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In this book recent developments, future outlook, advanced and analytical modeling techniques of smart electric and hybrid vehicles are explained with examples backed by experimental and numerical data. It also discusses the integration of newer developments like digital twin, artificial intelligence, Nature inspired algorithms, Internet of Things, role of Industry 4.0 in advancements in vehicle engineering. It compiles overall aspects of advancements in smart electric and hybrid vehicles by bringing the latest research and development by comprehensive range of mathematical, numerical and simulation modeling, and management techniques to strengthen the engineering science and technological developments for future.This book: This book focuses on contemporary aspects of smart electric and hybrid vehicles techniques for new means and models for green environment. Discusses the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and machine vision tools in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. Presents design and analysis of charging stations and their sustainability roadmap for smart electric vehicles. Highlights the cyber and functional security of intelligent and hybrid vehicles. Explains diagnostics, prognostics, reliability, and durability issues in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. Covers Internet of things-based battery and charging management approach and effect of voltage drop in charging capacity of smart electric vehicles. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, and automotive engineering.

Intelligent and sustainable manufacturing is a broad category of manufacturing that employs computer-integrated manufacturing, digital information technology, flexible technical workforce training, high levels of adaptability, and rapid design changes. Other goals include fast production level changes based on demand, optimization of the production system, efficient production, and recyclability. This handbook provides a compiled knowledge of intelligent and sustainable manufacturing within the context of Industry 4.0. along with tools, principles, and strategies.Handbook of Intelligent and Sustainable Manufacturing: Tools, Principles, and Strategies offers recent developments, future outlooks, and advanced and analytical modeling techniques of intelligent and sustainable manufacturing with examples backed up by experimental and numerical data. It bridges the gap between R&D in intelligent and sustainable manufacturing-related fields and presents case studies and solutions alongside social and green environmental impact. The handbook includes a wide range of advanced tools and applications complete with modeling results and explains how different internet technologies integrate the manufacturing approach with people, products, and complex systems. By encompassing advanced technologies such as digital twin, big data informatics, artificial intelligence, nature-inspired algorithms, IoT, Industry 4.0, simulation approach, analytical strategies, quality tools, roots and pillars, diagnostic tools, and methodical strategies, this handbook provides the most up-to-date and advanced information source available.This handbook will help industries and organizations implement intelligent manufacturing and move towards the sustainability of manufacturing practices. It will also serve as a reference for senior graduate-level courses in mechanical, production, industrial, and aerospace engineering and a value-added asset to libraries of all technical institutions.

With the exponential growth of science and technology, the delivery of dental care has shifted from conventional methods to intelligent techniques, and sustainable dental practices are of utmost importance. Eco-friendly dentistry/sustainable dentistry or green dentistry is an approach that reduces the environmental impact of dental practice and helps safeguard planetary and community well-being. This handbook provides the latest and most comprehensive evidence-based guidance on intelligent and sustainable approaches in dentistry.Handbook of Intelligent and Sustainable Smart Dentistry: Nature and Bio-Inspired Approaches, Processes, Materials, and Manufacturing highlights how Dentistry 4.0 came to the rescue after the pandemic and helped provide needed e-healthcare. This handbook bridges the gap between research and development in smart dentistry with professionals and clinicians. Intelligent materials, equipment, instrumentation, the latest behavior management techniques, and how they provide superior care and treatment to society are explored in detail. The scope of nature-inspired techniques and procession, along with green solutions, are discussed in this one-of-a-kind handbook.This valuable handbook is a single-stop solution for practitioners, researchers, scholars, students, academicians, and clinicians inquisitive in updating their knowledge on intelligent and sustainable dentistry. The handbook will bestow the readers with not only theoretical knowledge but will equip them with clinical skills as well.

This book presents an analysis of the existing surveys in the literature of batteries, chargers, control systems, battery management systems, plugs, sockets, drives and fuel cell based and plug in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. It provides detailed comparative analysis of parameters of intelligent electric and hybrid vehicles with conventional vehicles and depth in knowledge of power electronics tools in smart electric and hybrid vehicles. This book compiles the research work and findings in advancements of smart electric and hybrid vehicles from automobile, mechanical, electronic, electrical, computer science and allied engineering domains and explains how smart electric and hybrid vehicles can be utilized for harmful emissions over the entire life cycle of vehicle and how reliance on fossil fuels can be cut down.This book: Discusses different types of lightweight and robust materials for the fabrication of smart electric and hybrid vehicles. Presents computational models, emerging technologies, numerical techniques, and environmental and economic benefits applicable to electric vehicles. Highlights the applications of smart and hybrid vehicles in diverse sectors including aerospace, agriculture, defense, and medical. Covers electromechanical drives, storage systems, wireless charging, and component design for smart electric and hybrid vehicles. Showcases a detailed comparative analysis of parameters of intelligent electric and hybrid vehicles with conventional vehicles. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, computer engineering, and automotive engineering.

