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The Man with a Thousand Faces: The gripping, unputdownable debut from the global thriller sensation!
by Lex Noteboom'A stunning debut, more modern than tomorrow' TERRY HAYESA soldier with no name looking for a man that no one has ever seen. A student with a past she can't remember. And a husband who is a loving father... or a ruthless despot. Michelle lives a quiet life in Amsterdam with her husband Daniel and their family. But when Daniel's twin, the President of Kazichia, suddenly dies in a car crash, Daniel has no choice but to return home for the first time in twenty years, and Michelle follows along.From the moment they arrive, Daniel is pressured to succeed his brother as President. Kazichia, a former Soviet state, has been ruled by his family for three generations, and now that the throne is empty, the country is left teetering on a knife-edge.As tensions begin to rise, Michelle feels more and more that they should flee. But when an anonymous rebel leader - known only as The Man With a Thousand Faces - initiates a full-blown attack, Daniel decides to step in. But will he be able to lead the country through the crisis? And if he does, will he be able to give up his newfound power? Or will Michelle lose her husband to his own hunger for greater political reign?In a world of fake news and big data, lines between fiction and reality are blurred. And the mythical figure behind it all is THE MAN WITH A THOUSAND FACES.
Nonadaptive Selection: An Evolutionary Source of Ecological Laws
by Lev R. Ginzburg John DamuthThe first comprehensive explanation of a widely applicable but underappreciated mechanism of evolution operating at higher levels of organization than the individual. In this important treatise, ecologists and evolutionary biologists John Damuth and Lev R. Ginzburg identify a specific evolutionary process in biology, which they call nonadaptive selection. The idea is simple, but the implications are profound. Nonadaptive selection, as they use the term, is selection among biological entities (as is natural selection) but is based on the fitness effects of structural properties intrinsic to the entities under selection rather than on interactions between traits and a local shared environment. In other words, features of systems that evolve by nonadaptive selection do not adapt to local environmental conditions; rather, this selective process increases the long-term stability of the focal systems independent of local conditions. Nonadaptive selection may be of particular value in explaining broad, persistent patterns in multispecies biological units where adaptive evolution may be weak or poorly defined. Examples include Damuth’s Law, the equivalence of energy use among animal species across a wide range of body sizes; the ratio-dependent, or Arditi-Ginzburg, predation conjecture; the consistency of allometric scaling powers; the shortness of trophic chains; and the prevalence of certain types of three-species trophic structures across ecosystems. Damuth and Ginzburg see nonadaptive selection underlying patterns of ecological allometries, community structure, and species interactions, with some implications for macroevolution. Moreover, they find a surprising relationship between these nonadaptive processes and biological laws. They do not advocate the reorientation of any existing research programs but present nonadaptive selection as an additional conceptual framework that may be useful to add to ecology and evolution.
Esoteric Orientalism (Elements in Global Humanities)
by Mandakini DubeyEsoteric Orientalism studies Victorian esotericism and academic Orientalism as the nineteenth century's most significant comparative frameworks for understanding global religions, languages, and cultures. Occultist formations like the Theosophical Society (led by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky) and Orientalist disciplines like philology and comparative religion (as exemplified by Friedrich Max Müller) both believed in the essential kinship of East and West, routed through the Aryan family hypothesis—generating new visions of race and caste even while expanding the category of self. Still, theosophy and philology shared a contentious relationship. Blavatsky's writings anticipate postcolonial commentary in critiquing Orientalist scholarly presumption; her fantastical citational practices hold a mortifying mirror to academic Orientalism. Ultimately, this study traces how heterogeneous, riven, and powerfully consequential the larger discourse of Orientalism could be. Esoteric Orientalism combines broad historical narrative with literary close reading, recasting Theosophy as a speculative and imaginative construct through which to read Orientalist discourse more broadly.
