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Adolescence in Context
by Tara L. KutherAdolescence in Context by award-winning author Tara L. Kuther is a topically oriented text that connects learners to the science shaping our understanding of today’s teenagers and young adults. Organized around three core themes—the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science—the text presents classic and current research, along with foundational theories, framed in real-life intersectional contexts such as sex, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic status. With the new Second Edition, students can expect to gain a deeper understanding of adolescence that they can apply to their personal lives and future careers.
Adolescent Health and Well-Being: Meeting Challenges Old and New (Adolescence and Society)
by Imelda Coyne Melissa Kang Nicola J GrayThis important book explores adolescent health and well-being through an ecological and developmental lens, drawing on international comparative studies and data sources to provide valuable contextual insights.Recognising that children and adolescents are not a homogenous group, this book highlights the importance of age distinctions in shaping health needs, risks, and protective behaviours. Adolescent development, the epidemiology and social determinants of adolescent health, health literacy and health promotion are foundational themes woven throughout the chapters. It explores how gender influences both health behaviors and outcomes, emphasising the need for a nuanced understanding of adolescent well-being. By presenting data comparisons across time and socio-demographic groups, this book sheds light on disparities related to gender, ethnicity (including Black and minority ethnic and Indigenous populations), age, geography, and socioeconomic status, offering valuable insights into the diverse factors that shape adolescent health.This textbook is intended for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, advocates, youth workers, adolescents and their parents and carers.
Adolescents in Crisis: A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Challenges of Adolescence (101 Kids)
by Alessandra Marsoni Quagliata, Edited by EmanuelaAdolescents in Crisis offers a psychoanalytic perspective on the difficulties that can arise when young people renegotiate their relationship with the world and their own bodies as they experience puberty.This edited collection explores the tension adolescents often experience between their wish to develop and grow up, alongside the concurrent urge to regress towards a pre- pubescent way of relating to their own self and others. Covering the period from pre- teen years to the dawn of adulthood, and including clinical vignettes throughout, the contributors look at issues such as isolation, self- harm, eating disorders, gender identity and delinquent behaviors. These are often used as defense strategies against feelings of powerlessness and inadequacy that puberty can trigger. Each chapter draws on traditional and contemporary psychoanalytic thought to help the reader understand these anxieties and provide guidance on how the therapist, parent and adolescent can work through them together, allowing the young person to explore new ways of managing their anxieties.Part of the 101 Kids books series, this book is an invaluable resource for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists working with young people, as well as teachers, social workers and parents dealing with adolescents in difficulty.
Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity, and Challenges
by Lisa Hollis-Sawyer Bert Hayslip Julie Hicks PatrickTopically organized, Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity and Challenges provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process in adulthood from multiple perspectives. In this Second Edition, Julie Hicks Patrick, Bert Hayslip, and Lisa Hollis-Sawyer use principles of lifespan development to show readers the directionality of changes in early, middle, and late adulthood. Within its framework of scientific literacy, the text charts four key themes to guide learners: a focus on aging as development; a global perspective on contexts; a vibrant, integrated approach to diverse coverage; and psychological science that translates into real-life experiences. A final chapter focuses on ways to improve the experience of aging for all adults.
Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity, and Challenges
by Lisa Hollis-Sawyer Bert Hayslip Julie Hicks PatrickTopically organized, Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity and Challenges provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process in adulthood from multiple perspectives. In this Second Edition, Julie Hicks Patrick, Bert Hayslip, and Lisa Hollis-Sawyer use principles of lifespan development to show readers the directionality of changes in early, middle, and late adulthood. Within its framework of scientific literacy, the text charts four key themes to guide learners: a focus on aging as development; a global perspective on contexts; a vibrant, integrated approach to diverse coverage; and psychological science that translates into real-life experiences. A final chapter focuses on ways to improve the experience of aging for all adults.
