Books in Social sciences

The Social Sciences collection forms a definitive resource for those entering, researching, or teaching in any of the many disciplines making up this interdisciplinary area of study. Written by experts and researchers from both Academic and Commercial domains, titles offer global scope and perspectives.

Key subject areas include: Library and Information Science; Transportation; Urban Studies; Geography, Planning, and Development; Security; Emergency Management.

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Technological Innovations and Industry 5.0

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Jyri Vilko + 3 more
English

Technological Innovations and Industry 5.0: A Supply Chain Perspective provides a complete review of Industry 5.0, its guiding principles and its possible effects on supply chains. Examining the difficulties and possibilities presented by the incorporation of cutting-edge technology into supply chain management it guides the reader through decision making to application. Robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and data analytics are increasingly changing how supply chains operate. This book presents the core ideas and potential impacts on, and risks to, supply chain structure. It includes analysis of the latest research as well as providing a sound understanding of relevant computational techniques and modeling for real-world advances. Evaluation approaches of decision support frameworks for circularity, sustainability and supply chain performance are also included. Those seeking alternative solutions to address supply chain issues and meet sustainability and customer demands by leveraging advancements in technology will find this an invaluable resource.

Smart Infrastructure Management

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Shi Qiu + 3 more
English

People and businesses rely on transportation networks every day, but what happens when critical assets break unexpectedly, or worse, when they pollute our environment and threaten our natural resources? Smart Infrastructure Management is an up-to-date, inter-disciplinary exploration of this intricate and dynamic landscape, with the overarching aim of providing theoretical and practical understanding of state-of-the-art technologies that can effectively support a variety of stakeholders in the decision-making process throughout the entire lifecycle of an infrastructure project.The volume examines the evolutionary trajectory, inherent challenges, and pivotal methodologies for modern-day infrastructure management, with a narrative that traverses the complex frameworks of different domains to coordinate a transformative, fully integrated approach. Data collection and sensors, spatial modeling and simulation tools, asset management, preventative or predictive maintenance measures, computational techniques, cybersecurity, decision support systems, and the transformative influence of smart cities contribute to the book’s breadth and depth. Real-world case studies are strategically interwoven throughout, offering tangible examples of encouragingly successful implementations and valuable lessons learnt. The appeal of the investigation is thus expanded from researchers and students to professionals across diverse fields, ensuring that actionable strategies are incorporated in industry practice too — paramount for the improvement of infrastructure capabilities in step with society’s ever-changing needs.

Smart Nations

1st Edition
June 1, 2025
Abdullah Alfaiz
English

As digitalization keeps transforming the world, governments are mobilizing to get ‘smart’ about the ways in which they interact with their citizens. Providing sought-after, interdisciplinary knowledge on the next frontier in the evolution of smart concepts, Smart Nations demonstrates how embracing full-scale adoption and purposeful application of digital, interoperable instruments and ecosystems can help shape integrated and streamlined governance, leading to more efficient and equitable administrative efforts, while fostering collaborative strategies to achieve sustainable outcomes that transcend national boundaries.This comprehensive reference resource not only offers the latest research in this innovative context but also reviews successful international cases, with very practical insights into these countries’ revolutionary, future-forward trajectories that are making pivotal waves in addressing multi-layer challenges across social, economic, and environmental spheres and enhancing living standards.The volume, written by an expert with decades of experience in both the education sector and in professional practice, aims to cater to a variety of audiences across disciplines who seek an invaluably detailed development blueprint bolstered by continued innovation benefitting the collective and our planet.

Assembling Smart Cyber-Physical Systems

1st Edition
May 1, 2025
Zakaria Benomar + 3 more
English

“Assembling Smart Cyber-Physical Systems: Heterogeneous, Diffuse and Green Technological Infrastructures for Cities and Industries” offers a comprehensive approach to design, implement, and use Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs)—computing systems with a strong interaction between the physical environment (equipped with sensors and actuators) and the cyber realm (the Cloud). Through a carefully structured methodological approach to systems design, readers will understand how the infrastructure continuum represents our environment, where we can move from edge computing to the Cloud, going through fog resources to set up an entire framework for services deployment and application in smart cities and industries. As dealing with complex systems has become increasingly difficult, CPSs are increasingly critical to cope with integrating software, which people are used to, with hardware,which is distributed among different domains. This book shows how to deal with such systems where there is no distinction among the different parts: computing, storage, networking and IoT all contribute to setting up the modern processing environments, thus it is mandatory to keep them simultaneously under control. The book follows this holistic approach and supports the reader in dealing with CPSs of growing complexity, where theory and practice continuously mix to give a concrete structure to the discussion. It teaches how to design a network architecture with all the virtualized resources in place, how to optimize their interaction and keep everything under the full control of the system manager. This book allows students, researchers, practitioners, and professionals alike to learn the theory behind CPSs put that theory into practice in smart city and industry applications.

