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Life Cycle Costing: Case Studies (Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis volume offers several case studies detailing Life Cycle Assessment practices across a variety of industries. Particular focus is placed on materials used in renewable energy efforts and in buildings and construction. This volume can be of use to academics, students, professionals, and anyone else interested in making industry more sustainable.
Innovative Applications of Artificial Neural Networks to Data Analytics and Signal Processing (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1171)
by Witold Pedrycz Gilberto Rivera J. Patricia Sánchez-Solís Juan Moreno-GarciaThis book deals with the application of ANNs in real-world problems requiring data analysis and signal processing. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) have emerged in society thanks to the large number of applications that have been used in an awe-inspiring way. These networks offer effective solutions to practical, real-world problems. The wide variety of application fields of the studies in the book is remarkable; these are related to sensorization, agriculture, healthcare, air pollution, video games, and cybersecurity, among others. To organize this variety, the chapters have been grouped into three sections related to: (1) Forecasting and Prediction, (2) Knowledge Discovery and Knowledge Management, and (3) Signal Processing. This book aims to reach readers interested in ANNs and their applications in different fields, so it is interesting not only for computer science but also for other related disciplines.
Advances in Computer Graphics: 41st Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2024, Geneva, Switzerland, July 1–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15340)
by Daniel Thalmann Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann Ping Li Zhigang Deng Bin Sheng Jinman KimThe three-volume set LNCS 15338, 15339 and 15340 constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 41st Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2024, held during July 1–5, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. The 84 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 211 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Colors, painting and layout; detection and recognition; image analysis and processing; image restoration and enhancement; and visual analytics and modeling. Part II: Graphics and VR/AR; reconstruction; rendering and animation; and theoretical analysis. Part III: Image analysis and visualization; image attention and perception; medical imaging and robotics; synthesis and generation; and empowering novel geometric algebra for graphics & engineering workshop.
Das philosophische Potenzial von Fabeln: Systematische und praxisorientierte Untersuchungen zum Einsatz von Fabeln im Philosophieunterricht der Sekundarstufe I (Philosophische Bildung in Schule und Hochschule)
by Esther SeibertDas vorliegende Open-Access-Buch zeigt, wie Fabeln im Philosophieunterricht der Sekundarstufe I eingesetzt werden können, um philosophische Gedanken bei Kindern und Jugendlichen anzustoßen. Dabei werden zunächst Kriterien für die Auswahl geeigneter Fabeln vorgestellt, wobei insbesondere die vermeintliche Lehre der Fabel in den Hintergrund rückt. Eine umfangreiche Katalogisierung von Fabeln nach philosophischen Themenbereichen kann Lehrkräften Entlastung bei der Auswahl geeigneter Fabeln bieten. Ein Vorschlag zum Umgang mit Fabeln im Philosophieunterricht schließt sich an. Die aus unterrichtlichen Erprobungen gezogenen Erkenntnisse zeigen: Wenn Fabeln nicht mit Blick auf ihre Lehre im Unterricht eingesetzt werden, werden Schüler*innen zur Formulierung differenzierter philosophischer Gedanken angeregt, die anhand der Fabel systematisch vertieft und reflektiert werden können.
Essential Learning Skills for Health Professions Students
by Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman Hassan DaramiThis book covers the learning and teaching objectives for the teachers and students of the health profession. It covers not only the conceptual framework of learning, teaching, and studying but also addresses students' needs, including effective communication, study habits, and stress management. The chapters integrate the basics of a course with its clinical science. From active learning strategies to problem-based learning techniques, the book covers effective methods for engagement and self-directed learning. Additionally, it addresses essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, and information retrieval. Supplemented with easy-to-read text, illustrations, and summary boxes explaining educational messages, the book aims to ease learning. The book is relevant for both students and professionals in medicine and health sciences, helping them understand the basics of teaching and learning for health professions students.
Hydrodynamics of Multi-purpose Coastal and Offshore Structures (Springer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping #25)
by Xuanlie ZhaoThe concept of multi-purpose marine structures is particularly promising in this era, especially for revolutionizing traditional ocean engineering practices. However, fundamental concepts, hydrodynamic methods, and design criteria differ significantly from those of traditional marine structures. Therefore, providing insights into the hydrodynamic analysis of these novel structures is crucial for advancing coastal and offshore engineering. This book offers a comprehensive introduction of the hydrodynamics of multi-purpose coastal and offshore structures, targeting engineers and researchers in field of coastal and offshore engineering. Its main topics include an overview of multi-purpose marine structures, the formulation of hydrodynamic models, and the performance evaluation frameworks tailored for these structures. This book provides solutions for evaluating the performance of multi-purpose marine structures and designing such structures. Through the introduction of advanced hydrodynamic methods and detailed case studies, readers gain valuable insights into the design process, utilizing advanced techniques and the latest research findings. Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals aiming to navigate the fundamentals involved in the design, analysis, and performance evaluation of multi-purpose marine structures.
