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Studying tourist behavior-what tourists do, what their preferences
are, etc.-provides helpful information for designing new tourism
products, for policymaking, and for developing effective tourism
marketing strategies. This informative volume offers a diverse
selection of chapters on research related to the customer behavior
of tourists. With chapters from tourism professionals from around
the world, the volume presents research work, new perspectives, and
case studies of tourist behavior from varied cultural and
geographical backgrounds. The volume addresses relationship
management at different types of tourist destinations, such as spas
and museums; the creation and sustainability of tourism luxury
brands; the continuing growing influence of social media and
digital technology on tourist choices; gauging tourists'
motivation, satisfaction, and return-trip intentions; the role of
tourism activities on destination choice; perspectives and case
studies on heritage tourism, and more. The book also includes a
chapter on how virtual reality, streaming, and livestreaming during
the COVID pandemic affected tourism and goes on to makes
predictions for tourist behavior in the post-COVID-19 era.
Provides better understanding of Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs) and how they affect humans and ecosystems. Includes genesis,
categories, environmental fate and behaviour, and associated
hazards. Reviews analytical techniques involved in detection, human
exposure and management. Discusses environmental dynamics of POPs.
Focus is on the comprehensive account of PCDD/Fs, PCBs, and PAH;
other organochlorine POPs such as DDT, lindane, and dieldrin.
Discusses the basic architecture of the smart city and its
development concept. Covers application of Internet of Things (IoT)
and artificial intelligence in the development of smart cities.
Examines the impact of smart city development on social and
economic aspects. Discusses comprehensively intelligent transport
systems and traffic management.
The aim of this book is to provide insight into Data Science and
Artificial Learning Techniques based on Industry 4.0, conveys how
Machine Learning & Data Science are becoming an essential part
of industrial and academic research. Varying from healthcare to
social networking and everywhere hybrid models for Data Science,
Al, and Machine Learning are being used. The book describes
different theoretical and practical aspects and highlights how new
systems are being developed. Along with focusing on the research
trends, challenges and future of AI in Data Science, the book
explores the potential for integration of advanced AI algorithms,
addresses the challenges of Data Science for Industry 4.0, covers
different security issues, includes qualitative and quantitative
research, and offers case studies with working models. This book
also provides an overview of AI and Data Science algorithms for
readers who do not have a strong mathematical background.
Undergraduates, postgraduates, academicians, researchers, and
industry professionals will benefit from this book and use it as a
guide.
This book has comprehensive coverage and advances in agriculture
for sustainable development and is expected to provide valuable
sources for scholars and researchers, as well as serve as a guide
book to the farmer's community and development agencies. The book
is organized into 18 chapters, which include advances in production
technologies of crops e.g. rice, wheat, barley, maize, pearl
millet, pulses and oilseeds; sugarcane; medicinal and aromatic
plants; vegetable crops; fodder crops; resource conservation
technologies; management of degraded and sodic lands; soil
biodiversity; farm mechanization, etc. The text is illustrated with
tables, figures and photographs to bring out the significant
findings. The book provides cutting-edge scientific knowledge as
well as solid background information that are accessible for those
who have a strong interest in agricultural research and development
and want to learn more on the challenges facing the global
agricultural production systems. Note: T&F does not sell or
distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with New India
Publishing Agency.
The text comprehensively focuses on the concepts, implementation,
and application of evolutionary algorithms for predicting,
modeling, and optimizing the various material removal processes
from their origin to the current advancements. This one-of-a-kind
book encapsulates all the features related to the application and
implementation of evolutionary algorithms for the purpose of
predicting and optimizing the process characteristics of different
machining methods and their allied processes that will provide
comprehensive information. It broadly explains the concepts of
employing evolutionary algorithm-based optimization in a broad
domain of various material removal processes. Therefore, this book
will enable prospective readers to take full advantage of recent
findings and advancements in the fields of traditional, advanced,
micro, and hybrid machining, among others. Moreover, the simplicity
of its writing will keep readers engaged throughout and make it
easier for them to understand the advanced topics. The book- *
Offers a step-by-step guide to implement evolutionary algorithms
for the overall optimization of conventional and contemporary
machining processes * Provides in-depth analysis of various
material removal processes through evolutionary optimization *
Details an overview of different evolutionary optimization
techniques * Explores advanced processing of various engineering
materials-based case studies It further discusses different
nature-inspired algorithms-based modeling, prediction, and modeling
of machining responses in attempting advanced machining of the
latest materials and related engineering problems along with case
studies and practical examples. It will be an ideal reference text
for graduate students and academic researchers working in the
fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial
engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials science.
