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Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCullyOne day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse of the widow Gateau- a sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. When the widow's daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it.But Mirette doesn't know that the stranger was once the Great Bellini- master wire-walker. Or that Bellini has been stopped by a terrible fear. And it is she who must teach him courage once again.Emily Arnold McCully's sweeping watercolor paintings carry the reader over the rooftops of nineteenth-century Paris and into an elegant, beautiful world of acrobats, jugglers, mimes, actors, and one gallant, resourceful little girl.
Tamil Language Test Question Bank for TN TRB Assistant Professor Exam - Competitive Exam: தமிழ் மொழித்தேர்வு வினா வங்கி
by Professor Academy ChennaiTN TRB தமிழ் மொழித்தேர்வு வினா வங்கி – Assistant Professor 2024 என்பது Professor Academy வெளியீடாகும். இந்த நூல், ஆசிரியர் தேர்வாணையத்தின் உதவி பேராசிரியர் தேர்வுக்கான தமிழ் மொழித்தேர்வை மையமாக கொண்டு உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இதில் முக்கியமான மொழி அம்சங்கள், இலக்கணக் கூறுகள் ஆகியவை பற்றி வினா வங்கியாக தொகுத்து வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது கடந்த தேர்வுகளின் வினாக்கள் மற்றும் பதில்கள் கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. தேர்வாளர்களின் பயிற்சி மற்றும் தேர்ச்சி வாய்ப்புகளை உயர்த்தும் வகையில் பயனுள்ள உள்ளடக்கங்களை வழங்குகிறது.
Metacognition and Medical Humanities in Medical Education : The Missing Link in Medical Thinking (New Paradigms in Healthcare)
by Gabriela-Paula FloreaThis book offers a pioneering interdisciplinary exploration into the role of metacognition in medical education and practice, focusing on transforming the doctor-patient relationship through cognitive, metacognitive, and humanistic approaches. It provides critical insights into how metacognitive strategies can enhance communication, empathy, and decision-making in clinical settings, thereby improving patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and burnout syndrome prevention among healthcare practitioners. The main topics covered in the book include the analysis of traditional and contemporary models of medical practice, the cognitive dynamics between healthcare providers and patients, and the integration of metacognitive training in medical education and practice. The volume delves into the philosophical underpinnings of medical practice, comparing biomedical and biopsychosocial models while promoting a more nuanced, relationship-centered approach that considers individual belief systems and psychological needs. This book advocates for a shift in mentalities rather than a paradigm shift. These topics are not just important; they are crucial as they address the ongoing quality-of-care crisis in healthcare systems worldwide. By focusing on metacognition, the book highlights the importance of self-awareness, reflection, and critical thinking in medical practice. It challenges conventional paternalistic models by promoting a collaborative, humanistic approach that values the doctor-patient relationship as a dynamic, interdependent process.
Science, Engineering Management and Information Technology: 5th International Conference, SEMIT 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 11–13, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2651)
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.
Cartoon Conflicts: Contemporary Controversies and Historical Precedents (Palgrave Studies in the History of the Media)
by Ritu Gairola Khanduri Richard Scully Paulo Jorge FernandesThis edited collection of new research highlights the way in which the cartoon - long regarded as a staple of journalism and freedom of expression - faces new challenges in the twenty-first century that can be far better understood and appreciated if one takes an historical perspective. Current debates over the limits of freedom of expression, 'political correctness', and 'cancel culture' all have their precedents in past controversies over cartoons and caricature; indeed there is a definite continuum between these past instances of debate and their present manifestations. Chapters 2 and 10 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Wie man die UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele erfüllt: Wieso wir das Rollen- und Konzeptverständnis von Geld im Lichte der Nachhaltigkeit neu überdenken sollten