International Handbook of Emotions: Resourceful Cultural Perspectives, Vol. 2
by Elisabeth Vanderheiden Claude-Hélène MayerVolume 2 of this two-volume handbook extends the foundational understanding of emotional well-being through the lens of positive psychology into the realms of cultural diversity, societal impacts, and the influence of technology. This volume offers an in-depth examination of the societal impact of emotions, cultural interpretations, and the emerging significance of digital and robotic interactions with emotions. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the effects of global crises on emotional well-being, the role of art and literature in understanding emotions, and the future of emotional intelligence in the age of digital technology. Studies featured in this Volume 2 provide insight into emotional experiences across diverse cultures, the resilience of immigrants and refugees, and the psychological dynamics of collective behaviour, alongside considerations of how technology is reshaping our emotional lives. The volume stands as a critical academic resource, enriching the discourse on the global and transcultural dimensions of emotional well-being. It highlights the pivotal role of cultural and technological considerations in advancing our understanding of emotions and sets a new benchmark for research and practice in the field. Aimed at scholars, researchers, and practitioners in psychology, cultural studies, and technological innovation, this volume also addresses educators, policymakers, and anyone with a keen interest in understanding the complex interplay between emotion, culture, and technology. By bridging gaps between disciplines, this volume fosters a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of emotional well-being across different cultural contexts and technological environments. It prompts interdisciplinary dialogue, offering evidence-based insights for mental health practices, educational strategies, and policymaking. Emotion science has progressed enormously in the last decade. For those wishing to get insight into the depth and breadth of this progress, this is a terrific, edited 2 volume overview, brought together by two internationally recognised emotion researchers. It takes a biopsychosocial approach exploring the multiple dimensions of emotion science and how it can be applied to many different aspects of human life from therapy through to the organisation of communities. It will be a must have book for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of emotions.  
Genomics Based Approaches for Tropical Tree Improvement and Conservation
by Yasodha Ramasamy Ani A. EliasThis book offers foundational knowledge to advance genomic approaches in forest tree improvement and genetic resource conservation. The tropical tree breeding sector has fallen behind in genomic breeding not due to a lack of resources but rather a limited understanding and an underdeveloped genomic breeding pipeline. While marker-assisted selection (MAS) has been the preferred method for incorporating genomic data into breeding programs, it primarily targets major genes, overlooking minor gene effects. This limitation makes MAS less effective for enhancing quantitative traits such as heartwood content. The primary goal of statistical methodologies using whole-genome information is to predict promising candidates for breeding advancement/commercialization while efficiently managing resources such as land, labor, and, most critically, time. Given the long rotation period of forest tree crops, the ability to identify, select, and modify genotypes with high heritability for economically valuable traits within a shorter timeframe marks a significant advancement in breeding. This book provides comprehensive guidelines on leveraging genomic data, including pathogenomics, to breed resilient, future-ready trees and manage populations effectively. To reinforce these guidelines, the book presents case studies on species such as Tectona grandis, Santalum album, Casuarina, Shorea, Artocarpus, tropical and sub-tropical pines, and tropical fruit trees. Additionally, the book explores broader applications of genetic data, including timber tracing and the conservation of germplasm while minimizing genetic redundancy. This book will be a valuable resource for tropical tree breeders and researchers, equipping them with the methods and tools needed to adopt advanced genomic breeding. Additionally, students and scholars will benefit from the comprehensive information it provides, enhancing their understanding of modern breeding techniques.
Telecommunications and Remote Sensing: 13th International Conference, ICTRS 2024, Virtual Event, December 19–20, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2544)
by Boris Shishkov Andon LazarovThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of 13th International Conference on Telecommunications and Remote Sensing, ICTRS 2024, held as a virtual event, during December 19–20, 2024. The 7 full papers and one short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 submissions. They focus on topics such as Wireless Telecommunications and Networking, Electromagnetic Waves and Fields, Electronics and Photonics, Remote Sensing and Data Interpretation, Remote Sensing and Internet-of-Things and Societal Impact.
