Environmental chemistry is a fast developing science aimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms ruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applying this knowledge to current environmental issues leads to the remediation of environmental media, and to new, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes. Chapters review analysis and remediation of pollutants such as greenhouse gases, chiral pharmaceuticals, dyes, chlorinated organics, arsenic, toxic metals and pathogen in air, water, plant and soil. Several highlights include the overlooked impact of air pollutants from buildings for health risk, innovative remediation techniques such as bioreactors for gas treatment, electrochemical cleaning of pharmaceuticals, sequestration on Fe-Mn nodules, phytoremediation and photocatalytical inactivation of microbial pathogens. This book will be a valuable source of information for engineers and students developing novel applied techniques to monitor and clean pollutants in air, wastewater, soils and sediments.
The IT community has always struggled with questions concerning the value of an organization's investment in software and hardware. It is the goal of value-based software engineering (VBSE) to develop models and measures of value which are of use for managers, developers and users as they make tradeoff decisions between, for example, quality and cost or functionality and schedule - such decisions must be economically feasible and comprehensible to the stakeholders with differing value perspectives. VBSE has its roots in work on software engineering economics, pioneered by Barry Boehm in the early 1980s. However, the emergence of a wider scope that defines VBSE is more recent. VBSE extends the merely technical ISO software engineering definition with elements not only from economics, but also from cognitive science, finance, management science, behavioral sciences, and decision sciences, giving rise to a truly multi-disciplinary framework.
Biffl and his co-editors invited leading researchers and structured their contributions into three parts, following an introduction into the area by Boehm himself. They first detail the foundations of VBSE, followed by a presentation of state-of-the-art methods and techniques. The third part demonstrates the benefits of VBSE through concrete examples and case studies.
This book deviates from the more anecdotal style of many management-oriented software engineering books and so appeals particularly to all readers who are interested in solid foundations for high-level aspects of software engineering decision making, i.e., to product or project managers driven by economics and to software engineering researchers and students.
This book provides insight into the Life Cycle Management (LCM) concept and the progress in its implementation. LCM is a management concept applied in industrial and service sectors to improve products and services, while enhancing the overall sustainability performance of business and its value chains. In this regard, LCM is an opportunity to differentiate through sustainability performance on the market place, working with all departments of a company such as research and development, procurement and marketing, and to enhance the collaboration with stakeholders along a company's value chain. LCM is used beyond short-term business success and aims at long-term achievements by minimizing environmental and socio-economic burden, while maximizing economic and social value.
This book offers a wide-ranging and up-to-date overview of the basic science underlying PET and
its preclinical and clinical applications in modern medicine. In addition, it provides the reader with a sound understanding of the scientific principles and use of PET in routine practice and biomedical imaging research. The opening sections address the fundamental physics, radiation safety, CT scanning dosimetry, and dosimetry of PET radiotracers, chemistry and regulation of PET radiopharmaceuticals, with information on labeling strategies, tracer quality control, and regulation of radiopharmaceutical production in Europe and the United States. PET physics and instrumentation are then discussed, covering the basic principles of PET and PET scanning systems, hybrid PET/CT and PET/MR imaging, system calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control. Subsequent sections focus on image reconstruction, processing, and quantitation in PET and hybrid PET and on imaging artifacts and correction techniques, with particular attention to partial volume correction and motion artifacts. The book closes by examining clinical applications of PET and hybrid PET and their physiological and/or molecular basis in conjunction with technical foundations in the disciplines of oncology, cardiology and neurology, PET in pediatric malignancy and its role in radiotherapy treatment planning. Basic Science of PET Imaging will meet the needs of nuclear medicine practitioners, other radiology specialists, and trainees in these fields.
This book includes the texts of the survey lectures given by plenary speakers at the 11th International ISAAC Congress held in Växj, Sweden, on 14-18 August, 2017. It is the purpose of ISAAC to promote analysis, its applications, and its interaction with computation. Analysis is understood here in the broad sense of the word, including differential equations, integral equations, functional analysis, and function theory. With this objective, ISAAC organizes international Congresses for the presentation and discussion of research on analysis.
