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P. Abrahamsson, University of Helsinki, Finland; N. Oza, VTT Tech- E. Abrams, Paris, France; I. Chvatík, Academy of Sciences, Praque, V. Acary, INRIA, Saint-Ismier, France; O. Bonnefon, INRIA, Saint- nical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland (Eds.) Czech Republic (Eds.) Ismier, France; B. Brogliato, INRIA, Saint-Ismier, France

Lean Enterprise Software and Jan Pato#ka and the Heritage of Nonsmooth Modeling and Systems Phenomenology Simulation for Switched Circuits

First International Conference, LESS 2010, Helsinki, finland, Centenary Papers October 17-20, 2010, Proceedings Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched Circuits concerns the modeling and the numerical Whereas for the wider public Jan Patocka is known simulation of switched circuits with the nonsmooth This book contains the refereed proceedings of the mainly as a defender of human rights and one of dynamical systems (NSDS) approach, using piece- 1st International Conference on Lean Enterprise the first spokespersons of Charter 77, who died in wise-linear and multivalued models of electronic Software and Systems, LESS 2010, held in Helsinki, Prague several days after long interrogations by devices like diodes, transistors, switches. Numerous Finland, in October 2010. LESS 2010 is the first sci- secret police of the Communist regime, the inter- examples (ranging from introductory academic cir- entific conference dedicated to advance the body of national philosophical community sees in him an cuits to various types of power converters) are ana- knowledge for lean enterprise software and systems important and inspiring thinker, who in an origi- lyzed and many simulation results obtained with development. To achieve this goal, it offers a unique nal way elaborated the great impulses of European the INRIA open-source SICONOS software pack- platform by bringing together leading researchers thought – mainly Husserl’s phenomenology and age are presented. Comparisons with SPICE and and industry practitioners – in fact, more than 60% Heidegger’s philosophy of existence. Patocka also hybrid methods demonstrate the power of the NSDS of the conference speakers come from industry. reflected on history and the future of humanity in a approach. Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation The 24 papers selected for this book represent a globalized world and laid the foundations of an orig- for Switched Circuits is intended to researchers diverse range of experiences, studies, and theoretical inal philosophy of history. His work is a subject of and engineers in the field of circuits simulation and achievements. They are organized in three tracks on lively philosophical discussion especially in French design, but may also attract applied mathematicians Scaling Agile to Lean, Lean Product Development and German-speaking countries, and recently also interested by the numerical analysis for nonsmooth and Innovation, and Beyond Budgeting. The volume in Spanish-speaking, in U.S.A., and in the Far East. dynamical systems, as well as researchers from Sys- is completed by two invited talks and the summary Scholars from around the world who are interested tems and Control. of the panel on Why Agile, Why Lean. in the philosophy of Jan Patocka gathered in Prague to commemorate his centenary and the thirtieth Features Features anniversary of his death. The conference explored Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched This book contains the refereed proceedings of the the[..] Circuits concerns the modeling and the numerical 1st International Conference on Lean Enterprise simulation of switched circuits with the nonsmooth Software and Systems, LESS 2010, held in Helsinki, Features dynamical systems (NSDS) approach, using piece- Finland, in October 2010. LESS 2010 is the first sci- Whereas for the wider public Jan Pato#ka is known wise-linear and multivalued models of electronic entific conference dedicated to advance the body of mainly through the circumstances of his death in devices like diodes, transistors, switches. Numerous knowledge for lean enterprise software and systems Prague, on March 13, 1977, after long interrogations examples (ranging from introductory academic cir- development. To achieve this goal, it offers a unique by the Communist secret police, as a defender of cuits to various types of power converters) are ana- platform by bringing together leading [..] human and civic rights in Czechoslovakia and one of lyzed and [..] the first spokespersons of the Charter 77 movement, Fields of interest the international philosophical community sees in Contents Software Engineering; Management of Computing him [..] Part I Theoretical Framework.- 1 Switched Circuits. and Information Systems; Production / Logistics 2 Mathematical Background.- Part II Dynamics Gen- Contents eration and Numerical Algorithms.- 3 Conventional Target groups Ivan Chvatík, Preface; Václav Havel, Remember- Circuit Equation Formulation and Simulation. 4 Research ing Jan Patocka; Miroslav Petrícek, Jan Patocka: Nonsmooth Modeling of Electrical Components. 5 Phenomenological Philosophy Today; Petr Pithart, Type of publication Time–stepping Schemes and One Step Solvers.- Part Questioning as a Prerequisite for a Meaningful Proceedings III Numerical Simulations.- 6 The ACEF module and Protest; Martin Palouš, Jan Patocka’s Socratic Mes- the software. 7 Simple Circuits. 8 Buck and Delta- sage for the 21st Century; Marc Crepon, Fear, Sigma Converters.- A Some Facts in Real Analysis. Available Courage, Anger: the Socratic Lesson; Josef Moural References. Index. (Prague): Time and Responsibility, Kwok-ying Lau, 2010. XIII, 185 p. (Lecture Notes in Business Information Process- Patocka’s Concept of Europe: an Intercultural Con- Fields of interest ing, Vol. 65) Softcover sideration; Steven Crowell, “Idealities of Nature”: Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Jan Patocka on Reflection and the Three Move- Engineering; Electronics and Microelectronics, 46,00 € ments of Human Life, Eddo Evink, The Relevance of Instrumentation; Simulation and Modeling ISBN 978-3-642-16415-6 Patocka’s[..] Target groups Fields of interest Research Phenomenology; Philosophy of Mind; History of Philosophy; Philosophy of Religion Type of publication Monograph Target groups Research Available Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XXIII, 284 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 69) Hardcover Available 99,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9680-7 2011. XVI, 297 p. 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N.M. Adams, Imperial College London, UK; P.S. Freemont, Impe- G.A. Adelmann, Leeds, UK J. Ahmad, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA rial College London, UK (Eds.) Cardiology Essentials in Clinical Hepatology and Transplant Advances in Nuclear Architecture Practice Hepatology

A Case Based Approach This book provides a snapshot of the state-of-the art This book addresses the entire cardiologicalpathol- in the study of mammalian cell nuclear architecture, ogy, and accompanies the reader through each and features a diverse range of chapters written by Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case significantcondition, from incidence and sever- top researchers. A key aspect is an emphasis on pre- Based Approach presents a collection of interest- ity, tomechanisms, clinical and lab diagnosis, and cise and repeatable quantitative analysis and sim- ing cases in liver disease seen at a very busy and up totreatment and prognosis.The presentation is ulation in addition to the more familiar biological large liver transplant center in the United States. enhanced by the use of numerous tables and fig- perspective. The fusion of such material frames the These cases cover the full range of pathology that ures, to better illustrate the similarities and differ- future of the discipline. Quantitative contributions an internist or gastroenterologist may expect to see ences between the discussed entities. The chapters stress reproducible and robust 3D analysis, using a in a lifetime of taking care of patients with acute or have an uniform structure fostering a methodical variety of tools ranging from point pattern analysis chronic liver disease, before or after liver transplant. approach to heart disease. The level is intermedi- to shape registration methods. Biological insights Each case is presented as you would see it in a clin- ate, with an accent on clinical practice. At the same include the role of nuclear subdomains in cancer, ical situation where a patient presents a complaint time, an excellent tool for preparing for exams, as i) nuclear molecular motors, and a holistic view of gene or something is noted on exam or blood work. The disease mechanisms are systematically discussed; ii) transcription. question/answer format will help one through the guidelines are explained and summarized; iii) novel problem of making a diagnosis or in considering a resarch directions are explained. The book provides Features differential diagnosis and also point to the best way conciseness, completeness, and updatedness, while This book provides a snapshot of the state-of-the art to manage each condition. The volume is divided offers: for residents, familiarization with the disci- in the study of mammalian cell nuclear architecture, into pre-transplant and post-transplant hepatology. pline of cardiology; for cardiology fellows, the book and features a diverse range of chapters written by Each case is 3 pages with the first page presenting will be a friendly companion for practice and Boards top researchers. A key aspect is an emphasis on pre- the case and pertinent lab data and 3-4 questions study; for primary care physicians, the book[..] cise and repeatable quantitative analysis and sim- (i.e. differential diagnosis, tests to order, x-rays/CT ulation in addition to the more familiar biological Features required).The second page illustrates[..] perspective. The fusion of such material frames the Being a cardiology fellow is one of the most daunt- future of the discipline. Quantitative [..] Features ing commitments one can make as a physician. The Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology: A Case stressful and intensive work schedule is followed Contents Based Approach presents a collection of interest- by long hours of study in an ever-expanding field, Foreword.- Nuclear subdomains and cancer, Kendra ing cases in liver disease seen at a very busy and making it occasionally challenging to master both L. Cann, Sui Huang and Graham Dellaire.- Spatial large liver transplant center in the United States. classical teachings and cutting-edge developments. point process analysis of Promyelocytic Leukemia These cases cover the full range of pathology that Graphically memorable tables and schematics are nuclear bodies, Philip P. Umande and David A. an internist or gastroenterologist may expect to see one of the most useful tools for making sense of the Stephens.- Quantitative approaches to nuclear archi- in a lifetime of taking care of patients with acute or [..] tecture analysis and modeling, D. Hübschmann, N. chronic liver disease, before or after liver transplant. Kepper, C. Cremer and G. Kreth.- Statistical shape Contents [..] theory and registration methods for analyzing the 1. Diagnostic Tests in Cardiology; 2. Ischemic Heart 3D architecture of chromatin in interphase cell Contents Disease; 3. Diseases of Blood Pressure; 4. Heart nuclei, Siwei Yang, Doris Illner, Kathrin Teller, Irina Section 1. General Hepatology: Cases 1-26.- Section Failure; 5. Valvular Heart Disease; 6. Rhythm and Solovei, Roel van Driel, Boris Joffe, Thomas Cremer, 2. Advanced Liver Disease: Cases 27-65.- Section 3. Conduction Disturbances; 7. Pericardial Disease; 8. Roland Eils, Karl Rohr.- Nuclear molecular[..] Transplant Hepatology: Cases 66-90. Cardiac Tumors; 9. Cardiac Trauma; 10. Congenital Fields of interest Heart Disease; 11. Angiology: Diseases of Blood Ves- Fields of interest Biomedicine (general); Cell Biology; Gene Function; sels; 12. Heart Disease in Special Populations Hepatology; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine Cell Physiology Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Cardiology; Emergency Medicine; General Practice / Professional/practitioner Research Family Medicine Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Monograph Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Type of publication Available Available Monograph 2011. X, 440 p. 113 illus., 44 in color. Hardcover 2011. VII, 210 p. Hardcover Available 99,95 € 139,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-7084-8 ISBN 978-90-481-9898-6 2011. X, 384 p. 60 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover 179,95 € ISBN 978-1-84996-304-6 4 springer.com

B.A. Akbarnia, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, La Jolla, M. Aloni, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; H. Basti- H. Alpas, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; B. CA, USA; M. Yazici, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey; G.H. aanse, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; T. de Jager, Ç#rako#lu, Ac#badem University, Istanbul, Turkey (Eds.) Thompson, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; K. Schulz, University OH, USA (Eds.) of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Eds.) Food Chain Security The Growing Spine Logic, Language and Meaning

Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children 17th Amsterdam Colloquium, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, This volume addresses a wide range of issues related December 16-18, 2009, Revised Selected Papers to food terrorism, food security and safety in a com- prehensive and up-to-date survey. Emerging issues Spinal disorders in very young children may be in Food Chain Security relevant to all countries and caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of This book contains the revised papers presented at stakeholders are summarized, including relevant such conditions is often challenging due to the age of the Amsterdam Colloquium 2009, held in Amster- technical information relating to the various strands. the patient and the progressive nature of the defor- dam, The Netherlands, in December 2009. The 41 These include: risk assessment and vulnerability; mity. There also may be associated problems such as thoroughly refereed and revised contributions pre- food defence strategies; awareness and response congenital anomalies, respiratory insufficiency, and sented together with the revised abstracts of 5 invited aspects. The analyses, based on practices and strate- neurological problems. Depending on the etiology talks are organized in five sections: the first section gies evolved in different countries, yield an objective of the deformity, these children are often cared for contains extended abstracts of the talks given by the and scientific treatment of this vital area. by multiple specialists including pediatricians, pedi- invited speakers; the second, third and fourth sec- Features atric orthopaedists or orthopaedic spine surgeons, tions contain invited and submitted contributions This volume addresses a wide range of issues related neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosur- to the three thematic workshops hosted by the collo- to food terrorism, food security and safety in a com- geons, oncologists, and/or pulmonologists. Health quium: the Workshop on Implicature and Grammar, prehensive and up-to-date survey. Emerging issues professionals in all of the mentioned disciplines are the Workshop on Natural Logic, and the Workshop in Food Chain Security relevant to all countries and involved in the management of these patients, which on Vagueness; the final section consists of submis- stakeholders are summarized, including relevant is why compiling a comprehensive textbook that is sions to the general program. The topics covered technical information relating to the various strands. not limited to orthopedic specialists is essential. This range from descriptive (syntactic and semantic anal- These include: risk assessment and vulnerability; textbook will effectively help to standardize the care yses of all kinds of expressions) to theoretical (logical food defence strategies; awareness and response [..] of these patients. Furthermore, other professionals and computational properties of semantic theories, philosophical foundations, evolution and learning of such as nurses, physical therapists and healthcare Contents language). professionals in training[..] Preface. Contributors. Food Chain Security Pilot Study: Findings and recommendations.- Food Chain Features Features Security and Vulnerability.- The Contribution of Spinal disorders in very young children may be This book contains the revised papers presented at Food Safety Management Systems to the Prevention caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of the Amsterdam Colloquium 2009, held in Amster- of Deliberate Food Contamination.- Issues of Food such conditions is often challenging due to the age of dam, The Netherlands, in December 2009. The 41 Chain Security and Case Studies in the Czech Army.- the patient and the progressive nature of the defor- thoroughly refereed and revised contributions pre- Food Chain Security in Romania.- New system of mity. There also may be associated problems such as sented together with the revised abstracts of 5 invited food control in Russia.- Food Chain Defense in the congenital anomalies, respiratory insufficiency, and talks are organized in five sections: the first section United States.- Food Safety Strategies in the Federal neurological problems. Depending on the etiology of contains extended abstracts of the talks given by the Republic of Germany.- Assessing security of supply – the deformity, these children are often cared [..] invited speakers; the second, third and fourth sec- tions [..] three methods used in Finland.-Food chain defense Contents and its potential implications on[..] Embrology and Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Fields of interest Fields of interest Cord.- Normal Growth of the Spine and Thorax.- Symbolic and Algebraic Manipulation; Computer Food Science; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Biomechanics of the Growing Spine.- Genetics: Eval- Appl. in Arts and Humanities; Mathematical Logic Risk uation of the Growing Child. Imaging of the Grow- and Formal Languages; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Logics and Meanings of Programs; Soft- ing Spine.- Non-specific Back Pain in Children.- Target groups ware Engineering Spinal Infections.- Management of Spine Tumors in Research Young Children.- Pediatric Trauma.- The Growing Target groups Spine and Sports.- Spinal Deformity from Metabolic Type of publication Research Disease.- Spinal Manifestations of the Skeletal Dys- Proceedings plasias.- Marfans, Ehlers Danlos and Other Rare Type of publication Syndromes.- Spinal Deformities in the Growing Proceedings Available Child: Idiopathic: Infantile, Juvenile.- Congenital[..]

