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Automatic Speech Recognition and Understanding (ASRU) has the potential to reduce air traffic controllers' (ATCos) workload and to enhance air traffic management (ATM) safety. Automatic Speech...

This reprint, entitled "Automation Control Systems & Process Control for Industry 4.0", explores the advancements and applications of the automation and process control pivotal for Industry 4.0. It...

The world has witnessed the rapid development of autonomous marine vehicles, leading to created fruitful innovative approaches to previously unsolvable problems in marine science and engineering...

Folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and riboflavin play a key role as coenzymes in one-carbon metabolism which, in turn, is essential for a broad range of fundamental physiological processes, including...

The aim of this Special Issue reprint is to introduce the reader to the latest biotechnological approaches used in crop protection by employing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and its invertebrate active...

The spreading antibiotic resistance of bacteria is one of the most important challenges of modern medicine, and a search for methods that could replace conventional treatments of bacterial infections...

This reprint is a compilation of cutting-edge knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery. It addresses the growing obesity epidemic and provides in-depth insights into the latest innovations in...

Lithium-ion batteries are an indispensable component of the global transition to zero-carbon energy and are instrumental in achieving COP26's objective of attaining global net-zero emissions by the...

Batteries, among the various energy storage systems, are electrochemical storage devices that have always been attractive for both stationary and mobile applications. Different kinds of technology...

This reprint of the Special Issue "BDS/GNSS for Earth Observation" highlights and discusses major aspects of Earth monitoring. Among the most noteworthy works are articles presenting variations in...

Bee or wasp venom therapy is the therapeutic application of honeybee venom or wasp venom to the treatment of various diseases. Venoms from either honeybees or wasps are known to possess a wide...

Today's world is fraught with crisis and uncertainty. This creates a significant obstacle in child rearing and development. Children, inherently a vulnerable demographic, are at the epicenter of...

Animal cognition is an independent field of interdisciplinary investigation, featuring specialized methodologies and paradigms tailored to diverse animal species. Different approaches can contribute...

During the last decade, a high volume of work has been published on the health-promoting effects of berries (e.g., blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, etc.) that are rich in antioxidant...

Best IDEAS: International Database Engineered Applications SymposiumAuthor: Peter Z. Revesz ReveszPublisher: Mdpi AGPublication Date: Dec 11, 2024Number of Pages: 258 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased...

Fluid intake has barely been assessed, and hydration status has only rarely been measured in epidemiological studies. This hampers attempts to assess the adequacy of water intake at a population...

Trump and Trumpism, 21st century warfare, chronic illness, intellectual property: These are just some of the issues examined here. Inspired by the work of Michel Foucault, this book includes articles...

Biliary Atresia : Aetiology, Diagnosis and TreatmentAuthor: NAPublisher: MDPI AGPublication Date: May 23, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: HardcoverISBN-10: 3725812179ISBN-13:...

This reprint, intended as a reference for researchers and scholars working on sustainable polymers and their application, features some relevant examples of the use of bio-based polymers in various...

Modern robotic technologies have enabled robots to operate in a variety of unstructured and dynamically-changing environments, in addition to traditional structured environments. Robots have, thus,...

By imitating certain characteristics of creatures in nature, such as grasp, twist, locomotion, or flying, etc., bio-inspired smart machines can engage in certain difficult tasks instead of human...

Implantable materials are becoming increasingly important as an alternative for repairing, assisting, or replacing defective parts of the body, such as dental, orthopedic, and cardiac implants. This...

This special issue focuses on the effective recovery and utilization of bioactive compounds from fruit and vegetable wastes, not only to reduce the environmental footprint, but also to add economic...

Functional foods are still attracting widespread consumer interest, mainly due to their beneficial effects on humans. Their action is primarily connected with their bioactive compound content. These...

The Special Issue "Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Discovery, Evaluation, and Applications" explored the discovery, evaluation, and innovative application of bioactive compounds from...

Regardless of the type or extent of dental treatment, its success depends on the properties of the materials used for the reconstruction of damaged or lost tissues. Although current dental materials...

Recently, the trends of a circular economy and sustainability have driven nanotechnology towards the development of novel and innovative applications in the food packaging sector, which is rather...

The Special Issue "Bioactive Secondary Metabolites of Marine Fungi" gathered ten publications, including two reviews and eight research articles, about marine fungi, ranging from the isolation and...

The fast development of biosensors with high sensitivity through new functional materials introduced, or simplified the procedure in measurements, which is definitely important. However, more...

Biomaterials engineering is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that plays a pivotal role in advancing medical technology, improving patient care, and addressing healthcare challenges. Advancements...