This brief focuses on the current research on mechanism design for dynamic spectrum sharing in cognitive radio (CR) networks. Along with a review of CR architectures and characteristics, this brief presents the motivations, significances and unique challenges of implementing algorithmic mechanism design for encouraging both primary spectrum owners and secondary spectrum users to participate in dynamic spectrum sharing. The brief then focuses on recent advances in mechanism design in CR net...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Security and Privacy in New Computing Environments, SPNCE 2023, held in Guangzhou, China, during November 25-26, 2023.The 29 full papers were selected from 75 submissions and are grouped in these thematical parts: IoT, network security and privacy challenges; multi-party privacy preserving neural networks; security and privacy steganography and forensics.

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an advanced cement-based composite material with compressive strength of over 120 MPa, high toughness, and superior durability. Since its development in the early 1990s, UHPC has attracted great interest worldwide due to its advantages. This book covers material selection and mixture design methods for developing UHPC, as well as the performance of UHPC, including fresh and hardened properties, setting and hardening, dimensional stability, static a...

This is the first English-language book to review and summarize research in alkali-activated cements and concrete. It includes coverage of new types of binder, hydration and microstructure development of alkali-activated slag cements, mechanical properties and durability of alkali-activated slag cement and concrete.

Chloride-induced corrosion is the most important durability issue of reinforced concrete structures, and the prediction and prevention of chloride-induced corrosion has attracted considerable interest all over the world.Given that chloride penetrates through the concrete cover, the issues concerning its transport are crucial. These include testing methods, prediction, and the prevention of ingress. During the transport process, physical and chemical interaction occurs between chlor...

Foundations of Digital Twins explains the fundamentals of digital twins, how digital twin technologies can gather real world data using the sensor networks that comprise the Internet of Things, and how that data can be sorted, analyzed, and used to improve services and increase sustainability. Structured in five sections, the book begins with an introductory overview of each technology, establishing a clear understanding of their individual roles and their potential when combined. The seco...

This volume provides a state-of-the-art summary of biogeochemical dynamics at major river-coastal interfaces for advanced students and researchers. River systems play an important role (via the carbon cycle) in the natural self-regulation of Earth's surface conditions by serving as a major sink for anthropogenic CO2. Approximately 90 percent of global carbon burial occurs in ocean margins, with the majority of this thought to be buried in large delta-front estuaries (LDEs). This book provi...

This two-volume set, CCIS 1453 and CCIS 1454, constitutes refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Data Mining and Big Data, DMBD 2021, held in Guangzhou, China, in October 2021.The 57 full papers and 28 short papers presented in this two-volume set were carefully reviewed and selected from 258 submissions. The papers present the latest research on advantages in theories, technologies, and applications in data mining and big data. The volume covers many aspects o...

The three-volume proceedings set LNCS 13655,13656 and 13657 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 4th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2022, which taking place during December 2–4, 2022, held in Guangzhou, China.The 100 full papers and 46 short papers were included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 367 submissions.

The three-volume proceedings set LNCS 13655,13656 and 13657 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 4th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2022, which taking place during December 2–4, 2022, held in Guangzhou, China.The 100 full papers and 46 short papers were included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 367 submissions.

This book focuses on the integration of self-evolving Digital Twins (DTs) with wireless networks, exploring critical methodologies for dynamic twin construction and real-time service interaction. It addresses challenges posed by wireless environments, which are paramount for maintaining high-fidelity virtual replicas of physical systems. The content provides a comprehensive outline for building and managing DTs that can continuously adapt over wireless networks.The authors dedicate...

Micro- and Nano-Bionic Surfaces: Biomimetics, Interface Energy Field Effects, and Applications synthesizes the latest research in bio-inspired surfaces and devices for tactile and flow field perception. The book provides solutions to common problems related to flow field/tactile perception, intelligent MEMS sensors, smart materials, material removal methods, cell/particle control methods, and micro-nano robot technology. With a heavy emphasis on applications throughout, the book starts by ...