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Introduction to Classical Electrodynamics 3
by Boucif Abdesselam
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Introduction to Classical Electrodynamics 3 presents the applications of electromagnetic theory in modern physics.
This book covers waveguides, resonant cavities and transmission lines. It also analyzes electromagnetic radiation from localized and extended oscillating sources, as well as radiation from (non-)relativistic point charges. The book examines particles in circular motion, Thomson scattering, Cherenkov radiation, and Kirchhoff scattering, and presents in detail the problems of diffraction by circular apertures and conducting spheres. Finally, it deals with the principles of special relativity, the covariant formulation of electromagnetism, as well as the concepts of electromagnetic mass, radiation reaction force and the Abraham–Lorentz model.
This book is intended for physics and mathematics students, as well as engineering students interested in the challenges of electromagnetic theory. The discussion is supplemented with numerous applications derived from the theoretical concepts presented.
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Advanced Studies in the Mathematical Theory of Scattering, Volume 3
by Jean-Michel L. Bernard
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This book presents a collection of independent mathematical studies, describing the analytical reduction of complex generic problems in the theory of scattering and propagation of electromagnetic waves in the presence of imperfectly conducting objects.
Their subjects include: a global method for scattering by a multimode plane; diffraction by an impedance curved wedge; scattering by impedance polygons; advanced properties of spectral functions in frequency and time domains; bianisotropic media and related coupling expressions; and exact and asymptotic reductions of surface radiation integrals.
The methods developed here can be qualified as analytical when they lead to exact explicit expressions, or semi-analytical when they drastically reduce the mathematical complexity of studied problems. Therefore, they can be used in mathematical physics and engineering to analyse and model, but also in applied mathematics to calculate the scattered fields in electromagnetism for a low computational cost.
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Genetics of Domestications
by Georges Pelletier
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The domestication of plants, animals and microorganisms has enabled the development of agriculture, animal husbandry, the processing of their products and, ultimately, civilizations.
The species concerned by domestication, the regions of the world where it could take place, the clues that enable us to identify wild ancestors, the particularly morphological or physiological properties that characterize it, the modified genes, the genetic exchanges that domesticated organisms maintained with their wild ancestors, and the consequences of the structuring of the species that resulted in animal breeds or plant varieties, are all questions that develop studies in the fields of archaeology, sociology, ecology and genetics.
Genetics of Domestications deals with the contribution of modern methods of genetic analysis and genomics to historical knowledge of domestications, their nature and diversity, based on examples of twelve species or groups of species.
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Futures in Action
by Various Authors
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In order to think about the future and bring it to life, Futures in Action emphasizes the practical and pragmatic dimensions of foresight. This book makes it possible to develop a vision of the future, to anticipate significant changes and pinpoint the weak areas. Foresight helps to rally players around a common vision, influence strategic decisions, and inspire innovation and organizational transformation.
Futures in Action brings together the expertise of contributors from a wide range of public and private organizations. The diversity of their contributions puts into perspective the implementation of foresight both in France and worldwide.
Exploring the major lessons and questions to come, this book is for all those who are convinced of the need to anticipate and build the future by taking action today.
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Mechanics of Living Tissues
by Various Authors
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Despite their many common features (mechanical behavior, multi-scale structure, evolutionary and living characteristics, etc.), the tissues that make up the human body each have specific characteristics linked to their function, which require the development of dedicated experimental, theoretical and numerical methods.
Mechanics of Living Tissues brings together the work of a number of experts to provide an overview of the most recent approaches developed to study the biomechanical behavior of these soft tissues, in order to understand their structure and apparent behavior. Specific tissues are analyzed across the chapters with the aim of developing solutions that address the clinical problems encountered. Conclusions are then drawn regarding future methods that will improve the current state of knowledge of the behavior of these living tissues, in particular with a view to predicting the effect of a pathology or medical procedure on their apparent properties.
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Phyllotaxis and Symmetry in Angiosperms
by Jean-Paul Walch
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Symmetry and the causes of shifts in different types of symmetries in flowers follow specific patterns that are ruled by developmental and genetic factors.
Using a unified system of phyllotaxic equations, we have modeled the molecular mechanisms and pressure forces that act in inflorescence and floral meristems, giving flowers their organ arrangement.
In this book, we state general physical principles, whereby the symmetry of the perianth is derived from the symmetry of certain TCP gene expression. Thus, we define the interplay between the expression of CYC2-like genes and the phyllotactic mechanisms.
This new evo-devo approach is applied to major groups of angiosperms with predominantly actinomorphic flowers (in which rare zygomorphy is positional) and groups with mainly bilaterally symmetrical flowers (in which zygomorphy is constitutional). It has thus allowed us to revisit the contributions of the great floral morphologists of the 20th and early 21st centuries.
