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Trust and Security in Collaborative Computing

By: Xukai Zou,Yuan-Shun Dai,Yi Pan

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Trust and Security in Collaborative Computing

By: Xukai Zou,Yuan-Shun Dai,Yi Pan

Computer networks are compromised by various unpredictable factors, such as hackers, viruses, spam, faults, and system failures, hindering the full utilization of computer systems for collaborative computing OCo one of the objectives for the next generation of the Internet. It includes the functions of data communication, resource sharing, group cooperation, and task allocation. One popular example of collaborative computing is grid computing. This monograph considers the latest efforts to develop a trusted environment with the high security and reliability needed for collaborative computing. The important modules treated include secure group communication, access control, dependability, grid computing, key management, intrusion detection, and trace back. In addition, a real project for developing a nationwide medical information system with high dependability and security is described. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: Introduction (270 KB). Contents: Secure Group Communication (SGC); Cryptography Based Access Control; Intrusion Detection and Defence; Security in Grid Computing; Trusted and Seamless Medical Information Systems. Readership: Graduate students, academics and researchers in computer and information science, networking, and computer applications.

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World Scientific

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9812790888

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Marketing Death

Culture and the Making of a Life Insurance Market in China

By: Cheris Shun-ching Chan

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Marketing Death

Culture and the Making of a Life Insurance Market in China

By: Cheris Shun-ching Chan

Marketing Death is the first book to offer an analysis of the emergence of a life insurance market outside of a Western context. Drawing on rich ethnographic data, it documents the processes and politics through which local cultures shape the way a market is formed and thereby sheds light on the dynamics through which modern capitalist enterprises diffuse insurance to regions with different cultural traditions.

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Oxford University Press

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0199875219

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Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Complex Structures Under Uncertainty

By: Debiao Meng,Shun-Peng Zhu

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Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Complex Structures Under Uncertainty

By: Debiao Meng,Shun-Peng Zhu

In the realm of engineering structures design, the inevitability of uncertainties poses a significant challenge. Uncertainty-Based Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization (UBMDO) stands out for its dual ability to precisely quantify the impact of uncertain variables and harness the potential of multidisciplinary design and optimization, thereby attracting considerable attention. From basic theory to advanced applications, this book helps readers achieve more efficient and reliable design optimization in complex systems through rich case studies and practical technical guidance. The book systematically expounds the fundamental theories and methods of UBMDO, encompassing crucial techniques such as uncertainty modeling, sensitivity analysis, approximate modeling, and uncertainty-based optimization. It also introduces various uncertainty analysis methods, such as stochastic, non-probabilistic, and hybrid approaches, aiding readers in comprehending and managing uncertainty within systems. Through diverse practical engineering cases in fields like machinery, aerospace, and energy, it illustrates the specific application and implementation process of the UBMDO method. Rich graphics, algorithms, and simulation results augment the practicality and applicability of the theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, it explores in depth the future development trends and challenges of UBMDO, sparking innovative thinking and research interests among readers in this field. Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Complex Structures Under Uncertainty caters to a diverse audience: Engineers specializing in multidisciplinary design optimization are given the tools to master uncertainty management, and researchers in related fields will gain important theoretical insights and practical guidance in uncertainty analysis. Additionally, scholars and educators can utilize the book as a comprehensive resource for advanced courses, enabling students to grasp the latest UBMDO applications. Decision makers and managers handling complex systems can extract methods from the book, facilitating improved risk assessment, and strategic development through uncertainty-based optimization.

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CRC Press

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1040113516

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China's Sacred Sites

By: Shun-xun Nan,Beverly Foit-Albert

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China's Sacred Sites

By: Shun-xun Nan,Beverly Foit-Albert

The ancient Chinese developed building techniques that are astounding in their ability to match nature and endure for centuries. China's Sacred Sites presents a vision of architecture as a harmonious interaction of human culture and the natural world. Over 300 color photos and architectural drawings document some of the most remarkable achievements of mountainscape feng shui. The wisdom of these ancient builders is particularly relevant today as sustainable building practices and green design take architecture in new directions.

