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Rethinking Evolutionary Psychology
by A. GoldfinchRethinking Evolutionary Psychology identifies, champions and vindicates a streamlined evolutionary psychology. It offers a new way of thinking that moves decisively away from theoretical and critical excess. Where standard accounts often obscure and distort, this book emphasizes and develops evolutionary psychology's heuristic credentials.
Bearing Capacity Of Roads Volume 1
by A. Gomes CorreiaThis book is an outcome of the sixth conference on bearing capacity of roads and airfield held in Lisbon, Portugal. It focuses on railway tracks and covers following topics: bearing capacity policies, concepts, costs and condition surveys; analysis and modelling; design and environmental effects.
Bearing Capacity Of Roads Volume 2
by A. Gomes CorreiaThis book is an outcome of the sixth conference on bearing capacity of roads and airfield held in Lisbon, Portugal. It covers the following topics: bearing capacity policies, concepts, costs and condition surveys; analysis and modelling; design and environmental effects; and asphalt mixtures.
Design and Construction of Pavements and Rail Tracks: Geotechnical Aspects and Processed Materials
by A. Gomes Correia,Y. Momoya & F. TatsuokaDesign and Construction of Pavements and Rail Tracks - Geotechnical Aspects and Processed Materials is a compilation of selected contributions produced between 2002 and 2005 by the International Committee TC3 - Geotechnics of Pavements of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), a committee dedicated to gat
War, Power and the Economy: Mercantilism and state formation in 18th-century Europe (Routledge Explorations in Economic History)
by A. González EncisoWar, Power and the Economy contains a comparative history of Great Britain, France and Spain, the three rival empires of the 1700s. It explores how the states prepared for war, what kind of economic means they had, what institutional changes they implemented, and how efficient this was. As such, the book presents the first comparative synthesis aiming to understand the outcome of the global confrontation in the eighteenth century. Faced with the challenge of paying for new and more costly wars, some countries found flexible ways to get more money and better supplies, whereas others did not. The development of freer colonial markets, the increase of consumption and its taxation, the problems of venal administration or the different systems of patronage with contractors, are some of the factors explaining the divergences that were made clear by 1815. This book explores political and economic dimensions of the eighteenth-century European state in order to explain why and how changes in power as an outcome of war depended upon the available means and the way they were obtained and used. The book takes the idea that making war or preparing for it obliged governments to make important changes in their institutions, so that during the eighteenth century the state in many ways formed itself through war efforts. Ultimately, this study aims to show how closely political and military success was entwined with economic interests. This volume is of great interest to those who study economic history, political economy and European history.
Impact of Humanism on Western Europe During the Renaissance, The
by Angus Mackay A. GoodmanAn up-to-date synthesis of the spread and impact of humanism in Europe. A team of Renaissance scholars of international reputation including Peter Burke, Sydney Anglo, George Holmes and Geoffrey Elton, offers the student, academic and general reader an up-to-date synthesis of our current understanding of the spread and impact of humanism in Europe. Taken together, these essays throw a new and searching light on the Renaissance as a European phenomenon.
The Economics of Housing Markets (Fundamentals Of Pure And Applied Economics Ser. #Vol. 31)
by A. Goodman R. MuthA state of the art overview of theoretical and empirical aspects of housing market research.
Advances in Agri-Food Systems: Volume I
by Himanshu Pathak K. C. Bansal W. S. Lakra A. GopalakrishnanThis edited volume, titled "Advances in Agri-Food Systems" is the first volume that comprises of contributed chapters from 16 leading experts in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors. These chapters are primarily based on invited lectures delivered by experts during the XVI Agricultural Science Congress, held in Kochi, India, from October 10-13, 2023. The book covers all major topics related to advances in agri-food transformation towards sustainability in this era of climate change. These topics include field crops, horticultural crops, the livestock sector, nutritional aspects, the application of the latest field-based technologies, and agriculture-related policies and institutions. Some of the key topics covered are: Nitrogen and Water Stress in Maize Crop; Rainwater Harvesting Technologies; Applications of Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture; Nature-based Solutions; Impact of Climate Change on Livestock, Agroforestry, Fisheries; and Resource Efficient and Environment-Friendly Production, among others. This book aims to exchange and share the latest research findings, ideas, and experiences on all aspects of agri-food systems to formulate pathways for transforming our agri-food system to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It provides valuable insights and knowledge to a diverse audience, including scientists, academicians, students, entrepreneurs, farmers, policymakers, and others.
