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Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging: 5th International Workshop, SASHIMI 2020, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2020, Lima, Peru, October 4, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12417)
by Ninon Burgos David Svoboda Jelmer M. Wolterink Can ZhaoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging, SASHIMI 2020, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2020, in Lima, Peru, in October 2020. The 19 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The contributions span the following broad categories in alignment with the initial call-for-papers: methods based on generative models or adversarial learning for MRI/CT/PET/microscopy image synthesis, and several applications of image synthesis and simulation for data augmentation, image enhancement or segmentation.
Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging: 6th International Workshop, SASHIMI 2021, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2021, Strasbourg, France, September 27, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12965)
by Ninon Burgos David Svoboda Jelmer M. Wolterink Can ZhaoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging, SASHIMI 2021, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2021, in Strasbourg, France, in September 2021.*The 14 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The contributions span the following broad categories in alignment with the initial call-for-papers: methods based on generative models or adversarial learning for MRI/CT/ microscopy image synthesis, and several applications of image synthesis and simulation for data augmentation, image enhancement, or segmentation. *The workshop was held virtually.
Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging: 8th International Workshop, SASHIMI 2023, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2023, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 8, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14288)
by Jelmer M. Wolterink David Svoboda Can Zhao Virginia FernandezThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging, SASHIMI 2023, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2023, in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2023.The 13 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They span a wide range of topics relevant to SASHIMI, and reflect recent developments in methods for segmentation, image-to-image translation, super-resolution, and image synthesis. Applications include MRI imaging, echocardiography, PET, and digital pathology.
Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging: 7th International Workshop, SASHIMI 2022, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2022, Singapore, September 18, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13570)
by Can Zhao David Svoboda Jelmer M. Wolterink Maria EscobarThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Simulation and Synthesis in Medical Imaging, SASHIMI 2022, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2022, in Singapore, Singapore in September 2022.
Simulation-Based Analysis of Energy and Carbon Emissions in the Housing Sector: A System Dynamics Approach (Green Energy And Technology)
by Michael Gbolagade Oladokun Clinton Ohis AigbavboaThis book describes the development of a system dynamics-based model that can capture the future trajectories of housing energy and carbon emissions. It approaches energy and carbon emissions in the housing sector as a complex socio-technical problem involving the analysis of intrinsic interrelationships among dwellings, occupants and the environment. Based on an examination of the UK housing sector but with relevance worldwide, the book demonstrates how the systems dynamics simulation can be used as a learning laboratory regarding future trends in housing energy and carbon emissions. The authors employ a pragmatic research strategy, involving the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data to develop a model. The book enriches readers’ understanding of the complexity involved in housing energy and carbon emissions from a systems-thinking perspective. As such, it will be of interest to researchers in the fields of architectural engineering, housing studies and climate change, while also appealing to industry practitioners and policymakers specializing in housing energy.
Simulation for Applied Graph Theory Using Visual C++
by null Shaharuddin Salleh null Zuraida Abal AbasThe tool for visualization is Microsoft Visual C++. This popular software has the standard C++ combined with the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) libraries for Windows visualization. This book explains how to create a graph interactively, solve problems in graph theory with minimum number of C++ codes, and provide friendly interfaces that makes learning the topics an interesting one. Each topic in the book comes with working Visual C++ codes which can easily be adapted as solutions to various problems in science and engineering.
Simulation Gaming. Applications for Sustainable Cities and Smart Infrastructures: 48th International Simulation And Gaming Association Conference, Isaga 2017, Delft, The Netherlands, July 10-14, 2017, Revised Selected Papers (Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues #10825)
by Rens Kortmann Geertje Bekebrede Heide Karen LukoschThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 48th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2018, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in July 2018. The 19 revised full papers included in the volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The contributions to this book range from design thinking related to simulation gaming, the analysis of the consequences of design choices in games, to games for decision making, examples of games for business, climate change, maritime spatial planning, sustainable city development, supply chain, and much more.
