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Exploration with Short-Offset Grounded-Wire Transient Electromagnetic Method
by Guoqiang Xue Xin Wu Weiying Chen Nannan ZhouThis book provides an introduction to the forward and inverse modeling, information extraction techniques, and applications of the Short Offset Transient Electromagnetic Method (SOTEM). It highlights the effectiveness of this method in various sectors, including metallic mines, coal mines, and engineering, showcasing its success across multiple mining regions. The book serves as a reference for both professionals and graduate students working at geophysical electromagnetic field and its related area. The basis of English translation of this book, originally in Chinese, was facilitated by artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.
Mathematics Problem Posing in Action: Students’ Learning, Teachers’ Professional Development, and Parental Involvement
by Shuk-kwan S. LeungThis book provides actual examples of challenging implementations of Math Problem Posing in school, teaching education settings, and home environments. Firstly, it explains how a teacher educator introduced Math Problem Posing to students using concrete tasks and assessment methods. Secondly, it discusses how a teacher educator worked with school teachers to use tasks, assessed students and to develop more tasks. Thirdly, it describes cases on how a teacher educator and parents used Math Problem Posing at home and in out of school settings. This is a book dedicated to researchers, teachers, students, and parents and also all those who are interested in the use of posing problems for active learning and teaching.
Das wird man ja wohl noch sagen dürfen?!: Diskriminierungssensible Sprache in Personalprozessen der öffentlichen Verwaltung (essentials)
by Melanie Peterson Farina OwusuDas Buch bietet eine Einführung in diskriminierungssensible Sprache und deren Anwendung entlang des gesamten Einstellungsprozesses. Es vermittelt Grundlagenwissen zu struktureller Diskriminierung und zeigt, wie öffentliche Verwaltungen durch sprachliche Sensibilität Vielfalt fördern und Barrieren abbauen können. Mit Beispielen, Formulierungshilfen und Reflexionsfragen unterstützt der Leitfaden Fach- und Führungskräfte dabei, chancengerechte Verfahren umzusetzen, eine offene Haltung zu fördern und nachhaltige Veränderungen in der Personalgewinnung zu bewirken.
Entscheidungstheorie
by Helmut Laux Heike Y. Schenk-Mathes Robert M. GillenkirchDieses Lehrbuch gibt eine gründliche Einführung in die normative und deskriptive Entscheidungstheorie. Es richtet sich an Studierende der Wirtschaftswissenschaften, an Dozenten und an Praktiker, die sich das Rüstzeug für die Lösung von Entscheidungsproblemen aneignen wollen. Aufbauend auf den allgemeinen Grundlagen zur Darstellung und Lösung von Entscheidungsproblemen werden Entscheidungsprobleme bei Risiko anwendungsbezogen analysiert. Fragen der Bewertung unsicherer Überschüsse, der Verarbeitung und Bewertung von Informationen und der Teilung von Risiken werden ebenso behandelt wie Entscheidungen in Gruppen. Übungen mit Lösungen finden sich am Ende jedes Kapitels. In der 11., aktualisierten Auflage wurden ausgewählte Kapitel umfangreich überarbeitet sowie erweitert und einige Kapitel zum besseren Verständnis zusammengeführt.
Exercise Brain Stimulation for Cognitive Function and Mental Health (Advances in Neurobiology #44)
by Hideaki SoyaThis book provides compelling evidence on the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise on the brain, focusing on the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which are crucial for cognitive and memory functions. Organized into three major themes, it offers a comprehensive exploration of translational research from animals to humans, the interaction between the brain and peripheral organs, and advanced methodologies for understanding exercise's impact on brain health. These themes collectively offer a systematic exploration of exercise's impact on brain health, integrating the latest scientific insights from both animal and human studies. The chapters delve into key concepts such as the role of myokines and hepatokines in mediating exercise's effects on the brain, the neuroprotective potential of physical activity, and its application as a therapeutic intervention for neuropsychiatric conditions like Alzheimer's disease and depression. By bridging basic and applied knowledge, this book provides a cohesive framework for understanding how exercise influences brain structure, function, and neurochemical pathways. It also introduces novel methodologies and modulatory factors that may enhance or contextualize these effects, offering a critical synthesis of a rapidly evolving field. This volume is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, educators, and students in neuroscience, physiology, and psychiatry. It serves as both a reference and a catalyst for further research and practical applications, encouraging a shift in how we conceptualize exercise: not merely as a component of good health, but as a dynamic modulator of brain function. By providing a detailed understanding of the mechanisms underlying exercise's effects on the brain, this book invites readers to explore the potential of physical activity as a non-pharmacological tool for supporting cognitive and emotional well-being.
