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Gender Resilience, Integration and Transformation (Nebraska Symposium on Motivation #70)
by Kathryn Holland Tierney Lorenz Deb HopeThere has been a surge in research on gender and sexuality in the last decade, which has predominantly focused on discrimination, dysphoria, and disparities. And much of what we hear in the news about issues relating to gender and sexuality is deeply negative, with seemingly endless attacks on people who are marginalized by their gender and/or sexuality—attacks that are both physical and political. While such issues are extremely important, this one-sided focus casts the experience of minoritized people as intrinsically negative. A deficit model implies the best one can hope for is to avoid negative outcomes, which limits the possibilities of authentic gender and sexual identity and expression, intimate connection, and personal and professional success. We need more nuanced and methodologically rigorous approaches to understanding resiliency and wellbeing within minoritized groups, including women, queer (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, demisexual), and transgender and gender diverse people. If all we ever hear about the experiences of minoritized people is pain, we diminish the strength of these communities and the richness of their humanity. When we expand our view to include the positive, we reclaim humanity—not to mention, strengthen our science by developing theories and conducting research that address the incredible range of human experience around gender and sexuality. The 70th Annual Nebraska Symposium on Motivation focused on understanding resiliency, joy, pleasure and well-being in women, queer folks and gender-diverse people. In bringing together a diverse international and interdisciplinary group of scholars and scientists, we created a space to explore joy, to break with narratives of deficiency, and honor wellbeing with the same scientific vigor and rigor as we give to pain. The chapters of this volume represent this effort, all centered on the question: What would it look like if your field of study—the study of gender and sexuality—truly centered wellbeing and resilience as the foundation of theory and research?
Ankle Joint Arthroscopy: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Francesco Allegra Fabrizio Cortese Francesco LijoiThis book provides a comprehensive overview of current arthroscopic techniques for the management of ankle joint disorders. An introductory section clearly and accessibly explains the anatomy in question, the portal placement and other ankle procedures, addressing both the articular and extra-articular compartments. All currently available minimally invasive surgical options and the management of various upper and lower lesions of the ankle are then described step by step, discussing the main issues concerning each of them and sharing useful tips and tricks. A closing chapter is devoted to rehabilitation, which greatly differs in patients treated with arthroscopic procedures and those undergoing open surgery. The volume is also supplemented by detailed videos for each technique and procedure, both outside on the cutaneous layer and inside the joint. The book offers an invaluable tool for orthopedic surgeons and fellows dealing with foot and ankle disorders who normally prefer to use open procedures and desire to complement their surgical options with arthroscopy, as well as for those surgeons already familiar with arthroscopic techniques who would like to broaden their knowledge of the field.
Applied Cryptography and Network Security Workshops: ACNS 2024 Satellite Workshops, AIBlock, AIHWS, AIoTS, SCI, AAC, SiMLA, LLE, and CIMSS, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 5–8, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14587)
by Martin AndreoniThis two-volume set LNCS 14586-14587 constitutes the proceedings of eight Satellite Workshops held in parallel with the 22nd International Conference on Applied Cryptography and Network Security, ACNS 2024, held in Abhu Dabhi, United Arab Emirates, during March 5-8, 2024. The 33 full papers and 11 poster papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. They stem from the following workshops: 6th ACNS Workshop on Application Intelligence and Blockchain Security (AIBlock 2024). 5th ACNS Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Hardware Security (AIHWS 2024). 6th ACNS Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Industrial IoT Security (AIoTS 2024). 5th ACNS Workshop on Secure Cryptographic Implementation (SCI 2024). 1st Workshop on Advances in Asymmetric Cryptanalysis (AAC 2024). 6th ACNS Workshop on Security in Machine Learning and its Applications (SiMLA 2024). 1st Workshop on Low-Latency Encryption (LLE 2024). 4th ACNS Workshop on Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing System Security (CIMSS 2024).
Proceedings of the 5th China and International Young Scientist Terahertz Conference, Volume 1: YTHZ 2024, 22-24 March, Chengdu, China (Springer Proceedings in Physics #400)
by Chao Chang Yaxin Zhang Ziran Zhao Yiming ZhuThe Proceedings of the 5th China and International Young Scientist Terahertz Conference highlight important research and technological progresses on terahertz sensors, terahertz detection, terahertz biophysics and bioeffects, terahertz signal sources, terahertz transmission and regulation, terahertz device and materials, terahertz communication, terahertz radar and imaging, and the intersection and application of terahertz-related disciplines.
