This book covers theoretical and experimental findings at the interface between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy technologies. It reports on the development and improvement of numerical methods and intelligent technologies for a wide range of applications in mechanical, power and materials engineering. It also describes solutions to modern fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems, and strategies for studying and improving the dynamics and durability of power equipment, discussin...

As 3D vision reshapes industries from augmented reality to autonomous systems, a critical challenge emerges: How can we efficiently process massive point cloud data without sacrificing quality? This book delivers the answer by unveiling the first unified framework that integrates AI-based coding algorithms, international standards (MPEG/JPEG/AVS), and real-world implementations—a breakthrough absent in existing literature. This book is a must-read for researchers, practitioners, and studen...

Unlocking the future of image and video coding with AI-based Image and Video Coding: Methods, Standards, and Applications, we can explore the revolutionary impact of deep learning technologies on image and video compression. This book is a must-read for researchers, practitioners, and students eager to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving field where deep learning and artificial intelligence are setting new benchmarks in coding efficiency.With an unparalleled focus ...

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive institutional analysis of online dispute resolution (ODR), with a focus on the developments in China as well as their doctrinal and practical implications globally.In the book, a wide range of ODR mechanisms, including online arbitration, online litigation, online mediation, crowdsourced ODR, and blockchain escrow services and more, are thoroughly examined and compared through an original analytical framework that highlights the ev...

As an efficient 3D vision solution, point clouds have been widely applied into diverse engineering scenarios, including immersive media communication, autonomous driving, reverse engineering, robots, topography mapping, digital twin city, medical analysis, digital museum, etc. Thanks to the great developments of deep learning theories and methods, 3D point cloud technologies have undergone fast growth during the past few years, including diverse processing and understanding tasks. Human an...

This book covers theoretical and experimental findings at the interface between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy technologies. It reports on the development and improvement of numerical methods and intelligent technologies for a wide range of applications in mechanical, power and materials engineering. It reports on solutions to modern fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems, on strategies for studying and improving the dynamics and durability of power equipment, discussing imp...

This book features selected proceedings from the "2024 International Conference on Geotechnics and Hydraulic Structure," focusing on Geotechnical Engineering and Intelligent Disaster Prediction. It addresses the vital role of geotechnical engineering in underground structure safety and infrastructure stability. With the advancement of AI and interdisciplinary collaboration, the field has transitioned to electronic surveying and big data prediction for stress analysis and safety monitoring....

3D point clouds have broad applications across various industries and have contributed to advancements in fields such as autonomous driving, immersive media, metaverse, and cultural heritage protection. With the fast growth of 3D point cloud data and its applications, the need for efficient compression technologies has become paramount. This book delves into the forefront of point cloud compression, exploring key technologies, standardization efforts, and future prospects.This comp...

This book provides an overview of recent research in the area of advanced materials for improving human healthcare, protecting the environment and alternative energy resources. The authors analyze and deliver viable technical solutions, demonstrating how chemistry and engineering can collectively solve technical and societal challenges. The book explores innovative technology for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates & glycoproteins, new drug development & delivery, theragnostics of infec...

Integrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized HealthcarePresents a thorough summary of recent advances in microelectronic systems and their applications for personalized healthcareIntegrated Smart Micro-Systems Towards Personalized Healthcare provides up-to-date coverage of developments in smart microelectronics and their applications in health-related areas such as sports safety, remote diagnosis, and closed-loop health mana...

This book covers theoretical and experimental findings at the interface between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy technologies. It reports on the development and improvement of numerical methods and intelligent technologies for a wide range of applications in mechanical, power and materials engineering. It reports on solutions to modern fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems, on strategies for studying and improving the dynamics and durability of power equipment, discussing imp...

Based on the fieldwork carried out at two elementary schools, Merits School and Pioneer School, in northeastern China, the monograph details how local schools enacted the New Mathematics Curriculum Reform that was launched in early 2000.The trajectory of the reform implementation at each school was plotted out. Both schools resorted to a long-standing quality control mechanism, i.e., teaching norms, to operationalize the reform ideas. The mechanism functioned by placing teachers un...