Justice for Resilient Development in Climate-Stressed Cities (Elements in Climate Change and Cities)
by Sirkku Juhola Heba Allah Khalil Diana Reckien Anika Nasra Haque Maria Fernanda Lemos Shuaib Lwasa Leila Niamir Juan Camilo Osorio Cristina ViscontiClimate impacts and risk, within and across cities, are distributed highly unequally. Cities located in low latitudes are more vulnerable to climate risk and impacts than in high latitudes, due to the large proportion of informal settlements relative to the housing stock and more frequent extremes. According to EM-DAT, about 60% of environmental disasters in cities relate to riverine floods. Riverine floods and heatwaves cause about 33% of deaths in cities. However, cold-waves and droughts impact most people in cities (42% and 39% of all people, respectively). Human vulnerability intersects with hazardous, underserved communities. Frequently affected groups include women, single parents, and low-income elderly. Responses to climatic events are conditioned by the informality of social fabric and institutions, and by inequitable distribution of impacts, decision-making, and outcomes. To ensure climate-resilient development, adaptation and mitigation actions must include the broader urban context of informality and equity and justice principles. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Warriors in Washington: Henry Stimson, the US Army, and the Politics of American Power in World War II (Military, War, and Society in Modern American History)
by Grant H. GolubThis book explains how the US Army emerged as one of the most powerful political organizations following World War II. It is for students, scholars, and general readers interested in US military history, American foreign policy, and World War II.
How Economic Ideas Evolve: The Impact of Religion on the German and Italian Welfare State (Cambridge Studies in Historical Sociology)
by Josef HienHow Economic Ideas Evolve offers a unique perspective on the development of political economies in Europe. With three major contributions, the book first establishes a link between religious, social, and economic ideas and the diverging development of political economies in Europe. Secondly, the work provides a historical sociological analysis of the contextual factors that influenced the development of religiously inspired socio-economic ideas. Chapters examine the impact of these ideas on economic and welfare institutions in Germany and Italy over three centuries. Lastly, the book goes beyond classic historical sociology to focus on the long-term developmental trajectories and impact of ideas on politics and policy. Thorough and expansive, How Economic Ideas Evolve contributes to the emerging scholarship of ideational historical sociology, broadening the toolkit of historical sociology to research the development and impact of socio-economic ideas and ideologies over long periods of time.
Intellectual Post-fascism?: The Conservative Revolution, Traditionalism and the Challenge to Liberal Democracy (Elements in the History and Politics of Fascism)
by Alberto SpektorowskiIs the world facing creeping fascism? And if so, how is it configured in contemporary circumstances? A wide-ranging debate has developed in recent years among scholars increasingly worried by the weakness of liberal democracy, and the growing electoral power of national populist movements in Europe. In this account, the rise of the current wave of populism was preceded, and is now accompanied by an important theoretical elaboration, initiated in the 1970's in France by the intellectuals of the Nouvelle Droite and continued by Russian, American and Latin-American intellectuals and political strategists. The theoretical goals of this meta-political elaboration is a reformulation of the values of cultural diversity, identity politics, and post-colonialism, a process which in this Element the author defines as the attempt to decolonize the 'postcolonial Western mind'.
Innovation Management: Foundations and Futures
by Rasmus Koss HartmannInnovation is both the creative and the destructive force at the centre of economic development. It is perhaps the best explanation of current human prosperity yet core to some of our most pressing societal problems. But how does innovation come about? How does it get managed in organizations? Moving from the most foundational ideas to the most cutting-edge debates in the field, this book serves as an invaluable companion to the field of innovation management. Each chapter summarises, discusses and critiques key academic texts, relating them to specific themes and connecting them to broader discussions in the field. Through this unique format, readers will gain insights into the important ideas and debates about innovation, how to manage it, and what it means for business and society. This book also brings interdisciplinary perspectives from economics, sociology, psychology, history and management into the conversation about how to think about innovation scientifically.
