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Congenital Brain Malformations: Clinical and Surgical Aspects
by Hashim Talib Hashim Khaled Fares AlAliThis book offers a clinical and surgical overview on congenital brain malformations, which are abnormalities that occur during fetal development, leading to brain defects and disorders. The fetal brain begins to develop shortly after conception and continues to grow throughout pregnancy. This book covers the various congenital brain malformations, their aetiologies and development, diagnosis and management including possible surgical interventions and details of these procedures. Since many of these disorders are rare, they do not have a final cure and their management is important - their consequences on the physical, psychological and developmental condition of the patient are great. This book is of interest to pediatric surgeons and neurologists.
Strategic Agility in Dynamic Business Environments: Unveiling Foundations, Current Perspectives, and Future Directions (International Series in Advanced Management Studies)
by Marco Balzano Guido BortoluzziStrategic agility is a fast-growing paradigm for strategic thinking and strategy-making that is finding increasing acceptance both in academia and practice. But what are the theoretical origins of this paradigm? What are the main lines of development of the paradigm in the current academic debate and in firms adopting agile strategies? And, finally, what are the areas and topics that need additional research? With this book, Guido Bortoluzzi and Marco Balzano take us first into the past to look for the historical roots of this disruptive paradigm, then review the current academic debate on the topic and present some cases of agile companies. And finally, they discuss the potential future development of this topic in the field of strategy research.
How Shakespeare Inspires Empathy in Clinical Care
by David Ian JeffreyThis book investigates how a study of Shakespeare’s plays may enhance empathy in doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Addressing the widely perceived empathy gap in teaching and medical practice that emerged after the Covid-19 pandemic, the book presents a new study into the psychosocial elements of human interactions. It offers invaluable insights into how students and practitioners may be supported in dealing appropriately with their emotions as well as with those of their patients, thereby facilitating more humane medical care. Fostering an empathic patient-doctor relationship, the author explores the emotional, cognitive and moral dimensions of care and describes how Shakespeare studies can be realistically incorporated into the medical curriculum through group reflections, workshops and special study modules.
Thirty Years of Literacies Testing at the University of Cape Town: A Critical Reflection on the Work and its Impact
by Alan CliffThis book delves into extensive research regarding the identification and characterization of academic literacies constructs, encompassing academic literacy, quantitative literacy, mathematics comprehension, and reasoning skills, with a specific focus on their relevance within South African educational contexts. The volume provides an in-depth exploration of the research behind the design and creation of assessments aimed at gauging these crucial literacies. It also delves into theoretical aspects of developmental work while shedding light on historical and contemporary inequalities in the South African educational landscape. Emphasising the practical implications of this research, the book underscores the pivotal role that assessing academic literacies can play in the equitable selection of students, particularly those hailing from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, it highlights how such assessments can inform higher education responsiveness, curriculum development, programme implementation, and the provision of support services for students, ultimately aiding in informed student placement decisions.
Ethics and Mathematics Education: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Advances in Mathematics Education)
by Paul ErnestThis edited volume is an inquiry into the ethics of mathematics education, and to a lesser extent, the ethics of mathematics. The imposition of mathematics for all raises questions of ethics. What are the ethics of teaching school mathematics? What are the costs as well as the benefits? What are the ethical issues raised by the official aims of mathematics teaching, the planned curriculum, the pedagogies employed in school and college mathematics and the assessment systems? These questions are addressed in the book as well as what systems of ethics we might use. The volume ventures into a burgeoning new field. It offers a unique set of investigations, both theoretical and in terms of practices. It announces the ethics of mathematics education as a new subfield of research and includes valuable contributions from many of the best-known researchers in mathematics education; additionally, it is a valuable resource for students, teachers and researchers in the field. This is an enduring and classic source book in the field. From the wisdom of leading scholars to the little heard voices of students, this collection offers the reader many striking new insights into the ethics of mathematics and education.
