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International Public Relations: Negotiating Culture, Identity, and Power
by Patricia A. Curtin T. Kenn GaitherInternational Public Relations: Negotiating Culture, Identity, and Power offers the first critical-cultural approach to international public relations theory and practice. Authors Patricia A. Curtin and T. Kenn Gaither introduce students to a cultural-economic model and to the accompanying practice matrix to explain public relations techniques and practices in a variety of regulatory, political, and cultural climates. Key Features:Illustrates how theory informs practice: The cultural-economic model is built around the circuit-of-culture theory, and the associated practice matrix shows students how to apply this theory to any particular problem or issue.Offers a truly international scope: Going beyond the Western, democratic, corporate perspective, this book critically examines the global diversity of public relations practice with examples from countries around the world.Represents a paradigm shift in international public relations scholarship: Extending well beyond regional and case study approaches, the integrated critical-cultural technique of this book extends current theory.Emphasizes values and ethics: Guidelines for ethical practice are provided to more effectively negotiate the international terrain.Intended Audience:This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in International Public Relations. In addition, it is an excellent supplemental text for courses such as Public Relations Theory, Public Relations Campaigns, Public Relations Planning and Management, and Public Relations Case Studies.
El manifiesto comunistal
by Carlos Marx, Federico Engels“Los comunistas no tienen intereses que no sean los del conjunto del proletariado. Sus tesis teóricas no se basan en modo alguno en ideas y principios inventados o descubiertos por tal o cual reformador del mundo. Son la expresión del conjunto de las condiciones reales de una lucha de clases existente, de un movimiento histórico que se desarrolla ante nuestros ojos ”. ¿Por qué toda la historia escrita es “la historia de las luchas de clases”? ¿Por qué el estado capitalista no es más que “un comité para el manejo de los asuntos comunes de toda la burguesía”? ¿Por qué el hecho de que el capital necesita un mercado en constante expansión impulsa a “la burguesía a recorrer el mundo entero”? ¿Por qué “el movimiento proletario es el movimiento independiente y consciente de la inmensa mayoría en provecho de la inmensa mayoría”? ¿Por qué la lucha por “el proletariado organizado como clase dominante” da paso a la única vía para el avance de la humanidad? Estas cuestiones —que Carlos Marx y Federico Engels abordaron en el programa histórico de la primera organización obrera comunista moderna— son tan vitales hoy como lo fueron hace más de siglo y medio.
La lucha contra el odio antijudío y los pogromos en la época imperialista
by V.I. Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Farrell Dobbs, James P. Cannon, Jack Barnes, Dave PrinceEl odio antijudío y las matanzas de judíos —pogromos— como lo que Hamás desató el 7 de octubre de 2023 no son algo nuevo. Tienen siglos de historia. Lo que sí es nuevo es que los pogromos ya son parte de las permanentes convulsiones y guerras de la época imperialista. La rivalidad capitalista para repartirse el mundo; dos guerras mundiales; el exterminio de 6 millones de judíos. Todo esto deja claro que combatir el odio antijudío es decisivo para la clase trabajadora y las naciones oprimidas de todo el mundo. Cuando los gobernantes británicos y norteamericanos cerraron la puerta a los sobrevivientes del Holocausto en los años 40, el nacimiento de Israel como refugio para los judíos resultó necesario e inevitable. Sin embargo, es un estado capitalista en un mundo imperialista, y no ofrece amparo perdurable a los judíos. Bajo el dominio del capital, no existe dicho amparo. Pero sí existe un camino para avanzar, según lo demostró la Revolución Rusa de octubre de 1917. Un partido obrero revolucionario forjado en la lucha por V.I. Lenin —los bolcheviques— dirigió al pueblo trabajador a tomar el poder estatal y trazar un rumbo para acabar con la explotación y la opresión nacional. Los trabajadores en el antiguo imperio zarista tomaron el destino en sus manos, y juntos empezaron a resolver conflictos entre sí que parecían insuperables. Mostraron el camino para los trabajadores hoy día: forjar partidos proletarios capaces de dirigir a millones a luchar por el poder obrero, poner fin a la explotación por parte del capital, acabar con toda opresión nacional y crear un mundo socialista. De eso se trata este libro.