The plenary lectures in the present volume, authored by eminent specialists, are devoted to some exciting recent developments, topics including: local solvability for subprincipal type operators; fractional-order Laplacians; degenerate complex vector fields in the plane; lower bounds for pseudo-differential operators; a survey on Morrey spaces; localization operators in Signal Theory and Quantum Mechanics. Thanks to theaccessible style used, readers only need a basic command of Calculus.
This book will appeal to scientists, teachers, and graduate students in Mathematics, in particular Mathematical Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Physics.
The Third Edition of Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology updates and revises the previous successful editions and serves as a key reference for radiation oncology professionals. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. The key elements of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide the rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described and complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. The Third Edition incorporates new key studies and trials to reflect current radiation oncology practice; includes the most recent staging systems; and features new color illustrations and anatomic atlases to aid in treatment planning. This book is a valuable resource for students, resident physicians, fellows, and other practitioners of radiation oncology.
This book expands on the classical statistical multivariate analysis theory by focusing on bilinear regression models, a class of models comprising the classical growth curve model and its extensions. In order to analyze the bilinear regression models in an interpretable way, concepts from linear models are extended and applied to tensor spaces. Further, the book considers decompositions of tensor products into natural subspaces, and addresses maximum likelihood estimation, residual analysis, influential observation analysis and testing hypotheses, where properties of estimators such as moments, asymptotic distributions or approximations of distributions are also studied. Throughout the text, examples and several analyzed data sets illustrate the different approaches, and fresh insights into classical multivariate analysis are provided. This monograph is of interest to researchers and Ph.D. students in mathematical statistics, signal processing and other fields where statistical multivariate analysis is utilized. It can also be used as a text for second graduate-level courses on multivariate analysis.
This open access book compiles the groundbreaking research conducted by the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 871, centered around the "Regeneration of Complex Capital Goods." This comprehensive work unveils an array of innovative methods developed through CRC 871, designed to revitalize and enhance the functional attributes of these critical assets. From non-destructive characterization of heavily stressed turbine components to the dynamic behavior of regenerated structural elements, each chapter offers a meticulous exploration of diverse facets in the field. The book also addresses the crucial consideration of variability in repair processes and material properties, as well as the comprehensive control of regeneration processes. With insights into simulation-based process design, fast measurement techniques, and resilience-based decision criteria, this volume provides a comprehensive view of the cutting-edge approaches employed. Moreover, readers will find a detailed process chain for condition-based regeneration, offering a practical framework for implementation. Finally, the book sheds light on the importance of targeted public relations in disseminating the invaluable research carried out by Collaborative Research Center 871. This extensive compilation not only showcases the scientific rigor behind maintaining complex capital goods but also demonstrates the collaborative efforts that brought together experts from various fields to push the boundaries of regeneration technology.
Alle wichtigen Verletzungen von Kindern und Jugendlichen sind systematisch beschrieben mit detaillierten Informationen und vielen praktischen Tipps zu Klassifikation, Diagnostik, Therapieoptionen und Therapiewahl, Nachbetreuung und mglichen Komplikationen. Dargestellt sind nicht nur Unfallfolgen des Bewegungsapparats, sondern auch Schädel-, Thorax- und Bauchverletzungen, Weichteil-, Geburts- und thermische Traumen. Über 1200 Abbildungen zeigen typische Befunde und Therapieanwendungen. Für die 2. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel aktualisiert und zum Teil neu verfasst. Neu hinzugekommen ist ein Kapitel über Bildgebung und Klassifikation der Verletzungen.
Die umfassende Grundlage für eine differenzierte und fundierte Behandlung verletzter Kinder und Jugendlicher!
