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Welding Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys: Design, Processes, and Simulations
by Lucas Filipe da Silva Reza Beygi Eduardo André de Sousa Marques Ricardo João Camilo CarbasA must-have guide to welding aluminium alloys for optimized performance and precision Aluminium alloys, widely used across industries due to their high specific strength and corrosion resistance, require precise joining methods to maintain their structural integrity. Welding Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys: Design, Processes, and Simulations provides a detailed exploration of aluminium alloy welding, addressing the science, technology, and applications behind this essential process. Integrating essential theory and real-world practice, this comprehensive volume equips readers with the knowledge to analyze, optimize, and execute welding processes while preventing common defects that compromise weld quality. Presenting insights rooted in over 450 research articles, an experienced team of researchers and practitioners examines microstructural evolution, thermal dynamics, defect mechanisms, and more. Detailed chapters cover various welding methods, including arc, beam, resistance, and solid-state welding, while providing clear guidance on topics ranging from mitigating hot cracking and porosity to simulating temperature distributions and residual stress. Providing the knowledge to tackle an array of welding challenges, Welding Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys: Features in-depth case studies and simulation methodologies that enable practical application and innovation in diverse industries Explores mechanisms behind welding defects and presents strategies for prevention and mitigation Discusses simulations for temperature distribution, thermal history, residual stress, and material flow during welding processes Highlights microstructural changes and metallurgical transformations unique to each welding process covered Includes extensive reference material, such as equations for heat conductivity analysis and defect prediction tailored to aluminium welding An indispensable resource for designing robust, high-performance welds, Welding Metallurgy of Aluminium Alloys: Design, Processes, and Simulations is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science, mechanical engineering, and welding technology, as well as a must-have reference for welding specialists, materials scientists, and construction engineers. It is also a vital addition to any technical library supporting professional development and academic programs focused on advanced joining processes.
Bioanalytical Techniques: Principles and Applications
by Inamuddin Tariq Altalhi Jorddy Neves Cruz Abeer AlosaimiThe book provides a comprehensive guide that covers the fundamental principles and methodologies of essential bioanalytical techniques. Bioanalytical Techniques: Principles and Applications is a comprehensive and authoritative book that explores the principles, methodologies, and applications of bioanalytical techniques in the field of life sciences. The book covers a wide range of analytical techniques used for the characterization, quantification, and analysis of biological samples, including proteins, nucleic acids, metabolites, and biomarkers. Using a multidisciplinary approach by integrating concepts from biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and biotechnology, this book provides a solid foundation in the fundamental principles underlying various bioanalytical techniques, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoassays, mass spectrometry, and biosensors. Each technique is explained in detail, including its working principles, instrumentation, data analysis, and practical considerations. The book incorporates case studies, examples, and practical tips to illustrate how these techniques are used to solve biological problems and address research questions. It also discusses emerging trends and technologies in bioanalytical techniques, such as microfluidics, nanotechnology, and omics approaches. Readers will find the book: Offers comprehensive coverage of bioanalytical techniques, encompassing a wide range of methodologies, instruments, and applications through real-world case studies; Adopts a multidisciplinary approach, integrating concepts from biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and biotechnology; Explores emerging trends and technologies in bioanalytical techniques, such as microfluidics, nanotechnology, omics approaches, and bioinformatics; Includes practical guidance, troubleshooting tips, and common challenges in bioanalysis, equipping readers with valuable insights and strategies for successful experimentation and data interpretation; Features contributions from renowned experts and leaders in the field, ensuring the content is authoritative, up-to-date, and reflects the latest advancements in bioanalytical techniques. Audience Biochemists, biologists, chemists, and medical and pharmaceutical professionals interested in biomolecules, enzymology, and biochemical pathways.