Simulation Gaming Through Times and Disciplines: 50th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2019, Warsaw, Poland, August 26–30, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11988)
by Marcin Wardaszko Sebastiaan Meijer Heide Lukosch Hidehiko Kanegae Willy Christian Kriz Mariola Grzybowska-BrzezińskaThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 50th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2019, which took place in Warsaw, Poland, during August 26–30, 2019.The 38 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: simulation gaming in the science space; simulation gaming design and implementation; simulation games for current challenges; simulation games and gamification; and board perspective on simulation gaming.
Simulation Techniques of Digital Twin in Real-Time Applications: Design Modeling and Implementation
by Abhishek Kumar Shikha Gupta Abhineet Anand Anita Sardana Srikanta Kumar MohapatraSIMULATION TECHNIQUES OF DIGITAL TWIN IN REAL-TIME APPLICATIONS The book gives a complete overview of implementing digital twin technology in real-time scenarios while emphasizing how this technology can be embedded with running technologies to solve all other issues. Divided into two parts with Part 1 focusing on simulated techniques in digital twin technology and Part 2 on real-time applications of digital twin technology, the book collects a significant number of important research articles from domain-specific experts. The book sheds light on the various techniques of digital twin technology that are implemented in various application areas. It emphasizes error findings and respective solutions before the actual event happens. Most of the features in the book are on the implementation of strategies in real-time applications. Various real-life experiences are taken to show the proper implementation of simulation technologies. The book shows how engineers of any technology can input their research ideas to convert to real scenarios by using replicas. Hence, the book has a collection of research articles from various engineers with expertise in different technologies from many regions of the world. It shows how to implement the embedded real-time data into technologies. Specifically, the chapters relate to the auto landing and cruising features in aerial vehicles, automated coal mining simulation strategy, the enhancement of workshop equipment, and implementation in power energy management for urban railways. This book also describes the coherent mechanism of digital twin technologies with deep neural networks and artificial intelligence. Audience Researchers, engineers, and students in computer science, software engineering and industrial engineering, will find this book to be very useful.
Simulation Tools for Predicting Daylighting Conditions in Buildings (Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction)
by Erika DolníkováThis book delves into the underexplored realm of daylight comfort in industrial structures, providing real measured data and insights supported by advanced simulations using the RADIANCE program. It highlights the vital role of daylight in human well-being and sustainable building design, offering a comprehensive analysis of how daylighting strategies and green technologies can reduce carbon footprints. With a focus on practical applications, the book guides designers in using simulation tools to predict and enhance indoor daylight environments, ensuring comfort and efficiency from design to completion.
Simultaneous Worlds: Global Science Fiction Cinema
by Jennifer L. Feeley Sarah Ann WellsSince the 1927 release of Fritz Lang&’s pioneer film Metropolis, science fiction cinema has largely been regarded a Western genre. In Simultaneous Worlds, Jennifer L. Feeley and Sarah Ann Wells showcase authors who challenge this notion by focusing on cinemas and cultures, from Cuba to North Korea, not traditionally associated with science fiction. This collection introduces films about a metal-eating monster who helps peasants overthrow an exploitative court, an inflatable sex doll who comes to life, a desert planet where matchsticks are more valuable than money, and more.Simultaneous Worlds is the first volume to bring a transnational, interdisciplinary lens to science fiction cinema. Encountering some of the best emerging and established voices in the field, readers will become immersed in discussions of well-known works such as the Ghost in the Shell franchise and Neill Blomkamp&’s District 9 alongside lesser-known but equally fascinating works by African, Asian, European, and South American filmmakers. Divided into five parts that cover theoretical concerns such as new media economies, translation, the Global South, cyborgs, and socialist and postsocialist cinema, these essays trace cinema&’s role in imagining global communities and power struggles.Considering both individual films and the broader networks of production, distribution, and exhibition, Simultaneous Worlds illustrates how film industries across the globe take part in visualizing the perils of globalization and technological modernity. Ultimately, this book opens new ways of thinking about world cinema and our understanding of the world at large.
The Sin Eater's Confession
by Ilsa J. BickWhile serving in Afghanistan, Ben writes about incidents from his senior year in a small-town Wisconsin high school, when a neighbour he was trying to help out becomes the victim of an apparent hate crime and Ben falls under suspicion.
