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Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by null Paul Deslandes null Ben Pitcher null Simon YoungUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation that′s tailored to each patient in your care. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundations to do just that. It covers the key components of medicines management for all fields, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your real-life practice . Key features · Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into evidence-based practice, from injections and dosing to safety and ethics. · Now with new discussions on medicines adherence, access to medicines, cultural competence and treating children. · Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration
Managing Events: Real Challenges, Real Outcomes
by null Liz QuickThis introduction to managing events, written by an events professional and lecturer, combines a much-needed real-world industry perspective with essential academic concepts for success in both your studies and career. Each chapter guides you through the important stages of the event process, discusses events of all types and sizes, and introduces key trends and issues in the industry. This new edition includes all new, real-life examples which look at challenges and success stories, and explore how the events industry is evolving following the Covid 19 pandemic and as new technologies emerge. Learning features include insights into career paths from practitioners, with anecdotes on how they overcome real event challenges, Event Ethics and Did You Know boxes, case studies, and questions, discussion points and activities at the end of each chapter. Managing Events is the essential companion for anyone studying events and events management at college or university, or for those already working in the industry who are looking to develop their event skills. Liz Quick is a senior lecturer on the BA Event Management course at the University of West London.
Managing Events: Real Challenges, Real Outcomes
by null Liz QuickThis introduction to managing events, written by an events professional and lecturer, combines a much-needed real-world industry perspective with essential academic concepts for success in both your studies and career. Each chapter guides you through the important stages of the event process, discusses events of all types and sizes, and introduces key trends and issues in the industry. This new edition includes all new, real-life examples which look at challenges and success stories, and explore how the events industry is evolving following the Covid 19 pandemic and as new technologies emerge. Learning features include insights into career paths from practitioners, with anecdotes on how they overcome real event challenges, Event Ethics and Did You Know boxes, case studies, and questions, discussion points and activities at the end of each chapter. Managing Events is the essential companion for anyone studying events and events management at college or university, or for those already working in the industry who are looking to develop their event skills. Liz Quick is a senior lecturer on the BA Event Management course at the University of West London.
Understanding Research for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by null Peter EllisGet to grips with all aspects of research that you need to succeed in your nursing degree. Learn why research is so important to nursing, develop your knowledge of key methods and terminology and build your confidence in applying research principles to your nursing practice. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards, showing how research relates to the requirements of a registered nurse • Includes new case studies drawn from real life research and expanded discussions of research ethics and participant support • Uses straightforward language and a step-by-step approach to introduce you to key concepts and guide you through all aspects of the research process • Filled with activities and case studies to help you apply research principles and methods to your studies and real-world practice
Understanding Research for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by null Peter EllisGet to grips with all aspects of research that you need to succeed in your nursing degree. Learn why research is so important to nursing, develop your knowledge of key methods and terminology and build your confidence in applying research principles to your nursing practice. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards, showing how research relates to the requirements of a registered nurse • Includes new case studies drawn from real life research and expanded discussions of research ethics and participant support • Uses straightforward language and a step-by-step approach to introduce you to key concepts and guide you through all aspects of the research process • Filled with activities and case studies to help you apply research principles and methods to your studies and real-world practice
Your Secondary School Placement Toolkit
by null John Keenan null Andy HindTeaching in secondary schools requires a professional mindset and the confidence to face challenging situations. This highly practical and accessible book for all secondary initial teacher education trainees will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to excel on your school placements. With case studies from qualified teachers who have been through it all ahead of you, you will be guided through key issues in training to be a teacher: planning and teaching lessons, working with your school mentor, understanding how pupils learn, and discovering how schools really work. John Keenan is Senior Lecturer in Education at Birmingham Newman University. Andy Hind is Head of the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Warwick.
Your Secondary School Placement Toolkit
by null John Keenan null Andy HindTeaching in secondary schools requires a professional mindset and the confidence to face challenging situations. This highly practical and accessible book for all secondary initial teacher education trainees will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to excel on your school placements. With case studies from qualified teachers who have been through it all ahead of you, you will be guided through key issues in training to be a teacher: planning and teaching lessons, working with your school mentor, understanding how pupils learn, and discovering how schools really work. John Keenan is Senior Lecturer in Education at Birmingham Newman University. Andy Hind is Head of the Centre for Teacher Education at the University of Warwick.
