Yang Wang

This book presents, for the first time, data analytics for smart infrastructures. The authors draw on over a decade’s experience working with industry and demonstrating the capabilities of data analytics for infrastructure and asset management. The volume gives data-driven solutions to cover critical capabilities for infrastructure and asset management across three domains: 1) situation awareness 2) predictive analytics and 3) decision support. The reader will gain from various data analytic techniques including anomaly detection, performance evaluation, failure prediction, trend analysis, asset prioritization, smart sensing and real-time/online systems. These data analytic techniques are vital to solving problems in infrastructure and asset management. The reader will benefit from case studies drawn from critical infrastructures such as water management, structural health monitoring and rail networks. This groundbreaking work will be essential reading for those studying and practicing analytics in the context of smart infrastructure.

This book presents, for the first time, data analytics for smart infrastructures. The authors draw on over a decade’s experience working with industry and demonstrating the capabilities of data analytics for infrastructure and asset management. The volume gives data-driven solutions to cover critical capabilities for infrastructure and asset management across three domains: 1) situation awareness 2) predictive analytics and 3) decision support. The reader will gain from various data analytic techniques including anomaly detection, performance evaluation, failure prediction, trend analysis, asset prioritization, smart sensing and real-time/online systems. These data analytic techniques are vital to solving problems in infrastructure and asset management. The reader will benefit from case studies drawn from critical infrastructures such as water management, structural health monitoring and rail networks. This groundbreaking work will be essential reading for those studying and practicing analytics in the context of smart infrastructure.

This book introduces readers to environmental background investigation, pollution source intensity evaluation and risk assessment approaches used at three main types of groundwater-contaminated sites: municipal domestic waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills and oil-contaminated sites. In addition, typical contaminated sites throughout China are examined to demonstrate how these approaches can be applied for their investigation, assessment and restoration. By reading this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the restoration and management of typical groundwater-contaminated sites.

This book introduces readers to environmental background investigation, pollution source intensity evaluation and risk assessment approaches used at three main types of groundwater-contaminated sites: municipal domestic waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills and oil-contaminated sites. In addition, typical contaminated sites throughout China are examined to demonstrate how these approaches can be applied for their investigation, assessment and restoration. By reading this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the restoration and management of typical groundwater-contaminated sites.

This book explores robust multimodal cognitive load measurement with physiological and behavioural modalities, which involve the eye, Galvanic Skin Response, speech, language, pen input, mouse movement and multimodality fusions. Factors including stress, trust, and environmental factors such as illumination are discussed regarding their implications for cognitive load measurement. Furthermore, dynamic workload adjustment and real-time cognitive load measurement with data streaming are presented in order to make cognitive load measurement accessible by more widespread applications and users. Finally, application examples are reviewed demonstrating the feasibility of multimodal cognitive load measurement in practical applications. This is the first book of its kind to systematically introduce various computational methods for automatic and real-time cognitive load measurement and by doing so moves the practical application of cognitive load measurement from the domain of the computerscientist and psychologist to more general end-users, ready for widespread implementation. Robust Multimodal Cognitive Load Measurement is intended for researchers and practitioners involved with cognitive load studies and communities within the computer, cognitive, and social sciences. The book will especially benefit researchers in areas like behaviour analysis, social analytics, human-computer interaction (HCI), intelligent information processing, and decision support systems.

This book explores robust multimodal cognitive load measurement with physiological and behavioural modalities, which involve the eye, Galvanic Skin Response, speech, language, pen input, mouse movement and multimodality fusions. Factors including stress, trust, and environmental factors such as illumination are discussed regarding their implications for cognitive load measurement. Furthermore, dynamic workload adjustment and real-time cognitive load measurement with data streaming are presented in order to make cognitive load measurement accessible by more widespread applications and users. Finally, application examples are reviewed demonstrating the feasibility of multimodal cognitive load measurement in practical applications. This is the first book of its kind to systematically introduce various computational methods for automatic and real-time cognitive load measurement and by doing so moves the practical application of cognitive load measurement from the domain of the computerscientist and psychologist to more general end-users, ready for widespread implementation. Robust Multimodal Cognitive Load Measurement is intended for researchers and practitioners involved with cognitive load studies and communities within the computer, cognitive, and social sciences. The book will especially benefit researchers in areas like behaviour analysis, social analytics, human-computer interaction (HCI), intelligent information processing, and decision support systems.

This book is the culmination of our research in the recent decade on randomized neural networks with data-dependent supervision mechanisms. Traditional randomized neural networks mainly focused on constructing various deep neural networks with data independent random weights, ignoring the impact of the number of nodes and scope of parameters on the universal approximation property (UAP) of randomized neural networks. Comprising of 15 chapters, Advanced Randomized Neural Networks for Pattern Analysis introduces systematic solutions for advanced data-dependent stochastic configuration networks, namely algorithms that assign random parameters and construct network structures incrementally. The book is segmented into three major sections — neural networks optimization, robust data analysis, and deep fusion learning — that feature the successful performance of advanced randomized neural networks in various pattern analysis problems. We anticipate that both researchers and engineers in the field of artificial neural networks, particularly pattern recognition and medical diagnosis, will find this book and the associated algorithms useful, and we hope that anyone with an interest in the related research field will find the book enjoyable and informative.

