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The Kenya Rift Lakes: Limnology and Limnogeology of Tropical Lakes in a Continental Rift (Syntheses in Limnogeology)
by Robin W. Renaut Richard Bernhart OwenThis book is the first comprehensive account of the modern Kenya Rift Valley lakes and their precursor lakes preserved in the sedimentary record. The first part gives the broad geological and environmental background to the Kenya Rift and a history of research. In the second part, each modern lake is described from perspectives of geology, limnology, ecology, sedimentology and late Quaternary history. The fossil lake sediments, some linked to hominin sites, and their paleoenvironmental history are considered in the third part. In the fourth section, the global tectonic, volcanic and climate controls of lake evolution in continental rifts are examined. The last section discusses the resource potential of the lakes and their sediments, and the environmental issues that currently affect the modern lakes. This research-level book (geology, paleoecology) is illustrated throughout by original figures and photographs.
Innovationsmanagement
by Günther SchuhDer dritte Band des Handbuchs liefert einen aktuellen und umfassenden Überblick zum Gebiet Innovationsmanagement. Adressiert werden die Themen strategisches Innovationsmanagement, Produktplanung, Produktarchitekturgestaltung, Gestaltung von Produktentwicklungsprozessen, Innovationscontrolling und Product Lifecycle Management. Zu jedem der im Handbuch behandelten Gebiete werden grundlegende Zusammenhänge, Prinzipien und Methoden ausführlich dargestellt. Zusätzlich werden die vermittelten Theorien anhand ausgewählter Fallbeispiele veranschaulicht.
Biophysical Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing (Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry)
by Jonathan M. HanesA variety of biophysical applications (e. g. leaf area index and gross primary productivity) have been derived from measurements of the Earth system obtained remotely by NASA's MODIS sensors and other satellite platforms. In Biophysical Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing, the authors describe major applications of satellite remote sensing for studying Earth's biophysical phenomena. The focus of the book lies on the broad palette of specific applications (metrics) of biophysical activity derived using satellite remote sensing. With in-depth discussions of satellite-derived biophysical metrics that focus specifically on theory, methodology, validation, major findings, and directions of future research, this book provides an excellent resource for remote sensing specialists, ecologists, geographers, biologists, climatologists, and environmental scientists.
Experimental Study of Multiphase Flow in Porous Media during CO2 Geo-Sequestration Processes
by Ali SaeediThere have been numerous computer-based simulation studies carried out on the subject of CO2 geo-sequestration. However, the amount of experimental data available in the literature on this topic, especially with regards to multiphase flow characteristics of fluid-rock systems during such processes, is very limited. This research was carried out with the aim of providing a better understanding of the multiphase fluid flow characteristics of fluid-rock systems during the geo-sequestration process. The ultimate goal of this research was to experimentally evaluate the change in a number of multiphase flow characteristics of the system over time caused by the potential chemical and physical/mechanical processes occurring during deep CO2 disposal. In order to achieve this goal the effects of cyclic/alternating CO2-brine flooding, flow direction, existence of residual hydrocarbon (natural gas) and change in the reservoir stress field on the system's multiphase flow behaviour were investigated. Until completion of this study there were no experimental data published in the literature addressing the above mentioned issues and the results obtained, and published within this thesis were the first of their kind.
Paleontology in Ecology and Conservation
by Julien LouysThe fossil record contains unique long-term insights into how ecosystems form and function which cannot be determined simply by examining modern systems. It also provides a record of endangered species through time, which allow us to make conservation decisions based on thousands to millions of years of information. The aim of this book is to demonstrate how palaeontological data has been or could be incorporated into ecological or conservation scientific studies. This book will be written by palaeontologists for modern ecologists and conservation scientists. Manuscripts will fall into one (or a combination) of four broad categories: case studies, review articles, practical considerations and future directions. This book will serve as both a 'how to guide' and provide the current state of knowledge for this type of research. It will highlight the unique and critical insights that can be gained by the inclusion of palaeontological data into modern ecological or conservation studies.
