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The Aarhus Convention: Towards Environmental Solidarisation (Environmental Politics and Theory)
by Duncan WeaverThe Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters has been celebrated as a pioneering international environmental agreement. Given that a quarter-century has passed since Aarhus was opened for signature, now is an opportune moment to revisit it from a fresh perspective. Marking this anniversary, this book explores Aarhus from the vista of the English School of International Relations, an ethically-minded perspective used to gauge the prevalence of state-oriented and human-oriented progress from the Convention's rationales and realities. It firstly considers Aarhus' propagation, investigating the legal, diplomatic and geopolitical contexts enabling its emergence. It secondly investigates Aarhus' germination, with reference to its trinity of procedural rights. Thirdly, the book examines the Convention's growth, in terms of the development of its organisational infrastructure. The chief finding is that Aarhus demonstrates, in environmental contexts, the feasibility and benefit of fostering 'humankind' solidarist progress, rooted in moral cosmopolitanism, within the existing power arrangements of a sovereignty-based pluralism. Pluralist concerns for diversity and international order are found to be a precondition for more ethically ambitious solidarist endeavours. These observations reinforce the logic of solidarisation, an English School innovation that presents sovereignty as (a) being ethically matured by solidarism whilst (b) delimiting solidarism within the threshold of states' tolerance.
Aani & the Tree Huggers
by Jeannine AtkinsBased on true events in India in the 1970s, young Aani and the other women in her village defend their forest from developers by wrapping their arms around the trees, making it impossible to cut them down.
A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
by Pier Andrea BoreaThis book, "A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics", documents the present state of knowledge of the adenosine A3 receptor. Adenosine A3 receptors are G protein-linked receptors that function in physiology and intracellular signaling and are involved in inflammatory responses and mediating cell proliferation and cell death. The A3 receptor is increasingly being recognized for its biological roles throughout the body, and many A3 receptor ligands have proven useful in elucidating peripheral and central pathologies. This book covers a wide range of information including data from studies of theoretical, molecular and cellular pharmacology, signal transduction, integrative physiology, new drug discoveries and clinical applications. The book includes sections on: A3 Adenosine Receptor signal transduction, adenosine Receptor medicinal chemistry, effects and therapeutic applications of Adenosine Receptors on tissues and organs, adenosine Receptors and inflammatory and auto-immune diseases, adenosine Receptors and cancer. The chapters in this book cover both fundamental science and relevant applications and provide an authoritative account of the current status of the field. "A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics" is an up to date and scientifically excellent source of information, attractive to basic and clinical scientists alike.
The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory: A Practical Guide for a Successful Journey (Springer Texts In Education)
by Eva O. L. LantsoghtIs suitable for a classroom setting as well as for self-study.<P><P> Offers advice, anecdotes and exercises to teach junior PhD students in STEM how to succeed.<P> Provides information and suggested methods for all steps of the PhD trajectory.<P> Contains an extensive glossary of terms.<P>This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Written in the accessible language of the PhD Talk blogs, the book contains a great deal of practical advice for carrying out research, and presenting one’s work. It includes tips and advice from current and former PhD candidates, thus representing a broad range of opinions. The book includes exercises that help PhD candidates get their work kick-started. It covers all steps of a doctoral journey in STEM: getting started in a program, planning the work, the literature review, the research question, experimental work, writing, presenting, online tools, presenting at one’s first conference, writing the first journal paper, writing and defending the thesis, and the career after the PhD. Since a PhD trajectory is a deeply personal journey, this book suggests methods PhD candidates can try out, and teaches them how to figure out for themselves which proposed methods work for them, and how to find their own way of doing things.
A vivir la ciencia: Las pasiones que despierta el conocimiento
by Pere EstupinyàPere Estupinyà vuelve a demostrar que la ciencia, bien explicada, no solo resulta interesantísima, sino que es la herramienta fundamental para mejorar el mundo y nuestra vida. Este libro es una invitación a descubrirnos a nosotros mismos y lo que nos rodea a través de la ciencia. Con historias sorprendentes y un estilo ameno, directo, apasionado, riguroso y divulgativo, Estupinyà amplía en estas páginas sus conversaciones dominicales junto a Javier Sampedro y Javier del Pino en el programa A Vivir de la Cadena SER con todo tipo de expertos en neurociencia, astrofísica, biología, paleontología, psicología, sociología, filosofía, tecnología, medioambiente y salud humana. Agrupadas según las emociones que le suscitan, transitaremos por la esperanza ante los pequeños milagros de la medicina; la introspección al explorar la psique humana; la diversión ante los temas más disparatados y entretenidos; la curiosidad al revelar los mundos más lejanos e invisibles; la indignación por la resistencia a aprovechar el conocimiento científico; la preocupación por la crisis climática y el deterioro del planeta; la inspiración para mejorar aspectos sociales gracias a los descubrimientos científicos; el asombro al ver que la realidad se acerca cada día más a la ficción; y la responsabilidad, porque el futuro no depende de la tecnología sino de nosotros los humanos. A Vivir la ciencia nace de la curiosidad, pero también es una llamada al cambio. Salpicado con apreciaciones personales del autor, es una reivindicación a pensar científicamente y a utilizar los pequeños milagros de la ciencia para el bien individual y colectivo.
