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Conspiracy Theories and their Believers: A Comparative Outlook (Elements in Comparative Political Behavior)
by null Daniel Stockemer null Jean-Nicolas BordeleauThis Element leverages a comparative approach to understand how conspiracy theories and their believers differ within and across countries. Using original survey data from eight varied cases (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Lebanon, Morocco, South Africa, and the United States) the authors present specific contemporary conspiracy theories, illustrate how these theories appeal in their national context, and determine whether the characteristics of the typical conspiracy theory believer vary across setting. They first demonstrate that there is a wide range of conspiracy theories, some of which have worldwide reach, whereas others are more context specific. Then, they show that the determinants of individual conspiracism are very similar in the Western world and Brazil, but do not necessarily travel to Lebanon, Morocco and South Africa. Lastly, they summarize the main conclusions of this Element and discuss the need for greater comparative research on conspiracy theories and propose clear areas for future research.
The Form and Theory of Literary Doodling (Elements in Publishing and Book Culture)
by null Jeremiah R. Mercurio null Daniel GabelmanThis Element investigates the phenomenon of literary doodling—the making of playful verbal and visual creations by professional authors while engaged in another activity. The first part focuses on defining the form and structure of doodles, comparing and contrasting them with adjacent genres such as sketches, caricatures, and illustrations. The second part explores the modality of doodling, examining doodles through the lenses of spectrality, liminality, and play. Drawing on a wide range of theories and backed up with numerous close readings, the Element argues that doodles, despite their apparent triviality, provide valuable insights into the creative processes, authorial habits, and finished works of literary doodlers. Ultimately, this study aims to legitimise doodles as worthy of serious critical attention, demonstrating how they trouble the meaning of texts, introduce semantic flexibility into literary works and their reception, and rejuvenate the joy of readerly discovery.
Learning from COVID-19 for Climate-Ready Urban Transformation (Elements in Climate Change and Cities)
by null Darshini Mahadevia null Gian C. Delgado-Ramos null Janice Barnes null Joan Fitzgerald null Miho Kamei null Kevin LanzaCities have suffered from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic and are increasingly experiencing exacerbated heatwaves, floods, and droughts due to climate change. Going forward, cities need to address both climate and public health crises effectively while reducing poverty and inequity, often in the context of economic pressure and declining levels of trust in government. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in city readiness for simultaneous responses to pandemics and climate change, particularly in the Global South. However, these concurrent challenges to cities present an opportunity to reformulate current urbanization patterns and the economies and dynamics they enable. This Element focuses on understanding COVID-19's impact on city systems related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and vice versa, in terms of warnings, lessons learned, and calls to action. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Neo-Fascism and the Far Right in Brazil (Elements in the History and Politics of Fascism)
by null Odilon Caldeira NetoIs there a history of neo-fascism in Brazil? The purpose of this Element is to analyze neo-fascism as a late phenomenon to understand its impacts and its connections with the so-called new rights, the radical right, as well as Bolsonarism. For this purpose, this Element is separated in three sections, addressing the formation of the first neo-fascist organizations after the Brazilian democratic transition; the development and articulation of a transnational network amidst a sharpening political crisis; and the emergence of a more complex and active Brazilian framework in the global extreme-right scenario in recent years. The main argument is that, despite being a late phenomenon, neo-fascism managed to articulate itself and have a political impact in Brazil, therefore eliciting further investigation to understand its complexity and diversity.
Lettera amorosa: Musical Love-Letters in Early Modern Italy (Elements in Music, 1600-1750)
by null Roseen GilesIn early modern Italy, letters were not only written and read but, in some cases, sung. Musical settings of love letters rekindled a complex kind of vocality which was rooted in the letters of antiquity and endured in the musical sub-genre of the lettera amorosa. Epistolary poetry served to transform, or, to echo Achillini's lettera set by Monteverdi (1567–1643), to 'distill' a lover's thoughts and emotions into verse, and the music that set it was equally transformative. The history of musical letters spans several centuries. It begins in the early sixteenth with a setting of Ovid's Heroides by Tromboncino; returns in the early seventeenth through the lettere amorose of Monteverdi, D'India, and Frescobaldi; and ends with epistolary cantatas by Carissimi, Melani, and Domenico Scarlatti. This Element traces the breadth and significance of the musical love letter with a focus on the provocative lettere amorose of the seventeenth century.