Advanced AI and Data Science Applications (Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence)
by Ranjit Singh Sarban Singh D. Sivabalaselvamani G. RevathyAdvanced AI and Data Science Applications explores how the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are transforming diverse domains. The book blends theory and practice to serve as a roadmap to help readers understand how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing practices across various fields. By providing a mix of theoretical insights and practical implementations, the book offers a holistic understanding of advanced AI and data science applications. Highlights of the book include: Metaheuristic optimization techniques for solving complex AI model training challenges The impact of AI and data science on urban development Implementing AI for enhanced cybersecurity in industrial control systems A comparative study of traditional and AI-based methods for English speech recognition Temporal dependency modeling in real-time data streams using a deep learning model Predictive analytics for financial fraud detection and risk management Data science in manufacturing for cost reduction and efficiency AI-driven agricultural analytics Featuring such advanced modeling techniques as predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization algorithms, the book presents innovative solutions that emphasize benefits and practicality. With its emphasis on interdisciplinary applications, it showcases successful projects that underscore the synergy between AI and data science domains, empowering readers to harness the power of innovation for enhanced problem-solving and efficiency in interdisciplinary realms.
Advanced Applications in Heat Exchanger Technologies: AI, Machine Learning, and Additive Manufacturing
by Sunil Kumar, Kavita Rathore, and Debjyoti BanerjeeAdvanced Applications in Heat Exchanger Technologies presents the most recent developments in enhancing heat exchanger performance, reliability, and resilience, including the implementation of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Additive Manufacturing.Covering the essential parts of many commercial endeavors, ranging from aerospace to marine applications to oil-and-gas, the book discusses various heat exchanger types and interdisciplinary industry applications. It encompasses several different techniques, such as nanofluids, microchannel heat exchangers, computer modeling, advanced manufacturing, and optimization. The book addresses real-world concerns that impact long-term heat exchanger performance and dependability such as fouling, corrosion prevention, and maintenance measures.This book is intended for researchers and graduate students who are interested in heat exchangers R&D and the diverse range of industrial applications of heat exchanger technologies in contemporary practice.
Advanced Computing Techniques in Engineering and Technology: Second International Conference, ACTET 2025, Jaipur, India, February 12–13, 2025, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2543)
by Basant Agarwal Richi Nayak Pooja Jain Ramesh C. Bansal Vladan Devedzic Ankush TandonThis volume constitutes the proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Computing Techniques in Engineering & Technology, ACTET 2025, in Jaipur, India, during February 12–13, 2025. The 30 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 106 submissions. They focus on all aspects of distributed computing, machine learning, optimization algorithms, and interdisciplinary applications of computing technologies.
Advanced Computing and Intelligent Technologies: Proceedings of ICACIT 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1359)
by Marcin Paprzycki Monica Bianchini Ankush Ghosh Sanjoy DasThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at International Conference on Advanced Computing and Intelligent Technologies (ICACIT 2024), which is jointly organized by Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy and ADSRS Education and Research during December 13–14, 2024. It discusses emerging topics pertaining to advanced computing, intelligent technologies and networks including AI and machine learning, data mining, big data analytics, high-performance computing network performance analysis, Internet of things networks, wireless sensor networks, and others. The book offers an asset for researchers from both academia and industries involved in advanced studies.