Agile practices provide important tools for business and personal growth, so it's important to see them combined with other ways of working and technology.By diversifying your skill set, including long-term planning and risk mitigation strategies, understanding patterns, fostering personal growth, driving innovation, and discovering content, you can improve overall outcomes and foster growth.This book contains how can we implement The concept of agile in different areas of lives to improve overall performance and productivity.

Discover the depths of the human mind in 'Human Psychology.' Embark on a captivating journey through the intricacies of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This book offers profound insights into the mysteries of human behavior and the forces that shape our understanding of the world. Dive into the fascinating realm of psychology and unlock the secrets of what makes us uniquely human. Unveil the complexities of our minds and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

Additive Manufacturing is a method of manufacturing parts and products directly from design data, by adding layers of materials in order to obtain the final shape and size with high accuracy and negligible waste. The book covers the latest developments of hybrid and bio-inspired 3D Printing, the use of Artificial Intelligence and the applications to Industry 4.0, real-time defect detection, hybrid and bio-inspired 3D Printing. .

This book will explain how to apply domain-driven design concepts in a project with Spring Boot 2.0.6 and how to combine them with practices, such as unit testing (test driven development), relational databases and object relational mappers like JPA(Java Persistence API). We will see step by step how to grow an application from the very beginning to a full-fledged solution with DDD principles. Finally there will be two projects, one (static web project using jQuery & HTML) for user interface and another (Spring Boot + REST + JPA project) for API, logic and persistence.You will see the full process of building a software project using concepts such as entities, value objects, aggregates, repositories, bounded contexts, and domain events. In the way I will explain why we make one decision over another. You will learn what DDD concepts are applicable in which particular case and why it is so. We will see, how to apply the domain-driven design principles in a real world application.Book Outline and Prerequisites: IntroductionStarting with the First Bounded ContextIntroducing UI and Persistence LayersExtending the Bounded Context with AggregatesIntroducing RepositoriesIntroducing the Second Bounded ContextWorking with Domain EventsLooking Forward to Further EnhancementsBook Summary: Full application from scratchDomain modelingDDD concepts in practiceSpring BootDatabase and ORMUnit testingMVC

Most software is built to last a long time, and one of the key challenges is to keep technical debt at bay. Applying fundamental principles of clean code is crucial to the long-term success of any software project. In this book, Readable and Maintainable Code, in Java you will gain the ability to write high quality code that others will enjoy reading and working with. First, you will learn the importance of naming and how to choose great names for your classes, variables, and methods. Next, you will discover the pitfalls of Java constructors, methods, tests, comments, and exception handling before examining how you can either prevent or overcome them. Finally, you will learn some hands-on practical tips on how you can maintain the top quality of your code. By the end of this course, you will have the necessary skills to write clean, readable and maintainable code that human beings can read and understand clearly.

Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants explores the complex interactions of plant-associated microbiomes, providing insights into the pressing challenges of managing environmental resources such as soil, water, and waste. Analysis has shown a formidable potential based in the network interactions between plant microbiota and environmental contaminants. This book presents insights into the potential exploitation of these plant-associated microbial functions. This volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series summarizes microbiological aspects of environmental management from the basics to advanced theoretical as well as practical aspects of microbial-based approaches. The physical and chemical changes caused by pollution of an ecosystem can occur rapidly, significantly impacting the functionality of ecosystem services in that environment. Environmental contamination poses and increasingly global challenge through direct and indirect adverse impacts on the climate, soil productivity and the health concerns of human beings. Traditional remediation techniques are not consistently feasible in mitigating environmental contaminants challenges in terms of cost-effectiveness, limited land resources and toxic residual products. The use of plant-associated microbes as part of a network of tools opens a new door to explore an alternative, eco-friendly and economical technology to mitigate the challenges of environmental contamination.