The book emphasizes the understanding principles and utility of
renewable energy and green technology to minimize dependency on
fossil fuels in the era of global development. The book focused on
recent trends in renewable energy with principles and practices in
relation to climate change This book highlighted advanced
approaches for sustainable use of renewable energy sources The
methodology for various aspect of renewable energy are illustrated
with figures and charts Uses of agriculture and forestry sector as
a green technology are also illustrated/mentioned This book
potentially will helpful for policymakers in the field of renewable
energy
This completely revised second edition of our hugely popular book
invites the reader to explore ten of the most important areas of
modern physics: Symmetry, Lasers, Superconductivity, Bose-Einstein
Condensation, Nanoscience, Quantum Computation, Chaos and Fractals,
Stellar Evolution, Particles, and Cosmology.The new edition adds
three new chapters in about a third of the book, covering the
latest, hottest topics in contemporary physics: Bose-Einstein
Condensate: Where Many Become One and How to Get There: Bose
Statistics: Counting of the Indistinguishables; Bose-Einstein
Condensation (BEC): The Over-Population Crisis; Cooling and
Trapping of Atoms: Towards BEC; Doppler Limit and its Break Down;
Trapping of Cold Atoms: Magnetic and Magneto-Optic Trap;
Evaporative Cooling; BEC Finally: But How do We Know?; BEC: What
Good is it? Exploring Nanostructures: Towards the Bottom; The Rise
of Nanoscience; Confined Systems; Quantum Devices; The Genius of
Carbon; Spintronics; Nanos at Large. Quantum Computation and
Information: Classical Computer; Quantum Computer; Quantum Gates;
Deutsch's Algorithm; Finding the Period of a Function; Shor's
Factorization Algorithm; Grover's Search Algorithm; Hardware and
Error Correction; Cryptography; Quantum Teleportation.The authors
give a fascinating, up-to-date account of the exciting advances in
these fast-moving fields. Their emphasis is as much on describing
natural phenomena as on attempting to explain them in terms of
basic principles, replacing equations with physical insight.
General readers and university undergraduates alike will find this
unique book a useful guide to the worlds of modern physics, while
the mature scientist will get an insightful survey of neighboring
fields of research. For the teacher who takes a thematic approach
to teaching physics, this book will be a complete source of current
topics at the frontiers of research; and for the student, a
valuable tool of study, made even more useful by numerous pertinent
problems (with complete solutions) and references found at the end
of each chapter.
This completely revised second edition of our hugely popular book
invites the reader to explore ten of the most important areas of
modern physics: Symmetry, Lasers, Superconductivity, Bose-Einstein
Condensation, Nanoscience, Quantum Computation, Chaos and Fractals,
Stellar Evolution, Particles, and Cosmology.The new edition adds
three new chapters in about a third of the book, covering the
latest, hottest topics in contemporary physics: Bose-Einstein
Condensate: Where Many Become One and How to Get There: Bose
Statistics: Counting of the Indistinguishables; Bose-Einstein
Condensation (BEC): The Over-Population Crisis; Cooling and
Trapping of Atoms: Towards BEC; Doppler Limit and its Break Down;
Trapping of Cold Atoms: Magnetic and Magneto-Optic Trap;
Evaporative Cooling; BEC Finally: But How do We Know?; BEC: What
Good is it? Exploring Nanostructures: Towards the Bottom; The Rise
of Nanoscience; Confined Systems; Quantum Devices; The Genius of
Carbon; Spintronics; Nanos at Large. Quantum Computation and
Information: Classical Computer; Quantum Computer; Quantum Gates;
Deutsch's Algorithm; Finding the Period of a Function; Shor's
Factorization Algorithm; Grover's Search Algorithm; Hardware and
Error Correction; Cryptography; Quantum Teleportation.The authors
give a fascinating, up-to-date account of the exciting advances in
these fast-moving fields. Their emphasis is as much on describing
natural phenomena as on attempting to explain them in terms of
basic principles, replacing equations with physical insight.
