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The Historical Context of the philosophical debate relating to the issue of whether Artificial Intelligence is anything more than a hypothetical metaphor awaiting more exact characterisation dates back to the 1940's and 50's. The central figure who initiated this discussion was, of course Alan Turing, the mathematical genius who worked with English military intelligence on the Enigma Project. The invention of ACE(The automatic computing engine) and its role in solving a problem that had defeated the best minds in England was the initiating event of the claim that machines of this kind were in a sense "intelligent". Intelligence, of course, is a psychological term with a contested psychological definition as was evidenced by the discussions that followed Piaget's theories and the attempts to constructive tools to measure this elusive capacity. This work argues that it is to Philosophy we must turn if we are to clarify a problem that was challenging theoreticians of the scientific and psychological community.

This book examines how digital technologies are transforming journalism and enabling new forms of storytelling. It explores the emergence of multimedia and online journalism, analyzing how the internet and digital tools allow journalists to tell stories that go beyond text to incorporate images, audio, video, graphics, and interactive elements. The book discusses key concepts like convergence, participatory journalism, computational journalism, and transparency. It looks at new storytelling techniques like nonlinear narratives, immersive journalism, interactive timelines, data visualization, and 360 video. Case studies of digital news sites like Vice, BuzzFeed, and Vox showcase innovative approaches to online publishing. Overall, the book argues that digital technologies enable journalists to craft multidimensional narratives that leverage the affordances of the web to engage users. It envisions continued evolution in digital journalism as technologies advance and new standards and best practices emerge around producing impactful, interactive stories optimized for online distribution. The book serves as a guide to the future of digitally-powered journalism.

This Monograph is intended to use Neuro-Linguistic Programming methods to improve communication skills of foreign language learners presenting a certain interest both for the theoretical investigation and for the practical language use of NLP methods and techniques. The researches theoretical worth lies in its examination of conceptually significant issues, TFL measures from the State Educational Standards, and the efficacy of neuro-linguistic programming. The study's findings may be able to address some of the methodological and cognitive linguistics issues.

With colourful photos and meticulous descriptions, the book "Symbiotic Mushrooms of Primary Forests of Cameroon: Sustainable Mycosylviculture and Mycotourism" presents diffrent varieties of symbiotic (Ectomycorrhizal) of natural humid forests of Cameroon. With more than 400 illustrations, this mbook on symbiotic mushrooms species of tropical pristine forests is the first complete identification guide on ectomycorrhizal mushrooms of Central Africa. Symbiotic mushrooms play vital roles in forest structure and functioning; they ensure biological tree growth, forest health and climate stability. The book aims at biodiversity conseravtion. Its target audience includes foresters, graduate students, researchers, teachers, actors of environemental protection and Climate Change.

This documents provides a master course named Architectures and Components of Embedded Systems, dedicated to master students at the National Engineering School of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia. The course covers the definition of embedded systems and gives more details about their architectures and particularly their different components like processors, memories and peripherals. It also briefly outlines the design methodology namely co-design. The document presents at the end some exercises to directly practice the different described notions.

Aromatic and medicinal plants are considered the primary source of health care for the majority of the world's population. Among these plants, we find Chenopodium ambrosioids (L.), Pulicaria mauritanica coss., Lavandula mayori humbert, Lavandula x intermedia, Origanum compactum Nerium oleander (L.), Daphne gnidium (L.) which possess various pharmacological activities such as effects antibacterial, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anticancer.This work is part of the valorization of these plants, from Morocco, by different analysis techniques such as: Thermal and gravimetric analysis (ATD/ATG), spectroscopic (ICP-AES) and chromatographic (GC/MS) and on the other hand, the evaluation of their antioxidant activities by two methods DPPH and CAT.

Road feature detection from remotely sensed images is crucial for maintaining an up-to-date and reliable road network, essential for transportation, emergency planning, and navigation. While convolutional neural networks have shown promise in automating this process, existing methods often trade off accuracy for complexity. This study aims to develop an accurate road extraction method without sacrificing computational efficiency. We propose a semantic segmentation neural network combining transfer learning and U-net architecture with minimal complexity. Post-processing techniques are employed to enhance output quality. Our method achieves an F1 score of 0.83 and 95.57% accuracy, outperforming other models on the Massachusetts dataset. This approach demonstrates superior performance and reduced network complexity compared to existing methods.

