Yong Zhang

Jianliang Xu

Yupeng Li

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies, PDCAT 2024, held in Hong Kong, China, during December 14–16, 2024. The 47 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. They focus on advances in parallel and distributed computing, including parallel architectures, algorithms, and programming techniques.

25th International Conference, PDCAT 2024, Hong Kong, China, December 13–15, 2024, Proceedings

Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies

Ajay Gupta

Nong Xiao

Hamid R. Arabnia

Manu Malek

Geoffrey Fox

Hong Shen

Yingpeng Sang

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications, and Technologies, PDCAT 2021, which took place in Guangzhou, China, during December 17-19, 2021. The 24 full papers and 34 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 submissions. The papers are categorized into the following topical sub-headings: networking and architectures, software systems and technologies, algorithms and applications, and security and privacy.

22nd International Conference, PDCAT 2021, Guangzhou, China, December 17–19, 2021, Proceedings

Large state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have made significant contributions to the development of China's economy and its reform. This book explores the various reforms and the impact of corporatisation on the strategic development of large SOEs. Understanding more about the development of large SOEs in a changing context is not only of academic significance, it also has important practical implications for policy makers and practitioners.

Corporatisation and Strategic Development

Large Chinese State-Owned Enterprises

Yicheng Xu

Hui Tian

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications, and Technologies, PDCAT 2020, which took place in Shenzhen, China, during December 28-30, 2020. The 34 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions. They deal with parallel and distributed computing of networking and architectures, software systems and technologies, algorithms and applications, and security and privacy.

21st International Conference, PDCAT 2020, Shenzhen, China, December 28–30, 2020, Proceedings

Clifford M. Krowne

This book deals with the subject of optical and electronic negative refraction (NR) and negative index materials NIM). Diverse approaches for achieving NR and NIM are covered, such as using photonic crystals, phononic crystals, split-ring resonators (SRRs) and continuous media, focusing of waves, guided-wave behavior, and nonlinear effects. It is perhaps the most comprehensive book on the new class of negative refraction materials, covering all aspects of negative refraction and negative index materials.

Optical and Electronic Aspects and Diversified Approaches

Physics of Negative Refraction and Negative Index Materials

Rolf Möhring

Dongjing Miao

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Computing and Combinatorics, COCOON 2022, held in Shenzhen, China, in October 2022. The 39 full papers together with 12 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The papers focus on subjects such as Algorithmica, Theoretical Computer Science, Journal of Combinatorial Optimization and others.

28th International Conference, COCOON 2022, Shenzhen, China, October 22–24, 2022, Proceedings

Computing and Combinatorics

Vinod Tewary

Nano-scale materials have unique electronic, optical, and chemical properties that make them attractive for a new generation of devices. In the second edition of Modeling, Characterization, and Production of Nanomaterials: Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Applications, leading experts review the latest advances in research in the understanding, prediction, and methods of production of current and emerging nanomaterials for key applications. The chapters in the first half of the book cover applications of different modeling techniques, such as Green’s function-based multiscale modeling and density functional theory, to simulate nanomaterials and their structures, properties, and devices. The chapters in the second half describe the characterization of nanomaterials using advanced material characterization techniques, such as high-resolution electron microscopy, near-field scanning microwave microscopy, confocal micro-Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis of nanoparticles, and applications of nanomaterials in areas such as electronics, solar energy, catalysis, and sensing. The second edition includes emerging relevant nanomaterials, applications, and updated modeling and characterization techniques and new understanding of nanomaterials. Covers the close connection between modeling and experimental methods for studying a wide range of nanomaterials and nanostructures Focuses on practical applications and industry needs through a solid outlining of the theoretical background Includes emerging nanomaterials and their applications in spintronics and sensing

Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Applications

Modeling, Characterization, and Production of Nanomaterials

Jien-Wei Yeh

Michael C. Gao

Peter K. Liaw

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive description of high-entropy alloys (HEAs). The authors summarize key properties of HEAs from the perspective of both fundamental understanding and applications, which are supported by in-depth analyses. The book also contains computational modeling in tackling HEAs, which help elucidate the formation mechanisms and properties of HEAs from various length and time scales.