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Biology of Archaea 1
by Béatrice Clouet-D'orval
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Archaea constitute a new branch of life alongside bacteria and eukaryotes. These microorganisms are unique in their cellular and molecular aspects. They have evolutionary links with the first eukaryotic cells and are now being used to elucidate fundamental biological questions.
Champions of extremophilicity, archaea are helping to lift the veil on the limits of life on Earth. Biology of Archaea 1 explores the discovery and evolution of the field of archaea research.
This book also looks at the evolutionary history of archaea and their integration into the tree of life, and examines this complex and extremely diverse world in terms of their ecological niches and their still largely unexplored virosphere.
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A Historical Approach to Materials Under Irradiation
by Serge Bouffard
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Researchers and students have not yet had access to a book which would enable them to trace the origins of the concepts that explain the behavior of materials under irradiation. This book fills the gap.
As far back as antiquity, the notions of purity and disorder have been evoked to explain the different properties of materials. It was geologists who developed the subject in the 19th century. Then, with the discovery of X-rays and radioactivity, disorder in materials became the domain of physicists and chemists. The first observations focused on the color changes of ionic crystals, then gradually all the techniques for characterising materials were used. However, questions about the resistance of the components of the first atomic piles to irradiation led to the development of irradiation studies.
This book describes the historical approaches to particle transport and defect creation mechanisms. Several chapters detail the history of irradiation of different types of materials: metals, semiconductors, iono-covalent insulators, polymers and radiolysis of water. The final two chapters deal with irradiation tools and applications.
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Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 4
by Maurice Leroy
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This book studies metallic and composite materials and their mechanical properties in terms of stiffness and strength, illustrated through several case studies and exercises.
Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 4 focuses on the replacement of metal and wood products with fiber composites, which offer highly interesting directional mechanical properties. It studies various tests used to characterize the fiber-bonding pair in orthotropic layers and axes and also presents methods used to obtain stiffness and flexibility matrices, maximum stresses and deformations, and rupture envelopes. Finally, it presents various laminates, such as membrane and bending plates, tubular torsion, beat, buckling, twisting and sandwich structures.
This book is aimed at researchers involved in the mechanics of deformation, those studying or teaching this topic and industrial design and manufacturing departments.
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Embedded Cryptography 3
by Emmanuel Prouff
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Embedded Cryptography provides a comprehensive exploration of cryptographic techniques tailored for embedded systems, addressing the growing importance of security in devices such as mobile systems and IoT. The books explore the evolution of embedded cryptography since its inception in the mid-90s and cover both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as discussing the implementation of cryptographic algorithms such as AES, RSA, ECC and post-quantum algorithms.
The work is structured into three volumes, spanning forty chapters and nine parts, and is enriched with pedagogical materials and real-world case studies, designed for researchers, professionals, and students alike, offering insights into both foundational and advanced topics in the field.
Embedded Cryptography 3 is dedicated to white-box cryptography, randomness and key generation, as well as real world applications and attacks in the wild.
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Wastewater Engineering and Treatment 2
by Kader Gaid
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This book provides an overview of biological wastewater treatment and sludge recovery. It presents the main concepts related to treatment processes, as well as the principles of operation, sizing, and implementation of unit operations and processes associated with wastewater and sludge treatment.
“Wastewater Engineering and Treatment 2” examines treatment using membrane techniques, hybrid systems involving the complementary action of free bacteria and bacteria attached to a mobile support, and processes using fixed bacteria (trickling filters, biofilters and biological discs). Didactic and combining theory with practice, this book is intended for engineers in engineering and environmental sciences, as well as professionals in wastewater treatment.
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Aging of Industrial Polymers 2
by Various Authors
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Polymers and composites are ubiquitous in our daily lives, enabling, for example, lighter structural materials and food packaging. Their performance depends not only on their chemical structure, synthesis, architecture and shaping process, but also evolves over time under the effect of processes that modify the structure of the material – sometimes slowly but irreversibly.
Users must therefore consider the maximum period of use during which these materials retain acceptable levels of properties. This question is even more crucial as it responds to societal demands related to limiting end-of-life waste flows and preserving the resources needed to produce them.
To address these challenges, Aging of Industrial Polymers 2 provides designers with tools to analyze the mechanisms of material degradation under given conditions of use, develop models to predict the rate of degradation, and understand the effect of phenomena occurring at the molecular level on the macroscopic properties of the material.
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Social Innovation Through Design in Healthcare 2
by Various Authors
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Current healthcare challenges are driving organizations in the sector – and their stakeholders – to reinvent themselves and envisage a future that breaks away from established practices. Various crises, changes in the population requiring care, economic and social difficulties, and the restructuring of healthcare teams make one thing clear: it is no longer possible to repeat the past.