This book presents the select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2023). It covers a wide range of topics, including robotics and automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, materials science and engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, automotive engineering, and interdisciplinary areas such as the application of computer science and electronics in mechanical engineering. This is a useful resource for researchers and professionals in mechanical engineering.
This book focuses on children affected by armed conflict in the borderlands of Myanmar since the regime-change event in 2021. In the borderlands of this country, uncountable children have been killed or maimed by indiscriminate weapons, raids, artillery bombardments and air strikes. Concerning the Burmese children living in the rest of Myanmar, they have been exposed to feelings of insecurity and growing anxieties caused by deadly bombings and assassinations. No place in Myanmar is immune from armed conflict. Many displaced Burmese children fled into the neighboring countries, which did not ratify the 1951 Refugee Convention. With no refugee status, some displaced children faced the risk of being arrested and deported. Some displaced children became victims of human trafficking, or led a life of vagrancy. The stakeholders responsible for protecting children from armed conflict, have been promoting Myanmar towards reconciliation in their own ways. However, the stakeholders had to deal with three obstacles, that is, lack of consensus, insufficient cohesion and funding gap. When a national ceasefire is unavailable in Myanmar, the conflicting parties would probably welcome a humanitarian ceasefire in the borderlands of this country, rather than wearing each other out. In the case of Myanmar, a humanitarian ceasefire should be composed of three parts: immediate access to victims of armed conflict, safe passage of civilians, and release of detainees in batches. If everything goes well, an agreement for a humanitarian ceasefire in the borderlands of Myanmar, would be followed with peace talks in the foreseeable future.
This timely book offers a comprehensive study of the emergency arbitrator mechanism that provides interim measures in international commercial arbitration before the constitution of an arbitral tribunal, focusing on the enforceability of the interim measures granted. Based on the traditional legal doctrines of private international law, international dispute resolution, and arbitration law, this book is featured mainly in comparative studies. Six leading arbitral institutions are chosen to conduct systematic research on applying the emergency arbitration rules to establish a general and common procedural framework for emergency arbitration in discussion. Normative and comparative law analyses investigate the status quo of available legal instruments used to recognize and enforce interim measures in emergency arbitration by examining international conventions and three representative chosen jurisdictions, i.e., Singapore, Mainland China, and the USA. Following these two levels of comparison, it highlights and examines the potential doctrinal and practical barriers that may impact the enforceability of interim measures rendered by an emergency arborator. Finally, it proposes various approaches that could be used to improve the enforceability controversy, and it offers innovative suggestions for further research. This book is of particular relevance and interest to students, researchers, and practitioners in dispute resolution and arbitration law, as well as policymakers, legislators, and arbitral institutions considering further reform in international arbitration.
This open access book examines the rural school improvement programs implemented in four developing countries, including China, Myanmar, Uganda, and Kenya. It analyzes research questions such as problems faced by rural schools in these countries, approaches or models adopted to improve these rural schools, specific interventions to address the problems and their effectiveness, and lessons learnt from these programs. It serves as a useful reference for researchers and policy makers interested in the field of rural education improvement.
This book fills the gap in the field of anti-icing by providing a comprehensive introduction to anti-icing materials and their technology. Additionally, the contents are important guidance for researchers, engineers, and graduate and undergraduate students. Icing can cause malfunctions or serious performance degradation in outdoor facilities, such as transportation and energy equipment, resulting in significant economic losses and even loss of life. With the rapid development of the aviation and renewable energy industries, minimizing anti-icing has become an urgent scientific problem worldwide. Traditional thermal and mechanical de-icing methods are used to prevent or inhibit ice formation, but they consume a huge amount of energy. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new passive anti-icing technologies. In the last decade, icephobic materials have received increasing attention as commonly used passive anti-icing materials.