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J.E. Amadi-Echendu, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; K. Andeweg, TransForum, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands; H. van J. Angeles, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; B. Boulet, K. Brown, Southern Cross University, Tweed Heads, Australia; R. Latesteijn, TransForum, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands (Eds.) McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; J.J. Clark, McGill Univer- Willett, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; J. Mathew, sity, Montreal, QC, Canada; J. Kovecses, McGill University, Mon- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia (Eds.) treal, QC, Canada; K. Siddiqi, McGill University, Montreal, QC, The TransForum Model: Canada (Eds.) Definitions, Concepts and Scope of Transforming Agro Innovation Engineering Asset Management Toward Sustainable Development Brain, Body and Machine Proceedings of an International Symposium on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of McGill University Centre for Intelli- gent Machines Definitions, Concepts and Scope of Engineering The TransForum Model: Transforming Agro-inno- Asset Management, the first volume in this new vation Toward Sustainable Development presents review series, seeks to minimise ambiguities in the new insights on how to use innovation for the com- subject matter. The ongoing effort to develop guide- plex challenge of sustainable development. Innova- The reader will find here papers on human-robot lines is shaping the future towards the creation of tion has been at the heart of the positive agricultural interaction as well as human safety algorithms; hap- a body of knowledge for the management of engi- developments in both production and productivity tic interfaces; innovative instruments and algorithms neered physical assets. Increasingly, industry practi- growth during the last decades. Due to the negative for the sensing of motion and the identification of tioners are looking for strategies and tactics that can impact of these developments on the physical and brain neoplasms; even a paper on a saxophone-play- be applied to enhance the value-creating capacities social environment, a transformational change of the ing robot. of new and installed asset systems. The new knowl- agricultural sector is needed to shift toward a more Features edge-based economy paradigm provides imperatives sustainable development. Changing the agro innova- On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, McGill to combine various disciplines, knowledge areas and tion system is necessary to bring this about. In this University's Centre for Intelligent Machines (CIM) skills for effective engineering asset management. book, six years of experimenting with sustainable invited outstanding researchers from academia and This volume comprises selected papers from the development in agriculture is translated into a set R\&D environments to discuss the state of the art 1st, 2nd, and 3rd World Congresses on Engineering of principles and guidelines. Together these consti- in research areas of interest to CIM. The response is Asset Management, which were convened under the tute The TransForum Model to deal with innovation documented in the papers assembled here, under the auspices of ISEAM in collaboration with a number and sustainable development. This book shows how umbrella of the [..] of organisations, including CIEAM Australia, Asset different scientific disciplines contribute to this new mode of agro innovation. Management Council Australia, BINDT UK, and Contents Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing University of Features Force and Visual Control for Safe Human-robot Chemical[..] The TransForum Model: Transforming Agro-inno- Interaction.- 3D Automatic Segmentation of the Hippocampus Using Wavelets with Applications to Features vation Toward Sustainable Development presents Radiotherapy Planning.- Rigid registration of 3D Definitions, Concepts and Scope of Engineering new insights on how to use innovation for the com- ultrasound and MRI: comparing two approaches on Asset Management, the first volume in this new plex challenge of sustainable development. Innova- nine tumor cases.- A New Approach to Virtual Mir- review series, seeks to minimise ambiguities in the tion has been at the heart of the positive agricultural roring for View Integration.- Designing a Metric for subject matter. The ongoing effort to develop guide- developments in both production and productivity the Difference Between Gaussian Densities.- Phys- lines is shaping the future towards the creation of growth during the last decades. Due to the negative ical Asymmetries and Brightness Perceptionm.- A a body of knowledge for the management of engi- impact of these developments on the physical and learning-based patient repositioning method from neered physical assets. Increasingly, industry practi- social [..] limited-angle projections.- Image and Video Region tioners are looking for strategies [..] Contents Saliency Based On Space and Motion.- Generalized Fields of interest Preface.- 1. The need for a new agro innovation sys- PCA via[..] Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, tem.- 2. Inventions for future sustainable develop- Fields of interest Marketing; Technology Management; Finance / ment in agriculture.- 3. Organizing innovations and Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Banking; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk transitions.- 4. For or Against Innovation? The influ- ence of images.- 5. Mobilizing consumer demand for (incl. Robotics); User Interfaces and Human Com- Target groups sustainable development6. From motivating assump- puter Interaction Research tions to a practical innovation model.- 7. Trans- forming agriculture: a new approach to stimulate Target groups Type of publication sustainable development.- Appendix I. 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S. Ani#a, University “Al.I. Cuza” Ia#i, Romania; V. Arn#utu, Univer- A.A. Ansari, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; S. Singh Available sity “Al.I. Cuza” Ia#i, Romania; V. Capasso, Universita’ degli Studi Gill, International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnol- di Milano, Italy ogy, New Delhi, India; G.R. Lanza, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA; W. Rast, Texas State University, San Marcos, 2011. XIII, 394 p. Hardcover TX, USA (Eds.) An Introduction to Optimal Control 169,95 € Problems in Life Sciences and Eutrophication: causes, ISBN 978-90-481-9624-1 Economics consequences and control From Mathematical Models to Numerical Simulation with MATLAB® Eutrophication continues to be a major global chal- lenge to water quality scientists. The global demand Combining two important and growing areas of on water resources due to population increases, eco- applied mathematics—control theory and model- nomic development, and emerging energy devel- ing—this textbook introduces and builds on methods opment schemes has created new environmental for simulating and tackling concrete problems in a challenges to global sustainability. Eutrophication, variety of applied sciences. Emphasizing "learning by causes, consequences, and control provides a current doing," the authors focus on examples and applica- account of many important aspects of the processes tions to real-world problems. An elementary presen- of natural and accelerated eutrophication in major tation of advanced concepts, proofs to introduce new aquatic ecosystems around the world. The connec- concepts, and carefully presented MATLAB® pro- tions between accelerated eutrophication and climate grams guide the reader through methods in optimal change, chemical contamination of surface waters, control and related models. This approach not only and major environmental and ecological impacts fosters an understanding of the basic topics, but also on aquatic ecosystems are discussed. Water quality leads the way to new, independent research. With changes typical of eutrophication events in major minimal prerequisites and exercises in each chap- climate zones including temperate, tropical, sub- ter, An Introduction to Optimal Control Problems tropical, and arid regions are included along with in Life Sciences and Economics, serves as an excel- current approaches to treat and control increased lent textbook for graduate and advanced undergrad- eutrophication around the world. The book provides uate courses in mathematics, physics, engineering, many useful new insights to address the challenges of computer science, as well as biology, biotechnology, global[..] economics, and finance. The work is also a useful reference for[..] Features Eutrophication continues to be a major global chal- Features lenge to water quality scientists. The global demand Combining two important and growing areas of on water resources due to population increases, eco- applied mathematics—control theory and model- nomic development, and emerging energy devel- ing—this textbook introduces and builds on meth- opment schemes has created new environmental ods for simulating and tackling problems in a variety challenges to global sustainability. Eutrophication, of applied sciences. Control theory has moved from causes, consequences, and control provides a current primarily being used in engineering to an important account of many important aspects of the processes theoretical component for optimal strategies in other of natural [..] sciences, such as therapies in medicine or policy in economics. [..] Contents 1. EUTROPHICATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Contents PRESENT SITUATION AND FUTURE SCENAR- An Introduction to MATLAB. Elementary Mod- IOS Martin T. Dokulil and Katrin Teubner 2 CON- els with Applications.- Optimal Control of Ordi- TROLLING EUTROPHICATION IN THE BALTIC nary Differential Systems. Optimality Conditions.- SEA AND THE KATTEGAT Lars Håkanson and Optimal Control of Ordinary Differential Systems. Andreas C. Bryhn 3. EUTROPHICATION PRO- Gradient Methods.- Optimal Harvesting for Age- CESSES IN ARID CLIMATES Elias Salameh and Structured Population.- Optimal Control of Diffu- Sura Harahsheh 4. EUTROPHICATION AND sive Models.- Appendices.- References.- Index. RESTORATION OF SHALLOW LAKES FROM A COLD TEMPERATE TO A WARM MEDITER- Fields of interest RANEAN AND A (SUB)TROPICAL CLIMATE Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathemat- Meryem Beklioglu, Mariana Meerfhoff and Erik ics; Control; Systems Theory, Control; Game Theory, Jeppesen 5 TROPHIC STATE AND WATER QUAL- Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Mathemati- ITY IN THE DANUBE FLOODPLAIN LAKE cal Biology in General; Ordinary Differential Equa- (KOPA#KI RIT NATURE PARK, CROATIA) IN tions RELATION TO[..]

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H.R. Arabnia, Professor of Computer Science, The University of A. Armando, Università di Genova, Italy; G. Lowe, University of J. Arndt, Nürnberg, Germany Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (Ed.) Oxford, Computing Laboratory, Oxford, UK (Eds.) Matters Computational Advances in Computational Biology Automated Reasoning for Security Protocol Analysis and Issues in the Ideas, Algorithms, Source Code Theory of Security Proceedings of The 2009 International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in Joint Workshop, ARSPA-WITS 2010, Paphos, Cyprus, March This book provides algorithms and ideas for com- Las Vegas, NV, July 13-16, 2009. Recent advances 27-28, 2010, Revised Selected Papers putationalists. Subjects treated include low-level in Computational Biology are covered through a algorithms, bit wizardry, combinatorial generation, variety of topics. 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Third Joint Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling, ICIDS 2010, Edinburgh, UK, November 1-3, 2010, Proceedings Multi-Agent System (MAS) is an exciting, emerg- The potential of stem cells for healing and disease ing paradigm expected to play a key role in many prevention in all fields of medicine is tremendous society-changing practices. The International Con- and has revolutionized the high-tech biomedical ference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the research. In this book, many of the most promi- Systems (PRIMA) is a leading scientific conference Third International Conference on Interactive Digi- nent researchers discuss the challenging topics of for research on intelligent agent systems and multi- tal Storytelling, ICIDS 2010, held in Edinburgh, UK, stem cell engineering, for example: Ethical issues of agent systems, attracting high quality, state-of-the- in November 2010. 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M.E. Bakich, Milwaukee, WI, USA A. Barbarisi, Second University of Naples, Italy; P. Bechi, Univer- J. Barjis, TU Delft, The Netherlands (Ed.) sity of Florence, Italy; P. Innocenti, University of Chieti, Italy; C.A. Redi, University of Pavia, Italy; F. Rosso, Second University of 1,001 Celestial Wonders to See Naples, Italy Enterprise and Organizational Before You Die Modeling and Simulation Biotechnology in Surgery The Best Sky Objects for Star Gazers 6th International Workshop, EOMAS 2010, held at CAiSE 2010, Hammamet, Tunisia, June 7-8, 2010, Selected Papers

The 20th century has finished, the century when 1,001 Celestial Wonders is a guide to the night sky's surgery took huge steps forward thanks to progress brightest and most fascinating objects. Each target is This book constitutes the post-conference proceed- in technology. Now we have entered the "century accessible to amateur astronomers using medium- ings of the 6th International Workshop on Enter- of biotechnologies", which will not only generate sized telescopes from a dark site. In fact, many are so prise and Organizational Modeling and Simulation progress in surgery, but also lead to a real "cultural bright they remain visible under moderate light pol- (EOMAS 2010) , held at the CAiSE 2010 confer- revolution" that will completely change approaches lution, as from the outskirts of a city or the suburbs ence in Hammamet, Tunisia, June 7-8, 2010. The to solving different problems in medicine. The aim of a town. The book provides a chronological target 12 papers presented in this volume were carefully of this book is to bring surgeons closer to biotech- list, making it easy to use. No matter what night you reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. They nologies and to overcome the cultural gap dividing choose, this book will show you many of the most cover topics like business process management and them from these new approaches. Biotechnologies memorable objects to observe, whether you are using simulation, organizational modeling and simulation, are already proposed and used at different levels in a small telescope or even binoculars, or an instru- enterprise architecture and modeling, and workflow surgical practice: in diagnostic technique, enabling ment of larger aperture. This is far more than just systems. practitioners to identify diseases at an early stage and a list of interesting objects. 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The ble players in originating and[..] book's chronological[..] 12 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. They Features Features cover topics like business process management and The 20th century has finished, the century when Many deep-sky objects that can appear quite won- simulation, organizational [..] surgery took huge steps forward thanks to progress derful in photographs can be hard to observe in the in technology. Now we have entered the "century telescope. This book is your guide to the more inter- Fields of interest of biotechnologies", which will not only generate esting nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies, objects that Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in progress in surgery, but also lead to a real "cultural will bring gasps when you see them through a tele- Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys- revolution" that will completely change approaches scope. Author Michael E. Bakich shows you how to tems Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineer- to solving different problems in medicine. The aim spot constellations you’ve heard of but haven’t been ing of this book is to bring surgeons closer to [..] able to find. He gives you lists of bright deep-sky [..] Target groups Contents Contents Research The Philosophy of Biotechnology.-Diagnosis.- Foreward.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.-Contents.- Biomolecular Staging: Reality or Future Perspec- Type of publication January.- February.- March.- April.- May.- June.- tive?- Technology for Biotechnology.- Regenerative Proceedings July.- August.- September.- October.- November.- Medicine: Current and Potential Applications.- In December.- Index. 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C. Bartocci, University of Geneva, Italy; R. Betti, Politecnico di T. Bastiaens, Fernuniversität in Hagen, Germany; U. Baumöl, O.A. Bauchau, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA Milano, Italy; A. Guerraggio, Bocconi University, Milano, Italy; R. Fernuniversität in Hagen, Germany; B.J. Krämer, Fernuniversität Lucchetti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy (Eds.) Hagen, Germany (Eds.) Flexible Multibody Dynamics Mathematical Lives On Collective Intelligence

