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Complete, UPDATED study guide for MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exams, MD-100 and MD-101. Covers new Windows 11, services, technologies, and more!MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide, Second Edition, is your all-in-one guide to preparing for the exams that will earn you the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification! In this book, well-known Windows guru and five-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, guides you through the latest versions of the Windows Client exam (MD-100) and the Managing Modern Desktops exam (MD-101).This one-stop resource covers 100% of the objectives for both exams, providing real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. You'll also dive deeper into some of the more complex topics and technologies, including deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows; managing devices and data; configuring storage and connectivity; managing apps and data; and more.* Learn everything you need to know to pass the MD-100 and MD-101 exams* Earn your MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification to launch or advance your career* Access exercises, review questions, flashcards, and practice exams, in the book and online* Master all of the test objectives for the latest exam versions--updated for Windows 11With this study guide, you also get access to Sybex's superior online learning environment, including an assessment test, hundreds of practice exams, flashcards, searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises. This is the perfect test prep resource for admins preparing for certification and anyone looking to upgrade their existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client.

Major Projects are Delayed by Months or Years, and Cost Millions More Than Budgeted, Because of Common Mistakes Made at the Contracting StageOrganizations that invest huge amounts of capital in major building/industrial projects almost never do the engineering and building themselves. They hire engineering and construction contractors to do it for them. Unfortunately, selecting contractors and negotiating the terms of a major project is one of the most difficult aspects of project management...and organizations waste billions of dollars and "bake in" months or years of delay by doing it wrong. Contracting is also the area of project management that is most prone to firmly held opinions unencumbered by any facts. We intend to remedy that situation with this book. Drawing on a properietary detailed database of over 1100 major projects, the world's leading industrial engineering project consultant, Ed Merrow explains:Key Principles of Contracting for Major Projects:* Owners are from Mars; contractors are from Venus* All the biggest risks in contracting belong to the owner* Contracting "games" will normally be won by contractors, not owners* Most risk transfer from owners to contractors is an illusion* Contractors do good projects well and bad projects poorly* Contractors may have shareholders, but they are not your shareholders!* Mixing different contract types with different contractors on the same project is unwise* Economize on the need for trust; trust only when being trustworthy has valueMerrow also explains:* Which contract incentives work and which don't and WHY* Which of over a dozen contracting strategies work best and which ones hardly ever work and WHYThe strategic advice in this book is designed for owners and contractor project managers, team members and supply chain, executives, and other business leaders involved in major projects. It's also an indispensable resource for engineers, leaders of industrial firms, bankers, and academics studying the messy realities of the construction and engineering industries.

This book covers the foundations and applications of cloud computing, AI, and Big Data and analyses their convergence for improved development and services. The 17 chapters of the book masterfully and comprehensively cover the intertwining concepts of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data, all of which have recently emerged as the next-generation paradigms. There has been rigorous growth in their applications and the hybrid blend of AI Cloud and IoT (Ambient-intelligence technology) also relies on input from wireless devices. Despite the multitude of applications and advancements, there are still some limitations and challenges to overcome, such as security, latency, energy consumption, service allocation, healthcare services, network lifetime, etc. Convergence of Cloud with AI for Big Data Analytics: Foundations and Innovation details all these technologies and how they are related to state-of-the-art applications, and provides a comprehensive overview for readers interested in advanced technologies, identifying the challenges, proposed solutions, as well as how to enhance the framework. Audience Researchers and post-graduate students in computing as well as engineers and practitioners in software engineering, electrical engineers, data analysts, and cyber security professionals.

A PROJECT MANAGER'S BOOK OF TEMPLATESA helpful compendium of ready-made templates for managing every project in alignment with the latest PMBOK(r) Guide, 7th ed.Project Management is a growing discipline that has seen considerable recent development. Project managers are now expected to deploy predictive and adaptive methods, and to draw upon a considerable base of knowledge in developing and formalizing project plans. The Project Management Institute (PMI) publishes the authoritative Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(r) Guide), which contains the global standard for the Project Management profession.A Project Manager's Book of Templates is a vital companion to the PMBOK(r) Guide, providing a comprehensive set of templates and reports that helps project managers translate the content of the Guide into practical applications. It promises to be an indispensable resource for professionals in this fast-moving field.A Project Manager's Book of Templates readers will also find:* Templates covering all types of work, such as starting, planning, project documents, logs and registers, and reports and audits.* Templates representing all updated features of the PMBOK(r) Guide, including hybrid, adaptive and iterative practices, including Agile* Easy, readable structure that moves project managers through the different types of work that is performed in projectA Project Manager's Book of Templates isan essential companion for those preparing for the PMP Certification Exam, as well as practitioners and consultants to a range of global industries.

