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Intelligent Systems and Advanced Computing Sciences: 4th International Conference, ISACS 2023, Taza, Morocco, October 26–27, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2255)
by Hani Hagras Mohamed Nemiche Younes BennaniThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the thoroughly refereed conference proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Advanced Computing Sciences, ISACS 2023, which took place in Taza, Morocco, in October 26–27, 2023. The 30 full papers and 8 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 131 submissions. This conference focusing on all theoretical and practical aspects related to information technology and communications security.
Assembler: Hard- und Software für Mikrocontroller, Messtechnik, Anwendungen, Core-Technologie
by Herbert BernsteinIn diesem Fachbuch für Assemblerprogrammierung werden die erforderlichen Kenntnisse auf dem Gebiet der Hardware und Software in einander greifend erklärt. Es wird in zahlreichen Applikationen das Zusammenspiel der einzelnen Steuerbits und -worte anhand praktischer Anwendungen dargestellt.
The Evidence-Based Investor: Overcoming Investment Myths for Better Performance
by Pascal Böni Tim KrönckeInvesting is simple in theory, yet difficult in practice. Investors give up returns and often unknowingly increase risk by falling for one or more of the investment myths. This open access book explores why countless investors keep falling into the same traps, warns against the alluring though deceptive voices of the investment world, and unravels ten specific myths that often lead investors astray. To avoid these pitfalls, a scientifically-based and disciplined approach to investing is presented, one which is centered around only three sub-portfolios. Based on empirical and theoretical insights, this book empowers readers to make smarter, better-informed investment decisions. If you want to master the art of investing and build a prosperous financial future, this book will serve as your essential guide.
Geospatial Technologies in Coastal Ecologies Monitoring and Management (Advances in Geographic Information Science)
by Manish Kumar Kousik Das Malakar Supriya RoyThis book contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge by demonstrating how geospatial technologies can support more effective coastal planning and management. These technologies, such as remote sensing, GIS, and GNSS, play a vital role in monitoring coastal ecosystems and offer powerful tools for data collection, analysis, visualization, and decision-making. They enhance the understanding of coastal needs and enable more informed and sustainable management strategies. Intended for scientists, professionals, researchers, planners, students, and the general public, the book promotes a deeper understanding of how geospatial tools address contemporary coastal challenges. It also emphasizes inclusive decision-making and supports the development of strategies for sustainable socio-ecological coastal systems. The book is structured into six parts. Part One introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing, including sensor networks, satellite systems, aerial imaging, photogrammetry, and air photo interpretation. Part Two covers key GIS concepts, data analysis, database management, digital image processing, and participatory GIS. Part Three explores GNSS and GPS techniques. Part Four discusses the application of geospatial tools in coastal ecological monitoring and management. Part Five presents real-world case studies and field narratives that explore a range of topics, including climatic trend analysis, shoreline dynamics modelling, mangrove canopy health, coastal land use and land cover changes, land surface temperature variations, ecological transformations, mangrove-human conflicts, climate adaptation strategies, the management of climate gaps, spatial considerations in coastal zone management, and the role of climate communication in shaping coastal narratives. And finally, Part Six examines the evolving nature of coastal research, highlighting the role of GIScience in transdisciplinary approaches and strategic decision-making.
Labour and the Industrial Revolution (Routledge Revivals)
by E.C. FairchildFirst published in 1923, Labour and the Industrial Revolution is an examination of opinions (1760–1832) on the right place of wage-earner under the State. The idealism of the labourer is attributed to the conditions caused by mechanical devices, which, on their introduction, tend to destroy his individuality. The author treats of the machine as the groundwork of economic and ethical theory and of the modern Labour movement. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of economic history.
