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International Perspectives on Language and Work: Analysing the Impact of Mutual Influences
by Stéphanie Cassilde Adeline GilsonThis volume expands the definitions of language and work in researching their mutual influences. It considers language as a working tool, a vector of occupational identity, and so on, and work as the needed daily interrelation tasks, communication constraints and so on. The volume covers various national contexts: India, France, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, Palestine, Brazil, Singapore, and Canada. The diversity of countries and linguistic spaces presented here enriches the perspectives in terms of transferring the insights from one situation to another. The specific cases discuss, among others, how an occupation may be structured by language use; how language embeds occupations within certain social contexts; challenges of teaching in multilingual classrooms; and how language affects therapeutic discourse and communication between patients and doctors. The chapters provide detailed contexts and backgrounds so that readers can enjoy entering into each context and seeing similarities and differences with their own research field to incorporate the findings into their own research. This volume is intended for sociologists interested in professionalisation, industrial and occupational sociology, sociology of work, public health, and management research.
Digitale Zwillinge: Anwendungen für das Design und die Optimierung von Bioprozessen
by Ralf Pörtner Christoph Herwig Johannes MöllerDies ist der zweite von zwei Bänden, die zusammen einen Überblick über die neuesten Fortschritte bei der Erzeugung und Anwendung digitaler Zwillinge in der Bioprozessentwicklung und -optimierung geben. Bioprozesse haben sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark entwickelt, von datengetriebenen Ansätzen hin zur Digitalisierung der Bioprozessindustrie im 21. Jahrhundert. Darüber hinaus erfordert die hohe Nachfrage nach biotechnologischen Produkten effiziente Methoden, sowohl in der Forschung und Entwicklung als auch im Technologietransfer und in der Routineproduktion. Ein vielversprechendes Werkzeug ist in diesem Zusammenhang der Einsatz von digitalen Zwillingen als virtuelle Darstellung des Bioprozesses. Sie spiegeln die Mechanik des biologischen Systems, die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Prozessparametern, Kennzahlen und Produktqualitätsmerkmalen in Form eines mathematischen Prozessmodells wider. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen digitale Zwillinge den Einsatz computergestützter Methoden, um ein besseres Prozessverständnis zu erlangen, neuartige Bioprozesse zu testen und zu planen sowie diese effizient zu überwachen. Dieses Buch konzentriert sich auf die Anwendung digitaler Zwillinge in verschiedenen Kontexten, z.B. computergestützte Versuchsplanung, Seed-Train-Vorhersage und Lifeline-Analyse. Die beiden Bände behandeln sowohl die Grundlagen als auch die Anwendungen und bieten damit eine ideale Einführung in das Thema für Forscher und Entwickler in Wissenschaft und Industrie.
The SAGES Manual for Navigating a Successful Military Surgical Career
by Robert B. Lim Andrew T. Schlussel Danielle B. Holt Tamara J. Worlton E. Matthew RitterThe aim of this manual is to offer a comprehensive framework for both present and future military surgeons, enabling them to effectively navigate and build a successful career within the military, while also providing them with transferable skills upon completion of their military service. The military healthcare system operates within a unique framework with distinct challenges and opportunities. By acquiring knowledge and insights into the intricacies of military career paths, surgeons can make informed decisions about assignments, promotions and professional development. Navigating an Army, Air Force, Navy or Reserve career requires an understanding of the organizational structures, consultant roles and specific requirements of each service branch. Additionally, being aware of opportunities for advanced education, leadership development and operational assignments enables surgeons to develop a career trajectory aligned with their goals and aspirations. Presently there is not a sole source document, either in the military or civilian sectors, that allows easy access and references to the multiple opportunities afforded to military surgeons or an understanding of life as a surgeon on active duty. Furthermore, this text provides context to civilian organizations, administrative personnel, recruiting departments and family members that interact with or assist in making important decisions for military surgeons. This manual features insight and guidance from senior leaders of our Armed Forces, both past and present, who have excelled in academic, operational and clinical surgical careers. By providing a reference for successfully navigating a military career, this will not only enhance the professional growth of a surgeon, but also ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare to our service members and beneficiaries both domestic and abroad.
