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Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement: 32nd European Conference, EuroSPI 2025, Riga, Latvia, September 17–19, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2657)
by Paul Clarke Murat Yilmaz Richard Messnarz Andreas Riel Mikus Zelmenis Ivi Anna BuceThe two-volume set CCIS 2657 + 2658 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 32nd European Conference on Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement, EuroSPI 2025, held in Riga, Latvia, during September 17-19, 2025. The 42 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: SPI and Emerging and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Software Engineering; SPI and Standards and Safety and Security Norms; SPI and Functional Safety and Cybersecurity. Part II: Sustainability and Life Cycle Challenges; SPI and Recent Innovations; Digitalisation of Industry, Infrastructure and E-Mobility; SPI and Agile.
Biosensors and Aptamers: A New Era in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
by Sachin Kumar Malakapogu Ravindra Babu Shriyansh Srivastava Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar Shaik Abdul RahamanThe book explores the latest advancements in medical and life sciences, revealing the transformative potential of biosensors and aptamers in combating cancer. These cutting-edge technologies revolutionize diagnosis with unprecedented accuracy and early detection of cancer. The chapters cover advancements in targeted therapy, where aptamers deliver personalized treatments with remarkable precision, minimizing side effects and maximizing efficacy. It highlights real-world applications, success stories, and the pursuit of more effective and humane cancer diagnosis and treatment. The book is intended for clinicians and students.
Theoretical Methods, Algorithms, and Applications of Quantum Systems in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology: Selected Proceedings of QSCP-XXVI Conference (Jaipur, India, October 2023) (Progress in Theoretical Chemistry and Physics #35)
by Jean Maruani Sourav Pal Vipin Srivastava Vidya AvasareThis volume contains peer-reviewed contributions based on talks presented at the 26th International Workshop on Quantum Systems in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology held in Jaipur, India, in October 2023. It provides an in-depth discussion of methodological approaches that are relevant across various length scales, elucidating their applications in diverse chemical and biological systems, such as catalysis and materials. Authored by experts in their respective fields, each chapter showcases recent developments and offers insights into the latest research trends. This book is aimed at advanced graduate students, academics, and researchers, both in university and corporation laboratories, interested in state-of-the-art and novel trends in quantum chemistry, physics, and biology, and their applications.
Das 1x1 des Mentalisierens: Ein kompakter Überblick für Psychotherapie und Beratung (essentials)
by Marie-Luise AlthoffDieses Essential stellt die Grundlagen des Konzepts der Mentalisierung theoretisch fundiert und zugleich praxisnah dar. An zahlreichen Beispielen werden die Relevanz und die Anwendungsbreite dieses Ansatzes für die klinische Praxis und darüber hinaus für Beziehungen allgemein verdeutlicht.
Principles and Practice of Laparoscopic Surgery
by Raul J. Rosenthal Emeka Ray-OfforLaparoscopy is a paradigm shift in abdominal surgery with the surgeon sacrificing wrist movement and tactile feedback for the benefits of precision and reduced trauma. This closed-cavity surgery technique of laparoscopy with complex gadgetry has been a notable advancement in surgical practice. The benefits include reduced post-operative pain, hospital stay, early return to work, and improved cosmesis. Surgeons are challenged to operate with a magnified visual field of the abdominal cavity on a video monitor using long slender instruments inserted through miniature skin with a peritoneal distension medium established for the workspace. The overwhelming evidence in medical literature in favour of laparoscopic surgery has shifted from &‘Which procedure can?&’ to &‘Which cannot?&’. A wide application of laparoscopic surgery can be seen from specialty surgeons that operate within the abdominal cavity. Currently, this practice is well established in high-index countries but still budding in low-middle-income countries LMICs. Beyond open surgery skills, laparoscopic surgeons must be familiar with complex gadgetry, specialized instruments, pneumoperitoneum, and other unique aspects of laparoscopic surgery. This requires adequate training for optimal outcomes. Competence in laparoscopic surgery is gained from simulation training and guided practice for beginners. This book is an adjunct to proctored training for laparoscopic surgery skills. It is crafted with in-depth discussion on the basic principles of laparoscopic surgery, numerous figure illustrations, easy-to-read text, and operative details of basic laparoscopic procedures. It highlights practices from regions of the world where this practice is yet to be entrenched. This book is designed for medical students, nurses, post-graduate surgical trainees, and beginner laparoscopic surgeons in the various subspecialties of surgery involved with the abdomen- General/ Hepaticopancreatobiliary/ Colorectal/ Pediatric Surgery, Urology, and Gynecology. It is our sincere hope that the book meets the desired objectives.
