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The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith
by Craig GroeschelGod can handle your difficult questions and use them to deepen your relationship with him."Am I the only one who has these doubts? What if my friends, family, or others find out I'm doubting--and even deconstructing--my faith in God? What is really true? Does it make me a bad Christian if I have doubts?" At some point, almost all of us have had questions about Christianity and doubts about God. We're afraid we might never find answers, yet we aren't sure if we are ready to abandon our faith altogether.Bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel has walked through the valley of doubt himself, and in The Benefit of Doubt, he shows us how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw us closer to God. With his trademark humor, warmth, and lay-it-all-on-the-table style, Groeschel shares stories from his own life as well as the Bible to help us wrestle with--and find helpful answers to--the questions fueling our doubt:What should I do when I doubt God's goodness?Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Doesn't science disprove the Bible?Why would God only provide one way to heaven?Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites?Why does God sometimes feel so far away? Doubt is an important part of deepening your faith, but that doesn't make it an easy process to walk through. If you're wrestling with doubts, this book, along with God's transformative power, will help you develop a richer faith, a deeper understanding, and a more authentic relationship with God.
El beneficio de dudar: Cómo confrontar tus preguntas más profundas puede llevar a una fe abundante
by Craig GroeschelEn El beneficio de dudar, el pastor y autor best seller Craig Groeschel muestra cómo la duda no tiene por qué ser un callejón sin salida, y nos enseña que hacer preguntas, buscar respuestas y luchar con la duda puede, en realidad, acercarte más a Dios.Todos tenemos dudas. Es una parte completamente normal de ser humano y de no tener todas las respuestas. Los cristianos dudan de si Jesús es quien dijo ser, de hasta qué punto los descubrimientos científicos contradicen la Biblia e incluso de si Dios existe. Pero las dudas no tienen por qué alejarte de Dios: en realidad pueden acercarte a Él.El pastor Craig Groeschel conoce la aterradora sensación de "¿y si no es verdad?". Sabe que la duda forma parte de la fe... y que las dudas pueden ser una invitación a una fe aún más profunda. A través de este libro, Craig se adentrará en cuestiones como¿Por qué Dios no responde a mis oraciones?¿Por qué debo creer que Dios es bueno?¿Por qué Dios sólo proporciona un camino hacia la vida eterna con él?¿No contradice la ciencia a la Biblia?¿Por qué creer en Jesús cuando sus seguidores son tan hipócritas?La duda no tiene por qué ser un callejón sin salida. Si estás en el valle de la duda, sigue buscando, leyendo y preguntando. No será fácil, pero merecerá la pena. Busca a Dios y le encontrarás... o, mejor aún, Él te encontrará a ti.The Benefit of DoubtIn The Benefit of Doubt, Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how doubt doesn't have to be a dead end, demonstrating how asking questions, seeking answers, and wrestling with doubt can actually draw you closer to God.We all have doubts. It's a completely normal part of being human and not having all the answers. Christians doubt whether Jesus is who he said he is, how much scientific discoveries contradict the Bible, and even if God exists at all. But doubts don't have to take you away from God - they can actually draw you nearer to Him.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows the scary feeling of "what if it's not true?" He knows that doubt is a part of faith--and that doubts can be an invitation to an even deeper faith. Through this book, Craig will walk through questions like:Why doesn't God answer my prayers?Why should I believe God is good?Why would God only provide one way to eternal life with him?Doesn't science contradict the Bible?Why believe in Jesus when his followers are such hypocrites?Doubt doesn't have to be a dead end. If you're in the valley of doubt, keep seeking, reading, and asking. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Seek God and you will find him . . . or, even better, he will find you.
Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams
by Thomas NelsonWe long for mountaintop experiences, but they&’re difficult to achieve and impossible to maintain without the rest, nourishment, and strength found in lush, life-giving valleys. GRAMMY Award winner Jonathan McReynolds shows us why having a valley mindset is not what you think—it&’s about receiving God&’s grace, love, and encouragement as His beloved child. Life is full of mountains to ascend, driven by our dreams, ambitions, and callings. But it doesn&’t take much for even the strongest climbers to grow weary or lose their way. It&’s important to have a &“mountain mindset&” to help us establish goals, to make steady progress, to achieve success, to do big things for God. A great mission requires from us a little grind, a little hustle, a little competition. But also plenty of time in the valley.Most people equate valley moments with difficulty and pain, but a &“valley mentality&” is different according to Jonathan McReynolds. He&’s reached the mountaintop—GRAMMY Award, nationwide tours, millions of followers, and more—but he experienced more refreshment, rest, and encouragement from the Lord off the mountain. He writes, &“The valley is not about finishing anything, studying anything, or doing anything, but simply being a child of God.&” In Before You Climb Any Higher, readers will discover: Taking breaks from climbing is necessary for your mental healthWays to find rest, renewal, and authentic community in the valleyIdentity should never be wrapped up in success and accoladesHow to prepare for the mountain climb with lessons learned in the valleyIt&’s possible to live abundantly in the valley and on the mountain We are more than our accomplishments, more than our mountaintop accomplishments. We are sons and daughters of God, who is calling us to rest in the valley, to replenish our souls, to be formed by the Spirit, to discover abundant life that is found only in Him.
NKJV Armor of God Bible (Children’s Bible, Red Letter, Comfort Print, Holy Bible): New King James Version
by Thomas NelsonHelp your child stand firm in their faith and put on the full armor of God!The NKJV Armor of God Bible is a guided exploration of the spiritual armor outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18 to prepare a child to understand and live out their faith each day. Perfect for ages 6-10, children will learn the significance of each piece of armor—truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. Hundreds of call-outs are scattered throughout the Bible to illuminate these essential principles.Devotionals and notes connect each piece of armor by icon to different verses throughout the Bible. In addition, numerous highlighted passages reinforce sharing their faith, encouragement to &“be strong&”, and note where spiritual and physical battles take place. All these features work together for your child to be grounded and find strength in the Word of God.Key features include:52 devotionals relate each piece of the armor of God following a head-heart-hands framework600 notes connect each piece of armor by icon to different verses throughout the BibleBe strong icons highlight verses that use the words &“be strong&”Battle icons highlight verses that have a physical or spiritual battleEvangelism icons highlight verses related to sharing our faithBook Introductions provide an overview and context for each bookIntroductory article with custom artwork gives clarity on how to best use the features in the BibleBible facts infographic and &“The Good News&” article equip children with foundational knowledge about the Bibles structure, themes, and the Gospel message&“I can Pray Scripture&” and &“I Can Memorize Scripture&” articles provide insight into applying these spiritual disciplines to a child&’s lifeReading plans provide guidance on how to read the Bible on a daily basis.Indexes to quickly find each feature found within the BibleKids dictionary and concordance help navigate the meaning and occurrences of terms in the BibleEasy-to-read NKJV Comfort Print®
Lie With Me: An absolutely addictive crime suspense thriller for 2024 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Sabine Durrant'A superb and clever thriller' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dark, sharp and deliciously funny' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved every page' Clare MackintoshIt started with a small lie. Bumping into an old acquaintance, embellishing my life story to impress the happily married lawyer with kids and a lovely home.So when he invited me on a group holiday, I said yes. I wanted to prove that I can fit in with his posh, wealthy friends. It's the sort of life I deserved, after all.But in the scorching Greek sunshine, the lies become bigger and tensions start rising. Can I stop my new world from crashing down, or is it already too late?Don't miss the Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times bestselling novel, this year's hottest summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Sarah Pearse!Readers love Lie With Me:'Utterly gripping' Daily Mail'A killer twist' Woman & Home'A stunning thriller from a very talented writer' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Clever and gripping' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Draws you in and keeps you there...' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐***Sabine Durrant's brilliant new novel, Sun Damage, is available now***
Observing Primate Caregivers
by Maria BoteroThis book aims to advance our understanding of the caregiver-infant interaction in primates and its effect on the development of social cognition, working from an interdisciplinary approach (i.e., psychology, philosophy, and anthropology), challenging the dominant cognitivist perspectives and methodologies. This book is important because it contributes to understanding how primate parent-and-infant interaction works and how it affects the infant’s development. Understanding this parent-and-infant interaction contributes to finding better ways to support human parents and provide better care for non-human primate mothers and infants in captivity.
