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Advances in Information Retrieval: 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, Lucca, Italy, April 6–10, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15574)
by Dietmar Jannach Craig Macdonald Fabrizio Silvestri Claudia Hauff Fabio Pinelli Gabriella Kazai Franco Maria Nardini Nicola TonellottoThe five-volume set LNCS 15572, 15573, 15574, 15575 and 15576 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, held in Lucca, Italy, during April 6–10, 2025. The 52 full papers, 11 findings, 42 short papers and 76 papers of other types presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 530 submissions. The accepted papers cover the state-of-the-art in information retrieval and recommender systems: user aspects, system and foundational aspects, artificial intelligence and machine learning, applications, evaluation, new social and technical challenges, and other topics of direct or indirect relevance to search and recommendation.
Circular Economy and its Implementations in Southeast Asia (Frontiers in South and Southeast Asian Development Research)
by Almas Heshmati Pham Khanh NamThis edited volume explores the implementation of the circular economy (CE) in Southeast Asia, a densely populated region with a significant share of global production. It examines the region’s transition from a linear to a circular economy, providing a comprehensive overview of CE applications across various parts of Southeast Asia. The book offers unique and empirical insights into the approaches, methods, laws, and policies that facilitate the transformation to a CE. It highlights how recent research, trends, and attitudes can be practically oriented towards sustainable development. By linking environmental theory with practice, the book provides practitioners with a deeper understanding of CE and the challenges involved in its implementation. A timely and practical guide, this book is essential for sustainability researchers and policymakers in Asia striving to achieve CE and sustainable development goals. It presents an up-to-date picture of Southeast Asia’s fast-growing economy, showcasing the region’s heavy investment in development infrastructure and cooperative efforts towards environmental sustainability. Authored by professionals with deep insights into the region’s economy and development potential, the chapters offer empirical, research-based perspectives on recent economic trends. This volume fills a crucial knowledge gap regarding Southeast Asian economies, their environmental conditions, and development potential. It also guides emerging economies like Vietnam in sustainable development, helping them avoid the pitfalls of environmental missteps in production, resource utilization, and consumption.
Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis: Medical Imaging and Computer-Aided Diagnosis (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1372)
by Alejandro F. Frangi Ruidan Su Yudong ZhangThis book aims to provide a collaborative platform for leading technology minds to exchange insights, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and propel advancements in both medical imaging and computer-aided diagnosis. As technology evolves, a plethora of state-of-the-art human imaging devices have made remarkable strides in the medical field, transforming diagnostic and treatment standards. Concurrently, there is a growing emphasis on extracting and deciphering extensive information from medical images, spurring the demand for innovative solutions. The fusion of digital image processing and computer vision technologies has paved the way for computer-aided diagnosis (CAD), a pivotal player in disease analysis. This conference extends a warm invitation to researchers, scholars, engineers, scientists, industry leaders, and graduate students active in these fields. Through diverse participation formats, including compelling poster presentations and enlightening oral sessions, attendees will gain profound insights into the intricate interplay between these realms. This book showcases the latest technological breakthroughs, forging valuable connections and envisioning future applications.
Blood Pressure Disorders in Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases (Updates in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection)
by Giuseppe Mancia Adel E. Berbari Josep RedonThis book is intended to be an in-depth and up-to-date guide to the various aspects of the association between blood pressure disorders and acute/chronic renal diseases. In addition, this work includes discussion of topics rarely considered and or acknowledged by in the clinical practice, namely hypertension in different kidney diseases, pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying blood pressure elevation in renal disorders, cardiorenal associations and therapeutic approaches in hypertensive renal disorders. This book is divided in sections and chapters to cover various phenotypes of renal hypertension and their interactions to kidney disease.
Delivering Universal Health Care to People with Major Limb Loss or Damage in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Complex Intervention in Uganda
by Louise Ackers Jonathan Huck Laurence Kenney Allan Ndawula Jackson MurungiThis Open Access book addresses the need for rehabilitation services for people impacted by Major Limb Loss in Low and Middle Income Countries. It focuses on a Complex Intervention study in Uganda supporting the provision of affordable and accessible prosthetic services in a public referral hospital. The book demonstrates the impact that overwhelming dependency on overseas support has had on service development and the delivery of universal health coverage and provides an evidence base to support a change in the contribution that overseas assistance makes to health systems planning.