Prosperity Gospel?: The Theological Structure of Word of Faith (Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies)
by Christopher AnthonyThis book offers a fresh and challenging analysis of the prosperity gospel by providing both a historical examination of its six theological features and a theological analysis of their interconnected roles. Uncovering new sources, the author presents a constructive theology of the Word of Faith movement, offering a deeper and more precise understanding of its development and function. Combining historical and theological methodologies, this work makes a significant contribution to the field, shedding light on previously unexplored historical roots of Word of Faith theology and revealing their profound theological implications. This title is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners alike, especially those interested in the world of Faith theology and its impact on contemporary religious thought.
Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security: 44th International Conference, SAFECOMP 2025, Stockholm, Sweden, September 10–12, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15954)
by Friedemann Bitsch Barbara Gallina Martin TörngrenThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability and Security, SAFECOMP 2025, held in Stockholm, Sweden, during September 2025. The 15 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 79 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Safety Arguments/Cases; Data Sets and Dependability Properties; Testing and Complex Environments; Methodologies (1) - Safety Design and Risk Assessment; and Methodologies (2) Machine Learning and Large Language.
Emerging Gaps in Educational Equality Policy: Insights from China (Exploring Education Policy in a Globalized World: Concepts, Contexts, and Practices)
by Jian Li Eryong XueThis book explores various gaps in education and educational equality policy in China. It discusses the emerging gaps in students&’ information literacy, teachers&’ information literacy, different school quality, teaching quality, access to funding, extracurricular education, family education, and teachers&’ academic levels. It also provides critical reflections and arguments on how to explain and analyze the emerging gaps in education, and how to reduce these gaps and promote educational equality in China. This book serves as an useful resource for researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders in the field of education.
Innovations in Data Analytics: Selected Papers of ICIDA 2024, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1408)
by Xin-She Yang Abhishek Bhattacharya Soumi Dutta Surajit GoonThis book features research papers presented at the Third International Conference on Innovations in Data Analytics (ICIDA 2024), held at Eminent College of Management and Technology (ECMT), West Bengal, India, during 18–19 December 2024. The book presents original research work in the areas of computational intelligence, advance computing, network security and telecommunication, data science and data analytics, and pattern recognition. The book is beneficial for readers from both academia and industry. The book is presented in three volumes.
Investigating Sound in Max Axiom's Lab (In the Lab with Max Axiom)
by Myra Faye TurnerFrom the soft chirping of birds outside to the loud rumble of a roller coaster, our world is filled with sound. Have you ever wondered how sound works and why we can hear it? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about sound. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with sound that you can try at home.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver
by Mary OliverTell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?-Mary Oliver, from "The Summer Day"Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver presents a personal selection of her best work in this definitive collection spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career.&“No matter where one starts reading, Devotions offers much to love.&” —The Washington PostThroughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver has touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Identified as "far and away, this country's best selling poet" by Dwight Garner, she now returns with a stunning and definitive collection of her writing from the last fifty years.Carefully curated, these 200 plus poems feature Oliver's work from her very first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, published in 1963 at the age of 28, through her most recent collection, Felicity, published in 2015. This timeless volume, arranged by Oliver herself, showcases the beloved poet at her edifying best. Within these pages, she provides us with an extraordinary and invaluable collection of her passionate, perceptive, and much-treasured observations of the natural world.
