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Bankwesen im Zeitalter von Disruptionen: Wie Digitalisierung, Demografie und Kundenfokussierung die Branche revolutionieren (essentials)
by Detlef HellenkampDigitalisierung, demografischer Wandel und ein sich wiederkehrend verändertes Kundenverhalten stellen das Bankwesen vor Herausforderungen, die es bisher in dieser Form noch nicht gegeben hat. Dieses essential betrachtet neben den wesentlichen Herausforderungen auch die Möglichkeiten, die diese Veränderungen mit sich bringen. Es soll dazu beitragen, sie zu verstehen und Anregungen sowie Strategien zur Anpassung im Bankwesen kritisch zu diskutieren.
The Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (Fundamental Theories of Physics #221)
by Roman Frigg David A. LavisThe aim of this text is to provide an account of the fundamentals of thermodynamics which is accessible at graduate level to physicists, mathematicians and philosophers of physics. The bulk of the book (Chapters 2-9) is based on the algebraic approach of Lieb and Yngvason, but extended to encompass both positive and negative temperatures and systems in which entropy increases and decreases in adiabatic processes. We show that these four possibilities are already present in Carathéodory's version of the Second Law which arises as a theorem from the axioms. We develop generalized versions of the Kelvin-Planck and Clausius formulations valid for the same range of systems. The parallel development in Chapter 10 takes a geometric approach. We discuss the limitations associated with the local nature of Carathéodory's Principle and present the resolution of this problem due to Boyling. Part of the aim here is to substantiate the claim of Arnold that the mathematical structure of thermodynamics is contact geometry. The last two chapters of the book extend the scope of the discussion to, respectively, critical phenomena and non-equilibrium systems. Chapter 11 is a presentation of phase transitions and critical phenomena in which we discuss universality and use scaling theory to derive scaling laws. Chapter 12 contains a generalization to non-equilibrium. We present the extension of Lieb and Yngvason's work to non-equilibrium and also give a brief account of classical irreversible thermodynamics (CIT). The latter enables a possible understanding of the way that the lack of a unique entropy function in the Lieb and Yngvason non-equilibrium approach can be resolved. The book is completed by a set of appendices which provide mathematical and physical support to the work in the main text.
Metaphilosophy as a Unified Discipline
by Michael LewinSince the 1960s, the emerging discipline of metaphilosophy has been burdened by the problem of the philosophical preconditioning of metaphilosophical theories. This issue is addressed through the epistemological framework of perspectivism. It is demonstrated that a profound understanding of perspectivity can positively influence the quality of metaphilosophical research, whose unity is only possible under the idea of a discourse oriented toward cross-perspective integration from the outset.
Microalgae Horizons: Fundamentals, Innovations, and Industrial Applications (Grand Challenges in Biology and Biotechnology)
by Ihana Aguiar Severo Juan Carlos Ordóñez André Bellin Mariano José Viriato Coelho VargasThis book provides comprehensive recommendations and insights into the fundamentals, innovations, and industrial applications of microalgae-based processes. Covering both upstream and downstream processes, it addresses challenges and solutions in scaling up microalgae technologies from laboratory to industrial uses. Key topics include cultivation techniques, bioreactor designs, harvesting and drying methods, and applications in food, biofuels, and environmental management. Special emphasis is placed on market trends, socio-political factors, regulatory frameworks, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring a holistic understanding of this rapidly evolving field. In addition, the final chapters are dedicated to real-world cases, highlighting pilot projects and large-scale installations that tackle practical challenges in engineering and commercialization. As an interdisciplinary science, microalgae technology has significant relevance in academia, industry, and government, driving innovation and contributing to a growing billion-dollar global market for high-value products. This book serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the latest developments in microalgae research and applications.
Female Robots and AI in Science Fiction Cinema: The Fabular Femininity of Gynoids
by Rebecca L. JonesThis book is the first comprehensive overview of the history of female-presenting AI and robots in US and UK live-action, science fiction films from 1949 to 2023. It offers an original taxonomy that aids in the examination of 80 films and over 135 characters&’ representations, starting with The Perfect Woman (1949) and ending with Robots (2023). Using its representational taxonomy, this book analyses the evolution of these depictions, showing the continuations, revisions, and shifts in the depiction of female-presenting AI and robots from objectified, eroticised, subordinated things to being autonomous moral agents who assert their right to equality and refuse their abusive, typically sexual, use. This book shows how these fictional, gendered constructions are products of a heterosexual, cisgender, male fantasy of an idealised, subordinated form of femininity. These artificial characters, along with their real-world counterparts, highlight a desire for a subordinated femininity, but also show how that subordination is a social construction often reinforced and countered in onscreen depictions. By examining the trends within its asserted Galatea, Girlfriend, Mother, and Deadly Seductress types, this book presents an exploration of what our female-presenting artificial creations could be, while addressing their contemporary, and our current, AI technologies, and how science fiction is influencing real life, while our reality seeks to mirror science fiction.
Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (Volume 2) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1338)
by Haibin Duan Liang Yan Yimin DengThis book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control, etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
Futuristic Computational Systems and Advanced Engineering for the Society: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Mathematics in Engineering ICAIAME 2024, Volume 2 (Engineering Cyber-Physical Systems and Critical Infrastructures #16)
by Jude Hemanth Utku Kose Nabi Ibadov Ismail Serkan Uncu Hamit ArmaganThis book provides the most recent, quality research papers accepted and presented in the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Mathematics in Engineering (ICAIAME 2024), held in 26-27-28 September 2024 at Warsaw, Poland. Objective of the book is to provide important and innovative research for developments—improvements within different engineering fields, which are highly interested in using artificial intelligence and applied mathematics. As a collection of the outputs from ICAIAME 2024, the book ensures a perspective in terms of especially futuristic solution approaches to advance the society through innovative engineering efforts. The book allows researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to exchange, share their ideas and keep themselves up to date (in terms of knowledge) in the context of the latest research efforts and further opportunities arising. As the proceedings of the ICAIAME 2024, the book eventually plays a remarkable, active role in accumulating the most recent, significant works of artificial intelligence and applied mathematics to shape both the present and future of engineering disciplines.
Dynamics of Linseed and its Valorization
by Anupama Singh Rajni Chopra Harinder Singh OberoiThis book covers the comprehensive coverage of flaxseed cultivation, valorization, health implications, and market perspectives is an authoritative and comprehensive resource that dives into the intricacies of flaxseed. This book, divided into four segments, provides a deep understanding of flaxseed cultivation practices, composition, valorization methods, and market perspectives. The book integrates scientific knowledge, practical insights, and regulatory perspectives to offer a comprehensive understanding of the potential of flaxseed. It bridges the gap between research and application, empowering readers to leverage the health benefits and market opportunities associated with flaxseed. The book motivates, educates, and empowers readers about the dynamics of flaxseed valorization and its health benefits. This book aims to fill knowledge gaps, promote sustainability, and provide evidence-based information for individuals seeking to improve their well-being. This book provides a cohesive and well-rounded view of flaxseed and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, dieticians, nutritionists, and individuals interested in exploring the full potential of flaxseed for a healthier future.
Klinische Tests und Untersuchung in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
by Maximilian Rudert Christian KonradsVor dem Hintergrund der funktionellen Anatomie des muskuloskelettalen Systems liegt der Schwerpunkt dieser aktualisierten und erweiterten 2. Auflage auf der klinischen Untersuchung des Patienten und der Interpretation der Untersuchungsbefunde. Besonderer Wert wird dabei auf die problemlose Umsetzung des Gelesenen in die Praxis gelegt: Die relevanten klinischen Tests werden für Studenten und in der Untersuchung des Bewegungsapparates noch wenig erfahrene Ärzte und Physiotherapeuten verständlich dargestellt. Didaktisch präzise wird das „How to do&“ beschrieben. Hervorragendes Bildmaterial veranschaulicht die praktische Durchführung und vereinfacht die Interpretation der möglichen Testergebnisse.
The Birdcage
by Eve ChaseIn the spirit of Lisa Jewell and Kate Morton, an emotional mystery set in the rugged remote landscape of north Cornwall full of dark secrets and twists, about three unusual sisters forced to confront the past.Some secrets need to be set free… When half-sisters Kat, Flora, and Lauren are unexpectedly summoned to Rock Point, their wild and remote Cornish summer home, it's not a welcome invitation. They haven't been back since that fateful summer twenty years ago—a summer they're desperate to forget. But when they arrive, it's clear they're not alone. Someone is lurking in the shadows, watching their every move. Someone who remembers exactly what they did... Will the sisters be able to protect the dark past of Rock Point? Or are some secrets too powerful to remain under lock and key?