Total Alkalis in Concrete—Contribution to Alkali-silica Reaction: State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 258-AAA WP3 (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports #40)
by Esperanza Menéndez Méndez António Santos SilvaThis book presents the work of the RILEM TC 258-AAA WP3, and serves as a comprehensive review of the role of alkalis in concrete in relation with the alkali-silica reaction. Chapter 1 investigates different aspects of the reaction related with the prevention, the characterization and development with the time of the ASR and the factors of influence. Chapter 2 is an in-depth analysis of the internal alkalis in the concrete components, while the Chapter 3 is related with the alkalis of the external alkalis. Chapter 4 provides valuable information about the standardization and regulations to prevent and to taking actions to minimizing the degradation due to the ASR. Finally, the Annex examines different structures, mainly pavements with flat shape and low volume of concrete, and dams with a very big volume of massive concrete and different tensional areas.
Pyramids: A Discworld Novel (Discworld #7)
by Terry PratchettThe seventh book in the award-winning comic fantasy Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.Unlike most teenaged boys, Teppic isn't chasing girls and working at the mall. Instead he's just inherited the throne of the desert kingdom Djelibeybi—a job that's come a bit earlier than he expected (a turn of fate his recently departed father wasn't too happy about either).It's bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasn't a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, he's been trained at Ankh-Morpork's famed assassins' school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, there's the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad—a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit and betrayal—not to mention a headstrong handmaiden—at the heart of his realm.Sometimes being a god is no fun at all. . . .
Making Money: A Discworld Novel (Moist von Lipwig #2)
by Terry Pratchett“Outlandish fun. . . . Making Money balances satire, knockabout farce and close observation of human—and non-human—foibles with impressive dexterity and deceptive ease. The result is another ingenious entertainment from the preeminent comic fantasist of our time.”—Washington PostThe hero of Going Postal has an even more dangerous job than the mail: overseeing the tanking Royal Bank and the printing of Ankh-Morpork’s first paper currency in this brilliant installment in New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett’s beloved Discworld series.The Royal Bank of Ankh-Morpork is facing a crisis, and who better to manage it than the man who turned around Ankh-Morpork’s inefficient Post Office, former arch-swindler-turned-Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig. Lord Vetinari once again makes Moist an offer he can’t refuse: resuscitate the venerable Royal Mint.The bank has many problems: the chief cashier is almost certainly a vampire, the elderly chairman and her two loaded crossbows needs a daily walkie, there’s something strange happening in the cellar, and running the Royal Mint is costing a mint.As Moist begins to make some ambitious changes, he accrues some dangerous enemies. Everyone knows money is power—and certain stakeholders will do anything to keep a firm grip on both . . .The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but Making Money is the second book in the Moist von Lipwig series. The full series, in order, includes:Going PostalMaking MoneyRaising Steam
Don't Let Me Go
by Kevin Christopher SnipesFrom acclaimed author Kevin Christopher Snipes comes a moving romance about two star-crossed boys trapped in a millennium-spanning cycle of reincarnation whose only hope of escape may be a price that neither is willing to pay. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Eliot Shrefer!Out and proud, Riley Iverson knows there’s nothing more cringe than crushing on a straight boy. But from the moment that the handsome and sporty Jackson Haines walks into his life, Riley can’t help but feel an undeniable connection. Mainly because, as impossible as it seems, Jackson is the spitting image of the boy who’s recently appeared in Riley’s dreams—dreams set in another time and another place where he and Jackson are desperately in love. Soon these dreams morph into increasingly vivid nightmares. But no matter where or when these visions play out, two things remain constant: Riley and Jackson are always together, and they always die at the end. Forced to consider the possibility that their burgeoning relationship might be propelling them headfirst into their own tragic ending, the boys have to decide: Is it worth staying apart to save their lives if the price is forsaking a love that has defied not only time and space but death itself?
Shoot Don't Shoot (Joanna Brady Mysteries #3)
by J. A Jance“[Jance] continues to grow in her art…. It’s no mystery why this writer is a hit.”— Seattle TimesA premium edition reissue of the third electrifying Joanna Brady novel by New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance.A prisoner languishes in a Phoenix jail cell accused of slaying his estranged wife. No one believes the man is innocent, except the new female sheriff of Cochise County, in town for a crash course in police training. Joanna Brady is out of her jurisdiction—and possibly out of her league. For a human monster is on the prowl, hiding the grisly evidence of his horrific crimes in the vast emptiness of the Arizona desert. And an impromptu investigation, with no official sanction, and no back-up, is drawing a cold, ingenious serial killer much too close to Brady for comfort—and closer, worse still, to her little girl.
