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The contributors to this volume define the terms and concepts for understanding gender bias in engineering and technology fields, and propose recommendations for enhancing mentoring practices to conne
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Industrial ecology, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry are guiding the development of the next generation of materials, products, and processes. Considerable growth has been seen in the use of biocom
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The manufacturing industry has experienced dramatic change over the years with growing advancements, implementations, and applications in technology.Manufacturing Intelligence for Industrial Engineer
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Samui, Chakraborty, and Kim present developments in advanced computational techniques and new research areas in the diverse field of structural engineering. The chapters are written by more than fifte
"This book addresses the challenges encountered in multimedia data management by devising both classical and intelligent techniques. It highlights the essence of multimedia data management and enginee
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The field of data mining is receiving significant attention in today's information-rich society, where data is available from different sources and formats, in large volumes, and no longer constitutes
Physicists, chemical engineers, and other scientists set out the theory, numerical methods, and practice of computational gas-solids flows for advanced graduate students, researchers, and practitioner
Antchev (Technical U. of Sofia, Bulgaria) describes electrical energy conversion technologies and associated electronic converters, which are becoming increasingly important as the variety of generati
"This book focuses on empowering individuals to conceptualize, design, program, configure and orchestrate Internet-powered mashups, game mods, aggregate and structure personal media and build standalo
This volume collects 13 articles by science professionals, digital artists, and other researchers from the US, Europe, and China, who discuss knowledge visualization and visual literacy in science edu
This volume was inspired by the American Association of Engineering Education Board naming 2014-15 the Year of ACTION on Diversity. Engineering educators describe success stories from around the wo
This collection of nineteen articles on Kansei engineering, the principle of designing products based on human-like reactions and interaction, explores current scholarship in the integration of this J
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Researchers in mining and civil engineering show how engineering geology helps assure that geological factors are recognized, correctly interpreted, and presented for use in engineering practice w
The integration of technology in education has provided tremendous opportunity for learners of all ages. In today’s technology-focused society, the traditional classroom setting is being transformed t
Forty-three international academics, researchers, and computer science professionals contribute 15 chapters demonstrating how mathematical models and computer software can be developed and applied for