Advances in Agri-Food Systems: Volume II
by Himanshu Pathak K. C. Bansal W. S. Lakra A. GopalakrishnanThis edited volume, titled "Advances in Agri-Food Systems", is the second volume in a set that comprises of contributed chapters from 22 leading experts in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors. These chapters are primarily based on invited lectures delivered by experts during the XVI Agricultural Science Congress, held in Kochi, India, from October 10-13, 2023. The book provides an overview of recent advancements in the role of agriculture and food systems towards sustainability in the era of climate change. Topics include field crops, horticultural crops, the livestock sector, nutritional aspects, the application of the latest field-based technologies, and agriculture-related policies and institutions. Some of the key subjects covered are: Fast Track Breeding Approaches in Fruit Crops; Genome Editing in Legumes; Genome Editing in Vegetable Crops; Genome Edited Livestock; Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals; Integrated Farming Systems; and the Changing Pattern of Demand for Agri-processed Commodities, among others. This book aims to exchange and share the latest research findings, ideas, and experiences on all aspects of agri-food systems to formulate pathways for transforming our agri-food system to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It provides valuable insights and knowledge to a diverse audience, including scientists, academicians, students, entrepreneurs, farmers, policymakers, and others.
Hard X-Ray Imaging of Solar Flares
by Michele Piana A. Gordon Emslie Anna Maria Massone Brian R. DennisThe idea for this text emerged over several years as the authors participated in research projects related to analysis of data from NASA's RHESSI Small Explorer mission. The data produced over the operational lifetime of this mission inspired many investigations related to a specific science question: the when, where, and how of electron acceleration during solar flares in the stressed magnetic environment of the active Sun.A vital key to unlocking this science problem is the ability to produce high-quality images of hard X-rays produced by bremsstrahlung radiation from electrons accelerated during a solar flare. The only practical way to do this within the technological and budgetary limitations of the RHESSI era was to opt for indirect modalities in which imaging information is encoded as a set of two-dimensional spatial Fourier components. Radio astronomers had employed Fourier imaging for many years. However, differently than for radio astronomy, X-ray images produced by RHESSI had to be constructed from a very limited number of sparsely distributed and very noisy Fourier components. Further, Fourier imaging is hardly intuitive, and extensive validation of the methods was necessary to ensure that they produced images with sufficient accuracy and fidelity for scientific applications.This book summarizes the results of this development of imaging techniques specifically designed for this form of data. It covers a set of published works that span over two decades, during which various imaging methods were introduced, validated, and applied to observations. Also considering that a new Fourier-based telescope, STIX, is now entering its nominal phase on-board the ESA Solar Orbiter, it became more and more apparent to the authors that it would be a good idea to put together a compendium of these imaging methods and their applications. Hence the book you are now reading.
Handbook of Peripheral Neuropathy (Neurological Disease and Therapy)
by Mark B. Bromberg A. Gordon SmithProviding a detailed study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of peripheral nerves, this reference provides a clear approach to the evaluation, characterization, and treatment of peripheral neuropathies-reviewing each major class of these disorders with authoritative discussions of clinical characteristics, electrodiagnostic features, examin
Workshops in Perception (Psychology Library Editions: Perception #25)
by R. P. Power S. Hausfeld A. GortaOriginally published in 1981, Workshops in Perception is designed to enable students to devise their own experiments in sensory processes or perception. The thirty workshops include over a hundred different possible student projects covering the full range of the senses and interactions among them. The topics range from simple perimetry to the perception of language and social situations. In addition to more traditional topics such as illusions, adaptation and after-effects, they include lifespan perceptual development, musical illusions, and even a consumer-oriented study of road atlases. Each of the ten major sections has a general introduction to the topic with suggestions for reading. Each workshop has a more specific introduction to its topic, and an experiment outlined. A typical outline will suggest more independent variables than a student can handle, and it is up to the student to select the variables he considers important and to choose the appropriate levels of the variables. Although many suggestions are made regarding the actual running of each workshop, deciding precisely how to carry out the experiment is left up to the student. Pilot work and consultation with the tutor is encouraged. Suggestions for the form of the analysis are made, but again the details are left to the student. Several alternatives to the main workshop are outlined briefly, and these are suited to the more adventurous or advanced student. Thus the book is suited to students with a wide range of ability.