This book will teach you how to create flexible modular frontends which are easier to maintain using micro frontends architecture. Micro frontends architecture is a way of avoiding the current industry trend of creating heavy monolith front-ends. These are monolith front-ends which are difficult to change and maintain because they have organically grown into intertwined large frontend applications. In this course, Micro Frontends Architecture, you will learn how to create flexible modular frontends which are easier to maintain using micro frontends architecture. First, you will learn what micro frontends architecture is and why there is a need for it. Next, you will discover the main design principles for micro frontends architecture. Finally, you will explore what technologies and techniques are available to implement micro frontends architecture. When you're finished with this course, you will have the knowledge of the micro frontends architectural style required to implement a modular, flexible frontend application thats easier to maintain and extend.

This book focus on how to cure any disease using fruits. Fruits are an integral part of our diet and have been for thousands of years. They are sweet, juicy, and come in a wide variety of colors and flavors. However, what exactly is a fruit? The definition of fruits can vary depending on who you ask, but generally, it refers to the edible part of a plant that contains seeds. To be more specific, a fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant. When the flower is pollinated, the ovary begins to grow and develop into a fruit. The purpose of the fruit is to protect and nourish the seeds until they are ready to be dispersed. Fruits come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are small, like blueberries, while others can grow to be quite large, like watermelons. They can be round, oblong, or even heart-shaped. They can be eaten raw or cooked and can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Fruits are also a good source of nutrients. They are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and are generally low in calories. They can help lower the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Eating a variety of fruits can help maintain a healthy diet and provide the necessary nutrients the body needs. However, there are some fruits that are commonly mistaken for vegetables. For example, tomatoes are often thought of as a vegetable, but they are actually a fruit. This is because they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds. Similarly, avocados are often thought of as vegetables, but they are also a fruit. They develop from a flower and contain a seed. This can be confusing, but it is important to remember that fruits are defined by their reproductive structure, not by their taste or culinary use. In conclusion, fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. They are defined as the mature ovary of a flowering plant and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are high in nutrients and can help lower the risk of chronic diseases. While some fruits are commonly mistaken for vegetables, it is important to remember that fruits are defined by their reproductive structure. So the next time you enjoy a juicy apple or a refreshing slice of watermelon, remember that you are not just indulging in a delicious treat, but also nourishing your body with important nutrients.

Are you a developer transitioning into the role of software architect? Are you a developer who has aspirations of becoming software architect? Are you already a software architect but eager to learn more about your craft? In this book you will learn what the role of a software architect entails and why it is so crucial to your organization's success. You will learn about the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective software architect and about the duties performed during each phase of the project life cycle. Lastly you will learn one of the most important aspect of being a software architect: how to design and communicate a solution to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This book is your roadmap to becoming a capable and successful software architect.

We will see the patterns, how things can go wrong, and how to deal with the situation. This book is divided into below mentioned modules. Introducing the Executor Pattern, Futures and CallablesUsing Locks and Semaphores for the Producer / Consumer PatternControlling Concurrent Applications Using Barriers and LatchesUnderstanding Compare and Swap (CASing) and Atomic VariablesLeveraging Concurrent Collections to Simplify Application DesignIf you follow me, at the end of this book, you will have a good idea of the ExecutorService Patterns and callables, and futures, what is interruptible or timed out lock acquisition, what are logs, semaphores, barriers, and latches, and what is CASing, and atomic variables. And at last, we will see the concurrent collections, copy and write release, concurrent hashmaps, and concurrent skip lists. But before you move on, you would like to be familiar with the Java language and the collection API. You also need some knowledge of concurrency and be able to write basic lambda expressions. Yes, this is an ambitious ride, but don't be afraid. Just let me guide you through all this, and you will see that from the other side, concurrencies, in fact, not that scary.

Procedural code can be replaced with objects to increase correctness, flexibility, and maintainability. In this book, Converting procedural code to Object Oriented code in Java, We will be making our Java code more object-oriented, you'll learn how to design truly object-oriented classes in the Java programming language. First, you'll learn how to represent a discrete object state and behavior to avoid imperative branching constructs. Next, you'll discover that null references are a needless pain. Finally, you'll explore alternatives to null - substitute objects and optional objects. When you're finished with this book, you'll have the skills and knowledge of designing classes that avoid traditional imperative constructs, with features resulting from orchestrating well-encapsulated objects rich in behavior.