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Himalayan Institute Press

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0893892629

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The Way to Buddhahood

Instructions from a Modern Chinese Master

By: Yin-shun

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The Way to Buddhahood

Instructions from a Modern Chinese Master

By: Yin-shun

The Way to Buddhahood is a compendium of two thousand years of Chinese practice in assimilating and understanding the Buddhist experience of enlightenment. It is the first in-depth explanation of Chinese Buddhism by Yin-shun, the greatest living master of the Chinese scholar-monk tradition. The master's broad scope not only includes the traditional Chinese experience but also ideas from the Tibetan monastic tradition. This is one of those rare classic books that authentically captures an entire Buddhist tradition between its covers.

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Simon and Schuster

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0861716876

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Passivity of Complex Dynamical Networks

Analysis, Control and Applications

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Shun-Yan Ren

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Passivity of Complex Dynamical Networks

Analysis, Control and Applications

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Shun-Yan Ren

This book intends to introduce some recent results on passivity of complex dynamical networks with single weight and multiple weights. The book collects novel research ideas and some definitions in complex dynamical networks, such as passivity, output strict passivity, input strict passivity, finite-time passivity, and multiple weights. Furthermore, the research results previously published in many flagship journals are methodically edited and presented in a unified form. The book is likely to be of interest to university researchers and graduate students in Engineering and Mathematics who wish to study the passivity of complex dynamical networks.

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Springer Nature

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9813342870

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Principles of Organic Coatings and Finishing

By: Shun Xing Zheng

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Principles of Organic Coatings and Finishing

By: Shun Xing Zheng

This book provides an accessible way to learn about organic coatings and finishing. The coating materials are considered here from the angle of chemical reactions and mechanisms of film formation. The examples and exercises provided in here will also help the reader achieve technical insights into the subject and obtain a deep understanding of the principles underlying the technology. This book also provides the reader with the basic knowledge and skills required for handling mixtures. As rheological technology has been widely used in research papers for academic exchange and solving technical problems on organic coatings and finishing, this book collects and compiles a number of reference works on rheological technology, demonstrating how to use it in organic coatings and finishing.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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1527542386

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Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology

By: Zhizhong Xing,Shun Zhou

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Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology

By: Zhizhong Xing,Shun Zhou

Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology" provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to neutrino physics, neutrino astronomy and neutrino cosmology. The intrinsic properties and fundamental interactions of neutrinos are described, as is the phenomenology of lepton flavor mixing, seesaw mechanisms and neutrino oscillations. The cosmic neutrino background, stellar neutrinos, supernova neutrinos and ultrahigh-energy cosmic neutrinos, together with the cosmological matter-antimatter asymmetry and other roles of massive neutrinos in cosmology, are discussed in detail. This book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of particle physics, particle astrophysics and cosmology. Dr. Zhizhong Xing is a professor at the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; Dr. Shun Zhou is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642175600

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9783642175602

Topological Insulators

Dirac Equation in Condensed Matter

By: Shun-Qing Shen

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Topological Insulators

Dirac Equation in Condensed Matter

By: Shun-Qing Shen

This new edition presents a unified description of these insulators from one to three dimensions based on the modified Dirac equation. It derives a series of solutions of the bound states near the boundary, and describes the current status of these solutions. Readers are introduced to topological invariants and their applications to a variety of systems from one-dimensional polyacetylene, to two-dimensional quantum spin Hall effect and p-wave superconductors, three-dimensional topological insulators and superconductors or superfluids, and topological Weyl semimetals, helping them to better understand this fascinating field. To reflect research advances in topological insulators, several parts of the book have been updated for the second edition, including: Spin-Triplet Superconductors, Superconductivity in Doped Topological Insulators, Detection of Majorana Fermions and so on. In particular, the book features a new chapter on Weyl semimetals, a topic that has attracted considerable attention and has already become a new hotpot of research in the community.

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9811046069

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9789811046063

Adaptive Blind Signal and Image Processing

Learning Algorithms and Applications

By: Andrzej Cichocki,Shun-ichi Amari

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Adaptive Blind Signal and Image Processing

Learning Algorithms and Applications

By: Andrzej Cichocki,Shun-ichi Amari

Im Mittelpunkt dieses modernen und spezialisierten Bandes stehen adaptive Strukturen und unüberwachte Lernalgorithmen, besonders im Hinblick auf effektive Computersimulationsprogramme. Anschauliche Illustrationen und viele Beispiele sowie eine interaktive CD-ROM ergänzen den Text.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471607916