Microbiota and Dietary Mediators in Colon Cancer Prevention and Treatment
by Asim K. Duttaroy Surajit Pathak Antara BanerjeeThe book discusses the role of gut microbiome composition in colorectal cancer progression, linking intestinal inflammation, tumorigenesis and anti-cancer immune responses. Chapters delve into various areas, including the mechanisms of action of probiotics and prebiotics (such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, and fructans and galactans, respectively), functional foods such as α-carotene, β-carotene, lutein, β-cryptoxanthin, fucoxanthin, isothiocyanates, flavonoids, probiotics, fibre and omega-3. Lycopene, β-cryptoxanthin, and fucoxanthin. Dietary phytochemicals such as polyphenols (curcumin, gingerol, ferulic acid (FA) and hydroxytyrosol); alkaloids (piperine, and protopine); terpenoids (artemisinin, and astaxanthin); iridoid glycoside (picroside II, and morroniside); and flavonoid (quercetin) on cancer, immune responses, and the gut microbiome. It examines the interaction and influence of prebiotics and probiotics in colorectal cancer treatment, their use in managing chemotherapy-related gastrointestinal problems, and their potential as adjuvants. The book also investigates how these gut microbes are associated with tumor progression and anti-cancer treatment efficacy. This knowledge can be used to develop biomarkers that predict immunotherapy effectiveness and improve treatment outcomes through modulation. This book provides a comprehensive update on the latest research and clinical applications in the field, offering valuable insights into the complex interplay between probiotics, the gut microbiome, and colorectal cancer. It serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to understand this dynamic area of study.
High-Speed Photography in Fluid Mechanics (SpringerBriefs in Energy)
by Jian Chang Yuning Zhang Junwei Shen Shaowu MaThis brief overviews the application and significance of high-speed photography in experimental fluid mechanics, specifically focusing on the detailed observation and analysis of bubble dynamics, drop dynamics, and wake dynamics. It explores the development and various application scenarios of high-speed imaging technology, using it to investigate microscopic phenomena within these areas. The book covers key topics such as bubble collapse and deformation, particle acceleration mechanisms, and cavitating flow patterns in bubble dynamics; droplet impact, coalescence, and fragmentation in drop dynamics; and the wake phenomena of bluff bodies during translation, rotation, and interactions with flat surfaces in wake dynamics. Through experimental observations and mechanism research, the book provides insights into the underlying processes and behaviors in fluid systems, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students in fluid mechanics and energy related fields.
Zimbabwe’s Economy: Four Decades in Perspective (1980-2020) (Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development)
by Kenneth Mahuni James Zivanomoyo Puruweti Siyakiya Simba MutsvangwaThis book traces the economic history of Zimbabwe from independence to the present day. Through a comprehensive historical examination, it highlights the short-lived successes in the early years after independence and the dwindling colonial economy, as well as the economic problems of the decades that followed. The authors identify crucial flaws in the country's economic policies and highlight several dilemmas in the implementation of policies that exacerbated the country's deep-seated structural problems. The book provides deep insights into the economic and social realities of post-colonial states in Africa and offers important lessons for other African countries.
Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
by Jason S. Lewis Brian M. Zeglis Lisa BodeiThis book covers foundational topics in the emerging field of radiopharmaceutical therapy. It is divided into three sections: fundamentals, deeper dives, and special topics. In the first section, the authors examine the field from a bird’s-eye view, covering topics including the history of radiopharmaceutical therapy, the radiobiology of radiopharmaceutical therapy, and the radiopharmaceutical chemistry of both metallic and non-metallic radionuclides. The second section provides a more in-depth look at specific radiotherapeutics. Chapters include broader discussions of the different platforms for radiopharmaceutical therapy as well as more focused case studies covering individual radiotherapeutics. The third and final section explores a number of areas for further study, including medical physics, artificial intelligence, in vivo pretargeting, theranostic imaging, and the regulatory review process for radiotherapeutics.This book is the first of its kind and is useful for a broad audience of scientists, researchers, physicians, and students across a range of fields, including biochemistry, cancer biology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and radiation oncology.