Hardware Security: A Look into the Future
by Mark Tehranipoor Farimah Farahmandi Navid Asadizanjani Kimia Zamiri Azar Hadi Mardani Kamali Fahim RahmanThis book provides a look into the future of hardware and microelectronics security, with an emphasis on potential directions in security-aware design, security verification and validation, building trusted execution environments, and physical assurance. The book emphasizes some critical questions that must be answered in the domain of hardware and microelectronics security in the next 5-10 years: (i) The notion of security must be migrated from IP-level to system-level; (ii) What would be the future of IP and IC protection against emerging threats; (iii) How security solutions could be migrated/expanded from SoC-level to SiP-level; (iv) the advances in power side-channel analysis with emphasis on post-quantum cryptography algorithms; (v) how to enable digital twin for secure semiconductor lifecycle management; and (vi) how physical assurance will look like with considerations of emerging technologies. The main aim of this book is to serve as a comprehensive and concise roadmap for new learners and educators navigating the evolving research directions in the domain of hardware and microelectronic securities. Overall, throughout 11 chapters, the book provides numerous frameworks, countermeasures, security evaluations, and roadmaps for the future of hardware security.
Connecting Wisdom: Human Narratives for Resilience (essentials)
by Ronald Deckert Hendrik Müller Katja ArztWe paint a comprehensive picture of human wisdom and networking, striving for a holistic understanding of resilience. To make this perspective tangible, we use narratives. These narratives encompass scientific categories of the Anthropocene, ancient stories from antiquity, and deeply personal insights. We believe that the connections of humans with nature as well as with our inner selves will be crucial to develop forward-looking attitudes. Our perception of the world determines what we see, feel, and the actions we undertake. By using legends, fairy tales, and stories of sustainability and resilience, we aim to reconnect us. The essence of wisdom lies in the courage to write our own individual narratives as a contribution to the broader picture and to listen to each other with open hearts.
Radicalisation and Crisis Management: Shifts of Radical Right Discourse (Springer Series in Electoral Politics)
by Vasiliki TsagkroniThis book discusses theories of crisis management and the radical right, to shed light on how responses to crisis influence radical right parties in their presence, discourse, and evolution. The book offers a comparative perspective by examining case studies with various traditions of radical right actors, presenting data on how crisis exploitation can assist in exploring, reconsidering, bargaining, and learning about the prospects of change of political parties. The book focuses on the debate on radicalization and crisis management. Similar to the already existing economic, political, post-Brexit, and migration crises in Europe, discourses of fear around the latest health crisis are paving the way for further radicalised discourse from the far right. The book looks into how radical right parties in Europe have responded to these crises. It monitors and explores how crisis exploitation impacts political strategies, opportunity-seeking behaviours, and the evolution of the discourse of radical right parties in the contemporary political landscape. Therefore, this book is a must-read for researchers, students, and policy-makers, interested in a better understanding of populism, radical right parties, electoral studies, as well as comparative politics in general.
National Security Through the Lens of the ‘Five Eyes’ Nations: Analyzing Domestic and Homeland Considerations for Intersectoral Collaboration
by John Michael WeaverThis book analyzes the ‘Five Eyes’ nations’ concerns and policies relating to national security threats through an interdisciplinary theoretical engagement with the Political, Information, Security and Economic (PISE) Model. Through the analysis of secondary data sources such as scholarly and government reports, policy documents, press releases and interviews, the author analyzes the five case studies—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and the USA—to determine how and why nations use the PISE variables to shape favorable homeland security outcomes, to determine what the points of homeland intersectoral collaboration are among the ‘Five Eyes’ nations. In so doing, Weaver determines that although the ‘Five Eyes’ countries have concerns about homeland security and each, individually, identifies threats and hazards, they do also employ collaborative measures to build resilience and increase efforts to prepare for anticipated security breaches.
International Academic Staff: The Roles of Languages, Cultures, and Personalities
by Nick Pilcher Kendall Richards Gyung Sook LeeThis book focuses on the experiences of international academic staff in higher education, particularly examining the influences of issues such as languages, cultures, and personalities. The qualitative approach taken by the authors provides vignettes of varied international contexts, which are then compared and analysed to highlight important considerations for practice in different settings. By exploring the experiences of staff teaching within a language that is not their first language, and in a different cultural context, the authors contribute to a burgeoning area of research, and scholars working on Applied Linguistics, Higher Education, English as a Medium of Instruction and other aspects of Internationalisation are likely to find the book relevant and useful.
