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Computational Complexity and Local Algorithms: On the Interplay Between Randomness and Computation (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15700)
by Oded GoldreichThis volume contains a collection of studies in the areas of complexity theory and local algorithms. A common theme in most of the papers is the interplay between randomness and computation. This interplay is pivotal to some parts of complexity theory and is essential for local algorithms. The works included address a variety of topics in the areas of complexity theory and local algorithms. Within complexity theory the topics include approximation algorithms, counting problems, enumeration problems, explicit construction of expander graphs, fine grained complexity, interactive proof systems, PPT-search and pseudodeterminism, space complexity, and worst-case to average-case reductions. Within local algorithms the focus is mostly on property testing and on locally testable and decodable codes. In particular, many of the works seek to advance the study of testing graph properties in the bounded-degree graph model. Other topics in property testing include testing group properties and testing properties of affine subspaces.
Biomimetic Membrane Technology: Biological Engineering and Nanomedicine
by Donald Martin Isabelle VilgrainThis book provides an up-to-date description of the biomimetic membrane technology that is essential for medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Fundamental and background information on the latest biomimetic membrane technology will be enhanced by descriptions of the medical diagnostic and therapeutic systems that include biomimetic membrane technology at the core of the systems. This is an ideal book for biomedical scientists, clinicians and scientists who design devices for medical technology, and graduate students and academics in bioengineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related fields. This book also: Provides detailed coverage of the diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices based on biomimetic membrane technology Enriches understanding of the benefits of advanced microfabrication techniques for the self-assembly of biomimetic membranes Broadens reader understanding of the role of biomimetic membrane technology for diagnosis and treatment in nanomedicine.
Mechanical Properties of Layered Rock Mass
by Xianhui Feng Bin GongThis book focuses on revealing the anisotropic mechanical behaviors of layered rock masses subjected to various dynamic loads, by means of theoretical analyses, physical experiments and numerical simulations. It aims at elucidating the effects of structural planes on the mechanical properties, fracture characteristics and failure modes of rock masses. Notably, the book introduces a novel strength criterion specifically designed to represent shale strength under dynamic impact conditions. Serving as a valuable resource, this work is intended to benefit researchers and professionals involved in shale gas extraction, blasting engineering, and mining engineering. Additionally, it is well-suited as a textbook for graduate students in above disciplines and other related subjects.
Women's Leadership in African Education
by Ntombikayise Nkosi Mncedisi Christian MaphalalaThis edited volume explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of women's leadership in educational settings - from historical margins to contemporary influence. This theme encompasses the book's focus on the historical journey and the present realities of women in educational leadership. It highlights their resilience, strategies for overcoming barriers and contributions to various aspects of education. It also reflects the enlightening discussion of diverse perspectives and challenges across the chapters, including gender parity, crisis leadership, and women's role in specific educational contexts. This book adopts a comprehensive approach to examining women's educational leadership, arousing readers&’ interest. It combines historical perspectives with contemporary challenges to offer a multidimensional, engaging, and enlightening view.
Literaturunterricht und Krise: Aktuelle Herausforderungen in Welt und Fach (Deutschdidaktik)
by Julia Stetter Sebastian SusteckDer Literaturunterricht steht unter Druck. Bildungspolitisch ungeliebt und didaktisch zunehmend ratlos betrachtet, lässt Literatur sich nur schwer in Kompetenzraster integrieren und steht zudem im Verdacht, zu den existenziellen Problemen der Gegenwart zu wenig zu sagen zu haben. Der Band öffnet neue Perspektiven auf den heutigen Literaturunterricht, der in multiplen Krisen gefangen scheint und im Kreuzfeuer von Entwicklungen steht, die allgemein mit Problemen deutscher Schulen assoziiert werden. Die Beiträge betonen dagegen die Bedeutung der Literatur für den Unterricht sowie die Rolle des Literaturunterrichts in der Reaktion auf die Krisen der Gegenwart.
Cost Engineering Systems for Manufacturing Enterprises: Methods, Processes and Experience Reports from Practice
by Xiaoyi LiuFunction, quality and cost are the three core elements of a product. Especially in the future, under the general trend of digitalisation and AI, it is a must for manufacturing companies to establish a complete cost engineering system. Based on 25 years of practical experience and method research in German and Chinese automotive companies, the author systematically introduces cost engineering system, cost engineering methods and their practical applications in the entire product process for the first time in this book, and presents a large number of practical examples of cost optimisation. Looking to the future, like the quality system standard, the cost engineering system also needs a standard for production companies. Cost analysis software, AI + cost engineering are important tools for manufacturing companies to fully and intelligently exploit the potential of cost optimisation.
Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men
by Alex BlowerSince the mid-2000s, consistent commentary from politicians and media outlets in the UK have presented low educational attainment and low aspiration as defining attributes of working-class boys in education. It has often characterised them as misogynistic, aggressive and unwilling to learn. But how true is this? Combining research, real-life case studies and the author’s experience of navigating school exclusion, this book provides clear recommendations for how to better support the health, wellbeing and vulnerabilities of working-class boys and men through both policy and practice. Challenging us to reconsider ideas about the role of masculinity in the lives of working-class boys and men, the book asks what would change if, instead of focusing on perceived individual failures, we considered the troubled relationship between working-class boys and the social and educational systems in which they reside.
Secondary Maths in Action
by Emma McCreaIn Secondary Maths in Action, experienced curriculum expert and maths teacher Emma McCrea offers insights into the complex task of teaching maths.Taking an evidence-informed stance, Emma first explores the age-old question of why we study maths and the important role it plays in our lives and in society. Next she examines several pertinent debates in maths - those of pupil grouping, mastery and gender. Finally, we are taken on a grand tour of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment as the fundamental pillars of great teaching.Additionally, the book includes four rich case studies, revisited throughout the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment chapters, which help to showcase how these ideas can be applied in various contexts - so you can really see what it all looks like In Action.
Coaching with Purpose: Learning encounters for educational change
by Trista Hollweck Rachel Lofthouse Jasen BootonCoaching with purpose: a guide for every educator is the book we wish we had available to us when our own professional and academic interests in coaching emerged. It provides insights into how and why coaching can impact positively on teachers and leaders in any educational setting and how it creates environments in which students and pupils can thrive. It helps the reader navigate multiple coaching models, integrates case studies of UK and international examples of coaching in education, provides practical tools and advice and enables every educator to make informed decisions about developing and deploying coaching.
Small and mighty: Conversations about small schools
by Aimée TinklerThis book delves into the dynamic landscape of small educational institutions. Through insightful and compelling conversations from a wide range of teachers, leaders and other stakeholders associated with small schools, this book explores the unique advantages and obstacles faced by small schools in today's educational landscape.From fostering close-knit communities to navigating resource limitations, Small and Mighty illuminates the often-overlooked strengths and complexities of these institutions. Whether you're an educator, a trust leader or simply intrigued by the power of small-scale learning environments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how these schools continue to thrive and innovate amidst challenges, ultimately showcasing their resilience and impact on students and communities alike.
Secondary Maths in Action
by Emma McCreaIn Secondary Maths in Action, experienced curriculum expert and maths teacher Emma McCrea offers insights into the complex task of teaching maths.Taking an evidence-informed stance, Emma first explores the age-old question of why we study maths and the important role it plays in our lives and in society. Next she examines several pertinent debates in maths - those of pupil grouping, mastery and gender. Finally, we are taken on a grand tour of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment as the fundamental pillars of great teaching.Additionally, the book includes four rich case studies, revisited throughout the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment chapters, which help to showcase how these ideas can be applied in various contexts - so you can really see what it all looks like In Action.
Coaching with Purpose: Learning encounters for educational change
by Trista Hollweck Rachel Lofthouse Jasen BootonCoaching with purpose: a guide for every educator is the book we wish we had available to us when our own professional and academic interests in coaching emerged. It provides insights into how and why coaching can impact positively on teachers and leaders in any educational setting and how it creates environments in which students and pupils can thrive. It helps the reader navigate multiple coaching models, integrates case studies of UK and international examples of coaching in education, provides practical tools and advice and enables every educator to make informed decisions about developing and deploying coaching.
Small and mighty: Conversations about small schools
by Aimée TinklerThis book delves into the dynamic landscape of small educational institutions. Through insightful and compelling conversations from a wide range of teachers, leaders and other stakeholders associated with small schools, this book explores the unique advantages and obstacles faced by small schools in today's educational landscape.From fostering close-knit communities to navigating resource limitations, Small and Mighty illuminates the often-overlooked strengths and complexities of these institutions. Whether you're an educator, a trust leader or simply intrigued by the power of small-scale learning environments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how these schools continue to thrive and innovate amidst challenges, ultimately showcasing their resilience and impact on students and communities alike.