Een vir een
by Peet VenterMiskien moet ’n mens liewer nie te diep delf nie. Die onderwêreld is in rep en roer. Kaptein Fritz Hartzer ondersoek die moord op taxibaas Baloyi en die Rus Slović, invloedrykes in Gauteng se georgianiseerde misdaad. Ook binne misdaadbaas Don Knox se kringe is roeringe. Is iemand besig om die grootkoppe in georganiseerde misdaad een vir een uit te haal, of is dit bloot die gevolge van hulle toenemende kompetisie met mekaar? Fritz se aantekeninge wys op die moontlikheid dat iemand binne wetstoepassing of regeringskringe betrokke is. Wanneer Slović se vriendin binne die polisiestasie, onder sy wakende oog, vermoor word, wéét Fritz dat iemand binne eie geledere betrokke moes wees. Fritz is nie juis bekend vir sy subtiele aanslag nie. Nou moet hy met groot versigtigheid sy ondersoek doen en boonop met kolonel Shaun Davids van Georganiseerde Misdaad saamwerk. Die druk is hoog en die tyd min. Maar is dit alles die moeite werd – veral as Fritz bykans nooit meer by die huis is om sy vrou en dogter te sien nie?
Multi-valued Logic for Decision-Making Under Uncertainty (Computer Science Foundations and Applied Logic)
by Ronald Yager Evgeny Kagan Alexander RybalovMulti-valued and fuzzy logics provide mathematical and computational tools for handling imperfect information and decision-making with rational collective reasoning and irrational individual judgements. The suggested implementation of multi-valued logics is based on the uninorm and absorbing norm with generating functions defined by probability distributions. Natural extensions of these logics result in non-commutative and non-distributive logics. In addition to Boolean truth values, these logics handle subjective truth and false values and model irrational decisions. Dynamics of decision-making are specified by the subjective Markov process and learning – by neural network with extended Tsetlin neurons. Application of the suggested methods is illustrated by modelling of irrational economic decisions and biased reasoning in the wisdom-of-the-crowd method, and by control of mobile robots and navigation of their groups. Topics and features: Bridges the gap between fuzzy and probability methods Includes examples in the field of machine-learning and robots’ control Defines formal models of subjective judgements and decision-making Presents practical techniques for solving non-probabilistic decision-making problems Initiates further research in non-commutative and non-distributive logics The book forms a basis for theoretical studies and practice of decision-making under uncertainty and will be useful for computer scientists and mathematicians interested in multi-valued and fuzzy logic, as well as for engineers working in the field of data mining and data analysis.
Kontinuierliche Nierenersatzverfahren auf der Intensivstation: Verstehen und differenziert anwenden
by Daniel HeiseCVVH, CVVHD und CVVHDF: Diese Begriffe werden bald keine „Black-box“ mehr für Sie sein! Dieses Buch richtet sich an Ärztinnen und Ärzte sowie Pflegefachkräfte auf Intensivstationen, die kontinuierliche Nierenersatzverfahren sowohl anwenden als auch verstehen möchten. Schritt für Schritt werden Funktionsweisen und Charakteristika aller gängigen Nierenersatzverfahren wie die kontinuierliche veno-venöse Hämofiltration, Hämodialyse und Hämodiafiltration verständlich erklärt und die klinischen Implikationen der einzustellenden Parameter beschrieben. Ein eigenes Kapitel widmet sich der Zitratantikoagulation, deren Verständnis für die Anwendung kontinuierlicher Nierenersatzverfahren notwendig ist. Mit diesem Wissen lässt sich für jede Patientin und jeden Patienten die am besten geeignete Therapie auswählen und optimal an die Bedürfnisse anpassen. Die 2. Auflage erscheint aktualisiert.