Grid, Cloud, and Cluster Computing; Quantum Technologies; and Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods: 20th International Conference, GCC 2024, Third International Conference, ICEQT 2024, and 21st International Conference, MSV 2024, Held as Part of the World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, CSCE 2024, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 22–25, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2257)
by Hamid R. Arabnia Masami Takata Leonidas Deligiannidis Pablo Rivas Masahito Ohue Nobuaki YasuoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Grid, Cloud, and Cluster Computing, GCC 2024, the Third International Conference on Quantum Technologies, ICEQT 2024, and the 21st International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods, MSV 2024, held as part of the 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, in Las Vegas, USA, during July 22 to July 25, 2024. The proceedings include 15 papers from GCC and ICEQT 2024, which have been selected from a total of 63 submissions. For MSB 2024, the 5 papers included have been accepted from 26 submissions. They have been organized in topical sections as follows: Grid, cloud and cluster computing; emergent quantum technologies; and modeling, simulation and visualization methods.
Basisboek operatieve zorg en technieken (Operatieve zorg en technieken)
by Leonie Rüttermann-Kwak Jeanine StuartDeze negende herziene druk van het basisboek Operatieve zorg en technieken biedt inzicht in de theoretische en praktische aspecten van het beroep operatieassistent. Nieuw ten opzichte van de achtste druk is de opbouw van het boek. Het boek start met uitleg over het beroep en vervolgens worden de noodzakelijke medische terminologie en medisch rekenen behandeld. Dan volgt theorie over algemene hygiëne en de preventie van postoperatieve wondinfecties, belangrijke onderwerpen binnen het beroep. Achtereenvolgens komen de bouw en inrichting van een operatiekamer(-complex), de inventaris en basisapparatuur aan de orde. Een hoofdstuk is gewijd aan waar het allemaal om gaat op de operatiekamer: de patiënt. Wat zijn de taken en werkzaamheden van een operatieassistent? Antwoorden hierop staan in het negende hoofdstuk. Het tiende hoofdstuk is gewijd aan de chirurgische basisinstrumenten met veel afbeeldingen. Hechten, wonden, kunstmatige aan- en afvoerwegen zijn onderwerp van de daaropvolgende hoofdstukken. Wie er naast operateurs en operatieassistenten allemaal op een operatiekamercomplex aanwezig kunnen zijn wordt toegelicht in het veertiende hoofdstuk. De laatste hoofdstukken gaan over wetgeving, veiligheid, professionaliseren en klinisch redeneren. Online zijn, middels de code achterin het boek, de complete tekst met afbeeldingen en online oefenvragen beschikbaar. De reeks ´Operatieve zorg en technieken´ is bestemd voor de opleiding tot operatieassistent. Naast dit basisboek bestaat de reeks uit een aantal vervolgdelen, waarin de verschillende chirurgische specialismen worden behandeld. De reeks benadert de beroepsuitoefening zo dicht mogelijk, waarbij de gebruikte illustraties en afbeeldingen deze benadering ondersteunen.
Forschungsethik in der Pflegeforschung: Grundlagen für eine verantwortungsvolle Praxis (essentials)
by Anna-Henrikje Seidlein Annette Riedel Karen KlotzPflegeforschung ist für eine professionelle, sichere und qualitativ hochwertige Pflege unverzichtbar. Dabei spielen forschungsethische Fragen eine zentrale Rolle. Forschende in der Pflege und daran beteiligte Pflegefachpersonen müssen forschungsethische Anforderungen vorausschauend und fortlaufend reflektieren und ethische Standards einhalten. Forschungsethik ermöglicht es, die Verantwortung der Forschenden mit den unterschiedlichen Vulnerabilitäten der Forschungsteilnehmenden in Einklang zu bringen und die Würde und Rechte der beteiligten Personen zu schützen. Das Buch bietet eine Einführung in die Methoden und Strukturen der Forschungsethik.
