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This manual has been developed to simplify and facilitate the structural design of box culverts and keep pace with developments in structural analysis technologies and employ them to reach the best use. It is considered as a practical book suitable for the current methods used in the design, and since the finite element programs have become a basic requirement for design in most of professional companies, it is necessary to link these programs to the manual solutions and understand the loads, analysis and outputs to reach the worst-case scenarios without forgetting the economic factors which is located in the second place after safety. The author has relied on the basic AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, Seventh Edition (2014).For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

In recent years, there has been an unprecedented growth in research publications on methods for profound learners, which demonstrate theunavoidable generality of deep learning while proposing any recommender system. The structure of the book demonstrates the impact of deep learning on recommender systems. The chapters of the book can be assembled into two categories:The omnipresence of deep learning in specific domains of recommender system: These chapters address deep learning techniques in recommender systems, including recommendation with deep learning techniques in content-based systems (Chapter 3), recommendation with deep learning techniques in collaborative systems (Chapter 4), recommendation with deep learning techniques in the hybrid system (Chapter 5), recommendation in context-aware systems (Chapter 6), and combination of social network & trust-aware recommender system with deep learning (Chapter 7).Advancement and application of deep recommender system: Chapter 8 is primarily aimed at providing the readers with basic ideas and principles driving trends in recent years. Although all the recent innovations cannot be addressed in depth in a single book, the content in the closing chapter of the book is intended to perform the role of "ice-breaking" in advanced topics. The chapter further discusses other application scenarios using recommendations technologies, such as news recommendation, and computational advertising.Since this book is ostensibly written as a textbook, it is understood that a significant part of the audience will be industry experts and scholars. Thus, effort has been made to compose the book content in such a way that it is always valuable from an applicable and research point of view.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The book provides greater knowledge and understanding about various complex problems arising in different domains of the engineering field and their corresponding solutions based on numerical decision-making. Use of Computational Intelligence in problem investigation and solving involves developing mathematical models, formulating scientific equations by establishing a relationship between two variables involved in a problem, scientific notations and extensive application of factual data to determine the influence of inputs over a process and calculating the values of responses through the conduction of corresponding experimental procedures. Optimization plays a crucial role in identifying the best possible course of action from a given set of alternatives, which are less time-consuming, cost-effective and manpower efficient when complex manufacturing processes are taken into consideration. This multi-disciplinary book covers ten chapters that investigate the properties, performances, troubleshooting, evaluation of processes and fabrication of products, irrespective of domain or discipline. The chapters provide solutions for the different industrial operations and also play a significant role in throwing light on recent innovations in designing data-based solutions. This book also identifies the necessity for newer tools and techniques from a multi-disciplinary approach covering all spheres of methodologies to address the issues above referred. Thus, the ultimate aim of this book is to im- part responsibility for the readers through a slew of eco-friendly and environmentally conscious solutions, which is evident in most of the chapters.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

This book provides exposure to school-level physics concepts. It helps the students to have a basic, simple, clear and concise understanding of the topics of physics. Further, this book can make the students read physics happily rather than reading it with anxiety. Moreover, the book can also be useful for competitive examinations. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Unique Features of the Book:Detailed theory with illustrations Modern approach towards the subject Large number of graded illustrative examples Simple language and easily reproducible diagrams Easy understanding of principles with real-life applications For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

In the present era, many methods for modeling and qualitative analysis of various kinds of mathematical and wireless systems are available. These analyzing methods show how to use predictive computational models to acquire and analyze knowledge about these systems. The book covers real-life examples of continuous computational scenarios. This book aims to capture new developments in the mathematical modeling of systems, as well as the performance computation of wireless networks. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are ideal porous candidates where judicial changes in their structure can bring in different chemical reactivity. In recent years, it has been amply demonstrated both experimentally as well as theoretically, the fine-tuning of geometrical stature can influence the physicochemical and chemical properties of MOFs. Such fine modulation at the molecular level would confer a new environment that could be utilized to solve numerous challenges in chemistry such as achieving desirable catalytic properties, facilitation of gas sequestration at ambient conditions, harnessing unprecedented optical/magnetic response, thermal properties, etc. To this end, the porous nature of MOF can host several molecules or can integrate with various molecules such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, dye, etc. to elucidate the fascinating chemistry occurring in the confined state. The reader of this book will gain an up-to-date account of what has been done in recent times by various researchers around the world. This book is a valuable reference for chemists, material scientists and engineers as well as researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a beneficial resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams to design his/her own research directions. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

This book provides a systematic approach for the design of secure systems and the implementation of a security and privacy program for the Smart Grid and DERs. The focus is on the aspects of building blocks to engineer the security of the Smart Grid, DERs, and systems. The book includes methodology guidelines and a knowledge base to apply analysis and risk management methods to identify the appropriate solutions to ensure and meet the security needs of Smart Grid, DERs and systems. Besides describing on how to apply methods and models to support security problem for the power grid as the most complex system, the book discusses Smart Grid implementation challenges and how to address ethics and security awareness to meet the Smart Grid stakeholders' needs. Also, the book describes how to blend Systems Engineering and Systems Security Engineering techniques with standards and best security practices. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The book's goal is to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for leading academic scientists, industry peers, research fellows, and students to share the most up-to-date research and information on recent innovations, practical challenges, and solutions in the fields of electrical, electronics, mechanical, computer, and communication engineering. Quality research will support future advancements in a variety of engineering and technology areas. The book will facilitate worldwide collaborations by offering networking possibilities, developing appropriate solutions for a variety of applications and contemporary technology, and assisting in the creation of sustainable development solutions. The Advances in Computing, Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Sector Book Series seeks to publish research on a variety of engineering and technology-related subjects. The disciplines of computer, electronics, mechanical, communication, and electrical engineering include a wide variety of interdisciplinary subjects, allowing for multidisciplinary study. As many disciplines have become an essential part of daily life, research in these areas continues to grow and become more vital. This book may be helpful for both students and academics due to the wide variety of subjects addressed.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

In this modern era, communication and computation have become an integral part of each other to provide services to the common man that helps people located in any part of the world can communicate easily. The book provides future research directions and innovations in wireless communication, antenna design and computation technologies and explores the different applications of its associated technologies. In contents, the chapters on wireless communication protocols, fractal antenna designs, online learning technologies as well as technologies for post-disaster victim localization are included in the contents. The book also provides a chapter related to advanced mathematical modelling and research for disease analysis. Finally, it covers the chapter on the computation of socio-economic and demographic factors of financial literacy.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

This book consists of three parts, elasticity, fracture, and fatigue. Part I deals with elasticity and consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 introduces tensor notation. To help students become familiar with the use of tensors, coordinate transformation, stress transformation, Kronecker delta, principal stress, etc., are written in both tensor and unabridged forms. In Chapter 2, three-dimensional governing equations in elasticity are introduced in tensor notation. It includes the equilibrium equation, Hooke's law, the relationship between strain and displacement, traction vector, compatibility equations and Navier's equilibrium equations. Chapter 3 deals with two-dimensional elasticity. The difference between the plane strain state and plane stress state is stated, and the governing equations of each state are obtained from three-dimensional governing equations. In Chapter 4, Airy stress functions in Cartesian and polar coordinates are introduced. The transformation method between the governing equations in Cartesian coordinate and polar coordinator is also explained. Part II treats fracture and consists of three chapters. In Chapter 5, the difference between notch and crack, the concept, physical meaning, and importance of stress intensity factor, and theoretical and experimental plastic zone shapes and sizes at the crack tip are explained. In Chapter 6, the standard test method of plane strain fracture toughness is introduced. The fracture mechanics design method to prevent yielding and fracture is also explained. Chapter 7 deals with fatigue fracture. The standard test method of fatigue crack growth rate is briefly introduced. The difference between Paris' law and Forman's law is explained. How to search why a crack was developed in the structure and how to make fatigue crack growth retard are also introduced. Part III deals with fatigue subject and has only one chapter, Chapter 8. It explains why fatigue data have scattering band, how to get a constant hysteresis loop from random fatigue load, how to get fatigue life, and how to get an approximation of S- N curves in metallic and non-metallic materials. For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

A Laboratory Manual on "Virtual Experimentation on Electrical AC Machines and Circuit Networks using MATLAB/Simulink and MULTISIM" has been written to quickly grip the understanding of Electrical AC machines, particularly induction and synchronous motor, and Circuit Networks from an experimental operation point of view on the virtual platform. This book deals with all the experiments related to important topics of electrical machines and networks which are on practically performed by students in a majority of technical institutions. The theoretical background of every experiment is reviewed before the system simulation. Detailed step-by-step experimental procedures are explained with the necessary diagram. Development of experimental setup by using MATLAB/Simulink and MULTISIM has been explained from scratch, which also enhances the simulation and analytical skills for various practical systems. Every step of the simulation is explained during the development of the system using Simulink and MULTISIM which can be further extended to investigate and analyze for Academics, Industrial, and Research & Development purposes. This book can be used as a reference to simulate and analyze the virtually developed system using AC machines and circuit networks by students and working professionals.