Organisationsentwicklung im Spiegel der Natur: Von Bäumen für erfolgreiches und nachhaltiges Management lernen
by Ursula SchullerusMit diesem Buch möchte die Autorin Führungskräfte und Mitarbeitende anregen, von der Natur und ihren Kräften zu lernen, wie Unternehmen nachhaltiger gestaltet werden können. In der Natur gibt es viele Gesetzmäßigkeiten und Zusammenhänge, die sich auch in Unternehmen wiederfinden. Mit Fachwissen und treffenden Fragen greift Ursula Schullerus diese Zusammenhänge auf und beschreibt Möglichkeiten, die Erkenntnisse in den Alltag und die Unternehmenspraxis zu übertragen. Als Modell dient der Baum, der in einem Transformationsprozess Früchte produziert. Ein nachhaltiges Modell, das funktioniert, weil der Baum fest verankert ist, vernetzt kommuniziert, gegensätzliche Strukturen braucht, um gleichzeitig flexibel und stabil zu sein. Ausgehend von dem Zusammenspiel von Wurzel, Stamm und Krone fragt die Autorin: Was brauchen Organisationen, um ähnlich nachhaltig zu agieren? Wodurch entsteht die innovative Triebkraft? Welche Denkmuster sind notwendig, um im Prozess der digitalen Vernetzung eine Verankerung zu halten? Welche Kompetenzen sind notwendig, um die Dynamik sich wandelnder Strukturen und Prozesse zu steuern? Was gibt Mitarbeitenden Orientierung? Ursula Schullerus liefert kein fertiges Konzept. Ihre Absicht ist, dass Leser durch Fragen eigene Lösungen finden, die zu ihrer Organisation und deren Kontext passen. .
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
by Antoni Martínez-Rubio Juan Tamargo G. Andrei DanThis extensively updated edition reviews current and potential future therapies for cardiac arrhythmias. Developing the highly practical format of the original, this edition provides a thorough guide for the use of pharmaceuticals in the management of the condition and is focused on providing a clinical manual for arrhythmia treatment.Antiarrhythmic Drugs builds on the current understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms and insights gained from previous studies of therapeutic interventions. It is designed to establish the baseline level of knowledge that a cardiovascular professional needs to know on a day-to-day basis.
Bioprocessing, Bioengineering and Process Chemistry in the Biopharmaceutical Industry: Using Chemistry and Bioengineering to Improve the Performance of Biologics
by Kumar Gadamasetti Stephen A. KolodziejThis book outlines how advances in the diverse scientific and engineering disciplines of synthetic biology, DNA synthesis, production of protein therapeutics, and bioinformatics have led to the commercialization of new complex biotherapeutic modalities in modern era, including monoclonal and multi-specific antibodies, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), fusion proteins, CAR-T and CRISPR technologies and applications, mRNA vaccines and more. Enabling operations to bring these life-changing medicines into the hands of the needy patients include regulatory submissions to authorities across the globe, as well as streamlined production across manufacturing networks deemed necessary and are outlined in dedicated chapters. Bioprocessing, Bioengineering and Process Chemistry in the Biopharmaceutical Industry: Using Chemistry and Bioengineering to Improve the Performance of Biologics captures the state of the art for many of these new modalities, offering innovative approaches to treat, prevent, and in some providential cases, cure the disease. This book will be of significant interest for many disciplines engaged jointly as teams convergently in delivering these medicines: bioprocess engineers, biologists, chemists, bioengineers, genetic engineers, healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, among pharmaceutical industry professionals as well as in academic circles.
Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Fred R. Volkmar Peter Doehring Brian ReichowThe handbook examines the empirical status of interventions and treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers an insightful and balanced perspective on topics ranging from the historical underpinnings of autism treatment to the use of psychopharmacology and the implementation of EBPs. The book reviews the conceptualization of evidence-based practices (EBPs) as well as considerations for implementing such practices across settings. In addition, it describes emerging treatments – though they cannot yet be considered evidence-based – that have produced limited but highly promising results. The book also describes treatments and therapies that have been proved ineffective. It explores ways in which EBPs can be applied in inclusive school settings, pedatric settings, in-patient treatment progams, and college-based programs for transition-aged youth. The volume describes outcomes from the development of EBP guidelines at the national level (in Scotland) and, more broadly, in the United States and outlines how such guidelines can be adapted to offer more individualized intervention. Key areas of coverage include: Comprehensive treatment models, including early intensive behavioral intervention, pivotal response treatment, Early Start Denver Model, and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions. Focal treatments addressing the core deficits of ASD and its co-occuring conditions. Social skills, communication, and the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) practices for teaching new skills and decreasing challenging behaviors. Sensory-based interventions, psychopharmacology, cognitive behavior therapy, and parent education programs (e.g., Project ImPACT). The Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Disorder is an invaluable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and all professionals working in the fields of developmental, clinical child, and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, behavior analysis, allied health sciences, public health, child and adolescent psychiatry, early childhood intervention, and general and special education.
