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Collections as Relations: Contestations of Belonging, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Infrastructures (Routledge Studies in Anthropology and Museums)
by Hansjörg Dilger Barbara Göbel Lars-Christian Koch Stephanie Schütze Poser, Alexis Th. vonThis book explores anthropological and global art collections as a catalyst, a medium, and an expression of relations. Relations—between and among objects and media, people, and material and immaterial contexts—define, configure, and potentially transform collection-related social and professional networks, discourses and practices, and increasingly museums and other collecting institutions themselves. The contributors argue that a focus on the—often contested—making and remaking of relations provides a unique conceptual entrypoint for understanding collections’—and ‘their’ objects’ and media’s—complex histories, contemporary webs of interactions, and potential futures. The chapters examine the local, translocal, and transregional relations of collections with regard to their affective, aesthetic, performative, and socio-moral qualities and situate them in the larger geopolitical constellations of precolonial, colonial, and postcolonial settings. Together they investigate ongoing shifts in the relations of collections and collecting institutions by identifying alternative approaches to conceive of, and deal with, anthropological and global art collections, objects, and media in the future. The book is of interest to scholars from anthropology, global art history, museum studies, and heritage studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
English Law, the Legal Profession, and Colonialism: Histories, Parallels, and Influences (Routledge Studies in Comparative Legal History)
by Cerian Griffiths Łukasz Jan KorporowiczModern legal history is increasingly interested in exploring the development of legal systems from novel and nuanced approaches. This edited collection harnesses the lesser-researched perspectives of the impact of global and imperial factors on the development of law. It is argued that to better understand these timely discussions, we must understand the process and significance of colonisation itself. The volume brings together experts in the field of law and history to explore the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, and the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole. The book sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the pivotal centuries that saw the establishment of the Empire. Exploring such topics as Atlantic relations, the impact of British jurists upon Indian law, and the development of the law settler colonies, this collection reveals some of the lesser-known intersections between law, history, and empire. The book will be of interest to students and researchers in legal history, comparative history, equity and trusts, contract law, the legal profession, slavery, and the British Empire.
Saudi Women Writers: Sociopolitical and Literary Landscapes
by null Basma A. Al MutlaqSaudi Women Writers: Sociopolitical and Literary Landscapes details the achievements of Saudi women fiction writers from the 1960s up to the present day, many of whose works have yet to be published in English translation.This book explores how various Saudi women writers’ works reflect deep social, religious and political changes over several key phases: the secularism of the 1960s and 1970s; the 1980s religious revival, or saḥwa; the post-saḥwa period; and the era of globalization. Engaging with intersectional feminism, that studies women’s texts as a multifaceted space of identity, power and agency, with the capacity to critique, and possibly dismantle, traditional hierarchies, especially amidst evolving social, religious and political landscapes. By examining the works of Samira Khashugji, Qmasha al-Olayyan, Omima al-Khamis, Zaineb Hefny, Badriya al-Beshir, Raja al-Sanea, Saba al-Herz and Warda Abdul Malik, this book charts a fresh course in literary criticism, moving beyond restrictive and monolithic perspectives.Saudi Women Writers: Sociopolitical and Literary Landscapes is an important and unique text which will be of use to both students and scholars of Gender Studies, Literature, Middle Eastern Studies, and Politics.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
A History of Economic Science in Japan: The Internationalization of Economics in the Twentieth Century (Routledge Studies in the History of Economics)
by null Aiko IkeoJapanese economists began publishing scientific papers in renowned journals including Econometrica in the 1950s and had made their significant contributions to the sophistication of general equilibrium analysis by intensive use of a variety of mathematical instruments. They had contributed significantly to the transformation of neoclassical economics. This book examines how it became possible for Japanese economists to do so by shedding light on the "professional" discussion of the international gold standard and parity policies in the early twentieth century, the acceptance of "mathematical economics" in the following period, the impact of establishment of the Econometric Society (1930), and the swift distribution of theory-oriented economics journals since 1930.This book also includes topics on the historical research of the Japanese foundations of modern economics, the transformation of the economics of Keynes into Keynesian economics, Japanese developments in econometrics, and Martin Bronfenbrenner's visit to Japan in the post-WWII period.This book provides insight into the economic research done by Japanese scholars in the international context. It traces how, during the period 1900-1960, economics was harmonized with economics and a standard economics was re-shaped on the basis of mathematics thanks to economists' appetite for rigor and will help to contribute to existing literature.