Social Innovation Through Design in Healthcare 2 offers one way to respond to these challenges. This volume provides a cross-analysis of academic work and feedback from professionals involved in concrete projects carried out in hospital and medico-social settings. Through studies and testimonials from authors with varied backgrounds, it offers a structured reflection on the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating design methodologies into the organization of care and the management of institutions. It thus outlines a future for healthcare based on more inclusive, effective and sustainable models.
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Next-Gen Supply Chains
by Various Authors
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In an era defined by global disruptions, sustainability mandates and rapid technological advancement, Next-Gen Supply Chains provides an essential roadmap for navigating the complex transformation of global supply networks. This comprehensive book moves beyond isolated trends to present an integrated framework where generative AI, blockchain, autonomous systems and the Internet of Things converge to build resilient, efficient and responsible operations.
This book masterfully bridges the critical gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, offering readers actionable strategies, detailed case studies from industry leaders such as Amazon and Lenovo, and robust frameworks for risk management, ethical AI governance and circular economy integration. With its unique emphasis on the synergy between technological innovation and the necessary human capital development, the book is an indispensable resource for supply chain executives, operations managers, technology implementers and academics seeking to future-proof their organizations and master the strategic imperatives of the modern supply chain landscape.
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Evolution of the Pyrenees During the Variscan and Alpine Cycles, Volume 2
by Various Authors
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This book explores the geological history of the Pyrenees over the past 90 million years, with a particular focus on their compressive and post-compressive evolution. It first presents the overall structure of the mountain range, then examines the development of the northern and southern Pyrenean foreland basins through their sedimentary records, allowing the successive phases of orogenic construction to be identified. Special attention is given to the dismantling of the eastern crustal root in relation to the Oligocene–Miocene opening of the Gulf of Lion.
Evolution of the Pyrenees during the Variscan and Alpine Cycles 2 then highlights the contributions of several innovative approaches used to better constrain the transition from compressive to post-compressive tectonics. These include studies of relief flattening and incision processes; U–Pb geochronology applied to fault-related carbonates; cosmogenic nuclide dating combined with geomorphological analyses; and investigations into the thermal evolution of the Pyrenean rift basins. The book also documents Quaternary glacial fluctuations that affected the Pyrenees.
In conclusion, it presents a geological map of the northern slope of the mountain range at a scale of 1:250,000 and draws attention to the uniqueness of Pyrenean blue corundum.
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The Smart and Resilient City
by Various Authors
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While advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructures offer solutions for improving urban management and quality of life a priori, they also raise major challenges and risks.
This book explores the constituent dimensions of the so-called smart city from two singular angles: the new uses stimulated by innovations and the needs that these innovations fill (mobility, food, culture, tourism, housing, etc.).
Based on research carried out by the CitUs International Chair in collaboration with the cities of Montpellier and Montreal, The Smart and Resilient City explores the impact of digital, ecological and social transformations on urban management and the lives of city dwellers. It provides essential and engaging reading for the academic community in cities in transition, helping public and private decision-makers to develop new territorial projects that combine innovation with individual and collective well-being.
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Evolution of the Pyrenees During the Variscan and Alpine Cycles, Volume 1
by Various Authors
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Evolution of the Pyrenees during the Variscan and Alpine Cycles 1 presents the evolution of geological knowledge of the Pyrenees as a result of major scientific research programs in the early 21st century.
This book, dedicated to the Variscan cycle and Cretaceous rifting, traces the evolution of the Pyrenean domain between 340 Ma and 90 Ma. It begins with an analysis of the state of knowledge of the Pyrenean basement, whose structure is inherited from the Variscan evolution of this domain. It then traces the kinematic evolution of the western Mediterranean domain since the Paleozoic. Finally, it discusses the evolution of our knowledge of Cretaceous rifting and the sedimentary and metasomatic processes associated with the individualization of the Iberian–Eurasian plate boundary.
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The Mobile Individual
by Various Authors
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"Being mobile is more than just traveling." Early research on transportation long believed that daily commutes were a waste of time, and that modes of transportation were simply interchangeable depending on changing circumstances.
However, as research on daily mobility advances, a better understanding of the social and symbolic significance of such practices emerges. All of this contributes to the fact that daily mobility is not just a means to an end but is often at the very heart of deeply ingrained lifestyles and habits.
With contributions from internationally recognized specialists, this book provides an overview of the different facets of the individual experience of mobility. Using a three-pronged approach, the book draws upon the experience of everyday time and long-term processes such as socialization to mobility, while also attempting to better understand what feeds mobile subjectivities, starting with the social representations of modes and habits that people develop throughout their lives.
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Chatbots and Beyond
by Various Authors
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Chatbots and Beyond provides an innovative analysis of the transformative prospective of conversational technology in the field of education. It reveals the numerous advantages of integrating chatbots into an educational environment and identifies the obstacles in their perfect integration.