The Acquisition of Celtic Languages
by Vicky Chondrogianni Ciara O’Toole Enlli ThomasIn recent times, there has been a growing interest in how Celtic languages are acquired, due to ongoing efforts for minority language revitalisation through immersion education. With contributions from a team of leading scholars, this is the first volume to bring together state-of-the-art studies on language development in both children and adults learning the three most prominent Celtic languages spoken in the UK and Ireland: Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, and Irish. It focuses on how core language areas – phonology, lexicon, morphology and syntax – are acquired by different groups of learners, providing key insights into theoretical and empirical debates around bilingual language development and linguistic change more generally. The volume also covers the socio-cultural and educational context within which these languages are learnt, highlighting how these factors affect linguistic outcomes in a minority language context. It is essential reading for academic researchers and students in developmental linguistics, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, and Celtic languages.
50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Mark HendersonMaster the ideas that have shaped the study of genetics today.In a series of 50 accessible essays, Mark Henderson and Helen Sims introduce and explain the central ideas of genetics, beginning with the theory of evolution to the very latest, cutting-edge developments in gene therapy and artificial life.From the double helix and how nature and nurture work together, to genetic testing and race, 50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to this young and ground-breaking strand of science.
The Unbearable Lightness of Legal Antipaternalism (Law and Philosophy Library #151)
by Giorgio ManiaciThe book pays homage to and deepens the well-known themes of On Liberty by John Stuart Mill and Harm to Self by Joel Feinberg. It explores topics such as the arguments for and against legal paternalism and antipaternalism, the value of individual autonomy in support of legal antipaternalism, the slippery slope argument, and moral perfectionism in favor of paternalism. But is the value of individual autonomy an unstoppable force? Is it an irresistible argumentative force? Is its lightness unbearable?The central question debated by legal paternalists and antipaternalists is the extent to which individuals can legitimately make decisions about their own bodies and lives, provided they do no harm to others. In order to address that question, the book presents expert analyses of highly controversial moral and legal issues regarding the legitimacy or illegitimacy of practices such as prostitution, violent sadomasochistic behavior, drug trafficking and drug consumption, euthanasia, assisted suicide, extreme sports, and voluntary slavery contracts. Pursuing a legal, moral and philosophical approach based on the author&’s extensive research, it makes valuable contributions to the fields of legal and moral ethics, legal and moral philosophy, and criminal law and doctrine.
Traditional Textiles of the Indian Subcontinent: Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design (SDGs and Textiles)
by Samrat Mukhopadhyay Akhtarul Islam Amjad Britta KalkreuterThis book explores the cultural history of traditional textiles and their contemporary relevance in sustainable practices. It focuses on manufacturing processes, technological integration, and design fundamentals of traditional textiles. The book also highlights the fusion of traditional textiles with contemporary fashion trends and the efforts made by designers to preserve and promote heritage textiles. It also provides information on manufacturing, designing, and sustainable engineering in traditional textiles, offering practical guidance and case studies for a comprehensive understanding. This book serves as a valuable reference to a wide range of individuals who have an interest in traditional textiles, including scholars, students, engineers, and manufacturers in the fields of textile engineering, fashion design, cultural studies, and sustainable studies. For scholars, educators, students, and researchers, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between traditional textiles, sustainability, and engineering, serving as a foundation for further academic exploration. Artisans and craftsmen can gain insights into sustainable practices and innovative design approaches, empowering them to adapt their craft to contemporary demands while preserving cultural heritage. Policymakers and NGOs can use the book to inform policy decisions and interventions related to cultural preservation, sustainable development, and the protection of traditional craftsmanship. Textile industry professionals can acquire knowledge of sustainable engineering and design principles, enabling them to integrate eco-friendly practices into textile manufacturing and design processes. Designers and fashion professionals can be inspired to incorporate traditional textile elements into contemporary fashion, promoting cultural diversity and sustainability in the global fashion industry.