This book has unfolded the reasons of the successful adoption of deep learning-based convolutional neural networks over machine learning- based artificial neural networks. The book has provided sufficient knowledge of the topics like Pandas and Numpy in Python programing language before switching to the core implementation of any Artificial Intelligence (AI) based algorithm. Thereafter, the theoretical concept of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) is discussed with step-by-step implementation in Python programing language. All the layers of the CNN model have been discussed in detail. Separate chapters are dedicated to the process of convolution, activation function, and pooling representing the theoretical concepts with practical implementation.This book is written for anyone interested in acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. Students pursuing graduation and post-graduation in engineering in computer science can follow this book. In addition, this book will be very useful for candidates who are interested in the Artificial Intelligence-related research.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublihing.com

The book is designed for use in a graduate program in Numerical Analysis that includes a basic introductory course and subsequent more specialized courses. The latter is envisaged to cover numerical linear algebra, the numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, and perhaps additional topics related to complex analysis, multidimensional analysis, in particular optimization, and functional analysis and related functional equations.Viewed in this context, the first four chapters of our book could serve as a text for the basic introductory course on the Python program, andthe remaining chapters could provide a text for an advanced course on the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Therefore, the book breaks with tradition in that it no longer attempts to deal with all major topics of numerical mathematics. Those dealing with linear algebra and partial differential equations have developed into major fields of study that have attained a degree of autonomy and identity that justifies their treatment in separate books and separate courses on the graduate level. The term "Numerical Analysis" as used in this book, therefore, is to be taken in the narrow sense of the numerical analog of Mathematical Analysis, comprising such topics as machine arithmetic, the approximation of functions, approximate differentiation and integration, and the approximate solution of nonlinear equations and ordinary differential equations.This book aims to provide a good understanding of Numerical engineering analysis and its applications and optimization. The book begins with studying the concept of Python fundamentals for scientific computing. It then presents their applications in the different configurations shown in lucid detail.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Studying the concept of marketing management helps to become competent in highly thriving competition in the market. This also helps to develop strategies to improve profits and reduce the cost of products. Marketing management has become the major source of exchange and transfer of goods. The objective of this book is to familiarize the readers with the basic concepts and principles of marketing and to develop their conceptual and analytical skills to be able to manage the marketing operations of a business firm. After reading this book the reader will be aware of key aspects of marketing management:¿ Market Analysis¿ Marketing Plan¿ Market Implementation ¿ Market ControlThis book contains 12 chapters such as Introduction to Marketing, Marketing Scope and Functions, Marketing Environment, Promotion Mix, Recent Trends in Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Industrial Buying Behaviour, Branding, Marketing Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning, Pricing Decisions and Product Life Cycle. This book explores all dimensions to develop a more rounded understanding of marketing management.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

