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Women in Central and Southeastern Europe, 1700–1900: Life, Literacy, and Social Entanglements in a Transnational Setting
by Polly ThanailakiThis book explores portraits of significant women living in central and southeastern Europe whose lives and activities remain unknown, uncovering their lifestyles as well as the social entanglements relating to their education. The book also examines transnationality and modernity, arguing that during the eighteenth to nineteenth centuries transculturality as a cultural marker was in contrast with national fallacies. In addition to this, it provides insight into the controversies concerning women’s social standing, and it investigates the prevailing social norms, restrictions, and biases that affected their lives. The book draws on a wide range of original printed sources such as school archives, government documents, newspapers, and journals as well as secondary sources of literature.
HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems: 6th International Conference, MobiTAS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14733)
by Heidi KrömkerThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MobiTAS 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Driver behavior and safety; human factors in automated vehicles; Part II: Urban mobility and public transportation; user experience and inclusivity in MobiTAS.
Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications: 5th International Conference, MOBILE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14738)
by June Wei George MargetisThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which was held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The MOBILE 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Mobile health and wellbeing; mobile applications, serious games and advanced interfaces; Part II: Mobile commerce, marketing and retail; mobile security, privacy, and safety; mobile user experience and design.
New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence: JSAI-isAI 2023 International Workshops, JURISIN, SCIDOCA, EmSemi and AI-Biz, Kumamoto, Japan, June 4-6, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14644)
by Ken Satoh Setsuya Kurahashi Yasufumi Takama Le-Minh Nguyen Mayumi BonoThis LNAI volume 14644 constitutes the revised selected papers of JSAI-isAI 2023 International Workshops, JURISIN, SCIDOCA, EmSemi and AI-Biz, in Kumamoto, in Japan, held in June 2023. The 15 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. JSAI-isAI 2023 hosted four workshops (JURISIN 2023, SCIDOCA 2023, EmSemi2023, and AI-Biz 2023): The 17th International Workshop on Juris-informatics (JURISIN 2023) details legal issues from the perspective of information science. It covers various topics, including models of legal reasoning, argumentation agents, legal ontologies, legal knowledge bases, computerized legal education, AI legal problems, legal document analysis, natural language processing for law. The 7th International Workshop on Scientific Document Analysis (SCIDOCA2023) is an annual international workshop focusing on various aspects and perspectives of scientific document analysis for their effcient use and exploration. The first International Workshop on Embodied Semiotics (EmSemi2023) focuses on developing a ”multimodal semiotic” approach to the existing semiotics discussed in the fields of linguistics and philosophy of language, focusing on the phenomena such as gestures and signs in language interactions, which have not yet been clearly characterized as symbols. The International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence of and for Business (AI-Biz 2023) focuses on the vast business and AI technology fields. It covers various topics, including investment strategy, Stock market, mergers and acquisitions, online advertisement, knowledge extraction, power market, collaborative multi-agent, visualization, COVID-19 infections, classification, fake news, wide and deep learning.
The Origins of the Idea of Scientific Progress: Bernard de Fontenelle and His Contemporaries (International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives internationales d'histoire des idées #250)
by Daniel ŠpeldaThis volume offers a new interpretation of the genesis of the idea of scientific progress in early modern science and philosophy. The interpretation argues that the idea of scientific progress was not a historical category, but an epistemological one. The main thesis of the book posits that the idea of scientific progress was a methodological means of dealing with the contingency of nature. To illustrate the novelty of the idea, the individual chapters compare several features of Renaissance natural philosophy with a new regime of knowledge that included time as an inevitable factor of empirical research. The temporal regime of knowledge is illustrated by the work of Bernard de Fontenelle and his colleagues at the Académie des sciences in Paris at the end of the 17th century. The new interpretation remedies a gap in recent scholarship where the idea of scientific progress has been overlooked even though the early modern natural philosophers themselves used it to describe the nature of their research. The book places both well-known texts and less-studied documents in a new light, thus contributing to the lively and rich debate on the origins and nature of early modern science and philosophy. It is of interest to scholars studying the history of early modern philosophy and science.