Nuclear Medicine Imaging: An Encyclopedic Dictionary
by Joseph A. ThieThe rapidly growing area of nuclear medicine imaging receives only limited attention in broad-based medical dictionaries. This encyclopedic dictionary is intended to fill the gap. More than 400 entries of between one and three paragraphs are included, defining and carefully explaining terms in an appropriate degree of detail. The dictionary encompasses concepts used in planar, SPECT, and PET imaging protocols and covers both scanner operations and popular data analysis approaches. In spite of the mathematical complexities in the acquisition and analysis of images, the explanations given are easy to understand and many helpful concrete examples are provided. The book will be ideal for those who wish to obtain a rapid grasp of a concept beyond a definition of a few words but do not have the time to search the reference literature. The almost tutorial-like style accommodates the needs of students, nuclear medicine technologists, and varieties of other medical professionals.
Uncertainties and Limitations in Simulating Tropical Cyclones
by Asuka Suzuki-ParkerThe thesis work was in two major parts: development and testing of a new approach to detecting and tracking tropical cyclones in climate models; and application of an extreme value statistical approach to enable assessment of changes in weather extremes from climate models. The tracking algorithm applied a creative phase-space approach to differentiate between modeled tropical cyclones and their mid-latitude cousins. A feature here was the careful attention to sensitivity to choice of selection parameters, which is considerable. The major finding was that the changes over time were relatively insensitive to these details. This new approach will improve and add confidence to future assessments of climate impacts on hurricanes. The extremes approach utilized the Generalized Pareto Distribution (one of the standard approaches to statistics of extremes) applied to present and future hurricane distributions as modeled by a regional climate model, then applied the changes to current observations to extract the changes in the extremes. Since climate models cannot resolve these extremes directly, this provides an excellent method of determining weather extremes in general. This is of considerable societal importance as we are most vulnerable to such extremes and knowledge of their changes enables improved planning and adaptation strategies.
Maternal Obesity and Pregnancy
by Dorte Møller Jensen Per Glud OvesenA dramatic and worldwide increase is occurring in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Obese women carry a significant excess risk of a variety of serious complications during pregnancy, and in addition, maternal obesity predisposes to obesity in the offspring. This book provides a timely update on the latest knowledge on maternal obesity and pregnancy. A very wide range of issues are covered, including macrosomia and associated shoulder dystocia; the risk of miscarriage, malformations, and complications of pregnancy; the impact of hyperglycemia; clinical management; consequences for anesthesia and ultrasound; impacts on breastfeeding, fertility, and childhood obesity; and pregnancy following gastric surgery. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and the book has been designed to meet the practical needs of obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, and general practitioners.
Ultrasonic Coal-Wash for De-Ashing and De-Sulfurization
by B. AmbedkarThis study focuses on the physical aspects of ultrasonic de-ashing and de-sulfurization, such as cavitation, streaming and their combined effects. Ambedkar Balraj proposes an ultrasound-assisted coal particle breakage mechanism and explores aqueous and solvent-based ultrasonic techniques for de-ashing and de-sulfurization. Ambedkar designs a Taguchi L-27 fractional-factorial matrix to assess the individual effects of key process variables. In this volume he also describes process optimization and scale-up strategies. The author provides a mechanism-based model for ultrasonic reagent-based coal de-sulfurization, proposes a flow diagram for ultrasonic methods of high-throughput coal-wash and discusses the benefits of ultrasonic coal-wash. Coal will continue to be a major fuel source for the foreseeable future and this study helps improve its use by minimising ash and sulfur impurities.
Nuclear Endocrinology
by Doina PiciuNuclear medicine is an important element of daily practice for the endocrinologist, both for diagnosis and for treatment. The continuous rapid development of nuclear medicine procedures has created the need for a concise, up-to-date practical guide that presents the essential information required by the endocrinologist. This book is designed to ensure ease of use in clinical practice and provides the most relevant information on nuclear medicine as applied to endocrine pathology. It is divided into three sections covering general aspects of nuclear medicine, the role of nuclear endocrinology in diagnosis, and the role of nuclear endocrinology in therapy. The endocrine glands are covered by organ and by pathology. Pertinent background information is provided, choice of radiopharmaceutical is explained, and the role of different image acquisition techniques is discussed. In addition, informative clinical cases are presented with the aid of high-quality images.
