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Workload Dependent Mitigation Approaches for Performance Variability: Ensuring Timing Guarantees of Integrated Circuits
by Dimitrios Soudris Francky Catthoor Ji-Yung Lin Michalis NoltsisThis book provides a holistic view of workload-dependent mitigation techniques for performance variability. The authors describe the use of design-time profiling information to reduce the uncertainties in future execution time calculation at run time, thereby offering the best option for minimizing system costs while reducing missed deadlines. Readers are introduced to an approach that combines dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) with heterogeneous datapaths (HDP), enabling users to tackle performance variability of multiple timescales down to the sub-millisecond level.
Intelligent Operation and Maintenance for Subsea Production Systems
by Baoping Cai Yonghong Liu Yiliu Liu Yixin Zhao Xiaoyan ShaoThis book systematically explores the challenges and advancements in integrating intelligent technologies with ocean engineering, with a particular focus on three core topics of fault diagnosis, fault prognosis, and maintenance for subsea production systems in harsh environments. It specifically addresses subsea engineering, focusing on the intersection with intelligent technologies in operation and maintenance, and also appeals to scholars and engineers from various disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Oil and Gas Production, Reliability Engineering, and other related fields. This book introduces the latest algorithmic models for fault diagnosis, prognosis and maintenance, grounded in advanced methodologies such as big data, digital twin, Bayesian Networks. It features comprehensive figures, detailed tables, and a novel presentation style, making complex research more accessible. Additionally, this book stands out for its systematic approach to integrating cutting-edge methodologies with practical applications, providing practical insights and demonstrating foresight in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance for subsea production systems. The book is intended for graduate students, researchers, practitioners, industry engineers, and maintenance professionals specializing in subsea engineering, marine technology, intelligent systems, oil and gas production systems, and alike.
Wertschätzung: Der Schlüssel für ein zugewandtes Miteinander in Beruf und Alltag – 148 Fragen und Antworten
by Dieter Frey Uta JungmannMit Wertschätzung handeln und behandelt werden – das wollen viele. Doch wie kann uns das in Zeiten von Krisen und Konflikten gelingen? Dieter Frey, anerkannter Sozial- und Organisationspsychologe, gibt darauf im Gespräch mit der Journalistin Uta Jungmann zahlreiche Antworten und macht deutlich: Gerade, wenn es schwierig wird, zeigt sich, wie wirkungsvoll Wertschätzung ist – als Kitt, der das Team im Unternehmen zusammenhält und stärkt. Als Bindeglied zwischen Menschen im Alltag, an der Universität, in der Schule oder der Familie. Für ein zugewandtes Miteinander am Arbeitsplatz und in einer von Spaltung bedrohten Gesellschaft. Anhand vieler Beispiele schildert der Psychologe, anschaulich und auf anregende Weise, wie sich mit Wertschätzung ganz konkret Brücken zu anderen Menschen bauen lassen, und mit ihr jeder einen Schlüssel für schwierige Situationen in der Hand hält. – Ein Buch für alle, die sich angesichts zunehmender Polarisierung tiefer mit Wertschätzung befassen möchten und überlegen, wie sie im Beruf gefördert werden kann – damit das Leben und Arbeiten in einer Welt des Umbruchs für alle entspannter wird.
Sustainable Remediation for Pollution and Climate Resilience
by Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef Ehab M. Zayed Ahmad Alsayed OmarThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of strategies to combat pressing environmental challenges, focusing on pollution remediation and climate change mitigation. It presents innovative recycling models and advanced tertiary water treatment methods as viable solutions to these global issues. As humanity faces the consequences of pollution, from plastic waste to industrial contamination, this book highlights the need for sustainable practices that ensure environmental and biological continuity. It addresses the critical question of how to remediate plastic pollution, a major environmental crisis affecting marine life, terrestrial ecosystems, and human health. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including the comparison of bioremediation and nanomaterials, phytoremediation of domestic wastewater, and the integration of mine rehabilitation practices in the context of climate change. Readers will discover the ecological importance of bacteria and fungi in bioremediation, the role of microbes in environmental restoration, and the potential of phycoremediation algae in mitigating climate change. The book also examines the impact of viral and fungal remediation in creating a healthy environment and the role of biofertilizers in soil remediation. This volume is essential for researchers, environmental scientists, and policymakers seeking to understand and implement effective pollution remediation strategies. It offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology and ecology, making it a must-read for anyone committed to preserving our planet for future generations.
