Focusing on complex systems, this book explores state estimation, diagnosis, and control within mathematical descriptor systems, driven by practical applications like Barcelona's water distribution network. It introduces a comprehensive set-based framework to address uncertainties from modeling errors and component failures. The text covers state estimation and diagnosis, along with economic model predictive control applications in water networks and smart grids. Additionally, it presents a fault-tolerant control strategy utilizing virtual actuators and sensors tailored for descriptor systems.
The focus of this thesis is on the growing significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in influencing stakeholder decisions regarding businesses and their products. It highlights the prevalent issue of one-way communication in corporate practices, which hinders the establishment of effective dialogue between companies and their stakeholders. This lack of interaction is identified as a barrier to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties. The work emphasizes the need for improved communication strategies to enhance CSR efforts.
This book examines network copyright protection in China through legislative, judicial, and administrative lenses. The first part outlines the legislative framework, detailing the history and procedures of copyright law, focusing on key aspects such as the information network communication right, technical protection measures (TPM), electronic rights management information (ERMI), limitations on copyright protection, liability of Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and criminal protections for network copyright.
The second part discusses China's court system, particularly the Intellectual Property Court, and judicial processes for network copyright infringement cases. It covers the unification of referee standards, trial logic for ISP infringement, mediation systems, and challenges faced in judicial trials.
The third part delves into administrative protection, highlighting the roles of various administrative bodies, the interplay between administrative and judicial enforcement, and the status of copyright collective organizations in China.
Finally, the fourth part analyzes factors affecting network copyright protection, including cultural and political influences, such as collectivism and political control, as well as economic and technological factors like the dynamics between the copyright and publishing industries. It also considers the impact of international relations and treaties, particularly the relationship between