Lectures in Austrian Economics, Volume II: Monetary Policy, Capital Theory, Business Cycles and Interventionism (Palgrave Studies in Austrian Economics)
by Jesús Huerta de SotoThis book, the second of two volumes, provides a comprehensive overview of the core topics within Austrian economics. With a focus on macroeconomics, it explores foundational ideas within Austrian economics, including monetary and banking theory, law, capital theory, business cycles, the relationship between the market and the state, and interventionism. These ideas are contextualized within the history of economic thought, in particular the work of Ludwig von Mises. The Keynesian system, reform to the banking system, wages, social order, fiscal policy, and the political economy of ethics are also discussed. This book offers an accessible and engaging synthesis of Austrian economics that redefines the topic within modern economics. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in Austrian economics and the political economy.
The Copyright-Competition Interaction within the EU
by Dino GlihaThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of the copyright-competition interaction issue in the EU and provides a sustainable method of approach. The research identifies several approaches to the copyright-competition issue some of which were extensively applied in practice, while others were considered more theoretical. However, none of the discussed approaches has proved to be an adequate fundament to understanding the copyright-competition interaction issue, and there is still a considerable disagreement on how to deal with this matter. It is vital to start with the relationship between copyright law and competition law to overcome the flaws of the identified approaches. The issue can be elegantly settled through the existent principles of both laws. From the perspective of copyright law, the application of competition law is a limitation of the author's right in a broader sense originating outside of copyright law. From the perspective of competition law, the presence of copyright should be comprehended as a specific situation in which the focus should mainly be on the effects of copyright instead of allocation and productiveness; at the same time, the concept of authorship should be taken into consideration in the light of consumer welfare. Only after the fundamental approach to the copyright-competition interaction issue is settled is it possible to analyse specific situations further. In practice, several types of exercises have been recognised as the matter of the copyright-competition interaction. The research focuses on the interference between the exercise of copyright and competition rules on prohibited agreements (i.e. licensing practices) and abuse of dominant position (i.e. refusal to license copyright). Each situation is analysed separately based on the common understanding of the copyright-competition interaction issue and following the fundamental principles of copyright law and competition law. In doing so, a detailed critical analysis of the relevant case-law and literature is provided. After the analysis of the relevant case-law and doctrine for both situations are conducted, the research produces a specific approach and method of analysis specific for the copyright-competition interaction cases dealing under Article 101 and Article 102 TFEU. It should be noted that the approaches are primarily construed from the perspective of copyright civil law tradition and EU competition law, although such approach might as well be considered in other legal systems and traditions. In the end, a special view is given to the digital industry sector and the assessment of further potential developments in that field that might potentially fall under the scope of the copyright-competition interaction issue.
Trustworthy AI in Cancer Imaging Research
by Ioanna Chouvarda Guang Yang Sara Colantonio Gianna TsakouThe book covers multiple aspects and challenges, from legal to technical and validation, in the emerging topic of AI in cancer imaging, bringing together the experience of top researchers and flagship projects. The aim of this book is to address the important questions: &“How to design AI that is trustworthy&”, and &“How to validate AI trustworthiness&” in the scope of AI for cancer imaging research. The book discusses overall considerations and the generation of a framework; preparing for trustworthy AI, including the data and metadata for quality, transparency and traceability; implementing trustworthy AI with algorithms and Decision Support Systems; and validating trustworthy AI. This is an ideal resource for researchers from technical and clinical research sites, postgraduate students, and healthcare professionals in cancer imaging and beyond.