Biostatistics Decoded
by A. Gouveia OliveiraStudy design and statistical methodology are two important concerns for the clinical researcher. This book sets out to address both issues in a clear and concise manner. The presentation of statistical theory starts from basic concepts, such as the properties of means and variances, the properties of the Normal distribution and the Central Limit Theorem and leads to more advanced topics such as maximum likelihood estimation, inverse variance and stepwise regression as well as, time-to-event, and event-count methods. Furthermore, this book explores sampling methods, study design and statistical methods and is organized according to the areas of application of each of the statistical methods and the corresponding study designs. Illustrations, working examples, computer simulations and geometrical approaches, rather than mathematical expressions and formulae, are used throughout the book to explain every statistical method. Biostatisticians and researchers in the medical and pharmaceutical industry who need guidance on the design and analyis of medical research will find this book useful as well as graduate students of statistics and mathematics with an interest in biostatistics. Biostatistics Decoded: Provides clear explanations of key statistical concepts with a firm emphasis on practical aspects of design and analysis of medical research. Features worked examples to illustrate each statistical method using computer simulations and geometrical approaches, rather than mathematical expressions and formulae. Explores the main types of clinical research studies, such as, descriptive, analytical and experimental studies. Addresses advanced modeling techniques such as interaction analysis and encoding by reference and polynomial regression.
Biostatistics Decoded
by A. Gouveia OliveiraBiostatistics Decoded covered a large number of statistical methods that are mainly applied to clinical and epidemiological research, as well as a comprehensive discussion of study designs for observational research and clinical trials, two important concerns for the clinical researcher. In this second edition, new material is included covering statistical methods and study designs that are used to analyse research. Following the same methodology used in the first edition, the chapters are presented in two levels of detail, one for the reader who wishes only to understand the rationale behind each statistical method, and one for the reader who wishes to understand the computations Key features include: Extensive coverage of the design and analysis of experiments for basic science research Experimental designs are presented together with the statistical methods The rationale of all forms of ANOVA is explained with simple mathematics A comprehensive presentation of statistical tests for multiple comparisons Calculations for all statistical methods are illustrated with examples and explained step-by-step. This book presents biostatistical concepts and methods in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of his or her knowledge of mathematics. The topics selected for this book cover will meet the needs of clinical professionals to readers in basic science research.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings Of The Third Icicse 2015 (Advances In Intelligent Systems And Computing #413)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThe book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering (ICICSE 2017) held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India during 18-19 August 2017. The book discusses a wide variety of industrial, engineering and scientific applications of the engineering techniques. Researchers from academic and industry present their original work and exchange ideas, information, techniques and applications in the field of Communication, Computing and Data Science and Analytics.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of 8th ICICSE (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #171)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2020), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on 28–29 August 2020. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision and artificial neural networks.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of the Ninth ICICSE, 2021 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #385)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 9th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2021), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on September 3–4, 2021. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision, and artificial neural networks.
Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering: Proceedings of the Tenth ICICSE, 2022 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #565)
by Rajkumar Buyya H. S. Saini Rishi Sayal A. GovardhanThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE 2022), held at Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, India, on 16–17 September 2022. It covers the latest research in data science and analytics, cloud computing, machine learning, data mining, big data and analytics, information security and privacy, wireless and sensor networks and IoT applications, artificial intelligence, expert systems, natural language processing, image processing, computer vision, and artificial neural networks.
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics: ICCII 2018 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1090)
by K. Srujan Raju B. Padmaja Rani A. Govardhan R. Sridevi M. Ramakrishna MurtyThis book features high-quality papers presented at the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Informatics (ICCII 2018), which was held on 28–29 December 2018 at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, JNTUH College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India. The papers focus on topics such as data mining, wireless sensor networks, parallel computing, image processing, network security, MANETS, natural language processing and Internet of things.