An Invitation to Metamaterials: Theory and Applications (Lecture Notes in Physics #1037)
by Didier FelbacqThis book provides a thorough introduction to the fundamental principles and cutting-edge applications of metamaterials. It offers a balanced perspective, combining theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. Topics covered include rapidly evolving areas such as metasurfaces, quantum metamaterials, and nonlinear metamaterials. The book also extends its scope beyond optics to explore applications in acoustics, thermal science, mechanics, and even seismology. A dedicated chapter discusses topological insulators, providing detailed insights into this advanced topic. The text is designed for advanced graduate students and early career researchers in the field of metamaterials. Specialists in the field will also benefit from the book's presentation of new developments and innovative approaches. Two chapters focus on advanced mathematical methods, including fiber bundles, Chern numbers, pseudodifferential operators, and scattering theory. These sections are crafted to be reasonably self-contained, with references provided for readers who wish to explore these topics further.
Computing and Emerging Technologies: First International Conference, ICCET 2023, Lahore, Pakistan, May 26-27, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2055)
by Oana Geman Muhammad Arif Arfan JaffarThe two-volume set CCIS 2055-2056 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Computing and Emerging Technologies, ICCET 2023, held in Lahore, Pakistan, during May 26-27, 2023. The 50 full papers and 15 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 250 submissions. The papers focused on topics such as blockchain, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and and offered in-depth analyses and practical implementations.
Photographing Galaxies from Light Polluted Skies: A How-to Guide for Amateur Astronomers (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)
by Jane ClarkGalaxies present a unique challenge to town dwellers. Amateur astronomers can't use narrowband filters to shut out light pollution or use ordinary techniques as they would in dark, open fields. As one can imagine, this discrepancy with light means not everyone who looks up at the night sky is capable of seeing all it has to offer. What a shame! Author Jane Clark, however, has spent two years going down blind alleys trying to get a technique to work to combat the amateur astronomer's biggest enemy, light pollution. In this book, you will discover the fascinating variety of galaxies: spirals, ellipticals and irregular galaxies, often sculpted by gravity as they encounter one another in the vastness of space. You will also learn how to image them, as well! While the most decent images pick up background galaxies 10-20x as far, each containing billions of stars, that's just the local universe! This book will help you observe for yourself right in your own backyard, allowing you to get a sense of the sheer vastness of the universe.
New Directions in South-South Migration (International Perspectives on Migration)
by Jonathan Crush Abel Chikanda Sujata RamachandranThis open access book offers a comprehensive understanding of South-South migration. It explores crucial migration themes such as migrant integration in urban areas, migration and rural transformation, urban migration policy environment, migration corridors, and migrant precarity and survival, especially food security. It features contributions from eminent scholars in the Global South, namely, Africa, Asia, Latin America & Caribbean and the Middle East. Chapters in the book present theoretical perspectives and practical case studies building on the results of detailed surveys, in-depth interviews, field observations and other materials. The book highlights new findings and research outputs from recent and ongoing collaborative projects between multiple researchers from the Global South and North. The book is intended for researchers, graduate students and teachers of geography, social policy, refugees and migration studies, history, international development and urban studies. This is an open access book.
Teaching Biology: Photosynthetic Organisms
by György KriskaThe primary aim of the book entitled "Teaching biology - Photosynthetic Organisms" is to support practice-oriented teaching of biology, therefore it includes detailed descriptions of illustrated investigations and experiments alongside basic theoretical knowledge. In line with contemporary requirements, these are complemented by digital aids, such as interactive test exercises. This makes the book a useful tool for not only making observations and carrying out experiments, but also for classroom activities and independent learning. The wide range of exercises can provide a good basis for preparing for competitions and for activities that focus on the independent research work of students. In addition to the simple observations presented in the book, the laboratory exercises are not very time-consuming either and they do not require special materials or equipment. The investigations can be carried out in a school with average equipment.
Frick/Knöll Baukonstruktionslehre 1
by Ulf Hestermann Ludwig RongenSeit über einem Jahrhundert gibt der „Frick/Knöll“ Generationen von Architekten und Bauingenieuren einen umfassenden Einblick in die Baukonstruktionslehre. Vom Fundament über den Innenausbau bis zum Dach bietet das Standardwerk der Baukonstruktionslehre kompaktes Grundwissen und berücksichtigt aktuelle Neuentwicklungen und die immer stärker anwachsende Zahl von Normen, Verordnungen und anderen Baubestimmungen. Der „Frick/Knöll“ ist damit ein unentbehrlicher und zuverlässiger Begleiter für jeden Studierenden und Praktiker.In der vollständig überarbeiteten und aktualisierten 37. Auflage werden neben der Einarbeitung des aktuellen Standes der Normung und praxisrelevanten Richtlinien zeitgemäße Konstruktionsprinzipien unter zunehmender Berücksichtigung des insgesamt nachhaltigen wie energieeffizienten, ökologisch unbedenklichen und ressourcenschonenden Planens und Bauens behandelt.Die Frick/Knöll Baukonstruktionslehre ist nach wie vor das Nachschlagewerk zu allen baukonstruktiven Fragestellungen vom Fundament über den Innenausbau bis zum Dach.
