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Deadhouse Gates: Malazan Book of the Fallen 2 (The Malazan Book Of The Fallen #2)
by Steven EriksonThe thrilling novel of war, intrigue and dark, uncontrollable magic that confirmed Steven Erikson as a new master of epic fantasy.The second book in 'arguably the best fantasy series ever written' FANTASY BOOK REVIEWThe Malazan Empire teeters on the brink of anarchy. In Seven Cities - in the Holy Desert Raraku - a seer named Sha'ik gathers an army around her in preparation for a long-prophesied uprising. Unprecedented in its size and savagery, it will prove to be a maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust that will shape destinies and give birth to legends . . . In the Otataral mines, a young woman dreams of revenge against the sister who sentenced her to a life of slavery. Escape leads her to Raraku, where her soul will be reborn and her future made clear. And the now-outlawed Bridgeburners, Fiddler and the assassin Kalam, had vowed to return the once god-possessed Apsalar to her homeland, and to confront and kill the Empress Laseen, but events will overtake them too. Meanwhile, Coltaine, charismatic commander of the Malaz 7th Army, will lead his battered, war-weary troops in a last, valiant battle to save the lives of thirty thousand refugees. Together they will secure an illustrious place in the Empire's chequered history. And into this blighted land come two ancient wanderers, Mappo and his half-Jaghut companion Icarium, bearers of a devastating secret that threatens to break free of its chains...Set in a brilliantly-realized world ravaged by anarchy and dark, uncontrollable magic, Deadhouse Gates is the thrilling, brutal second chapter in the Malazan Book of the Fallen.
The Living Dead: A masterpiece of zombie horror (Night Of The Living Dead Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Daniel Kraus George A. RomeroA work of horror genius from the Godfather of zombie film-making, George A. Romero, and celebrated writer Daniel Kraus . . .It begins with one body. A pair of medical examiners find themselves facing a dead man who won't stay dead. It spreads quickly. In a Midwestern trailer park, an African American teenage girl and a Muslim immigrant battle newly-risen friends and family.On a US aircraft carrier, living sailors hide from dead ones while a fanatic preaches the gospel of a new religion of death. At a cable news station, a surviving anchor keeps broadcasting, not knowing if anyone is watching, while his undead colleagues try to devour him.In DC, an autistic federal employee charts the outbreak, preserving data for a future that may never come.Everywhere, people are targeted by both the living and the dead.We think we know how this story ends. We. Are. Wrong.'A horror landmark, a work of gory genius.' JOE HILL, author of NOS4A2'A monumental achievement.' ADAM NEVILL, author of The Ritual'Like a lost Romero classic.' CLIVE BARKER, author of Hellraiser'A sprawling, timely, scary epic.' PAUL TREMBLAY, author of The Cabin at the End of the World
Code of Practice for Programme Management in the Built Environment
by CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building)CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Manage a construction programme from start to finish with this up-to-date guide The maturation and proliferation of project management principles has been one of the most important stories in recent business history. So widely has project management spread throughout the corporate world that it has now given way to a similar discipline, programme management, designed to align, coordinate and manage a number of related projects as a whole. In the construction industry particularly, programme management can deliver benefits that would not have been possible to realise had individual projects been managed independently. Produced by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the revised Code of Practice for Programme Management in the Built Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the tools required to deliver such benefits, and how they are applied in construction programmes. A natural complement to the CIOB’s popular Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, it is now fully updated to reflect new insights and best practices. Readers of the second edition of Code of Practice for Programme Management in the Built Environment will find: Theoretical and practical insights derived from research and experience Coverage of setting up programmes successfully so that teams feel confident to deliver the final outcome Guidelines for implementing programme management for the built environment Code of Practice for Programme Management in the Built Environment is ideal for programme management and project management professionals involved in this industry and in particular, contractors and client organisations, as well as for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in construction project management and other related disciplines. The Chartered Institute of Building is the world’s largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Radioscience, Equatorial Atmospheric Science and Environment and Humanosphere Science: INCREASE 2023, 21–22 Nov, Indonesia (Springer Proceedings in Physics #305)
by Heru Santoso Sopia Lestari Marfasran Hendrizan Trismidianto Ginaldi Ari Nugroho Afif Budiyono Sri EkawatiThis book includes peer-reviewed articles from INCREASE 2023, Indonesia. It highlights research in the field of Radioscience, Equatorial Atmospheric Science and Environment organized by the Research Center for Climate and Atmosphere (PRIMA) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The symposium aims to provide a scientific platform for students, teachers, and researchers to discuss ideas and current issues in the areas of atmosphere and ocean observation, and prediction, climate change, urban climate, and sustainable development, atmospheric chemistry and air quality, atmosphere-ocean interaction and climate variability, atmosphere and space interaction, paleoclimatology, cloud physics and its application, and atmospheric dynamics and hydrometeorology.