Remission Quest: A Medical Sociologist Navigates Cancer
by Virginia Adams O'ConnellAs a medical sociologist, Virginia Adams O’Connell long studied the healthcare system and people navigating illness. Then, in 2019, she confronted her own reality of being diagnosed with primary bone lymphoma. “Since my diagnosis, I joined a club of current and past patients that I never wanted or intended to join,” she writes with both candor and poignancy, adding, “But we can collectively work to make it the best club it can be.” In the course of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, Adams O’Connell lived through theories she had researched and applied her sociological ideas to help make sense of her personal experiences. Remission Quest chronicles how the reality of living with cancer changed her perspective on what she had studied. Adams O’Connell found her knowledge illustrated and enriched her sociological analysis of our medical institutions and that her own illness narrative shone new light on her theories. With moving prose, Remission Quest captures the emotions of having cancer and dealing with elaborate medical systems, learning how to be a “good patient” while also managing indescribable fear and fatigue, and confronting questions about the meaning of life. Adams O’Connell’s experiences are both personal and universal. They provide inspiration, compassion, and understanding.
Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration (Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology)
by Radosław Wolniak Bożena Skotnicka-ZasadzieńThis book presents a conceptualization of the process of using artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration, along with its operationalization in terms of technology, competence, and the use of AI by employees of municipal offices. The authors offer a holistic examination, drawing on a multidisciplinary approach that combines theoretical insights with empirical analyses, to develop a theoretical model for improving the use of AI in public administration.The book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex interactions between AI technologies, governance structures, and public service delivery models, as well as diverse case studies across administrative domains to offer cross-national insights and shedding light on the contextual factors shaping AI adoption and implementation strategies. Through dedicated chapters on ethics and safety, the book also critically examines the challenges and opportunities policymakers must navigate when implementing AI.Combining theory with practice, this book will be of interest to scholars and post-graduate students in the fields of public administration, policy studies, governance as well as artificial intelligence and technology management.
Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants
by Zoë RawlesThis revised edition of Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants is an accessible and comprehensive text designed to equip you with the necessary skills for your practice. This book equips you with the knowledge to provide the safest and most effective patient care possible and supplies comprehensive coverage of both primary and secondary care settings, with an emphasis on primary care. It provides evidence-based guidelines to ensure best practice that is matched to the National Occupational Standards, the Care Certificate and the qualification frameworks from around the United Kingdom (UK).The third edition includes the following:• an all-new chapter on safeguarding and expanded coverage on communication skills;• a comprehensive overview of the principal clinical skills that healthcare assistants (HCAs) need to master, including understanding physiological measurements, taking blood pressure, venepuncture, urinalysis, wound care, administering injections, and more;• essential non-clinical knowledge and skills such as communication and assertiveness, reflection, accountability, confidentiality and recordkeeping, health promotion, infection control, and more;• the evolving role of the healthcare assistant and training opportunities; and• application to practice throughout, with numerous case studies and activities to aid understanding.This is an essential guide for all those training as healthcare assistants, nursing associates and assistant practitioners, and a useful reference for students embarking on nursing, and health and social care programmes.
Navigating Supply Chain Turbulence: Leveraging Modern Technologies for Safety, Resilience, and Risk Reduction
by Andrzej Szymonik Justyna Żywiołek Tomasz SmalThis book presents issues related to supply chain management, considering contemporary conditions and turmoil. It shows how global events affect the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics, and thus shows how to take them into account and better manage logistics processes in these chains.The book provides readers with easy-to-use tools to plan and build supply chains that are resilient, reliable, and have reduced risk. In addition, readers receive recommendations for the development and improvement of the efficiency of supply chains. Because of the research and case studies provided, readers learn practical knowledge coming directly from leading companies implementing logistics processes on a global scale. The research results are presented transparently, enabling their practical application in future business activities. In addition, this book discusses future technologies that are or will apply to supply chain management. These technologies are described in specific applications, so the readers can quickly adapt them to the needs of their company.
Confucian Literature of the Tang and Song Dynasties: An Annotated Anthology 唐宋儒家詩文譯注
by Zu-yan ChenThis book establishes “Confucian Literature” as a multidisciplinary genre. By breaking down the barriers between literature and philosophy, this book opens the field of Chinese literature to new interpretive methods, and brings Confucian values to readers through literature. The anthology is a selection of 28 literary works—12 poems and 16 prose pieces—by 21 authors from the Tang and Song Dynasties (618–1279). The translations, arranged side by side with the original texts, strive to remain as faithful as possible to the wording of the source material, and conveying its meaning, style, and beauty. The commentary investigates philosophical discourse, locates Confucian values, and points to where literature joins philosophy.