Semantic Search over the Web
by Roberto De Virgilio Francesco Guerra Yannis VelegrakisThe Web has become the world's largest database, with search being the main tool that allows organizations and individuals to exploit its huge amount of information. Search on the Web has been traditionally based on textual and structural similarities, ignoring to a large degree the semantic dimension, i.e., understanding the meaning of the query and of the document content. Combining search and semantics gives birth to the idea of semantic search. Traditional search engines have already advertised some semantic dimensions. Some of them, for instance, can enhance their generated result sets with documents that are semantically related to the query terms even though they may not include these terms. Nevertheless, the exploitation of the semantic search has not yet reached its full potential. In this book, Roberto De Virgilio, Francesco Guerra and Yannis Velegrakis present an extensive overview of the work done in Semantic Search and other related areas. They explore different technologies and solutions in depth, making their collection a valuable and stimulating reading for both academic and industrial researchers. The book is divided into three parts. The first introduces the readers to the basic notions of the Web of Data. It describes the different kinds of data that exist, their topology, and their storing and indexing techniques. The second part is dedicated to Web Search. It presents different types of search, like the exploratory or the path-oriented, alongside methods for their efficient and effective implementation. Other related topics included in this part are the use of uncertainty in query answering, the exploitation of ontologies, and the use of semantics in mashup design and operation. The focus of the third part is on linked data, and more specifically, on applying ideas originating in recommender systems on linked data management, and on techniques for the efficiently querying answering on linked data.
Semantic Search over the Web (Data-Centric Systems and Applications)
by Roberto De Virgilio Francesco Guerra Yannis VelegrakisThe Web has become the world’s largest database, with search being the main tool that allows organizations and individuals to exploit its huge amount of information. Search on the Web has been traditionally based on textual and structural similarities, ignoring to a large degree the semantic dimension, i.e., understanding the meaning of the query and of the document content. Combining search and semantics gives birth to the idea of semantic search. Traditional search engines have already advertised some semantic dimensions. Some of them, for instance, can enhance their generated result sets with documents that are semantically related to the query terms even though they may not include these terms. Nevertheless, the exploitation of the semantic search has not yet reached its full potential. In this book, Roberto De Virgilio, Francesco Guerra and Yannis Velegrakis present an extensive overview of the work done in Semantic Search and other related areas. They explore different technologies and solutions in depth, making their collection a valuable and stimulating reading for both academic and industrial researchers.The book is divided into three parts. The first introduces the readers to the basic notions of the Web of Data. It describes the different kinds of data that exist, their topology, and their storing and indexing techniques. The second part is dedicated to Web Search. It presents different types of search, like the exploratory or the path-oriented, alongside methods for their efficient and effective implementation. Other related topics included in this part are the use of uncertainty in query answering, the exploitation of ontologies, and the use of semantics in mashup design and operation. The focus of the third part is on linked data, and more specifically, on applying ideas originating in recommender systems on linked data management, and on techniques for the efficiently querying answering on linked data.
Multidisciplinary Management of Rectal Cancer
by Cornelis J. Velde Hans-Joachim Schmoll Vincenzo ValentiniThis book seeks to promote an integrated approach among the various specialists involved in the management of rectal cancer with a view to ensuring that treatment is tailored appropriately to the individual patient. For ease of use, a question and answer format is employed. The focus is on those issues typically confronted during daily clinical practice in relation to risk factors, imaging, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The services of an outstanding panel of authors representative of the major European oncological societies have been acquired in order to formulate the questions and provide the answers. All who need assistance in addressing concerns that arise from the need for multidisciplinary management of rectal cancer will find the book to be an ideal source of helpful information.
