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Microbiology-2.0 Update for a Sustainable Future
by Juhi Gupta Akarsh VermaThis book demonstrates the extremely fascinating and interdisciplinary microbial domain. It helps in discovering the latest advances in microbiology and learns how they can help shape a more sustainable future for our planet. This comprehensive guide covers the latest breakthroughs in microbiology research and their practical applications in fields such as ecology, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science. Furthermore, the readers explore the cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that are driving the next generation of microbiology research. With expert insights from the leading microbiologists, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of microbes in our world and harnessing their power for a better tomorrow.
Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #52)
by Ratnesh Kumar Manmohan Dass Goel Sangeeta S. GadveThe book presents the select proceedings of 13th Structural Engineering Convention. It covers the latest research in multidisciplinary areas within structural engineering. Various topics covered include structural dynamics, structural mechanics, finite element methods, structural vibration control, advanced cementitious and composite materials, bridge engineering, soil-structure interaction, blast, impact, fire, material and many more. The book will be a useful reference material for structural engineering researchers and practicing engineers.
Spatiotemporal Data Analytics and Modeling: Techniques and Applications (Big Data Management)
by John A Satheesh Abimannan El-Sayed M. El-Alfy Yue-Shan ChangWith the growing advances in technology and transformation to digital services, the world is becoming more connected and more complex. Huge heterogeneous data are generated at rapid speed from various types of sensors. Augmented with artificial intelligence and machine learning and internet of things, latent relations, and new insights can be captured helping in optimizing plans and resource utilization, improving infrastructure, and enhancing quality of services. A “spatial data management system” is a way to take care of data that has something to do with space. This could include data such as maps, satellite images, and GPS data. A temporal data management system is a system designed to manage data that has a temporal component. This could include data such as weather data, financial data, and social media data. Some advanced techniques used in spatial and temporal data management systems include geospatial indexing for efficient querying and retrieval of location-based data, time-series analysis for understanding and predicting temporal patterns in datasets like weather or financial trends, machine learning algorithms for uncovering hidden patterns and correlations in large and complex datasets, and integration with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for real-time data collection and analysis. These techniques, augmented with artificial intelligence, enable the extraction of latent relations and insights, thereby optimizing plans, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of services. This book provides essential technical knowledge, best practices, and case studies on the state-of-the-art techniques of artificial intelligence and machine learning for spatiotemporal data analysis and modeling. The book is composed of several chapters written by experts in their fields and focusing on several applications including recommendation systems, big data analytics, supply chains and e-commerce, energy consumption and demand forecasting,and traffic and environmental monitoring. It can be used as academic reference at graduate level or by professionals in science and engineering related fields such as data science and engineering, big data analytics and mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, cloud computing, and internet of things.
Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) in India: Emerging Trends and Future Directions
by Sairaj M. Patki Shobhana C. AbhyankarThis book presents an exploration of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB), a concept with a long-standing history. It offers contemporary studies and discusses possible future directions for workplaces. The diverse range of topics this book covers makes it an engaging resource for anyone interested in OCB. The section on the pandemic covers citizenship acts performed by Indian organizations, OCB among teachers, and its significant work-related correlates in post-pandemic India. The second section covers contemporary correlates of OCB, such as work-life balance, compliance, counter-productive workplace behaviours (CWBs), and employee expectations. The future workplaces section discusses challenges to OCB, the measurement of OCB in evolving work environments, the role of machine learning (ML) in recruitment, and the importance of diversity management in ensuring OCB in inclusive workplaces. The book makes a valuable source of relevant issues on OCB while providing a broader perspective on future possibilities. It serves as reference material for students and researchers in fields like organizational behaviour, human resource management and development, and industrial psychology to study contemporary issues in OCB. The book also serves as a handy guide for managers looking to harness the benefits of citizenship behaviours to give their organizations an edge over competitors in the near future.
Deepwater Geohazards in the South China Sea
by Shiguo Wu Yunbao Sun Qingping Li Jiliang Wang Dawei Wang Qiliang Sun Chuanxu Chen Yangbing XieThis book comprehensively analyzes and summarizes the types, characteristics and prevention of deep-sea geological disasters in the South China Sea based on the research progress of global background. It also brings attention to the general public and stakeholders the risks of deep-sea geological disasters.