This book explores how these technologies can reform teaching and learning experiences, modify learning paths, and streamline administrative processes by using real-world examples and case studies. Rapid developments in artificial intelligence and its implementation in education have also raised many eyebrows. With millennial students practicing the application of AI on a large scale, it has become important to harness its power for student life cycle integration. With the educational landscape promptly developing, this book makes a strong case for embracing conversational technology as a cornerstone of future-focused educational methods, and serves as a complete guide for researchers, educators and administrators, proposing practical advice and techniques for utilizing chatbots to create a more productive, efficient and engaging learning environment.
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Computer Memories 1
by Philippe Darche
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Storage, the computer's second function, has become progressively more complex to meet growing needs in terms of capacity, speed, security and energy efficiency. It takes the form of a component or system, such as a memory subset or a mass storage device.
With examples drawn from both current and older technologies, Computer Memories 1 begins by presenting the basics of the memory function, including the main characteristics of a generic memory, a technological and historical overview, and a definition of the concept of memory hierarchy. This book then details the internal functional organization of a random-access solid-state memory and the external aspects of a memory system. Complementary notions such as framing, information ordering and error detection/correction, as well as an introduction to error detection and correction codes, conclude the book.
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Nanosatellites, CubeSats of the NewSpace Era for Space Observation 1
by Pierre Richard Dahoo
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Nanosatellites, CubeSats of the NewSpace Era for Space Observation 1 traces the evolution of space exploration, from 1957 and the first astronomical observations, to the NewSpace era. This book highlights major scientific and technological advances, while emphasizing the crucial role of collaboration between the public and private sectors.
The book explores the history of astronomy, from early observatories such as Goseck and Stonehenge, to modern satellites, and traces major theoretical revolutions, such as the adoption of the heliocentric model and the development of the laws of gravitation. It also looks at the development of celestial mechanics and the mathematical tools that enabled this evolution, while highlighting technological innovations in space research, from telescopes to space probes, satellites and nanosatellites.
This book also highlights the emergence of NewSpace, characterized by the growing involvement of the private sector in space exploration and the presence of key players. Finally, it stresses the importance of training and research to support these advances in a rapidly changing field.
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Social Innovation Through Design in Healthcare 1
by Various Authors
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In light of the challenges facing the healthcare sector today, renewing management and care practices has become imperative. With this in mind, Social Innovation Through Design in Healthcare 1 brings together analyses from academic and professional experts in management, healthcare and design. The book emphasizes social innovation through design as a lever for transformation in the sector.
Design, as a creative discipline, can improve interactions between the multiple dimensions of the healthcare system by proposing solutions that take into account patients' needs and values, while respecting the constraints faced by healthcare professionals. This approach offers stakeholders in the sector the opportunity to formulate new human-centered questions and develop innovative responses in collaboration with experts from a variety of disciplines.
In addition to presenting the conceptual framework behind its theme, this book outlines concrete ways to implement social innovation through design in the field of healthcare.
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Transitions in Tension, Volume 3
by Various Authors
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Transitioning towards a more sustainable world is currently a central topic receiving a lot of attention. As a result, "transitions" are becoming key objects and the drivers of exchanges, communications and controversy in modern society.
This book examines the tensions and controversies surrounding the energy, ecological and social transitions currently underway, and it draws on tools developed in the humanities and social sciences, in particular the information and communication sciences. The various case studies gathered here, written by leading experts in environmental communication, examine a wide range of topics; they explore transitions in a number of different fields, from agriculture to territorial policies, and from online and media communication to mechanisms for citizen participation.
Transitions in Tension features a wealth of original observations and approaches, enabling readers to fully comprehend the range of controversies and issues facing our society
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Connected Digital Devices in Health
by Various Authors
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Connected Digital Devices in Health is a collective work that reports on the deployment of digital technologies in the healthcare sector, with a view to understanding the underlying logic that has structured and organized the healthcare field and healthcare practices since the end of the 20th century.
This new volume in the "Computing and Connected Society" series examines contemporary transformations in the healthcare sector, analyzing how the dynamics that structure it are evolving in line with the accelerated deployment of digital innovations. This original analysis explores the challenges posed by these changes in terms of legal risks, social practices, the socioeconomics of ehealth, and healthcare governance through patient data. Finally, the book identifies several major evolving trends, opening up the debate on the contours of tomorrow's healthcare world.
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Optimizing Predictive Maintenance of Biomedical Equipment
by Faker Bouchoucha
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In today's healthcare landscape, the reliability and availability of biomedical equipment are crucial for delivering safe and effective patient care. Dialysis machines, in particular, demand consistent performance, as equipment failure can directly impact patient survival. This book bridges the gap between engineering and healthcare by presenting advanced maintenance strategies that move beyond traditional corrective and preventive approaches toward predictive, data-driven methods.
