This book brings together a collection of studies and perspectives that explore the prospects and challenges confronting the Indian industry and its manufacturing sector towards becoming globally competitive, fostering inclusive job creation, and adopting sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. The book examines the industrial landscape through three key lenses: competitiveness and productivity, inclusive growth for the small-scale and labour-intensive sectors, and sustainable ind...

The two-volume set, CCIS 2184-2185, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Computation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, ICCAIML 2024, held in Jaipur, India, in January 18–19, 2024.The 60 papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 645 submissions. These papers focus on various subject areas within the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, such as Neural Networks and Deep Learning,...

This book highlights the exciting developments in optical fiber sensors and how artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting their performance and applications. It starts with an easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of optical fiber sensors and their many uses. Then, it moves on to the latest technological advancements, showing how AI is making these sensors smarter and more efficient. The book contains chapters demonstrating how machine learning contributes to real-time data analysis...

The book provides a complete overview of forensic science, AI, and data management in law and business. It reviews the applications of AI and advanced data management methods across various legal and forensic domains. Topics discussed include digital forensics, predictive modelling, automatic classification, anomaly detection, cold case analysis, metadata analysis, and pattern recognition using blockchain technology.The book explores the cutting-edge intersection of fields such as ...

This book delves into the complexities of brain health, aging, and neurodegeneration, exploring the varied roles that genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors play in shaping brain health. It examines their contributions to the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The opening chapters introduce the concept of the blood–brain barrier and its crucial role in maintaining brain health. It also discusses how this barrier is compromised with aging and in various neurod...

Manufacturing Process Optimization for Sustainable Development Using Digital Twin Applications explores the potential of digital twin applications in the manufacturing sector, with a primary focus on achieving sustainable development.The edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary nature of digital twin applications, considering how collaboration between engineering, data science, environmental science, and other fields can lead to holistic and...

Millets as Superfood: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Applications presents a timely and exhaustive analysis of these ancient grains that are quickly evolving as the foods of the future. Traditionally valued for their adaptability and endurance in harsh climates and minimal-input farming, millets are now being recognized worldwide as nutrient-dense, climate-smart superfoods with tremendous potential to enhance food security and sustainable agriculture.This book delivers a...

Guide to the application of AI for crop improvement, including deployment in plant biology and crop breedingCrop Improvement with Artificial Intelligence provides a comprehensive overview of the integration of AI into crop development and farm management, highlighting the latest advancements and applications in the field. The book offers an exhaustive review of recent progress and implementations of AI in agriculture, covering a wide range of topics crucia...

The addition of graphene to metal oxides creates a hybrid material with enhanced physicochemical properties, of interest in a range of applications and technologies. For example, graphene combined with narrow band gap metal oxides holds considerable promise in solar energy. This book presents the methods used to characterise and understand their properties. Chapters from international authors present tailored synthetic approaches to producing materials for applications such as environmenta...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in unconventional nanoparticle synthesis and their applications, including a foundational understanding of unconventional nanoparticle covering synthesis, characterization, and green manufacturing technologies. Further, it covers laser ablation-mediated synthesis of carbon-coated TiO2 nanoparticles, supercritical CO2-assisted reaction crystallization, continuous hydrothermal nanoparticle synthesis, and safety and enviro...

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on VLSI, Communication, and Signal processing (VCAS 2024). The contents focus on the latest research in different domains of electronics and communication engineering, in particular microelectronics and VLSI design, communication systems and networks, and signal and image processing. The book discusses the emerging applications of novel tools and techniques in image, video, and multimedia signal processing...

This book provides chronological advancement of metal oxide high-K dielectrics up to contemporary scenarios, synthesis with suitability and challenges, and diverse properties with emerging technological applications. It helps readers select metal oxide-based high-K dielectrics with large band-gap, cost-effective, and highly efficient material properties for plausible applications. It provides up-to-date research findings on established synthesis techniques, easy processing, characterizatio...