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Implementing Reflective Practice in the K–12 Classroom: How to Easily Structure Teaching and Learning Reflections into Your Day
by Joanna C. Weaver Cynthia D. BertelsenThis resource offers teachers a simple framework to seamlessly add reflective practice to their day and encourages educators to critically reflect on instructional planning and practice. Commonly used in other busy professions, the SOAP Notes structure makes it easy to reflect on student progress through any lesson or learning activity, regardless of grade band or content area. Each category—Subjective, Observation, Assessment, and Planning—allows for documentation of obstacles, difficulties, or challenges within a lesson so educators can address these concerns in subsequent lessons. Each chapter features an in-service teacher who used SOAP Notes reflections in their classrooms to improve their instruction and student learning. Contributors are from diverse teaching backgrounds, schools, and student populations. The authors include instructions for using the template in a variety of scenarios, blank worksheets, completed SOAP examples, and important take-aways. Whether there is an hour or only minutes in the day to focus on reflective practice, these teachers demonstrate how this framework makes this activity possible in any classroom. Ideal for preservice and in-service teachers, administrators, and other education professionals across K–12 settings, this accessible read demonstrates the ease of reflective practice while celebrating teacher voices. This simple structure makes adding reflection and intention to teachers’ routine immediately doable.
Making Technology Work in Schools: How PK-12 Educators Can Foster Digital-Age Learning
by Timothy D. Green Loretta C. Donovan Jody Peerless GreenMaking Technology Work in Schools is an easy-to-use guide for transforming your school into a learner-centered, tech-supportive environment. School systems are increasingly adopting ambitious new educational technologies, but how do you make sure they are yielding effective teaching and learning experiences? The authors’ proven, intuitive practices speak directly to academic coaches, school technology leads, district technology directors, and teachers on special assignment who are responsible for introducing new digital tools and programs. Retaining its substantive focus on educational change and the comprehensive PURPOSE Framework, this refreshed second edition updates its real-world examples, practical strategies, and technology categories while adding new content on schoolwide initiatives, needs analysis, professional development, leadership and coaching standards, and more. After reading this book, you will be able to better prepare the educators whom you serve to empower their learners, whether digitally savvy or not, to be engaged, collaborative, and ready for college and careers.
Multifunctional Coordination Materials for Green Energy Technologies (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by Ghulam Yasin Anuj Kumar Sajjad Ali Tuan Anh Nguyen Saira AjmalAs an emerging material platform, multifunctional coordination materials offer many advantages such as remarkable porosity, structural flexibility, crystallinity, and modifiable functionalities that render them highly suited to generate and store green energy. This book covers the design and fabrication approaches of multifunctional coordination materials for green energy-related technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, and nanogenerators. Discusses fundamentals of multifunctional coordination materials Explains vital synthesis and design techniques as well as theoretical modeling Offers a comprehensive overview of preparation, structural and morphological properties, and applications in a wide variety of energy production, energy storage, and energy device technologies Assesses environmental impacts, recycling, challenges, and future perspectives Multifunctional Coordination Materials for Green Energy Technologies is an ideal reference for advanced students and researchers working in materials engineering, including new catalyst development, battery design, and related areas.
Game Economy Design: Metagame, Monetization and Live Operations
by Charlie CzerkawskiThis book provides a comprehensive overview of game economy design. It begins with a high-level overview, then utilizes subsequent chapters to break this down into finer details, showing methods to approach the various problems and challenges involved in creating an intricate game economy and metagame experience. The content of the book extends to associated and related fields such as monetization and live operations.The book contains step-by-step processes with best practices and examples, with content written from an empirical standpoint. The reader will gain insights into the components that form a game economy, how these components are utilized to shape a metagame experience and how monetization is integrated into this. The content will consider the work economy designers undertake during development through to postlaunch live operations.The book will appeal to all game design professionals and students of game design that wish to gain a deeper understanding of how to develop game economies.
