Security-Aware Systems Applications and Software Development Methods

This book reviews the Software Development and Engineering Principles involved in the Design of Embedded Computer Systems.A LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) design for a Web-Based Home Control / Security

The purpose of this book is to present the technology requied to develop hardware and software for embedded controller systems at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Included in the book ar

The development of parallel processing, with the attendant technology of advanced software engineering, VLSI circuits, and artificial intelligence, now allows high-performance computer systems to reac

Stormy development of electronic computation techniques (computer systems and software), observed during the last decades, has made possible automation of data processing in many important human activ

"This book presents applications of heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms in manufacturing systems. This book discusses the main heuristic and metaheuristic methods to manage and optimize the problem

This book is intended for mobile security professionals who want to learn how to secure iOS operating systems and its applications. Any knowledge of iOS architecture would be an added advantage.

Deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable methods of cultivation are threatening agriculture and food security in the highlands of East Africa. In response, economists and other development profes

This book provides an introduction to the qualitative theory and applications of partial functional differential equations from the viewpoint of dynamical systems. Many fundamental results and methods

This book presents an overview of the latest artificial intelligence systems and methods, which have a broad spectrum of effective and sometimes unexpected applications in medical, educational and oth

"This book considers the foremost optimization algorithms in several applications. It deals primarily with methods and approaches that include meta-heuristics for further systems improvements. It gran

From simple applications to multi-load / multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most appropriate hydronic heating methods and hardware to create system the deliver the ultimate in

Difficult to learn and awkward to use, today's information systems often change our activities in ways that we do not need or want. The problem lies in the software development process. In this book J

The methods of discrete choice analysis and their applications in the modelling of transportation systems constitute a comparatively new field that has largely evolved over the past 15 years. Since it

This book describes the advanced developments in methodology and applications of NMR spectroscopy to life science and materials science. Experts who are leaders in the development of new methods and a

During the past three decades, the development of nonlinear analysis, dynamical systems and their applications to science and engineering has stimulated renewed enthusiasm for the theory of Ordinary D

Recent years have seen the development of powerful tools for verifying hardware and software systems, as companies worldwide realise the need for improved means of validating their products. There is increasing demand for training in basic methods in formal reasoning so that students can gain proficiency in logic-based verification methods. The second edition of this successful textbook addresses both those requirements, by continuing to provide a clear introduction to formal reasoning which is both relevant to the needs of modern computer science and rigorous enough for practical application. Improvements to the first edition have been made throughout, with extra and expanded sections on SAT solvers, existential/universal second-order logic, micro-models, programming by contract and total correctness. The coverage of model-checking has been substantially updated. Further exercises have been added. Internet support for the book includes worked solutions for all exercises for teachers,

Intelligent Support Systems for Marketing Decisions examines new product development, market penetration strategies, and other marketing decisions utilizing a confluence of methods, including Decision

Grasping and manipulation skills are at the core of the development of modern robotic systems. With the introduction of robotics in new applications involving unstructured environments (e.g. space, un

The rapid development of democracy and political freedoms has created new and sophisticated psychology-based methods of influencing the way voters choose, as well as political systems based on free ma

Giant vesicles are being widely used as a model membrane system, both for basic biological systems and for their promising applications in the development of smart materials, in particular for drug de

This book will focus on the development of scalable and performance portable scientific applications for future exascale computer systems. The main body of the book will be a series of chapters that c

Elasticity: Theory, Applications, and Numerics, Fourth Edition, continues its market-leading tradition of concisely presenting and developing the linear theory of elasticity, moving from solution methodologies, formulations, and strategies into applications of contemporary interest, such as fracture mechanics, anisotropic and composite materials, micromechanics, nonhomogeneous graded materials, and computational methods. Developed for a one- or two-semester graduate elasticity course, this new edition has been revised with new worked examples and exercises, and new or expanded coverage of areas such as treatment of large deformations, fracture mechanics, strain gradient and surface elasticity theory, and tensor analysis. Using MATLAB software, numerical activities in the text are integrated with analytical problem solutions.Online ancillary support materials for instructors include a solutions manual, image bank, and a set of PowerPoint lecture slides.