During my experience in the software community, I've picked up on a common set of patterns that surround developers who always seemed to excel in their careers. Developers who had the best careers seemed to do a specific set of things that other developers did not. This course lays out the principles, and how to apply them to your software career. No single checklist guarantees success, but following these principles will improve your chances of finding success. There are probably some additional items we could add, and you could argue that some of these are more important than others. But from my experience, these are the core set of things you need to do to have a better career in software

This book is a comprehensive introduction to enterprise architecture. It will arm you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals as well as provide a good exposure to contemporary thinking and practices in this subject area.

Microservices are everywhere, but what are they? In this book, Microservices: The Big Picture, you will learn exactly what microservices are. First, you will become familiar with the elements of a microservice. Then, you will explore design patterns, terminology, and functional concepts. Finally, you will see the pros and cons of microservices architecture in a business as well as technical points of view. When you're finished with this course you'll have enough knowledge to decide whether to use microservices in your future project.

Human-induced water impacts refer to the alterations and modifications humans make to the natural water systems on Earth, resulting in significant changes to water availability, quality, and overall ecosystems. These impacts can occur at various scales, from local to global, and are a consequence of human activities such as agriculture, industry, urbanization, and resource extraction. One of the most significant human-induced water impacts is water scarcity. The growing global population and increasing water demand for agriculture, industry, and domestic use have put tremendous pressure on freshwater sources. Over-extraction of water from rivers, lakes, and aquifers has led to depletion and the drying up of many water bodies, leaving communities and ecosystems struggling to meet their water needs. Water pollution is another major consequence of human activities. Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and improper disposal of chemicals and waste products contaminate water sources, making them unfit for consumption and harmful to aquatic life. This pollution can have long-lasting effects on ecosystems, disrupting natural balances and causing the loss of biodiversity. Furthermore, the alteration of natural water flow patterns through dam construction and river channelization can have profound impacts. While these interventions serve purposes such as hydroelectric power generation and flood control, they can disrupt aquatic habitats, alter sediment transport, and hinder the migration of fish and other species, ultimately affecting the entire ecosystem. Mitigating human-induced water impacts requires sustainable water management practices, including efficient water use, pollution control measures, and the protection and restoration of natural water systems. Adopting these practices is crucial to ensure the availability of clean water for both current and future generations, as well as to maintain the health and integrity of freshwater ecosystems.

Sustainable Agricultural Practices, a volume in the Plant and Soil Microbiome series, presents foundational information into the successful utilization of different biocontrol agents (especially bacteria and fungi actinomycetes) under field conditions which can help relieve the pressure of overexploitation of synthetic pesticides in agriculture.The need for sustainable advancement in agriculture practices continues to increase. Traditionally, achieving optimum yields of crops has meant farmers continuously using large amounts of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, but the indiscriminate use of these pesticides has adversely affected the environment, nontarget microorganisms, soil textures, and human health. As many microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria and cyanobacteria, can be used as bioinoculants, they offer opportunities not only to enhance the crop productivity but also to maintain the natural properties of agricultural soils.Sustainable Agricultural Practices explores the multifaceted benefits derived from varieties of microorganisms existing in different components of the ecosystem, many of which could potentially be employed as probiotics for improved human and livestock health.Researchers seeking to expand their understanding of related fields and students seeking foundational concept coverage will find this volume valuable.

Microbial Essentialism: An Industrial Prospective refers to properties specifically possessed by microbes, including the secretion of metabolites which make them unique. These microorganisms can be commercially exploited for beneficial purposes such as the production of whole microbial cells, for products for direct use, or as starting raw materials in the manufacture of other commercial products. The book reviews the newest techniques, approaches, and options in the use of microorganisms for the manufacture of industrially important products such as pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, chemicals, proteins, foods and beverages, and fuels. Additional sections cover fundamental principles of established and innovative industrial microbiology and biotechnology processes and products while also discussing industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products.

The Chapter 1 of this book describes various methods of synthesis of silver nanoparticles such as chemical methods, physical methods , biological methods and microooven assisted synthsis. The chapter 2 deals with properties of silver nanoparticles such as physical properties , optical properties and Silver and biological properties. Along with properties measuring silver nanoparticle concentration, plasmon resonances of metal nanoparticles, absorption and scattering by silver nanoparticles ,silver nanoparticle extinction, scattering, and absorption cross-sections & extension of the local field from the silver nanoparticle surface are also described. Chapter -3 describies silver nano particles products such as : Silver algaecides and disinfectants, silver-mpregnated water filters, silver coated medical devices, silver dressings, silver coated textile fabrics, silver- nanoparticle-embedded antimicrobial paints, antimicrobial surface functionalization of plastic catheters, antimicrobial gel formulation for topical use, antimicrobial packing paper for food preservation, silver-impregnated fabrics etc

