This book constitutes the third part of the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Life System Modeling and Simulation, LSMS 2014, and of the International Conference on Intelligent Computing for Sustainable Energy and Environment, ICSEE 2014, held in Shanghai, China, in September 2014.
This book constitutes the refereed post-proceedings of the 10th European Performance Engineering Workshop, EPEW 2013, held in Venice, Italy, in September 2013.
The book addresses the perceived need for a publication with looks at both, climate smart technologies and the integration of renewable energy and energy efficiency in mitigation and adaptation responses.
It is widely recognized that the degree of development of a science is given by the transition from a mainly descriptive stage to a more quantitative stage.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Software Engineering for Resilient Systems, SERENE 2011, held in Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2011.
This state-of-the-art book contains all results and papers of the International Workshop on Multiscale and Multiphysics Processes in Geomechanics at Stanford University Campus, June 23-25, 2010.
This book constitutes the postproceedings of the First International Conference on Energy-Efficient Computing and Networking, E-Energy, held in Passau, Germany in April 2010.
WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT provides a detailed introduction to the full range of advanced, multidisciplinary techniques used in the study of water resources from understanding individual aquifers to the protection and management of water in a sustainable way, compatible with the preservation of the environment.
In the twenty-first century the sustainability of energy and transportation systems is on the top of the political agenda in many countries around the world.
Information technologies have evolved to an enabling science for natural resource management and conservation, environmental engineering, scientific simulation and integrated assessment studies.
Potentially dangerous environmental changes are happening in the atm- phere, oceans, animal habitats and places where hazardous materials are used, or have been discarded without adequate environmental protections.
The edited book follows a systematic and situation-sensitive approach for discussing the socio-ecological, economic, cultural, and traditional perspectives of using and promoting wild edibles.
This book explains the latest research on global environmental pollution and health effects caused by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives.
This book addresses the essential need for innovative materials and processing techniques in manufacturing, making it a vital resource in the increasingly critical era of sustainable production.
This proceedings book dedicates to publish exceptionally important and high-quality, agenda-setting research so as to tackle the key global and societal challenges of ensuring the provision of energy and protecting our environment for the future.
This volume focuses on pace and progress in India towards achieving various targets of SDG2: ‘End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture’ and SDG3: ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages’.
This book presents the Design for Conservation methodology, a novel approach that empowers communities and conservation professionals to collaboratively address environmental challenges.
This book advocates transitioning from a conventional to a sustainable wildlife tourism paradigm by adopting principles of sustainable development, providing a detailed concept and procedure for integrating the different concepts and approaches to sustainable tourism, with a focus on the frequently overlooked link between conventional and sustainable tourism.
This book explores the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and sustainable engineering, presenting in-depth research and practical applications across various domains.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of surface water and groundwater quality, including its analytical methods, and remote sensing and soft computing techniques.
This book explores experimental and numerical research findings from the literature, aimed at evaluating and improving the livability of temporary housing solutions.
This book explores how Earth Sciences including Geosciences can be reimagined to serve people in a world increasingly shaped by planetary-scale anthropogenic change (PSAC), commonly referred to as the ‘Anthropocene’.
The use of dates in non-traditional food products and their by-products for nutritional supplements has been practiced for centuries in many regions across the globe.
Spanning millennia of history and ecological transformation, this book explores the forested and non-forested ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians and Interior Highlands regions of the United States.
This book advocates transitioning from a conventional to a sustainable wildlife tourism paradigm by adopting principles of sustainable development, providing a detailed concept and procedure for integrating the different concepts and approaches to sustainable tourism, with a focus on the frequently overlooked link between conventional and sustainable tourism.
This book addresses the global challenge of feeding a growing population while grappling with diminishing land resources, deteriorating soil quality, and the impact of climate change.
This book aims to provide a holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of the social, ecological, technological, and psychological dimensions of climate-resilient agriculture.
This book addresses significant gaps in our understanding of how watershed microbial structures and functions respond to the pressures of urbanization.
This book is an exploration of paramount significance, delving into the fundamental principles, methodologies, and cutting-edge techniques that underpin the discipline of environmental forensics.
This proceedings book dedicates to publish exceptionally important and high-quality, agenda-setting research so as to tackle the key global and societal challenges of ensuring the provision of energy and protecting our environment for the future.
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the innovative strategies, smart recycling solutions, and advanced technologies that enable the sustainable utilization of wastewater resources.
