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Econophysics Approaches to Large-Scale Business Data and Financial Crisis: Proceedings of Tokyo Tech-Hitotsubashi Interdisciplinary Conference + APFA7
by Tsutomu Watanabe Hideki Takayasu Misako TakayasuThe new science of econophysics has arisen out of the information age. As large-scale economic data are being increasingly generated by industries and enterprises worldwide, researchers from fields such as physics, mathematics, and information sciences are becoming involved. The vast number of transactions taking place, both in the financial markets and in the retail sector, is usually studied by economists and management and now by econophysicists. Using cutting-edge tools of computational analysis while searching for regularities and "laws" such as those found in the natural sciences, econophysicists have come up with intriguing results. The ultimate aim is to establish fundamental data collection and analysis techniques that embrace the expertise of a variety of academic disciplines. This book comprises selected papers from the international conference on novel analytical approaches to economic data held in Tokyo in March 2009. The papers include detailed reports on the market behavior during the financial crisis of 2008 and discussions on the mechanism of bubbles and crashes, with proposals for avoiding new crises. Filled with up-to-date research, this book will interest researchers and students, finance professionals, and scholars in diverse fields.
Econophysics and Companies: Statistical Life and Death in Complex Business Networks
by Hideaki Aoyama Yoshi Fujiwara Yuichi Ikeda Hiroshi Iyetomi Wataru SoumaEconophysics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that takes advantage of the concepts and methods of statistical physics to analyse economic phenomena. This book expands the explanatory scope of econophysics to the real economy by using methods from statistical physics to analyse the success and failure of companies. Using large data sets of companies and income-earners in Japan and Europe, a distinguished team of researchers show how these methods allow us to analyse companies, from huge corporations to small firms, as heterogeneous agents interacting at multiple layers of complex networks. They then show how successful this approach is in explaining a wide range of recent findings relating to the dynamics of companies. With mathematics kept to a minimum, the book is not only a lively introduction to the field of econophysics but also provides fresh insights into company behaviour.
Econophysics and Sociophysics: Recent Progress and Future Directions
by Bikas K. Chakrabarti Anirban Chakraborti Hideaki Aoyama Frédéric Abergel Dhruv Raina Nivedita Deo Irena VodenskaThis book presents the proceedings from ECONOPHYS-2015,an international workshop held in New Delhi, India, on the interrelated fieldsof "econophysics" and "sociophysics", which have emerged from the applicationof statistical physics to economics and sociology. Leading researchers fromvaried communities, including economists, sociologists, financial analysts,mathematicians, physicists, statisticians, and others, report on their recentwork, discuss topical issues, and review the relevant contemporary literature. A society can be described as a group of peoplewho inhabit the same geographical or social territory and are mutually involvedthrough their shared participation in different aspects of life. It is possibleto observe and characterize average behaviors of members of a society, an examplebeing voting behavior. Moreover, the dynamic nature of interaction within anyeconomic sector comprising numerous cooperatively interacting agents has manyfeatures in common with the interacting systems of statistical physics. It ison these bases that interest has grown in the application within sociology andeconomics of the tools of statistical mechanics. This book will be of value forall with an interest in this flourishing field.
Econophysics of Agent-based models
by Bikas K. Chakrabarti Anirban Chakraborti Hideaki Aoyama Frédéric Abergel Asim GhoshThe primary goal of this book is to present the research findings and conclusions of physicists, economists, mathematicians and financial engineers working in the field of "Econophysics" who have undertaken agent-based modelling, comparison with empirical studies and related investigations. Most standard economic models assume the existence of the representative agent, who is "perfectly rational" and applies the utility maximization principle when taking action. One reason for this is the desire to keep models mathematically tractable: no tools are available to economists for solving non-linear models of heterogeneous adaptive agents without explicit optimization. In contrast, multi-agent models, which originated from statistical physics considerations, allow us to go beyond the prototype theories of traditional economics involving the representative agent. This book is based on the Econophys-Kolkata VII Workshop, at which many such modelling efforts were presented. In the book, leading researchers in their fields report on their latest work, consider recent developments and review the contemporary literature.