Evaluative Practice in Learning, Design, and Technology: Theory, Process, and Decision-Making in Context
by Lauren M. Bagdy Jill E. StefaniakEvaluative Practice in Learning, Design, and Technology provides learning, design, and technology stakeholders with comprehensive resources intended to support their engagement in evaluative activities. Evaluation—the process that determines whether performance results have been achieved and meet expectations within an organization—is an important step in the instructional design process. However, the field’s current literature is largely missing coverage of influential contextual factors and evidence-based techniques. This book presents a thorough overview of the theoretical foundations that influence evaluation practices, identifies and distinguishes between numerous evaluative methods, and emphasizes the decision-making skills required of those leading and implementing evaluation. Graduate students and professionals will be better prepared to meet the expectation of competency in formative, summative, and program evaluations.
Island Time: Speed and the Archipelago from St. Kitts and Nevis (Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)
by Jessica Swanston BakerA close look at how wylers, a popular musical style from the island of St. Kitts and Nevis, expresses a unique mode of relation in the postcolonial Caribbean. In Island Time, ethnomusicologist Jessica Swanston Baker examines wylers, a musical form from St. Kitts and Nevis that is characterized by speed. Baker argues that this speed becomes a useful and highly subjective metric for measuring the relationship between Caribbean aspirations and the promises of economic modernity; women’s bodily autonomy and the nationalist fantasies that would seek to curb that autonomy; and the material realities of Kittitian-Nevisian youth living in the disillusionment following postcolonial independence. She traces the wider Caribbean musical, cultural, and media-based resonances of wylers, posing an alternative model to scholarship on Caribbean music that has tended to privilege the big islands—Trinidad, Jamaica, and Haiti—thus neglecting not only the unique cultural worlds of smaller nations but also the unbounded nature of musical exchange in the region. The archipelago emerges as a useful model for apprehending the relationality across scales that governs the temporal and spatial logics that undergird Caribbean performance. The archipelago and its speeds ultimately emerge as a meaningful medium for postcolonial, postmodern world-making.
Ghost Chilli: 'Full of human comedy' (Lucie Elven)
by Nikkitha Bakshani'A kaleidoscopically detailed novel of twenty-first century life, full of human comedy, which finds richness in the quotidian, ephemeral, and overlooked' LUCIE ELVEN'By turns witty, compassionate, and toe-curling. An incredibly astute and propulsive writing of modern relationships, familial, platonic and romantic' SUSANNAH DICKEY'Exquisite, forensic and tender . . . This book gently brûléed my heart' DOREEN CUNNINGHAMMuskan has a great life: a creative job in the big city, supportive friends, and no trouble finding first dates. So what if her colleagues don't know she exists, or her friends won't stop lecturing her about the three-year 'situationship' she's in? It's not like she's starving.But something is wrong, and while the people around her seem to have all the right words, nobody can articulate what they want from each other. As obstacles mount and the easy-going persona Muskan has built starts to crumble, she is forced to face a question that's been quietly burning at the back of her mind: Why did her family move to America so abruptly?Warm, funny, and sharply observed, Ghost Chilli is a story about trying to find honest relationships in an isolating world, and the weight we unwittingly carry.
