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The American Naturalist, volume 205 number 1 (January 2025)
by The American NaturalistThis is volume 205 issue 1 of The American Naturalist. Since its inception in 1867, The American Naturalist has maintained its position as one of the world’s premier peer-reviewed publications in ecology, evolution, and behavior research. Its goals are to publish articles that are of broad interest to the readership, pose new and significant problems, introduce novel subjects, develop conceptual unification, and change the way people think. The American Naturalist emphasizes sophisticated methodologies and innovative theoretical syntheses — all in an effort to advance the knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles.
Applications of Superconducting Fault Current Limiters in Power Electronics-Dominated Power Systems
by Lei Chen Hongkun Chen Li Ren Yuejin TangThe book discusses superconducting fault current limiters and their applications in power systems, exploring the principles, simulations and engineering practices, but focusing on systematic applications in traditional and renewable power systems. It provides in-depth studies on a number of major topics such as architecture of superconducting fault current limiter, device design, parameter optimization, prototype testing, co-ordination control and performance evaluation. It also describes multiple application cases of superconducting fault current limiters, which are applied in high voltage direct current transmission systems, active distribution networks, and micro-grids. Offering a comprehensive and systematic overview of practical issues, the book is intended for readers wanting to learn practical approaches for developing superconducting fault current limiters. It also appeals to researchers, engineers and graduate students in various fields, including high-temperature superconducting materials, power system transient stability, and control science and engineering.
A Franciscan Theological-Metaphysical Foundation of Emergence: Theology and Science in an Enriching Dialogue (New Approaches to the Scientific Study of Religion #17)
by Alessandro MantiniThis book proposes a broad synthesis of the state of the art regarding the debate on the phenomenon of Emergence. Discussing from a theoretical and a theological perspective, it aims to propose a new interpretation, according to the theological and metaphysical framework offered by St Bonaventure and the Franciscan school. Identifying the main concepts, the salient, and questions that characterize the phenomenon of Emergence, the book employs a complex, multilevel and wide-ranging analysis between the wisdom of Bonaventurean theology, metaphysics, and modern scientific and metaphysical knowledge. This book is a must read for scholars and academics interested in new sapiential depths to extract and make the new and the ancient interact.
AI 2024: 37th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AI 2024, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 25–29, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15442)
by Wei Xiang Yun Sing Koh Mingming Gong Yiliao Song Derui WangThis two-volume set LNAI 15442-15443 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 37th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AI 2024, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, during November 25-29, 2024. The 59 full papers presented together with 3 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. Part 1: Knowledge Representation and NLP; Trustworthy and Explainable AI; Machine Learning and Data Mining. Part 2: Reinforcement Learning and Robotics; Learning Algorithms; Computer Vision; AI for Healthcare.
Recent Developments in Structural Engineering, Volume 2: Select Proceedings of 13th Structural Engineering Convention (SEC) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #543)
by Ratnesh Kumar Manmohan Dass Goel Sachin V. BakreThe book presents the select proceedings of 13th Structural Engineering Convention. It covers the latest research in multidisciplinary areas within structural engineering. Various topics covered include structural dynamics, structural mechanics, finite element methods, structural vibration control, advanced cementitious and composite materials, bridge engineering, soil-structure interaction, blast, impact, fire, material and many more. The book will be a useful reference material for structural engineering researchers and practicing engineers.