Quantum Mechanics: A Concise Textbook with Emphasis on Exact Methods (UNITEXT for Physics)
by Sergio CecottiThis advanced introductory textbook offers a comprehensive approach to non-relativistic Quantum Mechanics, focusing on exact methods and mathematical techniques often overlooked in standard textbooks. Bridging the gap between foundational concepts and advanced topics, this book introduces numerous methods—some of which are entirely new—making it an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike. Key topics include open quantum systems, entanglement, and supersymmetry, providing a modern perspective on the subject. With eight in-depth chapters, it covers: Quantum Mechanics: A New Paradigm Hilbert Space Formulation of Quantum Physics Schrödinger Equation I Symmetry, Angular Momentum, and Statistics Schrödinger Equation II Path Integrals Quantum Entanglement Methods, Techniques, and Approximation Schemes Perfect for those seeking a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics beyond the basics, this textbook combines theory with practical mathematical methods to present the full scope of the subject’s complexity.
Geological Evolution of Qatar and the Arabian Peninsula (Regional Geology Reviews)
by Fadhil N. Sadooni Hamad Al-Saad Al-KuwariThis is the first book on the geology of Qatar, with a special focus on its petroleum and gas potential, which is studied within the context of the Arabian Plate tectonic configuration. The book consists of nine chapters that introduce the history of Qatar's geologic surveys, the country's surface geology and its main outcrops and physiographic subdivision, the tectonic history, and structural elements of the Arabian Plate and Qatar. The remaining six chapters cover the stratigraphic and sedimentological history of the subsurface sediments of Qatar from the Infra Cambrian to the recent regional correlation with the neighbouring countries.
Gamification and Inclusion: Challenges of 21st-Century Education (Inclusive Learning and Educational Equity #12)
by Ioana Boghian Gabriel MareşThis volume addresses issues related to inclusive education and gamification and offers practical ideas for using games and gamified learning as effective methodological tools in inclusive education and in promoting inclusion in education. The work is structured into a predominantly theoretical section, and an applicative, illustrative one. The first part shows how gamification renders the educational context more inclusive and efficient by drawing on recent approaches to identify educators’ attitudes towards inclusion, and by proposing ways to build pro-inclusive attitudes and behaviors among educators at all educational levels. It also discusses challenges and solutions to ensure the right to education for all in the context of online education and for advancing curriculum innovation ideas to foster inclusion. The second part of the volume promotes inclusive attitudes and behaviors among educators and educational resource developers by providing examples of best practices, and methodological suggestions on using gamification to foster and promote inclusion in class and other educational environments. The volume addresses an issue that is of main concern across the globe, namely ensuring the right to education for all learners, and helps building 21st century skills and empowering learners with special needs, including gifted students. It appeals to specialists in education and therapy, educational technology developers, and researchers.
Trust Your Mind: Embracing Nuance in a World of Self-Silencing
by Jenara NerenbergAn urgent examination of self-silencing culture and the toxic impact of groupthink, by the author of Divergent Mind and founder of The Neurodiversity Project. Nerenberg empowers readers with tools to understand the mind and navigate an increasingly polarized world, from campuses and workplaces, to the media and beyond.Connected across geography and culture via the internet, the world is both a vast, limitless landscape and an ever-shrinking echo chamber. Communication, especially discourse over free speech, is becoming increasingly divisive; one person’s right to speak comes into conflict with another seeking to prevent harm. Our tolerance for differing opinions is also narrowing. A “wrong” remark or comment, no matter how seemingly innocent, can result in banishment, and contradictory ideas spark hysteria and backlash—what is referred to as “cancel culture.” This polarization affects everyone of us—among friends and families, workplaces and communities—and threatens the fabric of society.In this timely book, Jenara Nerenberg analyzes this phenomenon of “self-silencing,” asking potent questions about how harmful groupthink has become accepted. Applying her expertise in journalism, psychology, and public health, she digs deep into urgent problems that are worsening under a culture of self-censorship, including loneliness, isolation, and polarization.But there is hope. Nerenberg offers insights for how to identify and escape groupthink and transform fear into empathy, allowing space for authentic communication that reduces—rather than causes—harm to others.