Highway Safety Analytics and Modeling

2nd Edition
May 1, 2025
English

Highway Safety Analytics and Modeling, second edition comprehensively covers the key elements for effective transportation engineering and policy decisions based on highway safety data analysis in a single reference. It includes all aspects of the decision-making process, from collecting and assembling data to developing models and evaluating results. It discusses the challenges of working with crash and naturalistic data, identifies problems, and proposes well-researched methods to solve them. It examines the nuances associated with safety data analysis and shows how to best use the information to develop countermeasures, policies, and programs to reduce the frequency and severity of traffic crashes. This thoroughly updated second edition updates the material contained in the book based on the latest advancements in highway safety research as well as feedback from readers. It includes entirely new sections on topics such as digital twins as a source of data, model validation, extreme value models, temporal instability, joint crash frequency and severity modeling, sample size, quasi-induced exposure method, autonomous vehicle safety estimate, and more. This book serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, and practitioners alike. It provides more examples and exercises to help in using the book for courses, and it continues to complement the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AAHSTO), thus helping in the training of engineers and practitioners to better understand the concepts and methods outlined in the forthcoming HSM.

The Visual Identity of the Book

1st Edition
March 1, 2025
Christina Banou
English

The Visual Identity of the Book: From the Renaissance to the Digital Age provides a framework that considers the ‘materiality’ of the book (from printed to digital/electronic), the aspects of the stakeholders in the publishing chain, the traditional and ongoing promotion strategies, reader engagement, and personalized publishing services. The aim of the book is to interpret current issues in the publishing industry and to provide an overview of the evolution of the visual appearance/identity of the book in order to approach and explain current issues and to discuss aspects of visual information and aesthetics of the book.Other sections introduce promotion strategies, publish policies, and provide a methodological framework that can also be used in the book business.

Blockchain and Supply Chain Management

2nd Edition
March 1, 2025
English

Blockchain and Supply Chain Management, Second Edition combines discussions of blockchain and supply chains, linking technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, satellite imagery, and machine vision. The book examines blockchain’s basic concepts, relevant theories, and its roles in meeting key supply chain objectives. The book addresses problems related to inefficiency, opacity, and fraud, helping the digitization process, simplifying the value creation process, and facilitating collaboration. The book is balanced between blockchain and supply chain application and theory, covering the latest technological, organizational and regulatory developments in blockchain from a supply chain perspective. The book discusses the opportunities, barriers, and enablers of blockchain in supply chain policy, along with legal and ethical implications. The second edition has been thoroughly updated with a new chapter on the luxury good industry supply chains, as well as updated data and statistics; new examples, case studies, and In-Focus boxes; and added regularly updates throughout the book. As supply chain management faces massive disruption with the dynamic changes in global trade, the impact of Covid-19, and technological innovation, scholars, students, and researchers, as well as practitioners such as analysts, consultants, executives, engineers, and managers, will find this a valuable resource for addressing problems related to inefficiency, opacity, and fraud, helping the digitization process, simplifying the value creation process, and facilitating collaboration.

Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

2nd Edition
February 1, 2025
Anthony M. Pagano + 1 more
English

Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications, Second Edition analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.The book identifies emerging supply chain technologies, and trends in technology acceptance and utilization levels across various industry sectors. It includes contributions from experts in their fields to illustrate how technology can be applied in a variety of areas including manufacturing, equipment distribution, retail, aerospace repair and maintenance, and medical supply chain. Also included are chapters on cutting edge exponential technologies, principals for implementing technological change in supply chain management, and future estimates of technology in supply chain. This second edition updates this constantly changing area.

Developing China's Green Trade

1st Edition
February 1, 2025
Kangyin Dong + 1 more
English

Developing China's Green Trade: Comprehensive Evaluation, Impacts, and Advancement Trajectories gives an extensive exploration of the intricate dynamics of green trade and its consequences. It establishes a comprehensive indexing system for China's green trade and calculates a green trade composite index. Sourcing data from the Chinese Customs import and export trade database, the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and more, the book employs a range of econometric methods to empirically evaluate the economic, environmental, and social impacts of green trade. It also investigates advancement approaches through environmental regulation, technological innovation, financial inclusion, energy structure transition, and the digital economy.The book primarily follows a framework of "measuring trade promotion paths." It begins by assessing the provincial green trade index in China after reviewing the concept and current state of green trade. Subsequently, it evaluates the potential impacts of green trade, considering its effects on the economy, environment, and society. Finally, it delves into a "five-pronged approach" of green trade advancement strategies, covering aspects of regulation, technology, finance, energy, and economy.Researchers, stakeholders, academics, and experienced professionals alike will find this book a valuable resource for designing effective energy and environmental policies for globalized nations, especially considering the upgrading of trade quality and green trade stability advancement in the context of high-quality development of foreign trade.

Walking and Pedrestrians

1st Edition
Volume 15
February 1, 2025
Winnie Daamen + 3 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 3 9 7 - 9

Walking and pedrestrians series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.