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Civil Society Elites in the Italian Third Sector: A Comparative Perspective (Palgrave Studies in Third Sector Research)
by Cecilia Santilli Roberto ScaramuzzinoThis open access book unveils the hidden elite of Italy's third sector, offering a rare glimpse into the lives and minds of civil society's most influential leaders. Bridging elite and civil society studies, it presents pioneering research on these powerful yet understudied figures. Through in-depth analysis, the chapters reveal surprising insights about the elite's composition, attitudes, career trajectories, and views on power. Essential reading for scholars of democracy, civil society, and social policy, this volume challenges conventional wisdom about leadership in the nonprofit world. By illuminating the dynamics of Italy's third sector elite, it reshapes our understanding of civil society's role in modern democracies.
Management, Tourism and Smart Technologies: ICMTT 2024 Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1191)
by Álvaro Rocha Carlos Montenegro Elisabeth T. Pereira José A. M. Victor Waldo IbarraThis book features a selection of articles from the 2024 International Conference on Management, Tourism and Technologies (ICMTT´24), held at the Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, in Cusco, Peru, between May 9 and 11, 2024. ICMTT is an international forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, results, experiences and concerns in the several perspectives of Management, Tourism and Technologies. The main and distinctive areas covered are: Area A – Managements; Area B – Tourism; Area C – Marketing strategies in Management, Tourism and Technology; and Area D – Technology. The primary market of this book is postgraduates and researchers in Management, Tourism and Technologies fields. And the secondary market is undergraduates and professionals as well in management, tourism and technologies fields.
Managerial Perceptions: Models of Organizational Effectiveness (Contributions to Management Science)
by Marco ValeriThis book explores the evolution of managerial practices supporting the growth of small- and medium-sized businesses and how these practices are associated and employed with trusted leadership to develop better business performance and success. It analyzes the influence of managerial practices on organizational innovation and provides case studies that demonstrate the ways in which societal and cultural settings may influence the perception of leadership processes and effectiveness. This book is of value for researchers, scholars, students, and practitioners interested in organizational effectiveness, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence: Second Analytics Global Conference, AGC 2024, Kolkata, India, March 6–7, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2224)
by Suparna Dhar Sanjay Goswami Dinesh Kumar Unni Krishnan Indranil Bose Rameshwar Dubey Chandan MazumdarThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second Analytics Global Conference on Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, AGC 2024, held in Kolkata, India, during March 6-7, 2024. The 15 full papers and 3 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 60 submissions. The papers are organized in these topical sections: applications of analytics in business; analytics methods, tools & techniques.
Sustainable Waste Management Practices for the Mining Sector Through Recycling of Mining Waste (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences)
by Suchismita Satapathy Meghana Mishra Manas R. DasMining waste management is an important issue for the mining industry since it entails the safe and responsible disposal of waste created during mining operations. This waste comprises tailing, waste rock, and other mining wastes that, if not adequately managed, can pose environmental and health problems. Effective waste management solutions are required to reduce the environmental impact of mining and preserve the long-term viability of mining operations. These initiatives include improving mining practices to reduce waste generation, establishing effective waste treatment and disposal systems, and participating in community outreach and education programme. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the use of new mining waste management technologies and practices. The adoption of modern filtration systems, bio-remediation techniques, and the rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites are examples of these. Overall, good mining waste management is critical for guaranteeing the mining industry; long-term sustainability and protecting the environment and communities where mining operations take place. Sustainable waste management is the implementation of practices and strategies that aim to minimize aim the negative impact of mining waste while promoting resource efficiency and long-term economic viability it involves employing a thorough approach that considers the entire mining waste lifetime, from generation to disposal, and seeks to reduce waste generation, reuse, or recycle items, and appropriately dispose of any remaining rubbish. It attempts to extend the life of materials while reducing the waste volume that is incinerated or dumped in landfills. To lessen the detrimental environmental, economic, social and effects in consumption, a thorough approach to sustainable waste management must concentrate on the life cycle of a product. Mining wastes can be categorized into overburden, waste rock, tailings and mine water. During mineral extracted, beneficiated, and processed, mining wastes are produced. The first stage, known as extraction, which is the first layer sacking of minerals. Typically, blasting is used to do this, which produces a significant amount of garbage (soil, debris and other material). This is usually only concentrated within the periphery of a mine rental place and occasionally on public land, and is useless to the industry. The amount of waste produced increases with the size of the mine. Because they produce far more trash than underground mines, opencast mines are consequently more pollutant-intensive. Use of tailing waste of iron mines with clay for producing bricks can lead to consumption of large quantities of the waste materials and managing it in an environmentally friendly way. On the other hand, it can reduce consumption of top soil for making bricks and improve construction materials availability. Similarly, for preparation of ceramics and polymer composite, these wastes can be used, which will help in solving social, environmental problem.