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
by Bruce Patton Sheila Heen Douglas StoneThe 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success. you'll learn how to:· Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation· Start a conversation without defensiveness· Listen for the meaning of what is not said· Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations· Move from emotion to productive problem solving
Guitar Goods & Gods: Die E-Gitarre im Spannungsfeld von Kapitalismus und Geschlecht (Geschlecht und Gesellschaft #86)
by Sarah SchaubergerWarum wird die E-Gitarre trotz ihrer grundsätzlichen Zugänglichkeit für alle Geschlechter überwiegend mit Männlichkeit und vor allem auch männlichen Gitarrenhelden assoziiert? Ob als ikonisches Symbol der Rockmusik, als Phallus oder Prestigeobjekt – die E-Gitarre ist weit mehr als nur ein Musikinstrument. Sie ist ein kulturelles Artefakt, das tief in gesellschaftliche Bedeutungszuschreibungen eingebunden ist. In ihrer Studie untersucht Sarah Schauberger die Prozesse der Vergeschlechtlichung dieses Musikinstruments als Beispiel für gesellschaftliche Differenzierungs- und Machtstrukturen – hier: das Wechselspiel von Geschlecht und Kapitalismus. Im Zentrum der Untersuchung steht die E-Gitarre als Trägerin und Konstrukteurin sozialer Wirklichkeit. Mittels einer Methodentriangulation aus Dispositiv-/Diskursanalyse, Ethnografie und qualitativem Interview analysiert Schauberger sowohl historische Entwicklungen als auch gegenwärtige Dynamiken. Auf der Grundlage eines umfangreichen Quellenfundus – z.B. Musikfachmagazine, Fachbücher zur E-Gitarre, Feldbeobachtungen von Konzerten, Musikläden, Gitarrenstunden und Interviews mit Gitarrist*innen, Gitarrenbauer*innen und anderen Expert*innen des Feldes – zeigt die Studie, wie sich gesellschaftliche Machtverhältnisse nicht nur in den Praktiken des Gitarrenspiels, sondern auch in der Materialität und vor allem auch der Wertbildung niederschlagen, und leistet damit einen Beitrag zur kultur- und musiksoziologischen Forschung sowie zur kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit Musikinstrumenten.
Polarization, Shifting Borders and Liquid Governance: Studies on Transformation and Development in the OSCE Region
by Anja Mihr Chiara PierobonThis open-access book explores the security dynamics amid the polarization, shifting borders, and liquid governance that define the Zeitenwende era in Europe's eastern neighbourhood and Central Asia. Presenting various case studies, the volume unveils the intricate web of border dynamics and practices, including the nuanced interplay of border disputes within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) member states. The contributions shed new light on how contested borders and liquid modes of governance have impacted the engagement of international organizations such as the European Union (EU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and OSCE in security crises and conflict prevention. Delving deeper, a special part dissects the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and examines European and international responses. By analyzing the stances of diverse European countries, their neighborhood, and international organizations, this section uncovers commonalities and disparities in their approaches to the Ukrainian crisis.
Chlamydia Infections: Clinical, Laboratory and Pathological Aspects
by Vsevolod Zinserling Aleksey Poznyak Sergei Sidorchuk Katharina WassilewChlamydiosis are common and hazardous diseases, yet their clinical and morphological aspects are rarely described in the literature. Visceral and brain lesions remain virtually unknown. This book presents the results of long-term studies conducted by the authors and their collaborators, including pathologists, infectologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and urologists. It compares clinical (adults, infants, placentas) and experimental materials with modern literary data. Many aspects of this problem have never been addressed in world literature. The text includes well-illustrated clinical, laboratory, and morphological issues of lesions across all locations, with examples from our own practice. It presents modern views on the taxonomy, properties, and diagnostics of Chlamydia. The possible role of the pathogen in the development of non-infectious lesions is also discussed, and directions for further studies is outlined. This book is valuable for specialists and students in general medicine, infectious diseases, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, pediatrics, neonatology, ophthalmology, pathology, and legal medicine.
Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education: 4th International Conference, TECH-EDU 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–15, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2480)
by Sofia B. Dias Paulo Martins Arsénio Reis Tassos Mikropoulos José P. Cravino Leontios Hadjileontiadis Sofia HadjileontiadouThe three-volume set CCIS 2479-2481 constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education, TECH-EDU 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during November 13–15, 2024. The 79 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 167 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Emerging Technologies and Learning Environments. Part II: Open Education, Digital Resources and Online Assessment; Pedagogical and Curricular Innovation. Part III: <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-them
Advances in National Brand and Private Label Marketing: 12th International Conference on Global Retail Brand Management, Dallas, Texas, USA, 2025 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Juan Carlos Gázquez-Abad Raj Sethuraman José Luis Ruiz-RealThe 2025 International Conference on Global Retail Brand Management is a unique academic forum to present and discuss original, rigorous, and significant contributions from researchers around the world on marketing issues facing retailers, store brand managers, and national brand managers.The three-day event covered a wide range of topics from various fields including retailing, marketing, general business, psychology, economics, and statistics. The conference addressed diverse areas of application such as customer journey, sustainability, the metaverse, online grocery retailing, assortment branding strategies, innovation, labeling, and co-creation, among others. A wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches have been used in these areas.This volume presents the proceedings of the 2025 NB&PL marketing conference in a collection of original, rigorous, and relevant contributions.