Protagonists of the Twentieth Century From Hilbert to Wiles The author developed this text over many years, teaching graduate courses in advanced dynamics and Welcome to the proceedings of the inaugural Sym- flexible multibody dynamics at the Daniel Guggen- posium on Collective Intelligence (COLLIN 2010). Steps forward in mathematics often reverberate in heim School of Aerospace Engineering of the Geor- This was the first of a new series of events that will other scientific disciplines, and give rise to inno- gia Institute of Technology. The book presents a evolve over the coming years, and we were happy to vative conceptual developments or find surprising unified treatment of rigid body dynamics, analyt- hold the event in Hagen where the idea for this sym- technological applications. This volume brings to ical dynamics, constrained dynamics, and flexible posium was born. The participants visited Hagen the forefront some of the proponents of the mathe- multibody dynamics. A comprehensive review of in April, with excellent opportunities to get rain, matics of the twentieth century, who have put at our numerical tools used to enforce both holonomic and wind and sun. Collective intelligence denotes a phe- disposal new and powerful instruments for investi- nonholonomic constraints is presented. Advanced nomenon according to which the purposeful interac- gating the reality around us. The portraits present topics such as Maggi’s, index-1, null space, and tion between individuals creates intelligent solutions people who have impressive charisma and wide- Udwadia and Kalaba’s formulations are presented and behaviors that might not have come to existence ranging cultural interests, who are passionate about because of their fundamental importance in multi- without this concerted effort of a community. The defending the importance of their own research, body dynamics. Methodologies for the parameter- members of such communities form a social net- are sensitive to beauty, and attentive to the social ization of rotation and motion are discussed and work, typically over the Internet. They are engage and political problems of their times. What we have contrasted. Geometrically exact beams and shells with each other over a sustained period of time to sought to document is mathematics’ central position formulations, which have become the standard in develop an area of innovation through collabora- in the culture of our day. Space has been made not flexible multibody dynamics, are presented and tion and exchange of ideas, experiences and informa- only for the great mathematicians but also for liter- numerical aspects of their finite element implemen- tion. Leading-edge information and communication ary texts, including contributions by two apparent tation detailed. Methodologies for the direct solution technologies (ICT) offer ample opportunities for interlopers, Robert Musil and Raymond Queneau, of the index-3 differential-algebraic[..] enabling collective intelligence. COLLIN aims to for whom mathematical concepts represented a valu- become[..] Features able tool for resolving the struggle between ‘soul The author developed this text over many years, and[..] Features teaching graduate courses in advanced dynamics and Welcome to the proceedings of the inaugural Sym- Features flexible multibody dynamics at the Daniel Guggen- posium on Collective Intelligence (COLLIN 2010). Steps forward in mathematics often reverberate in heim School of Aerospace Engineering of the Geor- This was the first of a new series of events that will other scientific disciplines, and give rise to inno- gia Institute of Technology. The book presents a evolve over the coming years, and we were happy to vative conceptual developments or find surprising unified treatment of rigid [..] hold the event in Hagen where the idea for this sym- technological applications. This volume brings to posium was born. The participants visited Hagen Contents the forefront some of the proponents of the mathe- in April, with excellent opportunities to get rain, Part I: Basic tools and concepts: 1. Vectors and ten- matics of the twentieth century, who have put at our wind and sun. Collective intelligence denotes a phe- sors.- 2. Coordinate Systems.- 3. Basic Principles.- disposal new and powerful instruments for investi- nomenon [..] 4. The Geometric Description of Rotation.- Part gating the reality around us. The portraits present II: Rigid Body Dynamics: 5. Kinematics of Rigid people [..] Contents Bodies.- 6. Kinetics of Rigid Bodies.- Part III: Con- Preface.-On Collective Unintelligence.-Building Contents cepts of Analytical Dynamics: 7. Basic Concepts of actor reputation in web-based innovation networks Preface.- Hilbert’s Problems.-The Way We Were.- Analytical Dynamics.- 8. Variational and Energy An approach for the visual representation of busi- Intermezzo: Verlaine and Poincaré from Etudes Principles.- Part IV: Constrained Dynamical Sys- ness models that integrate web-based collective intel- littéraires.- B.Russell.- G.H.Hardy.- E.Noether.- tems: 9. Constrained Systems: Preliminaries.- 10. ligence into value creation.-Open Science 2.0: How Intermezzo: Carciopholus romanus from Furor Constrained Systems: classical formulations.- 11. Research and Education can benefit from Open mathematicus.- P.A.M.Dirac.- J. von Neumann.- Constrained systems: advanced formulations.- 12. Innovation and Web 2.0.- A Social Network System K.Gödel.- Intermezzo: In Homage to Gödel.- Constrained systems: numerical methods.- Part[..] for Analyzing Publication Activities of Researchers.- R.Musil.- A.M.Turing.- R.Caccioppoli.- B. de Use of Swarm Intelligence to Include Customers in Fields of interest Finetti.- A.N.Kolmogorov.- Bourbaki.- R.Queneau.- Product Innovation.-Imitation and Quality of Tags Automotive Engineering; Continuum Mechanics J.F.Nash, Jr.- E.De Giorgi.- L.Schwartz.- R.Thom.- in Social Bookmarking Systems – Collective Intelli- and Mechanics of Materials; Appl. Mathematics / A.Grothendick.- G.-C.Rota.- S.Smale.- M.F. gence Leading to Folksonomies.-Measuring and[..] Computational Methods of Engineering Atiyah.- V.I.Arnold.- E.Bombieri.- M.Gardner.- F.W.Lawvere.- An Interview with A.Wiles. Fields of interest Target groups Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Graduate Fields of interest (incl. 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Permission to Shoot?: ing on the market organization model and national in this disciplinary shift from processualism to post- Police Use of Deadly Force in Democracies brings conditions. This book examines the restructuring in processualism and interpretation, but to date few a new dimension to the problem of police abuse both developed and developing nations, with partic- have called their work interpretive archaeology. This of deadly force by concentrating on India and the ular focus on the United States, Great Britain, China, volume is based on a session at the Society for His- United States, both large democracies and vibrant and Russia, and addresses the problems arising from torical Archaeology meeting in 2005. The organizers superpowers. In the book, the research is based on these transitions. 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What moti- tion, this book is a must-read for academics, students tion; rather, the authors exchange ideas about what vational techniques and justifications are used to and researchers with an interest in electric power each other has written. They construct dialogues override social norms governing moral[..] industry restructuring. It also has direct[..] about theories and practices that inform interpretive archaeology on either side of the[..] Features Features Extrajudicial executions by law enforcement offi- With the global demand for energy skyrocketing, Features cers have blighted parts of the world for generations, over the past twenty years many countries have Although historical archaeologists often explore sim- but criminological coverage has been superficial and restructured their electric power industries, typically ilar themes, the intellectual traditions in the United selective. 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This book examines the restructuring in both ologist on the themes of landscape studies, urban [..] archaeology, memory and memorialization, gender Contents studies, [..] Introduction.- Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework.- Contents Chapter 2: Case Studies: The City of Mumbai and Electric Power Systems, Their Properties and Specific Contents its Police and the Sean Bell Case.- Chapter 3: Offi- Features.- Electric Power Industry in the Context Part I. Country Estates/Landscapes: An American cers’ Perceptions of Encounters Involving the Use of Microeconomics.- Models of Electricity Market Landscape Conversation.- The Archaeology of Estate of Force.- Chapter 4: Public Opinion and the Role Organization.- Short Run Productivity Costs and Landscapes in Eighteenth-Century England.- Part II. of the Police in Society.- Chapter 5: Justifications for the Electricity Market.- EPS Expansion with Differ- Archaeology of 19th century and the Lives of Work- Deadly Encounters: Denial Theory.- Chapter 6: A ent Market Models.- Foreign Experience in Elec- ing People: Section Introduction.- Urban Histor- Permissive Culture: ‘Claimsmakers’ and the Passive tric Power Industry Restructuring.- Power Industry ical Archaeology: A View from the Golden Gate.- Acceptance of Encounters.- Chapter 7: Implications Restructuring in Russia.- Celebrating Steel City: Historical Archaeology in for Policing in Democratic Societies.- Appendix: Sheffield, U.K.- Part III. 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Second Edition "The Inequality Puzzle" presents interviews with thir- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third teen prominent business executives, politicians and Conference on Human-Centred Software Engi- labor leaders in the US and EU. Written in English neering (HCSE 2010) held in Reykjavik, Iceland, Neurocritical care as a subspecialty has grown for a non-academic audience, the book explores dif- in October 2010. The 10 revised full and 5 revised rapidly over the last two decades and has reached a ferent policy approaches to rising income inequality short papers presented were carefully reviewed and level of distinct maturity with the advent of newer in the United States and many European countries selected from 42 submissions. HCSE 2010 addresses monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in by considering the views of individuals respected the scientific foundations of user interface design, a variety of brain and spinal cord injury paradigms. for their judgement, expertise and substantial prac- examining the relationship between software engi- Handbook of Neurocritical Care, Second Edition tical experience. Organized by the Roland Berger neering and human-computer interaction and user- remains true to the operative tenet that "time is Stiftung, the book also presents analysis and rec- centred design as an essential part of software engi- brain," and rapid diagnosis and therapeutic interven- ommendations by Stanford University’s Stanford neering process. Included topics focused on collab- tions in these challenging patients cannot be overem- Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality, and orative work; context of use; user-aware systems; phasized. The second edition of this important Roland Berger, Chairman, Roland Berger Strat- model-based development; and HCI activities. Handbook again serves as a quick, practical reference egy Consultants. Interviewees include: Josef Acker- for those involved in the care of critically ill neuro- mann, Bertrand Collomb, Gabriele Galateri, Jürgen Features logical and neurosurgical patients. The care provided Hambrecht, Maurice Lévy, John Monks, Sir Mark This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third to this subset of critically ill patients continues to be Moody-Stuart, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, Fred Smith, Conference on Human-Centred Software Engi- multidisciplinary and includes care rendered from John Sweeney, William Weld, James Wolfensohn, neering (HCSE 2010) held in Reykjavik, Iceland, colleagues in emergency medical services, emergency Jerry Yang. in October 2010. The 10 revised full and 5 revised medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, short papers presented were carefully reviewed and Features critical care, nursing and physician assistance. Fully selected from 42 submissions. HCSE 2010 addresses Should we be troubled by rising income inequality? updated, all of the chapters again consist of easy-to- the scientific foundations of user interface design, Does the Financial Crisis oblige us to consider how read, bulleted points[..] examining the relationship between software engi- much inequality is desirable? The United States and neering and [..] Features many European countries have seen shifts in pub- Neurocritical care as a subspecialty has grown lic attitudes toward a widening gap between the rich Fields of interest rapidly over the last two decades and has reached a and poor. Will income inequality return to the polit- Software Engineering; User Interfaces and Human level of distinct maturity with the advent of newer ical agenda? In thirteen candid interviews, distin- Computer Interaction; Information Systems Appli- monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in guished business, political and labor leaders discuss cations (incl.Internet); Artificial Intelligence (incl. a variety of brain and spinal cord injury paradigms. [..] Robotics); Computer Communication Networks; Handbook of Neurocritical Care, Second Edition Computers and Society Contents remains true to the operative tenet that "time is Part 1: Introduction: Is There Too Much Inequality? brain," and rapid diagnosis and therapeutic interven- Target groups tions [..] (David B. 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D. Bigoni, Università di Trento, Italy; L. Deseri, Università di J. Bijak, University Southampton, Highfield, UK Th. Bjarnsholt, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Den- Trento, Italy (Eds.) mark; C. Moser, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; N. Høiby, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark (Eds.) Forecasting International Migration Recent Progress in the Mechanics of in Europe: A Bayesian View Defects Biofilm Infections

International migration is becoming an increas- This book will cover both the evidence for biofilms The International Symposium on Defect and Mate- ingly important element of contemporary demo- in many chronic bacterial infections as well as the rial Mechanics (ISDMM09) was the fourth interna- graphic dynamics and yet, due to its high volatility, problems facing these infections such as diagnos- tional meeting of a series, following the workshops it remains the most unpredictable element of pop- tics and treatment regimes. A still increasing inter- held at Kaiserslautern (2003), Symi (2005) and Aus- ulation change. In Europe, population forecasting est and emphasis on the sessile bacterial lifestyle sois (2007), and was held in the alpine city of Trento, is especially difficult because good-quality data on biofilms has been seen since it was realized that that Italy, from July 6 to 9, 2009. The Symposium brought migration are lacking. There is a clear need for reli- less than 0.1% of the total microbial biomass lives together researchers in the areas of the mechanics of able methods of predicting migration since popula- in the planktonic mode of growth. The term was defects, in a broad sense: cracks, dislocations, inclu- tion forecasts are indispensable for rational decision coined in 1978 by Costerton et al. who defined the sions, precipitates, phase boundaries, and shape making in many areas, including labour markets, term biofilm for the first time.In 1993 the American optimization.A select number of contributions based social security or spatial planning and organisa- Society for Microbiology (ASM) recognised that the on the presentations given at the symposium are tion. In addressing these issues, this book adopts a biofilmmode of growth was relevant to microbiol- collected in this volume, which provides a refer- Bayesian statistical perspective, which allows for a ogy. Lately many articles have been published on the ence source of the present state of development formal incorporation of expert judgement, while clinical implications of bacterial biofilms. Both origi- in the field of the mechanics of defects.Previously describing uncertainty in a coherent and explicit nal articles and reviews concerning the biofilm prob- published in the International Journal of Fracture manner. No prior knowledge of Bayesian statistics is lem are available. 166:1-2 (2010). assumed. The outcomes are discussed from the point of view of forecast users (decision makers), with the Features Features aim to show the relevance and usefulness of the pre- There has been an increasing interest and emphasis The Symposium brought together researchers in the sented methods in practical applications. on the sessile bacterial lifestyle biofilms since it was areas of the mechanics of defects, in a broad sense: discovered that the vast majority of the total micro- cracks, dislocations, inclusions, precipitates, phase Features bial biomass exists as biofilms. Leeuwenhoek first boundaries, and shape optimization.A select number International migration is becoming an increas- described the aggregation of bacteria in 1677, but it of contributions based on the presentations given at ingly important element of contemporary demo- was only recently recognized as being important in the symposium are [..] graphic dynamics and yet, due to its high volatility, chronic infection. In 1993, the American Society for it remains the most unpredictable element of pop- Microbiology (ASM) recognized that the [..] Contents ulation change. In Europe, population forecasting Preface, by D. Bigoni, L. Deseri; ORIGINAL is especially difficult because good-quality data on Fields of interest PAPERS: On the convergence of 3D free discontinu- migration are lacking. There is a clear need for reli- Microbiology; Bacteriology; Cell Biology ity models in variational fracture, by F. Fraternali, M. able methods of predicting [..] Negri, M. Ortiz; Size and shape dependent steady- Target groups state pull-off force in molecular adhesion between Contents Professional/practitioner soft elastic materials, by J. Wang, H. Gao; A numeri- List of tables and figures.- Part I. Introduction.- cal study of arterial media dissection Processes, by A. Part II. Explaining and forecasting migration.- Part Type of publication Ferrara, A. Pandolfi; Evolution equation of moving III. Examples of Bayesian migration predictions.- Contributed volume defects: dislocations and inclusions, by X. Marken- Part IV. Perspectives of forecast makers and users.- scoff; Perturbation of mode III interfacial cracks, by Part V. Conclusion.- Acknowledgements.- Refer- Available A. Piccolroaz, G. Mishuris, A.B. Movchan; On path- ences.- Subject Index .- Index of Names.- Annex independent integrals within the[..] A. Data sources and the preparatory work.- Annex B. WinBUGS code used in the presented Bayesian 2011. XIV, 350 p. 59 illus., 39 in color. Hardcover Fields of interest forecasts.- Annex C. Bayesian forecasts of selected 149,95 € Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi- migration flows in Europe. als; Mechanics; Appl. 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K. Bjorlykke, University Oslo, Norway K.I. Bland, M.G. Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, K.I. Bland, University of Alabama, South Birmingham, AL, USA; MN, USA; M.W. Büchler, University of Heidelberg; A. Csendes, M.G. Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; University Hospital Santiago, Columbia, MO, USA; O.J. Garden, M.W. Büchler, University of Heidelberg, Germany; A. Csendes, Petroleum Geoscience University of Edinburgh, UK; J. Wong, Queen Mary Hospital, University Hospital Santiago, Chile; O.J. Garden, University of Hong Kong, China (Eds.) Edinburgh, UK; J. Wong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China From Sedimentary Environments to Rock Physics (Eds.) Surgery of the Pancreas and Spleen Critical Care Surgery Petroleum geoscience comprises those geoscien- Handbooks in General Surgery tific disciplines which are of greatest significance for Handbooks in General Surgery the exploration and recovery of oil and gas. These include petroleum geology, of which sedimentary Surgery of the Pancreas and Spleen provides an illus- geology is the main foundation along with the con- trative, instructive, and comprehensive review that Critical Care Surgery provides an illustrative, textual and modifying principles of regional, tectonic depicts the rationale of basic operative principles instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts and structural geology. Additionally, biostratigraphy essential to surgical therapy in pancreatic and splenic the rationale of basic operative principles essential and micropalaeontology, organic geochemistry, and disorders. The chapters provide pertinent and con- to surgical therapy in the critically ill patient. The geophysical exploration and production techniques cise summaries of how to deal with various pan- chapters provide pertinent and concise, summaries are all important tools for petroleum geoscientists creatic and splenic disorders, spanning benign and of how to deal with various types of critical illness, in the 21st century. This comprehensive textbook malignant problems and minimally invasive proce- including acute renal failure, coma and altered men- present an overview of petroleum geoscience for dures. Stages of operative approaches with relevant tal status, multiple organ dysfunction and hepatic geologists destined for the petroleum industry. It technical considerations are outlined in an easily failure. Stages of operative approaches with relevant should also be useful for students interested in envi- understandable manner. Complications are reviewed technical considerations are outlined in a straightfor- ronmental geology, engineering geology and other when appropriate for the organ system and problem. ward manner, and complications are reviewed when aspects of sedimentary geology The text is illustrated throughout by line drawings appropriate for the organ system and problem. The text is illustrated throughout by line drawings and Features and photographs that depict anatomic or techni- photographs that depict anatomic or technical prin- Petroleum geoscience comprises those geoscien- cal principles. A concise, handbook-sized reference ciples. A concise, handbook-sized reference work, tific disciplines which are of greatest significance for work, this book is a valuable resource for all general this book is a valuable resource for all general sur- the exploration and recovery of oil and gas. These surgeons and residents in training. geons and residents in training. include petroleum geology, of which sedimentary Features geology is the main foundation along with the con- Surgery of the Pancreas and Spleen provides an illus- Features textual and modifying principles of regional, tectonic trative, instructive, and comprehensive review that Critical Care Surgery provides an illustrative, and structural geology. Additionally, biostratigraphy depicts the rationale of basic operative principles instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts and micropalaeontology, organic geochemistry, and essential to surgical therapy in pancreatic and splenic the rationale of basic operative principles essential to [..] disorders. The chapters provide pertinent and con- surgical therapy in the critically ill patient. The chap- ters provide pertinent and concise summaries of how Fields of interest cise summaries of how to deal with various pan- to deal with various types of critical illness, including Geology; Geophysics / Geodesy; Sedimentology creatic and splenic disorders, spanning benign and malignant problems and minimally invasive proce- acute renal failure, coma and altered mental status, Target groups dures. [..] multiple organ dysfunction and [..] Graduate Contents Contents Type of publication Part 1: Pancreas—Benign.- Management of Necro- Acute Renal Failure.- Monitoring of Respiratory Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook tizing Pancreatitis.- Acute Pancreatitis.- Chronic Function and Weaning from Mechanical Ventila- Pancreatitis: From Endotherapy to Surgery.- Pan- tion.- Coma and Altered Mental Status in the Surgi- creas Divisum.- Pancreatic Pseudocysts.- Obstructive cal Critical Care Setting; Brain Death.- Management Available Jaundice: Preoperative Evaluation.- Cystic Neo- of Cardiac Arrhythmias.- Do Not Resuscitate, Do plasms of the Pancreas.- Part 2: Pancreas—Malig- Not Treat.- Multiple Organ Dysfunction: The Sys- 2011. IX, 508 p. 210 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover nant.- Pancreatic Carcinoma.- Nonfunctioning temic Host Response to Critical Surgical Illness.- Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors.- Part 3: Spleen— Hepatic Failure General Principles of Sepsis.- Neu- 69,95 € Benign.- Splenectomy.- Cyst and Abscess of the rologic Physiology: The Brain and Its Response to ISBN 978-3-642-02331-6 Spleen.- Part 4: Spleen—Malignant.- Malignant Dis- Injury Pulmonary Embolism.- Right Ventricular eases of the Spleen.- Advanced Gastric and Pancre- Failure and Cardiogenic Shock.- Nosocomial Pneu- atic Laparoscopic Procedures. monia.- Gastrointestinal Failure.- Diabetes Mellitus and[..] Fields of interest Surgery; General Surgery; Gastroenterology Fields of interest Surgery; General Surgery; Intensive / Critical Care Target groups Medicine Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume Type of publication Available Contributed volume

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K.I. Bland, University of Alabama, South Birmingham, AL, USA; K.I. Bland, M.G. Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; M.W. K.I. Bland, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; M.G. M.G. Sarr, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; M.W. Büchler, Univer- Büchler, University of Heidelberg; A. Csendes, University Hospital Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; M.W. sity of Heidelberg, Germany; A. Csendes, University Hospital San- Santiago; O.J. Garden, University of Edinburgh; J. Wong, Queen Büchler, University of Heidelberg; A. Csendes, University Hospi- tiago, Chile; O.J. Garden, University of Edinburgh, UK; J. Wong, Mary Hospital, Hong Kong (Eds.) tal Santiago, Chile; O.J. Garden, University of Edinburgh, UK; J. Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China (Eds.) Wong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China (Eds.) General Principles of Surgery Surgery of the Small Bowel Trauma Surgery Handbooks in General Surgery Handbooks in General Surgery Handbooks in General Surgery