Progress in Artificial Intelligence: 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14967)
by Manuel Filipe Santos José Machado Paulo Novais Paulo Cortez Pedro Miguel MoreiraThe 3-volume set LNAI 14967, 14968, and 14969 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, during September 3–6, 2024. The 94 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 187 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: AI and Creativity (AIC); Ambient Intelligence and Affective Environments (AmIA); Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Agriculture (AIoTA); Artificial Intelligence and Law (AIL); and Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Societies (AI4IS). Volume II: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM); Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems (AIPES); Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Systems (AITS); Ethics and Responsibility in AI (ERAI); and General AI (GAI). Volume III: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications (GenAI); Intelligent Robotics (IROBOT); Knowledge Discovery and Business Intelligence (KDBI); Natural Language Processing, Text Mining and Applications (TeMA); and Data-Centric AI – Solutions and Emerging Technologies (DCenAI).
Applications of GPT in Finance, Compliance, and Audit: Benefits, Challenges, Practical Examples
by Alexander Hüsch Dirk Distelrath Tanja HüschThis book, authored by three experts with the assistance of GPT, provides comprehensive insights into the applications of generative AI, such as GPT, in the financial sector of businesses. It offers background information, benefits, as well as the challenges and risks associated with implementation. In addition to general applications within companies, specific use cases are also presented, focusing on areas such as controlling, business intelligence, accounting, investor relations, internal audit and control systems, risk management, auditing, and data privacy. The book concludes with a discussion on strategies for utilizing GPT effectively.
Progress in Artificial Intelligence: 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14969)
by Manuel Filipe Santos José Machado Paulo Novais Paulo Cortez Pedro Miguel MoreiraThe 3-volume set LNAI 14967, 14968, and 14969 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, during September 3–6, 2024. The 94 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 187 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: AI and Creativity (AIC); Ambient Intelligence and Affective Environments (AmIA); Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Agriculture (AIoTA); Artificial Intelligence and Law (AIL); and Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Societies (AI4IS). Volume II: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM); Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems (AIPES); Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Systems (AITS); Ethics and Responsibility in AI (ERAI); and General AI (GAI). Volume III: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications (GenAI); Intelligent Robotics (IROBOT); Knowledge Discovery and Business Intelligence (KDBI); Natural Language Processing, Text Mining and Applications (TeMA); and Data-Centric AI – Solutions and Emerging Technologies (DCenAI).
Weihnachts-Werbespots als moderne Krippenspiele (pop.religion: lebensstil – kultur – theologie)
by Richard JanusSupermarktketten produzieren jedes Jahr zu Weihnachten eigene Werbespots. Diese greifen aktuelle gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen auf und inszenieren diese sozialkritisch. Von Fragen des Umgangs mit Künstlicher Intelligenz bis hin zu den Folgen von Corona für Jugendliche spannt sich mittlerweile der Bogen. Diese Clips sind zu einem eigenen Genre geworden. Im Grunde sind es kleine Krippenspiele, die nun nicht mehr in der Kirche aufgeführt werden, sondern über die verschiedenen Medien verbreitet werden. Ein direktes Vorbild für die Clips sind die Werbefilme zum Super Bowl in den USA.
Progress in Artificial Intelligence: 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14968)
by Manuel Filipe Santos José Machado Paulo Novais Paulo Cortez Pedro Miguel MoreiraThe 3-volume set LNAI 14967, 14968, and 14969 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, during September 3–6, 2024. The 94 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 187 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: AI and Creativity (AIC); Ambient Intelligence and Affective Environments (AmIA); Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Agriculture (AIoTA); Artificial Intelligence and Law (AIL); and Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Societies (AI4IS). Volume II: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM); Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems (AIPES); Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Systems (AITS); Ethics and Responsibility in AI (ERAI); and General AI (GAI). Volume III: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications (GenAI); Intelligent Robotics (IROBOT); Knowledge Discovery and Business Intelligence (KDBI); Natural Language Processing, Text Mining and Applications (TeMA); and Data-Centric AI – Solutions and Emerging Technologies (DCenAI).