Econophysics of Income and Wealth Distributions
by Bikas K. Chakrabarti Anirban Chakraborti Satya R. Chakravarty Arnab ChatterjeeThe distribution of wealth and income is never uniform, and philosophers and economists have tried for years to understand the reasons and formulate remedies for such inequalities. This book introduces the elegant and intriguing kinetic exchange models that physicists have developed to tackle these issues. This is the first monograph in econophysics focussed on the analyses and modelling of these distributions, and is ideal for physicists and economists. It is written in simple, lucid language, with plenty of illustrations and in-depth analyses, making it suitable for researchers new to this field as well as specialized readers. It explores the origin of economic inequality and examines the scientific steps that can be taken to reduce this inequality in the future.
Ecotourism: Environment, Health, and Education (Sinophone and Taiwan Studies #7)
by Wei-Ta Fang Arba'at Hassan Max HorngThis book bridges the gap on the critical issues of ecotourism and direct economic assistance to the conservation of local ecological and human resources. It covers various topics and case studies by ecotourism destination and ecotourism route from Sinophone and Taiwanese perspectives. Each chapter of this book includes comprehensive proposes as an important core value for planning and operating ecotourism. According to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this book highlights our balanced understanding of sustainable tourism from the perspective of human ecology. Ecotourism needs to integrate the perspectives of population biology, bioanthropology, biomedicine, and public health and strengthen the connection between human ecology and disease. It is here to provide a comprehensive guide to all fascinating places for ecotourism courses. We encourage the following persons to read relevant chapters: (1) ecotourism entrepreneurs: business operators such as homestays, hot springs, ecological farms, and travel agencies; (2) ecotourism researchers: scholars and experts, university (specialized) college students, primary and secondary school teachers, and other ecotourism, environmental education, resource conservation, tourism and dining, leisure and recreation, other related fields researchers; and (3) ecotourism practice management and planners.
EdGems Core Math, Course 1
by Beth Armstrong Shannon McCaw Sarah Schuhl Michelle Terry Scott ValwayNIMAC-sourced textbook
EdGems Math, Course 1, Advanced
by Beth Armstrong Shannon McCaw Sarah Schuhl Michelle Terry Scott ValwayNIMAC-sourced textbook
Eddy-Current Nondestructive Evaluation (Springer Series in Measurement Science and Technology)
by Nicola BowlerThis book covers the topic of eddy current nondestructive evaluation, the most commonly practiced method of electromagnetic nondestructive evaluation (NDE). It emphasizes a clear presentation of the concepts, laws and relationships of electricity and magnetism upon which eddy current inspection methods are founded. The chapters include material on signals obtained using many common eddy current probe types in various testing environments. Introductory mathematical and physical concepts in electromagnetism are introduced in sufficient detail and summarized in the Appendices for easy reference. Worked examples and simple calculations that can be done by hand are distributed throughout the text. These and more complex end-of-chapter examples and assignments are designed to impart a working knowledge of the connection between electromagnetic theory and the practical measurements described. The book is intended to equip readers with sufficient knowledge to optimize routine eddy current NDE inspections, or design new ones. It is useful for graduate engineers and scientists seeking a deeper understanding of electromagnetic methods of NDE than can be found in a guide for practitioners.
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Mechanics
by Jean-Paul MuscatProvide full support for the Further Mechanics options with worked examples, stimulating activities and assessment support developed by subject experts and in conjunction with MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry).The content benefits from the expertise of subject specialist Keith Pledger and the support of MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry).- Ensure targeted development of reasoning and problem-solving skills with plenty of practice questions and structured exercises that improve mathematical skills and techniques.- Build connections between topics, using real-world contexts to help develop modelling skills, thus providing a fuller and more coherent understanding of mathematical concepts.- Overcome misconceptions and develop insight into problem solving with annotated worked examples.- Measure progress with graduated exercises that support you at every stage of your learning.
