreement together? The next move is to invite a third party to reset the negotiations, facilitate the exchanges, rebuild a working relationship and empower the parties to explore the past, surface their present needs, invent, evaluate and choose the best solutions for the future.Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves brings decades of critical analysis and experience that the authors tested worldwide in international organizations, governments, NGOs, universities and corporations. You will understand mediation better, and its significance in your personal and professional life. You will be able to develop a flexible mindset and a broad outlook to achieve sustainable outcomes. This book will cover:* Models and principles from various domains of mediation: family, business & labor, public affairs, international relations* A mediation framework to prepare for mediation and to run its process smoothly* A step-by-step approach to a mediation session, from the opening until a possible settlement, via the various phases of problem solving* Mediation traps and how to avoid them--for mediators and parties alike* Ethics of mediation and questions of responsibilityMediation: Negotiation by Other Moves is essential reading for anyone who wishes to develop a pragmatic approach to mediation.

Add cybersecurity to your value proposition and protect your company from cyberattacksCybersecurity is now a requirement for every company in the world regardless of size or industry. Start-Up Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into Your Company from Founding to Exit covers everything a founder, entrepreneur and venture capitalist should know when building a secure company in today's world. It takes you step-by-step through the cybersecurity moves you need to make at every stage, from landing your first round of funding through to a successful exit. The book describes how to include security and privacy from the start and build a cyber resilient company. You'll learn the basic cybersecurity concepts every founder needs to know, and you'll see how baking in security drives the value proposition for your startup's target market. This book will also show you how to scale cybersecurity within your organization, even if you aren't an expert!Cybersecurity as a whole can be overwhelming for startup founders. Start-Up Secure breaks down the essentials so you can determine what is right for your start-up and your customers. You'll learn techniques, tools, and strategies that will ensure data security for yourself, your customers, your funders, and your employees. Pick and choose the suggestions that make the most sense for your situation--based on the solid information in this book.* Get primed on the basic cybersecurity concepts every founder needs to know* Learn how to use cybersecurity know-how to add to your value proposition* Ensure that your company stays secure through all its phases, and scale cybersecurity wisely as your business grows* Make a clean and successful exit with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your company's data is fully secureStart-Up Secure is the go-to source on cybersecurity for start-up entrepreneurs, leaders, and individual contributors who need to select the right frameworks and standards at every phase of the entrepreneurial journey.

PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE MODELING AND PRACTICE IN POWER SYSTEM STABILITY ANALYSIS AND CONTROL DESIGN, AS WELL AS THE COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS USED BY COMMERCIAL VENDORS Bringing together wind, FACTS, HVDC, and several other modern elements, this book gives readers everything they need to know about power systems. It makes learning complex power system concepts, models, and dynamics simpler and more efficient while providing modern viewpoints of power system analysis. Power System Modeling, Computation, and Control provides students with a new and detailed analysis of voltage stability; a simple example illustrating the BCU method of transient stability analysis; and one of only a few derivations of the transient synchronous machine model. It offers a discussion on reactive power consumption of induction motors during start-up to illustrate the low-voltage phenomenon observed in urban load centers. Damping controller designs using power system stabilizer, HVDC systems, static var compensator, and thyristor-controlled series compensation are also examined. In addition, there are chapters covering flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS)--including both thyristor and voltage-sourced converter technology--and wind turbine generation and modeling. Simplifies the learning of complex power system concepts, models, and dynamics Provides chapters on power flow solution, voltage stability, simulation methods, transient stability, small signal stability, synchronous machine models (steady-state and dynamic models), excitation systems, and power system stabilizer design Includes advanced analysis of voltage stability, voltage recovery during motor starts, FACTS and their operation, damping control design using various control equipment, wind turbine models, and control Contains numerous examples, tables, figures of block diagrams, MATLAB plots, and problems involving real systems Written by experienced educators whose previous books and papers are used extensively by the international scientific community Power System Modeling, Computation, and Control is an ideal textbook for graduate students of the subject, as well as for power system engineers and control design professionals.

A cutting-edge, advanced level, exploration of optical sensing application in power transformersOptical Sensing in Power Transformers is filled with the critical information and knowledge on the optical techniques applied in power transformers, which are important and expensive components in the electric power system. Effective monitoring of systems has proven to decrease the transformer lifecycle cost and increase a high level of availability and reliability. It is commonly held that optical sensing techniques will play an increasingly significant role in online monitoring of power transformers.In this comprehensive text, the authors--noted experts on the topic--present a scholarly review of the various cutting-edge optical principles and methodologies adopted for online monitoring of power transformers. Grounded in the authors' extensive research, the book examines optical techniques and high-voltage equipment testing and provides the foundation for further application, prototype, and manufacturing. The book explores the principles, installation, operation, condition detection, monitoring, and fault diagnosis of power transformers. This important text:* Provides a current exploration of optical sensing application in power transformers* Examines the critical balance and pros and cons of cost and quality of various optical condition monitoring techniques* Presents a wide selection of techniques with appropriate technical background* Extends the vision of condition monitoring testing and analysis* Treats condition monitoring testing and analysis tools together in a coherent frameworkWritten for researchers, technical research and development personnel, manufacturers, and frontline engineers, Optical Sensing in Power Transformers offers an up-to-date review of the most recent developments of optical sensing application in power transformers.

Master the ins and outs of Google's free-to-use office and productivity softwareTeach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace delivers the ultimate guide to getting the most out of Google's Workspace cloud software. Accomplished author Guy Hart-Davis offers readers the ability to tackle a huge number of everyday productivity problems with Google's intuitive collection of online tools. With over 700 full-color screenshots included to help you learn, you'll discover how to:* Manage your online Google Calendar* Master the files and folders in your Google Drive storage* Customize your folders and navigate your Gmail account* Create perfect spreadsheets, presentations, and documents in Google Sheets, Slides, and DocsPerfect for anyone who hopes to make sense of Google's highly practical and free online suite of tools, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace also belongs on the bookshelves of those who already find themselves using Workspace and just want to get more out of it.