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Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques: 30th International Conference, PDPTA 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 #2256)
by Hamid R. Arabnia Masami Takata Leonidas Deligiannidis Pablo Rivas Masahito Ohue Nobuaki YasuoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques, PDPTA 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 24 papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 143 submissions. They have been organized in topical sections as follows: Parallel and distributed processing techniques and applications and HPC and Workshop on Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving.
Complex Geometric Analysis: In Honor of Kang-Tae Kim’s 65th Birthday, Pohang, Korea, 2022 (Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics #481)
by Toshiyuki Sugawa Young-Jun Choi Sung-Yeon Kim Kang-Tae Kim Aeryeong Seo Jisoo Byun Jong-Do Park Armen G. Sergeev Kang-Hyurk LeeThis volume presents a collection of research papers and survey articles by participants from two significant conferences on several complex variables (SCV) held at POSTECH in 2022. SCV, a central research area in mathematics, focuses on holomorphic functions of several variables, the geometry of analytic spaces, and its intersection with fields such as differential geometry, algebraic geometry, functional analysis, and operator theory. The first conference, The Conference on Complex Geometric Analysis, took place in January 2022 to celebrate the 65th birthday of Professor Kang-Tae Kim, a leading figure in SCV. The second, held in July 2022, was The POSTECH Conference 2022 on Complex Analytic Geometry, a joint event that included The 14th Korean Symposium of Several Complex Variables and The 28th International Conference on Finite and Infinite Dimensional Complex Analysis and Applications. Both conferences attracted over 50 prominent researchers who gave lectures on the latest developments in the field. This volume serves as a testament to their contributions and the ongoing advancements in SCV research.
What is Psychology About? The Philosophical Foundations of its Subject-Matter (Palgrave Studies in the Theory and History of Psychology)
by Alexander Nicolai WendtThis book examines the subject-matter of psychology against the background of the philosophical problem of reality. It locates the core of the issue in the dualistic conception of reality which, it argues, has left psychologists with a conceptually constrained choice of subject-matter, for instance between experience and behavior, not to mention philosophically incomplete ways of discussing its possible subject-matters. By drawing on the work of philosophers and philosophically informed psychologists, the book seeks to explain and advance the long-standing debate by introducing the under-utilized perspective of ideal-realism. The historical origins and trajectory of ideal-realism are recovered from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. The exposition of this tradition, especially in the little-known German Realpsychologie, provides theoretical psychology with a philosophically founded understanding of its subject-matter.
Source: Notes in the History of Art, volume 44 number 2 (Winter 2025)
by Source: Notes in the History of ArtThis is volume 44 issue 2 of Source: Notes in the History of Art. Source was founded in 1981 as a scholarly journal in art history. Its mission is to publish articles of 2,500 words or less, accompanied by a maximum of three illustrations. The range of articles spans antiquity to the present and includes western and non-western art. The original premise has been borne out: there is an audience for scholarly articles in art history that are clearly written, adequately illustrated and above all, succinct. Furthermore, scholars welcome having a forum to present ideas and speculations that don’t warrant a major treatise, but might nevertheless make interesting “notes” for specialists and non-specialists alike.