Corporate Practices: International Conference on Entrepreneurship and the Economy in an Era of Uncertainty 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Adnan Ul Haque Sebastian Kot Bilal KhalidWe are delighted to present this compilation of insightful contributions from the Global Conference on Entrepreneurship and Economy in an Era of Uncertainty (EEEU23) hosted by the International Research Center for Higher Education and Business Cooperation in Poland. This book explores the ever-changing field of entrepreneurship in the digital economy, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation in navigating through today's global disruptions, such as pandemics and regional instabilities that reverberate through economies.In a time where rapid innovation is the linchpin for sustained relevance, companies face the critical imperative of adapting swiftly to the changing tides. This collection sheds light on the reality that organizations, even those with a long-standing market presence and solid managerial frameworks, can only avoid obsolescence if they innovate at the pace demanded by contemporary circumstances. The cautionary tales of once-thriving entities like Eastman Kodak Company, Polaroid Corporation, Xerox, and others serve as poignant reminders of the imperative of agile innovation in today's business environment.The chapters presented within this book offer a thorough exploration of the profound influence of digital innovation on entrepreneurship, coupled with an examination of the pivotal role of strategic organizational management in the sustenance and prosperity of enterprises. As such, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the application of innovation and disruptions in entrepreneurship and organizational management.The insights and disclosures encapsulated within these pages will catalyze meaningful dialogue and inspire innovative approaches to pursuing entrepreneurial success amidst a landscape characterized by uncertainty.
Optimiertes Babymanagement: Den Elternalltag mit betriebswirtschaftlichen Methoden perfektionieren
by Marko SarstedtEines Tages ist es so weit: Der Nachwuchs steht ins Haus und damit eine Reihe von Planungsproblemen. Ein sozialverträglicher Name und ein Kinderwagen mit maximaler sozialer Anerkennung müssen gefunden werden. Nach der Geburt wird es nicht einfacher! Wie viele Windeln muss ich vorrätig halten? Wie bestimme ich die kürzeste Kinderwagentour zwischen Bäckerei, Spielplatz, Apotheke, Supermarkt und Drogeriemarkt? Viele Unwägbarkeiten machen das Elterndasein anstrengend. Aber das muss nicht sein! Dieses Buch schafft Abhilfe. Marko Sarstedt analysiert wichtige Planungsprobleme des elterlichen Alltags mit betriebswirtschaftlichen Methoden und trägt in der 4. Auflage mit einem neuen Beitrag zum Einschlafmanagement und Hinweisen zur Nutzung von ChatGPT weiter zur Maximierung der elterlichen Zufriedenheit bei: Karriereoptimierte Namenswahl mit Name Concept Maps Kinderwagenkonfiguration mit der Choice-based Conjoint Analyse Krippenauswahl mit dem Scoring-Modell Kinderzimmereinrichtung mit der Netzplantechnik Babyphone-Kauf mit der Two-step Clusteranalyse Text Mining von Babyratgebern Windelbestandsmanagement Make-or-Buy Babybrei Einschlafmanagement mit der logistischen Regression Nächtliches Aufstehmanagement mit Markovketten Wellness-Planung mit der deterministischen Simulation Kinderwagentourenplanung mit genetischen Algorithmen Sitzordnungsplanung bei der Taufe mit Ameisenalgorithmen Prognose von Spielplatzfreundschaften mit der Netzwerkanalyse Kofferraum-Tetris mit der Branch-and-Bound-Methode
Effects of Teacher Collaboration and Tandem Compositions on Pre-Service Teachers’ Professional Self-Concepts in Inclusive Education
by Jan Roland SchulzeThe present work investigates professional self-concept domains of pre-service teachers of the teaching degree programs 'Teaching at Elementary Schools' and 'Special Education' in two different studies. The first study investigates whether and to what extent pre-service teachers' professional self-concepts - with regard to planning and implementing inclusive education and cooperation with colleagues - can be fostered by a university-based learning unit on teacher cooperation in the inclusive classroom. In the second study, differences in the development of pre-service teachers' self-concepts are examined in relation to their type of tandem compositions (freely selected tandems vs. randomly assembled tandems) for the planning and implementation of inclusive lessons in elementary schools.
