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Biological Nitrogen Fixation Towards Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Agriculture


Free Download Felix D. Dakora, Samson B. M. Chimphango, Alex J. Valentine, "Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Towards Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Agriculture"
English | 2008 | pages: 353 | ISBN: 1402082517, 9048178215 | PDF | 1,9 mb
Poverty is a severe problem in Africa, Asia, South America and even in pockets of the developed world. Addressing poverty alleviation via the expanded use of biological nitrogen fixation in agriculture was the theme of the 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation. Because nitrogen-fixation research is multidisciplinary, exploiting its benefits for agriculture and environmental protection has continued to attract research by diverse groups of scientists, including chemists, biochemists, plant physiologists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, agricultural scientists, extension agents, and inoculant producers. The 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation was held jointly with the 12th International Conference of the African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. This joint Congress was hosted in South Africa at the Cape Town International Conv- tion Centre, 21-26 January 2007, and was attended by about 200 registered participants from 41 countries world-wide. During the Congress, some 100 oral and approximately 80 poster papers were presented. The wide range of topics covered and the theme of the Congress justifies this book’s title, Nitrogen Fixation: Applications to Poverty Alleviation.

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Towards Advanced Data Analysis by Combining Soft Computing and Statistics


Free Download Towards Advanced Data Analysis by Combining Soft Computing and Statistics By Angela Blanco-Fernández, María Rosa Casals (auth.), Christian Borgelt, María Ángeles Gil, João M.C. Sousa, Michel Verleysen (eds.)
2013 | 378 Pages | ISBN: 3642302777 | PDF | 7 MB
Soft computing, as an engineering science, and statistics, as a classical branch of mathematics, emphasize different aspects of data analysis.Soft computing focuses on obtaining working solutions quickly, accepting approximations and unconventional approaches. Its strength lies in its flexibility to create models that suit the needs arising in applications. In addition, it emphasizes the need for intuitive and interpretable models, which are tolerant to imprecision and uncertainty.Statistics is more rigorous and focuses on establishing objective conclusions based on experimental data by analyzing the possible situations and their (relative) likelihood. It emphasizes the need for mathematical methods and tools to assess solutions and guarantee performance.Combining the two fields enhances the robustness and generalizability of data analysis methods, while preserving the flexibility to solve real-world problems efficiently and intuitively.

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Circular Bioeconomy Towards a Sustainable Future


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 9819770092 | 221 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 21 MB
This book highlights the efforts made to realize the concept of ‘Circular Bioeconomy’. It has twelve (12) chapters, focussed on five (5) sections, namely Biomaterials, Environment, Energy, Pharmaceutical and Enzyme Technology. It portrays research, linking ‘Circular Bioeconomy’ to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Value Stream Design The Way Towards a Lean Factory


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2013 | 324 Pages | ISBN: 3642125689 | PDF | 7 MB
Value stream design is increasingly asserting itself as the key approach for production optimization, but there has never been a detailed and systematic presentation of the value stream method before – a gap that has now been filled by this book.The author provides an easily comprehensible code of practice for the effective analysis of production processes, product family-oriented factory structuring and the target-oriented development of an ideal future state of production. The book plausibly conveys ten design guidelines for production optimization with corresponding equations, descriptive illustrations and industrial examples well-proven in numerous industrial projects. It addresses the professional public, practitioners wishing to avoid waste and systematically improve their factories’ value streams, and students – tomorrow’s practitioners.In contrast to other publications, this book complements the value stream analysis and its unique compact visualization of the entire production process by a detailed illustration of the information flow and a comprehensive discussion of the operator balance chart. The traditional concept of value stream design is significantly expanded with a view to its applicability in complex productions by way of methodological innovation and further development concerning campaign formation, value stream management and technological process integration. The method is embedded in a comprehensive procedural approach for factory planning, starting with the definition of the desired lean production goals.

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Innovative and Intelligent Digital Technologies; Towards an Increased Efficiency Volume 1


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031703987 | 866 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 103 MB
"Innovative and Intelligent Digital Technologies: Towards Increased Efficiency" is a groundbreaking book that explores the transformative power of cutting-edge digital solutions. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, this comprehensive guide reveals how these technologies can reshape businesses, streamline processes, and drive unprecedented growth. Packed with real-world case studies and expert analysis, this book equips you with the knowledge and strategies to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Discover the secrets to increased efficiency, improved productivity, and sustainable growth by embracing the future of technology.

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Towards Evolvable Hardware The Evolutionary Engineering Approach


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1996 | 274 Pages | ISBN: 3540610936 | PDF | 5 MB
Evolutionary computing, inspired by the biological world, is one of the emergent technologies of our time. Being essentially a software activity, it has been successfully applied, e.g. for optimization and machine learning in various areas. The tremendous increase in computational power and, more recently, the appearance of a new generation of programmable logic devices allow for a new approach to designing computing machines inspired by biological models: it is now possible to make the hardware itself evolve.This book is based on a workshop on evolvable hardware, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in October 1995. It reports the state of the art of research in this field and presents two introductory chapters, written with the novice reader in mind.

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