I Shall Wear Midnight (Tiffany Aching #4)
by Terry PratchettWinner of the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and FantasyBy the beloved and bestselling grandmaster of fantasy, Sir Terry Pratchett, this is the fourth in a series of Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone—or something—is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her. . . .The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of SkyWintersmithI Shall Wear MidnightThe Shepherd’s CrownTiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum.And don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents!
A Hat Full of Sky (Tiffany Aching #2)
by Terry PratchettWinner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature * Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book Winner * ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's BookThe second in beloved and bestselling fantasy grandmaster Sir Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld novels starring the young witch Tiffany Aching.Tiffany Aching is ready to begin her apprenticeship in magic. She expects spells and magic—not chores and ill-tempered nanny goats! Surely there must be more to witchcraft than this.What Tiffany doesn't know is that an insidious, disembodied creature is pursuing her. This time, neither Mistress Weatherwax (the greatest witch in the world) nor the fierce, six-inch-high Wee Free Men can protect her. In the end, it will take all of Tiffany's inner strength to save herself . . . if it can be done at all."A Hat Full of Sky continues Terry Pratchett’s brilliant look into the world of a young witch: this time, with more angst." (Fantasy Book Review)The five funny and fabulous Tiffany Aching adventures are:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of Sky WintersmithI Shall Wear MidnightThe Shepherd’s CrownTiffany’s mentors, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, star in the novels Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, and Carpe Jugulum.And don’t miss Terry Pratchett’s hilarious and wise Discworld novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents!
The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief
by Tom Zeller Jr."Required reading for anyone with a head."—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz"[The Headache] weaves together history, biology, a survey of current research, testimony from patients, and an agonizing account of Zeller’s own suffering. . . If there’s a lesson here, it’s that pain resists mastery, but understanding, however incomplete, can offer its own form of relief."—New YorkerFrom blinding migraines to severe headache disorders known as “clusters,” chronic head pain affects 40% of the population, many of them suffering in silence. Finally, The Headache reveals the science behind a group of disorders that is as much a curse as a cultural punchline, and leads to key insights into the nature of pain itself.Guided by his own decades-long struggle with cluster headaches, veteran science journalist Tom Zeller Jr.’s journey into headache science is at once intimate and panoramic. He visits cutting-edge clinics; interviews dozens of doctors, neurologists, and fellow headache patients; participates in clinical trials for multi-million-dollar new medicines; and even experiments with psilocybin in search of relief. Along the way, Zeller traces the longer arc of mystery around headaches, from prehistoric skull surgery to Virginia Woolf’s assertion that, in the throes of a migraine, “language runs dry,” to reveal how headaches became one of the most under-researched afflictions in medicine—and how that is slowly starting to change.With warmth, wit, and infectious curiosity, Zeller’s search for the origins of his own headaches becomes a journey into the inner workings of the human nervous system, and an invaluable witness to one of the most maligned conditions known to medicine.
The Paris Express: A Novel
by Emma Donoghue#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the author of Room, The Wonder, and The Pull of the Stars comes a taut and suspenseful historical novel that reimagines an 1895 French railway disaster, an event famously documented in dramatic photographsThe Paris Express is set over a single day, as the morning train travels from the Normandy coast to the capital. Men, women, and children from all over the world take their seats in the passenger cars, which are divided by wealth and status. Among the passengers is an anarchist intent on destruction, a young boy travelling alone, a pregnant woman fleeing her home village for the anonymity of the big city, a medical student who suspects a girl may have a fatal disease, and the railway crew, devoted to the train, to the company, and to each other.Based on an 1895 catastrophe that was captured in a series of surreal photographs, The Paris Express is a thrilling ride and a literary masterpiece full of the politics, fears, and chaos of an era not unlike our own.