A salvo en la red
by Francisco Castaño Mena Pedro García AguadoDe la mano de Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena llega el tercer volumen del proyecto «Aprender a educar», centrado esta vez en un tema tan preocupante, complejo y actual como el modo en que debemos proteger a nuestros hijos en internet y las redes sociales. <p><p>¿Cuándo debo comprarle un smartphone a mi hijo? ¿Tengo que establecer unas normas de uso? ¿Cómo le protejo de los riesgos de internet? ¿Cómo controlo que no sufra o haga ciberbullying? Desde su proyecto «Aprender a educar», Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena hacen hincapié en la educación familiar como factor clave de protección para prevenir posibles dificultades con los hijos. En este tercer libro, los autores se adentran en las nuevas tecnologías y muestran a padres y profesores cómo educar en su uso. <p>A salvo en la Red es un manual indispensable para que niños y adolescentes reciban una buena educación digital y les enseñemos a utilizar estas herramientas sin riesgo y sacándoles el máximo partido. Con un lenguaje directo y cercano, los autores nos exponen casos reales de su consulta y nos enseñan que las nuevas tecnologías, usadas de forma correcta, pueden convertirse en grandes aliadas.
The A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0–8
by Jerilou J Moore Kerry P HolmesDiscover new and exciting ways to teach STEM content through the arts in your early childhood program with this innovative and comprehensive guidebook. Chapters feature playful activities divided by age band that bridge early academic learning and social, emotional, physical, and mental development with active engagement in the arts. Structured activities include a materials list, safety concerns, key takeaways, and related readings, as well as explicit connections to research and national standards. With clear and concise lesson plans that walk you through activities in music, dance, media arts, visual arts, and theater, it becomes easy to bring development and learning through movement and creativity to your classroom or program.
The A B C of Nerves (Psychology Revivals)
by D.F. Fraser-HarrisOriginally published in 1928, the preface reads: "It is almost impossible to distinguish between what is ‘elementary’ and what is ‘advanced’ in regard to the nervous system. The constitution and functions of that system are so little matters of common knowledge that it would be safe to assume that practically nothing of its physiology is known to the ordinary reader. The selection of what is necessary to be known and likely to be comprehended by readers who have no previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology is, therefore, no easy task. It is certain that in the opinion of some authorities much has been omitted that should have been included; one can but say in self-defence that to have included more than is here considered would have exceeded the limits of a treatise whose title is the A B C." Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
AΡ The Associated Press Stylebook
by Associated PressThe spiral-bound Associated Press Stylebook, 56th Edition, includes more than 300 new or revised entries. Specialized chapters cover sports, business, punctuation, data journalism, health and science, news values, polls and surveys, and digital security for journalists. New this year is a chapter on inclusive storytelling, while the chapters on religion and social media are revised. The AP Stylebook is widely used as a writing and editing reference in newsrooms, classrooms and corporate offices worldwide.
9th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam: Proceedings of BME 9, 2022, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Translational Healthcare Technology from Advanced to Low and Middle-Income Countries in the Era of Covid and Digital Transformation (IFMBE Proceedings #95)
by Van Toi Vo Thi-Hiep Nguyen Binh Long Vong Ngoc Bich Le Thanh Qua NguyenThis book presents cutting-edge research and developments in the field of biomedical engineering, with a special emphasis on results achieved in Vietnam and neighboring low- and middle-income countries. Covering both fundamental and applied research, and focusing on the theme of “Translational Healthcare Technology from Advanced to Low and Middle Income Countries in the Era of Covid and Digital Transformation”, it reports on the design, fabrication, and application of low-cost and portable medical devices, biosensors, and microfluidic devices, on improved methods for biological data acquisition and analysis, on nanoparticles for biological applications, and on new achievements in biomechanics, tissue engineering, and regeneration. It describes the developments of molecular and cellular biology techniques, neuroengineering techniques, and statistical and computational methods, including artificial intelligence, for biomedical applications. It also discusses strategies to address some relevant issues in biomedical education and entrepreneurship. Gathering the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on The Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam, BME 9, held on December 27-29, 2022, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the book offers important answers to current challenges in the field and a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and researchers with various backgrounds working in different research institutes, companies, and countries.