Los cosméticos, la moda y la explotación de la mujer
by Mary-Alice Waters, Joseph Hansen, Evelyn ReedEn toda la historia del capitalismo, ¿ha cultivado la burguesía el fetiche de la mercancía de forma más premeditada que los capitalistas americanos?—Joseph Hansen • ¿Cómo se aprovechan las “industrias” de cosméticos y modas de las inseguridades emocionales, sexuales y económicas de las mujeres y adolescentes para sacar ganancias? • ¿Por qué las siempre cambiantes normas de belleza son las normas de la clase gobernante? • ¿Cómo se convirtió la mujer en el “segundo sexo”, y cómo puede ponerse fin a este producto de la sociedad divida en clases? • ¿Cómo se ha debilitado toda la estructura de opresión gracias a la acelerada integración de mujeres a la fuerza laboral mundial? A principios de los años 50, un artículo en el semanario socialista norteamericano The Militant, que exponía el feroz afán de ganancias de los monopolios de cosméticos, provocó un animado debate sobre estos temas. Hoy este intercambio, Los cosméticos, la moda y la explotación de la mujer, se reconoce como un clásico del marxismo. Ofrece una introducción al origen de la opresión de la mujer, y al camino hacia nuestra emancipación.
Sour Cherries and Sunflowers: A Taste of Home | Recipes from Eastern Europe and Beyond
by Anastasia Zolotarev"A beautiful and sensitive celebration of traditional and modern Eastern European cooking. Written by a writer who loves and cares with all her heart." - Olia Hercules"Just like its title, the entire book radiates light, warmth and powerful flavours!" - Alissa TimoshkinaExplore Eastern European food culture and identity, through over 80 delicious, entirely achievable recipes.Food is grounding; it connects us to our past, moves with people across borders, and is ever evolving. Anastasia Zolotarev draws on her Ukrainian and Belarusian heritage and celebrates the food and flavours of Eastern Europe. Through the pages, she finds the balance between preserving tradition and sharing the evolution of her family’s recipes. Sour Cherries & Sunflowers celebrates culture and connection, with recipes to preserve and feed the soul. For slow mornings at home, there are Blueberry and Buckwheat Pancakes, whilst Pyrizhky and Varenyky dumpling recipes are shared with tales of family gatherings around the table. You’ll find open rye sandwiches and Blini for celebrations and special gatherings, everyday recipes like babka and borsch, as well as salads, preserves, and even desserts such as Honey, Walnut and Soured Cream Cakeand Plum Rogaliki cookies.
Puff It Up: 60 Recipes – 1 Sheet of Pastry, 1 Baking Tray
by Caitlin Macdonald‘This book is a total goldmine of delicious, approachable recipes that pack a flavour punch. I want to eat everything!’ Nicola Lamb‘Endlessly creative imaginings of what you can achieve with a roll of puff, packed with “why didn’t I think of that” moments!’ Ben Lippett1 SHEET OF PUFF PASTRY + A HANDFUL OF EVERYDAY INGREDIENTS = SIMPLE, FUN AND TASTY MEALS.Grab a sheet of puff pastry and create deliciously flaky breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and celebratory showstoppers with these 60 recipes.*TOP IT – Pepperoni pizza tart*ROLL IT – Pork, hoisin and sesame sausage rolls*TWIST IT – Mustard and cheddar twists*FILL IT – Cheesy buffalo bean melts*DECORATE IT – Camembert wreathWith under 10 ingredients and simple methods that don't require lots of washing up, you'll pop your pastry in the oven and it will be ready to enjoy in no time!