Die „guten Gründe“ politischer Partizipation im Internet: Ein Anreizmodell zur Teilnahme an Online-Konsultationsverfahren
by Marco WähnerIn diesem Open-Access-Buch wird das Zusammenspiel von Demokratie, Digitalisierung und Partizipation untersucht und hinterfragt, wie das Internet als Plattform zur politischen Mobilisierung dienen kann. Die Digitalisierung hat neue Wege eröffnet, politische Entscheidungen zu beeinflussen und die Bürger:innenbeteiligung zu fördern. Durch die Entwicklung eines Anreizmodells wird analysiert, welche Beweggründe Bürger:innen zur Teilnahme an Online-Konsultationsverfahren motivieren und ob soziale Unterschiede dabei eine Rolle spielen. Empirische Untersuchungen basierend auf Bevölkerungsumfragen zeigen, dass Bürger:innen unterschiedliche Ziele mit der Online-Partizipation verbinden. Gemeinwohlorientierte und negative Anreize sind dabei entscheidende Faktoren für die (nicht-)Teilnahme. Doch die erhoffte breite Mobilisierung bleibt begrenzt; insbesondere Menschen ohne hohe Bildungsressourcen profitieren weniger von den zeit- und ortsunabhängigen Möglichkeiten der Online-Konsultation. Diese Ergebnisse werfen wichtige Fragen zur politischen Gleichheit und Repräsentation auf und laden zur kritischen Diskussion ein.
Abandoned Places in the Digital Era: Spatial Roots of Disaffection and the Internet’s Role in Inclusion (SpringerBriefs in Regional Science)
by Pedro Fierro Patricio Aroca Patricio NaviaThis book explores the spatial and contextual factors behind citizens' anger, frustration, and sense of abandonment, alongside the role of digital platforms in politically marginalized areas. It shifts the focus from voting geography to the geography of discontent, offering a new perspective on digital inequalities. The study addresses the complexities of "left-behind" places, recognizing that patterns of decline in developed countries differ from those in developing nations, where political and cultural dynamics play a key role. Using Chile’s Valparaíso region as a case study, the book applies its framework to a context characterized by a strong party system, robust institutions, and high Internet penetration. Chile’s recent political crisis, marked by widespread dissatisfaction, makes this analysis particularly relevant. Valparaíso, with its unique role as the host of the National Congress and as a focal point of the 2019 social uprising, serves as a microcosm for understanding the spatial dimensions of political discontent in digitally connected societies.
MATLAB Roadmap to Applications: Volume I Fundamental
by Yi Chen Long HuangThis open access book presents a comprehensive guide to MATLAB programming, catering to students, engineers, and researchers seeking to harness MATLAB as a powerful tool for their work. The text meticulously covers fundamental concepts, progressing from basic elements such as types and operators to more complex structures like arrays and matrices. It elucidates key programming constructs including selection statements, loop structures, scripts, and functions, providing readers with a solid foundation in MATLAB programming. The book's structure is carefully crafted to facilitate step-by-step learning, with each chapter building upon previous knowledge. Abundant examples and exercises reinforce understanding, while dedicated sections on data visualisation, algorithm development, and practical applications in engineering, science, and finance demonstrate MATLAB's versatility across disciplines. A distinguishing feature of this volume is its inclusion of laboratory work and coursework, allowing readers to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach enhances the learning experience and prepares users for practical implementation of MATLAB in their respective fields. In the current era of artificial intelligence, this book serves as an essential resource for those seeking to leverage MATLAB's capabilities. It not only equips readers with programming skills but also illustrates how MATLAB can be integrated into cutting-edge research and industry applications.
Light Metals 2024 (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series)
by Samuel WagstaffThe Light Metals symposia at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition present the most recent developments, discoveries, and practices in primary aluminum science and technology. The annual Light Metals volume has become the definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metal technologies. The 2024 collection includes contributions from the following symposia: · Alumina & Bauxite · Aluminum Alloys: Development and Manufacturing · Aluminum Reduction Technology · Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production · Melt Processing, Casting and Recycling · Scandium Extraction and Use in Aluminum Alloys
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Technology for Circular Economy: SEECE 2024; 04–06 Aug, Bangkok, Thailand (Springer Proceedings in Energy)
by Chinnathan Areeprasert Thongthai Witoon Gasidit Panomsuwan Chanoknunt Khaobang Wen Da OhThis book includes peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Technology for Circular Economy (SEECE 2024) held from 04th to 06th August in Bangkok, Thailand. It presents recent advances in sustainable energy and environmental technology for circular economy. Topics include but not limited to are: Renewable energy, biomass conversion, materials for energy and environment, energy efficiency, optimization and AI in energy, energy management, policy and economics, and green manufacturing. It provides a platform for professionals and researchers to exchange ideas on these important topics and foster future collaboration.