by Felix FudersDieses Buch kombiniert das Gebiet der Wirtschaftswissenschaften – insbesondere die Geldtheorie – mit anderen Disziplinen wie Ökologie, Physik, Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften und Entwicklungstheorie. Dieser transdisziplinäre Ansatz macht das Buch zu einem einzigartigen Beitrag für Forscher, Studierende, politische Entscheidungsträger und Fachleute, die in staatlichen oder nichtstaatlichen Institutionen tätig sind, sowie allgemein für alle, die am Wohlergehen der Gesellschaft und an einer echten sozial-ökologischen Transformation interessiert sind. Es ist in einer verständlichen Sprache verfasst, um ein breites Publikum zu erreichen. Im Jahr 2015 erkannten mehr als 190 Staats- und Regierungschefs, dass sich die Welt auf einem „Kollisionskurs“ (Max-Neef) befindet, und verpflichteten sich zu 17 Zielen für nachhaltige Entwicklung (SDGs). Seitdem wurden zahlreiche Konferenzen und hochrangige Treffen abgehalten, und eines der am häufigsten diskutierten Themen ist die Finanzierung dieser Ziele. Es herrscht die weit verbreitete Überzeugung, dass mehr Geld für nachhaltige Entwicklung „die Lösung“ sein würde. Üblicherweise konzentrieren sich die Diskussionen darauf, zusätzliche finanzielle Ressourcen zu finden, um die Ziele schneller zu erreichen. In diesem Buch wird argumentiert, dass nicht nur mehr Geld benötigt wird, sondern dass es eine andere Art von Geld sein muss. Das Buch zeigt, dass ALLE, bis auf eines der SDGs, direkt mit unserem Geldsystem verbunden sind, welches – da es vollkommen unnatürlich ist – als der wichtigste, aber gleichzeitig am wenigsten erkannte Grund für das Versagen der Märkte angesehen werden kann. Viele Menschen denken, wir müssen einfach immer mehr, schneller und besser machen. Sehr wenige sagen, dass wir die Dinge grundlegend falsch gemacht haben und dass die Institutionen und Werte, die uns motiviert haben, diese Dinge zu tun, geändert werden müssen. Es wird zu dem Schluss gekommen werden, dass wir nur dann in der Lage sein werden, diese Ziele zu erreichen, wenn wir unser unnatürliches Design von Geld in ein natürlicheres umwandeln.
Recent Developments in Computational Finance and Business Analytics: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computational Finance and Business Analytics (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #53)
by Srikanta Patnaik Francesco Bartolucci Rangan Gupta Vasilios N. KatsikisRecent Advancements in Computational Finance and Business Analytics captures the transformation reshaping finance, business, and decision-making. Structured around Financial Analytics, Business Analytics, and HR & Marketing Analytics, this volume presents cutting-edge research and real-world applications. Topics include machine learning in financial forecasting, AI-driven customer segmentation, and blockchain-enabled supply chains. Blending rigorous methods with actionable insights, it offers value to researchers, analysts, students, and policymakers. As industries embrace data-driven innovation, this book serves as both a reference and a roadmap for navigating the digital economy through strategic and intelligent analytics.
Vertriebs- und Geschäftsmodelle in der Logistikbranche: Wachstum sichern mit innovativen Strategien
by Alexander NowrothDieses Buch erklärt, wie Logistikunternehmen nachhaltige Wachstumsstrategien entwickeln und sich zukunftssicher aufstellen können. Noch nie war die Existenz so vieler Unternehmen in dieser hart umkämpften Branche so stark bedroht wie heute – bedingt durch mangelhaft umgesetzte Strategien, fehlende Innovationen und verkrustete Vertriebsstrukturen. Viele Logistikunternehmen schöpfen ihr Potenzial nicht voll aus, wachsen zu langsam und gefährden damit ihre Zukunft. Alexander Nowroth veranschaulicht die neuen Erfolgsfaktoren der Logistikbranche anhand von Beispielen und zeigt Schritt für Schritt, wie Unternehmen tragfähige Geschäftsmodelle aufbauen und eine dauerhaft leistungsstarke Vertriebskultur schaffen. Die 2. Auflage wurde aktualisiert und umfangreich erweitert – um Kapitel zu den Themen Strategieumsetzung und nachhaltige Leistungskultur. Themen, an denen immer noch zu viele Unternehmen scheitern. Die Inhalte sind für alle Branchen anwendbar. „Das Buch stellt viele relevante Fragen zum Logistiksektor und seinen Strukturen sowie zu Geschäfts- und Strategiedenken – eine ausgezeichnete Lektüre.“ Rene Falch Olesen, ehemals Group Chief Commercial Officer DSV A/S „Alexander Nowroth bietet einen sehr guten Leitfaden und Strategie-Rezepte, um das eigene Geschäft voranzubringen!“ Frank Albers, Managing Director Sales & Marketing, Fahrzeugwerk Bernard Krone GmbH & Co. KG
Wirksam Inspirieren: Menschen bewegen, Entscheidungen fördern, Erfolge voranbringen
by Vaheh KhachatouriDieses Buch vermittelt eine systematische, wirksame Methode, mit der Leser*innen ihre inspirierende Ausstrahlung Schritt für Schritt entfalten und gezielt einsetzen können, um Menschen in Entscheidungsprozessen zu begleiten. Die Methode fördert eine Gesprächsführung, die Vertrauen, Wertschätzung und kreative Entfaltung stärkt. So schaffen Sie eine dynamische Atmosphäre, in der Menschen nicht nur motiviert sind, sondern aktiv nach Lösungen suchen, über sich hinauswachsen, ehrgeizige Vorhaben anpacken und gemeinsam Erfolge erzielen. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf ethischen Praktiken, die gewährleisten, dass Ihre Kommunikation sowohl effektiv als auch verantwortungsbewusst ist. In Wirksam Inspirieren finden die Leser*innen in leicht verständlicher und praktisch umsetzbarer Form alles, was Sie benötigen, um andere zu überzeugen, zu motivieren und zum Handeln zu ermutigen. So werden Sie zur begeisternden, einflussreichen Persönlichkeit, die im beruflichen und privaten Umfeld erfolgreich agiert. Ideal für alle, die inspirierend wirken wollen – sei es in der Führung, im Verkauf oder im persönlichen Miteinander.