The Marketing Firm, Volume I: Recent Theoretical and Empirical Developments
by Gordon R. Foxall Valdimar SigurdssonThis book presents an advanced exploration of the Theory of the Marketing Firm (TMF), offering a multidisciplinary analysis of how firms engage consumers through marketing-oriented strategies. It builds on earlier theoretical foundations, incorporating empirical studies across sectors like e-commerce, aviation, retail, and cosmetics. Volume I features nine conceptual and empirical chapters, each applying TMF to illustrate marketing firms' strategic responses to consumer behavior. Topics include co-creation, social media strategy, online review analysis, and firm performance metrics. The chapters examine bilateral contingencies, customer orientation, and reinforcement patterns using behavioural economics. Designed for both researchers and practitioners, this volume provides a rigorous yet accessible resource for understanding how marketing firms function in consumer-driven environments. It appeals to scholars in marketing, behavioral economics, and management, as well as professionals seeking to understand how customer interactions shape firm behavior and performance. The book deepens the interdisciplinary dialogue around marketing theory, strategy, and empirical application.
Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind (Design Thinking)
by Reginé M. GilbertApproach digital design with care, curiosity, and the people most often left out. This book invites you to rethink how we create digital systems, products, and tools, not just to meet accessibility requirements, but to shape a more inclusive future. UX design professor and author Regine Gilbert provides a thoughtful, practical, and global perspective on designing with empathy and intention across websites, apps, games, and emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR. This expanded edition reflects the rapid evolution of the tech landscape. It features up-to-date guidance on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), the European Accessibility Act, and international standards. It also explores the intersection of AI and accessibility, examining both the promises and risks of machine learning, automated tools, and algorithmic bias. You&’ll learn how to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and design for real human experiences, especially for those historically excluded. Inclusive Design for a Digital World, Second Edition isn&’t a checklist or a fix-it manual, it&’s a collection of reflections, case studies, questions, and examples that help you design with more people in mind from the start. Whether you&’re working on a subway kiosk, an AI chatbot, a learning app, or a video game, inclusive design is about recognizing who&’s being left out and doing the work to build systems that allow more people to participate, contribute, and belong. What You Will Learn: Apply WCAG 2.2 and understand how to meet international compliance requirements Navigate the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its implications for digital products Design inclusive experiences for users with visual, motor, auditory, and cognitive disabilities Identify how AI and machine learning impact accessibility and inclusion—both positively and negatively Incorporate assistive technologies into your design and testing workflows <li class="MsoNormal" style="
Rechtsstaatlichkeit in Ostmitteleuropa: Entwicklungspfade und Konflikte (Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft)
by Astrid Lorenz Dietmar Müller Jan Němec Madeleine Hartmann Dorottya VígDie aktuellen Konflikte um die Demokratie sind auch Konflikte um Rechtsstaatlichkeit, denn es geht oft darum, ob Mehrheiten „durchregieren&“ können oder durch die Verfassung, Gerichte und andere Instanzen eingehegt werden. In Ostmitteleuropa, wo Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit im Zuge der Ablösung vom Sozialismus etabliert wurden, traten solche Probleme seither in unterschiedlicher Weise und Intensität auf – bereits vor dem Abbau rechtsstaatlicher Strukturen durch Fidesz-KDNP in Ungarn (ab 2010) und die PiS in Polen (ab 2015). Dieses Buch arbeitet die verschiedenen Pfade und Konflikte der Rechtsstaatlichkeitsentwicklung in fünf Ländern (Polen, Ungarn, Tschechien, Slowakei, Rumänien) seit 1989/90 heraus. Es verdeutlicht, dass in Bezug auf die Rechtsstaatlichkeitsentwicklung nicht von einer homogenen Region zu sprechen ist, auch wenn bestimmte Themen in verschiedenen Staaten politisch umkämpft sind. Das Buch stützt sich auf wissenschaftliche Literatur, weitere Quellen sowie auf Befunde eigener Primärforschung zu Debatten in den Parlamenten.