Family Doctors and Public Policy: A Study of Manpower Distribution (Routledge Library Editions: Public Policy)
by John R. Butler J. M. Bevan R. C. TaylorOriginally published in 1973, this book investigates the spatial distribution of General Practitioners (GPs) via the Designated Area Allowance (DAA) which was introduced in England amid controversy in 1966. It analyses the effectiveness of the DAA and presents the results of a survey conducted among general practitioners in England, covering the patterns of geographical mobility among GPs, the relationship between choice of practice area and other connections with the locality. It also discusses the professional and personal differences between GPs in areas which are well served with GPs and those which are not. The book provides an important historical discussion of the inequalities in the distribution of general practitioners in England in the late twentieth century.
Many Voices: Bilingualism, Culture and Education (Routledge Revivals)
by Jane MillerAttitudes to bilingualism have always been contradictory. The possession of more than one language has been thought to be an advantage, even a necessity, while simultaneously being regarded as an inconvenience, sometimes a disastrous one. Yet more than half the world’s population is bilingual. Britain is also now a multilingual society. It is therefore important to understand the phenomenon of bilingualism and to unravel the contradictions in attitudes towards it. In her book Many Voices (originally published in 1983 and now with a new foreword by John Yandell), Jane Miller has set out to listen to children and to adults—some of whom are well-known writers—for whom bilingualism is undeniably an asset.If there are advantages to being bilingual, there are also problems: personal, social, and inevitably, political ones. Jane miller moves from individual testimonies to their cultural and educational implications. It may be, she suggests, that we can gain from the strengths of bilingual speakers’ knowledge which could enrich schooling and the curriculum for all children. By attending to the experiences of people who have had to make their way within a new society, we learn something about how all individuals construct their identities out of cultural difference. Language, languages are central to this. Jane Miller argues that bilingualism allows for a special focus on developments in culture generally which is useful to teachers, linguists, readers of literature, and makers of educational policy.
Rebels in the Name of the Tsar (Routledge Revivals)
by Daniel FieldIn Rebels in the Name of the Tsar (originally published in 1989), Daniel Field explores one of the most puzzling phenomena of late imperial Russia: the devotion of the common people to the person of the Tsar. His comprehensive and engaging study addresses the question of “naïve monarchism” from the various standpoints of the government, the radicals, and the peasants themselves.In the introductory chapter, Field reviews the “myth of the tsar” and how it has changed over time. He then moves on to detailed case studies of two important peasant uprisings: Bezdna (1861) and Chigirin (1877). Through analysis of well-chosen documents (translated for the first time) and intelligent, balanced commentary, Field offers the most complete interpretation yet of these important events. In the final chapter, he reexamines our preconceptions about peasants and draws innovative conclusions about the nature of their lives and thoughts. Rebels in the Name of the Tsar is essential reading for students and teachers of Russian history and peasant sociology, and for the interested layperson.
The State and Democracy: Revitalizing America's Government (Routledge Revivals)
by Charles Noble Jeff Faux Marcus G. Raskin Marc V. Levine Carol MacLennan John J. KushmaCorporate domination of public policy during the Reagan years resulted not only in increasing inequality and deteriorating living standards for millions of Americans, but in a diminution in the capacity of government to solve basic problems that are not amenable to market-oriented solutions.The authors of The State and Democracy (originally published in 1988) propose a new public philosophy for America: one which comprises communitarian values; governments at all levels which actively pursue the public interest; a participatory political culture; and a democratic, accountable process of public choice. Because of the authors’ extensive experience both inside and outside government, they offer a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective based not only on extensive research and study, but also on first-hand experience.
Implementing Public Policy (Routledge Library Editions: Public Policy)
by Ruth LevittOriginally published in 1980, this book takes as case studies various policies arising from the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and traces their implementation and impact. The information about disposal of toxic waste on land, bathing water quality, noise abatement zones and industrial air pollution offers fruitful areas of investigation, highlighting different aspects of environmental pollution policy and its wider implications as well as illustrating vital components of the implication process, including enforcement and discretion. Many of these issues are as pertinent now as when the book was first published. Drawing on this evidence to establish some of the features central to public policy generally, the book will be of use to historians of public and environmental policy and those teaching and researching it.
