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Financial Supervision in the 21st Century
by Jakob De Haan A. Joanne Kellermann Femke De VriesThe financial crisis prompted financial supervisors to take a critical look at their own performance. The "toolkit" available to supervisors is considerably more varied than it was a few years ago. Supervision has become more forward-looking, taking into account also soft controls, such as 'conduct and culture', corporate governance, and business models of financial institutions. This collection of essays discusses several significant changes in supervision methods and supervisory organisations and examines what methods contribute to 'good supervision' and what can reasonably be expected of supervisors. The authors are experts in the field and most of them are affiliated to organisations responsible for financial supervision.
Legal Spaces
by Sabine Müller-MallThis book is concerned with a central question in contemporary legal theory: how to describe global law? In addressing this question, the book brings together two features that are different and yet connected to one another: the conceptual description of contemporary law on the one hand, and methods of taking concrete perspectives on law on the other hand. The book provides a useful concept for describing global law: thinking of law spatially. It illustrates that space is a concept with the capacity to capture the relationality, dynamics, and hybridity of law. Moreover, this book investigates the role of topological thinking in finding concrete perspectives on law. Legal Spaces offers an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to law.
Contrast Media: Safety Issues and ESUR Guidelines (Medical Radiology)
by Henrik S. Thomsen Judith A. W. WebbThis is the third edition of a very successful book that originally emerged from the work of a committee set up by the European Society of Urogenital Radiology in 1994 to consider the safety of contrast media used for diagnostic imaging. The new edition not only fully updates the previous edition, but also includes new chapters on complex topics such as pediatric issues and practical aspects of off-label contrast media use. Comprehensive consideration is given to the many different safety issues relating to iodine-based contrast media, gadolinium-based contrast media, microbubbles for ultrasound, and barium sulfate. The text includes chapters on both acute and delayed non-renal adverse reactions and on renal adverse reactions. All of the questions frequently raised in radiological practice are addressed. This book, presented in a handy, easy-to-use format, provides an invaluable, unique, and unparalleled source of information.
Cement Replacement Materials: Properties, Durability, Sustainability (Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy)
by Ali Akbar RamezanianpourThe aim of this book is to present the latest findings in the properties and application of Supplementary Cementing Materials and blended cements currently used in the world in concrete. Sustainability is an important issue all over the world. Carbon dioxide emission has been a serious problem in the world due to the greenhouse effect. Today many countries agreed to reduce the emission of CO2. Many phases of cement and concrete technology can affect sustainability. Cement and concrete industry is responsible for the production of 7% carbon dioxide of the total world CO2 emission. The use of supplementary cementing materials (SCM), design of concrete mixtures with optimum content of cement and enhancement of concrete durability are the main issues towards sustainability in concrete industry.
Internet-Ökonomie: Grundlagen und Fallbeispiele der vernetzten Wirtschaft
by Dirk Schreiber Reiner ClementInnovative Informations- und Kommunikationstechniken bzw. -technologien, das Internet und der Mobilfunk sind inzwischen fester und unverrückbarer Bestandteil unseres Alltags. Der noch vor Jahrzehnten beschriebene Strukturwandel zur Wissensgesellschaft ist Wirklichkeit. Das Web 2.0 verändert die Grundformen der ökonomischen Leistungserstellung und macht neue Arten der Interaktion zwischen Unternehmen und Kunden sowie der Nutzer untereinander möglich. Das Buch untersucht die Prinzipien der Internet-Ökonomie und die Auswirkungen des Internets für Grundformen der ökonomischen Leistungserstellung. Dazu zählen das Kaufen und Verkaufen auf elektronischen Märkten, das Tauschen, Teilen und die soziale Interaktion in sozialen Netzwerken. Das Buch entwickelt dazu einen systematischen und übergreifenden Ansatz. Eine Vielzahl von Fallbeispielen und Übungsaufgaben bieten einen hohen Anwendungsbezug. Die Lösungshinweise zu den Fallbeispielen und Übungsaufgaben sowie rund 300 Abb. sind als Download unter http://www.springer.com verfügbar.