The Wildling Sisters
by Eve Chase"An enthralling story of secrets, sisters, and an unsolved mystery." —Kate MortonAn evocative novel in the vein of Kate Morton and Daphne Du Maurier, in which the thrill of first love clashes with the bonds of sisterhood, and all will be tested by the dark secret at the heart of Applecote Manor.Four sisters. One summer. A lifetime of secrets. When fifteen-year-old Margot and her three sisters arrive at Applecote Manor in June 1959, they expect a quiet English country summer. Instead, they find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their daughter, Audrey, five years before. As the sisters become divided by new tensions when two handsome neighbors drop by, Margot finds herself drawn into the life Audrey left behind. When the summer takes a deadly turn, the girls must unite behind an unthinkable choice or find themselves torn apart forever.Fifty years later, Jesse is desperate to move her family out of their London home, where signs of her widower husband&’s previous wife are around every corner. Gorgeous Applecote Manor, nestled in the English countryside, seems the perfect solution. But Jesse finds herself increasingly isolated in their new sprawling home, at odds with her fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, and haunted by the strange rumors that surround the manor.Rich with the heat and angst of love both young and old, The Wildling Sisters is a gorgeous and breathtaking journey into the bonds that unite a family and the darkest secrets of the human heart.
Black Rabbit Hall
by Eve Chase&“For fans of Kate Morton and Daphne du Maurier, Black Rabbit Hall is an obvious must-read.&”—Bookpage A secret history. A long-ago summer. A house with an untold story. Amber Alton knows that the hours pass differently at Black Rabbit Hall, her London family&’s Cornish country house, where no two clocks read the same. Summers there are perfect, timeless. Not much ever happens. Until, one terrible day, it does.More than three decades later, Lorna is determined to be married within the grand, ivy-covered walls of Pencraw Hall, known as Black Rabbit Hall among the locals. But as she&’s drawn deeper into the overgrown grounds, she soon finds herself ensnared within the house&’s labyrinthine history, overcome with a need for answers about her own past and that of the once-golden family whose memory still haunts the estate.Eve Chase's debut novel is a thrilling spiral into the hearts of two women separated by decades but inescapably linked by the dark and tangled secrets of Black Rabbit Hall.
The Daughters of Foxcote Manor
by Eve ChaseTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, &“A captivating mystery: beautifully written, with a rich sense of place, a cast of memorable characters, and lots of deep, dark secrets.&”—Kate Morton, New York Times bestselling author of The Clockmaker's Daughter &“Extraordinary…Absolutely her best yet.&”—Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs Three generations. Three daughters. One house of secrets. The truth can shatter everything . . . When the Harrington family discovers an abandoned baby deep in the woods, they decide to keep her a secret and raise her as their own. But within days a body is found in the grounds of their house and their perfect new family implodes. Years later, Sylvie, seeking answers to nagging questions about her life, is drawn into the wild beautiful woods where nothing is quite what it seems. Will she unearth the truth? And dare she reveal it? (Published in the UK as The Glass House) &“The Daughters of Foxcote Manor is not really about a murder, or a creepy house, but about families - the ones we're born into, the ones we make and especially the ones we flee.&”—The New York Times One of the New York Times "Novels of Suspense and Isolation"One of The Washington Posts' Best New AudiobooksOne of Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of SummerOne of PopSugar's Best Books of JulyOne of New York Posts Best Books of the Week
KI zwischen Ost und West: Ein interdisziplinärer Brückenschlag
by Asadeh Ansari-Bodewein Tim DresslerDer vorliegende Band beleuchtet aktuelle Problemstellungen im Kontext der Entwicklung Künstlicher Intelligenz aus der Perspektive verschiedener akademischer Disziplinen (Philosophie, Sinologie, Informatik, Soziologie) und gibt einen Überblick über den jeweiligen Forschungsstand. Ein besonderes Augenmerk liegt dabei auf der Einbeziehung der sinologischen Perspektive, da China in Europa seit vielen Jahren insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit Diskussionen um die Auswirkungen von KI wahrgenommen wird.
