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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.
Jugend: Eine Einführung (Module Erziehungswissenschaft #12)
by Sven ThierschIn zahlreichen Handlungsfeldern sind Jugendliche die zentralen Akteur*innen und Adressat*innen der pädagogischen Praxis. In dieser erziehungswissenschaftlichen Einführung wird kompakt diskutiert und festgehalten, welche unterschiedlichen Perspektiven auf Jugend bestehen, welche aktuellen Erkenntnisse zum Aufwachsen von Jugendlichen in ihren Lebenswelten vorliegen und wie pädagogisches Handeln mit ihnen reflektiert werden kann. Das Buch leitet anhand von Fallbeispielen und -rekonstruktionen systematisch in grundlegende Fragen, Begriffe und Theorien von Jugend ein.
Rebeca for Actor Analysis in Action: Essays Dedicated to Marjan Sirjani on the Occasion of Her 60th Birthday (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15560)
by Edward A. Lee Mohammad Reza Mousavi Carolyn TalcottThis Festschrift volume, dedicated to Marjan Sirjani on the occasion of her 60th birthday, includes refereed papers by leading researchers. Marjan Sirjani received her PhD in Computer Engineering from Sharif University of Technology for work on the Formal Specification and Verification of Concurrent and Reactive Systems. After Postdoc, Lecturer, Visiting Scholar, Associate Professor, and Professor positions in Iran, The Netherlands, Iceland, and the US, she has been a Professor in the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering of Mälardalen University since 2016. Her main fields of interest are Software Engineering, Formal Methods, Cyber-Physical Systems Analysis, Model Checking, Distributed Systems, and Applying Formal Methods in System Design. Among other successes, Marjan invented the Rebeca modelling language, one of the best-known actor-based languages with a formal semantics and a wealth of analysis and verification tools. Rebeca has been used in modelling and analysis of a wide range of systems, including in domains such as biomedical engineering, automotive, and aviation. Throughout her career, Marjan has trained many students and worked successfully with a range of scientists and engineers across disciplines, these collaborations are reflected in the papers in this volume.
Companion Species: Saints, Animals and Ordinary Humans in the Middle Ages
by Mathilde Van DijkThis book explores the connection between saints and animals, and how the power over animals has been a characteristic of saints from their beginnings in the Early Church.The connection between saints and humans is examined, with the saint as a human rising beyond humanity, touching the divine, and the non-human animal as a creature, which is connected to and yet removed from humanity and which may have a connection to the sacred itself. This volume transcends traditional religious boundaries by including Christian saints as well as similar figures in Islam and Norse religions. It operates on the cusp of two exciting and innovative fields: hagiographic and animal studies. It shows the complexities of human-animal interaction and the sacred: authorities clashing with experiential knowledge, metaphorical animals as opposed to real, animals ranging from helpers or opponents of saints, disguises of demons, or identity markers of a human community.Companion Species will be of value to scholars and students interested in medieval history, Europe, and religion, as well as social and cultural history.
Critical Race Counterstories along the Chicana/Chicano Educational Pipeline (Teaching/Learning Social Justice)
by null Tara J. YossoChicanas/os are part of the youngest, largest, and fastest growing racial/ethnic 'minority' population in the United States, yet at every schooling level, they suffer the lowest educational outcomes of any racial/ethnic group. Using a 'counterstorytelling' methodology, Tara Yosso debunks racialized myths that blame the victims for these unequal educational outcomes and redirects our focus toward historical patterns of institutional neglect. She artfully interweaves empirical data and theoretical arguments with engaging narratives that expose and analyse racism as it functions to limit access and opportunity for Chicana/o students. By humanising the need to transform our educational system, Yosso offers an accessible tool for teaching and learning about the problems and possibilities present along the Chicano/a educational pipeline.