Network and Parallel Computing: 20th IFIP WG 10.3 International Conference, NPC 2024, Haikou, China, December 7–8, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15527)
by Xu Chen Geyong Min Deke Guo Xia Xie Lingjun PuThis two part LNCS 15227 and 15528 volumes constitutes the proceedings of the 20th IFIP WG 10.3 International Conference on Network and Parallel Computing, NPC 2024, which was held in Haikou, China, during December 7–8, 2024. The 76 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 200 submissions. They are organized according to the following topics: Part-I : High-performance and Parallel Computing; Novel Memory and Storage Systems; and Emerging Architectures and Systems. Part-II : Edge Computing and Intelligence; Federated Learning Algorithms and Systems; Emerging Networks; and In-network Computing and Processing.
The Bird and the Cage: China’s Economic Contradictions
by Nicholas BorstThe Chinese Communist Party&’s complex and contradictory embrace of capitalism has played a pivotal role in shaping China&’s economic reforms since the late 1970s. This book explores the persistent tensions between state control and market forces in China. It shows how these tensions provide a framework to understand Xi Jinping&’s recent efforts to tighten control over the Chinese economy. The book evaluates the broader implications of these policies for China&’s economic trajectory and its global trade relationships.
Cognitive and Educational Psychology for TESOL: A Guide for Practitioners (Springer Texts in Education)
by Andrzej Cirocki Bimali Indrarathne Sharon McCullochThis volume has been written specifically with TESOL teacher educators, practitioners, and classrooms in mind. It is divided into three sections: cognitive aspects of language learning, individual differences, and language learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Structured in this way, it enables TESOL teacher educators and practitioners to better understand how language learners process and retain new information, improving their overall ability to learn and remember. In addition to supporting TESOL teacher educators and practitioners in promoting effective language learning, this volume explains individual differences among language learners and the importance of developing learners’ emotional, social, and behavioural skills while addressing learning difficulties, disorders, disabilities, and challenging behaviours whenever required. The individual chapters are written in an accessible style to enable readers to explore various psychological concepts in their pedagogical practice by engaging in reflective teaching through action research. This volume is a vital resource for pre- and in-service language teachers and will encourage language teacher educators to reassess their existing practices.
Advanced Informatics for Computing Research: 6th International Conference, ICAICR 2023, Rohtak, Haryana, India, December 16–17, 2023, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2073)
by Ashish Kumar Luhach Dharm Singh Jat Uttam Ghosh Xiao-Zhi Gao Pawan LingrasThis two-volume set constitutes the revised selected papers of the 6th International Conference on Advanced Informatics for Computing Research, ICAICR 2023 held in Rohtak, Haryana, India, in December 16–17, 2023.The 58 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 225 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Volume number 2072: Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Human computer interaction (HCI), Machine Learning.Volume number 2073: Machine Learning; Security and Privacy.
Battling Air and Water Pollution: Protecting Our Planet's Vital Resources
by Vir Singh R. K. Srivastava Arvind Kumar BhattThis book discusses growing environmental threats posed by air and water pollution, exploring their causes, impacts, and potential solutions. It covers a range of pollutants, from solid and liquid to gaseous and energy-based, while offering a clear analysis of their origins and effects. The chapters examine the global impact of pollution, highlighting the interconnectedness of air and water pollution and their combined effects on ecosystems and human health. It also discusses economic, social, and health-related costs along with practical solutions for pollution management. This book serves as a valuable resource for environmentalists, policymakers, graduate and postgraduate students, as well as anyone looking to deepen their understanding of environmental challenges.
