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Multi-objective, Multi-class and Multi-label Data Classification with Class Imbalance: Theory and Practices (Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing)
by Sanjay Chakraborty Lopamudra DeyThis book explores intricate world of data classification with 'Multi-Objective, Multi-Class, and Multi-Label Data Classification.' This book studies sophisticated methods and strategies for working with complicated data sets, tackling the difficulties of various classes, many objectives, and complicated labelling tasks. This resource fosters a deeper grasp of multi-dimensional data analysis in today's data-driven world by providing readers with the skills and insights needed to navigate the subtleties of modern classification jobs, from algorithmic techniques to practical applications.
Approximation Theory and Numerical Analysis Meet Algebra, Geometry, Topology (Springer INdAM Series #60)
by Carla Manni Martina Lanini Henry SchenckThe book, based on the INdAM Workshop "Approximation Theory and Numerical Analysis Meet Algebra, Geometry, Topology" provides a bridge between different communities of mathematicians who utilize splines in their work. Splines are mathematical objects which allow researchers in geometric modeling and approximation theory to tackle a wide variety of questions. Splines are interesting for both applied mathematicians, and also for those working in purely theoretical mathematical settings. This book contains contributions by researchers from different mathematical communities: on the applied side, those working in numerical analysis and approximation theory, and on the theoretical side, those working in GKM theory, equivariant cohomology and homological algebra.
Lexical Demands in CLIL Primary-School Textbooks: A Corpus Linguistic Perspective
by Irene Castellano-RiscoThis book provides an examination of the academic language found in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) primary-school written input, with a focus on the lexical demands of CLIL textbooks. CLIL is understood as the teaching of content subjects through an additional or foreign language. Under the CLIL approach, learners are asked to understand new concepts and ideas, while processing input that is unlikely to be comprehended without a broad L2 vocabulary knowledge. Within the total amount of L2 input they may receive, textbooks play a central role, as they are usually employed as guide for teachers and learners alike to vertebrate the curriculum. In this book the author focuses on the nature of the English textbooks to which CLIL learners are exposed and identifies the main lexical demands found in these texts. Following a corpus-based methodology, it analyses a corpus of 1.5 million words comprising CLIL primary-school textbooks from four disciplines: Arts & Crafts, Music, Natural Science and Social Science (Geography and History). This data-driven analysis explores the lexical demands posed by CLIL textbooks in each of these disciplines and offers a comparative exploration of these demands across subject areas and academic years. The volume will be of interest to researchers and practitioners interested in the linguistic implications of the application of a CLIL approach, including those with backgrounds in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum and Materials Development, Second Language Acquisition and Language Education.
Chatbots and the Domestication of AI: A Relational Approach (Social and Cultural Studies of Robots and AI)
by Hendrik KemptWith the publication of chatGPT in December 2022, a new era of artificial dialogue systems and chatbots has emerged. Many established thinkers and figures have published their stance on the development of this technology, not rarely combined with stark language about its transformative potential and potential risks. New terminologies have found entrance to public and philosophical discourse, new regulatory frameworks have been introduced, from small to large scale, and an entire economy has shifted: many apps have sprung into existence using chatGPT and other LLMs as a basis for their services, large corporations take the risks of releasing unfinished language models to undercut the competition. In the meantime, many more stakeholders have entered the economic, regulatory, and social discourses on how to deal with this emerging technology. Taking the latest developments in the field into consideration this completely revised and updated second edition now includes new chapters on the tech-ethics of Large Language Models and LLMs as relational technology. The author considers the consequences of chatbots on human-human relationships, providing analysis on robot rights, human-centered design, and the social tension between robophobes and robophiles.
365 Days of Buddha Wisdom: Quotes from Buddhist Thinkers to Bring You Daily Inspiration
by Summersdale PublishersDiscover daily peace and wisdom with this pocket-sized collection of quotes from Buddhist teachers, writers and philosophers. Inside you will find 365 quotes from some of the greatest Buddhist thinkers of all time, including Thích Nhất Hạnh, Pema Chödrön, Alan Watts and, of course, the Buddha himself. Dive in and begin your own spiritual journey.
365 Days of Healing: Daily Guidance for Finding Inner Peace
by Quinn ClarkWhen you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, the practical guidance in this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.
The Little Book for Yoga Lovers: Tips and Tricks to Elevate Your Yoga Practice
by Summersdale PublishersTake some time out from hectic modern life, reconnect with your body and embrace the calming power of yoga. Whether you're an advanced yogi or you're getting ready to learn your first asanas, this beautiful book is brimming with all the tips and inspiration you need to enlighten your mind and inspire your practice.
Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body: All About the Human Body (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about the brain, the heart, the muscles, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat here to share some good news. From the tips of your hair to the toes in your shoes.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel inside the human body with the Cat in the Hat and learn: how the brain controls everything you dohow the bones in your body are stronger than steelhow white blood cells eat the germs that can make us sickand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
The Mighty Miss Malone
by Christopher Paul CurtisIn the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a girl named Deza Malone in a Hooverville. This is her story. &“We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression has hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone. &“Witty and moving.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“The fluidity of the writing, the strong sense of place and time combined with well-drawn characters will captivate and delight. . . . a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell.&” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred &“Curtis threads important bits of African-American history throughout the narrative. . . . Some readers will feel they are due a bit of happiness; others will be struck by how little has changed in 75 years for the nation&’s have-nots.&” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants: All About Flowering Plants (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about flowers, plants, fruit, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat, and I think that you need to come take a look at this thing called a seed.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Grow your brain with fun facts about flowering plants and learn: how they all start out as a seedhow they make their own food inside their leaveshow bees help spread the pollen flowers need to produce fruitand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco
by Alison OwingsThe unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San FranciscoIn Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco&’s Tenderloin to reveal a harrowing and life-affirming account of Del Seymour—whose addiction led him into eighteen years of homelessness, pimping, and drug dealing. Once sober, he started Tenderloin Walking Tours and later Code Tenderloin, the remarkable organization teaching homeless, recovering addicts, sex workers, dealers, ex-felons, and other marginalized people how to get and keep a job.Owings traces Del&’s story and those in his orbit: from his daughters, sobriety buddy, and ex-girlfriend, to a police captain and a psychiatric social worker, housing activists and corporate philanthropists, and Del&’s Code Tenderloin students. In the Tenderloin, in a city known for its beauty and currently infamous for its divide between haves and have-nots, Owings highlights how Del gives back to people struggling with the same daunting setbacks—including a criminal record—he once faced.Honest and compelling, Mayor of the Tenderloin follows homelessness in one of America&’s toughest neighborhoods as it was lived—in the words of someone who lived it and is now fighting to solve it.
I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees: All About Trees (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about trees like the redwood, white oak, royal palm, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“Knowing trees&’ names, my dear miss and dear mister, is like knowing the name of your brother or sister." The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Branch out and learn about: the different parts of a treehow to identify different specieswhy a tree has barkand much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Public Communication and Democracy in Latin America : Is Democratic Dialogue Possible in Fragmented Societies?
by María Soledad SeguraThe book examines alternatives proposed and implemented by governments, civil society organizations, social movements and companies in Latin America to democratize public communication and overcome its current problems, such as the dissemination of alternative facts and fake news, anti-scientific discourse, harassing, discriminatory and hate speech, anti-human rights and anti-democracy discourses, and the contempt for political correctness. Drawing on theoretical approaches from media and communication, political studies and sociology, the book identifies strengths and weaknesses of the strategies for promoting democratic dialogue in Latin America and globally.
Computer Vision – ACCV 2024: 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, Hanoi, Vietnam, December 8–12, 2024, Proceedings, Part IX (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15480)
by Hongbin Zha Angela Yao Minsu Cho Ivan Laptev Du TranThis 10-volume LNCS conference set constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, in Hanoi, Vietnam, held during December 8–12, 2024. The 270 full papers together included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 839 submissions. The conference presents and discusses new problems, solutions, and technologies in computer vision, machine learning, and related areas in artificial intelligence.
Palm Oil Industry: Plantation and Process Towards Circular Economy
by Abu Zahrim Yaser Noor Azrimi Umor Nahrul Hayawin ZainalThis book highlights current efforts and research on sustainable solutions for the palm oil industry, including production and waste management. It provides an overview of sustainable principles and practices within the industry and explores ongoing initiatives to utilize various oil palm waste. In addition to extraction of lignin and cellulose, the book also discusses the use of oil palm biomass for environmental remediation.