Transform your nonprofit's ability to innovate for the futureIn Innovation for Social Change, distinguished author Leah Kral delivers a practical manual for nonprofits and charitable organizations seeking to innovate their way toward new and exciting possibilities. In the book, you'll explore hands-on design thinking strategies and techniques you can use as a disciplined process for exploring what's possible in your organization. You'll learn how to identify hidden needs, deal with the knock-on effects of your ideas, and focus your efforts where they can have the most impact.You'll also discover how to transform your ideas into action, building small experiments and learning from them before scaling them up organization-wide, and how to create an ecosystem for everyday innovation. Finally, the author explains what we can learn from social entrepreneurs as they boldly challenge the status quo.The book also includes:* Six basic and mutually reinforcing principles that will help you become more innovative today* Instructive and engaging case studies from nonprofits with a variety of missions, visions, and political backgrounds* Strategies for applying straightforward principles from economics to supercharge nonprofit innovationA can't-miss roadmap to creative innovation, Innovation for Social Change will earn a place in the libraries of nonprofit board members, managers, fundraisers, and other professionals in the charitable space.

Keep your finger on the pulse of the stock market with the latest data and advice from the gold standard in trading resourcesIn the 2023 Edition of Stock Trader's Almanac, celebrated analyst and trader Jeffrey A. Hirsch delivers the latest installment of the groundbreaking money-making strategy guide that has been guiding successful traders since 1967. The first trading handbook to recognize important phenomena like the "January Barometer" and the "Santa Claus Rally," Stock Trader's Almanac has also popularized crucial timing strategies, including the four-year Presidential Election Cycle and the Best Six Months Switching Strategy.In this latest edition, the author shows you how to maximize return and minimize risk using the cycles, trends, and patterns he uses to generate market-leading profits. You'll find:* Month-by-month strategies to master the market and deliver reliable, outsized investment returns* Explanations of seasonal trends that reappear year after year* Ways to take advantage of cyclical, holiday patterns with real impact on your bottom-lineA can't-miss resource for day traders, market enthusiasts, and retail investors, Stock Trader's Almanac 2023 continues the book's celebrated tradition of timely stock market advice combined with tried-and-true guidance based on extensive historical data.

Psychology of Financial Planning: The Practitioner's Guide to Money and BehaviorIn PSYCHOLOGY OF FINANCIAL PLANNING: The Practitioner's Guide to Money and Behavior, distinguished authors Drs. Brad Klontz, CFP(r), Charles Chaffin, and Ted Klontz deliver a comprehensive overview of the psychological factors that impact the financial planning client.Designed for both professional and academic audiences, PSYCHOLOGY OF FINANCIAL PLANNING is written for those with 30 years in practice as well as those just beginning their journey.With a focus on how psychology can be applied to real-world financial planning scenarios, PSYCHOLOGY OF FINANCIAL PLANNING provides a much-needed toolbox for practicing financial planners who know that understanding their client's psychology is critical to their ability to be effective.The PSYCHOLOGY OF FINANCIAL PLANNING is also a much-needed resource for academic institutions who now need to educate their students in the CFP Board's newest category of learning objectives: psychology of financial planning.Topics include:* Why we are bad with money* Client and planner attitudes, values, & biases* Financial flashpoints, money scripts, and financial behaviors* Behavioral finance* Sources of money conflict* Principles of counseling* Multicultural competence in financial planning* General principles of effective communication* Helping clients navigate crisis events* Assessment in financial planning* Ethical considerations in the psychology of financial planning* Getting clients to take action* Integrating financial psychology into the financial planning processPSYCHOLOGY OF FINANCIAL PLANNING goes beyond just theory to show how practitioners can use psychology to better serve their clients. The accompanying workbook provides exercises, scripts, and workshop activities for firms and practitioners who are dedicated to engaging and implementing the content in meaningful ways.

