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Advances in Applications of Rasch Measurement in Science Education (Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education #57)
by Xiufeng Liu William J. BooneThis edited volume presents latest development in applications of Rasch measurement in science education. It includes a conceptual introduction chapter and a set of individual chapters. The introductory chapter reviews published studies applying Rasch measurement in the field of science education and identify important principles of Rasch measurement and best practices in applications of Rasch measurement in science education. The individual chapters, contributed by authors from Canada, China, Germany, Philippines and the USA, cover a variety of current topics on measurement concerning science conceptual understanding, scientific argumentation, scientific reasoning, three-dimensional learning, knowledge-in-use and cross-cutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards, medical education learning experiences, machine-scoring bias, formative assessment, and teacher knowledge of argument. There are additional chapters on advances in Rasch analysis techniques and technology including R, Bayesian estimation, comparison between joint maximum likelihood (JML) and marginal maximum likelihood (MML) estimations on model-data-fit, and enhancement to Rasch models by Cognitive Diagnostic Models and Latent Class Analysis. The volume provides readers who are new and experienced in applying Rasch measurement with advanced and exemplary applications in the forefront of various areas of science education research.
Advances in Applied Bioremediation (Soil Biology #17)
by Ajay Singh Ramesh C. Kuhad Owen P. WardBioremediation is a rapidly advancing field and the technology has been applied successfully to remediate many contaminated sites. The goal of every soil remediation method is to enhance the degradation, transformation, or detoxification of pollutants and to protect, maintain and sustain environmental quality. Advances in our understanding of the ecology of microbial communities capable of breaking down various pollutants and the molecular and biochemical mechanisms by which biodegradation occurs have helped us in developing practical soil bioremediation strategies. Chapters dealing with the application of biological methods to soil remediation are contributed from experts - authorities in the area of environmental science including microbiology and molecular biology - from academic institutions and industry.
Advances in Applied Biotechnology: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2014)-Volume I (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #332)
by Tong-Cun Zhang Motowo NakajimaAt the ICAB 2014, researchers from around the world will gather to discuss the latest scientific research, findings and technologies concerning Microbial Genetics and Breeding, Optimization and Control of Biological Processes, Biological Separation and Biological Purification, and Advances in Biotechnology. This conference will provide a platform for academic exchange on the application of biotechnology between domestic and international universities, research institutes, corporate experts and scholars. The participants will focus on the international development and future trends. The event will lay a solid foundation for addressing key technical challenges in various areas of applied biotechnology, providing opportunities to promote the development and expansion of the biotechnology industry.
Advances in Applied Biotechnology: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2014)-Volume II (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #333)
by Tong-Cun Zhang Motowo NakajimaAt the ICAB 2014, researchers from around the world will gather to discuss the latest scientific research, findings and technologies concerning Microbial Genetics and Breeding, Optimization and Control of Biological Processes, Biological Separation and Biological Purification, and Advances in Biotechnology. This conference will provide a platform for academic exchange on the application of biotechnology between domestic and international universities, research institutes, corporate experts and scholars. The participants will focus on the international development and future trends. The event will lay a solid foundation for addressing key technical challenges in various areas of applied biotechnology, providing opportunities to promote the development and expansion of the biotechnology industry.
Advances in Applied Biotechnology: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB2016), November 25-27, 2016, Tianjin, China (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #444)
by Hao Liu Cunjiang Song Arthur RamThis book presents and discusses the latest advances in biotechnology, and selected challenges and opportunities in connection with its industrial applications. It gathers the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB2016), held on November 25-27, 2016 in Tianjin, China, which continued the success of the previous biennial ICAB conferences, providing a platform for scientists and engineers to exchange ideas about the frontiers of biotechnology. Topics include (but are not limited to) microbial genetics and breeding; biological separation and purification; optimization and control of biological processes; and advances in biotechnology. Offering key insights into the latest breakthroughs, the book is intended for industrial leaders, professionals and research pioneers in the field of applied biotechnology.
Advances in Applied Chemistry and Industrial Catalysis: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Chemistry and Industrial Catalysis (ACIC 2021), Qingdao, China, 24-26 December 2021
by Binoy K. SaikiaPresenting a collection of papers resulting from the conference on "Applied Chemistry and Industrial Catalysis (ACIC 2021), Qingdao, China, 24-26 December 2021". The theme of the conference was: "Clean Production and High Value Utilization", discussing how to reduce the environmental footprint at the source and produce high value-added end products in chemical manufacturing. The conference brought together scholars from the Chinese government, top universities, business associations, research centers and high-tech enterprises, and was committed to building and enabling a platform for the cooperation among the Chinese government, Chemical industry, and scholars. The goal was to build a bridge between R&D results and the Chemical industry. The conference conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions on relevant topics such as applied chemistry and industrial catalysis aiming to provide an academic and technical communication platform for scholars and engineers engaged in scientific research and engineering practice in the field of chemistry, catalysis and function material. By sharing the research status of scientific research achievements and cutting-edge technologies, it helps scholars and engineers all over the world comprehend the academic development trend and broaden research ideas. So as to strengthen international academic research, academic topics exchange and discussion, and promote the industrialization cooperation of academic achievements.
Advances in Applied Digital Human Modeling (Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series)
by Vincent G. DuffyThis volume is concerned with digital human modeling. The utility of this area of research is to aid the design of systems that are benefitted from reducing the need for physical prototyping and incorporating ergonomics and human factors earlier in design processes. Digital human models are representations of some aspects of a human that can be ins
Advances in Applied Economic Research: Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Nicholas Tsounis Aspasia VlachveiThis proceedings volume aims to provide new research methods, theories and applications from various areas of applied economic research. Featuring papers from the 2016 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) organized by the University of Nicosia and the Western Macedonia University of Applied Sciences, this volume presents cutting edge research from all areas of economic science that use applied econometrics as the method of analysis. It also features country specific studies with specific economic policy analyses and proposals. Applied economics is a rapidly growing field of economics that combines economic theory with econometrics to analyse economic problems of the real world usually with economic policy interest. ICOAE is an annual conference started in 2008 with the aim to bring together economists from different fields of applied economic research in order to share methods and ideas. The goal of the conference and the enclosed papers is to allow for an exchange of experiences with different applied econometric methods and to promote joint initiatives among well-established fields likemacro- and microeconomics, international economics, finance, agricultural economics, health economics, education economics, international trade theory and management and marketing strategies. Featuring global contributions, this book will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers in the field of applied economics and econometrics.
Advances in Applied Logics: Applications of Logic for Philosophy, Mathematics and Information Technology (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #243)
by Jair Minoro AbeThis book contains contributions from several international authors to topics of current interest, such as AI, intelligent systems, and logic applications in different branches of knowledge. Foundational aspects of the various techniques are also covered, notably non-classical formalisms. The tome is intended for researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and lay readers.The book is dedicated to researcher Seiki Akama on his sixtieth birthday. Akama is one of the critical scientists who dedicated himself to understanding the use of alternative logic in the various issues of AI, ranging from its foundations to concrete applications and philosophical reflections.
Advances in Applied Macroeconomics: International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) 2024, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, July 11-13, Vol 2 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Nicholas Tsounis Aspasia VlachveiThis volume presents new research and trends in applied macroeconomics. It features contributions presented at the 2024 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) held in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia including country specific studies from 40 different countries. The contents of this volume are of interest to researchers, scholars, academics and policy makers within applied macroeconomics.
Advances in Applied Mathematical Analysis and Applications
by Tadashi Dohi Mangey RamIn recent years, applied mathematics has been used in all novel disciplines of scientific development. Advances in Applied Mathematical Problems summarizes interdisciplinary work within the field of applied mathematics.The topics discussed in the book include:• Similarity Solutions of Spherical Shock Waves in a Self-Gravitating Ideal Gas• Dual Solutions for Finite Element Analysis of Unsteady Hydromagnetic Stagnation Point Flow of Water Nanofluid Generated by Stretching Sheet• Multiparametric modeling of carbon cycle in temperate wetlands for regional climate change analysis using satellite data• An Intelligent Neuro Fuzzy System for Pattern Classification• Fuzzy inventory model with demand, deterioration and inflation: a comparative study through NGTFN and CNTFN• Summability and its application for the stability of the system• Design Of Manufacturing, Control, And Automation Systems• SEIR - Application for Crop through Water and Soil Texture• Advances in radial basis functions• Modeling For Time Period Of Natural Frequency For Non-Homogeneous Square Plate With Variable Thickness And Temperature Effect• A Study On Metric Fixed Point Theorems Satisfying Integral Type Contractions • Objective Function – In Radiometric Studies –Application to Agrs Surveys Associated With Radon• Modelling Kernel Function in Black body Radiation Inversion
Advances in Applied Mathematics (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #87)
by Ali R. AnsariThis volume contains contributions from the Gulf International Conference in Applied Mathematics, held at the Gulf University for Science & Technology. The proceedings reflects the three major themes of the conference. The first of these was mathematical biology, including a keynote address by Professor Philip Maini. The second theme was computational science/numerical analysis, including a keynote address by Professor Grigorii Shishkin. The conference also addressed more general applications topics, with papers in business applications, fluid mechanics, optimization, scheduling problems and engineering applications, as well as a keynote by Professor Ali Nayfeh.
Advances in Applied Mathematics and Approximation Theory: Contributions from AMAT 2012 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #41)
by George A. Anastassiou Oktay DumanAdvances in Applied Mathematics and Approximation Theory: Contributions from AMAT 2012 is a collection of the best articles presented at "Applied Mathematics and Approximation Theory 2012," an international conference held in Ankara, Turkey, May 17-20, 2012. This volume brings together key work from authors in the field covering topics such as ODEs, PDEs, difference equations, applied analysis, computational analysis, signal theory, positive operators, statistical approximation, fuzzy approximation, fractional analysis, semigroups, inequalities, special functions and summability. The collection will be a useful resource for researchers in applied mathematics, engineering and statistics.
Advances in Applied Mathematics, Modeling, and Computational Science (Fields Institute Communications #66)
by Roderick Melnik Ilias S. KotsireasThe volume presents a selection of in-depth studies and state-of-the-art surveys of several challenging topics that are at the forefront of modern applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, and computational science. These three areas represent the foundation upon which the methodology of mathematical modeling and computational experiment is built as a ubiquitous tool in all areas of mathematical applications. This book covers both fundamental and applied research, ranging from studies of elliptic curves over finite fields with their applications to cryptography, to dynamic blocking problems, to random matrix theory with its innovative applications. The book provides the reader with state-of-the-art achievements in the development and application of new theories at the interface of applied mathematics, modeling, and computational science. This book aims at fostering interdisciplinary collaborations required to meet the modern challenges of applied mathematics, modeling, and computational science. At the same time, the contributions combine rigorous mathematical and computational procedures and examples from applications ranging from engineering to life sciences, providing a rich ground for graduate student projects.
Advances in Applied Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICAMER 2019 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Hari Kumar Voruganti K. Kiran Kumar P. Vamsi Krishna Xiaoliang JinThis book presents select peer reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering Research (ICAMER 2019). The books examines various areas of mechanical engineering namely design, thermal, materials, manufacturing and industrial engineering covering topics like FEA, optimization, vibrations, condition monitoring, tribology, CFD, IC engines, turbo-machines, automobiles, manufacturing processes, machining, CAM, additive manufacturing, modelling and simulation of manufacturing processing, optimization of manufacturing processing, supply chain management, and operations management. In addition, recent studies on composite materials, materials characterization, fracture and fatigue, advanced materials, energy storage, green building, phase change materials and structural change monitoring are also covered. Given the contents, this book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals working in mechanical engineering and allied fields.
Advances in Applied Mechanics: Proceedings of The Eleventh International Congress for Applied Mechanics (JET’2022), November 16-18, 2022, Marrakech, Morocco (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Fakher Chaari Mohamed Haddar Aberrahim El Mahi Zitouni Azari Khalid El Had Mohamed ElAmine Ait AliThis book reports on advances in applied mechanics research and applications. It covers methods, modeling, and simulation tools for products design, material behavior analysis, and for optimizing production processes. It also reports on cutting-edge techniques for increasing performance of mechanical systems. The book gathers selected contributions to the 11th International Congress for Applied Mechanics (JET’2022), held on November 16-18, 2022, in Marrakech, Morocco. The congress was organized by the Franco-Maghreb Association of Mechanics and Materials (AF3M) with the close collaboration of the Moroccan Society of Mechanical Sciences (SMSM). Overall, this book gives a special emphasis to theoretical and practical advances in mechanics, supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly development. It covers applications in transportation, building engineering, bioengineering and manufacturing.
Advances in Applied Mechanics: Select Proceedings of INCAM 2022 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Deepak Kumar Vineet Sahoo Ashok Kumar Mandal Karunesh Kumar ShuklaThis book presents select proceedings of the Indian Conference on Applied Mechanics (INCAM 2022). It includes the latest research on solid mechanics, impact mechanics, fluid mechanics, biomechanics, materials science and design engineering. Additional topics covered in this book are additive and advanced manufacturing, mechanics of energetic materials, mechanics in agriculture, flight and drone mechanics, mathematical methods in mechanics and precision metrology. The book is useful for researchers and academics from a broad range of engineering disciplines, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, biomedical engineering and material science.
Advances in Applied Microeconomics: International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) 2024, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, July 11-13, Vol 1 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Nicholas Tsounis Aspasia VlachveiThis volume presents new research and trends in applied economic research with special interest in advances in applied macroeconomics. It features contributions presented at the 2024 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE) held in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia including country specific studies from 40 different countries. The contents of this volume are of interest to researchers, scholars, academics, and policy makers within applied microeconomics.
Advances in Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration and Control -2021: The proceedings of 2021 International Conference on Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration and Control (ICANDVC2021) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #799)
by Xingjian Jing Jiqiang Wang Hu DingThis book is to provide readers with up-to-date advances in applied and interdisciplinary engineering science and technologies related to nonlinear dynamics, vibration, control, robotics, and their engineering applications, developed in the most recent years. All the contributed chapters come from active scholars in the area, which cover advanced theory & methods, innovative technologies, benchmark experimental validations and engineering practices. Readers would benefit from this state-of-the-art collection of applied nonlinear dynamics, in-depth vibration engineering theory, cutting-edge control methods and technologies, and definitely find stimulating ideas for their on-going R&D work. This book is intended for graduate students, research staff and scholars in academics, and also provides useful hand-up guidance for professional and engineers in practical engineering missions.
Advances in Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration, and Control – 2023: The Proceedings of 2023 International Conference on Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration, and Control (ICANDVC2023) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1152)
by Xingjian Jing Jinchen Ji Hu Ding Daniil YurchenkoThis book provides readers with up-to-date advances in applied and interdisciplinary engineering science and technologies related to nonlinear dynamics, vibration, control, robotics, and their engineering applications, developed in the most recent years. All the contributed chapters come from active scholars in the area, which cover advanced theory and methods, innovative technologies, benchmark experimental validations and engineering practices. Readers would benefit from this state-of-the-art collection of applied nonlinear dynamics, in-depth vibration engineering theory, cutting-edge control methods and technologies and definitely find stimulating ideas for their on-going R&D work. This book is intended for graduate students, research staff, and scholars in academics and also provides useful hand-up guidance for professionals and engineers in practical engineering missions.
Advances in Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration, and Control – 2024: The Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration and Control (ICANDVC2024) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1373)
by Xingjian Jing Jiqiang Wang Hu Ding Dixiong YangThis book aims to provide readers with the latest exciting advancements in applied and interdisciplinary engineering science and technologies, particularly in nonlinear dynamics, vibration analysis and control, control systems theory and methods, robotics, and their various engineering applications developed in recent years. The chapters, contributed by active scholars in these fields, cover advanced systems theory and methods, innovative technologies, benchmark experimental validations, and active engineering practices. Readers will benefit from this cutting-edge collection of applied nonlinear dynamics and control, as well as various stimulating engineering theories, methods, and technologies, finding inspiration for their ongoing R&D work.This book is intended for graduate students, research staff, and scholars in academics and also provides useful hand-up guidance for professionals and engineers in practical engineering missions.
Advances in Applied Research on Textile and Materials - IX: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Applied Research on Textile and Materials (CIRATM) (Springer Proceedings in Materials #17)
by Slah Msahli Faten DebbabiThis book presents the proceedings of CIRATM-9. The papers present the latest scientific concepts and technological developments in textile and materials of worldwide researchers and practitioners. The conference promotes sharing ideas and emerging technologies and fosters research and development collaborations amongst academia, research institutions and relevant industries. CIRATM is the first international conference applied on textiles in Tunisia and all Maghreb. It is a regular conference organized every two year since 2004. It focuses on all textile and materials fields. It joints together all actors of textile field and share research with many international collaborators.This edition is organized with the collaboration of 4 Tunisian partners and 6 international associates and institutions· Laboratory of Textile Engineering (LGTex, Tunisia), · Monastir university (Tunisia) · Tunisian Association of Textile Researchers (ATCTex, Tunisia) · Le pôle de compétitivité Monastir-El Fejja (mfcpole, Tunisia) · Association of the universities for textiles (AUTEX, International) · Balkan Society of textile engineering (BASTE) · National research & development institute for textile and leather (INCDTP, Bucharest- Romania) · Yazid University (Iran) · Centre d'Essais Textile (Cetelor, Lorraine - France) · Center of Textile Science and Technology (2C2T – University of Minho, Portugal)
Advances in Applied Self-Organizing Systems (Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing)
by Mikhail ProkopenkoHow do we design a self-organizing system? Is it possible to validate and control non-deterministic dynamics? What is the right balance between the emergent patterns that bring robustness, adaptability and scalability, and the traditional need for verification and validation of the outcomes? The last several decades have seen much progress from original ideas of "emergent functionality" and "design for emergence", to sophisticated mathematical formalisms of "guided self-organization". And yet the main challenge remains, attracting the best scientific and engineering expertise to this elusive problem. This book presents state-of-the-practice of successfully engineered self-organizing systems, and examines ways to balance design and self-organization in the context of applications. As demonstrated in this second edition of Advances in Applied Self-Organizing Systems, finding this balance helps to deal with practical challenges as diverse as navigation of microscopic robots within blood vessels, self-monitoring aerospace vehicles, collective and modular robotics adapted for autonomous reconnaissance and surveillance, self-managing grids and multiprocessor scheduling, data visualization and self-modifying digital and analog circuitry, intrusion detection in computer networks, reconstruction of hydro-physical fields, traffic management, immunocomputing and nature-inspired computation. Many algorithms proposed and discussed in this volume are biologically inspired, and the reader will also gain an insight into cellular automata, genetic algorithms, artificial immune systems, snake-like locomotion, ant foraging, birds flocking, neuromorphic circuits, amongst others. Demonstrating the practical relevance and applicability of self-organization, Advances in Applied Self-Organizing Systems will be an invaluable tool for advanced students and researchers in a wide range of fields.
Advances in Applied Social Psychology: Volume 1 (Applied Psychology Series)
by Michael J. Saks Robert F. KiddFirst published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Advances in Applied Social Psychology: Volume 2 (Applied Psychology Series)
by ROBERT F. KIDD and MICHAEL J. SAKSFirst Published in 1983. This volume is the second in a series of volumes on applied social psychology. The contents of the contributions represent the richly diverse approaches and settings in which social psychology is being used. In preparing their chapters, the contributors were asked to focus on how social psychologists,' as scientists and advocates, could contribute to the resolution of the debates that often surround important social problems. Each author was asked to place his or her attempts to use social psychological knowledge in the context of his or her own specific problem. If one consistent theme emerges from this collection, it is the emphasis on employing social psychology to enlighten and understand decisions at the level of public policy. This book is a vital display of how existing literature and methods in the field can work to illuminate and inform issues of national and even international importance.