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Molecular Biomineralization
by Werner E. MüllerThe concept of 'biomineralization' signifies mineralization processes that take place in close association with organic molecules or matrices. The awareness that mineral formation can be guided by organic molecules notably contributed to the understanding of the formation of the inorganic skeletons of living organisms. Modern electron microscopic and spectroscopic analyses have successfully demonstrated the participation of biological systems in several mineralization processes, and prominent examples include the formation of bio-silica in diatoms and sponges. This insight has already made the application of recombinant technology for the production of valuable inorganic polymers, such as bio-silica, possible. This polymer can be formed by silicatein under conditions that cannot be matched by chemical means. Similarly, the efforts described in this book have elucidated that certain organisms, bacteria in deep-sea polymetallic nodules and coccoliths in seamount crusts, are involved in the deposition of marine minerals. Strategies have already been developed to utilize such microorganisms for the biosynthesis and bioleaching of marine deposits. Moreover, studies reveal that bio-polymers enhance the hydroxyapatite formation of bone-forming cells and alter the expression of important regulators of bone resorption, suggesting a potential for bone regeneration and treatment / prevention of osteoporosis.
Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Self-Trapping, and Josephson Oscillations
by Boris A. MalomedThis volume collects a a number of contributions on spontaneous symmetry breaking. Current studies in this general field are going ahead at a full speed. The book present review chapters which give an overview on the major break throughs of recent years. It covers a number of different physical settings which are introduced when a nonlinearity is added to the underlying symmetric problems and its strength exceeds a certain critical value. The corresponding loss of symmetry, called spontaneous symmetry breaking, alias self-trapping into asymmetric states is extensively discussed in this book. The book presents both active theoretical studies of spontaneous symmetry breaking effects as well as experimental findings, chiefly for Bose-Einstein-Condensates with the self-repulsive nonlinearity, and also for photorefractive media in optics.
Optical Binding Phenomena: Observations and Mechanisms
by Jonathan M. TaylorThis thesis addresses optical binding - a new area of interest within the field of optical micromanipulation. It presents, for the first time, a rigorous numerical simulation of some of the key results, along with new experimental findings and also physical interpretations of the results. In an optical trap particles are attracted close to areas of high optical intensities and intensity gradients. So, for example, if two lasers are pointed towards each other (a counter propagating trap) then a single particle is trapped in the centre of the two beams - the system is analogous to a particle being held by two springs in a potential well. If one increases the number of particles in the trap then naively one would expect all the particles to collect in the centre of the well. However, the effect of optical binding means that the presence of one particle affects the distribution of light experienced by another particle, resulting in extremely complex interactions that can lead to unusual 1D and 2D structures to form within the trap. Optical binding is not only of theoretical interest but also has applications in micromanipulation and assembly.
Transitions Towards Sustainable Mobility
by Paul Huijbregts Jo A.E.E. Nunen Piet RietveldDelivering a sustainable transport system is not just a matter of adopting a number of technological innovations to improve performance in terms of people, planet, and profits. A broader structural and societal transition is needed in technology, as well as in institutions, behavioural patterns, and the economy as a whole. In this broader view, neither the free market nor the public sector will be the unique key player in making this transition happen. Elements of such an approach are presented in this book in a number of domains: integrating transport infrastructure and land use planning, thus connecting fields that are rather unconnected in day-to-day policies; experiments with dynamic transport optimization, including reports on pilot projects to test the viability of transitions; towards reliable transport systems, describing a reversal from supply-driven towards demand-driven approaches; and sustainable logistics and traffic management, from 'local' city distribution to global closed supply chain loops.