Stochastic Imperfect Inventory Systems: Inventory and Production Management
by Ata Allah TaleizadehIn today’s manufacturing environment, managing inventories is one of the basic concerns of enterprises dealing with materials according to their activities. This book introduces and examines important production strategies such as scrap strategy and rework strategy under stochastic conditions that contribute to the reduction of unexpected costs. In a step-by-step manner, it presents stochastic imperfect inventory models, inventory models involving rework processes or breakdowns, as well as their maintenance. Also, different aspects of uncertainty are provided in multiple chapters of this book.One of the primary questions answered in this book is: What is the optimal production quantity when there is a failure in the production line? To answer the question, the problem is first modelled mathematically, then the concavity or convexity of the objective function is proved and finally the optimal production quantity of the production system is determined using suitable solution methods. The book is valuable for researchers in operations research and inventory management and professionals working with supply chains.
Usability for the World: Building Better Cities and Communities (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
by Amanda Davis Elizabeth RosenzweigWant to build cities that truly work for everyone? Usability for the World: Sustainable Cities and Communities reveals how human-centered design is key to thriving, equitable urban spaces. This isn't just another urban planning book; it's a practical guide to transforming cities, offering concrete strategies and real-world examples you can use today. What if our cities could be both efficient and human-friendly? This book tackles the core challenge of modern urban development: balancing functionality with the well-being of residents. It explores the crucial connection between usability and sustainability, demonstrating how design principles, from Universal to life-centered, create truly livable cities. Interested in sustainable urban development? Usability for the World offers a global perspective, showcasing diverse approaches to creating equitable and resilient cities. Through compelling case studies, discover how user-centered design addresses pressing urban challenges. See how these principles connect directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. This book offers more than theory. It provides practical insights and actionable strategies for: Designing user-centered cities: Apply usability principles to urban planning. Improving urban spaces: Discover how tech and innovation create human-friendly environments. Building sustainable communities: Explore the link between human-centered design and the SDGs. Creating equitable cities: Understand how design promotes inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you're an urban planner, designer, policymaker, or simply someone who cares about our cities' future, Usability for the World provides the tools and inspiration you need. Join the movement to build better cities, one human-centered design at a time. What will your contribution be to the future of urban living?
Advanced Image Fusion Techniques for Medical Imaging: Trends, Applications, and Future Directions
by Palani Thanaraj Krishnan Vijayarajan Rajangam"Advanced Image Fusion Techniques for Medical Imaging: Trends, Applications, and Future Directions" is a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge image fusion methodologies in the realm of medical imaging. This timely work addresses the growing need for advanced techniques to integrate and analyze multi-modal medical images, offering healthcare professionals and researchers a valuable resource for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. The book provides a thorough examination of both conventional and deep learning-based fusion strategies, covering a wide spectrum of applications in medical image processing. From noise reduction and image enhancement to segmentation and classification, the authors present a detailed analysis of how image fusion can be leveraged to overcome the limitations of individual imaging modalities. Real-world case studies and practical examples throughout the text demonstrate the tangible benefits of these techniques in clinical settings. Looking beyond current applications, this forward-thinking volume also explores emerging trends and future directions in medical image fusion. By addressing challenges and potential impacts on healthcare practices, the authors offer readers a glimpse into the future of medical imaging. This book serves as an essential guide for researchers in biomedical engineering, medical professionals specializing in radiology and medical imaging, and graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering. This diverse audience reflects the book's comprehensive approach to advanced image fusion techniques in medical imaging, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Current Status and Opportunity in Fibre and Composites: Posidonia oceanica (Sustainable Materials and Technology)
by Mohammad Jawaid Ramzi KhiariThis book explores the processing, properties, and applications of Posidonia oceanica, an abundant marine plant found in the Mediterranean Sea, for the production of cellulose and nanocellulose. It demonstrates the treatment of Posidonia oceanica waste through chemical and mechanical modifications to produce a renewable, biodegradable nanomaterial known as nanocellulose. The unique properties of this nanocellulose enable its applications as an adsorbent material for dye removal, as nanofibers in composites, and in macromolecular materials. This book is an essential resource for university departments in chemistry, materials science, and physics, as well as research institutions and industries interested in the valorization of Posidonia oceanica residues. It provides insights into using this marine biomass to produce cellulose derivatives and/or lignocellulosic fibers for fiber-reinforced composites and papermaking applications. Furthermore, the book consolidates valuable knowledge about Posidonia oceanica and its multi-scale valorization for the development of innovative materials.
