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The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks
by Longhan Xie Ruxu Du"The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks" presents historical views and mathematical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although now over six hundred years old, mechanical watches and clocks are still popular luxury items that fascinate many people around the world. However few have examined the theory of how they work as presented in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have never been published before. It will be of significant interest to researchers in mechanical engineering, watchmakers and clockmakers, as well as people who have an engineering background and are interested in mechanical watches and clocks. It will also inspire people in other fields of science and technology, such as mechanical engineering and electronics engineering, to advance their designs. Professor Ruxu Du works at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. Assistant Professor Longhan Xie works at the South China University of Technology, China.
Human and Water Security in Israel and Jordan
by Philip Jan SchäferThe work aims at answering the question as to how far discourses on human security are present in Jordan and Israel, if they converge and if political solutions for the issue of water security could be derived. The analysis is based on the assumption that from human security perspective common solutions for urgent problems can be derived more easily than out of a perspective of national security. Yet it is acknowledged that according to a new security perspective different security threats are being identified by relevant actors. An empirical analysis of written statements and utterances of the respective security elites establishes the methodological tool for the identification of human security discourses in Israel and Jordan. Subsequently it is estimated how far water is presented as a matter of national security in Israel and Jordan using the theory of securitization.
Die erfolgreiche Arztpraxis
by Monika Dumont Anne M. SchüllerDieses Buch bietet Ihnen kompakte Anleitungen und Tipps für die optimale Praxisführung. Patientenorientierung: patientengerechtes Leistungsspektrum, Patientenbindung, Patienten-Neuakquise. Kommunikations- und Marketingstrategien. Mitarbeiterführung und -motivation. Patienten kommen gerne (wieder), wenn sie sich fachlich gut aufgehoben und emotional wohl fühlen. Der heutige Patient ist dabei informierter, anspruchsvoller und fordernder denn je. Er will: Ein patientengerechtes Leistungsspektrum Stimmige Praxisabläufe Eine patientenorientierte Kommunikation Ihre Zukunft: Wie reagieren Sie heute und in Zukunft am besten auf diese vielfältigen Herausforderungen? Patientenbindung: Wie stellen Sie - mithilfe Ihrer qualifizierten und freundlichen Mitarbeiterinnen - Ihre Patienten zufrieden? Patienten-Neuakquisition: Wie machen Sie Ihre Patienten zu aktiven Botschaftern Ihrer Dienst-Leistungen? Mit Zusatzwissen · für Praxiseinsteiger und -neugründer · &n bsp; zur Burnout-Prophylaxe All das zeigt Ihnen ganz konkret dieses Buch. Das Ergebnis: engagierte, treue Mitarbeiterinnen, loyale Patienten und eine erfolgreiche Praxis, in der sich Ihre Patienten, Ihre Mitarbeiter und Sie wohl fühlen. Mit zahlreichen Praxis-Beispielen, Handlungstipps und Checklisten aus dem medizinischen Alltag. Für alle niedergelassenen Ärzte und Klinikambulanzen. (Auch als Geschenk für Ihre Medizinischen Fachangestellten. )
Projektorganisation und Management im Software Engineering
by Manfred Broy Marco KuhrmannDie Entwicklung umfangreicher Softwaresysteme erfordert neben der Beherrschung von Softwaretechnik auch eine fundierte Projektplanung, -organisation und -durchf#65533;hrung. N#65533;tig sind Kenntnisse der Aufwandssch#65533;tzung und des Angebots- und Vertragswesens. Das einzigartige Lehrbuch f#65533;r Studenten bietet auch f#65533;r Berufseinsteiger die Basis f#65533;r Vorgehensweisen im Software Engineering. Die Kombination von praktischen Erfahrungen und methodischen Grundlagen zeigt die Anwendbarkeit der Inhalte auf. Zahlreiche #65533;bungsaufgaben vertiefen das gewonnene Wissen.
Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse and Their Differential Diagnosis: Blunt Force Trauma
by Arnold P. Oranje Tor Shwayder Christopher J. Hobbs Robert A.C. BiloThe interpretation of skin lesions in children that may be due to abuse is often not straightforward, and many reports have been published on dermatological disorders and accidental injuries that were unjustly regarded as signs of child abuse. This book describes in detail the cutaneous manifestations of the physical abuse of children and devotes particular attention to differential diagnosis. Careful guidance is provided on the optimal evaluation of children presenting with findings potentially attributable to abuse. The numerous images and detailed background information will develop the ability of the reader to assess and interpret the clinical signs of abuse, and to distinguish these signs from other causes of injury, such as accidents and self-mutilation, and dermatological disorders. "Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse" will be invaluable for pediatric dermatologists, pediatricians, forensic experts, and others who deal with the physical abuse of children.
Übernahme und Gründung einer Zahnarztpraxis
by Francesco TafuroDer Erfolg einer Praxis gründet nicht allein auf dem fachlichen Wissen eines Zahnarztes. Immer stärker rücken Unternehmer-Kompetenzen wie Marketing, BWL, Kommunikation und Teamführung in den Vordergrund, um eine Praxis erfolgreich und effizient zu leiten. Dieses Buch bietet ein Handwerkzeug, das mit einer Analyse der Ist-Situation, der Entwicklung eines Praxiskonzepts und Tipps für die Umsetzung ein gelungenes Praxismanagement ermöglicht. Zusätzlich gibt es im Internet Checklisten, Formulare und Textvorlagen zur direkten Anwendung im Praxisalltag.
Erfolgreiche Abgabe einer Zahnarztpraxis: Praxiswert, Zeitpunkt, Praxismarketing, Recht, Steuern, Altersvorsorge (Erfolgskonzepte Zahnarztpraxis And Management Ser.)
by Francesco Tafuro Felix HeimannWer seine Zahnarztpraxis mit einem guten Gefühl an einen Nachfolger übergeben möchte, hat häufig viele Fragen. Dieses Buch zeigt auf, welche persönlichen und fachlichen Erwartungen der übernehmende Zahnarzt hat. Außerdem wird erörtert, welchen Ansprüchen die Praxis genügen sollte und welche Wünsche und Erwartungen das Praxisteam und die Patienten haben. Übersichtlich werden Analyse, Konzepte und Umsetzung vorgestellt. Online specials ergänzen die Ausführungen, damit eine erfolgreiche Übergabe sicher gelingt.
Introduction to Intercultural Economics
by Rongxing GuoThis book presents a methodological framework for the analysis of intercultural issues frequently misinterpreted by existing theories. It uses a challenge-and-response theory of cultural development to examine the relationship between different natural disasters and threats and the developments of ancient civilizations. The spatial interaction of ancient civilizations is assessed; and four non-linear patterns of intercultural dynamics are presented. Our empirical analyses of the four major ancient civilizations (the Mesopotamian, the Egyptian, the Indus, and the Chinese) focus on intercultural influences as well as how they have shaped the spatial dynamics of the world as a whole. This book also examines various aspects of intercultural economic influences, such as those of culture on international trade. Evidence from a broad panel of nations supports the presumption that high-income trade partners will be less sensitive to the measures of cultural dissimilarity than low-income trade partners between which cultural dissimilarity leads to barriers to international trade. The treatment of linguistic and religious factors as continuous variables in this book has improved past studies in which 'language' was treated as one or more dummy variables and 'religion' was ignored.
Biostatistik: Eine Einführung für Biologen und Agrarwissenschaftler (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Gabriel Schachtel Peter Voleske Wolfgang KöhlerDie Auswertung experimenteller Ergebnisse ist für Biologen und Agrarwissenschaftler ein wichtiges Handwerkszeug. Mit dieser gut verständlichen Einführung in Grundlagen und Anwendungen der Biometrie ist ein schneller Einstieg in die Statistik möglich. Soweit wie möglich wird ohne Formeln und mathematische Symbolik die hinter den Verfahren stehende Grundidee komplexer statistischer Verfahren erläutert. Die 5. Auflage enthält zusätzlich Schemata zur Versuchsplanung und Auswertung sowie ein erweitertes Glossar englischer Fachausdrücke.