Combining reliability theory, probabilistic modeling and statistical tools such as Weibull analysis, Fault Tree Analysis and Bayesian Networks, Optimizing Predictive Maintenance of Biomedical Equipment demonstrates how failure histories and real-time monitoring can guide proactive maintenance decisions. It provides practical guidance for optimizing equipment reliability and availability, while reducing downtime and resource waste. Designed for engineers, healthcare professionals and decision-makers, this book emphasizes step-by-step implementation of predictive maintenance frameworks in real-world clinical environments. By integrating technical rigor with patient-centered outcomes, this work highlights how strategic maintenance not only enhances equipment performance but ultimately safeguards human lives.
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Social Impact in Solidarity-Based Organizations
by Various Authors
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In recent years, social impact assessment (SIA) has become an important issue for organizations in the social and solidarity economy (SSE). SIA refers to the measurement of the effects of these organizations on society, and it is increasingly seen as a performance measurement for this type of organization.
Social Impact in Solidarity-based Organizations is based on a series of original case studies of SIA approaches carried out in a variety of organizations. It takes a nuanced, reflective look at SIA, charting a path between unreserved promotion and wholesale rejection of the very principle of the approach. The book focuses on the debates, uses and limits of SIA practices, placing them in their own contexts, values, challenges and objectives.
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Embedded Cryptography 2
by Emmanuel Prouff
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Embedded Cryptography provides a comprehensive exploration of cryptographic techniques tailored for embedded systems, addressing the growing importance of security in devices such as mobile systems and IoT. The books explore the evolution of embedded cryptography since its inception in the mid-90s and cover both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as discussing the implementation of cryptographic algorithms such as AES, RSA, ECC and post-quantum algorithms.
The work is structured into three volumes, spanning forty chapters and nine parts, and is enriched with pedagogical materials and real-world case studies, designed for researchers, professionals, and students alike, offering insights into both foundational and advanced topics in the field.
Embedded Cryptography 2 is dedicated to masking and cryptographic implementations, as well as hardware security.
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Automated Data Analytics
by Soraya Sedkaoui
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The human mind is endowed with a remarkable capacity for creative synthesis between intuition and reason; this mental alchemy is the source of genius. A new synergy is emerging between human ingenuity and the computational capacity of generative AI models.
Automated Data Analytics focuses on this fruitful collaboration between the two to unlock the full potential of data analysis. Together, human ethics and algorithmic productivity have created an alloy stronger than the sum of its parts. The future belongs to this symbiosis between heart and mind, human and machine. If we succeed in harmoniously combining our strengths, it will only be a matter of time before we discover new analytical horizons.
This book sets out the foundations of this promising partnership, in which everyone makes their contribution to a common work of considerable scope. History is being forged before our very eyes. It is our responsibility to write it wisely, and to collectively pursue the ideal of augmented intelligence progress.
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Generalized Fractional Brownian Motion
by Mounir Zili
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This comprehensive book establishes the Zili generalized fractional Brownian motion (ZgfBm) as a powerful new foundation in the mathematical theory of stochastic processes.
“Generalized Fractional Brownian Motion” provides the first rigorous and systematic stochastic analysis of the ZgfBm, a versatile Gaussian process that uniquely extends both the classic fractional Brownian motion with stationary increments and the sub-fractional Brownian motion with nonstationary increments. Defined by three tunable parameters, the ZgfBm offers unprecedented flexibility for modeling complex phenomena across diverse fields, overcoming the limitations of single-parameter models.
The book carefully builds from foundational Gaussian theory and key fractional processes to advanced topics, including a complete methodology for parameter estimation, the development of a rigorous stochastic calculus with generalized Itô formulas and an investigation into the regularity of solutions to stochastic heat equations. This essential resource provides researchers, practitioners and graduate students with a unified and in-depth perspective on advanced fractional Gaussian processes.
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Generalized Linear Models
by Jean-Francois Dupuy
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Since they were first formulated in 1972, generalized linear models have enjoyed a veritable boom, with numerous applications in insurance, economics and biostatistics. Today, they are still the subject of a great deal of research.
This book provides an overview of the theory of generalized linear models. Particular attention is paid to the problems of censoring, missing data and excess zeros. Didactic and accessible, Generalized Linear Models is illustrated with exercises and numerous R codes.
With all the necessary prerequisites introduced in a step-by-step fashion, this book is aimed at students (at master's or engineering school level), as well as teachers and practitioners of mathematics and statistical modeling.
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Preventing Radicalization
by Mohammed El Ourmi
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Faced with the growing and persistent threat of radicalization, both in France and worldwide, it is crucial to explore new approaches to prevention.