Handbook of Colon Capsule Endoscopy
by Thomas Bjørsum-Meyer Anastasios KoulaouzidisThis book is the first dedicated to the colon capsule endoscopy (CCE). It offers a a-state-of-the-art description of all aspects of the procedure, including performance in detecting colorectal lesions and other non-neoplastic pathology as developed over the last decade through extensive clinical research. The CCE is now viewed as a diagnostic test for the colorectum equal to conventional colonoscopy and computer tomography colonography (CTC). An increasing number of studies have shown challenges that need to be addressed to improve the adoption of CCE, including optimizing bowel preparations and pre-selection of patients to improve completion rates and lower re-investigation rates.All chapters are written by worldwide experts of CCE, and accompanied by illustrative pictures of the normal anatomy as depicted by CCE and pathological findings with a particular focus on neoplastic lesions. The volume is completed by videos of colon capsule endoscopies including normal anatomy, common colorectal lesions as viewed by camera capsules and common pitfalls. A test on essential issues and take-home messages are included in the final chapter. This handy volume is aimed at health care providers involved in CCE and researchers and medical students at all levels who need a thorough introduction to CCE and which gaps are striving for further research.
The Rise of Inequality and the Fall of Social Mobility: Economic Policies for a Fairer Society
by Francesco FarinaThis book examines the disappearance of upward mobility and the rise of inequality within Western societies. It explores intergenerational social mobility and charts its evolution over recent decades. Particular attention is given to the economic changes that have impacted social mobility trends since the introduction of neoliberal doctrine by the Reagan and Thatcher governments. The promises of meritocracy and increased opportunity through education are shown to be false during a time when trickle-down economics - namely, deregulation and austerity in public policies - is driving a rise in inequality, with the benefits of economic growth being collected by the wealthy elite. By highlighting the negative impacts of these economic trends, including the increase in poorly paid and insecure jobs, a new set of public policies are presented that better utilise the skills present within the labour market to create economic equity.This book challenges the neoliberal consensus and sets out economic reforms for a fair society. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy, economic systems, and labor economics.The English translation of this book, originally in Italian, was done with the help of artificial intelligence. The content was later revised by the author for accuracy.
Verwandeltes Leid: Resilienzprozesse in Autobiografien schwieriger Kindheiten (Studien zur Resilienzforschung)
by Margherita ZanderDas Buch trägt zur Erforschung zentraler Mechanismen von Resilienz bei, indem es die autobiografische Perspektive wählt. Das Verfassen autobiografischer oder autofiktionaler Texte – insbesondere über eine schwierige Kindheit – kann für die Autorinnen und Autoren selbst Teil ihres Resilienzprozesses sein. Während sie sich dabei von ihren Altlasten frei schreiben, deuten sie zugleich die Risiken ihrer Kindheit und deren Bewältigung selbst. Das Vermögen, sich mit Hilfe des Schreibtalents über sich selbst und die damalige Situation klar zu werden, erweist sich dabei als wesentlicher personaler Schutzfaktor. Analysiert werden hier äußerst schwierige Kindheiten, die gekennzeichnet sind durch: extreme chronische Armut, den frühen Verlust der Mutter oder des Vaters, Ablehnung durch die leibliche Mutter, Gewalterfahrungen in der Familie, lebensbedrohliche Erkrankungen in Kindheit und Jugend, Stress in Erziehungsheim und Internat, Flucht während und nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, Aufwachsen in einem Slum oder Außenseiterviertel. Sieben Analysen von Autobiografien: Christine Lavant, Frank McCourt, Thomas Bernhard, Peter Härtling, Natascha Wodin, John Burnside und Angelika Klüssendorf schreiben über ihre schwierige Kindheit.
Einführung in die moderne Strafrechtsgeschichte (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Thomas VormbaumModerne Strafrechtsgeschichte als Teil der juristischen Zeitgeschichte befasst sich mit der Rechtsentwicklung in unserer Rechtsepoche, d.h. im 19. bis 21. Jahrhundert. Unter Berücksichtigung der allgemeinen geschichtlichen Entwicklung einerseits, der Bezüge zur Gegenwart andererseits bietet das Buch eine anschauliche Darstellung der (vorwiegend deutschen) Strafrechtsentwicklung einschließlich der jüngsten Entwicklung, die in einem abschließenden Kapitel als „juristisches Zeitgeschehen“ behandelt wird. Es setzt nur Schulkenntnisse in allgemeiner Geschichte und Grundkenntnisse im Strafrecht voraus und erwartet im Übrigen von den Leserinnen und Lesern nur Aufgeschlossenheit für geschichts- und rechtstheoretische Fragestellungen. Die 5. Auflage berücksichtigt das seit der Vorauflage erschienene umfangreiche Schrifttum und vertieft weitere Einzelprobleme.