General Principles of Surgery provides an illustra- Surgery of the Small Bowel provides an illustrative, tive, instructive, and comprehensive review that Trauma Surgery provides an illustrative, instructive, instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts depicts the rationale of basic operative principles and comprehensive review that depicts the ratio- the rationale of basic operative principles essential essential to surgical therapy. The chapters provide nale of basic operative principles essential to surgical to surgical therapy for small bowel disorders. The pertinent and concise summaries of the fundamen- therapy in the trauma patient. The chapters provide chapters provide pertinent and concise summaries tal principles in surgery, spanning anesthesia, fluids, pertinent, and concise, summaries of how to deal of how to deal with various small bowel disorders, nutrition, bleeding, blood transfusion, circulatory with the trauma patient, from initial evaluation to spanning benign and malignant problems, gastroin- monitoring and pain management. The text is illus- a closer look at the various organ systems that may testinal bleeding and minimally invasive procedures. trated throughout by line drawings and photographs need oeprated on. Thermal injury is also addressed. Stages of operative approaches with relevant tech- that depict these surgical principles. A concise, hand- Stages of operative approaches with relevant tech- nical considerations are outlined in an easily under- book-sized reference work, this book is a valuable nical considerations are outlined in a straigtfor- standable manner. Complications are reviewed when resource for all general surgeons and residents in ward manner, and complications are reviewed when appropriate for the organ system and problem. The training. appropriate for the organ system and problem. The text is illustrated throughout with line drawings and text is illustrated throughout by line drawings and photographs that depict anatomic or technical prin- Features photographs that depict anatomic or technical prin- ciples. A concise, handbook-sized reference work, General Principles of Surgery provides an illustra- ciples. A concise, handbook-sized reference work, this book is a valuable resource for all general sur- tive, instructive, and comprehensive review that this book is a valuable resource for all general sur- geons and residents in training. depicts the rationale of basic operative principles geons and residents in training. essential to surgical therapy. The chapters provide Features pertinent and concise summaries of the fundamen- Features Surgery of the Small Bowel provides an illustrative, tal principles in surgery, spanning anesthesia, fluids, Trauma Surgery provides an illustrative, instructive, instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts nutrition, bleeding, blood transfusion, circulatory and comprehensive review that depicts the ratio- the rationale of basic operative principles essential monitoring and pain management. The text is [..] nale of basic operative principles essential to sur- to surgical therapy for small bowel disorders. The gical therapy in the trauma patient. The chapters chapters provide pertinent and concise summaries Contents provide pertinent and concise summaries of how to of how to deal with various small bowel disorders, Anesthesia and Risk Management.- Fluids and deal with the trauma patient, from initial evaluation spanning benign and malignant problems, gastroin- Electrolytes.- Nutritional Support in the Surgical to a closer look at the various organ systems that may testinal bleeding and minimally invasive procedures. Patient.- Abnormal Bleeding and Coagulopathies.- need oeprated on. Thermal injury is also [..] [..] Blood Transfusion and Alternative Therapies.- Cir- culatory Monitoring.- Acute Pain Management. Contents Contents Initial Evaluation of the Trauma Patient.- Blunt Part 1: Benign.- Small Bowel Obstruction.- Motil- Fields of interest Abdominal Trauma.- Penetrating Trauma: Neck, ity Disorders of the Small Bowel.- Appendicitis.- Surgery; General Surgery; Minimally Invasive Thorax, and Abdomen.- Vascular Trauma: Life- Short Bowel Syndrome.- Radiation and Surgery.- Surgery threatening Thoracoabdominal Injuries and Limb- Splanchnic Venous Thrombosis.- Enterocutaneous threatening Extremity Injuries.- Thermal Injury.- Fistula.- Part 2: Malignant.- Adenocarcinoma of the Target groups Closed Head Injury.- Spinal Trauma.- Abdominal Small Bowel.- Lymphoma of the Small Bowel.- Car- Professional/practitioner Compartment Syndrome.- Neurologic Physiology: cinoid of the Small Bowel.- Stromal Tumors of the The Brain and Its Response to Injury.- Pericardial Small Bowel.- Part 3: Gastrointestinal Bleeding.- Type of publication Tamponade. Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: Diagnosis and Contributed volume Treatment.- Part 4: Minimally Invasive Procedures.- Fields of interest Laparoscopic Appendectomy.- Laparoscopic Small Available Surgery; General Surgery; Traumatic Surgery Bowel Surgery. Target groups 2011. X, 198 p. 9 illus. Softcover Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Surgery; General Surgery; Gastroenterology 19,95 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-84996-380-0 Target groups Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Available Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XV, 168 p. 34 illus., 15 in color. Softcover

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Liver and Biliary Surgery Surgery in Breast Cancer and Surgery of the Esophagus and

Handbooks in General Surgery Melanoma Stomach Handbooks in General Surgery Handbooks in General Surgery

Liver and Biliary Surgery provides an illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts Surgery in Breast Cancer and Melanoma provides an Surgery of the Esophagus and Stomach provides an the rationale of basic operative principles essential to illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review liver and biliary surgical therapy. The chapters pro- that depicts the rationale of basic operative princi- that depicts the rationale of basic operative principles vide pertinent and concise summaries of how to deal ples essential to oncological surgical therapy. The essential to surgical therapy of the esophagus and with various liver and biliary disorders, spanning chapters provide pertinent and concise summaries stomach. The chapters provide pertinent and concise benign and malignant problems and minimally inva- of how to deal with benign and malignant problems summaries of how to deal with various esophagus sive procedures. Stages of operative approaches with in the breast and skin soft tissues. Stages of operative and stomach disorders, spanning benign and malig- relevant technical considerations are outlined in an approaches with relevant technical considerations nant problems and minimally invasive procedures. easily understandable manner. Complications are are outlined in an easily understandable manner. Stages of operative approaches with relevant tech- reviewed when appropriate for the organ system and Complications are reviewed when appropriate for nical considerations are outlined in an easily under- problem. The text is illustrated throughout by line the organ system and problem. The text is illustrated standable manner. Complications are reviewed when drawings and photographs that depict anatomic or throughout by line drawings and photographs that appropriate for the organ system and problem. The technical principles. A concise, handbook-sized ref- depict anatomic or technical principles. A concise, text is illustrated throughout by line drawings and erence work, this book is a valuable resource for all handbook-sized reference work, this book is a valu- photographs that depict anatomic or technical prin- general surgeons and residents in training. able resource for all general surgeons and residents ciples. A concise, handbook-sized reference work, Features in training. this book is a valuable resource for all general sur- Liver and Biliary Surgery provides an illustrative, geons and residents in training. Features instructive, and comprehensive review that depicts Surgery in Breast Cancer and Melanoma provides an Features the rationale of basic operative principles essential to illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review Surgery of the Esophagus and Stomach provides an liver and biliary surgical therapy. The chapters pro- that depicts the rationale of basic operative princi- illustrative, instructive, and comprehensive review vide pertinent and concise summaries of how to deal ples essential to oncological surgical therapy. The that depicts the rationale of basic operative principles with various liver and biliary disorders, spanning chapters provide pertinent and concise summaries essential to surgical therapy of the esophagus and benign and malignant problems and minimally inva- of how to deal with benign and malignant problems stomach. The chapters provide pertinent and concise sive procedures. Stages of operative approaches [..] in the breast and skin soft tissues. Stages of operative summaries of how to deal with various esophagus Contents approaches with relevant technical [..] and stomach disorders, spanning benign and malig- Part 1: Liver—Benign.- Hepatitis.- Differential nant problems and minimally invasive procedures. Contents Diagnosis of the Liver Mass.- Benign Hepatic Neo- [..] Part 1: Breast.- Benign Breast Disease: Diagnosis and plasms.- Hepatic Abscess: Current Concepts.- Por- Assessment.- Malignant Breast Disease: Diagnosis Contents tal Hypertension.- Cystic Liver Diseases.- Liver and Assessment.- High Risk Indicators: Microscopic Part 1. Esophagus and Paraesophageal Region: Transplantation for Budd-Chiari Syndrome.- Liver Lesions, Personal and Family History, Assessment, Benign.- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Parae- Hemangioma.- Part 2: Liver—Malignant.- Hep- and Management.- Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast: sophageal Hiatus Hernia.- Barrett’s Esophagus.- atocellular Carcinoma.- Metastatic Cancer of the Ductal and Lobular Origin.- Breast Carcinoma: Achalasia: Chagas’ Disease.- Esophageal Perfora- Liver.- Part 3: Biliary—Benign.- Postcholecystectomy Stages I and II.- Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.- tion.- Esophageal Diverticula.- Part 2. Esophagus Syndrome.- Asymptomatic Gallstones.- Bile Duct Metastatic Carcinomas of the Breast.- Reconstruc- and Paraesophageal Region: Malignant.- Esophageal Injury Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.- tion of the Breast.- Part 2: Skin Soft Tissues.- Evalu- Cancer: Diagnosis and Staging.- Esophageal Cancer: Cholelithiasis.- Choledocholithiasis.- Choledochal ation of Malignant and Premalignant Skin Lesions.- Transhiatal Resection.- Transthoracic Esophagec- Cysts.- Biliary Dyskinesia: Functional Gallbladder Staging and Treatment Options for Cutaneous tomy.- Part 3. 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K.I. Bland, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; M.G. K.I. Bland, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; M.G. L.M. Blinov, Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Russian Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; M.W. Sarr, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; M.W. Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia Büchler, University of Heidelberg, Germany; A. Csendes, Uni- Büchler, University of Heidelberg, Germany; A. Csendes, Univer- versity Hospital Santiago, Chile; O.J. Garden, University of Edin- sity Hospital Santiago, Santiago, Chile; O.J. Garden, University of burgh, UK; J. Wong, University of Hong Kong, China (Eds.) Edinburgh, UK; J. Wong, University of Hong Kong, China (Eds.) Structure and Properties of Liquid Crystals Endocrine Surgery Colorectal Surgery

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15th Iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recognition, CIARP Oxygen-Ozone therapy is a complementary We live in a digital Media Society, in which pictures 2010, Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 8-11, 2010, Proceedings approach less known than homeopathy and are becoming more and more important. So, human acupuncture because it has come of age only three communication is increasingly becoming a visual decades ago. This book clarifies that, in the often communication. That is not a new finding. But the nebulous field of natural medicine, the biological new question is: What does this development mean This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of bases of ozone therapy are totally in line with classi- for the law? Up to now the law is the part of the soci- the 15th iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recog- cal biochemistry, physiological and pharmacological ety which is most sceptical towards images. Law has nition, CIARP 2010, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in knowledge. Ozone is an oxidizing molecule, a sort of still resisted the visual temptation. This will not last November 2010. The 70 revised full papers presented super active oxygen, which, by reacting with blood for ever. The rush of pictures in everyday life and in were carefully reviewed and selected from 145 sub- components generates a number of chemical mes- every part of the society is much too strong - and it missions. The papers feature current research on sengers responsible for activating crucial biological is even getting stronger. The invasion of images will mathematical methods and computing techniques functions such as oxygen delivery, immune activa- change the character of modern law deeply. Mod- for pattern recognition, computer vision, image anal- tion, release of hormones and induction of antioxi- ern law will become a Pictorial Law.What are the ysis, and speech recognition, as well as their appli- dant enzymes, which is an exceptional property for chances and the risks of Pictorial Law and visual law cations in such diverse areas as robotics, industry, correcting the chronic oxidative stress present in communication? This is the topic of the book. health, entertainment, space exploration, telecom- atherosclerosis, diabetes and cancer. Moreover, by munications, data mining, document analysis, and inducing nitric oxide synthase, ozone therapy may Features natural language processing and recognition to name mobilize endogenous stem cells, which will promote We live in a digital Media Society, in which pictures only few of them. regeneration of ischemic tissues. The description of are becoming more and more important. So, human communication is increasingly becoming a visual Features these phenomena offers the first comprehensive pic- communication. That is not a new finding. But the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ture for[..] new question is: What does this development mean the 15th iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recog- Features for the law? Up to now the law is the part of the soci- nition, CIARP 2010, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in Oxygen-Ozone therapy is a complementary ety which is most sceptical towards images. Law has November 2010. The 70 revised full papers presented approach less known than homeopathy and still resisted the visual temptation. This will not last were carefully reviewed and selected from 145 sub- acupuncture because it has come of age only three [..] missions. The papers feature current research on decades ago. 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Second International Conference, SocInfo 2010, Laxenburg, Recent advances in nanoscience have demonstrated Recent advances in nanoscience have demonstrated Austria, October 27-29, 2010, Proceedings that fundamentally new physical phenomena are that fundamentally new physical phenomena are found when systems are reduced to sizes compara- found when systems are reduced to sizes compara- ble to the fundamental microscopic length scales of ble to the fundamental microscopic length scales of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the material investigated. There has been great inter- the material investigated. There has been great inter- the Second International Conference on Social Infor- est in this research due, in particular, to its role in est in this research due, in particular, to its role in matics, SocInfo 2010, held in Laxenburg, Austria, in the development of spintronics, molecular electron- the development of spintronics, molecular electron- October 2010. 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The con- were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous tributions to this volume describe new advances in tributions to this volume describe new advances in submissions and feature both the theoretical social many of these fundamental and fascinating areas of many of these fundamental and fascinating areas of network analysis and its practical applications for nanophysics, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanophysics, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, social recommendation as well as social aspects of magnetic nanostructures, transport through coupled magnetic nanostructures, transport through coupled virtual collaboration, ranging from social studies of quantum dots, spintronics, molecular electronics, quantum dots, spintronics, molecular electronics, computer supported collaborative work, to the study and quantum information processing. and quantum information processing. of enhancements of the Wiki technology. Further topics are research on Webmining, opinion mining, Features Features and sentiment analysis; privacy and trust; computa- Recent advances in nanoscience have demonstrated Recent advances in nanoscience have demonstrated tional social choice; and virtual teamwork. that fundamentally new physical phenomena are that fundamentally new physical phenomena are found when systems are reduced to sizes comparable found when systems are reduced to sizes comparable Features to the fundamental microscopic length scales of the to the fundamental microscopic length scales of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of material investigated. There has been great interest material investigated. There has been great interest the Second International Conference on Social Infor- in this research due, in particular, to its role in the in this research due, in particular, to its role in the matics, SocInfo 2010, held in Laxenburg, Austria, in development of spintronics, molecular electronics development of spintronics, molecular electronics October 2010. The 17 revised full papers presented and quantum information processing. The contribu- and quantum information processing. The contribu- were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous tions to [..] tions to [..] submissions and feature both the theoretical social network analysis and its practical applications for Contents Contents social recommendation as well as social aspects of [..] Preface.- Electron Transport In Nanosystems.Optics Preface.- Electron Transport In Nanosystems.Optics Of Flat Carbon – Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Of Of Flat Carbon – Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Of Fields of interest Graphene Flakes.- Renormalized Perturbation Graphene Flakes.- Renormalized Perturbation Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Approach To Alectron Transport Through Quan- Approach To Alectron Transport Through Quan- Computer Communication Networks; Artificial tum Ddots.- Low Temperature Transport In Tun- tum Ddots.- Low Temperature Transport In Tun- Intelligence (incl. 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C. Bonnafé, CNRS, Montpellier, France P. Borg, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, UK; A.R. Alvi, Sheffield R. de Borst, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether- Teaching Hospitals, UK lands; E. Ramm, Universität Stuttgart (Eds.) Representations of SL2(Fq) Radiological Anatomy for FRCR Part Multiscale Methods in 1 Computational Mechanics