Introduction to Pragmatics (Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics)
by Betty J. BirnerA new edition of an essential pragmatics textbook, updated for a new generation of students Introduction to Pragmatics equips students with a comprehensive understanding of how context shapes language, covering both foundational concepts and cutting-edge issues with an interdisciplinary approach. Assuming no previous background in the subject, this student-friendly textbook describes how meaning is created and interpreted. This fully revised new edition addresses contemporary questions surrounding language in society, with increased focus on technological trends and real-world applications of pragmatics. Updated chapters explore politeness theory, presupposition, the boundary between semantics and pragmatics, the pragmatics of linguistic diversity and speech communities, the philosophical background of pragmatics, and the role of language in law, advertising, and politics. Two entirely new chapters on social pragmatics and artificial intelligence (AI) are accompanied by expanded material on noncanonical syntax, information structure, and lexical pragmatics. Offering an ideal balance between theoretical foundations and practical applications, Introduction to Pragmatics, Second Edition: Provides clear and accessible explanations of complex concepts such as presupposition, implicature, inference, and optimality theory Engages with AI and machine communication, exploring the implications for human-language interaction Offers fresh examples, comprehension exercises, and discussion questions to engage students in real-world language analysis Features new case studies that focus on contemporary issues such as politics and propaganda Introduction to Pragmatics, Second Edition, is the ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in pragmatics and semantics as well as related courses in linguistics and language education.
From Ought to Is: Catalysing Change and Movement in a Polarised World
by Deborah RowlandA groundbreaking guide to achieving sustainable change in today's turbulent and interconnected global landscape In a world increasingly divided by opposing perspectives, systemic inertia, and rapid societal shifts, From Ought to Is: Catalysing Change and Movement in a Polarised World offers a transformative approach to navigating change. Deborah Rowland challenges conventional change leadership paradigms by urging readers to confront the reality of "what is" rather than fixating on "what ought to be." Through this lens, she demonstrates how true, sustainable change is achieved not by forcing rigid ideals but by fostering courageous honesty and embracing the messy, dynamic truths of the present. Rooted in decades of research, experience, and interdisciplinary insights from neuroscience, moral philosophy, and spiritual tradition, From Ought to Is provides a compelling guide to navigating complex systems. Rowland illuminates how acknowledging the full truth of a situation can catalyse collaborative action and new possibilities. Through real-life case studies and practical exercises, readers are invited to engage deeply with their own change scenarios, unlocking new possibilities through inclusion, truth, and adaptive leadership. An experiential roadmap for initiating movement in systems, organisations, and personal lives, From Ought to Is: Presents an innovative framework for leading sustainable change which utilises a holistic and interdisciplinary approach Offers an adaptive, reality-based alternative for complex environments which challenges traditional command-and-control change models Explores the dynamics of polarisation and its impact on leadership, collaboration, and systemic transformation Addresses pressing global issues such as political and societal polarisation, technological disruption, and biodiversity collapse Expands on the principles introduced in Deborah Rowland's bestselling Still Moving to address today's unique challenges Ideal for leaders, change practitioners, and anyone seeking to shift entrenched patterns, From Ought to Is supports learning in leadership development programmes and organisational transformation courses. It is an essential text for graduate-level studies in business, organisational behaviour, and leadership, and serves as a vital resource for executives, consultants, and change agents.
Integrative Person-Centred Counselling: The Combined Model of Counselling and Psychotherapy
by Rick MurphyA book for counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists that combines the most influential schools of therapy into a single person-centred model Most counselling and psychotherapy books present therapy models as separate and disconnected theories and practices. Integrative Person-Centred Counselling: The combined model of counselling and psychotherapy sketches the family tree of counselling and shows how different psychotherapies come from the same roots. The book argues for the therapeutic relationship as the foundation to all psychotherapies and takes each of the most influential therapy models, from psychoanalysis to cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory to family therapy, and combines them into a bigger picture: an integrative person-centred counselling model. Written by a highly qualified lecturer, author, and psychotherapist, Integrative Person-Centred Counselling: The combined model of counselling and psychotherapy teaches you to integrate therapy models into your practice, including: Humanistic and Person-Centred CounsellingPsychoanalysis and Psychodynamic TheoryJungian Analysis and Attachment TheoryObject Relations and Existential PsychotherapyCBT and Gestalt TherapySystemic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy Written in clear and succinct language, Integrative Person-Centred Counselling: The combined model of counselling and psychotherapy is an essential reference for therapists and trainees seeking insight into modern integrative psychotherapy and imaginative ways to transform their therapeutic practice.