Learning Tableau 2024: Master Tableau's newest features to revolutionize your data storytelling with AI-enhanced insights
by null Joshua N. MilliganExplore the full potential of Tableau and learn how to draw valuable insights from data directly from a Tableau Visionary (Zen Master). Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF ebook.Key FeaturesExplore the new Tableau AI features including Tableau Pulse, Tableau Agent, and other AI enhancements enabling machine learning, GPT, and NLPTransform complex datasets into interactive insights using new features of the Tableau data model and Tableau PrepGain deeper insights with geospatial analysis, scripting extensions, and other advanced methodsBook Description"Learning Tableau 2024" marks a new era in data visualization and analysis, bringing together advanced AI integrations and dynamic user experiences. This sixth edition, authored by Tableau Visionary (Zen Master) Joshua Miligan, is your comprehensive guide to mastering the latest innovations in Tableau that transform raw data into actionable insights. This edition introduces groundbreaking features like Tableau AI (including Tableau Pulse and Tableau Agent), enhancing your analytical capabilities with AI-driven data exploration and automated insights. With detailed walkthroughs, you’ll learn to build dynamic dashboards that respond to your data in real time and delve into sophisticated AI functionalities that predict trends and model scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or new to Tableau, this book provides the tools you need to leverage Tableau’s full potential. From integrating diverse data sources using the enhanced Data Model to employing advanced geospatial functions for detailed mapping, every chapter is packed with expert knowledge and practical applications designed to put powerful analytics at your fingertips.What you will learnImplement advanced AI features to streamline data analysisBuild and customize dynamic dashboards for interactive data storytellingLeverage new geospatial functions for comprehensive mappingEnhance data prep with Tableau Prep's new featuresIntegrate and analyze data from multiple sources effectivelyWho this book is forThis Tableau book is for aspiring BI developers and data analysts, data scientists, researchers, and anyone else who wants to gain a deeper understanding of data through Tableau. This book starts from the ground up, so you won't need any prior experience with Tableau before you dive in, but a full Tableau license (or 14-day demo license) is essential to be able to make use of all the exercises.
Generative AI with Python and PyTorch: Hands-on projects and cutting-edge techniques using generative adversarial networks and LLMs
by null Joseph Babcock null Raghav BaliMaster generative AI techniques to create images and text using Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), LSTMs, and Large Language Models (LLMs)Key FeaturesImplement real-world applications of LLMs and generative AIUse PEFT and LoRA to fine-tune models with a subset of the model weights to speed up trainingEnhance your LLM toolbox with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques, LangChain, and LlamaIndexPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook DescriptionBecome an expert in generative AI through practical projects to leverage cutting-edge models for Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computer vision. Generative AI with Python and PyTorch, Second Edition, is your comprehensive guide to creating advanced AI applications. Leveraging Python, this book provides a detailed exploration of the latest generative AI technologies. From NLP to image generation, this edition dives into practical applications and the underlying theories that enable these technologies. By integrating the latest advancements and applications of large language models, this book prepares you to design and implement powerful AI systems that transform data into actionable insights. You’ll build your LLM toolbox by learning about various models, tools, and techniques, including GPT-4, LangChain, RLHF, LoRA, and retrieval augmented generation. This deep learning book shows you how to generate images and apply styler transfer using GANs, before implementing CLIP and diffusion models. Whether you’re creating dynamic content or developing complex AI-driven solutions, Generative AI with Python and PyTorch, Second Edition, equips you with the knowledge to use Python and AI to their full potential.What you will learnUnderstand the core concepts behind large language models and their capabilitiesCraft effective prompts using chain-of-thought, ReAct, and prompt query language to guide LLMs toward your desired outputsLearn how attention and transformers have changed NLPOptimize your diffusion models by combining them with VAEsBuild several text generation pipelines based on LSTMs and LLMsLeverage the power of open-source LLMs, such as Llama and Mistral, for various tasksWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers seeking practical skills in building generative AI systems. A basic understanding of math and statistics and experience with Python coding is required.
Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability
by null Oliver LaaschIn light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world’s challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, this popular textbook equips you with the skills to become a responsibly, ethically and sustainably minded business professional. Featuring two brand-new chapters on Behaving and Digitalizing, over 50 new and updated case studies, pioneer interviews and practitioner profiles, as well as a wide range of exercises and worksheets, the book also integrates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help promote sustainable development as essential to business and management today. This essential textbook can be used for a wide range of courses from introductory business/management to responsible/sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Oliver Laasch is a Chaired Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School, and an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester.
Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability
by null Oliver LaaschIn light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world’s challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, this popular textbook equips you with the skills to become a responsibly, ethically and sustainably minded business professional. Featuring two brand-new chapters on Behaving and Digitalizing, over 50 new and updated case studies, pioneer interviews and practitioner profiles, as well as a wide range of exercises and worksheets, the book also integrates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help promote sustainable development as essential to business and management today. This essential textbook can be used for a wide range of courses from introductory business/management to responsible/sustainable management, business ethics, business and society, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Oliver Laasch is a Chaired Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School, and an Adjunct Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester.
Grading Visible Learners: Learning With Fluidity, Not Finality
by null Dave Nagel null Bruce PotterTransform your grading and assessment practices into powerful tools for student success When we implement a grading system that prioritizes completion and compliance and penalizes students who take risks, we disrupt the learning journey—not further it. It′s time to align how we grade with what we know from research works best and help move learning forward for all students. Grading Visible Learners provides educators with practical solutions for improving grading approaches, actions, and practices as well as concrete tools and strategies teachers and collaborative teams can adapt and use in their classrooms and schools right away. Inside you′ll find Traits to promote in students so they can drive their own learning Examples of grading and feedback actions that foster assessment capability in students Tools, templates, and work samples to help you improve your grading practices Guidance on how to promote goal-setting as well as help teachers and students view grades as feedback rather than an ending point in the learning journey Multiple ways for students to show growth and progress In this hands-on guidebook, you will discover how to best impact learning and ensure that grading serves as a constructive tool and conduit to maximizing impact on student learning rather than a hindrance to student success.
Grading Visible Learners: Learning With Fluidity, Not Finality
by null Dave Nagel null Bruce PotterTransform your grading and assessment practices into powerful tools for student success When we implement a grading system that prioritizes completion and compliance and penalizes students who take risks, we disrupt the learning journey—not further it. It′s time to align how we grade with what we know from research works best and help move learning forward for all students. Grading Visible Learners provides educators with practical solutions for improving grading approaches, actions, and practices as well as concrete tools and strategies teachers and collaborative teams can adapt and use in their classrooms and schools right away. Inside you′ll find Traits to promote in students so they can drive their own learning Examples of grading and feedback actions that foster assessment capability in students Tools, templates, and work samples to help you improve your grading practices Guidance on how to promote goal-setting as well as help teachers and students view grades as feedback rather than an ending point in the learning journey Multiple ways for students to show growth and progress In this hands-on guidebook, you will discover how to best impact learning and ensure that grading serves as a constructive tool and conduit to maximizing impact on student learning rather than a hindrance to student success.
Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare
by null Richard de Visser null Susan AyersAs our understanding of what constitutes ‘good health’ grows, so does our need to understand the psychological aspects of medicine and health, as well as the psychological interventions available in healthcare. This bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of research, theory, application, and current practices in the field. The new edition delves deeper into critical topics such as diversity and health inequalities, cultural influences on healthcare, the rise of digital healthcare solutions, and the well-being of healthcare practitioners. With updated case studies, research examples, and online resources, this essential text equips medical and healthcare students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of health psychology. Richard de Visser is a Professor of Health Psychology at Brighton & Sussex Medical School. Susan Ayers is a Professor of Maternal and Child Health at City St George’s, University of London in the School of Health and Medical Sciences.
Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare
by null Richard de Visser null Susan AyersAs our understanding of what constitutes ‘good health’ grows, so does our need to understand the psychological aspects of medicine and health, as well as the psychological interventions available in healthcare. This bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of research, theory, application, and current practices in the field. The new edition delves deeper into critical topics such as diversity and health inequalities, cultural influences on healthcare, the rise of digital healthcare solutions, and the well-being of healthcare practitioners. With updated case studies, research examples, and online resources, this essential text equips medical and healthcare students with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of health psychology. Richard de Visser is a Professor of Health Psychology at Brighton & Sussex Medical School. Susan Ayers is a Professor of Maternal and Child Health at City St George’s, University of London in the School of Health and Medical Sciences.
Ransom Canyon: A Small Town Cowboy Romance (Ransom Canyon)
by null Jodi ThomasComing Soon to Netflix starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly!From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town—where family can be made by blood or by choice Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendant of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady…or that she has her own secret that no one living knows. Young Lucas Reyes has his eye on the prize—college, and the chance to become something more than a ranch hand's son. But one night, one wrong decision, will set his life on a course even he hadn't imagined. Yancy Grey is running hard from his troubled past. He doesn't plan to stick around Ransom Canyon, just long enough to learn the town's weaknesses and how to use them for personal gain. Only Yancy, a common criminal since he was old enough to reach a car's pedals, isn't prepared for what he encounters. In this dramatic new series, the lives, loves and ambitions of four families will converge, set against a landscape that can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful, where passion, property and pride are worth fighting—and even dying—for.Don't miss the rest of the Ransom Canyon Series! Book 0.5: Winter's Camp Book 1: Ranson Canyon Book 2: Rustler's Moon Book 3: Lone Heart Pass Book 4: Sunrise Crossing Book 5: Wild Horse Springs Book 6: Indigo Lake Book 6.5: A Christmas Affair Book 7: Mistletoe Miracles Book 8: Christmas in Winter Valley
Digital Transformation of Regional Education in China (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Haijun Zeng Jingwen Pan Jian Xu Qiurui SunThis book presents the best practices of smart education in different regions across China. Each chapter addresses one or more of the following topics: smart learning environments, new education and teaching models, teaching platforms and digital tool applications, teacher professional development, smart education evaluation, education governance, and education digitization. This edited collection promotes digital integration and innovative development of education, improves regional education levels, and ultimately forms a new model to support and lead the modernization of education in China.
What Radiology Residents Need to Know: Abdominal Radiology (What Radiology Residents Need to Know)
by Tara CatanzanoThis book provides first year radiology residents an easy to digest, image rich book with key information necessary to learn and succeed on their first abdominal rotations. Current generation learners prefer just in time learning of high impact material, presented in small, quick to assimilate formats. This book is not intended to provide an exhaustive overview of abdominal pathology; rather, it serves to provide foundational knowledge and approaches to imaging of common diseases. Each chapter focuses on an organ system and covers commonly encountered diseases or disorders. Each topic discusses the imaging findings on different imaging modalities, allowing the leaner to see how the same disease process will appear on each modality. This is of benefit even if the trainee has not yet rotated through that modality as it will allow them to build knowledge that can then be more critically applied as they reread the information on that disorder when they rotate on thatmodality. This is an ideal guide for all first-year radiology residents.