Deligne-Lusztig theory aims to study representa- Progress and Accomplishments tions of finite reductive groups by means of geomet- ric methods, and particularly l-adic cohomology. The new FRCR part 1 Anatomy examination com- Many excellent texts present, with different goals and prises 20 cases/images, with five questions about This work gives a modern, up-to-date account perspectives, this theory in the general setting. This each. The cases are labelled 01 to 20 and the five of recent developments in computational multi- book focuses on the smallest non-trivial example, questions are labelled (a) to (e). The authors have scale mechanics. Both upscaling and concurrent namely the group SL2(Fq), which not only provides set out to emulate this format by gathering 200 cases computing methodologies will be addressed for a the simplicity required for a complete description which, from their experience, are representative of range of application areas in computational solid of the theory, but also the richness needed for illus- the cases on which candidates will be tested. The and fluid mechanics: Scale transitions in materi- trating the most delicate aspects.The development book consists of 10 tests with 20 cases each, and 5 als, turbulence in fluid-structure interaction prob- of Deligne-Lusztig theory was inspired by Drinfeld's stem questions each. The answers, along with an lems, multiscale/multilevel optimization, multiscale example in 1974, and Representations of SL2(Fq) explanation and tips, accompany each test at the end poromechanics. A Dutch-German research group is based upon this example, and extends it to mod- of the chapter. This will help candidates to identify that consists of qualified and well-known researchers ular representation theory. To this end, the author the level of anatomical knowledge expected by the in the field has worked for six years on the topic of makes use of fundamental results of l-adic cohomol- Royal College of Radiologists. The aim of this book computational multiscale mechanics. This text pro- ogy. In order to efficiently use this machinery, a pre- is not to replace the already available literature in vides a unique opportunity to consolidate and dis- cise study of the geometric properties of the action radiological anatomy, but to complement it as a revi- seminate the knowledge gained in this project. The of SL2(Fq) on the Drinfeld curve is conducted, with sion guide. Whereas radiological anatomy atlases addition of chapters written by experts outside this particular attention to the construction of quotients and textbooks provide images with labels for every working group provides a broad and multifaceted by various finite groups.At the end of[..] possible identifiable structure in an investigation, the view of this rapidly evolving field. cases in this book have only 5 labels, simulating the Features exam. Deligne-Lusztig theory aims to study representa- Features Many features in the behaviour of structures, materi- tions of finite reductive groups by means of geomet- Features als and flows are caused by phenomena that occur at ric methods, and particularly l-adic cohomology. The new FRCR part 1 Anatomy examination com- one to several scales below common levels of obser- Many excellent texts present, with different goals and prises 20 cases/images, with five questions about vation. 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The theory of the scalar, vector and ten- It is a single book gathering the different aspects of the Third International DMTF Academic Alliance sor fields permit to create the basic equations and morphogenesis and approaches developed in differ- Workshop, SVM 2009, held in Wuhan, China, in boundary conditions. The problems of rheology, ent disciplines on shape and pattern formation. Rely- September 2009. turbulence, turbulent diffusion and turbulent mass ing on the seminal works of D’Arcy Thompson, Alan transfer are examined too. The book incorporates Turing and René Thom, it confronts major examples Features a lot of fundamental knowledge, but it is assumed like plant growth and shape, intra-cellular organiza- This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of that the readers are familiar with the mathematics tion, evolution of living forms or motifs generated the Third International DMTF Academic Alliance at engineering level and that they thought some spe- by crystals. 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Bradbury answers lighted the need of intelligent systems in healthcare. and water-related hazards, as well as adequate water the hot stove league's most important question: what This volume provides the reader a glimpse of the supplies for forest ecosystems in Europe, are poten- are baseball players worth? With in-depth analysis, current state of the art in intelligent support system tially at risk due to changing climate and changing Bradbury identifies the game’s best and worst con- design in the field of healthcare. The book reports land-management practices. Water budgets of for- tracts—revealing the bargains, duds, and players who a sample of recent advances in: • Clinical Decision est ecosystems are heavily dependent on climate are worth every penny they receive. From minor- Support Systems • Rehabilitation Decision Support and forest structure. The latter is determined by the league prospects to major-league MVPs, Bradbury Systems • Technology Acceptance in Medical Deci- management measures applied in the forestry sec- examines how factors such as revenue growth, labor sion Support Systems The book is directed to the tor. Various developments of forest management rules, and aging— even down to the month in which researchers, professors, practitioner and students strategies, imposed on a background of changing cli- players are born—shape players' worth and evaluates interested to design and develop intelligent decision mate, are considered in assessing the overall future how well franchises manage their rosters. He broadly support systems. of forest–water interactions in Europe. Synthesizing applies the principles of economics to baseball in a recent research on the interactions of forest manage- way that is both interesting and understandable to[..] Features ment and the water regime of forests in Europe and This book is a continuation of the previous volumes beyond, the book makes an important contribution Features of our series on Advanced Computational Intelli- to the ongoing dialogue between scientists dealing The final out of the World Series marks the begin- gence Paradigms in Healthcare. The recent advances with different scales of forest-water interactions. This ning of baseball's second season, when teams court in computational intelligence paradigms have high- collaborative endeavour, which covers geographic free agents and orchestrate trades with the hope of lighted the need of intelligent systems in healthcare. and climatic gradients from Iceland to Israel and building a championship contender. The real and This volume provides the reader a glimpse of the from southern Spain to Estonia and Finland,[..] anticipated transactions generate excitement among current state of the art in intelligent support system fans who discuss the merit of moves in the arena design in the field of healthcare. The book reports a Features informally known as the “hot stove league.” In Hot [..] The protective function of forests for water quality Stove Economics, economist J.C. Bradbury answers and water-related hazards, as well as adequate water the hot [..] Contents supplies for forest ecosystems in Europe, are poten- Part 1: Clinical Decision Support Systems.- Part 2: tially at risk due to changing climate and changing Contents Rehabilitation Decision Support Systems.- Part 3: land-management practices. Water budgets of for- Why Johnny Estrada Is Worth Kevin Millwood: Technology Acceptance in Medical Decision Support est ecosystems are heavily dependent on climate and Valuing Players as Assets.- Down with the Triple Systems. forest structure. The latter is determined by the man- Crown: Evaluating On-Field Performance.- A Career agement measures applied in the forestry sector. [..] Guide from Little League to Retirement: Age and Fields of interest Success in Baseball.- Putting a Dollar Sign on the Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Contents Muscle: Valuing Players.- Deals, Duds, and Caveats: Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Forest Management and the Water Cycle - Intro- What Do the Estimates Reveal?- Building a Cham- duction to the Challenge.- Acknowledgement.- Target groups pion on a Dime: Winning and Winning Efficiently.- Section 1: Forest and water – tree to small catch- Research Is C.C. Sabathia Worth $161 Million? 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Modelling Autonomic Hegel and the Problem of Objectivity Communication Environments Recent Trends and Developments in Social Software 5th IEEE International Workshop, MACE 2010, Niagara Falls, In this study of Hegel's philosophy, Brinkmann Canada, October 28, 2010, Proceedings International Conferences on Social Software, BlogTalk 2008, Cork, Ireland, March 3-4, 2008, and BlogTalk 2009, Jeju Island, undertakes to defend Hegel's claim to objective South Korea, September 15-16, 2009. Revised Selected Papers knowledge by bringing out the transcendental strategy underlying Hegel's argument in the Phe- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of nomenology of Spirit and the Logic. Hegel's meta- the 5th IEEE International Workshop on Modelling physical commitments are shown to become moot Autonomic Communications Environments, MACE BlogTalk, the International Conference on Social through this transcendental reading. Starting with 2010, held in Niagara Falls, Canada, in October 2010, Software, brings together different groups of peo- a survey of current debates about the possibility of as part of the 6th International Conference on Net- ple using and advancing the Internet and its usage: objective knowledge, the book next turns to the orig- work and Service Management, CNSM 2010. The technical and conceptual developers, researchers inal formulation of the transcendental argument in 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and with interdisciplinary backgrounds, and practition- favor of a priori knowledge in Kant's First Critique. selected from 17 submissions. The papers are orga- ers alike. The focus is on social software as an expres- Through a close reading of Kant's Transcendental nized in topical sections on autonomics in home area sion of a culture that is based on the exchange of Deduction and Hegel's critique of it, Brinkmann tries networks and multimedia; ontologies, experience, information, ideas and knowledge. The present vol- to show that Hegel develops an immanent critique adaptive systems and federation; and modeling for ume includes 6 papers from BlogTalk 2008 as well as of Kant's position that informs his reformulation of virtualized infrastructure. 11 papers from BlogTalk 2009. The areas discussed the transcendental project in the Introduction to the include: forms and consequences of emerging social Phenomenology of Spirit and the formulation of the Features software practices; social software in enterprise and position of 'objective thought' in the Science of Logic This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of educational environments; the political impact of and the Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences. the 5th IEEE International Workshop on Modelling social software; applications, prototypes, concepts Brinkmann takes the reader through the strategic[..] Autonomic Communications Environments, MACE and standards. 2010, held in Niagara Falls, Canada, in October 2010, Features as part of the 6th International Conference on Net- Features In this study of Hegel's philosophy, Brinkmann work and Service Management, CNSM 2010. The BlogTalk, the International Conference on Social undertakes to defend Hegel's claim to objective 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and Software, brings together different groups of people knowledge by bringing out the transcendental selected from 17 submissions. The papers are orga- using and advancing the Internet and its usage: tech- strategy underlying Hegel's argument in the Phe- nized in topical [..] nical and conceptual developers, researchers with nomenology of Spirit and the Logic. Hegel's meta- interdisciplinary backgrounds, and practitioners physical commitments are shown to become moot Fields of interest alike. The focus is on social software as an expression through this transcendental reading. Starting with a Software Engineering; Programming Techniques; of a culture that is based on the exchange of informa- survey of current debates about the possibility of [..] Management of Computing and Information Sys- tion, ideas and knowledge. The present volume [..] tems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Contents Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Fields of interest Preface Introduction Chapter One: The Problem Theory of Computation Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); of Objectivity: A Problem of Modernity 1.1 The Computer Communication Networks; Multimedia Objectivity Problem and the Crisis of Subjectivity Target groups Information Systems; User Interfaces and Human 1.2 Descartes and the Roots of the Crisis 1.3 Some Research Computer Interaction; Computers and Society Traditional Arguments in Defense of Objectivity 1.4 Contemporary Defenses of Objectivity 1.5 Con- Target groups Type of publication clusions Chapter Two: The Problem of Objectivity: Research Proceedings Kant 2.1 Kant’s Transcendental Idealism 2.2 Hegel’s Type of publication Critique of Kant: The Transcendental Deduction Available Proceedings 2.3 Beyond the Matter-Form Distinction: Hegel as a Philosopher of Radical Immanence Chapter Three: The[..] 2010. 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From New Global Threats to New Global Responses: A Picture Over the last four decades there has been extensive of Transition What does morality have to do with psychology in development in the theory of dynamical systems. a value-neutral, postmodern world? According to This book aims at a wide audience where the first a provocative new book, everything. Taking excep- four chapters have been used for an undergraduate tion with current ideas in the mainstream (includ- course in Dynamical Systems. Material from the last We are living in a period of major structural and ing cultural, evolutionary, and neuropsychology) as two chapters and from the appendices has been used political transitions. The Post-Cold-War world has straying from the discipline’s ethical foundations, quite a lot for master and PhD courses. All chap- overcome the barriers, unifying Europe, sorting out Psychology as a Moral Science argues that psycho- ters are concluded by an exercise section. The book Balkan situation, enlarging NATO and the EU; but, logical phenomena are inherently moral, and that is also directed towards researchers, where one of at the same time, it has shifted from a simple sce- psychology, as prescriptive and interventive practice, the challenges is to help applied researchers acquire nario to a more complex and unpredictable global- reflects specific moral principles. The book cites nor- background for a better understanding of the data ized context. In fact, many people wonder whether mative moral standards, as far back as Aristotle, that that computer simulation or experiment may pro- the world was more secure in the past than it is today give human thoughts, feelings, and actions meaning, vide them with the development of the theory. or whether this is merely a matter of psychological and posits psychology as one of the critical meth- perceptions. This publication is willing to answer to ods of organizing normative values in society; at the Features this question, by connecting the concepts of security same time it carefully notes the discipline’s history Over the last four decades there has been extensive and safety, focusing particularly on the transporta- of being sidetracked by overemphasis on theoreti- development in the theory of dynamical systems. tion of dangerous materials, how to avoid the risks cal constructs and physical causes—what the author This book starts from the phenomenological point they pose, and how to deal with any problems that terms “the psychologizing of morality.” This syn- of view reviewing examples. Hence the authors dis- do arise. thesis of ideas brings an essential unity to what can cuss oscillators, like the pendulum in many variation sometimes appear as a fragmented area of[..] including damping and periodic forcing , the Van Features der Pol System, the Henon and Logistic families, the We are living in a period of major structural and Features Newton algorithm seen as a dynamical system and political transitions. The Post-Cold-War world has What does morality have to do with psychology in the [..] overcome the barriers, unifying Europe, sorting out a value-neutral, postmodern world? According to a Balkan situation, enlarging NATO and the EU; but, provocative new book, everything. Taking exception Contents at the same time, it has shifted from a simple sce- with current ideas in the mainstream (including cul- Examples and definitions of dynamical phenomena.- nario to a more complex and unpredictable global- tural, evolutionary, and neuropsychology) as straying Qualitative properties and predictability of evolu- ized context. In fact, many people wonder whether from the discipline’s ethical foundations, Psychology tions.- Persistence of dynamical properties.- Global the world was more secure in the past than it is today as a Moral Science argues that psychological phe- structure of dynamical systems.- On KAM Theory.- or [..] nomena are inherently moral, and that psychology, Reconstruction and time series analysis. as [..] Contents Fields of interest Introduction.- Preface.- I. Geopolitical and Juridical Contents Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Applica- Aspects. Geopolitical Overview: Safety and Security Dedication.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledg- tions of Mathematics in Western and Eastern Europe with particular Ref- ments.- Psychology and morality: An interpre- erence to New Trends. Highlighting new Threats and tive-pragmatic view.- Part I: The Place of Value in Target groups an Innovative Approach to the necessary Regional a World of Psychology.- The psychological social Graduate Knowledge Management Systems.- A Legal Frame- imaginary.- Changing psychologies, subjectivities, work on Dangerous Substances: an International, and moralities.- How psychology makes up people.- Type of publication European and National Perspective.- Territorial Vul- Part II: An Inescapable Morality.- Facts, values, and Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook nerability in Safety and Security.- II. Risk: Preven- the naturalistic fallacy in psychology.- Moral real- tion, Management and Models. Decision Support ism.- Moral practices.- Conclusions.- References. Available System for Crisis Management Planning.- The PRIM (Integrated Regional Programme for Risk[..] Fields of interest Psychology Research; Philosophy of Science; History 2011. XVI, 313 p. (Applied Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 172) Hard- cover Fields of interest of Psychology Safety in Chemistry / Dangerous Goods; Natural 59,95 € Hazards; Nuclear Chemistry; Ecology; Law (general); Target groups ISBN 978-1-4419-6869-2 Waste Management / Waste Technology Research Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Type of publication Available Proceedings

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With Biomedical and Bioengineering Applications Polymer Sequence Analysis and Related Problems S-BPM ONE: Setting the Stage for Subject-Oriented Business Process Non-Newtonian properties on bubble dynamics and Management cavitation are fundamentally different from those of An edited volume describing the latest developments Newtonian fluids. The most significant effect arises in approaching the problem of polymer sequence First International Workshop, Karlsruhe, Germany, October 22, 2009, Revised Selected Papers from the dramatic increase in viscosity of polymer analysis, with special emphasis on the most relevant solutions in an extensional flow, such as that gener- biopolymers (peptides and DNA) but not limited to ated about a spherical bubble during its growth or them. The chapters will include peptide sequence collapse phase. In addition, many biological fluids, analysis, DNA sequence analysis, analysis of biopoly- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the such as blood, synovial fluid, and saliva, have non- mers and nonpolymers, sequence alignment prob- First Workshop on Subject-Oriented Business Pro- Newtonian properties and can display significant lems, and more. cess Management, S-BPM ONE 2009, held in Karl- viscoelastic behaviour. This monograph elucidates sruhe, Germany, in October 2009. The papers are general aspects of bubble dynamics and cavitation Features organized in topical sections on visionary engage- in non-Newtonian fluids and applies them to the Many problems arising in biological, chemical and ments; essential capabilities; and penetration per- fields of biomedicine and bioengineering. In addition medical research, that could not be solved in the past spectives. it presents many examples from the process indus- due to their dimension and complexity, are nowa- tries. The field is strongly interdisciplinary and the days tackled by means of automatic elaboration, thus Features numerous disciplines involve have and will continue creating the emerging field of Bioinformatics. How- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the to overlook and reinvent each others’ work. This ever, the success of such approaches depends not First Workshop on Subject-Oriented Business Pro- book helps researchers to think intuitively about the only on brute computational strength of the comput- cess Management, S-BPM ONE 2009, held in Karl- diverse physics of these systems, to attempt to bridge ers on which the solution procedures run, but also, sruhe, Germany, in October 2009. The papers are the various communities involved,[..] and [..] organized in topical sections on visionary engage- ments; essential capabilities; and penetration per- Features Contents spectives. Non-Newtonian properties on bubble dynamics and Preface.- Complete and Exact Peptide Sequence cavitation are fundamentally different from those of Analysis based on Propositional Logic.- Divide & Fields of interest Newtonian fluids. The most significant effect arises Conquer Strategies for Protein Structure Prediction.- Software Engineering; Management of Computing from the dramatic increase in viscosity of polymer Secondary Structure Classification of Isoform Pro- and Information Systems; Programming Languages, solutions in an extensional flow, such as that gener- tein Markers in Oncology.- Protein Fold Recognition Compilers, Interpreters; Programming Techniques; ated about a spherical bubble during its growth or by using Markov Logic Networks.- Mining Spatial Software Engineering / Programming and Operating collapse phase. In addition, many biological fluids, Association Rules for Composite Motif Discovery.- Systems; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery such as blood, synovial fluid, and saliva, have [..] Modeling Biochemical Pathways.- Haplotype Infer- ence using Propositional Satisfiability.- Estimat- Target groups Contents ing Phylogenies from Molecular Data.- Population Research Non-Newtonian fluids.- Nucleation.- Bubble dynam- Stratification Analysis in Genome-Wide Association ics.- Hydrodynamic cavitation.- Cavitation erosion.- Studies.- Predicting and Measuring the Sequence[..] Type of publication Cardiovascular cavitation,- Nanocavitation for cell Proceedings surgery.- Cavitation in other non-newtonian biolog- Fields of interest ical fluids. Bioinformatics; Computational Biology / Bioinfor- Available matics; Biomedical Engineering Fields of interest Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody- Target groups 2010. X, 149 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 85) namics; Biomedical Engineering; Polymer Sciences; Professional/practitioner Biophysics and Biological Physics 56,00 € Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-15914-5 Target groups Contributed volume Research Available Type of publication Monograph 2011. X, 248 p. 48 illus. Hardcover Available 139,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6799-2 2011. XI, 269 p. Hardcover