Cellular Architecture and Dynamics in Female Meiosis
by Binyam MogessieThis book brings together a diverse and exciting group of emerging and leading experts in female meiosis, each contributing a chapter that summarizes seminal recent progresses in their area of specialty. With various meiosis topics ranging from cytoskeletal function in worms to studies of oocyte meiosis in large mammals, this collection is intended for fundamental cell biologists interested the basic mechanisms of cell division and differentiation.
Eclipsed Suns, the Solar Corona and Exoplanets: From Concorde 001 to Telescopes in Space (Astronomers' Universe)
by Pierre Léna Serge KoutchmyThis is the unique story of observing a total solar eclipse for no less than 74 consecutive minutes. On the summer morning of June 30, 1973, the Sun rises on the Canary Islands. But it is strangely indented by the Moon. The eclipse of the century has just begun. From the west, the lunar shadow rushes to the African coast at a velocity of over 2000 kilometers per hour. Astronomers on the ground will enjoy seven short minutes of total eclipse to study the solar corona - too short for Pierre Léna and seven scientists who board the Concorde 001 prototype, an extraordinary plane to become the first commercial supersonic aircraft. With André Turcat as chief pilot and his crew of five, at 17000 m altitude, the aircraft remains in the lunar shadow for 74 minutes, a record time of scientific observations allowing for exceptional measurements and not yet beaten. Science, technology, aviation and history combine in the story of a unique human adventure aboard a legendary aircraft, illustrated with a rich and original iconography. It reflects the wonderful domains that science and technology can open, and the passion in the professions they offer. Fifty years after this flight, the Sun's corona has yet to reveal all its secrets. A tenuous cloud of gas and dust, it influences the Earth, creates the aurora borealis, affects communications and can endanger satellites. To better understand it, we need to decipher its images. This enlarged second edition adds two full chapters dedicated to the solar corona and its plasma and its dust. In a final chapter the authors make the link to today&’s great adventure of astrophysics: the search for exoplanets, Earth's twin sisters, around stars not too far from the Sun, which are detected and studied through eclipses of their host stars. This book testifies to the horizons of science and the unprecedented emotions it can bring to us all. A must read for every eclipse chaser and fan of true scientific adventures. Pierre Léna is emeritus professor at Paris Observatory, Serge Koutchmy (1940-2023) was a recognised solar astronomer and eclipse specialist.
Mary B. Hesse (Women in the History of Philosophy and Sciences #24)
by Pietro GoriThis volume explores the work of Mary B. Hesse (1924–2016), a pivotal figure in twentieth-century philosophy of science. At a time when the foundations of an integrated approach to the history and philosophy of science were being established, Hesse, as a female philosopher, offered a distinctive and influential contribution grounded in a post-empiricist understanding of the natural sciences. Central to her thought was a focus on the metaphorical and analogical value of scientific language, in contrast to views assessing its literal significance. Hesse also departed from traditional hypothetico-deductive accounts of scientific methodology and theory structure, advancing instead perspectives rooted in both historical and contemporary scientific practices. To mark the centenary of her birth, this book brings together an international group of scholars to re-examine and engage with Hesse&’s intellectual legacy. The chapters address the central themes of her work and situate them within her broader philosophical context. Each contribution adopts a cross-disciplinary perspective, highlighting the continued relevance of Hesse&’s ideas to current debates in the philosophy of science.This volume will be of particular interest to scholars in the history and philosophy of science, as well as those engaged in gender studies and the study of women in philosophy.