Central Asia - Russia's Near Abroad or Crossroads of Asia? (Elements in Soviet and Post-Soviet History)
by null Richard PomfretThis Element assesses the claim that Central Asian countries hold a special position as Russia's near abroad. The region has been important for millennia, and only after conquest in the second half of the nineteenth century did Russia become important for Central Asia. This connection became stronger after 1917 as Central Asia was integrated into the Soviet economy, with rail, roads, and pipelines all leading north to Russia. After independence, these connections were gradually modified by new trade links and by new infrastructure, while Russia's demand for unskilled labour during the 1999–2014 oil boom created a new economic dependency for Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. In 1991, political independence could not be accompanied by economic independence, but over the next three decades economic dependence on Russia was reduced, and the Central Asian countries have felt increasingly able to adopt political positions independent of Russia.
Professional Supervision for Principals: A Primer for Emerging Practice (Elements in Critical Issues in Teacher Education)
by null Mary Ann Hunter null Geoffrey BroughtonSchool leaders work in increasingly complex systems. Alongside leading learning, they daily navigate the needs and expectations of educational departments, teachers, students, parents, society, and themselves. Leadership can therefore be a dynamic vocational calling, but studies show that principals' professional agency, career sustainability, and wellbeing are diminishing. This Element brings a fresh perspective to how educational leaders can be better served and supported by collaborative, co-agentic partnerships at this time. It makes the case for professional supervision, a practice commonplace in clinical and pastoral professions that offers facilitated, action-oriented attention to the interplay of role, 'soul', and context. As a practice-based primer, this Element reclaims supervision against outdated associations with performance management by drawing on interdisciplinary research and the authors' own experience as supervisor partners with principals. It proposes a new schema of professional supervision in education informed by curiosity, unlearning, resonance, and attunement in a rapidly changing world.
Will Heritage Save Us?: Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Sustainable Development Turn (Elements in Critical Heritage Studies)
by null Chiara BortolottoDrawing on extensive ethnographic engagement with the social world of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, this Element explores the mainstreaming of sustainable development principles in the heritage field. It illustrates how, while deeply entwined in the UN standardizing framework, sustainability narratives are expanding the frontiers of heritage and unsettling conventional understandings of its social and political functions. Ethnographic description of UNESCO administrative practices and case studies explain how the sustainabilization of intangible cultural heritage entails a fundamental shift in perspective: heritage is no longer nostalgically regarded as a fragile relic in need of preservation but as a resource for the future with new purposes and the potential to address broader concerns and anxieties of our times, ranging from water shortages to mental health. This might ultimately mean that the safeguarding endeavor is no longer about us protecting heritage but about heritage protecting us.
Seditious Spaces: Race, Freedom, and the 1798 Tailors' Conspiracy in Bahia, Brazil (Afro-Latin America)
by null Greg L. ChildsSeditious Spaces tells the story of the Tailor's Conspiracy, an anti-colonial, anti-racist plot in Bahia, Brazil that involved over thirty people of African descent and one dozen whites. On August 12, 1798, the plot was announced to residents through bulletins posted in public spaces across the city demanding racial equality, the end of slavery, and increases to soldiers' pay: an act that transformed the conspiracy into a case of sedition. Routinely acknowledged by experts as one of the first expressions of Brazilian independence, the conspiracy was the product of groups of men with differing statuses and agendas who came together and constructed a rebellion. In this first book-length study on the conspiracy in English, Greg L. Childs sheds light on how relations between freed people, slaves, soldiers, officers, market women, and others structured political life in Bahia, and how the conspirators drew on these structures to plot, help, and heal each other through the resistance.