Zintl Ions
by Thomas F. FässlerR. Bruce King: Structure and Bonding in Zintl Ions and Related Main Group Element Clusters Stefanie Gärtner, Nikolaus Korber: Polyanions of Group 14 and Group 15 Elements in Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Solid State Compounds and Solvate Structures Bryan Eichhorn, Sanem Kocak: Dynamic Properties of the Group 14 Zintl Ions and Their Derivatives Thomas F. Fässler: Relationships between soluble Zintl anions, ligand-stabilized cage compounds, and intermetalloid clusters of tetrel (Si - Pb) and pentel (P - Bi) elements Gerasimos S. Armatas, Mercouri Kanatzidis: Germanium-Based Porous Semiconductors from Molecular Zintl Anions
The Greek Economy and the Crisis: Challenges and Responses
by Panagiotis PetrakisThe book "The Greek Economy and the Crisis. Challenges and Responses" targets all those who think about the present and future of this (culturally) long-lived small geographic region (Greece), to form a personal view of its social and economic problems. A society that repeats the same types of behaviour over the centuries does not do so due to random mistakes. It contains intrinsic forces that affect it. These should be understood, to allow us to delineate future developments. However, the manner in which the social and economic process is perceived must be comprehensive and multidisciplinary: Economics, politics, social psychology and organizational psychology are essential to this analysis. Thus, the book is useful to those seeking information for their professional, scientific and personal development, allowing them to shape their social attitude. It is also useful to those responsible for taking decisions at national, European or enterprise level, in relation to the social and economic problems of Greece.
Aktien richtig bewerten: Theoretische Grundlagen praktisch erklärt
by Peter Thilo HaslerDer Band liefert eine Übersicht über alle in der Kapitalmarktpraxis gängigen Verfahren zur Bewertung börsennotierter Unternehmen: von Diskontierungsmodellen bis zu marktorientierten Multiplikator-Verfahren, in denen Aktien relativ zu anderen Unternehmen einer Branche bewertet werden. Anhand von Übungsbeispielen können Leser ihr erworbenes Fachwissen erproben. Sie werden befähigt, Anlageentscheidungen zu treffen, die auf einer eigenen Unternehmensbewertung basieren und somit unabhängig von den Einflüssen Dritter sind.
High Performance Through Process Excellence: From Strategy to Execution with Business Process Management
by Mathias KirchmerContinuously changing customer and market requirements as well as new developments in information technology have become a dominating factor in today's business environment. To be successful enterprises have to adapt quickly to new opportunities and threats. They have to take smart decision and execute fast. Innovation and agility become important success factors. The Management of Process Excellence (MPE) is the main enabler. It helps achieving immediate benefits while building lasting process management capabilities. MPE links strategy with people and technology based execution. Service Oriented Architectures (SOA), Web 2.0 or "cloud computing" support this approach. The right process governance, including centers of excellence, and knowledge assets in form of reference models increase the delivered value again. The resulting next generation enterprise is ready for long term success. The book discusses how business process management delivers real value in private and public sector organizations around the world. It addresses executives and managers as well as educators and students.
Soil Enzymology in the Recycling of Organic Wastes and Environmental Restoration
by Carlos García Salvador González-Carcedo Carmen Trasar-Cepeda Teresa Hernández Carlos RadSoil enzymes play a fundamental role in many soil processes such as the mineralization of organic matter, the synthesis of humic substances, the degradation of xenobiotics or the mechanisms involved in the biocontrol of plant pathogens. Their direct link with soil microorganisms gives them a key role as biomonitors of the evolution of soil quality or in the monitoring of the application of organic amendments to degraded soils. As a consequence of the importance of soil enzymes on soil processes, there is an increasing interest in their study, as well as in the application of molecular techniques as diagnostic tools.
Zintl Phases
by Thomas F. FässlerGordon J. Miller, Michael W. Schmidt, Fei Wang, Tae-Soo You: Quantitative Advances in the Zintl-Klemm Formalism Jürgen Evers: High Pressure Investigations on AIBIII Zintl Compounds (AI = Li to Cs; BIII = Al to Tl) up to 30 GPa Andrei Shevelkov, Kirill Kovnir: Zintl Clathrates Ulrich Häussermann, Verina F. Kranak, Kati Puhakainen: Hydrogenous Zintl Phases: Interstitial versus Polyanionic Hydrides
Laboratory Science with Space Data
by Martin Zell Luigi Carotenuto Jack J.W.A. van Loon Daniel BeysensFor decades experiments conducted on space stations like MIR and the ISS have been gathering data in many fields of research in the natural sciences, medicine and engineering. The EU-sponsored Ulisse Internet Portal provides metadata from space experiments of all kinds and links to the data. Complementary to the portal, this book will serve as handbook listing space experiments by type of infrastructure, area of research in the life and physical sciences, data type, what their mission was, what kind of data they have collected and how one can access this data through Ulisse for further research. The book will provide an overview of the wealth of space experiment data that can be used for research, and will inspire academics (e.g. those looking for topics for their PhD thesis) and research departments in companies for their continued development.