Creative Urban Atmospheres: Sensory Interventions and Tactical Imaginaries (Ambiances, Atmospheres and Sensory Experiences of Spaces)
by Nicola Di CroceCreative Urban Atmospheres explores the potential for urban planners, researchers, and artists to intervene in the atmosphere of spectacle dominating current neoliberal urbanism strategies through sensory and sound-based artistic interventions drawing from Tactical Urbanism and Research-Creation. This book equips readers with tools and insights needed to address the pressing challenges of urban livability and inclusiveness in the face of neoliberal urbanism.Through engaging discussions and a case study conducted in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles, the book demonstrates how sound-based and sensory interventions can reshape urban atmospheres, fostering cohabitation and inclusiveness for diverse populations. Key features include an interdisciplinary emphasis on the intertwinements of academic research, artistic practice, and participatory community engagement, ensuring that readers gain both theoretical understanding and practical approaches. With its focus on innovative methods such as Research-Creation and socially engaged art, this book not only critiques existing urban strategies but also empowers planners, artists, and communities with tactics for collaboratively transforming underused urban spaces into vibrant, livable, and inclusive social environments.This book is designed for a diverse audience deeply invested in the future of urban spaces. It will be of interest to urban planners seeking innovative approaches to address urban polarization and promote inclusiveness, as well as academic researchers in urban studies and geography exploring the intersections of Tactical Urbanism and sensory interventions. Artists, designers, and architects will find inspiration in its emphasis on creative, participatory approaches while policymakers and community advocates can draw practical insights for fostering livable, inclusive cities. It also speaks to anyone with a vested interest in the challenges facing contemporary cities, including gentrification, touristification, and neoliberal urban pressures on the most marginalized groups.
Data Construction in Social Surveys (Contemporary Social Research)
by Nicholas BatesonBefore the early 1980s, much attention had been given in the social survey literature to the analysis and interpretation of data, but much less to the problems of constructing the individual datum. Yet without good work at datum level a good data set cannot be produced, and without good data no useful analyses and interpretations may be made. What do we mean by ‘survey data’? What are ‘good’ data, and how do we recognise them?Originally published in 1984, Nicholas Bateson tackles these questions and, in doing so, offers a redefinition of the validity of survey data and suggests a new approach – or a more assertive formulation of an old approach – to the testing of data for validity. He specifies conditions that must be satisfied if survey data are to be called valid, and brings out the implications of his ideas for the management of survey error.This book, then, provides a basis for thinking about, discussing and evaluating survey data. It will be of value to survey researchers, to users of survey data, and to students of social science who encounter reports of surveys and need to understand the problems intrinsic to survey data.
Critical Social Research (Contemporary Social Research)
by Lee HarveyOriginally published in 1990, Critical Social Research is a unique methodology textbook that provides students, lecturers and indeed all those involved in social research with an invaluable illustrative guide. The author argues that critical social research offers a perspective and a methodology that transcends divisions between quantitative and qualitative approaches.At the heart of critical social research is the idea that knowledge is structured by existing sets of social relations; its aim is to provide knowledge that engages with and challenges prevailing oppressive social structures. This book is divided into three sections, each addressing a different form of oppression – those based on class, gender and race. Case studies, from research published for the most part in North America and Britain, are used extensively to demonstrate how empirical critical social research has been done. The case studies, consisting of evaluative summaries of important published research, will in themselves form a useful resource for students. They reveal a variety of techniques including historical analysis, critical ethnography, and semiological and structuralist approaches. Critical social research is extremely varied and may often appear complex: this text provides a cogent explanation of its methodological operation that links epistemological underpinnings to practical techniques.
Social Causality (Contemporary Social Research)
by Jerald Hage Barbara Foley MeekerOriginally published in 1988, Social Causality takes the reader through the theoretical and practical maze that has to be negotiated before definitive statements about cause and effect in social research can be made. It was designed for the undergraduate student on a first research methods course; graduate students on more advanced methods courses will also find that it addresses questions with which they are regularly confronted.The authors explore the use of the term ‘causality’ as it exists in the social methodology, social theory and philosophical literatures, explaining different usages and common misconceptions. They argue that the construction of valuable statements about causality often requires the location and exploration of complex networks of variables, and they outline techniques for doing this. They link their views to specific studies in social psychology and organizational theory – in particular, studies of innovation and change. This strategy reflects a conviction that is evident throughout the book – that the analysis and advice of social scientists can be of practical import, and demonstrably effective.