Sinatra: The Photographs
by Andrew HowickFull of commentary by the people who knew him best, this exceptional collection of photographs showcases Frank Sinatra like never before. Nobody packed a visual punch like Frank Sinatra. With his clothes, his gestures, his posture, and even his facial expressions, Sinatra exuded a confident swagger that inspired generations. Photographs capture not only his ineffable sense of style, but also his aura of vulnerability, intensity, sexuality, and charm. Sinatra: The Photographs focuses on the decades after World War II, when he towered over the American entertainment landscape. These were the years of the Rat Pack and Las Vegas, socializing with Jack Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, and making music with Nelson Riddle, Count Basie, and Quincy Jones. Featured here is the best work by a group of photographers—Ted Allan, Bob Willoughby, Ed Thrasher, Sid Avery, and Bernie Abramson—who helped shape the public image of an immortal legend. &“Andrew Howick, who helps curate and edit one of the world&’s largest collections of photos of Sinatra, collects a stunning array of photographs that helped shape the singer&’s persona.&” —Publishers Weekly
Sinatra: Hollywood His Way
by Timothy KnightIn the scores of posthumous tributes paid to Frank Sinatra after his death in 1998, most focused on his extraordinary reign as ?The VoiceOCO of twentieth-century pop music. But Sinatra was much more than a music icon. He was also one of the most popular movie stars of the 1940s, OCO50s, and OCO60s?an Academy-Award winning actor with some sixty film credits to his name. He starred in some of the most iconic films of the twentieth century and with some of the biggest names of the day. There were his dancing days with Gene Kelly in "Anchors Aweigh" and "On the Town"; his acclaimed dramatic turns in "From Here to Eternity" and "The Manchurian Candidate"; and his signature Rat Pack movies such as "OceanOCOs Eleven. ""Sinatra: Hollywood His Way" is a complete, film by film exploration of this true Hollywood legend. His screen history is vividly brought to life through illuminating reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and hundreds of rare color and black-and-white photographs, making this the ultimate guide to the films of Frank Sinatra and an essential in the library of any fan. "
Since When Is Fran Drescher Jewish?: Dubbing Stereotypes in The Nanny, The Simpsons, and The Sopranos
by Ferrari Chiara Francesca"Since when is Fran Drescher Jewish?" This was Chiara Francesca Ferrari's reaction when she learned that Drescher's character on the television sitcom The Nanny was meant to be a portrayal of a stereotypical Jewish-American princess. Ferrari had only seen the Italian version of the show, in which the protagonist was dubbed into an exotic, eccentric Italian-American nanny. Since When Is Fran Drescher Jewish? explores this "ventriloquism" as not only a textual and cultural transfer between languages but also as an industrial practice that helps the media industry foster identification among varying audiences around the globe. At the heart of this study is an in-depth exploration of three shows that moved from global to local, mapping stereotypes from both sides of the Atlantic in the process. Presented in Italy, for example, Groundskeeper Willie from The Simpsons is no longer a belligerent, alcoholic Scotsman but instead easily becomes a primitive figure from Sardinia. Ironically, The Sopranos - a show built around Italian-Americans - was carefully re-positioned by Italian TV executives, who erased the word "mafia" and all regional references to Sicily. The result of Ferrari's three case studies is evidence that "otherness" transcends translation, as the stereotypes produced by the American entertainment industry are simply replaced by other stereotypes in foreign markets. As American television studios continue to attempt to increase earnings by licensing their shows abroad, Since When Is Fran Drescher Jewish? illuminates the significant issues of identity raised by this ever-growing marketplace, along with the intriguing messages that lie in the larger realm of audiovisual cultural exchange.