99mTc-Sestamibi: Clinical Applications
by Hans-Jürgen Biersack Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar Jan Bucerius99mTc-sestamibi is a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) radiotracer that is widely used for the imaging of myocardial perfusion, as well as a variety of malignant and benign diseases. 99mTc-Sestamibi - Clinical Applications provides a detailed and informative overview of almost all the oncologic and non-oncologic applications of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT, including several relatively rare indications. Different disease-related protocols for 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT are presented, and for each disease a comprehensive summary of the relevant pathology and epidemiology is provided. Throughout, there is a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of use of this popular tracer, including instructions for the preparation of several commercially available tracer kits. Clinical practitioners will find this book to be an invaluable guide to the application and benefits of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT in both the inpatient and the outpatient setting.
99 Maps to Save the Planet: With an introduction by Chris Packham
by KATAPULT'Terrifying yet funny, surprising yet predictable, simple yet poignant' Chris PackhamA shocking but informative, eye-catching and witty book of maps that illustrate the perilous state of our planet.The maps in this book are often shocking, sometimes amusing, and packed with essential information:· Did you know that just 67 companies worldwide are responsible for 67 per cent of global greenhouse emissions? · Or that keeping a horse has the same carbon footprint as a 23,500-kilometre road trip? · Did you know how many countries use less energy than is consumed globally by downloading porn from the internet?· Do you know how much of the earth's surface has been concreted over?· Or how many trees would we have to plant to make our planet carbon-neutral?Presenting a wealth of innovative scientific research and data in stunning, beautiful infographics, 99 Maps to Save the Planet provides us with instant snapshots of the destruction of our environment. At one glance, we can see the precarious state of our planet - but also realise how easy it would be to improve it Enlightening, a bit frightening, but definitely inspiring, 99 Maps to Save the Planet doesn't provide practical tips on how to save our planet: it just presents the facts. And the facts speak for themselves. Once we know them, what excuse do we have for failing to act?
9 Millionen Fahrräder am Rande des Universums: Obskures aus Forschung und Wissenschaft (Erlebnis Wissenschaft)
by Michael Gross»Hofnarr« der Chemie Ausgeforscht - so heißt eine Rubrik in den »Nachrichten aus der Chemie«, in der der Chemiker und Wissenschaftsjournalist Michael Groß alle zwei Monate einen seiner »unsachlichen« Beiträge veröffentlicht - als »Hofnarr«, wie er selbst sagt. Groß schafft in seinen ironischheiteren Kommentaren die seltene Kombination aus guter, unterhaltsamer Schreibe und der Vermittlung von Fachwissen. Gerne sucht er sich abseitige Themen, scheinbar jedenfalls. Aber was ist schon abseitig für Forscher, die aus verwesenden Fischen die Biolumineszenz herauskitzeln oder mit Rattenschwänzen experimentieren? 100 »unsachliche« Beiträge »9 Millionen Fahrräder am Rande des Universums« ist eine Sammlung seiner Glossen und Kommentare der letzten 10 Jahre. In 100 »unsachlichen « Beiträgen kommentiert Dr. Groß respektlos und für alle verständlich Forschung und Forscher und entdeckt die Komik im Normalen. Hier finden Sie Antwort auf die Frage, warum trotz guter Luft im Großraumbüro schlechtes Klima herrschen kann und es Einzelnen gehörig stinkt. Oder Sie erfahren, was es mit dem aufregenden Liebesleben der Glühwürmchen, die biologisch korrekt Leuchtkäfer heißen, auf sich hat. Sprachpirouetten statt Fachchinesisch Launig dreht Michael Groß seine sprachlichen Pirouetten, erklärt fast spielerisch wissenschaftliche Sachverhalte, stellt - für jeden leicht nachvollziehbar - neue Forschungsergebnisse vor, spießt aber genauso leidenschaftlich Themen aus der Kategorie Pleiten, Pech und Pannen auf; wie die Fehlkonstruktion der Londoner Millenniums-Fußgängerbrücke über die Themse, die im Jahr 2000 eröffnet wurde. Leider hatten die Ingenieure nicht daran gedacht, dass durchaus auch mal Fußgänger über eine Fußgängerbrücke laufen bzw. an die Schwingungen, die diese verursachen. Was aus der Riesenschaukel wurde? Lesen Sie selbst!
