This book offers a comprehensive exploration of federated learning (FL), a novel approach to decentralized, privacy-preserving machine learning. This book delves into the resilience and security challenges inherent to FL, such as model poisoning and malicious attacks, that jeopardize system integrity. Through cutting-edge research and practical insights, the book introduces defense mechanisms like representational similarity analysis and visual explanation techniques, which safeguard FL mo...

In-depth exploration of machine learning techniques applied to UAV operations and communications, highlighting areas of potential growth and research gapsArtificial Intelligence for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles provides a comprehensive overview of machine learning (ML) techniques used in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, communications, sensing, and computing. It emphasizes key components of UAV activity to which ML can significantly contribute includi...

Rituals of Unity - A Study of Li in Confucian ThoughtIn a world where disorder threatens to dissolve the bonds that sustain existence, Rituals of Unity emerges as a bridge between the past and the present. This book unveils the foundations of Confucian thought, presenting a timeless philosophy that transcends eras and resonates with the complexities of the modern world.Each page reveals the depth of wisdom that not only organizes chaos but transforms lives. Confucius, with ...

Rituales de la Unidad - Estudio de Li en el Pensamiento ConfucianoEntre los ecos de un tiempo de caos y ascenso, "Rituales de la Unidad" te invita a desvelar los misterios de la sabiduría milenaria del confucianismo, un legado que trasciende generaciones. A través de las páginas de este estudio profundo y transformador, la obra explora la esencia de los rituales, valores y filosofías que moldearon la antigua China y continúan inspirando nociones modernas de equilibrio, liderazgo ét...

This book deals with the SLF/ELF wave propagation, an important branch of electromagnetic theory. The SLF/ELF wave propagation theory is well applied in earthquake electromagnetic radiation, submarine communication, thunderstorm detection, and geophysical prospecting and diagnostics. The propagation of SLF/ELF electromagnetic waves is introduced in various media like the earth-ionospheric waveguide, ionospheric plasma, sea water, earth, and the boundary between two different media or the s...

Indoor location is one of the two most important contexts (time and location), becoming a key entry for mobile Internet. This book envisions potential indoor location applications, overviews the related state of the art technologies, and presents original patented techniques and open source prototype systems. The tutorial and sample code are provided as a good reference and starting point for readers who are interested in the technique detail.

Rituais da Unidade - Estudo de Li no Pensamento ConfucianoEm um mundo onde a desordem ameaça dissolver os laços que sustentam a existência, “Os Rituais da Unidade” emerge como uma ponte entre o passado e o presente. Este livro desvenda os fundamentos do pensamento confucionista, apresentando uma filosofia atemporal que transcende eras e ressoa nas complexidades do mundo moderno.Cada página revela a profundidade de uma sabedoria que não apenas organiza o caos, mas transforma...

The key to the solution of geological hazards such as Karst water inrush and mud burst in tunnel lies in the accurate prediction or detection of Karst and groundwater. By means of on-site monitoring, theoretical analysis and indoor simulation experiments, the authors conduct in-depth research on the characteristics of water-bearing media and their mechanism of action, and explored the relevance of "Karst morphology", "Karst groundwater" and "fractal characteristics". An evaluation model of...

The first biography of one of the most controversial and fascinating women of the twentieth century.Beautiful, brilliant, and captivating, Madame Chiang Kai-shek seized unprecedented power during China's long and violent civil war. She passionately argued against Chinese Communism in the international arena and influenced decades of Sino-American relations and modern Chinese history. Raised in one of China's most powerful families and educated at Wellesley College,...

Focusing on error-dynamics-based neurodynamic networks (EDNNs) for optimal control of real-world robots, this book interrogates the application of neurodynamic methods to time-varying constrained optimization (TVCO) problems.Time-Varying Constrained Optimization and Robot Optimal Control: A Neurodynamic Approachwith NCP Functions presents a thorough examination of EDNNs and their applications in TVCO and optimal control of robots. The authors systematically ...

The challenge of standardising social work education remains a much-discussed but under-documented issue, particularly in developing and less-developed countries. Existing literature often emphasises the need for student-centred learning but lacks a comprehensive examination of how students can shape curricula, lesson plans and teaching methods in cooperation with educators.This edited volume brings together leading scholars from across the Global North and South to explore the co-...

Air Quality Monitoring and Advanced Bayesian Modeling introduces recent developments in urban air quality monitoring and forecasting. The book presents concepts, theories, and case studies related to monitoring methods of criteria air pollutants, advanced methods for real-time characterization of chemical composition of PM and VOCs, and emerging strategies for air quality monitoring. The book illustrates concepts and theories through case studies about the development of common statistical...