Neutrosophic Paradigms: Neutrosophic Principles for Handling Uncertainty (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing #435)
by Florentin Smarandache Zahid KhanThis book offers a comprehensive reference guide to neutrosophic theory and its applications in decision-making in numerous disciplines, ranging from business, economics and management, computer science, health and environmental sciences, and many others. Chapters were selected to cover: different extensions of neutrosophic sets, statistical techniques for dealing with imprecise data and decision-making, and a range of real-life examples. All in all, the book is intended to provide a timely update on the state-of-the-art in neutrosophic decision-making for researchers and professionals from various disciplines, as well as master’s and graduate students in mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
Vorm en beweging: Leerboek van het bewegingsapparaat van de mens
by A. Zuidgeest A.H.M. LohmanVorm en beweging is hét leerboek over het bewegingsapparaat voor medische en paramedische studenten. Dit fraaie boek valt op door zijn helder geschreven tekst en de grote hoeveelheid anatomische tekeningen. Niet voor niets wordt Vorm en beweging al bijna zestig jaar door vele opleidingen gebruikt als hét studieboek op het gebied van de functionele anatomie van het menselijk bewegingsapparaat. Voor dit boek is een website ontwikkeld die exclusief toegang geeft tot de complete tekst en alle afbeeldingen, ondersteunende video&’s en diagnostische toetsen. In deze vijftiende, herziene druk zijn 12 illustraties toegevoegd. De tekst over de achillespees is uitgebreid. Aan het hoofdstuk &‘Stand en beweging&’ zijn een analyse van het tillen volgens de NIOSH-methode en een analyse van het fietsen toegevoegd. Drs. A. Zuidgeest heeft bewegingswetenschappen gestudeerd aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam en werkte als docent Anatomie en Kinesiologie aan de Hogeschool van Amsterdam en de Hogeschool voor Fysiotherapie Thim van der Laan.
Educational Data Science: Proactive Education based on Empirical Big Data Evidence (Big Data Management)
by Alejandro Peña-AyalaThis book describes theoretical elements, practical approaches, and specialized tools that systematically organize, characterize, and analyze big data gathered from educational affairs and settings. Moreover, the book shows several inference criteria to leverage and produce descriptive, explanatory, and predictive closures to study and understand education phenomena at in classroom and online environments. This is why diverse researchers and scholars contribute with valuable chapters to ground with well-–sounded theoretical and methodological constructs in the novel field of Educational Data Science (EDS), which examines academic big data repositories, as well as to introduces systematic reviews, reveals valuable insights, and promotes its application to extend its practice. EDS as a transdisciplinary field relies on statistics, probability, machine learning, data mining, and analytics, in addition to biological, psychological, and neurological knowledge about learning science. With this in mind, the book is devoted to those that are in charge of educational management, educators, pedagogues, academics, computer technologists, researchers, and postgraduate students, who pursue to acquire a conceptual, formal, and practical landscape of how to deploy EDS to build proactive, real- time, and reactive applications that personalize education, enhance teaching, and improve learning!
Innovations and Dynamics in Photonics and Electronics (Studies in Infrastructure and Control)
by Vijaya Katti Milind Pande Pravin Jadhav Aavishkar KattiThe fields of photonics and electronics are at the heart of technological innovation, driving progress across industries and shaping the future of human connectivity, automation, and sustainability. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the critical developments, economic strategies, and cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing these domains. This book delves into India's unique position in the global electronics landscape, emphasizing its export strength and comparative advantages. It examines the dynamic role of investments, economic models, and incentives in building self-reliance and boosting domestic manufacturing. The importance of supply chain management in fostering technological growth is discussed, along with the transformative potential of adopting circular economy principles for sustainability. The book also explores the synergy between photonics, electronics, and artificial intelligence, highlighting advancements in machine learning that are redefining possibilities in the field. From optimizing manufacturing processes to harnessing AI-driven solutions, this book offers insights into how technology is reshaping the world of electronics and photonics. Whether you are an academic, a policymaker, an industry professional, or a student of technology and innovation, this book provides a rich foundation for understanding the dynamic forces shaping the future of photonics and electronics in India and beyond.