Computational Science – ICCS 2024: 24th International Conference, Malaga, Spain, July 2–4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14834)
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
Verkannt, verfemt, vergessen: Geschichten aus der europäischen Mathematik der Neuzeit
by Heinz Klaus StrickSobald Sie sich eingehender mit der Geschichte der Mathematik beschäftigen, werden Sie auch auf Personen stoßen, deren Namen Ihnen bislang unbekannt waren oder von deren Bedeutung für die Entwicklung der Mathematik Sie bisher nichts wussten. Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen Einblick in das Leben und Wirken von 67 besonderen Persönlichkeiten aus dem europäischen Raum – und geht bei der Betrachtung der Einzelschicksale jeweils auch der Frage nach, warum diese Personen vergleichsweise unbekannt sind, warum sie regelrecht „vergessen“ wurden. Die Gründe dafür sind vielfältig und meist in den jeweiligen politischen, gesellschaftlichen oder individuellen Lebensumständen zu finden – viele wurden diskriminiert und konnten ihre Fähigkeiten gar nicht erst entfalten, andere waren Ihrer Zeit voraus und blieben lange Zeit unverstanden. Über die historische Einordnung hinaus werden einige der mathematischen Beiträge dieser Personen dargestellt – so ausgewählt, dass sie mit denin der gymnasialen Oberstufe üblicherweise vermittelten Kenntnissen nachvollzogen werden können. Die in diesem Buch enthaltenen Darstellungen beginnen mit Persönlichkeiten aus dem 16. Jahrhundert und schließen somit chronologisch an das Buch Geschichten aus der Mathematik desselben Autors an, sind aber unabhängig davon lesbar. Das Buch richtet sich an alle, die sich für die Entwicklung der Wissenschaften interessieren und dabei insbesondere ein tieferes Verständnis für die menschlichen Aspekte der Mathematik entwickeln möchten.
Information Management and Big Data: 10th Annual International Conference, SIMBig 2023, Mexico City, Mexico, December 13–15, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2142)
by Juan Antonio Lossio-Ventura Hugo Alatrista-Salas Hiram Calvo Genoveva Vargas-Solar Eduardo Ceh-Varela Ricardo Marcacini Claude TadonkiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference on Information Management and Big Data, SIMBig 2023, held in Mexico City, Mexico, during December 13–15, 2023. The 19 full papers and 6 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 submissions. SIMBig 2023 introduced innovative approaches for analyzing and handling datasets as well as new methods based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data-driven Software Engineering, Health Informatics, and more.
The Palgrave Handbook of Sovereign Wealth Funds
by H. Kent Baker Jeffrey H. Harris Ghiyath F. NakshbendiThe Palgrave Handbook of Sovereign Wealth Funds provides a comprehensive, detailed analysis of these funds from a multidimensional perspective consisting of 33 chapters divided into seven sections. Section I provides background material about SWFs, providing a foundation for the remainder of the handbook. Section II examines various controversies, governance, and accountability topics involving SWFs. Section III discusses the political, legal, and tax aspects of SWFs. Section IV reviews numerous topics involving SWF management. Section V deals with SWFs’ policies, preferences, and performance. Section VI provides descriptive analyses of SWFs based on country or region. It also offers a comparison of SWF similarities and differences across countries. Section VII concludes by examining special issues and the future of SWFs.This handbook spans the gamut from theoretical to practical while offering the right balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage. Discussion of relevant research permeates the handbook. Although other books are available on SWFs, few are as comprehensive or provide a multidimensional perspective from academics and practitioners. This handbook fills a gap by showing how SWFs are a growing and dynamic force in international finance.