This book explores pedagogical implications for how children read, write, respond to literature, and begin to learn an additional language in the home context.Using a longitudinal ethnographic study, it explores a bilingual child’s literacy development over a span of four years from kindergarten to the third grade in a real-life home context in the United States. Written from a parent-researcher’s perspective, it illustrates the child’s Mandarin Chinese and English language support at home and in the community during the pandemic, and charts the development in bilingual reading and writing, multimodal reading responses to children’s literature, and learning Spanish as a third language. Through rich and detailed descriptions, the case study methodology allows a clear articulation of the project’s focus and foregrounds the exploration of reading as a sociopsycholinguistic process, as well as highlighting multimodality in reading and writing responses, translanguaging, and bilingual and bicultural identities to study and teach culturally and linguistically diverse children.It will be a valuable resource for literacy researchers, scholars, and bilingual educators with interests in sociolinguistics, literacy education, bilingualism, and translanguaging.

This book explores pedagogical implications for how children read, write, respond to literature, and begin to learn an additional language in the home context.Using a longitudinal ethnographic study, it explores a bilingual child’s literacy development over a span of four years from kindergarten to the third grade in a real-life home context in the United States. Written from a parent-researcher’s perspective, it illustrates the child’s Mandarin Chinese and English language support at home and in the community during the pandemic, and charts the development in bilingual reading and writing, multimodal reading responses to children’s literature, and learning Spanish as a third language. Through rich and detailed descriptions, the case study methodology allows a clear articulation of the project’s focus and foregrounds the exploration of reading as a sociopsycholinguistic process, as well as highlighting multimodality in reading and writing responses, translanguaging, and bilingual and bicultural identities to study and teach culturally and linguistically diverse children.It will be a valuable resource for literacy researchers, scholars, and bilingual educators with interests in sociolinguistics, literacy education, bilingualism, and translanguaging.

This book strives to comprehensively explain Web 3.0 and tokenization technologies from theory to practice, from concepts to cases, and from opportunities to challenges. Chapter 1 systematically introduces the definition and characteristics of Web 3.0, as well as its impact on traditional investment and financing models, helping readers quickly establish a basic understanding of Web 3.0. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 serve as the theoretical foundation, delving into the blockchain technology principles underpinning tokenization and the economic theories embedded within, thereby solidifying the necessary knowledge base for readers. On the practical side, Chapters 5 and 6, as typical applications, focus on dissecting the two most core models in tokenization—the various types of RWA and stablecoins. The RWA model innovatively proposes ways to digitize and tokenize RWAs, significantly expanding the application scenarios and boundaries of tokenization. Stablecoins, as a bridge connecting the digital and real worlds, play a crucial role in promoting the prosperity of the tokenization ecosystem. Through detailed case studies and thorough analysis, this book enables readers to clearly understand how tokenization operates and the pathways to its implementation. However, the development of tokenization is not without obstacles; it also faces numerous risks and challenges. Chapters 7 and 8 adopt a cautious approach to discuss potential issues in regulation and social impact, objectively analyzing the resistances and limitations it faces, and proposing strategies and development recommendations. Only in this way can the development of tokenization become healthier and more sustainable.

Każdego roku na calym świecie dochodzi do milion w wypadk w przy pracy, co prowadzi do dużej liczby zgon w, uraz w i ogromnych koszt w ekonomicznych. Wcześniejsze badania dotyczące oceny ryzyka wykazaly, że ważne jest, aby obliczyc prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia czynnik w, kt re mogą przyczynic się do wystąpienia wypadk w. Zaproponowano kilka metod oceny potencjalnych czynnik w ryzyka i poprawy bezpieczeństwa systemu. Metody te mają jednak pewne ograniczenia, takie jak ich niska generalizowalnośc, traktowanie przyczyn wypadk w i czynnika ludzkiego jako dw ch odrębnych temat w badawczych, wymaganie dużej ilości danych lub poleganie wylącznie na ocenie ekspert w. W niniejszej książce zaproponowano kilka nowych pomysl w, aby zaradzic tym ograniczeniom.

