Presents strategies with reachability graph analysis for optimizing resource allocation systemsSupervisory Control and Scheduling of Resource Allocation Systems offers an important guide to Petri net (PN) models and methods for supervisory control and system scheduling of resource allocation systems (RASs). Resource allocation systems are common in automated manufacturing systems, project management systems, cloud data centers, and software engineering sys...

This book proposes a method to solve land use problems, and has made some significant contributions to the land use analysis and optimization study fields. Firstly, three spatio-temporal logit models for land use change analysis, namely, geographically and temporally weighted logit model (GTWLM), spatio-temporal panel logit model (ST-PLM) and generalized spatio-temporal logit model (GSTLM), are proposed. GTWLM, which considers spatio-temporal non-stationarity, includes temporal data in a s...

This book explores the integration and interplay of model-based optimization and model-free deep reinforcement learning (DRL). It addresses the growing complexity of future wireless networks. This book begins with a concise overview of foundational DRL algorithms and then delves into advanced frameworks, including optimization-driven DRL, hierarchical DRL, multi-agent DRL, Bayesian-enhanced DRL, and Lyapunov-guided DRL. Each framework is illustrated through case studies in emerging scenari...

Authored by researchers and practitioners who build cutting-edge federated learning applications to solve real-world problems, this book covers the spectrum of federated learning technology from concepts and application scenarios to advanced algorithms and finally system implementation in three parts. It provides a comprehensive review and summary of federated learning technology, as well as presenting numerous novel federated learning algorithms which no other books have summarized. The w...

This book explores how genomic data are revolutionising basic and applied invasion science. It shows how genomic technologies can reveal key drivers of biological invasions, such as hybridisation and rapid adaptation, and illustrates major breakthroughs achieved through the study of model systems. Multiple layers of variation are considered, including epigenetic variation and genetic variation, from chromosomal rearrangements to single nucleotide polymorphisms. Applied topics emphasise sta...

The year 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of normalization of Sino-U.S. relations. Over the past 30 years, the bilateral relations have developed by twists and turns. It is not until recent years that some stability and forward-looking exchanges have returned to the central stage, albeit tension, grievances, and mistrust continue to persist. Washington has encouraged China to become a “responsible stakeholder” in the world affairs, while China has urged the U.S. to work with China to build ...

Segmental concrete bridges have become one of the main options for major transportation projects world-wide. They offer expedited construction with minimal traffic disruption, lower life cycle costs, appealing aesthetics and adaptability to a curved roadway alignment. The literature is focused on construction, so this fills the need for a design-oriented book for less experienced bridge engineers and for senior university students.It presents comprehensive theory, design and key co...

This 20-volume set LNCS 15842-15861 constitutes - in conjunction with the 4-volume set LNAI 15862-15865 and the 4-volume set LNBI 15866-15869 - the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025.The total of 1206 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions.This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the e...

The 12-volume set CCIS 2564-2575, together with the 28-volume set LNCS/LNAI/LNBI 15842-15869, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025.The 523 papers presented in these proceedings books were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions.This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging application...

This 20-volume set LNCS 15842-15861 constitutes - in conjunction with the 4-volume set LNAI 15862-15865 and the 4-volume set LNBI 15866-15869 - the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025.The total of 1206 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions.This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the e...

This 2-volume set CCIS 2778+2779 constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Applied Intelligence, ICAI 2025, held in Nanning, China, during November 6–9, 2025.The 70 full papers presented in this proceedings were carefully selected and reviewed from 289 submissions.They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Image Processing; Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining; Machine Learning; Pattern Recognition.Part II: Biomedica...

This 20-volume set LNCS 15842-15861 constitutes - in conjunction with the 4-volume set LNAI 15862-15865 and the 4-volume set LNBI 15866-15869 - the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2025, held in Ningbo, China, during July 26-29, 2025.The total of 1206 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 4032 submissions.This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the e...