The Tea Plant Genome (Concepts and Strategies in Plant Sciences)
by Liang Chen Jie-Dan ChenThis edited volume is focused on genomic study of tea crop. This book includes 20 chapters that cover the most relevant and hot topics in tea plant genetics and genomics. A first set of chapters includes its global economic and healthy importance, the botany and taxonomy, main quality and functional components. A second group of chapters deals with genetics, breeding and includes genetic resources, commercial breeding, genetic transformation techniques, as well as the use of marker assisted selection (QTL, GWAS). This will be followed by a set of chapters on omics, including the genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, organelle genome, small RNA and DNA methylation. Two chapters are devoted to biotic and abiotic stresses, continued by two others more chapters focused on the SNP array, and databases for molecular design breeding. Finally, a chapter deals with future perspectives in the omics era for tea breeding. The tea plant is a cross-pollinated, self-incompatible, high heterozygosity, very large genome (~3.2 Gb) which have greatly hindered research and breeding in this crop. In the recent years, modern genetic and genomic tools have contributed to the development of significant valuable resources for the tea genetic improvement. This book is of interest to teachers, tea researchers, tea breeders and tea lovers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, horticulture, beverage plant sciences.
Natürliche Dämmstoffe als Nachhaltigkeitsfaktor: Eine technische und wirtschaftliche Analyse (Entwicklung neuer Ansätze zum nachhaltigen Planen und Bauen)
by Tina BäuerleinIn diesem Buch wird ein Vergleich zwischen einem natürlichen Dämmstoff und einem synthetischen Dämmstoff durchgeführt. Es wird eine Holzfaserdämmplatte mit einer EPS-Dämmplatte unter anderem anhand des Brandverhaltens, der Wärmeleitfähigkeit und Recyclingfähigkeit sowie der Lebenszykluskosten betrachtet. Zunächst wird dafür der Anwendungsbereich von Dämmstoffen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen allgemein abgesteckt, der sich aufgrund von regulatorischen Bestimmungen von dem der synthetischen Dämmstoffe unterscheidet. Im Zuge einer Potentialanalyse wird von verschiedenen, auf dem Markt verfügbaren, natürlichen Dämmstoffen ein Produkt ausgewählt – eine Holzfaserdämmplatte. Die technischen und wirtschaftlichen Parameter werden bewertet, indem das Produkt hypothetisch in einem realen Bauprojekt angewendet wird. In demselben Projekt wird die Analyse mit einem synthetischen Dämmstoff – einer EPS-Dämmplatte – durchgeführt. Die beiden Varianten werden miteinander verglichen und mithilfe einer Nutzwertanalyse bewertet, worin die die zuvor betrachteten Analysekriterien gewichtet werden. Dadurch kann eine Aussage zu den Performanceunterschieden der zwei Dämmstoffplatten getroffen werden. Das Buch richtet sich an Vertreter des Fachbereichs Bauingenieurwesen, die sich mit dem Themenbereich der Dämmstoffe aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen auseinandersetzen, sowie an interessierte Leser, die für die private oder unternehmerische Nutzung bei der Außenwanddämmung neben den konventionellen Dämmstoffen auch nachhaltige Alternativen in Betracht ziehen möchten.
Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries: 6th EAI International Conference, AFRICATEK 2023, Arusha, Tanzania, December 11–13, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #520)
by Muthoni Masinde Antoine Bagula Sabine MöbsThis book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries, AFRICATEK 2023, held in Arusha, Tanzania, during December 11–13, 2023. The 11 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: smart infrastructure and urban management; data security and digital technologies; economic growth and social development; health and well-being; and sustainability and environmental management.
Empowering Independent Living using the ICF: An Unobtrusive Home Monitoring Sensor System for Older Adults
by Björn FriedrichFunctional decline in older adults can lead to an increased need of assistance or even moving to a nursing home. Utilising home automation, power and wearable sensors, the system developed by the author continuously keeps track of the functional status of older adults through monitoring their daily life and allows health care professionals to create individualised rehabilitation programmes based on the changes in the older adult’s functional capacity and performance in daily life. The system uses the taxonomy of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by the World Health Organization (WHO). It links sensor data to fve ICF items from three ICF categories and measures their change over time. The system successfully passed the first pre-clinical validation step on the real-world data of the OTAGO study, a 10-month randomised pilot intervention study with 20 (pre-)frail older adults (aged ≥ 75 years). Since this research is in an early stage further clinical studies are needed to fully validate the system.