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Hidden Semi-Markov Models

Theory, Algorithms and Applications

By: Shun-Zheng Yu

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Hidden Semi-Markov Models

Theory, Algorithms and Applications

By: Shun-Zheng Yu

Hidden semi-Markov models (HSMMs) are among the most important models in the area of artificial intelligence / machine learning. Since the first HSMM was introduced in 1980 for machine recognition of speech, three other HSMMs have been proposed, with various definitions of duration and observation distributions. Those models have different expressions, algorithms, computational complexities, and applicable areas, without explicitly interchangeable forms. Hidden Semi-Markov Models: Theory, Algorithms and Applications provides a unified and foundational approach to HSMMs, including various HSMMs (such as the explicit duration, variable transition, and residential time of HSMMs), inference and estimation algorithms, implementation methods and application instances. Learn new developments and state-of-the-art emerging topics as they relate to HSMMs, presented with examples drawn from medicine, engineering and computer science. - Discusses the latest developments and emerging topics in the field of HSMMs - Includes a description of applications in various areas including, Human Activity Recognition, Handwriting Recognition, Network Traffic Characterization and Anomaly Detection, and Functional MRI Brain Mapping. - Shows how to master the basic techniques needed for using HSMMs and how to apply them.

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Morgan Kaufmann

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0128027711

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Analysis and Control of Output Synchronization for Complex Dynamical Networks

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang,Shun-Yan Ren

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Analysis and Control of Output Synchronization for Complex Dynamical Networks

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang,Shun-Yan Ren

This book introduces recent results on output synchronization of complex dynamical networks with single and multiple weights. It discusses novel research ideas and a number of definitions in complex dynamical networks, such as H-Infinity output synchronization, adaptive coupling weights, multiple weights, the relationship between output strict passivity and output synchronization. Furthermore, it methodically edits the research results previously published in various flagship journals and presents them in a unified form. The book is of interest to university researchers and graduate students in engineering and mathematics who wish to study output synchronization of complex dynamical networks.

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9811313520

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Shared-Memory Parallelism Can be Simple, Fast, and Scalable

By: Julian Shun

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Shared-Memory Parallelism Can be Simple, Fast, and Scalable

By: Julian Shun

Parallelism is the key to achieving high performance in computing. However, writing efficient and scalable parallel programs is notoriously difficult, and often requires significant expertise. To address this challenge, it is crucial to provide programmers with high-level tools to enable them to develop solutions easily, and at the same time emphasize the theoretical and practical aspects of algorithm design to allow the solutions developed to run efficiently under many different settings. This thesis addresses this challenge using a three-pronged approach consisting of the design of shared-memory programming techniques, frameworks, and algorithms for important problems in computing. The thesis provides evidence that with appropriate programming techniques, frameworks, and algorithms, shared-memory programs can be simple, fast, and scalable, both in theory and in practice. The results developed in this thesis serve to ease the transition into the multicore era. The first part of this thesis introduces tools and techniques for deterministic parallel programming, including means for encapsulating nondeterminism via powerful commutative building blocks, as well as a novel framework for executing sequential iterative loops in parallel, which lead to deterministic parallel algorithms that are efficient both in theory and in practice. The second part of this thesis introduces Ligra, the first high-level shared memory framework for parallel graph traversal algorithms. The framework allows programmers to express graph traversal algorithms using very short and concise code, delivers performance competitive with that of highly-optimized code, and is up to orders of magnitude faster than existing systems designed for distributed memory. This part of the thesis also introduces Ligra+, which extends Ligra with graph compression techniques to reduce space usage and improve parallel performance at the same time, and is also the first graph processing system to support in-memory graph compression. The third and fourth parts of this thesis bridge the gap between theory and practice in parallel algorithm design by introducing the first algorithms for a variety of important problems on graphs and strings that are efficient both in theory and in practice. For example, the thesis develops the first linear-work and polylogarithmic-depth algorithms for suffix tree construction and graph connectivity that are also practical, as well as a work-efficient, polylogarithmic-depth, and cache-efficient shared-memory algorithm for triangle computations that achieves a 2–5x speedup over the best existing algorithms on 40 cores. This is a revised version of the thesis that won the 2015 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award.

