Xue Wang - Böcker

Beauty has a well-documented impact on labor market outcomes with both legal and policy implications. This monograph investigated whether this stratification is rooted in earlier developmental experiences. Specifically, we explored how high schools' dual roles as contexts of social relations and academic progress contributed to the long-term socioeconomic advantages of being physically attractive. Integrating theories from multiple disciplines, the conceptual model of this study contends that physically attractive youths' greater social integration and lesser social stigma help them accumulate psychosocial resources that support their academic achievement while also selecting them into social activities that distract from good grades. A mixed-methods design, combining statistical analyses of the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health and qualitative analyses of a single high school, supported and expanded this model. The data revealed that the benefits of attractiveness flowed through greater social integration but were partially offset by social distractions, especially romantic/sexual partnerships and alcohol-related problems. Interview and ethnographic data further revealed that adolescents themselves understood how physical attractiveness could lead to favorable treatment by teachers and classmates while also enticing youth to emphasize socializing and dating, even when the latter took time from other activities (like studying) and marginalized some classmates. These patterns, in turn, predicted education, work, family, and mental health trajectories in young adulthood. The results of this interdisciplinary, theoretically grounded, mixed methods study suggest that adolescence may be a critical period in stratification by physical appearance and that the underlying developmental phenomena during this period are complex and often internally contradictory. The monograph concludes with discussion of theoretical and policy implications and recommendations for future developmental research.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Services, WiSATS 2021, held in Nanjing, China, in September 2020.

Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries Explore the past, present, and future of power lithium-ion battery recycling, from the governing regulatory framework to predictions of the future of the industry In Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies, a team of distinguished researchers and engineers delivers an authoritative and illuminating exploration of the industrial status and development trends in the global power lithium-ion battery sector. The book examines the development of advanced battery materials and new recycling technologies, as well as typical case studies in enterprise battery recycling. The authors provide a roadmap to the development of spent power battery recycling enterprises that can provide support to the sustainable development industry. Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries discusses a wide variety of topics with immediate applications to modern industry, including new application scenarios for power lithium-ion batteries, as well as an examination of the laws, regulations, and standards governing battery recycling. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the status and development of the lithium-ion battery and its key materialsFulsome discussions of battery recycling technologies and equipment, including pre-treatment technology for battery recyclingComprehensive explorations of the life cycle of power lithium-ion batteries and the impact of battery recyclingExpansive treatments of the technology outlook in the lithium-ion battery space, including green battery design and recovery systemsPerfect for materials scientists, environmental chemists, and power technology engineers, Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies will also earn a place in the libraries of chemical and process engineers, electrochemists, and professionals working at waste disposal sites.

A unique book and first of its kind to introduce the battery swapping technology from market, economic, and global perspective.

Offers an up-to-date overview of Battery Passports for Sustainable Lifecycle Management Battery Passport: Technology, Equipment, and Policies explores one of the most pressing developments in the global battery industry: the creation and implementation of digital passports to track batteries across their full lifecycle. As demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable devices accelerates, supply chains are under unprecedented pressure—and questions of sustainability, transparency, and accountability have become unavoidable. The Battery Passport is a powerful tool to address these challenges by documenting a battery’s origin, performance, and environmental impact while enabling compliance with emerging global regulations. This timely book delivers a comprehensive analysis of the Battery Passport ecosystem, spanning the technological foundations, the equipment required, and the intricate policy frameworks that underpin its implementation. Each chapter examines a critical dimension, such as international standards, infrastructure design, economic models, ESG implications, and integration with emerging digital technologies. Through detailed case studies, readers gain insight into how early adopters are deploying passport systems and the lessons these examples provide. The author offers a roadmap for overcoming unresolved issues, including data security, interoperability, and cross-border policy alignment. Equipping readers to understand and advance global efforts in sustainability, digitalization, and the circular economy, Battery Passport: Analyzes the full lifecycle of batteries through a systems approach, from production to end-of-life recyclingIncludes discussion of cutting-edge recycling processes and their connection to passport dataMaps the technological architecture enabling passport implementation, including data standards and digital platformsExplores business model innovation enabled by lifecycle traceability and transparencyFeatures forward-looking analysis of integration with blockchain, IoT, and AI technologiesOffers actionable insights and strategic guidance for stakeholders across industries and governmentsBattery Passport: Technology, Equipment, and Policies is an essential resource for graduate-level courses in energy technology, materials science, and sustainable engineering, particularly in programs related to renewable energy systems, industrial ecology, and electrical engineering. It is also an indispensable reference for professionals in battery manufacturing, supply chain management, energy policy, and sustainability consulting.

Advanced Technologies in Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks collects selected papers from the 7th China Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks (CWSN2013) held in Qingdao, October 17-19, 2013. The book features state-of-the-art studies on Sensor Networks in China with the theme of “Advances in wireless sensor networks of China”.

Advanced Technologies in Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks collects selected papers from the 7th China Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks (CWSN2013) held in Qingdao, October 17-19, 2013. The book features state-of-the-art studies on Sensor Networks in China with the theme of “Advances in wireless sensor networks of China”. The selected works can help promote development of sensor network technology towards interconnectivity, resource sharing, flexibility and high efficiency. Researchers and engineers in the field of sensor networks can benefit from the book.Xue Wang is a professor at Tsinghua University; Li Cui is a professor at Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Zhongwen Guo is a professor at Ocean University of China.

This handbook provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) from the aspects of fundamental concepts, major challenges, and effective solutions. The focuses are on: infrastructure and design methodology, communication protocol, embedded systems, real-time CPS, time synchronization in CPS, CPS collaborative computing, reputational computing in CPSs. A comprehensive vision on the applications are also presented in the fields of smart Grid, software infrastructure for smart building monitoring, healthcare monitoring, safety & security in industrial process, structure monitoring, etc.This handbook is intended for a wide range of audience, including academic researchers, graduate students, practitioners in industry, and research engineers. It can be an excellent reference work for the academic researchers, industry practitioners, and research engineers working in the field of CPS to learn the state-of-the-art technologies.

This handbook provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) from the aspects of fundamental concepts, major challenges, and effective solutions. The focuses are on: infrastructure and design methodology, communication protocol, embedded systems, real-time CPS, time synchronization in CPS, CPS collaborative computing, reputational computing in CPSs. A comprehensive vision on the applications are also presented in the fields of smart Grid, software infrastructure for smart building monitoring, healthcare monitoring, safety & security in industrial process, structure monitoring, etc.This handbook is intended for a wide range of audience, including academic researchers, graduate students, practitioners in industry, and research engineers. It can be an excellent reference work for the academic researchers, industry practitioners, and research engineers working in the field of CPS to learn the state-of-the-art technologies.

The conference provided an academic exchange of research and a development forum for IoT researchers, developers, enterprises, and users. Exchanging results and experience of research and applications in IoT, and discussing the key challenges and research hotspots, is the main goal of the forum.