General readers and university undergraduates alike will find this
unique book a useful guide to the worlds of modern physics, while
the mature scientist will get an insightful survey of neighboring
fields of research. For the teacher who takes a thematic approach
to teaching physics, this book will be a complete source of current
topics at the frontiers of research; and for the student, a
valuable tool of study, made even more useful by numerous pertinent
problems (with complete solutions) and references found at the end
of each chapter.
This book reviews the recent advances in the development of
proteomics-based biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of
altitude sickness and explores the potential of antioxidant therapy
for this sickness. The first chapters introduce the associated
pathophysiology and provide mechanistic insights into the enhanced
generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which
leads to an increase in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and
DNA. The book then highlights the current problems relating to the
diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness and summarizes novel
approaches for identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutics.
Lastly, it explores the therapeutic efficacy of antioxidant agents.
Broadband RF and Microwave Amplifiers provides extensive coverage
of broadband radio frequency (RF) and microwave power amplifier
design, including well-known historical and recent novel schematic
configurations, theoretical approaches, circuit simulation results,
and practical implementation strategies. The text begins by
introducing two-port networks to illustrate the behavior of linear
and nonlinear circuits, explaining the basic principles of power
amplifier design, and discussing impedance matching and broadband
power amplifier design using lumped and distributed parameters. The
book then: Shows how dissipative or lossy
gain-compensation-matching circuits can offer an important
trade-off between power gain, reflection coefficient, and operating
frequency bandwidth Describes the design of broadband RF and
microwave amplifiers using real frequency techniques (RFTs),
supplying numerous examples based on the MATLAB (R) programming
process Examines Class-E power amplifiers, Doherty amplifiers,
low-noise amplifiers, microwave gallium arsenide field-effect
transistor (GaAs FET)-distributed amplifiers, and complementary
metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) amplifiers for ultra-wideband
(UWB) applications Broadband RF and Microwave Amplifiers combines
theoretical analysis with practical design to create a solid
foundation for innovative ideas and circuit design techniques.
Broadband RF and Microwave Amplifiers provides extensive coverage
of broadband radio frequency (RF) and microwave power amplifier
design, including well-known historical and recent novel schematic
configurations, theoretical approaches, circuit simulation results,
and practical implementation strategies. The text begins by
introducing two-port networks to illustrate the behavior of linear
and nonlinear circuits, explaining the basic principles of power
amplifier design, and discussing impedance matching and broadband
power amplifier design using lumped and distributed parameters. The
book then: Shows how dissipative or lossy
gain-compensation-matching circuits can offer an important
trade-off between power gain, reflection coefficient, and operating
frequency bandwidth Describes the design of broadband RF and
microwave amplifiers using real frequency techniques (RFTs),
supplying numerous examples based on the MATLAB (R) programming
process Examines Class-E power amplifiers, Doherty amplifiers,
low-noise amplifiers, microwave gallium arsenide field-effect
transistor (GaAs FET)-distributed amplifiers, and complementary
metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) amplifiers for ultra-wideband
(UWB) applications Broadband RF and Microwave Amplifiers combines
theoretical analysis with practical design to create a solid
foundation for innovative ideas and circuit design techniques.
