Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review 

About: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review is an academic journal published by Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Chaotic & Synchronization (computer science). It has an ISSN identifier of 1791-2377. It is also open access. Over the lifetime, 1403 publications have been published receiving 9821 citations. The journal is also known as: JESTR.

What is spinodal decomposition

Abstract: Phase separation may occur in a way that the growth is not in extent but in amplitude. Only in the unstable region such a procedure is thermodynamically feasible. In a phase diagram the unstable region is defined by the spinodal. When a system has crossed this locus, phase separation occurs spontaneously without the presence of a nucleation step. This process is known as spinodal decomposition and commonly results to a high interconnectivity of the two phases. The Cahn-Hilliard equation describes the kinetics of the process. In this note both processes (nucleation and spinodal) are depicted schematically. Abstract Phase separation may occur in a way that the growth is not in extent but in amplitude. Only in the unstable region such a procedure is thermodynamically feasible. In a phase diagram the unstable region is defined by the spinodal. When a system has crossed this locus, phase separation occurs spontaneously without the presence of a nucleation step. This process is known as spinodal decomposition and commonly results to a high interconnectivity of the two phases. The Cahn-Hilliard equation describes the kinetics of the process. In this note both processes (nucleation and spinodal) are depicted schematically. Abstract Phase separation may occur in a way that the growth is not in extent but in amplitude. Only in the unstable region such a procedure is thermodynamically feasible. In a phase diagram the unstable region is defined by the spinodal. When a system has crossed this locus, phase separation occurs spontaneously without the presence of a nucleation step. This process is known as spinodal decomposition and commonly results to a high interconnectivity of the two phases. The Cahn-Hilliard equation describes the kinetics of the process. In this note both processes (nucleation and spinodal) are depicted schematically.

Memristor: A New Concept in Synchronization of Coupled Neuromorphic C ircuits

Abstract: The existence of the memristor, as a fourth fundamental circuit element, by researchers at Hewlett Packard (HP) labs in 2008, has attracted much interest since then. This occurs because the memristor opens up new functionalities in electronics and it has led to the interpretation of phenomena not only in electronic devices but also in biological systems. Furthermore, many research teams work on projects, which use memristors in neuromorphic devices to simulate learning, adaptive and spontaneous behavior while other teams on systems, which attempt to simulate the behavior of biological synapses. In this paper, the latest achievements and applications of this newly development circuit element are presented. Also, the basic features of neuromorphic circuits, in which the memristor can be used as an electrical synapse, are studied. In this direction, a flux-controlled memristor model is adopted for using as a coupling element between coupled electronic circuits, which simulate the behavior of neuron-cells. For this reason, the circuits which are chosen realize the systems of differential equations that simulate the well-known Hindmarsh-Rose and FitzHugh-Nagumo neuron models. Finally, the simulation results of the use of a memristor as an electric synapse present the effectiveness of the proposed method and many interesting dynamic phenomena concerning the behavior of coupled neuron-cells.

Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP

Abstract: In this paper, an in depth elaboration and analysis of adaptive streaming is taking place. Current implementation techniques of Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP from Adobe, Apple and Microsoft are being presented along with all detailed transmission procedures including server, distribution and client components. Specifically, all exploited protocols along with their attributes are being described and then the streaming media preparation and the delivery process are being represented. Following, a simulation of a DASH employment is taking place using JW Player 5 for Flash and HTML5 installed on a server with specific streaming video of 4 quality levels. Finally, measurements are taken through Quality Monitor plugin and reasoned out for a better comprehension of DASH experience.

A Memristor-Based Hyperchaotic System with Hidden Attractors: Dynamics, Synchronization and Circuital Emulating

Abstract: Memristor-based systems and their potential applications, in which memristor is both a nonlinear element and a memory element, have been received significant attention recently. A memristor-based hyperchaotic system with hidden attractor is studied in this paper. The dynamics properties of this hyperchaotic system are discovered through equilibria, Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagram, Poincaré map and limit cycles. In addition, its anti-synchronization scheme via adaptive control method is also designed and MATLAB simulations are shown. Finally, an electronic circuit emulating the memristor-based hyperchaotic system has been designed using off-the-shelf components.

E-waste: Environmental Problems and Current Management

Abstract: In this paper the environmental problems related with the discarded electronic appliances, known as e-waste, are reviewed. Moreover, the current and the future production of e-waste, the potential environmental problems associated with their disposal and management practices are discussed whereas the existing e-waste management schemes in Greece and other countries (Japan, Switzerland) are also quoted.