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Scale-Up and Optimization in Preparative Chromatography: Principles and Biopharmaceutical Applications (Chromatographic Science Ser. #Vol. 88)
by Anurag S. RathorePresenting guidelines to predict and improve separation system performance, this book contains numerous case studies illustrating the practice of scale-up principles in process development. It offers solutions to limitations that occur in real-world purification schemes; methods to model, optimize, and characterize nonlinear separation processes; data comparisons from all stages of production; and industrial separation schemes for products such as synthetic molecules, antibody fragments, IgG, growth factors, and plasmid DNA. The book covers external constraints, separation economics, correlations for transport and kinetic phenomena, and the configuration and parameters of column design.
The Pre-Psychoanalytic Writings of Sigmund Freud
by Gertrudis Van de Vijver Filip GeerardynThe traditional dating of the origin of psychoanalysis to 1900, when Freud published The Interpretation of Dreams, ignores the massive body of work he produced well before this date. Covering fields as diverse as neurology, physiology, philosophy, and pharmacology, this wealth of unjustly neglected material was to have a profound influence upon the development of psychoanalytic theory and technique. This fascinating study of the hidden roots of psychoanalysis features contributions from an international panel of authorities on Freud's early writings, and highlights the unparalleled originality of his pre-analytic work. Seeking to restore the openness that originally existed between psychoanalysis and the other sciences, these papers consider Freud's outstanding scientific achievements within neurology and his achievements as a psychologist. Freud's early fascination with cocaine and his substantial monograph on the coca plant are reconsidered in the light of research that places the episode in its historical context. The influence of philosophical writings upon Freud's thought is demonstrated careful consideration of the origins of Freudian concepts in the works of Aristotle, Brentano and John Stuart Mill.
The Foundations of the American Economy Vol 5: The American Colonies from Inception to Independence
by Marianne Johnson Warren J. Samuels Steven G. MedemaThis collection brings together a comprehensive selection of documents from the history of US and Canadian economic thought from the seventeenth century through to 1900.
Air Pollution: Science, Engineering and Management Fundamentals
by Mukesh Khare Prateek Sharma Sri Harsha Kota Sumanth ChinthalaThis comprehensive and up-to-date textbook discusses fundamental aspects of air pollution with the help of solved and case examples within the chapter and review questions at the end of each chapter. The textbook discusses in depth the entire domain of air pollution, from the fundamentals, sources, types, effects, associated risks, ecology, meteorology, climatology, sampling, monitoring and instrumentation, laboratory quality control, data analysis and interpretation, modelling, control technologies and indoor air pollution, to the latest principles of air quality management and legislation, regulations and standards.This book: Covers fundamentals of air pollution, the atmosphere, air pollution meteorology, effects and control of air pollution Discusses engineering aspects of air quality management and includes concepts of ecology, growth, and sustainable development in the context of air pollution Explains air pollution mitigation philosophies, legislation, regulations, and standards Comprehensively discusses topics including air quality monitoring, sampling, air quality modelling and air quality data analysis Includes case examples for better understanding of the topics and solution manual for the benefit of instructors The text will be useful for senior undergraduate and post-graduate students in the fields of science and engineering. Pedagogical features including solution manual will be uploaded on the website.
Spatial Statistical Methods for Geography
by Peter A. RogersonThis accessible new textbook offers a straightforward introduction to doing spatial statistics. Grounded in real world examples, it shows you how to extend traditional statistical methods for use with spatial data. The book assumes basic mathematical and statistics knowledge but also provides a handy refresher guide, so that you can develop your understanding and progress confidently. It also: · Equips you with the tools to both interpret and apply spatial statistical methods · Engages with the unique considerations that apply when working with geographic data · Helps you build your knowledge of key spatial statistical techniques, such as methods of geographic cluster detection.
Researching Special and Inclusive Education
by Kerry Vincent Helen BensteadResearching in special and inclusive education can be challenging due to the frequent difficulties in eliciting the views of individuals identified with SEND. This book will give students the confidence to be creative, flexible, and innovative when it comes to planning research, particularly with children and young people within special and inclusive education. Students will be guided through each step of the research process, from the development of a research question to ethical considerations, methodologies and data analysis, before being led through the many practical issues that need to be considered when planning, executing and writing up research in this field, including good research practices, solutions to possible dilemmas and adapting methods appropriately. Kerry Vincent is a Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Helen Benstead is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, and Programme Leader of the MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion at the University of Sunderland.