What We Are in Literature and Art
by Magdalena OstasWhat We Are in Literature and Art begins from a simple observation: literature and art hand us complex material evidence of the experience of people. This is not a mystical, naive, or hopelessly old-fashioned claim about aesthetic works. The experience that literature and art let us touch, to be sure, is wildly and irreducibly complex. But it is an important idea that creative works like poems, novels, plays, paintings, and photographs give us evidence of the lives of persons. They ask: What are we? This book considers how aesthetic works pose this longest-standing question and become entangled in our philosophical conversations about personhood. It is written for a broad audience interested in the relationship between literature and philosophy. Through sequences of reflective fragments, the book weaves through a diverse constellation of works in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The reflections zigzag through poetry (William Wordsworth to Gwendolyn Brooks), novels (Jane Austen to Virginia Woolf), drama (Henrik Ibsen to Samuel Beckett), visual art (J. M. W. Turner to Jeff Wall), and philosophy (Immanuel Kant to Ludwig Wittgenstein). What We are in Literature and Art is an experiment in philosophical reading.
Proceedings of AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022 - Volume 3: AICCE, Sustainability and Resiliency (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #386)
by Nuridah SabtuThis book gathers the latest research, innovations, and applications in the field of civil engineering, as presented by leading national and international academics, researchers, engineers, and postgraduate students at the AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2022 (AICCE’22), held in Penang, Malaysia on February 15-17, 2022. The book covers highly diverse topics in the main fields of civil engineering, including structural and earthquake engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, highway and transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and geomatic and construction management. In line with the conference theme, “Sustainability And Resiliency: Re-Engineering the Future”, which relates to the United Nations’ 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, it highlights important elements in the planning and development stages to establish design standards beneficial to the environment and its surroundings. The contributions introduce numerous exciting ideas that spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations between various specialists in the field of civil engineering.This book is part of a 3-volume series of these conference proceedings, it represents Volume 3 in the series.
Ultra-Widefield Fundus Imaging for Diabetic Retinopathy: First MICCAI Challenge, UWF4DR 2024, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 10, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15597)
by Bin Sheng Tien Yin Wong Hao Chen Carol Y. Cheung Bo QianThis book constitutes the proceedings of the First MICCAI Challenge on Ultra-Widefield Fundus Imaging for Diabetic Retinopathy, UWF4DR 2024, held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on October 10, 2024. The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. They present methodologies and results of the challenge which consists of three clinically relevant subtasks: image quality assessment for ultra-widefield fundus (Task 1), identification of referable diabetic retinopathy (Task 2), and identification of diabetic macular edema (Task 3).
Die verkommene Demokratie: Wie man regiert, ohne sich vom Volk reinreden zu lassen
by Wolfgang PlasaDie Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat sich bei ihrer Gründung eine vorbildliche demokratische Verfassung gegeben. Doch hat sich deren Anwendung zunehmend von demokratischen Prinzipien entfernt. Infolge einer unternehmerfreundlichen Wirtschaftspolitik und des Abbaus des Sozialstaats kommt wirtschaftliches Wachstum fast nur mehr einer wohlhabenden Minderheit zugute, während die Mehrheit unter materiellen Sorgen leidet. Die wachsenden Ungleichheiten erlauben es der Minderheit, immer mehr Einfluss auf die Politik zu nehmen. Gleichzeitig haben Krisen wie Flüchtlingsströme, die Coronapandemie und der Ukrainekrieg den Vorwand für Entscheidungen geliefert, die den Abstand zwischen Regierenden und Regierten vergrößert haben. Dieses Buch analysiert den Niedergang der Demokratie, indem es die politischen Realitäten an den Ansprüchen einer demokratischen Staatsform misst. Es ist eine kritische Untersuchung aktueller politischer Entwicklungen und zeigt mögliche Lösungen auf. Für die 2. Auflage wurde das Buch vollständig überarbeitet, ergänzt und aktualisiert.
