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Recent Developments in Theory and Applications of Fractional Order Systems

  • 1st Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Mehmet Yavuz + 2 more
  • English
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Recent Developments in Theory and Applications of Fractional Order Systems presents a rigorous and thorough analysis of various aspects of Fractional Calculus. The book provides readers with a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts and methods of applied mathematics utilized in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. The authors present each computational modeling concept with a definition, methods, theorems, and observations followed by typical application problems and step-by-step solutions. Each topic is covered in detail, followed typically by several meticulously worked out examples and a problem set containing many additional related problems. In addition, the book discusses recent developments and the latest research on Fractional Calculus and its applications, demonstrating important applications in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Social Science, and the Humanities.

The Core Network for 5G Advanced

  • 2nd Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Stefan Rommer + 5 more
  • English
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The Core Network for 5G Advanced, Second Edition covers up to the 3GPP release 17 & 18 which includes the core network for 5G Advanced as well as a large number of new features added by 3GPP to expand the initial 5G Core specifications in rel-15/16. This new release includes A complete update to reflect developments in Releases 17 and 18, along with new chapters on Service Exposure, non-3GPP access, 3GPP access for new use cases, Edge computing, Industry and Enterprise features, Regulatory services and Network automation and AI/ML, an overview of the 5G Core Architecture, and much more.Examples of 5G network deployment options for different use cases are also included. Written by authors who are heavily involved in the development of 5G standards, and who have written several successful books on 4G and 5G Core Networks, this book provides an authoritative reference on the technologies and standards of the 3GPP 5G Core network.

Machine Learning

  • 3rd Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Sergios Theodoridis
  • English
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Machine Learning: From the Classics to Deep Networks, Transformers and Diffusion Models, Third Edition starts with the basics, including least squares regression and maximum likelihood methods, Bayesian decision theory, logistic regression, and decision trees. It then progresses to more recent techniques, covering sparse modelling methods, learning in reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces and support vector machines. Bayesian learning is treated in detail with emphasis on the EM algorithm and its approximate variational versions with a focus on mixture modelling, regression and classification. Nonparametric Bayesian learning, including Gaussian, Chinese restaurant, and Indian buffet processes are also presented. Monte Carlo methods, particle filtering, probabilistic graphical models with emphasis on Bayesian networks and hidden Markov models are treated in detail. Dimensionality reduction and latent variables modelling are considered in depth. Neural networks and deep learning are thoroughly presented, starting from the perceptron rule and multilayer perceptrons and moving on to convolutional and recurrent neural networks, adversarial learning, capsule networks, deep belief networks, GANs, and VAEs. The book also covers the fundamentals on statistical parameter estimation and optimization algorithms.Focusing on the physical reasoning behind the mathematics, without sacrificing rigor, all methods and techniques are explained in depth, supported by examples and problems, providing an invaluable resource to the student and researcher for understanding and applying machine learning concepts.New to this editionThe new material includes an extended coverage of attention transformers, large language models, self-supervised learning and diffusion models.

Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0

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  • February 1, 2025
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Digital Transformation in Retail Supply Chain Management for Logistics 5.0 explains how these technologies are reshaping retail supply chain management. The book elucidates on the digital tools and strategies organizations can employ to optimize their retail supply chain management, minimize costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve sustainability objectives through industry 5.0-enabled technologies. It innovatively blends the details of recent advancements across retail supply chains and supply chain-related digital transformations. Its cutting-edge perspective makes it an invaluable asset for industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, managers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students in retail, logistics supply chain management, digital business, and innovation.The book explores the nuances of the Supply Network 5.0, discussing the synergy between humans and machines, especially in the context of robotic process automation systems and artificial intelligence tools in the “new normal” of retail supply chain management. In addition, it specifically addresses textile products, FMCG, online products, construction, food and beverages, the shoe industry, SMEs, and other manufacturing sectors. Other sections delves into the often-overlooked environmental sustainability ramifications of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

Key Technologies for the 6G Air Interface

  • 1st Edition
  • February 1, 2025
  • Yifei Yuan + 4 more
  • English
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Key Technologies for the 6G Air Interface provides comprehensive descriptions of enabling technologies for the 6G air interface, recent advances, potential future developments, and associated specifications and standards. Researchers, industry analysts, governments, and investors monitoring the migration of the mobile industry from 5G to 6G will gain insights from the discussions of the rapid technological developments that are expected, the challenges, the potential for future applications and opportunities, and the balance of innovation and feasibility. Simulations and quantitative analyses are used to help provide a good understanding of the performance potential of candidate technologies and their implementation impacts.Recent breakthroughs in fields such as information theory and multi-antenna technology are explained in a context that enables readers to grasp the potential major technology revolution expected for the 6G air interface.