The next generation within wealthy families are often said to be born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Perceived as free from life's toughest challenges. "Having it all." But being raised in affluence brings a unique set of pressures and hidden tripwires. Great wealth casts a long shadow. Inheritors commonly face intense familial expectations, public scrutiny and judgment, and confusing or debilitating self-narratives, under which many flounder. And we--as family, friends, and society--slowly lose their contribution to our lives and the common good.The Myth of the Silver Spoon helps guide the next gen of the affluent, their families, and the ecosystem of professionals who influence them--wealth advisors, estate attorneys, tax attorneys, philanthropic advisors, family office professionals, and career coaches--to identify and confront negative thinking and behaviors related to wealth.Through new research, meaningful storytelling, and actionable concepts, Kristin Keffeler--an expert advisor, consultant, and certified professional coach to high-net-worth families--helps readers clear the internal and external clutter from their paths that accumulates from growing up with wealth. She shows readers how to:* Put words to their difficulties and dismantle the hidden tripwires of affluence* Address challenges at their root, including when raising children of their own, instilling guardrails against entitlement and feelings of helplessness* Identify structures for finding and sustaining one's own vision of a fulfilling, impactful lifePrivately held wealth has great potential to benefit society. But only if it is held by people able and willing to do good with it. Whether you're a rising gen yourself or gifting this to a client, The Myth of Silver Spoon offers a compassionate discussion and a seven-step process for connecting a rising gen's innate strengths to the embers of their hopes, so that they can move forward creating thriving and impactful lives.

This book covers a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence concepts in IoT devices used in various domains. Additionally, it discusses the numerous challenges in implementing such systems, including algorithmic and design innovations to meet quality of service requirements. The contributors to this book provide knowledge of how IoT devices can redefine the way businesses, industries, and economies function. However, this immense amount of data from countless IoT devices makes it complex to collect, process, and analyze the data. Furthermore, the book instills how IoT enables the creation of real-time data analytics to help industries make better decisions.

Interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, illustrating current catalytic approaches in applied chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials scienceCatalysis for a Sustainable Environment covers the use of catalysis in its various approaches, including homogeneous, supported, and heterogeneous catalysis, and photo- and electrocatalysis, towards sustainable environmental benefits. The text fosters interdisciplinarity in sustainability by illustrating modern perspectives in catalysis, from fields including inorganic, organic, organometallic, bioinorganic, pharmacological, and analytical chemistry, along with chemical engineering and materials science.The chapters are grouped in seven sections on (i) Carbon Dioxide Utilization, (ii) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Transformation, (iii) Carbon-based Catalysis, (iv) Coordination, Inorganic, and Bioinspired Catalysis, (v) Organocatalysis, (vi) Catalysis for Water and Liquid Fuels Purification, and (vii) Hydrogen Formation/Storage.Sample topics covered in Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment include:* Activation of relevant small molecules with strong environmental impact and carbon-based catalysts for sustainable chemical processes* Catalytic synthesis of important added value organic compounds, in both commodity and fine chemistries (large and small scale productions, respectively)* Development of catalytic systems operating under environmentally benign and mild conditions towards the establishment of sustainable energy processes* Catalysis by coordination, metal and metal-free compounds, MOFs (metal-organic frameworks) and nanoparticles, and their contribution to environmental and sustainable processesEmploying the latest approaches that impact global and circular economies, Catalysis for a Sustainable Environment serves as an excellent starting point for innovative catalytic approaches, and will appeal to professionals in engineering, academia, and industry who wish to improve existing processes and materials.

Create effective treatment plans for children quickly and efficientlyThe newly revised sixth edition of the Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner is a timesaving, easy-to-use reference for practitioners seeking to clarify, simplify, and accelerate the treatment planning process so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with your clients. Each chapter begins with a new evidence-based Short-Term Objective and two new Therapeutic Interventions, emphasizing evidence-based and empirically supported interventions likely to be effective and meaningful in therapy.The latest edition also contains new and revised evidence-based Objectives and Interventions, more professional resources and best-practice citations for the non-EBT chapter content, and more suggested homework assignments. The book also offers:* Two entirely new chapters: Bullying Victim and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder* An updated self-help book list in the Bibliotherapy Appendix A* Integrated DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic labels and codes in the Diagnostic Suggestions section of each chapter* Updated and expanded references to research supporting the evidence-based content contained withinAn essential resource promoting the efficient use of practitioner time, the Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner belongs in the libraries of clinicians responsible for the development of treatment plans for children.