Navigating Integration Policies of Forced Migration in the United States: The Case of Syrian Refugees
by Wa'ed AlshoubakiThis book investigates the integration of Syrian refugees in the United States, and it identifies the challenges that hinder their successful integration. After providing a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. legal instruments in national and international laws and obligations to receive forced migrants, the book then highlights the resettlement process and programs as a coordinated interagency process that entails a collaboration between the UN Refugee Agency and the related U.S. departments and agencies and the nongovernmental partners and refugee advocacy organizations. Moreover, it delves into integration as a proxy theory and governance that entails an analytical component from a theoretical lens to understand some aspects of realities that revolve around the resettlement of forced migrants' concepts, principles, and policies. Built on rich qualitative data from Syrian refugees in the U.S. to understand their resettlement experiences and their integration in multidimensional analysis, the book shows how the lack of federally driven integration policies and institutions in the U.S. negatively affects just integration. Relying on voluntary organizations leads to uneven outcomes among forced migrants, affecting social equity. Alongside this book's theoretical and practical implications, it highlights the ethical consideration of studying forced migrants and the synergy between forced migrants' vulnerability and cultural sensitivity. Ultimately, the book discusses the roadmap for implementing integration policies in the U.S. Among the topics covered: Introduction: The History of Managing Forced Migration in the U.S.: Political Climate and Global Events The U.S. Legal and Institutional Frameworks of the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees The Syrian Refugees' Integration Challenges in the U.S. and the Roadmap for Integration Policies Navigating Integration Policies of Forced Migration in the United States: The Case of Syrian Refugees is relevant reading for researchers who are interested in integration and refugee-related topics; academics who conduct research in social policies, refugee integration, and resettlement; public policymakers who are involved in formulating refugee integration policies; practitioners at various levels who assist resettled forced migrants; and graduate students studying political science, public administration, social work, and sociology. Politicians with left-wing views who are advocating for improved human security for everyone also would find the book a useful resource.
Corporate Crisis Recovery: Managing Organizational Deviance, Reputation, and Risk
by Petter Gottschalk Christopher HamertonThe principal aim of Corporate Crisis Recovery: Managing Organizational Deviance, Reputation, and Risk is to complement and expand criminological discourse on the concept of the social license to operate as a means of influencing the behaviour of corporations. In recent years, the wide-spanning consequences of some very public globalized corporate crises – including fiscal and environmental impact, staff retention, and organizational survival – have led to a growing body of research on crisis perception and responsive strategic management. Developments that position corporate crisis recovery as an anticipated requirement of visible compliance to normalized and anticipated standards of ethical practice and business conduct. Utilizing convenience theory to illustrate how corporations, and the individuals therein, are able to lose, repair, and recover the corporate license to operate after corruption and scandal, the book develops to evaluate the responses of the public and criminal justice process to serious reputational damage and substantial breach of trust.
Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism 2024: ENTER 2024 International eTourism Conference, Izmir, Türkiye, January 17-19 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Lyndon Nixon Katerina Berezina Aarni TuomiFor more than 30 years, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been revolutionizing travel, tourism, and hospitality, and as we look to the next 30 years, the change of pace does not seem to be diminishing. This open-access book provides an extensive overview of the latest developments of ICTs in the tourism and hospitality industry. Featuring papers presented at the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism’s (IFITT) 31st annual ENTER International eTourism Conference (ENTER24) held in Izmir, Türkiye, this book presents research on topics such as artificial general intelligence (AGI) in tourism and hospitality; emerging technologies in tourism education; virtual reality; technologies for sustainability, health and wellbeing; big data and analytics, among others. This is an open access book.
Surface Defects in Wide-Bandgap LiF, SiO2, and ZnO Crystals: Experiments and Simulations (SpringerBriefs in Materials)
by Utkirjon SharopovThis book deals with surface defects in wide-bandgap crystals of lithium fluoride, silicon dioxide, and zinc oxide. Encompassing topics such as radiation-induced amorphization, crystallization, and various microstructural developments arising from defect production and annealing, the book delves into controlled modifications of physical and chemical properties, micro and nano-structuring of surfaces, and the creation and behavior of structures far from thermal equilibrium, including supersaturated solid solutions, ion tracks, and surfaces treated with electron- and high-intensity ion beams. Beyond its relevance to the academic community, this monograph serves as a valuable resource for design and installation organizations, offering insights for specialists involved in the development of modern, new, and energy-efficient innovative materials. The applicability extends to traditional silicon energy and semiconductor electronics, providing practical knowledge for professionals engaged in these fields. Additionally, the work is of significance to a broad spectrum of specialists and managers in various organizations involved in the development of lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems, especially those employing cutting-edge high-performance materials. As a comprehensive reference in materials science, this monograph caters to a diverse audience engaged in the ongoing advancements and applications within this dynamic field. It is suitable for scientific and engineering professionals, as well as researchers specializing in materials science, physics, semiconductors, photovoltaics, defects engineering, laser technology, solid-state physics, and beam-enhanced synthesis and modification of materials.