Preventing Radicalization proposes an innovative method for understanding and preventing violent radicalization, focusing on the development of individual responsibility through the enhancement of psychosocial skills. It examines the limits of traditional approaches centered on security and justice, and proposes concrete, innovative strategies focused on the search for solutions, notably through educational and awareness-raising programs. This integrated, humanistic approach, which aims to strengthen epistemic, emotional, attentional, relational and axiological skills, represents a significant advance in the primary prevention of violent radicalization processes.
In a context where radicalization continues to threaten the stability of societies, it is imperative to rethink prevention strategies. This book provides the essential keys to understanding this complex threat for all those who wish to tackle it.
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Energy Systems Engineering
by Various Authors
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Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.
From linear models to data-driven optimization, this book equips readers with the tools required to design efficient, sustainable and economically viable energy solutions. Reviews, case studies, numerical examples and analytical frameworks help translate complex concepts into practical insights. The book also covers smart grids, hybrid systems, storage technologies and sustainability assessments, which reflect current industry trends and research directions.
Whether for coursework, project development or professional reference, this book empowers readers to understand, evaluate and innovate within modern energy systems, supporting the global transition toward cleaner, smarter and more resilient energy infrastructure.
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Mapping the Spatial Divisions of Europe
by Guy Baudelle
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The European continent has given rise to the greatest number of spatial divisions. Its limits have provoked numerous debates, both within and outside of the continent. The European Union, for its part, has become a laboratory for the production of divisions.
Each of these divisions, a vector of identity and territoriality, reflects an intentionality, as revealed in Mapping the Spatial Divisions of Europe. The book shows the multiplicity of forms and modalities of these divisions and the actors who produce, use and question them in a globalized, and reticular world.
From the continent as a whole to the individual regions via metropolitan areas and their networks, from meshing to zoning, from regionalization to representations, this book explores how these divisions are used to govern, plan, imagine and build European territories beyond the heritage of states and their borders. The chapters shed new light on the theoretical and practical issues involved in carving Europe on different time and space scales.
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Sustainable Supply Chains and Carbon Footprint Reduction
by Various Authors
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Sustainable Supply Chains and Carbon Footprint Reduction explores how blockchain technology enables greener, more accountable supply chains by improving traceability, reducing inefficiencies and offering real-time visibility into resource use and carbon emissions.
This book examines how blockchain creates secure, tamper-proof records of supply chain activities, helping industries track products from origin to consumption while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Through real-world case studies and practical strategies, it highlights blockchain's role in driving sustainable practices across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and energy.
Designed for business leaders, sustainability professionals and policymakers, this book provides actionable insights for leveraging blockchain to meet climate goals and support circular economy initiatives and demonstrates how digital innovation and sustainability can work together to create transparent, resilient and environmentally responsible supply chains.
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Stochastic Modeling and Optimization Methods for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Volume 2
by Various Authors
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Stochastic Modeling and Optimization Methods for Critical Infrastructure Protection is a thorough exploration of mathematical models and tools that are designed to strengthen critical infrastructures against threats – both natural and adversarial. Divided into two volumes, this first volume examines stochastic modeling across key economic sectors and their interconnections, while the second volume focuses on advanced mathematical methods for enhancing infrastructure protection.
The book covers a range of themes, including risk assessment techniques that account for systemic interdependencies within modern technospheres, the dynamics of uncertainty, instability and system vulnerabilities. The book also presents other topics such as cryptographic information protection and Shannon's theory of secret systems, alongside solutions arising from optimization, game theory and machine learning approaches.
Featuring research from international collaborations, this book covers both theory and applications, offering vital insights for advanced risk management curricula. It is intended not only for researchers, but also educators and professionals in infrastructure protection and stochastic optimization.
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Tourism, Technologies and Consumption in the 5.0 Era
by Pierre-Henry Leveau
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History shows us that technologies help humankind in our daily activities. Every major technological evolution brings about an economic, cultural and social revolution, transforming the lifestyles of citizens, professional organizations and consumer practices. Digital technologies are a perfect illustration of this, and tourism is no exception. Soon, the technologies of the "X.0" generation (AI, cobots, biotechnologies, etc.) will herald a new socio-technological revolution, ushering in the 5.0 era.
Tourism, Technologies and Consumption in the 5.0 Era explores the role and challenges of new technologies in "Society 5.0", which is gradually transforming the practices of both tourism professionals and travelers. Faced with the challenges of climate change and sustainable development, it examines the opportunities and limits of bionumeric technologies for more sustainable and responsible tourism.
This book helps us decipher a world in transition, where digital technologies will reinvent consumer experiences, particularly in tourism, and encourage more socially responsible behavior.
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AI-Driven Innovations in Physiotherapy and Oncology 3
by Various Authors
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AI-driven Innovations in Physiotherapy and Oncology 3 is positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), clinical rehabilitation and cancer care, addressing the growing need for data-driven, personalized and technology-enabled healthcare solutions. The book contextualizes recent advances in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision and intelligent decision-support systems within modern physiotherapy and oncology practices.