Field Ecology: Concepts, Issues and Practice
by Michael Mühlenberg Thomas WaßmerThis book is a theoretical and practical guide to ecological work in the field, focusing on concepts, issues, and practical applications in animal ecology. By highlighting examples, it provides students, researchers, and professionals with the tools to develop ecological questions and corresponding working hypotheses. It offers guidelines to choose the appropriate methods for successful data collection and analysis. The book focuses on methods for assessing biodiversity and habitats in a changing world, relating specifically to conservation issues and concerns. The book includes a Foreword written by Charles J. Krebs.
Learning Development in Higher Education: Crisis, Practice, and Power in the 21st Century University (Debating Higher Education: Philosophical Perspectives #16)
by Jason EyreThis book examines the experiences of Learning Development as a pedagogic practice in higher education. Taking a philosophical approach, the book uses the perspective of a fictionalised Learning Developer to investigate the nature of power relations within the university, and how and why they lead to an ongoing sense of 'crisis' in higher education teaching practice. Although Learning Developers and other teachers in higher education are subject to the constraints of power relations within the academy, they are not powerless. By comprehending the nature of these relations and their consequences, the practitioner can begin to formulate new responses and forge new relations. The book provides a theoretical contribution to the emergent profession of Learning Development, and insights into the pedagogic practices of related professional disciplines, including librarians and academic developers. The book will benefit educational researchers and anyone engaged directly in teaching and learning in a university setting. It is also beneficial to those that work alongside them, including senior managers and administrators. The way the philosophical ideas in the book are developed and applied will also be of interest to scholars of Deleuze and philosophers of education.
Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems: Artificial Intelligence in Human-Centric, Resilient and Sustainable Industries, Proceedings of the INFUS 2025 Conference, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1530)
by Cengiz Kahraman Selcuk Cebi Sezi Cevik Onar Basar Oztaysi Irem Ucal Sari Cagrı Tolga Irem OtayArtificial Intelligence in Human-Centric, Resilient & Sustainable Industries This book focuses on benefiting artificial intelligent tools in our business and social life under emerging conditions. Human-centric, resilient, and sustainable industries are built on ideals like human-centricity, ecological advantages, or social benefits. The mission of human-centric artificial intelligence is to improve people&’s lives by offering solutions that boost productivity, accessibility to resources, security, well-being, and general quality of life. The latest intelligent methods and techniques on human-centric, resilient, and sustainable industries are introduced by theory and applications. This book covers the chapters of world-wide known experts on machine learning, medical image processing, process intelligence, process mining, and others. The intended readers are intelligent systems researchers, lecturers, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students trying to develop approaches giving human needs, values, and viewpoints top priority through artificial intelligent systems.
China Hydrogen Energy Industry Outlook (Current Chinese Economic Report Series)
by Sinopec Economics and DevelopmentThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the developmental history and patterns of the hydrogen energy industry, while also exploring the underlying evolutionary logic, current positioning, and future trends of China's hydrogen energy sector. Based on this analysis, a model is developed to systematically forecast China's total hydrogen energy consumption, the structure of sectoral consumption, and the prospective evolution of carbon emission reductions attributable to the application of hydrogen energy. Furthermore, this book establishes a forecasting data system for medium- and long-term supply-demand dynamics of hydrogen energy in China, offering a systematic outlook on the consumption prospects of hydrogen energy across end-use sectors. The primary objective of this book is to evaluate the regularities of evolution and the internal logic governing the development of the hydrogen energy industry, as well as to construct a medium- and long-term forecasting system for hydrogen energy development. Parts of the translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
Enabling Industry 4.0 through Advances in Manufacturing and Materials: Selected Articles from iM3F 2021, Malaysia (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Muhammed Nafis Osman Zahid Amiril Sahab Abdul Sani Mohamad Rusydi Mohamad Yasin Faiz Mohd Turan Siti Zubaidah Ismail Mohd Zairulnizam Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Rosli Abdul Manaf Siti Nadiah Mohd Saffe Radhiyah Abd AzizThis book presents part of the proceedings of the Manufacturing and Materials track of the iM3F 2021 conference held in Malaysia. This collection of articles deliberates on the key challenges and trends related to manufacturing as well as materials engineering and technology in setting the stage for the world in embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It presents recent findings with regard to manufacturing and materials that are pertinent toward the realizations and ultimately the embodiment of Industry 4.0, with contributions from both industry and academia.