ModularizationA practical, hands-on guide to offsite preassembly, beginning with the project as just a concept gleam in the CEO's eye and winding all the way through implementation at the construction site.Modularization is a philosophy change! And along with that change, comes the need to understand the implementation requirements and project mindset adjustments that impact and influence all aspects of the modular project. To accomplish this, the book provides a complete (from beginning to end) identification and evaluation of the differences that make a modular project unique, starting with the very basics in terms of definitions and setting the groundwork of expectations by identifying benefits and challenges. Then, because the journey is as important as the destination, the reader is guided through the various project phases in a manner that reflects how they would be addressed in the workplace. From the very earliest identification of concepts, through early assessment and selection of the optimal choice to be finally carried into detailed design, the reader is acquainted with each phase of the development process, including explanations and relevant suggestions for many of the questions and issues that typically come up.A perfect reference for professional and technical leaders when developing the early, critical planning phases of modular projects, this guide offers useful examples and details on the fundamentals required to get a modular project started correctly and keep it on track. And, for those whom this is not their first foray into modular project management, this guide includes suggestions, examples, and/or lessons learned to make the subsequent module projects easier to implement.Recognized industry experts Michael Kluck and Dr. Jin Ouk Choi have authored this guide to modularization that is ideal for owners, contractors, project management, engineers, project controls, and procurement--in fact, anyone interested in improving current construction project management practices. In addition, its thought-provoking examples and project case studies provide the perfect platform for its instructional use in teaching modular concepts.Written from the perspective of both the Client/Owner and the EPC Contractor, this guide provides useful information needed for initial project management setup and technical details useful to working functional groups within the project. As such, it is truly a universal guide that can provide personnel at all levels within the project with the information needed to make project implementation more seamless. This book is written in terms of the large-scale industrial modularization project, but the steps and process are equally applicable to small-scale projects and projects outside the industrial construction realm.Some of the topics covered in this guide include:* The basics (to set a basis for major topic presentations)* Module configurations ("good, bad, and ugly")* A deep dive into modularization business case* Module team and project interactions* Module execution planning and timing* Success factors, pitfalls and avoidance* A walk through the "module project"* A modular project case exercise - tying it all together* Standardization - the next step* What the future holds

Optimization for Learning and ControlComprehensive resource providing a masters' level introduction to optimization theory and algorithms for learning and controlOptimization for Learning and Control describes how optimization is used in these domains, giving a thorough introduction to both unsupervised learning, supervised learning, and reinforcement learning, with an emphasis on optimization methods for large-scale learning and control problems.Several applications areas are also discussed, including signal processing, system identification, optimal control, and machine learning.Today, most of the material on the optimization aspects of deep learning that is accessible for students at a Masters' level is focused on surface-level computer programming; deeper knowledge about the optimization methods and the trade-offs that are behind these methods is not provided. The objective of this book is to make this scattered knowledge, currently mainly available in publications in academic journals, accessible for Masters' students in a coherent way. The focus is on basic algorithmic principles and trade-offs.Optimization for Learning and Control covers sample topics such as:* Optimization theory and optimization methods, covering classes of optimization problems like least squares problems, quadratic problems, conic optimization problems and rank optimization.* First-order methods, second-order methods, variable metric methods, and methods for nonlinear least squares problems.* Stochastic optimization methods, augmented Lagrangian methods, interior-point methods, and conic optimization methods.* Dynamic programming for solving optimal control problems and its generalization to reinforcement learning.* How optimization theory is used to develop theory and tools of statistics and learning, e.g., the maximum likelihood method, expectation maximization, k-means clustering, and support vector machines.* How calculus of variations is used in optimal control and for deriving the family of exponential distributions.Optimization for Learning and Control is an ideal resource on the subject for scientists and engineers learning about which optimization methods are useful for learning and control problems; the text will also appeal to industry professionals using machine learning for different practical applications.