The Pennsylvania Railroad: The Long Decline, 1933–1968 (Railroads Past and Present)
by null Albert J. ChurellaThe final volume of Albert J. Churella's landmark series, The Pennsylvania Railroad, concludes the story of the iconic transportation company, covering its long decline from the 1930s to its merger with the New York Central Railroad in 1968.Despite some parallels with World War I, the experience of World War II had a substantially different impact on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The introduction of new technologies, personnel, and commuter routes had significant effects on this giant of American transportation. The recession of 1958 sparked a period of decline from which it and many other railroads struggled to fully recover.The Pennsylvania Railroad: The Long Decline, 1933-1968 provides an unparalleled look at the final years of this legendary company, which in its prime was the largest corporation in the world, with a budget second only to that of the US federal government.
Deep Sciences for Computing and Communications: Second International Conference, IconDeepCom 2023, Chennai, India, April 20–22, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2176)
by Annie Uthra R. Kottilingam Kottursamy Gunasekaran Raja Ali Kashif Bashir Utku Kose Revathi Appavoo Vimaladevi MadhivananThis two-volume set, CCIS 2176-2177, constitutes the proceedings from the Second International Conference on Deep Sciences for Computing and Communications, IconDeepCom 2023, held in Chennai, India, in April 2023. The 74 full papers and 8 short papers presented here were thoroughly reviewed and selected from 252 submissions. The papers presented in these two volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Applications of Block chain for Digital Landscape; Deep Learning approaches for Multipotent Application; Machine Learning Techniques for Intelligent Applications; Industrial use cases of IOT; NLP for Linguistic Support; Convolution Neural Network for Vision Applications. Part II: Optimized Wireless Sensor Network Protocols; Cryptography Applications for Enhanced Security; Implications of Networking on Society; Deep Learning Model for Health informatics; Web Application for Connected Communities; Intelligent Insights using Image Processing; Precision Flood Prediction Models.
The Afterlife of Palestinian Images: Visual Remains and the Archive of Disappearance (Palgrave Studies in Arab Cinema)
by Azza El HassanThe Afterlife of Palestinian Images is a groundbreaking study of how colonial violence alters and changes visual objects - which in turn affects how a society and culture relates to its own images. Based on the practice-based creative methodology of Palestinian filmmaker and researcher Azza El Hassan, this book explores the re-use and re-appropriation of photos, film and media equipment that have survived looting and destruction, objects which become a constant reminder of what was and what has been lost. El Hassan goes beyond using these visual remains as simple evidence, demonstrating how artistic engagement can reconfigure them into new narratives and establish a renewed sense of cultural identity. While previous research has explored why colonial structures practice native archive plundering, as well as into how a culture reckons with the absence of archival records, this book uniquely addresses how plundered cultures relate to the actual remains of their archives. As a scholar and an artist, El Hassan reconciles a problematic past and present in the search for a new visual experience emerging out of the ruins, finding ways to move forward after destruction. Additional video content for this book is available through the SN More Media App.
Gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse in Deutschland?: Lokale Sichtweisen auf ein erklärtes Ziel deutscher Politik
by Astrid Lorenz Luisa PischtschanGleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse zu gewährleisten, ist in Deutschland ein rechtlich verankertes Ziel. Dieses Open-Access-Buch analysiert, welche Aspekte Menschen wichtig sind, wenn es um ein gutes Leben geht, mit welchen Orten oder Regionen sie ihre Lebensverhältnisse vergleichen und was ihnen politisch sinnvoll erscheint, um etwas für gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse zu tun. Zugleich erkundet es, ob diese Sichtweisen Potenzial für räumliche Konflikte und damit Sprengstoff für den gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt bergen und ob sie von den Themen abweichen, die in der Politik als Kennzeichen für „gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse“ betrachtet werden. Dafür wurden 913 Seiten Datenmaterial aus Gruppendiskussionen in 24 deutschen Kommunen, 915 Seiten ergänzende schriftliche Befragungen sowie 203 Seiten Transkripte von einordnenden Interviews mit kommunalen Spitzenverbänden ausgewertet. Darüber hinaus informiert das Buch über die Politik und Zuständigkeiten für gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse und den Forschungsstand zum Thema. Es richtet sich an Interessierte aus der Wissenschaft, Medien, Politik, Verwaltung und Zivilgesellschaft.