Anatomie einer Elite – Top-Manager in Deutschland: Deutungsmuster, Prinzipien des Wirtschaftens und der Organisation (Organization, Management and Crime - Organisation, Management und Kriminalität)
by Markus Pohlmann Gert Schmidt Renate Liebold Stefan BärDas Buch beschäftigt sich empirisch mit der aus der Globalisierungstheorie stammenden These der globalen ökonomischen Elite und der damit verbundenen These der neoliberalen Konvergenz. Theoretisch knüpft das Buch an am Begriff des Geist bzw. neuen Geist des Kapitalismus, führt die Forschungsperspektive aber weiter, indem habitualisierte, kollektive Wissensbestände als dessen Konstitutionsmerkmale zu Grunde gelegt und empirisch untersucht werden. Das Buch bietet auf Basis von insbesondere im qualitativen Schritt exklusivem Material Einsichten in die „Anatomie einer Elite“. Wenn in diesem Buch von ökonomischen Eliten gesprochen wird, dann folgen die Ausführungen keinem substanziellen Elitenverständnis, sondern einem Positionsansatz. Gemeint sind damit Personen, die Spitzenpositionen in wichtigen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen, wie jenem der Ökonomie, besetzen. Weil die „Weltklasse“ der Spitzenmanager von Großunternehmen im Diskurs als die Trägerschicht einer neoliberalen Unternehmens- und Mitarbeiterführung gilt, wurden zwei Generationen von Top-Managern, welche die Spitzenpositionen in den 100 größten deutschen Industrieunternehmen besetzt haben, in den Blick genommen. Mit Hilfe von Karriereverlaufsanalysen, Interviews und auto-/biographischem Material wurden die beiden verbundenen Thesen der globalen Elite und neoliberalen Konvergenz empirisch auf den Prüfstand gestellt.
Feminist Gothic, Critical Irrealism and Arab Women's World-Literature: 'Living with Ghosts' (New Comparisons in World Literature)
by Roxanne DouglasThis book moves the field of study of Arab women&’s writing on from the Anglophone preoccupation with the &“bravery&” that it takes to put pen to paper, and instead focuses on what the pen actually does. This book shows that Arab women writers innovate and utilise Gothic forms to &“live with the ghosts&” of foremothers, who represent lost knowledges about violence and feminised heritage. Examining contemporary Arab women&’s writing from the 1970s to the present through the lens of world-literary systems and feminist theory, this book details aesthetic patterns between decades, nations, and authors. The works of canonical Arab feminist authors such as Nawal El Saadawi and Hanan Al-Shaykh are put in conversation with those of contemporary authors such as Adania Shibli, Joumana Haddad, and Mansoura Ez Eldin. These works are linked through their creative feminist theorisations of loss and living.
Electromagnetic Sources and Electromagnetic Fields (Modern Antenna)
by Gaobiao XiaoThis book presents a modified spherical harmonic expansion method in which the electromagnetic fields and their sources are expanded with the same set of spherical vector basis functions in a similar procedure. Explicit expressions for the electromagnetic fields, potentials, energies, and the related Green’s functions are derived for the spherical modes in both frequency domain and time domain. Based on the formulation, the relationships between the electromagnetic sources, the electromagnetic far fields, and the electromagnetic near fields are clearly revealed. In particular, a nonuniform transmission line model is developed for intuitively characterizing the total radiation process. The introduction of the cutoff radius and the cutoff mode degree provides a simple reference for determining the numbers of degrees of freedom of the fields associated with sources in a bounded region. Based on the theory, an efficient hybrid method for synthesizing antenna arrays with complex footprints is proposed and demonstrated with several numerical examples. Effective algorithms are also developed for reconstructing the radiating part of the current sources.This book is intended for researchers, engineers, and graduate students who are interested in studying the energy transfer in electromagnetic radiation, synthesis and measurement of antenna arrays, and applications of inverse electromagnetic source problems.
International Conference on Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies: Edition 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1401)
by Anis Koubaa Wadii Boulila Adel Ben Mnaouer Said RaghayThis book presents a groundbreaking compilation of cutting-edge research at the forefront of innovation, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced technologies converge to address real-world challenges with realistic solutions. This comprehensive book bridges theory and practice, offering transformative insights across diverse domains—from healthcare and cybersecurity to smart cities and language processing. Dive into pioneering advancements in Technology such as Arabic text-to-gloss machine translation, transformer-based image captioning, and GAN-enhanced privacy policies for constrained environments. Learn how deep learning revolutionizes cancer detection in medical imaging, optimizes traffic flow prediction, and refines speaker diarization in forensic audio. Immerse into ethical AI discussions, UAV navigation in GPS-denied terrains, and blockchain-secured voting systems, all while uncovering novel approaches to IoT security, cloud computing, and industrial efficiency. With contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, this book addresses critical topics like AI-driven sentiment analysis for business intelligence, self-supervised graph neural networks, and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Each chapter combines rigorous technical depth with actionable applications, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, engineers, and students eager to harness AI&’s potential in tackling modern global challenges.