Short Bowel Syndrome in Adults: From Basic Concepts to Future Prospects in Clinical Practice
by Anca Trifan Carol Stanciu Liana GheorgheThe book presents the currently available clinical, epidemiological, and experimental data on short bowel syndrome (SBS), with special emphasis on the medical, surgical, and nutritional care of patients affected by SBS, based on the most up-to-date, evidence-based data available.The prevalence of SBS has been rising along with significant advances in medicine and the overcoming of barriers such as more aggressive cancer resections and the increase in life expectancy, which has led to a higher prevalence of mesenteric ischemia and thrombosis. More recently, the SARS-CoV-2 infection has caused an increase in the incidence of thrombosis. The rising prevalence of SBS has prompted researchers and healthcare professionals to explore innovative treatments such as intestinal transplantation and the development of specialized diets and medications to improve patients' quality of life.The volume emphasizes the use of growth factors, which are likely to become increasingly important for promoting the structural adaptability of the intestine. It also highlights the need for ongoing research in the field of SBS to further understand the underlying mechanisms and develop new treatment options. Additionally, it highlights the importance of patient education and empowerment in managing their condition and making informed decisions about their care.The importance of a skilled interdisciplinary team in providing care for these individuals is also outlined. This book will serve as a quick reference on the medical, surgical, and nutritional care of complex patients with SBS, for nutritionists, dietitians, general practitioners, gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurses, and pharmacists alike.
Gandhāran School of Buddhist Paintings
by M. Nasim KhanThis book is the revised and updated version of the one published by the author in 2000 under the title "Buddhist Paintings in Gandhara" which focused mainly on the frescoes discovered in the Peshawar Valley, ancient Gandhara. However, since this first publication, archaeological discoveries have resulted many others which have also brought to light new clues about the art of Gandhara paintings. These paintings are recently discovered by researchers, mainly by the author himself, in the different regions of Gandhara which remained historically under the strong influence of Buddhism from the 3rd century BCE to the 5th century CE. This monograph includes not only the frescoes discovered so far in the region but also many other painted objects, drawings and inscriptions depicted mainly inside rock shelters. Such discoveries have therefore led the author to re-examine and analyse these paintings and to make them all available in a single corpus and with a new approach.
Data Security and Privacy Protection: Third International Conference, DSPP 2025, Xi'an, China, October 16–18, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16176)
by Ding Wang Xiaofeng Chen Haibo HuThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Data Security and Privacy Protection, DSPP 2025, held in Xi'an, China, during October 16–18, 2025. The 36 full papers and 11 short papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I:AI and System Security; Blockchain and Related Technologies; Privacy Preserving/Enhancing Technologies; Cryptographic Primitives; Privacy-Aware Federated Learning; AI-based Security Applications and Technologies. Part II: AI-based Security Applications and Technologies; Cryptographic Protocols Design and Analysis; Model Security and Copyright Protection.
Alcohol Production Processes and Their Utilisation in the Transport Sector (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability)
by Franz Winter Avinash Kumar Agarwal Andreas Bartl Stefan PflüglThe mission of lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) can be achieved by displacing fossil fuel usage from the transport sector. Fossil energy is limited in origin and running out of sources. Parallelly, the use of fossil energy has negative impacts on the atmosphere. The use of alternative fuels became a necessity. The members of the alcohol family are methanol, ethanol, butanol, pentanol, etc. Among the various options, the alcohol family is an emerging solution, as their physical-chemical properties are superior to conventional diesel and gasoline. From a sustainability viewpoint, alcohol is preferable as they possess inherent oxygen in their molecules, which lowers exhaust emissions. The book covers mechanical, chemical, and biochemical Processes used for alcohol production. It also discusses current developments, barriers, and prospects in alcohol production and its utilization aspects.