Immer mehr, schneller und mit mglichst geringen Ressourcen lautet oftmals die Devise in der Arbeitswelt 4.0. Dabei ist es mglich, Unternehmens- und Mitarbeiterinteressen bestmglich zu vereinen also, Unternehmen (noch) erfolgreicher zu machen und gleichzeitig Wohlbefinden und Gesundheit der Mitarbeitenden zu stärken. Denn konomisches und soziales Wohlergehen knnen sich sinnvoll komplementär ergänzen. Beleuchtet werden daher wesentliche Grundlagen für Wohlbefinden, Gesundheit und unternehmerischen Erfolg ebenso wie die Umsetzung in die Praxis mittels Positive Leadership gelingen kann.
Eine Entlassungswelle jagt die nächste. Gleichzeitig suchen Unternehmen nach den besten Talenten. Mit welcher Zukunftsstrategie gelingt es ihnen in der grßten Transformation der Arbeitswelt Mitarbeitende mitzunehmen und Talente für das KI-Zeitalter fitzumachen? Fest steht: Wer den Fokus nur auf das Onboarding richtet und keine innovative, zukunftsorientierte Offboarding-Strategie hat, riskiert, auf dem Talente-Markt ins Abseits zu geraten.
Dieses Buch ist das Ergebnis einer bemerkenswerten Expedition, bei der Corinna Spaeth Sie mit Global Playern wie Allianz, ENGIE, SAP und vielen mehr auf eine Reise der Reorganisation jenseits des Mainstreams mitnimmt. Anhand der von der Autorin entwickelten Netzwerkbindungsstrategie lernen Unternehmer:innen, Personalentscheider:innen und Führungskräfte, wie sie in jeder Krise zu Talent-Magneten werden und langfristig wettbewerbsfähig bleiben. Wandelt sich die eigene Unternehmenskultur in eine Netzwerkbindungskultur, dann entstehen Innovation und Wertschpfung genau dort, wo sie Menschen mehr miteinander verbindet als trennt.
Mit interdisziplinären Top-Expert:innen, wie z. B. Prof. Dr. Anja Lüthy, Prof. Dr. Christian Busch oder Zukunftsforscher Sven Gàbor Jànszky, hat die Autorin Co-Creating-Interviews geführt und in der Unternehmenspraxis getestet. Alle Beteiligten haben ihr Wissen und ihre Expertise vereint, um etwas Neues und Einzigartiges zu schaffen: die Transformation von Bindung. Denn: So wie wir uns trennen, bestimmt, wie wir uns binden.
Der dreistufige Strategieansatz zur Netzwerkbindung zeigt transformationsverändernde Praxishacks auf, die Unternehmen in der Personalstrategie sowie im Umgang mit Mitarbeitenden zu Vorreitern machen.
Modern complex multi-domain systems require increased efficiency, reliability and availability combined with reduced cost. This book contains papers on mathematical modeling and simulation of processes in various areas: in ecology and the environment, production and energy, information technology, samples of special purpose equipment, and cyber-physical systems.
The outcomes presented in the book will be useful to specialists involved in the modeling and simulation of real-world system, management and decision-making models, production models, and software products. Scientists have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest research in a variety of solutions proposed by leading scientists and to determine promising directions for solving complex scientific and practical tasks. Chapters of this book contain papers presented at the 18th MODS International Conference, November 13-15, 2023, Chernihiv, Ukraine.
This book presents information on common-to-rare organisms from around the world that inhabit freshwater habitats. The first six chapters focus on organisms from the very small (e.g., protozoa, zooplankton, and fairy shrimp) to the huge (e.g., hippos, freshwater sharks, and giant turtles), while the last four chapters provide information on aquatic ecosystems (lakes, streams, caves, and wetlands). Included in this last section are the physical nature of the system and how that influences the kinds of animals living there.
This unique "nature" book, incorporating information from around the world on both aquatic systems and organisms, is written to attract the interest of a wide group of non-academic readers.
This volume covers recent developments on the role, composition, and functional significance of intercellular and interorganellar transfer. It highlights the involvement of intercellular and interorganellar transfer in cell and developmental biology, differentiation, pathogen dissemination, shaping the genetic makeup of organisms, and the development of various diseases.
