This contributed volume comprises of detailed chapters covering the biotechnological approaches employed for the removal of toxic recalcitrant xenobiotics such as petroleum hydrocarbons, textile dyes, microplastics and synthetic polymers that pose serious threat to the environment. It also includes the waste to energy conversion strategies that provides a deep insight on the need for waste circular economy for different developing countries and its implication on sustainable development go...

This book addresses and disseminates research and development in the applications of intelligent techniques for computer vision, the field that works on enabling computers to see, identify, and process images in the same way that human vision does, and then providing appropriate output. The book provides contributions which include theory, case studies, and intelligent techniques pertaining to computer vision applications. The book helps readers grasp the essence of the recent advances in ...

Advancements in science and technology are essential for driving research development toward higher goals. Achieving these goals requires a multidisciplinary approach—a fusion of knowledge and insights from various disciplines and perspectives, all working toward the common objective of achieving a balance between scientific discoveries and technological applications. The program showcases cutting-edge scientific innovations across multiple fields, including academic research and industria...

ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE for SUSTAINABLE APPLICATIONSThe objective of this book is to leverage the significance of artificial intelligence in achieving sustainable solutions using interdisciplinary research through innovative ideas.With the advent of recent technologies, the demand for Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based applications such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT...

This book includes original research findings in the field of memetic algorithms for image processing applications. It gathers contributions on theory, case studies, and design methods pertaining to memetic algorithms for image processing applications ranging from defence, medical image processing, and surveillance, to computer vision, robotics, etc. The content presented here provides new directions for future research from both theoretical and practical viewpoints, and will spur further ...

Bioinformatics deals with computational and mathematical approaches for understanding and processing biological data. This book highlights the computational procedures and the applications evolving around biological data, including usage of decision sciences for a variety of applications, namely text mining, "OMIC" sciences, systems biology, analyzing biological/medical images, computer-aided diagnosis/treatment of diseases, decision sciences for public health with COVID-19 data, biodivers...

This book addresses and disseminates state-of-the-art research and development in the applications of intelligent techniques for smart grids and renewable energy systems. This helps the readers to grasp the extensive point of view and the essence of the recent advances in this field. The book solicits contributions from active researchers which include theory, case studies and intelligent paradigms pertaining to the smart grid and renewable energy systems. The prospective audience would be...

Smart Cyber Physical Systems: Advances, Challenges and OpportunitiesISBN: 9780367337889Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) are the new generation of collaborative computational entities, with a prime focus on integration of the physical world and cyber space. Through a feedback mechanism, the system adapts itself to new conditions in real time. The scope of this book includes research experience by experts in CPS infrastructure systems, incorporating sustainability by embedding co...

This book provides in-depth information on all key aspects of geminivirus biology, e.g. the genetics and evolution, global diversity and spread of these plant pathogens, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying their virulence. Geminiviridae is one of the largest viral families, comprising numerous plant-infecting viruses that cause diseases in crops and weeds. These diseases have been reported from nearly all continents, in particular Asia, Europe, Africa and America. The b...

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and cognitive technologies have successfully been applied to various research domains, including computer vision, natural language processing, voice recognition, and more. In addition, AI with IoT has made a significant breakthrough and a shift in technical direction to achieve high efficiency and adaptability in a variety of new applications. On the other hand, network design and optimization for AI applications address...

Necessity is the mother of invention; challenging times can provide new opportunities that must be detected and exploited at the right moments. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that it is not only an issue of healthcare but also a challenge for the global economy, business, and society. Organizations have rapidly deployed technology solutions that enable them to work and service remotely and continue most of their normal operations. The Handbook of Research on Technologies and System...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have rapidly evolved from specialized research domains into transformative technologies that are reshaping nearly every aspect of modern society. Across industries, governments, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and research organizations, AI-driven solutions are increasingly being used to solve complex problems, improve decision-making, automate processes, and drive innovation. As these technologies continue to mature, the...