The Historical Element in Religion: Lewis Fry Lectures (Routledge Revivals)
by Clement C.J. WebbFirst published in 1935, The Historical Element in Religion explains the Historical Element as arising from the religious man’s interest in the past of a community of which in his religious life he feels himself to be a part, so that its past is, although not remembered by him as an individual, yet in a real sense his own. It is thus not a disinterested scientific curiosity in the past as such, apart from any special concern of one’s own, but is rooted in the sense of continuity of certain past events with one’s personal religious experience. Although such an element is perhaps not wholly lacking in any religion, its importance relatively to other elements differs in different religions and is at its maximum in Christianity. Owning to the progress in modern times, especially among Christians, of more critical methods of dealing with historical evidence generally, there have been brought forward arguments tending to depreciate the importance of the historical element in religion and some of these are examined and discussed. The final chapter applies the conclusions reached to the consideration of certain alleged historical events, belief in the occurrence of which has been by some held to be essential to the Christian religion.
Inside the Underworld (Routledge Revivals)
by Peta FordhamFirst published in 1972, Inside the Underworld gives a general picture of the underworld, showing it as it really is, stripped of romanticism and popular misconceptions—a non-stop resistance movement against the forces of law and order, whose ranks include both the weak and the strong, the skilled and the bungling.How do robbers, con-men, and heisters function? What makes a top gang? Is underworld society different from ordinary society? What kind of clubs do criminals frequent? What is their taste in clothes, in girls, in jokes? Is the modern criminal most at home in Mayfair, Cannes, or Soho? What happens to his wife, his girls, his family when he goes to prison? Can he get policemen to take bribes or turn a blind eye to flagrant crimes? Questions such as these are answered as Peta Fordham unfolds her panorama of the underworld, and the reader will be able to learn many of the humdrum, sad and funny facts of life on the wrong side of the law. The author introduces an amazing variety of underworld characters, refugees from ‘straight society’ as well as callous and compulsive villains. Among her vignettes is the story of the young man who was largely responsible for changing the nature of British criminal expertise.Mrs Fordham shows in considerable detail the changing attitudes of the underworld to the law, the police, to violence, and to international gangsterism.
Strikes in Post-War Britain: A Study of Stoppages of Work Due to Industrial Disputes, 1946–73 (Routledge Revivals)
by W.E.J. McCarthy J.W. Durcan G.P. RedmanFirst published in 1983, Strikes in Post-War Britain provides the first systematic long-run examination of official strike statistics since the war. It is based on a wealth of new material and analysis.The overall strike pattern is first compared with the relevant data on economic activity rates—e.g. movements in prices, output, and employment. Theories linking strikes with variations in all these factors are examined in some detail. Studies of strike prone industries and occupations are analysed and tested against the background of institutional and other changes. Sections follow on the role of government, law, and the impact of incomes policy. The role of management and the influence of union militancy are also examined.A final chapter suggests the way in which these and other factors have combined to produce Britain’s varied and varying propensity to strike. An attempt is made to assess the cost and consequences of strikes for management, workers, and the British economy. The result is a standard work which challenges a whole series of assumptions about strikes. Economic factors are found to be less helpful explanations than political change, or legal developments. Bargaining reform and trade union government are shown to have had a significant impact on the form and timing of certain significant changes in the volume of strike activity. Nobody who wishes to discuss seriously the causes and consequences of Britain’s so-called ‘strike problem’ can afford to remain ignorant of the main conclusions of this book.
Polish Paradoxes (Routledge Revivals)
by Antony Polonsky Stanisław GomułkaParadox is no new feature of Polish political life. A Slavnation, fiercely Catholic, yet looking towards the non-Slavonic, largely non-Catholic west; a people whose sense of nationhood is uniquely strong, yet who have spent much of their history under foreign rule. Poland remains headline news, and her present is as full of paradoxes as her past. First published in 1990, Polish Paradoxes explains how Poles themselves look at their problems and opportunities and provides a unique insight into the real and perceived pressures on Poland. As well as examining the historical and political roots of the ‘Polish crisis’, the contributors analyse the Polish culture and a national psyche which has equipped Poles to resist foreign domination whilst often inhibiting them from resolving persistent political and economic crises. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of history and politics.
