Basic Modeling and Theory of Creep of Metallic Materials

Author: Sandström, Rolf

Subject: Engineering; Engineering: Civil

This open access book features an in-depth exploration of the intricate creep behavior exhibited by metallic materials, with a specific focus on elucidating the underlying mechanical properties governing their response at elevated temperatures, particularly in the context of polycrystalline alloys. Traditional approaches to characterizing mechanical properties have historically relied upon empirical models replete with numerous adjustable parameters, painstakingly tuned to match experimental data. While these methods offer practical simplicity, they often yield outcomes that defy meaningful extrapolation and application to novel systems, invariably necessitating the recalibration of parameters afresh. In stark contrast, this book compiles a compendium of models sourced from the scientific literature, meticulously crafted through ab initio methodologies rooted in fundamental physical principles. Notably, these models stand apart by their conspicuous absenceof adjustable parameters. This pioneering effort is envisioned as a groundbreaking initiative, marking the first of its kind in the field. The resulting models, bereft of arbitrary tuning, offer a level of predictability hitherto unattained. Notably, they provide a secure foundation for ascertaining operational mechanisms, contributing significantly to enhancing our understanding of material behavior in high-temperature environments. This open access book is a valuable resource for researchers and seasoned students engaged in the study of creep phenomena in metallic materials. Readers will find a comprehensive exposition of these novel, parameter-free models, facilitating a deeper comprehension of the intricate mechanics governing material deformation at elevated temperatures.

Bio-inspired Algorithms for Engineering

Author: Alma Y Alanis, Nancy Arana-Daniel, Carlos Lopez-Franco

Subject:

Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change

Author: Marselle, Melissa R.;Stadler, Jutta;Korn, Horst;Irvine, Katherine N.;Bonn, Aletta

Subject: Social Science; Environmental Studies; Health; Economics

This open access book identifies and discusses biodiversity’s contribution to physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. Furthermore, the book identifies the implications of this relationship for nature conservation, public health, landscape architecture and urban planning – and considers the opportunities of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. This transdisciplinary book will attract a wide audience interested in biodiversity, ecology, resource management, public health, psychology, urban planning, and landscape architecture. The emphasis is on multiple human health benefits from biodiversity - in particular with respect to the increasing challenge of climate change. This makes the book unique to other books that focus either on biodiversity and physical health or natural environments and mental wellbeing. The book is written as a definitive ‘go-to’ book for those who are new to the field of biodiversity and health.

Biodiversity and Strategy : Subtle Equilibriums

Author: Brédif, Hervé;Simon, Laurent

Subject: Environmental Studies; Science: Biology/Natural History

Biodiversity Conservation and Phylogenetic Systematics : Preserving Our Evolutionary Heritage in an Extinction Crisis

Author: Pellens, Roseli;Grandcolas, Philippe

Subject: Science; Science: Biology/Natural History

This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.

Biodiversity Conservation and Phylogenetic Systematics : Preserving Our Evolutionary Heritage in an Extinction Crisis

Author: Pellens, Roseli;Grandcolas, Philippe

Subject: Science; Science: Biology/Natural History

This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.

Biodiversity Databases : Techniques, Politics, and Applications

Author: Curry, Gordon B.;Humphries, Chris J.

Subject: Science: Biology/Natural History; Science

With changes in technology and a renewed effort to catalog the world's biodiversity, huge amounts of data are being generated on biodiversity issues. As response to the call for better information systems to manage the biodiversity crisis, a wide range of solutions are being developed for inventorying, managing, and disseminating taxonomic data. This book brings together a diverse array of authors, expertise, and assessors that discuss technical developments to improve the construction, population, and dissemination of biodiversity information. It is designed to inform students and researchers of biodiversity about the changes and challenges that need to be understood by everyone in this information age.

