Networks of today are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of various functionalities such as sensing, communications, intelligence, and actuations are emerging as a critically important disruptive computer class based on a new platform, networking structure and interface that enable novel, low-cost and high-volume applications. Several of such applications have been difficult to realize because of many interconnection problems. To fulfill their large range of applications different kinds of networks need to collaborate and wired and next generation wireless systems should be integrated in order to develop high performance computing solutions to problems arising from the complexities of these networks. This book covers the theory, design and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Mobile Multimedia Communications, Mobimedia 2021, held in July 2021. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually.
The 66 revised full papers presented were carefully selected from 166 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows:

This book includes high-quality papers presented at Proceedings of First International Conference on Computational Electronics for Wireless Communications (ICCWC 2021), held at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India, during June 11–12, 2021. The book presents original research work of academics and industry professionals to exchange their knowledge of the state-of-the-art research and development in computational electronics with an emphasis on wireless communications. The topics covered in the book are radio frequency and microwave, signal processing, microelectronics and wireless networks.

This third edition of this text covers the key technologies associated with the physical transmission of data on 5G mobile systems. Following an updated overview of these technologies, the author provides a high-level description of 3GPP’s mobile communications standard (5G/5G-Advanced) and shows how the key technologies presented earlier facilitate the transmission of very high-speed user data and control data and can provide very low latency for use cases where this is important. In the final chapter, an updated overview and the physical layer aspects of 5G NR enabled Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) networks is presented. Material in the second edition addressed mainly the key physical layer technologies and features associated with 3GPP Release 15, the first release to support 5G, and Release 16. This edition adds descriptions of some of the technological advancements supported in Releases 17 and 18, the latter being designated by 3GPP as 5G-Advanced. In addition to numerous enhancements of existing features, these releases include new features such as support for 1024-QAM in the downlink in the FR1 band, Reduced Capability (RedCAP) devices, Network Controlled repeaters, operation in the 6 GHz band and above 52.6 GHz, support for broadcast/multicast services, and Non-terrestrial Networks (NTNs). Additionally, a look ahead at some of the planned features and enhancements of Release 19 is provided. This textbook is intended for graduate and upper undergraduate engineering students and practicing engineers and technicians who have an interest in 3GPP’s 5G enabled mobile and or FWA networks and want to acquire, where missing, the necessary technology background in order to understand 3GPP’s physical layer specifications and operation. Provided are working problems and helpful examples throughout the text.

This book presents selected papers from the 17th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management in 2023. The Conference was promoted by ADINGOR (Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Ingeniería de Organización) and organized by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain, on July 6th and 7th, 2023. The book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research and practical applications in various domains of industry and academia. Spanning a wide array of topics, readers will delve into studies on prosocial choice replication, project risk prioritization through Monte Carlo simulation, linear representation of greenhouse gas emissions, barriers to total productive maintenance implementation, and critical examinations of emerging technologies like ChatGPT and blockchain in educational and industrial contexts. Additionally, case studies explore themes such as influencer impact on student purchasing behavior, lean manufacturing, additive manufacturing parameter definition, and the application of Benford's Law in network science.