We present to our readers the 38th volume of the International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa which contains scientific articles describing the results of engineering research and solutions in the fields of materials and processing technologies in the mechanical engineering, construction and chemical technologies, ergonomics, environmental engineering and engineering management. The articles will be useful for the professionals concerned with mechanical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, engineering management as well as for academic teachers and students majoring in these fields of engineering science.

This journal volume contains papers that reflect research results in materials science, power engineering, and environmental engineering. Additionally, under the focus of this volume is the study on reducing wastes formation in the construction industry. Furthermore, the presented research results may find useful for scientists and engineers deal with powder metallurgy issues and material characterization. Some papers are devoted to solving drilling issues in the oil and gas industry. Eventually, the volume presents an analysis of various algorithms that can find their application in civil and industrial engineering areas.

This volume of the journal represents the research results of properties and synthesis technologies for a multifunctional hydrogel material, concrete with aggregate from plastic waste, numerical modelling of natural convection processes in the elliptical cylinders, analysed the wastewater treatment technologies based on the use of natural chemicals and based on electroflotation and electrocoagulation. There are articles devoted to communication engineering, energy management in microgrids and potential assessment of wind energy in conditions of Ethiopia. The volume will be helpful to specialists in machinery, communication and construction, environmental protection and energetics.

This periodical edition includes peer-reviewed papers based on results of scientific research and engineering solutions in different areas of modern engineering science.

Heavy industrialization in the past few decades has caused several global environmental issues including poor air quality, climate change, and outdoor air pollution-related diseases. As such, consumer pressure coupled with strict governmental policies have influenced firms to adopt and implement green practices in their supply chain and business operations in order to improve socio-environmental sustainability. Global Perspectives on Green Business Administration and Sustainable Supply Chain Management is an essential reference book that discusses innovative green practices including recycling, remanufacturing, reduction in waste and adoption of renewable energy in manufacturing. It also examines environmentally friendly policies that have been adopted by many European and Western countries. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as energy analysis, environmental protections, and logistics development, this book is ideally designed for managers, operations managers, executives, manufacturers, environmentalists, researchers, industry practitioners, academicians, and students.

Recently, the internet of things (IoT) has brought the vision of a smarter world into reality with a massive amount of data and numerous services. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention by utilizing its machine learning algorithms for quality patient care. The integration of IoT with AI may open new possibilities for both technologies and can play a big part in smart healthcare by providing improved insight into healthcare data and allowing for more inexpensive personalized care. The Handbook of Research on Advancements in AI and IoT Convergence Technologies considers recent advancements in AI and IoT convergence technologies with a focus on state-of-the-art approaches, methodologies, and systems for the design, development, deployment, and innovative use of those convergence technologies. It also provides insight into how to develop AI and IoT convergence techniques to meet industrial demands and covers the emerging research topics that are going to define the future of AI and IoT convergence technology development. Covering key topics such as diseases, smart healthcare, social distance monitoring, and security, this major reference work is ideal for industry professionals, nurses, healthcare workers, computer scientists, policymakers, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Simple problems have become rare in today’s technologically advanced world. Problems are typically much more complex, and solving them requires integrative knowledge from several disciplines. Technology alone cannot be the answer. Collaborative teams equipped with knowledge and skills in various disciplines are indispensable to exploit technologies effectively and create new conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and translational innovations that integrate and move beyond discipline-specific approaches to address a common problem in the changing and connected world. This book presents the proceedings of TE2023, the 30th International Conference on Transdisciplinary Engineering, held in Hua Hin Cha Am, Thailand from 11-14 July 2023. The theme of this year’s conference was Leveraging Transdisciplinary Engineering in a Changing and Connected World, and it provided a forum for more than 115 participants from academia and industry to exchange knowledge and ideas connected to this aspect of transdisciplinary engineering. A total of 117 submissions were received for the conference, of which 93 were selected for presentation and publication here following a rigorous abstract and full-paper review process. They are arranged under 7 categories: product design and development; team working; smart operations for value chain management; transdisciplinary approaches; engineering education; critical issues in transdisciplinary engineering; and theoretical contributions. Providing a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations and ideas in transdisciplinary engineering, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.