A Dry Creek Christmas
by Janet TronstadMillie Corwin had snuck into Dry Creek's café to leave gifts for the townspeople, not to rob them. But she'd been caught. And now that she was in the custody of one infuriatingly good-looking Good Samaritan, the entire town--including her handsome captor--had branded her a criminal.Brad Parker was minding his own business when he noticed Millie sneaking into the café. She claimed she wasn't a robber, and he wasn't sure what to believe. Because how could a thief be so lovely to look at, and--Brad soon learned--lovely on the inside, too? One thing was certain. Robber or not, this stranger seemed to be stealing his love-resistant heart...
ING Turkiye: Flexible Work in a Competitive Banking Environment
by Ashley Whillans Nico SchaeferCase
M e Terra and Unilever (A)
by Lynn Sharp Paine Priscilla Zogbi Ruth CostasThe case concerns the sale of Mae Terra, one of Brazil's leading brands for packaged organic foods, to the consumer goods giant Unilever in 2017. Working with Unilever management, Mae Terra's CEO Alexandre Borges must determine whether and how to keep Mae Terra's B Certification, which attests to its commitment to having a positive social and environmental impact, and what internal governance mechanisms will enable MaeTerra to maintain its mission, values, and practices even as it is integrated into a large volume-driven multinational whose governance follows standard listed company principles.
Designing the Future of Work: Atlassian's Distributed Work Practices
by Ashley Whillans Gabriel Rondon IchikawaIn early 2020, the software company Atlassian made a bold commitment: employees could work from anywhere-forever. While many tech peers reversed course on remote work, Atlassian worked to optimize their fully distributed model across 13 countries. This case follows Annie Dean, Head of Team Anywhere, as she leads the development of data-driven work practices such as redesigning meetings, office spaces, and team rituals to support Atlassian's globally distributed workforce. By 2024, these internal practices had become more than an HR initiative, they were central to Atlassian's current business strategy. The company began embedding lessons from its internal experiments into its collaboration software, turning its workforce into a petri-dish for future products. But selling these practices to enterprise customers posed a new challenge: unlike Atlassian's traditional self-serve model, distributed work transformation required hands-on support, strategic advising, and cultural change, capabilities that the company had not previously built into its go-to-market approach. As Dean prepared for an executive strategy meeting, she and Atlassian's leadership faced key questions: how to scale internal practices without losing flexibility, how tightly to integrate work practices into products, and how to support customers through changes that required not just tools, but new ways of working. This case explores what it takes to transform the future of work from the inside out and to sell that transformation at scale.
Her Innocence, His Conquest
by Jules BennettArchitecture kingpin and expert playboy Zach Marcum knew exactly how to get what he wanted-both on the job and in the bedroom. Until sexy, independent and impossible-to-ignore Ana Clark charged into his life. Her construction company could make his luxury resort project a multimillion-dollar reality, but he couldn't risk letting the career-driven siren slip past his defenses. Discovering she was a virgin made the seduction stakes even greater, as Zach crossed the line from business to pleasure....
There's Always Tomorrow
by Darlene MindrupAdrella always noticed himEveryone took notice of the handsome lighthouse keeper when he visited the mainland. Especially shopkeeper's daughter Adrella Murphy. But the enigmatic man never said a word to anyone. When Adrella is stranded with him on an isolated island during a storm, will she give up her dreams of true love and marry him to save her reputation?As a doctor in the Civil War, Dathan Adams saw too much suffering, and he withdrew from the world to his beloved lighthouse. Now a hurricane forces a spirited Irish lass into his care. To stay alive, he must set aside his solitude and work side by side with Adrella. When her strength and faith erode his defenses, a tragedy might just yield unexpected love.
Dangerous Sanctuary: Dangerous Sanctuary / The Heat Of Passion / Darker Side Of Desire / A Man Of Honour (The\anne Mather Collection)
by Anne MatherNo escapeWas it pure luck that Ben Russell had chosen to buy the old Priory? Certainly it couldn't have had anything to do with Jaime or her teenage son, Tom. It had been fifteen years since she'd seen her ex-husband's brother. Now his nearness was threatening to destroy all her hard-won independence.Jaime wanted to escape from the sensual strength of his hands and rekindle the hatred she knew she should be feeling toward him-but she couldn't. Becuase Ben had come to claim the woman he had always loved, and the son he'd never known...