Point-of-Care Diagnostics on a Chip
by David Issadore Robert M. WesterveltThe topic of this book is the development of automated and inexpensive tools that transfer medical tests from a specialized clinical laboratory directly to the point of care, using biochip technology. Immediate access to medically relevant biochemical information for doctors and nurses promises to revolutionize patient care and dramatically lower costs. The miniaturization and automation of medical tests are made possible by biochip technology, that integrates advances in integrated circuits, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, and electronics. The target audience for this book includes engineering and biomedical researchers who would like to develop or apply biochip technology. They can use this book as a review of the field and as a guide for the development of novel biochip technology for point of care medicine. This book can also be used as a teaching tool for engineering and biomedical students, as well as a reference for physicians and health professionals.
Patenting Nanomedicines
by Eliana B. Souto"Patenting Nanomedicines: Legal Aspects, Intellectual Property and Grant Opportunities" focusses on the fundamental aspects of Patenting Nanomedicines applied in different "Drug Delivery and Targeting Systems". The promoters of new findings in this field of research are numerous and spread worldwide; therefore, managing intellectual property portfolios, and the acquisition and exploitation of new knowledge face several contingency factors. Today, the scientific community is discussing issues of economic outcomes in the field of Nanomedicines. Major concerns include questions as to whether the research groups, academics, industry and other stakeholders should work in unison or independently, if innovation or adaptation of new technology should be prioritized, public versus private research funding, and safeguarding versus sharing knowledge. However, despite its increasing importance for humankind, it is a matter of concern as to whether technological development can really be stimulated by patent protection. An intellectual property strategy should aim to develop a qualitative patent portfolio for continuous learning. This book addresses questions of ethics, socio-political policies and regulatory aspects of novel Nanomedicine-based products which are currently under development for the diagnosis and treatment of different types of diseases. It is divided in two parts - Part I is composed of the first 3 chapters, which focus on the "fundamentals" of legal aspects, emerging threats, advantages and disadvantages of patenting Nanomedicines, whereas Part II collects 12 chapters discussing different types of Nanomedicine-based products, their potential marketing aspects and patent protection. Whenever applied, each chapter offers a list of patents, based on a specific application in drug delivery and targeting. An outstanding team of 53 authors have contributed to this book, which will be of interest to professionals from the field of patent examiners, academics, researchers and scientists, students and other practitioners.
AV-Shuntchirurgie: Der adäquate Gefäßzugang für die Hämodialyse
by Hans ScholzDie längere Lebenserwartung von Dialysepatienten und die Zunahme von Diabeteserkrankungen führen dazu, dass Shuntoperationen öfter und häufig wiederholt durchgeführt werden müssen. Ausgehend von seiner langjährigen klinischen und wissenschaftlichen Arbeit auf dem Gebiet der Shuntchirurgie beantwortet der Autor Fragen zur Auswahl des individuell sinnvollsten Eingriffs und zur Beherrschung von Komplikationen. Der Band enthält über 300 detaillierte Zeichnungen zum Prinzip der einzelnen Eingriffe und zum operativen Vorgehen.
Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology
by Ole H. Petersen Bernd Nilius Reinhard Jahn Stefan Offermanns Roland Lill Susan G. Amara Thomas GudermannCardiac ion channels and mechanisms for protection against atrial fibrillation. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells. Quantifying and modeling the temperature-dependent gating of TRP channels.
Nanobioelectrochemistry
by Frank N. CrespilhoNanobioelectrochemistry covers the modern aspects of bioelectrochemistry, nanoscience and materials science. The combination of nanostructured materials and biological molecules enables the development of biodevices capable to detect specific substances. Furthermore, by using the bioelectrochemistry approach, the interaction between bio-systems and nanostructured materials can be studied at the molecular level, where several mechanisms of molecular behavior are elucidate from redox reactions. The combination of biological molecules and novel nanomaterials components is of great importance in the process of developing new nanoscale devices for future biological, medical and electronic applications. This book describes some of the different electrochemical techniques that can be used to study new strategies for patterning electrode surfaces with enzymes, organelles, cells and biomimetic systems. Also, it focuses on how enzymes and microorganisms can be used as biological catalysts in fuel cells for green power generation. By bringing together these different aspects of nanobioelectrochemistry, this book provides a valuable source of information for many students and scientists.