Neural Information Processing: 31st International Conference, ICONIP 2024, Auckland, New Zealand, December 2–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part IX (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15294)
by Kevin Wong M. Tanveer Mufti Mahmud Maryam Doborjeh Andrew Chi Sing Leung Zohreh DoborjehThe eleven-volume set LNCS 15286-15295 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2024, held in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024.The 318 regular papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1301 submissions. They focus on four main areas, namely: theory and algorithms; cognitive neurosciences; human-centered computing; and applications.
Variational and PDE Methods in Nonlinear Science: Cetraro, Italy 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mathematics #2366)
by Fabrice Bethuel Duvan Henao Angkana RülandThis book presents three short courses on topics at the intersection of Calculus of Variations, PDEs and Material Science, based on lectures given at the CIME summer school &“Variational and PDE Methods in Nonlinear Science&”, held in Cetraro (Italy), July 10–14, 2023. Fabrice Bethuel discusses aympototics for Allen–Cahn systems, providing an overview of classical methods and tools for the scalar case and further results for the two-dimensional vectorial case. An alternate monotonicity formula is described, and the still open parabolic vectorial case is considered. Angkana Rüland considers the modelling and analysis of microstructures in shape-memory alloys, including material on quasiconvexity, differential inclusions, rigidity of the two-well problem under BV-regularity assumptions, and recent results on the quantitative dichotomy between rigidity and flexibility. Duvan Henao focuses on existence theory in nonlinear elasticity, where a central role is played by the Jacobian determinant. The methods developed have implications for the analysis of magnetoelasticity and nematic elastomers. The volume is aimed at graduate students and researchers interested in the applications of PDEs and the calculus of variations to the theory of phase transitions, fluid dynamics, materials science, and elasticity theory.
Commodified Health Care and Lay Catholic Social Spirituality: A Sociotheological-Synodal Approach
by Vivencio BallanoThis book establishes a lay social spirituality for health care practitioners that pursues the Catholic Church&’s social teachings on the preferential option for the poor, structural sin, and health care reform to address today&’s commodification of the health care system where maximizing profit and patient&’s capacity to pay become the primary consideration. Applying a sociotheological approach that combines the perspectives of modern sociology, Catholic social doctrines, and Pope Francis's inductive synodal theology, as well as drawing from secondary literature, media reports, and church documents, it argues for the necessity of a holistic, interdisciplinary, and synodal lay Catholic social spirituality that is informed by Pope Francis&’s synodality. Presenting sociological research for health care practitioners to uphold options for the poor in public health, it envisions a lay spirituality that participates in civil society&’s health care reform agenda at the macro level, and practices Christian and Ignatian discernment at the micro level, as its main behavioral components. This book appeals to Christian health care actors, entrepreneurs, and spiritual directors as well as scholars and students in sociology, religion, moral theology, bioethics, and spirituality.
Interactive Media for Cultural Heritage (Springer Series on Cultural Computing)
by Fotis Liarokapis Maria Shehade Yiorgos Chrysanthou Andreas AristidouThe aim of this edited book is to provide a point of reference for the latest advancements in the different fields of interactive media applied in Digital Cultural Heritage research, ranging from visual data acquisition, classification, analysis and synthesis, 3D modelling and reconstruction, to new forms of interactive media presentation, visualization and immersive experience provision via extended reality, collaborative spaces, serious games and digital storytelling. This volume, is structured around 4 sections, focusing on different types of technologies and applications in Cultural Heritage, namely: Cutting-Edge Applications of Extended Reality in Cultural Heritage Preservation, Cultural Heritage Preservation and Exploration through Emerging Digital Technologies, Interactive and Immersive Experiences for Storytelling in Cultural Heritage and Innovative Approaches to Interactive Cultural Heritage Visualization. Interactive Media for Cultural Heritage consists of theoretical discussions and presents a range of case studies from diverse geographical locations allowing for an international focus of the book. It is addressed to academics, scholars, researchers, and students working on interactive media in cultural heritage and provides an interdisciplinary approach to enable cross-fertilization and collaboration among those research communities.