Applied Data Science and Smart Systems
by Jaiteg Singh S B Goyal Rajesh Kumar Kaushal Naveen Kumar Sukhjit Singh SehraThe Second International Conference on Applied Data Science and Smart Systems (ADSSS-2023) was held on 15-16 December 2023 at Chitkara University, Punjab, India. This multidisciplinary conference focussed on innovation and progressive practices in science, technology, and management. The conference successfully brought together researchers, academicians, and practitioners across different domains such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, software engineering, automation, data science, business computing, data communication and computer networks. The presenters shared their most recent research works that are critical to contemporary business and societal landscape and encouraged the participants to devise solutions for real-world challenges.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First-Century Irish Writing (Routledge Literature Companions)
by Anne Fogarty and Eugene O’BrienThis Companion brings together leading scholars in the field of Irish studies to explore the significance of twenty-first-century Irish writing and its flourishing popularity worldwide. Focusing on Irish writing published or performed in the twenty-first century, this volume explores genres, modes and styles of writing that are current, relevant and distinctive in today’s classrooms. Examining a host of innovative, key writers, including Sally Rooney, Marion Keyes, Sebastian Barry, Paul Howard, Claire Kilroy, Micheal O’Siadhail, Donal Ryan, Marina Carr, Enda Walsh, Martin McDonagh, Colette Bryce, Leanne Quinn, Sinéad Morrissey, Paula Meehan, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh and Doireann Ni Ghríofa. This text investigates the sociocultural and theoretical contexts of their aesthetic achievements and innovations. Furthermore, The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First-Century Irish Writing traces the expansion of Irish writing, offering fresh insight to Irish identities across the boundaries of race, class and gender. With its distinctive contemporary focus and comprehensive scope, this multifaceted volume provides the first significant literary history of twenty-first-century Irish literature.
Optical Fiber Communication Systems with MATLAB® and Simulink® Models (Optics and Photonics)
by null Le Nguyen BinhCarefully structured to instill practical knowledge of fundamental issues, Optical Fiber Communication Systems with MATLAB and Simulink Models describes the modeling of optically amplified fiber communications systems using MATLAB and Simulink. This lecture-based book focuses on concepts and interpretation, mathematical procedures, and engineering
Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Families
by null Marie DifolcoWould you be surprised to know, one child in every average class of thirty is Colour Blind?Colour Blindness can be a barrier to learning across the whole curriculum, yet most schools cannot identify all their Colour Blind children, and practitioners often cannot recall teaching a child with it.This essential guide explores Colour Blindness, an often-unrecognised special educational need and disability (SEND). It gives you the tools and confidence to ensure children with Colour Blindness can reach their full potential. It helps you to understand what the condition is so you can easily make your teaching accessible and inclusive to all Colour Blind children, undiagnosed or not. The book:• Offers detailed and practical guidance for identifying Colour Blindness and catering for it from early years through to higher education and beyond.• Focuses on simple and easy-to-implement strategies to ensure Colour Blind children are not disadvantaged, dispelling myths and misguidance along the way.• Discusses how educators and parents can work together to raise the child’s self-esteem, seeking solutions and interventions that do not single them out, or in fact remove colour as a useful tool for those that see it normally.This accessible book is vital reading for SENDCos, teachers and classroom assistants, from nursery through to upper secondary, as well as the parents and carers of Colour Blind children.
The Health and Wellbeing Coaches' Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide for Clinicians, Coaches and Health Professionals (The Coaches' Handbook Series)
by Jonathan Passmore Badri Bajaj Lindsay G. OadesThis comprehensive volume offers ideas, examples, and guidance to help coaches develop skills in their coaching practice, specifically in the areas of health and wellbeing as they are experienced by their clients.The book also explores the growing importance of wellbeing coaching within the wider coaching world and the health sector. Starting with definitions of wellbeing and health coaching, then delving into health and wellbeing issues faced by clients, and tools for coaches along with their practical applications, this book includes theory, case studies, and reflection exercises so that readers can use it in a personal and practical way.The Health and Wellbeing Coaches’ Handbook is an essential resource for coach practitioners, supervisors, and consultants working with clients, as well as for students in post-graduate programmes, including coaching, health and allied health professional programmes, and human resource professionals focusing on employee wellness.