Sustainable Service Management: Band 2: Strategien und Umsetzung der Nachhaltigkeit (Forum Dienstleistungsmanagement)
In diesem Buch steht eine umfassende und vielseitige Diskussion des Sustainable Service Managements im Fokus. Zahlreiche Untersuchungen zeigen, dass die Nachhaltigkeit ein zunehmender Einflussfaktor für Kaufentscheidungen darstellt. Entsprechend steht die Unternehmenspraxis vor der Frage der Nachhaltigkeit ihrer Geschäftsmodelle. Das Thema der Nachhaltigkeit weist offenkundig für Sachgüterunternehmen eine besondere Relevanz auf. Allerdings sind auch Dienstleistungsunternehmen bei der Nachhaltigkeit herausgefordert. Im Rahmen eines nachhaltigen Dienstleistungsmanagements entstehen zahlreiche Fragestellungen zur Gesamtheit aller ökologischen, sozialen und ökonomischen Beiträge eines Unternehmens. Die Übernahme gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung beinhaltet, sowohl das allgemeine Unternehmensverhalten als auch speziell das Dienstleistungsangebot stärker unter Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten auf den Prüfstand zu stellen Profilierte Beitragsautorinnen und -autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis greifen diese Herausforderungen auf und zeigen in Band 2 Strategien und Maßnahmen zur Umsetzung der Nachhaltigkeit auf. Band 2 befasst sich mit folgenden Themen: Nachhaltigkeit auf Management- und Strategieebene Nachhaltigkeit auf Geschäftsmodellebene Nachhaltigkeit durch Digitalisierung Politische und regulatorische Nachhaltigkeitsmaßnahmen
Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink: Jewish Illuminated Manuscripts
by Raymond P. Scheindlin Eva Frojmovic Diane Wolfthal Jenna Siman Jacobs Hartley Lachter Shalom Sabar Ágnes Vető Susan Vick Barbara WolffA superbly illustrated history of five centuries of Jewish manuscriptsThe love of books in the Jewish tradition extends back over many centuries, and the ways of interpreting those books are as myriad as the traditions themselves. Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink offers the first full survey of Jewish illuminated manuscripts, ranging from their origins in the Middle Ages to the present day. Featuring some of the most beautiful examples of Jewish art of all time—including hand-illustrated versions of the Bible, the Haggadah, the prayer book, marriage documents, and other beloved Jewish texts—the book introduces readers to the history of these manuscripts and their interpretation.Edited by Marc Michael Epstein with contributions from leading experts, this sumptuous volume features a lively and informative text, showing how Jewish aesthetic tastes and iconography overlapped with and diverged from those of Christianity, Islam, and other traditions. Featured manuscripts were commissioned by Jews and produced by Jews and non-Jews over many centuries, and represent Eastern and Western perspectives and the views of both pietistic and liberal communities across the Diaspora, including Europe, Israel, the Middle East, and Africa.Magnificently illustrated with pages from hundreds of manuscripts, many previously unpublished or rarely seen, Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink offers surprising new perspectives on Jewish life, presenting the books of the People of the Book as never before.
Rebellion (Eagles of the Empire #108)
by Simon ScarrowAn epic military adventure novel pits Roman army heroes Macro and Cato against Boudica: the terrifying Queen of the Britons. From bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Death to the Emperor and The Honour of Rome1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks. The 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel. Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, now battle-scarred veterans, tough and resilient - lead their best men into the midst of an enemy both fearless and resourceful. Far from Rome in cold, rainy, unwelcoming Britannia, the soldiers need all their training to stand strong and undaunted as constant attacks challenge morale. And a leader like no other sends fear through the ranks: Boudica.A stunning and unforgettable story of warfare, courage and sacrifice as brave men face an enemy who will fight to the death to free her people from the rule of the Empire!(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Winter Lost: Mercy Thompson, Book 14 (Mercy Thompson #14)