Current and historical research methods in approximation theory are
presented in this book beginning with the 1800s and following the
evolution of approximation theory via the refinement and extension
of classical methods and ending with recent techniques and
methodologies. Graduate students, postdocs, and researchers in
mathematics, specifically those working in the theory of functions,
approximation theory, geometric function theory, and optimization
will find new insights as well as a guide to advanced topics. The
chapters in this book are grouped into four themes; the first,
polynomials (Chapters 1 -8), includes inequalities for polynomials
and rational functions, orthogonal polynomials, and location of
zeros. The second, inequalities and extremal problems are discussed
in Chapters 9 -13. The third, approximation of functions, involves
the approximants being polynomials, rational functions, and other
types of functions and are covered in Chapters 14 -19. The last
theme, quadrature, cubature and applications, comprises the final
three chapters and includes an article coauthored by Rahman. This
volume serves as a memorial volume to commemorate the distinguished
career of Qazi Ibadur Rahman (1934-2013) of the Universite de
Montreal. Rahman was considered by his peers as one of the
prominent experts in analytic theory of polynomials and entire
functions. The novelty of his work lies in his profound abilities
and skills in applying techniques from other areas of mathematics,
such as optimization theory and variational principles, to obtain
final answers to countless open problems.
Current and historical research methods in approximation theory are
presented in this book beginning with the 1800s and following the
evolution of approximation theory via the refinement and extension
of classical methods and ending with recent techniques and
methodologies. Graduate students, postdocs, and researchers in
mathematics, specifically those working in the theory of functions,
approximation theory, geometric function theory, and optimization
will find new insights as well as a guide to advanced topics. The
chapters in this book are grouped into four themes; the first,
polynomials (Chapters 1 -8), includes inequalities for polynomials
and rational functions, orthogonal polynomials, and location of
zeros. The second, inequalities and extremal problems are discussed
in Chapters 9 -13. The third, approximation of functions, involves
the approximants being polynomials, rational functions, and other
types of functions and are covered in Chapters 14 -19. The last
theme, quadrature, cubature and applications, comprises the final
three chapters and includes an article coauthored by Rahman. This
volume serves as a memorial volume to commemorate the distinguished
career of Qazi Ibadur Rahman (1934-2013) of the Universite de
Montreal. Rahman was considered by his peers as one of the
prominent experts in analytic theory of polynomials and entire
functions. The novelty of his work lies in his profound abilities
and skills in applying techniques from other areas of mathematics,
such as optimization theory and variational principles, to obtain
final answers to countless open problems.
In recent decades, there has been a phenomenal growth in the field
of photonic crystal research and has emerged as an
interdisciplinary area. Photonic crystals are usually
nanostructured electromagnetic media consisting of periodic
variation of dielectric constant, which prohibit certain
electromagnetic wave frequency ranges called photonic bandgaps to
propagate through them. Photonic crystals elicited numerous
interesting features by unprecedented control of light and their
exploitation is a promising tool in nanophotonics and designing
optical components. The book 'Advances in Photonic Crystals and
Devices' is designed with 15 chapters with introductory as well as
research and application based contents. It covers the following
highlighted features: Basics of photonic crystals and photonic
crystal fibers Different theoretical as well as experimental
approaches Current research advances from around the globe
Nonlinear optics and super-continuum generation in photonic crystal
fibers Magnetized cold plasma photonic crystals Liquid crystal
defect embedded with graphene layers Biophysics and biomedical
applications as optical sensors Two-dimensional photonic crystal
demultiplexer Optical logic gates using photonic crystals A large
number of references The goal of this book is to draw the
background in understanding, fabrication and characterization of
photonic crystals using a variety of materials and their
applications in design of several optical devices. Though the book
is useful as a reference for the researchers working in the area of
photonics, optical computing and fabrication of nanophotonic
devices, it is intended for the beginners like students pursuing
their masters' degree in photonics.
This book reviews the recent advances in the development of
proteomics-based biomarkers for the non-invasive diagnosis of
altitude sickness and explores the potential of antioxidant therapy
for this sickness. The first chapters introduce the associated
pathophysiology and provide mechanistic insights into the enhanced
generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which
leads to an increase in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and
DNA. The book then highlights the current problems relating to the
diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness and summarizes novel
approaches for identifying potential biomarkers and therapeutics.
Lastly, it explores the therapeutic efficacy of antioxidant agents.