An Argumentation of Historians: The Chronicles Of St. Mary's Book Nine (Chronicles of St. Mary's #9)
by Jodi TaylorThe ninth book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series which follows a group of tea-soaked disaster magnets as they hurtle their way around History. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.They say you shouldn't push your luck. Max gives her own luck a massive shove every day - and it's only a matter of time until luck pushes back... January 1536 - the day of Henry VIII's infamous jousting accident. Historians from St Mary's are there in force, recording and documenting. And, arguing - obviously.A chance meeting between Max and the Time Police leads to a plan of action. And, it's one that will have very serious consequences - especially for Max. Her private life is already more than a little rocky. But with Leon recovering and Matthew safe in the future there will never be a better opportunity to bring down Clive Ronan, once and for all.From Tudor England to the burning city of Persepolis - and from a medieval siege to a very nasty case of 19th century incarceration - Max is determined that this time, he will not escape. Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' 'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' 'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked' 'A tour de force'
And the Rest is History: The Chronicles Of St. Mary's Book Eight (Chronicles of St. Mary's #8)
by Jodi TaylorThe eighth book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series which follows a group of tea-soaked disaster magnets as they hurtle their way around History. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.Because, my dear Max, you dance on the edge of darkness ... and I don't think it would take very much for you to dance my way.When an old enemy appears out of nowhere with an astonishing proposition for Max - a proposition that could change everything Max is tempted. Very tempted.With an end to an old conflict finally in sight, it looks as if St Mary's problems are over with. Can they all now live happily ever after?As everything hangs in the balance, Max and St Mary's find themselves engulfed in tragedies worse than they could ever imagine.Is this the end? Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' 'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' 'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked' 'A tour de force'
Qualitative Methods for Health Research (Introducing Qualitative Methods series)
by Judith Green Nicki Thorogood G.J. Melendez-TorresWhether you are looking to interpret and evaluate existing health research, or conduct your own, this book discusses every step of the research process, from theory and ethics to data collection, analysis and dissemination. Clear, engaging and drawing on diverse examples from various health disciplines – from public health and nursing to occupational health and nutrition – this fifth edition: Offers detailed guidance on synthesising and integrating evidence, with a new chapter on systematic reviews. Fully embeds material on the effective use of digital and social media research in health across all chapters. Showcases what health research looks like in practice, with 28 case studies from across the globe. Ideal for undergraduates, postgraduates and beginner researchers in health and related fields, this book is a vital resource for building your confidence in understanding and doing qualitative research.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business & Management
by Sally Everett Ian HillDiversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business & Management is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the evolving landscape of DEI in the discipline. Developed in collaboration with the Chartered Association of Business Schools and written by experts in their fields, this book offers a unique approach, with discipline-focussed chapters that cover Strategy, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing, Accounting, Finance and more. As you read about how issues of social justice, diversity, and inclusion relate to your studies and future careers, you will be supported by a range of learning features, including global case studies, critical reflections, and practice questions. This book is essential reading for students of business and management taking modules in DEI and diversity management, as well as those who are interested in responsible business practice. Sally Everett is Professor of Business Education and Vice Dean (Education) at King’s Business School, King’s College London Ian Hill is a Lecturer in Work and Organisations (Education) at King’s Business School, King’s College London
Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood: An Introduction
by Chandrika DevarakondaCovering a range of concepts and taking a broad perspective of what inclusion entails, this book offers an overview of current research, policy, and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses topics ranging from race, gender, and culture, to SEND and traveller children. This updated edition contains: * New chapter on Intersectionality * New chapter on Poverty & Inclusion * New chapter on Medical Needs & Inclusion * Revised references to policy and legislation * Updated content throughout to fit contemporary contexts
Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood: An Introduction
by Chandrika DevarakondaCovering a range of concepts and taking a broad perspective of what inclusion entails, this book offers an overview of current research, policy, and practice in diversity and inclusion in the early years. With case studies and activities designed to help students relate to diverse situations, the author discusses topics ranging from race, gender, and culture, to SEND and traveller children. This updated edition contains: * New chapter on Intersectionality * New chapter on Poverty & Inclusion * New chapter on Medical Needs & Inclusion * Revised references to policy and legislation * Updated content throughout to fit contemporary contexts
An Introduction to R for Spatial Analysis and Mapping (Spatial Analytics and GIS)
by Chris Brunsdon Lex ComberThe ever-expanding availability of spatial data continues to revolutionise research. This book is your go-to guide to getting the most out of handling, mapping and analysing location-based data. Without assuming prior knowledge of GIS, geocomputation or R, this book helps you understand spatial analysis and mapping and develop your programming skills, from learning about scripting and writing functions to point pattern analysis and spatial attribute analysis. The book: Illustrates approaches to analysis on a range of datasets that are new to this edition. Enables you to put your skills into practice with embedded exercises and over 30 self-test questions. Showcases the possibilities of using spatial analysis to explore spatial inequalities. Whether you’re an R novice or experienced user, this book equips upper undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers with the tools needed for spatial data handling and rich analysis.
