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Fehlerkultur in der Polizei: Ausprägung, Einflussfaktoren und Möglichkeitsräume
by Kai SeidenstickerEin Großteil der polizeilichen Praxis findet sichtbar im öffentlichen Raum statt und ist von unterschiedlichen, teilweise nur in Ansätzen beeinflussbaren Dynamiken betroffen. Daher sollte es nicht verwundern, dass dabei auch Fehler auftreten und bekannt werden. Der Umgang mit Fehlern, also die Art wie Fehler betrachtet und bearbeitet werden, kann allerdings sehr unterschiedlich ausgeprägt sein. Die Beiträge dieses Sammelbands untersuchen dieses Thema aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln systematisch.
Protocols for Studying Pathogenic Fungi
by Ritu Pasrija Deepika KumariThis book is a compilation of protocols for conducting experiments with a variety of yeasts, including S. cerevisiae, Candida albicans, non-albicans Candida sp., Cryptococcus sp.; and molds, including Aspergillus sp., Fusarium sp., Mucor, Rhizopus. The chapters not only discuss National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) accredited protocols but also emphasize the significance of Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) facilities. Subsequent chapters cover the essentials of handling, culturing, preserving, and reviving various fungal pathogens. Moreover, advanced techniques are explored, including counting colony-forming units (CFU), growth curve preparation, and microtiter plate assays. A separate chapter discusses the protocols for disc-diffusion, spot and kill-kinetics assays, addressing analyses like a checkerboard and Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (FIC) index assessments. Additionally, the book covers the formation of biofilm, capsule and melanin, fungal cell adhesion, and sterols extraction. Finally, it elaborates on the optimized impact achieved by assessing mitochondrial fitness through non-fermentable carbon.This book is relevant for mycologists and scientists working in the field, providing insights into fungal pathogens and protocols for handling different fungal species.
Neural Information Processing: 31st International Conference, ICONIP 2024, Auckland, New Zealand, December 2–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part X (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2291)
by Kevin Wong M. Tanveer Mufti Mahmud Maryam Doborjeh Andrew Chi Sing Leung Zohreh DoborjehThe sixteen-volume set, CCIS 2282-2297, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2024, held in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024. The 472 regular papers presented in this proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1301 submissions. These papers primarily focus on the following areas: Theory and algorithms; Cognitive neurosciences; Human-centered computing; and Applications.
Neural Information Processing: 31st International Conference, ICONIP 2024, Auckland, New Zealand, December 2–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part XI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15296)
by Kevin Wong M. Tanveer Mufti Mahmud Maryam Doborjeh Andrew Chi Sing Leung Zohreh DoborjehThe eleven-volume set LNCS 15286-15295 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Neural Information Processing, ICONIP 2024, held in Auckland, New Zealand, in December 2024. The 318 regular papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 1301 submissions. They focus on four main areas, namely: theory and algorithms; cognitive neurosciences; human-centered computing; and applications.
Mechatronic Futures: Further Challenges and Solutions for Mechatronic Systems and their Designers
by David Bradley Peter HehenbergerThis book, a new and revised edition of “Mechatronic Futures”, sets out to identify and discuss the key issues likely to impact on the design and implementation of future mechatronic systems. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges, risks and options that define the future of mechatronics and provides insights into how these issues are currently being assessed and managed. The book aims to support mechatronics practitioners in identifying key areas in design, modelling and technology and to place these in the wider context of concepts such as cyber-physical systems, Digital Twins and the Internet of Things and alongside issues such as privacy, security and sustainability. For educators, it considers the potential effects of developments in these areas on mechatronic course design, and ways of integrating these. Written by experts in the field, it explores topics including systems integration, design, modelling, privacy, ethics, lifecycle monitoring, sustainability and other potential future application domains. This new edition contains many new chapters as well as updated and revised chapters from the previous edition, and takes into account how recent significant developments in artificial intelligence and cyber-security are changing how current mechatronic systems are designed, manufactured, operated, used and potentially recycled. Highlighting novel innovations and directions, the book is intended for academics, engineers, managers, researchers and students working in the field of mechatronics, particularly those developing new concepts, methods and ideas.
