Computer Assistive Technologies for Physically and Cognitively Challenged Users focuses on the technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. These technologies facilitate independent activity and participation, serving to improve daily functional capabilities. The book features nine chapters that cover a wide range of computer assistive technologies that give readers an in-depth understanding of the available resources to help the elderly or ind...

Computer Assistive Technologies for Physically and Cognitively Challenged Users focuses on the technologies and devices that assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. These technologies facilitate independent activity and participation, serving to improve daily functional capabilities.The book features nine chapters that cover a wide range of computer assistive technologies that give readers an in-depth understanding of the available resources to help the elderly...

This volume contains selected papers from the Second Quadrennial International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018). The papers cover important topics related to structural integrity of critical installations, such as power plants, aircrafts, spacecrafts, defense and civilian components. The focus is on assuring safety of operations with high levels of reliability and structural integrity. This volume will be of interest to plant operators working with safety critical equipment,...

This book offers a compendium of diverse essays on emerging legal issues in outer space, written by experts in the field of Space Law from different parts of the globe. The book comprehensively addresses opportunities in space and the inevitable legal challenges that these space activities pose for mankind. It explores the increasing role of private sector in outer space, which calls for a review of policy and legislation; invites opinio juris from law scholars for ensuring the applicabili...

Blockchain Technology for the Engineering and Service Sectors is essential for anyone looking to understand how to harness blockchain technology, driving innovation and efficiency across various sectorsBlockchain technology stands as one of the most transformative innovations of the 21st century, significantly impacting sectors including finance, manufacturing, and the service industry. Despite its relatively recent emergence, blockchain has the potential ...

Harness the future of sustainable energy with this essential volume, which provides a comprehensive guide to integrating artificial intelligence for efficient energy storage and management systems.To achieve a clean and sustainable energy future, renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, and wind must develop dependable and effective energy storage technologies. The growing need for intelligent energy storage systems is greater than ever, despite substant...

TechTrends: Navigating the Frontier of Emerging Technologies highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, enabling sustainable engineering, and transforming education and healthcare. Covering topics from blockchain security and IoT edge computing to machine learning, genomic computing, and virtual reality, this book brings together cutting-edge research and practical insights into the most dynamic fields of technological advancement.Each chapter showcases interdis...

This book covers topics related to bioenergy production from various biomass sources, including agricultural residues and waste biomass from both domestic and industrial use. It includes useful data, illustrations, and case studies of bioenergy production facilities. The contents of this book will be of interest to readers looking to scale up production and evaluate the selection and optimization of resources in order to overcome the current limitations of biomass to bioenergy conversions....

Recently, the internet of things (IoT) has brought the vision of a smarter world into reality with a massive amount of data and numerous services. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention by utilizing its machine learning algorithms for quality patient care. The integration of IoT with AI may open new possibilities for both technologies and can play a big part in smart healthcare by providing improved insight into healthcare ...

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Management, and Preparedness covers the causative agents, outbreaks, and clinical management of emerging and re-emerging viral hemorrhagic fevers. Coverage includes a range of topics from basic virology, epidemiology, and disease pathogenesis of emerging and re-emerging hemorrhagic fever viruses. The book examines host-virus interactions, immune pathogenesis, and recent trends in disease diagnostics. It also covers current state-of-the-...

This volume is the first of two containing selected papers from the International Conference on Advances in Mathematical Sciences (ICAMS), held at the Vellore Institute of Technology in December 2017. This meeting brought together researchers from around the world to share their work, with the aim of promoting collaboration as a means of solving various problems in modern science and engineering. The authors of each chapter present a research problem, techniques suitable for solving it, an...

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2024). It covers the latest research developments in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnics, and earthquake-resistant structures. The book particularly focuses on the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in structural engi...