Artificial Media: Emerging Trends in Narratives, Education and Creative Practice (Springer Series on Cultural Computing)
by Damián Keller Nelson ZagaloA groundbreaking exploration of the evolving relationship between the fields of artificial intelligence and creativity studies, Artificial Media charts the course of a transformative path toward hybrid methodologies involving computing and human-centric approaches. Scholars and practitioners from leading research centers in South America, Asia and Europe delve into theoretical and philosophical frameworks, practical deployments and data-based critical analyses of artificial-media initiatives that reconfigure authorship and collaboration. Co-creation, collective memory, and situated-knowledge practices are featured in multiple hands-on examples of technological design, music, visual-arts, journalistic and educational projects that address the ethical and social implications of generative techniques. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this collection, projects a nuanced panorama of both the remarkable results and the complex challenges of emerging artificial-media methods, offering practical insights for anyone seeking to engage with the future of creativity in the age of autonomous machines.
Cell Biology and Translational Medicine, Volume 26: Stem Cells and Haematopoiesis (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1488)
by Kursad TurksenThis next volume in the Cell Biology and Translational Medicine series continues to explore the promising applications of stem cells in regenerative medicine. The topics presented in this volume address aspects of stem cell regeneration, both in health and disease. The volume looks at recent developments in organoids, regeneration, cancer. Additionally, it highlights recent advancements in haematopoiesis. A goal of the series continues to be to highlight timely, often emerging topics and novel approaches that can accelerate the utility of stem cells in regenerative medicine.
A Burning: A Novel
by Megha MajumdarNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK! • A "gripping thriller with compassionate social commentary" (USA Today) about three unforgettable characters who seek to rise—to the middle class, to political power, to fame in the movies—and find their lives entangled in the wake of a catastrophe in contemporary India.Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. PT Sir is an opportunistic gym teacher who hitches his aspirations to a right-wing political party and finds that his own ascent becomes linked to Jivan's fall. Lovely—an irresistible outcast whose exuberant voice and dreams of glory fill the novel with warmth and hope and humor—has the alibi that can set Jivan free, but it will cost her everything she holds dear. Taut, symphonic, propulsive, and riveting from its opening lines, A Burning is an electrifying debut.
Forensic Psychiatry and Prison Mental Health in South Asia (South Asian Perspectives in Mental Health and Psychology)
by S. M. Yasir Arafat Sujita Kumar Kar Arpit ParmarForensic psychiatry is an emerging branch of psychiatry in South Asian countries. The countries of the region have just started to concentrate on its importance. Very little is known about the extent of problems and available mental health services. The volume editors have not found a comprehensive book compiling the scenario from these eight countries. Therefore, this book will be the first of its kind. It will be helpful for clinical psychiatrists, psychiatric trainees, academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and NGO personnel working with law enforcement and mental health. The book aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of forensic psychiatry and related issues in South Asian countries. It will cover varied areas in this field, such as mental health and addiction laws capacity assessment, insanity defense, criminal responsibility, and prison mental health issues. The book will discuss these topics thoroughly, keeping in mind regional differences, such as different mental health legislatures and cultural variations.
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking: 16th TPC Technology Conference, TPCTC 2024, Guangzhou, China, August 30, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15337)
by Meikel Poess Raghunath NambiarThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th TPC Technology Conference on Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking, TPCTC 2024, held in Guangzhou, China, during August 30, 2024. The 7 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 12 submissions. The proceedings also include one invited talk and one paper based on a panel discussion with industry and academic leaders. The book focusses on providing vendors with a valuable tool to showcase the performance competitiveness of their current offerings while also aiding in the enhancement and tracking of products still in development.
Using the Delphi Method to Establish Expert Consensus: A Practical Guide (Advancing Methods for Interdisciplinarity in the Social Sciences)
by Anthony JormThis Open Access book provides detailed practical guidance on how to do a Delphi study to establish a consensus across the broad range of social, psychological, health and environmental sciences. The book informs the design of Delphi studies by drawing on wisdom-of-crowds research on the conditions under which groups make better-quality judgements. It covers the development of the Delphi method and its many variations, as well as the ways this method has been used to make judgements of facts where the evidence is imperfect, set methodological standards, make predictions, define foundational concepts, determine collective values, and improve professional practice and policy. It takes the reader through the steps in carrying out a Delphi study and the choices that have to be made at each step. It also covers the implementation of Delphi findings in practice. Case examples are included throughout drawing from a variety of disciplines.
Food Waste Valorization: Green Techniques in Sustainable Management (Methods and Protocols in Food Science)
by Tanmay SarkarThis volume provides an extensive exploration of innovative and sustainable methodologies for addressing food waste challenges. Chapters detail multiple dimensions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of food waste valorization through green technologies. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, chapters list necessary materials and methods for readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Food Waste Valorization: Green Techniques in Sustainable Management aims to be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and students focused on sustainable food systems and waste management innovations.