CompTIA® SecurityX® CAS-005 Certification Guide: Master advanced security strategies and confidently take the new CAS-005 exam
by Mark BirchBecome a cybersecurity expert with comprehensive CAS-005 preparation using this detailed guide packed with practical insights, mock exams, diagrams, and actionable strategies that align with modern enterprise security demandsKey FeaturesStrengthen your grasp of key concepts and real-world security practices across updated exam objectivesGauge your preparedness with over 300 practice questions, flashcards, and mock examsVisualize complex topics with diagrams of AI-driven threats, Zero Trust, cloud security, cryptography, and incident responsePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAs cyber threats evolve at unprecedented speed and enterprises demand resilient, scalable security architectures, the CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 Certification Guide stands as the definitive preparation resource for today's security leaders. This expert-led study guide enables senior security professionals to master the full breadth and depth of the new CAS-005 exam objectives. Written by veteran instructor Mark Birch, this guide draws from over 30 years of experience in teaching, consulting, and implementing cybersecurity controls to deliver clear, actionable content across the four core domains: governance, risk, and compliance; security architecture; security engineering; and security operations. It addresses the most pressing security challenges, from AI-driven threats and Zero Trust design to hybrid cloud environments, post-quantum cryptography, and automation. While exploring cutting-edge developments, it reinforces essential practices such as threat modeling, secure SDLC, advanced incident response, and risk management. Beyond comprehensive content coverage, this guide ensures you are fully prepared to pass the exam through exam tips, review questions, and detailed mock exams, helping you build the confidence and situational readiness needed to succeed in the CAS-005 exam and real-world cybersecurity leadership.What you will learnBuild skills in compliance, governance, and risk managementUnderstand key standards such as CSA, ISO27000, GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA, and COPPAHunt advanced persistent threats (APTs) with AI, threat detection, and cyber kill frameworksApply Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Diamond threat models for proactive defenseDesign secure hybrid cloud environments with Zero Trust architectureSecure IoT, ICS, and SCADA systems across enterprise environmentsModernize SecOps workflows with IAC, GenAI, and automationUse PQC, AEAD, FIPS, and advanced cryptographic toolsWho this book is forThis CompTIA book is for candidates preparing for the SecurityX certification exam who want to advance their career in cybersecurity. It’s especially valuable for security architects, senior security engineers, SOC managers, security analysts, IT cybersecurity specialists/INFOSEC specialists, and cyber risk analysts. A background in a technical IT role or a CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent experience is recommended.
A Cold War Exodus: How American Activists Mobilized to Free Soviet Jews
by Shaul KelnerWinner of The 74th National Jewish Book Award: American Jewish Studies Celebrate 350 AwardReveals the mass mobilization tactics that helped free Soviet Jews and reshaped the Jewish American experience from the Johnson era through the Reagan–Bush yearsWhat do these things have in common? Ingrid Bergman, Passover matzoh, Banana Republic®, the fitness craze, the Philadelphia Flyers, B-grade spy movies, and ten thousand Bar and Bat Mitzvah sermons? Nothing, except that social movement activists enlisted them all into the most effective human rights campaign of the Cold War.The plight of Jews in the USSR was marked by systemic antisemitism, a problem largely ignored by Western policymakers trying to improve relations with the Soviets. In the face of governmental apathy, activists in the United States hatched a bold plan: unite Jewish Americans to demand that Washington exert pressure on Moscow for change.A Cold War Exodus delves into the gripping narrative of how these men and women, through ingenuity and determination, devised mass mobilization tactics during a three-decade-long campaign to liberate Soviet Jews—an endeavor that would ultimately lead to one of the most significant mass emigrations in Jewish history.Drawing from a wealth of archival sources including the travelogues of thousands of American tourists who smuggled aid to Russian Jews, Shaul Kelner offers a compelling tale of activism and its profound impact, revealing how a seemingly disparate array of elements could be woven together to forge a movement and achieve the seemingly impossible. It is a testament to the power of unity, creativity, and the unwavering dedication of those who believe in the cause of human rights.