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Morgan & Claypool

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1970001895

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Key Structural Factors of Group 5 Metal Oxide Clusters for Base Catalytic Application

By: Shun Hayashi

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Key Structural Factors of Group 5 Metal Oxide Clusters for Base Catalytic Application

By: Shun Hayashi

This book provides detailed information on the base catalysis of group 5 (Nb, Ta) metal oxide clusters by elucidating how the structural factors such as constituent metals, counter cations, and local structures of base sites affect their catalysis. Uniquely, it reveals the effects of key structural factors at the molecular level by combining experimental and theoretical approaches. The findings presented here provide rational design principles for base catalysis and will foster the development of promising catalysts for solving current and future energy and environmental problems.

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9811573484

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Cooperative Control of Nonlinear Multiagent Systems

Passivity-Based and Non-Passivity-Based Approaches

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Shun-Yan Ren,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang

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Cooperative Control of Nonlinear Multiagent Systems

Passivity-Based and Non-Passivity-Based Approaches

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Shun-Yan Ren,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang

Cooperative Control for Nonlinear Multiagent Systems: Passivity-Based and Non-Passivity-Based Approaches focuses on the cooperative control of nonlinear multiagent systems containing passivity-based or non-passivity-based consensus, lag consensus, and formation control of multiagent systems. The book provides professional and convenient guidance for those who want to know basic knowledge, advancements, and processes for designing and analyzing cooperative control for nonlinear multiagent systems.Currently, there are a lack of reference titles that systematically introduce students, researchers, and technologists to the backgrounds, developments, and designs protocols for cooperative control (contains passivity-based or not passivity-based consensus, lag consensus, formation control) of nonlinear multiagent systems. - Constructs the frameworks of passivity analysis, consensus control, lag consensus control, and formation control for multiagent systems - Helps readers learn novel control methods - Includes systematic introductions and detailed implementations on how control protocols solve problems in nonlinear multiagent systems

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Elsevier

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0443273278

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9780443273278

South Asia's Hotspots

The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards

By: Muthukumara Mani,Sushenjit Bandyopadhyay,Shun Chonabayashi,Anil Markandya

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South Asia's Hotspots

The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards

By: Muthukumara Mani,Sushenjit Bandyopadhyay,Shun Chonabayashi,Anil Markandya

South Asia is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Most previous studies have focused on the projected impacts of sea-level rise or extreme weather - droughts, floods, heatwaves and storm surges. This study adds to that knowledge by identifying the impacts of long-term changes in the climate †“ rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns †“ on living standards. It does so by first building an understanding of the relationship between current climate conditions and living standards across South Asia. The study also identifies the set of climate models that are best suited for projecting long-term changes in climate across South Asia. This novel understanding of living standards and climate change is then combined to project impacts of long-term changes in climate on living standards in South Asia. The study finds that higher temperatures will reduce living standards for most of South Asia, with the severity impacts depending on future global greenhouse gas emissions. The study projects “hotspots†?, which are locations where long-term changes in climate will have negative impacts on living standards. Many hotspots are in locations that hitherto have not been identified as particularly vulnerable to climate change. Moreover, hotspots have distinguishing features that vary from country to country. This detailed assessment provides a mosaic of information that enriches our understanding of how climate change will impact people and which populations are most vulnerable. The report also provides guidance on the kinds of actions are most likely to reduce impacts of climate change in each country. The study is a major contribution to our understanding of how increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns interact with social and economic structures at a fine granular level across South Asia.

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World Bank Publications

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1464811563

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Analysis and Control of Coupled Neural Networks with Reaction-Diffusion Terms

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang,Shun-Yan Ren

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Analysis and Control of Coupled Neural Networks with Reaction-Diffusion Terms

By: Jin-Liang Wang,Huai-Ning Wu,Tingwen Huang,Shun-Yan Ren

This book introduces selected recent findings on the analysis and control of dynamical behaviors for coupled reaction-diffusion neural networks. It presents novel research ideas and essential definitions concerning coupled reaction-diffusion neural networks, such as passivity, adaptive coupling, spatial diffusion coupling, and the relationship between synchronization and output strict passivity. Further, it gathers research results previously published in many flagship journals, presenting them in a unified form. As such, the book will be of interest to all university researchers and graduate students in Engineering and Mathematics who wish to study the dynamical behaviors of coupled reaction-diffusion neural networks.