The Summer She Vanished: An addictive and unputdownable crime thriller for summer 2023
by Jessica Irena Smith'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Heart-pounding . . . Definitely one of the best books this year' 'A tense, propulsive and twisty story . . . I was utterly drawn to Boweridge and its simmering secrets' ALI LOWE----A MURDERED WOMAN. A MISSING GIRL.A SMALL TOWN WITH A DARK PAST . . . Summer, 1972. Sister Francesca Pepitone was found strangled in a parking lot on the outskirts of Boweridge. A week later, seventeen-year-old Minna Larson disappeared. No one has seen or heard from her since. The cases were never linked, and neither was solved. For some, it was a scar that never healed. Others simply forgot.Now, over forty years later, Minna's niece Maggie learns that days before vanishing, Minna was telling people she knew who had murdered Sister Fran, and that she had the evidence to prove it.Except no one believed her because there was one thing everyone could agree on . . . Minna LiesHOW LONG CAN A SMALL TOWN BURY ITS PAST?----Readers are HOOKED on The Summer She Vanished'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A tangled tale of dark secrets . . . a captivating page-turner''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Family secrets, small towns . . . Jessica has hit the nail on the head' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Just got better and better . . . And the ending? I never saw that coming!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Gripped me from page one . . . A must-read''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Such a twisty plot''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A wonderful blend of cold case, police procedural, and cozy mystery that unravelled in perfect time''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Dramatic and full of twists . . . I really didn't want to put it down'A blistering and shocking thriller that takes you on a taut and compelling journey to find the truth behind the story of a missing teen, a murdered nun, and the dark secret that connects them. Perfect for fans of SWEET LITTLE LIES, THE ROANOKE GIRLS and THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED.
A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen: 'Fantastic, exciting deep dive into kitchen life from one of Britain's leading young chefs' (Tom Kerridge)
by Sally Abé'Sally really tells it how it is . . . This book will be a go to for those needing that bit of bravery and resilience in a world that needs more people like her' CANDICE BROWN'Wow. Sally's book is an insightful, honest account of a young cook's journey to an inspirational chef' ANGELA HARTNETT'She doesn't so much pull back the curtains as yank them away, revealing the plain truth of what it takes to get dinner on to your plate' OBSERVERThis is the story of Sally Abé's rise to become an award-winning chef in the brutal world of restaurant kitchens; how a girl from the midlands who used to cook herself Smash to get by is now one of the most successful fine-dining chefs working today.It's a familiar trope: angry men berating each other in kitchens as pots furiously boil, sauces burn and a giant slab of beef rests in the background. The dominant view of a professional kitchen is one of chaos and pent-up fury - a gladiatorial contest of male ego. Why then do we also hear the misogynistic refrain that women 'belong in the kitchen' if, in a professional context, they're all but erased from them? A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen is a stirring manifesto - drawing back the curtain on restaurant kitchens to show how she is endeavouring to change them for the better. Filled with stories of Michelin-starred food, the relentlessness of kitchens, as well as the hope for the future of the culinary landscape, Sally's memoir is set to become a classic.
DK Top 10 Rome (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK TravelOne of the most dynamic cities in the world, Rome is steeped in history and a feast for the eyes, bursting with ancient art, Renaissance architecture, delectable Italian cuisine and modern Italian chic. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Rome with absolute ease.Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Rome into helpful lists of ten—from our own selected highlights to the best ancient sites, villas and palaces, beautiful squares, shopping streets, green spaces, osterias, trattorias pizzerias and, of course, the quintessential gelaterie.You'll discover:- Eleven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Top 10 lists of Rome's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Galleria Borghese, Ostia Antica, the Roman Forum, Vatican City, the Pantheon, the Colosseum and Imperial Flora, Musei Capitolini, Santa Maria del Popolo, Villa Giulia and Museo Nazionale Romano- Rome's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including cultural festivals, squares and fountains, undergrounds sites, hidden gems off the beaten path, and things to do for free- A laminated pull-out map of Rome and its environs, plus nine full-color neighborhood maps- Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe- A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the moveLooking for more on Rome's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Rome.
Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering: 11th International Conference, IWBBIO 2024, Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain, July 15–17, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14849)
by Ignacio Rojas Francisco Ortuño Fernando Rojas Luis Javier Herrera Olga ValenzuelaThis volume constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Work-Conference on IWBBIO 2023, held in Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain, during July 15-17, 2022. The 54 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Healthcare and Diseases, Machine Learning in Bioinformatics, New Advances in Deep Learning in Bioinformatics and Biomedicine, Novel Methodologies and Applications in Bioinformatics and Biomedicine.