A Decade of Research Activities at the Department of Industrial Engineering: From Five Existing Departments to the Excellence in Research (Springer Aerospace Technology)
by Sergio De Rosa Nicola Bianco Agostino De Marco Michele GrassiThis open access book celebrates the decennial of the Department of Industrial Engineering of Università di Napoli Federico II, Italy. It covers the main research achievements developed at the department in the fields of aerospace, marine, energy, statistical, mechanical and management engineering. Five pre-existing departments merged in 2013, and the research results are here summarized to certify how important it was to join skills, expertise, and projects. The industrial engineering area is huge, but it is now dominated by the need to conceive and analyze new solutions, human and climate oriented to face with the actual challenges which dictate the new paradigm, which evolved from “is it feasible?” to “is it compatible with the environment and the human beings?”. There is still a lot to do, but the contents of this book demonstrate that the first steps have been done. All the researchers of the department have contributed to this book, more than 140 authors, and thus, it isthe collective outcome of the path they were able to perform all together, including administrative officers and technicians. It highlights the international relevance and multidisciplinarity of research at the university as well as the planned research lines for the next years.
Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries
by Henry LouieThis book provides students and practicing engineers with a comprehensive guide to off-grid electrification, from mini-grids, micro-grids, and energy kiosks to solar home systems and solar lanterns. Readers will gain a solid technical understanding of off-grid electrical systems, learn best practices, and be prepared to engage with the complex and sensitive nature of electrification projects. This fully updated edition boasts over 100 pages of new content. It expertly covers important off-grid technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, generator sets, biomass systems, lead-acid and lithium-ion battery storage, and converters. Realistic examples and discussion highlight the interaction of off-grid systems with the economic, environmental, social, and broader development aspects of rural electrification. The operation and control, load and resource estimation, and design of off-grid systems are thoroughly covered. The book discusses other relevant issues, including energy justice, community engagement, project monitoring and evaluation, and more. This instructor-friendly edition has been restructured and reorganized into shorter chapters. Each chapter contains learning outcomes, illustrative examples, and problems that reinforce key concepts. Over 300 examples and end-of-chapter problems, along with more than 100 figures, have been added. The book's complex, open-ended design problems challenge the reader to think critically and deeply. The book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate electrical and energy engineering, humanitarian engineering, and related technology courses.
Studien zur ältesten Magdeburger Bischofschronik (Magdeburger Forschungen zu Bildungs-, Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften)
by Michael BelitzDie Magdeburger Bischofschronik ist eine zentrale Quelle zur Geschichte der Stadt und des Erzbistums Magdeburg im Früh- und Hochmittelalter. Die Chronik gewährt Einblicke in die Entwicklung des Erzbistums und das Wirken seiner Erzbischöfe. Wann das Werk entstand und wer es verfasste, wird in der Forschung seit Langem diskutiert. In der vorliegenden Studie werden ausgehend von einer detaillierten Analyse des Textes neue Ergebnisse zum Autor des Werkes, zum Zeitpunkt seiner Abfassung und seiner Genese geboten.
Sport-Related Skin Conditions: A Guide for Clinicians
by Keyvan NouriThis work reviews the various types of dermatological conditions that affect athletes and sports participants, and provides relevant treatment options in each of the cases. Although there are many articles pertaining to sports medicine in relation to orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, there is a shortage of comprehensive literature pertaining the effects of athletics on skin health. Considering the popularity of sports and athletic pursuits, it is important for clinicians to be able to provide preventative guidance and treatment recommendations related to the sports that patients participate in. Previous literature related to sports and dermatology has been confined to review articles that do not provide a thorough breakdown into the various types of sports that have unique biomechanical and environmental components that are worth describing in a book format (e.g. scuba diving and cutaneous decompression sickness). Sport-Related Skin Conditions: A Guide for Clinicians informs dermatologists, medical students and residents, and the general sporting population about the types of dermatoses associated with various sports, methods of identifying them, preventing them and treating them. For example, providing information about the epidemiology of sun exposure in athletes in combination with sun protective guidelines tailored for those athletes (e.g. UV and waterproof sun protection for sailors) could help to improve patient care. Additionally, highlighting the current state of dermatological knowledge relevant to sports can help guide research scientists in finding areas to expand the knowledge base of dermatology. Additionally, by organizing chapters related to groups of sports, this will allow for comparison between different sports in terms of the epidemiology of skin conditions and to stimulate future research into comprehensive prevention and management guidelines for overlapping dermatological conditions in related sports.
The Blue Book on China’s Ecological Red Lines 2023
by China Land Surveying and Planning InstituteThis book is the first blue book on the research outcomes of Ecological Red Lines (ERLs) of China. It systematically summarizes the process, methodology, achievements, and practical case studies, putting forward ideas and suggestions to strengthen the supervision and administration of ERLs. It is a reference for policy makers and all sectors of society. Chapters are carefully developed to cover (1) introduction of delineating ERLs, (2) progress and methodology, (3) achievements, (4) management and control measures, (5) practical case studies of local government. It is a valuable read for researchers of ecological conservation engineering as well as organizations engaged in ecological civilization practice.