Personalakquise im Krankenhaus
by Helga Kirchner Markus Flesch Michael SchroeterDer Wettbewerb um gutes Personal wird härter. Und weil in Dienstleistungsunternehmen wie Krankenhäusern die Kompetenz der Mitarbeiter der Schlüssel zum Erfolg ist, steht die Frage der Personalgewinnung und -sicherung dort inzwischen weit oben auf der Agenda. In dem Band werden die wichtigsten Aspekte der Personalgewinnung besprochen: vom Recruiting in sozialen Netzwerken und auf dem globalisierten Arbeitsmarkt über Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildungskonzepte bis zum alters- und familiengerechten Arbeiten. Mit Praxistipps, Zusammenfassungen, Checklisten.
Sander/Müller, Meine Zahnarztpraxis – Ökonomie
by Thomas Sander Michal-Constanze MüllerDas einzige Buch zum Thema speziell für Zahnmediziner zeigt, wie niedergelassene Zahnärzte Kosten und Steuern sparen können - in der Praxis und im Privatbereich. Die Autoren stellen die Möglichkeiten einer strategischen Finanz-, Liquiditäts- und Investitionsplanung vor. Als Teil eines optimierten Gesamtkonzepts lassen sich mithilfe dieser Instrumente das Praxismanagement und die Wettbewerbsposition wesentlich verbessern.
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
by Ayalew Tefferi Tiziano BarbuiThis book focuses on three of the main categories of myeloproliferative neoplasm: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis. Relevant laboratory and clinical advances are comprehensively covered, and great emphasis is placed on the practical issues that challenge physicians in their daily practice. The main topics considered thus include contemporary diagnostic approaches, the value and limitations of mutation screening for diagnostic and prognostic purposes, risk stratification in terms of both survival and other disease complications such as leukemic transformation and thrombosis, and modern therapeutic strategies, including conventional drugs, allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and experimental drugs still under study. The reader will find Critical Concepts and Management Recommendations in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms to be an invaluable and up-to-date source of information from leading authorities in the field.
Fibrinolytic Bacterial Enzymes with Thrombolytic Activity
by Essam KotbStress, high blood pressure, smoking, pollution, fast foods, overweight, excessive travelling, surgery, less movement are common features in our modern life. These features are risky for blood clotting disorders. According to WHO, over 29% of the total mortalities worldwide are due to thrombosis. By the year, 2020 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) may cause an estimated 25 million deaths per year, thus antithrombotic therapy is of great interest. The available thrombolytic agents such as urokinase are highly expensive, antigenic, quite unspecific, pyretogenic and hemorrhagenic. Therefore, the production of fibrinolysing enzymes, which rapidly dissolute thrombi within the vascular tree, without the detriments by microorganisms, as described in this book, is the desirable aim of today's research.
Multiscale Molecular Methods in Applied Chemistry
by Barbara Kirchner Jadran VrabecFirst-Principles-Based Multiscale, Multiparadigm Molecular Mechanics and Dynamics Methods for Describing Complex Chemical Processes, by A. Jaramillo-Botero, R. Nielsen, R. Abrol, J. Su, T. Pascal, J. Mueller and W. A. Goddard.- Dynamic QM/MM: A Hybrid Approach to Simulating Gas-Liquid Interactions, by S. Yockel and G. C. Schatz.- Multiscale Modelling in Computational Heterogeneous Catalysis, by F. J. Keil.- Real-World Predictions from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations, by B. Kirchner, P. J. di Dio and J. Hutter.- Nanoscale Wetting Under Electric Field from Molecular Simulations, by C. D. Daub, D. Bratko and A. Luzar.- Molecular Simulations of Retention in Chromatographic Systems: Use of Biased Monte Carlo Techniques to Access Multiple Time and Length Scales, by J. L. Rafferty, J. I. Siepmann, M. R. Schure.- Thermodynamic Properties for Applications in Chemical Industry via Classical Force Fields, by G. Guevara-Carrion, H. Hasse and J. Vrabec.- Multiscale Approaches and Perspectives to Modeling Aqueous Electrolytes and Polyelectrolytes, by L. Delle Site, C. Holm and N. F. A. van der Vegt.- Coarse-Grained Modeling for Macromolecular Chemistry, by H. A. Karimi-Varzaneh and F. Müller-Plathe.-
Vertigo - Leitsymptom Schwindel
by Thomas Brandt Marianne Dieterich Michael StruppSchwindel ist keine Diagnose, sondern ein unspezifisches Symptom für unterschiedliche Erkrankungen. Das Buch unterstützt Fachärzte, die an Schwindel leidende Patienten behandeln. Die wichtigsten Schwindelsyndrome werden dargestellt, Untersuchungen ausführlich geschildert und mit Bildern illustriert. Die Kapitelstruktur folgt der Praxis: Anamnese, Klinik, Pathophysiologie und therapeutische Prinzipien, Therapie, Wirksamkeit sowie Differenzialdiagnose und klinische Probleme. Die 2. Auflage wurde aktualisiert und um neue Untersuchungsmethoden ergänzt.