Spatial Statistical Methods for Geography
by Peter A. RogersonThis accessible new textbook offers a straightforward introduction to doing spatial statistics. Grounded in real world examples, it shows you how to extend traditional statistical methods for use with spatial data. The book assumes basic mathematical and statistics knowledge but also provides a handy refresher guide, so that you can develop your understanding and progress confidently. It also: · Equips you with the tools to both interpret and apply spatial statistical methods · Engages with the unique considerations that apply when working with geographic data · Helps you build your knowledge of key spatial statistical techniques, such as methods of geographic cluster detection.
Researching Special and Inclusive Education
by Kerry Vincent Helen BensteadResearching in special and inclusive education can be challenging due to the frequent difficulties in eliciting the views of individuals identified with SEND. This book will give students the confidence to be creative, flexible, and innovative when it comes to planning research, particularly with children and young people within special and inclusive education. Students will be guided through each step of the research process, from the development of a research question to ethical considerations, methodologies and data analysis, before being led through the many practical issues that need to be considered when planning, executing and writing up research in this field, including good research practices, solutions to possible dilemmas and adapting methods appropriately. Kerry Vincent is a Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Helen Benstead is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, and Programme Leader of the MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion at the University of Sunderland.
Nano-Biomaterials in Tissue Repair and Regeneration: Materials Characterization (Tissue Repair and Reconstruction)
by Necdet Sağlam Feza Korkusuz Mesut ŞamThis book covers the characterization of nano-biomaterials in tissue repair and regeneration which are materials designed to interact with biological systems to restore and regenerate damaged tissues. These materials serve as scaffolds that mimic the natural extracellular matrix (ECM), providing structural support and biochemical cues necessary for cellular activities. The physical and chemical properties of biomaterials are tailored to specific applications, such as bone regeneration, cartilage repair, wound healing, and organ transplantation. Biomaterials influence cell behavior and tissue formation by controlling factors like mechanical strength, porosity, and surface topography. This book provides an overview of the topic from the biomaterials’ characterization point of view and is suitable for students, academics, and clinical practitioners who are interested in the advancements of regenerative medicine.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024: 18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XLVII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15105)
by Aleš Leonardis Elisa Ricci Stefan Roth Olga Russakovsky Torsten Sattler Gül VarolThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.
Recent Advances in Human Fungal Diseases: Progress and Prospects
by Saif Hameed Pooja VijayaraghavanThe book explores Candida and candidiasis, and Aspergillus and aspergillosis, two significant fungal infectious diseases.In the first section, various aspects of Candida infection are covered. The book delves into the epidemiology of Candida infections, highlighting their prevalence and distribution. It thoroughly discusses diagnostics and pathogenesis of candidiasis, providing valuable insights into the identification, and understanding of the disease. Additionally, the book addresses the growing concern of drug resistance and provides an overview of current therapeutics for candidiasis.Chapters in the second section examine the epidemiology of Aspergillus infections, providing a comprehensive understanding of their occurrence and impact. It discusses the diagnostics and pathogenesis of aspergillosis, shedding light on the methods for accurate diagnosis and the mechanisms by which the infection develops. It explores the host-pathogen interaction and the role of biofilms in these infections. Furthermore, the book addresses the pressing issue of drug resistance in aspergillosis and presents an overview of therapeutic approaches available for managing the disease.This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of these fungal infectious diseases.
Learn FileMaker Pro 2024: The Comprehensive Guide to Building Custom Databases
by Mark Conway MunroFileMaker Pro is a development platform from Claris International Inc., a subsidiary of Apple Inc. The software makes it easy for everyone to create powerful, multi-user, cross-platform, relational database applications. This book navigates the reader through the software in a clear and logical manner, with each chapter building on the previous one. After an initial review of the user environment and application basics, the book delves into a deep exploration of the integrated development environment, which seamlessly combines the full stack of schema, business logic, and interface layers into a unified visual programming experience. Everything beginners need to get started is covered, along with advanced material that seasoned professionals will appreciate. Written by a professional developer with decades of real-world experience, "Learn FileMaker Pro 2024" is a comprehensive learning and reference guide. Join millions of users and developers worldwide in achieving a new level of workflow efficiency with FileMaker. For This New