Preserving Health, Preserving Earth: The Path to Sustainable Healthcare (World Sustainability Series)
by Walter Leal Filho Pranav Kumar PrabhakarThis book is a groundbreaking book that delves into the critical intersection of health care and sustainability. As the healthcare industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, this comprehensive guide offers a roadmap for transforming healthcare systems into sustainable entities that prioritize the health of both individuals and the planet. Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach, the book explores the environmental footprint of healthcare practices and infrastructure, shedding light on the resource consumption, waste generation, and pollution associated with the industry. It establishes the crucial link between environmental health and human health, emphasizing how a polluted environment can impact public health outcomes and the need to preserve natural resources for improved healthcare outcomes. The book goes beyond merely highlighting the challenges; it presents practical strategies and actionable solutions for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to navigate the path toward sustainability. It examines case studies and best practices from healthcare institutions that have successfully implemented sustainable initiatives, showcasing their approaches and lessons learned. In addition to addressing the technical aspects, the book tackles the ethical and social considerations of sustainable health care. It emphasizes the importance of equity, social justice, and community engagement in promoting sustainability within healthcare delivery and decision-making processes. This book is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students seeking to integrate sustainability practices into their work. It serves as a guide for creating a greener and healthier future, highlighting the potential of sustainable health care to improve both environmental well-being and public health outcomes. With its comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and practical recommendations, this book contributes to the global conversation on sustainable health care and provides a solid foundation for transforming the industry. It inspires readers to become catalysts for change, fostering a new era of health care that not only preserves health but also preserves the Earth for future generations.
Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2023: Synergetic Engineering, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #996)
by Mykola Nechyporuk Dmytro Krytskyi Volodymir PavlikovThe International Scientific and Technical Conference “Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering” – Synergetic Engineering (ICTM) was established by National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”. The Conference ICTM’2023 was held in Kharkiv, Ukraine, during December, 2023. During this conference, technical exchanges between the research community were carried out in the forms of keynote speeches, panel discussions, as well as special session. In addition, participants were treated to a series of receptions, which forge collaborations among fellow researchers. ICTM’2023 received 202 papers submissions from different countries. All of these offer us plenty of valuable information and would be of great benefit to the experience exchange among scientists in modeling and simulation. The organizers of ICTM’2023 made great efforts to ensure the success of this conference. We hereby would like to thank all the members of ICTM’2023 Advisory Committee for their guidance and advice, the members of program committee and organizing committee, and the referees for their effort in reviewing and soliciting the papers, and all authors for their contribution to the formation of a common intellectual environment for solving relevant scientific problems. Also, we grateful to Springer - Janusz Kacprzyk and Thomas Ditzinger as the editor responsible for the series “Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems” for their great support in publishing these selected papers.
The Future of Manufacturing: The Italian Roadmap (Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering)
by Rosanna Fornasiero Tullio A. M. TolioThis book is an open access publication. This book explores innovation paths for improving the positioning of the manufacturing sector in the international arena. The roadmap is the result of intense work over two years, during which companies, universities, research bodies, and associations came together to build a systemic vision for the themes of research and technological innovation with a medium to long term outlook. The work is based on a collaborative framework whereby top-down analysis of the global development trends and scenarios generating the challenges for manufacturing is integrated with a bottom-up approach that engages the Cluster's members in bringing forward their research needs. The roadmap's proposal is structured along 7 strategic action lines designed to face the challenges from the market such as personalized production, industrial sustainability, valorization of humans in factories, high efficiency, and to seize and develop the opportunities offered by enabling technologies such as innovative production processes, evolving and reconfigurable processes, cybersecurity, AI, and digital platforms.
White Supremacy and Anti-Supremacy Forces in the United States: A Sociohistorical and Social-Psychological Approach (Frontiers in Sociology and Social Research #12)
by George LundskowThis book applies the most recent research in social psychology to decisive historical events that arguably built white supremacy as a cultural force, institutional system, and dominant social character. Simultaneously, the discussion considers the progressive counter-forces that have and continue to challenge white supremacy, and how this dialectical battle has brought the United States to the polarizations of the present day. The book builds a four-part argument. First, it considers the origins of white supremacy in the United States, and how some people uphold it today. Second, it discusses personality types that find white supremacy appealing. Third, it lays out the sociohistorical patterns that promoted white supremacy, rewarded people who practiced it, and created generations of people who find meaning and comfort in racist, misogynist, and heteronormative domination. Fourth, it discusses the social counterforces that challenge white supremacy and links these to personality types as well. Overall, the book examines how social character correlates with differing personality types, resulting in very different social movements, cultural expressions, political activities, and daily interactions.
Structural Information and Communication Complexity: 31st International Colloquium, SIROCCO 2024, Vietri sul Mare, Italy, May 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14662)
by Yuval EmekThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 31th International Colloquium on Structural Information and Communication Complexity, SIROCCO 2024, held in Haifa, Israel in May 2024. The 24 full papers and 6 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. SIROCCO is devoted to the study of the interplay between structural knowledge, communication, and computing in decentralized systems of multiple communicating entities. Special emphasis is given to innovative approaches leading to better understanding of the relationship between computing and communication.
Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 5th International Conference, AI-HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14734)
by Helmut Degen Stavroula NtoaThe three-volume book set LNAI 14734, 14735, and 14736 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The AI-HCI 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Human-centered artificial intelligence; explainability and transparency; AI systems and frameworks in HCI; Part II: Ethical considerations and trust in AI; enhancing user experience through AI-driven technologies; AI in industry and operations; Part III: Large language models for enhanced interaction; advancing human-robot interaction through AI; AI applications for social impact and human wellbeing.
Adaptive Instructional Systems: 6th International Conference, AIS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14727)
by Jessica Schwarz Robert A. SottilareThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 6th International Conference on Adaptive Instructional Systems, AIS 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The HCII-AIS 2024 contributions have been organized in the following topical sections: Designing and developing adaptive instructional systems; adaptive learning experiences; AI in adaptive learning.
The Semantic Web: 21st International Conference, ESWC 2024, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 26–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14664)
by Heiko Paulheim Raphaël Troncy Olaf Hartig Mehwish Alam Maribel Acosta Anastasia Dimou Pasquale Lisena Albert Meroño PeñuelaThe two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024. The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies, knowledge graphs and semantics on the web in general.
The Semantic Web: 21st International Conference, ESWC 2024, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, May 26–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14665)
by Heiko Paulheim Raphaël Troncy Olaf Hartig Mehwish Alam Maribel Acosta Anastasia Dimou Pasquale Lisena Albert Meroño PeñuelaThe two-volume set LNCS 14664 and 14665 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on The Semantic Web, ESWC 2024, held in Hersonissos, Crete, Greece, during May 26-30, 2024. The 32 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. They focus on all aspects of theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the semantic web, semantic technologies, knowledge graphs and semantics on the web in general.
Mathematics and Computation in Music: 9th International Conference, MCM 2024, Coimbra, Portugal, June 18–21, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14639)
by Thomas Noll Mariana Montiel Francisco Gómez Omar Costa Hamido José Luis Besada José Oliveira MartinsThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mathematics and Computation in Music, MCM 2024, held in Coimbra, Portugal, during June 18–21, 2024. The 30 full papers and 9 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: mathematical scale theory and tuning; rhythm analysis and rhythm generation; categorical and algebraic approaches to music; quantum music; theory and algorithms for melodic- harmonic analysis and generation; geometric approaches to musical algorithms and microtonality; fourier analysis for music; similarity and distance measures for music; short papers; communication-performances; and tribute to Yves Hellegouarch.
NASA Formal Methods: 16th International Symposium, NFM 2024, Moffett Field, CA, USA, June 4–6, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14627)
by Nathaniel Benz Divya Gopinath Nija ShiThis LNCS 14627 conference volume constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on NASA Formal Methods, NFM 2024, held in Moffett Field, CA, USA in June 2024. The 20 full papers together with 6 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. The conference focuses on the on formal techniques for software and system assurance for applications in space, aviation, robotics, and other NASA-relevant safety-critical systems.
Microfluidics in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Formulation, Drug Delivery, Screening, and Diagnostics (AAPS Introductions in the Pharmaceutical Sciences #14)
by Dimitrios A. Lamprou Edward WeaverThe book covers the basics of microfluidics, current applications in areas such as formulation, drug delivery, drug screening and development, monitoring and diagnostics, and case studies from a teaching perspective to undergraduate and postgraduate students, allowing application of the content in a flipped classroom. Multiple choice questions are included at the end of each chapter. All chapter authors are pioneers and world leaders. This is an ideal book for students, researchers, and industry professionals working on microfluidics in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Cognitive Computing and Information Processing: 5th International Conference, CCIP 2023, Mysuru, India, December 15–16, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2044)
by V. N. Manjunath Aradhya Mufti Mahmud S. Srinath B. S. Mahanand R. K. BharathiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cognitive Computing and Information Processing, CCIP 2023, held in Mysuru, India, in December 2023. The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 127 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Communications, Video analytics, Cognitive computing and its applications, and Image analysis.
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 21st International Conference, EPCE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14692)
by Don Harris Wen-Chin LiThis two-volume set LNAI 14692–14693 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2024, held as part of HCI International 2024,held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The papers included in the HCII-EPCE two-volume set were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Cognitive Processes and Performance in High-Stress Environments; Decision-Making Support and Automation. Part II: Engineering Psychology and User Experience; Human Factors in Aviation.