Fractal Functions, Dimensions and Signal Analysis (Understanding Complex Systems)
by Santo Banerjee D. Easwaramoorthy A. GowrisankarThis book introduces the fractal interpolation functions (FIFs) in approximation theory to the readers and the concerned researchers in advanced level. FIFs can be used to precisely reconstruct the naturally occurring functions when compared with the classical interpolants. The book focuses on the construction of fractals in metric space through various iterated function systems. It begins by providing the Mathematical background behind the fractal interpolation functions with its graphical representations and then introduces the fractional integral and fractional derivative on fractal functions in various scenarios. Further, the existence of the fractal interpolation function with the countable iterated function system is demonstrated by taking suitable monotone and bounded sequences. It also covers the dimension of fractal functions and investigates the relationship between the fractal dimension and the fractional order of fractal interpolation functions. Moreover, this book explores the idea of fractal interpolation in the reconstruction scheme of illustrative waveforms and discusses the problems of identification of the characterizing parameters. In the application section, this research compendium addresses the signal processing and its Mathematical methodologies. A wavelet-based denoising method for the recovery of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals contaminated by nonstationary noises is presented, and the author investigates the recognition of healthy, epileptic EEG and cardiac ECG signals using multifractal measures. This book is intended for professionals in the field of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, helping them broaden their understanding of fractal functions and dimensions, while also providing the illustrative experimental applications for researchers in biomedicine and neuroscience.
Fractal Patterns with MATLAB (SpringerBriefs in Complexity)
by Santo Banerjee A. Gowrisankar Komandla Mahipal ReddyThis book presents the iterative beauty of fractals and fractal functions graphically with the aid of MATLAB programming. The fractal images generated using the MATLAB codes provide visual delight and highly encourage the fractal lovers for creative thinking. The book compiles five cutting-edge research chapters, each with state-of-the art fractal illustrations. It starts with the fundamental theory for the construction of fractal sets via the deterministic iteration algorithm. Incorporating the theoretical base, fractal illustrations of elementary fractal sets are provided with the explicit MATLAB code. The book gives examples of MATLAB codes to present the fractal surfaces. This book is contributed to all the research beginners as well as the professionals on the field of fractal analysis. As it covers basic fractals like Sierpinski triangle to advanced fractal functions with explicit MATLAB code, the presented fractal illustrations hopefully benefit even the non-field readers. The book is a useful course to all the research beginners on the fractal and fractal-related fields.
Fractal Signatures in the Dynamics of an Epidemiology: An Analysis of COVID-19 Transmission
by Santo Banerjee A. GowrisankarThe recent Covid-19 pandemic threw the world into complete chaos with its rapid and devastating spread. Scientists are still trying to obtain a better understanding of the patterns of COVID-19 and trying to get a deeper understanding of mutant strains and their pathogenicity by performing genomic sequences of more samples. Fractal-based analysis provides its unique forecasting policy to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and in general, of any outbreaks. The book presents fractal and multifractal models of COVID-19 and reviews the impact of the pandemic including epidemiology, genome organization, transmission cycle, and control strategies based on mathematical models towards developing an immune intervention. Also, it covers non-clinical aspects such as economic development with graphical illustrations, meeting the needs of onlookers outside the sector who desire additional information on the epidemic. The fractal signatures describe the fractal textures in the patterns of Corona virus. Studies on the epidemiology of Covid-19 in relation with the fractals and fractal functions serve to exhibit its irregular chaotic nature. Moreover, the book with its wide coverage on the Hurst exponent analysis and the fractal dimension estimation, greatly aids in measuring the epidemiology.
Interplay of Fractals and Complexity in Mathematical Modelling and Physical Patterns: Selected Proceedings of the International Symposium on Mathematical Analysis of Fractals and Dynamical Systems—2023 (ISMAFDS-2023)
by Santo Banerjee A. Manimaran D. Easwaramoorthy A. Gowrisankar S. NandhiniThis book presents selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the International Symposium on Mathematical Analysis of Fractals and Dynamical Systems—2023 (ISMAFDS - 2023), held at the Department of Mathematics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu in India during August 24-25, 2023. It offers readers an array of captivating connections between fractal theory and nonlinear dynamics across various physics sub-domains and mathematical modeling. Fractal geometry has been developed to describe irregular natural objects that defy characterization using Euclidean geometry. Fractal techniques, such as fractal dimension and fractal functions, prove effective in mathematically modeling real-world phenomena and forecasting future consequences. The impact of fractal theory on physical sciences is widely recognized, as natural phenomena frequently exhibit fractal structures. These new concepts revolutionize our understanding of the large-scale properties of matter distribution in the universe. The book aims to familiarize readers with recent developments in common fractal patterns found in statistical physics, quantum physics, and plasma physics. Furthermore, it highlights the relationship between fractals and nonlinear dynamics through innovative approaches in mathematical modeling. This publication caters to professionals in mathematics, physics, and computer science, and also serves as a helpful resource for non-specialists seeking to comprehend fractal and nonlinear dynamics concepts. It offers valuable applications for researchers in both pure and applied backgrounds of physics and engineering.