Wind and Solar Energy Systems (Energy Systems in Electrical Engineering)
by D. P. Kothari Kumari Namrata R. P. SainiThis book is designed to serve as a textbook for courses on renewable energy technology tragetted at upper undergraduate or graduate students. This book can also be used as a core or supplementary text for courses in energy conservation and management and solar photo-voltaic design and application. This textbook covers the basic concepts of renewable energy resources, especially wind and solar energy. It contains 8 chapters covering all major renewable energy systems, resources, and related topics, as well as a brief introductory chapter on grid integration techniques in solar and wind energy systems. The book includes pedagogical features like examples and review questions and multiple choice questions to help the readers test their understanding. Reading lists, including web-based material, are included at the end of each chapter. The structure and pedagogy makes this book useful for self-study as well as for classroom use. The book can also be used as text for professional development courses for engineers employed in the energy industry.
Advanced Machine Learning with Evolutionary and Metaheuristic Techniques (Computational Intelligence Methods and Applications)
by Jayaraman Valadi Krishna Pratap Singh Muneendra Ojha Patrick SiarryThis book delves into practical implementation of evolutionary and metaheuristic algorithms to advance the capacity of machine learning. The readers can gain insight into the capabilities of data-driven evolutionary optimization in materials mechanics, and optimize your learning algorithms for maximum efficiency. Or unlock the strategies behind hyperparameter optimization to enhance your transfer learning algorithms, yielding remarkable outcomes. Or embark on an illuminating journey through evolutionary techniques designed for constructing deep-learning frameworks. The book also introduces an intelligent RPL attack detection system tailored for IoT networks. Explore a promising avenue of optimization by fusing Particle Swarm Optimization with Reinforcement Learning. It uncovers the indispensable role of metaheuristics in supervised machine learning algorithms. Ultimately, this book bridges the realms of evolutionary dynamic optimization andmachine learning, paving the way for pioneering innovations in the field.
Geometry of Submanifolds and Applications (Infosys Science Foundation Series)
by Bang-Yen Chen Majid Ali Choudhary Mohammad Nazrul Islam KhanThis book features chapters written by renowned scientists from various parts of the world, providing an up-to-date survey of submanifold theory, spanning diverse topics and applications. The book covers a wide range of topics such as Chen–Ricci inequalities in differential geometry, optimal inequalities for Casorati curvatures in quaternion geometry, conformal η-Ricci–Yamabe solitons, submersion on statistical metallic structure, solitons in f(R, T)-gravity, metric-affine geometry, generalized Wintgen inequalities, tangent bundles, and Lagrangian submanifolds.Moreover, the book showcases the latest findings on Pythagorean submanifolds and submanifolds of four-dimensional f-manifolds. The chapters in this book delve into numerous problems and conjectures on submanifolds, providing valuable insights for scientists, educators, and graduate students looking to stay updated with the latest developments in the field. With its comprehensive coverage and detailed explanations, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in submanifold theory.
Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Energy: Select Proceedings of the International Conference, GEn-CITy 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1142)
by Jimson Mathew Lenin Gopal Filbert H. JuwonoThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Green Energy, Computing, and Intelligent Technology (GEn-CITy 2023) held at the University of Southampton Malaysia in July 2023. This book primarily covers clean energy and intelligent technologies for a sustainable future. This book serves as a forum for engineers, researchers, and specialists from academia, research centers, and industry worldwide to discuss and present the latest developments and applications related to the challenges of securing green and clean energy sources for the 21st century to protect the environment.
Quality Control of Chinese Medicines: Strategies and Methods
by Jing Zhao Shaoping LiThis book focuses on the strategies and methods for quality control of Chinese medicines used in prevention and treatment of diseases for thousands of years in China and East Asia. It explains various strategies and methods for quality markers discovery and herbal glycoanalysis, as well as practices for control of heavy metal and pesticide residues. Strategies to overcome the shortage of reference compounds for quality control of Chinese medicines are also provided. The book also introduces analytical techniques for different analytes in Chinese medicines with an emphasis on sample preparation in automation and high extraction efficiency methods, the key process affecting the time and accuracy of the techniques. It is of interest to quality control scientists in academia and industry working on Chinese medicines and/or herbal medicine and also pharmacists, pharmacologists, food chemists, and nutritionists who want to understand Chinese medicines.