Fundamentals and Applications

High-Entropy Alloys

Chunxiao Xing

Xiaoming Fu

Guigang Zhang

Chaolemen Borjigin

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Applications, WISA 2021, held in Kaifeng, China, in September 2021. The 49 full papers and 18 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 206 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on world wide web, query processing and algorithm, natural language processing, machine learning, data mining, data privacy and security.

18th International Conference, WISA 2021, Kaifeng, China, September 24–26, 2021, Proceedings

Web Information Systems and Applications

Hsinchun Chen

Daniel Zeng

Xiaolong Zheng

Daniel B. Neill

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference for Smart Health, ICSH 2014, held in Beijing, China, in July 2014. The 21 papers presented together with 4 extended abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on information sharing, integrating and extraction; health data analysis and management; clinical and medical data mining; and clinical practice and medical monitoring.

International Conference, ICSH 2014, Beijing, China, July 10-11, 2014. Proceedings

Smart Health

Wei Dong

Yanqing Lian

This book presents the gatherings of the “2016 International Conference on Water Resource and Hydraulic Engineering,” which primarily focused on the sustainable development of water resources and the environment in both China and the United States. The respective papers cover a wide variety of research areas, including watershed hydrology; river hydraulics; groundwater hydrology; water resources management and sustainability development; water supply planning under climate change; water quality analysis and water pollution; sponge city development and urban watershed management; environment and sustainability; global connections between air and water; and irrigation and drainage issues for agricultural engineering. The contributions will be of interest to a global readership and highlight the emerging problems facing developing countries, as well as research and measures to successfully deal with them and promote a greener and more eco-friendly living environment.

Proceedings for the 2016 International Conference on Water Resource and Hydraulic Engineering

Sustainable Development of Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering in China

Blahoslav Kraus

Petra Potměšilová

Milena Öbrink Hobzová

Jitka Lorenzová

Tomáš Hubálek

Martina Hubálková

Jaroslava Ševčíková

Zdeňka Kozáková

Ling Guo

Miloň Potměšil

Eva Urbanovská

Adéla Hanáková

Kateřina Ročková

Bohdana Richterová

Tereza Sobasová

Pavlína Kobzová

Martina Kurowski

Marcela Fojtíková Roubalová

Lucie Klůzová Kráčmarová

Katarína Dutková

Předkládaný sborník obsahuje nejlepší práce z konference Mládež a hodnoty 2018, která se uskutečnila v Olomouci na Cyrilometodějské teologické fakultě Univerzity Palackého 8. a 9. listopadu. Příspěvky lze rozdělit do tří různých oblastí. První se zabývá vývojem a charakteristikou hodnot mezi mladými lidmi. Druhá část se zaměřuje na hodnoty u konkrétních skupin, například osob se speciálními vzdělávacími potřebami, a také na otázky týkající se menšin. Závěrečný díl se orientuje na hodnoty ve vztahu k náboženství a víře. Některé lze označit jako přehledové studie, jiné prezentují původní výzkum. Všechny příspěvky prošly příslušnou odbornou kontrolou, včetně důkladného recenzního řízení. Různorodost témat nabízí určitou variaci a také možnost objevení dalších zajímavých aspektů tématu hodnot. The book is a collection of the best papers presented at conference Youth and Values 2018, which took place in Olomouc at the Faculty of Theology on the 8th and 9th November. The papers are divided into three different areas. The first focuses on the evolution and characteristics of values among young people. The second sets eyes on values within specific groups, for example people with special needs, and minorities. The final group addresses values in relation to religion and belief. Some of the contributions can rather be described as overview studies, while others present original research. They all have gone through professional scrutiny, including a peer-reviewing process. The diversity of topics will hopefully offer some variation, and new interesting aspects of the topic of values.

Výchova k hodnotám v kontextu pluralitní a multikulturní společnosti

Mládež a hodnoty 2018

This book is an all-embracing review of biotechnology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, pharmacy and medicinal chemistry, and biopharmaceutical technology. Existing theories and the latest findings are discussed. Researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals will find this book an invaluable read.

Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Biotechnology and Medical Science

Biotechnology and Medical Science

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