Topics in Cryptology – CT-RSA 2024: Cryptographers’ Track at the RSA Conference 2024, San Francisco, CA, USA, May 6–9, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14643)
by Elisabeth OswaldThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Cryptographer's Track at the RSA Conference 2024, CT-RSA 2024, held in San Francisco, CA, USA, during May 6–9, 2024. The 18 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The conference presents papers on subjects such as public key cryptography; symmetric cryptography; signatures; homomorphic encryption; identity-based encryption; constructions; and threshold signatures and fault attacks.
Aligning the Energy Transition with the Sustainable Development Goals: Key Insights from Energy System Modelling (Lecture Notes in Energy #101)
by George Giannakidis Maryse Labriet Brian Ó Gallachóir Kari EspegrenThis open access book brings together concrete analyses from around the world, spanning various scales, that shed light on strategies for implementing essential energy and climate transitions within the broader context of UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) imperatives. Specifically, the book exemplifies the advancement, adaptation, and utilization of energy systems models to address intricate policy issues around pathways to achieve net-zero emissions, enhance energy security, optimize investments, and understand their societal implications. It explores the intricate connections between the SDGs concerning energy, climate action, and other developmental priorities such as employment and economic growth, industrial innovation, urban development, responsible consumption and production, and collaborative partnerships. Organized into four sections, the book illustrates the necessary adjustments of energy system models to guide SDGs, evaluates the role of modeling to advance both renewable energy and energy security, and showcases how energy systems are harnessed to engage with international, national, and local policymakers.
Random Variables for Scientists and Engineers (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Ramalingam Shanmugam Rajan ChattamvelliThis book provides an introductory overview of random variables and their transformations. The authors approach the topic with statistics students in mind, along with researchers in various fields who are interested in data analysis. The book begins with by defining and explaining mathematical expectation. The authors then discuss transformations of random variables, including distribution functions and special functions. The book also covers joint probability distribution and its applications. The authors have updated and expanded upon their writing on these topics, which they originally covered in their previous book, Statistics for Scientists and Engineers.
The Almonds and Related Species: Identification, Characteristics and Uses
by Thomas M. Gradziel Alireza RahemiAlmond and peach species have global importance as food crops as well as use in landscaping including restoration and reforestation. Because currently available breeding germplasm has a very narrow genetic base, genetic improvement programs are turning to wild germplasm as sources of improved quality, productivity and resistance traits. This germplasm is also enabling the dramatic modification of traditional cropping systems as with the transfer of self-fruitfulness from related wild almond and peach species to normally self-sterile cultivated almond. While presence of an extensive wild almond and related germplasm has been documented in the literature over the past century, most information remains dispersed and often not generally accessible owing to its publication in treatises and journals of limited distribution. This monograph brings together a comprehensive characterization of almond and its related species including the cultivated and wild peaches. Because it represents the only comprehensive source of information on almond, peach and their wild relatives, it represents a basic reference text of interest to researchers in both the basic and applied plant and ecological sciences.
Healthcare Corruption: Causes, Costs, Consequences and Criminal Justice
by Graham BrooksThis book offers a broad international analysis of healthcare corruption, drawing upon criminology, sociology, psychology, law, political and behavioural economics and nudge theory. It engages with the existing key debates on how to define healthcare corruption and the measurement of it but builds on this and offers new analysis of these issues in the private healthcare sector too. Furthermore, it moves beyond the analysis of funds lost to healthcare and includes the impact and costs of healthcare corruption on victims and family members of victims and the CJS. It also uniquely considers that the healthcare sector victimizes patients and its own employees, with the healthcare sector as part of a carceral state to help highlight how different disciplines can contribute to our understanding in reducing healthcare corruption.