"Beyond Wheels: The Art and Science of Robotic Wheelchair Design" delves into the innovative realm of designing robotic wheelchairs. Authored by leading experts in the field, the book explores the intersection of engineering, design, and user experience to revolutionize mobility aids for individuals with disabilities. Through a blend of theoretical discussions and practical insights, it navigates the complexities of integrating cutting-edge robotics, sensors, and artificial intelligence into wheelchair technology. The authors highlight the importance of user-centered design principles, emphasizing the need for intuitive controls and seamless interaction between humans and machines. From enhancing maneuverability to addressing accessibility challenges, "Beyond Wheels" offers a comprehensive guide for engineers, designers, and healthcare professionals striving to create next-generation robotic wheelchairs that empower users to navigate the world with independence and dignity.

Micro-irrigation, or drip and sprinkler systems, can help with issues like water shortages and greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in the context of climate change. The agricultural production particularly the cereals have increased over the years almost in proportional to irrigation facility created and utilized. Over the last twelve five year plans during 1950-51 to 2017-18 the irrigation potential has been increased at the rate of about 342.30%. Agriculture sector alone uses about 80% of our usable water resources. This necessitates efficient use of water and nutrients to enhance crop productivity. To counter the deficit without missing the production targets, adoption of micro-irrigation system in India is being considered as a potential alternative.

The purpose of the present study is to know the information seeking behaviour among women students in digital environment in Government Degree Colleges in Rayalaseema, A.P., with regard to their resources, services and facilities available. It is intended to study in detail the information seeking behaviour among women students in Government Degree Colleges. The present study has been undertaken by the researcher, as there are limited studies conducted earlier in this area. From the related literature reviewed, it is obvious that the studies that were conducted on information seeking behaviour were on lecturers, farmers, house wives, children, doctors, lawyers, scientist geologists, etc. As it was felt that Under Graduate (UG) women students were not included for such type of study, particularly in the information playing vital role for human development in digital environment, the investigator intended to study the information seeking behaviour of final year women students in digital environment to know their needs, purposes and sources.

The integration of nanoalumina reinforcement into polymer and cement composites represents a promising avenue for advancing material performance and functionality across diverse industries. By leveraging the exceptional properties of nanoalumina, including mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical inertness, researchers and engineers can develop innovative composites with tailored properties for specific applications. As research continues to progress and technology matures, nanoalumina-modified polymer and cement composites are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of materials science and engineering, driving innovation, and pushing the boundaries of material performance and functionality. The book provides an overview of the latest advances in the production and properties of polymer and cement-based materials modified with AL2O3 nanoparticles in terms of the interaction of the nanoalumina with the polymer or cement matrix.

In "Pawar: Journey of Panwar to Pawar," Maa Tapti Shodh Publications takes readers on a captivating journey through the Pawar community's history and culture. This community, also called Panwar, Pawar, Bhoyar, and Bhoyar Pawar, is mostly found in Central India, namely in the states of Betul, Chhindwara, Pandhurna, and Wardha. The fact that this book is based primarily on factual information must be emphasized. It draws from a variety of historical sources, including genealogical publications like Bhatt's Pothi, British documents, Indian historical records, and contributions from Indian writers, historians, and bloggers, as well as websites. We explore the fascinating history of the Pawar community-which is defined by their migration from Malwa to the mentioned core regions-in the pages of this book.Their basic occupation is agriculture, and their language, Bhoyari or Pawari, has a strong link to their Rajput history. The Pawar group, believed to number between two and three lakhs in Central India, is remarkably diverse, as seen by the abundance of surnames that embody their rich past.

