The stochastic averaging methods are among the most effective and widely applied approximate methods for studying nonlinear stochastic dynamics. Upon an overview of global research on the subject, the book highlights a comprehensive summary of research results obtained by the group led by Professor Weiqiu Zhu at Zhejiang University in China and the group led by Professors Y. K. Lin and G. Q. Cai at Florida Atlantic University in the USA over the past three decades. The books are structured...

This book gives a comprehensive review on thermal metamaterials, an emerging type of artificial structures designed for the control of heat transfer. To date, many exciting findings have been made in this field, including some novel understandings about the heat transfer processes (reciprocity, symmetry, topological properties, etc.), as well as promising new possibilities to control heat (cloaking, rectification, collection, etc.). The text is organized into three segments: steady-state, ...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9thInternational Conference on Cloud Computing, CloudComp 2019, and the 4th International Conference on Smart Grid and Innovative Frontiers in Telecommunications, SmartGIFT 2019, both held in Beijing, China, in December 2019. The55 full papers of both conferences were selected from 113 submissions. CloudComp 2019 presents recent advances and experiences in clouds, cloud computing and related ecosystems and business support. The papers a...

The three-volume sets constitute the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2022, held in Singapore, during August 6–8, 2022.The 169 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 498 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Volume I:Knowledge Science with Learning and AI (KSLA)Volume II:Knowledge Engineering ...

Immigration to America is an issue that often sparks intense emotional reactions-from passion and compassion to anger and even rage. Often missing from the dialogue, however, is discussion of the strengths of immigrant newcomers-the abilities and positive characteristics they bring as individuals and families to our country, and how these contribute to the agency, growth, and vitality of America. This book was intended to move the discussion of immigration, generally speaking, and of immig...

Most scientists are constantly under pressure for reading essential literature, designing new experiments, writing successful proposals and papers, and meeting deadlines. However, imagine that your brain is connected to the entire human knowledge and can extract instantly essential information for discovery. Imagine that research tasks that took days to months can now be done within few seconds. This is not science fiction anymore since the onset of generative artificial intelligence tools...

Do what you do best and let technology do the restTechnology has transformed our lives. Virtually every school and classroom is connected. Why then, has it not transformed education? Consider these five ways educators can begin to optimize classroom technology and rethink its use.See technology as a complement rather than a replacementEmbrace its creation potential over consumption functionEncourage design and personalized...

The three-volume sets constitute the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2022, held in Singapore, during August 6–8, 2022.The 169 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 498 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Volume I:Knowledge Science with Learning and AI (KSLA)Volume II:Knowledge Engineering ...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second China Conference on Networking, CCF ChinaNet 2025, which took place in Shenyang, China, during September 12-14, 2025.The 13 full papers included in the book were carefully reviewed and selected from 102 submissions. They deal with networking technologies such as cloud computing; mobile and network security; computer engineering and networks; etc. The theme of this year's conference was “Integrating Industry, Search, and Innovation...

Ecostacking is a new concept and approach which aims to maximize the benefits of ecosystem service providers in cropping systems to help achieve the goal of long-term sustainable agriculture and food production. The term "ecostacking" means combining synergistically the beneficial services of functional biodiversity from all levels and types. It is a comprehensive approach, where the various ecosystem service providers are fully integrated with the rest of the cropping system including agr...

From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a compelling tale of romance and suspense, the first book in a connected duo! (PLAYED is Book #2 of the Deception Duo).Kayla Sheridan had longed for love, marriage and a family. Now, after a miraculous whirlwind courtship with the man of her dreams, she is his wife. But on their wedding night, he vanishes, leaving Kayla with the bitter realization that her desire has made her an easy mark for deception.Nick ...

Keep your friends close …When the long-time bartender at Dooley’s Pub is murdered, the police believe a violent gang of thieves is responsible. But Shauna Murphy, Dooley’s fiery granddaughter, thinks Mack’s killer is someone she knows. In addition to stealing money, the thieves stole her grandfather’s collection of autographed baseballs, leaving behind the only forgery. The lead detective doesn’t take her seriously, and Shauna reluctantly turns to long-time family ...