Artificial Intelligence and Speech Technology: 5th International Conference, AIST 2023, Delhi, India, December 26–27, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2267)
by Arun Sharma S. S. Agrawal Amita Dev Ritu RaniThis two-volume set, CCIS 2267 and 2268, constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Speech Technology, AIST 2023, held in Delhi, India, during December 26–27, 2023. The 71 papers presented in two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. Part I focuses on Speech Technology using AI and Part II focuses on AI innovations for CV and NLP. These volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Trends and Applications in Speech Processing; Recent Trends in Speech and NLP; Emerging trends in Speech Processing; Advances in Computational Linguistics and NLP. Part II: Recent Trends in Machine Learning and Deep Learning; Analysis using Hybrid technologies with Artificial Intelligence; Exploring New Horizons in Computer Vision Research; Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
Five Easy Pieces on Water: Essentials of Water Science explained by an Engineering Scholar
by Renzo RossoWater is the essential substance for life on Earth. The natural patrimony of all living beings and the material and cultural heritage, a common good, a shared resource, a treasure trove of humanity. The nature of water, water at rest and in motion, the water cycle and its management are addressed here in a multidimensional, comprehensive and transdisciplinary approach. The book focuses on water without complying with any disciplinary approach: philosophical, historical, physical and mathematical issues are merged with traditional hydrochemistry, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and hydrology to provide an overview of basic knowledge on Earth’s water. These five lectures can be delivered to any undergraduate STEM student to introduce them a valuable, basic, multidisciplinary knowledge on water. Non-specialists will find here an insight of water made as simple as possible, but not simpler than required
Primary Care for Emergency Physicians
by Latha Ganti Alpa Desai Bobby K. Desai Samyr ElbadriThis book provides emergency department and urgent care physicians with a treatment plan for patients deemed not to have an emergency medical situation and who can be safely treated as an outpatient. Although this book examines a wide variety of conditions and patient demographics, it maintains a consistent narrative that reflects the urgency and specificities of the emergency medicine setting. This book further fills gaps in the emergency medicine literature by relaying deliberate and concise training on how to provide basic primary care. Primary Care for Emergency Physicians utilizes the latest information present in the field to provide the reader with up-to-date diagnosis and treatment for the conditions most often seen in the emergency department. A second edition to its successful predecessor, the book’s original chapters have been thoroughly updated and several new chapters have been added. The new chapters consist of diagnoses, treatments, and general information on diabetes mellitus, vaginal problems, sciatica, and allergic rhinitis. Among the topics carried over from the first edition are headaches, ear pain, sinonasal diseases, GERD, bloating, constipation, and hemorrhoids. This volume is a concise guide to primary care that is ideal for emergency and urgent care physicians, both residents and more experienced providers.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024: 18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XLV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15103)
by Stefan Roth Aleš Leonardis Elisa Ricci Torsten Sattler Olga Russakovsky Gül VarolThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.
Digital Management to Shape the Future: Proceedings of the 3rd International Scientific-Practical Conference (ISPC 2023) (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Richard C. Geibel Shalva MachavarianiThis book presents selected contributions to the International Scientific-Practical Conference 2023 (ISCP 2023) organized by East European University (Georgia), E-Commerce Institute (Germany) and Adelphi University (USA). It discusses the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in various industries and introduces advanced research and solutions from both academic and professional perspectives. The topics covered include digitalization in health care, legal systems, corporate responsibility, e-commerce, digital entrepreneurship, and digital transformation in education, with a significant focus on social commerce—encompassing live shopping as a fusion of social media and e-commerce. A dedicated chapter examines and describes the interaction between digitalization and sustainability. The growing influence of artificial intelligence in the financial sector is discussed. Moreover, it investigates the influence of digitalization on the education sector and the labor market. The book focuses on the special opportunities presented by digitalization and describes how the resulting new potential can be translated into tangible benefits. It is an interesting read for researchers and professionals interested in digital management as one of the most important developments of recent times.
Water Reuse and Unconventional Water Resources: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (Lecture Notes in Chemistry #113)
by Alessandra Bianco Prevot Marco Minella Valter MaurinoThis book covers the latest technologies and challenges for water reuse and unconventional water resources. It presents a comprehensive overview of water reuse as a key approach toward a sustainable solution, and it offers an important multidisciplinary perspective. The book brings together topics spanning from water treatment technologies to social expectation and acceptance, from integrated decisional platforms for policymakers to industrial symbiosis, and from environmental sustainability to legislation aspects. It appeals to both academic and non-academic lecturers, being a valuable resource for teaching and research. Divided into 4 parts, the book begins with an introduction to water quality and quantity evaluation and the opportunities and challenges of conventional and unconventional water sources. In the second part of the book, readers will learn about the established and innovative strategies for water reuse, including the recent advances in water and the analytical challenges. In Part 3, expert contributors examine policies, plans and regulations for water reuse, with a focus on the European Union Regulation 2020/741. The final part of this book offers a perspective on wastewater reuse in practice, including several case studies of successful water reuse initiatives. Given its breadth, this book is a valuable resource for PhD students, post-doc researchers, and professionals from water utilities and diverse water user sectors such as agriculture and industry. The book caters to those seeking to deepen their knowledge and contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable water reuse. It also supports and advances the UN’s sustainable development goals, in particular SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Chapter 17 Water Reuse in the European Union: Risk Management Approach According to the Regulation (EU) 2020/741 in this book is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.
