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Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 8th International Conference, ADHIP 2024, Jiaxing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #635)
by Xianchao Zhang Joey Tianyi Zhou Hong SunThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2024, held in Jiaxing, China, during September 20-22, 2024. The 115 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Signal Processing and Enhancement; Information Fusion and Integration. Part II: Information Fusion and Integration; Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning. Part III: Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning; Applications and Intelligent Systems. Part IV: Applications and Intelligent Systems
The Civic Value of the Humanities: A Case for Compassion (Palgrave Critical University Studies)
by Katherine E. SouthwoodThis book makes a consciously positive case for the civic value of the humanities in higher education. The author seeks to show the ways in which humanities subjects are not just about teaching and learning to master technical content, but are also concerned with the transmission of ethical humanistic values. By embedding values from humanities subjects more deeply within universities, she argues that we can bring heart and soul, and indeed humanity, to higher education settings which have a far reaching, positive impact within and beyond these settings. The book will appeal to academics and students in higher education studies and humanities subjects, as well as institutional administrators and leaders.
Practices of Leading Pedagogy (Educational Leadership Theory)
by Christine GriceThis book examines the intersection between pedagogy and leadership in intersubjective spaces. The intention is to discover answers to the most important question of educational leadership theory for practice today: who leads learning? This book addresses current misconceptions about pedagogical leadership and pedagogy in schools today. It explores the evolution of pedagogy and pedagogical leadership over time from a philosophical perspective. This book advocates for a return to philosophical thinking about learning and leading the child over teaching and skills, while also reducing the binary between these fields. Each chapter draws upon empirical research, alongside theory and philosophy. This book addresses key provocations about pedagogy and pedagogical leadership found in policy and professional learning that influence understandings that educational leaders have about the meaning of pedagogy and pedagogical leadership with implications for leading pedagogy in schools today.
Post-war Keynesianism in Germany and Western Europe (The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences #28)
by Günther Chaloupek Hans A. Frambach Jürgen G. BackhausThis edited volume discusses the reception and application of Keynesian economics in Europe during the 20th century. The main focus of the book is the case of West Germany, where the strong position of Keynesian economics (primarily of the neoclassical synthesis type) at most universities since the 1950s contrasted with Ordoliberalism and the concept of the Social Market Economy, which became dominant German economic policy after the war. Chapter contributions focus on important pioneers of theoretical or political Keynesianism, such as Erich Schneider, Andreas Paulsen, and Karl Schiller in Germany, Kurt Rothschild in Austria, Gottfried Bombach in Switzerland; the influence of Keynes on other economists; and the relevance of Keynesian ideas in Austria and Norway. Providing a survey of important theoretical economists in post-war Germany, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students of economic policy, contemporary political, social and economic systems, history of economic thought and political history.
An Evolutionary Story of Agency: How Life Evolved to Act on its Own (Foundations for Interdisciplinarity in the Life Sciences: Concise Monographs)
by Juli Peretó Álvaro MorenoThis open access book exposes the role of "agency" in the history of life. Agency is understood as the capacity of an organism to act, make decisions, and exercise control over its actions in order to achieve goals or to navigate and interact with its environment. The question of agency has become a hot and controversial topic in Biology and Philosophy of the Natural Sciences. This volume studies said topic through its historical expressions, investigating how and why it has appeared, and what was its selective advantage in the past, assuming a continuity in how it has evolved in different life forms. By also explaining how and why agency has evolved and become more complex in some branches of the tree of life, the authors show how life has made its way on our planet with forms of agency as diverse as those shown by bacteria, plants or animals, which are the most sophisticated and complex agents. The book is of great interest to a broad audience, whether philosophically or biologically inclined, interested in understanding fundamental aspects of how life works and in seeking explanations for why life has been so successful on planet Earth.
Specifications for Design of Highway Substructure (JTG Standards and Specifications)
by Wanping WuThis book is formulated to establish uniformity for technical standards of highway substructure design and to make substructure engineering design meet the requirements of safety, reliability, technical advancements, economy, and rationality. It is applicable to the substructure design of the new construction and expansion of all classified highways. The ‘substructure’ in this book includes the whole parts of highway trapezoidal cross section. That is to say, it is generally referred to as general facilities, not only the subgrade, but also the slope protection, drainage, and retaining wall are included.