8th Workshop on Theory, Phenomenology and Experiments in Flavour Physics: Neutrinos, Flavor Physics and Beyond (FP@Capri2022) (Springer Proceedings in Physics #292)
by Giulia Ricciardi Guglielmo De Nardo Mario MerolaThis book is a collection of invited contributions presented at the 8th edition of the International Workshop on Theory, Phenomenology and Experiments in Flavour Physics, held on the Island of Capri, Italy, on 11–13 June 2022. It is a joint workshop between experimentalists and theoreticians aiming at debating recent results and hot topics in flavour physics, in an interdisciplinary effort. Flavour, electroweak physics and neutrino physics are all foremost in the assessment of results within the standard model and search for physics beyond. Anomalies in flavour physics are hints on new physics, while with neutrino masses and oscillations the new physics has already started. Contributions deal mainly with the flavour anomalies, the flavour problem from leptons to quarks and back, including continuous versus discrete symmetries, and the connections between the Higgs sector and neutrinos, embracing see-saw models and Higgs potential analyses. Focus is on neutrinos, at high and low scales, including LHC searches and CLVF, leptogenesis, connections with dark sectors and NP mediators, non-standard neutrino interactions and the problem of the nature of massive neutrinos.
8th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam: Proceedings of BME 8, 2020, Vietnam: Healthcare Technology for Smart City in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (IFMBE Proceedings #85)
by Vo Van Toi Thi-Hiep Nguyen Vong Binh Long Ha Thi Thanh HuongThis book presents cutting-edge research and developments in the field of biomedical engineering, with a special emphasis on results achieved in Vietnam and neighboring low- and middle-income countries. Covering both fundamental and applied research, and focusing on the theme “Healthcare technology for smart city in low- and middle-income countries,” it reports on the design, fabrication, and application of low-cost and portable medical devices, IoT devices, and telemedicine systems, on improved methods for biological data acquisition and analysis, on nanomaterials for biological applications, and on new achievements in biomechanics, tissue engineering, and regeneration. It describes the developments of molecular and cellular biology techniques, and statistical and computational methods, including artificial intelligence, for biomedical applications, covers key public/occupational health issues and reports on cutting-edge neuroengineering techniques. Gathering the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on The Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam, BME 8, 2020, Vietnam, the book offers important answers to current challenges in the field and a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and researchers with various backgrounds working in different research institutes, companies, and countries.
The 8th International Conference on Knowledge Management in Organizations: Social and Big Data Computing for Knowledge Management
by Leon S.L. Wang Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez Lorna Uden I-Hsien Ting Hsin-Chang YangThe proceedings from the eighth KMO conference represent the findings of this international meeting which brought together researchers and developers from industry and the academic world to report on the latest scientific and technical advances on knowledge management in organizations. This conference provided an international forum for authors to present and discuss research focused on the role of knowledge management for innovative services in industries, to shed light on recent advances in social and big data computing for KM as well as to identify future directions for researching the role of knowledge management in service innovation and how cloud computing can be used to address many of the issues currently facing KM in academia and industrial sectors.
8th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Product Management: Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Sümer Şahin<P>This book presents the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Product Management (EPPM 2017), highlighting the importance of engineering, project and product management in a region of the world that is in need of transformation and rebuilding. <P> The aim of the conference was to bring together the greatest minds in engineering and management and offer them a platform to share their innovative, and potentially transformational, findings. The proceedings are comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and advanced in their approach with an appeal not only for academicians and university students but also for professionals in various engineering fields, especially construction, manufacturing and production.
8th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care Through Technology: Proceedings of MEDITECH 2022, October 20–22, 2022, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (IFMBE Proceedings #102)
by Simona Vlad Nicolae Marius RomanThis book gathers the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology, MEDITECH 2022, held virtually on 20–22 October 2022, from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It reports on both theoretical and practical developments in biomedical imaging and image processing, health technology, technologies for education, and biomedical signal processing and medical devices, measurements and instrumentation. Both the conference and the realization of this book were supported by the Romanian National Society for Medical Engineering and Biological Technology (SNIMTB).