My Ex, the Antichrist
by Craig DiLouieFrom rising star of horror Craig DiLouie comes a twisted tale of love, heartbreak, and the apocalypse. We all have bad exes. Lily Lawlor's just happens to be the Antichrist. "DiLouie brings his sharp mix of heart and horror to the end of the world with this clever story about rock and roll, relationships, and destiny." ― Peter Clines, New York Times bestselling author1998: Lily Lawlor and Drake Morgan form a punk band. Drake inspires faith in some. Fear in others. Lily is a believer. 2010: At the height of her stardom, Lily walks into a police station and confesses to a murder. Now: The band has refused to talk to the press about their riotous past, Lily&’s confession, or anything else. It's been over a decade, but Lily has finally agreed to an interview. And the band is following her lead. What follows is a story of prophecy, death, and apocalypse. A story about love found and love lost. A story about the antichrist. Maybe it&’s all true. Maybe none if it is.Either way, this is their story. And they&’re sticking to it. "One hell of a performance! DiLouie once again proves he is a master of the epistolary genre." ― Lee Murray, five-time Bram Stoker award-winning author "Reading My Ex, the Antichrist is like letting Behind the Music take you to hell and back." ― Andy Marino, author of The Swarm
The Few: The American "Knights of the Air" Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain (Playaway Adult Nonfiction Ser.)
by Alex KershawFrom the author of national bestsellers The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter comes "a rousing tale of little-known heroes" (Booklist).The Few tells the dramatic and unforgettable story of eight young Americans who joined Britain's Royal Air Force, defying their country's neutrality laws and risking their U.S. citizenship to fight side-by-side with England's finest pilots in the summer of 1940-over a year before America entered the war. Flying the lethal and elegant Spitfire, they became "knights of the air" and with minimal training but plenty of guts, they dueled the skilled and fearsome pilots of Germany's Luftwaffe. By October 1940, they had helped England win the greatest air battle in the history of aviation. Winston Churchill once said of all those who fought in the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." These daring Americans were the few among the "few." Now, with the narrative drive and human drama that made The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter national bestsellers, Alex Kershaw tells their story for the first time.
The Alphabet That Changed the World: How Genesis Preserves a Science of Consciousness in Geometry and Gesture
by Stan TenenRabbinic tradition asserts that every letter of every word of the Torah is a word in itself. Author Stan Tenen demonstrates that each letter is also a hand gesture, and it is at this level that Hebrew forms a natural universal language. All people, including children before they speak and people without sight, make natural use of these gestures. In The Alphabet That Changed the World, Tenen examines the Hebrew text of Genesis and its relationship to the alphabet. He shows how each letter is both concept and gesture, with the form of the gesture matching the function of the concept. There is thus an implicit relationship between the physical world of function and the conscious world of concept. Using over 200 color illustrations, Tenen demonstrates geometric metaphor as the best framework for understanding the deepest meaning of the text. Such geometry models embryonic growth and self-organization and the core of many healing and meditative practices. Many subjects in contemporary science were derived from the methods and means available to the ancients; The Alphabet That Changed the World makes this authoritative recovery of the &“science of consciousness&” in Genesis accessible for the first time to the contemporary reading public.
Murder in Mérida, 1792: Violence, Factions, and the Law (Diálogos Series)
by Mark W. LentzDuring the summer of 1792, a man wearing the rough garb of a vaquero stepped out of the night shadows of Mérida, Yucatan, and murdered the province&’s top royal official, don Lucas de Gálvez. This book recounts the mystery of the Gálvez murder and its resolution, an event that captured contemporaries&’ imaginations throughout the Hispanic world and caused consternation on the part of authorities in both Mexico and Madrid.In this work Lentz further provides a readable introduction to the Bourbon Reforms as well as new insights on late colonial Yucatecan society through the vast depictions of the cross-section of Yucatecan people questioned during the decade it took to uncover the assassin&’s identity. These suspects and witnesses, from all walks of life, reveal the interconnected layers found in colonial Yucatecan society and the social networks of Mérida&’s urban underclass as well as their unexpected ties to the creole elites and rural Mayas that have previously been unexplored.