Recent Advances and Applications in Acoustics: Proceedings of the Environmental Acoustics: VIII All-Russian Conference, 25-26 May 2023, Moscow, Russia (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #640)
by A. I. KomkinThis volume focuses on the latest innovations in environmental acoustics by combining advanced theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications. Topics include novel computational approaches, innovative acoustic materials, and cutting-edge technologies such as resonator-based systems, ultrasonic methods, and sustainable sound-absorbing solutions. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, the book provides tools for solving urgent challenges in noise control, infrastructure design, and environmental sustainability. With its applied orientation and unique scope, the book fosters collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners. It will be of interest to scholars, engineers, and professionals working in environmental acoustics, noise control, smart infrastructure, and sustainable engineering systems.
The Political Economy of Indonesia’s Economic Development, Volume II: Contemporary and Future Developments: 1997AD to 2024AD
by Sangaralingam RameshThis book offers an in-depth exploration of Indonesia&’s political economy from the aftermath of the 1997–98 Asian Financial Crisis to its emergence as a pivotal economic and geopolitical actor in Southeast Asia. It examines how Indonesia navigated structural reforms, decentralization, state-business relations, and shifting development strategies in response to both domestic challenges and global trends. Organized chronologically and thematically, the chapters trace Indonesia&’s economic governance through major milestones, including post-Suharto transitions, democratic consolidation, financial liberalization, the rise of state capitalism, and post-2008 global economic transformations. Key themes include political patronage and economic rent-seeking, infrastructure development, environmental and energy policy, technological innovation, and Indonesia&’s evolving international economic diplomacy. Bridging the disciplines of political science, development economics, and international relations, the book brings together theoretical analysis and empirical evidence to understand how power, institutions, and global forces have shaped Indonesia&’s developmental trajectory. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners interested in emerging markets, economic governance, and Southeast Asian studies.
Fibrous Structures for Sustainable Future (Engineering Materials)
by Mohanapriya Venkataraman Jiří MilitkýThis book highlights and explains some topics of functionalized, less common (e.g., bio-based) fibrous structures creation, characterization of their properties, and their special applications. It comprises mainly some important but not widely known fibers such as bacterial cellulose, coir, banana, and mohair fibers of natural origin, bio-based fibers, and waste-based fibers (such as paper), more suitable for the future needs of the textile branch. The benefits of the preparation of synthetic fibers from natural-based monomers in comparison with fibers of natural origin are shown. The use of reprocessed and recycled fibrous wastes, leading to a reduction of consumption of resources, whether renewable or fossil, is covered as well. The modification of fibrous structures by bio-prepared metal nanoparticles is also discussed.
The Politics of Nature and Environmental Writing: Political Ecocriticism (Transdisciplinary Environmental Humanities #1)
by Rod GiblettThis book defines nature writing as the creative practice of tracing the bodily and sensory enjoyment of nature—in the broad sense of the processes and places of land, air, and water—in prose poetry and poetic prose. In so doing, it celebrates the creative practice of selected nature and environmental writing, as well as related cultural critique. Giblett draws on the work of Gilles Deleuze, Felix Guattari, and Mikhail Bakhtin to establish what nature writing is and on Michel Foucault to distinguish what it is not. He discusses Aboriginal storytelling as well as the work of "classic" nature writers, including Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and John Muir. He also considers writing on environmental conservation and politics, as well as "the new nature writing" found in the work of authors such as Richard Mabey, Robert Macfarlane, Caroline Crampton, and Rachel Lichenstein. Through all of this contemplation, the book invites readers to love their local places, plants, and animals through creative practice.
Pichia pastoris: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2697)
by Anton Glieder Lukas Rieder Xavier García-Ortega Karin KovarThis volume provides readers with a useful and comprehensive resource of laboratory protocols for working with Pichia pastoris. The chapters in this book are organized into seven parts: introduction, bioinformatics, cell and systems biology, gene expression cassettes and vectors, Pichia pastoris expression strains, upstream bioprocessing, and downstream processing and product analysis. This book covers basic and newer laboratory methods, starting from the gene and genetic construct to mature (yet reasonable) amounts of a recombinant product being produced, purified, and characterized. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and thorough, Pichia pastoris: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for both new and experienced researchers who want to learn more about this important and developing field.