Advances in Architecture, Engineering and Technology: Smart Techniques in Urban Planning & Technology (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Abdul Lateef Olanrewaju Haşim Altan Ju Hyun Lee Tiko Iyamu Samad Sepasgozar Francisco José García Peñalvo Alessandro Gaetano SeverinoThis book summarizes the latest studies regarding innovation in urban design and planning. It shares many tips and insights about sustainable solutions for the issues facing transport systems, innovative digital technologies, and ICT trends. The book touches upon the need to integrate the three fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology that have become indispensable. This is intended to respond to the increasing human needs and population growth in cities on one hand and to develop a holistic approach that helps overcome challenges to sustainability and environment management on the other hand. With the power of engineering in practice, problems of design and development once considered too complex to be dealt with other than empirically, intuitively, or by trial and error, are now becoming more solvable and applicable. This book offers strategies and solutions that enable designers to bring together knowledge in the fields of architecture, engineering, and technology to overcome challenges facing in modern times.
Proceedings of CIBv 2024: Civil Engineering and Buildings Services (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #665)
by Ioan Tuns Radu Muntean Christiana Cazacu Teofil Gălățanu Mircea ConțiuThis book gathers the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Buildings Services (CIBv), held in Brașov, Romania, on November 7–8, 2024. It covers highly diverse topics such as structural analysis and optimization, concrete, steel and timber structures, computer aided design of structures, railways, roads and bridges, geotechnics and foundations, experimental methods in the investigation of structures, new and improved building materials, risk assessment of natural hazards, advanced energy design for HVAC installations, energy performance of buildings, and efficient buildings. Written by leading researchers and engineers, and selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, the contributions highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Valorization of Citrus Food Waste
by Ali Imran Anamika Chauhan Fakhar Islam Jagbir Singh AswalThe establishment of fruit juice companies in the 20th century marked the beginning of the widespread use of citrus fruits. Around 18% of the total citrus fruit production in the world is used industrially, primarily for the manufacture of juice. Citrus fruit consumption and interest are growing, and trash generation is also increasing, adding to the environmental load. Because of their unwanted and unsanitary character, discarding fruit segments without due care is hazardous to the environment. Producing citrus juice results in the creation of waste, which accounts for over 50% of the mass of fresh fruit. Peels, seeds pomace, and wastewater are all included in this waste. Fruitpeels, seeds, and pulp from ruined fruit are covered with citrus wastewater. About 10 million MT of trash are produced annually by the processing of citrus fruit worldwide, which poses a severe ecological problem. Citrus by-products are troublesome wastes because of their abundance and perishablenature. Citrus peels that are around 80%water decay fast, attracting bugs, bacteria and mold. Citrus peel utilization is therefore essential for waste management and not only a means of boosting revenue. Citrus trash must be disposed of properly since improper disposal pollutes the land and water, further harming the aquatic habitat. An efficient strategy for sustainable waste management is to use citrus wastes to create useful bioproducts. Numerous methods have been developed to boost the pectin recovery from citrus trash due to the continuously growing demand. Valorization of Citrus Food Waste presents the high-value compound in the citrus wastes and their extraction methods for obtaining the value-added products as well as their corresponding applications and will be useful to food scientists and industry members exploring the use of valorization process for waste fruits as new components and sources in nutraceuticals. Thisbook is a full of source for the valorization of citrus waste, the use of bioactive components and waste management.