Journey from the North: A Memoir
by Storm JamesonOne of the 20th century's finest memoirs of literary and political life, with an introduction by Vivian Gornick, who referred to the book as &“literary gold&”&“Stops you in your tracks. I would like to persuade everyone to read it&” — Sunday TimesA compulsively readable, beautifully written account of a fascinating twentieth-century woman and life. This candid, affecting portrait of a woman who loathed domesticity explores how she sought to balance a literary career with political commitment.Towards the end of her life, the writer Storm Jameson began her memoir by asking, &“can I make sense of my life?&” This question propelled her through an extraordinary reckoning with how she had lived: her early years in Whitby, shadowed by her tempestuous, dissatisfied mother; an early, unhappy marriage and repeated flights from settled domesticity; a tenaciously pursued literary career, always dogged by a lack of money; and her lifelong political activism, including as the first female president of English PEN, helping refugees escape Nazi Germany.In a richly ironic, conversational voice, Jameson tells also of the great figures she knew and events she witnessed: encounters with H.G. Wells and Rose Macaulay, travels in Europe as fascism was rising and a 1945 trip to recently liberated Warsaw. Throughout, she casts an unsparing eye on her own motivations and psychology, providing a rigorously candid and lively portrait of her life and times.
Skyward Flight: Sunreach, ReDawn, Evershore (The Skyward Series)
by Brandon Sanderson Janci PattersonReturn to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and deleted scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson.Journey with Skyward Flight to Detritus—humanity&’s final refuge from the hostile Galactic Superiority government. In Skyward, Spensa Nightshade became a starfighter pilot in the Defiant Defense Force&’s Skyward Flight to battle Superiority forces. In Starsight she impersonated the alien Alanik to infiltrate a Superiority space station and steal their hyperdrives. And in Cytonic she traveled the strange dimension of the Nowhere to discover the secrets of the planet-destroying Delvers and unlock her own Cytonic powers. As she is stuck in the Nowhere, Spensa&’s companions FM and Jorgen in Skyward Flight are left on Detritus with a new mandate: figure out how to use the hyperdrives so that humanity can escape the planet and find allies among other species oppressed by the Superiority. First comes a distress call from Minister Cuna and other diones on the abandoned outpost of Sunreach. Alanik&’s people on the planet ReDawn and the Kitsen from the planet Evershore also need Skyward Flight&’s aid in their desperate battles. The tales of FM, Alanik, and Jorgen combine to expand the universe of the New York Times bestselling Skyward series to new action-packed heights. Once you&’ve claimed the stars, can you keep them free?
Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents
by Tamar E. Chansky Ph.D.An empowering guide to helping children with OCD thrive and find relief from their most distressing symptoms, for kids as young as age four to teens &“Dr. Chansky has accomplished a tour de force, which is certain to offer much-needed assistance both to children with OCD-related problems and to their families.&”—Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD, author of Brain Lock Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder know firsthand how confusing and even frightening the symptoms of OCD can be. They have questions about how this condition works and how they can best help their kids: Which behaviors are part of ordinary childhood, and which are symptoms of OCD? How can they help their child take back control of their lives from disruptive thoughts and debilitating rituals? What should they do if their child experiences a relapse in symptoms? In Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, child psychologist and OCD expert Dr. Tamar E. Chansky helps parents make sense of a child&’s experience with this very confusing but highly treatable disorder. She shares intuitive, easy-to-implement strategies for helping kids and teens confidently outsmart the &“brain tricks and traps&” of OCD, alongside scripts for explaining symptoms to children of all ages and targeted advice for navigating a wide range of OCD themes. Dr. Chansky also advises parents on how they can tailor treatment to their child&’s needs with fully updated information on diagnostic criteria, medication, effective therapy modalities, and treatment outcomes, as well as the most recent findings on PANS and PANDAS, the sudden appearance of OCD symptoms after a strep or viral infection. With its research-backed and reassuring guidance, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder spells out exactly what parents can say and do to help their children reclaim their lives.
Ice and Snow in the Cold War: Histories of Extreme Climatic Environments (Environment in History: International Perspectives)
by Julia Herzberg, Christian Kehrt, and Franziska TormaThe history of the Cold War has focused overwhelmingly on statecraft and military power, an approach that has naturally placed Moscow and Washington center stage. Meanwhile, regions such as Alaska, the polar landscapes, and the cold areas of the Soviet periphery have received little attention. However, such environments were of no small importance during the Cold War: in addition to their symbolic significance, they also had direct implications for everything from military strategy to natural resource management. Through histories of these extremely cold environments, this volume makes a novel intervention in Cold War historiography, one whose global and transnational approach undermines the simple opposition of “East” and “West.”
