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Introductory Mass Spectrometry
by Stephen ShraderMass spectrometry has played an integral part in the study of organic molecular structures for more than 50 years, offering significant information from small amounts of sample. The mass spectrum produced by electron impact ionization presents a pattern of peaks that can often give definitive structural information about an unknown compound. Introd
Common Prosperity: A Chinese Approach to Inclusive Growth (IPP Studies in the Frontiers of China’s Public Policy)
by Yongnian ZhengThis book offers an in-depth analysis of China’s drive for common prosperity from an insider’s perspective. While philosophers and economists have long debated issues of inequality and growth, and societies have evolved from industrial to post-industrial information economies, challenges related to poverty and inequality persist. Major European nations have transitioned from early capitalist societies to modern welfare states, yet similar issues remain unresolved. Professor Zheng Yongnian provides a unique insight into China’s approach to addressing these challenges through the lens of common prosperity. Drawing on newly published materials and empirical research, this book contrasts China's development model with Western welfare states, elucidating both the rationale behind and the implications of these differences. This translated version of Professor Zheng’s recent work, 共同富裕的中国方案 (originally published in Chinese), is an essential read for scholars and policymakers seeking to understand China’s strategy for achieving common prosperity.
Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems: 13th International Conference, Living Machines 2024, Chicago, IL, USA, July 8–11, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14930)
by Anna Mura Nicholas S. Szczecinski Victoria Webster-Wood Matthew Tresch William R. P. Nourse Roger D. QuinnThis proceeding constitutes the 13th International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, held in Chicago, IL, USA, during July 8–11, 2024. The 27 full papers and 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. They were categorized under the following topics: Brain Network Modeling; Tools for Studying Behaviors; Sensors and Sensing, Navigational Systems; Control and Mechanics of Soft and Continuum Systems; System Design; Neural Networks for Computation; Bio Inspired Neural Networks for Control; Biohybrid Systems; and Biomechanics.
Landschaftsökologie: Von der Wissenschaft in die Praxis
by Ulrich Walz Uta SteinhardtLandschaft ist ein wichtiger Schlüssel zur Nachhaltigkeit. Aktuelle Krisen wie der Biodiversitätsverlust und der Klimawandel verlangen nach integrativen Betrachtungsweisen und Lösungsansätzen zu unserem Umgang mit Landschaft, den wir grundlegend ändern müssen. Landschaftsökologie will genau das: fach- und sektorübergreifend analysieren und Lösungen aufzeigen. „Der Blick auf’s Ganze“, auf Landschaft, die mehr ist als die Summe ihrer Teile, zeichnet die landschaftsökologische Arbeitsweise aus. Darum geht es auch in diesem Buch: natur-, sozial- und kulturwissenschaftliche sowie planerische Sichtweisen auf die Probleme unserer Zeit aufzuzeigen und zu verbinden. Landschaftsökologischen Institutionen aus Deutschland geben Einblicke in die aktuell von ihnen bearbeiteten Themen und zeigen so die Leistungsfähigkeit des Faches insgesamt auf. Ziel des Werkes ist es, die aktuelle Bandbreite landschaftsökologischer Forschung anhand zahlreicher Beispiele zu verdeutlichen und dieFachkolleg_innen und Studierende der Landschaftsökologie und verwandter Fächer wie Geographie, Umweltwissenschaften, Biologie, Ökologie, etc. zu erreichen.
Natural Products for Antibacterial Drug Development: Recent Advancement of Computational Approach
by Tripti Sharma Chita Ranjan Sahoo Debdutta Bhattacharya Sanghamitra PatiThe book focuses on the rampant use of higher-dose antibiotics in human routine consumption and how it leads to bacterial resistance to multiple drugs. Book chapters focus on the result of their overuses and concomitant misuses, and how antibiotics have become synonymous with the unending hellish experience that is antimicrobial resistance by pathogenic microbes. It also talks about the challenges associated with the treatment of bacterial infections and challenges to mankind due to the development of high rates of antibiotic resistance. This book also provides information about developments of antibacterial drugs from natural sources. In addition, it also covers different computational approaches used for antibacterial drug development from natural sources in recent times. Finally, the book also elucidates a detailed outline of bacterial resistance status, current treatment methods, natural products as an opportunity for the development of potent druggable candidates, and methods of antibacterial drug development. This book serves as a great resource for students, researchers, and academicians in the field of pharmacology.