How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence
by Matt Richtel"This is essential reading for parents." — Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon GeneralGreatly expanding his award-winning New York Times series on the contemporary teen mental-health crisis, Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter Matt Richtel delivers a groundbreaking investigation into adolescence, the pivotal life stage undergoing profound—and often confounding—transformation.One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025The transition from childhood to adulthood is a natural, evolution-honed cycle that now faces radical change and challenge. The adolescent brain, sculpted for this transition over eons of evolution, confronts a modern world that creates so much social pressure as to regularly exceed the capacities of the evolving mind. The problem comes as a bombardment of screen-based information pelts the brain just as adolescence is undergoing a second key change: puberty is hitting earlier. The result is a neurological mismatch between an ultra-potent environment and a still-maturing brain that can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. It is a crisis that is part of modern life but can only be truly grasped through a broad, grounded lens of the biology of adolescence itself. Through this lens, Richtel shows us how adolescents can understand themselves, and parents and educators can better help.For decades, this transition to adulthood has been defined by hormonal shifts that trigger the onset of puberty. But Richtel takes us where science now understands so much of the action is: the brain. A growing body of research that looks for the first time into budding adult neurobiology explains with untold clarity the emergence of the “social brain,” a craving for peer connection, and how the behaviors that follow pave the way for economic and social survival. This period necessarily involves testing—as the adolescent brain is programmed from birth to take risks and explore themselves and their environment—so that they may be able to thrive as they leave the insulated care of childhood.Richtel, diving deeply into new research and gripping personal stories, offers accessible, scientifically grounded answers to the most pressing questions about generational change. What explains adolescent behaviors, risk-taking, reward-seeking, and the ongoing mental health crisis? How does adolescence shape the future of the species? What is the nature of adolescence itself?
Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, volume 19 number 2 (Summer 2025)
by Review of Environmental Economics and PolicyThis is volume 19 issue 2 of Review of Environmental Economics and Policy. The Review of Environmental Economics and Policy (REEP) is an official journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists and the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. REEP publishes symposia, articles, and regular features that contribute to one or more of the following goals: to identify and synthesize lessons learned from recent and ongoing environmental economics research; to provide economic analysis of environmental policy issues; to promote the sharing of ideas and perspectives among the various sub-fields of environmental economics; to strengthen the linkages between environmental economics research and environmental policy; to encourage communication and connections between academics and the wider policy community; to offer suggestions for future research; to provide insights and readings for use in the classroom; to address issues of interest to the environmental economics profession.
International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Regnum Vegetabile)
by Editorial Committee of the Madrid CodeThe latest, updated edition of the essential, authoritative reference for botanical, mycological, and phycological names. The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, known as “the Code,” is the set of internationally agreed rules and recommendations that govern the naming of these organisms. Scientific naming has deep historical roots. Indeed, the system of naming organisms is one of the first truly global scientific standards. This essential reference originates in Alphonse de Candolle’s 1867 Lois de la nomenclature botanique. This 2025 edition of the Code, the Madrid Code, reflects the decisions made at the Twentieth International Botanical Congress, which met in Madrid, Spain, in July 2024. The congress debated 447 proposals to amend the Code and accepted important new rules, including a mechanism for voluntary registration of plant and algal names, clarifications for naming fossil taxa, the option to reject a new name if it is derogatory to a group of people, and the replacement of an epithet that was considered particularly offensive (revising to afra, afrorum, and afrum).
Ophthalmology of Sports
by Andrew G. Lee Ethan Waisberg Joshua OngThis book offers a comprehensive overview of the ophthalmic considerations and components of the popular sports including football, hockey, tennis, basketball, motorsports, and more. Written with experts in the field who have been involved at the highest level including the NBA, NHL, NCAA, Formula 1, NFL, ATP, and the Olympics, the chapters in this book are designed to provide expert insight and comprehensive information on ophthalmic components of sports including vision performance, ocular trauma, and neuro-ophthalmic principles. The book seeks to be a helpful compendium to a wide audience including primary care providers, ophthalmologists, sports medicine physicians, athletes, referees, and sports performance coaches looking to optimize athlete performance. From the medical clinic to the sports field, Ophthalmology of Sports serves as a helpful resource for all who are involved with sports.