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9811049076

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Target Scattering Mechanism in Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar

Interpretation and Application

By: Si-Wei Chen,Xue-Song Wang,Shun-Ping Xiao,Motoyuki Sato

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Target Scattering Mechanism in Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar

Interpretation and Application

By: Si-Wei Chen,Xue-Song Wang,Shun-Ping Xiao,Motoyuki Sato

This book presents new and advanced concepts, theories and methodologies in polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) target scattering mechanism modeling and interpretation, which is dedicated to bridge the gap between the acquired data and practical applications. It proposes adaptive and generalized polarimetric target decompositions, to precisely interpret the target scattering mechanisms. Further, it develops a uniform polarimetric matrix rotation theory and a polarimetric coherence pattern visualization and interpretation tool to completely explore and characterize the deep information and target signatures in the rotation domain. Finally, it demonstrates land cover classification, target detection, natural disaster damage investigation and mapping applications which use the novel scattering mechanism investigation tools. The book is a valuable resource for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, engineers and researchers in the field of microwave remote sensing, radar polarimetry, imaging radar, and environmental studies.

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9811072698

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9789811072697

Adaptive Dynamic Programming

For Chemotherapy Drug Delivery

By: Jiayue Sun,Shun Xu,Yang Liu,Huaguang Zhang

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Adaptive Dynamic Programming

For Chemotherapy Drug Delivery

By: Jiayue Sun,Shun Xu,Yang Liu,Huaguang Zhang

This open access book focuses on the practical application of Adaptive Dynamic Programming (ADP) in chemotherapy drug delivery, taking into account clinical variables and real-time data. ADP's ability to adapt to changing conditions and make optimal decisions in complex and uncertain situations makes it a valuable tool in addressing pressing challenges in healthcare and other fields. As optimization technology evolves, we can expect to see even more sophisticated and powerful solutions emerge.

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Springer Nature

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9819959292

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9789819959297

Physics of Photonic Devices

By: Shun Lien Chuang

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Physics of Photonic Devices

By: Shun Lien Chuang

The most up-to-date book available on the physics of photonic devices This new edition of Physics of Photonic Devices incorporates significant advancements in the field of photonics that have occurred since publication of the first edition (Physics of Optoelectronic Devices). New topics covered include a brief history of the invention of semiconductor lasers, the Lorentz dipole method and metal plasmas, matrix optics, surface plasma waveguides, optical ring resonators, integrated electroabsorption modulator-lasers, and solar cells. It also introduces exciting new fields of research such as: surface plasmonics and micro-ring resonators; the theory of optical gain and absorption in quantum dots and quantum wires and their applications in semiconductor lasers; and novel microcavity and photonic crystal lasers, quantum-cascade lasers, and GaN blue-green lasers within the context of advanced semiconductor lasers. Physics of Photonic Devices, Second Edition presents novel information that is not yet available in book form elsewhere. Many problem sets have been updated, the answers to which are available in an all-new Solutions Manual for instructors. Comprehensive, timely, and practical, Physics of Photonic Devices is an invaluable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in photonics and an indispensable tool for researchers working in this rapidly growing field.

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1118585658

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Energy Transfer Processes in Polynuclear Lanthanide Complexes

By: Shun Omagari

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Energy Transfer Processes in Polynuclear Lanthanide Complexes

By: Shun Omagari

This book describes the luminescence mechanism of polynuclear lanthanide complexes, focusing on energy transfer processes using a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches. Lanthanide complexes show intense luminescence from the lanthanide ion through sensitization by the organic ligands. The high chromaticity of the emission and the long lifetimes of the complexes are particularly attractive for applications such as organic light-emitting diodes and bioprobes. Polynuclear lanthanide complexes (coordination polymers and clusters) have attracted considerable interest for functionalization by energy transfer between lanthanide ions. At the same time, such extra processes complicate the luminescence mechanism, hindering the rational design of functional polynuclear lanthanide complexes. Firstly, the book explains the principle of the theoretical methods, and then describes the concentration-quenching mechanism in coordination polymers. It also examines the effect of intrinsic spin–orbit coupling arising from lanthanide ions on the ligand-to-lanthanide energy transfer efficiency and the mechanism of back energy transfer (the opposite of sensitizing energy transfer) in lanthanide clusters. This sets the stage for the final topic: the suppression of back energy transfer by energy transfer between lanthanide ions in lanthanide clusters, which is of critical importance, showing that the lanthanide clusters can be considered a new generation of functional and efficient luminescent material and could also provide a breakthrough in lanthanide photophysics.