Fast, Low-Resource, Accurate Robust Organ and Pan-cancer Segmentation: MICCAI Challenge, FLARE 2024, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15717)
by Jun Ma Bo WangThis book constitutes the proceedings of the MICCAI 2024 Challenge, FLARE 2024, held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco, during October 2024. The 20 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. They describe the solutions the participants found for automatic abdominal organ and pan-cancer segmentation using the official training dataset released for this pupose. This challenge focuses on both organ and pan-cancer segmentation, including three subtasks: Subtask 1: Pan-cancer segmentation in CT scansSubtask 2: Abdominal CT organ segmentation on laptopSubtask 3: Unsupervised domain adaptation for abdominal organ segmentation in MRI Scans
Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2024: Synergetic Engineering, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1473)
by Volodymyr Pavlikov Dmytro Krytskyi Oleksii LytvynovThis book covers areas such as information technology in engine design and production; information technology in the creation of rocket and space systems; aerospace engineering; transport systems and logistics; big data and data science; nanomodeling; artificial intelligence and intelligent systems; networks and communications; cyber-physical systems and IoE; as well as software engineering and IT infrastructure.The materials were tested during the International Scientific and Technical Conference "Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering"—Synergetic Engineering (ICTM) was established by the National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute".The ICTM'2024 conference was held in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in December 2024. During this conference, technical exchange between the scientific community was carried out in the form of keynote speeches, panel discussions and a special session. More than 140 papers from different countries were received at ICTM'2024.The book offers us a lot of valuable information and is very useful for the exchange of experience between scientists in the field of modeling and simulation.ICTM was created to bring together outstanding researchers and practitioners in the field of information technology in the design and manufacture of engines; the creation of rocket and space systems, aerospace engineering from all over the world to exchange experiences and expertise.
Detection of Intrusions and Malware, and Vulnerability Assessment: 22nd International Conference, DIMVA 2025, Graz, Austria, July 9–11, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15747)
by Daniel Gruss Michele Carminati Manuel Egele Veelasha MoonsamyThe two-volume set LNCS 15747 and 15748 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 12nd International Conference on Detection of Intrusions and Malware, and Vulnerability Assessment, DIMVA 2025, held in Graz, Austria, during July 9–11, 2025. The 25 revised full papers and 11 posters are presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Web Security; Vulnerability Detection; Side channels; and Obfuscation. Part II: AI/ML & Security; Android & Patches; OS & Network; and Resilient Systems.
Von „Arbeitskameraden“ zu „Badoglioschweinen“: Italienische Arbeitskräfte in der NS-Kriegswirtschaft 1938-1945
by Freia Anders Brunello MantelliDas Buch untersucht die Anwerbung und den Einsatz italienischer Arbeitskräfte in der deutschen Kriegswirtschaft. In einer ersten Phase (1938-1942) waren Einberufung und Beschäftigung Teil des deutsch-italienischen Bündnisses, der sogenannten Achse. In einer zweiten Phase (1943-1945) wurden mit der italienischen Krise von 1943 und der deutschen Besatzung eines großen Teils der Halbinsel die bereits im besetzten Osteuropa erprobten Zwangsmethoden angewandt.
The Belt and Road Initiative Green Development Case Studies Report 2020
by BRI International Green DevelopmentThis is an Open Access book. In accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it showcases 17 projects under the framework of Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). These projects cover ninefields, namely, biodiversity and ecosystem, clean energy, clean water, sustainable transportation, solid waste treatment, sustainable consumption and production, green buildings, sustainable foodproduction and corporate social responsibility. Aiming at achieving green development, these projects, in their implementation, adhere to the concept of ecological civilization, combine China’s strict environmental protection systems and international standards, and take various measures of environmental protection based on the conditions of the local environment. These measures include joint efforts with local governments, businesses and communities, optimizating of design and construction plans, strict controling over different types of pollutants, and in situ conservation of species and ecosystems.The experience and practice of these 13 projects set an example for the latecomers.
Product Lifecycle Management. Integrating Digital Technologies for Sustainability and Innovation: 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference, PLM 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, July 7–10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #740)
by Abdelaziz Bouras Christophe Danjou Pradorn SureephongThis two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during July 7-10, 2024. The 64 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. PLM 2024 aims to integrate business approaches to the collaborative creation, management and dissemination of product and process data throughout the extended enterprises that create, manufacture and operate engineered products and systems.
