The prevalence of obesity among African Americans is higher than among other
racial/ethnic groups. African American churches hold a central role in promoting health in …

Traditionally the study of chemical elements has been limited to well-known concepts like
the periodic properties and chemical families. However, current information shows a new …

This book is part of the Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Intelligent
Systems and Knowledge Engineering (ISKE2012) and the 1st International Conference on …

Translocation is a tool for conserving animals and their environment. It is a complex process
that involves detailed planning and preparation. The IUCN/SSC/RSG specifies the need for …

Mixed-species groups, which represent a special mode of “group-living” have been
described in a number of taxa, however there is no consensus as to how these groups are …

The relationship between early social experiences, dispersal, and adult strategies is
complex. It requires a thorough investigation into the social environment of immature study …

The rapid integration of AI agents into the society underscores the need for a deeper
understanding of how these agents can benefit from social interactions and develop …

Honeybees are highly social animals who live in large colonies, called hives. This study
explores global patterns and dynamics observed in the beehive by tracking the individual …

This thesis is focused on the application of computer audition (ie, machine listening)
methodologies for monitoring states of emotional wellbeing. Computer audition is a growing …

• We demonstrate that most case studies achieved high levels of technology readiness,
given the large amount of data-driven and physical modelling driven approaches combining …