Computer Assisted Eye Motility Diagnostics
by Siegfried Priglinger Michael BuchbergerThis book introduces a unique computer system for predicting the outcome of strabismus surgeries. Diagnostic data of individual surgical cases, related diagnosis and treatments are incorporated into a well-designed, clinically applicable simulation model. Based on a biomechanical model of the human eye, a new way of interactive, virtual eye muscle surgery is proposed, which enables the prediction of surgical outcomes based on objective, anatomically related and measured data. Additionally, a realistic three-dimensional visualization of the human eyes and their muscles supports detailed evaluation and meaningful interpretation of eye motility disorders. This software system is neither intended to replace common clinical diagnostics, nor surgical expertise. It should improve education, training, and the accuracy of clinical decisions due to the possibility of simulation, graphical representation and comparison of different eye motility disorders. Computer Assisted Eye Motility Diagnostics, 2nd Edition brings education in the field of ophthalmology to a new dimension – for the basics of the function of the oculomotor control to deep inside knowledge for dealing with complex eye motility disorders and to create motivation and interest in strabology through learning by doing.
Artificial Intelligence and Speech Technology: 5th International Conference, AIST 2023, Delhi, India, December 26–27, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2268)
by Arun Sharma S. S. Agrawal Amita Dev Ritu RaniThis two-volume set, CCIS 2267 and 2268, constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Speech Technology, AIST 2023, held in Delhi, India, during December 26–27, 2023. The 71 papers presented in two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. Part I focuses on Speech Technology using AI and Part II focuses on AI innovations for CV and NLP. These volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Trends and Applications in Speech Processing; Recent Trends in Speech and NLP; Emerging trends in Speech Processing; Advances in Computational Linguistics and NLP. Part II: Recent Trends in Machine Learning and Deep Learning; Analysis using Hybrid technologies with Artificial Intelligence; Exploring New Horizons in Computer Vision Research; Applications of Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
BDSM Communities in Central Europe: Societal Perspectives and Current Issues in the Digital Era
by Lucie KřivánkováThis book provides a criminological analysis of the evolving BDSM scene in Central Europe, with an emphasis on selected post-communist countries. It explores how the region’s communist past delayed the development of BDSM communities and public discourse compared to Western Europe. Examining themes like mediatization, commodification, and globalization, the book traces the shift of sadomasochism from a criminalized and medicalized diagnosis to an accepted, consensual sexual practice. Focusing on issues of law, consent, and societal norms, this book investigates the growing online BDSM communities and the rising demand for paid services, including the phenomenon of financial domination. By analyzing professional BDSM practices, the book addresses how criminal law intersects with consensual sadomasochism, highlighting the complexities of distinguishing between consensual and non-consensual acts in both legal and social contexts. Using quantitative research, the book also presents data on societal attitudes toward BDSM in the Czech Republic, shedding light on the growing tolerance of consensual BDSM practices, even among university students. These findings are critical in understanding how legal frameworks and public perceptions influence the stigmatization or acceptance of BDSM within criminology. As the first comprehensive criminological study of BDSM in Central Europe, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sexual practices, law, and society.
Hair Loss: Advances and Treatments (Updates in Clinical Dermatology)
by Howard Maibach Peter J. PanagotacosThis book covers advances in treatment of hair loss and hair diseases over the past 50 years. It includes the changes in the methods used in surgical hair restoration from plugs to individual hairs, from manual punches to robotic surgery. It covers the first FDA approved treatment for hair loss - Minoxidil - and the first approved medication to prevent baldness - Propecia. It will also cover newer, non-prescription treatments such as Low Level Laser Light, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Photomodulation. Other conditions covered will include alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia (a new disease to dermatology), as well as chapters on hair follicle research and cloning of hairs. Hair Loss: Advances and Treatments will be a must-have resource for dermatologists as well as other physicians who deal with hair loss and hair loss treatment.
Plant Molecular Breeding in Genomics Era: Applications (Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies #4)
by Shri Mohan Jain Jameel M. Al-Khayri Suprasanna Penna Krishnananda Pralhad IngleOver the years, the interventions of genomics tools have paved the way for molecular breeding to meet the challenges of food security and climate resilience. Advances in plant molecular breeding encompassing approaches of genomics, molecular markers, genetic transformation and genome editing have revolutionized crop improvement. Successful application of these tools has led to improvement of a wide range of traits of agronomic relevance. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of successful applications of molecular approaches that can be integrated within plant breeding programs aimed at improvement of crop plants. The book covers all relevant areas of molecular breeding applications in plants, with many examples drawn from the advanced genomics and molecular breeding research. Chapters present a critical appraisal of the current literature in the respective fields of molecular breeding written by expert authors. Each chapter provides in-depth discussion of the subject supported with high-quality color illustrations relevant data and future research perspective and, a comprehensive list of pertinent references.
