Modern Challenges and Approaches to Humanitarian Engineering, Koumpouros Yiannis, Georgoulas Angelos, Kremmyda Georgia
Автор: Liu Zhi-Qiang, Cai Jin-Hai, Buse Richard Название: Handwriting Recognition / Soft Computing and Probabilistic Approaches ISBN: 3540401776 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783540401773 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 65210.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: This book takes a fresh look at the problem of unconstrained handwriting recognition and introduces the reader to new techniques for the recognition of written words and characters using statistical and soft computing approaches. The types of uncertainties and variations present in handwriting data are discussed in detail. The book presents several algorithms that use modified hidden Markov models and Markov random field models to simulate the handwriting data statistically and structurally in a single framework. The book explores methods that use fuzzy logic and fuzzy sets for handwriting recognition. The effectiveness of these techniques is demonstrated through extensive experimental results and real handwritten characters and words.
Автор: Koumpouros Yiannis, Georgoulas Angelos, Kremmyda Georgia Название: Modern Challenges and Approaches to Humanitarian Engineering ISBN: 1799891909 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781799891901 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 260570.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Humanitarian engineering is to provide disadvantaged individuals and communities with engineering solutions that improve lives and livelihoods. The provision of water, energy, food, shelter, energy and information are some of the issues targeted by this "discipline". Humanitarian Engineers could be the key towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, UNESCO is working to strengthen engineering education through curricula development and capacity building. It is also incorporating sustainability topics into engineering education by highlighting the need for green technology in engineering applications. The careful use of resources in a way that does not compromise the environment or deplete the materials for future generations is called sustainable engineering. Both sustainable engineering and humanitarian engineering require a highly interdisciplinary approach since they aim to improve the quality of life for all.
The current book looks for the most recent challenges and approaches in the field of humanitarian engineering. A wide variety of topics that fall under the domain are technology-based solutions that tackle humanitarian problems. Pandemics, ageing of population, climate change, social inclusion, extreme poverty and hunger, maternal health and child mortality, education for all, are some indicative topics that could be addressed by technology. Early warning and alerting mechanisms for physical disasters, green engineering approaches, mobile health solutions for remote and underserved populations, are some paradigms that fall under the researched theme. The book is accepting research, real-life case studies, innovative models and approaches, and other work that lies in the presented theme.
The proposed collection of chapters will provide an overview of the present thinking and state-of-the-art developments in humanitarian engineering. The book aims at providing latest research findings and their practical implementations, as well as new formulations, solutions, and case studies for tackling humanitarian contemporary issues. The book will give a unique opportunity to stakeholders, researchers and the academic community working in the aforementioned domains to understand the implications and solutions to a variety of topics. The book is anticipated to trigger further research on issues directly related to the proposed humanitarian topics.
Автор: Maranghi Simone, Brondi Carlo Название: Life Cycle Assessment in the Chemical Product Chain: Challenges, Methodological Approaches and Applications ISBN: 3030344266 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030344269 Издательство: Springer Цена: 139750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book outlines the methodologies, approaches and tools for modelling chemicals in a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) perspective, and also covers the main advantages and drawbacks of applying LCA to chemical processes.
Автор: Maranghi Simone, Brondi Carlo Название: Life Cycle Assessment in the Chemical Product Chain: Challenges, Methodological Approaches and Applications ISBN: 3030344231 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030344238 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 139750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book outlines the methodologies, approaches and tools for modelling chemicals in a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) perspective, and also covers the main advantages and drawbacks of applying LCA to chemical processes.
Автор: Jakeman Anthony J., Barreteau Olivier, Hunt Randall J. Название: Integrated Groundwater Management: Concepts, Approaches and Challenges ISBN: 3319795023 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319795027 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 46570.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The aim of this book is to document for the first time the dimensions and requirements of effective integrated groundwater management (IGM). effective IGM must also engage the wider community of stakeholders to develop and support policy and other socioeconomic tools needed to realize effective IGM.