An Introduction to R for Spatial Analysis and Mapping (Spatial Analytics and GIS)
by Chris Brunsdon Lex ComberThe ever-expanding availability of spatial data continues to revolutionise research. This book is your go-to guide to getting the most out of handling, mapping and analysing location-based data. Without assuming prior knowledge of GIS, geocomputation or R, this book helps you understand spatial analysis and mapping and develop your programming skills, from learning about scripting and writing functions to point pattern analysis and spatial attribute analysis. The book: Illustrates approaches to analysis on a range of datasets that are new to this edition. Enables you to put your skills into practice with embedded exercises and over 30 self-test questions. Showcases the possibilities of using spatial analysis to explore spatial inequalities. Whether you’re an R novice or experienced user, this book equips upper undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers with the tools needed for spatial data handling and rich analysis.
The National Curriculum and the Teachers′ Standards (Ready to Teach)
by Learning MattersThe national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. The Teachers′ Standards underpin professional practice and all teachers need to work towards and within this framework. This updated, comprehensive handbook presents ALL key statutory, essential reading for trainee and beginning teachers in one place. It includes The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for ALL curriculum subjects for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 The complete Teachers′ Standards Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education guidance in full Foreword from Dylan Wiliam focusing on the need for a broad and balanced curriculum in schools National curriculum by topic planner for English and Maths at Key Stages 1 and 2 Full index for easy reference This 4th edition is updated with the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).
Beginner′s Guide to Reflective Practice in Nursing
by Catherine Delves-YatesWritten for the specific needs of nursing students and trainee nursing associates, this is your go-to guide for using reflection to succeed in your studies and practice. Divided into three parts, Part 1: Understanding Reflection introduces what reflection means in nursing and how to do it. Part 2: Applying Reflection helps you put reflection into practice, before Part 3: Going Further equips you with the models and theories you will need as a registered professional. Key features: - Highly practical with a new chapter showcasing two complete written reflections and their feedback, to help you learn from the work of others - Filled with case studies and advice from students, practitioners and patients to show how the theory and concepts apply to nursing practice - Written in straightforward language with clear step-by-step guidance Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will motivate and empower you to excel in your nursing practice. Embrace the journey of reflective practice and feel encouraged by your growth and achievements along the way.
Beginner′s Guide to Reflective Practice in Nursing
by Catherine Delves-YatesWritten for the specific needs of nursing students and trainee nursing associates, this is your go-to guide for using reflection to succeed in your studies and practice. Divided into three parts, Part 1: Understanding Reflection introduces what reflection means in nursing and how to do it. Part 2: Applying Reflection helps you put reflection into practice, before Part 3: Going Further equips you with the models and theories you will need as a registered professional. Key features: - Highly practical with a new chapter showcasing two complete written reflections and their feedback, to help you learn from the work of others - Filled with case studies and advice from students, practitioners and patients to show how the theory and concepts apply to nursing practice - Written in straightforward language with clear step-by-step guidance Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will motivate and empower you to excel in your nursing practice. Embrace the journey of reflective practice and feel encouraged by your growth and achievements along the way.
The National Curriculum and the Teachers′ Standards (Ready to Teach)
by Learning MattersThe national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. The Teachers′ Standards underpin professional practice and all teachers need to work towards and within this framework. This updated, comprehensive handbook presents ALL key statutory, essential reading for trainee and beginning teachers in one place. It includes The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for ALL curriculum subjects for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 The complete Teachers′ Standards Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education guidance in full Foreword from Dylan Wiliam focusing on the need for a broad and balanced curriculum in schools National curriculum by topic planner for English and Maths at Key Stages 1 and 2 Full index for easy reference This 4th edition is updated with the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).