Civil Engineering, Material and Smart Buildings: Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Humanity (ICATH'2023) (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures)
by Brahim El Bhiri Ayman S. Mosallam Safae MerzoukAs cities continue to grow and evolve, the challenges of building sustainable, resilient, and efficient urban environments have never been greater. This comprehensive volume presents cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the fields of construction, materials science, and civil engineering. With contributions from leading experts and researchers, this book explores the transformative role of new technologies, sustainable materials, and advanced methodologies in shaping the future of cities worldwide. Part 1: New Ideas and Innovations in City Structures showcases groundbreaking research in areas such as manganese enrichment from mining tailings, the integration of machine learning in civil engineering, and the harmonious blend of mathematics and aesthetics in urban design through Moroccan and Andalusian tiling. These innovations push the boundaries of what’s possible in urban planning and construction, offering insights into the future of city development. Part 2: Construction and Materials delves into the practical applications and challenges of using sustainable materials like Ferrock concrete, recycled asphalt pavement, and fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for structural reinforcement. With a focus on durability and environmental impact, this section provides a thorough review of current best practices and emerging technologies that promise to revolutionize the construction industry. Part 3: Testing and Technologies in Urban Infrastructure highlights the latest testing techniques and technologies used to evaluate and improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of urban buildings and infrastructure. From seismic performance in reinforced concrete structures to the development of zero-energy buildings, this section offers a detailed analysis of the cutting-edge methods that are driving innovation in modern cityscapes. This book is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and students in civil engineering, urban planning, and materials science. By exploring both theoretical concepts and real-world applications, " Civil Engineering, Material, and Smart Buildings: New Technologies in Cities' Infrastructures" provides valuable insights into the future of urban construction and the key technologies that will shape the cities of tomorrow.
Donors, Democracy and Development in Africa: Western Aid and Political Repression
by Mark SimpsonUganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda have figured prominently in the post- Cold War relations between Western donors and Sub-Saharan Africa. Their ‘new leaders’ were embraced by Western countries as the antithesis of former Cold War-era African strongmen, and their countries became ‘donor darlings’, benefitting from regular and significant inflows of Western development assistance. To the dismay of African democracy activists and human rights defenders, such aid enabled the regimes in these countries to strengthen the repressive political and economic governance systems over which they preside. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this book examines the role of Western development assistance in supporting these authoritarian African regimes. It connects changing Western donor policies and priorities to developments within the three African countries, to the past of these ruling parties as armed liberation movements, to wider regional and global political, economic and strategic shifts, and highlights the skillful management by Kampala, Addis Ababa and Kigali of Western aid and international aid architecture to ensure regime preservation.
Liberty and Security in an Anarchical World Volume I: Westphalian Sovereignty and the National State (Palgrave Studies in Classical Liberalism)
by Brandon ChristensenThis book takes a hard look at libertarian foreign policy doctrines, especially those of non-intervention, interstate federalism, and non-aggression, and applies new insights to these old doctrines. Classical liberal thinkers such as Vincent Ostrom, James Madison, and F.A. Hayek have all hinted at the idea of world governance from a libertarian standpoint. Yet today, “the libertarian position” on foreign policy is either non-intervention from the US side of the Atlantic or half-hearted confederation from the European side of the Atlantic. This volume (I) hones in on the problems of Westphalian sovereignty and its nationalist shortcomings, while the other celebrates Westphalian sovereignty’s achievements in regards to keeping imperialism at bay.
Exiled Intellectuals: Volume 1: Academia and Media
by Latife Akyüz Melehat Kutun Hakan Altun Eylem Çamuroğlu ÇığRight after the Gezi Resistance, a new tendency of authoritarianism rapidly emerged in Turkey and AKP government started targeting anyone it perceives as a threat to its rule, especially academics, journalists, politicians, actors, directors, i.e. the intellectuals who produce oppositional art and critical knowledge, criminalizing them as enemies of the state. The authoritarian regime has permeated every aspect of economic, social, cultural, and political life, institutionalized primarily through the ongoing state of emergency declared in the wake of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt (one might also consider this as a controlled and manipulated toxoid coup). This new climate has started to limit the opportunities of production and reproduction for the intellectuals and artists, and even holding a dissident stance became a source of risk on its own. The Republic of Turkey limited, oppressed and punished the means of expression by giving one of the harshest (and maybe the most violent) reactions of its history against critical thought and opposition. The culture of democracy, which was almost already non-existent, has been completely abolished through the suspension of democracy on the ostensible level. This ongoing period is one, in which producers of critical knowledge and opposing artists are being faced with immense oppression and penal sanctions. One of the outcomes of this process is a kind of new-nomadism that we can sketch out as “leaving behind”. And one of the forms of this leaving is (voluntary or involuntary) exile. The majority of those whom we call “new-exile intellectuals” today have relocated generally to Western Europe, Great Britain, the United States, and especially to Germany. This new wave of political forced migration, which started in the aftermath of the Gezi uprisings and gained momentum following the coup attempt, has been defined by the editors of the book as “new-exile”', in order to draw a framework, as it has some unique characteristics different from the previous waves. The fundamental property of this experience is the simultaneous