International Conference on Applied Technologies: 5th International Conference on Applied Technologies, ICAT 2023, Samborondon, Ecuador, November 22–24, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2050)
by Miguel Botto-Tobar Marcelo Zambrano Vizuete Pablo Torres-Carrión Sergio Montes León Benjamin DurakovicThe three-volume proceedings set CCIS 2049, 2050 and 2051 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Technologies on International Conference on Applied Technologies, ICAT 2023, held in Samborondon, Ecuador, November 22–24, 2023. The 66 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 250 submissions. They are organized in sections by topics as follows: Intelligent Systems, Communications, e-Commerce, e-Government, e-Learning, Electronics, Machine Vision, Security, Technology Trends, and Z AT for Engineering Aplications.
International Conference on Applied Technologies: 5th International Conference on Applied Technologies, ICAT 2023, Samborondon, Ecuador, November 22–24, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2049)
by Miguel Botto-Tobar Marcelo Zambrano Vizuete Pablo Torres-Carrión Sergio Montes León Benjamin DurakovicThe three-volume proceedings set CCIS 2049, 2050 and 2051 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Technologies on International Conference on Applied Technologies, ICAT 2023, held in Samborondon, Ecuador, November 22–24, 2023. The 66 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 250 submissions. They are organized in sections by topics as follows: Intelligent Systems, Communications, e-Commerce, e-Government, e-Learning, Electronics, Machine Vision, Security, Technology Trends, and Z AT for Engineering Aplications.
Reshaping Power Dynamics Between Sustainable Growth and Technical Disruption: 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, Bucharest, Romania (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Alina Mihaela Dima Sorin VâlceaThis book covers various topics related to economics and the social sciences, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, ESG, and tax administration. The respective contributions provide insights and perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in these fields, while also showcasing the latest research and innovations from scholars and practitioners around the world. The book is based on the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, which was held in Bucharest, Romania.
Techniques for Analysis of Mineral Raw Materials (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering)
by Carlos Pérez BergmannThis book presents a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts crucial for assessing the industrial viability of raw materials. Each chapter delves into a phenomenological understanding of various techniques, placing practical insights at the forefront while minimizing reliance on complex mathematical formalism. While recognizing the importance of select mathematical formulations to underpin the underlying physical principles, the primary emphasis remains on accessibility and real-world applicability. Readers will gain a solid understanding of pivotal concepts, equipping them with the proficiency to articulate the symbiotic relationship between analytical techniques and the acquisition of commercially significant insights.
The Great Family of Life: Rethinking the place of Homo sapiens in the Biosphere
by David Rodríguez-RodríguezThis book explains the causes, consequences and desirable solutions to the unbalanced and unfair relationship between Homo sapiens and the other species that inhabit Planet Earth in a succinct, enjoyable and thought-provoking way. Major sociological, economic, political, educational, religious and phylosophical perspectives are reviewed in order to understand why we have reached the current alarming status of global biodiversity during the Anthropocene, and how we can react to it to attain not just human welfare, but global happiness. The target audience is wide, from the general public interested in the deep inner causes of environmental degradation, to college and university students and lecturers, notably in the fields of environmental ethics, environmental philosophy, environmental law and environmental politics.
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers as Artificial Antibodies for the Environmental Health: A Step Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
by Santanu Patra Mika SillanpaaThis book covers the fundamental principles of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and their synthesis methodologies, offering readers a solid understanding of these unique materials. It delves into the design and selection of template molecules for imprinting, as well as polymerization techniques and strategies for optimizing MIP performance. With a focus on real-world applications, the book showcases the wide range of environmental health problems that MIPs can address. It discusses the detection and quantification of pollutants in air, water, and soil using MIP-based sensors and biosensors. Additionally, it explores the use of MIPs in environmental remediation, such as the adsorption and removal of contaminants, as well as the development of MIP-based materials for water and soil treatment. The book also highlights the analytical applications of MIPs in environmental health, including separation and purification techniques, sample preparation, and preconcentration methods. It examines how MIPs can be integrated into analytical instrumentation and detection systems to enhance environmental analysis. By bringing together interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of environmental science, chemistry, polymer science, analytical chemistry, and environmental engineering, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the potential of MIPs as artificial antibodies for environmental health. With its emphasis on real-world applications and case studies, it offers practical insights that researchers, academics, and professionals can apply in environmental monitoring, remediation, and analysis projects.