The Decadent Countess
by Deborah MilesA case of mistaken identity...Young widow Miranda Fitzgibbon arrives in England to meet her late husband’s family, only to find she has been mistaken for her scandalous stepmother, the decadent countess. Playing up to the in-laws’ expectations, Miranda revels in her new role as the notoriously outspoken coquette.But then she clashes with her handsome, aloof brother-in-law Leo, the Duke of Belford. As Miranda’s confidence begins to falter, revealing a glimpse of the intriguing naiveté beneath her bravado, Leo is torn between pursuing this bewitching beauty and preserving his family’s reputation....
Trust In Us
by AlTonya WashingtonFrom one night...to forever? With a successful boutique in Charlotte and plans to open another exclusive one in Aspen, Alythia Duffy feels as if she's finally arrived. Then a wild week in the Caribbean at her best friend's bachelorette celebration threatens to ruin everything, though Alythia doesn't regret her passionate idyll with a sensual stranger. Self-made developer Gage Vincent learned long ago not to believe the words of a beautiful woman. He thought Alythia was different. Yet, how can he trust her after he finds out that she is bidding for space in his hot new skyscraper? Will Alythia be able to prove to him that she is the special woman meant to share his life?
Tempted by His Wicked Kiss
by Zoey WilliamsNew York City, December 31-Countdown to Eternity...Jackson Holloway is running out of time. To pay for his life of crime, he must find a pure soul to take his place in the Underworld before the clock strikes midnight. Medium Charlotte Simms seems like the perfect target-all he has to do is kiss her. But one kiss leads to a sensual encounter unlike anything Jack ever experienced in life. And now he must choose between love-and eternal damnation....
Red Blooded
by Caitlin SineadInstead of eating ramen and meeting frat guys like most college freshmen, Peyton Arthur is on the campaign trail. Traveling with her mother, the Democratic pick for vice president, she's ordering room service, sneaking glances at cute campaign intern Dylan and deflecting interview questions about the tragic loss of her father. But when a reporter questions her paternity, her world goes into a tailspin.Dylan left Yale and joined the campaign to make a difference, not keep tabs on some girl. But with the paternity scandal blowing up and Peyton asking questions, he's been tasked to watch her every move. As he gets to know the real Peyton, he finds it harder and harder to keep a professional distance.When the media demands a story, Peyton and Dylan give them one—a fake relationship. As they work together to investigate the rumors about her real father and Peyton gets closer to learning the truth, she's also getting closer to Dylan. And suddenly, it's not just her past on the line anymore. It's her heart.70,180 words
The Debutante's Ruse (Undone!)
by Linda SkyeIsabella Lei Hennessey is the Governor’s daughter, a marriageable debutante…and the most notorious thief of Hong Kong. She has good reason to resort to robbery, though her activities would cause untold scandal if they were ever exposed. A chance encounter with a handsome stranger saves Isabella from discovery…except this notorious rake doesn’t like to play by the rules! A tantalizing game of cat and mouse ensues until Isabella decides she would quite like to be caught…
Suddenly Expecting
by Paula RoeGoing from best friends to bed partners...to expecting a baby? The tabloids love Kat Jackson. But hunky sports star turned TV presenter Marco Correlli always had her back. Now, after a night of indiscretion, Marco has just become a key player in the Kat saga-because he's about to become the proud papa of her child. Kat can't fathom why she slipped up and slept with her buddy. She'd always managed to resist his admittedly irresistible charms. But when he takes her to his private island to regroup, it's time to face the truth...this is way bigger than best friends!
National and Transnational Elite Influences on Education: A Comparative Perspective on Shaping and Justifying Reforms (Educational Governance Research #27)
by Romuald Normand Lejf Moos Luís Miguel CarvalhoThis collection focuses on transformations in the governance of education, paying attention to the trans-nationalisation of educational policies and the emergence of new actors in education. It focuses on the knowledge and instruments of government that shape education systems at different scales of governance. The book is a contribution to this field of research, focusing on the new roles and responsibilities of elites inside and outside the education state. It offers in-depth case studies based on an international comparison, examining the dynamics at work in the production and circulation of knowledge, the interplay of interests and power, and the ability of elites to define and lead public action programmes. The research and reflections presented in this book will help students, researchers, practitioners and policy-makers to better understand the transformations in decision-making at a time of globalisation and nationalism in education.