Biodiversity in Ecosystems : Linking Structure and Function

Author: Lo, Yueh-Hsin;Blanco, Juan A.;Roy, Shovonlal

Subject:

The term biodiversity has become a mainstream concept that can be found in any newspaper at any given time. Concerns on biodiversity protection are usually linked to species protection and extinction risks for iconic species, such as whales, pandas and so on. However, conserving biodiversity has much deeper implications than preserving a few (although important) species. Biodiversity in ecosystems is tightly linked to ecosystem functions such as biomass production, organic matter decomposition, ecosystem resilience, and others. Many of these ecological processes are also directly implied in services that the humankind obtains from ecosystems. The first part of this book will introduce different concepts and theories important to understand the links between ecosystem function and ecosystem biodiversity. The second part of the book provides a wide range of different studies showcasing the evidence and practical implications of such relationships.

Biodiversity of Angola : Science and Conservation: a Modern Synthesis

Author: Huntley, Brian J.;Russo, Vladimir;Lages, Fernanda;Ferrand, Nuno

Subject: Science: Biology/Natural History; Science

This open access multi-authored book presents a 'state of the science' synthesis of knowledge on the biodiversity of Angola, based on sources in peer-reviewed journals, in books and where appropriate, unpublished official reports. The book identifies Angola as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa, but notes that its fauna, flora, habitats and the processes that drive the dynamics of its ecosystems are still very poorly researched and documented. This 'state of the science' synthesis is for the use of all students of Angola's biodiversity, and for those responsible for the planning, development and sustainable management of the country's living resources. The volume brings together the results of expeditions and research undertaken in Angola since the late eighteenth century, with emphasis on work conducted in the four decades since Angola's independence in 1975. The individual chapters have been written by leaders in their fields, and reviewed by peers familiar with the region.

Biodiversity of Angola : Science and Conservation: a Modern Synthesis

Author: Huntley, Brian J.;Russo, Vladimir;Lages, Fernanda;Ferrand, Nuno

Subject: Science: Biology/Natural History; Science

This open access multi-authored book presents a 'state of the science' synthesis of knowledge on the biodiversity of Angola, based on sources in peer-reviewed journals, in books and where appropriate, unpublished official reports. The book identifies Angola as one of the most biologically diverse countries in Africa, but notes that its fauna, flora, habitats and the processes that drive the dynamics of its ecosystems are still very poorly researched and documented. This 'state of the science' synthesis is for the use of all students of Angola's biodiversity, and for those responsible for the planning, development and sustainable management of the country's living resources. The volume brings together the results of expeditions and research undertaken in Angola since the late eighteenth century, with emphasis on work conducted in the four decades since Angola's independence in 1975. The individual chapters have been written by leaders in their fields, and reviewed by peers familiar with the region.

Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands : Science and Conservation

Author: Ceríaco, Luis M. P.;de Lima, Ricardo F.;Melo, Martim;Bell, Rayna C.

Subject: Science; Science: Biology/Natural History

This open access book presents a comprehensive synthesis of the biodiversity of the oceanic islands of the Gulf of Guinea, a biodiversity hotspot off the west coast of Central Africa. Written by experts, the book compiles data from a plethora of sources – archives, museums, bibliography, official reports and previously unpublished data – to provide readers with the most updated information about the biological richness of these islands and the conservation issues they face. The Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands (Príncipe, São Tomé and Annobón and surrounding islets) present extraordinary levels of endemism across different animal, fungi and plant groups. This very high endemism likely results from the long geological history of the islands and their proximity to the diversity-rich continent. Many researchers, students and conservationists from across the globe are interested in documenting biodiversity on the islands, understanding the evolutionary origins of this diversity, and mitigating the impacts of global change on this unique archipelago. This book aims to be a primer for a broad audience seeking baseline biodiversity information and to serve as a roadmap for future research efforts aiming to fill knowledge gaps in understanding and conserving the unparalleled biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea islands.

Biological Invasions in South Africa

Author: van Wilgen, Brian W.;Measey, John;Richardson, David M.;Wilson, John R.;Zengeya, Tsungai A.