Game Development with GameMaker: A Primer on Game Development and Design
by Sebastiano M. CossuCreate games from start to finish while learning game design and programming principles using the GameMaker. Game Development with GameMaker covers all aspects of game design and development from the initial idea to the final release. You will learn how to make a 2D game from start to finish using GameMaker covering important features and topics related to game development. The book will cover design and development of a top-down action game from start to finish leveraging on best practices according to the current state of the industry’s standards. It will cover all the building blocks of 2D game development: movements, combat, AI, UI, level design, inventory, power ups, etc. This edition also aims to implement the many changes that has come to GameMaker: new features as well as best practices. You Will Master GameMaker Language (GML) programming Apply game design principles and programming patterns Learn about 2D game development techniques and best practices Review the visual programming tool of GameMaker Who This Book is For Game enthusiasts interested in game development and design with GameMaker would benefit from the book. No prior programming experience is required.
Creativity Loops–Based Decision Making: A Systems Thinking Approach
by Hassan Qudrat-UllahThis book presents an innovative framework for enhancing creativity in decision-making by applying systems thinking principles and tools. It is based on the premise that creativity is not a fixed trait that some people have and others don't, but a skill that can be learned and improved with practice and guidance. The book also argues that decision-making is not a linear or mechanical process that can be reduced to simple rules or formulas, but a dynamic and creative process that requires holistic and systemic thinking. The work also shows that systems thinking is not a complicated or abstract theory that only experts can use, but a practical and powerful tool that anyone can apply to understand and improve complex situations. The framework consists of six steps: problem identification, idea generation, idea selection, idea development, idea implementation, and monitoring and evaluating results and feedback. Readers will learn to use the framework to solve complex problems and generate innovative ideas in any context and domain. Through the systematic integration of existing models into a unified framework, the book contributes to ongoing dialogues regarding effective decision-making processes. It critically evaluates prominent models like the Creative Problem-Solving Model, the Rational Decision Making Model, and the Intuitive Decision Making Model. Researchers seeking insights into incorporating creativity into decision-making will find this book to be a valuable scholarly resource.
The Philosophy of Penelope Maddy (Outstanding Contributions to Logic #31)
by Sophia Arbeiter Juliette KennedyThis volume features more than 20 essays that explore the work of one of the most important contemporary philosophers of mathematics. It will help readers to better appreciate this significant and prolific philosopher. Within philosophy of mathematics, Penelope Maddy initially advocated realism. She then went on to advance naturalism. Both of her positions became very influential in the field, along with her other work in the philosophy of logic. The contributors comment on and otherwise engage with Maddy’s work. They also weigh in on the state of set theory and its philosophy, the philosophy and history of logic, naturalism, skepticism, and the myriad other areas to which Maddy left her mark. Overall, coverage traces her influence on these various ideas over the years. It will also help readers to better understand how philosophers working at the forefront of these areas see these concepts today. These essays will be essential reading for the wide group of philosophers working in these different areas as well as graduate students studying philosophy of mathematics and logic and the other related issues to which Maddy has contributed. The volume will also appeal to logicians and set theorists in general, as well as to philosophers working in analytic philosophy more widely, as well as to those working in the history of philosophy.
International Relations and Technological Revolution 4.0: World Order, Power and New International Society (Contributions to International Relations)
by David Hernández Martínez José Miguel Calvillo CisnerosThis book analyzes the global implications of the fourth industrial revolution, the Technological Revolution 4.0, on International Relations. Examining the intersection of new technologies and international power, this volume engages in extensive discussions and debates surrounding the immediate and long-term consequences of innovations, such as artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, smart cities, and drones. The rapid and potent march of technological progress intensifies global curiosity and concern, particularly regarding control over these new technologies. The book discusses essential questions, such as the theoretical analysis of new technologies in international relations, their impact on the 21st-century world order, and the pivotal roles of international actors in this revolution. Finally, it examines how these new technologies are reshaping international security, cooperation, and communication. A critical resource for researchers and the general public, this book provides a contemporary and theoretical framework to contextualize the international discipline in light of the challenge posed by new technologies, while also discussing the key variables that mold international society in the 21st century within the parameters of this technological revolution. Moreover, it anticipates the prominent dynamics and challenges that will shape global structures, regions, and nations in the forthcoming decades.