Poly hydroxyl butyrate (PHB) can be used as an effective thermoplastic, and has many characteristics similar to those of standard commercial plastics like polypropylene. PHB- based plastic substitutes are less flexible than traditional plastics; they are completely biodegradable and leave behind no residue. The present study deals with the isolation, screening, production and extraction of Polyhydroxy butyrate from bacillus species. And characterization of biopolymer (PHB) producing bacteria from different soil sample in and around the Bangalore. Out of a total of 3 isolated strains one strain was selected for PHB production in different conditions like incubation temperature and time. The bacteria were screened by morphological and biochemical characteristics as Bacillus species. The bacteria were further identified by Sudan black- B staining and molecular characterization. Regarding incubation time, temperature, pH, and inoculum size optimum PHB production conditions were 48hour 30°C and 7.0, size1, respectively. The present study provides the useful industrial production of PHB, a fast-emerging alternative of non-biodegradable plastics.

Pharmacy research and innovation are dynamic fields at the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare. Advances in drug discovery, formulation, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of pharmaceuticals, offering the potential for more effective treatments and improved patient outcomes. Addressing challenges and fostering collaboration are critical for sustaining progress in this rapidly evolving landscape.

A potting medium is another important input that should have enough nutrients, good water-holding capacity and drainage to ensure healthy and uniform seedling production. Apart from the selection of proper media ingredients, it is also necessary to maintain the porosity of the potting mixture so that proper development of roots takes place (Shrivastava et al., 1998). Soil enriched with FYM exhibits positive effects on various growth characteristics like seed germination, seedling vigor index, shoot length, root length, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight. Sand is another primary potting media with high porosity, aeration and well water drainage capacity. Hence, in the present study combination of these growing media was undertaken to evaluate its effects on seed germination, seedling growth and success rate of grafts in mango.

The success of grafting and its survival play an important role in orcharding.Though work on this grafting method was carried out, the information regarding the height of rootstock and length of scion stick at the time of grafting and subsequent effect is very meager. Rootstock height plays a most important role as from which height the grafting operation can be done for maximum success and its subsequent growth. Grafting at too low a height can create the problem of rot disease at the point of union of the sapling after plantation. Scion stick length also plays the most important role in the success and growth of grafted plants. The longer scion has more food materials reserved that enhance early bud break and leaf opening, resulting in maximum plant growth. The output of this research work will help nurserymen make their nursery more economical by producing more good quality grafts.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing orthodontics by enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. AI algorithms analyze dental images, such as X-rays and 3D scans, improving the accuracy of identifying dental anomalies and streamlining diagnostics. In treatment planning, machine learning predicts and simulates outcomes, allowing orthodontists to tailor interventions more precisely. Virtual treatment monitoring systems, powered by AI, enable remote tracking of patient progress, reducing in-person visits and improving patient compliance. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants streamline administrative tasks and enhance communication between orthodontic professionals and patients. Despite these advancements, ethical considerations and data privacy remain critical in the ongoing integration of AI into orthodontic practices. Overall, AI promises to deliver more personalized, efficient, and effective orthodontic care.

"Green Hospitality" presents an in-depth examination of environmental accounting practices in hotels across Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. Through a focus on sustainable strategies, the book elucidates their dual impact on the environment and the economy. By revealing innovative approaches, it offers key insights into carbon footprint reduction, resource conservation, and the promotion of eco-friendly tourism. This research is essential for advancing environmental stewardship and cultivating sustainable tourism models, ultimately benefiting local communities and the global environment. Additionally, the book offers valuable insights into the factors influencing environmental accounting, empowering hotels to enhance their practices for future development and growth.

Water body extraction from satellite images help us to study water resources. Due to constant changes in weather and increase of global warming it is necessary to track changes in water resources to study their impact on environment. From agriculture to industries, water bodies play an important role in production. Water bodies play an important role in keeping environmental balance. To study water bodies, acquiring high resolution satellite images is an important step. But even though after receiving high resolution images, there are some issues which are faced during extraction water bodies from satellite images. One of the most difficult tasks to overcome is to distinguish between water bodies and its surrounding shadows which are casted on the water. Detection of narrow water bodies is also challenging. Studying water bodies helps us in detection of floods, draught detection, and resource study and also how this water bodies can be used for developing water transport.