Recent Advances in Condition Monitoring: Select Proceedings of NCCM 2024 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Atul Andhare Pvs Ganesh KumarThis book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the National Conference on Condition Monitoring (NCCM 2024), organized by Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur in collaboration with the Condition Monitoring Society of India. It showcases the latest research and advancements in the field of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Various topics covered in this book include vibration monitoring, thermography, wear debris analysis, and other critical techniques employed in industry for condition monitoring. The book also emphasizes the implementation of advanced strategies for equipment reliability and the optimization of maintenance practices. This compilation is of significant value to researchers, professionals, and academicians working in the field of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, offering insights into the most recent trends and developments shaping the industry.
Selected Articles from the International Conference on Designing in Disorder: Urbanpromo; 5-8 Nov 2024; Florence, Italy (Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements)
by Giuseppe De Luca Carlo PisanoThis book presents peer-reviewed articles from the UrbanPromo International Conference on &“Designing in disorder - Designing disorder. Reorganizing Urban Fragility&” held from 5 to 8 November 2024 at Florence in Italy. It highlights the issue of land management and its transformations through the use of soft policies and soft power practices: informal tools that progressively complement the ordinary, more formal and constraining tools and processes of planning and design, allowing for a greater variety of possible outcomes, a reduction in time and an increase in the final quality of results. This book therefore reviews these experimental practices and explores how much of this modality can be the pathway for updating the discipline of spatial governance in Europe.
Top-down und bottom-up Dynamiken europäischer Öffentlichkeit im Lokalen (Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft)
by Muriel Cathérine WenzelIn diesem Open-Access-Buch wird analysiert, wie Politiker*innen, insbesondere Mitglieder des Europäischen Parlaments, als Top-down-Akteure sowie zivile Akteure als Bottom-up-Akteure auf die Lokaljournalist*innen und deren Berichterstattung über die Europäische Union (EU) in Lokalzeitungen einwirken sowie die Politisierung der EU und die Europäisierung in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten beeinflussen. Lokale Tageszeitungen rücken nur selten in den Fokus der Forschung zur europäischen Öffentlichkeit. Sie sind aber gerade aufgrund ihrer wichtigen Funktionen auf der lokalen Ebene nicht zu vernachlässigen und können zur Politisierung der EU beitragen, indem sie eine Scharnierfunktion zwischen den verschiedenen Akteuren aus Politik, den Massenmedien und der Zivilgesellschaft, deren Strategien und Aktivitäten sowie der Berichterstattung im Medium selbst übernehmen. Mithilfe von 34 Interviews mit Journalist*innen, EU-Korrespondent*innen, Mitgliedern des Europäischen Parlaments und deren Mitarbeitenden, Vertreter*innen der Zivilgesellschaft und von EDICs, einer qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse lokaler Tageszeitungen sowie eines Vergleichs der drei Fallstaaten Deutschland, Österreich und Frankreich kann festgestellt werden, wie durch diese Dynamiken lokale Öffentlichkeit entsteht, abgebildet und europäisiert wird.
Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering: 12th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2025, Cali, Colombia, October 29–31, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2701)
by Juan Carlos Figueroa-García Elvis Eduardo Gaona-García Jesús Alfonso López-Sotelo John Freddy Moreno-TrujilloThe two-volume set CCIS 2701 and 2702 constitutes the refereed conferenceproceedings of the 12th Workshop on Engineering Applications on Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering, WEA 2025, held in Cali, Colombia, during October 29–31, 2025. The 60 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 198 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Artificial IntelligenceVolume II: Optimization; Simulation; and Applications.