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Computer parsing technology, which breaks down This monograph deals with symmetries of compact complex linguistic structures into their constituent This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Riemann surfaces. A symmetry of a compact Rie- parts, is a key research area in the automatic process- 12th International Conference on Information Hid- mann surface S is an antianalytic involution of S. It ing of human language. This volume is a collection ing, IH 2010, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June is well known that Riemann surfaces exhibiting sym- of contributions from leading researchers in the field 2010. The 18 revised full papers presented were care- metry correspond to algebraic curves which can be of natural language processing technology, each of fully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. defined over the field of real numbers. In this mono- whom detail their recent work which includes new graph we consider three topics related to the topol- techniques as well as results. The book presents an Features ogy of symmetries, namely the number of conjugacy overview of the state of the art in current research This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the classes of symmetries, the numbers of ovals of sym- into parsing technologies, focusing on three impor- 12th International Conference on Information Hid- metries and the symmetry types of Riemann sur- tant themes: dependency parsing, domain adapta- ing, IH 2010, held in Calgary, AB, Canada, in June faces. tion, and deep parsing. The technology, which has a 2010. The 18 revised full papers presented were care- variety of practical uses, is especially concerned with fully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. Features the methods, tools and software that can be used to This monograph deals with symmetries of compact Fields of interest parse automatically. Applications include extract- Riemann surfaces. A symmetry of a compact Rie- Data Encryption; Algorithm Analysis and Problem ing information from free text or speech, question mann surface S is an antianalytic involution of S. It Complexity; Multimedia Information Systems; Dis- answering, speech recognition and comprehension, is well known that Riemann surfaces exhibiting sym- crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Image Pro- recommender systems, machine translation, and metry correspond to algebraic curves which can be cessing and Computer Vision; Computer Graphics automatic summarization. New developments in the defined over the field of real numbers. In this mono- area of parsing technology are thus widely[..] graph we consider three topics related to the topol- Target groups Research ogy of symmetries, namely the number of conjugacy Features classes of [..] Parsing technology is a central area of research in Type of publication the automatic processing of human language. It is Contents Proceedings concerned with the decomposition of complex struc- 1 Preliminaries.- 2 Number of Conjugacy Classes of tures into their constituent parts, in particular with Symmetries.- 3 Counting Ovals of Symmetries.- 4 the methods, the tools and the software to parse Available Symmetry Types of some Families of Riemann Sur- automatically. Parsers are used in many application faces.- 5 Symmetry Types of Riemann Surfaces with areas, such as information extraction from free text 2010. X, 277 p. (Security and Cryptology, Vol. 6387) Softcover a Large Group of Automorphisms.- 6 Appendix or speech, question answering, speech recognition [..] 46,00 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-3-642-16434-7 Functions of a Complex Variable; Algebraic Geome- Contents try; Group Theory and Generalizations; Topology Current Trends in Parsing Technology.- Single Malt Target groups or Blended?.- A Latent Variable Model for Gener- Research ative Dependency Parsing.- Dependency Parsing and Domain Adaption with Data-Driven LR Models Type of publication and Parser Ensembles.- Dependency Parsing Using Monograph Global Features.- Dependency Parsing with Sec- ond-Order Feature Maps and Annotated Semantic Information.- Strictly Lexicalised Dependency Pars- Available ing.- Favor Short Dependencies.- Corrective Depen- dency Parsing.-Inducing Lexicalised PCFGs with 2010. XX, 158 p. (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Vol. 2007) Soft- Latent Heads.- Self-Trained Bilexical Preferences to cover Improve Disambiguation Accuracy.- Are Very Large Context-Free[..] 34,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-14827-9 Fields of interest Computational Linguistics; Language Translation and Linguistics

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The Handbook of Nuclear Engineering is an authori- Methods and Techniques tative compilation of information regarding methods and data used in all phases of nuclear engineering. Addressing nuclear engineers and scientists at all With each methodology treated in its own chapter, academic levels, this five volume set provides the this monograph is a thorough exploration of several latest findings in nuclear data and experimental theories that can be used to find explicit formulas for techniques, reactor physics, kinetics, dynamics and heat kernels for both elliptic and sub-elliptic opera- control. Readers will also find a detailed descrip- tors. The authors show how to find heat kernels for tion of data assimilation, model validation and cal- classical operators by employing a number of dif- ibration, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, fuel ferent methods. Some of these methods come from management and cycles, nuclear reactor types and stochastic processes, others from quantum physics, radiation shielding. A discussion of radioactive waste and yet others are purely mathematical. What is new disposal, safeguards and non-proliferation, and fuel about this work is the sheer diversity of methods that processing with partitioning and transmutation is are used to compute the heat kernels. It is interest- also included. As nuclear technology becomes an ing that such apparently distinct branches of math- important resource of non-polluting sustainable ematics, including stochastic processes, differential energy in the future, The Handbook of Nuclear Engi- geometry, special functions, quantum mechanics neering is an excellent reference for practicing engi- and PDEs, all have a common concept – the heat neers, researchers and professionals. kernel. This unifying concept, that brings together so many domains of mathematics, deserves dedi- Features cated study. Heat Kernels for Elliptic and Sub-elliptic The Handbook of Nuclear Engineering is an authori- Operators is an ideal resource for graduate students, tative compilation of information regarding methods researchers, and practitioners in pure[..] and data used in all phases of nuclear engineering. Addressing nuclear engineers and scientists at all Features academic levels, this five volume set provides the This monograph is a unified presentation of several latest findings in nuclear data and experimental theories of finding explicit formulas for heat kernels techniques, reactor physics, kinetics, dynamics and for both elliptic and sub-elliptic operators. These control. Readers will also find a detailed [..] kernels are important in the theory of parabolic operators because they describe the distribution of Contents heat on a given manifold as well as evolution phe- VOLUME 1: NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FUN- nomena and diffusion processes. The work is divided DAMENTALS. - Neutron Cross Section Measure- into four main parts: Part I treats [..] ments. - Evaluated Nuclear Data. - Neutron Slowing Down and Thermalization. - Nuclear Data Prepara- Contents tion. - General Principles of Neutron Transport. - Part I. Traditional Methods for Computing Heat Nuclear Materials and Irradiation Effects. - Mathe- Kernels.- Introduction.- Stochastic Analysis matics for Nuclear Engineering. VOLUME 2: REAC- Method.- A Brief Introduction to Calculus of Vari- TOR DESIGN. - Multigroup Neutron Transport and ations.- The Path Integral Approach.- The Geo- Diffusion Computations. - Lattice-Physics Compu- metric Method.- Commuting Operators.- Fourier tations. - Core Isotopic Depletion and Fuel Man- Transform Method.- The Eigenfunctions Expan- agement. - Radiation Shielding and Radiological sion Method.- Part II. Heat Kernel on Nilpotent Protection. - High Performance Computations in Lie Groups and Nilmanifolds.- Laplacians and Sub- Nuclear Engineering. VOLUME 3: REACTOR[..] Laplacians.- Heat Kernels for Laplacians and Step 2 Sub-Laplacians.- Heat Kernel for Sub-Laplacian Fields of interest on the Sphere S^3.- Part III. Laguerre Calculus and Nuclear Engineering; Nuclear Chemistry; Energy Fourier Method.- Finding Heat Kernels by Using Technology; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Laguerre Calculus.-[..] Nuclear Energy Fields of interest Target groups Partial Differential Equations; Mathematical Meth- Research ods in Physics; Operator Theory; Differential Geom- etry; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Type of publication Abstract Harmonic Analysis Handbook Target groups Available Graduate

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This volume presents a compilation of 16 new arti- Research and Applications cles on plant ecological research in China concur- Surgery is the gold standard treatment of colorec- rently published in 2010 in a special issue of the tal liver metastases. Patients management had a journal, Plant Ecology. The volume provides an dramatic evolution during the past years: more accu- introduction to plant ecology in China, identifying Amid its growing diversity and shifting demograph- rate diagnostic tools and more effective chemother- recent trends in research and numbers of publica- ics, the U.S. is still home to glaring health inequities apy regimens have been introduced and surgical tions in English language outlets, and a bibliogra- by race, ethnicity, and class. Yet while it is custom- indications have been widely broadened. A multi- phy of articles published in Plant Ecology since 1997. ary to identify poverty as their root cause, other com- disciplinary treatment is now mandatory, involv- This volume highlights how the internationalization plex mechanisms are involved in their perpetuation. ing oncologists, radiologists an gastroenterologists. of science is now providing the non-chinese research Based on recent major studies on African-American, However, many topics are still debated. In the community with detailed information on pure and Latino, Asian-American, and Native American pop- present book all aspects of surgical treatment of col- applied research in China spanning all areas of plant ulations, Health Disparities in Youth and Families orectal liver metastases are analyzed based on a sys- ecology. offers a thorough, nuanced examination of a wide tematic, updated analysis of the literature. Aim of range of causal—and protective—factors. Rigorous this book is to provide surgeons, oncologists and Features theories and models take into account cultural, con- radiologists a clear overview of the state-of-the-art of This volume presents a compilation of 16 new arti- textual, and personal variables, including the roles treatment of colorectal liver metastases. cles on plant ecological research in China concur- of family identity, school, and neighborhood, and rently published in 2010 in a special issue of the Features motivation toward health awareness (with attention journal, Plant Ecology. The volume provides an Surgery is the gold standard treatment of colorectal paid to less frequently studied phenomena such as introduction to plant ecology in China, identifying liver metastases. Patient management has undergone within-group inequalities and the Hispanic Health recent trends in research and numbers of publica- dramatic changes in recent years: more accurate Paradox). Contributors approach their subjects with tions in English language outlets, and a bibliography diagnostic tools and more effective chemotherapy realism as well as optimism as the book: povides reli- of articles published in Plant [..] regimens have been introduced and surgical indi- able information on the scope and etiology of health disparities, identifies the[..] Contents cations have been widely broadened. A multidisci- plinary approach to treatment is now mandatory, Plant ecology in China; N.J. Enright, K.-F. Cao.- Features involving oncologists, radiologists and [..] Plant species composition in green spaces within Amid its growing diversity and shifting demograph- the built-up areas of Beijing, China; J. Zhao et al.- Contents ics, the U.S. is still home to glaring health inequities The dynamics of ecosystem restoration: theoretical 1. Epidemiology and Natural History 2. Diagno- by race, ethnicity, and class. Yet while it is custom- considerations on the basis of species richness; Z. sis and Staging 3. Evolution of resectability criteria ary to identify poverty as their root cause, other com- Wang.- Population variation of invasive Spartina 4. Surgical strategy 5. Results of surgery and prog- plex mechanisms are involved in their perpetuation. alterniflora can differentiate bacterial diversity in its nostic factors 6. Preoperative chemotherapy 7. Syn- Based on recent major studies on African-American, rhizospere; M. Nie et al.- The reproductive success chronous colorectal liver metastases 8. Therapeutic Latino, Asian-American, and Native American pop- of Ficus altissima and its pollinator in a strongly sea- strategies in unresectable colorectal liver metastases ulations, Health Disparities in Youth and [..] sonal environment: Xishuangbanna, Southwestern 9. Extra-hepatic disease 10. Adjuvant chemother- China; Y.-Q. Peng et al.- The effects of dispersal limi- Contents apy and follow up 11. 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Photosynthesis Research Protocols Soft Computing for Intelligent AI Approaches to the Complexity of Control and Mobile Robotics The capture of sunlight by photosynthetic organisms Legal Systems supplies an enormous amount of the energy required International Workshops AICOL-I/IVR-XXIV, Beijing, China, to develop and sustain life on the planet, making September 19, 2009 and AICOL-II/JURIX 2009, Rotterdam, The This book describes in a detailed fashion the appli- photosynthesis one of the most important biolog- Netherlands, December 16, 2009 Revised Selected Papers cation of hybrid intelligent systems using soft com- ical phenomenon on Earth. Updating the popular puting techniques for intelligent control and mobile first edition, Photosynthesis Research Protocols, Sec- robotics. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several ond Edition presents detailed descriptions of a broad The inspiring idea of this workshop series, Artifi- intelligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy range of general and fundamental methods that are cial Intelligence Approaches to the Complexity of logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimiza- commonly used by plant biochemists, physiologists, Legal Systems (AICOL), is to develop models of legal tion algorithms, which can be used to produce and molecular biologists, all of which are contributed knowledge, concerningorganization, structure and powerful hybrid intelligent systems. The prudent by leading researchers in the field. This vital new edi- content, in order to promote mutual understanding combination of SC techniques can produce powerful tion also features coverage of methods related to the and communication between different systems and hybrid intelligent systems that are capable of solving most abundant protein on earth, Ribulose-1,5-Bis- cultures.Complexity and complex systems describe real-world problems. This is illustrated in this book phosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase. Written in the recent developments in AI and law, legal theory, with a wide range of applications, with particular highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ argumentation, the Semantic Web, and multi-agent emphasis in intelligent control and mobile robotics. series format, the chapters of this volume include systems. The aim of the AICOL workshops is thus The book is organized in five main parts, which con- introductions to their respective topics, lists of the to offer effective support for the exchange of knowl- tain a group of papers around a similar subject. The necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, read- edge and methodological approaches between schol- first part consists of papers with the main theme of ily reproducible laboratory protocols, and expert tips ars from different scientific fields, by highlighting theory and algorithms, which are basically papers on troubleshooting and avoiding known[..] their similarities and differences. The comparison that propose new models and concepts, which can be the basis for achieving intelligent control and mobile Features of multiple formal approaches to the law (such as robotics. The second part contains[..] The capture of sunlight by photosynthetic organisms logical models, cognitive theories, argumentation frameworks, graph theory, game theory), as well as supplies an enormous amount of the energy required Features to develop and sustain life on the planet, making opposite perspectives like internal and the external viewpoints, this volume stresses possible conver- This book describes in a detailed fashion the appli- photosynthesis one of the most important biolog- cation of hybrid intelligent systems using soft com- ical phenomenon on Earth. Updating the popular gences, as, for instance, are possible in the realms of[..] puting techniques for intelligent control and mobile first edition, Photosynthesis Research Protocols, Sec- robotics. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several ond Edition presents detailed descriptions of a broad Features intelligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy range of general and fundamental methods that are The inspiring idea of this workshop series, Artifi- logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimiza- commonly [..] cial Intelligence Approaches to the Complexity of tion algorithms, which can be used to produce powerful hybrid intelligent systems. The prudent Contents Legal Systems (AICOL), is to develop models of legal combination of [..] Isolation of Photosystem II-Enriched Membranes knowledge, concerningorganization, structure and and the Oxygen-Evolving Complex (OEC) Subunit content, in order to promote mutual understanding and communication between different systems and Contents Proteins from Higher Plants.- Isolation of Photosys- Part I Theory and Algorithms.- Part II Intelligent tem I Submembrane Fractions.- Isolation of Photo- cultures.Complexity and complex systems describe recent developments in AI and law, legal [..] Control.- Part III Optimization of Fuzzy Con- system II Reaction Center Complexes from Plants.- trollers.- Part IV Time Series Prediction and Intelli- Methods for the Isolation of Functional Photosystem Fields of interest gent Agents.- Part V Vision and Robotics. II Core Particles from the Cyanobacterium Syne- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information chocystis sp. 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C.S.J. Cazin, University of St Andrews, UK (Ed.) E. Cerny, Synopsys, Inc., Marlborough, MA, USA; S. Dudani, Syn- E. Champion, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand opsys, Inc., Marlborough, MA, USA; J. Havlicek, Freescale Semi- conductor, Austin , TX, USA; D. Korchemny, Intel, Israel N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Playing with the Past Transition Metal Catalysis and The Power of Assertions in Organocatalysis SystemVerilog How can we increase awareness and understand- ing of other cultures using interactive digital visual- izations of past civilizations? In order to answer the N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Transition Metal Catal- This book provides a deeper understanding of the above question, this book first examines the needs ysis and Organocatalysis features all catalytic reac- meaning of the enhancements contained in the new and requirements of virtual travelers and virtual tions enabled by N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), SystemVerilog 1800-2009 LRM. In particular, it dis- tourists. Is there a market for virtual travel? Erik either directly as organocatalysts or as ligands for cusses the context of practical deployment in hard- Champion examines the overall success of current transition metal catalysts. An explosion in the use ware design projects. The material also addresses virtual environments, especially the phenomenon of NHCs has been reported in the literature dur- language implementation alternatives and their of computer gaming. Why are computer games and ing the past seven years making this comprehensive impact on simulation performance as well as the simulations so much more successful than other overview highly apropos.The book begins with an ability to debug them in simulation and formal veri- types of virtual environments? Arguments that vir- introductory overview of NHCs which could have fication environments. The underlying performance tual environments are impeded by technological been subtitled all you need to know about NHCs. issues are illustrated for practical examples drawn constraints or by a paucity of evaluation studies can The main body of the book is dedicated to applica- from the author's experience. only be partially correct, for computer games and tions of NHCs in catalysis. In addition to the success simulations are also virtual environments. Many of stories of NHCs in metathesis, NHCs in cross cou- Features the underlying issues are caused by a lack of engage- pling and more recently NHCs in organocatalysis, The Power of Assertions in SystemVerilog is a com- ment with the philosophical underpinnings of cul- all other less publicized areas are also covered. As prehensive book that enables the reader to reap the ture, presence and inhabitation, and there are few the success of NHCs is generally attributed to their full benefits of assertion-based verification in the exemplars that engage the public with history and potential to stabilize metal centres, the inclusion of quest to abate hardware verification cost. The book heritage using interactive media in a meaningful and a chapter on the decomposition of NHC catalysts is is divided into three parts. The first part introduces relevant[..] pertinent. The book closes with a chapter describing assertions, SystemVerilog and its simulation seman- the applications of NHCs in industrial processes,[..] tics. The second part delves into the details of asser- Features tions and their semantics. All property [..] How can we increase awareness and understand- Features ing of other cultures using interactive digital visual- N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Transition Metal Cataly- Contents izations of past civilizations? In order to answer the sis and Organocatalysis features all catalytic reactions Introduction.- SystemVerilog Language and Simu- above question, this book first examines the needs enabled by N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), either lation Semantics Overview.- Assertion Statements.- and requirements of virtual travelers and virtual directly as organocatalysts or as ligands for transition Basic Properties.- Basic Sequences.- Assertion tourists. Is there a market for virtual travel? Erik metal catalysts. An explosion in the use of NHCs has System Functions and Tasks.- Let, Sequence and Champion examines the overall success of current been reported in the literature during the past seven Property Declarations; Inference.- Advanced prop- virtual environments, especially the phenomenon of years making this comprehensive overview highly erties.- Advanced Sequences.- Introduction to Asser- [..] apropos.The book [..] tion-Based Formal Verification.- Formal Verification and Models.- Clocks.- Resets.- Procedural Con- Contents Contents current Assertions.- An Apology for Local Vari- 1. Introducing Virtual Travel.- 2. Virtual Environ- 1. N-Heterocyclic Carbenes – An Introductory ables.- Mechanics of Local Variables.- Recursive ments.- 3.Virtual Places.- 4. Cultural and Social Pres- Overview.- 2. N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes Properties.- Coverage.- Debugging Assertions and ence.- 5. Game-Style Interaction.- 6. Playing With in Additions to Multiple Bonds.- 3. N-Heterocyclic Efficiency Considerations.- Formal Semantics.- The Past.- 7. Augmenting the Present With the Past.- Carbene Complexes in Olefin Metathesis.- 4. N-Het- Checkers.-[..] 8. Evaluating Virtual Heritage.- 9. Conclusion.- erocyclic Carbene Complexes in Polymerisation, Index. Oligomerisation and Telomerisation Reactions.- 5. Fields of interest N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes in Cyclisation Circuits and Systems; Electrical Engineering Fields of interest Reactions.- 6. N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes in Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Cross-Coupling Reactions.- 7. N-Heterocyclic Car- Target groups Computer Appl. in Arts and Humanities; Media bene Complexes in Arylation Reactions Other than Professional/practitioner Design; Multimedia Information Systems; User Cross-Couplings.- 8. N-Heterocyclic Carbene Com- Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Com- plexes in Dehalogenation Reactions.- 9. 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The 65 reviewed and selected from a total of 48 submissions. the incident electron energy is sufficient to produce full papers presented were selected from more than The papers cover a wide range of topics and are inner shell ionization. Other processes like Coster- 90 submissions and are organized in 3 workshops organized in five topical sections on modeling and Kronig transitions and shake off also contribute and 10 special sessions. Most of them include up- simulation of biological processes, gene expression towards increasing the charge of the ions. The inci- to-date results from research projects funded by the analysis, biological sequence analysis and network dent electron having energy of 6 keV, for example, in European Commission (NEWCOM++, REWIND, reconstruction, bio-data visualization and biological a collision with xenon atom can remove up to nine MIMAX, OMEGA, Self-NET, ICARUS, MOBILIA, databases, as well as medical and biomedical infor- electrons! 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They focus on topics as mobility con- matics. the electron xenon atom collisions is also described. cepts, QoS provisions in wireless networks, advanced The present measurements of doubly differential radio access techniques for energy-efficient commu- Features cross sections for the dissociative and non-dissocia- nications, security and self-management in future This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tive ionization of hydrogen, sulfur dioxide and sulfur internet wireless networks, experimental infras- the First International Conference on Computa- hexa fluoride molecular gases by electron impact are tructure for optimization and convergence, tech- tional Systems-Biology and Bioinformatics, CSBio also described in the text of[..] 2010, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2010. nologies for a converged ultra-broadband home The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully network, advances on indoor positioning and mul- Features reviewed and selected from a total of 48 submis- tiuser scheduling, advanced physical layer optimiza- Analysis of Excitation and Ionization of Atoms and sions. The papers cover a wide range of topics and tion methods and user adaptive systems for mobile Molecules by Electron Impact, by Afzal Chaudhry are organized in five topical sections on modeling wireless systems. and Hans Kleinpoppen, describes in detail the mea- and simulation [..] surements of the partial and total doubly differen- Features tial cross sections for the multiple-ionization of rare This book constitutes the proceedings of the Sec- Fields of interest gas atoms by electron impact. These measurements ond International ICST Conference, MOBILIGHT Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Computa- show, among other trends, the role of Auger transi- 2010 held in Barcelona, Spain, in May 2010. The 65 tion by Abstract Devices; Pattern Recognition; Data tions in the production of multiply ionized atoms in full papers presented were selected from more than Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Intelli- the [..] gence (incl. 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S.L. Chelliah, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA; W.J. de F. Chen, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden; L.H.Y. Chen, National University of Singapore, Singapore; L. Gold- Reuse, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA Huggins, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland (Eds.) stein, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Q.- M. Shao, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China Handbook of Descriptive Linguistic Speech Technology Fieldwork Normal Approximation by Stein’s Theory and Applications Method