Internet-Ökonomie: Grundlagen und Fallbeispiele der vernetzten Wirtschaft (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Dirk Schreiber Reiner ClementInnovative Informations- und Kommunikationstechniken bzw. -technologien, das Internet und der Mobilfunk sind inzwischen fester und unverrückbarer Bestandteil unseres Alltags. Der noch vor Jahrzehnten beschriebene Strukturwandel zur Wissensgesellschaft ist Wirklichkeit. Das Web 2.0 verändert die Grundformen der ökonomischen Leistungserstellung und macht neue Arten der Interaktion zwischen Unternehmen und Kunden sowie der Nutzer untereinander möglich. Das Buch untersucht die Prinzipien der Internet-Ökonomie und die Auswirkungen des Internets für Grundformen der ökonomischen Leistungserstellung. Dazu zählen das Kaufen und Verkaufen auf elektronischen Märkten, das Tauschen, Teilen und die soziale Interaktion in sozialen Netzwerken. Das Buch entwickelt dazu einen systematischen und übergreifenden Ansatz. Eine Vielzahl von Fallbeispielen und Übungsaufgaben bieten einen hohen Anwendungsbezug. Die Lösungshinweise zu den Fallbeispielen und Übungsaufgaben sowie rund 300 Abb. sind als Download unter http://www.springer.com verfügbar.
Dental Pathology
by Pieter SlootwegThis new, updated edition of Dental Pathology will assist in the recognition and diagnosis of gross dental abnormalities. Topics covered include disturbances in tooth formation, acquired dental diseases, including caries and its sequelae, periodontal disease, and odontogenic tumours. Practically applicable knowledge is provided on the histology and histopathology of the changes that are seen in diseases of the dental and periodontal tissues, and attention is also paid to the histological alterations induced by dental treatment. Compared with the first edition, ca. 50% more illustrations are included and more information is provided on diagnostically difficult cases. This work will be an invaluable companion for dental practitioners who need to make diagnoses in such cases and will also be of value for surgical pathologists, clinical geneticists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Thermodynamics
by Reinhard HentschkeThermodynamics is the foundation of many-body physics and thus of physical chemistry and material science as well. Today new sources of useful energy, energy storage, transport and conversion, requiring development of novel technology, are of rapidly increasing importance. This development strongly affects modern industry. Thus, thermodynamics will have to be given more prominence in the science curriculum in colleges and universities - something that is attempted in this book. The structure of this text is simple and transparent, enabling the easy mapping of the text onto a one-semester course syllabus and the attendant study. There are 8 chapters total and one three-part appendix. Throughout the text the student finds numerous examples (solved problems) reaching from cosmic to molecular evolution or from cloud formation to Bose condensation.
Global Operations Strategy: Fundamentals and Practice
by Yeming GongWhile many business schools are teaching Global Operations Strategy with self-made teaching materials, there are no such textbooks. Combining practical approaches with detailed theoretical underpinnings, this book provides theories, tools, frameworks, and techniques for global operations strategy, and brings real world perspectives to students and managers. Each chapter includes definition of key terms, introduction of fundamental theories, several short case examples, one long new case to explain the associated theories, and recommended further reading.
Organic Solid-State Lasers
by Sébastien Chénais Sébastien ForgetOrganic lasers are broadly tunable coherent sources, potentially compact, convenient and manufactured at low-costs. Appeared in the mid 60's as solid-state alternatives for liquid dye lasers, they recently gained a new dimension after the demonstration of organic semiconductor lasers in the 90's. More recently, new perspectives appeared at the nanoscale, with organic polariton and surface plasmon lasers. After a brief reminder to laser physics, a first chapter exposes what makes organic solid-state organic lasers specific. The laser architectures used in organic lasers are then reviewed, with a state-of-the-art review of the performances of devices with regard to output power, threshold, lifetime, beam quality etc. A survey of the recent trends in the field is given, highlighting the latest developments with a special focus on the challenges remaining for achieving direct electrical pumping of organic semiconductor lasers. A last chapter covers the applications of organic solid-state lasers.