Edition This third edition includes clearer lessons and more examples, making it easier than ever to start planning, building, and deploying a custom database solution. It covers dozens of new and modified features introduced in versions 19.1 to 19.6, as well as the more recent 2023 (v20) and 2024 (v21) releases. Whatever your level of experience, this book has something new for you! What You’ll Learn · Plan and create custom tables, fields, and relationships · Write calculations using built-in and custom functions · Build layouts with dynamic objects, themes, and custom menus · Automate tasks with scripts and link them to objects and interface events · Keep database files secure and healthy · Integrate with external systems using ODBC, cURL, and the FM API · Deploy solutions to share with desktop, iOS, and web clients · Learn about summary reports, dynamic object references, and transactions · Delve into artificial intelligence with CoreML, OpenAI, and Semantic Finds Who This Book Is For Hobbyist developers, professional consultants, IT staff
Marxistische Geschichtskulturen und soziale Bewegungen während des Kalten Krieges: Fallstudien aus Deutschland, Italien und anderen westeuropäischen Staaten
by Stefan Berger Christoph CornelissenIn diesem Buch wird die Beziehung zwischen verschiedenen sozialen Bewegungen und marxistischen Geschichtskulturen in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts in Westeuropa untersucht, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Italien liegt. Während des Kalten Krieges prägten marxistische Ideen und Geschichtsauffassungen nicht nur die traditionellen kommunistischen Parteien in Westeuropa, sondern beeinflussten auch eine Reihe neuer sozialer Bewegungen, die in den 1970er Jahren im Gefolge der Studentenrevolte von 1968 aufkamen. Die 68er-Generation war stark von neomarxistischen Ideen geprägt, die sie später in die neuen sozialen Bewegungen trug. Der Band geht der Frage nach, wie marxistische Geschichtskulturen die Bewegungen der Dritten Welt, die antifaschistischen Bewegungen, die Friedensbewegung und eine ganze Reihe anderer neuer sozialer Bewegungen beeinflusst haben, die ab den 1970er Jahren eine neue Lebendigkeit der Zivilgesellschaft in Westeuropa signalisierten.
Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives: Proceedings of the 43rd Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference (Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics #30)
by Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin Ender Demir Hakan Danis Manuel Garcia GoniEBES conferences have been an intellectual hub for academic discussion in economics, finance, and business fields and provide network opportunities for participants to make long-lasting academic cooperation. This volume of Springer’s book series Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics includes selected papers presented at the 43rd EBES Conference, held in Madrid (Spain) in April 2023. The conference was organized with the support of the Istanbul Economic Research Association (Turkey) in hybrid mode with both online and in-person presentations at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. Both theoretical and empirical papers in this volume cover diverse areas of business, economics, and finance from many different regions. Therefore, it provides a great opportunity for colleagues, professionals, and students to catch up with the most recent studies in different fields and empirical findings in many countries and regions.
Selbstführung durch Coaching: Ein psychologisches Konzept zur Unterstützung von Coaching-Prozessen
by Eva Jonas Isabell Braumandl Christina Mühlberger Georg ZerleDieses Buch zum Selbstführungs-Coaching ist ein wissenschaftlich fundiertes Handbuch für PraktikerInnen mit einem konkreten Coaching-Konzept, einem roten Faden mit allen Materialien und Übungen für alle Coachingsitzungen und Materialien für eine prozess- und ergebnisorientierte Evaluation des Coachingprozesses. Einerseits wissenschaftlich fundiert, ist es für die AnwenderInnen verständlich aufbereitet und mit aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen angereichert. Zudem ist ein Evaluationsfragebogen für Coachingprozesse darin enthalten, der aus den letzten 10 Jahren Forschung nun erstmals so zusammen getragen wurde.Hier fließen aktuelle Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse ein aus den Vergleichen von der Abhaltung der Coachingausbildungen sowie Coachings in Präsenz vs. virtuellem Coaching.
Werdende Eltern: Eine rekonstruktive Studie zum Übergang zur (erneuten) Elternschaft (Methodologisch-Methodische Perspektiven auf Kindheit(en))
by Sylvia JädeDie qualitative Längsschnittstudie widmet sich der Phase der Eltern- und Familienwerdung aus einer erziehungswissenschaftlichen Perspektive und fragt danach, wie werdende Eltern den Übergang zur (erneuten) Elternschaft aktiv herstellen. Der Übergang wird dabei als komplexer sozialer Prozess verstanden, der unterschiedliche Lebensbereiche berührt. Anhand von Elterninterviews wurden zwei sinngenetische Typen des Übergangs zur Elternschaft rekonstruiert: der affektiv-selbstläufige und der gestaltend-planvolle Typ. Die Typen umfassen handlungsleitende Orientierungen der Befragten zu den Bereichen Kind(er), Elternschaft, Erziehung, Familie, Alltag und Paarbeziehung. Zudem wurde ein Vergleich realisiert, der empirische Einblicke in Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten des Übergangs in die Erst- und Mehrfachelternschaft bietet. Insgesamt wird herausgearbeitet, dass die Fokussierung des Projektcharakters von Elternschaft und der Krisenhaftigkeit von Erstelternschaft häufig zu kurz greift, weil dieser Übergang in Beziehungen und das alltägliche Familienleben eingelassen ist.