Approaches to Teaching the Works of C. P. Cavafy (Approaches to Teaching World Literature #175)
by Peter Jeffreys Demetres P. TryphonopoulosKnown as a preeminent poet of queer male desire, C. P. Cavafy lived most of his life as part of the Greek minority community in Alexandria, Egypt. He was inspired by the possibilities offered by peripheries, whether sexual, geographic, or historical. Volumes of his poems, widely translated into English, give anglophone readers access to his distinctive mixture of irony and tenderness, directness and subtlety.This volume will help instructors introduce students to Cavafy's works and explore them from many angles with the help of the extensive archives now available. Essays address teaching Cavafy both as a poetic historian of the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine worlds and through the lens of postcoloniality. They also explore how he interpreted classical Greek works and how his work has been interpreted by composers, poets, and readers within and beyond Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Measure, Probability and Functional Analysis (Universitext)
by Hannah Geiss Stefan GeissThis textbook offers a self-contained introduction to probability, covering all topics required for further study in stochastic processes and stochastic analysis, as well as some advanced topics at the interface between probability and functional analysis. The initial chapters provide a rigorous introduction to measure theory, with a special focus on probability spaces. Next, Lebesgue integration theory is developed in full detail covering the main methods and statements, followed by the important limit theorems of probability. Advanced limit theorems, such as the Berry-Esseen Theorem and Stein’s method, are included. The final part of the book explores interactions between probability and functional analysis. It includes an introduction to Banach function spaces, such as Lorentz and Orlicz spaces, and to random variables with values in Banach spaces. The Itô–Nisio Theorem, the Strong Law of Large Numbers in Banach spaces, and the Bochner, Pettis, and Dunford integrals are presented. As an application, Brownian motion is rigorously constructed and investigated using Banach function space methods. Based on courses taught by the authors, this book can serve as the main text for a graduate-level course on probability, and each chapter contains a collection of exercises. The unique combination of probability and functional analysis, as well as the advanced and original topics included, will also appeal to researchers working in probability and related fields.
Urban Morphology versus Urban Redevelopment and Revitalisation: Proceedings of the XXIX Conference of the International Seminar on Urban Form 2022 (The Urban Book Series)
by Małgorzata Hanzl Anna Agata Kantarek Artur Zaguła Łukasz Musiaka Tomasz FiglusThis open access book provides a comprehensive review of current theoretical and practical expertise at the confluence of urban morphology and urban rehabilitation. Its holistic perspective addresses theoretical explanations and approaches as well as practical experiences in the design of urban places. The extensive methodological section illustrates innovation and development in this area. The sections of Urban Morphology versus Urban Redevelopment and Revitalisation offer insights from several perspectives: political, social, cultural and economic. Each part examines the intersection with the field of morphological studies. The transformations of the urban fabric are the focus of the two final sections; they address historical processes and review current architectural and urban solutions.
Erfolg im Neukundengeschäft mit dem Temperament-Sales-Modell: Vorbereitung, Prognose, Abschluss: Verkaufsstrategien für Ihre High-Performance
by Orhan ArzumanDieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie mit dem Temperament-Sales-Modell gezielt und strukturiert neue Kunden gewinnen. Es vermittelt, wie Sie eine optimale Balance zwischen Ihren Verkaufszielen und den Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen – dem Temperament – Ihrer Ansprechperson herstellen. Sie lernen, in allen Phasen des Verkaufsprozesses erfolgreich zu agieren: von der sorgfältigen Vorbereitung über eine überzeugende Präsentation bis hin zur effektiven Nachbereitung. Der Autor zeigt praxisnah, wie Sie das Temperament Ihres Gegenübers erkennen, Ihre Ansprache gezielt darauf ausrichten und so Ihre Abschlusschancen deutlich steigern. Mit praxiserprobten Methoden zur Umsatzprognose und einem konkreten Exkurs zum Vertrieb von Software- und KI-Lösungen liefert das Buch zusätzliche Werkzeuge, um Ihren Erfolg im Verkauf zu sichern. Ein motivierendes Buch, das Ihnen hilft, Ihren Verkaufsalltag effektiv zu meistern und Ihren Kundenbestand nachhaltig zu steigern. Die 2. Auflage wurde aktualisiert und um einen ausführlichen Exkurs zum Vertrieb von Software- und KI-Lösungen mithilfe des Temperament-Sales-Modells erweitert.
Zukunft der Medien - Medien der Zukunft (Medien • Kultur • Kommunikation)
by Andreas Hepp Sigrid Kannengießer Michaela Pfadenhauer Jeffrey WimmerDie „Zukunft der Medien“ gilt oft als unser aller Zukunft: Wie kaum eine andere Technologie stehen digitale Medien für zukünftige Entwicklungen. Historisch galten Kabelprojekte und Satellitenfernsehen als Vorboten eines neuen Zeitalters. Später traf dies für das Internet und Online-Plattformen zu. Gegenwärtig ist es vor allem kommunikative Künstliche Intelligenz, der das Potenzial für einen weiteren komplexen gesellschaftlichen und kulturellen Wandel zugeschrieben wird. Gleichzeitig interessiert sich die Kommunikations- und Medienforschung für die „Medien der Zukunft“, untersucht also den medientechnologischen Wandel, auch im Zusammenhang mit den Veränderungen der Medienaneignung und Medienproduktion sowie im Kontext von gesellschaftlichem und kulturellem Wandel. Aber in welcher Beziehung stehen die Zukunft der Medien und die Medien der Zukunft genau? Ziel des Bandes ist es, diese Frage aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven der Kommunikations- und Medienforschung zu beleuchten. Er markiert das zwanzigjährige Bestehen der Reihe „Medien – Kultur – Kommunikation“.