Erlebniskommunikation
by Daniel Heinrich Hans H. Bauer Michael SamakWer auf umkämpften Märkten das Interesse der Konsumenten wecken will, muss Botschaften emotional gestalten und auf neuen Wegen kommunizieren. Diese Erlebniskommunikation ist allgegenwärtig geworden. In dem Buch stellen Experten praxisrelevante und wissenschaftlich fundierte Erkenntnisse zu den Erfolgsfaktoren einer effizienten Erlebniskommunikation vor. Neben der Perspektive eines erlebnisorientierten Markenmanagements vermitteln sie auch die Handhabung der Steuerungsinstrumente. Best-Practice-Beispiele geben Einblick in erfolgreiche Kampagnen.
Erlebniskommunikation: Erfolgsfaktoren für die Marketingpraxis
by Daniel Heinrich Hans H. Bauer Michael SamakWer auf umkämpften Märkten das Interesse der Konsumenten wecken will, muss Botschaften emotional gestalten und auf neuen Wegen kommunizieren. Diese Erlebniskommunikation ist allgegenwärtig geworden. In dem Buch stellen Experten praxisrelevante und wissenschaftlich fundierte Erkenntnisse zu den Erfolgsfaktoren einer effizienten Erlebniskommunikation vor. Neben der Perspektive eines erlebnisorientierten Markenmanagements vermitteln sie auch die Handhabung der Steuerungsinstrumente. Best-Practice-Beispiele geben Einblick in erfolgreiche Kampagnen.
Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde
by Thomas Lenarz Hans-Georg BoenninghausHNO von A bis Z Von der Audiometrie über die Recurrensparese zum Zenkerdivertikel, der Lenarz/Boenninghaus erklärt Ihnen die HNO in einfacher und sachlicher Sprache. Dabei wird bei der Anatomie und Physiologie angefangen, damit Sie die topographischen Zusammenhänge im Blick behalten. Die manchmal komplizierten Untersuchungsmethoden werden ausführlich dargestellt, die Krankheitsbilder systematisch beschrieben. Fakten lernen mit Zusammenfassung am Kapitelende Fragen und Antworten zu jedem Kapitel Extra Kapitel Leitsymptome und Differentialdiagnosen Gewichtung nach der Häufigkeit im Examen Mehr als 400 Abbildungen Praxis lernen mit Praxisboxen für Famulatur und PJ Zahlreiche Fallbeispiele Fallquiz zum Üben
WHO Laborhandbuch
by Eberhard Nieschlag Hermann M. Behre Sabine Kliesch Stefan SchlattDas Laborhandbuch bietet detaillierte Anleitungen zu allen labortechnischen Anwendungen, die für die Analyse des menschlichen Ejakulats und der Spermien-Zervikalschleim-Interaktion relevant sind. Behandelt werden alle Aspekte der Spermiendiagnostik, -vorbereitung und Qualitätssicherung - ob zur Evaluierung infertiler Paare, der Fertilität von Männern oder für gerichtsmedizinische Fragestellungen.
WHO Laborhandbuch: zur Untersuchung und Aufarbeitung des menschlichen Ejakulates
by Eberhard Nieschlag, Stefan Schlatt, Sabine Kliesch and Hermann M. BehreDas Laborhandbuch bietet detaillierte Anleitungen zu allen labortechnischen Anwendungen, die für die Analyse des menschlichen Ejakulats und der Spermien-Zervikalschleim-Interaktion relevant sind. Behandelt werden alle Aspekte der Spermiendiagnostik, -vorbereitung und Qualitätssicherung – ob zur Evaluierung infertiler Paare, der Fertilität von Männern oder für gerichtsmedizinische Fragestellungen.