Rethinking Resources: Strategies, Policies, and Partnerships for a Circular Future (Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance)
by Angappa Gunasekaran Debjani Mukherjee Vinay Kandpal Anshuman JaswalThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of the circular economy and sustainable resource management, focusing on actionable strategies, innovative policies, and impactful partnerships driving the transition. It presents principles such as reducing, reusing, and recycling resources, alongside discussions on sustainable resource use and waste reduction. Practical insights are provided for implementing approaches such as product life extension, remanufacturing, and responsible sourcing, supported by real-world examples. The book also examines the role of policy frameworks in promoting sustainable resource use, offering analyses of existing policies and recommendations for a supportive regulatory environment. With contributions from experts in economics, environmental science, policy studies, and business management, it provides a holistic perspective, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Insights into successful waste reduction initiatives and recycling programs implemented by businesses are shared, along with discussions on challenges and opportunities in creating closed-loop systems for materials and waste. Structured for easy navigation, it serves as a valuable educational resource suitable for students, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. By addressing the need for sustainable resource management solutions, the book aims to provide practical guidance and knowledge to advance the circular economy agenda, shaping a more sustainable future.
Brazil-Portugal Mathematics: Proceedings of the First Brazil-Portugal Joint Meeting in Mathematics, Salvador, Brazil, August 14-20, 2022 (Coimbra Mathematical Texts #4)
by Jorge Picado Miguel Abreu Henrique BursztynThis book collects the groundbreaking research presented at the plenary lectures of the First Brazil-Portugal Joint Meeting in Mathematics, held in Salvador, Brazil, from August 14 to 20, 2022. This historic event marked the bicentennial of Brazil's independence and celebrated the strengthening of scientific cooperation between the two nations. With contributions from international experts, these proceedings provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in various areas of mathematics. It contains a stimulating mix of research articles and exclusive surveys of the state of the art in current topics. It collects 7 articles on various topics, including transmission problems and PDEs, linear and nonlinear fractional PDEs of interacting particle systems, complexity in continuous optimization, Poisson manifolds, real and complex singularities, Reeb flows, and statistical extreme value theory. It serves as a testament to the growing partnership between the Brazilian and Portuguese mathematical communities.This volume will serve as a source of inspiration for a broad range of researchers and research students, especially professional mathematicians with ties to Brazil and/or Portugal.
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Metal Material Processes and Manufacturing, Volume 2: Proceedings of ICMMPM 2024, Volume 2 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #90)
by Dong-Won JungThis book, comprising the proceedings of the International Conference on Metal Material Processes and Manufacturing, stands as a comprehensive compilation of research papers presented during the event held on December 16-18, 2024, in Dubai, UAE. Offering a treasure trove of insights, it serves as an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and professionals immersed in the realm of metal material processes and manufacturing. The book is organized into several chapters, each covering a different topic related to metal material processes and manufacturing. The chapters include Fundamentals of Metallurgical Processes, Metallurgical Process Optimization, Metal Matrix Composites, Molten Metal Processing and Modeling. In essence, the proceedings of the International Conference on Metal Material Processes and Manufacturing offer an exhaustive panorama of the present research landscape within the realm of metal material processes and manufacturing. Serving as a pivotal resource, it becomes indispensable for those keen on staying abreast of the latest advancements in this swiftly evolving domain.