In order to provide a balanced and comprehensive account of matrix algebra, this book covers the core theory and methods in matrix analysis. The book consists of eight chapters. Chapter 1 is an introduction to matrices that introduces matrices using real-world examples, basic definitions and operations of matrix algebra. This chapter also includes solutions of the algebraic system of equations by matrix theory. Chapter 2 introduces the rank theory and its applications. This chapter includes the solution of simultaneous non-Homogeneous and homogeneous equations and methods to identify linear dependence and linear independence of vectors. Chapter 3 introduces eigenvalues and eigenvectors with their properties and importance. This chapter also includes Cayley Hamilton Theorem and its applications. Chapter 4 discusses special operations on matrices. The chapter also includes diagonalization-powers of a square matrix, orthogonalization of a symmetric matrix and Sylvester Theorem. Chapter 5 deals with the quadratic forms of matrices. This chapter presents canonical form, Lagrange's method of reduction of a quadratic form to the diagonal form and reduction to canonical form by orthogonal transformation. Chapter 6 introduces different kinds of real and complex matrices and their properties. Chapter 7 and chapter 8 introduce different methods to solve the linear system of equations and their limitations. Chapter 7 discusses Cramer's rule (methods of determinant), method of matrix inversion, Gauss elimination Method, Gauss Jordan Method, Cholesky's triangularization method, triangularization of a symmetric matrix, LU decomposition method/Crout's method, whereas chapter 8 deals with the numerical solution of the linear system of equations. These chapters include the iterative method (Jacobi method), the Gauss- Seidel method and successive over relaxation method (SOR).For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The policy manual aims at establishing a linkage through various research papers to the need for international cooperation in making policies for sustainable development goals. The papers presented in this symposium have a common objective of establishing broader networking among youth leaders and emancipators across the globe and bringing their ideas cumulatively to the table in a productive manner.There lies an intuition among the authors of this policy manual and a vision that they truly believe in. They have identified the minuscule issues starting from the grassroots level of policy formulation aiming to reduce existing social disparities and have extensively spoken about community-level and global measures that can be adopted to tackle such problems and have given valuable suggestions as to how they think the problems at hand should be addressed. This manual consists of transnational issues of policy formulation and implementation of existing policies with greater effectiveness and provides statistical reasoning as to the ineffectiveness of the same.Such a policy manual further aims to lay down comprehensive future plans and strategies that might empower the youth in order to make a significant transition in the world's socio-political stage. The agenda to bring heads from all across the planet to discuss and take into consideration of their views in regard to policy formulation and sustainable development of the planet is a great outcome of such a project itself.This policy manual has briefly touched upon every aspect of human dignity and sustainable development in its entirety, starting from poverty upgradation to implementation of better educational facilities, even so as including the need for Artificial Intelligence in the policy framing domain, having talked about the reproductive health of children and women and their rights, the importance of entrepreneurship at grassroots community level, etc.Finally, this manual lays down a clear-cut outline that the authors collectively envisage, towards bettering the global community andcomplying with the SDGs, and the role of youth in collectively participating in policy formulation in their own individual capacity.

Agriculture is one of the utmost vital and utmost essential sector of the society. It is utmost vital and essential as it provides us with food without which it is not possible to survive. Each sector undergoes advancements for its betterment. Similarly, agriculture sector is also moving in this direction.This book titled Emerging Advancements in Agricultural Sector: A Progressive Approach is a collection of book chapters explaining different aspects related to agriculture and the advancements that are emerging in it. There are various emerging advancements in the sector of agriculture which are seeming to be helpful for this sector. The advancements are coming across as a progressive approach as they can be useful for the betterment of this sector and even help the farmers in their different agricultural work.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

This book explains the Indian philosophy of entrepreneurship and highlights its limitless aspects by presenting an approach to enhance the personality of today's entrepreneurs. It signifies an attributive framework of entrepreneurship, which includes its Vedic mechanism, an exigent state of passion, the influence of credibility, quality of principles, and the practical importance of connoisseurship in business and work. This piece of work, organized around these aspects, presents its essence, from ancient history to modernization, by analyzing them.Entrepreneurship tends to be a new term, but in the Vedic literary texts of India, it has been defined as the commercialization of communal business based on a particular activity by the trader. In the present era of modernization, even though the intense, knotted, and subtle puzzle of entrepreneurship has been comprehended by scholars, its specific documented introduction concentrates on recognizing the trader on his ability and integrity and not on unethical means and practices to earn more profit.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Devices like sensors, Internet-of-things (IoT), and Radio frequency identification (RFID) generate enormous amounts of data. The machines are a part of several environments. The information is collected forms a large database. The collection investigates to gain better insight into the current status of the sensed entity or environment. The knowledge set aims to improve the system. It helps to obtain good profit and makes future predictions. Several metrics are used to conduct the examination.The book discusses the technology architecture, usage, and evaluation using various metrics. The different algorithms used in the functioning of the contribution are summarized. The writing also suggests the future scope of the work in diverse applications.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Some salient features of the book are:¿ Many illustrations and examples have been provided to make the reading interesting and engaging.¿ Maximum methods of synthesis and reactions for every compound have been discussed.¿ The Compounds in every category have been discussed in detail for clear understanding.¿ General methods of synthesis and reactions have also been elaborated along with specific methods of synthesis and reactions so that the basic pattern in which the compound behaves may be followed.¿ The uses of every compound have been mentioned and general applications have been discussed in a separate chapter.