Metal Fatigue Testing and Analysis

  • 1st Edition
  • January 6, 2025
  • English
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Metal Fatigue Testing and Analysis: Theory and Practice equips readers with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to design durable metallic structures and components. The book thoroughly reviews fatigue and reliability theories for product durability designs, analyses, and validations, highlighting the latest advances and identifying key challenges. The book is structured to guide readers in how to design targets from mission profile data, which is crucial in ensuring that structures (vehicle, systems, and components) meet the specific requirements of their applications. Insight is provided into how to analyze and design structures based on established targets, with practical insights and methodologies for structure designs provided, emphasizing durability and fatigue resistance. Readers are guided through the development of validation tests to assess the durability of their designs, with emphasis placed on the importance of implementing reliability demonstration tests to ensure that test structures meet the design targets. The approach of the book allows for a progressive learning experience, with each chapter building upon the concepts and techniques introduced in the preceding ones, ultimately leading to a comprehensive understanding of fatigue analysis and mirroring how fatigue analysis is approached in practice.

Boundary Layer Theory

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2025
  • Rama Subba Reddy Gorla
  • English
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Boundary Layer Theory is a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the boundary layer, and the latest numerical methods for describing it. The increases in computing power of recent decades have expanded our capability to investigate complex fluid phenomena such as boundary layer turbulence, and research in this field has lead to important advances for aerospace, chemical, thermal, and hydraulic engineering among other areas.With worked examples and problem exercises in every chapter, this book helps readers to understand the physics of the boundary layer before going through the related numerical solutions, and moving on to the latest numerical methods as they are used in research globally.Topical research areas such as non-Newtonian fluid-boundary layers, effects of magnetohydrodynamics on boundary layers, and three dimensional boundary layer effects are all addressed, making this the ideal starting point for any fluids engineer approaching a research topic in boundary layer.

Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology

  • 3rd Edition
  • January 1, 2025
  • Yi Qin + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Third Edition covers the major themes in micromanufacturing and the latest developments from industry and academia. Theory and manufacturing processes are addressed, as well as a wide range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization, such as design, modeling, materials, tools and equipment issues, automation and manufacturing systems. This fully updated edition features new material on micro-machining, Focused-Ion-Beam machining, laser-machining, micro-forming, micro-EDM, micro-ECM, Deep X-Ray Lithography, hot-embossing, micro-injection moulding, micro-sintering, inkjet technology, 3D printing and additive micro-manufacturing, and much more.Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly-expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 50-strong team of leading industry specialists, academics and researchers, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers and academics.

Digital Management of Construction Costs

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2025
  • Clinton Aigbavboa + 1 more
  • English
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Today, software applications make cost estimation and management easier than ever before, but the role played by a construction professional who undertakes financial control and performance of a project remains as crucial as ever. Digital Management of Construction Costs provides readers with a route to understand how technology is dynamically transforming the construction sector and informs them of digital-first practices that can lead to more accurate forecasting and budgeting during the planning process, benchmarking, and monitoring throughout the expected delivery timeline. Theoretical principles and methodological techniques are accompanied by applied investigations of cases where improved efficiencies brought about by the uptake of novel solutions have led to successful bids or project completion. Added value is also provided by findings of the literature review, a framework conceptualized within the context of digitalization, and a discussion on future directions and implications.Written by experts in academia who aim to foster further subject matter research by compiling a useful reference resource, this book proves to be beneficial to both early-career practitioners and professionals in a more advanced stage of their career who wish to keep abreast of the most recent developments in their field.

Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Methods for Refurbishment and Retrofitting of Buildings

  • 1st Edition
  • January 1, 2025
  • F. Pacheco-Torgal + 4 more
  • English
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Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Methods for Refurbishment and Retrofitting of Buildings: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies, provides up-to-date knowledge on this important research field. Divided over three key parts the chapters cover materials and innovative technologies; optimization strategies and actual case study applications that highlight the impact of different climatic conditions, social factors, and economic specifications of each retrofit process in each country. Emphasis is also placed on cost efficiency, which is key in any energy retrofit process in addition to the very well demonstrated technical efficiency factor. Taking into consideration, key changes in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive-EPBD and the European Union Green Deal on Refurbishment and Renovation the book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, architects, and civil engineers, and all those working on the cost-effective and energy efficient retrofitting and refurbishment of buildings.

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