Malintzin's Choices: An Indian Woman in the Conquest of Mexico (Diálogos Series)
by Camilla TownsendMalintzin was the indigenous woman who translated for Hernando Cortés in his dealings with the Aztec emperor Moctezuma in the days of 1519 to 1521. Malintzin, at least, was what the Indians called her. The Spanish called her doña Marina, and she has become known to posterity as La Malinche. As Malinche, she has long been regarded as a traitor to her people, a dangerously sexy, scheming woman who gave Cortés whatever he wanted out of her own self-interest.The life of the real woman, however, was much more complicated. She was sold into slavery as a child, and eventually given away to the Spanish as a concubine and cook. If she managed to make something more out of her life--and she did--it is difficult to say at what point she did wrong. In getting to know the trials and intricacies with which Malintzin's life was laced, we gain new respect for her steely courage, as well as for the bravery and quick thinking demonstrated by many other Native Americans in the earliest period of contact with Europeans.In this study of Malintzin's life, Camilla Townsend rejects all the previous myths and tries to restore dignity to the profoundly human men and women who lived and died in those days. Drawing on Spanish and Aztec language sources, she breathes new life into an old tale, and offers insights into the major issues of conquest and colonization, including technology and violence, resistance and accommodation, gender and power.Beautifully written, deeply researched, and with an innovative focus, Malintzin's Choices will become a classic. Townsend deftly walks the fine line between historical documentation and informed speculation to rewrite the history of the conquest of Mexico. Weaving indigenous and Spanish sources the author not only provides contextual depth to understanding Malintzin's critical role as translator and cultural interpreter for Cortes, but in the process she illuminates the broader panorama of choices experienced by both indigenous and Spanish participants. This work not only provides revisionst grist for experts, but will become a required and a popular reading for undergraduates, whether in colonial surveys or in specialty courses.--Ann Twinam, professor of history, University of Texas, AustinIn this beautifully written and engrossing story of a controversial figure in Mexican history, Camilla Townsend does a wonderful job unraveling the multiple myths about Malintzin (Marina, Malinche), and placing her within her culture, her choices, and the tumultuous times in which she lived. The result is a portrayal of Malintzin as a complex human being forced by circumstances to confront change and adaptation in order to survive.--Susan M. Socolow, Emory UniversityCamilla Townsend's text reads beautifully. She has a capacity to express complex ideas in simple, elegant language. This book consists of an interweaving of many strands of analysis. Malinche appears as symbol, as a historical conundrum, and as an actor in one of history's most fascinating dramas. The reader follows Malinche but all the while learns about the Nahuas' world. It is a book that will be extremely valuable for classrooms but also makes an important contribution to the academic literature.--Sonya Lipsett-Rivera, professor of history, Carleton University
The Gospel According to Billy the Kid: A Novel
by Dennis McCarthyLike many good stories of the old West, this one begins in a saloon. In 1914 in El Paso, Texas, two strangers strike up a conversation at the bar—Bill Roberts, a real-life figure who died in Hico, Texas, in 1950, and a former US Army scout whose brother knew Roberts by another name: Billy the Kid.So begins The Gospel According to Billy the Kid, a tale of the old New Mexico territory, corrupt lawmen, honest ranchers, murder, betrayal, and the explosive events of the Lincoln County War that sent young Billy off seeking justice—and headed toward a bloody rendezvous with a sheriff hired to track him down. In the saloon Roberts has us imagine another story, told thirty-three years later over shots of whiskey, about a young outlaw given a second chance to find himself, to find peace, and to finally grow up and out from under the shadow of his own infamy.