Subject: Science: Biology/Natural History; Science

Biometric Identification, Law and Ethics

Author: Smith, Marcus;Miller, Seumas

Subject: Political Science

This book is open access. This book undertakes a multifaceted and integrated examination of biometric identification, including the current state of the technology, how it is being used, the key ethical issues, and the implications for law and regulation. The five chapters examine the main forms of contemporary biometrics–fingerprint recognition, facial recognition and DNA identification– as well the integration of biometric data with other forms of personal data, analyses key ethical concepts in play, including privacy, individual autonomy, collective responsibility, and joint ownership rights, and proposes a raft of principles to guide the regulation of biometrics in liberal democracies. Biometric identification technology is developing rapidly and being implemented more widely, along with other forms of information technology. As products, services and communication moves online, digital identity and security is becoming more important. Biometric identification facilitates this transition. Citizens now use biometrics to access a smartphone or obtain a passport; law enforcement agencies use biometrics in association with CCTV to identify a terrorist in a crowd, or identify a suspect via their fingerprints or DNA; and companies use biometrics to identify their customers and employees. In some cases the use of biometrics is governed by law, in others the technology has developed and been implemented so quickly that, perhaps because it has been viewed as a valuable security enhancement, laws regulating its use have often not been updated to reflect new applications. However, the technology associated with biometrics raises significant ethical problems, including in relation to individual privacy, ownership of biometric data, dual use and, more generally, as is illustrated by the increasing use of biometrics in authoritarian states such as China, the potential for unregulated biometrics to undermine fundamental principles of liberal democracy. Resolving these ethical problems is a vital step towards more effective regulation.

Bioreactors: Analysis and Design, 1st Edition

Author: Professor Tapobrata Panda

Subject: Biochemical engineering

BIOS Instant Notes in Plant Biology

Author: Lack, Andrew;Evans, David

Subject: Science; Science: Botany

Biosolids Engineering, 1st Edition

Author: Michael J. McFarland

Subject: Waste engineering | Wastewater engineering

Biotechnologies and Genetics in Plant Mutation Breeding : Volume 2: Revolutionizing Plant Biology

Author: Bhat, Tariq Ahmad;Hakeem, Khalid Rehman

Subject: Science; Agriculture; Science: Biology/Natural History

Biotechnologies for Plant Mutation Breeding : Protocols

Author: Jankowicz-Cieslak, Joanna;Tai, Thomas H.;Kumlehn, Jochen;Till, Bradley J.

Subject: Engineering: Chemical; Engineering

Blade Design and Analysis for Steam Turbines, 1st Edition

Author: Dr. Murari P. Singh

Subject: Power engineering | Solid mechanics | Structural engineering

Botany : An Introduction to Plant Biology

Author: Mauseth, James D.

Subject: Science; Science: Botany

Botany: an Introduction to Plant Biology : An Introduction to Plant Biology

Author: Mauseth, James D.

Subject: Science; Science: Botany

Breakthrough Improvement with QI Macros and Excel®: Finding the Invisible Low-Hanging Fruit, 1st Edition

Author: Jay Arthur

Subject: Quality engineering | Quality management | Process engineering

Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair, 1st Edition

Author: Mohiuddin A. Khan

Subject: Structural engineering | Infrastructure

Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair, 1st Edition

Author: Mohiuddin A. Khan

Subject: Structural engineering | Infrastructure

Building a Scalable Data Warehouse with Data Vault 2.0

Author: Daniel Linstedt, Michael Olschimke

Subject:

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Design Aspects of Leakage and Seepage Free Buildings, 1st Edition

Author: Er. Krishna Kant

Subject: Construction engineering | Pressure vessels and piping | Infrastructure

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Design Aspects of Leakage and Seepage Free Buildings, 1st Edition

Author: Er. Krishna Kant

Subject: Construction engineering | Pressure vessels and piping | Infrastructure

Building Information Modeling: Planning and Managing Construction Projects with 4D CAD and Simulations (McGraw-Hill Construction Series), 1st Edition