Joseph Butler: A Preacher for Eighteenth-Century Commercial Society
by Daisuke Arie Masatake Okubo Naoki YajimaThis book is the first English-language monograph about Bishop Joseph Butler (1692–1752) by Japanese scholars. It is an especially interesting and controversial message coming as it does from Japan, a well-developed secular economic state where less than 1% of the population are Christians and opposing the recent trend of curtailing the eighteenth-century political economy into religiosity and theology. This multidisciplinary edited book presents a different and new perspective from the recent work of Oslington et al., which seeks to reduce the political economy of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain to religiosity and theology, triggered by the writings of A. M. C. Waterman. Unlike those works, the present one aims to re-examine the largely forgotten Butler, who was said in the nineteenth century to be the most influential cleric and preacher in the Church of England of the previous century— not just as a clerical ideologue, but mainly as a proto-political economistbefore Adam Smith.In order to achieve this goal, first, the authors clarify that Butler's theory of conscience and probability, which began with passion and selfishness, was created with the development of eighteenth-century commercial society in mind. Second, the manner in which Butler's discourse was directed not at anti-Anglicans or eminent intellectuals, but at the majority of ordinary secular society, is explored. How it was consistent with and defended their sentiments and economic behavior, not only in Analogy but mainly in Fifteen Sermons, is also investigated and explained. Finally, readers see that Butler's antirational grasp of humanity and empiricist epistemology, based on “probability” presented in these inquiries, can in fact be considered a pioneering expression of the methodological premises of modern economics.
Vegetable Oil-Based Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications (Composites Science and Technology)
by Showkat Ahmad Bhawani Anish Khan Mohmad Nasir Mohmad Ibrahim Mohammad JawaidThis book presents the latest developments in the field of vegetable oil -based composites. It focuses on different vegetable oils such as castor, linseed, corn, soybean, olive, palm, and canola oils;, and fillers from inorganic materials and agricultural residues used in the preparation of vegetable oil -based composites. There are several advantages to vegetable oil-based polymer composites, due to their universal availability, inherent biodegradability, low price, and superb environmental credentials (i.e., low eco-toxicity and low toxicity towards humans). This book will be of is of interest to researchers working in the field of bio-based composite materials for the development of green and sustainable materials.
A Study on the Creation, Impact and Legal Issues of Crypto Special Drawing Rights (Modern China and International Economic Law)
by Leo ZengThis book analyzes the concept, theory, rules, and impact of the reform of the international monetary system and Crypto-SDRs and provides a feasibility analysis of the combination of blockchain technology and SDRs. It explores and summarizes the possibility of solving problems such as the inherent defects of the current international monetary system and creatively suggests that the birth of Crypto-SDR will have a positive impact on countries and industries and fields around the world, especially in anti-money laundering, cross-border asset recovery, international payments, banking, insurance, financial auditing, Fintech regulation, etc.
Homo Oppositus: Opposites Ideas , New Vision
by Abdulmouti SouwedThe core concept of this book is one that resonates with everyone, yet it is explored and presented in a fresh and unique perspective as envisioned by the author. After delving into and discussing this familiar idea, the author arrives at a profound conclusion: that humans embody contradictions within themselves. This introspection leads back to the timeless question: what truly defines a human? In this insightful exploration, the author proposes that humanity is inherently chaotic and self-contradictory. This raises a compelling question in our current era of digital advancement and artificial intelligence: Are we, as a species, still influenced by an ‘archaic mindset’ in this modern age? This book challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of human nature in the context of rapidly evolving technology.
Let Us Grow Healthy
by Nouf Al WatbanAre you expecting a baby or want your children to develop healthy eating habits but don’t know where to start? Let Us Grow Healthy is your guide to making better food choices for your family by focusing on wholesome, nutrient-dense foods while limiting unnecessary junk. This book will teach you: · The importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy. · What it means to choose fresh, whole, clean foods. · How to strengthen your child’s immune system through diet. · How to manage food allergies. · The meaning of GMOs and how to avoid them. · The essential vitamins and minerals kids need to thrive. · Why leafy greens and herbs/spices should be diet staples. · Tips for reducing salt and sugar intake. · Ways food can improve brain development and heart health. Let Us Grow Healthy aims to increase your nutrition knowledge with interesting tips and recommendations so you feel empowered to make the best dietary choices for your child’s optimal growth and long-term health. It’s never too early or too late to establish healthy eating habits!