Horse in Positive Tension
by Stefan StammerAn illustrated study of the biomechanics of horse-and-rider movement like no other. Everything you know about riding and the horse&’s movement isn&’t what you think it is! Did you know that: • On a functional level, traditional ways of teaching rider position and horse movement do not actually work with the biomechanical system that is horse and rider? • Use of the inside rein does not encourage the horse to bend to the inside? • Training exercises and lessons that claim to be simple cannot be as easily applied as it might seem? In these pages, physical therapist and equine movement specialist Stefan Stammer uses a startlingly unique collection of color illustrations to make movement patterns in the horse visible to the human eye, in order to help riders better understand the principles of energy and motion happening within the horse. By forming new mental images for the rider, Stammer&’s goal is to profoundly impact the rider&’s daily work with her horse so that it is harder for her to make common mistakes or interfere with the horse&’s natural mechanisms. With his hind end as his engine, the horse generates kinetic energy (the energy his body possesses due to its motion). For optimal movement and performance, this energy should flow through the horse&’s body to the horse&’s mouth, where it is fine-tuned with the rein aids before cycling back to the hind end. However, this movement flow is often unintentionally disrupted on its way through the horse by the rider. When, however, the cycle of kinetic energy within the horse is supported through the correct understanding and application of biomechanics—the mechanical laws relating to his and his rider&’s movement and structure—the outer shape of horse and rider together achieve &“positive tension.&” This is the rhythmic stimulation of all the neuromuscular functions necessary to perform harmoniously and at peak ability. Most importantly, once the rider understands the basic principles of the biomechanics of a horse in movement, her &“feeling&” in the saddle will improve. Better &“feel&” is an integral building block for the small and subtle steps of progress, which should accompany a rider for her entire life with horses. This smart, fascinatingly composed book is for any horseperson looking to limit riding and training mistakes, grow an understanding of how the horse best functions, and optimize equineability and performance.
The Montana Frontier: One Woman's West
by Joyce LitzThis true story of a Victorian-era young woman who follows her husband to a small town with the improbable name of Gilt Edge, Montana, will remind readers of Wallace Stegner's Angle of Repose, the classic novel of a woman's life in the Mountain West. As a young girl, Lillian Weston, the author's grandmother, aspired to be a concert pianist. However, as a young woman in turn-of-the-century New York, she became a newspaper columnist. Her marriage to Frank Hazen took her west in 1899, ending her career as a newspaperwoman. She turned her writing skills to journals, diaries, stories, and poems, which traced her family's life on a frontier that was no longer unspoiled. The Hazens endured brutal winters and dry summers and endeavored to raise cattle and chickens by trial and error. Lillian was an assiduous diarist who included details of her turbulent marriage challenged by Frank's bad business deals. The details of birth control and child rearing, gambling and prostitution, education and health care are all part of this story, offering glimpses into everyday life that often go unreported in the larger story of western expansion.
Be a good girl, Valerie
by Marcia van ZellerWhen Valerie, now in her sixties, learns that her Gen Z co-worker, Anna, has effectively been fired for rejecting the boss&’s advances, Valerie becomes her champion, and so ensures that justice will prevail. But it brings back traumatic memories of when Valerie herself was the victim of sexual assault when working as an aspiring TV reporter in 1970s London. Exposing the unfair consequences of saying &‘no&’ in the workplace, the book vividly and with warm humour illustrates the power of standing up for another woman&’s rights, and your own.
The Immortals of New Zealand Rugby
by Jamie WallFrom well-known journalist and rugby author Jamie Wall, this fully illustrated book showcases the top 15 players in an all-time All Blacks lineup and makes an ideal Father's Day gift. Released in anticipation of the 2025 Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand, this collection features key statistics and close to 100 historical images that highlight the power, strength, and success of legendary players such as Jonah Lomu, Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Zinzan Brooke.Enthusiasts endlessly debate who the best New Zealand rugby players are across different eras. Respected rugby writer Jamie Wall weighs in with his Immortal All Blacks team. The Immortals of New Zealand Rugby celebrates the greatest players to wear the legendary silver fern-adorned jersey. It takes the Immortals concept made famous elsewhere in the sporting world and applies it to the 15-player game. Wall chooses his XV Immortals, telling the remarkable stories behind pioneering and modern-day players including World War I veteran Maurice Brownlie, Samuel Whitelock and Ma'a Nonu. Each player is profiled in a dedicated chapter including career statistics and multiple action images, and an honourable mentions chapter includes players who just missed out on Immortals status.