The Handbook of Descriptive Linguistic Fieldwork New Trends in Speech Based Interactive Systems is the most comprehensive reference on linguistic will give an overview of the research and application Since its introduction in 1972, Stein’s method has fieldwork on the market bringing together all the of speech technologies in different areas. The basic offered a completely novel way of evaluating the reader needs to carry out successful linguistic field- technology development areas include: Automatic quality of normal approximations. Through its char- work. Based on the experiences of two veteran lin- speech recognition technology, speech synthesis, acterizing equation approach, it is able to provide guistic fieldworkers and advice from more than a spoken interaction, natural language understand- approximation error bounds in a wide variety of sit- twenty active fieldwork researchers, this handbook ing, speaker recognition, emotion in spoken dia- uations, even in the presence of complicated depen- provides an encyclopedic review of current publica- logue systems, expressive speech synthesis, affective dence. Use of the method thus opens the door to tions on linguistic fieldwork and surveys past and computing, multimodal communication, interac- the analysis of random phenomena arising in areas present approaches and solutions to problems in the tion technologies, and animated agents. The appli- including statistics, physics, and molecular biology. field, and the historical, political, and social variables cation areas include: in-vehicle information system Though Stein's method for normal approximation correlating with fieldwork in different areas of the and interaction, military application, other indus- is now mature, the literature has so far lacked a com- world. The discussion of the ethical dimensions of trial applications such as for space, air traffic control, plete self contained treatment. This volume contains fieldwork, as well as what constitutes the “typical” or complicated control room interaction, simulator thorough coverage of the method’s fundamentals, linguistic fieldwork setting or consultant is explored control, etc., and application for special users and in includes a large number of recent developments in from multiple perspectives relevant to fieldwork on entertainment systems. General design and usability both theory and applications, and will help accel- every continent. Included is information omitted evaluation methodologies from the user’s perspec- erate the appreciation, understanding, and use of in most other texts on the subject such as the collec- tive will also be included in the book. The overview Stein's method by providing the reader with the tools tion, representation, management, and methods of of each technology includes: 1. The history and the needed to apply it in new situations. It addresses extracting grammatical information[..] development of the technology. 2. What are the[..] researchers as well as graduate students in Probabil- ity, Statistics and Combinatorics. Features Features This handbook provides the most comprehensive In recent years, spoken language research has suc- Features reference on linguistic fieldwork on the market cessfully developed several practical applications, Since its introduction in 1972, Stein’s method has bringing together all the reader needs to carry out as well as brought forward advanced novel topics to offered a completely novel way of evaluating the successful linguistic fieldwork. The book is based on investigate further. Speech Technology: Theory and quality of normal approximations. Through its char- the experiences of two veteran linguistic fieldworkers Applications collects interesting research and devel- acterizing equation approach, it is able to provide and advice from more than twenty active fieldwork opment results and provides an overview of selected approximation error bounds in a wide variety of sit- researchers. They provide an encyclopedic review of challenges still to be resolved. The book is organized uations, even in the presence of complicated depen- current publications on linguistic fieldwork and offer along two main themes: research on enabling [..] dence. Use of the method thus opens the door to [..] the analysis of random phenomena arising in areas Contents including [..] Contents Introduction.- History and Development of Speech Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Recognition.- Challenges in speech synthesis.- Spo- Contents Chapter 2. Definition and Goals of Descriptive ken Language Dialogue Models.- The Industry of Preface.- 1.Introduction.- 2.Fundamentals of Stein's Linguistic Fieldwork.- Chapter 3. The History of Spoken Dialogue Systems and the Third Generation Method.- 3.Berry-Esseen Bounds for Indepen- Linguistic Fieldwork.- Chapter 4: Choosing a Lan- of Interactive Applications.- Deceptive Speech: Clues dent Random Variables.- 4.L^1 Bounds.- 5.L^1 by guage.- Chapter 5: Field Preparation: Research, from Spoken Language.- Cognitive Approaches to Bounded Couplings.- 6 L^1: Applications.- 7.Non- Psychological and Practical.- Chapter 6: Field- Spoken Language Technology.- Expressive Speech uniform Bounds for Independent Random Vari- work Ethics: the Rights and Responsibilities of the Processing and Prosody Engineering.- Interacting ables.- 8.Uniform and Non-uniform Bounds under Fieldworker.- Chapter 7: Native Speakers and Field with Embodied Conversational Agents.- Multimodal Local Dependence.- 9.Uniform and Non-Uniform Workers.- Chapter 8: Planning Sessions, Note Tak- Information Processing for Affective Comput- Bounds for Non-linear Statistics.- 10.Moderate Devi- ing, and Data Management.- Chapter 9: Lexicog- ing.- Spoken Language Translation.- Application of ations.- 11.Multivariate Normal Approximation.- raphy in Fieldwork.- Chapter 10: Phonetic and Speech Technology in Vehicles. Spoken Dialogue 12.Discretized normal approximation.- 13.Non-nor- Phonological Fieldwork.- Chapter 11: Morphosyn- Application[..] mal Approximation.- 14.Extensions.- References.- tactic Typology and[..] Author Index .- Subject Index.- Notation. Fields of interest Fields of interest Signal, Image and Speech Processing; User Interfaces Fields of interest Linguistics (general) and Human Computer Interaction; Cognitive Psy- Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes chology; Psycholinguistics Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Graduate Research Type of publication Type of publication Handbook Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Contributed volume Available Available Available 2011. XIX, 492 p. Hardcover 2011. XII, 405 p. (Probability and Its Applications) Hardcover 2010. XXVII, 331 p. 37 illus. Hardcover 129,95 € 59,95 € ISBN 978-90-481-9025-6 89,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-15006-7 ISBN 978-0-387-73818-5 springer.com 35

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Building an astronomical telescope offers the ama- The Smart Internet initiative has been spearheaded teur astronomer an exciting challenge, with the pos- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the by IBM and aims to extend and transform the Web sibility of ending up with a far bigger and better 17th International Conference on Knowledge Engi- so that it is centered on the user, with the web as a telescope than could have been afforded otherwise. neering and Knowledge Management, EKAW 2010, "calm" platform ubiquitously providing cognitive In the past, the starting point has always been the held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2010. The 22 support to its users and their tasks. The initiative grinding and polishing of at least the primary mirror, revised full papers and 25 revised short papers pre- is attended by two specific areas of research: Smart a difficult and immensely time-consuming process. sented were carefully reviewed and selected from Interactions, which deal with factors that affect the But now that the Internet has brought us together 166 submissions. The papers are organized in top- discovery, aggregation and delivery of resources and in a global village, purchasing off-the-shelf goods ical sections on knowledge engineering: alignment content from the internet that concentrates on users such as parabolic mirrors, eyepieces, lenses, and tele- and identity, knowledge acquisition collaboration and their tasks; and Smart Services, which addresses scope tubes, is possible. There are also a vast number in knowledge engineering knowledge engineering: the enabling infrastructure to support smart inter- of used mirrors and lenses out there, and it is now patterns social aspects and tagging semantic web, actions - their requirements, functions and relation- possible to track them down almost anywhere in the web of data and linked data ontology evolution and ships. This state-of-the-art survey is based on an world. Online stores and auction houses have facil- refinement knowledge access annotation, retrieval NSERC Strategic Workshop on the Smart Internet itated commerce regarding all sorts of useful opti- and natural language processing. (SITCON 2009), held in Markham, Canada as part of cal components at a reasonable price. This is a book about making telescopes from available parts. It pro- CASCON 2009 in November 2009. The chapters in Features vides guidance on where to look and what to look this book underwent two rounds of reviewing, selec- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the for in selecting items useful for telescope making and tion, and improvement to find their place in this vol- 17th International Conference on Knowledge Engi- explains how to assemble these[..] ume, resulting in significant revisions and extensions neering and Knowledge Management, EKAW 2010, based on the experts' advice. This[..] held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2010. The 22 Features revised full papers and 25 revised short papers pre- Features The Internet Age is changing everything about sented were carefully reviewed and selected from The Smart Internet initiative has been spearheaded human invention and the use of technology. The 166 submissions. The papers are organized in topical by IBM and aims to extend and transform the Web change has been compared to that of the introduc- sections on knowledge engineering: alignment and so that it is centered on the user, with the web as a tion of printing. Making your own telescope isn’t identity, [..] "calm" platform ubiquitously providing cognitive what it used to be, either, thanks partly to the Inter- net. The old days of grinding and polishing are gone support to its users and their tasks. The initiative Fields of interest – unless you want to do it! You can now assemble a is attended by two specific areas of research: Smart Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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Poon*Soft ity of groundwater and from pollution sources such ity of groundwater and from pollution sources such and Wet Materials: From Hydrogels to Biotissues, by as: untreated domestic sewage, fertilizers and pesti- as: untreated domestic sewage, fertilizers and pesti- J. P. Gong and Y. Osada cides from irrigation drainage, industrial effluents, cides from irrigation drainage, industrial effluents, and solid waste disposal. Wastewater treatment pro- and solid waste disposal. Wastewater treatment pro- Features cesses involving physico-chemical and biological cesses involving physico-chemical and biological From Polymers to Colloids: Engineering the treatment, chemical oxidation, membrane technolo- treatment, chemical oxidation, membrane technolo- Dynamic Properties of Hairy Particles, by D. Vlas- gies, along with methods of solids concentration and gies, along with methods of solids concentration and sopoulos and G. 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This volume provides a series of tutorials on math- Microbial physiology, biochemistry, and genetics ematical structures which recently have gained allowed the formulation of concepts that turned out This book approaches its subject matter in a way that prominence in physics, ranging from quantum foun- to be important in the study of higher organisms. In combines a strong analytical and critical perspective dations, via quantum information, to quantum grav- the first section, the principles of bacterial growth with a historical and sociological framework for the ity. These include the theory of monoidal categories are given, as well as the description of the different understanding of the emergence of Science Studies. and corresponding graphical calculi, Girard’s lin- layers that enclose the bacterial cytoplasm, and their This is a novelty, since extant literature on this topic ear logic, Scott domains, lambda calculus and corre- role in obtaining nutrients from the outside media tends either to narrate the history of the field, with sponding logics for typing, topos theory, and more through different permeability mechanism described little criticism, or to criticize Science Studies from a general process structures. Most of these structures in detail. A chapter is devoted to allostery and is philosophical platform but with little interest in its are very prominent in computer science; the chapters indispensable for the comprehension of many regu- historical and social context. 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It also presents it as an heir to a long trend prominence in physics, ranging from quantum foun- are devoted to classes of microorganisms rarely dealt in Western thought towards the naturalization of dations, via quantum information, to quantum grav- with in textbooks, namely the Archaea, mainly the philosophy, where a priori modes of thought are ity. These include the theory of monoidal categories methanogenic bacteria, and the methylotrophs. Eight replaced by empirical ones. Finally, it points to ways and corresponding graphical calculi, Girard’s lin- chapters describe the principles of the regulations at for Science Studies to proceed in the future. ear logic, Scott domains, lambda calculus and corre- the transcriptional level,[..] sponding logics for typing, topos theory, and more Features general [..] Features This book approaches its subject matter in a way that Microbial physiology, biochemistry, and genetics combines a strong analytical and critical perspective Contents allowed the formulation of concepts that turned out with a historical and sociological framework for the Part I An ABC on Compositionality.- Part II Man- to be important in the study of higher organisms. In understanding of the emergence of Science Studies. ifestations of Linearity.- Part III More Example the first section, the principles of bacterial growth are This is a novelty, since extant literature on this topic Applications.- Part IV Informatic Geometry.- Part V. given, as well as the description of the different layers tends either to narrate the history of the field, with Spatio-Temporal Geometry.- Part VI Geometry and that enclose the bacterial cytoplasm, and their role in little criticism, or to criticize Science Studies from a Topology in Computation. obtaining nutrients from the outside media through philosophical platform but with [..] different permeability mechanism [..] Fields of interest Contents Mathematical Methods in Physics; Category Theory, Fields of interest Preface.- Introduction.- 1. The Naturalization of Homological Algebra; Theory of Computation Molecular Medicine; Microbiology; Membrane Biol- Philosophy.- 2. 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Çinlar, Princeton University, NJ, USA; I. Eke- Celebratory Volume Dedicated to the Retirement of Etienne land, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; E. E. Kerre Jouini, University of Paris 9, Daupine, France; J.A. Scheinkman, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ ,USA; N. Touzi, Ecole Polytech- Geometric tolerances are changing the way we nique, Palaiseau, France (Eds.) design and manufacture industrial products. Geo- metric Tolerances covers their impact on the world This book is a tribute to Etienne E. Kerre on the of design and production, highlighting new per- occasion of his retirement on October 1st, 2010, after Paris-Princeton Lectures on spectives, possibilities, current issues and future being active for 35 years in the field of fuzzy set the- Mathematical Finance 2010 challenges. The topics covered are designed to be rel- ory. It gathers contributions from researchers that evant to readers from a variety of backgrounds, rang- have been close to him in one way or another during ing from product designers and manufacturers to his long and fruitful career. Besides a foreword by The Paris-Princeton Lectures in Financial Mathe- quality inspection engineers and quality engineers Lotfi A. Zadeh, it contains 13 chapters on both theo- matics, of which this is the fourth volume, publish involved in statistical process monitoring. Areas retical and applied topics in fuzzy set theory, divided cutting-edge research in self-contained, expository included are: • selection of appropriate geometric in three parts: 1) logics and connectives, 2) data anal- articles from outstanding specialists - established or tolerances and how they stack up in assembled prod- ysis, and 3) media applications. The first part deals on the rise! The aim is to produce a series of articles ucts; • inspection of parts subjected to geometric with fuzzy logics and with operators on (extensions that can serve as an introductory reference source tolerancing from the macro to the micro and sub- of) fuzzy sets. Part 2 deals with fuzzy methods in for research in the field. The articles are the result of micro scales; and • enhancement of efficiency and rough set theory, formal concept analysis, decision frequent exchanges between the finance and finan- efficacy of quality monitoring. Geometric Toler- making and classification. The last part discusses the cial mathematics groups in Paris and Princeton. The ances provides the reader with the most recent scien- use of fuzzy methods for representing and manipu- present volume sets standards with five articles by: tific research in the field, as well as with a significant lating media objects, such as images and text docu- 1. Areski Cousin, Monique Jeanblanc and Jean-Paul amount of real-life industrial case studies, delivering ments. The diversity of the topics that are covered Laurent, 2. Stéphane Crépey, 3. Olivier Guéant, Jean- a multidisciplinary, synoptic view of one of the[..] reflect the diversity of Etienne's research interests, and indeed, the diversity of current research in the Michel Lasry and Pierre-Louis Lions, 4. David Hob- Features area of fuzzy[..] son and 5. Peter Tankov. Geometric tolerances are changing the way we Features design and manufacture industrial products. Geo- Features The Paris-Princeton Lectures in Financial Mathe- metric Tolerances covers their impact on the world This book is a tribute to Etienne E. 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S.E. Cozzens, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA; J. N. Crato, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal M.C. Cuturi, INSERM UMR 643, Nantes, France; I. Anegon, INSERM Wetmore, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA. (Eds.) UMR 643, Nantes, France (Eds.) Figuring It Out Nanotechnology and the Suppression and Regulation of Challenges of Equity, Equality and Entertaining Encounters with Everyday Math Immune Responses