Electromagnetism for EngineersAn easily accessible textbook to introduce the power of electromagnetismElectromagnetism can be a difficult subject to grasp and to teach. Much of what we take for granted in modern life is enabled by electromagnetic effects, but it isn't always easy to understand the impact of electromagnetism compared to other areas of engineering, such as mechanics, which are more tangibly observed and felt. Although electromagnetism is a crucial and important branch of physics with elegant mathematics, many students can find the study of electromagnetism inaccessible.It is crucial for students of electrical and electronic engineering and physics to have a strong understanding of electromagnetism and how it impacts communications, power generation and transmission, semiconductor devices, motors, and more. Electromagnetism for Engineers aims to develop a student's understanding of electromagnetism in the context of real effects and how they apply to such applications, whilst maintaining the sophistication of the mathematics that can be used to give deeper insight. It begins by describing the fundamentals of electromagnetism before a more detailed discussion of the basic concepts developed for specific application areas. It then considers the application of electromagnetism to transmission lines, antennas, and waveguides.Electromagnetism for Engineers readers will find:* A unique approach that illustrates the link between real-life applications and fundamental theory of electromagnetism* Clear, concise language to help students gain a full understanding of the subject* Carefully designed figures to illustrate points throughout the book* Accompanying website at www.wiley.com/go/flewitt1418Electromagnetism for Engineers has been written as a textbook for undergraduates studying electronic or electrical engineering. The manual can also be of interest to physics students and??to graduate-level students desirous of having a general book on electromagnetism. It is also a useful reference for professional engineers looking for a refresher on the fundamentals of electromagnetism.

Comprehensive resource focusing on theoretical methods and experimental techniques to analyze physical polymer chemistryConnecting varied issues to demonstrate the impact on areas like biodegradability, environmental friendliness, structure-property relationship, and molecular design, Conformational Analysis of Polymers introduces theoretical methods and experimental techniques to analyze physical polymer chemistry.Opening with a description of fundamental concepts and then describing the conformational characteristics of various polymers including different heteroatoms and chemical species, the text continues onto the applications of density functional theory to polymer crystals and structure-property relationships and concludes by bringing these issues together to demonstrate their practical impact on different areas of the field.Various methods and techniques, including density functional theory (DFT), statistical mechanics, NMR, spectroscopy, and molecular orbital theory, are also covered.Written by a highly qualified author, Conformational Analysis of Polymers explores sample topics such as* Fundamentals of polymer physical chemistry: stereochemistry of polymers, models for polymeric chains, Flory-Huggins theory, and rubber elasticity* Quantum chemistry for polymers: ab initio molecular orbital theory, density functional theory (DFT), NMR parameters, and periodic DFT of polymer crystals* Statistical mechanics of polymeric chains: basic rotational isomeric state (RIS) scheme, refined RIS method, inversional-rotational isomeric state method, and probability theory for RIS scheme* Experimental techniques: NMR and scattering methodsProviding a timely update to the field of chain conformations of synthetic polymers and connecting fundamental theoretical approaches, experimental techniques, and case study applications, Conformational Analysis of Polymers is an essential resource for polymer chemists, physicists, and material scientists, industrial engineers who synthesize and process polymers, and academic researchers.

Concise, balanced, and fundamentals-based resource providing coverage of power system operation and planning, including simulations using PSS(r)E softwareElectric Power Systems with Renewables provides a comprehensive treatment of various topics related to power systems with an emphasis on renewable energy integration into power systems. The updated use cases and methods in the book build upon the climate change science and renewables currently being integrated with the grid and the ability to manage resilience for electrifying transportation and related power systems as societies identify more ways to move towards a carbon-free future.Simulation examples and software support are provided by integrating the educational version of PSS(r)E. The newly revised edition includes new topics on the intelligent use of PSS(r)E simulation software, presents a short introduction to Python (a widely used software in the power industry), and provides new examples and back-of-the-chapter homework problems to further aid in information retention.Written by two highly qualified authors with significant experience in the field, Electric Power Systems with Renewables also contains information on:* Electric energy and the environment, covering hydro power, fossil-fuel based power plants, nuclear power, renewable energy, and distributed generation (DG)* Power flow in power system networks covers basic power flow equations, the Newton-Raphson procedure, sensitivity analysis, and a new remote bus voltage control concept* Transformers and generators in power systems, covering basic principles of operation, a simplified transformer model, and per-unit representation* High voltage DC (HVDC) transmission systems,-current-link, and voltage-link systemsAssociated with this textbook, there is a website from which the simulation files can be downloaded for use in PSS(r)E and Python. It also contains short videos to simplify the use of these software. This website will be regularly updated.Electric Power Systems with Renewables serves as a highly useful textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). It is also an appropriate resource for students outside of ECE who have the prerequisites, such as in mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering. Practicing engineers will greatly benefit with its industry-relevant approach to meet the present-day needs.