Know-how für eine erfolgreiche Forschungskarriere: Über Mentoring, Peer Review und den Einstieg in die Professur
by Andres De Los ReyesDieses Buch behandelt wichtige Themen der beruflichen Entwicklung für junge Nachwuchs-ForscherInnen und beginnt mit Ratschlägen zur Auswahl von MentorInnen und zur Optimierung von Mentoring-Beziehungen. Auf dieser Grundlage beschreibt das Buch, wie man durch den Peer-Review-Prozess navigiert, insbesondere beim Veröffentlichen in akademischen Zeitschriften, und wie man Verbindungen zwischen den verschiedenen akademischen Arbeiten herstellt, die in den frühen Karrierejahren veröffentlicht werden. Es enthält Strategien zur Nutzung von Erzähltechniken, um ein Forschungsprogramm aufzubauen, sowie konkrete Anleitungen für akademische Vorstellungsgespräche. Darüber hinaus bietet das Buch einen Abschnitt namens „Anonyme Berichte“, der reale Beispiele dafür liefert, wie junge ForscherInnen viele Aspekte ihrer Ausbildung erlebt haben, und zeigt auf, wie man Hindernisse auf dem Weg zum Erfolg auf dem akademischen Arbeitsmarkt überwindet. Wichtige Themen sind: Auswahl und Zusammenarbeit mit MentorInnen. Umgang mit dem Peer-Review-Prozess beim Publizieren in akademischen Zeitschriften. Aufbau eines Forschungsprogramms. Durchführung akademischer Vorstellungsgespräche. Dieses Buch ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für Graduiertenstudierende, PostdoktorandInnen und angehende Studierende sowie für andere Fachleute, die eine Ressource suchen, die ihnen hilft, im akademischen Arbeitsmarkt erfolgreich zu sein.
Notfälle in der Orthopädie: Ein Handbuch für Studierende, Ärzte und Ärztinnen, Physician Assistants und Pflegefachkräfte
by John T. GorczycaDieses kompakte Handbuch bietet einen praxisnahen Überblick über häufige Notfälle in der Orthopädie und basiert auf Unterrichtsmaterial der Universität Rochester. Es richtet sich an medizinisches Fachpersonal ohne orthopädische Ausbildung, z.B. Medizinstudierende, Ärzt*innen aus nicht orthopädischen Fächern, Pflegefachkräften und Physician Assistants, und unterstützt sie bei der Beurteilung und Behandlung dieser Fälle. Oft genügt ein grundlegendes Verständnis der Verletzung und der Behandlungsprioritäten, um eine angemessene Sofortversorgung der Patienten zu ermöglichen, von der diese in hohem Maße profitieren. Mehr als ein Dutzend orthopädischer Notfälle werden in einem leicht verständlichen Format präsentiert, darunter offene Frakturen, Gelenkluxationen, septische Arthritis und das Kompartmentsyndrom. Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit einem klinischen Fallbeispiel und enthält dazu relevante Fragen sowie farbige Abbildungen. Ein ideales Nachschlagewerk für Medizinstudierende, nicht-orthopädische Ärzte, Pflegefachkräfte und Physician Assistants – Notfälle in der Orthopädie ist ein praxisorientierter Leitfaden für den Umgang mit diesen kritischen Situationen.
Data and Applications Security and Privacy XXXIX: 39th IFIP WG 11.3 Annual Conference on Data and Applications Security and Privacy, DBSec 2025, Gjøvik, Norway, June 23-24, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15722)
by Sokratis Katsikas Basit ShafiqThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 39th IFIP WG 11.3 Annual Conference on Data and Applications Security and Privacy XXXIX, DBSec 2025, held in Gjøvik, Norway, during June 23-24, 2025. The 19 full papers and 5 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI applications in security and privacy; User and data privacy; Database and storage security; Differential privacy; Attackers and attack detection; Access control & Internal Controls and Audit process; and Cryptography for security and privacy.