Frustrated Lewis Pairs I
by Gerhard Erker Douglas W. StephanDiscovery of Frustrated Lewis Pairs: Intermolecular FLPs for Activation of Small Molecules, by Douglas W. Stephan Intramolecular Frustrated Lewis Pairs: Formation and Chemical Features, by Gerald Kehr, Sina Schwendemann, Gerhard Erker Frustrated Lewis Pair Mediated Hydrogenations, by Douglas W. Stephan, Gerhard Erker Amine-Borane Mediated Metal-Free Hydrogen Activation and Catalytic Hydrogenation, by Victor Sumerin, Konstantin Chernichenko, Felix Schulz, Markku Leskelä, Bernhard Rieger, Timo Repo Hydrogen Activation by Frustrated Lewis Pairs: Insights from Computational Studies, by Tibor András Rokob, Imre Pápai Quantum Chemistry of FLPs and Their Activation of Small Molecules: Methodological Aspects, by Birgitta Schirmer, Stefan Grimme Computational Design of Metal-Free Molecules for Activation of Small Molecules, Hydrogenation, and Hydroamination, by Zhi-Xiang Wang, Lili Zhao, Gang Lu, Haixia Li, Fang Huang Computational Studies of Lewis Acidity and Basicity in Frustrated Lewis Pairs, by Thomas M. Gilbert Solid-State NMR as a Spectroscopic Tool for Characterizing Phosphane - Borane Frustrated Lewis Pairs, by Thomas Wiegand, Hellmut Eckert, Stefan Grimme
Corporate Risk Management
by Holger Wengert Frank Andreas SchittenhelmDas Buch soll Firmen und Studenten in das Risikomanagement von Unternehmen einführen und gibt einen komprimierten Einblick in das Themengebiet. Die Autoren beschäftigen sich zunächst mit den Grundlagen des Risikomanagements, u. a. werden die Bedeutung des Risikomanagements für Nachhaltigkeit und Innovationsmanagement herausgearbeitet und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen aufgezeigt. Darüber hinaus werden organisatorische Aspekte sowie die Bedeutung von Anwendungs-Software erläutert. Anschließend wird ausführlich auf das strategische Risikomanagement eingegangen. Im dritten Teil wird der operative Risikomanagement-Prozess behandelt. In Beispielen und anschaulichen Grafiken wird das Risikomanagement greifbar gemacht. Im abschließenden Teil geben die Autoren einen Überblick über die wesentlichen Aspekte der Solvabilitätsanforderungen gemäß Basel III und Solvency II.
Internetwirtschaft
by Rüdiger Zarnekow Falk Von Bornstaedt Jochen WulfWährend der Aufbau und Betrieb von Internetinfrastrukturen zur Zeit der Entstehung des Internets in erster Linie von öffentlichen Institutionen vorangetrieben wurde, wird dieser Bereich heute längst von privatwirtschaftlichen Unternehmen beherrscht. Dieses Buch beschreibt Dienste, Wertschöpfungsprozesse und Wettbewerbsstrategien zur Erbringung des Datentransports im Internet aus betriebswirtschaftlicher Sicht. Es werden gleichermaßen Internetzugangsdienste zur Anbindung von Endkunden, Transitdienste zum Datenaustausch zwischen Netzbetreibern, Dienste zur Kapazitätsbereitstellung im Kernnetz und Dienste zur Distribution digitaler Inhalte und Anwendungen diskutiert. Durch die Darstellung der Teilmärkte, die den Datentransport im Internet adressieren, wird dem Leser ein umfassender Einblick in die Internetwirtschaft geboten, ohne dass hierzu ein tiefer gehendes technisches Verständnis vorausgesetzt wird. Darüber hinaus werden strategische Herausforderungen bei der Bereitstellung digitaler Inhalte und Anwendungen vorgestellt, die zukünftige Entwicklungen in der Internetwirtschaft maßgeblich beeinflussen.
Performance Management Systems: Design, Diagnosis and Use
by Chiara DemartiniThis book presents an analysis and a critical discussion on performance management systems. It seeks to advance the current state of knowledge in the subject by introducing a holistic performance management system - the loosely coupled performance management system. This new system presents a framework to leverage the systemic relationships among already established performance management mechanisms. The author contends that loosely coupled performance management systems fulfill two different objectives, namely - they assure control and foster innovation. Such a comprehensive approach to management control provides managers of economic organizations with an overarching architecture for the design, diagnosis and effective use of performance management systems.
Spin Fluctuation Theory of Itinerant Electron Magnetism
by Yoshinori TakahashiThis volume shows how collective magnetic excitations determine most of the magnetic properties of itinerant electron magnets. Previous theories were mainly restricted to the Curie-Weiss law temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibilities. Based on the spin amplitude conservation idea including the zero-point fluctuation amplitude, this book shows that the entire temperature and magnetic field dependence of magnetization curves, even in the ground state, is determined by the effect of spin fluctuations. It also shows that the theoretical consequences are largely in agreement with many experimental observations. The readers will therefore gain a new comprehensive perspective of their unified understanding of itinerant electron magnetism.