Great Sporting Sites: Australia
by Glen HumphriesDiscover the iconic backdrops of Australia's legendary sporting feats in this fully illustrated hardback book. From the fabled MCG to Mount Panorama and the legendary Gabba to Constitution Dock, discover the stories, legends and moments that make these places sacred. A must-read for fans, history buffs and travellers seeking Australia's sporting soul.Great Sporting Sites: Australia showcases the iconic fields, racetracks, and stadiums that reflect the nation's passion for sport. From the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Mount Panorama to the legendary Gabba and Constitution Dock, explore the stories, legends, and moments that make these venues sacred. This is a must-read for fans, history enthusiasts and travellers looking to connect with Australia's sporting spirit.
A Practical Guide to Magic in Nature
by Jessica LahoudThis stunningly illustrated book is a reference guide for magical correspondences found in nature. It is an unmissable resource for understanding and utilising the properties of over 500 natural items, from herbs and crystals to animals, elements, woods, and more. An experienced spellcaster, Jessica Lahoud wants to empower everyone with the ability to integrate these tools into their practice, harnessing the natural energies around us.A Practical Guide to Magic in Nature is a road map to unlocking the enchantment of the natural world. This extensive reference guide sets out to uncover the magical correspondences of more than 500 crystals, plants, animals, the elements and heavenly bodies. Use this guide to discover your innate magic and how you fit into the world of magic surrounding you. Explore the mystical properties of crystals and their extraordinary ability to emanate energy. Discover the age-old wisdom of plants and their profound capacity for healing, the spiritual messages conveyed by the animal kingdom that reveal their role as messengers of the spirit world and learn about the power of planets and stars as they align to influence our collective destiny.
Australia's Aviation Heroes: True stories from our airmen at war
by Colin BurgessFrom the author of bestselling Sisters in Captivity, seven remarkable stories of men who served from WWI to Korea – their wartime exploits and achievements through aviation. Based on personal interviews conducted by the author over many years, Australia&’s Aviation Heroes celebrates the achievements of extraordinary men in extraordinary times. Meet Jack Treacy, the WWI fighter pilot who came perilously close to joining the Red Baron in his grave. Relive the story of Ernie Guest, a man determined to fly against all odds after storming into battle on the bloody shores of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915. George Allan, the Scottish-born pilot who survived that same war, went on to become one of the great pioneers in Australian aviation history. Then there is the harrowing tale of Joe Herman, the bomber pilot blown out of his doomed aircraft over war-torn Europe without a parachute – who lived to tell his story. We get to know Clive Caldwell, Australia&’s greatest WWII fighter pilot, as well as Don Bennett, the Queenslander who developed and led Bomber Command&’s legendary Pathfinder Force. During the Korean War, Phillip Zupp was the first Australian to be recommended for a Purple Heart. These are the captivating stories of men who answered the call during desperate times, willingly taking to the dangerous skies.
Technisches Handeln und Verantwortung (Magdeburger Forschungen zu Bildungs-, Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften)
by Thorsten Unger Sebastian BöhmerWir sind daran gewöhnt, dass technische Bauten, Apparate und Anlagen funktionieren. Erst wenn Probleme auftreten, erfahren sie Aufmerksamkeit – und es wird die Frage nach der Verantwortung gestellt, oft an die beteiligten Ingenieure. Besonders intensiv wird diese Frage bei heiklen Hochtechnologien wie Atom- und Gentechnik oder sensiblen Infrastrukturen wie Brücken-, Kanal- und Tunnelbauten diskutiert. Im Katastrophenfall vermischen sich dann häufig juristische, sozio- und psychologische, wirtschaftliche, ethische, religiöse und ingenieurwissenschaftliche Aspekte, was sich auch für die Darstellung dieser Problematik in der Kultur seit dem Ausgang des 19. Jahrhunderts beobachten lässt. Der Band versammelt Beiträge von Expertinnen und Experten aus den Fachgebieten Maschinenbau, Technikphilosophie, Technikgeschichte, Moraltheologie, Berufs- und Betriebspädagogik, Literaturwissenschaft und Linguistik. Sie stellen theoretische wie praktische Aspekte von Verantwortung in der Ingenieurstätigkeit sowie entsprechende Diskurse in Politik, Kultur und Gesellschaft vor. Die Beiträge gehen zurück auf eine Ringvorlesung für Studierende aller Fakultäten im Sommersemester 2023 an der Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.