by Patricia Briggs'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must stop a disaster of world-shattering proportions in this exhilarating entry in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series.In the supernatural realms, there are creatures who belong to winter. I am not one of them. But like the coyote I can become at will, I am adaptable.My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe. It's a hard job, and it doesn't leave much room for side quests. Which is why when I needed to travel to Montana to help my brother, I intended to go by myself.But I'm not alone anymore.Together, Adam and I find ourselves trapped with strangers in a lodge in the heart of the wilderness, in the teeth of a storm of legendary power, only to discover my brother's issues are a tiny part of a problem much bigger than we could have imagined. Arcane and ancient magics are at work that could, unless we are very careful, bring about the end of the world . . .Praise for Patricia Briggs:'It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel' RT Book Reviews'Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series
Bujurgo Ka Care
by Dr Omkar Mittal"बुजुर्गों की केयर: कुछ आपबीती - कुछ जगबीती" डॉ. ओंकार मित्तल द्वारा लिखित पुस्तक है, जो वृद्ध देखभाल की जटिल चुनौतियों और जिम्मेदारियों को उजागर करती है। यह पुस्तक व्यक्तिगत किस्सों और व्यापक सामाजिक दृष्टिकोणों को मिलाकर भावनात्मक, शारीरिक और सामाजिक पहलुओं पर प्रकाश डालती है। यह सहानुभूति, समझ और संरचित समर्थन प्रणालियों के महत्व पर जोर देती है। मुख्य विषयों में बढ़ती वृद्ध जनसंख्या और उनकी बढ़ती देखभाल की आवश्यकताएं, परिवार द्वारा की जा रही देखभाल की व्यक्तिगत कहानियाँ, और पेशेवर देखभालकर्ताओं की भूमिका शामिल हैं। "काखी मेरी माँ" जैसे अध्यायों के माध्यम से, पुस्तक देखभालकर्ताओं द्वारा सामना की जाने वाली व्यक्तिगत और तार्किक कठिनाइयों को मार्मिक तरीके से प्रस्तुत करती है। यह परिवारों और समाज से मिलकर वृद्धजनों की भलाई और गरिमा सुनिश्चित करने का आह्वान करती है।
Data Strategy: From definition to execution
by Ian WallisData can be a cost for some organizations, but for those who succeed, it is a way to drive profitability, customer loyalty, and outperform others in their field. A well thought out, fit-for-purpose data strategy is vital for every modern data-driven organisation – public or private sector. This book is your essential guide to planning, developing and implementing a data strategy, presenting a framework which takes you from strategy definition to successful strategy delivery and execution with support and engagement from stakeholders. It covers vital topics such as data-driven business transformation, change enablers, benefits realisation and measurement. Written by an experienced practitioner with over 30 years in the field, this book guides the reader through the complexity of working across an organisation to achieve a successful outcome. Whether you’re just starting to consider a data strategy or are looking to improve your existing approach, this book is a valuable resource for any modern data-driven organization. Offers a structured guide for those embarking on a data strategy from definition to a successful implementation. Incorporates insights from a model that has been developed through a highly successful workshop delivered to many practitioners across the globe. Provides case studies, example scenarios and reader questions throughout the book are designed to stimulate real-world thinking and help you put the framework into practice in the context of your own organisation.
Data Strategy: From definition to execution
by Ian WallisData can be a cost for some organizations, but for those who succeed, it is a way to drive profitability, customer loyalty, and outperform others in their field. A well thought out, fit-for-purpose data strategy is vital for every modern data-driven organisation – public or private sector. This book is your essential guide to planning, developing and implementing a data strategy, presenting a framework which takes you from strategy definition to successful strategy delivery and execution with support and engagement from stakeholders. It covers vital topics such as data-driven business transformation, change enablers, benefits realisation and measurement. Written by an experienced practitioner with over 30 years in the field, this book guides the reader through the complexity of working across an organisation to achieve a successful outcome. Whether you’re just starting to consider a data strategy or are looking to improve your existing approach, this book is a valuable resource for any modern data-driven organization. Offers a structured guide for those embarking on a data strategy from definition to a successful implementation. Incorporates insights from a model that has been developed through a highly successful workshop delivered to many practitioners across the globe. Provides case studies, example scenarios and reader questions throughout the book are designed to stimulate real-world thinking and help you put the framework into practice in the context of your own organisation.
Macleod's Clinical Examination - E-Book: Macleod's Clinical Examination - E-Book
by J. Alastair Innes Karen Fairhurst Anna R DoverFifty years since it was first published and now fully revised, Macleod’s remains the textbook of choice for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners who understand that excellence in clinical examination is integral to good practice. The fifteenth edition will teach you how to take a history and carry out proficient clinical examination, in order to elicit the key clinical symptoms and signs of disease. It covers general principles, relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems – and how to effectively apply these skills to specific clinical situations and prepare for assessment. Macleod’s Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice. Primarily focused on the practical skills required by medical students and early career stage clinicians Explains the physical basis of clinical signs to aid understanding Introduces the formulation of a differential diagnosis Provides logical initial investigations for each body system Enhanced sections on adapting skills to particular situations, including the challenges of remote consultation and infection control Updated text and images, to ensure the content is relevant to a diverse readership and patient population Latest clinical decision-making models to aid the learner’s diagnostic reasoning 8 brand new videos produced especially for this edition covering: Obstetric examination Gynaecological examination Assessment of fluid balance Examination of the hand and wrist Examination of the foot and ankle Examination of the neck Examination of the foot in diabetes and peripheral vascular disease The timed up and go test
Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 1: Trauma, Arthritis, and Tumor and Tumor-Like Conditions (Rotations in Radiology)
by Mihra S. Taljanovic, Imran M. Omar, Kevin B. Hoover and Tyson S. ChadazMusculoskeletal Imaging Volume 1 provides a comprehensive review of the subject matter commonly encountered by practicing radiologists and radiology residents in training. This volume includes succinct overviews of trauma, arthritis, and tumor and tumor-like conditions. Part of the Rotations in Radiology series, this book offers a guided approach to imaging diagnosis with examples of all imaging modalities complimented by the basics of interpretation and technique and the nuances necessary to arrive at the best diagnosis. Each pathology is covered with a targeted discussion that reviews the definition, clinical features, anatomy and physiology, imaging techniques, differential diagnosis, clinical issues, key points, and further reading. This organization is ideal for trainees' use during specific rotations, for exam review, or as a quick refresher for the established musculoskeletal imager. It is a must-read for residents and practicing radiologists seeking a foundation for the essential knowledge base in musculoskeletal imaging. Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 2 reviews metabolic, infectious, and congenital diseases; internal derangement of joints; and arthography, and ultrasound.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 2: Metabolic, Infectious, and Congenital Diseases; Internal Derangement of the Joints; and Arthrography and Ultrasound (Rotations in Radiology)
by Mihra S. Taljanovic, Imran M. Omar, Kevin B. Hoover and Tyson S. ChadazMusculoskeletal Imaging Volume 2 provides a comprehensive review of the subject matter commonly encountered by practicing radiologists and radiology residents in training. This volume includes succinct overviews of metabolic, infectious, and congenital diseases; internal derangement of joints; and arthography, and ultrasound. Part of the Rotations in Radiology series, this book offers a guided approach to imaging diagnosis with examples of all imaging modalities complimented by the basics of interpretation and technique and the nuances necessary to arrive at the best diagnosis. Each pathology is covered with a targeted discussion that reviews the definition, clinical features, anatomy and physiology, imaging techniques, differential diagnosis, clinical issues, key points, and further reading. This organization is ideal for trainees' use during specific rotations, for exam review, or as a quick refresher for the established musculoskeletal imager. It is a must-read for residents and practicing radiologists seeking a foundation for the essential knowledge base in musculoskeletal imaging. Musculoskeletal Imaging Volume 1 reviews trauma, arthritis, and tumor and tumor-like conditions.
Museum Education in Times of Radical Social Change: Journal of Museum Education 37:3 Thematic Issue (Journal of Museum Education)
by Tina R. Nolan Cynthia RobinsonSponsored by the Museum Education Roundtable, this is volume 37, Number 3 of the Journal of Museum Education (JME) on Museum Educators and Technology Expanding Our Reach and Practice, published in the fall of 2012. This edition includes articles on museum education in times of radical social change, international perspectives and problems, the Hungarian Patient museum education, art museum education in Slovenia, cross-border collaboration in the Western Balkans, Innovating from conflict to community in public art engagement in Israel, exploring the educational future and online collaborative learning.
Natural Fiber Composites (Composite Materials)
by R.D.S.G. CampilhoThis book brings value to anyone working with or designing natural fiber composite structures. It helps readers understand the value these materials can add to projects, how to choose the best materials and treatments, how to safely design and fabricate products made of natural fiber composites, and how to test them for safety. It covers the characterization of natural fibers, matrices and respective composites, and how to enhance their performance and processing as well as testing and degradation issues.
Towards Sustainable Futures: The Role of Evaluation (Comparative Policy Evaluation)
by Kim Forss Ida Lindkvist Per Øyvind BastøeTowards Sustainable Futures serves as a guide to better understand what roles evaluation can play in sustainability. Rather than proposing a single definition of sustainability or methodological approach, this book gives us the tools to improve the quality and relevance of evaluation of sustainability. Divided into two parts, the first part introduces the reader to key debates and challenges related to evaluation of sustainability. Part Two provides examples of methods and applications. By combining a stellar line up of specialists, theorists, and practitioners in the field of development evaluation with expert, accessible and engaged analysis of key issues, Towards Sustainable Futures is a must-read source for re-tooling and re-focussing evaluation towards the green transition imperative. It should be essential reading for scholars and practitioners of evaluation.Chapters 1, 4, 6 and 15 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Brain Neurotrauma: Molecular, Neuropsychological, and Rehabilitation Aspects (Frontiers in Neuroengineering Series)
by Firas H. KobeissyWith the contribution from more than one hundred CNS neurotrauma experts, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account on the latest developments in the area of neurotrauma including biomarker studies, experimental models, diagnostic methods, and neurotherapeutic intervention strategies in brain injury research. It discusses neurotrauma mechanisms, biomarker discovery, and neurocognitive and neurobehavioral deficits. Also included are medical interventions and recent neurotherapeutics used in the area of brain injury that have been translated to the area of rehabilitation research. In addition, a section is devoted to models of milder CNS injury, including sports injuries.