Public Ethics for Real People: Toleration, Equal Respect, and Democratic Distortions
by Enrico Biale Federica Liveriero Roberta SalaThis book develops an innovative paradigm of public ethics that provides a unique insight into three central themes – recognition, social conflicts and democratic distortions – while critically celebrating the work of Anna Elisabetta Galeotti. In honor of her seventieth birthday, this edited collection brings together leading scholars in the field of normative political philosophy to reason upon the main strands of her research. The volume envisages a general paradigm of public ethics to deal with social conflicts that involve structural dynamics and deliberative deficits. While addressing diverse yet interrelated topics, all the contributors demonstrate a commitment to the ideal that, in the construction and reform of social and political institutions, respect for individuals as the makers of their own lives should act as the guiding principle. Against this backdrop, this volume strikes a difficult-to-reach balance between refined theorizing over classical themes of the liberal tradition and the ability to open these classic themes to new strands of research. The collection deals with crucial contemporary challenges to the democratic order, such as democratic backsliding and the breach of social trust, legal and democratic fights over free speech, multicultural clashes in highly diverse societies, and reparation for historical wrongs.
Energy Technology 2025: Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series)
by Onuralp Yücel Chukwunwike Iloeje Shafiq Alam Donna Post Guillen Fiseha Tesfaye Lei Zhang Susanna A. C. Hockaday Neale R. Neelameggham Hong Peng Nawshad Haque Alafara Abdullahi Baba Tuan A. H. Nguyen Adam C. Powell Duhan ZhangThis collection is focused on industrial energy sustainability and CO2 management, including processes that improve energy efficiency and reduce or eliminate industrial GHG emissions. Topics address technology areas such as clean energy technologies, innovative beneficiation, smelting technologies, process intensification, as well as CO2 capture and conversion for industrial applications. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: Energy and materials-efficient minerals extraction and processing, including waste heat recovery, materials recycling, and other methodologies for low-cost energy materials production Advances in design and optimization of renewable and low-carbon energy harvesting technologies and energy carriers, including theory, new technology concepts, simulations and demonstrations relevant to decarbonizing materials extraction and processing Systems assessment for sustainable materials processing, including techno-economic, life cycle, circularity, technology scale-up, and regulatory impacts Low carbon technologies for advanced materials conversion, including carbon and other GHG reduction metallurgy in ferrous, nonferrous, and reactive metals capture and mineralization, carbon upgrade to chemicals, and use of low carbon fuel and feedstock Advances in materials for energy and carbon mitigation, such as infrared reflecting, endothermic and carbon absorbing materials for applications such as urban heat island mitigation and space cooling
Multi-Regional Input–Output Analysis of the Japanese Economy
by Mitsuo YamadaThis book presents multi-regional input-output tables from the prefectural level as well as non-survey methods for creating the tables that divide a prefecture into sub-regions—into municipalities, for instance. In this book, the reader will find a survey of Japan's multilayered input–output tables and the research employing them, with an explanation of how to compile and apply a multi-regional input–output table for the country’s economy. Also included is research on currently important topics in municipal economies, carried out by municipality-based input–output analysis. Many input–output tables already have been compiled for each of the 47 prefectures of Japan as well as for major municipalities such as ordinance-designated cities, i.e., with populations greater than 500,000. The input–output table, or “benchmark table”, for the entire country, which is jointly compiled by 10 ministries and agencies including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, provides the essential information for the compilation of regional input-output tables. In recent years, there has been a great deal of interest in the estimation of municipality-based input–output tables to help provide perspective for regional economic revitalization and evidence-based policymaking. This book, with its information on how to create and apply multiregional input–output tables, is useful for graduate students, researchers, and local government officials who are concerned with this field.