My Heart Still Beats for You
by Tina MarieFollow Phantom, Inaya, Lox, and Sahnai as they seek to discover what their hearts really want. After a rocky start, Phantom and Inaya had fallen for each other. But now, Phantom is in Miami, and Inaya decides to make her own choices and live her own life—pregnant and all. Moving without telling Phantom and forwarding all money back to his account, Inaya has found independence and a backbone. But is she strong enough to let go of the man she truly loves? Phantom made his choices, and now he must live with them. In the pursuit of peace within himself, he finds companionship in money, hoes, and liquor. Having to deal with females old and new and with Inaya&’s newfound freedom proves to be challenging, especially while he&’s also all trying to find and kill his brother. Sahnai has been kidnapped by someone who is out for some serious revenge. When her captors reveal some life-altering secrets, will she be strong enough to live with the news? As always, Lox becomes her savior, and she falls in love with him all over again. Lox can&’t pick a good woman to save his life. Just when he thought he had moved on from Sahnai and found love with Alani, her past catches up with her. Lox now has to deal with the fact that Alani is a liar like all the other women in his life. Tired of picking up the pieces of everyone else&’s broken heart, he decides to focus on only his children, until he realizes the consequences of turning his back for even a moment.
Collection Care: Environmental Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Risk Management (Springer Proceedings in Archaeology and Heritage)
by Ángel F. Perles-Ivars Laura Fuster-López Emanuela BoscoThis open access book compiles the contributions of the conference Collection Care: New Challenges in Environmental Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Risk Management. The conference held within the framework of the EU&’s Horizon2020 CollectionCare project (grant no. 814624), was a forum where the latest technological advances in the study of the behavior and aging of cultural heritage materials, environmental monitoring, and the design of preventive conservation strategies in collections were presented. This volume is of interest to heritage researchers and is divided into two sections: the first brings together thirteeen papers that focus on the monitoring, analysis, data interpretation and modelling of the effects of different degradation agents (temperature, relative humidity, pollutants, light, vibration, etc.) in materials present in cultural heritage objects. The second part of the book presents eight case studies dealing with risk assessment and risk management in different types of collections with diverse needs, priorities, and resources, thus illustrating the complexity of implementing all the current knowledge on sensing, monitoring, predictive analysis and preventive conservation in the design of conservation strategies. The case studies presented also demonstrate how these tools have contributed to maximise dialogue and coordination between the different stakeholders involved in the conservation of cultural heritage.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations: 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2025, Limassol, Cyprus, June 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #758)
by Lazaros Iliadis Ilias Maglogiannis Antonios Papaleonidas Andreas AndreouThis four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Dramatic Intellectuals (Cultural Sociology)
by Javier Pérez-Jara Nicolás RudasThis edited volume advances meaning-centered approaches to understanding the social construction of public intellectuals and their enduring influence on contemporary societies. The contributors reject reductionist perspectives that depict intellectuals and their ideas as mere byproducts of broader social forces. Instead, the volume champions a multidimensional approach that recognizes the semi-autonomy and causal power of intellectual discourses. At the core of this framework is the concept of dramatic intellectuals—figures who navigate collective anxieties and hopes, shaping public discourse through master narratives of salvation and catastrophe, utopia and apocalypse. Through diverse case studies, the volume identifies key features of their master stories, including stark binaries, the social construction of meta-adversaries and meta-saviors, the mobilization of cultural traumas and ideological packs, and the Cassandra complex. Each chapter examines at least one pivotal dramatic intellectual within her cultural context, exploring how these figures shape public discourse and collective imagination. The volume covers a diverse range of intellectuals, including Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Frantz Fanon, Jean-Paul Sartre, Bertrand Russell, Noam Chomsky, Arne Naess, Ingemar Hedenius, Ayn Rand, Otis Eugene &“Gene&” Ray, Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Laje, Slavoj Žižek, Jordan Peterson, and Giorgio Agamben. Beyond detailed case studies, the book lays the groundwork for new research agendas in the sociology of intellectuals. This book will be essential reading for scholars of cultural sociology.