The Green Revolution: 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Environment and Sustainable Development (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences)
by Kumud Kant Awasthi Subodh Srivastava Sushila RathoreThis book showcases some of the research that was presented at the RTESD 2023, the 3rd international conference on recent trends in environment and sustainable development, with topics that explore important global issues. This book covers cutting-edge research and creative solutions in four key areas: nanomaterials in biological applications, renewable energy, agrifood, and sustainability. Discussions about environment protection cover a wide range of topics, including how to manage environment resources sustainably, how to improve governance, and the effects of climate change. Chapters on energy production, urban and industrial systems, governance issues, and the crucial shift towards circular economies are all included in the section on energy. The Agrifood domain looks into innovative food processing techniques, the impact of climate change on food production, and sustainable agricultural practises. As a final note, the Sustainability segment covers a wide range of subjects, including the sustainability of the bioeconomy, cyber-physical systems, the effects of climate change, and resource efficiency, supporting the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy for achieving global sustainability.
Neurologic Gene Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Global Clinical Trials
by Jeffrey N. WeissThis book is a compendium of the worldwide studies of gene therapy in neurologic conditions, that are registered with the United States National Institutes of Health website, clinicaltrials.gov. Clinicaltrials.gov is the largest listing of research studies in the world. The study titles are provided, as is the country of origin and the Clinical Trial Number in order to make it easier for the reader to locate the study and obtain further information. The book covers topics such as Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Frontotemporal Dementia, Epilepsy, and many more. Chapters will examine currently recruiting studies as well as soon-to-be recruiting studies. Neurologic Gene Therapy: A Comprehensive Review of Global Clinical Trials will be a valuable resource for neurologists, neurosurgeons, related and allied physicians, PhDs, and researchers.
Sustainable Food Fortification: Biobased Approaches and Strategies
by Hesham A. El Enshasy Sanket J. Joshi Gaurav Sanghvi Ashok Kumar BishoyiThis book addresses the pressing global challenge of malnutrition, particularly the nutritional deficit impacting longevity. It delves into the limitations of traditional methods, such as supplements and crop fortification, which often struggle with affordability and sustainability. By focusing on biobased strategies, the book highlights innovative biofortification techniques that enhance the nutritional value of functional foods using advanced technologies. Each chapter explores diverse ecological sources—ranging from aquatic and microbial to plant-based—that contribute to nutrient bioavailability. Additionally, the economic aspects of nutrient improvement across various food sources are thoroughly examined. The book&’s unique holistic approach spans the entire food chain, from crop production to consumption, while emphasizing the role of technological advancements in boosting nutrient bioavailability. This resource serves as a valuable guide for food science researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, equipping them with insights to accelerate the implementation of effective biofortification programs.
Innovative Computing and Communications: Proceedings of ICICC 2025, Volume 10 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1439)
by Aboul Ella Hassanien Sameer Anand Ajay Jaiswal Prabhat KumarThis book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025), which is held at the Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, on 14–15 February 2025. Introducing the innovative works of scientists, professors, research scholars, students, and industrial experts in the field of computing and communication, the book promotes the transformation of fundamental research into institutional and industrialized research and the conversion of applied exploration into real-time applications.
Circular Economy of Plastics: From Plastics Recycling Towards Feedstock Transformation
by Jürgen Bruder Peter Orth Manfred Rink Ulrich LimanThis unique book provides comprehensive and holistic information on the circular economy of plastics - products and their design for circularity, markets and producer responsibility, recovery of wastes and resource responsibility, and plastics manufacturing with circular feedstocks. The central part of the book is on circularity and circular feedstocks, embedded in a framework of chapters on the relevant properties of plastic as a material, its ecosystems and mass streams across Europe on the one hand and of chapters on Life Cycle Analysis and Product Carbon Footprint, on digitalisation, logistics, and standardization on the other hand. Comprehensive information is provided on relevant EU-regulation and on national regulation in Europe, too. A knowledge body contains information on relevant associations and networks, on recent studies on the topics mentioned, and an extensive glossary. Thus the book is a compendium of information on the dynamically evolving realm of the circular economy providing insight and clarity into complex and puzzling structures and positions. The book addresses professionals in a wide range of industries together with scholars and students in science and technology as wells as policy makers, authorities, and the media.