Animals and plants evolved different communication mechanisms and transfer of molecules and organelles between cells and between organelles within the individual cells. Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) in animals, discovered as recently as 2004, and their functional equivalent in plants, plasmodesmata, discovered over 100 years ago, are the membranous bridges that mediate the transfer of organelles, membrane patches, vesicles, DNA/RNA, and different molecules between cells. In addition, there are other means of transfer and communication between the cells, such as cytonemes, airinames, extracellular vesicles (exosomes), and others. Variations in cytoskeletal composition, morphology, modality, and connected cells suggest that these structures play a role in development, establishment of cell fate, progenitor cell differentiation, cell reprogramming, ferroptosis, generation of cancer stem cells, and various diseases. The exchange of intact membrane patches (trogocytosis) between cells of the immune system may modify the immune response. Additionally, the transfer of genetic information between nucleus and organelles and cells of different species can shape the species and evolutionary outcome. Viral and bacterial pathogens can hijack the inter-cellular transfer routes to spread more efficiently. Cell-to-cell transfer of animal and plant pathogens can also occur by the virological synapse (VS). These specialized pathogen-induced structures share similarities and differences with neurological and immunological synapses.
This book presents nanoparticles as potential drug delivery carriers for overcoming the blood-brain barrier. The initial chapter of the book discusses complex brain disorders, the currently available therapies, and their limitations. The book discusses the potential applications of polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanocarriers, liposomes, inorganic nanoparticles, dendrimers, and stimuli-responsive polymers for targeted brain drug delivery. Further, it evaluates the development and role of different cell lines and animal models in brain research. Towards the end, the book reviews challenges, safety, toxicity, regulatory aspects, future possibilities, and constraints in the clinical translation of nanocarrier systems to treat neurological disorders. The book as such provides valuable information to neuroscientists, and researchers working in pharmaceuticals, nanomedicine, drug delivery research, and nanotechnology.
This book provides an evidence-based response to how `classroom-readiness' translates into the preparation of future teachers of science. It juxtaposes contemporary understanding of programming and practices in initial teacher education in an Australian context against international narratives. Through this, this book shifts the understanding of primary science education from a deficit model to one that critically examines, challenges and contest what is happening in this space, and why. It proposes problems of practice in primary science teacher education and then draws on these provocations to provide insights into possible solutions.
Dieses Buch präsentiert die wichtigsten Werkzeuge für Marketing und Management in kompakter Form. Hierdurch knnen die interessierten Anwender schnell finden und erkennen, welche Tools ihnen bei der Bewältigung ihrer Aufgaben am besten helfen. Zusätzlich zeigt der Autor die immer wichtiger werdenden Erfolgsfaktoren der Kommunikation auf und erläutert anschaulich, was heute für eine überzeugende Präsentation unverzichtbar ist.
In der 2. Auflage wurden alle Kapitel überarbeitet und auf den aktuellen Stand gebracht. Das Thema Künstliche Intelligenz wird umfassend berücksichtigt. Neu sind Unterkapitel zu folgenden Themen: Four-ear-Listening, Tipps zur Literaturrecherche, OKR-Konzept, Ökobilanz, Not-to-do-Liste, Kunden-Unternehmens-Erwartungs-Matrix, Technology Acceptance Model, Analyse der Digital Business Performance, Kohorten-Analyse, Resilienz-Analyse, KI-Maturity-Analyse, Coopetition, Hedgehog-Konzept, Jobs-to-be-done-Konzept, Eisenhower-Matrix, Stakeholder-Onion-Modell, Zero-Base Budgeting, Kanban-Konzept, Storytelling und Haus der digitalen Transformation.
Management-Tool-Time mit Ralf T. Kreutzer: Der Vordenker im Marketing zeigt auf, wie konkrete Tätigkeiten in der Management-Praxis mit geeigneten Werkzeugen unterstützt werden knnen. Ein Buch für Menschen, welche die Arbeit erledigen müssen.