Strategiewerkzeuge aus der Praxis: Band 1: Analyse und Beurteilung der strategischen Ausgangslage
by Traute KaufmannFührungskräfte, Mitarbeitende, Studierende und Forschende, welche die strategische Ausgangslage eines Unternehmens systematisch, zielgerichtet und aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven heraus analysieren wollen, finden in diesem Buch wirkungsvolle Werkzeuge. Lebensfähigkeitsanalyse, Wertkette, Sortimentsanalyse, Kundenportfolio oder Marktsegmentierung: Eingebunden sind die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse und Instrumente bekannter strategischer Vordenker, aber auch weniger verbreitete Werkzeuge, welche die Autorin in ihrer jahrzehntelangen beraterischen Praxis erfolgreich eingesetzt hat und die sich dort immer wieder als Best-Practice bewähren. Vertieftes Anwendungswissen und konkrete Anleitungen für den Umgang mit den besten Analyseinstrumenten zur Unternehmens- und Geschäftsfeldanalyse Im Vordergrund steht deren nutzenbringender Einsatz. Die systematische Anordnung der Instrumente entlang des Strategieerarbeitungsprozesses erlaubt dem Leser einen schnellen Überblick darüber, welches Werkzeug in welcher Phase des Prozesses geeignet ist. Die strukturierte, vertiefte Darstellung der einzelnen Instrumente ermöglicht eine sichere Beurteilung darüber, welches Tool für welche analytische Fragestellung Nutzen stiftet. Die Kapitel sind so angelegt, dass für jedes Instrument der Schritt vom Wissen über die Anwendung hin zum Nutzen durch Praxisbeispiele vollzogen werden kann. Das Fachbuch bietet nicht nur Rezepte, die für gute Zeiten taugen, sondern auch Instrumente, die insbesondere in Krisensituationen funktionieren und direkt auf die beiden Stellgrößen Gewinn und Liquidität einzahlen. Die vorliegende 2. Auflage wurde durchgesehen und aktualisiert. Der Inhalt Umfeldanalyse Unternehmensanalyse Marktsegmentierung Geschäftsfeldanalyse Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen: wirksame Werkzeuge für die erfolgreiche Strategiearbeit Steigerung der eigenen Methodenkompetenz sowie der Effektivität und Effizienz Konzentration der Kräfte auf die richtigen und Best-Practice-Werkzeuge Professionalisierung der Strategiearbeit Steigerung der Wirksamkeit von Unternehmens-, Segment- und Funktionalstrategien
Paul J. Crutzen: A Pioneer on Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change in the Anthropocene (SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice #50)
by Hans Günter Brauch Paul J. CrutzenThis book contains texts by the Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen who is best known for his research on ozone depletion. It comprises Crutzen’s autobiography, several pictures documenting important stages of his life, and his most important scientific publications. The Dutch atmospheric chemist is one of the world’s most cited scientists in geosciences. His political engagement makes him a tireless ambassador for environmental issues such as climate change. He popularized the term ‘Anthropocene’ for the current geological era acknowledging the enduring influence of humankind on planet Earth. This concept conceives humans to be a geologic factor, influencing the evolution of our globe and the living beings populating it. The selection of texts is representing Paul Crutzen´s scientific oeuvre as his research interests span from ozone depletion to the climatic impacts of biomass burning, the consequences of a worldwide atomic war – the Nuclear Winter - to geoengineering and the Anthropocene.
Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia: A Primer for the General Anaesthetist
by Jutta ScheffczikThis book outlines how to approach the anaesthetic for congenital heart disease patients for non-cardiac surgery, how to plan for it and to provide a blueprint on how to anaesthetise any congenital cardiac lesion. It describes the physiology of congenital cardiac conditions (unrepaired and repaired) which is important for anaesthetic planning and contains anatomical drawings of the lesions with explanation on how the physiology of these lesions influences anaesthetic technique and how anaesthesia influences the lesion. One of the challenges of congenital cardiac conditions is their variability, which needs to be taken into account in any teaching material. With most congenital patients surviving to adulthood, every anaesthetist will come across these patients, regardless of where they work or which specialty they anaesthetise for. Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia: a Primer for the General Anaesthetist provides specific information regarding the management of patients with a cardiac lesion and the risks with a general anaesthetic when troubleshooting does not include crashing onto cardio-pulmonary bypass. It is aimed at non-cardiac anaesthetists including anaesthetic trainees who need to learn about congenital cardiac lesions and anaesthetising for it and non-cardiac consultants who anaesthetise cardiac patients (both paediatric and adult) for non-cardiac surgery. It can be used by trainees for learning about it or by consultants for refreshing their memory.