The Seever Beavers Go Ice Skating
by Kenneth MorganWinter has arrived in the Woodmont Valley. Maple Pond is frozen, and the ice surface is as smooth as glass. The Seever family of beavers are warm in their lodge. But beavers don&’t sit still for long. Today, the Seevers want to go ice skating! Discover how the family meets new friends on the ice. This leads to an exciting hockey game.See how creative beavers can be. How does Papa sharpen their skates? Daughter Evelyn learns the value of sharing and has special hopes and dreams. A fun adventure to read next to a warm fire.
Ingredient Interactions: Effects on Food Quality, Second Edition (Food Science and Technology)
by Andrew McPherson Anilkumar G. GaonkarUnderstanding interactions among food ingredients is critical to optimizing their performance and achieving optimal quality in food products. The ability to identify, study, and understand these interactions on a molecular level has greatly increased due to recent advances in instrumentation and machine-based computations. Leveraging this knowledge
Control, Mechatronics and Automation Technology: Proceedings of the International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation Technology (ICCMAT 2014), July 24-25, 2014, Beijing, China (IRAICS Proceedings)
by Dawei ZhengThis proceedings volume contains selected papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation Technology (ICCMAT 2014), held July 24-25, 2014 in Beijing, China. The objective of ICCMAT 2014 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over th
GIS for Sustainable Development
by Michele CampagnaGIS for Sustainable Development examines how GIS applications can improve collaboration in decision making among those involved in promoting sustainable development. This volume reviews leading GIScience, providing an overview of research topics and applications that enable GIS newcomers and professionals to apply GIScience methods to susta
Practical Guide to Industrial Boiler Systems
by Ralph VandagriffThis volume covers the fundamentals of boiler systems and gathers hard-to-find facts and observations for designing, constructing and operating industrial power plants in the United States and overseas. It contains formulas and spreadsheets outlining combustion points of natural gas, oil and solid fuel beds. It also includes a boiler operator's tra
Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Chemometrics
by Peter Filzmoser Kurt VarmuzaUsing formal descriptions, graphical illustrations, practical examples, and R software tools, Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Chemometrics presents simple yet thorough explanations of the most important multivariate statistical methods for analyzing chemical data. It includes discussions of various statistical methods, such as
Cognitive Networks: Applications and Deployments
by Danda B. Rawat Jaime Lloret Mauri Kayhan Zrar Ghafoor Javier Manuel Aguiar PerezA cognitive network makes use of the information gathered from the network in order to sense the environment, plan actions according to the input, and make appropriate decisions using a reasoning engine. The ability of cognitive networks to learn from the past and use that knowledge to improve future decisions makes them a key area of interest for
Chinese Auricular Acupuncture
by Skya AbbateChinese Auricular Acupuncture provides students and practitioners with a clear, concise, and user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture. It reduces the need for memorization by presenting a method of ear acupuncture that is in keeping with the underpinnings of traditional Chinese medicine. The book can be independently studied and easily used to treat
Negotiation, Identity and Justice: Pathways to Agreement (Routledge Studies in Security and Conflict Management)
by Daniel DruckmanThis volume presents contributions made by Daniel Druckman on the topics of negotiation, national identity, and justice.Containing research conducted and published over a half century, the volume is divided into seven thematic parts that cover: the multifaceted career, flexibility in negotiation, values and interests, turning points, national identity, and process and outcome justice. It rounds off with a reflective and forward-looking conclusion. Each part is prefaced with an introduction that highlights the chapters to follow.The chapters comprise empirical, theoretical, and state-of-the-art articles. These essays offer an array of research approaches, which include experiments, simulations, and case studies, with topics ranging from boundary roles and turning points in negotiation to nationalism and war, and the way that research is used in skills training for diplomats and in the development of government policies. In addition, the book provides rare glimpses of behind-the-scenes networks, sponsors, and events, with personal stories that also make evident that there is more to a career than what appears in print. The articles chosen for inclusion are a small set of the total number of career publications by the author but are the ones that made a substantial impact in their respective fields. The concluding section looks back at how the author’s career connects to classical ideas and the value of an evidence-based approach to scholarship and practice. It also looks forward to directions for future research in six areas.This book will be of considerable interest to students of international negotiation, conflict resolution, security studies, and international relations.Chapter 16 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Nutraceuticals and Health: Review of Human Evidence (Nutraceuticals)
by Yashwant V. Pathak Somdat MahabirAlthough health claims for nutraceuticals range from the fantastic to the sublime, most of these claims are based on cell culture studies and have not been validated in humans, making them inadequate for public health recommendations. Focusing on human population-based research (epidemiology studies), Nutraceuticals and Health: Review of Human Evid
Handbook of Computational Group Theory (Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications)
by Derek F. Holt Bettina Eick Eamonn A. O'BrienThe origins of computation group theory (CGT) date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, the field has flourished, particularly during the past 30 to 40 years, and today it remains a lively and active branch of mathematics.The Handbook of Computational Group Theory offers the first complete treatment of all the fundame
18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference: Proceedings of IB2MaC 2024—Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #613)
by Gabriele Milani Bahman GhiassiThis book highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of masonry structures and constructions, as presented by leading international researchers at the 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (IB2MaC), held in Birmingham, UK, on July 21–24, 2024. Conference topics include architecture with masonry, analysis of masonry structures, bricks and blocks, mortars, repair, strengthening and retrofitting, conservation of historical heritage, new construction techniques, seismic engineering, durability and deterioration of materials, energy efficiency, AI, and masonry. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.