Creational Design Patterns in C#: Building Flexible and Scalable Software (Apress Pocket Guides)
by Vaskaran SarcarUnlock the power of design patterns to elevate your software architecture. This pocket book provides an in-depth guide to five essential creational design patterns, crucial for building robust, scalable, and maintainable applications in C#. With step-by-step implementation in C# and a focus on practical applications, this book will empower you to enhance your software solutions and sharpen your design skills. The book starts by covering the simple factory pattern first where you will learn object creation with clear, single-responsibility classes followed by the factory method pattern. Next, you will go through the prototype, singleton, and builder patterns. In the end, you will demonstrate dependency injection with real-life examples. The book breaks down complex concepts into practical examples and concise explanations, making it an invaluable resource at every level of experience. What You Will Learn: Gain insights into the concepts of design patterns. Will be familiar with real-world applications of design patterns Gets a hands-on experience for each of the patterns using the latest version of C#. Some of the alternatives to these patterns with their pros and cons. Who This Book Is For: OOP, C# developers who want to learn and practice design patterns to upgrade their development skills.
Information Security and Privacy: 30th Australasian Conference, ACISP 2025, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, July 14–16, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15659)
by Josef Pieprzyk Willy SusiloThis three-volume set in LNCS constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 30th Australasian Conference on Information Security and Privacy, ACISP 2025, held in Wollongong, NSW, Australia, during July 14–16, 2025. The 54 full papers, 6 short papers and 1 invited paper included in this book were carefully reviewed andselected from 181 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: symmetric-key cryptography and cryptanalysis; public-key encryption; digital signatures and zero knowledge; cryptographic protocols and blockchain; post-quantum cryptography; homomorphic encryption and applications; cryptographic foundations and number theory; privacy enhancing technologies; AI security and privacy; system security.
Detaining Immigrants, Scoring Criminals: How Scoring Algorithms Transformed Anti-Immigrant Sentiments into Policy (SpringerBriefs in Political Science)
by Ernesto Calvo Robert KoulishSince 2012, scoring algorithms created to manage risks in the United States penal system have been adopted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies across the United States. First developed as a mechanism to reduce anti-immigrant biases and to ensure the humane treatment of detainees, scoring algorithms suffered constant revisions to accommodate DHS enforcement priorities as well as the preferences and punitive biases of ICE agents. With the arrival of the Trump administration, a technology created to ensure the humane treatment of undocumented immigrants became central to the policy of criminalization of the immigration process. This book provides historical, qualitative, and quantitative evidence of the process that placed risk assessment technologies at the forefront of the anti-immigration battle. Using very large data sets on immigration and detention proceedings obtained from DHS through multiple FOIA requests, this Brief reveals the inner workings of the risk classification algorithms (RCA) used to process tens of thousands of immigrants each day. Chapters examine the tension between risk algorithms and end users and explain how ICE officers’ preferences shape the scoring properties of RCA used in immigration enforcement. Illustrating how scoring algorithms oppress immigrants of color, this book is interest policymakers, immigration scholars, lawyers, criminologists, political scientists, and university professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the behavioral sciences.
Neural Information Processing: 31st International Conference, ICONIP 2024, Auckland, New Zealand, December 2–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part X (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15295)
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.
Analysing Trends and Patterns in Employee Engagement Through AI (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Soumi Majumder Bitan MisraThis book explores the concept of employee engagement, which is crucial for a company's success, as it is closely linked to job satisfaction and employee morale. Engaged workers tend to be more productive, efficient, and committed to the values and objectives of the company. Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in HR analytics, particularly in automating tedious tasks like data collection and organization from multiple sources. AI-driven employee engagement software can analyze employee feedback, surveys, and social media posts to capture the overall sentiment of the workforce. This allows HR teams to gain insights into employee experiences and perceptions, uncover areas for improvement, and address any issues that require attention. By leveraging past data and employing machine learning algorithms, AI enables HR professionals to predict turnover rates, forecast employee engagement levels, and identify potential flight risks.