Empirical Analysis on Income Inequality of Chinese Residents
by Yan Qin Yunbo ZhouThe subject of this book is discussing the income inequality of Chinese residents, its change and the factors that impact it. In this book all kinds of quantitative methods, including decomposing Gini Coefficients method, Fei-Ranis method, two-sectors model and other econometric models. Some special features are that in this book, a two-sectors model was set up to analyze the impact of population migration from urban areas to rural areas on income inequality of total residents, and the inverted U hypothesis was tested by time-series regression model. The inverted U hypothesis is supported by the change of income inequality of Chinese total residents which is different from the conclusion of present reaches. In additional, the impact of rent-seeking income on inequality was discussed, an economic mode was founded to explain the causes of rent-seeking activities in China's present stage.
Lectures on Gaussian Processes
by Mikhail LifshitsGaussian processes can be viewed as a far-reaching infinite-dimensional extension of classical normal random variables. Their theory presents a powerful range of tools for probabilistic modelling in various academic and technical domains such as Statistics, Forecasting, Finance, Information Transmission, Machine Learning - to mention just a few. The objective of these Briefs is to present a quick and condensed treatment of the core theory that a reader must understand in order to make his own independent contributions. The primary intended readership are PhD/Masters students and researchers working in pure or applied mathematics. The first chapters introduce essentials of the classical theory of Gaussian processes and measures with the core notions of reproducing kernel, integral representation, isoperimetric property, large deviation principle. The brevity being a priority for teaching and learning purposes, certain technical details and proofs are omitted. The later chapters touch important recent issues not sufficiently reflected in the literature, such as small deviations, expansions, and quantization of processes. In university teaching, one can build a one-semester advanced course upon these Briefs.
Muslimische Patienten pflegen
by Alexandra Von Bose Jeanette TerpstraIn Deutschland leben ca. 4 Millionen Muslime und die Zahl der älteren Migranten steigt. So versorgen beruflich Pflegende immer häufiger kranke und pflegebedürftige Menschen, die einen anderen kulturellen Hintergrund haben. In der medizinischen und pflegerischen Betreuung kommt es zwischen Migranten und Pflegepersonal durch die kulturellen Unterschiede oft zu Konfliktsituationen und Störungen im Behandlungs- und Stationsablauf. Auslöser sind Stereotype, Unwissenheit und Verständigungsschwierigkeiten. Die Autorinnen unterstützen mit dieser Praxisfibel einen konfliktfreien Umgang mit muslimischen Migranten. An einzelnen Fallsituationen aus dem Klinik- und Pflegealltag werden Probleme dargestellt, kulturelle Hintergründe erläutert und Handlungsanregungen vorgeschlagen. Pflegende erhalten konkrete Tipps wie sie häufig auftretende Stress- und Konfliktsituationen mit muslimischen Patienten meistern. Das Kapitel über die Grundlagen der islamischen Kultur, z.B. zum Wertesystem, Rituale, Rollenverhalten, Krankheitsverständnis, fördert das Verständnis für die andere Kultur und hilft Konflikten vorzubeugen. Einfach und praktisch: Ein speziell entwickelter Anamnesebogen für muslimische Patienten erleichtert es Pflegenden schon bei der Aufnahme auf die besonderen Bedürfnisse einzugehen und eine konfliktfreie Betreuung in der Einrichtung vorzubereiten. Ein Glossar erläutert die wichtigsten islamischen Begriffe. Für beruflich Pflegende im Krankenhaus und in Pflegeeinrichtungen, die sich auf die Bedürfnisse von Migranten einlassen möchten. Geeignet für die interne Fortbildung, die Praxisanleitung aber auch für den Sozialdienst und ehrenamtliche Besuchsdienste.