Electromechanical Coupling Theory, Methodology and Applications for High-Performance Microwave EquipmentElectromechanical Coupling Theory, Methodology, and Applications for High-Performance Microwave Equipment is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to the structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of electromechanical coupling. Addressing control, electromagnetism, and structural engineering, this comprehensive reference covers the electromechanical coupling of high-performance microwave electronic equipment (MEE), such as antennas, radar, large radio telescopes, and telecommunication and navigation equipment.The book is divided into four main sections, beginning with an introduction to electromechanical coupling (EMC) theory and a detailed description of the multi-field coupling model (MFCM) and the influence mechanism (IM) of nonlinear factors of antenna-servo-feeder systems on performance. Subsequent sections discuss MFCM- and IM-based design methodology, EMC-based measurement and testing, computer software for coupling analysis and design of electronic equipment, and various engineering applications of EMC theory and the IM of typical electronic equipment. In addition, the book:* Discusses information and data transfer in electromagnetic fields, mechanical and structural deformation fields, and temperature fields* Explains how high-performance microwave electronic equipment differs from traditional mechanical equipment* Addresses EMC-based and general design-vector based optimization of electronic equipment design* Describes applications such as a gun-guided radar system for warships and a large-diameter antenna for moon exploration* Includes evaluation criteria to validate MFCM/IM design theory and methodologyElectromechanical Coupling Theory, Methodology, and Applications for High-Performance Microwave Equipment is essential reading for circuit designers, microwave engineers, researchers working with high-frequency microwave engineering, and engineers working with integrated circuits in radar, communications, IoT, antenna engineering, and remote sensing.

Power System RelayingAn updated edition of the gold standard in power system relaying textsIn the newly revised fifth edition of Power System Relaying, a distinguished team of engineers delivers a thorough update to an essential text used by countless univer??sities and industry courses around the world. The book explores the fundamentals of relaying and power system phenomena, including stability, protection, and reliability.The latest edition provides readers with substantial updates to transformer protection, rotating machinery protection, nonpilot distance protection of transmission and distribution lines, power system phenomena, and bus, reactor, and capacitor protection. It also includes an expanded introduction to the elements of protection systems. Problems and solutions round out the new material and offer an indispensable self-contained study environment.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to protective relaying, including discussions of effective grounding and power system bus configurations* In-depth explorations of relay operating principles and current and voltage transformers* Fulsome discussions of nonpilot overcurrent and distance protection of transmission and distribution lines, as well as pilot protection of transmission lines* Comprehensive treatments of rotating machinery protection and bus, reactor, and capacitor protectionPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying power system engineering, Power System Relaying is an ideal resource for practicing engineers involved with power systems and academic researchers studying power system protection.

Massive ConnectivityLearn to support more devices and sensors in Internet of Things applications through NOMA and machine-type communicationNon-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) has held much interest due to its ability to provide a higher spectral efficiency--such as more bits per unit bandwidth in Hertz--than other, orthogonal multiple access schemes. The majority of this research focuses on the application of NOMA to downlink channels (from base station to users) in cellular systems as its use for uplink (users to base station) is somewhat circumscribed. However, NOMA has recently been employed in contention-based uplink access, which has shown an improvement in performance that allows an increase in the number of users that can be supported. As a result, NOMA is promising for machine-type communication (MTC) in 5G systems and beyond, making it a key enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT).Massive Connectivity provides an in-depth, comprehensive view of the benefits and drawbacks of uplink NOMA random access (RA) systems. This text offers a basic introduction and description of uplink NOMA RA systems before considering the possibilities for evolution of the scheme as attempts are made to derive the most benefits and overcome any weaknesses. The book further presents key performance analysis while also highlighting game-theoretic views. In essence, by describing the essential properties of stable and high-throughput yielding RA systems, the book demonstrates that uplink NOMA can fulfill these required properties.Massive Connectivity readers will also find:* An extensive literature survey on RA systems and their applications since the 1970s* Recent advances in random access for massive connectivity* Retransmission control algorithms for NOMA random access* Discussion of how uplink NOMA random access systems can be integrated into the existing long-term evolution (LTE) or upcoming 5G cellular networksMassive Connectivity is a useful reference for field engineers and academics, as well as experts for random access systems for IoT applications.