Computational Science – ICCS 2024: 24th International Conference, Malaga, Spain, July 2–4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14838)
by Valeria V. Krzhizhanovskaya Jack J. Dongarra Peter M. A. Sloot Maciej Paszynski Clélia De Mulatier Leonardo FrancoThe 7-volume set LNCS 14832 – 14838 constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2024, which took place in Malaga, Spain, during July 2–4, 2024. The 155 full papers and 70 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 430 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part II: ICCS 2024 Main Track Full Papers; Part III: ICCS 2024 Main Track Short Papers; Advances in High-Performance Computational Earth Sciences: Numerical Methods, Frameworks and Applications; Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing for Advanced Simulations; Part IV: Biomedical and Bioinformatics Challenges for Computer Science; Computational Health; Part V: Computational Optimization, Modelling, and Simulation; Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Advancing Computational Medicine; Machine Learning and Data Assimilation for Dynamical Systems; Multiscale Modelling and Simulation; Part VI: Network Models and Analysis: From Foundations to Artificial Intelligence; Numerical Algorithms and Computer Arithmetic for Computational Science; Quantum Computing; Part VII: Simulations of Flow and Transport: Modeling, Algorithms and Computation; Smart Systems: Bringing Together Computer Vision, Sensor Networks, and Artificial Intelligence; Solving Problems with Uncertainties; Teaching Computational Science
Metaproteomics: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2820)
by Carlo SalernoThis volume provides references for methods about the proteomics of microbial communities, also called metaproteomics. Chapters guide readers first through specific protein extractions from different environments and/or ecological niches crowded by heterogeneous microbial communities, then deepening the possible complete metaproteomic workflows in several situations or conditions. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Metaproteomics: Methods and Protocols aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.
Unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme: Zivile Drohnen im Spannungsfeld von Wirtschaft, Recht, Sicherheit und gesellschaftlicher Akzeptanz
by Andreas Del Re Norbert Kämper Andreas Schoch Philipp ScheeleDrohnen sind längst von einer vielversprechenden Zukunftstechnologie zu einer etablierten Größe am Himmel geworden. Durch die zunehmenden Möglichkeiten ziviler Nutzung nimmt ihre Präsenz dabei immer noch zu, wodurch Fragen aufgeworfen werden, die schon heute beantwortet werden müssen. Neben den obligatorischen rechtlichen Fragen geht es dabei auch um den gesellschaftlichen Einfluss, den neue Technologie seit je her mit sich bringen. Welche rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sind nötig, wenn immer mehr Drohnen sich den Luftraum mit anderen Luftverkehrsteilnehmern teilen? Wie ist es um die Sicherheit, auch IT-Sicherheit bestellt, wenn zunehmend Drohnen über der Bevölkerung schweben? Welche ethischen Herausforderungen bringen unbemannte Systeme mit sich, die zunehmend autonom operieren? All jenen Fragen widmen sich die Autoren dieses Sammelbandes und schaffen so neue Zugänge und Perspektiven auf das Zukunftsthema der Unbemannten Luftfahrtsysteme.
Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy in Japan
by Toshi H. Arimura Akira HibikiThis textbook demonstrates how economic theories can be used for environmental policy evaluations. A notable feature of this book is that, unlike most textbooks in environmental economics written in English, it draws on examples from Japan’s policy on energy, resource, pollution, and carbon emissions. Policy measures discussed in this book include controls on motor vehicle emissions, pricing of waste disposal, deposit-refund scheme for recycling, carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes. With topics involving transboundary environmental concerns such as climate change, air pollution, and waste management and recycling, the book also integrates international perspectives and provides comparisons of policies across regions and countries. A major objective of this book is to present a concise and accessible introduction to environmental economics as applied to policy evaluations in and beyond Japan. The knowledge available from this book must be very useful for students, policymakers and practitioners who seek environmental policy solutions from an economic point of view. This is an open access book.
