This book continues the previous edition: Samsul Ariffin Abdul Karim (2022). Intelligent Systems Modeling and Simulation II: Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Efficient Numerical Algorithm and Statistical Methods, Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (SSDC, volume 444, 22k Access). After two years, Intelligent Systems Modeling and Simulation have evolved tremendously through the latest and advanced emergence technologies and many highly sophisticated algorithms have been developed by blending artificial intelligence (AI) and mathematics, statistics, data modelling and other related research areas.

This book presents the advances in the concept, model, method, and tools for the global supply chain management. The conference took place in Marrakesh from May 2 to May 4, 2024. The 7th edition of this conference focused on Smart Sustainable and Green Logistics. The papers included in the book's proceedings cover various themes, such as:

This book explores the relationship of natural and artificial intelligence in our rapidly evolving world. It does so anchored in an innovative multidisciplinary framework and the premise that society is a composition of multiple dimensions, with individuals (micro), communities (meso), countries (macro) and planet (meta) in the collective sphere, and individuals themselves as multidimensional beings (aspirations, emotions, thoughts, sensations). This perspective is applied to analyze the implications of our transition into a phase where online and offline realms are increasingly intertwined. Special attention is given to the influence of all pervasive technology on our perception of the self and society. The central message is that we must learn to harness Agency amid AI, which entails double literacy – of artificial and natural intelligence.

This book focuses on recent advances in biosensors and nanosensors to monitor, manage and improve horticultural crops in terms of plant growth, nutrient deficiency, toxicity, diseases, abiotic stress, soil amendments and agrochemicals entry into surrounding environment. Besides contributing to sustainable agriculture, these innovative tools facilitate promoting plant health and horticultural products quality and safety. The book consists of 11 chapters grouped in 4 parts. Part I Growth, Development and Productivity, Part II Trends in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management, Part III Harvest Quality, Part IV Precision Agriculture and Environment Sustainability. Increased productivity, stimulation of plant growth, precise farming, monitoring food quality and freshness during production, processing, distribution and storage, reduced costs and waste, and sustainable agriculture are some of the concepts discussed. The book presents the mechanisms of biosensors and nanosensors for monitoring the various changes during pre- and post-harvest stages of horticultural crops. These are considered as efficient tools to achieve goals of plant breeders in horticultural crops improvement programs. Chapters are written by globally recognized scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter begins with an introduction that covers similar contexts and includes a detailed discussion of the topic accompanied by high-quality color images, diagrams and relevant details and concludes with recommendations for future study directions in addition to a comprehensive bibliography.

Ci sono luoghi che sembrano segnati da un destino ineluttabile e persone la cui storia sembra già scritta nel nome che portano. Ma certe volte basta un granello di sabbia nell'ingranaggio per interrompere il balletto meccanico del determinismo sociale e cambiare il corso degli eventi. Quando Antonio Mandelli mette gli occhi su Rosa Bellomo, lui è già un personaggio di spicco della 'ndrangheta di Nicotera e lei poco più che una ragazzina. Il coraggio di Rosa è la storia, una delle tante possibili, di questo incontro fatale, di destini che sembrano inesorabili, e di una ribellione felice favorita da un incontro provvidenziale.

Dopo un attacco di panico, Marco viene ricoverato al pronto soccorso. Non riesce a parlare, è confuso, e mentre gli altri ricoverati scandiscono il tempo con i propri lamenti, uno psicologo si prende cura di lui invitandolo a ripercorrere il proprio passato. Dentro di sé, Marco ha molte cose, ma soprattutto i dolori, le falsità e i fallimenti collezionati durante gli studi universitari a Siena. Il flusso di coscienza nel quale si immerge viene scandito dalle sue ultime quattro sigarette, con la promessa, a racconto concluso, di smettere di fumare.

Strani finanzieri che vendono scatole vuote, influencer che promuovono prodotti fi¬nanziari sui social, risparmiatori che credono alla promessa di tassi di interesse astronomici, ma anche sale bingo, banchetti alle isole Cayman e dubbi investimenti in riforestazioni: questi sono gli incontri e le storie di questo libro, in cui si scoprono tutti i segreti della finanza di oggi. Tra truffe, derivati e criptovalute, usando un lin¬guaggio accessibile e fornendo esempi tratti dalla vita di tutti i giorni, l'economista Franco Becchis ci aiuta a orientarci nel complesso labirinto del mondo del denaro e a muoverci in modo consapevole.