Systemic Management for Intelligent Organizations: Concepts, Models-Based Approaches and Applications
by Stefan N. Grösser René ZeierThe last two decades increasingly have challenged the field of management by confronting it with rapidly growing levels of dynamism, inter-connectedness, and complexity. Systems-based management approaches, their promise already proven, offer great potentials for influencing and coping with this development. This collection of essays offers ideas and exemplary case studies from experts in systemic management, organiza-tional cybernetics, and system dynamics for meeting the challenges in so-cio-economic systems. This book was compiled to honor the academic achievement of Markus Schwaninger, a leading protagonist in developing the field of systemic management and organizational cybernetics. His stature in the field is demonstrated in the forewords by Raul Espejo and John Sterman. The efforts of 18 researchers and practitioners, all closely related to Markus Schwaninger, offer conceptual and empirical approaches that will allow managers and advanced students of the management profession to analyze, understand, and design intelligent organizations. The book weaves its content from both theory and practice and offers hints for improving a variety of organizations, both private and public, profit and non-profit, and large and small.
BWL für Mediziner im Krankenhaus: Zusammenhänge verstehen - Erfolgreich argumentieren (Erfolgskonzepte Praxis- & Krankenhaus-Management)
by Mike Papenhoff Frank SchmitzÄrzte werden zunehmend am wirtschaftlichen Erfolg ihrer Abteilung gemessen. BWL-Grundlagenwissen ist nötig, um Gewinne zu ermitteln, Personalentscheidungen zu treffen und Investitionspläne aufzustellen. Dieses Buch richtet sich an Mediziner in Führungspositionen, die auf Augenhöhe mit kaufmännischer Leitung und Vorgesetzten verhandeln wollen. Die leicht verständliche Einführung in BWL gibt Grundbegriffe und Checklisten zur Strategieentwicklung an die Hand, die eine leistungsgerechte Kostensteuerung und Erlösoptimierung ermöglichen.
Climate Change, Security Risks and Conflict Reduction in Africa: A Case Study of Farmer-Herder Conflicts over Natural Resources in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Burkina Faso 1960–2000 (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace #12)
by Charlène CabotMillionsof people are already affected by weather-related shocks every year in WestAfrica and climate change is highly likely to increase these threats. In thewake of climate change, rising temperatures, increasingly irregular rainfalland more frequent natural hazards will endanger the ways of life of vulnerablepopulation groups in this region and destabilize their human security. A surgein violence and conflicts could take place. One of the conflict constellationscould be between farmers and herders. These groups are highly vulnerable toclimate change due to their dependence on natural resources Millions of people are already affected by weather-related shocks every year in West Africa and climate change is highly likely to increase these threats. In the wake of climate change, rising temperatures, increasingly irregular rainfall and more frequent natural hazards will endanger the ways of life of vulnerable population groups in this region and destabilize their human security. A surge in violence and conflicts could take place. One of the conflict constellations could be between farmers and herders. These groups are highly vulnerable to climate change due to their dependence on natural resources for their subsistence. Furthermore, they are historically prone to enter into conflict over issues of access to natural resources. However, social, economic and political circumstances fundamentally influence environmental conflicts. There might thus be opportunities to face the societal challenges of climate change in a peaceful way and the political and institutional framework could play an important role in reducing conflict and violence. In order to explore such a path, this study analyses the potential of political factors (policies and institutions) for the reduction of climate-change-induced or aggravated conflicts between farmers and herders. After a theoretical demonstration, a case study of agro-pastoral conflicts in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana is conducted. theirsubsistence. Furthermore, they are historically prone to enter into conflictover issues of access to natural resources. However, social, economic andpolitical circumstances fundamentally influence environmental conflicts. Theremight thus be opportunities to face the societal challenges of climate changein a peaceful way and the political and institutional framework could play animportant role in reducing conflict and violence. In order to explore such apath, this study analyses the potential of political factors (policies and institutions)for the reduction of climate-change-induced or âe'aggravated conflicts betweenfarmers and herders. After a theoretical demonstration, a case study ofagro-pastoral conflicts in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana is conducted.