Kommunikation von Familienunternehmen: Erfolgreiche Positionierung durch strategisches Kommunikationsmanagement
by Bodo KirfDieses Buch erklärt, was Familienunternehmen in ihrer Unternehmenskommunikation beachten müssen, um einen gelungenen Gesamtauftritt zu erzielen und alle relevanten Stakeholder wirkungsvoll anzusprechen. Familienunternehmen unterliegen als Organisationsform besonderen Merkmalen, Anforderungen und Spielregeln, die unterschiedliche Kommunikationskulturen und Inszenierungsstile bestimmen können. Der Autor erläutert, was Verantwortliche in Familienunternehmen in der Gestaltung ihrer Kommunikationsarbeit beachten sollten und welche Konzepte, Strategien und Maßnahmen intern sowie extern erfolgreich sein können. Er beschreibt, wie PR-orientiertes Storytelling in diesem Kontext funktioniert, wie ein Reputationsplus Familienunternehmen in ihren Kommunikationsauftritten vom Wettbewerb differenzieren kann und wie sie sich, gerade in schwierigen Zeiten von Krisen und Transformationen, unter medialisierten Kommunikationsbedingungen in Markt und Gesellschaft effektiv positionieren können. Zudem werden Kernerkenntnisse aus einer stichprobenartigen Befragung von Top-Managern aufgeführt, die ihrerseits unterschiedliche Erfahrungen in der Kommunikationsrealität von Unternehmen in Familienbesitz sammeln konnten.
Agilität im HR-Management: Grundlagen, Konzepte, Impulse (essentials)
by Anja MückeDieses essential gibt einen Überblick zu Agilität im Unternehmenskontext und zeigt deren Relevanz für das HR-Management auf. Es stellt die wichtigsten agilen Prinzipien, Begrifflichkeiten und Methoden vor. Am Beispiel von Rekrutierung, Personalentwicklung und Performance Management skizziert die Autorin, welche konkreten Anforderungen und Ansatzpunkte sich daraus für die Gestaltung von HR-Prozessen und -Instrumenten ableiten und wie die HR-Organisation selbst agiler aufgestellt und gestaltet werden kann. Damit liefert dieses essential Orientierung und Hilfestellung dabei, die aktuelle Agilitätsdebatte für die eigene HR-Arbeit einzuordnen. Der Inhalt Einführung in Agilität: Historie, Prinzipien, Begrifflichkeiten & Methoden Agilität im HR-Management: HR als Transformationsförderer und -begleiter, agile HR-Prozesse und Instrumente, Agilität in der HR-Organisation Die Zielgruppen Praktiker*innen im HR und Management aus Unternehmen Studierende der Betriebswirtschaftslehre/Betriebsökonomie mit Schwerpunkt HR/Personal
New Approaches for Multidimensional Signal Processing: Proceedings of International Workshop, NAMSP 2023 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #385)
by Kazumi Nakamatsu Roumen Kountchev Rumen Mironov Roumiana Kountcheva Ivo DraganovThis book is a collection of papers presented at the International Workshop on New Approaches for Multidimensional Signal Processing (NAMSP 2023), held at Technical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, during 6–8 July 2023. The book covers research papers in the field of N-dimensional multicomponent image processing, multidimensional image representation and super-resolution, 3D image processing and reconstruction, MD computer vision systems, multidimensional multimedia systems, neural networks for MD image processing, data-based MD image retrieval and knowledge data mining, watermarking, hiding and encryption of MD images, MD image processing in robot systems, tensor-based data processing, 3D and multi-view visualization, forensic analysis systems for MD images, and many more.
The Interplay of Civic Engagement and Institutionalised Politics: In Search of Intermediating Capacities (Palgrave Studies in Third Sector Research)
by Adalbert Evers Johan Von EssenThis volume focusses on the interplay of civic engagement and institutionalised politics and its role in both the erosion and retrieval of intermediate capabilities and procedures. Rather than discussing democracy as a relationship between citizens as individual voters and state power, the book studies the relationship between citizens engaged in or through organisations, movements and networks in civil society, and their impact in the context of institutionalised politics, be that through representative institutions and political parties or participation in administrative governance. The aim of this volume is to renew the scholarly discussion on the prospects of liberal democracy by looking for opportunities to curb antagonisms and instead strengthen intermediary capabilities. The book will therefore be of interest to students in relevant disciplines as political science, civil society research, sociology, and research on social movements. Chapter 1 and Chapter 10 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Interne Kommunikation als Treiber in neuen Arbeitswelten: Digitalisierung, Mitarbeiter-Mitsprache, Führungsverantwortung, Nachhaltigkeit und Werte als Wirkungsraum (essentials)
by Kristin EngelhardtDieses essential gibt einen kompakten Überblick zu den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Internen Kommunikation und zu ihren Hebeln als Spiegelbild des unternehmerischen Wandels. Denn ihr Wirkungsraum ist mächtig: von Digitalisierungsstrategien und Reaktionen auf globale Krisen, über New-Work-Ansätze, modernes Leadership bis hin zur Vermittlung von Unternehmenswerten und Nachhaltigkeitszielen – all dies muss in der Internen Kommunikation ein Fundament haben, um auch nach außen glaubwürdig zu sein. Neue Strategien und Ziele der Internen Kommunikation mit zugehörigen Maßnahmen und Medien sind unabdingbar. Kristin Engelhardt zeigt in diesem Werk einführend auf, wie diese aussehen können und gibt zahlreiche Beispiele sowie Tipps zur vertiefenden Beschäftigung.