Jedes Jahr ereignen sich weltweit Millionen von Arbeitsunf llen, die zu einer hohen Zahl von Todesf llen und Verletzungen sowie zu enormen wirtschaftlichen Kosten f hren. Fr here Studien zur Risikobewertung haben gezeigt, dass es wichtig ist, die Wahrscheinlichkeiten von Faktoren zu berechnen, die zum Auftreten von Unf llen beitragen k nnen. Es wurden mehrere Methoden vorgeschlagen, um potenzielle Risikofaktoren zu bewerten und die Systemsicherheit zu verbessern. Diese Methoden weisen jedoch einige Einschr nkungen auf, wie z. B. ihre geringe Verallgemeinerbarkeit, die Behandlung von Unfallursachen und menschlichen Faktoren als zwei getrennte Forschungsthemen, die intensive Daten erfordern, oder die alleinige Abh ngigkeit von Expertenmeinungen. In diesem Buch werden einige neue Ideen vorgeschlagen, um diese Einschr nkungen zu beheben.

Des millions d'accidents du travail se produisent chaque ann e dans le monde, entra nant un grand nombre de d c s et de blessures, ainsi qu'un co t conomique consid rable. Des tudes ant rieures sur l' valuation des risques ont r v l qu'il est important de calculer les probabilit s des facteurs qui peuvent contribuer la survenue d'accidents. Plusieurs m thodes ont t propos es pour valuer les facteurs de risque potentiels et am liorer la s curit des syst mes. Toutefois, ces m thodes pr sentent certaines limites, telles que leur faible g n ralisation, le fait qu'elles traitent la causalit des accidents et le facteur humain comme deux sujets de recherche distincts, qu'elles requi rent des donn es intensives ou qu'elles s'appuient uniquement sur le jugement d'un expert. Cet ouvrage propose de nouvelles id es pour rem dier ces limites.

Todos os anos ocorrem milh es de acidentes de trabalho em todo o mundo, provocando um elevado n mero de mortes e les es e um enorme custo econ mico. Estudos anteriores sobre avalia o de riscos revelaram que importante calcular as probabilidades dos factores que podem contribuir para a ocorr ncia de acidentes. Foram propostos v rios m todos para avaliar potenciais factores de risco e melhorar a seguran a do sistema. No entanto, estes m todos t m algumas limita es, tais como a sua baixa generaliza o, o tratamento da causa dos acidentes e do fator humano como dois t picos de investiga o separados, a necessidade de dados intensivos ou o facto de se basearem apenas na opini o de peritos. Este livro prop e algumas ideias novas para resolver estas limita es.

Ogni anno, in tutto il mondo, si verificano milioni di incidenti sul lavoro, che causano un gran numero di morti e feriti e un enorme costo economico. Studi precedenti sulla valutazione del rischio hanno rivelato che importante calcolare le probabilit dei fattori che possono contribuire al verificarsi degli incidenti. Sono stati proposti diversi metodi per valutare i potenziali fattori di rischio e migliorare la sicurezza del sistema. Tuttavia, questi metodi presentano alcuni limiti, come la scarsa generalizzabilit , il fatto di trattare la causalit degli incidenti e il fattore umano come due argomenti di ricerca separati, di richiedere dati intensivi o di affidarsi esclusivamente al giudizio di esperti. Questo libro propone alcune nuove idee per affrontare questi limiti.

This book introduces part of the advances of the aging research conducted by Dr. Yang Wang and his collaborators since 2022. It covers several topics related to older adults, including their psychological and social well-being, their role as caregivers and care receivers, the impact of the maltreatment experience in early life, and how witnessing elder abuse could influence children. This book is composed of nine research articles and manuscripts. Most of the studies were conducted in China or USA, using nationally representative sample. This book is a valuable resource for readers who care about older adults’ well-being and the advancement of it.

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. As a world leader in technology, China’s adoption of trend-setting innovations has led to the encroachment of digital technologies into the home. Digital Parenting Burdens in China is the first English language book to explore the impact of digitalisation on family life in China, including the phenomenon of ‘punch-in culture’ and its implications for family wellbeing. In an era of heightened digital connectivity via parent-teacher and parent-parent chatgroups and homework apps, how are Chinese parents coping with the challenges of parental accountability, peer pressure and performative parenting? Delving into 90 interviews from both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, authors Sun Sun Lim and Yang Wang provide rich vignettes of family life in urban Chinese households in Beijing and Hangzhou to demonstrate how parents appropriate technology as they raise their children, steer them towards the social aspirations of academic achievement, and navigate the rocky terrains of children’s home-based learning during the pandemic lockdowns. Empirically grounded and theoretically informed, these vivid accounts serve as valuable insights into understanding how family life around is shifting in the face of digitalisation not only in China, but globally.

Millions of work-related accidents occur each year around the world, leading to a large number of deaths, injuries, and a huge economic cost. Previous studies on risk assessment have revealed that it is important to calculate the probabilities of factors that can contribute to the occurrence of accidents. Several methods have been proposed to evaluate potential risk factors and to improve system safety. However, these methods have some limitations, such as their low generalizability, treating accident causation and human factor as two separate research topics, requiring intensive data, or relying solely on expert judgement. This book proposed some new ideas to address these limitations.