A Global Atlas of Atolls
by null Walter M. Goldberg null Eugene C. RankeyScattered like dots rising from the deep across vast expanses of the world’s tropical and subtropical oceans, atolls with their turquoise lagoons and reefs teeming with colorful marine life have captured the public imagination. They have also been the homeland of millions of people for millennia as various groups of migrants spread across the far reaches if the Pacific, Indian and Western Atlantic regions. Developed from recently available satellite data, A Global Atlas of Atolls presents high-quality details of 476 atolls across the globe, characterizing aspects of the atoll rim, the lagoon, and their coral reef communities in unprecedented detail. In synthesizing and enhancing understanding of these unique seascapes, this volume provides a distinct compendium of descriptions and images, as well as documentation of the environmental conditions of winds, waves, and tides and a summary of the background literature for each atoll area. There is no comparable work.After an introduction that includes a glossary of terms, each atoll is documented in the form of an atlas written for scientists, but accessible to any diver or reader interested in these spectacular reef-island habitats. This book also describes some current challenges and perspectives on their future. It will be useful as a reference work for marine scientists, while providing a minimum of technical jargon for those who are not scientists, but who enjoy reading about exotic places with unusual attributes.Chapter 3 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Sex and the Single Woman: 24 Writers Reimagine Helen Gurley Brown's Cult Classic
by Eliza Smith Haley SwansonOne of Bustle's Best Books of MayA feminist anthology inspired by legendary Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown’s Sex and the Single Girl, featuring twenty-four new essays on the triumphs and heartbreaks of modern singlehood from acclaimed and bestselling authors, including Kristen Arnett, Morgan Parker, Evette Dionne, and Melissa Febos.Sixty years ago, Helen Gurley Brown's Sex and the Single Girl sent shockwaves through the United States, selling more than two million copies in three weeks. Helen’s message was radical for its time: marriage wasn’t essential for women to lead rich, fulfilling lives.Now, in these critical, wry, and expansive essays, twenty-four writers reconsider Helen’s advice and how it applies to their own paths, fielding topics that she couldn’t—or wouldn’t—conceive of in 1962: contraception and abortion (an omission demanded by her publisher), queer and trans womanhood, polyamory, celibacy, interracial dating, bodies of all kinds, consent, sex work, IVF, and the pop culture that both saves and fails us.Eliza Smith and Haley Swanson’s revisionist anthology honors Brown’s irreverent spirit while also validating our modern experiences of singlehood, encouraging us all to reclaim joy where it’s so often been denied.
National Government Narratives of the EU: 'Official Stories’ of Belonging (Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics)
by Hussein Kassim Adriaan SchoutThis book examines and compares government narratives of the EU. It thereby addresses a topical issue of major political importance. Bringing together leading specialists from across Europe, it takes a first step in filling a gap in the scholarly literature where attention has focused mainly on narrative-making at the EU level or societal understandings of ‘Europe’. At a time when crises, the rise of Eurosceptic populism and the UK’s departure have revealed significant differences in how states view the purpose of the European Union and the significance and value of EU membership, it asks: How do governments explain and justify their relationship with the EU? How do these narratives change over time? What do these visions imply for the EU’s future?
A Fractured Liberation: Korea under US Occupation
by Kornel ChangA poignant return to Korea’s forgotten “Asian Spring”—a moment ripe with possibility denied by the postwar US military occupation.When Japanese imperial rule ended in August 1945, the Korean peninsula erupted with hopes that had been bottled up for forty years. New mother Chŏn Sukhŭi marveled at the news, envisioning her son growing up free in an independent Korea. Yi Ilchae, who only days before had been drafted into the Japanese army, threw himself into union activism. An electrifying excitement jolted Koreans into action everywhere. Peasants occupied Japanese-owned farmlands, workers seized control of factories, and women demanded political and economic equality.A Fractured Liberation brings to vivid life the brief but intense moment in postwar Korea when anything seemed possible, but nothing was guaranteed. The country had been abruptly split into US and Soviet military occupation zones, but, as Kornel Chang shows, ordinary people threw themselves into achieving self-governance throughout a unified Korea. The mostly left-leaning efforts were bolstered by an eclectic group of American supporters, including New Deal liberals, Christian socialists, and trade unionists.The Koreans’ greatest obstacle, however, proved to be the US military government in the south and its rigidly anti-communist leadership. Despite promising liberation from the hated Japanese-imposed institutions, the US occupation government under General John R. Hodge hired back Koreans who had worked for the Japanese to do the dirty work of curbing protests and muzzling reformers. As concern over the budding superpower rivalry with the Soviet Union overshadowed the Koreans’ democratic aspirations, the United States increasingly narrowed the possibilities for Korean independence, helping to cement the North-South divide and ensure decades of authoritarian rule on both sides.