Prof. Dr. Holger Lütters, HTW, Berlin
Das Buch bietet eine kompakte und hchst anwendbare Hilfestellung für zentrale Entscheidungsbereiche in Marketing und Management. Die einzelnen Tools sind sorgfältig ausgewählt und werden klar nachvollziehbar erläutert. So knnen sich die interessierten Anwender eine individuelle Toolbox für ein erfolgreiches Agieren jederzeit selbst zusammenstellen.
Prof. Dr. Martina Peuser, Leibniz-Fachhochschule, Hannover
In diesem Buch finden Sie alles gut aufbereitet, was Sie für die tägliche strategische und operative Arbeit und Prozesse von der kreativen Ideenfindung bis zum Businessplan und dem Go-to-Market bentigen.
Niels Trapp, Senior Director, Renesas Electronics Europe
The success of modern-day agriculture lies in the digitalization of agricultural systems. The primary aim of this book is to provide a starting point to understand the fundamentals and design of digital agriculture systems with reference to the enabling technologies that deal with the production, improvement, and protection of crops/plants and livestock. The other associated objectives of this book include the explanation of the design and deployment of IoT-based digital agriculture systems in such a simple way that agriculture students understand straightforwardly. Therefore, this book is an effort to partially fill the gap associated with the understanding of the development and deployment of digital agriculture systems (including both precision and smart farming). We believe that with the provided details of enabling technologies and their usage in digital agriculture systems, agriculture students will find it easier to comprehend the designing of small-/large-scale IoT-based digital agriculture systems. This book provides insight into different technologies, architectures, and case studies that will ultimately help students to understand the concept of Digital Agriculture and its related applications. It enables students to realize the importance of open issues and future challenges of digital agriculture systems.
This book addresses the problem of accurate state estimation in nonlinear continuous-time stochastic models with additive noise and discrete measurements. Its main focus is on numerical aspects of computation of the expectation and covariance in Kalman-like filters rather than on statistical properties determining a model of the system state. Nevertheless, it provides the sound theoretical background and covers all contemporary state estimation techniques beginning at the celebrated Kalman filter, including its versions extended to nonlinear stochastic models, and till the most advanced universal Gaussian filters with deterministically sampled mean and covariance. In particular, the authors demonstrate that, when applying such filtering procedures to stochastic models with strong nonlinearities, the use of adaptive ordinary differential equation solvers with automatic local and global error control facilities allows the discretization error-and consequently the state estimation error-to be reduced considerably. For achieving that, the variable-stepsize methods with automatic error regulation and stepsize selection mechanisms are applied to treating moment differential equations arisen. The implemented discretization error reduction makes the self-adaptive nonlinear Gaussian filtering algorithms more suitable for application and leads to the novel notion of accurate state estimation.
The book also discusses accurate state estimation in mathematical models with sparse measurements. Of special interest in this regard, it provides a means for treating stiff stochastic systems, which often encountered in applied science and engineering, being exemplified by the Van der Pol oscillator in electrical engineering and the Oregonator model of chemical kinetics. Square-root implementations of all Kalman-like filters considered and explored in this book for state estimation in Ill-conditioned continuous-discrete stochastic systems attract the authors' particular attention.
This book covers both theoretical and applied aspects of numerical integration methods, including the concepts of approximation, convergence, stiffness as well as of local and global errors, suitably for applied scientists and engineers. Such methods serve as a basis for the development of accurate continuous-discrete extended, unscented, cubature and many other Kalman filtering algorithms, including the universal Gaussian methods with deterministically sampled expectation and covariance as well as their mixed-type versions. The state estimation procedures in this book are presented in the fashion of complete pseudo-codes, which are ready for implementation and use in MATLAB® or in any other computation platform. These are examined numerically and shown to outperform traditional variants of the Kalman-like filters in practical prediction/filtering tasks, including state estimations of stiff and/or ill-conditioned continuous-discrete nonlinear stochastic systems.