Advances in Computer Graphics: 41st Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2024, Geneva, Switzerland, July 1–5, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15340)
by Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann Jinman Kim Bin Sheng Zhigang Deng Daniel Thalmann Ping LiThe three-volume set LNCS 15338, 15339 and 15340 constitutes the refereed proceedings from the 41st Computer Graphics International Conference, CGI 2024, held during July 1–5, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. The 84 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 211 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Colors, painting and layout; detection and recognition; image analysis and processing; image restoration and enhancement; and visual analytics and modeling. Part II: Graphics and VR/AR; reconstruction; rendering and animation; and theoretical analysis. Part III: Image analysis and visualization; image attention and perception; medical imaging and robotics; synthesis and generation; and empowering novel geometric algebra for graphics & engineering workshop.
Frontier Computing: Proceedings of FC 2024 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1357)
by Jason C. Hung Neil Yen Jia-Wei ChangThis book covers issues of computer science, application on cloud computing, information security and describes applications of frontier computing. Frontier Computing conference aims at providing an open forum to reach a comprehensive understanding to the recent advances and emergence in information technology, science, and engineering, with the themes in the scope of Communication Network, Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management, Web Intelligence, and any related fields that prompt the development of information technology. Articles cover a wide spectrum of topics: database and data mining, networking and communications, web and internet of things, embedded system, soft computing, social network analysis, security and privacy, optics communication, and ubiquitous/pervasive computing. Many papers have shown their great academic potential and value, and in addition, indicate promising directions of research in the focused realm of this conference series. Readers who will benefit from this comprehensive overview of the latest in information technology include students, researchers, and industry professionals in the fields of cloud computing, internet of things, machine learning, information security, multimedia systems, information technology, and so on. The book also serves as a comprehensive overview for young investigators looking to start a new research program.
Innovate to Grow: Gaining and Sustaining a Growth Advantage (Palgrave Executive Essentials)
by George S. DayLeadership teams that want their firm to grow faster must excel at innovation. This book offers a robust and tested approach that is used by organic growth leaders, who have learned to master the four innovation disciplines. The first discipline is to demonstrate a sustained leadership commitment to having the best innovation talent and capabilities. They use these resources to turn their innovation flywheels faster by: capturing better opportunities sooner, containing the inevitable risks of innovation, and then excelling with the messy and creative work of innovation. They are much better at using technology advances such as Gen AI to improve their innovation processes and practices. Whether you are a seasoned senior leader, an aspiring manager or a contributor to an innovation team, you’ll learn how your firm can get and keep a growth advantage.
Dynamic Endocrine Testing
by Andreas SchäfflerThis standard work provides all physicians with confidence regarding execution and evaluation of endocrinological function tests. It supports efficient diagnostics, yields valuable results, and ensures reliable assessments in endocrinology, diabetology, gynecology, urology, andrology, pediatrics, internal medicine. The content is aligned with the recommendations of national and international professional societies. This book comprises more than 200 hormonal parameters, function tests as well as validated scoring and grading systems. Basic knowledge regarding diagnostic methods in radiological and nuclear medicine as well as genotype-phenotype correlations are summarized. All parameters are rigorously correlated to age, gender, BMI, phase of life, menstrual cycle, and medication by presenting 174 tables and 66 figures. Detailed and practice-relevant, you will receive a quick overview of indications, contraindications, side effects, test preparation, framework conditions, specific action guidelines for test execution, secure evaluation of results with detailed cut off values, as well as practical tips and potential pitfalls. The 5th edition has been completely updated and expanded to include topics such as "troubleshooting" in immunoassays, paraneoplastic syndromes, screening for malnutrition, basal and stimulated copeptin, metyrapone test, macimorelin test, and digital diabetes parameters (CGM).