Social Policy First Hand: An International Introduction to Participatory Social Welfare
by Peter Beresford and Sarah CarrSocial policy is often constructed and implemented by people who have little experience of its impact as a service user, but there has been a growing interest in greater public, patient and service user involvement in social policy as both political activity and academic discipline. Social Policy First Hand is the first comprehensive international social policy text from a participatory perspective and presents a new service user-led social policy that addresses the current challenges in welfare provision. A companion volume to Peter Beresford’s bestselling All our welfare, it introduces the voices of different groups of service users, starting from their lived experience. With an impressive list of contributors, this important volume fills a gap in looking at social policy using participatory and inclusive approaches and the use of experiential knowledge in its construction. It will challenge traditional state and market-led approaches to welfare.
Studying Health Inequalities: An Applied Approach
by Jonathan WistowNew public health governance arrangements under the coalition government have wide reaching implications for the delivery of health inequality interventions. Through the framework of understanding health inequalities as a 'wicked problem' the book develops an applied approach to researching, understanding and addressing these by drawing on complexity theory. Case studies illuminate the text, illustrating and discussing the issues in real life terms and enabling public health, health promotion and health policy students at postgraduate level to fully understand and address the complexities of health inequalities. The book is a valuable resource on current UK public health practice for academics, researchers and public health practitioners.
Making Policy Move: Towards a Politics of Translation and Assemblage
by John Clarke Paul Stubbs Dave Bainton Noémi LendvaiResponding to increasing interest in the movement of policies between places, sites and settings, this timely book presents a critical alternative to approaches centred on ideas of policy transfer, dissemination or learning. Written by key people in the field, it argues that treating policy’s movement as an active process of ‘translation’, in which policies are interpreted, inflected and re-worked as they change location, is of critical importance for studying policy. The book provides an exciting and accessible analytical and methodological foundation for examining policy in this way and will be a valuable resource for those studying policy processes at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Mixing collectively written chapters with individual case studies of policies and practices, the book provides a powerful and productive introduction to rethinking policy studies through translation. It ends with a commitment to the possibilities of thinking and doing ‘policy otherwise’.
Oedipus the King, Second Edition
by SophoclesAn updated stand-alone edition of Sophocles’s Oedipus the King taken from Chicago’s renowned translations of the Greek tragedies. Over the years, David Grene and Richmond Lattimore’s Complete Greek Tragedies have been the preferred translations of millions of readers—for personal libraries, individual study, and classroom use. Drawn from the authoritative third edition of the University of Chicago Press’s classic series, this updated stand-alone edition of Grene’s Oedipus the King renders the original Greek in clear, vivid, and poetic English for a new generation to savor. Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most’s introduction to Sophocles’s searing tale of jealousy, rage, and revenge provides essential information about the play’s first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond.
Pragmatics in Contested Interpretation: Varied Audiences, Varied Implicatures, Varied Inferences
by Derek Bousfield Samuel BourgeoisThis open access book explores the mechanisms by which different audiences hearing the same comments made by the same speaker in the same context come to different interpretations as to the meanings behind them. The study uses a &‘pragmacognitive&’ approach that fuses insights from sociopragmatics and critical discourse analysis to examine both the speaker&’s intentions and the audience&’s reactions. The authors explore the role and construction of context through a pragmacognitive analysis of two controversial utterances made by Donald Trump during the 2020 and 2024 presidential election campaigns and one controversial comment from President Joe Biden&’s short-lived 2024 re-election campaign. They analyse in detail how these comments have been interpreted by those receiving their words within the wider political context of a highly politicised and divisive campaign, inferred by some to constitute problematic insulting behaviours and/or calls for violence while others have found them to be playful political critiques. The authors emphasise how indeterminate language, activity type conventions, and the respective identities and reality paradigms of the speakers contribute to creating varied audiences with &‘contested interpretations&’. Contested interpretations are particularly apparent in cases where ambiguous, hyperbolic, or even metaphorical language is used to simultaneously conduct face-attack against individuals and organizations, and appeal to a political base of supporters. This book contributes to the growing body of scholarship in this area and will be of interest to a multidisciplinary audience including readers in linguistics, political rhetoric, and political discourse.