Cell Signaling Pathways and Their Therapeutic Implication in Cancers
by Muneeb U. Rehman Mosin Saleem KhanThis book discusses different signaling pathways involved in tumor development and progression. It discusses the pathways that allow tumor cells to proliferate, survive, and invade other tissues. Further, the book reviews the signal transduction regulating phagocytosis, production of cytokines, cell division, and differentiation. It elucidates the dysregulation of cellular signal transduction induced by the genetic and epigenetic changes that drive cancer and enumerates the signaling network encompassing the extracellular matrix, blood vessels, and the immune system. Additionally, the book provides mechanistic insights into inhibitors of the receptor tyrosine kinases, BRAF, EGFR, and ALK that improve clinical response and increase the survival of patients with cancer. The book covers the signal transduction pathways that regulate cell cycle progression and genomic stability, providing a mechanistic understanding of the major checkpoint pathways, and reviewing their diagnostic and therapeutic potential. This volume is essential reading for researchers to understand the therapeutic potential of important signaling molecules against cancer.
Computer Vision – ACCV 2024 Workshops: 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, Hanoi, Vietnam, December 8–12, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15482)
by Minsu Cho Ivan Laptev Du Tran Angela Yao Hong-Bin ZhaThis 2-volume LNCS conference set constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, in Hanoi, Vietnam, held during December 8–12, 2024. The 269 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 839 submissions. The conference presents and discusses new problems, solutions, and technologies in computer vision, machine learning, and related areas in artificial intelligence.
Self-Esteem, Altruism, and Power in Multipolarity
by Hanna Samir KassabThis book asserts that state identities drive state motivations shaping state behavior. It describes several state motivations connected to self-esteem and identity: economic wealth, identity dominance through altruism, and controlling political outcomes for other states otherwise understood as decisionism. Part of this process is getting other states to acknowledge and recognize this self-image. As a result, self-esteem is at the core of state motivations, and seeks to connect the ideational with material reality. For instance, status quo powers, for instance the United States, will maintain their system because it is their system. On the other hand, revisionist powers like China and Russia will be motivated to amend or even overturn the system given their own understandings of self and self-esteem. Revisionist states may feel oppressed by an unfair or unjust international system, having exceptionalist identities of their own long supplanted by the United States. Feelings of humiliation define self-esteem and the need to overturn the system may be defined by these negative experiences. This book then adopts a constructivist framework of analysis and argues that narratives, identities, and whole realities are created through a cogent process of mutual constitution.
Environmental Functional Materials in Air Pollution: Selected paper in 2024 9th International Conference on Advances in Energy and Environment Research (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Qiang Wang Ahmad Hosseini-BandegharaeiThis book offers readers with analysis of the main causes of air pollution and related functional materials application and research.Air, as the primary element on which human life depends, directly impacts human living and health. However, a 2022 report from the World Health Organization indicated that "the air nearly the entire global population (99%) breathes exceeds WHO air quality limits, threatening their health". Currently, the main approaches to air pollution involve source control and the treatment of air pollutants, with significant emphasis on the research and application of functional materials.With the development of material science, an increasing number of high-performance materials have been introduced into the field of air pollution control and have achieved good results. For instance, nanocomposite materials and bio-based materials. In addition, novel sensing materials have also enabled us to monitor air pollution more stably and accurately, especially for specific pollutants. Moreover, they play a crucial role in understanding the distribution, sources, and trends of pollution.It provides engineers and researchers in the field of air pollution control with research findings related to this area and the corresponding functional materials. It aims to share specific and valuable knowledge and content to improve air pollution control efforts.
Presidential Power and Nuclear Arms: A History of Presidents, the Button, and the Bomb (The Evolving American Presidency)
by Michael A. GenoveseThis book traces the development of US strategy on nuclear weapons and how presidents from Truman to Biden have wrestled with the question of how best to employ nuclear arms in a dangerous world. Michael Genovese examines how each president tried to solve the problems raised by the possession and spread of nuclear arms. Some presidents were aware of the grave dangers; others imagined that nuclear weapons could be useful battlefield weapons; still others tried to build up the nuclear arsenal while others sought to cut the arsenals. This book also analyzes the role of nuclear weapons and the rise of presidential power. The nuclear age has contributed to the dominance of the American presidency in foreign policy and war. To policy makers and politicians alike, the nuclear threat meant that command and control had to be placed in the hands of a central commander: the President of the United States. It concludes with an examination of the ethical and pragmatic issues regarding nuclear weapons and their use.