New Horizons in Meiobenthos Research: Profiles, Patterns and Potentials
by Olav Giere Michaela SchratzbergerSince research on meiobenthos was last compiled in a textbook (2008/2009), the number of theoretical and applied studies has been growing rapidly. Supported by new methods and digital evaluation, meiobenthology has developed into a wide field, with more and more researchers studying cross-disciplinary aspects. New perspectives were summarized in a booklet (2019) to draw attention to promising research directions. The present book, written by leading experts, is a compilation of new thinking, data, methods and approaches in many relevant fields of recent meiobenthos research. The topics addressed range from bacteria and biofilms to globally changing processes, from polar regions to the deep-sea and from freshwater ecosystems to the ocean. So, this book is not simply another meiobenthos textbook - it is an attempt to identify new horizons in meiobenthos research, driven by the vision of advancing knowledge and understanding of benthic ecosystems.
New Media Pedagogy: Third International Conference, NMP 2024, Kraków, Poland, November 28–29, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2537)
by Łukasz TomczykThis volume constitutes the revised selected papers of 3rd International Conference on New Media Pedagogy, NMP 2024, in Kraków, Poland, during November 28–29, 2024. The 23 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Innovative ICT applications in education; AI in education.
Laboratory Investigations of Thrombophilia: Clinical and Practical Aspects
by Akbar Dorgalaleh Anvarjon SamadovThis comprehensive book offers an in-depth overview of laboratory diagnoses for both inherited and acquired thrombophilias, illuminating the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors that contribute to venous thromboembolism. Beginning with foundational concepts in thrombophilia testing, the book systematically covers the diagnosis of key anticoagulant deficiencies, including protein C, protein S, protein Z, antithrombin, and plasminogen, as well as the critical evaluation of prothrombin G20210A and factor V Leiden mutations and other factors involved in thrombosis. It also addresses acquired thrombophilia, highlighting the significant impact of factors such as hyperhomocysteinemia and the influence of medications, lifestyle choices, and underlying health conditions on thrombosis risk. Each chapter clarifies the principles behind various laboratory assays, detailing the preanalytical variables that can affect results and guiding the interpretation of findings. Real-world challenges in thrombophilia testing such as during pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives, and monitoring anticoagulation therapy are specifically examined. Written in a clear yet comprehensive style, this book is aimed at thrombosis specialists, hematologists, laboratory scientists, and students. It provides extensive knowledge, practical guidance, and evidence-based protocols for thrombophilia testing, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective management of this life-threatening disorder.
Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2025: 25th International Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15648)
by Osvaldo Gervasi Beniamino Murgante Ana Maria A. C. Rocha David Taniar Bernady O. Apduhan Chiara Garau Yeliz KaracaThe three-volumes LNCS 15648, 15649, 15650 set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications - ICCSA 2025, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during June 30–July 3, 2025. The 71 full papers, 6 short papers, and 1 PHD showcase paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 269 submissions. The papers have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Computational Methods, Algorithms and Scientific Applications; High Performance Computing and Networks; Geometric Modeling, Graphics and Visualization; Advanced and Emerging Applications; Information Systems and Technologies; Urban and Regional Planning. Part II: Information Systems and Technologies; Part III: Information Systems and Technologies; Urban and Regional Planning; PHD Showcase Paper; Short papers.
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research: 22nd International Conference, CPAIOR 2025, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 10–13, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15763)
by Guido TackThis two-volume set LNCS 15762-15763 constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research, CPAIOR 2025, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 10–13, 2025.The 30 full papers and the 2 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 68 submissions.The conference featured a masterclass and several joint invited talks that covered topics of interest at the intersection of constraint programming, artificial Intelligence, operations research, planning and scheduling, and knowledge representation.
Growth and Application of AlN Single Crystal (Wide Bandgap Semiconductors)
by Ke Xu Jun HuangThis book covers the rapidly developing field of AlN research and some of its technical applications. In this book, the development of aluminium nitride from single crystal growth to device applications is comprehensively presented. Single crystal AlN growth includes bulk single crystal growth, single crystal thick film growth and single crystal thin film growth involving physical vapor deposition technology, hydride vapor phase epitaxy and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition technology. In terms of devices, AlN basic UV LED and power electronics devices are discussed. This book can provide researchers, engineers and graduate students with a wealth of new discoveries, results, information and knowledge in the field of AlN single crystal materials.
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research: 22nd International Conference, CPAIOR 2025, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 10–13, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15762)
by Guido TackThis two-volume set LNCS 15762-15763 constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research, CPAIOR 2025, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 10–13, 2025.The 30 full papers and the 2 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 68 submissions.The conference featured a masterclass and several joint invited talks that covered topics of interest at the intersection of constraint programming, artificial Intelligence, operations research, planning and scheduling, and knowledge representation.