Upper Bound Limit Load Solutions for Welded Joints with Cracks
by Sergey AlexandrovThe present short monograph concerns analytic and semi-analytic techniques for finding an approximate value of the limit load. The limit load is an essential input parameter of flaw assessment procedures. In most cases, finding the limit load involves some numerical calculations of different levels of complexity, including numerical minimization of functions of one or several arguments, the slip-line technique and the finite element method. This book shows in particular how to use singular behavior of the real velocity field in the vicinity of bi-material interfaces in kinematically admissible velocity fields to increase the accuracy of upper bound solutions. An approach to recalculate the limit load for a class of structures with defects with the use of its value for the corresponding structure with no defect is discussed. The upper bound technique is applied to evaluate the limit load of overmatched and undermatched welded joints with cracks subject to various loading conditions of practical importance in conjunction with the aforementioned special techniques.
Allgemeinmedizin und Praxis: Anleitung in Diagnostik, Therapie und Betreuung. Facharztprüfung Allgemeinmedizin
by Frank H. MaderDAS anerkannte Vorbereitungsbuch in der Allgemeinmedizin für Medizinstudium und FacharztprüfungMit diesem Buch beherrschen Sie sicher das Wissen um den komplexen Praxisalltag mit seinen charakteristischen und uncharakteristischen Fällen - vom ersten Arzt-Patienten-Kontakt über die Langzeitbetreuung bis zum Notfall. Die diagnostischen und therapeutischen Strategien für die 300 regelmäßig häufigen Beratungsprobleme- Einschätzung der Dringlichkeit, Entscheidungsfindung - Stufendiagnostik: Was, wann, wie intensiv - Schnittstelle Hausarzt - Spezialist - Früherkennung, Vor- und Nachsorge, Check-up, DMPs Der unverzichtbare Begleiter für Ausbildung und Weiterbildung- Grundlagenwerk für alle Lehrpraxen und Studenten in Blockpraktikum, Famulatur und PJ-Tertial Allgemeinmedizin - Lern- und Strategiebuch für Ärztinnen und Ärzte in der Weiterbildung - Nachschlagewerk im hausärztlichen Praxisalltag - Leitliniengerecht nach DEGAM, Nationalen Versorgungsleitlinien und anderen EbM-Guidelines - Aus- und weiterbildungskonform gemäß Approbationsordnung und MWBO "Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin" und "Facharzt für Innere und Allgemeinmedizin" - Sicherheit für die Facharztprüfung mit zahlreichen Prüfungsfragen und -tipps NEU Schatztruhe im Internetportal "Fakten - Fälle - Fotos"mit vertiefendem und ergänzendem Zusatzwissen Unterschiedliche Behandlungsweisen von Kindern, Jugendlichen und geriatrischen Patienten Neue Beratungsprobleme: Atemnot, Synkope, Sterbebegleitung, sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern Erweiterte Themen: Diabetes, Osteoporose, COPD, Parkinson Neue Kapitel: Sonographie, Ernährungsstörungen, Sucht und Abhängigkeit Umfangreiches Sachverzeichnis". . . ein aus der Praxis heraus geschriebenes Werk aus einem Guss. Das Buch ist eine Bereicherung. Ich wünsche ihm weite Verbreitung. " Prof. Dr. med. Ferdinand M. Gerlach, MPH Präsident der DEGAM Der völlig neu geschriebene Klassiker unter den hausärztlichen Fachbüchern.
3D-Druck/Rapid Prototyping: Eine Zukunftstechnologie - kompakt erklärt (X.media.press)
by Petra FastermannImmer mehr Kreative nutzen die Möglichkeit, eigene dreidimensionale Objekte in Kunststoff, Metall oder Keramik schnell und preisgünstig herstellen zu lassen. Der 3D-Druck ist eine revolutionäre Technologie, die dieVerwirklichung von Ideen ermöglicht. 3D-Drucker werden immer kleiner und leistungsstärker und damit bürotauglicher. Eine umfassende Beschreibung dieser Zukunftstechnologie bietet dieses praxisnahe und anwenderorientierte Buch. Dabei hilft es mit Tipps und Hinweisen bei der Auswahl des optimalen CAD-Programms und 3D-Druckers.