Domain Engineering: Product Lines, Languages, and Conceptual Models
by Jorn Bettin Arnon Sturm Tony Clark Iris Reinhartz-Berger Sholom CohenDomain engineering is a set of activities intended to develop, maintain, and manage the creation and evolution of an area of knowledge suitable for processing by a range of software systems. It is of considerable practical significance, as it provides methods and techniques that help reduce time-to-market, development costs, and project risks on one hand, and helps improve system quality and performance on a consistent basis on the other. In this book, the editors present a collection of invited chapters from various fields related to domain engineering. The individual chapters present state-of-the-art research and are organized in three parts. The first part focuses on results that deal with domain engineering in software product lines. The second part describes how domain-specific languages are used to support the construction and deployment of domains. Finally, the third part presents contributions dealing with domain engineering within the field of conceptual modeling. All chapters utilize a similar terminology, which will help readers to understand and relate to the chapters content. The book will be especially rewarding for researchers and students of software engineering methodologies in general and of domain engineering and its related fields in particular, as it contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on this topic.
Combinations of Intelligent Methods and Applications: Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop, CIMA 2012, Montpellier, France, August 2012 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #23)
by Vasile Palade Ioannis HatzilygeroudisThe combination of different intelligent methods is a very active research area in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim is to create integrated or hybrid methods that benefit from each of their components. The 3rd Workshop on "Combinations of Intelligent Methods and Applications" (CIMA 2012) was intended to become a forum for exchanging experience and ideas among researchers and practitioners who are dealing with combining intelligent methods either based on first principles or in the context of specific applications. CIMA 2012 was held in conjunction with the 22nd European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2012). This volume includes revised versions of the papers presented at CIMA 2012.
Programmed Cells from Basic Neuroscience to Therapy
by Yves Christen Fred H. GageThe recent advances in Programming Somatic Cell (PSC) including induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS) and Induced Neuronal phenotypes (iN), has changed our experimental landscape and opened new possibilities. The advances in PSC have provided an important tool for the study of human neuronal function as well as neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases in live human neurons in a controlled environment. For example, reprogramming cells from patients with neurological diseases allows the study of molecular pathways particular to specific subtypes of neurons such as dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's Disease, Motor neurons for Amyolateral Sclerosis or myelin for Multiple Sclerosis. Detecting disease-specific molecular signatures in live human brain cells, opens possibilities for early intervention therapies and new diagnostic tools. Importantly, once the neurological neural phenotype is detected in vitro, the so-called "disease-in-a-dish" approach allows for the screening of drugs that can ameliorate the disease-specific phenotype. New therapeutic drugs could either act on generalized pathways in all patients or be patient-specific and used in a personalized medicine approach. However, there are a number of pressing issues that need to be addressed and resolved before PSC technology can be extensively used for clinically relevant modeling of neurological diseases. Among these issues are the variability in PSC generation methods, variability between individuals, epigenetic/genetic instability and the ability to obtain disease-relevant subtypes of neurons . Current protocols for differentiating PSC into specific subtypes of neurons are under development, but more and better protocols are needed. Understanding the molecular pathways involved in human neural differentiation will facilitate the development of methods and tools to enrich and monitor the generation of specific subtypes of neurons that would be more relevant in modeling different neurological diseases.
Process Management
by Nadja Damij Talib DamijProcess management affects the functioning of every organization and consequently affects each of us. This book focuses on the multi-disciplinary nature of process management by explaining its theoretical foundations in relation to other areas such as process analysis, knowledge management, and simulation. A crucial linkage between theory and concrete methodology of Tabular Application Development (TAD) is presented as a practical approach consisting of five phases that deal with process identification and modeling, process improvement, development of a process management system and finally - monitoring and maintenance. This book is important for researchers and students of business and management information systems, especially those dealing with courses on process management or related fields. Managers and professionals in process management will also find this book to be useful for their everyday business.