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Statistics
by John du FeuBuild your students' confidence in applying mathematical techniques to solving problems with resources developed with leading Assessment Consultant Keith Pledger and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI).- Build reasoning and problem-solving skills with practice questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques.- Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.- Address misconceptions and develop problem-solving with annotated worked examples.- Supports students at every stage of their learning with graduated exercises that build understanding and measure progress.- Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Year 1 (AS)
by Ben Sparks Claire BaldwinExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Build your students' confidence in applying mathematical techniques to solving problems with resources developed with leading Assessment Consultant Keith Pledger and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI).- Build reasoning and problem-solving skills with practice questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques.- Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.- Address misconceptions and develop problem-solving with annotated worked examples.- Supports students at every stage of their learning with graduated exercises that build understanding and measure progress.- Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Year 2
by Ben Sparks Claire Baldwin Jan DangerfieldExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Endorsed for EdexcelBuild your students' confidence in applying mathematical techniques to solving problems with resources developed with leading Assessment Consultant Keith Pledger and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI).Build reasoning and problem-solving skills with practice questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques.Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.Address misconceptions and develop problem-solving with annotated worked examples.Supports students at every stage of their learning with graduated exercises that build understanding and measure progress.Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.Reinforce Year 1 content with short review chapters - Year 2 only.
Edexcel A Level Further Mathematics Year 2
by Ben Sparks Claire BaldwinExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019Endorsed for EdexcelBuild your students' confidence in applying mathematical techniques to solving problems with resources developed with leading Assessment Consultant Keith Pledger and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI).- Build reasoning and problem-solving skills with practice questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques.- Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.- Address misconceptions and develop problem-solving with annotated worked examples.- Supports students at every stage of their learning with graduated exercises that build understanding and measure progress.- Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.- Reinforce Year 1 content with short review chapters - Year 2 only.
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Year 1 (AS)
by Val Hanrahan Sophie Goldie Cath Moore Jean-Paul Muscat Susan WhitehouseExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Endorsed for Edexcel Help students to develop their knowledge and apply their reasoning to mathematical problems with worked examples, stimulating activities and assessment support tailored to the 2017 Edexcel specification.The content benefits from the expertise of subject specialist Keith Pledger and the support of MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry).-Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities, worked examples and practice questions tailored to the changed criteria.-Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.-Cement understanding of problem-solving, proof and modelling with dedicated sections on these key areas.-Confidently teach the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets.-Cover the use of technology in Mathematics with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. -Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.
Edexcel A Level Mathematics Year 2
by Val Hanrahan Sophie Goldie Cath Moore Jean-Paul Muscat Susan WhitehouseHelp students to develop their knowledge and apply their reasoning to mathematical problems with worked examples, stimulating activities and assessment support tailored to the 2017 Edexcel specification.The content benefits from the expertise of subject specialist Keith Pledger and the support of MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry).- Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities, worked examples and practice questions tailored to the changed criteria.- Develop a fuller understanding of mathematical concepts with real world examples that help build connections between topics and develop mathematical modelling skills.- Cement understanding of problem-solving, proof and modelling with dedicated sections on these key areas.- Confidently teach the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets.- Cover the use of technology in Mathematics with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. - Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.- Reinforce Year 1 content with short review chapters - Year 2 only.
Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Student Book Third Edition
by Alan King Alan Smith Sophie GoldieEndorsed for EdexcelNurture and strengthen your students' mathematical skills; these expert-written textbooks consolidate knowledge with worked examples, test key skills through practice and extend learning using enrichment activities designed to excite and challenge students.- Support and develop a deeper understanding of topics with plenty of worked examples and practice questions that follow the types of problems students are likely to face- Introduce students to content with fun activities and clear learning objectives at the start of each chapter- Build problem-solving skills with questions that test students' knowledge and comprehension- Further understanding and ignite an enthusiasm for maths with 'internet challenges' that extend learning beyond the curriculum and help to engage students- Offer a complete package of support with free downloadable resources that include detailed worked examples and answers, plus informative 'Personal Tutor' videos for each chapter
Edge Detection Methods Based on Generalized Type-2 Fuzzy Logic
by Oscar Castillo Patricia Melin Juan R. Castro Claudia I. GonzalezIn this book four new methods are proposed. In the first method the generalized type-2 fuzzy logic is combined with the morphological gra-dient technique. The second method combines the general type-2 fuzzy systems (GT2 FSs) and the Sobel operator; in the third approach the me-thodology based on Sobel operator and GT2 FSs is improved to be applied on color images. In the fourth approach, we proposed a novel edge detec-tion method where, a digital image is converted a generalized type-2 fuzzy image. In this book it is also included a comparative study of type-1, inter-val type-2 and generalized type-2 fuzzy systems as tools to enhance edge detection in digital images when used in conjunction with the morphologi-cal gradient and the Sobel operator. The proposed generalized type-2 fuzzy edge detection methods were tested with benchmark images and synthetic images, in a grayscale and color format. Another contribution in this book is that the generalized type-2 fuzzy edge detector method is applied in the preprocessing phase of a face rec-ognition system; where the recognition system is based on a monolithic neural network. The aim of this part of the book is to show the advantage of using a generalized type-2 fuzzy edge detector in pattern recognition applications. The main goal of using generalized type-2 fuzzy logic in edge detec-tion applications is to provide them with the ability to handle uncertainty in processing real world images; otherwise, to demonstrate that a GT2 FS has a better performance than the edge detection methods based on type-1 and type-2 fuzzy logic systems.
Edge Intelligence in the Making: Optimization, Deep Learning, and Applications (Synthesis Lectures on Learning, Networks, and Algorithms)
by Xu Chen Junshan Zhang Sen Lin Zhi Zhou Zhaofeng ZhangThis book conducts a comprehensive and detailed survey of the recent research efforts in edge intelligence. The authors first review the background and present motivation for AI running at the network edge. The book then provides an overview of the overarching architectures, frameworks, and emerging key technologies for deep learning models toward training/inference at the network edge. To illustrate the research problems for edge intelligence, the book also showcases four of the authors' own research projects on edge intelligence, ranging from rigorous theoretical analysis to studies based on realistic implementation. This second edition incorporates the latest research in this rapidly developing area. The authors also highlight the current applications and future research opportunities for edge intelligence.
Edmond Halley’s Reconstruction of the Lost Book of Apollonius’s Conics
by Michael N. FriedApollonius's Conics was one of the greatest works of advanced mathematics in antiquity. The work comprised eight books, of which four have come down to us in their original Greek and three in Arabic. By the time the Arabic translations were produced, the eighth book had already been lost. In 1710, Edmond Halley, then Savilian Professor of Geometry at Oxford, produced an edition of the Greek text of the Conics of Books I-IV, a translation into Latin from the Arabic versions of Books V-VII, and a reconstruction of Book VIII. The present work provides the first complete English translation of Halley's reconstruction of Book VIII with supplementary notes on the text. It also contains 1) an introduction discussing aspects of Apollonius's Conics 2) an investigation of Edmond Halley's understanding of the nature of his venture into ancient mathematics, and 3) an appendices giving a brief account of Apollonius's approach to conic sections and his mathematical techniques. This book will be of interest to students and researchers interested in the history of ancient Greek mathematics and mathematics in the early modern period.
Educating Indigenous Children in Australian Juvenile Justice Systems: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Mathematics
by Bronwyn Ewing Grace SarraThis book addresses key issues in the context of the national policy of educating children accused of crimes in Juvenile Courts in Australia. For several decades, National and State Governments in Australia have struggled to define education, constantly seeking to improve the way society applies the concept. This book presents an accurate portrayal of consequences of the education policy of trying to educate troubled children and young people in trouble with the law. It describes the work of juvenile detention centre mathematics teachers and their teaching contexts. It portrays teachers as learners, who ventured with researchers with a theoretical perspective. This book focuses on culturally responsive pedagogies that seek to understand the ways Indigenous children and young people in juvenile detention make sense of their mathematical learning, which, until the time of detention, has been plagued by failure. It examines how the underperformance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds are strong determinants of their overrepresentation in the juvenile justice system in Australia. This book presents the argument that if the students’ literacy and numeracy levels can be improved, there is opportunity to build better futures away from involvement in the juvenile justice system and towards productive employment to improve life chances.