This book covers recent advances in cyanobacterial research. It deals with diversity, evolutionary biology, stress physiology, molecular biology of stress responses, and biotechnology of this group of prokaryotes. Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous and, undoubtedly, agriculturally microorganisms in terms of carbon and nitrogen fixation. In addition, cyanobacteria have long been used to fertilize crops and are a source of protein for humans. In parallel with the advances in cyanobacterial research in the 21st century, the development and application of innovative techniques in molecular biotechnology has widened the spectrum of commercial applications and potential exploitation of cyanobacteria. This book will be of interest to both new and experienced researchers involved in cyanobacterial molecular biology, ecology, and industrial biotechnology. This collection of chapters from experts also serves as essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of to understand the importance of cyanobacteria in agriculture, ecology, microbial physiology, and environmental sciences.

This book highlights important aspects of food biotechnology. It is very thoughtfully divided into five sections. The first section introduces the readers to food biotechnology and discusses functional foods, use of plant and animal biotechnology in improving food quality. The second section deals with food microbiology and includes topics such as application of microbial surfactants, use of probiotics, beneficial microorganisms used in food industry etc. The third section describes important macro and micromolecules in foods. It includes chapters on food enzymes, gluten free formulations, use of biopolymers, biofortification of food and other important topics. The next section discusses novel technologies such as use of nanotechnology in food industry, reverse micelle techniques, genome editing in food crops etc. The book culminates with a section on food quality and management. It describes important topics about biosafety and regulatory issues in food biotechnology. This book is meant for students, researchers and course instructors in food science, food technology and biotechnology. It is also useful for industry experts in the area of food technology.

This first volume of a two-volume work presents the manifold applications of beneficial microbes and microbiomes in plant growth promotion, in enhancing crop resilience and in control of phytopathogens through microbial antagonists. In-depth insights into latest technologies such as biopriming of seeds and soil inoculation of rhizosphere microorganisms are provided.The two-volume work "e;Microbial Biocontrol"e; introduces mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions and explores latest strategies of how microbes can be applied in biocontrol and management of plant pathogens, replacing chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The book covers different groups of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, but also the interplay of entire microbiomes, and reviews their specific benefits in crop growth promotion, in enhancing the plants' tolerance against biotic and abiotic stress as well as in post-harvest management of various plant diseases. Novel tools such as CRISPR/Cas9 and microbe derived nanoparticles are also addressed besides the legal aspects of biocontrol applications.Today, rising global population and changing climatic conditions emerge as a major challenge for agronomist farmers and researchers in fulfilling the requirements of global food production. The conventional agricultural practices utilize undistributed use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to enhance growth and yield of agricultural products and fresh foods, but their extensive and continuous use have led to a range of negative consequences on the food quality and safety, to environment as well as to human and animal health. Microbial biocontrol applications are presented as a solution, paving the way to a sustainable agriculture in compliance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The book addresses researchers in academia and agriculture.

The edited volume brings out a comprehensive collection of information relevant to wild food plants, their importance for global sustainable food security, future-readiness, and resilient agriculture. The book's primary focus is to cover topics on the diversity of wild food plants across the globe, their nutraceutical importance, production-consumption trends, integration into the current food menu, and marketing and livelihood opportunities to the indigenous people. Sustainable development goals 1, 2, and 3 are significant for a poverty-free, hunger-free world and ensure good health and wellbeing of the people, respectively. The three goals are important and interlinked as achieving zero poverty will help reduce hunger among the people. Availability of nutritional and balanced food ensures good health. Wild food plants are an essential part of a nourishing and healthy diet for indigenous communities. They are globally collected from natural habitats or cultivated at more minor scales. Although consumed locally, they are an essential part of the diets of tribal and indigenous communities worldwide and hold immense potential to alleviate global hunger. Considering their importance for global sustainable food security, it is essential to clearly understand the future role of wild food plants for future readiness and resilient agriculture. Therefore, this book provides a piece of important information on these aspects. The book is a valuable resource for the audience ranging from undergraduate science students to the NGOs and institutions involved in poverty alleviation programs, policymakers, dieticians, horticulturists, plant breeders, farmers, health experts, and food enthusiasts.