Sustainable Living Solutions: Renewable Energy and Engineering (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Ivan A. Parinov D. Jude Hemanth Hasim Altan Ilaria Pigliautile Etleva Dobjani Vincenzo Paolo Bagnato Enkelejda Kucaj Antonio LabalestraThis book includes topics that explore diverse and innovative aspects of architectural design, urban planning, infrastructure, and engineering. The "Values Trilogy Design Philosophy" emphasizes the harmonious integration of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and artistic expression in architectural projects. "DIGIT-ACCESS" explores a digital gateway to enhance accessibility to heritage architectures. The influence of biomimicry and biophilia on sustainable urban planning is examined, along with the application of biomimetic approaches in smart city design and traditional architecture in Saudi Arabia's Asir region. An analytical study investigates zero-energy concepts in high-rise buildings, while another contrasts the thermal performance of various insulation systems in hot-desert climates. The role of interior design in fostering creativity and cultural enrichment in performance arts academies is highlighted, alongside an architectural appraisal of user perceptions toward Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) low-income housing schemes. In the realm of electrical, mechanical engineering, and fabrication, this book covers advanced topics such as reducing peak average power ratio in OFDM systems for cognitive radio, nonlinear buckling analyses of corrugated steel plate shear walls, and accelerated corrosion testing of carbon steel. The mechanical characteristics of sustainable rigid pavement using sintered fly ash aggregate are explored, as well as the impact of fiberglass reinforced concrete on sustainable design. Additional studies include the evaluation of water resistance in glass-modified concrete, the effects of laser treatment on waste poly(aramid) fiber for 3D printed composites, and the polymerization of copperas into polyferric sulfate for leachate treatment. Lastly, a thermogravimetric evaluation and kinetic study of pyrolysis in commercialized timber species in Peru provide insights into sustainable material behavior.
The Palgrave Handbook of Non-State Actors in East-West Relations
by Péter MartonThe Handbook introduces to readers (accessibly for specialist and non-specialist scholars, students and layman audiences) the diverse universe of non-state actors (NSAs) that have played or are currently playing a significant role in the context of East-West relations (from 1945 to the present). With a view to the oft-seen political debates about which non- state actors may be independent or controlled by particular states, and in what ways they may be useful or harmful to the interests of particular actors, this volume is interested in analysing and assessing the relationship of NSAs to key state actors in the context of the politics of East-West relations. Key state actors in this context include more than just the United States (on the one hand) and the Soviet Union or Russia (on the other hand). To offer a structured overview, the volume explores possible typologies of the relationships conceivable between NSAs and states. New concepts and organising principles are presented, to support a process-tracing analysis of the evolution of proxy ships, partnerships and other types of connections between states and non-state actors. Degrees, sources and types of control and influence are considered. Further, the Handbook's chapters also examine NSAs’ impact on the dynamics of interstate conflict and cooperation in the East-West dimension. The systematic examination of the relationship between states and NSAs in East-West relations proposed here is the first undertaking of its kind. International scholarship in political science and strategic analyses have so far neglected to develop an analytical framework and a truly nuanced understanding that could capture the intricate and multilevel relationships that exists between NSAs and states in this context.
Molecular Targets in Cancer Therapy: Understanding Cellular Pathways for Therapeutic Interventions
by Anand Shankar Ramteke Suresh Kumar Ramakrishnan Rajesh AgarwalCancer continues to be a major global health challenge. Recent breakthroughs in molecular biology and multi-omics technologies have revolutionized the understanding of disease pathology and treatment modalities. Molecular Targets in Cancer Therapy is a cutting-edge resource that explores the rapidly evolving landscape of targeted cancer treatments, offering critical insights into the molecular mechanisms driving tumors growth and progression. This comprehensive book brings together contributions from leading cancer researchers who examine a wide range of molecular targets— that are involved in hallmarks of cancer, i.e. cell signalling pathways, angiogenesis, cell death pathways, epithelial mesenchymal transitions, telomerase, immune signalling, metabolic attributes etc. Each chapter delves into the biological rationale, current therapeutic strategies, and clinical implications of targeting these molecules, offering readers both foundational knowledge and the latest advances in the field.