Basiswissen Physik, Chemie und Biochemie: Vom Atom bis zur Atmung - für Biologen, Mediziner und Pharmazeuten (Bachelor)
by Bruno P. Kremer Horst Bannwarth Andreas SchulzErste Hilfe in Physik und Chemie: die Basics für das erfolgreiche Bachelorstudium. Physikalische, chemische und biochemische Grundlagen sind unverzichtbar für das Verständnis von Biologie, Medizin, Pharmazie, Ernährungs- und Umweltwissenschaften. Dieses Buch bietet im kompakten Überblick das gesamte Basiswissen dieser Grundlagendisziplinen in leicht verständlichen Texten und Abbildungen, bei Beschränkung auf das wirklich Notwendige, abgestimmt auf die Gegenstandskataloge für den Ersten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen und der Pharmazeutische Prüfung, zur leichteren Orientierung im Grundstudium, und zur optimalen Vorbereitung für die Vor- oder Zwischenprüfung. Die neue Auflage wurde aktuell überarbeitet. Sie enthält auch ein komplett neues Kapitel über Stoffe, Energie und Information. Das ideale Lernbuch zur Physik und Chemie in Biologie, Medizin, Pharmazie, Ernährungs- und Umweltwissenschaften.
Laser Surface Processing and Model Studies
by Bekir Sami Yilbas Shahzada Zaman ShujaThis book introduces model studies associated with laser surface processing such as conduction limited heating, surface re-melting, Marangoni flow and its effects on the temperature field, re-melting of multi-layered surfaces, laser shock processing, and practical applications. The book provides insight into the physical processes involved with laser surface heating and phase change in laser irradiated region. It is written for engineers and researchers working on laser surface engineering.
Environmental Finance and Investments
by Jonathan Gheyssens Marc Chesney Luca TaschiniThe current economic and environmental situation poses fundamental questions that this book aims to answer: Under which conditions could a market-based approach contribute to a decrease in emissions? How are abatement and investment strategies generated or promoted under permit regimes like the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS)? In the context of the EU ETS, what is the trade-off between production, technological changes and pollution? This book is intended to provide students and practitioners the knowledge and theoretical tools they need in order to answer these and other more general questions in the context of so-called environmental finance theory, a new field of research that investigates the economic, financial and managerial impacts of market-based environmental policies.
Co-evolution of Intelligent Socio-technical Systems: Modelling and Applications in Large Scale Emergency and Transport Domains (Understanding Complex Systems)
by Evangelia Mitleton-KellyAs the interconnectivity between humans through technical devices is becoming ubiquitous, the next step is already in the making: ambient intelligence, i.e. smart (technical) environments, which will eventually play the same active role in communication as the human players, leading to a co-evolution in all domains where real-time communication is essential. This topical volume, based on the findings of the Socionical European research project, gives equal attention to two highly relevant domains of applications: transport, specifically traffic, dynamics from the viewpoint of a socio-technical interaction and evacuation scenarios for large-scale emergency situations. Care was taken to investigate as much as possible the limits of scalability and to combine the modeling using complex systems science approaches with relevant data analysis.
Handbook of Food Chemistry
by Peter Chi Keung Cheung Bhavbhuti M. MehtaThis handbook is intended to be a comprehensive reference for the various chemical aspects of foods and food products. Apart from the traditional knowledge, this book covers the most recent research and development of food chemistry in the areas of functional foods and nutraceuticals, organic and genetically modified foods, nonthermal food processing and molecular gastronomy, as well as nanotechnology. This handbook contains both the basic and advanced chemistry both for food research and its practical applications in various food related industries and businesses. This book is appropriate for undergraduates and postgraduates in the academics and professionals from the various disciplines and industries who are interested in applying knowledge of food chemistry in their respective fields.
Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik
by Günter GottsteinDie modernen Konzepte der physikalischen Metallkunde sind gleichermaßen grundlegend für das Verständnis auch aller nichtmetallischen Werkstoffe. Deswegen liegt es nahe, die klassisch nach den Werkstoffen Metall, Keramik, Glas und Kunststoff differenzierten Wissensgebiete unter der verbindenden Bezeichnung Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik gemeinsam abzuhandeln. Von dieser Feststellung ausgehend führt dieses Lehrbuch zwar zunächst in die Allgemeine Metallkunde ein, darüber hinaus legt es aber auch die Grundlagen für die gesamte Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei der naturwissenschaftliche Aspekt der Materialkunde, ohne dass ihr ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Anteil vernachlässigt wurde. Dieses Konzept wird auch in der aktuellen 4. Auflage erfolgreich umgesetzt. Modernen Entwicklungen wurde vor allem durch Erweiterungen über neue Werkstoffe, wie z. B. dünne Filme, metallische Gläser oder Nanoröhrchen Rechnung getragen. Außerdem wurde jedes Kapitel durch Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen erweitert.