The Future of Electric Aviation and Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of the 2023 International Symposium on Electric Aviation & Autonomous Systems and the International Symposium on Unmanned Systems, AI, Design & Efficiency (Sustainable Aviation)
by T. Hikmet Karakoc Oleksandr Zaporozhets Alper Dalkiran Ali Haydar ErcanThe Future of Electric Aviation and Artificial Intelligence presents a unique collection of proceedings papers from two multi-disciplinary symposiums on sustainable aviation and unmanned systems, offering a comprehensive view of the latest research and insights. The International Symposium on Electric Aviation and Autonomous Systems (ISEAS 2023) presents aerospace, autonomous, and piloted unmanned systems research. The International Symposium on Unmanned Systems, AI, Design & Efficiency (ISUDEF 2023) gathers researchers, scientists, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and students working on topics in the unmanned systems industry and artificial intelligence (AI). The collected papers provide insights on a broad range of current issues in aviation, including hybrid, electric, all-electric, and fuel cell aerial vehicles, electric generation, energy storage, propulsion technology, design issues, AI applications, efficient operations, and new identification and detection systems that adapt to the latest technology standards. ISEAS 2023 and ISUDEF 2023 allow researchers, scientists, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to exchange information and professionals to present new technologies and developments and discuss future direction, strategies, and priorities in aviation and sustainability.
Mechanically Alloyed Novel Materials: Processing, Applications, and Properties (Advanced Structured Materials #220)
by Shashanka RajendrachariThis book provides in-depth information about the evolution of mechanical alloying over the past few decades. It explains how the technology has improved with time and the different types of mechanical alloying processes and their mechanisms to prepare powders. It presents factors affecting the mechanical alloying process followed by an overview and comparison of dry and wet milling. A comparative study of mechanical alloying and other conventional powder metallurgical methods to achieve maximum density for structure-property relationship is also presented. The book also provides information about modern methods used to characterize the ball milled powders and their consolidation by highly advanced sintering methods. It discusses the processing, properties, and applications of high entropy alloys, ODS stainless steel, shape memory alloys, cermets, iron, copper, zinc, tungsten, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, and ceramic-based alloys. Apart from these topics, the book covers important types of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys that are prepared by mechanical alloying, providing an insight as to why this method is popular and advantageous over other conventional powder metallurgical methods, and discussing the appropriate method for fabricating each type of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
Die Gouvernementalität von Algorithmen: Selbstbestimmung und Anpassung bei Predictive Learning Analytics (BestMasters)
by Christina Berns„Die digitale Transformation ist eine Einbahnstraße in ein kybernetisches Zeitalter. Intelligente Maschinen nehmen den Menschen dort als steuernde Kraft allmählich das Zepter aus der Hand.“ Der Einzug prädiktiver Learning Analytics-Systeme in Schulen und Hochschulen könnte das Bildungswesen verändern und zur Transformation hochkomplexer gesellschaftlicher wie organisationaler Kontrolldynamiken der (Selbst-)Führung beitragen, die im konturierten Gegenstandsbereich noch wenig erforscht sind. Christina Berns rekonstruiert anhand der gouvernementalen Dispositivanalyse die produktiven, regulativen wie repressiven Dimensionen ubiquitärer, multimedialer, interaktiver und hyperkonnektiver Predictive Learning Analytics in der digitalisierten Studienberatung im Spannungsfeld zwischen Heteronomie und Autonomie aus machtanalytischer Perspektive. Die Analyse identifiziert Subjektivierungspraktiken und gesellschaftlich-politische wie ökonomisch-technische Rationalitäten, die einen Aufschluss über aktuelle technisch-mediale Lösungsversuche von Problemstellungen im Bildungswesen geben.
Technology in Education. Digital and Intelligent Education: 7th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2024, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, December 2–5, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2330)
by Lap-Kei Lee Petra Poulova Kwok Tai Chui Miloslava Černá Fu Lee Wang Simon K. S. CheungThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2024, held in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, during December 2–5, 2024. The 21 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: online learning, innovation learning, and digital learning; artificial intelligence in education; institutional strategies and practices; learning analytics in education; smart learning environments.