Rabbis, Reporters and the Public in the Digital Holyland (Routledge Studies in Middle East Film and Media)
by Yoel CohenFocused on the triangular relationship between rabbis, journalists and the public, this book analyses each group’s role in influencing the agenda around religion in Israel.The book draws upon the author's original research, comprising an analysis of the coverage of religion on four Israeli news websites, a series of surveys of rabbis, journalists, and the public, as well as a large number of interviews conducted with a range of stakeholders: community rabbis, teacher rabbis, and religious court judges; reporters, editors, and spokespersons; and the Israeli Jewish public. Key questions include: What are rabbis’ philosophical views of the media? How does the media define news about Judaism? What aspect of news about religion and spirituality interest the public? How do spokespersons and rabbis influence the news agenda? How is the triangular relationship between rabbis, journalists and the public being altered by the digital age? Despite a lack of understanding about mass media behaviour among many rabbis, and, concurrently, a lack of knowledge about religion among many journalists, it is argued that there is shared interest between the two groups, both in support of mass-media values like the right to know and freedom of expression. It is further argued that the public's attitude to news about religion is significant in determining what journalists should publish.The book will be of interest to those studying mass communications, the media, Judaism and Israeli society, as well as researchers of media and religion.
Architecture and Urbanism in Viceregal Mexico: Puebla de los Ángeles, Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries (Routledge Research in Architectural History)
by Juan Luis BurkeArchitecture and Urbanism in Viceregal Mexico presents a fascinating survey of urban history between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. It chronicles the creation and development of Puebla de los Ángeles, a city located in central-south Mexico, during its viceregal period. Founded in 1531, the city was established as a Spanish settlement surrounded by important Indigenous towns. This situation prompted a colonial city that developed along Spanish colonial guidelines but became influenced by the native communities that settled in it, creating one of the most architecturally rich cities in colonial Spanish America, from the Renaissance to the Baroque periods. This book covers the city's historical background, investigating its civic and religious institutions as represented in selected architectural landmarks. Throughout the narrative, Burke weaves together sociological, anthropological, and historical analysis to discuss the city’s architectural and urban development.Written for academics, students, and researchers interested in architectural history, Latin American studies, and the Spanish American viceregal period, it will make an important contribution to the field.
GIS for Environmental Applications: A practical approach
by Xuan ZhuGIS for Environmental Applications provides a practical introduction to the principles, methods, techniques and tools in GIS for spatial data management, analysis, modelling and visualisation, and their applications in environmental problem solving and decision making. It covers the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques in spatial data, spatial data management, spatial analysis and modelling, spatial visualisation, spatial interpolation, spatial statistics, and remote sensing data analysis, as well as demonstrates the typical environmental applications of GIS, including terrain analysis, hydrological modelling, land use analysis and modelling, ecological modelling, and ecosystem service valuation. Case studies are used in the text to contextualise these subjects in the real world, examples and detailed tutorials are provided in each chapter to show how the GIS techniques and tools introduced in the chapter can be implemented using ESRI ArcGIS (a popular GIS software system for environmental applications) and other third party extensions to ArcGIS to address.The emphasis is placed on how to apply or implement the concepts and techniques of GIS through illustrative examples with step-by-step instructions and numerous annotated screen shots. The features include: Over 350 figures and tables illustrating how to apply or implement the concepts and techniques of GIS Learning objectives along with the end-of-chapter review questions Authoritative references at the end of each chapter GIS data files for all examples as well as PowerPoint presentations for each chapter downloadable from the companion website. GIS for Environmental Applications weaves theory and practice together, assimilates the most current GIS knowledge and tools relevant to environmental research, management and planning, and provides step-by-step tutorials with practical applications. This volume will be an indispensable resource for any students taking a module on GIS for the environment.