Gas Explosion and Its Protection Technology in Process Industries
by Zhirong Wang Xingyan CaoThis open access book first introduces the explosive characteristics of combustible gas in the process industrial device, and then introduces the influence law of structural effect on gas explosion characteristics and deflagration to detonation process, and finally introduces the suppression mechanism and protection technology of gas explosion. This book takes the process industrial gas explosion characteristics and its protection as the research object, and discusses the gas explosion characteristics and its protection theory in details. This book can be used as the undergraduate and graduate textbook of safety engineering and related engineering majors in universities, and also as a reference for scientific research staff in safety science and engineering and related disciplines, and also for the reference of safety technology and management personnels.
Hypoxia and Tumor Microenvironment: Implications for Cancer Therapy
by Sukhes Mukherjee Jagat Rakesh KanwarThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and its impact on various aspects of cancer biology, including DNA damage response, genome instability, tumor immunity, non-coding RNA regulation, metabolic regulation of CAR-T cell function, and angiogenesis. It explores the regulation and therapeutic potential of hypoxia-inducible factors, as well as strategies to improve cancer immunotherapy by targeting the hypoxic tumor microenvironment. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and Medical science professionals interested in understanding the complex interplay between hypoxia and cancer biology.
Dressed Photons to Revolutionize Modern Physics: Exploring Longitudinal Electromagnetic Waves and Off-Shell Quantum Fields (Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics)
by Motoichi Ohtsu Hirofumi SakumaThis book presents an in-depth review of the recent interdisciplinary studies that have shed light on the mechanisms of the creation, energy transfer, and measurement of the dressed photon. A dressed photon is a type of photon that results from the interaction between light and matter in a confined space, typically on the scale of nanometers. It has been applied to nano-fabrication technologies, energy conversion technologies, and silicon light-emitting devices. Despite its extensive applications in various fields, the dressed photon's off-shell nature has posed challenges in describing it through conventional optical scientific theories. The book explains how, through a mathematical viewpoint, the underlying spatiotemporal vortex dynamics connect the dressed photon, the dark energy field, and the structure of the universe. The canonical equations of motion, which describe the time evolution of dynamical systems with Hamiltonian structure, play a key role in understanding these physical phenomena. In particular, the covariant form of equations of motion, where vortex tensors explicitly appear, corresponds to the transformed canonical equations of motion in the Eulerian representation. This newly augmented view of the equations of motion presents a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of different physical phenomena, which can enlighten graduate students, junior scientists, and industry engineers engaged or interested in this field.
Women’s Career Development in Virtual Remote Work Environments: Models, Theories, and Frameworks
by Claretha HughesThis book examines the challenges and opportunities that women face with their career development aspirations while participating in virtual remote (VR) work. The historical workplace disparities experienced by women, such as pay gaps and underrepresentation in leadership, have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Already penalized for motherhood, the ability to work virtually and remotely offered an opportunity to democratize the workplace, giving women greater flexibility in managing their non-work responsibilities while fulfilling their work obligation. Nevertheless, VR work also has a tendency to make women more invisible and, therefore, less likely to have networking opportunities and more likely to be overlooked for promotions. The author explores these challenges and opportunities faced by women in the era of VR work and addresses some human resource development (HRD) issues that contribute to the talent retention of VR women workers and offers models, theories, and frameworks to examine the challenges and opportunities women encounter in VR work environments. This book will appeal to HR scholar and scholar practitioners interested in the ongoing hurdles confronting women in the professional sphere, despite the new opportunities presented through VR work. It also appeals to gender studies scholars who are interested in VR work&’s effect on women.