Advances in Fuzzy Logic and Technology: 14th Conference of the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology, EUSFLAT 2025, Riga, Latvia, July 21–25, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15883)
by Vladik Kreinovich Bernard De Baets Jesús Medina Michał Baczyński Michal HolčapekThis two-volume set LNCS 15883-15884 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th Conference of the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology, EUSFLAT 2025, held in Riga, Latvia, during July 21–25, 2025.The 45 full papers and 8 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. The papers are divided into special sessions on: fuzzy relations and applications; fuzzy transforms; generalized quantifiers, logical syllogisms and applications; fuzzy entropy; fuzzy metric spaces and their generalizations; information fusion techniques; mathematical fuzzy logic; modeling complex dynamics: adapting analytical tools for diverse scenarios; new contexts in aggregation theory; representing and managing uncertainty; soft methods in statistical inference and data analysis; type 2 fuzzy sets; and advancements and applications of fuzzy theory.
Mechanik für das gymnasiale Lehramt: Theoretische Physik und mathematische Methoden klar erklärt
by Hendrik van HeesDieses Lehrbuch in drei Bänden führt in die Standardinhalte der Vorlesungen über Theoretische Physik (klassische Mechanik, Elektrodynamik und Quanten- und Relativitätstheorie) unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der speziellen Bedürfnisse von Lehramtsstudierenden ein. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die grundlegenden Konzepte basierend auf Symmetrieprinzipien. Der vorliegende 1. Band behandelt die Newtonsche und analytische Mechanik. Besonderheiten Die konzeptionellen Grundlagen der klassischen Mechanik, insbesondere die mathematische Beschreibung von Raum und Zeit sowie der Begriff des Inertialsystems werden sorgfältig herausgearbeitet. Die für das Verständnis der theoretischen Physik unabdingbaren mathematischen Methoden werden parallel zu den eigentlichen physikalischen Lernhinhalten bereitgestellt und alle Rechnungen mit ausführlichen Zwischenschritten vollständig ausgeführt. Neben einer ausführlichen Behandlung der Newtonschen Mechanik mit den üblichen Beispielen zum freien Fall in Erdnähe, dem harmonischen Oszillator und dem Kepler-Problem der Planetenbewegung nimmt das Hamiltonsche Prinzip der kleinsten Wirkung und die ausführliche Behandlung der Symmetrieprinzipien und des Noether-Theorems einen breiten Raum ein. Dies ermöglicht ein vertieftes Verständnis für die moderne Beschreibung der Naturgesetze und erleichtert den Einstieg für die weiterführenden Vorlesungen beträchtlich, insbesondere der Quanten- und Relativitätstheorie. Inhalt 1. Kinematik und Dynamik der Newtonschen Mechanik und Erhaltungssätze, 2. Newtonsches Gravitationsgesetz und Himmelsmechanik, 3. Bewegung in beschleunigten Bezugssystemen, 4. Analytische Mechanik und das Noether-Theorem in Lagrangescher und Hamiltonscher Formulierung, 5. Anwendungen auf die Bewegung starrer Körper und Kreiseltheorie. Zielgruppe Das Buch richtet sich an Bachelor-Studierende der Physik und im Besonderen an Studierende der Physik für das Gymnasiallehramt. Dabei wird dem besonderen Bedarf dieser Zielgruppe einer möglichst einfachen Einführung in die mathematischen Methoden Rechnung getragen. Vorkenntnisse Vorausgesetzt werden Grundkenntnisse der Analysis, der linearen Algebra und der klassischen Mechanik und Eektrodynamik auf Abiturniveau.
