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IFSA Newsletter (ISSN 1726-6017), No.4, April 2015

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1.   Sensors & Transducers journal, Vol.187, Issue 4, April 2015

2.   'Sensors and Measurements in Critical Infrastructure Protection': Call for Sensors & Transducers special journal's issue

3.   'Sensors and Measuring Procedures in Industrial Processes and Applications': Call for Sensors & Transducers special journal's issue

4.   Conferences, extended papers of which will be published in Sensors & Transducers journal

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6.   Additional Information, Comments, Suggestions

 

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Bullet Sensors & Transducers Journal: Contents and Downloads
    
Vol. 187, Issue 4, April 2015

 

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Research Articles

 

1) Sensors Systems for Smartphones, Tablets and IoT: New Advanced Design Approach

    Javier Caňete, Sergey Y. Yurish, pp.1-9

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

2) Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Expansion Module for Wireless Gas Sensor Networks

    Grigore Stamatescu, Iulia Stamatescu, Dan Popescu and Valentin Sgârciu, pp.10-16

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

3) Distributed Data Logging and Intelligent Control Strategies for a Scaled Autonomous Vehicle

    Tilman Happek, Uwe Lang, Torben Bockmeier, Dimitrji Neubauer and Alexander Kuznietsov, pp.17-22

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

4) An Electronic Nose System Sensitive to the Aroma of Ascomycete Tuber

    Despina Zampioglou, John Kalomiros, pp.23-28

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

5) Sensing of Intelligent Robots Based on Applications of Tactile Slip Displacement Sensors

    Yuriy P. Kondratenko, Volodymyr Y. Kondratenko, Leonid P. Klymenko, Galyna V. Kondratenko, Eduard A. Shvets, pp.29-38

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

6) Characterizations of Soil Profiles Through Electric Resistivity Ratio

    Chik Z. and Islam T., pp.39-43

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

7) Distributed Radio Positioning for Personnel Tracking in Coal Mine Tunnels

    Andreas Fink, Helmut Beikirch, pp.44-58

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

8) Performance Analysis of Localization Techniques with Generalized Prior Distributions

    Jonathan R. Tefft, Ranita Bera, Nicholas J. Kirsch, Tat S. Fu, pp.59-67

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

9) Using an Autonomous Scale Ship Model for Resistance and Parametric Roll Tests

    Fernando Lopez Peňa, Alvaro Deibe, Marcos Miguez Gonzalez, Felix Orjales, Daniel Pena, pp.68-74

    [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

10) Vibration-based Energy Harvesting Systems Characterization Using Automated Electronic Equipment

      Ioannis Kosmadakis, Vasileios Konstantakos, Theodore Laopoulos, Stylianos Siskos, pp.75-81

      [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

11) The Study of Classical Polynomial Regression Models Without a Constant Term. Building Empirically Effective Estimates
      of the Parameters of Regression Models

      Orest Kochan, pp.82-93

      [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

12) MEMS Keys as a Way to Delay the Phase of the Microwave Range

      Anton Antonenko, Michael Geraimchuk, Orest Ivakhiv, pp.94-98

      [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

13) Metrological Array of Cyber-Physical Systems. Part 3. Smart Energy-Efficient House

      Ihor Hnes, Marta Yatsyshyn, Yaroslav Lutsyk, pp.99-107

      [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

14) Metrological Array of Cyber-Physical Systems. Part 4. Non-Invasive Diagnostics

      Zenoviy Kolodiy, Svyatoslav Yatsyshyn, Bohdan Stadnyk, pp.108-112

      [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

15) Characterization of Platinum Electrodes and In-situ Cell Confluency Measurement Based on Current Changes of Cell-Electrodes

      Chin Fhong Soon, Mee Kei Foong, Mohd Khairul Ahmad, Rosliza Md Zin, Kok Tung Thong, Kian Sek Tee, pp.113-119

     [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

16) A Critical Review of MEMS Capacitive Pressure Sensors

     Kirankumar B. Balavalad, B. G. Sheeparamatti, pp.120-128

     [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

17) Preparation of Polyaniline Multi-wall Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites Films/Discs and Characterization
     of their Electrical, Mechanical and Damping Properties

     Weiwei Lin, Xiangxing Kong, Cesar Levy, pp.129-137

     [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

18) Denoising Artifacts from Cardiac Signal Using Normalized Variable Step Size LMS Algorithm

     Gowri T., Rajesh Kumar P., Koti Reddy D. V. R., Md Zia Ur Rahman, pp.138-145

     [Abstract and Full Page Article Download]

 

 

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Bullet Sensors and Measurements in Critical Infrastructure Protection:

     Call for Special Issue of Sensors & Transducers journal

 

 

The purpose of this special issue is to present original articles and review papers that give an overview of current progress of research, development, improvement and applications of sensors and measurement procedures in the protection of critical infrastructures. Original research and review papers as well as technical –application papers are most welcome to this issue, focusing on the role of sensors and measuring techniques in the protection of critical infrastructures for preventing and acting against any threat and in the support of emergency response.