RFID Applications: Secure and Efficient Backscatter Networking (Synthesis Lectures on Communications)
by Hao Liu Rongrong ZhangThis book introduces current efficient and secure backscatter networking schemes for RFID. The authors integrate these schemes with a concrete example, namely RFID-based missing item detection. The book presents a large palette of tools indispensable in the RFID-based passive IoT (such as compute complexity analysis, approximate algorithm design, the probabilistic data structure, and the protocol stack in COTS and software-defined RFID tags) and how these tools can be carefully tuned and adapted to be practically applied in RFID systems. The book elaborates the state-of-the-art research bringing the conventional data structure and traffic engineering technology in the core network into the emerging IoT applications of RFID. This does not only boost the performance for RFID systems, but also inspires new research directions. The authors believe that this book will interest researchers, professionals, and graduates working in RFID system design and engineering, low-power IoT as well as other related fields.
Submarine Pipeline Integrity: Assessment of Failure Modes and Advanced Evaluation Techniques (Ocean Engineering & Oceanography #28)
by Jie Zhang Han Zhang Ruinan Lin Yifei WangThis book provides readers with recent insights and practical tools for the design, maintenance and repair of submarine pipeline. Based on research and field experience of the authors, it offers a comprehensive text on both the foundational aspects of pipeline integrity and the latest advancements in inspection and repair technologies. It covers visual, non-destructive testing, and intelligent technologies for inspection, and simulations and reliability analysis for assessing corroded pipelines. In turn, it examines impact damage mechanisms, and thermal buckling behavior. Further, it covers composite pipelines, including their mechanical properties and failure mechanisms under complex loads. It addresses dent behaviors in steel pipelines, highlighting innovative repair techniques and emerging trends. Written for professionals, such as engineers, project managers, and researchers, this book offers advanced insights and practical tools for assessing submarine pipelines operating under complex conditions in the context of increasingly challenging marine environments.
Traversing Legal Traditions: Perspectives on Comparative Law and Legal History (Springer Textbooks in Law)
by George MousourakisThis textbook provides clear, reliable, and comprehensive insights into key topics in comparative law and legal history. As fundamental pillars of modern legal education, comparative law and legal history play a crucial role in shaping a new generation of legal scholars and practicing lawyers who appreciate the significance of legal diversity while recognizing the shared foundations of legal systems worldwide. By integrating these two disciplines, scholars and professionals can better understand the dominant features and developmental trajectories of various legal systems, fostering a broader, more culturally informed perspective on the law. This approach enables readers to develop the analytical skills and critical standards necessary to address the complexities of an increasingly interconnected and rapidly evolving legal landscape. The book is divided into two main parts. Part I explores the foundational principles of comparative law, tracing its historical evolution and examining its relationship with other areas of legal study. It provides an extensive overview of legal comparatism from classical antiquity to the modern period, with particular attention paid to the contributions of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century thinkers who helped shape the field. Additionally, it assesses the role of comparative law in contemporary legal scholarship, lawmaking, and judicial decision-making, highlighting its methodological approaches and practical applications in both domestic and international contexts. In turn, Part II examines the historical development and defining characteristics of major legal traditions. It begins with the Roman and civil law tradition, followed by an exploration of the English common law tradition, the Islamic legal tradition, and various indigenous legal traditions. Special attention is given to legal transplantation, including a case study on the Japanese legal tradition and its interactions with Chinese and Western legal influences. By integrating comparative law and legal history, this book provides readers with the knowledge and analytical tools needed to navigate diverse legal traditions and systems, promoting a deeper understanding of historical legacies and contemporary legal challenges.