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 21st International Conference, EPCE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14693)
by Don Harris Wen-Chin LiThis two-volume set LNAI 14692–14693 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2024, held as part of HCI International 2024,held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The papers included in the HCII-EPCE two-volume set were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Cognitive Processes and Performance in High-Stress Environments; Decision-Making Support and Automation. Part II: Engineering Psychology and User Experience; Human Factors in Aviation.
Brief CBT and Science-Based Tailoring for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults (CBT: Science Into Practice)
by Eric A. Storch Thompson E. DavisThis book highlights the ongoing trend of brief treatments in psychotherapy for child and adolescent populations. Whereas their therapeutic predecessors may have taken 15 to 20 one-hour sessions or more, these newer therapies may begin to alleviate symptoms in only weeks, days, or even hours on the same day. Interest in child and adolescent brief and intensive therapies is currently at an all-time high on the heels of research showing impressive results for these interventions. Treatments such as One-Session Treatment for specific phobias which occurs in only one, three-hour session or Intensive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder which occurs 3-5 times weekly in 1-3-hour sessions over several weeks, are prominent examples. This volume builds on this growing interest and the emerging child and adolescent research, summarizing the efficacy of these interventions. Further, this volume will include key introductory chapters on the emergence of brief and intensive therapies, the ethics of their use, their cost-effectiveness, and the current state of the science. Brief therapies for specific disorders and via specific methodologies comprise separate chapters. Each chapter incorporates an exemplar case study (including a case overview, formulation/conceptualization, treatment description, follow-up, and recommendations for refractory cases). Also included are multicultural insights and ethical considerations. Furthermore guidance is provided on how to use the current and ongoing evidence base to inform formulation and treatment. This volume is timely and thorough in its presentation of the relevant literature and provides a much-needed resource for students, practitioners, and researchers alike. In a moment where youth mental health problems are on the rise, this is the book we need! Tara Peris, Ph.D. UCLA Like Superman squeezing coal into diamonds, Davis and Storch have compiled the definitive guide to brief, concentrated psychotherapy. Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D. Yale Child Study Center Davis and Storch score big in this edited volume on Brief, Intensive, and Concentrated treatments for a host of childhood problems. Thomas Ollendick, Ph.D. Virginia Tech
Recent Trends in Educational Technology and Administration: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology and Administration (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #38)
by Srikanta Patnaik Fred Paas Taosheng WangThis book introduces various techniques of educational technology, blending theory with real-world applications, making it an essential tool for a wide range of readers. Different innovative methods covered in this book enhance its usefulness in education administration and management. The content of the book covers chapters both for the beginners and experts, serving as a key reference for educators and administrators. This book serves as a source of fresh ideas for researchers exploring the evolving aspects of educational technology and administration. This book’s wide range of coverage highlights its importance in the education sector, offering new insights and practical solutions that cater to the needs of today's diverse learning settings. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, it facilitates a deeper understanding of the shifting paradigms in education, driven by technological progress and a shift towards more learner-centred models.
Chip-Scale Power Supplies for DC-Link and Grid Applications
by Bernhard Wicht Christoph RindfleischThis book is a comprehensive single-source on the design of chip-scale high-voltage power supplies for low-power DC-link and grid applications. It is written in handbook style with systematic guidelines and includes implementation examples. The authors cover the full range, from technology fundamentals to circuit implementation details. The book includes guidelines for the application-specific selection of the converter topology, design guidelines for the inductive components, and a detailed description of low-power optimized control approaches and subcircuits. The authors also include guidelines for the selection and design of high-voltage on-chip power switches and for the reduction of parasitic effects such as capacitive losses.
Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: 18th International Conference, UAHCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14696)
by Margherita Antona Constantine StephanidisThis three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The UAHCI 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: User Experience Design and Evaluation for Universal Access; AI for Universal Access. Part II: Universal Access to Digital Services; Design for Cognitive Disabilities; Universal Access to Virtual and Augmented Reality. Part III: Universal Access to Learning and Education; Universal Access to Health and Wellbeing; Universal Access to Information and Media.
Logic and Engineering of Natural Language Semantics: 20th International Conference, LENLS20, Osaka, Japan, November 18–20, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14569)
by Daisuke Bekki Koji Mineshima Elin McCreadyThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 20th International Conference, LENLS20, held in Osaka, Japan, during November 18-20, 2023. The 19 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The conference aims to cover the topics at the Intersection of Language and logic, and so Centers Around Linguistics, both Theoretical and Computational; Logic; Philosophy; and other sorts of Formal Approaches to these topics such as Game Theory.