Energiemanagement nach ISO 50001: Energieeffizientes Management (essentials)
by Manfred SietzEnergieeffizientes Handeln eines Unternehmens wird weltweit einheitlich und zertifizierbar durch die Norm ISO 50001 beschrieben. Sie schafft einen einheitlichen Rahmen, um die Energieeffizienzleistung von Unternehmen zu verbessern und vergleichbar zu machen.
Dynamics of Physiological Control: Contributions in Honor of Michael C. Mackey (Lecture Notes on Mathematical Modelling in the Life Sciences)
by Benoît Perthame Angela Stevens Yoichiro MoriThis book provides an overview of recent mathematical models for dynamics in cellular systems and offers a unique vision of the field by prominent experts. It covers, among others, the regulatory basis of oscillations in biological systems; ergodic and chaotic properties in biological models with the example of maturity distribution of precursors of blood cells; time-delayed feedbacks; mathematical models of cell division and heterogeneous stem cell regeneration; quantitative mathematical modeling of glucose regulation; data-driven models of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia; and effects of irradiation and antioxidants in Alzheimer’s disease. This book is directed towards mathematicians interested in learning about modeling in cellular systems and is accessible also to theoreticians in biology and medicine.
The Palgrave Handbook of Mental Health Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa
by Kate E. Murray Robert D. Schweitzer Ashraf Kagee Lily KpobiThe focus of this handbook is to highlight the key issues in addressing the challenges and opportunities to promote mental health is Sub-Saharan Africa. A unique feature of this work is the privileging of African voices in expressing the strengths, vulnerabilities, and unique approaches which have been found within the Sub-Saharan context. The handbook is broken into three sections. The first introduces the handbook and the general issues and concepts discussed. The second describes diverse community outreach and mental health interventions applied by the contributors in diverse Sub-Saharan Africa countries and contexts and addressing a range of mental health topics. The third focuses on systemic issues that affect mental health service delivery, with recommendations provided. Opportunities for creating new models for sharing practices and disseminating knowledge generated by Sub-Saharan African practitioners for their culture and contexts are discussed.
Applied Reconfigurable Computing. Architectures, Tools, and Applications: 21st International Symposium, ARC 2025, Seville, Spain, April 9–11, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15594)
by Roberto Giorgi Dirk Stroobandt Piedad Brox Jiménez Mirjana Stojilović Ángel Barriga BarrosThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Applied Reconfigurable Computing. Architectures, Tools, and Applications, ARC 2025, held in Seville, Spain, during April 9–11, 2025. The 12 full papers presented in this book together with 1 short paper from the technical program were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions.ARC 2025 covers a wide range of topics, including hardware acceleration, security and fault tolerance, energy-efficient architectures, and emerging applications in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The symposium fostered collaboration and pushed the boundaries of state-of-the-art research.
Fundamentals of Composites and Their Methods of Fabrications: PMCs, MMCs, and CMCs
by Bahram FarahmandThis book provides readers with essential insights into composite materials, encompassing methods for fabricating composite parts (PMCs, MMCs, CMCs), determining their mechanical properties via coupon testing and rule of mixtures, and exploring their industrial applications. Additionally, the book covers topics of interest for engineers, including damage tolerance analysis, nondestructive inspections, repairing damaged composite and metallic parts, and fabricating composite parts using additive manufacturing processes. Drawing on his years of experience in the aerospace industry, the author believes the topics presented will be valuable to readers and that engineers in industries, students in academia, and university instructors will find this book beneficial. Introduces progressive failure analysis, fatigue, and fracture of composite, molecular dynamics, virtual testing, with several practical example problems Explores additive manufacturing methods and their application in fabricating PMCs and assessing mechanical properties Introduces nanocomposites and their fabrication methods, detailing advantages and disadvantages of the parts produced
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (Applied Economics and Policy Studies)
by Xiaolong Li Chunhui Yuan Lukáš VartiakThis book covers a diverse range of topics situated at the intersecting fields of economic management, public administration, and green development. Economics has always been a heated research topic and green development is rising and integrating with various fields for interdisciplinary studies. Initiated in 2017, the International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (ICEMGD) is an annual conference aiming at bringing together researchers from the fields of economics, business management, public administration, and green development for the sharing of research methods and theoretical breakthroughs. The 8th ICEMGD was held on September 26, 2024. It cooperates with Comenius University in Bratislava, University of Murcia, Edinburgh Napier University, Beijing Union University, and China Agricultural University to hold workshops worldwide. The proceedings consist of papers accepted by ICEMGD 2024, which are carefully selected and reviewed by professional reviewers from corresponding research fields and the editing committee of the conference. ICEMGD is working to provide a platform for international participants from fields like macro- and microeconomics, international economics, finance, agricultural economics, health economics, business management and marketing strategies, regional development studies, social governance, and sustainable development. This proceedings book, together with the conference, looks forward to sparking inspiration and promoting collaborations. This book is of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and policy makers in the field of economic management, public administration, and development studies.