Emerging Zoonotic Threats from Swine: A Public Health Perspective
by Rajib Deb Jitendrakumar Nayak Gyanendra Singh Sengar Vivek Kumar GuptaThis textbook provides insights into emerging zoonotic threats from swine, covering the fundamentals of swine biology to the complexities of zoonotic disease transmission. It includes information on both the emergence and impact of swine health on public well-being. Each chapter is supplemented with prevention and control strategies, addressing the impact of swine-borne viruses on human health. A separate chapter addresses the impact of farming practices on public health and the one-health approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of swine, humans, and the environment. The textbook also discusses surveillance and monitoring techniques for detecting zoonotic diseases in swine populations, highlighting threats posed by pathogens such as Swine influenza, Nipah virus, and Streptococcus suis. Further chapters emphasize emerging viruses, parasitic worms, and bacterial infections. Additionally, it covers the role of vaccination, diagnostic techniques, and biosecurity measures in controlling and mitigating these diseases, while also addressing the importance of risk communication and education in raising awareness. This textbook is relevant for veterinarians, researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals alike, providing insights into the intersection of swine health and public health. It also serves as a resource for professionals seeking to understand and address the challenges of swine zoonoses.
Educational Input, Resource Allocation and Returns to Human Capital: Analysis of Education and Human Resources Issues in China
by Weifang MinThis comprehensive study provides a groundbreaking analysis of China's educational landscape and its impact on human capital development, revealing how education shapes economic growth, social mobility, and workforce productivity. Through rigorous research and empirical evidence, the book demonstrates education's role as a powerful tool for enhancing career mobility and workplace productivity, reducing job search time for graduates, and creating pathways to reduce income inequality. With detailed insights into resource allocation, educational equity, and human capital returns, this book offers invaluable perspectives for policymakers, educators, and researchers committed to understanding and improving educational outcomes in China.
Advancing Research on Active Aging and Participation: A Public Health Approach
by Taina RantanenThis book covers the central aspects of Advancing Research on Active Aging and Participation, illustrating how individuals can prepare for old age and promote their own well-being. The increase in the aging population has been foreseen for a long time. Traditionally, aging is considered to comprise progressive decline of health and social life, stemming from biased selection of predominantly negative outcomes in studies. However, changes in the life stage of old age have been so rapid that the general perception of growing old has become somewhat outdated. There is an evident need for a multidisciplinary work that describes aging and old age based on the latest knowledge. Dealing with aging in all areas of society should be based on knowledge, not assumptions. This book provides up-to-date information on how aging can be studied and how modern times are reshaping it. Besides, it demonstrates how a more positive approach in aging research will structure the ideas and alleviate the prejudices we have about aging and old age. The book is intended for students and professionals in the social, leisure and health care fields at universities. It can also be adopted for education in the fields of physical education, medicine, and psychology. Additionally, individuals working in the field of health, functional ability, physical activity, rehabilitation, mental health, and well-being of the aging population will benefit from this work.
Read, Write, Play: 100 Easy Ways to Make Phonics Fun for Children Aged 3-7
by Sophie DavidUnlock the joy of reading and writing with Read, Write, Play, a hands-on guide featuring 100 fun and engaging activities that support children aged 3-7 on their phonics journey.Whether you're supporting school lessons or starting at home, this book provides all the guidance you need - with no prior knowledge of phonics required. It is the perfect resource for parents, carers and educators who want to transform phonics into a playful, accessible adventure.Children learn best through play, and every activity in this book is designed to be fun and quick to set up, using common household items like paper cups and craft sticks. These multi-sensory and adaptable activities cater to all learning styles, making phonics enjoyable and rewarding for every child.Covering all six phases of the phonics curriculum, it starts with pre-reading skills and progresses to advanced topics like irregular plurals and suffixes. Clear explanations and tailored activities ensure children can build their skills confidently at their own pace.Phonics doesn't have to be daunting. With Read, Write, Play, it can be playful, memorable and even magical.