Data Processing for the AHP/ANP (Quantitative Management #1)
by Yong Shi Yi Peng Gang Kou Daji ErguThe positive reciprocal pairwise comparison matrix (PCM) is one of the key components which is used to quantify the qualitative and/or intangible attributes into measurable quantities. This book examines six understudied issues of PCM, i.e. consistency test, inconsistent data identification and adjustment, data collection, missing or uncertain data estimation, and sensitivity analysis of rank reversal. The maximum eigenvalue threshold method is proposed as the new consistency index for the AHP/ANP. An induced bias matrix model (IBMM) is proposed to identify and adjust the inconsistent data, and estimate the missing or uncertain data. Two applications of IBMM including risk assessment and decision analysis, task scheduling and resource allocation in cloud computing environment, are introduced to illustrate the proposed IBMM.
Environmental Stress and Amelioration in Livestock Production
by Rattan Lal Thaddeus Ezeji Veerasamy Sejian S.M.K. Naqvi Jeffrey LakritzGiven the importance of livestock to the global economy, there is a substantial need for world-class reference material on the sustainable management of livestock in diverse eco-regions. With uncertain climates involving unpredictable extreme events (e.g., heat, drought, infectious disease), environmental stresses are becoming the most crucial factors affecting livestock productivity. By systematically and comprehensively addressing all aspects of environmental stresses and livestock productivity, this volume is a useful tool for understanding the various intricacies of stress physiology. With information and case studies collected and analyzed by professionals working in diversified ecological zones, this book explores the influence of the environment on livestock production across global biomes. The challenges the livestock industry faces in maintaining the delicate balance between animal welfare and production are also highlighted.
Satellitenfrequenzkoordinierung
by Hans Dodel René WörfelFunksysteme bilden zunehmend die Grundlage von Kommunikation, privat ebenso wie in Industrie und Wirtschaft. Von WLAN bis zur Satellitenkommunikation müssen die Kommunikations-, Navigations- und Rundfunksatelliten und ihre Bodenanlagen national und international regulatorisch koordiniert werden. Das Buch beschreibt anschaulich das Prozedere einer Funkanmeldung, erörtert Beispiele von Satellitenprojekten und zeigt Wege auf, wie das endliche Spektrum effektiv genutzt werden kann, damit auch in Zukunft weitere Systeme zugelassen werden können.
Online-Marketing für die erfolgreiche Apotheke
by Alexandra SchrammDie Internetpräsenz wird für Apotheken wichtiger, um Kunden und Patienten zu erreichen. Dieses Buch führt ein in Marketing-Grundlagen, Websites, Suchverzeichnisse, Pressearbeit, Newsletter, Twitter, Blogs und Apps. Daneben gibt es Hintergrundwissen über Rechtsvorschriften (Heilmittelwerbegesetz, Berufs- und Wettbewerbsrecht), Datenschutzbestimmungen, IT-Sicherheit und Umgang mit IT-Dienstleistern. Jedes Kapitel bietet mit Checklisten, Anleitungen und Experten-Interviews wertvolle Tipps, wie mit geringem Aufwand größter Nutzen erzielt werden kann.
Atlas of Scar Treatment and Correction
by Igor SafonovThis atlas is a comprehensive guide to the treatment and correction of scars. It is divided into four sections covering the different types of scar: atrophic and stretch marks, keloid and hypertrophic, normotrophic, and mixed. For each scar type, the various invasive and minimally invasive procedures and their results are documented with the aid of numerous high-quality photographs. In the section on keloid and hypertrophic scars, treatment is presented according to scar localization. In addition, the influence of etiology on treatment is considered, with distinction between scars due to injuries, animal bites, inflammatory diseases (including acne and varicella), and burns. Care is taken to distinguish between approaches suitable for fresh scars (in the inflammation, proliferation, and maturation phases) and those appropriate for scars present for more than one year. Potential adverse effects and complications of treatment are also explored.