Introduction to Functional Analysis (Universitext)
by Geraldo Botelho Daniel Pellegrino Eduardo TeixeiraThis textbook offers an accessible introduction to Functional Analysis, providing a solid foundation for students new to the field. It is designed to support learners with no prior background in the subject and serves as an effective guide for introductory courses, suitable for students in mathematics and other STEM disciplines. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential topics of Functional Analysis across the first seven chapters, with a particular emphasis on normed vector spaces, Banach spaces, and continuous linear operators. It examines the parallels and distinctions between Functional Analysis and Linear Algebra, highlighting the crucial role of continuity in infinite-dimensional spaces and its implications for complex mathematical problems. Later chapters broaden the scope, including advanced topics such as topological vector spaces, techniques in Nonlinear Analysis, and key theorems in theory of Banach spaces. Exercises throughout the book reinforce understanding and allow readers to test their grasp of the material. Designed for students in mathematics and other STEM disciplines, as well as researchers seeking a thorough introduction to Functional Analysis, this book takes a clear and accessible approach. Prerequisites include a strong foundation in analysis in the real line, linear algebra, and basic topology, with helpful references provided for additional consultation.
Intergroup Emotions and Competitive Victimhoods: Turkey’s Ethnic, Religious and Political Emigrant Groups in Australia (Palgrave Studies in Political Psychology)
by Ihsan YilmazThis book examines the narratives and collective emotions of diaspora groups who originate from Turkey and now live in Australia, focusing on their experiences of collective victimhood, competitive victimhood, and intergroup emotions in relation to other diaspora groups from Turkey. Based on 122 semi-structured extensive interviews with Armenians, Kurds, Alevis, Gülenists, Kemalists and Erdoğanists, the book argues that, while in power, dominant groups driven by competitive victimhood often exhibit indifference toward the victimhood of other groups. This dynamic reflects how ressentiment can perpetuate cycles of oppression and antagonism. However, this pattern can shift when powerful groups find themselves in opposition. In such scenarios, they may become more attuned to the grievances of other groups.
Evidenzbasierung in der Arzneimittelversorgung: Resiliente Ideen und institutioneller Wandel im Ländervergleich
by Markus GrunenbergEvidenzbasierung ist heute ein unverzichtbarer Standard bei der Bewertung von Arzneimitteln. Obwohl Gesundheitssysteme weltweit das gemeinsame Ziel verfolgen, die Patientenversorgung durch Evidenzbasierung zu verbessern, unterscheiden sich die gesetzliche Ausgestaltung und praktische Umsetzung evidenzbasierter Verfahren oft erheblich. Dieses Buch untersucht, wie institutionelle Rahmenbedingungen sowie gesundheitspolitische und öffentliche Diskurse in Deutschland, England und den USA die Entwicklung der Evidenzbasierung prägen. Es zeigt, wie institutionelle Anpassungen, strategische Kommunikation und emotionale Argumente die Etablierung von Evidenzbasierung beeinflussen. Die Analyse verdeutlicht, dass trotz unterschiedlicher institutioneller Ausgangsbedingungen ähnliche Problemstellungen häufig zu vergleichbaren Zielsetzungen und Veränderungen führen. Dennoch bleiben nationale Besonderheiten in der praktischen Umsetzung bestehen. Evidenzbasierung erweist sich dabei als resiliente Idee, die sich trotz dynamischer Diskurse und institutionellem Wandel langfristig in allen untersuchten Gesundheitssystemen etabliert hat.
Personalized News Communication and Media Trust in the Modern Era
by Kirsten Johnson Burton St. John IIIThis book examines the role of media credibility and trust in news personalization and consumer engagement in the US. While much has been written about the use of algorithms in audience targeting, we define news personalization in a different way: as attempts by news personnel to build credibility and trust with consumers through a focus on relatable news. The book examines tactics such as the use of transparency cues in stories, responsiveness to audience comments, and disclosing personal information to consumers. It also addresses the challenges of news personalization, including how messaging from vested interests may also be seen by audiences as personalized news. In an age when individuals are increasingly determining their own ecology of news sources, this book offers a unique perspective on an emerging area of news customization and personalization.