Emergency Medicine Case-Based Guide: Obstetric Emergencies
by Adeola A. KosokoThis book provides a case-based approach to diagnosing, stabilizing, and facilitating the next steps for optimal care for peripartum and newborn patients. Hundreds of women die annually in the United States due to pregnancy or its complications, yet about 80% of these deaths are preventable. This book aims to improve outcomes by providing simple and memorable context to help guide diagnosis and management of peripartum and newborn emergencies, which will be valuable for just-in-time learning and studying. This book is structured into three major sections: early pregnancy emergencies, late pregnancy emergencies, and neonatal emergencies. This helps facilitate “can’t miss” differential diagnoses based initially on timing during the peripartum period. Each chapter presents a true-to-life case based on emergencies managed by the author, a skilled physician trained in emergency or pediatric medicine. Each case will walk the reader through details of a patient that presents to the emergency department, how to uncover the ultimate diagnosis, and how to care for the patient. Each case will include relevant radiographic images or algorithms. Authors have also provided tips and tricks to help uncover a diagnosis and to manage an obstetric emergency even with limited resources. Emergency Medicine Case-Based Guide: Obstetric Emergencies is meant to strengthen emergency physicians in their patient care and improve the outcomes of mothers and babies.
Trust Management XIV: 14th IFIP WG 11.11 International Conference on Trust Management, IFIPTM 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 18–20, 2023, Proceedings (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #694)
by Tim Muller Carmen Fernandez-Gago Davide Ceolin Ehud Gudes Nurit Gal-OzThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 14th IFIP WG 11.11 International Conference on Trust Management, IFIPTM 2023, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, during October 18–20, 2023. The 7 full papers, 2 short papers and 2 position papers presented were carefully selected from 22 submissions. They focus on all topics related to trust, security, and privacy such as: Trust in Information Technology and Security; Trust and Identity Management; Socio-Technical and Sociological Trust; and Emerging Technology for Trust.
HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VI (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2119)
by Constantine Stephanidis Margherita Antona Stavroula Ntoa Gavriel SalvendyThe seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in these seven volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Design Theories, Methods, Tools and Case Studies; User Experience Evaluation Methods and Case Studies; Emotions in HCI; Human Robot Interaction. Part II: Inclusive Designs and Applications; Aging and Technology. Part III: eXtended Reality and the Metaverse; Interacting with Cultural Heritage, Art and Creativity. Part IV: HCI in Learning and Education; HCI in Games. Part V: HCI in Business and Marketing; HCI in Mobility and Automated Driving; HCI in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. Part VI: Interacting with the Web, Social Media and Digital Services; Interaction in the Museum; HCI in Healthcare. Part VII: AI Algorithms and Tools in HCI; Interacting with Large Language Models and Generative AI; Interacting in Intelligent Environments; HCI in Complex Industrial Environments.
3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage V: Paradata, Metadata and Data in Digitisation (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15190)
by Marinos Ioannides Drew Baker Athos Agapiou Petros SiegkasThis open access book presents a collection of papers focussing on 3D digitisation in the domain of cultural heritage. The use of data acquisition technologies in digitising cultural heritage holds great potential for preserving and disseminating the history of mankind. However, to exploit these opportunities in full, comprehensive guidelines for documenting the process of digitisation are required. Only then can the efficiency and credibility of digital representations be assured. A major focus of the 16 papers included in this State-of-the-Art Survey is on all aspects of the documentation of the digitisation process, i.e., the paradata, which, alongside the metadata, is critical to the scientific rigour, replicability and sustainability of digital heritage resources. The volume provides a useful resource for computer scientists, surveyors, archaeologists, architects, museologists and engineers.
Advances in Computing: 18th Colombian Conference on Computing, CCC 2024, Manizales, Colombia, September 4–6, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2208)
by Néstor Darío Duque-Méndez Luz Ángela Aristizábal-Quintero Mauricio Orozco-Alzate Jose AguilarThis two-volume set CCIS 2208-2209 constitutes revised selected papers from the refereed proceedings of the 18th Colombian Congress on Computing, CCC 2024, held in Manizales, Colombia, during September 4-6, 2024. The 50 full papers and 5 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 124 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Artificial Intelligence; Pattern recognition and computer vision; Computational statistics and formal methods; Cyber security and information security; Data, information and knowledge; ICT for education and e-Learning; Industry 4.0 and digital transformation; Software engineering and automation.
State Formation in Wallachia, 1740–1800: Regulations, Paperwork and Metrology
by Vasile Mihai OlaruThis book explores the transformation of the state in Wallachia, an Ottoman tributary principality, between 1740 and 1800, by focusing on three administrative techniques: regulations, paperwork (registers, identification certificates), and weights and measures. The implementation by the central power of regulations, bookkeeping, certificates, and standard units of measurement was not smooth, but it nevertheless heralded the beginning of the struggle against localism and the efforts to extend the boundaries of legitimate state action. The author challenges the (mostly Romanian) historiography of the Phanariot period, which has portrayed the state as a set of institutions undertaking certain responsibilities and has insisted almost exclusively on its extractive function and abusive character. Instead, this book takes a closer look at how the Wallachian state functioned, examining how its means of interacting with its subjects changed in the second half of the eighteenth century. Rethinking the problem of the state in eighteenth-century Wallachia, traditionally regarded as a mere instrument of Ottoman domination, it claims that it was precisely during this time that the bases of modern statehood were laid in a context defined by imperial rivalries (Ottoman, Habsburg, Russian) in the region. Making the case for state formation in the absence of preparation for war, the author also stresses, in contrast to recent contributions that decentre the state, the need to study the process whereby the effect of state coherence is produced. While focusing on Wallachia, this book provides valuable reading for those interested in early modern administrative and legal history, the history of state formation, and Southeast European history more generally.
Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications: 19th Chinese Conference, IGTA 2024, Beijing, China, August 16–18, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2302)
by Yongtian Wang Hua HuangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies and Applications, IGTA 2024, held in Beijing, China, during August 16–18, 2024. The 36 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 91 submissions. The papers focus on image processing, computer graphics, and related topics, including but not limited to image analysis and understanding, computer vision and pattern recognition, data mining, virtual reality and augmented reality, and image technology applications.
Roberto Schwarz and World Literature: Critical Essays (New Comparisons in World Literature)
by Thomas WallerFirst of its kind, this essay collection examines the intellectual trajectory of Latin America’s foremost literary critic and dialectician, underscoring its relevance for contemporary debates on world literature. The volume shows how Schwarz’s concrete analyses of Brazilian literature and culture offer a theoretical blueprint to understand the literary registration of capitalism’s combined and uneven development. Exploring concepts such as misplaced ideas, objective form, and volubility, the contributors show how the nuance of Schwarz’s interpretive practice can be productively remodelled into a program for world-literary studies. Throughout the volume, Schwarz’s unparalleled contributions to cultural theory, long neglected in the Anglophone academy, are rigorously and creatively debated. Roberto Schwarz and World Literature is a primer on literary criticism as concrete practice and an indispensable book for those interested in how literary form mediates social reality.
China Mobile Source Environmental Management (2016—2020)
by Yan Ding Hang Yin Junfang Wang Zhihui Huang Zhuoshi HeMobile source pollution has become an important source of air pollution in large and medium-sized cities in China, and it also causes particulate matter and photochemical smog pollution. This book introduces the mobile source law, regulation and standards policy system. It presents a panoramic view of China's achievements in mobile source environmental management. It also reviews latest energy-saving and emission reduction technologies to provide reference for all sectors of society to gain a deeper understanding of mobile source environmental management.
Coastal Sustainability: Insights from Southeast Asia and Beyond (Coastal Research Library #39)
by Vincenzo Maccarrone Mohd Fadzil AkhirThis book focusses at summarizing the main scientific elements of coastal zone management in coastal deltas and areas, but not only limited to that. Pollution, environmental impacts, coastal development, and oceanographic principles could be useful for South Asian and European students in marine and coastal science, providing a multidisciplinary vision. This comprehensive review delves into the intricate relationship between humans and the ocean. With contributions from leading scholars, it explores integrated coastal zone management in the Anthropocene era, addressing emerging ecological challenges and urbanization trends. The book emphasizes the importance of marine conservation and sustainable practices while discussing the future of integrated coastal zone management. It highlights the significance of preserving marine biodiversity and showcases the contributions of international collaborations like the "Mare" project. With a vision for a sustainable future, the book inspires readers to become advocates for positive change in our relationship with the ocean. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists, offering insights to foster a deeper appreciation and awareness of our marine ecosystems.
Transportation Mobility in Smart Cities (Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic #21)
by Petros Ioannou Andreas A. MalikopoulosThis book covers multiple dimensions of future mobility systems in smart cities, mapping out the innovations that are needed, presenting ideas on how to address the challenges they present and exploring a holistic research path for future developments. The book considers the interaction between: technological developments in modes of transport and transportation systems like autonomous systems and shared mobility that lead to emerging mobility systems; the social behavior of the drivers and travelers who interact with these systems; and the institutional behavior of organized units such as the administrators responsible for the policies involved with transportation governance and regulation. Transportation Mobility in Smart Cities provides methods to analyze, design, and optimize a mobility system, taking into consideration this constellation of social and institutional factors as well as the necessary technological requirements. The result is a mobility system that will be acceptable to travelers without imposing undue inequities in transportation on the smart city. The holistic approach taken in addressing the problems involved with establishing a mobility system within a smart city makes this book attractive to researchers and practitioners, technologists, and policy makers alike. Graduate students working in areas connected with the evolution of transportation systems will also find the material presented in this book instructive.