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9811360499

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Seismic Risk Analysis of Nuclear Power Plants

By: Wei-Chau Xie,Shun-Hao Ni,Wei Liu,Wei Jiang

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Seismic Risk Analysis of Nuclear Power Plants

By: Wei-Chau Xie,Shun-Hao Ni,Wei Liu,Wei Jiang

A systematic and comprehensive introduction of seismic risk analysis of critical engineering structures, focusing on nuclear power plants.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107040469

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Nonlinear Analysis of Thin-Walled Smart Structures

By: Shun-Qi Zhang

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Nonlinear Analysis of Thin-Walled Smart Structures

By: Shun-Qi Zhang

This book focuses on nonlinear finite element analysis of thin-walled smart structures integrated with piezoelectric materials. Two types of nonlinear phenomena are presented in the book, namely geometrical nonlinearity and material nonlinearity. Geometrical nonlinearity mainly results from large deformations and large rotations of structures. The book discusses various geometrically nonlinear theories including von Kármán type nonlinear theory, moderate rotation nonlinear theory, fully geometrically nonlinear theory with moderate rotations and large rotation nonlinear theory. The material nonlinearity mainly considered in this book is electroelastic coupled nonlinearity resulting from large driving electric field. This book will be a good reference for students and researchers in the field of structural mechanics.

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9811598576

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Cis/Transgene Optimization

Systematic Discovery of Novel Gene Expression Elements Using Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Approaches

By: Saeid Kadkhodaei,Farahnaz Sadat Golestan Hashemi,Morvarid Akhavan Rezaei,Sahar Abbasiliasi,Joo Shun Tan,Hamid Rajabi Memari,Faruku Bande,Ali Baradaran,Mahdi Moradpour,Arbakariya B, Ariff

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Cis/Transgene Optimization

Systematic Discovery of Novel Gene Expression Elements Using Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Approaches

By: Saeid Kadkhodaei,Farahnaz Sadat Golestan Hashemi,Morvarid Akhavan Rezaei,Sahar Abbasiliasi,Joo Shun Tan,Hamid Rajabi Memari,Faruku Bande,Ali Baradaran,Mahdi Moradpour,Arbakariya B, Ariff

This book is a practical review which focuses on computational analysis and on in silico approaches towards the systematic discovery of various key functional gene expression elements in microalgae as a model. So far, in this regard very little information is available. Efficient stepwise procedures for analysing the matrix attachment regions (MARs) are outlined, as well as for translation initiation sites (TIS), signal peptide (SP) sequences, gene optimization and transformation systems. These outlines can be efficiently deployed as practical models for the systematic discovery of key expression elements and for the optimization of cis/transgenes in other micro/organisms. The first chapter is an introduction on the key gene expression elements analysed in this book, including scaffold/matrix attachment regions, translation initiation sites, signal peptides as well as gene optimization. Chapter 2 focuses on systematic strategies and computational approaches toward in silico analysis of each factor. The analyses outcomes is assessed individually in chapter 3 followed by developing the specific conceptual models for each element in Chapter 4. The concluding remarks are discussed in Chapter 5. This work is of interest to computational and experimental biologists interested in transcriptional regulation analysis as well as to researchers and scientists who wish to consider the use of bioinformatics and computational biology in design, analysis, or regulatory reviews of key gene expression elements for the production of recombinant proteins experiments.

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3319903918

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Nonnegative Matrix and Tensor Factorizations

Applications to Exploratory Multi-way Data Analysis and Blind Source Separation

By: Andrzej Cichocki,Rafal Zdunek,Anh Huy Phan,Shun-ichi Amari

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Nonnegative Matrix and Tensor Factorizations