AI 2024: 37th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AI 2024, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 25–29, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15443)
by Wei Xiang Yun Sing Koh Mingming Gong Yiliao Song Derui WangThis two-volume set LNAI 15442-15443 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 37th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AI 2024, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, during November 25-29, 2024. The 59 full papers presented together with 3 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 108 submissions. Part 1: Knowledge Representation and NLP; Trustworthy and Explainable AI; Machine Learning and Data Mining. Part 2: Reinforcement Learning and Robotics; Learning Algorithms; Computer Vision; AI for Healthcare.
The Future of Technical Education: Ending England's Long Running Saga
by John Baldwin Neil Raven Robin Webber-JonesThis book provides an evidence-informed vision of the future of technical education in England. Drawing on creative and innovative ideas, contributions analyse the current drivers to improve provision and the legacy of lessons learned from England’s historical systemic underperformance in developing accessible, high quality technical education. In addition to exploring the dynamics of the political and economic drivers for resetting the technical education agenda, the volume includes an important social justice perspective by exploring social mobility considerations linked to the government’s levelling up agenda, place-based interventions and differential access to skills training. Drawing on current and previous policy discourse and implementation, the book provides a forward-looking view, with recommendations of how high quality technical education could be developed to meet the needs of individuals, the economy and society. It will appeal to students, academics and practitioners with an interest in technical education in further and higher education settings.
Human and Animal Relationships (The Mycota #6)
by Axel A. Brakhage Peter F. Zipfel Olaf KniemeyerEstimates based on sequencing data suggest that there are around 5.1 million species of fungi. Yet only a small number of fungi are harmful to animals, including humans. In addition to host-pathogen interactions, there are also mutualistic interactions between fungi and animals. Diseases caused by pathogenic fungi range from allergic reactions and superficial infections to invasive mycoses, and have a significant impact on human and animal life. Fungi are also cultivated by animals as a food source in highly developed relationships or are even involved in gut mutualism. This 3rd edition of Volume 6 of The Mycota highlights exemplary interactions between fungal pathogens and their host(s). The book is organized in three parts: Part 1 summarizes our current understanding of important pathogenic fungi such as Candida species, Malassezia yeasts, Aspergillus fumigatus and fungi of the order Mucorales. Part 2 addresses the characterization of the host response towards pathogenic fungi. It focuses on RNA as a mediator of host-pathogen interactions, the human gut mycobiome, the role of the innate immune system in fighting infections, pattern recognition receptors involved in fungal infections, and a summary of established infection models for studying host-fungal-pathogen interactions. Part 3 provides insights into the impact transcriptomics and proteomics technologies have on the research of human-pathogenic fungi. The up-to-date reviews by experts in the field provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the various research topics in the field of human and animal relationships with fungi and will hopefully help researchers to find inspiration for their own research.
Value Addition and Product Diversification in Sugarcane
by Gopalareddy Krishnappa Giriyapura Shivalingamurthy Suresha Murali Palanichamy Huskur Kumaraswamy Mahadeva Swamy Hari Kuppusamy Hemaprabha GovindakurupThis contributed volume covers sugarcane byproducts, preservation, functional foods, bioethanol, and liquid fuels. It focuses on advancements in value addition and its applications in food and other industries, sugarcane biomass, and its utilization in the energy sector. Sugarcane production has been increasing for several decades; however, it has only recently gained importance for product diversification and bioenergy applications. The book also explores biopharming/molecular pharming, genomics for product diversification, biotechnological manipulations for bioenergy applications, metabolic engineering, bioenergy policy, economics, and market intelligence. This book provides an opportunity to compile recent technological advancements in value addition and product diversification, offering insights into the role of sugarcane in green fuels and global energy security in a sustainable manner. This book caters to the needs of various stakeholders, including students, researchers, policymakers, and academicians working in functional foods, nutraceutical research, bioenergy, and synthetic biology. It is also designed for personnel in the sugar and food industries, green fuels, chemical industries, and textile and recycling industries.