Cancer Health Disparities: From Determinants of Disparities to Solutions for Equity
by Chanita Hughes HalbertDespite improvements in strategies for early detection and cancer treatment, racial and ethnic groups and individuals from other medically underserved populations continue to experience disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality. Research in cancer health disparities has evolved from first generation studies that described racial differences in morbidity and mortality to research that examines the efforts of interventions that focus on increasing access to early detection and treatment. As a result of these efforts, racial background, socioeconomic characteristics, access to high quality cancer care, and psychological and social factors have been documented as important determinants of cancer health disparities; these factors provide the context within which cancer is detected, treated, and prevented. The field of cancer health disparities is now at a critical juncture where it is essential to move beyond descriptive information on determinants of disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality to translational studies that examine basic biological processes and how these processes interact with social, psychological, and behavioral factors to contribute to disparities in cancer risk and outcomes. Empirical evidence about the influence of multilevel determinants has grown, and now, more than ever, efforts are being made to understand the independent and interactive effects of biological, psychological, behavioral, and social determinants of cancer health disparities and to translate this information into sustainable interventions for cancer prevention, control, and treatment. Provides an in-depth examination of emerging evidence about multilevel determinants of cancer health disparitiesDescribes novel frameworks and approaches that are being used to understand and address cancer health disparitiesPresents evidence-based interventions that have potential to achieve equity in cancer outcomesReviews the effects of previous and ongoing approaches to address disparities
Jugend - Ländliche Räume - Peripherie: Theoretische und empirische Erkundungen regionaler Ungleichheiten (Studien zur Kindheits- und Jugendforschung #11)
by Cathleen Grunert Katja LudwigIm Zentrum des Sammelbandes steht die Frage nach der Relevanz regionaler und räumlicher Differenzierungsperspektiven für eine Jugendforschung, die den Anspruch hegt, die lebensweltlichen Realitäten junger Menschen angemessen in den Blick zu nehmen. Eine regional orientierte Jugendforschung steht dabei vor der Herausforderung, weder komplexitätsreduzierende, dichotomisierende und stigmatisierende oder romantisierende Narrative in Bezug auf Stadt und Land bzw. periphere und prosperierende Regionen zu verfestigen noch Containerraumvorstellungen zu reproduzieren. Vielmehr gilt es zu fragen, wie im Zusammenspiel von Jugendlichen und anderen Akteur:innen Lebensrealitäten und deren Bearbeitungen hergestellt werden, um so die Reflexion damit einhergehender Spannungsfelder in das Zentrum zu stellen. Die Beiträge geben einen Einblick in die mehrdimensionalen Gewebe der Hervorbringung von Jugend und ländlichen Räumen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Peripherisierungsprozessen. Sie bündeln damit die aktuellen Diskussionen und empirischen Befunde zu den Lebenslagen, Handlungsorientierungen und Ausdrucksformen Jugendlicher in peripher(isiert)en ländlichen Regionen im Kontext der Verbindung von räumlicher und sozialer Ungleichheit.
Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS-2023) (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #176)
by Leonard BarolliThis book aims to deliver a platform of scientific interaction between the three interwoven challenging areas of research and development of future ICT-enabled applications: software intensive systems, complex systems and intelligent systems.Software intensive systems are systems, which heavily interact with other systems, sensors, actuators, devices, other software systems and users. More and more domains are involved with software intensive systems, e.g., automotive, telecommunication systems, embedded systems in general, industrial automation systems and business applications. Moreover, the outcome of web services delivers a new platform for enabling software intensive systems.Complex systems research is focused on the overall understanding of systems rather than its components. Complex systems are very much characterized by the changing environments in which they act by their multiple internal and external interactions. They evolve and adapt through internal and external dynamic interactions. The development of intelligent systems and agents, which is each time more characterized by the use of ontologies and their logical foundations, builds a fruitful impulse for both software intensive systems and complex systems. Recent research in the field of intelligent systems, robotics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and cognitive sciences are very important factor for the future development and innovation of software intensive and complex systems.