Interkulturelle Universitäten und alternative Wissenskonstruktion: Lateinamerikanische Perspektiven
by Anna MeiserDie seit rund zwanzig Jahren in ganz Lateinamerika gegründeten „Interkulturellen Universitäten“ erheben gegenüber den Hochschulen euroamerikanischer Tradition den Anspruch einer „alternativen“ Forschung und Lehre. Die Arbeit analysiert, wie solche Universitäten lokale und indigene Wissenstraditionen in Dialog mit „westlichen“ Wissenschaftsdiskursen zu bringen und damit Wissen interkulturell zu konstruieren suchen. Sie zeigt dabei Wege zu einer Dekolonialisierung von Wissenschaft und Hochschulbildung auf, reflektiert die ethnologische Fachtradition und deren methodisches Arbeiten und diskutiert das allgemeine Potential einer Interkulturalisierung von Wissenschaft. Grundlage dieser Analyse sind umfassende Feldforschungen vor allem in Ecuador und Mexiko.
Biomedical Visualisation: Volume 11 (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1356)
by Paul M. ReaThis edited book explores the use of technology to enable us to visualise the life sciences in a more meaningful and engaging way. It will enable those interested in visualisation techniques to gain a better understanding of the applications that can be used in visualisation, imaging and analysis, education, engagement and training. The reader will also be able to learn about the use of visualisation techniques and technologies for the historical and forensic settings.The chapters presented in this volume cover such a diverse range of topics, with something for everyone. We present here chapters on 3D visualising novel stent grafts to aid treatment of aortic aneuryms; confocal microscopy constructed vascular models in patient education; 3D patient specific virtual reconstructions in surgery; virtual reality in upper limb rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis and virtual clinical wards. In addition, we present chapters in artificial intelligence in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia; carpal tunnel release visualisation techniques; visualising for embryology education and artificial intelligence data on bone mechanics. Finally we conclude with chapters on visualising patient communication in a general practice setting; digital facial depictions of people from the past; instructor made cadaveric videos, novel cadaveric techniques for enhancing visualisation of the human body and finally interactive educational videos and screencasts. This book explores the use of technologies from a range of fields to provide engaging and meaningful visual representations of the biomedical sciences. It is therefore an interesting read for researchers, developers and educators who want to learn how visualisation techniques can be used successfully for a variety of purposes, such as educating students or training staff, interacting with patients and biomedical procedures in general.
Supply Chain Disruptions and Stock Prices: The Effects of Hurricane-Induced Disruptions on Company Stock Price (Palgrave Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
by Priscilla Schelp Heather Skipworth Emel Aktas Beate ViethSupply chain disruptions typically hurt stock prices, particularly if the disruption is caused by a natural disaster. While supply chains in the United States suffer from a wide range of supply chain disruptions induced by hurricanes, the impact of these disruptions on stock prices remains unexplored, even though the annual average damage in the US due to hurricanes is $54bn of which $9bn is to businesses. This book explores, classifies, and connects natural disasters, supply chain disruption (SCD), and firm financial performance. It identifies influencing factors and how they impact the effect of hurricanes on stock prices. It defines a statistical model to quantify the effect of hurricanes on stock prices and provides guidelines to managers who need to decide how to communicate supply chain disruptions to their customers and shareholders. It will be of great interest to scholars and students in supply chain management, disaster management, and finance.
Corporate Democracy, Open Innovation, and Growth: Business Transformation in Developing Economies (Palgrave Studies in Democracy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Growth)
by Rajagopal Ramesh BehlThis book discusses stakeholders’ engagement in corporate governance as an emerging philosophy to empower them and motivate value-based business performance through co-creation and coevolution. Reviewing a wide range of literature and empirical studies this edited volume analyzes emerging theories of stakeholder engagement, agility in business, corporate social responsibility, and value co-creation. Eighteen articles spread across five sections in this volume deliberate on human factors in corporations. This book presents new insights of corporate democracy, governance, and agile business modeling integrate people, profit, and corporate citizenship behavior. Articles in this book discuss the democratization and socialization processes of business as budding corporate philosophies.
Prediction of Protein Secondary Structure (Methods in Molecular Biology #2867)
by Andrzej Kloczkowski Lukasz Kurgan Eshel FaraggiThis second edition volume expands on the previous edition with updates on the latest methods, resources, and studies concerning analysis and prediction of various structural and functional aspects of proteins and ncRNAs. The chapters in this book cover topics such as secondary structure characterization and prediction; the use and impact of AI (including AlphaFold, large language models, and deep neural networks) in the protein structure prediction field; methods and resources for the prediction of posttranslational modifications, residue-residue contacts, subcellular localization, intrinsic disorder, protein-ligand interactions, and protein aggregation; analysis of cryo-EM data; and analysis of noncoding RNAs in the context of human diseases. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions and surveys of the respective topics, list the necessary materials and methods, cover step-by-step instructions on how to use predictive tools and interpret their results, and provide tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and thorough, Prediction of Protein Secondary Structure, Second Edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic and growing field of the protein structure prediction.