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...

Revolutionize your IoT infrastructure with this guide to mastering quantum-enhanced machine learning algorithms and theoretical frameworks that are shattering the boundaries of classical computing to deliver unprecedented network performance and security.In a world increasingly reliant on interconnected devices and data-driven insights, the limitations of classical computing become ever more apparent. The convergence of quantum computing, machine learning, and the ...

This new volume presents a plethora of clever real-time applications of smart sensor technology with examples from diverse areas. The volume showcases novel applications of smart sensors, such as for automatic dual axis solar tracking systems, for wearable flexible electronic devices, for effective security systems in banking and finance, in healthcare for cancer detection and cardiac patient monitoring, for chemical safety in laboratories, for water quality monitoring systems, for agricul...

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 ...

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 book covers advances in system, control and computing. This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Systems, Control and Computing (AISCC 2020), held at MNIT Jaipur during February 27–28, 2020. The first part is advances in systems and it is dedicated to applications of the artificial neural networks, evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, artificial immune systems, fuzzy system, autonomous and multi-agent syst...

The 4th edition of ICMAMS (ICMAMS 2024) was held in Bangalore, India, from 11th to 13th of December 2024, hosted by the Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT), Karnataka, India, a leading academic institution known for its excellence in engineering and applied sciences. The organizing committee was led by Prof. J. N. Reddy, Texas A&M University, Honorary Chair, Professor N.V.R. Naidu, Principal of Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Chair, Prof. Erasmo Erasmo Carrera Politecnico di Torino, Co-...

This book covers a variety of topics in Electronics and Communication Engineering, especially in the area of microelectronics and VLSI design, communication systems and networks, and signal and image processing. The content is based on papers presented at the 5th International Conference on VLSI, Communication and Signal Processing (VCAS 2022). The book also discusses the emerging applications of novel tools and techniques in image, video, and multimedia signal processing. This book is use...

The book contributes to understanding the pattern of strain release and the level of seismic hazard imposed by large-great earthquakes in the frontal fold-thrust belts of Kumaun and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. The motivation for active fault studies and their characterization have been emphasized. The book presents the compilation of knowledge garnered in multidisciplinary or proxy studies involved in the understanding of seismic hazard in general and Kumaun–Garhwal Himalaya regions in...

Explore the power of machine learning to revolutionize signal processing and optimization with cutting-edge techniques and practical insights in this outstanding new volume from Scrivener Publishing.Modeling and Optimization of Signals using Machine Learning Techniques is designed for researchers from academia, industries, and R&D organizations worldwide who are passionate about advancing machine learning methods, signal processing theory, data mining, art...