GovTech-Startups: Impulse und Praxisbeispiele für die Verwaltung (Edition Innovative Verwaltung)
by Franz-Reinhard Habbel Diane Robers Christoph MeinekeDieses Buch zeigt, wie GovTech-Unternehmen als treibende Kraft für die dringend benötigte Modernisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung in Deutschland genutzt werden können. Immer mehr öffentliche Aufgaben erfordern innovative Instrumente, um eine zukunftsfähige Verwaltung zu gewährleisten. Insbesondere in den Bereichen Mobilität, Klima, Bildung, Gesundheit, Energie und Sicherheit stehen Bund, Länder und Kommunen unter enormem Druck. Hierzu sind hochspezialisierte und flexible Dienstleister gefragt, die nachhaltige, effiziente Lösungen sowohl digital als auch analog entwickeln. Die Beiträge zeigen konkrete Lösungen und Erfolgsansätze auf, wie die Verwaltung mit Hilfe von GovTech-Innovationen den dringend notwendigen Modernisierungsprozess erfolgreich anstoßen kann. Sie beleuchten anhand von Fallbeispielen die Rolle von Startups, die sowohl digitale als auch analoge Lösungen anbieten, und wie diese als zentraler Baustein für die Zukunftsfähigkeit der Verwaltung eingesetzt werden können. Darüber hinaus wird aufgezeigt, wie GovTech-Startups nicht nur technische, sondern auch gesellschaftlich wichtige Aufgaben zur Förderung des Gemeinwesens übernehmen.
The Principle of Harmony with Nature as a Legal Foundation: A Proposal for the Ethical and Legal Consideration of Non-Human Living Beings and Ecosystems
by Raquel Domingues AmaralThis book offers a proposal for the theoretical basis for the normative character of harmony with nature in the statement of UN Resolution 64/196, which recognizes an immanent principle of the natural laws that govern the biosphere. This principle has been reproduced in human language through ethical narratives rooted in the ancient cultures of both Western and Eastern peoples, particularly in the ways of living of indigenous peoples. The work aims to propose the ethical narrative of harmony with nature as a pre-legal and indisputable principle, which urgently needs to be recognized to ensure the flourishing of life on Earth, including human life. It also proposes the hypothesis of recognizing the normativity of harmony with nature as a general principle of law in the international environmental field, as covered by Article 38 of the International Court's statute. Considering the long history of nature's rights, from ancient times to the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, harmony with nature was established in Principle 1, culminating in UN reports and resolutions under the title "Harmony with Nature." Furthermore, the book demonstrates that Article 225, caput, of the Federal Constitution of Brazil, when referring to ecological balance, encompasses the normative core of the principle of harmony with nature. It shows that the principle of harmony with nature, in its integrative role, acts as a normative source of biological dignity, intrinsic value, and the legal personality of non-human living beings and holistic organic entities. Based on the concept of biological legal personality, it proposes the recognition of three biological personalities entitled to their intrinsic rights to vital impulse: the vegetable biological personality, the animal biological personality, and the systemic biological personality. Additionally, it demonstrates the compatibility of the principle of harmony with nature with the principle of human dignity in its ecological dimension. As a multidisciplinary research, this book impacts not only the theory of law but also other spheres of knowledge such as ontology and ecological ethics. The book is intended for the academic public involved in research on the rights of nature, governmental and non-governmental organizations responsible for the construction of environmental policies to defend the rights of human and non-human living beings, as well as lawyers who advocate for the rights of nature.
Predictive Communication Intelligence: Wie Organisationen ihre Kommunikationsperformance datenbasiert transformieren (essentials)
by Uwe Seebacher Jörg ForthmannIn einer Zeit, in der Daten in Echtzeit verfügbar sind und Entscheidungen immer schneller getroffen werden müssen, reicht es nicht mehr, Kommunikationsmaßnahmen rückblickend zu bewerten und manuell zu erledigen. Predictive Communication Intelligence (PCI) ist der Schlüssel zu einer neuen Ära: weg von nachträglicher Analyse, hin zu präzisen, evidenzbasierten Handlungsempfehlungen und automatisierten Next-Best-Actions. Geschrieben von einem interdisziplinären Expertenteam aus Wissenschaft, Beratung und Unternehmenspraxis, liefert dieses Buch nicht nur Werkzeuge und Methoden, sondern inspiriert zu einem Paradigmenwechsel: Kommunikation nicht nur beobachten, sondern die Zukunft aktiv gestalten – vorausschauend, präzise und wirkungsorientiert.
Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering: 12th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2025, Cali, Colombia, October 29–31, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2702)
by Juan Carlos Figueroa-García Elvis Eduardo Gaona-García Jesús Alfonso López-Sotelo John Freddy Moreno-TrujilloThe two-volume set CCIS 2701 and 2702 constitutes the refereed conferenceproceedings of the 12th Workshop on Engineering Applications on Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering, WEA 2025, held in Cali, Colombia, during October 29–31, 2025. The 60 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 198 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Artificial IntelligenceVolume II: Optimization; Simulation; and Applications.
Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on the TianQin Science Mission; 25–26 April 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China: Progress on the TianQin Science Mission and in Gravitational Wave Detection (Springer Proceedings in Physics #428)
by Jun Luo Vadim Milyukov Ze-Bing Zhou Hsien-Chi Yeh Jianwei MeiThis book contains the key themes and insights from the presentations and posters presented at the Seventh International Workshop on the TianQin Science Mission (TQ7). TianQin, a Chinese space-based gravitational wave detection mission was initiated in 2014 and has since achieved several significant milestones, including the launch of the TianQin-1 experimental satellite. The construction of the TianQin-2 experimental satellites is currently underway, with a projected launch date set for 2026. These advancements are laying the groundwork for the TianQin-3 gravitational wave detection mission with the target launch around 2035. The book documents progress in the TianQin project ranging from scientific research to technological innovation and data analysis. Additionally, it provides updates on other gravitational wave detection missions, such as LISA, DECIGO, CPTA, and AliCPT. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the field and for anyone with a keen interest in the ongoing advancements in space science.
Design for Performative Arts Spaces: Historical Evolution, Cultural Context, and Future Opportunities
by Alessandro Melis Marco PelleThis comprehensive book explores the multifaceted world of performative arts spaces. Part I establishes a strong foundation by tracing the historical evolution of these spaces, showcasing iconic examples, and emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration within diverse cultural contexts. It also examines the relationship between dance, movement, and embodiment in performative spaces, highlighting their transformative power in times of global challenges. Part II takes readers on a visionary journey into the future, exploring the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies. Chapters in this section discuss the interplay of digital arts and architecture, the integration of immersive technologies, adaptive environments, AI and machine learning, robotics, and digital fabrication. These innovations are explored in relation to their ability to enhance audience experiences, optimize performance spaces, and push the boundaries of creativity. Part III addresses the significant need for comprehensive resources in interior design, digital arts, performing arts, and disruptive technologies. It provides valuable insights for students and professionals alike, covering essential design principles, case studies of notable venues, and the role of performative arts spaces in promoting sustainability amid global crises. Overall, this book presents a holistic exploration of the most important aspects of performative arts spaces—blending historical context, architectural design, technological advancements, and educational perspectives. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between architecture, design, and the performing arts.
Advancements in VLSI Design, Microelectronics Devices and Circuits: Select Proceedings of SPIN 2025, Volume 5 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1453)
by Pradeep Kumar Fernando Moreira William NavarajThis volume presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the 12th International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN 2025). It offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research and developments in signal processing, IoT sensors and systems, cloud computing, wireless communication, and wireless sensor networks. The collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and professionals in both academia and industry.
Integrative Transdisciplinarity: Scholarship for Creativity and Complexity
by Alfonso MontuoriThis book offers an invaluable introduction to Integrative Transdisciplinarity (ITD). Integrative Transdisciplinarity (ITD) prepares scholars to contextualize, interpret, integrate, and develop new perspectives and approaches. It is grounded in complex thought, frames inquiry as a creative process and embraces the full humanity of the researcher. Its goal is to provide a conceptual context for conducting meaningful research with the greatest amount of freedom and creativity, while doing justice to the complexity of both researcher and research topic. ITD presents 5 interrelated dimensions that serve as a conceptual context and precondition for transdisciplinary inquiry: Inquiry-based, Complex Thought, Creativity, Meta-paradigmatic, and Integration of the Inquirer.