Positron Emission Tomography
by Thomas Schwarz Anatoliy Granov Leonid TiutinThis handbook, written in a clear and precise style, describes the principles of positron emission tomography (PET) and provides detailed information on its application in clinical practice. The first part of the book explains the physical and biochemical basis for PET and covers such topics as instrumentation, image reconstruction, and the production and diagnostic properties of radiopharmaceuticals. The focus then turns to the use of PET in clinical practice, including its role in hybrid imaging (PET-CT). A wide range of oncological applications in different body systems and organs are discussed, and uses of PET in cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry are also addressed. Characteristic findings are described and illustrated by numerous images, many of them in color. This book will be of value not only for nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists but also for oncologists, surgeons, cardiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, and residents with an interest in molecular imaging.
Aralkum - a Man-Made Desert: The Desiccated Floor of the Aral Sea (Central Asia) (Ecological Studies #218)
by Siegmar-W. Breckle Liliya A. Dimeyeva Nathalia P. Ogar Walter WuchererHaving been the fourth largest lake on the globe roughly 50 years ago, today the Aral Sea no longer exists. Human activities caused its desiccation and the formation of a huge new desert, the Aralkum, which can be regarded as one of the greatest ecological catastrophes and - at the same time - the largest primary succession experiment of mankind. This volume brings together the results of international and interdisciplinary long-term studies on the new desert ecosystem and is divided into four main sections. The first section provides an overview of the physical characteristics of the area and covers geological, pedological, geomorphological and climatological aspects and their dynamics, especially dust-storm dynamics. The second focuses on the biotic aspects and highlights the spatial and temporal patterns of the flora and fauna. In the third section studies and projects aiming to combat desertification by phytomelioration and to develop strategies for the conservation of biodiversity are presented. The book is rounded off with a section providing a synthesis and conclusions.
Recent Developments in Vector Optimization
by Qamrul Hasan Ansari Jen-Chih YaoWe always come cross several decision-making problems in our daily life. Such problems are always conflicting in which many different view points should be satisfied. In politics, business, industrial systems, management science, networks, etc. one often encounters such kind of problems. The most important and difficult part in such problems is the conflict between various objectives and goals. In these problems, one has to find the minimum(or maximum) for several objective functions. Such problems are called vector optimization problems (VOP),multi-criteria optimization problems or multi-objective optimization problems. This volume deals with several different topics / aspects of vector optimization theory ranging from the very beginning to the most recent one. It contains fourteen chapters written by different experts in the field of vector optimization.
Network Economics and the Allocation of Savings
by Philipp ServatiusThis book provides a game theoretic model of interaction among VoIP telecommunications providers regarding their willingness to enter peering agreements with one another. The author shows that the incentive to peer is generally based on savings from otherwise payable long distance fees. At the same time, termination fees can have a countering and dominant effect, resulting in an environment in which VoIP firms decide against peering. Various scenarios of peering and rules for allocation of the savings are considered. The first part covers the relevant aspects of game theory and network theory, trying to give an overview of the concepts required in the subsequent application. The second part of the book introduces first a model of how the savings from peering can be calculated and then turns to the actual formation of peering relationships between VoIP firms. The conditions under which firms are willing to peer are then described, considering the possible influence of a regulatory body.
EU Eastern Neighborhood: Economic Potential and Future Development
by Maryla Maliszewska Marek DabrowskiThe selected papers in this volume were prepared under the research project on "EU Eastern Neighborhood: Economic Potential and Future Development (ENEPO)" funded by the EU Sixth Framework Program. They discuss the broad spectrum of development issues in the EU Eastern Neighborhood and economic relations between the enlarged EU and its Eastern neighbors in the former USSR. Individual chapters address areas of economic and social development, trade, energy, investment, migration, costs and benefits of economic reforms, development assistance and political economy of policy reforms. In particular, they examine interrelations and mutual synergies between trade liberalization, inflow of foreign investment, economic and institutional reforms and a reduction of income and development disparities. The publication thus closes an important knowledge gap in respect to the economic, social and institutional development of the CIS region and its economic relations with the EU.