Führungskräfte-Coaching für vielseitige Manager: Das Praxisbuch für Führungskräfte mit Scanner-Persönlichkeit, Coaches und Personaler
by Sarah GierhanErfolgreiche Führungskräfte – vom Projektmanager bis zum CEO – mit „Scanner-Persönlichkeit“ (Tausendsassa bzw. Neo-Generalisten) haben oft die Herausforderung: Ihre vielseitigen Talente machen sie zu außergewöhnlichen Führungspersönlichkeiten, doch diese Vielfalt kann auch zur Belastung werden. Sie kämpfen beispielsweise mit Prioritätensetzung, Entscheidungen, Delegation sowie strukturiertem Selbstmanagement. Ihre Vielseitigkeit und hohe Selbstansprüche führen oft zu innerer Unruhe bis hin zu Frustration. Dieses Buch vermittelt praxisorientierte Ansätze, wie vielseitige Führungskräfte ihre Vielseitigkeit gezielt nutzen können, um erfolgreich und zufrieden in ihrer Rolle zu agieren. • Die Scanner-Persönlichkeit verstehen und nutzen: Wesen, Stärken und Probleme von Scanner-Führungskräften sowie Lösungen • Als Führungskraft erfolgreich: Führungsstrategien, gezielte Kommunikation, fokussierte Produktivität, effektive Selbstorganisation, Resilienz und Stressmanagement • Ansätze und Methoden im Coaching vielseitiger Führungskräfte: Spezifische Problemstellungen und Herangehensweisen • Empfehlungen für Unternehmen Das Buch richtet sich an vielseitige Manager, die sich weiterentwickeln wollen, an Personalverantwortliche und Vorgesetzte, die ihre Führungskräfte gezielt fördern, sowie an Coaches und Berater, die Tausendsassa betreuen.
The Logic of Mysticism (Historical-Analytical Studies on Nature, Mind and Action #16)
by Ermanno BencivengaThis book reconciles the worlds of mysticism and logic, building on the author’s previous groundbreaking work in oceanic logic. Historically, the seemingly distinct domains of mysticism and logic have been viewed through a narrow lens through which logic and mysticism have been considered fundamentally separate from each other. The author expands on this concept and argues that logic can be understood in a broader sense. The book reveals that mystics engage in rigorous reasoning, and their writings provide fertile ground for the advancement of logical discourse. The text references insights from the fifth century B.C. through the Middle Ages to the present day, offering a compelling argument for the harmonious integration of logic and mysticism. It challenges conventional wisdom and opens new avenues for understanding the depths of human thought, making it of great interest to those interested in philosophical logic as well as history of science.
Statecraft and Policymaking in the Age of Digital Twins: Digital Democracy and the Internet of Things (SpringerBriefs in Political Science)
by Rob van KranenburgThis book describes the transition from basic automation to pervasive computing, ubiquitous computing, ambient intelligence, and the Internet of Things, and its effects on democratic decision-making and governance in Europe. It diagnoses a lack of political agency and technical capabilities in the West that has accelerated the end of the model of entrepreneurial government in favor of a new paradigm: Cyber-physical Systems. Offering an analysis of the digital transformation process in various industries and institutions, the book highlights the severe repercussions and impacts on democratic decision-making and the legitimacy of the Westphalian model of the nation-state. Readers will learn how the convergence of cloud systems, data platforms, and connected objects is facilitating this transformation process, one characterized by a virtual representation of every person, object, and machine – a digital twin. The book argues for balancing centralization and decentralization in a cybernetic framework with human-centric values at its core. Further, it proposes a political framework that aims to develop a next-generation internet for the five hundred million citizens of Europe, one capable of enforcing and promoting digital hegemony while safeguarding the rights and proactive capabilities of said citizens. In closing, the book makes the case for a (6G) phone/hardware wallet built on European chip requirements and platforms and running on its own OS to promote technical European integration on infrastructure, applications, and services. Given its scope, the book will appeal to policymakers and practitioners interested in European digital governance and autonomy, as well as scholars of public administration, public policy, and political science.