Since You Ask Me
by Ann LandersSensible, Entertaining Answers To Everyone’s Problems—Including YoursA fresh new look at:• The common-sense approach to marriage• Getting older• The importance of sex in marriage• The battle of the bottle• Teenagers and sex• And much more...Ann Landers’ warmth, wit and realistic wisdom have made her America’s most widely read human relations columnist—syndicated in more than 550 newspapers! Now, in this witty and thought-provoking book, she offers the sum and substance of her long experience with life’s oldest bugaboo—trouble! It deserves a place on everyone’s bookshelf.“This book is about trouble—that uninvited guest who visits us all. Trouble is the common denominator of living. It is the great equalizer.“Trouble is no respecter of age, financial standing, social position or academic status. Trouble comes to people in high and low places alike. It is not a sign of stupidity, weakness, or bad luck. It is evidence that we are card-carrying members of the human race. As someone once put it, “Only the living have problems.”“This book is about how to prevent trouble and what to do about it when you can’t prevent it.”—Ann Landers
La sinfonía de la libertad: Música y política
by Antoni Batista<P>Esta obra ofrece una gran panorámica de la música política de todos los tiempos, compositores e intérpretes. Si eres amante de la música, disfrutarás con esta faceta de Antoni Batista en un viaje inédito por el arte de los sonidos. <P>Mozart hizo política. Beethoven es el legado de la Revolución Francesa a la Unión Europea. Chopin, Verdi, Sibelius, Falla reivindicaron patrias libres. Dvorak inventó el federalismo sinfónico. La inmensa creatividad de Shostakóvich venció al estalinismo. Casals desafió a Franco y a Hitler. Celibidache se rebeló contra la industria discográfica. Barenboim unió a palestinos y a judíos... <P>La música y la política se han ido entrelazando a lo largo de la historia, pero es una relación poco menos que desconocida. La sinfonía de la libertad recoge sus encuentros más significativos. Además de abundante información, que sorprenderá a muchos, este libro contiene aportaciones musicológicas originales de un autor que logra aunar el desafío intelectual del ensayo con el ritmo trepidante de la narrativa.
The Sinful Maternal: Motherhood in Possession Films (Horror and Monstrosity Studies Series)
by Lauren RochaPregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery are challenging experiences that impact women’s physical, mental, and emotional health in ways that have been historically minimalized, dismissed, or neglected. A mother’s body becomes a public body, physically and politically not her own, instead shared by her spouse, her children, and those around her. Her body, therefore, makes the perfect vessel for an invasive presence—or possession. The Sinful Maternal: Motherhood in Possession Films examines the role of mothers and motherhood in ten possession films, including Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, The Babadook, and Hereditary. Chapters discuss the work of such directors as James Wan, Jennifer Kent, Robert Eggers, and Ari Aster to address how their cinematic approaches to these films produce rich possession narratives that explore different facets of motherhood and women’s agency. Working at the intersections of gender studies, architectural theory, trauma studies, and monster theory, with a particular focus on the treatment of (often unruly) female bodies, author Lauren Rocha investigates the ways in which motherhood is a fertile state for possession and how possession acts to influence, destabilize, and reshape identity and the self. Placing the films in chronological order, she closely analyzes the ways in which sociocultural influences create different roles women and mothers are expected to perform. Ultimately, Rocha demonstrates how possession offers a way to challenge performative motherhood to free the self.
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice Of Paul Robeson
by Susan Rubin GoldmanThis comprehensive biography, written by celebrated nonfiction author Susan Goldman Rubin, explores the tumultuous and passionate life of activist, singer, and actor Paul Robeson.When faced with the decision to remain silent or be ostracized, Paul Robeson chose to sing, shout, and speak out. Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson explores how Robeson's love of African American spirituals and deep empathy towards the suffering of others drove his long, fervent mission as a civil rights activist and his career as an artist. Although he was also an actor, singing was Robeson's defining talent and where he could best express himself. After exploring socialism, Robeson was targeted by the U.S. government for speaking out about discrimination against African Americans and for his political views. He was labeled a communist during the height of the Cold War and found himself stripped of his U.S. passport. But Robeson never gave in and continued to perform and speak out. The book is based on Rubin's extensive research, including fieldwork in Harlem, NY, in Princeton and Somerville, NJ, and at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Includes an author's note, resources, source notes, index, and a preface by author Harry Belafonte.