Uncertainty in Economics: A History (Springer Studies in the History of Economic Thought)
by Carlo ZappiaThis book introduces the economic theories that have placed uncertainty at the core of economic discourse. Covering the works of John Maynard Keynes and Frank Knight, as well as those of John von Neumann, Oskar Morgenstern, and Leonard Savage, it reconstructs the complex history of how economists have analyzed uncertainty, as distinct from risk, in the twentieth century. The text delves into the question of the extent to which uncertainty is a measurable entity, focusing on the perspective of those authors who have attempted to demonstrate its irreducibility to risk, with particular regard to Daniel Ellsberg and the ensuing current decision theory. The book will appeal to scholars of the history of economic thought, as well as students of advanced microeconomics, decision theory, game theory, and history of economic thought.
Habermas between Critical Theory and Liberalism
by Kire SharlamanovThis book identifies the turning points in Habermas's work and his transition from one stage to another in the development of his theoretical oeuvre. Habermas began his academic career as part of the Frankfurt School, but the two key points at which his career changes trajectory are moving from historical materialism to normative idealism and playing with some of the ideas of liberalism. Normative idealism is an ahistorical theory that insists on the independence of the normative from material reality, severing the connection between base and superstructure that Marx wrote about. The break with the basic concepts of Marxism enabled Habermas to build his own discursive (critical) theory, which, especially since the end of the 1980s, takes the ideas of liberalism seriously. This book makes a systematic, multidimensional and detailed analysis of Habermas's theoretical oeuvre in two dimensions, chronological (in the order in which Habermas worked on certain topics) and thematic (enclosingcertain thematic units).
Mathematik für Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften: Anwendungsorientierte Grundlagen kompakt erklärt mit Video-Tutorials
by Anita Kloss-BrandstätterDieses innovative Video-Lehrbuch ist ein kompakter Begleiter für alle, die mathematische Grundlagen schnell erfassen und sicher anwenden möchten – insbesondere für Studierende der Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Das Buch verbindet kompakte Wissensvermittlung mit praxisnahen Anwendungen und einem direkten Zugang zu ausführlichen Video-Tutorials im YouTube-Kanal der Autorin („Sciencebarbie erklärt Mathematik&“). Mit klarer Struktur und prägnanter Darstellung bietet es den perfekten Einstieg in die Welt der höheren Mathematik, ohne dabei den Fokus auf das Wesentliche zu verlieren: die Anwendung. Praktische Beispiele und reale Problemstellungen stehen im Mittelpunkt, während der theoretische Hintergrund auf das Notwendige reduziert ist. Durch anschauliche Schritt-für-Schritt-Erklärungen in den Videos werden selbst komplexe Themen leicht verständlich. Ob im Studium, zur Prüfungsvorbereitung oder für die Anwendung im Berufsalltag – dieses Buch bietet eine flexible und effiziente Möglichkeit, die anwendungsorientierten Grundlagen der Mathematik wirklich zu durchdringen.
Erika Landau’s Contribution to the History of Gifted Education: Family Characteristics of Gifted Children
by Hanna DavidThis book describes some of the most critical issues in gifted education, i.e., gender inequity concerning giftedness examinations and the boys/girls ratio. The book also discusses the background of the gifted child's family, including their parents&’ education and number of their siblings. The book&’s findings are based on quantitative studies concerning 5–15-year-old gifted children participating at the Erika Landau Institute for Gifted and Creative Children and Youths in Tel Aviv, Israel, from 1968 until 2003. It discusses aspects such as the advantages of affirmative action standards in gifted education because girls who score lower than boys on the admission test to a gifted program usually have better social skills, persistence, and fine motor skills and, thus, integrate successfully in a gifted group with boys of higher intelligence. The book's second part addresses Landau's academic work in multiple languages and offers a critique that helps educators and mental health experts build gifted programs.