This book systematically explores how AI models enhance diagnosis, treatment planning, therapy optimization and outcome prediction across musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neuro-physiotherapy, radiation oncology and precision cancer care. It covers sensor-based motion analysis, AI-assisted imaging, predictive analytics, digital therapeutics and intelligent rehabilitation platforms, supported by real-world case studies and implementation frameworks. The book also discusses ethical considerations, clinical validation, interoperability and regulatory challenges to bridge the gap between research and practice. Designed for researchers, clinicians, graduate students and healthcare technologists, this book provides both theoretical foundations and practical insights for integrating AI into next-generation physiotherapy and oncology workflows
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Traditional Knowledge and the Challenges of the Future
by Various Authors
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Traditional activities, such as art and heritage crafts, certain agricultural and culinary professions, as well as various ancestral practices, represent major socio–economic challenges today. Ancient knowledge, faced with the rapid transformation of economic and ecological ecosystems, as well as cultural and social systems, is confronted with unprecedented issues, particularly in terms of preservation, transmission and promotion. Against this backdrop, we need to examine emerging approaches to the sustainable management of this knowledge.
This book is based on a four-year series of seminars attended by professionals and academics from several disciplines. It looks at the issue of traditional knowledge from a variety of perspectives – economic, historical, pedagogical, financial, institutional, technological and managerial – and is based on concrete experiences in several French countries and regions.
Traditional Knowledge and the Challenges of the Future, which is both informed by firsthand accounts and forward-looking reflections, offers an original perspective on the relationship between cultural heritage and innovation. It offers researchers, practitioners and decision-makers a fresh perspective on the potential of traditional knowledge in a changing world.
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Driving Innovation Through AI and Digital Twin for 6G Powered Sustainable Ultra Smart Cities
by Various Authors
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This book presents the 6G powered integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Twin (DT) technology for sustainable smart cities. In the context of smart cities, 6G, AI and DT hold enormous potential for transformation by boosting city infrastructure and planning, streamlining healthcare facilities, and improving transportation. 6G offers high speed and low latency seamless transfer of vast amounts of data which, when analysed with sophisticated AI models, enhance the decision-making capabilities for smart city infrastructure and urban planning. DT technology, through continuous monitoring and virtual modeling of urban ecosystems, enables predictive maintenance for energy distribution, water management and waste management in a smart city landscape for environmental sustainability.
Driving Innovation through AI and Digital Twin for 6G Powered Sustainable Ultra Smart Cities covers the 6G technological innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered in the implementation of AI and DT for transforming smart cities for a sustainable future.
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Ethics and Digital Transition
by Various Authors
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This book presents a study carried out by the IEEE-SMC French chapter on ethics and digital transformation in industry and society. Based on a survey of researchers in ICT, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as on presentation seminars, this study examines the various aspects that should be considered when assessing ethical principles in approaches to digital transition, particularly with regard to intelligent systems.
Considering this, Ethics and Digital Transition presents the main technologies and uses of intelligent systems. Bringing together specialists from various fields, it explores the different dimensions of ethics that should be considered in the development of these systems, from the engineering sciences to law, sociology and philosophy. It also looks at the future challenges of ethics in the digital transition.
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Chemical Engineering Essentials, Volume 2
by Various Authors
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In an era of rapid innovation and with a focus on sustainability, Chemical Engineering Essentials provides a definitive guide to mastering the discipline. Divided into two volumes, this series offers a seamless blend of foundational knowledge and advanced applications to address the evolving needs of academia and industry.
Volume 1 lays a strong foundation with topics such as material and energy balances, thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, and essential separation processes such as distillation and membrane technologies.
This volume builds on these principles, delving into reaction engineering, reactor modeling with MATLAB and ASPEN PLUS, material properties, process intensification and nanotechnology. It also addresses critical global challenges, emphasizing green chemistry, waste minimization, resource recovery, and workplace safety.
Together, these volumes provide a holistic understanding of chemical engineering, equipping readers with the tools to innovate and lead in a dynamic and sustainable future.
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Science and Technology in Society
by Soraya Boudia
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Science and technology profoundly shape the world today. Over the last two centuries, they have become powerful engines of change, accounting for some of the most important forms of human activity, inseparable from social, political and economic life. Analyzing their modes of production, the dynamics of their dissemination, the different forms of their use and opposition to them is a major academic and political challenge.
Science and Technology in Society offers a broad overview of work carried out in France, in the international multi-disciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies (STS), and is the product of a collaboration between some thirty authors. It aims to provide an introduction to this field of research, its development, benefits and the new perspectives that are emerging.
This book presents and discusses studies that are still little-known in France, even though, paradoxically, many researchers from French institutions make decisive contributions to international work in this field.