Governing After War explores how wartime processes affects post-war state-building efforts when rebels win a civil war and come into power. Post-war governance is a continuation of war--although violence has ceased, the victor must consolidate its control over the state through a process of internal conquest. This means carefully making choices about resource allocation towards development and security. Where does the victor choose to spend, and why? And what are the implications for ultimately consolidating power and preventing conflict recurrence? The book examines wartime rebel-civilian ties under rebel governance and explains how these ties--along with rebel governing institutions--shape the rebel victors' post-war various resource allocation strategies to establish control at the sub-national level. In turn, successfully balancing resources dedicated toward development and security helps the victor to consolidate power. The book relies on mixed-methods evidence from Zimbabwe and L

Source-sink theories provide a simple yet powerful framework for understanding how the patterns, processes and dynamics of ecological systems vary and interact over space and time. Integrating multiple research fields, including population biology and landscape ecology, this book presents the latest advances in source-sink theories, methods and applications in the conservation and management of natural resources and biodiversity. The interdisciplinary team of authors uses detailed case studies, innovative field experiments and modeling, and comprehensive syntheses to incorporate source-sink ideas into research and management, and explores how sustainability can be achieved in today's increasingly fragile human-dominated ecosystems. Providing a comprehensive picture of source-sink research as well as tangible applications to real world conservation issues, this book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, natural-resource managers and policy makers.

Protein Immobilization on Nanomaterials explores advanced technologies and methodologies for immobilizing proteins on nanomaterial surfaces, highlighting their innovative applications in biotechnology, medicine, and materials engineering. This comprehensive resource is designed to educate researchers and practitioners on the latest techniques and advances in this rapidly evolving field. The book delves into various methods of protein immobilization, including physical adsorption, covalent binding, and encapsulation, providing detailed explanations and practical examples. It also covers the characterization of protein-nanomaterial conjugates using advanced analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and microscopy. Key topics include the use of protein-nanomaterial conjugates in biosensors, diagnostic devices, drug delivery systems, and environmental monitoring. With contributions from leading experts, the book presents colorful figures and practical examples to facilitate the understand

Knowledge Engineering for Innovation and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary examination, not only of knowledge engineering, but also innovation, allowing environmental scientists to gain a better understanding of technological solutions and innovative methods. It is organized in a methodical way, first by defining sustainability and innovation, then by laying out a conceptual framework. The book goes on to explore causality and systems thinking for examining a particular phenomenon, and then presents processes for analysis and design. Finally, it lays out the narrative of sustainability as well as what needs to be done to ensure the future of sustainability. By applying key concepts of innovation and knowledge engineering to sustainability problems, Knowledge Engineering for Innovation and Sustainability provides a structured approach to putting theory into practice for sustainable development.

Nanomaterials possess special mechanical, electrical, and electronic properties. As a result, nanomaterials play a significant role in various nanoelectromechanical systems. Some of these materials include nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, nanotube resonators, and nanoactuators. These structures are broadly utilized in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. The dynamic analysis of nanostructures is important, because one must have knowledge about the mechanical behaviours to get an accurate prediction of dynamic characteristics. Conducting experiments at the nanoscale size is both complicated and expensive. Therefore, the development of appropriate mathematical models for the study of the dynamic behaviour of nanostructures is important. These models/problems are governed by linear/nonlinear differential equations which are not always possible to solve analytically. This deficiency compels us to search for numerical and computational methods. This book provides a detailed exp

The definitive guide to the art and science of lens design—fully updated to reflect the latest advancesThis benchmark optical engineering resource offers an encyclopedic overview of all forms of lenses and optical systems. Revised from start to finish, this new edition brings all existing content up to date and adds new sections on design advances from the last 10 years. With this book in hand, there's no lens that you can't design.Modern Lens Design, Third Edition, leads you through the fundamentals and hands-on practices of optical engineering, covering time-tested methods for designing top-quality lenses. Long a paragon of design instruction, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and hands-on instruction and fully covers the latest software and optimization techniques.Features new coverage of cell phone cameras, panoramic and 360-degree lenses, and large-format focal planesClarifies and consolidates a wide range of crucial lens design informationTwo industry-recognized exp

The development of electronic commerce and other applications on the Internet is held up by concerns about security. Cryptography - the science of codes and ciphers - will be a significant part of the

Difficult to learn and awkward to use, today's information systems often change our lives in ways that we do not need or want. The problem lies in the software development process. In this book John C