Destructive Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Causes and Consequences
by Amir Emami Esin Yoruk Andrew Johnston Andrea Caputo Paul JonesThe book investigates the intricate world of entrepreneurship, examining its dual nature as a force for constructive societal change as well as a potential source of destructive consequences. To examine these two facets in detail, the book scrutinizes the interplay between individual actions and institutional frameworks, showing how entrepreneurship can drive economic and social progress or hinder it through rent-seeking behaviors and exploitation of institutional gaps. By analyzing various settings, from capitalist to state-controlled economies, the book highlights the role of the 'rules of the game' in determining whether entrepreneurial activities contribute positively to society or perpetuate inequality and inefficiency. As such, in the context of emerging markets, this book addresses the question of when are entrepreneurial activities constructive and when are they destructive? Through a nuanced examination of diverse economic settings and institutional environments, the book illuminates how entrepreneurship can foster innovation and social value while also perpetuating corruption and inefficiency. By integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors influencing both productive and destructive entrepreneurial behaviors. The aim is to deepen readers' understanding of how entrepreneurship interacts with various contexts and to advocate for ethical and socially responsible practices, ultimately inviting contemplation on the challenges and opportunities that arise in the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. As such, this book is a valuable resource for scholars studying these phenomena but also practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Affektivität und Sozialität: Phänomenologie und Soziologie des Affektiven
by Claudia Peter Marc Strotmann Moritz Von StettenAffekte bestimmen unser soziales Zusammenleben. In Form von Empfindungen, Stimmungen und Sensibilitäten sind sie Ausdruck unserer Berührbarkeit und Empfänglichkeit, sie schärfen unsere Aufmerksamkeit, lenken unsere Wahrnehmung oder treffen uns in unserer Verletzlichkeit. Über sie und mit ihnen erschließen wir uns selbst, andere und die Welt. Die affektiven Dimensionen des Sozialen sind infolge des affective turn Gegenstand neuerer interdisziplinärer Forschung. Anliegen des Buches ist es, das Potential der Phänomenologie innerhalb der Affektforschung anhand theoretischer und empirischer Fallstudien aufzuzeigen. Der Band versammelt Beiträge aus der Philosophie und Soziologie, die unter anderem an phänomenologische Ansätze von Husserl, Scheler, Merleau-Ponty, Patočka, Levinas, Waldenfels, Schmitz und Ratcliffe anknüpfen. Damit ermutigen die Texte des Bandes zu einem verstärkten Dialog zwischen philosophischer Reflexion und empirischer Sozialforschung.
Bioprospecting of Multi-tasking Fungi for Therapeutic Applications: Volume II
by Kiran Babu Uppuluri Rangabhashiyam SelvasembianThis book covers the multi-tasking nature of fungi for therapeutic applications. It emphasizes the simultaneous metabolic activities and functions of fungi for producing enzyme inhibitors, therapeutic molecules and other biomedical utilities like polymers, nano-composites and biosensors. The fungi are involved in the production of many therapeutically-potent secondary metabolites and polymers. The recent research on fungal bioprospecting is more focused on sustainable solutions for diverse industries and markets for the circular economy. This book also offers current and future research perspectives of fungal bioprospecting. The potential of fungi to act as a bioresource for antimicrobial, antiviral, anticancer, antiprotozoal and antituberculosis compounds has also been discussed. This book is a reference material for undergraduate students for gaining in-depth knowledge on fungal bioprospecting, particularly fungi's multi-tasking nature.
Kolmogorov-Zakharov Spectra of Turbulence: Wave Turbulence (Graduate Texts in Physics)
by Vladimir Zakharov Victor Lvov Gregory FalkovichStarting at the level of graduate students, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to a rapidly developing field of turbulence. It also presents the state of the art of the theory of wave turbulence in diverse media for researchers looking for a formalism to solve existing problems or for new research subjects and ideas. The book provides a general theory of developed wave turbulence in different media: plasmas, solids, atmosphere, oceans and space. The presentation starts with a simple and intuitive dimensional analysis and proceeds to a rigorous analytic theory with exact solutions for the stationary spectra of turbulence, stability theory of such spectra, description of nonstationary regimes and matching spectra with pumping and dissipation regions. The reader is provided with the necessary tools to study nonlinear waves and turbulence: Hamiltonian formalism, statistical description, derivation of kinetics equations and methods of finding their steady and non-steady solutions. In this second edition the book is brought up to date both in theoretical and experimental/observational aspects. In particular, the authors have updated and revised the description of nonstationary turbulence, turbulent entropy production, etc, and added discussions of master equation and several cases of strong turbulence and nonlocal cascades. The book now includes excercises, some with solutions.