Автор: Keivanpour Samira Название: Approaches, Opportunities, and Challenges for Eco-design 4.0: A Concise Guide for Practitioners and Students ISBN: 3030873706 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030873707 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 83850.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book addresses the implications of the Industry 4.0 paradigm in design for the environment. We examine the opportunities for, and challenges of, the implications of cyber-physical systems, big data analytics, Internet of things, additive manufacturing, and simulation in a range of areas in an eco-design context. These include selecting low impact materials, choosing manufacturing processes with environmental considerations, end of life strategies, applying design approaches for disassembly, integrating economic and social components into environmental studies, and stakeholder’s involvement. This volume takes a step toward this journey to explore how the three pillars of technology, sustainability, and evolving consumers could shape the future of the product’s design.
Автор: Nicola Anne Jones Название: Adolescents in humanitarian crisis ISBN: 036776461X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367764616 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 36740.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book investigates the experiences and vulnerabilities faced by adolescents displaced by humanitarian crisis. It will be a vital guide for humanitarian students and researchers, and for practitioners seeking to build effective, evidence-based policy.
Автор: Kristen Cheney; Aviva Sinervo Название: Disadvantaged Childhoods and Humanitarian Intervention ISBN: 3030016226 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030016227 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 74530.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
This book explores how humanitarian interventions for children in difficult circumstances engage in affective commodification of disadvantaged childhoods. The chapters consider how transnational charitable industries are created and mobilized around childhood need—highlighting children in situations of war and poverty, and with indeterminate access to health and education—to redirect global resource flows and sentiments in order to address concerns of child suffering. The authors discuss examples from around the world to show how, as much as these processes can help achieve the goals of aid organizations, such practices can also perpetuate the conditions that organizations seek to alleviate and thereby endanger the very children they intend to help.
Название: World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2018 ISBN: 9211320496 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789211320497 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 41580.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Highlights trends in the nature of humanitarian crises, their causes and drivers, and the actors that participate in crises prevention, response and recovery. Beyond providing statistics, the report uses infographics to display trend analyses that show how the humanitarian landscape is evolving and how the humanitarian system can be more effective.
Автор: Practical Action Название: Key success factors and obstacles for FAO energy projects in humanitarian settings: An evaluation of FAO`s energy-in-emergency portfolio to inform future programming in three Eastern African Countries ISBN: 9251329877 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789251329870 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 53590.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: This publication evaluates FAO’s energy-in-emergency portfolio in Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda to define innovative programming options for efficient energy access within the humanitarian settings of these three countries. Under the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) programme, FAO has contributed to improving resilience and livelihoods for refugees and internally displaced people in 14 countries through four types of activities: clean cooking, forest management, renewable energy in agri-food chains and policy support.
In these countries, most refugees and displaced persons rely on energy resources – in particular, energy for cooking – that are unsustainable and that pose high risks to their health and well-being. Many households are dependent on firewood collected from areas around the settlements to supplement the fuel that they receive from humanitarian agencies or purchase through markets. Intense demand for this natural resource has led to the degradation of forests and to conflicts with host communities.
The report provides recommendations for improving the efficiency of access to energy. These include developing a market ecosystem to support the delivery of energy services and prioritizing the preservation of the environment, which is critical to create a sustainable natural resource base and biomass that will ensure long-term, efficient and quality cooking fuel.
Автор: Walther Cornelia C. Название: Development, Humanitarian Aid, and Social Welfare: Social Change from the Inside Out ISBN: 3030426092 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030426095 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 60550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Author, kinesiologist and business alignment coach Cassie Mendoza-Jones fearlessly leads ambitious women on the path to self-discovery, success and happiness - in business and life. With practical tools, spiritual insights, coaching prompts and empowering exercises, she explains how to nurture the inner self and design a creative life aligned to who we are inside.
This book examines how human behavior is shaped by our aspirations, emotions, thoughts and sensations, and conversely, how the experiences that result from our behavior impact ourselves, others and the planet. Based on an analysis of the constant interplay between these four layers, it offers practical solutions to systematically induce sustainable social change dynamics. It shows why change, in addition to economic and political transformation at the macro level, begins with mind-shifts at the micro level. Hereby it establishes the missing link between investments in personal empowerment and collective welfare. A novel theoretical paradigm is the foundation of this book, which is anchored in the perspective of an ongoing 'body-mind-heart-soul connection.' Based on the premise that an equitable society is to the benefit of everyone, it is argued that efforts made for others have benefits at three levels - for the individual who acts, the one who has been acted for and for society.
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