Gemeinderatswahlen im deutschen Mehrebenensystem: Wählerverhalten und politische Einstellungen auf kommunaler Ebene (Wahlen und politische Einstellungen)
by Kerstin Völkl Michael JankowskiDas Buch gibt einen Überblick über die politische Einstellungs- und Wahlforschung auf kommunaler Ebene basierend auf empirischen Analysen. Mithilfe von Individualdaten zu den Gemeinderatswahlen in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2020, Hessen und Niedersachsen 2021 sowie Schleswig-Holstein 2023 werden zentrale Fragestellungen systematisch vergleichend untersucht. Im ersten Teil des Buchs liegt der Schwerpunkt auf dem kommunalen Wählerverhalten. Analysiert werden verschiedene Themenaspekte wie die lokale Wahlbeteiligung, die Wahlentscheidung zugunsten politischer Parteien und unabhängiger Wählergemeinschaften, aber auch spezielle Wahlpraktiken wie das Kumulieren und Panaschieren sowie die Rolle von Gemeinderatswahlen als potenzielle Protestwahlen. Der zweite Teil richtet den Fokus auf wahlrelevante politische Einstellungen. Untersucht werden die Wahrnehmung und Bewertung der Kommunalwahlsysteme, die Bedeutung politischer Sachfragen sowie das politische Interesse und Vertrauen in politische Institutionen auf kommunaler und nationaler Ebene. Das Buch richtet sich gleichermaßen an Studierende und Forschende, die sich für empirische Analysen politischer Einstellungen und des Wählerverhaltens auf kommunaler Ebene interessieren.
Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 6th International Conference, AI-HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15822)
by Helmut Degen Stavroula NtoaThe four-volume set LNAI 15819–15822 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-17, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Trust and Explainability in Human-AI Interaction; User Perceptions, Acceptance, and Engagement with AI; UX and Socio-Technical Considerations in AI Part II: Bias Mitigation and Ethics in AI Systems; Human-AI Collaboration and Teaming; Chatbots and AI-Driven Conversational Agents; AI in Language Processing and Communication. Part III: Generative AI in HCI; Human-LLM Interactions and UX Considerations; Everyday AI: Enhancing Culture, Well-Being, and Urban Living. Part IV: AI-Driven Creativity: Applications and Challenges; AI in Industry, Automation, and Robotics; Human-Centered AI and Machine Learning Technologies.
Digital Humanism: On Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
by Hannes WerthnerInformation technology (IT) is changing us, our society and our world, and it influences how we perceive the world and how we think about it. This book describes the rather complex development of IT over the last 70 years, highlights the dynamics of this process, and critically reflects on both ongoing technical and related societal changes. The book discusses fundamental developments in informatics, looks at recent &“game changers&” like artificial intelligence and the Web with their dynamics and their repercussions on our lives and on society, which are at the same time – like so many new technologies in the history of mankind – both positive and negative. It explains and analyzes the complex interplay of technology and humans, and it also tries to point us towards a sustainable society and a better life respecting human rights. To this end, it introduces Digital Humanism, a holistic and proactive approach that focuses on the analysis of this process and the integration of technical and social innovation. This is a science communication book, written for a broad readership and assumes no specific prior knowledge, just an interest in the subject. It provides a framework for how to use IT reasonably, consciously, sensibly, and sustainably – in accordance with human rights and the UN&’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops: Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15633)
by Tatiana Tommasi Alessio Del Bue Cristian Canton Jordi Pont-TusetThe multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in the LNCS volumes can be found in the preface that is freely accessible online.