Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Author: Kedar Nath Das

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-27

Total Pages: 980

ISBN-13: 981150184X

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This two-volume book presents the outcomes of the 8th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving, SocProS 2018. This conference was a joint technical collaboration between the Soft Computing Research Society, Liverpool Hope University (UK), and Vellore Institute of Technology (India), and brought together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges in order to select potential future directions. The book highlights the latest advances and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of soft computing, including original research papers on algorithms (artificial immune systems, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and particle swarm optimization) and applications (control systems, data mining and clustering, finance, weather forecasting, game theory, business and forecasting applications). It offers a valuable resource for both young and experienced researchers dealing with complex and intricate real-world problems that are difficult to solve using traditional methods.


Enhancing Future Skills and Entrepreneurship

Enhancing Future Skills and Entrepreneurship

Author: Kuldip Singh Sangwan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-07-27

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 3030442489

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This open access book presents the proceedings of the 3rd Indo-German Conference on Sustainability in Engineering held at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, on September 16–17, 2019. Intended to foster the synergies between research and education, the conference is one of the joint activities of the BITS Pilani and TU Braunschweig conducted under the auspices of Indo-German Center for Sustainable Manufacturing, established in 2009. The book is divided into three sections: engineering, education and entrepreneurship, covering a range of topics, such as renewable energy forecasting, design & simulation, Industry 4.0, and soft & intelligent sensors for energy efficiency. It also includes case studies on lean and green manufacturing, and life cycle analysis of ceramic products, as well as papers on teaching/learning methods based on the use of learning factories to improve students’problem-solving and personal skills. Moreover, the book discusses high-tech ideas to help the large number of unemployed engineering graduates looking for jobs become tech entrepreneurs. Given its broad scope, it will appeal to academics and industry professionals alike.


Intelligent Computing Techniques for Smart Energy Systems

Intelligent Computing Techniques for Smart Energy Systems

Author: Akhtar Kalam

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-12-16

Total Pages: 1011

ISBN-13: 9811502145

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The book compiles the research works related to smart solutions concept in context to smart energy systems, maintaining electrical grid discipline and resiliency, computational collective intelligence consisted of interaction between smart devices, smart environments and smart interactions, as well as information technology support for such areas. It includes high-quality papers presented in the International Conference on Intelligent Computing Techniques for Smart Energy Systems organized by Manipal University Jaipur. This book will motivate scholars to work in these areas. The book also prophesies their approach to be used for the business and the humanitarian technology development as research proposal to various government organizations for funding approval.


Modeling, Simulation and Optimization

Modeling, Simulation and Optimization

Author: Biplab Das

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-17

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 9811598290

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This book includes selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Optimization, organized by National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam, India, during 3–5 August 2020. The book covers topics of modeling, simulation and optimization, including computational modeling and simulation, system modeling and simulation, device/VLSI modeling and simulation, control theory and applications, modeling and simulation of energy system and optimization. The book disseminates various models of diverse systems and includes solutions of emerging challenges of diverse scientific fields.


ICRRM 2019 – System Reliability, Quality Control, Safety, Maintenance and Management

ICRRM 2019 – System Reliability, Quality Control, Safety, Maintenance and Management

Author: Vinit Kumar Gunjan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9811385076

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Content of this proceedings discusses emerging trends in structural reliability, safety and disaster management, covering topics like total quality management, risk maintenance and design for reliability. Some papers also address chemical process reliability, reliability analysis and engineering applications in chemical process equipment systems and includes a chapter on reliability evaluation models of chemical systems. Accepted papers from 2019 International Conference on Reliability, Risk Maintenance and Engineering Management (ICRRM 2019) are part of this conference proceeding. It offers useful insights to road safety engineers, disaster management professionals involved in product design and probabilistic methods in manufacturing systems.


Mapping the Chinese and Islamic Worlds

Mapping the Chinese and Islamic Worlds

Author: Hyunhee Park

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1107018684

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This book documents the relationship and wisdom of Asian cartographers in the Islamic and Chinese worlds before the Europeans arrived.


Urban Mining and Sustainable Waste Management

Urban Mining and Sustainable Waste Management

Author: Sadhan Kumar Ghosh

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-17

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 9811505322

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This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the IconSWM 2018 conference, which explore various aspects of urban mining. In addition, they discuss how to achieve sustainable waste management systems, urban mining, landfill mining, material recovery, circular economy, etc., with the aid of effective waste management practices. Additional topics covered include maximum resource circulation and efficiency, key differences between landfill mining and urban mining, and how urban mining can be combined with the concepts of circular economy and sustainability.