Unifying Sustainability Information for Societal Automation: Leveraging Collective Intelligence (SpringerBriefs in Business)
by Carol AebiThis open access book offers a structured approach that aligns indicators of social value and provides a stable foundation amidst the dynamic and ever-changing social complexities. From detailed system scales of participation to an overview of how it works, this book presents a roadmap for automating data in systemic alignment with social value. With its adaptability to changing societal structures, it provides a pragmatic solution within existing systems while paving the way for future advancements. It is valuable for researchers and business leaders.
Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology: Retinoblastoma
by Jesse L. Berry Bertil E. Damato Arun D. SinghWritten by internationally renowned experts, this book is the newest volume in the Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology book series. This book, in addition to the other six volumes provides detailed practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. Supplying the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible, this book covers Retinoblastoma. The information presented enables readers to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on ophthalmic oncology and to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs from the authors' private collections, histopathologic microphotographs, imaging studies, and crisp illustrations. Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology's clinically focused and user-friendly format allows for rapid retrieval of information in daily practice and is written for residents, fellows, and any physician involved in the care of patients with ocular or orbital malignancies. Additionally, this edition adds several hundred new images to improve comprehension of procedures and techniques. This volume describes the classification, differential diagnosis, and imaging of retinoblastoma and discusses the most suitable treatment options for different tumor types.
Ambient Intelligence – Software and Applications – 15th International Symposium on Ambient Intelligence (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1279)
by Paulo Novais Parameshachari B. D. Ichiro Satoh Vicente Julian Inglada Sara Rodríguez González Esteban Jove Pérez Javier Parra Domínguez Pablo Chamoso Ricardo S. AlonsoThis book presents the latest research on Ambient Intelligence presented in the 15th International Symposium on Ambient Intelligence (ISAmI 2024). Interested researchers can find works on intelligent systems on healthcare and security scenarios; smart cities and urban environments; active intelligent mobility; Internet of Things in Industry 4.0; Ambient-Assisted Living; as well as quantum computing in economics, industrial and social applications; among others. The symposium was organized by the Universidade do Minho (Portugal), the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (India), the National Institute of Informatics (Japan), the Università degli Studi di Genova (Italy), the Universitat Politècnica de València, the University of Salamanca, the University of Granada, and the AIR Institute (Spain). The present edition was hosted within the Salamanca Tech Summit by the BISITE Research Group, the AIR Institute and the City Council in Salamanca, Spain, from June 26th to 28th, 2024.
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #422)
by Prasanta K. Sahu Amit Agarwal Ankit Kathuria Nagendra R. VelagaThis book presents select proceedings of the 7th Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (7th CTRG, 2023), provides an opportunity for discussion of state-of-the-art research and practice in the developing world for achieving equitable, efficient, and resilient infrastructure, and opens pathways to sustainable transportation. This book covers the solutions related to transportation challenges such as road user safety, traffic operation efficiency, economic and social development, non-motorized transport planning, environmental impact mitigation, energy consumption reduction, land-use, equity, freight transport planning, multimodal coordination, access for the diverse range of mobility needs, sustainable pavement construction, and emerging vehicle technologies. The information and data-driven inferences compiled in this book are therefore expected to be useful for practitioners, policymakers, educators, researchers, and individual learners interested in sustainable transportation and allied fields.
Hip Prosthesis: CAD Modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Compressive Load Testing (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Najwa Syakirah Hamizan Solehuddin Shuib Amir Radzi Ab GhaniThis book highlights the critical challenge of improving the design and performance of hip implants, which are essential for enhancing patient outcomes in hip replacement surgeries. The book focuses on utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize implant designs, ensuring they can withstand complex mechanical loads and reduce the risk of failure. It is hoped that readers will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of implant design and the role of FEA in predicting and enhancing implant performance, ultimately leading to better, more durable solutions in orthopedic surgeries.
Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control: Proceedings of 2024 International Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control (Volume 14) (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1350)
by Liang Yan Haibin Duan Yimin DengThis book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control, etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.