Simulation Training for Obstetric Emergencies: Practical Manual
by Cécile Monod Irene Hoesli Samira Akra Martina Gisin Annkathrin Butenschoen Stavroula Katsaouni Lara Sirdey Fiechter Katharina RedlingThis practical book is a highly valuable resource specifically tailored to low-income countries, with the aim of enhancing maternal and fetal health outcomes by reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Drawing from simulation courses on obstetric emergencies, this book offers a concise and accessible overview of the most crucial obstetric emergencies and their appropriate management. The clear and organized structure enables readers to easily locate specific topics, while additional tables and illustrations complement the written content, enhancing comprehension. This book will benefit obstetricians, midwives, and medical personnel responsible for the care of pregnant women. Its practical approach and comprehensive coverage make it an essential companion for healthcare professionals in low-income countries, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address obstetric emergencies effectively. Overall, it provides a valuable resource that will undoubtedly contribute to improving the quality of maternal and fetal healthcare in resource-limited settings. This is an open access book.
Touring the Planck Scale: Antonio Aurilia Memorial Volume (Fundamental Theories of Physics #219)
by Piero NicoliniThis book in honor of Antonio Aurilia provides an overview of one of the most mysterious research fields in theoretical physics, namely the fundamental interactions at energies between the electroweak scale and the Planck scale. The latter includes physics beyond the Standard Model, strings and p-branes, quantum gravity, quantum black holes and early Universe cosmology. A related goal of the work is to present the physical conditions upon which some piece of evidence of new physics at extreme energies can be exposed at current (or near future) experimental facilities. The work is organized in three parts. The first part schematically introduces the problem of fundamental interactions and summarizes the life and work of Prof. Aurilia. The second part forms the body of the book. It contains contributions from internationally recognized specialists who collaborated with Prof. Aurilia, such as R. Balbinot, B. Carr, G. Dvali, A. Fabbri, P. Gaete, J. A. Helayël-Neto, R. Mann, J. Mureika, D. Singleton, A. Smailagic, E. Spallucci and P. Townsend. The third part summarizes the work and draws the conclusions with particular attention to future developments.
Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology: 5th International Conference, SEMIT 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 11–13, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2652)
by Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber Zohreh Molamohamadi Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee Babek Erdebilli A. MirzazadehThe two-volume set CCIS 2651 + 2652 constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology, SEMIT 2025, held in Dubai, UAE, during September 11–13, 2025. The 35 full papers and 4 short papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 221 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI in Public Services & Industry; Educational Technology & E-Learning; Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0; Smart Cities & Urban Innovation; Digital Governance & Transformation; Sustainable & Circular Decision-Making; and Computational Intelligence and Data Privacy in Healthcare, IT, and Public Services.
Bridging Digital Sourcing, Platforms, and Ecosystems: 16th International Workshop, DSPE 2025, Obergurgl, Austria, March 4–7, 2025, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #563)
by Julia Kotlarsky Ilan Oshri Oliver Krancher Maximilian SchreieckThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 15th International Global Sourcing Workshop 2025, held in Obergurgl, Austria, in March 2025. Following an introductory chapter by the volume editors, the 9 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 20 submissions. The book offers a review of the key topics that bridge the sourcing, digital platforms and ecosystems literatures, populated with practical frameworks that serve as a tool kit to managers and students. The range of topics covered in this book is wide and diverse, offering various perspectives on digital platforms, ecosystems and sourcing from both behavioural and design perspectives. More specifically the book sheds light on how sourcing decisions and digital platforms interact, their relevance for innovation and the governance of digital technologies in ecosystem settings. This book is a must read for any researcher and manager whose interest is in advancing knowledge sourcing, platforms and ecosystems.