Territorial Landscapes Solutions for Sustainable Energy and Food Security (Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management)
by Mourad Amer Mohamed El Kaftangui Ibrahim El-Sayed Maarouf Nauman Khalid Sharul Sham Bin DolThis book introduces a model for the built environment, designed to incorporate sustainability at every level. It emphasizes the integration of environmental, social, and economic factors to create resilient urban spaces. Also, it presents a decision support system that optimizes energy management for sustainability, enabling real-time adjustments and reducing carbon footprints. It discusses innovative strategies for managing water and wastewater in swampland areas, offering insights from UIN Raden Fatah Palembang's adaptation efforts. Also, this book provides a thorough review of bio-based business models, examining their agility and adaptability in fostering sustainable innovations that respond to market and environmental changes. Moreover, the book explores a novel approach to renewable energy, this chapter assesses the feasibility of using vortex bladeless wind turbines for energy generation at airport runways, offering both conceptual and economic analyses. In addition to discuss the creation and role of multi-actor forums in promoting a sustainable blue economy in the Black Sea region, emphasizing collaborative efforts to preserve marine resources. This book investigates the use of halophyte biochar as a sustainable soil amendment for sandy soils, demonstrating its potential to improve soil quality and promote sustainable agriculture. Also, the book aims to assess the sustainability of food-energy-water systems at the household level, advocating for integrated solutions that enhance resource efficiency and sustainability. This book delves into societal perceptions of climate change adaptation, using interaction analysis to better understand public attitudes and their implications for policy and communication strategies. This book presents a case study from Istanbul, offering insights into how local identity can strengthen community resilience and sustainability efforts. Finally the book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing sustainable practices across various sectors, from energy management and water resources to food systems and environmental education. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and innovation agility in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Religion and Cooperative Economics: Justice in An Age Of Capital And Catastrophe (New Approaches to Religion and Power)
by Jamin Andreas HübnerThis volume looks at the intersection between religion and cooperative economics through the lens of economic justice. It covers world religious traditions and gives particular focus to cooperative organization, the social and economic problems of capitalism, and the earliest Christian tradition of the Jesus movement. It also examines religious and theological discourse in contemporary defenses of neoliberal capitalism and contemporary advocates of cooperatives. The book serves to unfold both how and why cooperative economics can and should supplant traditional employer-employee relationships (a pillar of modern capitalism) and revive interest in cooperation, worker solidarity, and significant social and political reforms.
A Mathematical Introduction to Data Science
by Yi Sun Rod AdamsThis textbook provides a comprehensive foundation in the mathematics needed for data science for students and self-learners with a basic mathematical background who are interested in the principles behind computational algorithms in data science. It covers sets, functions, linear algebra, and calculus, and delves deeply into probability and statistics, which are key areas for understanding the algorithms driving modern data science applications. Readers are guided toward unlocking the secrets of algorithms like Principal Component Analysis, Singular Value Decomposition, Linear Regression in two and more dimensions, Simple Neural Networks, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Logistic Regression and Ridge Regression, illuminating the path from mathematical principles to algorithmic mastery. It is designed to make the material accessible and engaging, guiding readers through a step-by-step progression from basic mathematical concepts to complex data science algorithms. It stands out for its emphasis on worked examples and exercises that encourage active participation, making it particularly beneficial for those with limited mathematical backgrounds but a strong desire to learn. This approach facilitates a smoother transition into more advanced topics. The authors expect readers to be proficient in handling numbers in various formats, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and surds. They should also have a knowledge of introductory algebra, such as manipulating simple algebraic expressions, solving simple equations, and graphing elementary functions, along with a basic understanding of geometry including angles, trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem.
Digital Twins for Simulation-Based Decision-Making
by Tony Clark Balbir S. Barn Vinay KulkarniThis book introduces the concept of digital twins and their purposive usage, including the technology infrastructure and the method support necessary for their construction. The landscape of digital twins is illustrated through a range of use cases spread across different application domains such as strategy and business assessment in enterprises, logistics networks, manufacturing industries, chemical and refinery systems, sustainable food ecosystems, and public healthcare. All these examples show how digital twins are exploited to simulate complex scenarios depending on various external factors – all of which would not be feasible as real-world simulations because of their high costs, potential fatal damages, and unpredictable side effects. The book is written for professionals in industry who would like to learn about the application of these powerful methodologies and tools in various areas as well as for researchers in computer science who would like to draw inspirations for further development of this technology from real-world applications.