Nanotechnology for Rural Development is designed to present
nanotechnology-based solutions to the challenges faced by rural
populations, particularly in underdeveloped and developing
countries. The book focuses on agriculture, biomass management,
food processing and water management, in terms of its purification
and decontamination. The treatment of wastewater and the harnessing
of renewable energy are also covered. In addition, the book deals
with the application of nanotechnology in the areas of consumer
goods, such as textiles, ceramics, food processing and packaging,
and other related spheres. The book provides information on the
green synthesis of nanomaterials, using prevalent natural resources
and their applications for textiles, ceramics, portiere, and food
packaging. It also addresses low-cost solutions using materials
such as biomass waste for water purification and decontamination.
For example, lignocellulosic biomass can be converted into nutrient
adsorbents, energy, fuel and storage. Above all, it protects
agriculture crops from insects and other pests, and produces
quality products in high yields. This volume offers insight into
the intricacies of the problems faced by large populations living
in rural areas, particularly in underdeveloped and developing
countries. It also discusses the natural renewable resources
available locally and how nanotechnology can best use them to
increase the quality and yield of agricultural products, as well as
how to engage the population, specifically women, in gainful
productive activities.
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Information Systems Security - 15th International Conference, ICISS 2019, Hyderabad, India, December 16-20, 2019, Proceedings (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Deepak Garg, N. V. Narendra Kumar, Rudrapatna K. Shyamasundar
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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International
Conference on Information Systems Security, ICISS 2019, held in
Hyderabad, India, in December 2019. The 13 revised full papers and
4 short papers presented in this book together with 4 abstracts of
invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 63
submissions. The papers cover topics such as: smart contracts;
formal techniques; access control; machine learning; distributed
systems; cryptography; online social networks; images and
cryptography.
This book discusses various climate smart agro-technologies, their
technical and economic feasibility across heterogeneous
agro-climatic conditions, assessing farmers' willingness to adopt
those technologies, impact of climate smart technology in
agricultural production and possible policy and investment
opportunities to upscale it. Containing eight chapters, the book
starts with a discussion about the methodological aspects of
priority setting of the farm technologies across various regions of
South Asia including Eastern Indo-Gangetic plain, Western
Indo-Gangetic Plain and arid regions. Using data from field based
trials and expert solicitations, the book next deliberates on a
list of feasible technologies, assessed by constructing climate
smart Feasibility Index. Further on, there is an analysis, using
stated preference method, of the behaviour of farmers in adopting
climate smart technologies. Preference of women farmers has been
given a special focus in this book. After discussing the method
priority setting of the farm technologies, impact of climate smart
technologies has been analysed using real time data. Government
policies have been reviewed with the view of achieving climate
smart agriculture in South Asia. The book also describes the
optimization modelling framework for investment allocation and
technology prioritization. The model integrates both the
bio-physical and the economic optimization model to capture the
agro-climatic heterogeneity within the region and the variability
of technical feasibility across regions and crops. Results of this
model will help policy makers to identify how much to invest, where
to invest and what technologies to prioritize for investments.
The prevailing global environmental crisis is primarily because of
non-standardized parameters for environmental regulation. Unplanned
expansion of economic activities, consideration for environmental
conservation and several associated problems are emerging due to
degradation in quality of ambient environment such as clean air,
safe drinking water and quality of food, particularly in developing
nations. Due to poor/casual execution of EIA protocol, newly
developing countries are preferred destination for establishing
pollution emitting industries, which results in degradation and
depletion of natural resources. Lack of environmental policy
intervention is another major attraction for establishing such
industries in these nations. In order to ensure sustainable
development, the highest priority issues include the monitoring and
eradication of environmental problems which arise due to economic
development. Initiation of any form of economic development
primarily results in loss of forests and thus biodiversity,
followed by deterioration in quality of air and contamination of
natural resources. The worst impact of non-standardized economic
development is the contamination of air, water and soil.
Sustainable development ensures responsible interface with the
environment to minimize the depletion or degradation of natural
resources and ensure long term environmental quality. It involves
integrated approaches in understanding the importance of
environmental management systems and policy inventions leading to
improved environmental performance. The present book is proposed to
address the environmental concerns associated with economic
development and approaches involved to attain sustainable economic
development, which include monitoring of the quality of air,
deforestation, quality of water resources, soil erosion and
degradation of the natural environment.
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