Advanced Cutting Tool Technology and Machine Processes
by Yarub Al-Douri Riyadh A. Al-SamaraiToday's industry heavily relies on advanced cutting tool technology and manufacturing techniques to enhance quality and efficiency in production. This undergraduate-level textbook is dedicated to exploring the latest developments that enhance tool performance, lower costs, and boost productivity. The mission of this textbook is to provide readers with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge technologies and methods used in cutting tools and industrial processes.Advanced Cutting Tool Technology and Machine Processes steps into the world of modern cutting tools used in the metallurgical industry. Each tool is meticulously dissected, showcasing its distinctive features and methods of operation. The text explores advanced metal‑cutting and processing techniques, including laser, water, and plasma cutting. By covering these cutting‑edge methods, students and professionals can remain at the forefront of industry advancements. In addition to detailed tool descriptions, this textbook offers practical guidance on utilizing tools effectively and safely, as well as tips on tool maintenance to ensure longevity and peak performance. To enhance comprehension, this textbook incorporates exercise problems, case studies, and practical examples that illustrate how theoretical knowledge is applied in real‑world scenarios. This hands‑on approach aids in the development of problem‑solving skills and the practical application of concepts. Lastly, this textbook provides comprehensive information on the properties of various metals and how to handle them effectively. This knowledge is crucial in selecting the appropriate tools for each type of metal, guaranteeing precision and efficiency in cutting processes.This textbook is ideal for undergraduate students in production, materials, industrial, mechatronics, marine, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering programs, and is also useful for graduate programs related to higher-level machining topics, as well as professional engineers and technicians.Figure slides and a solutions manual for available for qualified textbook adoptions.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 21st International Conference, ADMA 2025, Kyoto, Japan, October 22–24, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16197)
by Yang Cao Xiaofeng Meng Chuan Xiao Weitong Chen Masatoshi Yoshikawa Yanda WangThis five-volume set, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2025, held in Kyoto, Japan, during October 22–24, 2025.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 21st International Conference, ADMA 2025, Kyoto, Japan, October 22–24, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16198)
by Yang Cao Xiaofeng Meng Chuan Xiao Weitong Chen Masatoshi Yoshikawa Yanda WangThis five-volume set, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2025, held in Kyoto, Japan, during October 22–24, 2025.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 21st International Conference, ADMA 2025, Kyoto, Japan, October 22–24, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16200)
by Yang Cao Xiaofeng Meng Chuan Xiao Weitong Chen Masatoshi Yoshikawa Yanda WangThis five-volume set, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2025, held in Kyoto, Japan, during October 22–24, 2025.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB® (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
by Dean G. DuffyIn the five previous editions of Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB®, the author presented a text firmly grounded in mathematics that engineers and scientists must understand and know how to use. Tapping into decades of teaching at the US Navy Academy and the US Military Academy and serving for twenty-five years at (NASA) Goddard Space Flight, he combines teaching and practical experience that is rare among authors of advanced engineering mathematics books.This edition continues to refine a smaller, easier to read, and useful version of this classic textbook. While competing textbooks continue to grow, the book presents a slimmer, more practical option to align with the expectations of today’s students.The new edition of the author’s classic textbook continues on a path to creating the best possible learning resource for instructors and students alike. Through extensive class testing over five previous editions, including the author’s current course at the US Naval Academy, the book has been steadily improved.The primary mission of this edition is to dramatically increase the quality and quantity of examples and problems, especially in the chapters on differential equations and Laplace transforms. The chapters on differential equations, linear algebra, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms have seen the greatest changes. Of course, this edition continues to offer a wealth of examples and applications from scientific and engineering literature, a highlight of previous editions.MATLAB® remains central to the presentation and is employed to reinforce the concepts that are taught. Worked solutions are given in the back of the book. An Instructor’s Solutions Manual is also available.