Confucian Philosophy of Zhongdaology: Its Historical Origin and Contemporary Relevance
by Keqian XuThis book aims to give an account of the origin and the historical evolution of the philosophical tradition of the “Way of Zhong,” or “zhongdaology,” which represents not only the basic characteristic of Confucian philosophical thinking but also the core spirit of Chinese culture in general. It addresses the following questions: · Is Confucianism philosophy or not? · In the rich ethics, sociology, political science and other theories of Confucianism is there a consistent philosophical metaphysics and philosophical methodology? · What is the difference between the Confucian or the traditional Chinese philosophical way of thinking and that in the Western tradition? · What influence and significance do the basic principles of Confucian philosophy have on contemporary China and even the world? The book traces back to the original sources in ancient Confucian classics, conducts systematic and comprehensive research on the core philosophical concept of Confucianism, namely the philosophy of the zhong dao (the Middle Way), and analyzes the multiple meanings and philosophical connotations clustered in the word "zhong" and embodied in the idea of “zhong dao.” It points out the consistent philosophical view held by Confucianism in a series of philosophical issues, such as heaven and human, mind and material, internal desire and external conditions, subjective will and objective feasibility, ideal and reality, constancy and flexibility, means and purpose, motivation and effect, diversity and harmony, centrality and inclusiveness, etc., and termed it as "zhongdaology." It further discusses the presentation of “zhongdaological thinking” in the Confucian ethics and moral theory, social and political theory, historical view and even aesthetic view. It also provides comprehension of contemporary Chinese social and political cultural phenomena from the perspective of “zhongdaology.” This book is a rare introduction for students who want to understand Confucian cultural traditions from a philosophical perspective. It is also an illuminating read for general readers who want to understand the philosophical logic behind complex social and cultural phenomena in traditional and contemporary China.
Atlas of Liver Transplantation
by Chetana Lim Chady Salloum Daniel AzoulayThe Atlas of Liver Transplantation presents the principles and techniques of liver transplantation in a vividly illustrated, easy-to-understand format. Its primary objective is to portray common situations in liver transplantation: from graft harvesting to explantation of the native liver, portocaval anastomosis to biliary anastomosis. Featuring more than 350 color photographs organized into thirteen chapters, Atlas of Liver Transplantation is designed to be equally useful for students, surgical residents, trainees, surgeons seeking current evidence-based information in subspecialty areas relevant to their general surgical practice, and leading experts in the field.
Intensivtraining Projektmanagement: Ein praxisnahes Übungsbuch für den gezielten Kompetenzaufbau
by Walter JakobyIn diesem Übungsbuch werden die Kenntnisse des Projektmanagements zunächst kompakt zusammengefasst. Mit Hilfe von Verständnisfragen kann der Wissensstand dann überprüft und durch praxisnahe Übungsaufgaben mit kommentierten Lösungen vertieft werden, so dass sich das Buch als unmittelbare Vorbereitung auf Klausuren und Prüfungen eignet.In einem umfangreichen Praxisprojekt werden die erworbenen Kompetenzen anschließend zur Lösung der Aufgaben des gesamten PM-Lebenszyklus angewendet. Dies bildet ein anschauliches Vorgehensmuster für das Planen und Steuern von Projekten und ermöglicht so einen nahtlosen Übergang zu eigenen realen Projekten.