Gold Deposits in Egypt: Geology, Settings, Types, Genesis and Spatiotemporal Distribution (Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management)
by Biswajeet Pradhan Zakaria Hamimi Yasser Abd El-Rahman Abdel-Rahman Fowler Richard J. Goldfarb Amr Abdelnasser Mohamed Abd El MonsefThis book aims at young generations of geoscientists, researches, and other professional specialists. The book is composed of a number of chapters addressing gold deposits in terms of their types, genesis, settings, and spatiotemporal distribution. Chapter 1 examines the tectonics and regional geology of the Egyptian Nubian Shield within the frame of the Arabian-Nubian Shield and the East African Orogen. Chapter 2 highlights gold deposit types and settings. Chapter 3 addresses the African Gold that is connecting north and south. Chapters 4 and 5 are dealing with ancient gold mining in Egypt and geographical analysis of the ancient Egyptian Turin Papyrus Map (1150 B.C). Chapter 6 reviews gold mineralization in the Egyptian segment of the northern continuation of the East African Orogen. Gold in volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits and orogenic gold deposits are presented in Chapters 7 and 8. The geologic setting and genesis of gold mineralization at the extreme SW- and S-Egyptian Eastern Desert are treated in Chapters 9 and 10. Chapters 11, 12, 16, and 17 demonstrate how to detect gold-bearing alteration zones in Egypt using remote sensing techniques, as well as how to recognize and map gold-bearing zones. Multi-stage hydrothermal processes at gold deposits, placer gold deposits, and gold deposits in Nasser High Dam Reservoir are given in Chapters 13, 14, and 15. Chapter 18 discusses the application of artificial intelligence in gold exploration. The Sukari Gold Deposit is dealt with in Chapter 19. Chapters 20 and 21 examine geochemical exploration and mineralogical characteristics of gold deposits and some gold mine tailings and their potential hazards. Chapter 22 is exploring the dream of wealth in the Egyptian Eastern Desert. The last chapters explore the role of microorganisms in the rehabilitation of ancient gold mines, Egyptian gold ore processing and extraction, and opportunities and challenges for gold investment in Egypt.
Early Modern Nautical Charts of the Adriatic Sea: Information Sources, Navigation Tools, and Communication Media
by Josip Faričić Tome MarelićThis Open Access book provides a comprehensive and multi-layered understanding of the development of Adriatic Sea nautical cartography from its beginnings in the late Middle Ages to the implementation of geodetic and hydrographic surveys in the early nineteenth century. During the early modern period, the importance of nautical charts exceeded mere navigational purpose as they also became a medium for conveying an extensive array of socioeconomic information and messages. The authors examine how the geographical characteristics and social elements of the Adriatic Sea and its surroundings were observed, understood, and cartographically represented in accordance with contemporary scientific, technological, socioeconomic, cultural, or political frameworks using various phenomenological viewpoints and methodological techniques. Since the Adriatic Sea has historically functioned as a smaller-scale version of the Mediterranean, its contents transcend its geographical boundaries and are also broadly applicable to other Mediterranean regions.
Systemführung: Betrieb elektrischer Energieübertragungsnetze
by Karl Friedrich SchäferIn diesem Buch werden die wesentlichen Aufgaben der Systemführung von elektrischen Übertragungsnetzen beschrieben. Dazu gehören die Netzführung, die Einhaltung der Systembilanz, die Gewährleistung der Systemsicherheit und die Koordinierung des Stromhandels. Das Buch gibt einen Überblick über den Aufbau und die Struktur von Übertragungsnetzen sowie über deren geschichtliche Entwicklung. Die Einbindung der nationalen Übertragungsnetze in die europäische Verbundsystemführung und in die Sicherheitszentren ist ebenfalls Bestandteil dieses Buches. Es werden der Aufbau und die Aufgaben von Schaltleitungen beschrieben. Die künftige Entwicklung im Bereich der Systemführung wird an den Beispielen neuer Visualisierungskonzepte und kurativem Engpassmanagement skizziert.