Sing for Your Supper: The Broadway Musical in the 1930s
by Ethan Mordden“[Mordden] excels at delineating the contrasting styles and personalities [of] Broadway’s busiest—and in showbiz terms, best—songsmiths of the 1930s.” ―Richmond Times-DispatchIn the 1930s, Broadway's lights still burned brightly. Ethan Mordden completes his history of the Broadway musical by taking a look at this forgotten era. Shows like Anything Goes brought the glitter of Cole Porter and Merman's brass to the public. Innovations in dance were pioneered by Balanchine and others. Scenic advancements made Astaire's The Band Wagon move across the stage in novel ways. Gershwin's revolutionary Porgy and Bess entered the canon of American Classics. And The Cradle Will Rock and Johnny Johnson took the American political temperature. With his trademark wit and style, Ethan Mordden shines the spotlight on Broadway's forgotten decade.“Mordden is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the Broadway musical. Fortunately, his information is so well organized and his conversational writing style so smooth that this tome never feels like a mere onslaught of facts. Those who are devoted to musical theater will love this comprehensive historical look.” —Publishers Weekly“Ever the enthusiastic aficionado, Mordden ferrets out the fascinating moments and important details of this period . . . invaluable.” ―Booklist
Sing Like No One's Listening
by Vanessa JonesNettie Delany has just been accepted into a cutthroat performing arts school, but she hasn't been able to sing a single note since her mother died.Duke's Academy of Performing Arts isn't for the weak-willed or easily intimidated; the school has mentored plenty of big names, including Nettie's own mother—a ballerina superstar. With the shadow of grief haunting her every step, Nettie has her work cut out for her if she plans to stay enrolled in a highly coveted program.No room for error. Nettie must work through the pain of the past, horrible classmates, and vicious teachers to find her voice again and deliver a showstopper. If not, she faces expulsion. With the help of her friends and a new romance, can Nettie get it together in time? Everyone is watching.Former West End performer and author Vanessa Jones delivers a well-crafted journey of grief and healing in this contemporary young adult novel. An ideal read for fans of theater and Broadway musicals.
Sing Me Forgotten
by Jessica S. OlsonIsda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.But Isda breaks Cyril’s cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin, a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance. His voice is unlike any she’s ever heard, but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison.Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first place.
Sing Sing Prison (Images of America)
by Guy CheliA popular backdrop for numerous movies, Sing Sing, or "the Big House," has been a site of both controversy and reform. The history of Sing Sing dates back to 1825, when warden Elam Lynds brought one hundred inmates to begin construction of the prison "up the river" on the banks of the Hudson. The marble quarry that supplied the building material for the prison was located in an area that was once home to the Sint Sink, a Native American tribe whose name means "stone upon stone." Prison life was dominated by hard labor during the early years. Convicts in striped suits and shackles built the prison with their own hands. With the arrival of warden Lewis Lawes in 1920, Sing Sing became the most progressive prison of its kind. During this time, the New York Yankees traveled up to Sing Sing to play the prison's home baseball team; the prison grounds were landscaped with shrubbery and flower gardens; and the compound grew to include a chapel, mess hall, barbershop, library, and gymnasium. The electric chair was first introduced at Sing Sing in 1891. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the first civilians to be found guilty of espionage, were put to death there in 1953. Sing Sing Prison contains rare photographs from the prison archives, the Ossining Historical Society, and a private collection.
Singapore: World City
by Kim InglisIn just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book.Singapore's history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure-are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine.From the world's only night-time Formula One race to its thriving calendar of international and local events, and its culture of non-stop eating, drinking and clubbing, Singapore has finally stepped out of the shadows and onto the world stage. Famed for its innovative business prowess, what is less known is that the island has more parks, gardens and recreational facilities.
Singapore: World City
by Kim InglisIn just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book.Singapore's history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure-are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine.From the world's only night-time Formula One race to its thriving calendar of international and local events, and its culture of non-stop eating, drinking and clubbing, Singapore has finally stepped out of the shadows and onto the world stage. Famed for its innovative business prowess, what is less known is that the island has more parks, gardens and recreational facilities.