The Acquisition of Chinese Pinyin and Hanzi: A Study from English and Arabic Learners (Routledge Studies in Chinese as a Foreign Language)
by Haiwei ZhangThe Acquisition of Chinese Pinyin and Hanzi focuses on the learning of Pinyin and Hanzi among learners of Chinese as a second language (CSL) from Egypt and the United Kingdom. The objectives of this book are to explore the roles of L1 writing system background, individual differences, and meta-linguistic awareness in the acquisition of Pinyin and Hanzi.This book presents a unique comparison of the performance in learning Chinese between two groups of CSL learners using L1 scripts with different writing directions, namely the right-to-left Arabic and the left-to-right English. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the orthographic and phonological features of Arabic, Chinese, and English, illustrating how L1 background and individual differences (such as foreign language aptitude and experience of study abroad) impact CSL learners' performance in Chinese meta-linguistic awareness (e.g., phonological awareness and phonetic radical awareness) and literacy skills (e.g., Hanzi reading and writing). Furthermore, it examines the contribution of meta-linguistic awareness to literacy skills. The book also discusses the theoretical implications for understanding the significance of phonological skills for the development of literacy skills and the pedagogical considerations for designing instructional activities for Pinyin and Hanzi in the CSL classroom.This book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners interested in CSL teaching and learning.
Digital Defence: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
by Apoorva S. Shastri Mangal Singh Naveen Kumar Chaudhary Ahlad Kumar Kulkarni, Dr Anand J.This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the area of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. The various chapters of this book are written to explore how cutting‑edge technologies can be used to improve the detection, prevention, and investigation of cybercrime and help protect digital assets.Digital Defence covers an overview of deep learning and AI techniques and their relevance to cybersecurity and digital forensics, discusses common cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and how deep learning and AI can detect and prevent them. It focuses on how deep learning/artificial learning techniques can be used for intrusion detection in networks and systems, analyze and classify malware, and identify potential sources of malware attacks. This book also explores AI’s role in digital forensics investigations, including data recovery, incident response and management, real‑time monitoring, automated response analysis, ethical and legal considerations, and visualization. By covering these topics, this book will provide a valuable resource for researchers, students, and cybersecurity and digital forensics professionals interested in learning about the latest advances in deep learning and AI techniques and their applications.
The Women Are Not Fine: The Dark History of a Poisonous Sisterhood
by Hope Reese'Compelling' Telegraph'Such a compelling account of a small but significant dark corner of history... Profound, angry, and tender all at once' VIRGINIA FEITO, author of Victorian Psycho and Mrs March'A meticulously researched and sensitively rendered portrait of a community of women' ERIN KEANE, author of Runaway: Notes on the Myths That Made Me'Hope Reese has sleuthed out a riveting, remarkable true story that raises questions like the best dystopian fiction' PEGGY ORENSTEIN, author of Girls & Sex'A moving story of desperation, violence and survival' HELEN LEWIS, author of Difficult Women'A feat of investigative reporting . . . This book proves that our past is present' ELIZABETH FLOCK, New Yorker writer and author of The Furies'Enthralling . . . A fascinating read' STEPHANIE COONTZ, author of Marriage, a History'Hugely well-researched - an intriguing (and thoughtful) antidote to stereotypes about gendered violence.' GINA RIPPON, author of The Gendered BrainThe dark history of a poisonous sisterhoodThe women of Nagyrév are desperate. They're abused by their husbands. They are feeding their newborns to livestock.At the turn of the 20th century, in the village of Nagyrév, Hungary, midwife Zsuzsanna Fazekas was more than a caretaker - she was a confidante. She helped poor women give birth; she assisted them with abortions; and she listened. Their stories were the same: husbands who drank, who beat them, who made their lives unbearable.In response, Auntie Zsuzsi asked one question: "Why bother with them?"Her solution was arsenic. Soon, women began slipping this concoction, made by dissolving flypaper in water, into their husbands' porridge, stews, and brandy. And over the next twenty years, the quiet village became the epicenter of one of the deadliest poisoning epidemics of the 20th century - according to some estimates, up to 300 people in the region were murdered.Why did they do it? How did these murders spin out of control? How did these women get away with their crimes for two decades?In The Women Are Not Fine, journalist Hope Reese pieces together archival newspapers, court documents, police records, and the vital work of historians, sociologists, and psychologists, diving deep into the truth behind this extraordinary event. Her findings serve as a stark warning: when women in a community are pushed to the brink, the consequences reverberate through history.The Women Are Not Fine is more than a true crime story. It's a timely, haunting exploration of what happens when women's suffering goes unanswered.