To create a community that remains productive and competitive, our society needs to foster individual and organizational changes. We need to develop an adaptive mindset in individuals and foster organizational agility. With this attitude, organizations and individuals can encourage the workforce to adapt to changing forces and continue to support their organization despite the systemic issues and the emotional challenges posed by existent personal, professional, and even spiritual conflicts,Resilience is our name for this adaptive mindset; it is the ability to survive difficulties and strengthen this adaptive faculty. It is the developed ability to perceive changes in circumstances and confidently modify behaviors to maximize positive outcomes. It is the ability to thrive by developing new coping skills and strengths. The result is a positive, flexible reaction to large and small changes in the system, the environment, and the society of people and entities involved in the creative process.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Biopolymers have gained increasing importance in the development of numerous environmentally friendly materials for a wide variety of applications. The development of strategies such as blending, bio- nanocomposites as well as structural modifications such as chain extension and hyperbranching has further enhanced their potential. The resulting advanced materials have the potential to compete with traditionally used non-biodegradable polymers, thus, eventually replacing them. The book targets many such advanced biopolymers-based systems and presents deep insights into their generation, properties and performance in different applications.The book is a valuable reference for chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as plastics and coatings technologists. It presents a wealth of information for the practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a reference text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer, chemical and bio-engineering disciplines.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The objective of this book is to present cutting-edge technology in electrical engineering. The research areas as diverse as computer and communication networks; electronic circuits and systems; lasers and photonics; semiconductor and solid-state devices; nano-electronics; biomedical engineering; computational methods; artificial intelligence; robotics, design and manufacturing; control and optimization; computer algorithms; games and graphics; software engineering; computer architecture; cryptography and computer security; power and energy systems; and financial analysis; have been presented in sufficient depth to provide the students the basic theory as well as insights into applications. The approach is designed to develop the thinking process in the students, enabling them to reach a sound understanding of a broad range of topics related to electrical engineering, while motivating their interest in the electrical power industry.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

This book consists of eighteen chapters. Chapter one presents introductory concepts and definitions along with a brief discussion of historical development of thermodynamics. Chapters two and three cover the first law of thermodynamics. Chapter two is devoted to the first law for control mass or closed systems and Chapter three is devoted to the first law for control volume or open (flow) systems. The second law of thermodynamics for closed systems is presented in Chapter four. Chapter five is devoted to the second law for open systems with applications. Thermodynamics of compressible and incompressible flows in ducts and pipes is covered in depth in Chapter six. Chapter seven is devoted to estimation of volumetric and thermodynamic properties of fluids. Chapters eight to ten provide in-depth coverage of power cycles, internal combustion engines, and refrigeration cycles. Chapters eleven and twelve are devoted to vapor-liquid phase equilibrium of ideal and non-ideal systems. Chapter thirteen provides in-depth coverage of chemical reaction equilibrium. Work and entropy analysis of closed and open systems is presented along with the Gouy-Stodola theorem in Chapter fourteen. Due to the importance of exergy and exergy analysis in many practical applications, the last four chapters (Chapters fifteen to eighteen) are fully devoted to this topic. The available textbooks in thermodynamics rarely provide satisfactory coverage of exergy and exergy analysis of processes.Each chapter begins with the student learning outcomes. Near the end of each chapter, a tutorial session is included where a number of problems are solved to illustrate the applications of concepts and theory covered in the chapter. Notation is included separately in each chapter. For the benefit of students, practice problems are included at the end of each chapter.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The widespread use of emerging technologies has helped to meet the increased demand for new applications. From network design to signal processing, Wireless Communication covers all aspects of communications. This book provides details about the different emerging trends in Wireless Communication. Finally, it covers some popular research topics, including such as 5G Wireless Communication, IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks, Machine Learning and Antenna Design.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest branches of engineering concerned primarily with applications of the principles of physics and mathematics for designing, analysing, production and operation of various machines and systems. The field of mechanical engineering requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, heat transfer, refrigeration and air conditioning, aircraft propulsion, robotics, machine dynamics, fluid mechanics, structural analysis, etc. This dictionary provides definitions and explanations for various mechanical engineering terms in the core areas of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics, manufacturing, heat transfer, design and other areas related to mechanical engineering in over 4500 clear and brief A to Z entries. This book will be helpful for students to create their early beginnings towards their career in core areas as well as higher studies.For more details, please visit https://centralwestpublishing.com

The current book presents various aspects related to the development and characterization of a range of polymeric systems and polymer composites with special emphasis on their applications.