Advances in Information Retrieval: 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, Lucca, Italy, April 6–10, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15573)
by Dietmar Jannach Craig Macdonald Fabrizio Silvestri Claudia Hauff Fabio Pinelli Gabriella Kazai Franco Maria Nardini Nicola TonellottoThe five-volume set LNCS 15572, 15573, 15574, 15575 and 15576 constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 47th European Conference on Information Retrieval, ECIR 2025, held in Lucca, Italy, during April 6–10, 2025. The 52 full papers, 11 findings, 42 short papers and 76 papers of other types presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 530 submissions. The accepted papers cover the state-of-the-art in information retrieval and recommender systems: user aspects, system and foundational aspects, artificial intelligence and machine learning, applications, evaluation, new social and technical challenges, and other topics of direct or indirect relevance to search and recommendation.
Durch die Glasdecke: Wie Frauen die Gender Negotiation Gap schließen und am Verhandlungstisch überzeugen
by Simone Burel Jana BachmannBraucht die Welt ein Buch über gegenderte Verhandlungsstrategien? Macht es überhaupt einen Unterschied, wer mit wem verhandelt? Ja und nein. Nein, weil ein Großteil des Handwerkszeugs von guten Verhandler*innen nicht geschlechtlich codiert ist. Ja, weil sich einige Aspekte einer erfolgreichen Verhandlung geschlechtlich unterscheiden. Dieses Buch klärt auf, welche wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse es über die geschlechtlichen Unterschiede bei Verhandlungen gibt. Es wirft einen vertieften Blick auf Verhandlungen im Arbeitskontext, da diese den Weg für Karriereschritte ebnen oder verbauen können. Anhand eines Verhandlungs-Toolkit werden hilfreiche Werkzeuge hinsichtlich Vorbereitung, Durchführung und Evaluation einer Verhandlung vorgestellt und es wird erläutert, worauf Frauen und Menschen aus Minderheiten insbesondere achten sollten. Dazu zeigt es Verhandlungsstrategien auf: Wie kann ich meinen potenziellen Verhandlungsnachteil als Frau/Mensch einer Minderheit ausgleichen bzw. nutzen, um davon zu profitieren? Letztlich hilft das Buch Unternehmen und HR-Spezialist*innen, eine inklusive Verhandlungskultur zu etablieren.
Energy Futures: The Story of Fossil Fuel, Greenhouse Gas, and Climate Change
by Daniel J. SoederThe second edition of this book updates some of the progress in clean energy and climate tech that has been made since the initial publication in 2022 and adds new material that was not available earlier, including information on energy from hydrogen, recent developments in geothermal technology, and progress on carbon dioxide removal. It also discusses changes in international climate policies, including a greater focus on loss and damage in the Global South and some restructuring of carbon offset economics in both North America and Europe. The objective of this book is to help the average, concerned reader better understand the links between fossil fuel, greenhouse gas, and climate change in a clear, explanatory format. It avoids sensationalism and politics, using plain language to explain the details of the science, how the science works, and how we know what we know. The book is referenced throughout with footnotes. It describes the history of fossil fuels, why fossil fuel combustion products are a problem, and what must be done to address the impacts on climate. Details include a number of energy engineering solutions to replace fossil fuels with renewable, clean energy, and information about a technology called geoengineering that can cool the planet and directly remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Many people are pessimistic about the future and prepared to give up on addressing climate change. This book strives to maintain hope that humanity can and must solve this and other environmental problems. The climate crisis was caused by humans, and it can be addressed with human engineering. Responsible discussions by informed readers with their political leaders are a pathway for implementing solutions to climate change.