Haptic Feedback Control in Medical Robotics explores the transformative role of haptic technology on robotic surgical procedures, a vital area of innovation for biomedical engineers, covering their fundamental principles, practical applications, and the collaborative efforts required for their development. Through a blend of theoretical insights and real-world case studies, the book highlights how haptic feedback can restore sense of touch, enabling the execution of complex procedures with...

The energy and utilities sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by decentralizedfinance (DeFi) and blockchain technologies. As sustainability becomes a global priority, theseinnovations offer new pathways to enhance transparency, efficiency, and resilience acrossenergy systems.This volume examines how DeFi enables the tokenization of renewable energy assets,supporting peer-to-peer trading and unlocking new financial models. It explores the use...

This book shows what happens when classrooms meet climate action and AI meets equality. Bringing together educators, technologists, and policy thinkers, this volume maps how AI, ICT, data, and IoT can advance the UN SDGs—especially SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). With Generation Beta growing up in hyper-digital environments, the book asks a timely question: how do we design learning tha...

As the world rapidly advances toward unparalleled connectivity and urbanization, the intersection of state-of-the-art telecommunications, smart city initiatives, and the Internet of Things (IoT) holds the potential for revolutionary changes in our daily lives. This book examines the complex interplay among these dynamic forces, analyzing the security challenges and opportunities that emerge as we venture into this technological frontier.Security Paradigms in 6G Smart Cities and...

This book introduces a comprehensive model for evaluating the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law and an innovative framework that merges Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) practices with AI-focused algorithmic impact assessment approaches. The book is divided into three subthemes: Understanding AI, Its Concepts and Implications; Challenges and Solutions in AI Systems; and AI Applications, Compliance Issues, and Future Prospects....

Applied Graph Data Science: Graph Algorithms and Platforms, Knowledge Graphs, Neural Networks, and Applied Use Cases delineates how graph data science significantly empowers the application of data science. The book discusses the emerging paradigm of graph data science in detail along with its practical research and real-world applications. Readers will be enriched with the knowledge of graph data science, graph analytics, algorithms, databases, platforms, and use cases across a variety of...

ICISAS 2025 is the premier research conference of Curtin University Dubai, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines to explore how innovation and sustainability can shape the future of business and society. It provides a platform for sharing applied research that addresses global challenges through science, technology, and strategic management.The main purpose of the conference is to encourage collaboration across academic, industry, and policy sectors. It brings togethe...

Digital Transformation in Aviation Industry Operations explores the transformative technologies driving a new era in aviation, focusing on solutions that streamline operations, enhance passenger experience, promote safety, and support sustainable practices. This book provides a comprehensive look at how digital tools are reshaping the airline industry.Focusing on emerging technologies, this textbook offers the most up-to-date treatment of the ways digital innovations are t...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a linchpin in modern security strategies, thanks to its ability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make data-driven predictions. However, this technological surge requires careful examination within legal and ethical frameworks.Security Intelligence in the Age of AI: Navigating Legal and Ethical Frameworks explores the potential of AI technologies in security intelligence and examines the legal framework surround...

This book gathers cutting-edge scholarship on how entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive policy can unlock the full potential of rural economies across the Global South. Fourteen rigorously researched chapters chart a panoramic journey: from value-added processing of grain legumes in Zimbabwe and Indonesia's youth-led agribusiness incubators, to women-centred agripreneurship, resilient Farmer Producer Organisations, and fintech platforms that widen digital financial inclusion. Contrib...

This book introduces a novel integration of Federated Learning with the vision of Healthcare 5.0 to enable secure, adaptive, and intelligent health systems. It presents cutting-edge frameworks that support decentralized model training across medical institutions while preserving patient privacy and ensuring compliance with data regulations.Focusing on real-world use cases, such as predictive diagnostics, edge-based patient monitoring, personalized medicine, and surgical robotics, i...

Advances in Data Science Driven Technologies (Volume 5): Data-Informed Leadership in Higher Education is an executive playbook for institutional excellence. It demonstrates how purposeful faculty development, human-centred design, and data-informed leadership transform technology investments into improved learning outcomes, equity, and graduate success. Spanning thirteen chapters, the book moves from people to platforms—building the educator’s toolkit, embedding analytics-driven quality as...