Ultraschall in der Urologie
by Rainer Hofmann A. Honacker Axel HegeleDer Ultraschall zählt zu den zentralen Untersuchungstechniken in der Urologie: Das Verfahren ist kostengünstig, verhältnismäßig schnell zu erlernen, praktisch überall einsetzbar und verursacht keine Strahlenbelastung. Der Atlas bietet einen reichen Fundus an Referenzaufnahmen höchster Qualität von häufigen, aber auch von seltenen Befunden. Die Autoren haben die Bilder mit knappen und präzisen Legenden versehen. Komplexe Befunde erläutern sie anhand anschaulicher Grafiken. Der Band eignet sich für Einsteiger wie für fortgeschrittene Diagnostiker.
Computational Mechanisms of Au and Pt Catalyzed Reactions (Topics in Current Chemistry #302)
by José Marco-Contelles Elena SorianoStructure, Bonding, and Reactivity of Reactant Complexes and Key Intermediates, by Elena Soriano and José Marco-Contelles.- Cycloisomerization of 1,n-Enynes Via Carbophilic Activation, by Patrick Yves Toullec and Véronique Michelet.- DFT-Based Mechanistic Insights into Noble Metal-Catalyzed Rearrangement of Propargylic Derivatives: Chirality Transfer Processes, by Olalla Nieto Faza and Angel R. de Lera.- N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes of Au, Pd, and Pt as Effective Catalysts in Organic Synthesis, by Andrea Correa, Steven P. Nolan and Luigi Cavallo.- Activation of Allenes by Gold Complexes: A Theoretical Standpoint, by Max Malacria, Louis Fensterbank and Vincent Gandon.- Heterocyclization of Allenes Catalyzed by Late Transition Metals: Mechanisms and Regioselectivity, by Benito Alcaide, Pedro Almendros, Teresa Martínez del Campo, Elena Soriano and José Marco-Contelles.- Gold-Catalyzed Cycloadditions Involving Allenes: Mechanistic Insights from Theoretical Studies, by Sergi Montserrat, Gregori Ujaque, Fernando López, José L. Mascareñas and Agustí Lledós.-
Die Ärztliche Begutachtung
by E. Fritze Jürgen Fritze Friedrich MehrhoffDie Erstellung eines medizinisches Gutachtens erfordert ein enormes Fachwissen von den einzelnen Fachdisziplinen. Das Standardwerk für ärztliche Gutachter erscheint nun in der 8., komplett aktualisierten Auflage und gilt als unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk: - Anordnung der medizinischen Kapitel nach Organsystemen - Konsequente Strukturierung nach Epidemiologie, Kernsymptomenm Ätiopathogenese, Therapie option und Prognose - Angaben zur Evidenz und Leistungsfähigkeit von Menschen gemäß der ICF - Umfangreiches Stichwortverzeichnis zum Nachschlagen Es bietet Ärzten als Gutachter, Sachverständige und Berater der sozialrechtlichen Institutionen, Gerichte und Versicherungen gutachtliches Wissen und umfassende Übersicht über die rechtlichen Voraussetzungen und das Fachwissen aller medizinischen Fachgebiete - von der Frage der Berentung wegen Erwerbsminderung und den Berufskrankheiten über die Arzthaftung bis zur Frage der Schuldfähigkeit.
Ribonucleases
by Allen W. NicholsonRibonucleases are a ubiquitous and functionally diverse group of enzymes that have a common ability to cleave RNA. Either through scission of internal phosphodiesters, or removal of nucleotides from RNA 5' or 3' ends, ribonucleases perform essential roles in gene expression and regulation, genome replication and maintenance, host defense, stress response, and viral strategies of infection. Ribonucleases have also served as highly informative models to understand virtually every aspect of biomolecular structure and function. The fifteen chapters in this volume are written by recognized researchers in the field, and provide in-depth analyses of the major ribonuclease families. Particular focus is given to the relation of ribonuclease structure and mechanism to biological function, as well as ribonuclease dysfunction in certain disease states. Other topics include the evolutionary genetics and functional diversification of ribonucleases, engineered ribonucleases as anti-cancer agents, the mechanisms of action of artificial ribonucleases, and ribonucleases as models to understand protein folding and stability. This volume should serve as an essential reference for a broad range of researchers and educators with interests in RNA metabolism, enzymology, and gene regulation.