The Art of Resistance: Cultural Protest against the Austrian Far Right in the Early Twenty-First Century (Austrian and Habsburg Studies)
by Allyson Fiddler FiddlerWell before the far-right resurgence that has most recently transformed European politics, Austria’s 1999 parliamentary elections surprised the world with the unexpected success of the Freedom Party of Austria and its charismatic leader, Jörg Haider. The party’s perceived xenophobia, isolationism, and unabashed nationalism in turn inspired a massive protest movement that expressed opposition not only through street protests but also in novels, plays, films, and music. Through careful readings of this varied cultural output, The Art of Resistance traces the aesthetic styles and strategies deployed during this time, providing critical context for understanding modern Austrian history as well as the European protest movements of today.
Practical Bioinformatics: A Laboratory Manual
by Michael Gribskov Sufang WangThis book is a lab manual which can be integrated with bioinformatics course. The field of bioinformatics is advancing at a remarkable rate. With the development of new analytical techniques that make use of the latest advances in machine learning and data science, today&’s biologists are gaining fantastic new insights into the natural world&’s most complex systems. This book includes a lab-based manual that can assist students handling large biological data. It aims to help students and researchers understand (1) the importance of horizontal transfer in the spread of antibiotic resistance, and in biology more broadly; (2) how protein and nucleic acid sequences are used to determine phylogenetic trees and the genetic relationship between organisms; (3) how sequence comparisons can be used to infer protein function; and (4) how to analyze high-throughput sequencing data to do gene expression analysis. This book is valuable for researchers, teachers and students, as well as any readers who are interested in bioinformatics.
Connected Sets in Global Bifurcation Theory (SpringerBriefs in Mathematics)
by John Toland Boris BuffoniThis book explores the topological properties of connected and path-connected solution sets for nonlinear equations in Banach spaces, focusing on the distinction between these concepts. Building on Rabinowitz's dichotomy and classical results on Peano continua, the authors introduce "congestion points"—where connected sets fail to be weakly locally connected—and examine the extent to which their presence is compatible with path-connectedness. Through rigorous analysis and examples, the book provides new insights into global bifurcations. Structured into seven chapters, the book begins with an introduction to global bifurcation theory and foundational concepts in set theory and metric spaces. Subsequent chapters delve into connectedness, local connectedness, and congestion points, culminating in the construction of intricate examples that highlight the complexities of solution sets. The authors' careful selection of material and fluent writing style make this work a valuable resource for PhD students and experts in functional analysis and bifurcation theory.
Nanobiosensors for Crop Monitoring and Precision Agriculture (Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa)
by Jen-Tsung ChenNanobiotechnology has been intensively investigated for decades and is thus well-recognized as a promising approach for advancing sustainable agriculture, particularly proving precision and smart tools based on engineered nanoparticles/nanomaterials. Among them, nanosensors and nanobiosensors have the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices by sensing, detecting, and monitoring cellular processes such as signal transduction and plant hormone dynamics, crop performances, and soil/environmental conditions for precision and even real-time management of fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth/yield/quality, stress responses, and post-harvest processes. In the international book market, there is a gap in providing an updated comprehensive book resource for readers who are interested in materials science and nano-biotechnology particularly, the detailed part of nano-biosensors for agri-food applications. Therefore, this book bridges the knowledge gap by providing a complete guide to nano-biosensors from their fundamentals to current agricultural applications, which presents a series of review-type chapters organized by diverse experts. This book consists of 14 chapters, including subtopics such as optical nanobiosensors, calorimetric nanobiosensors, immuno-nanobiosensors, enzymatic nanobiosensors, and apta-nanobiosensors, for their synthesis, action, and applications. This book provides an updated overview of ethical considerations and regulations for nanotechnology in agri-food applications.
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: 17th International Conference, VAMR 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15789)
by Gino Fragomeni Jessie Y. C. ChenThis three-volume set, LNCS 15788-15790, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers presented in these three volumes are organized in the following topical sections:: Part I: Designing and Developing Virtual Environments; UX in Virtual Environments Part II: VR, Culture, Art and Entertainment; Social Interaction and Wellbeing in Virtual Environments Part III: VR Games; Virtual Environments for Learning, Training and Professional Development; Multimodal Interaction in Virtual Environments