This book emphasis the domestic, industrial and commercial sectors consume enormous energy. In recent years, these sectors have witnessed manifoldgrowth, and have led to an increased energy demand. Despite the increase inenergy production, the burgeoning demands for energy have outstripped theavailability. Energy shortages and variable power availability cripple society's advancement. The rise in demand of energy and peak shortages hasadversely affected various sectors.Renewable sources of energy have emerged as a crucial option, onaccount of the greater energy demand, price volatility of fossil fuels, climatemitigation and energy crisis due to the increasing depletion of fossil fuels.However, the unpredictability of the output of renewable energy conversionsystems demands robust, reliable and efficient technologies. Such systems canproduce savings by reducing the energy use and displacing fossil fuelexpenditures. The United Nations general assembly in December 2010designated 2012 as the international year of sustainable energy for all, aimedat ensuring universal access to modern energy services, doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency.

Wildlife is often seen as the cause of parasitic diseases that spread to humans or livestock. In many cases though, there is evidence that these parasitic diseases were originally introduced to wildlife populations by humans. Examples include Giardia, Sarcoptic mange (scabies) and Echinococcus sp. and Filariasis in Egypt, Amer (1984). Wildlife conservation efforts often neglect the potential impacts of parasites on wildlife populations. Humans know very little about the ecological relationships between parasites and hosts and their impact on wildlife health. Some targeted investigations have produced valuable and often unexpected data. Examples are investigations into Leishmania, Trypanosoma and Toxoplasma, Daszak et al, 2000. While parasites can be a threat to wildlife, they also have conservation value. Parasites are important components of ecosystems and can alter the stability of food webs. Parasites may influence the behaviour of individual hosts, regulate population sizes of the host by changing birth and death rates and act as ecosystem engineers. Therefore, reducing the parasite population and losing parasite species may have important impacts on ecosystem function.

For successful establishment of tissue cultured plants in the field conditions, hardening is the sig- nificant procedure which counts for the maximum percentage of survival . It is therefore a bottle- neck, while transferring the tissue cultured plants to the natural environment. In order to overcome this, various techniques utilizing different types of potting mixtures, hardening systems and varia- ble physical conditions which includes different temperature and humidity regimes has already been carried out. In this study we have developed an indigenous static, active, fully immersed hydropon- ics system which was partially covered by thermocol sheet. The plants used for hardening are tissue cultured Picrorhiza kurroa, Swertia chirata, Gentiana kurroo and Withania somnifera which were immersed in media using hydroponic cups filled with coco peat. These plants were hardened using different hydroponic setups containing MS media with varied sucrose concentration which were supplemented with growth hormones like IBA and Kinetin .The system was kept in greenhouse conditions at 25⁰±C temperature and humidity ranging from 70-80%.

This critical analysis followed an integrated approach, it starts with a contextual discussion of the broader development of Trait, Behavioural and Transformational leadership theories. Followed with a critical evaluation of the selected theories, next a discussion of the application of the critique theory and then the fit (or lack of fit) of theory with practice. The study also carried out a contextual discussion of the broader development Classical, Human Resources and Strategic Management theories. This was followed with a critical analysis of the selected theories and their application considering organization policies, procedures and culture. Next an evaluation of the fit (or lack of fit) between the selected management theories and practice was carried out. The author concludes by highlighting the silent points on the theory, practice and fit between theory and practice.

The book "Current Status and Future Aspects in the Field of Public Health" describes the new plan for general well-being in India and incorporates epidemiological progress, demographical progress, natural changes, and social determinants of well-being. The job of the public authority in affecting populace well-being isn't restricted inside the well-being area but additionally by different areas outside the well-being frameworks. This book is a review of general well-being needs in India, its prosperity, constraints, and future extension. Wellbeing framework reinforcing, human asset advancement, and limit building and guideline in general wellbeing are significant regions inside the wellbeing area. Commitment to the well-being of a populace likewise comes from social determinants of well-being like day-to-day environments, nourishment, safe drinking water, sterilization, schooling, early youngster improvement, and government-backed retirement measures. Written by experts in the field, this book increases our understanding of the various developments that occurred in the different fields of Public Health.