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Archean and Proterozoic Earth
by Pascal Philippot
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It took nearly four billion years for the Earth to become a hospitable planet. Archean and Proterozoic Earth traces the geodynamic, biological, climatic and environmental upheavals that accompanied this evolution.
This book looks at the planet's secular cooling and its implications for the dynamics of the Earth's mantle and the development of plate tectonics, as well as the evolution of magma composition and the formation of a differentiated continental crust. It shows how variations in the intensity of the Earth's magnetic field have proved useful in reconstructing the movement of continents across the surface of the globe. The book also documents the origin of the oceans and the appearance of the first traces of life, and describes the evolution of the major biogeochemical cycles that led to the oxygenation of the atmosphere, the diversification of living organisms and the concentration of substances of economic interest, particularly metals.
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Innovation and IoT
by Abdelkader Saadaoui
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At the heart of technological revolutions, Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, and Society 5.0 are redefining our relationship with production, innovation and human progress.
This book takes an in-depth look at the changes transforming industries, driven by the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 6G networks, cyber-physical systems, and emerging technologies such as digital twins and edge computing. It presents clear analyses, case studies and technical diagrams to help readers understand how these innovations are promoting smarter, more sustainable and increasingly human-centered industrial environments.
Innovation and IoT offers a balanced vision that combines scientific rigor with accessibility. More than just a technical guide, this book is an invitation to imagine and build a future where technology becomes an avenue for collective progress, serving more responsible industries and a more inclusive society.
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Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Volume 5
by Maurice Leroy
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Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 5 studies fractures and fatigue in metallic materials and composites. It analyzes the mechanisms at work according to the types of damage and fractures observed.
This book covers the formation of cracks around inclusions or precipitates, ductile and cup fracture facies, abrupt or intergranular fractures, cleavage and the influence of strain rates in striction and fracture. It also looks at the formability limit curves of metals under dynamic actions and techniques used.
Regarding metals, the book studies the types of tests, cracking mechanisms, and laws relating to uncracked and cracked parts, as well as endurance limits. As for composites, fracture mechanisms for unidirectional and laminate materials, successive layer fractures, maximum and quadratic stress and/or strain criteria, and fracture envelopes are analyzed.
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Long-range Low-power Devices Based on LoRa Backscattering for Next Generation IoT Applications
by Marc Lazaro Marti
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This book explores a novel approach to ultra-low-power and long-range wireless communication for next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) devices through LoRa-based backscatter technology. It begins by analyzing the challenges in traditional IoT systems – energy consumption, scalability, interoperability and security – before introducing backscatter communication as a promising alternative. By leveraging LoRa's long-range capabilities and the energy efficiency of the backscatter technique, it proposes a solution that significantly reduces power consumption while preserving effective communication performance.
Long-range Low-power Devices Based on LoRa Backscattering for Next Generation IoT Applications presents theoretical foundations, system architecture and tag design, including various modulation schemes and front-end implementations. Several real-world applications are examined, such as indoor localization, smart medical implants, wearable health monitoring and smart home automation. Through practical experiments and performance evaluations, it is demonstrated that LoRa backscattering systems offer a viable and scalable path toward sustainable, maintenance-free IoT nodes. This book serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers and engineers specializing in low-power wireless communication systems for IoT.
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Systemic Approach to Categorizing and Modeling Requirements
by Azeddine Chikh
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Current categorizations of software requirements are highly ambiguous and inconsistent, mainly due to the lack of a clear, common framework for defining software elements and relevant environmental factors.
This book overhauls the traditional approach by proposing an innovative systemic method for categorizing and modeling software requirements. It introduces an unprecedented frame of reference, putting an end to divergent interpretations by precisely defining software elements and environmental factors. This framework forms an indispensable basis for all the other components of this approach: a redefinition of requirements, a hybrid categorization that combines several taxonomies and scales, a metadata model used to qualify requirements, and a multi-view model that represents all possible categories of requirements.
By adopting this new approach, professionals will be able to improve the clarity, precision and relevance of their specifications, and thus optimize the success of their software projects.
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Mathematics for Digital Science 3
by Gérard-Michel Cochard
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Over the past century, advancements in computer science have consistently resulted from extensive mathematical work. Even today, innovations in the digital domain continue to be grounded in a strong mathematical foundation. To succeed in this profession, both today's students and tomorrow's computer engineers need a solid mathematical background.
The goal of this book series is to offer a solid foundation of the knowledge essential to working in the digital sector. Across three volumes, it explores fundamental principles, digital information, data analysis, and optimization. Whether the reader is pursuing initial training or looking to deepen their expertise, the Mathematics for Digital Science series revisits familiar concepts, helping them refresh and expand their knowledge while also introducing equally essential, newer topics.
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