Author: Willem Kymmell

Subject: Construction engineering | Project management | Operations management

Built on Value : The Huawei Philosophy of Finance Management

Author: Huang, Weiwei

Subject: Business/Management

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This book presents the concept of value as the central component to success and longevity of the global ICT industry player, Huawei. It provides examples of how Huawei focuses on customers to pursue sustainable and profitable growth rather than focusing on capital market valuation which is a familiar scenario among Western companies. It is the business departments that are the creators of value for Huawei, while the finance department is tasked to provide support and services to those business departments during the value creation process. The book illustrates how Huawei Finance sets rules, allocates resources, and builds centers of expertise all over the world to address future uncertainties. More than a decade ago Huawei dedicated seven years to implement the Integrated Financial Services (IFS) Transformation Program with the help of IBM consultants. This book also draws on the leading concepts and successful experience of the IFS Transformation Program. Huawei Finance adopts three types of centralized vertical management from the top down: treasury, accounting, and auditing. It does not transfer such central authority down to lower levels, but delegates all other authority to business organizations across all levels. This management model represents the focus of this book. Built on Value provides an overview of Huawei's finance management and will help academic researchers in Business/Management, as well as practitioners in industry, an accurate and in-depth understanding of Huawei as a company.

Built on Value : The Huawei Philosophy of Finance Management

Author: Huang, Weiwei

Subject: Business/Management

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This book presents the concept of value as the central component to success and longevity of the global ICT industry player, Huawei. It provides examples of how Huawei focuses on customers to pursue sustainable and profitable growth rather than focusing on capital market valuation which is a familiar scenario among Western companies. It is the business departments that are the creators of value for Huawei, while the finance department is tasked to provide support and services to those business departments during the value creation process. The book illustrates how Huawei Finance sets rules, allocates resources, and builds centers of expertise all over the world to address future uncertainties. More than a decade ago Huawei dedicated seven years to implement the Integrated Financial Services (IFS) Transformation Program with the help of IBM consultants. This book also draws on the leading concepts and successful experience of the IFS Transformation Program. Huawei Finance adopts three types of centralized vertical management from the top down: treasury, accounting, and auditing. It does not transfer such central authority down to lower levels, but delegates all other authority to business organizations across all levels. This management model represents the focus of this book. Built on Value provides an overview of Huawei's finance management and will help academic researchers in Business/Management, as well as practitioners in industry, an accurate and in-depth understanding of Huawei as a company.

Built on Value : The Huawei Philosophy of Finance Management

Author: Huang, Weiwei

Subject: Business/Management

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This book presents the concept of value as the central component to success and longevity of the global ICT industry player, Huawei. It provides examples of how Huawei focuses on customers to pursue sustainable and profitable growth rather than focusing on capital market valuation which is a familiar scenario among Western companies. It is the business departments that are the creators of value for Huawei, while the finance department is tasked to provide support and services to those business departments during the value creation process. The book illustrates how Huawei Finance sets rules, allocates resources, and builds centers of expertise all over the world to address future uncertainties. More than a decade ago Huawei dedicated seven years to implement the Integrated Financial Services (IFS) Transformation Program with the help of IBM consultants. This book also draws on the leading concepts and successful experience of the IFS Transformation Program. Huawei Finance adopts three types of centralized vertical management from the top down: treasury, accounting, and auditing. It does not transfer such central authority down to lower levels, but delegates all other authority to business organizations across all levels. This management model represents the focus of this book. Built on Value provides an overview of Huawei's finance management and will help academic researchers in Business/Management, as well as practitioners in industry, an accurate and in-depth understanding of Huawei as a company.

Bursting the Big Data Bubble

Author: Jay Liebowitz

Subject:

Business Intelligence Strategy and Big Data Analytics

Author: Steve Williams

Subject:

Business Research Methods

Author: Krishnaswami, O.R.;Satyaprasad, B.G.

Subject: Business/Management

Business Research Methods

Author: Krishnaswami, O.R.;Satyaprasad, B.G.

Subject: Business/Management

Business Research Methods

Author: Naval Bajpai

Subject: