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Computational Modeling and Simulation Examples in Bioengineering
by Nenad D. FilipovicA systematic overview of the quickly developing field of bioengineering—with state-of-the-art modeling software! Computational Modeling and Simulation Examples in Bioengineering provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging field of bioengineering. It provides the theoretical background necessary to simulating pathological conditions in the bones, muscles, cardiovascular tissue, and cancers, as well as lung and vertigo disease. The methodological approaches used for simulations include the finite element, dissipative particle dynamics, and lattice Boltzman. The text includes access to a state-of-the-art software package for simulating the theoretical problems. In this way, the book enhances the reader's learning capabilities in the field of biomedical engineering. The aim of this book is to provide concrete examples of applied modeling in biomedical engineering. Examples in a wide range of areas equip the reader with a foundation of knowledge regarding which problems can be modeled with which numerical methods. With more practical examples and more online software support than any competing text, this book organizes the field of computational bioengineering into an accessible and thorough introduction. Computational Modeling and Simulation Examples in Bioengineering: Includes a state-of-the-art software package enabling readers to engage in hands-on modeling of the examples in the book Provides a background on continuum and discrete modeling, along with equations and derivations for three key numerical methods Considers examples in the modeling of bones, skeletal muscles, cartilage, tissue engineering, blood flow, plaque, and more Explores stent deployment modeling as well as stent design and optimization techniques Generates different examples of fracture fixation with respect to the advantages in medical practice applications Computational Modeling and Simulation Examples in Bioengineering is an excellent textbook for students of bioengineering, as well as a support for basic and clinical research. Medical doctors and other clinical professionals will also benefit from this resource and guide to the latest modeling techniques.
Practical Computer Vision Applications Using Deep Learning with CNNs
by Ahmed Fawzy GadDeploy deep learning applications into production across multiple platforms. You will work on computer vision applications that use the convolutional neural network (CNN) deep learning model and Python. This book starts by explaining the traditional machine-learning pipeline, where you will analyze an image dataset. Along the way you will cover artificial neural networks (ANNs), building one from scratch in Python, before optimizing it using genetic algorithms. For automating the process, the book highlights the limitations of traditional hand-crafted features for computer vision and why the CNN deep-learning model is the state-of-art solution. CNNs are discussed from scratch to demonstrate how they are different and more efficient than the fully connected ANN (FCNN). You will implement a CNN in Python to give you a full understanding of the model.After consolidating the basics, you will use TensorFlow to build a practical image-recognition model that you will deploy to a web server using Flask, making it accessible over the Internet. Using Kivy and NumPy, you will create cross-platform data science applications with low overheads.This book will help you apply deep learning and computer vision concepts from scratch, step-by-step from conception to production. What You Will Learn Understand how ANNs and CNNs work Create computer vision applications and CNNs from scratch using PythonFollow a deep learning project from conception to production using TensorFlowUse NumPy with Kivy to build cross-platform data science applicationsWho This Book Is ForData scientists, machine learning and deep learning engineers, software developers.
Practical Computer Vision Applications Using Deep Learning with CNNs
by Ahmed Fawzy GadDeploy deep learning applications into production across multiple platforms. You will work on computer vision applications that use the convolutional neural network (CNN) deep learning model and Python. This book starts by explaining the traditional machine-learning pipeline, where you will analyze an image dataset. Along the way you will cover artificial neural networks (ANNs), building one from scratch in Python, before optimizing it using genetic algorithms. For automating the process, the book highlights the limitations of traditional hand-crafted features for computer vision and why the CNN deep-learning model is the state-of-art solution. CNNs are discussed from scratch to demonstrate how they are different and more efficient than the fully connected ANN (FCNN). You will implement a CNN in Python to give you a full understanding of the model.After consolidating the basics, you will use TensorFlow to build a practical image-recognition model that you will deploy to a web server using Flask, making it accessible over the Internet. Using Kivy and NumPy, you will create cross-platform data science applications with low overheads.This book will help you apply deep learning and computer vision concepts from scratch, step-by-step from conception to production. What You Will Learn Understand how ANNs and CNNs work Create computer vision applications and CNNs from scratch using PythonFollow a deep learning project from conception to production using TensorFlowUse NumPy with Kivy to build cross-platform data science applicationsWho This Book Is ForData scientists, machine learning and deep learning engineers, software developers.
Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding on the Ground
by Chandra Lekha Sriram and Olga Martin-Ortega and Johanna Herman and Jemima Garcia-GodosThis book seeks to refine our understanding of transitional justice and peacebuilding, and long-term security and reintegration challenges after violent conflicts. As recent events following political change during the so-called 'Arab Spring' demonstrate, demands for accountability often follow or attend conflict and political transition. While traditionally much literature and many practitioners highlighted tensions between peacebuilding and justice, recent research and practice demonstrates a turn away from the supposed 'peace vs justice' dilemma. This volume examines the complex relationship between peacebuilding and transitional justice through the lenses of the increased emphasis on victim-centred approaches to justice and the widespread practices of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) of excombatants. While recent volumes have sought to address either DDR or victim-centred approaches to justice, none has sought to make connections between the two, much less to place them in the larger context of the increasing linkages between transitional justice and peacebuilding. This book will be of great interest to students of transitional justice, peacebuilding, human rights, war and conflict studies, security studies and IR.
An Introduction To Political Theory Competitive Exam
by O. P. GaubaThe purpose of this introductory work is to examine the major issues of the ever-expanding field of political theory from various reference points including liberal, libertarian, Marxist, neo-Marxist, communitarian, elitist, pluralist, socialist, social-democratic, anarchist, moralist, ecological, Gandhian, feminist and subaltern perspectives.
The Art of High Performance Computing for Computational Science, Vol. 2
by Masaaki GeshiThis book presents advanced and practical techniques for performance optimization for highly parallel processing. Featuring various parallelization techniques in material science, it is a valuable resource for anyone developing software codes for computational sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, space science, weather, disaster prevention and manufacturing, as well as for anyone using those software codes.Chapter 1 outlines supercomputers and includes a brief explanation of the history of hardware. Chapter 2 presents procedures for performance evaluation, while Chapter 3 describes the set of tuned applications in materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, earth science and engineering on the K computer. Introducing the order-N method, based on density functional theory (DFT) calculation, Chapter 4 explains how to extend the applicability of DFT to large-scale systems by reducing the computational complexity. Chapter 5 discusses acceleration and parallelization in classical molecular dynamics simulations, and lastly, Chapter 6 explains techniques for large-scale quantum chemical calculations, including the order-N method. This is the second of the two volumes that grew out of a series of lectures in the K computer project in Japan. The first volume addresses more basic techniques, and this second volume focuses on advanced and concrete techniques.
The Art of High Performance Computing for Computational Science, Vol. 2
by Masaaki GeshiThis book presents advanced and practical techniques for performance optimization for highly parallel processing. Featuring various parallelization techniques in material science, it is a valuable resource for anyone developing software codes for computational sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, space science, weather, disaster prevention and manufacturing, as well as for anyone using those software codes.Chapter 1 outlines supercomputers and includes a brief explanation of the history of hardware. Chapter 2 presents procedures for performance evaluation, while Chapter 3 describes the set of tuned applications in materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, earth science and engineering on the K computer. Introducing the order-N method, based on density functional theory (DFT) calculation, Chapter 4 explains how to extend the applicability of DFT to large-scale systems by reducing the computational complexity. Chapter 5 discusses acceleration and parallelization in classical molecular dynamics simulations, and lastly, Chapter 6 explains techniques for large-scale quantum chemical calculations, including the order-N method. This is the second of the two volumes that grew out of a series of lectures in the K computer project in Japan. The first volume addresses more basic techniques, and this second volume focuses on advanced and concrete techniques.
The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust
by Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. KudrleHow is it that two broadly similar systems of competition law have reached different results across a number of significant antitrust issues? While the United States and the European Union share a commitment to maintaining competition in the marketplace and employ similar concepts and legal language in making antitrust decisions, differences in social values, political institutions, and legal precedent have inhibited close convergence. aaaaaaaaaaa With "The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust, " Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. Kudrle explore many of the main contested areas of contemporary antitrust, including mergers, price discrimination, predatory pricing, and intellectual property. After identifying how prevailing analyses differ across these areas, they then examine the policy ramifications. Several themes run throughout the book, including differences in the amount of discretion firms have in dealing with purchasers, the weight given to the welfare of various market participants, and whether competition tends to be viewed as an efficiency-generating process or as rivalry. The authors conclude with forecasts and suggestions for how greater compatibility might ultimately be attained. "
The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust
by Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. KudrleHow is it that two broadly similar systems of competition law have reached different results across a number of significant antitrust issues? While the United States and the European Union share a commitment to maintaining competition in the marketplace and employ similar concepts and legal language in making antitrust decisions, differences in social values, political institutions, and legal precedent have inhibited close convergence. With The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust, Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. Kudrle explore many of the main contested areas of contemporary antitrust, including mergers, price discrimination, predatory pricing, and intellectual property. After identifying how prevailing analyses differ across these areas, they then examine the policy ramifications. Several themes run throughout the book, including differences in the amount of discretion firms have in dealing with purchasers, the weight given to the welfare of various market participants, and whether competition tends to be viewed as an efficiency-generating process or as rivalry. The authors conclude with forecasts and suggestions for how greater compatibility might ultimately be attained.
The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust
by Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. KudrleHow is it that two broadly similar systems of competition law have reached different results across a number of significant antitrust issues? While the United States and the European Union share a commitment to maintaining competition in the marketplace and employ similar concepts and legal language in making antitrust decisions, differences in social values, political institutions, and legal precedent have inhibited close convergence. With The Atlantic Divide in Antitrust, Daniel J. Gifford and Robert T. Kudrle explore many of the main contested areas of contemporary antitrust, including mergers, price discrimination, predatory pricing, and intellectual property. After identifying how prevailing analyses differ across these areas, they then examine the policy ramifications. Several themes run throughout the book, including differences in the amount of discretion firms have in dealing with purchasers, the weight given to the welfare of various market participants, and whether competition tends to be viewed as an efficiency-generating process or as rivalry. The authors conclude with forecasts and suggestions for how greater compatibility might ultimately be attained.
Upkar's New Pattern Tests of Objective English - competitive exam
by Brij Kishore Goyal and R. N. Singh'New Pattern Tests of Objective English' has been designed basically to meet the pressing requirements of the candidates going in for various competitive examinations in which Objective Tests in General English are given. This book, therefore, is indispensable to the candidates planning to take higher and economically better jobs in life. The results of the test in Objective General English will determine, in great measure, the future of the candidates preparing for lofty achievements in life. The purpose of this book, therefore, is not to make candidates self-reliant, but to direct them in self-reliance, not to make their knowledge perfect but to inspire them to reach perfection.
EMC-Compatible Shielding
by Frank GräbnerThe 3rd edition was extended by the chapter "Novel Future Ferrites - Hexagonal Ferrites". The reader is thus given the basics of the various shielding effects in a compressed form. This book is addressed to engineers, scientists, students, researchers and specialists from the practice. Shielding for ensuring EMC in high-frequency and radar technology has been developing with ever increasing dynamics since about 1960. The understanding of the interaction of a magnetic material and the resulting phenomenon of shielding is illustrated by simple examples and practical applications.
EMC-Compatible Shielding
by Frank GräbnerThe 3rd edition was extended by the chapter "Novel Future Ferrites - Hexagonal Ferrites". The reader is thus given the basics of the various shielding effects in a compressed form. This book is addressed to engineers, scientists, students, researchers and specialists from the practice. Shielding for ensuring EMC in high-frequency and radar technology has been developing with ever increasing dynamics since about 1960. The understanding of the interaction of a magnetic material and the resulting phenomenon of shielding is illustrated by simple examples and practical applications.
Democrats And Dissenters 'Indian Democracy's Pre-Eminent Chronicler'
by Ramachandra GuhaA major new collection of essays by Ramachandra Guha, Democrats and Dissenters is a work of rigorous scholarship on topics of compelling contemporary interest, written with elegance and wit. The book covers a wide range of themes: from the varying national projects of India’s neighbours to political debates within India itself, from the responsibilities of writers to the complex relationship between democracy and violence. It has essays critically assessing the work of Amartya Sen and Eric Hobsbawm, commentaries on the tragic predicament of tribals in India–who are, as Guha demonstrates, far worse off than Dalits or Muslims, yet get a fraction of the attention–and on the peculiar absence of a tradition of conservative intellectuals in India. Each essay takes up an important topic or an influential intellectual, as a window to explore major political and cultural debates in India and the world. Democrats and Dissenters is a book that is widely read, and even more widely discussed.