Mean Field Guided Machine Learning (Wireless Networks)
by Zhu Han Hao Gao Yuhan KangThis book explores the integration of Mean Field Game (MFG) theory with machine learning (ML), presenting both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Drawing from extensive research, it provides insights into how MFG can improve various ML techniques, including supervised learning, reinforcement learning, and federated learning. MFG theory and ML are converging to address critical challenges in high-dimensional spaces and multi-agent systems. While ML has transformed industries by leveraging vast data and computational power, scalability and robustness remain key concerns. MFG theory, which models large populations of interacting agents, offers a mathematical framework to simplify and optimize complex systems, enhancing ML&’s efficiency and applicability. By bridging these two fields, this book aims to drive innovation in scalable and robust machine learning. The integration of MFG with ML not only expands research possibilities but also paves the way for more adaptive and intelligent systems. Through this work, the authors hope to inspire further exploration and development in this promising interdisciplinary domain. With case studies and real-world examples, this book serves as a guide for researchers and students in communications and networks seeking to harness MFG&’s potential in advancing ML. Industry managers, practitioners and government research workers in the fields of communications and networks will find this book a valuable resource as well.
Recent Advances in Weed Science
by Gulshan Mahajan Bhagirath Singh ChauhanIn 2014, we published the book &“Recent Advances in Weed Management&”. This new book discusses recent developments in weed science, including future challenges and opportunities in weed science, herbicide residue issues, harvest weed seed control practices, regenartive agriculture, site-specific weed management, nanoherbicides, and the role of molecular biology in weed management. Recent Advances in Weed Science is generously supplemented with illustrations and tables. This should be an essential book for students taking introductory courses in weed science as well as a reference source for agricultural advisors, county agents, extension specialists, and professionals throughout the agrochemical industry.
Gesundheitsförderung durch Geburtsvorbereitung: Ein Pilotprojekt für evidenzbasierte Hebammenarbeit (BestMasters)
by Juliane HeroldDie Präventionsarbeit durch Hebammen in Deutschland wird auf Grund mangelnder Netzwerke nicht erfasst oder vereinheitlicht. Die Geburtsvorbereitung in Form von Kursen ist ein von gesetzlichen Krankenkassen finanziertes Präventionsmodell mit fraglicher Wirksamkeit, dessen Inanspruchnahme nicht erhoben wird. Soziale Ungleichheit sorgt für eine Chancenungleichheit für die Erhaltung der eigenen Gesundheit, wodurch es dringend nötig wird, dass Hebammen als Berufsgruppe für die Verbesserung der Strukturen zur Chancengleichheit in deren Präventionsarbeit einstehen. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurde dies durch ein Pilotprojekt aufgegriffen: Methoden der Geburtsvorbereitung werden nach Lebenswelt überprüft und es werden Kurskonzepte entwickelt, welche die Netzwerkarbeit von Hebammen und angrenzenden Professionen stärken und Daten generiert, die langfristig zu einer Leitlinie für Geburtsvorbereitungskurse führen können.
Stories Behind Theorems: Conversations with Mathematicians
by Raffaella MulasMathematicians are often seen through a lens of stereotypes: logical, detached thinkers who live in a world of abstract concepts, numbers, and formulas. These perceptions can make mathematics—and mathematicians—seem distant, unapproachable, or even intimidating. But they only scratch the surface. Mathematicians are as diverse, vibrant, and human as anyone else, with personal stories, creative pursuits, struggles, and achievements that shape both their lives and their work. This book brings together a selection of interviews that aim to go beyond the stereotypes and show the human side of mathematics. Each conversation offers a glimpse into the unique experiences, challenges, and passions of a different mathematician. These stories touch on the pursuit of knowledge, the balance between personal and professional life, reflections on mental health, and the central role of creativity in their work. Together, these voices show that mathematics is not only about logic and precision, but it is also shaped by diverse and often surprising perspectives.
Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2025 Workshops: Istanbul, Turkey, June 30 – July 3, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15887)
by Osvaldo Gervasi Beniamino Murgante Chiara Garau Yeliz Karaca Francesco Scorza Ana Cristina Braga Maria Noelia Faginas LagoThe fourteen-volume set LNCS 15886-15899 constitutes the papers of several workshops which were held in conjunction with the 25th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2025, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during June 30–July 3, 2025.. The 362 full papers, 37 short papers and 2 PHD showcase included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 1043 submissions. In addition, the conference consisted of 58 workshops, focusing on very topical issues of importance to science, technology and society: from new mathematical approaches for solving complex computational systems, to information and knowledge in the Internet of Things, new statistical and optimization methods, several Artificial Intelligence approaches, sustainability issues, smart cities and related technologies.