The purpose of this research was to identify how various social network centralities affect a person’s satisfaction level. Simple degree centrality has been utilized to specify an individual’s location in…

Orthogonal frequency–division multiplexing (OFDM) is a method of digital modulation in which a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. CDMA is a form of multiplexing, which…

Macroprudential policy in Europe aligns with the objective of limiting systemic risk, namely the risk of widespread disruption to the provision of financial services that is caused by an impairment…

In the recent past, digital signal processing techniques, artificial neural networks (ANN), and fuzzy or neuro-fuzzy systems have been used extensively for speed, torque estimation, and solid state drive control…

The authors go back to 1880 to present a thematic history of the tumultuous 20th century organized in fifteen chapters that stress cultural, social, and material issues as well as…

This reference covers the entire spectrum of higher education from a geographical, topical and disciplinary perspective. It maps the field for the 21st century reflecting the massive changes that have…

This volume contains papers presented at seven international symposia held during the Materials Science & Technology 2013 Conference (MS&T'13), October 27-31, 2013 at the Palais des congress, in Montraeal, Quaebec…