Artificial Intelligence and Competition: Economic and Legal Perspectives in the Digital Age (Contributions to Economics)
by Georgios I. ZekosThis book examines the impact of artificial intelligence on competition and antitrust in today's global digital economy. It scrutinizes the economic and legal ramifications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), addressing the challenges it presents to competition and the law.Beginning with an analysis of AI's developments across various economic sectors, the book highlights the need for updated legislation. It focuses on the digital economy, emphasizing digital platforms' role in shaping competition. Econometric investigations and a novel index assess competition's influence on foreign direct investment and multinational enterprises. Comparing competition practices across jurisdictions like the EU, US, Germany, and China, the book uncovers commonalities and differences in competition law principles. It also explores various theories on competition and competition law, seeking convergence or divergence.This book is an essential resource for scholars, legal professionals, policymakers, and anyone seeking a better understanding of how AI is reshaping competition and antitrust in the digital age.
Plasma Kinetic Theory (Series in Plasma Physics)
by Donald Gary SwansonDeveloped from the lectures of a leading expert in plasma wave research, Plasma Kinetic Theory provides the essential material for an introductory course on plasma physics as well as the basis for a more advanced course on kinetic theory. Exploring various wave phenomena in plasmas, it offers wide-ranging coverage of the field.After intr
Micro Reaction Technology in Organic Synthesis
by Paul Watts Charlotte WilesWhile continuous processes have found widespread application within chemical production, members of the research and development communities have historically favored the centuries old technique of iterative batch reactions. With the exception of combinatorial and microwave chemistry, little had been done to change the way that synthetic chemists c
A Numerical Library in Java for Scientists and Engineers
by Hang T. LauAt last researchers have an inexpensive library of Java-based numeric procedures for use in scientific computation. The first and only book of its kind, A Numeric Library in Java for Scientists and Engineers is a translation into Java of the library NUMAL (NUMerical procedures in ALgol 60). This groundbreaking text presents procedural descr
Handbook of Assay Development in Drug Discovery (Drug Discovery Series)
by Lisa K. MinorThe Handbook of Assay Development in Drug Discovery describes all the tools currently available for performing various assay techniques. Featuring troubleshooting advice for common problems from experienced assay developers, the vendor community, and scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, the book presents descriptions of methods, laboratory guidelines and protocols used to perform such methods, specific examples of each assay system, and troubleshooting tools. Designed as a guide to running an assay from start to finish, this is an ideal bench top companion for scientists involved in drug discovery screening, lead profiling, therapeutic target evaluation, and assay development and implementation.
Cognitive Radio Networks: Architectures, Protocols, and Standards
by Yan Zhang Jun Zheng Hsiao-Hwa ChenWhile still in the early stages of research and development, cognitive radio is a highly promising communications paradigm with the ability to effectively address the spectrum insufficiency problem. Written by those pioneering the field, Cognitive Radio Networks: Architectures, Protocols, and Standards offers a complete view of cognitive radio-incl
Comprehensive Geriatric Oncology (Routledge Revivals)
by Lodovico Balducci and Gary H LymanPublished in 2004: This new edition of Comprehensive Geriatric Oncology still offers an exhaustive review of the biology of cancer and aging, of the epidemiologic trends in the country and in the world, and of the clinical trials that concern cancer prevention and cancer treatment in the elderly.
Principles of Medical Statistics
by Alvan R. FeinsteinThe get-it-over-with-quickly approach to statistics has been encouraged - and often necessitated - by the short time allotted to it in most curriculums. If included at all, statistics is presented briefly, as a task to be endured mainly because pertinent questions may appear in subsequent examinations for licensure or other certifications. However,