Advanced Functional and Composite Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications (Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing)
by Harpreet Singh Neeraj Kumar Bhoi Himansu Sekhar NandaThis book provides an in-depth understanding of the properties, characterization, and applications of advanced functional and composite materials for energy, electronics, biomedicine, and aerospace fields. Divided into four sections, it covers sustainable smart and composite materials, intelligent techniques for optimization of material properties, their characterization and processing, case studies based on modernization in processes and systems, sustainability-based approaches and novel strategies, and sustainability and Industry 4.0-based contents.Key Highlights Provides smart materials and sustainability, novel product design, and materials implementation Reviews molecular dynamics simulation techniques Includes Industry 4.0 and sustainability interventions in functional composites Discusses life cycle engineering and analysis in composite processing Covers microwave-assisted processing of composites This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials sciences and metallurgy, mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 8th International Conference, ADHIP 2024, Jiaxing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #635)
by Xianchao Zhang Joey Tianyi Zhou Hong SunThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2024, held in Jiaxing, China, during September 20-22, 2024. The 115 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Signal Processing and Enhancement; Information Fusion and Integration. Part II: Information Fusion and Integration; Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning. Part III: Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning; Applications and Intelligent Systems. Part IV: Applications and Intelligent Systems
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 8th International Conference, ADHIP 2024, Jiaxing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #636)
by Xianchao Zhang Joey Tianyi Zhou Hong SunThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2024, held in Jiaxing, China, during September 20-22, 2024. The 115 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Signal Processing and Enhancement; Information Fusion and Integration. Part II: Information Fusion and Integration; Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning. Part III: Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning; Applications and Intelligent Systems. Part IV: Applications and Intelligent Systems
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 8th International Conference, ADHIP 2024, Jiaxing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #637)
by Xianchao Zhang Joey Tianyi Zhou Hong SunThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2024, held in Jiaxing, China, during September 20-22, 2024. The 115 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Signal Processing and Enhancement; Information Fusion and Integration. Part II: Information Fusion and Integration; Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning. Part III: Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning; Applications and Intelligent Systems. Part IV: Applications and Intelligent Systems
Advanced Hybrid Information Processing: 8th International Conference, ADHIP 2024, Jiaxing, China, September 20–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #638)
by Xianchao Zhang Joey Tianyi Zhou Hong SunThis four-volume set constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on Advanced Hybrid Information Processing, ADHIP 2024, held in Jiaxing, China, during September 20-22, 2024. The 115 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 297 submissions. They focus on the following topical sections: Part I: Signal Processing and Enhancement; Information Fusion and Integration. Part II: Information Fusion and Integration; Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning. Part III: Intelligent Computing and Machine Learning; Applications and Intelligent Systems. Part IV: Applications and Intelligent Systems
Advanced Learning Analytics Methods: AI, Precision and Complexity
by Sonsoles López-Pernas Mohammed SaqrThis is an open access book. This comprehensive and timely methodological book introduces several novel topics under the overarching sections of advanced learning analytics (LA), artificial intelligence (AI), precision education, and complex systems. These topics are presented using accessible language, beginning with introductory chapters that cover the fundamentals of each section, followed by step-by-step tutorials featuring code and datasets for various methods within each area. Although the title refers to &“advanced LA,&” the book is written for the broader educational research community and is of interest to quantitative researchers from diverse backgrounds. The first section focuses on Explainable AI and machine learning (ML), with an introduction to the methods, their applications, and tutorials. The second section outlines the foundational concepts of LLMs, their potential applications, and related methodologies, with a tutorial on using LLMs in various analytical tasks. The third section focuses on complex systems, which have become integral to many disciplines and have enabled breakthroughs in modeling intractable problems. Here, three chapters cover Transition Network Analysis (TNA), which fills a critical gap in modeling the temporal unfolding of learning processes over time from a complex systems perspective. The final section addresses precision education, with a particular emphasis on person-centered and person-specific (idiographic) methodologies.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Biomedical Science: Practical Applications, Case Studies, and Future Trends (Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies)
by Manpreet Singh Chander Prakash Hitesh Vasudev Jashanpreet SinghAs healthcare challenges such as human aging and traffic accidents continue to increase exponentially, the biomedical sector faces a significant obstacle in arranging patient-specific biomedical products. Over the past two decades, additive manufacturing’s printing quality and ease of production have gained global attention, particularly in the development of scaffolds and implants.This book explores additive manufacturing technologies and their categorization, materials, processing factors, output responses, advantages, challenges, and biomedical applications. It provides a critical analysis of past biomedical applications of additive manufacturing technology, explores recent advancements, and examines the design, applications, and characterizations of biomedical components using additive manufacturing techniques. Moreover, it discusses notable applications of additive fabrication in aerospace, education, and medicine, as it showcases the medical applications of rapid prototyping, addressing computational and experimental aspects of 3D-printed biomedical devices. Also, it provides future human implications and developments.Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Biomedical Science: Practical Applications, Case Studies, and Future Trends offers a unique framework for understanding and evaluating the latest advancements in biomedical additive manufacturing. This book targets individuals interested in conducting research, providing valuable insights, and can serve as an authoritative source of information for manufacturers and academic researchers in the business sector.