Cryptococcus neoformans: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2775)
by Erin E. McClellandThis volume explores the latest developments in the study of Cryptococcus neoformans and its pathology, along with discussion on newly used therapeutics. The chapters in this book cover a wide range of protocols commonly used in Cryptococcus research such as animal models, genetics techniques, virulence factor phenotyping, and microscopy. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and thorough, Cryptococcus neoformans: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource that will help researchers further enhance their understanding of this pathogenic yeast, and will aid in new discoveries and therapeutics.
Die Human Rights Sanctions der EU gegen staatliche Akteure: Eine europa- und völkerrechtliche Analyse
by Sarah WagnerAls Reaktion auf Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Drittstaaten verhängt die Europäische Union regelmäßig sog. targeted sanctions gegen die verantwortlichen staatlichen Akteure. Den sanktionierten Personen wird vorgeworfen, als Teil des Staatsapparates, sei es als Staatsoberhaupt, Regierungsmitglied oder Angehöriger der Sicherheitskräfte, Menschenrechtsverletzungen gegen die eigene Bevölkerung zu begehen. Zu diesen zählen in diesem Kontext insbesondere die Unterdrückung oppositioneller Bewegungen, aber auch allgemein die Untergrabung von Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit. Aus diesen Charakteristika ergeben sich sowohl auf europa- als auch völkerrechtlicher Ebene Besonderheiten, die eine nähere Betrachtung verdienen. Sarah Wagner nimmt in diesem Buch eine europa- und völkerrechtliche Bewertung von targeted sanctions der EU gegen staatliche Akteure aufgrund innerstaatlicher Menschenrechtsverletzungen vor.
Nutrition and Psychiatric Disorders: An Evidence-Based Approach to Understanding the Diet-Brain Connection (Nutritional Neurosciences)
by Firas Kobeissy Wael MohamedThe book explores the intricate relationship between nutrition, brain function, and psychiatric disorders. The first section of the book delves into the neurobiological aspects of psychiatric disorders, including the neuroanatomy, neuropathology, biochemical and neuropharmacology factors that play a role in the development of these disorders. It also discusses the impact of human nutrition on brain function and the implications of nutrition and metabolism on psychological functioning. The next section focuses on the diet-brain connection, exploring nutritional psychiatry and the current state of evidence, the role of the microbiome, and the effects of certain foods such as chocolate and coffee on mood and mood disorders. The chapters also examine the impact of diet on mental health and cognition across the lifespan and provides a case study of the relationship between diet and psychological health. In the final section, the book delves into the nutritional treatment of psychiatric disorders, including the psychopharmacology of psychiatric disorders and food intake, and multidisciplinary approaches to psychiatric treatment.. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and evidence-based examination of the complex relationship between nutrition, brain function, and psychiatric disorders, and provides a foundation for further research and development of effective nutritional interventions for the treatment of these disorders.
Vokabelbuch Fachenglisch für Gesundheitsberufe: Englisch - Deutsch
by Sandra SchillerIn diesem Vokabelbuch finden Physiotherapeut*innen, Ergotherapeut*innen und Logopäd*innen im therapeutischen Alltag den relevanten Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz von Englisch auf Deutsch - in Anlehnung an das Lehrbuch "Fachenglisch für die Gesundheitsberufe". Von A wie „A & E department“ bis Z wie „zimmer frame“: Mit diesem praktischen Taschenbuch sind Sie für die englischsprachige Kommunikation mit Klient*innen bzw. Patient*innen und für Auslandsaufenthalte bestens gerüstet.
Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning: 41st IBIMA International Conference, IBIMA-AI 2023, Granada, Spain, June 26–27, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2101)
by Khalid S. SolimanThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 41st IBIMA International Conference on Artificial intelligence and Computer Science, IBIMA-AI 2023, which took place in Granada, Spain during June 26-27, 2023. The 30 full papers and 8 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The book showcases a diverse array of research papers spanning various disciplines within the realm of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Systems, Communications Technologies, Software Engineering, and Security and Privacy.