Protection of Historical Constructions: Proceedings of PROHITECH 2025, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #595)
by Federico M. Mazzolani Raffaele Landolfo Beatrice FaggianoThis book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Protection of Historical Constructions (PROHITECH), held in Naples, Italy, on March 26-28, 2025. The conference topics encompass structural and earthquake engineering, intervention strategies, materials and technologies, digital documentation, architecture and urban planning, cultural heritage, all of which represented by a showcase of case studies covering different construction materials, as well as sustainability, energy efficiency, and adaptation to climate changes. As such the book represents an invaluable, up-to-the-minute tool, providing an essential overview of protection of historical constructions, and offers an important platform to researchers, engineers and architects.
Stress und Burnout in Organisationen: Ein Praxisbuch für Führungskräfte, Personalentwickler und Berater
by Ulrich ScherrmannDieses Buch hilft Führungskräften, Organisationsberatern und Coaches, Stress und Burnout im Unternehmen zu erkennen und zu bekämpfen. Es setzt dabei nicht nur bei individuellen Faktoren an, sondern auch bei dem, was wirklich hilft: Es erklärt organisationale Faktoren von Burnout in einem verständlichen, systemischen Organisationsmodell. Neben Grundwissen zu Ursachen von Burnout werden Tipps für einen adäquaten Umgang gegeben, die u.a. ein neues Paradigma von Gesundheit in Betrieben und Organisationen und das Thema Prävention umfassen. Der Praxisteil des Buches vermittelt konkrete Methoden und Checklisten für Führungskräfte sowie für die ganze Organisation. Erfahrungsberichte aus der Beratungsarbeit runden dieses praxisorientierte Handbuch ab.
Big Data Analytics in Astronomy, Science, and Engineering: 12th International Conference on Big Data Analytics, BDA 2024, Aizu, Japan, November 26–28, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15546)
by Shelly Sachdeva Yutaka Watanobe Subhash BhallaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Big Data Analytics in Astronomy, Science, and Engineering, BDA 2024, which took place in Aizu, Japan during November 26-28, 2024. The 16 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 90 submissions; the proceedings also include 6 invited papers. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Big Data: analysis and management; data science; big data applications; and information security.
Proceedings of 4th 2024 International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Systems: Volume VII (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1380)
by Lianqing Liu Yifeng Niu Wenxing Fu Yi QuThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 4th ICAUS 2024, which provides a unique and engaging platform for scientists, engineers and practitioners from all over the world to present and share their most recent research results and innovative ideas. The 4th ICAUS 2024 aims to stimulate researchers working in areas relevant to intelligent unmanned systems. Topics covered include but are not limited to: Unmanned Aerial/Ground/Surface/Underwater Systems, Robotic, Autonomous Control/Navigation and Positioning/ Architecture, Energy and Task Planning and Effectiveness Evaluation Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Algorithm/Bionic Technology and their Application in Unmanned Systems. The papers presented here share the latest findings in unmanned systems, robotics, automation, intelligent systems, control systems, integrated networks, modelling and simulation. This makes the book a valuable resource for researchers, engineers and students alike.
Migration und Konflikt (Studien zur Migrations- und Integrationspolitik)
by Norbert Kersting Julian David Müller Uwe HungerKonflikte im Bereich Migration nehmen zu: Brennende Asylbewerberheime, Anschläge auf Migant:innen, rassistische Hassrede im Internet, ein Anwachsen rechtspopulistischer xenophobischer Demonstrationen und Parteien. Gerade in solch beunruhigenden Ausprägungsformen treten migrationsbezogene Konflikte häufig in Politik und Medien in Erscheinung und nähren den demokratischen Krisendiskurs. Die demokratie- und ordnungstheoretische Bedeutung sozialer Konflikte reicht allerdings weit über dieses destruktive Erscheinungsbild hinaus. Konflikte sind nicht nur ein unvermeidbares Element gesellschaftlichen Zusammenlebens, die Möglichkeit zur Austragung und Bearbeitung ist in vielen politikwissenschaftlichen Ansätzen gar zu einem Gradmesser demokratischer Qualität avanciert. So werden in diesem Sammelband politische Anerkennungs-, Teilhabe- und Teilnahmekonflikte beschrieben und die Repräsentation von Migrant*innen sowie ihre Einbindung in demokratische Entscheidungsprozesse analysiert.