Het Geriatrie Formularium
by M. E. Vierhout E. M. H. Mathus-Vliegen J. R. E. Haalboom P. A. F. Jansen J. R. Laan J. M. G. A. Schols C. Beek J. J. Binsbergen D. Bokkel Huinink E. M. W. Eekhoff Emmelot-Vonk M. J. A. M. Franssen P. G. A. M. Froeling R. M. M. Geijer A. Graeff R. Griend C. P. G. M. Groot H. G. L. M. Grundmeijer Y. F. Heijdra F. Hendrikse G. J. Hordijk P. Houten R. W. M. M. Jansen F. G. I. Jennekens E. J. C. Jong L. J. Kappelle D. L. Knook D. J. Lighthart P. T. A. M. Lips K. Miedema J. C. L. Neyens M. G. M. Olde Rikkert M. E. Ooms S. E. J. A. Rooij M. Smalbrugge S. C. Teunissen J. C. J. M. Veraart H. J. J. Verhaar F. R. J. Verheij C. A. B. Webers A. J. M. Wijck E. Ch. WoltersVeruit de meeste artsen krijgen in hun praktijk met oude patiënten te maken. Bij deze patiënten verschillen de ziektepresentatie en verschijnselen nogal eens van wat men in de studie geneeskunde over de patiënt in het algemeen heeft geleerd. Naarmate een patiënt ouder wordt, moet de arts veelal de diagnostiek en de behandeling, waaronder de farmacotherapie, aanpassen aan de met de leeftijd veranderende lichamelijke en psychische factoren. Het geriatrie formularium biedt een algemeen overzicht van de veranderingen die optreden bij het ouder worden en behandelt de problematiek van de geriatrische patiënt. Het besteedt aandacht aan de door leeftijd gewijzigde ziektepresentatie, de aanpak door de arts van lichamelijk onderzoek en aanvullende diagnostiek, waaronder met de leeftijd veranderende referentiewaarden, en ethische, sociale en juridische aspecten. Van de belangrijkste aandoeningen bij ouderen worden epidemiologie, symptomatologie, diagnostiek en behandeling beschreven. Het hoofdstuk over farmacotherapie geeft algemene richtlijnen over het voorschrijven van geneesmiddelen aan oude patiënten. De therapieschema's bieden dosisadviezen en geven aan of een dosisaanpassing zinvol is.
Palliatieve zorg in de dagelijkse praktijk
by A. Graeff B. S. Wanrooij R. T. C. M. Koopmans C. J. W. Leget J. Prins K. Vissers H. Vrehen W. W. A. ZuurmondPalliatieve zorg heeft in de afgelopen vijftien jaar in Nederland een sterke ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Onderwijs over de zorg voor ernstig zieke en stervende patiënten, veelal in de vorm van nascholing aan artsen en verpleegkundigen, heeft in grote mate hieraan bijgedragen. Het streven is palliatieve zorg in de toekomst geïntegreerd te gaan aanbieden in het curriculum geneeskunde en in de opleidingen tot huisarts, specialist ouderengeneeskunde of medisch specialist. De huidige uitgaven over palliatieve zorg zijn vaak algemeen, beperkt van opzet en Engelstalig. Hierdoor is behoefte ontstaan aan een studieboek dat beter bij de Nederlandse situatie aansluit. Dit boek voorziet in die behoefte. Palliatieve zorg in de dagelijkse praktijk heeft een probleemgeoriënteerde opzet en leert de lezer te analyseren en adequaat in palliatieve zorgsituaties te handelen. Het boek bespreekt problemen die zich voordoen bij patiënten in de palliatieve en terminale fase van kanker, COPD, hartfalen en spieraandoeningen. Het belicht in zeventien patiëntbesprekingen de meest voorkomende symptomen in deze fasen en de analyse en behandeling hiervan vanuit een medische, psychosociale en spirituele invalshoek. Voorts geeft het aanbevelingen voor de palliatieve zorg voor mensen met een uiteenlopende culturele achtergrond, kinderen, verstandelijk gehandicapten, psychiatrische patiënten en patiënten met dementie. De auteurs zijn afkomstig uit diverse disciplines. Met dit boek stellen zij toekomstige) artsen in staat systematisch te werk te gaan bij de zorg voor patiënten in de palliatieve en terminale fase van een ziekte.