Sport, körperliches Training und Osteoporose: Evidenzen, Wirkmechanismen und Empfehlungen zur optimierten Sturz- und Frakturprophylaxe
by Michael Fröhlich Wolfgang Kemmler Simon von Stengel Daniel SchöneDieses Fachbuch versteht sich als umfassende, strikt evidenzbasierte und praxisbezogene Orientierung und Handlungsempfehlung rund um den Themenkomplex „Bewegung, Sport und körperliches Training zur Vermeidung von niedrig-traumatischen Frakturen“. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf folgenden Aspekten:Relevanz eines körperlichen Trainings innerhalb der FrakturprophylaxeStrategien zur Frakturprophylaxe durch Sport und körperliches TrainingHandlungsempfehlungen für ein körperliches Training zur FrakturprophylaxeKontraindikationen und VorsichtsmaßnahmenBewegungsangebote im Spannungsfeld von Osteoporose, Sturz- und FrakturprophylaxeDie Inhalte des Buchs wurden verständlich und nachvollziehbar aufbereitet, um unterschiedliche Adressaten bestmöglich anzusprechen. Neben medizinischen Berufsgruppen und Fachkräften im Gesundheits-, Präventions- und Rehabilitationssport möchten die Autoren besonders Menschen die durch Osteoporose und/oder erhöhter Sturzneigung von niedrig-traumatischen Frakturen bedroht oder betroffen sind, diese Publikation empfehlen.
Building Bridges Between Academia, Politics, and Media: A Work Biography
by Ludger KühnhardtLudger Kühnhardt, a globally active political scientist, consultant, and publicist, provides vivid and personal insights into the people and sources that shaped him, the thought paths he has followed, and the impulses his work in research and teaching has triggered over decades. A biographical workshop report of high authenticity, bringing together what often appears unconnected in the midst of professional everyday life. Insights that were ahead of their time are repeatedly illuminated from different perspectives, and findings that have remained timelessly relevant are recalled. A vividly written work biography about the inner driving forces and external contexts of a cosmopolitan public intellectual as an enlightening and advisory catalyst in the interplay of science, politics, and journalism. The book reflects German, European, and global contemporary history from the mid-20th century to the third decade of the 21st century in a scholarly work and its classification as a testimony to political culture.
Urban Railway Alignment Optimization: Theory and Practice
by Yan Gao Qing HeThis book falls within the field of urban transportation planning and design, with a particular focus on urban railway alignment optimization. It delves into the background, challenges, and objective functions and constraints (including cost, environmental impact, and risk) of urban railway alignment design. Furthermore, it presents system reliability modeling approaches for assessing the reliability of parallel railway lines. Additionally, the book emphasizes GIS-based methods for land use analysis and automatic demolition area calculation, as well as the Bayesian Sustainable Intelligent Framework for Enhancing Parallel Railway Reliability, which integrates system reliability analysis, the two-dimensional finite element method, and the Bayesian neural network surrogate model. Lastly, it covers the optimization of railway alignment using approximate dynamic programming, introducing a bi-objective approximate fine-grained optimization model that considers both construction cost and construction risk adjacent to existing operating railways. This book encompasses not only the theoretical foundations of urban railway alignment optimization but also provide detailed case studies of practical applications. These methods and techniques are significant for enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and economy of urban railway systems, making them highly valuable to professionals involved in urban transportation planning, design, and construction. Combining theoretical analysis with practical applications, it provides abundant illustrations and tables to elucidate complex concepts and methods, employs novel presentation styles, such as case studies to demonstrate the practical application of theories, and may include instructional elements like step-by-step guides or practical suggestions to help readers better understand and apply the knowledge. By reading this book, readers can gain insights into the latest methods and techniques in urban railway alignment optimization and learn how to apply them in their work, thereby improving the overall performance and sustainability of urban railway systems. The primary target audience of this book is researchers, practitioners, and students involved in urban transportation planning, design, and construction. Whether for beginners seeking to delve into the field of urban railway alignment optimization or for professionals looking to update their knowledge base, this book is an invaluable resource.
Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education: 4th International Conference, TECH-EDU 2024, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 13–15, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part III (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2481)
by Sofia B. Dias Paulo Martins Arsénio Reis Tassos Mikropoulos José P. Cravino Leontios Hadjileontiadis Sofia HadjileontiadouThe three-volume set CCIS 2479-2481 constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education, TECH-EDU 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during November 13–15, 2024. The 79 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 167 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Emerging Technologies and Learning Environments. Part II: Open Education, Digital Resources and Online Assessment; Pedagogical and Curricular Innovation. Part III: Technology Integration and Educational Policy<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: