In a world that expects cities to fuel economic growth and attract millions of people every year, there's something unnerving about the phrase "shrinking cities." But thousands of cities are getting smaller, leaving vacant homes, abandoned factories, and oversized infrastructure. Shrinking cities pose a new problem for urban planners: how to manage the transition to fewer residents with a tool kit designed for expansion.Urbanist Fernando Ortiz-Moya argues that instead of chasing re...

Semantic Models in IoT and eHealth Applications explores the key role of semantic web modeling in eHealth technologies, including remote monitoring, mobile health, cloud data and biomedical ontologies. The book explores different challenges and issues through the lens of various case studies of healthcare systems currently adopting these technologies. Chapters introduce the concepts of semantic interoperability within a healthcare model setting and explore how semantic representation is ke...

In the era of Industry 4.0, where advanced technologies transform manufacturing, the demand for technical expertise increases. Equally important are soft skills, like communication, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork, enabling workers to effectively collaborate, navigate change, and integrate human insight with digital systems. As manufacturing environments become more complex and interconnected, developing these human-centric skills may foster innovation, enhance productivity, an...

Recent combinations of semantic technology and artificial intelligence (AI) present new techniques to build intelligent systems that identify more precise results. Semantic AI in Knowledge Graphs locates itself at the forefront of this novel development, uncovering the role of machine learning to extend the knowledge graphs by graph mapping or corpus-based ontology learning.Securing efficient results via the combination of symbolic AI and statistical AI such as entity extr...

The most complete collection of easy-understanding didacticmaterial for the profound study of the rhythms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban percussion. (bilingual edition English - Español)Método didáctico más sencillo y práctico para el aprendizaje de los ritmos de la percusión cubana y afrocubana. (edición bilingüe Español - English)The book covers the following Cuban and Afro-Cuban rhythmsThe popular music: El Son * El Cha-cha-chá * El Mambo * La Guaracha *La ...

The priests and pastoral ministers of our day increasingly reflects the multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual nature of the church in the United States. For a variety of reasons, they come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and countries of origin. Seminaries and religious communities are welcoming international candidates with the vision that diversity strengthens the character and mission of the church. Yet this ecclesial diversity also comes with unique challenges. To Be One i...

The landscape of marketing is undergoing a transformation, driven by the integration of AI and neuromarketing. This evolution moves beyond traditional demographic-based approaches to delve into the subconscious drivers of consumer behavior. AI provides the computational power to analyze datasets, automate personalized outreach, and predict trends with unprecedented accuracy. Neuromarketing, through techniques like eye-tracking, EEG, and facial expression analysis, offers direct insights in...

This edited book is a collection of quality research articles reporting research advances in the area of deep learning, IoT and urban computing. It describes new insights based on deep learning and IoT for urban computing and is useful for architects, engineers, policymakers, facility managers, academicians, and researchers who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the applications of deep learning trends involving urban computing.

As technology improves, its primary benefits include higher productivity. As companies turn to automation for content creation, the economy benefits from these cutting-edge technologies, spreading across industries and changing consumer interactions. Labs and companies implement AI techniques to improve economic management and impact, reshaping developing economies, while raising familiar risks of disruption, misinformation, and surveillance. Recent examples illustrate how AI-based technol...

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly being explored in clinical settings, where they promise to support tasks such as documentation, decision support, and patient communication. However, the integration of medical LLMs introduces significant clinical safety considerations, as errors, or inappropriate recommendations can have real-world consequences for patient care. Clinical safety assessment plays a critical role in evaluating whether these systems perform reliably and within acc...

The integration of medical large language models (LLMs) and AI in healthcare transforms how medical professionals diagnose conditions, manage patient care, and access clinical information. These advanced technologies may improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and expand access to healthcare services through applications like virtual assistants, medical documentation, predictive analytics, and personalized treatment recommendations. However, the increasing use of AI in clinical settin...

This book explores the transformative impact of drone technology and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) across diverse industries, from precision agriculture and logistics to disaster response and forensic investigations. It highlights how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into UAVs is addressing contemporary challenges, optimizing operations, and shaping the future of aerial systems. It offers technical methodologies, case studies, and a detailed roadmap for integrated drone fore...