Advanced Methods in Family Therapy Research
by Richard B. Miller Lee N. JohnsonAdvanced Methods in Family Therapy Research provides an accessible, understandable primer to advanced clinical research methods and statistics, all with the purpose of advancing therapy effectiveness and improving client care.This fully revised new edition is designed to help readers produce, consume, and understand research, keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field.Accessibly written with marriage and family therapists and researchers in mind, the chapters in the book address the changes in the research landscape of family therapy research, including new research designs, methods, and statistical techniques that are now considered best practice. Contributing authors share their wisdom on a wide variety of topics including randomized controlled trials, qualitative research, cultural adaptation research, and mixed methods research, with new chapters on metaanalysis, multilevel modelling, benchmarking, growth mixture modelling, Bayesian statistics, and more. New information on how to consume as well as produce research is featured, helping readers become informed consumers of journal articles and studies, produce quality, publishable research, and write fundable grant proposals. With further readings lists and online materials for classes, this textbook is essential reading for graduate students in MFT training, as well as MFT and clinical psychology researchers. It will also be an invaluable resource for marriage and family therapists to help them keep abreast of innovations in clinical practice.
Advanced Parallel Processing Technologies: 16th International Symposium, APPT 2025, Athens, Greece, July 13-16, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16062)
by Dimitris Gizopoulos Chao Li Xuehai Qian Boris GrotThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Advanced Parallel Processing Technologies, APPT 2025, held in Athens, Greece, during July 13–16, 2025. The 17 full papers and 10 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Chip and Accelerators, Memory and Storage, Cloud and Networking, Design for LLM and ML/AI, Big Data and Graph Processing, and Secure and Dependable System.
Advanced Snowflake
by Muhammad Fasih UllahAs Snowflake's capabilities expand, staying updated with its latest features and functionalities can be overwhelming. The platform's rapid development gave rise to advanced tools like Snowpark and the Native App Framework, which are crucial for optimizing data operations but may seem complex to navigate. In this essential book, author Muhammad Fasih Ullah offers a detailed guide to understanding these sophisticated tools, ensuring you can leverage the full potential of Snowflake for data processing, application development, and deploying machine learning models at scale. You'll gain actionable insights and structured examples to transform your understanding and skills in handling advanced data scenarios within Snowflake. By the end of this book, you will: Grasp advanced features such as Snowpark, Snowflake Native App Framework, and Iceberg tables Enhance your projects with geospatial functions for comprehensive geospatial analytics Interact with Snowflake using a variety of programming languages through Snowpark Implement and manage machine learning models effectively using Snowpark ML Develop and deploy applications within the Snowflake environment
Advanced Solid-state Devices for Emerging Nanotechnologies
by Tarikul Islam, Shakeb Khan, Mohammad Ajmal Khan and Monika Tomar and Shabana MehfuzAdvanced Solid-state Devices for Emerging Technologies provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative role played by nanotechnology in the development of solid-state devices for various applications, including efficient signal processing, power, data communication, sensor and IoT-enabled devices. The introductory section of the book provides the fundamental working principles of the solid-state devices for signal processing, energy harvesting and sensing of stimulants, highlighting their significance for addressing some of the present challenges. The book also discusses the key structures of the devices with different functional units, the role of basic and functionalized nanomaterials in enhancing their performance, with diverse applications potential for sensing, powering devices and signal processing. Other aspects covered include the experimental methods, procedures in determining the response parameters of the devices and the application of artificial intelligence in modelling and optimization of system parameters. The proposed book is useful for researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students, working technical professionals in engineering and the sciences.Key Features: Discusses advanced materials and structures for developing emerging technologies for micro and nano applications Development of efficient interfacing and signal processing circuits with the idea of machine learning-based sensor data and fault analysis Covers open research challenges and the future scope of research directions on emerging micro to nano technology