mobilization of intellectual capital and (bi-polar) opposition. This oppositional stance is both against the dominant global order and against German-style authoritarianism as well as Turkish-style fascism. It is bi-polar in the context of exile. The form of the opposition in question has the ability to take root in the lands it arrives at. It does not point towards a single direction (forward or backward) and a single place (the place it was ruptured); it is here/now and multidirectional. This state of new-exile bears the efforts of existing critical knowledge and art producers in the “heim” to which they have relocated, as critical knowledge and art producers are opposed to the dominant world system as well as to fascism in Turkey. As political subjects of the resistance against authoritarianism, they are continuously and collectively fighting against the structural fate of displacement. As both subjects and researchers of this current state of new-exile, it is our primary responsibility to understand and produce knowledge of these intellectuals’ responses in this new life, to monitor the creation processes of the new mechanisms to cope with the challenges, and to understand/investigate the effects of all these on the transnational social space. We have tried to determine the content of this book based on our own experiences as new-exiled intellectuals. We believe that in this period of new-exile we are subjects and witnesses of a historic period due to our individual struggle for existence as well as our modes of organization and solidarity as a group of new-exiled intellectuals. On one hand, we know that while transforming ourselves, we pave the way for mutual interaction and the transformation of the structures in which we relate. This is precisely why the motivation behind the idea of compiling this book, lies not only in academic concerns such as analyzing t
Community Energy and Microgrids: Control, Operation and Optimization (Green Energy and Technology)
by Jiefeng HuThis book focuses on community energy and microgrids with details including system control, operation, optimization, as well as communication requirements. It provides insight into future community microgrids development for scholars/engineers in academic and industry communities with conceptual illustration, investigations, and examples in the changing energy landscape. The topics covered includes Basic understanding of community energy and microgrids; Overview of cutting-edge technologies in power converter control and distributed power generation; Energy storage systems and electric vehicles in home energy systems; Demand response and fault protection with working principles; Monitoring, communication and control of a microgrid from a practical point of view, toward operational benefit optimization. This book can promote research in renewable energy and future smart grid and motivate the generation of new technologies to address the current challenges. The target audiences include scholars, researchers, students, lab technicians, engineers, managers in both academic and industry broader communities.
Advances in Computing Systems and Applications: Proceedings of the 6th Conference on Computing Systems and Applications (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1145)
by Badis Djamaa Abdelhamid Boudane Oussama Mazari Abdessameud Adil Imad Eddine HosniThis book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the recent trends and advances in the rapidly evolving field of computing systems and applications. It compiles selected articles from the 6th conference on computing systems and applications and presents the latest research findings, original ideas, and practical applications, showcasing the state-of-the-art in the field. The book is designed for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to understand cutting-edge developments and trends in computer science. It also serves as a valuable resource for exploring the potential and impact of computing systems and applications across various domains and disciplines.
Archie Double Digest #357 (Archie Double Digest #357)
by Archie SuperstarsBRAND NEW STORY: “Now That STINGS!” There’s an indoor flower show taking place in a huge greenhouse in Riverdale. But things are about to get buzzing when a madman known as the Murder Hornet crashes the event! It’s up to Pureheart and The Fly to save the day!
Global Dialogue on Media Dynamics, Trends and Perspectives on Public Relations and Communication: Proceedings of the International Conference on Public Relations and Media Communication, (PRMC 2024), June 28-30, 2024, Beijing, China
by Fong Peng ChewThis book contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Public Relations and Media Communication (PRMC 2024) which explore the dynamic intersections of public relations and media in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. It has a repository of innovative research, insightful discussions, and emerging trends in digital media strategies, crisis communication, media ethics, public relations in the age of social media, and the impact of emerging technologies on media practices. It touches upon a wide array of topics and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in these fields. With innovative research contributions and case studies from around the world, this book will be instructive in shaping the way we look at the world of media and ourselves. This is a highly useful guide for university professors, research scholars, writers, journalists and media professionals who wish to stay updated on the recent shifts in public relations and media communication
Basic Clinical Radiobiology
by Michael C. JoinerThe sixth edition of this internationally successful text includes the many positive advances in radiation oncology that have occurred over the past decade, and which continue to keep radiation at the cutting edge of cancer therapy. As previously, a multi-national authorship includes some of the top radiation oncologists, biologists, and physicists from North America and Europe, who highlight the core principles of radiobiology.
The Corset Girls Unlaced
by Annie R McEwenIn Victorian London, passion burns bright—but darkness awaits underground . . . After a desperate act leaves Jillian Morehouse a fugitive, she flees to Whitechapel. The escapee finds work in a Mayfair corset workshop, but the walls are closing in. Jillian catches the eye of the handsome Michael Kelly, a reformed criminal with a dangerous history he&’s anxious to keep hidden. The pair are drawn together by a powerful attraction—but their love is tested when she&’s kidnapped and abandoned in the catacombs beneath London. With enemies circling and secrets threatening to destroy them both, Jillian and Michael must confront their darkest fears . . . or lose everything to the shadows of their pasts. In a world where love is the most dangerous game of all, will they find redemption, or will the darkness claim them both?