Pure Honey: Assurance & Authentication
by Mushtaq Ahmad Muhammad Zafar Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira Salman Majeed Meral Kekeçoğlu Trobjon MakhkamovThis book focuses on the critical issues surrounding honey authenticity and quality assurance. Targeting professionals involved in honey production, distribution, and regulatory oversight, the book provides a comprehensive guide to tackle the pervasive challenges of honey adulteration and mislabeling. In recent years, the honey industry has faced a surge in fraudulent practices, including the dilution of pure honey with various sugar syrups and other additives. This not only compromises the quality and nutritional value of honey but also poses serious health risks to consumers. The need for robust quality assurance and authentication measures has never been more crucial. This book seeks to fill this gap by offering a deep dive into the latest analytical techniques, industry best practices and regulatory standards for ensuring the purity and authenticity of honey products. The importance of this book lies in its potential to revolutionize the way the honey industry approaches quality assurance. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as DNA authentication, chromatographic analysis, and sensory evaluation, the book empowers professionals to adopt proactive strategies against adulteration. By raising awareness about the significance of pure and authentic honey, the book contributes to building consumer trust and safeguarding public health. Pure Honey: Assurance & Authentication explores cutting-edge methodologies and technologies for guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of honey. This concise yet comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of honey analysis, emphasizing the integration of innovative approaches such as DNA authentication, advanced chromatographic techniques, and sensory evaluation. By addressing the industry's pressing need for foolproof measures against adulteration and mislabeling, this book aims to be the go-to resource for professionals seeking practical insights and proactive strategies. Its relevance lies in its potential to revolutionize honey quality control practices, fostering transparency, consumer trust, and ultimately safeguarding the integrity of honey products in the market. Professionals engaged in honey production, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Beekeepers, honey processors, food scientists, researchers and government officials responsible for setting and enforcing standards in the food industry will find valuable insights within its pages. The book is designed to serve as a practical handbook, providing step-by-step guidance on implementing effective quality control measures and authentication protocols. Beekeepers, honey processors, food scientists, researchers, and government officials responsible for setting and enforcing standards in the food industry will find valuable insights within its pages.
Will Alexander’s Poetics: Readings Across the Radiant Glossaries (Modern and Contemporary Poetry and Poetics)
by Joshua SchusterThis volume brings together academic and poetic essays which focus on Will Alexander&’s complete oeuvre. The collection explores Alexander&’s long career in African American avant-garde poetry, and sheds light on other genres of Alexander&’s work in addition to poetry, including: essays, plays, aphorisms, novels, dialogues and drawings. Each contribution contextualizes Alexander&’s work in the many traditions and literatures his work draws from, including African American poetics, ecopoetics, post-colonial and anti-colonial poetics, bio and geo-histories, and global practices of consciousness raising and spiritual transformation, among other topics. The volume also includes a new interview with Alexander, as well as one of his long unpublished poems. Alexander&’s writings are multi-generic and traverse many fields and states of consciousness. This edited collection thus provides a deep and sustained engagement with Alexander&’s work, surveying how it has transformed the landscape of poetics, the avant-garde, and the individual reader.
Smart Ageing in Urban China: Power, Markets and the Everyday Politics of Care (International Perspectives on Aging #48)
by Yi YuThis book provides an in-depth study of community and home eldercare in modern China, examining its integration with urban community governance. Community eldercare, established through public-private partnerships, reveals a hybrid economy where state control and marketization coexist. By situating eldercare within the community, it becomes intertwined with population governance, particularly with the recent adoption of smart care technologies. As a result, community eldercare transforms into a semi-public space that combines elements of social, physical, and emotional homes for older adults. The book explores caregivers' work, framing it as bodily, dirty, and emotional labor. In the current trend of digitalization, caregivers are not only monitored by digital technologies but are also required to interact with these technologies in addition to providing direct care. Drawing on ethnographic analysis, this book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars in human geography, gerontology, and Asian studies, as well as for policymakers and practitioners in the rapidly expanding field of eldercare. It will also resonate with a broader audience interested in the global implications of population aging and the integration of technology in care systems.
Communication and Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICCIS 2024, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1371)
by Lipo Wang Harish Sharma Vivek Shrivastava Ashish Kumar TripathiThis book gathers selected research papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Communication and Intelligent Systems (ICCIS 2024), organized by Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, India, during November 8–9, 2024. This book presents a collection of state-of-the-art research work involving cutting-edge technologies for communication and intelligent systems. Over the past few years, advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have sparked new research efforts around the globe, which explore novel ways of developing intelligent systems and smart communication technologies. The book presents single- and multi-disciplinary research on these themes to make the latest results available in a single, readily accessible source. The work is presented in four volumes.