Proceedings of the International Conference on AI and Robotics: AIR 2025, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1629)
by Jagdish Chand Bansal Shahid Hussain Prashant JamwalThis book gathers selected papers from International Conference on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), held in Astana, Kazakhstan, during May 9–11, 2025. The book presents and discusses the latest research results and generates new ideas in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. The topics covered are machine learning and deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, autonomous robots, human-robot interaction, AI and robotics for environmental sustainability, and industrial robotics.
Nutrition and Food Security in India: Enriching the Cycle of Research, Public Policy and Practice (Sustainable Development Goals Series)
by Jalandhar PradhanThis volume focuses on pace and progress in India towards achieving various targets of SDG2: &‘End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture&’ and SDG3: &‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages&’. The chapters provide detailed analyses of several programmes and schemes that exist to address the issue of nutrition and food security in India, such as the National Nutrition Mission (NNM) launched in 2018 with challenging goals to eradicate malnutrition. It examines why despite efforts, public health crisis, like malnutrition in several forms and food insecurity, remains grim across the Indian states. The book relies mostly on the recently published National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data (2019-21) which indicates a need for substantial improvements across multiple domains to achieve the global SDG targets by 2030. The book addresses three broad themes: trends and determinants of public health nutrition; food security and public policy; equity in nutrition and food security. Chapters have been contributed by academic researchers as well as policy makers and experts working at the grassroot level to present a holistic picture. The book is thus a comprehensive blend of theoretical perspectives and practical insights, providing practical knowledge insights, and examining nutrition and food security from varied dimensions, including policy, agriculture, health, economics, and sociology. Furthermore, it integrates latest research findings and data, ensuring that readers are presented with the most up-to-date information and insights. The use of lucid language and real-world examples aim to facilitate a broader readership. Its multidisciplinary approach enables readers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues at play, making the book a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
Intelligent Localization for Integrated Sensing and Communication: Machine Learning-Driven Approaches (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
by Yuan Liu Xiaoqiang Zhu Chunpeng WangIntegrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems. As 6G networks advance, the need for more efficient data collection, more intelligent system adaptability, and more accurate localization results. Traditional outdoor localization methods like GPS are limited indoors due to signal blockages, underscoring the need for innovative indoor localization technologies to meet the evolving requirements of modern applications. This "Open Access" book addresses key challenges in indoor localization using Channel State Information (CSI) and machine learning. It covers three core aspects: 1. More Efficient CSI Collection: Reducing human intervention in the data collection process through automated methods while ensuring high-quality, reliable data. 2. More Intelligent CSI Updates: Developing adaptive mechanisms that allow for real-time updates of CSI values, ensuring system robustness and flexibility in dynamic environments. 3. More Accurate Localization Applications: Employing advanced machine learning algorithms to improve localization precision, even in complex indoor settings. Through comprehensive theoretical insights and real-world experimental studies, this book presents the latest advancements in CSI-based indoor localization systems. The various machine learning techniques explored demonstrate their robustness and adaptability in real-world settings. Ideal for researchers, engineers, and students, this "Open Access" book provides both foundational and cutting-edge knowledge for anyone interested in developing intelligent indoor localization systems. Whether you&’re new to the field or an experienced professional, this "Open Access" book offers valuable insights for advancing localization technologies in the age of ISAC and 6G.
Recent Trends in Advanced Computing: 7th International Conference, ICRTAC 2024, Chennai, India, November 14–15, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2608)
by Vallidevi Krishnamurthy Ganesan Ramachandran Shamala Subramaniam Suganya Ramamoorthy Rama Parvathy L. Sandhya P.This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Recent Trends in Advanced Computing, ICRTAC 2024, held in Chennai, India, during November 14–15, 2024. The 36 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 315 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence: Automation; BIS standards for SDG based Applications; and Emerging Technologies.