Lights! Camera! Mayhem! (Chronicles of St. Mary's)
by Jodi TaylorJodi Taylor and the disaster magnets of St Mary's return with a story of chaos and catastrophe, to wish you a very Merry Christmas.Coming to a screen near you...TEMPORA, THE TIME TRAVELLING TOURISTStarring Astrid Gustafsson as Helen of Troy - 'the face that launched a thousand ships' With Dirk Thrust as Achilles - 'demi god and hero' And the Wooden Horse as Himself - 'easily the least wooden performance from anyone participating in this particular travesty' (Dr Maxwell)Watch and weep as this epic tale unfolds...*It's drama, darling! In this year's festive tale, the nation's favourite film producer, Calvin Cutter, returns to darken the doors of St Mary's once again... Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'The Chronicles of St Mary's is one of the most enjoyable series of books I have ever read' 'Jodi Taylor is a master storyteller''I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book''I am always gutted when I finish a Jodi Taylor book as I know I will have to wait for the next one'
Lights! Camera! Mayhem! (Chronicles of St. Mary's)
by Jodi TaylorJodi Taylor and the disaster magnets of St Mary's return with a story of chaos and catastrophe, to wish you a very Merry Christmas.Coming to a screen near you...TEMPORA, THE TIME TRAVELLING TOURISTStarring Astrid Gustafsson as Helen of Troy - 'the face that launched a thousand ships' With Dirk Thrust as Achilles - 'demi god and hero' And the Wooden Horse as Himself - 'easily the least wooden performance from anyone participating in this particular travesty' (Dr Maxwell)Watch and weep as this epic tale unfolds...*It's drama, darling! In this year's festive tale, the nation's favourite film producer, Calvin Cutter, returns to darken the doors of St Mary's once again... Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'The Chronicles of St Mary's is one of the most enjoyable series of books I have ever read' 'Jodi Taylor is a master storyteller''I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book''I am always gutted when I finish a Jodi Taylor book as I know I will have to wait for the next one'
Lights! Camera! Mayhem! (Chronicles of St. Mary's)
by Jodi TaylorJodi Taylor and the disaster magnets of St Mary's return with a story of chaos and catastrophe, to wish you a very Merry Christmas.Coming to a screen near you...TEMPORA, THE TIME TRAVELLING TOURISTStarring Astrid Gustafsson as Helen of Troy - 'the face that launched a thousand ships' With Dirk Thrust as Achilles - 'demi god and hero' And the Wooden Horse as Himself - 'easily the least wooden performance from anyone participating in this particular travesty' (Dr Maxwell)Watch and weep as this epic tale unfolds...*It's drama, darling! In this year's festive tale, the nation's favourite film producer, Calvin Cutter, returns to darken the doors of St Mary's once again... Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'The Chronicles of St Mary's is one of the most enjoyable series of books I have ever read' 'Jodi Taylor is a master storyteller''I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book''I am always gutted when I finish a Jodi Taylor book as I know I will have to wait for the next one'
Art History, After Sherrie Levine
by Howard SingermanThis book examines the career of New York-based artist Sherrie Levine, whose 1981 series of photographs "after Walker Evans"—taken not from life but from Evans’s famous depression-era documents of rural Alabama—became central examples in theorizing postmodernism in the visual arts in the 1980s. For the first in-depth examination of Levine, Howard Singerman surveys a wide variety of sources, both historical and theoretical, to assess an artist whose work was understood from the outset to challenge both the label "artist" and the idea of oeuvre—and who has over the past three decades crafted a significant oeuvre of her own. Singerman addresses Levine’s work after Evans, Brancusi, Malevich, and others as an experimental art historical practice—material reenactments of the way the work of art history is always doubled in and structured by language, and of the ways the art itself resists.
Cinema and Experience: Siegfried Kracauer, Walter Benjamin, and Theodor W. Adorno (Weimar and Now: German Cultural Criticism)
by Miriam HansenSiegfried Kracauer, Walter Benjamin, and Theodor W. Adorno—affiliated through friendship, professional ties, and argument—developed an astute philosophical critique of modernity in which technological media played a key role. This book explores in depth their reflections on cinema and photography from the Weimar period up to the 1960s. Miriam Bratu Hansen brings to life an impressive archive of known and, in the case of Kracauer, less known materials and reveals surprising perspectives on canonic texts, including Benjamin’s artwork essay. Her lucid analysis extrapolates from these writings the contours of a theory of cinema and experience that speaks to questions being posed anew as moving image culture evolves in response to digital technology.