Introduction to Differential Geometry (Springer Studium Mathematik (Master))
by Joel W. Robbin Dietmar A. SalamonThis textbook is suitable for a one semester lecture course on differential geometry for students of mathematics or STEM disciplines with a working knowledge of analysis, linear algebra, complex analysis, and point set topology. The book treats the subject both from an extrinsic and an intrinsic view point.The first chapters give a historical overview of the field and contain an introduction to basic concepts such as manifolds and smooth maps, vector fields and flows, and Lie groups, leading up to the theorem of Frobenius. Subsequent chapters deal with the Levi-Civita connection, geodesics, the Riemann curvature tensor, a proof of the Cartan-Ambrose-Hicks theorem, as well as applications to flat spaces, symmetric spaces, and constant curvature manifolds. Also included are sections about manifolds with nonpositive sectional curvature, the Ricci tensor, the scalar curvature, and the Weyl tensor. An additional chapter goes beyond the scope of a one semester lecture course and deals with subjects such as conjugate points and the Morse index, the injectivity radius, the group of isometries and the Myers-Steenrod theorem, and Donaldson's differential geometric approach to Lie algebra theory.
The Proceedings of 2024 International Conference of Electrical, Electronic and Networked Energy Systems: Volume VI (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1330)
by Li Zhang Aimin Sha Jishen Peng XIaoheng Yan Cancan Rong Zheming JinThis conference is one of the most significant annual events of the China Electrotechnical Society, showcasing the latest research trends, methodologies, and experimental results in electrical, electronic, and networked energy systems. The proceedings cover a wide range of cutting-edge theories and ideas, including topics such as power systems, power electronics, smart grids, renewable energy, energy integration in transportation, advanced power technologies, and the energy internet. The aim of these proceedings is to provide a key interdisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals to present groundbreaking developments in the field of electrical, electronic, and networked energy systems. It also offers engineers and researchers from academia, industry, and government a comprehensive view of innovative solutions that integrate concepts from multiple disciplines. These volumes serve as a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering.
Social and Ethical Considerations of AI in East Asia and Beyond (Philosophy of Engineering and Technology #47)
by Benedict S. B. Chan Levi CheckettsThis book is a global reflection on disparate religious and philosophical approaches to questions of AI and the particular ways these questions affect East Asian societies. These chapters originate from a conference held at Hong Kong Baptist University in April 2023 on “Ethical and Social Issues in AI: East Asia and Beyond.” Sections cover Confucianist, Daoist, and Christian reflections on AI ethics. Chapters on broad theoretical questions that AI poses are included as well as those addressing issues in applied AI ethics. This volume appeals to students and researchers working across cultures and traditions on the philosophy of AI technology.
Cities as Anticipatory Systems (The Urban Book Series)
by Bruno Gandlgruber Salomón González-ArellanoThe theory of anticipation suggests that systems, both biological and social, can adapt and update based on predictive models. Cities, which can be seen as complex systems that are associated with innovation, are undergoing changes in response to current socio-ecological transitions. Therefore, cities can be viewed as anticipatory systems that may signal future transformations that arise in response to the challenges posed by these ongoing socio-ecological transitions. This book combines futures studies and anticipation theories with urban studies and theories of urban transition. Chapters address theoretical and empirical aspects of both fields and present case studies from a wide array of international perspectives. These diverse examples demonstrate how cities implement arrangements and strategies to allow their actors of all kinds to anticipate change. As such, contributions in this edited volume explore possible scenarios and proposals for strengthening anticipatory competences in urban areas and examine the potential consequences of these innovations in the cities of the future.
Promoting Resilience and Inspiration: An Autoethnographic Study of Dominican-American Students
by Nelson ReynosoThis book details a study conducted at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York. The text combines insights from semi-structured interviews with Dominican-American students enrolled at the college, with autoethnographic reflection by the author, also a Dominican-American scholar. By investigating the stories of six individuals, who arrived in the US without any English proficiency, the book captures many of the financial, social, linguistic, environmental and cultural challenges faced by immigrants in the US. Focusing on how these three individuals developed resilience to these pressures however, the volume moves beyond a deficit understanding of the immigrant experience to highlight how individuals have drawn on personal, cultural, and social strengths to build resilience and achieve academic success. The stories provide a model of resilience for helping other community college students and in particular, students with an immigrant background to achieve academic success despite overwhelming odds.