Pflege im Wandel gestalten – Eine Führungsaufgabe
by Peter Bechtel Ingrid Smerdka-ArhelgerDie Veränderungen in den Gesundheitseinrichtungen sind für jeden Mitarbeiter spürbar - Arbeitszeitverdichtung, Personalmangel, Patientenstruktur. Nachdem in den letzten Jahren vor allem das "Sparen" im Vordergrund stand, geht es heute vielmehr um die Frage, wie Gesundheitseinrichtungen sich den unterschiedlichsten Herausforderungen stellen und Lösungsmodelle für die Zukunft finden. Das Buch ist ein Führungskompass für Leitende in Gesundheitseinrichtungen, die ihr Team aktiv in Veränderungsprozessen begleiten möchten. Namhafte Experten beschreiben die Herausforderungen, die auf Einrichtungen der Kranken- und Altenpflege zukommen, erläutern Lösungsansätze und wagen einen Ausblick in die Zukunft. Ziel ist es, die Einrichtungen zukunftssicher zu machen, und den Leitungskräften Handwerkszeug zu liefern, mit den neuen Herausforderungen umzugehen. Dabei bilden die 3 wichtigsten Veränderungsfaktoren Prozesssteuerung, Fachpersonal und Demografie den roten Faden des Buches. Erläutert werden Fragen wie: Mitarbeiter 50+ - Wie nutze und fördere ich das Potenzial dieser Ressource?, Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit - Wie binde ich Mitarbeiter an meine Einrichtung?, Nachwuchsmangel - Wie wird meine Einrichtung zum Magnet?, Lebenslanges Lernen - Fachliche Kompetenz schulen und eine positive Haltung im Berufsfeld Pflege entwickeln, Zu gesund für's Krankenhaus, zu krank für zu Hause - Wie können Versorgungsstrukturen verbessert werden? Best Practice-Konzepte von Kliniken und Pflegeeinrichtungen sowie ein Blick in andere europäische Länder geben Beispiele, wie der Wandel positiv für neue Ansätze genutzt wird. Für alle leitenden Krankenhausmanager, Pflegedirektoren, Pflegedienst- und Stationsleitungen, Qualitätsmanager in Krankenhäusern und Altenpflegeeinrichtungen, die ihr Team sicher in die Zukunft navigieren möchten.
Theory of Mind
by Hans FörstlTheory of Mind ist die Grundlage allen sozialen und "sittlichen" Verhaltens. Rücksicht, Respekt und Mitgefühl kann nur entwickeln, wer Interesse am anderen hat, ein Gefühl für dessen Bedürfnisse und ein differenziertes Verständnis seiner Perspektiven. Störungen der Theory of Mind führen zu erheblichen Defiziten in der sozialen Interaktion; im vorliegenden Buch werden viele Beispiele dafür genannt. Für die 2. Auflage wurden die Kapitel aktualisiert und bearbeitet. Neu in dieser Ausgabe: - Mentalizing aus soziologischer Sicht - Neuronale Grundlagen - Rehabilitation
Auswuchttechnik (VDI-Buch)
by Hatto SchneiderFür die Qualitätssicherung von Rotoren ist das Auswuchten ein unverzichtbarer Schritt. Dabei verändern sich mit jeder Weiterentwicklung der Rotoren die Anforderungen an die Auswuchttechnik. Wichtige Prinzipien des Auswuchtens werden in dem Buch erklärt. Es dient als Werkzeug, um die stets neu auftretenden Probleme beim Auswuchten sachgerecht und wirtschaftlich lösen zu können. In der 8. Auflage wird die neue Norm DIN ISO 19499 ausführlich erläutert. Die beabsichtigten Bearbeitungen aller Auswuchtnormen vonseiten des DIN werden erstmals beschrieben.