8th European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference: Proceedings of the EMBEC 2020, November 29 – December 3, 2020 Portorož, Slovenia (IFMBE Proceedings #80)
by Damijan Miklavcic Aleksandra Cvetkoska Samo Mahnič-Kalamiza Tomaz JarmThis book aims at informing on new trends, challenges and solutions, in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical engineering. It covers traditional biomedical engineering topics, as well as innovative applications such as artificial intelligence in health care, tissue engineering , neurotechnology and wearable devices. Further topics include mobile health and electroporation-based technologies, as well as new treatments in medicine. Gathering the proceedings of the 8th European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference (EMBEC 2020), held on November 29 - December 3, 2020, in Portorož, Slovenia, this book bridges fundamental and clinically-oriented research, emphasizing the role of education, translational research and commercialization of new ideas in biomedical engineering. It aims at inspiring and fostering communication and collaboration between engineers, physicists, biologists, physicians and other professionals dealing with cutting-edge themes in and advanced technologies serving the broad field of biomedical engineering.
81 Days Below Zero: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness
by Brian MurphyShortly before Christmas in 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska’s Ladd Field on a test flight. Only one ever returned: Leon Crane, a city kid from Philadelphia with little more than a parachute on his back when he bailed from his B-24 Liberator before it crashed into the Arctic. Alone in subzero temperatures, Crane managed to stay alive in the dead of the Yukon winter for nearly twelve weeks and, amazingly, walked out of the ordeal intact. 81 Days Below Zero recounts, for the first time, the full story of Crane’s remarkable saga. In a drama of staggering resolve with moments of phenomenal luck, Crane learned to survive in the Yukon’s unforgiving landscape. His is a tale of the human capacity to endure extreme conditions and intense lonelinessand emerge stronger than before.
The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature: The Science of Success
by Richard KochIn a brand new Preface, bestselling author Richard Koch describes a paradigm shift in business, whereby intuition is more important than analysis, ideas and product trump strategy, and influence is superior to control. In this essential companion to his bestselling The 80/20 Principle - the radical power law that helped thousands of people achieve more by doing less - Koch illuminates 92 other universal principles and laws to promote the science of success in an increasingly challenging business environment.
The 80/20 Principle and 92 Other Powerful Laws of Nature
by Richard KochIn this follow-up to his best-selling The 80/20 Principle, the power law that helped hundreds of thousands achieve more by doing less, Richard Koch puts science to work, applying ninety-two other natural laws to promote the "science of success" within the ever-changing world of business. What does Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection prove about developing a niche product line? How can Isaac Newton's laws of motion and gravity help in a crowded marketplace? This is a must-have book for business leaders looking for clear, evidence-based reasoning that explains why some companies seem to find success everywhere they turn, while others don't make progress.
7th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam: Translational Health Science and Technology for Developing Countries (IFMBE Proceedings #69)
by Vo Van Toi Trung Quoc Le Hoan Thanh Ngo Thi-Hiep NguyenThis volume presents the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam which was held from June 27-29, 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City. The volume reflects the progress of Biomedical Engineering and discusses problems and solutions. It aims to identify new challenges, and shaping future directions for research in biomedical engineering fields including medical instrumentation, bioinformatics, biomechanics, medical imaging, drug delivery therapy, regenerative medicine and entrepreneurship in medical devices.
7th International Conference on Structural Adhesive Bonding 2023: Selected Contributions of AB 2023 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva Robert D. AdamsThis book gathers selected contributions of the 7th international conference on structural adhesive bonding AB 2023, held in Porto, Portugal, July 13–14, 2023.The book provides the latest trends and developments related to structural bonding. Topics like adhesive formulation and properties, adhesion and surface treatments, joint design, and durability of structural adhesive joints are covered.This book offers a wealth of information for researchers, students and engineers in industry.
7th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology: Proceedings of MEDITECH-2020, 13-15 October 2020 (IFMBE Proceedings #88)
by Simona Vlad Nicolae Marius RomanThis book gathers the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology, held virtually on 13 – 15 October 2020, from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It reports on both theoretical and practical developments fostering the use of cutting-edge technology in clinical settings, telemedicine, and biological research. Chapters mainly deal with medical devices, measurements and instrumentation, medical imaging and biological signal processing and health care information systems. Further topics include modeling, simulation and biomechanics, as well as innovative (bio-)materials for biomedical applications. The conference, as well as the realization of this book, was supported by the Romanian Society for Medical Engineering and Biological Technology.