Clustermanagement in der Praxis: Transformation
by Gerd Meier zu Köcker Thomas WolfIn der regionalen Wirtschaftsentwicklung nehmen Clusterinitiativen eine große Bedeutung ein, gerade wenn es um die Steigerung von Innovationskraft bei kleineren und mittleren Unternehmen geht. Doch wie lassen sich Clusterinitiativen sinnvoll als Instrument in die Regionalentwicklung einbetten und wie kann gutes Clustermanagement als zentrale Schlüsselfunktion aussehen, damit die Netzwerke ihr volles Potenzial entfalten können? In den letzten Jahren gab es vermehrt gelungene Beispiele dafür, wie Clusterinitiativen Mehrwerte im Sinne ihrer Akteure generieren können. Dieses Buch stellt erfolgreiche Transformationen von Clusterinitiativen vor und gibt einen Überblick über die Chancen und Herausforderungen im täglichen Geschäft. Es bietet eine praxisorientierte Hilfestellung und viele Best-Practice-Beispiele speziell für Clustermanager, aber auch für Wirtschaftsförderungen, Kommunen, Verwaltung, Unternehmen, Wissenschaft, Verbände und Vereine.
Novel and Intelligent Digital Systems: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1170)
by Phivos Mylonas Dimitris Kardaras Jaime CaroThis book compiles the research findings presented at the 4th International Conference on Novel & Intelligent Digital Systems (NiDS 2024), which took place in Athens, Greece, on September 25-27, 2024, hosted by the University of West Attica. NiDS 2024 was conducted in a hybrid format, offering participants the flexibility to join either online or in person. The conference highlighted the latest innovations in intelligent systems and emphasized the collaborative research that advances Artificial Intelligence (AI) in software development. It served as a platform for high-quality research, providing a space to explore challenges and innovations in AI. NiDS 2024 refered to experts, researchers, and scholars in artificial and computational intelligence, as well as the broader field of computer science, offering insights into interconnected and complementary areas. By promoting the exchange of ideas, the conference aimed to strengthen and expand the network of researchers, academics, and industry professionals.
Decoding Antisemitism: A Guide to Identifying Antisemitism Online (Postdisciplinary Studies in Discourse)
by Matthias J. Becker Hagen Troschke Matthew Bolton Alexis ChapelanThis open access book is the first comprehensive guide to identifying antisemitism online today, in both its explicit and implicit (or coded) forms. Developed through years of on-the-ground analysis of over 100,000 authentic comments posted by social media users in the UK, France, Germany and beyond, the book introduces and explains the central historical, conceptual and linguistic-semiotic elements of 46 antisemitic concepts, stereotypes and speech acts. The guide was assembled by researchers working on the Decoding Antisemitism project at the Centre for Research on Antisemitism at Technische Universität Berlin, building on existing basic definitions of antisemitism, and drawing on expertise in various fields. Using authentic examples taken from social media over the past four years, it sets out a pioneering step-by-step approach to identifying and categorising antisemitic content, providing guidance on how to recognise a statement as antisemitic or not. This book will be an invaluable tool through which researchers, students, practitioners and social media moderators can learn to recognise contemporary antisemitism online – and the structural aspects of hate speech more generally – in all its breadth and diversity.
Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2020, Volume 2 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #196)
by Tomonobu Senjyu Parikshit N. Mahalle Thinagaran Perumal Amit JoshiThis book gathers papers addressing state-of-the-art research in all areas of information and communication technologies and their applications in intelligent computing, cloud storage, data mining and software analysis. It presents the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, which was held in Ahmedabad, India. Divided into two volumes, the book discusses the fundamentals of various data analysis techniques and algorithms, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.