Lucky
by Jessica MarsMiss Sunshine has faced an unlucky streak throughout her life. Growing up alone, impoverished, and under constant attack from the school bully, her childhood was challenging. However, her fortunes begin to change when she meets a not-so-lucky duck, sparking an adventure that spans the globe, filled with endless opportunities under the sun. Set in the jungles of South Africa, the duo battles a dangerous King Cobra. Narrowly escaping death, they embark on many adventures together. It’s said that you’re either born with luck or without it, but Sunshine and her duck live a life brimming with infinite possibilities, proving that happiness is within reach. Despite the myriad of challenges she faces while growing up, Sunshine chooses bravery. Her unusual source of courage makes all the difference, shaping a joyful life for them both. Firmly believing that the sun will always shine, Sunshine’s optimism leads them on unforgettable adventures. They refuse to be defined by hardship, choosing instead to craft a beautiful story of their own. This book is perfect for adventurous boys and girls who possess a bit of bravery, lots of optimism, and believe that with a duck named Lucky, anything is possible.
Love From Posy
by Kit SagarLove From Posy is a fun and joyful story for young children about the adventures of Posy the doll and her best friend, Sam. Through rhyme and colourful illustrations, Posy’s story is about learning new things, growing to love the unexpected and diving into new adventures. It touches upon the challenges of moving to a new country and will help encourage children to adapt to new situations and circumstances.
Tim Tate – Vengeance of the Blackmore Woods
by Z. B. SayedThe Blackmore woods are a perilous place, filled with mysteries from the past. Tim Tate is a mischief-maker, grounded and confined to the public library when he learns a dangerous secret that will change his life and the fate of the town forever. Will Tim realize his true potential and save the town from its impending doom?
Challenge Yourself & Be the Hero of your Life: Personal Development & Positive Psychology
by Eya LabidiThis book is designed to lay the foundation for a solid and positive upbringing, starting from a child’s first readings and continuing through their teenage years and into adulthood. Written in accessible language, this book engages young readers and captures their attention through independent chapters, each focusing on a specific and fundamental concept. Every section concludes with dynamic, practical exercises related to the notion studied, providing children with valuable advice that is both motivating and challenging enough to help them develop new skills. Among the many treasures within these pages, children will find tools to promote self-expression, personal development, and self-confidence. They will learn how to overcome fears, believe in themselves, unravel emotional blockages, and nurture their natural curiosity. In essence, this book is an exciting adventure where the beloved reader is both the superhero and the heart of its content. By embarking on this journey, children will be well-prepared to face the challenges of growing up, armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead fulfilling and successful lives. This book is an invaluable resource for parents and educators who wish to support the positive development of the children in their care.
Disorganized Attachment No More!: The Complete Blueprint to Achieving a Secure Attachment Style in Relationships
by Taha ZaidIt's time to control those overflowing emotions, understand your patterns, and identify the way forward toward a healthier, happier relationship. Have you been dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions that seem to create roadblocks to your happiness? Do you sometimes feel it would be easier if you stayed single because you didn't want to put someone through your spinning thoughts? Do you self-sabotage when it comes to deciding what you need to do and your happiness? Listen, the most common culprit for blocking our own happiness is us. The negativity that you have accumulated over your life, from childhood till now, has been clouding your decision-making and causing you to see life in gray. You see, past experiences have a way of seeping into our present and future. They have the power to create an environment where you overthink and overanalyze every little detail–what a person said, how you responded, their body language, your own body language…the list goes on and on! That is what stops you from having your happily ever after. You are probably dealing with disorganized attachment, but you aren’t really sure what that means. Science has categorized it as a disorder, and luckily, it's a condition that is treatable. This is your chance to go from disorganized attachment to healthy relationships and from chaotic emotions to a more focused outlook on life. It's time to truly tap into the details of your past to create a happier future. In this practical guide, you will discover: - The nooks and crannies of insecure attachments that can help you understand disorganized attachment even more - The image of a healthy relationship – uncover exactly what it takes to build that secure connection with that special someone - Techniques to pinpoint the signs of disorganized attachment in yourself and others that will open your eyes to a new world of emotions - Methods of emotional control to truly face your fears, understand your past childhood trauma, and pinpoint your triggers - How to save your relationship by focusing on yourself and using the power of communication - The art of improvement, from how to improve your self-worth to your confidence so you can go through your adult life more organized - How to move forward in life with various techniques like self-healing and building yourself up And much more. When it comes to keeping your relationships safe, taking the step to improving your own skills and confidence might be the key you have been looking for. With this guide, you can understand where your feelings are from and how to deal with them.
Global Financial Stability Report, April 2024: The Last Mile: Financial Vulnerabilities And Risks (Global Financial Stability Report)
by [authors]A report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Energy Security Gains from Strengthening Europe’s Climate Action (Departmental Papers)
by SherA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Determinants of Zombie Banks in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (Imf Working Papers)
by FuA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Haiti: Staff-Monitored Program-Extension and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Colombia: Request for an Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.