DECISION MAKING IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENTA thoroughly updated overview of systems engineering management and decision makingIn the newly revised third edition of Decision Making in Systems Engineering and Management, the authors deliver a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the systems decision process, systems thinking, and qualitative and quantitative multi-criteria value modeling directly supporting decision making throughout the system lifecycle. This book offers readers major new updates that cover recently developed system modeling and analysis techniques and quantitative and qualitative approaches in the field, including effective techniques for addressing uncertainty. In addition to Excel, six new open-source software applications have been added to illustrate key topics, including SIPmath Modeler Tools, Cambridge Advanced Modeller, SystemiTool2.0, and Gephi 0.9.2.The authors have reshaped the book's organization and presentation to better support educators engaged in remote learning. New appendices have been added to present extensions for a new realization analysis technique and getting started steps for each of the major software applications. Updated illustrative examples support modern system decision making skills and highlight applications in hardware, organizations, policy, logistic supply chains, and architecture.Readers will also find:* Thorough introductions to working with systems, the systems engineering perspective, and systems thinking* In-depth presentations of applied systems thinking, including holism, element dependencies, expansive and contractive thinking, and concepts of structure, classification, and boundaries* Comprehensive explorations of system representations leading to analysis* In-depth discussions of supporting system decisions, including the system decision process (SDP), tradespace methods, multi-criteria value modeling, working with stakeholders, and the system environmentPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying systems engineering and systems engineering management, Decision Making in Systems Engineering and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of practicing system engineers and researchers with an interest in the topic.

Biopolymer-Based Food PackagingExplore the latest developments and advancements in biopolymer-based food packagingIn Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications, a team of accomplished researchers delivers a complete, systematic, and sequential account of the contemporary developments in the application of biopolymers for sustainable food packaging. This book introduces the fabrication, characterization as well as benefits arising from the enhanced functionalities of biopolymer-based food packaging materials.The authors introduce various polysaccharide, protein, and microbial polymer-based food packaging films and coatings, as well as biopolymer-based blends and nanocomposites. Importance of these materials as active and intelligent food packaging systems is also introduced. Finally, the book explores biopolymer-based edible food packaging, and its efficacy in extending the shelf-life of perishable food items using sustainable materials and processes suitable for the future of circular economies around the world.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to the incorporation of nanomaterials as fillers to improve the physico-chemical, mechanical, thermal, barrier, optical, and antimicrobial properties of food packaging nanocomposites* Comprehensive discussions of the use of plant-based bioactive compounds, including essential oils, in biopolymer-based food packaging* Practical examinations of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles in food packaging* In-depth treatments of polylactic acid-based composites for food packaging applicationsBiopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications is an invaluable resource for academic researchers and professionals in food packaging and related industries, as well as research scholars, graduate students, and entrepreneurs working and studying in the field of food preservation, environmental safety, and human health with a focus on the sustainable future.

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Bring together the theory and practice of control research with this innovative overview Automatic control research focuses on subjects pertaining to the theory and practice of automation science and technology subjects such as industrial automation, robotics, and human machine interaction. With each passing year, these subjects become more relevant to researchers, policymakers, industrialists, and workers alike. The work of academic control researchers, however, is often distant from the perspectives of industry practitioners, creating the potential for insights to be lost on both sides. The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation seeks to close this distance, providing an industrial perspective on the future of control research. It seeks to outline the possible and ongoing impacts of automatic control technologies across a range of industries, enabling readers to understand the connection between theory and practice. The result is a book that combines scholarly and practical understandings of industrial innovations and their possible role in building a sustainable world. The Impact of Automatic Control Research on Industrial Innovation readers will also find: Insights on industrial and commercial applications of automatic control theory. Detailed discussion of industrial sectors including power, automotive, production processes, and more. An applied research roadmap for each sector. This book is a must-own for both control researchers and control engineers, in both theoretical and applied contexts, as well as for graduate or continuing education courses on control theory and practice.

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