This book summarizes the synthesis of Fe-Cu-NiMoO4 nanoflakes through the precipitation method. Fe-Cu-NiMoO4 nanoflakes displayed excellent photocatalytic performance and provided a good electron acceptor favoring the transfer of photo-generated electrons from the conduction band to the valence band. When 0.14 g/L of nanoflakes was used the degradation of MB exceeded 98% under visible light irradiation for 180 min with a dye concentration of 10 μM. The kinetics of MB photodegradation on the prepared nanoflakes follows a pseudo-first-order model. The Fe-Cu-NiMoO4 nanoflakes protocol is a simple, efficient, less toxic, low-cost, and suitable photocatalyst for the remediation of organic dyes in wastewater.

In this book, the authors mentioned the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for mining engineering. Firstly, the ANSYS program is briefly explained and the literature is examined. Rock mechanics is an essential subject for mining engineering. It is modeled to inform the material properties. A tough stone was given for example. The mine ventilation is done correctly to prevent explosions. Therefore, the fan blade design and fan performance are modeled. The methane and air mixture (two-phase) behavior is also simulated in an underground coal mine. Dust modeling is done to prevent dust explosions in underground mines. Finally, the sealing material as concrete is modeled in underground mines.

A new era of efficiency and innovation in architectural design has been brought about by the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The use of various possible design stages of the development of an architectural design is examined in this research. Current applications of artificial intelligence in architecture, structure design, design creation, 3-D generation, visualization, surveying, construction, scheduling, and estimation can boosted by AI. These technologies are revolutionizing the way architects approach their work and offer a peek into the fascinating developments in the profession that are being made possible by the application of AI technology. The AEC industry has a bright future ahead of it, according to observations on the state and potential of AI in architecture design. Even though AI is still in its early childhood, it already shows a lot of promise for increasing productivity and resolving challenging issues. But in an AI-driven future, data accuracy will become vital and the market leader in AI is still absent.

"Embracing the Fog: Harnessing the Power of Mist Computing," the book explores the concept of mist computing, also known as fog computing, and its significance in modern computing paradigms. It begins by tracing the evolution of computing paradigms, from centralized mainframe systems to distributed cloud computing, highlighting the limitations of traditional approaches in addressing the growing demand for real-time data processing, low-latency applications, and edge computing.The book then delves into mist computing, defining its principles, characteristics, and architectural frameworks. It discusses the importance and relevance of mist computing in addressing the challenges posed by the proliferation of IoT devices, the explosion of data generated at the network edge, and the need for scalable, resilient, and intelligent computing solutions.

With the view to investigate the details about industrial gas leakages system, it is proposed to undertake the research work of development about PIC microcontroller based embedded system for Monitoring, detection and to control the industrial gas leakage. The hardware part of the project is designed to realize embedded system. Therefore, this requires software is also developed in micro C pro compiler. Thus the hardware and software required for this project is developed in our laboratory. Here system is demonstrated particularly hydrogen sulfide gas leakage detection and control. Hydrogen sulfide is a corrosive substance and the main toxic effects. For example if you spilled a bottle of concentrated H2S on the floor, you would smell a strong H2S odor. If you were exposed to very high levels of H2S, you would experience more harmful effects. H2S is used widely and in large quantity for a variety of purposes. More than 80% H2S are produced is used for agricultural purposes; less than 2% used for Refrigeration. However, monitoring and leakage detection of such large amount of H2S gas concentration is necessary and carried out using designed system around smart micro controller.

Jasmine is one of the oldest and most important ornamental flowering plant widely grown for its fragrant flowers. It belongs to family Oleaceae. In India, commercial scale cultivation of the jasmine is taken up in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Intercropping is the cultivation of two or more crops at the same time in the same field. When two or more crops with different rooting systems, a different pattern of water and nutrient demands and a different above ground habits are planted together, water, nutrients and sunlight are used more efficiently. Therefore, the combined yields of crops grown as intercrops can be higher than the yield of the same crop grown as pure stand (sole). These advantages may be especially important because they are not achieved by means of costly inputs, but by the simple expedient of growing crop together. It provides insurance against total crop failure.