Roboterassistierte Hernienchirurgie
by Omar Yusef Kudsi Ulrich A. Dietz Guido Beldi René Fortelny Armin WiegeringMöglichkeiten und Grenzen der roboterassistierten Hernienchirurgie werden in diesem Buch von einem internationalen Autorenteam in allen Facetten dargestellt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Schritt-für-Schritt-Beschreibungen der einzelnen Eingriffe bei unterschiedlichen Indikationen und die detaillierte Beschreibung der anatomischen Verhältnisse, wie sie sich beim roboterassistierten Vorgehen dem Operateur zeigen. Zahlreiche, eigens für das Buch erstellte Zeichnungen und Operationsfotografien veranschaulichen die Darstellung und werden durch insgesamt 15 Videos zu den Operationsverfahren ergänzt, die aus dem Buch mit der MoreMedia-App des Verlages aufgerufen werden können. Weitere Kapitel gehen auf die patientenbezogenen und wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen ein und betrachten die Verfahren im gesellschaftlichen und ökonomischen Kontext.
Glatte Mannigfaltigkeiten
by Claudio GorodskiDieses prägnante und praxisorientierte Lehrbuch präsentiert die Grundlagen der Mathematik auf glatten Mannigfaltigkeiten. Glatte Mannigfaltigkeiten sind ein Schlüsselkonzept in der Mathematik und weit verbreitet: Sie treten auf als Riemannsche Mannigfaltigkeiten in der Differentialgeometrie; als Raum-Zeiten in der Allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie; als Phasenräume und Energieniveaus in der Mechanik; als Definitionsbereiche von gewöhnlichen Differentialgleichungen in dynamischen Systemen; als Lie-Gruppen in Algebra und Geometrie; und in vielen anderen Bereichen.Das Buch präsentiert zunächst die grundlegenden Begriffe und Sätze zu glatten Mannigfaltigkeiten und kulminiert mit dem Frobenius-Theorem, bevor es Tensoren auf Mannigfaltigkeiten behandelt (einschließlich einer Darstellung der äußeren Ableitung von Differentialformen).Es behandelt dann Lie-Gruppen und Lie-Algebren und geht kurz auf homogene Mannigfaltigkeiten ein.Integration auf Mannigfaltigkeiten, Erläuterungen des Stokes-Theorems und der de-Rham-Kohomologie sowie Grundlagen der Differentialtopologie vervollständigen dieses Werk. Es enthält auch Übungen im gesamten Text, um den Lesern zu helfen, die Theorie zu verstehen, sowie anspruchsvollere Probleme für diejenigen, die Herausforderungen mögen, am Ende jedes Kapitels. Konzipiert für einen einsemestrigen Kurs über differentielle Mannigfaltigkeiten und Lie-Gruppen, der von vielen Graduiertenprogrammen weltweit angeboten wird, ist es eine wertvolle Ressource für Studierende und Dozenten gleichermaßen.Die Übersetzung wurde mit Hilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz durchgeführt. Eine anschließende menschliche Überarbeitung erfolgte vor allem in Bezug auf den Inhalt.
PR für vegane und nachhaltige Produkte: Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit für Unternehmen und Startups mit Purpose
by Katrin KasperDieses Buch zeigt, wie Unternehmen vegane und nachhaltige Produkte oder Dienstleistungen vermarkten und kommunizieren können. Denn Veränderungen hin zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit können nur gelingen, wenn Menschen überzeugt und begeistert werden – Verbote hingegen sind eher kontraproduktiv. Wie also können „Veggie“-Produkte den Konsumenten schmackhaft gemacht werden? Wie lassen sich nachhaltige Marken authentisch positionieren? Und was tun, wenn die Ideale groß, die Budgets aber klein sind? Katrin Kasper zeigt, wie man mit Storytelling, überraschenden PR-Aktionen und professioneller Pressearbeit die Wahrnehmung der Menschen beeinflussen und das Konsumverhalten langfristig positiv verändern kann – und dabei ganz nebenbei die Welt verbessert.