Bhartiya Samajshastra ke Pathpradarshak- Competitive Exam
by M. L. Gupta and D. D. Sharmaइस पुस्तक में भारतीय समाजशास्त्रियों के सामाजिक चिन्तन, उनके विचारों की व्याख्या प्रस्तुत की गयी है। भारतीय समाजशास्त्रियों में राधाकमल मुकर्जी, डी.पी. मुकर्जी, आन्द्रे बिताई, जी. एस. घुरिये, इरावती कर्वे, एम. एम. श्रीनिवास, एस सी दुबे और योगेन्द्र सिंह प्रमुख है। समाज संरचना तथा सामाजिक पारिस्थितिकी, सांस्कृतिक विविधाएं, सामाजिक स्तरीकरण, कृषक समाज की समस्या समाज की लोक संस्कृति, जाति भेद उनके सम्बन्ध, भारत में सामाजिक तनाव, भारतीय ग्राम की सामाजिक संरचना, आनुनिकीकरण आदि के बारे में सरल भाषा में लिखा गया है। जिससे छात्रों को भारत में होने वाले विभिन्न परिवर्तन, समस्याओं उन्नति, संस्कृति का ज्ञान होता है और वह इन विचारों को अपने भावी जीवन में उपयोग कर सके।
Society 5.0 and the Future of Emerging Computational Technologies
by Chuan-Ming Liu and Neeraj Mohan and Surbhi GuptaThis book discusses the technological aspects for the implementation of Society 5.0. The foundation and recent advances of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data science, Internet of Things, and Big Data for the realization of Society 5.0 are covered. Practical solutions to existing problems, examples, and case studies are also offered. Society 5.0 and the Future of Emerging Computational Technologies: Practical Solutions, Examples, and Case Studies discusses technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things for the implementation of Society 5.0. It offers a firm foundation and understanding of the recent advancements in various domains such as data analytics, neural networks, computer vision, and robotics, along with practical solutions to existing problems in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing industries, security, and infrastructure management. Applications and implementations are highlighted along with the correlation between technologies. Examples and case studies are presented throughout the book to augment text. This book can be used by research scholars in the engineering domain who wish to gain knowledge and contribute towards a modern and secure future society. The book will also be useful as a reference at universities for postgraduate students who are interested in technological advancements.
Society 5.0 and the Future of Emerging Computational Technologies
by Chuan-Ming Liu and Neeraj Mohan and Surbhi GuptaThis book discusses the technological aspects for the implementation of Society 5.0. The foundation and recent advances of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data science, Internet of Things, and Big Data for the realization of Society 5.0 are covered. Practical solutions to existing problems, examples, and case studies are also offered. Society 5.0 and the Future of Emerging Computational Technologies: Practical Solutions, Examples, and Case Studies discusses technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things for the implementation of Society 5.0. It offers a firm foundation and understanding of the recent advancements in various domains such as data analytics, neural networks, computer vision, and robotics, along with practical solutions to existing problems in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing industries, security, and infrastructure management. Applications and implementations are highlighted along with the correlation between technologies. Examples and case studies are presented throughout the book to augment text. This book can be used by research scholars in the engineering domain who wish to gain knowledge and contribute towards a modern and secure future society. The book will also be useful as a reference at universities for postgraduate students who are interested in technological advancements.
Political Ideologies An Introduction Competitive Exam
by Andrew HeywoodThe western ideological tradition, which originated in the French and American revolutions of the eighteenth century, does not exhaust ways of understanding politics, nor does it eclipse many non-western traditions of political thought. But it is an indispensable tradition none the less, and an ability to understand its key terms and internal development is a basic requirement for citizenship in the modern world. Andrew Heywood is the ideal guide.
Computer Software Cataloging
by Deanne HolzberleinThis book, first published in 1985, examines the professional librarians’ needs for cataloging computer software. Examples of software labels, title screens, and catalog cards are used to illustrate how to catalog microcomputer software according to the 1974 Guidelines to Chapter 9 of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition. The samples include educational programs, educational games, and business and public disks and cassettes.
Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R
by Jérôme Pagès and Sebastien Le and Francois HussonFull of real-world case studies and practical advice, Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R, Second Edition focuses on four fundamental methods of multivariate exploratory data analysis that are most suitable for applications. It covers principal component analysis (PCA) when variables are quantitative, correspondence analysis (CA) a
Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R
by Jérôme Pagès and Sebastien Le and Francois HussonFull of real-world case studies and practical advice, Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R, Second Edition focuses on four fundamental methods of multivariate exploratory data analysis that are most suitable for applications. It covers principal component analysis (PCA) when variables are quantitative, correspondence analysis (CA) a
Essential Sociology - Competitive Exam
by Nitin Sangwan and IasThe book is an outcome of the felt need of the authors themselves. It started as a project for self-help during the preparation of Civil Services Examination, but later morphed into a potential guide for other aspirants. The book is an attempt for providing the complete syllabus of Sociology as a subject at one place. It is not an encyclopedic venture, but is rather a close overview of the subject. We have tried to include as many topics - which at times go beyond the syllabus of Civil Services Examination - as possible in this edition with rich illustrations and contemporary examples to keep the reader engaged. This book will also be useful for those preparing for NET/JRF.
General Studies Indian Economy I and II - competitive exam
by Sriram IasThe best book on Indian Economy By SRIRAM IAS, recommended by civil service exam experts. The book includes the previous year question and point by point description and analysis.
Ethics Part-1 - IAS Competitive Exam
by Vision IasUpdated Value Additional Material for 2020 IAS examination on the topic Ethics Part 1.