Applications to Exploratory Multi-way Data Analysis and Blind Source Separation

By: Andrzej Cichocki,Rafal Zdunek,Anh Huy Phan,Shun-ichi Amari

This book provides a broad survey of models and efficient algorithms for Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF). This includes NMF’s various extensions and modifications, especially Nonnegative Tensor Factorizations (NTF) and Nonnegative Tucker Decompositions (NTD). NMF/NTF and their extensions are increasingly used as tools in signal and image processing, and data analysis, having garnered interest due to their capability to provide new insights and relevant information about the complex latent relationships in experimental data sets. It is suggested that NMF can provide meaningful components with physical interpretations; for example, in bioinformatics, NMF and its extensions have been successfully applied to gene expression, sequence analysis, the functional characterization of genes, clustering and text mining. As such, the authors focus on the algorithms that are most useful in practice, looking at the fastest, most robust, and suitable for large-scale models. Key features: Acts as a single source reference guide to NMF, collating information that is widely dispersed in current literature, including the authors’ own recently developed techniques in the subject area. Uses generalized cost functions such as Bregman, Alpha and Beta divergences, to present practical implementations of several types of robust algorithms, in particular Multiplicative, Alternating Least Squares, Projected Gradient and Quasi Newton algorithms. Provides a comparative analysis of the different methods in order to identify approximation error and complexity. Includes pseudo codes and optimized MATLAB source codes for almost all algorithms presented in the book. The increasing interest in nonnegative matrix and tensor factorizations, as well as decompositions and sparse representation of data, will ensure that this book is essential reading for engineers, scientists, researchers, industry practitioners and graduate students across signal and image processing; neuroscience; data mining and data analysis; computer science; bioinformatics; speech processing; biomedical engineering; and multimedia.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470747285

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Substructuring Method for Civil Structural Health Monitoring

By: Shun Weng,Hongping Zhu,Yong Xia

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Substructuring Method for Civil Structural Health Monitoring

By: Shun Weng,Hongping Zhu,Yong Xia

This book investigates the substructuring technology in structural health monitoring (SHM) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the present SHM methods. SHM has been developed for monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance of civil structures. As the civil structures are usually large scale and a large number of sensors are deployed on a structure, accurate evaluation and maintenance of civil structures are always time-consuming. The book establishes a fundamental framework of substructuring method for the fast analysis of finite element (FE) model and monitoring data. Several practical civil structures are used for illustration. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in SHM technology, researchers investigating the accurate, efficient, and effective methods in SHM field, and engineers working on evaluation and maintenance of civil structures or other structural dynamics applications.

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295

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Springer Nature

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9819913691

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An American Pioneer of Chinese Studies in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Benjamin Bowen Carter as an Agent of Global Knowledge

By: Man Shun Yeung

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An American Pioneer of Chinese Studies in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Benjamin Bowen Carter as an Agent of Global Knowledge

By: Man Shun Yeung

This book reconstructs Benjamin Bowen Carter’s (1771–1831) experience learning Chinese in Canton, describes his interactions with European sinologists, traces his attempts to promote Chinese studies to his compatriots, and forces a rewriting of the earliest years of US-China relations.

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BRILL

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9004498966

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Chinese Divination Book, I Ching

By: Josey Shun

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Chinese Divination Book, I Ching

By: Josey Shun

There are numerous commentaries of I-Ching by Chinese scholars over thousands years. Regardless how graceful the language they have used, I-Ching is fundamentally a divination book. I try to use as simple as possible English language to help readers to get quick answers of their questions in mind. So other than explanation of the theme of each hexagram, there are 18 brief answers to most popular questions: conflict, deal, family, fortune, job hunting, lost stuff, marriage/relationship, missing person, new career, etc. In this book, it also tells the reader it is time to wait, to retreat or to go ahead. Sometimes we just have to do nothing and patiently wait for the situation to turn around. It is all about the timing, good or bad. If you don't use I-Ching for divination, it is also a good book to see so many scenarios in our daily life. It is amazing to see how the combination of 8 natural elements, Ying, Yang, wind, fire, water, thunder, lake and mountain can interpret the realistic 384 scenarios of humanity life. Relax and enjoy the book. Keywords: Chinese wisdom, I-Ching, Book of Change, Divination Book, Ying and Yang, Answers to life questions, Study of Chinese culture, Chinese culture, Tai-Ji

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First Edition Design Pub.

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1622878361

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Information-theoretic Cryptography

By: Himanshu Tyagi,Shun Watanabe

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Information-theoretic Cryptography

By: Himanshu Tyagi,Shun Watanabe

This book offers a mathematical foundation for modern cryptography. It is primarily intended as an introduction for graduate students. Readers should have basic knowledge of probability theory, but familiarity with computational complexity is not required. Starting from Shannon's classic result on secret key cryptography, fundamental topics of cryptography, such as secret key agreement, authentication, secret sharing, and secure computation, are covered. Particular attention is drawn to how correlated randomness can be used to construct cryptographic primitives. To evaluate the efficiency of such constructions, information-theoretic tools, such as smooth min/max entropies and information spectrum, are developed. The broad coverage means the book will also be useful to experts as well as students in cryptography as a reference for information-theoretic concepts and tools.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108598684

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