Mountain Lexicon: A Corpus of Montology and Innovation (Montology #2)
by Fausto O. Sarmiento Alexey GunyaThis book is the second volume in a series on montology dedicated to the transdisciplinary reflection of mountain research, considering the diversity of views on mountains and their problemata in the context of rapid technological development and unprecedented accumulation and dissemination of information around the world. The necessity for a new orderly and structured lexicon arose from the need to critically reassess the colonial past in the development of mountain territories, the development of a new and alternative understanding of mountain topics in the light of decolonized epistemology. The creation of coordinated and ordered terms for the main parts of mountain research creates the basis for an unorthodox understanding of the ontology of mountains and helps to better understand the complex cultural and natural essence of mountain socio-ecological systems. At the same time, a local episteme of mountains, considering local values, small scales, and vernacular visions are of particular importance, which must be taken into account in the current terminology. The purpose of the book is to provide methodological support for montology as a convergent and transdisciplinary science of mountains, based on the harmonization of its terminological base. The book pays special attention to onomastics, toponymy, standardization and other nuances of terms used in mountain research. According to this goal, three dozen articles in a relatively small format (about 3 pages) vividly, attractively and innovatively reflect the modern view of one or more related terms. Articles include definition(s) of the term, description of etymology, onomastics or toponymy used, examples of local characteristics compared to traditional sources, possible vernacular terms. Articles are grouped into four main areas: 1) Basic glossary of montology terminology, 2) Towards mountain socio-ecological systems, 3) Innovative disciplinary systemic realm, 4) Mountain classifications, onomastics, critical toponomy and rediscovery of meaning. The authors of the articles are leading experts in the field of mountain research from around the world. The book is intended for scientists, experts and teachers. It is provided with an annotated list of the most important montology terms.
Ecological Footprint of Industrial Spaces and Processes (Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes)
by Subramanian Senthilkannan MuthuThis book describes and offers cases in the assessment of Ecological Footprint (EF) in different industrial spaces and processes. Ecological Footprint is a useful metric that measures the level of resources from the environment that are required to support a specific way of life or business. This book enumerates the concept of EF and how this concept can be applied to a variety of industrial spaces and processes including textile manufacture, electric vehicle charging, construction materials, and agriculture.
Simulation in Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine: Integration of Pathophysiology, Monitoring, and Therapy
by Ronald A. Bronicki Sebastian C. Tume Daniel Burkhoff Daniel J. PennyThis book uses a validated cardiovascular simulator to illustrate cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology, principles of hemodynamic monitoring, and the impact of therapy in patients with a wide spectrum of critical care diseases. The simulator considers the closed-loop nature of the cardiovascular system and is thus ideally suited for demonstrating the complex and dynamic nature of the cardiovascular system. The book uses the Harvi cardiovascular simulator (Harvi Dynamics, Inc) in which heart chambers are modeled according to the time-varying elastance principles of Suga and Sunagawa, and Guyton’s model of the vasculature, which describes systemic and pulmonary vascular properties by a series of resistances and capacitances. The simulator generates ventricular pressure-volume loops from each of the four chambers, time-dependent tracings of pressure, flow and volumes, and the hemodynamic parameters derived from these signals. The principles of the time varying elastance model are reviewed and then applied to a spectrum of cardiovascular lesions, including acute and chronic systolic heart failure, sepsis phenotypes, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, and the impact of therapies such as vasoactive agents and acute and chronic mechanical circulatory support devices. Simulation in Cardiovascular Critical Care Medicine is a valuable resource for all levels of learners in the fields of Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Cardiac Critical Care Medicine.