 

The topics covered in this issue and are related to critical infrastructure protection, but not limited to, include:

  • Sensors and measuring procedures in critical infrastructures

  • Smart sensors and systems

  • Algorithms and Security protocols

  • BigData analytics: techniques

  • Supporting technologies for critical infrastructure protection and monitoring applications of sensors

  • Sensors networks in early warning and security systems: components and devices

  • Sensors communication technologies and types

  • Sensors future applications and platforms for critical infrastructures

  • Sensors power consumption and supply

  • Theory, principles, effects, design, standardization and modelling

  • Components for measuring systems used in critical infrastructures

  • Global trends

  • Role of sensoring and measuring in risk assessment and early detection of threats

  • Management and monitoring

  • Artificial Intelligent systems in critical infrastructure

  • Smart library services for integrated systems

  • Sensor systems for securing and emergency response in natural and man-made disasters in critical infrastructures

 

Deadline for articles submission:  28 February 2016

 

More details are available at:

http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/Call_for_Articles_Critical_Infrastructure_Protection.htm

 

 

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Bullet Sensors and Measuring Procedures in Industrial Processes and Applications:

     Call for Special Issue of Sensors & Transducers journal

 

The purpose of this special issue is to present original articles and review papers that give an overview of current progress of research, development, improvement and applications of sensors and measurement procedures in the industrial processes were the measurements and consequently sensors are critical for increase the quality of the industrial processes and reduce the impact to humans and environment. Original research and review papers as well as technical–application papers are most welcome to this issue, focusing on the applications of sensors and measuring techniques in industrial processes.

 

The topics covered in this issue and are related to industrial processes to measure heat/temperature, displacement, energy, environmental indicators, pressure, position, velocity, dimensions, etc in industrial processes, but not limited to, include:

  • Sensors and measuring procedures for position, velocity, displacement, dimensions

  • Sensors and measuring procedures for energy, heat/temperature, pressure, environmental parameters/indicators

  • Sensors and measuring procedures for quality control of industrial processes

  • Optical, infrared, ultrasonic, thermal, electrical, mechanical, chemical sensors

  • Smart sensors and systems

  • Algorithms and Security protocols

  • BigData analytics: techniques

  • Supporting technologies for industrial applications of sensors

  • Sensors networks in industrial processes: components and devices

  • Sensors communication technologies and types

  • Sensors future applications and platforms for industrial processes

  • Sensors power consumption and supply

  • Theory, principles, effects, design, standardization and modelling

  • Components for measuring systems used in industrial processes

  • Artificial Intelligences application in sensors used in industrial applications

  • Global trends

  • Economic issues related to the application of sensors in industrial applications

  • Management and monitoring

  • Enterprise and manufacturing applications

  • Smart library services for integrated systems

  • Sensor systems for securing and emergency response in industrial infrastructures

 

Deadline for articles submission:  31 March 2016

 

More details are available at:

http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/Call_for_Articles_Sensors_in_Industrial_Processes.htm

 

 

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Bullet Conferences, extended papers of which will be published in Sensors & Transducers journal

 

Sensors, transducers, measurements, MEMS and NEMS related extended papers from the following conferences will be published in Sensors & Transducers journal in 2015/2016:

 

 

1) The 6th International Conference on Sensor Device Technologies and Applications (SENSORDEVICES' 2015),

    Venice, Italy, 23-28 August 2015: http://www.iaria.org/conferences2015/CfPSENSORDEVICES15.html

 

2) The 9th International Conference on Sensor Technologies and Applications (SENSORCOMM' 2015),

    Venice, Italy, 23-28 August 2015: http://www.iaria.org/conferences2015/SENSORCOMM15.html

 

3) The 8th International Conference on Advances in Circuits, Electronics and Micro-electronics (CENICS' 2015),

    Venice, Italy, 23-28 August 2015: http://www.iaria.org/conferences2015/CENICS15.html

 

4) The 9th International Conference on Quantum, Nano/Bio, and Micro Technologies (ICQNM' 2015),

    Venice, Italy, 23-28 August 2015: http://www.iaria.org/conferences2015/ICQNM15.html

 

5) TechConnect World Innovation, Conference & Expo 2015, Industrial Impact Workshops on MEMS & NEMS Devices & Applications,

    Washington DC, USA: 14-17 June 2015, : http://www.techconnectworld.com/World2015/sym/MEMS_NEMS_Devices_Applications.html

 

6) International Conference on Chemical and Biochemical Engineering,

    Paris, France, 20-22 July 2015: http://www.chembiochemeng.com/

 

7) XVII International Symposium on Electromagnetic Fields in Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic LECTRONIC Engineering (ISEF’ 2015),

    Valencia, Spain, 10-12 September 2015: http://www.isef2015.upv.es/

 

8) International Scientific and Technical Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT' 2015), Topics: Computer Vision; Cyber-physical systems,
    Lviv, Ukraine, 14-17 September 2015: http://science.lp.edu.ua/csit

 

 

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