Korruption vorbeugen: Wie österreichische KMU die Risiken für Korruption möglichst geringhalten (essentials)
by Helmut SillerDieses essential gibt einen Überblick über Formen und Folgen von Korruption im privaten Sektor. Dabei liegt der Fokus auf Korruptionsprävention in österreichischen kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU). Sie erfahren in diesem Buch, wie sie mit Korruptionsrisiken umgehen sollten und wie ein durchdachtes Integritäts-Management System davor schützen kann. Dazu werden zunächst Begriffe und rechtliche Hintergründe erklärt, bevor Ursachen von Korruption sowie Möglichkeiten zur Vorbeugung diskutiert werden. Im Anschluss stellt der Autor ein Sieben-Felder-Konzept zur Korruptionsprävention im Detail vor. Er erläutert die einzelnen Maßnahmenfelder und gibt Hinweise zur Umsetzung in der betreffenden Organisation.
Deep Learning in Textual Low-Data Regimes for Cybersecurity (Technology, Peace and Security I Technologie, Frieden und Sicherheit)
by Markus BayerIn today's fast-paced cybersecurity landscape, professionals are increasingly challenged by the vast volumes of cyber threat data, making it difficult to identify and mitigate threats effectively. Traditional clustering methods help in broadly categorizing threats but fall short when it comes to the fine-grained analysis necessary for precise threat management. Supervised machine learning offers a potential solution, but the rapidly changing nature of cyber threats renders static models ineffective and the creation of new models too labor-intensive. This book addresses these challenges by introducing innovative low-data regime methods that enhance the machine learning process with minimal labeled data. The proposed approach spans four key stages:Data Acquisition: Leveraging active learning with advanced models like GPT-4 to optimize data labeling.Preprocessing: Utilizing GPT-2 and GPT-3 for data augmentation to enrich and diversify datasets.Model Selection: Developing a specialized cybersecurity language model and using multi-level transfer learning.Prediction: Introducing a novel adversarial example generation method, grounded in explainable AI, to improve model accuracy and resilience.
Advances in Direct Simulation Monte Carlo: From Micro-Scale to Rarefied Flow Phenomena
by Ehsan Roohi Hassan Akhlaghi Stefan StefanovThis book provides a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of recent advancements in the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method, focusing on modern collision algorithms that maintain accuracy even with low particle-per-cell. Drawing from theoretical insights and computational innovations, it bridges fundamental kinetic theory with practical simulation techniques for rarefied gas flows. Structured across ten chapters, the book begins with a discussion of micro- and nanoscale fluid flows, where non-equilibrium effects and rarefaction become dominant. It explores key phenomena in MEMS/NEMS devices, such as velocity slip, temperature jump, Knudsen minimum, and thermal polarization—essential for understanding transport in confined geometries. A strong emphasis is placed on advanced DSMC collision schemes, including the BT-family of algorithms (e.g., SBT, ISBT, GBT, SSBT, and SGBT), as well as emerging hybrid approaches such as DSMC-Fokker-Planck and Low-Variance DSMC. Applications span from pressure-driven microchannel flows, thermally induced rarefied flows, and Couette/cavity configurations, to supersonic wedge flows and nonlinear instability phenomena like Rayleigh–Bénard convection in rarefied gases. Special attention is given to semi-analytical aerodynamic models in free-molecular regimes, making the book particularly valuable for those working in aerospace applications at high altitudes or in low-density environments. With contributions from leading experts, this expanded volume serves as both a reference and a teaching guide for researchers and students in rarefied gas dynamics, microfluidics, and high-fidelity particle-based simulation methods.
Folio: Essays on Australian Comics
by Elizabeth MacFarlane Ronnie Scott Gabriel Clark Pat Grant Meg O'SheaHow are Australian comics made and read? How do changes in comics and graphic storytelling over the past forty years intersect with our changing ideas about history, culture, community, creativity and technology? In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics, interdisciplinary scholars and world-leading makers pose questions about Australian comics, including through visual essays, asking how comics move out into community, industry, society, and disciplines both cognate and distant. It first examines the cultures and communities of Australian comics, from Indigenous cultural contexts to DIY zine fairs, and international markets to the graphic recording industry. It then focuses on practices and readings of individual comics, exploring individual practices and analysing Australian work, from government-commissioned comics with explicit social purpose to comics that employ augmented reality. Chapter 2 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.