Development Methods and Protocols This is a book of mathematical stories — funny and puzzling mathematical stories. They tell of villains Nanotechnology is enabling applications in materi- who try to steal secrets, heroes who encode their Over the past several years, a high diversity of regula- als, microelectronics, health, and agriculture, which messages, and mathematicians who spend years tory cells and suppressive molecules has taken centre are projected to create the next big shift in produc- on end searching for the best way to pile oranges. stage in the field of immunoregulation. In Suppres- tion, comparable to the industrial revolution. Such There are also stories about highway confusions sion and Regulation of Immune Responses: Methods major shifts always co-evolve with social relation- occurring when the rules of Cartesian geometry are and Protocols, expert researchers highlight recent ships. This book focuses on how nanotechnologies ignored, small-change errors due to ignorance of advances in the identification, characterization, might affect equity/equality in global society. Nan- ancient paradoxes, and mistakes in calendars aris- and generation of regulatory cells not only of the T otechnologies is likely to open gaps by gender, eth- ing from poor numerical approximations. This book cell lineage but also of other origins such as B, NK, nicity, race, and ability status, as well as between is about the power and beauty of mathematics. It myeloid, and dendritic cells, as well as the role of sev- developed and developing countries, unless steps shows mathematics in action, explained in a way that eral suppressive molecules in immunoregulation. are taken now to create a different outcome. Organi- everybody can understand. It is a book for enticing Particular emphasis is placed on the characteriza- zations need to change their practices, and cultural youngsters and inspiring teachers. Nuno Crato is a tion of the molecular mechanisms and the therapeu- ideas must be broadened if currently disadvantaged leading science writer and mathematician, whose tic applications of regulatory cells and molecules in groups are to have a more equal position in the entertaining essays have won a number of interna- human diseases. Written as a volume in the highly nano-society rather than a more disadvantaged one. tional awards. successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, Economic structures are likely to shift in the nano- this work provides the kind of detailed description Features revolution, but policymakers and participatory pro- and implementation advice that is crucial for getting This is a book of mathematical stories — funny and cesses can invent newly invented institutions for optimal results. 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The book book contributes to establishing “equating” as a the- ent Intelligence, AmI 2010, held in Málaga, Spain, includes papers of workshops on trends in enterprise oretical field, a view that has not been offered often in November 2010, a merger of the AmI and AmI.D architecture research (TEAR 2009), SOA, global- before. The tradition in the practice of equating has conferences. The 24 revised full papers presented ization, people, and work (SG-PAW), service ori- been to present the knowledge and skills needed as together with 10 short papers and 5 landscape papers ented computing in logistics (SOC-LOG), non- a craft, which implies that only with years of expe- were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 sub- functional properties and service level agreements rience under the guidance of a knowledgeable prac- missions. The papers cover a wide range of topics management in service oriented computing (NFP- titioner could one acquire the required skills. This such as adaptation to the dynamics of the environ- SLAM-SOC 09), service monitoring, adaptation and book challenges this view by indicating how a good ment, design of AmI environments, semantics of beyond (MONA+), engineering service-oriented equating framework, a sound understanding of the AmI environments, security and privacy in AmI applications (WESOA09), and user-generated ser- assumptions that underlie the psychometric models, applications, contextual systems, and architectural vices (UGS2009). The papers are organized in topical and the use of statistical tests[..] issues for AmI systems. sections on business models and architecture; service quality and service level agreements track; and ser- Features Features vice engineering track. The goal of this book is to emphasize the formal This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of statistical features of the practice of equating, link- the First International Joint Conference on Ambi- Features ing, and scaling. 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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of sical graph-theoretic methods is oftentimes a dif- It is useful to several disciplines, such as, mechan- the International RuleML Symposium on Rule Inter- ficult procedure. As a result, there is a strong need ical, civil, chemical, aerospace engineers and also change and Applications, RuleML 2010, held in to combine graph-theoretic methods with mathe- to professors, researchers, beginners, under grad- Washington, DC, USA, in October 2010 - collo- matical techniques from other scientific disciplines, uates and post graduates. The following issues are cated with the 13th International Business Rules such as machine learning and information theory, emphasized in the book: - Modeling and computa- Forum Conference 2010. The 14 revised full papers in order to analyze complex networks more ade- tions of engineering flows: The author discusses in and 7 revised short papers presented together with quately. 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R. Dupke, National Observatory of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, S. Dustdar, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; F. Li, Vienna H. Dypvik, University of Oslo, Norway; M. Smelror, Geological Sur- Brazil; J. Alcaniz, National Observatory of Rio de Janeiro, Rio University of Technology, Austria vey of Norway, Norway (Eds.) de Janeiro, Brazil; R. de la Reza, National Observatory of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; S. Daflon, National Observatory of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Eds.) Service Engineering The Mjølnir Impact Event and its

European Research Results Consequences Graduate School in Astronomy Geology and Geophysics of a Late Jurassic/Early Cretaceous XIV Special Courses at the National Observatory of Rio de Marine Impact Event Janeiro Service engineering is increasingly posing challenges to traditional software engineering methodologies including specification, modeling, architecture, and The Mjølnir impact structure was recognized in 1993 verification, just to name a few. On the other hand, Lectures on early universe models which can explain and included in the Earth Impact Database in 1996, the latest advancements in software engineering the currently observed structure on large scales. Sur- based on the discoveries of unequivocal meteorite are continuously leveraged in Service Engineering vey of inflationary cosmology, the current paradigm impact indicators such as shocked quartz, Ir-enrich- research, especially in the design and implemen- for understanding the origin of the universe as we ments, possible glass remnants, fragments of nickel- tation of service-oriented systems. Several mutual observe it today. Progress and problems in infla- rich iron oxides, in addition to the convincing com- impacts between service engineering and software tionary cosmology. Description of two alterna- plex crater shape of the structure. This book presents engineering could be observed in the last decade, and tive scenarios- the Matter Bounce and String Gas the geological and geophysical history of the Barents many research efforts have been devoted to the field. Cosmology. Lectures on basic concepts of the stel- Sea region along with the discovery of the Mjølnir However, in spite of the considerable efforts and sig- lar atmospheres theory. Efficient numerical meth- impact crater. We place the Mjølnir event into the nificant contributions, few have attempted to sum- ods dealing with the stellar atmosphere problem, geological framework of the region and present elab- marize the research results systematically.This book namely the method of complete linearization and orative numerical models of its formation and asso- aims at introducing the state of the art of service Accelerated Lambda Iteration. The lectures summa- ciated tsunami generation. The book represents an engineering based on the research results achieved rize existing computer codes, with an emphasis on update and synthesis as well as the complete compi- in European projects. A coherent series of use cases TLUSTY. Useful grids of model atmospheres and lation of the Mjølnir crater studies. from the telecommunication field have been care- how the model atmospheres and synthetic spectra fully designed and serve as a motivating case study are used in quantitative stellar spectroscopy in order Features for all contributions. By extensively[..] to determine basic stellar parameters and chemi- The Mjølnir impact structure was recognized in 1993 and included in the Earth Impact Database in 1996, cal abundances. Current state of knowledge of stel- Features lar- and intermediate-mass black holes is reviewed, based on the discoveries of unequivocal meteorite Service-oriented systems are increasingly challeng- impact indicators such as shocked quartz, Ir-enrich- particularly in regards to black hole populations in ing traditional software engineering approaches external galaxies.[..] ments, possible glass remnants, fragments of nickel- including distribution, componentization, compo- rich iron oxides, in addition to the convincing com- sition, requirements, specification, verification, and Features plex crater shape of the structure. This book presents evolution. Continuous mutual impact between ser- Lectures on early universe models which can explain the geological and geophysical history of the [..] vice-oriented computing and software engineering the currently observed structure on large scales. Sur- has been seen in the last decade, and can increasingly vey of inflationary cosmology, the current paradigm Contents be witnessed. The book aims to introduce the [..] for understanding the origin of the universe as we Introduction.- Geological Framework.- Impact Structure and Morphology.- Impact Geophysics and observe it today. Progress and problems in infla- Contents tionary cosmology. Description of two alternative Modeling.- Impact Cratering and Postimpact Sedi- Describing Case Studies and Classifying Research mentation.- Ejecta Geology.- The Impact Dynamics.- scenarios- the Matter Bounce and String Gas Cos- Approaches.- Modeldriven Service Engineer- mology. Lectures on basic concepts of the stellar [..] Structural Analysis of Deformed Central Peak Sedi- ing with SoaML.- Modelling Service Require- ments.- Post-impact Deformation due to Sediment ments Variability: The DiVA Way.- Coordination, Fields of interest loang.- The Mjølnir Tsunami. Organisation and Model-driven Approaches for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Cosmol- Dynamic, Flexible, Robust Software and Ser- ogy Fields of interest vices Engineering.- Model-aware Monitoring Geology; Geophysics / Geodesy; Paleontology Target groups of SOAs for Compliance.- Integrating Perfec- Research tive and Corrective Adaptation of Service-based Target groups Applications.- Combining Domain-driven Design Professional/practitioner Type of publication and Mashups for Service Development.- Guidance in Monograph Business Process Modelling.- Adaptive Service Bind- Type of publication ing with Lightweight SemanticWeb[..] Monograph Available Fields of interest Available Computer Systems Organization and Communica- 2011. 150 p. (Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 1268) Hardcover tion Networks; Software Engineering / Programming and Operating Systems 2011. XII, 318 p. 50 illus. in color. 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I. Echizen, National Institute of Informatics, Tokyo, Japan; N. N.M. Edelstein, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, M.J. Eisenberg, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada Kunihiro, University of Tokyo, Japan; R. Sasaki, Tokyo Denki Uni- CA, USA; J. Fuger, University of Liège, Belgium; L.R. Morss, U.S. versity, Japan (Eds.) Department of Energy, Washington, USA (Eds.) The Physician Scientist's Career Advances in Information and The Chemistry of the Actinide and Guide Computer Security Transactinide Elements (Volume 6)

5th International Worshop on Security, IWSEC 2010, Kobe, The Physician Scientist’s Career Guide provides a Japan, November 22-24, 2010, Proceedings complete guide to having a successful career as a This volume is a continuation of the five volumes of Physician Scientist. Filled with first-hand experiences "The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide and practical advice, it guides readers through each Elements" (published 2006). It expounds on topics This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of step of this career path, from choosing a degree and in actinide science that are undergoing rapid sci- the 5th International Workshop on Security, IWSEC training program, to navigating the tenure track, and entific developments and that are germane to the 2010, held in Kobe, Japan, in November 2010. The 22 through the intricacies of applying for and obtaining safe development of nuclear energy in the 21st cen- revised full papers presented together with 2 invited funding. The volume is unique in that it provides an tury, from nuclear fuels to the environmental science talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 75 overview of this entire career path, allowing readers and management of waste. The scope of Volume 6 submissions. The papers are organized in topical to envision and prepare for their futures. The Physi- encompasses: actinides in the geosphere, subsurface sections on encryption, data and web security, pro- cian Scientist’s Career Guide fulfills a unique and interactions of actinides species with microorgan- tocols, network security, block cipher, and imple- crucial need and will be an invaluable guide for med- isms, chemistry of nuclear fuels, actinide waste forms mentation and real life security. ical students, fellows and newly appointed faculty and radiation effects, analytical chemistry of pluto- members interested in a career in research. Features nium, actinide chalcogenide compounds, molecu- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of lar spectroscopy and reaction of the actinide ions in Features the 5th International Workshop on Security, IWSEC the gas phase and rare gas matrices, and hydrother- The Physician Scientist’s Career Guide provides a 2010, held in Kobe, Japan, in November 2010. The 22 mal synthesis of actinide compounds. This volume complete guide to having a successful career as a revised full papers presented together with 2 invited is written by active practitioners and recognized Physician Scientist. Filled with first-hand experiences talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 75 experts in their specialty areas. Each of the topics and practical advice, it guides readers through each submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- represents the current state of knowledge in this fas- step of this career path, from choosing a degree and tions on encryption, data and web security, proto- cinating area of science and technology. training program, to navigating the tenure track, and cols, network security, block cipher, and [..] through the intricacies of applying for and obtaining Features funding. The volume is unique in that it [..] Fields of interest This volume is a continuation of the five volumes Systems and Data Security; Management of Com- of The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide Contents puting and Information Systems; Data Encryption; Elements that appeared in 2006. Volume 6 expounds I. BACKGROUND Chapter 1 Is a Physician-Scientist Computers and Society; Computer Communication on topics in actinide science that are undergoing career right for you? a. What is a Physician-Scien- Networks; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Com- rapid scientific developments and that are germane tist? b. Are you suited for the career of a Physi- plexity to the safe development of nuclear energy in the 21st cian-Scientist? c. Statistics regarding the current century, from nuclear fuels to the environmental sci- status of the profession Chapter 2 How to become Target groups ence and management of [..] a Physician-Scientist a. Basic career trajectory b. Research Career paths Chapter 3 Getting started a. Choosing Contents a research training program b. Tips for applying to Type of publication Actinide behavior in the geosphere.- Subsurface training programs c. Choosing a research group/ Proceedings Interactions of Actinide Species with Microorgan- laboratory and mentor d. Choosing a thesis topic e. isms.- Chemistry of Nuclear Fuels.- Actinide Waste Writing (papers, meta-analyses, review articles) f. 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A. Engert, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany; S.J. Horning, R.H. Enns, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada M. Falk, University of Würzburg, Germany; J. Hüsler, Universität Stanford University, Standford, CA, USA (Eds.) Bern, Switzerland; R.-D. Reiss, Universität-Gesamthochschule Siegen, Germany It's a Nonlinear World Hodgkin Lymphoma Laws of Small Numbers: Extremes A Comprehensive Update on Diagnostics and Clinics Drawing examples from mathematics, physics, and Rare Events chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, medicine, politics, and sports, this book illustrates This book provides a well-illustrated, comprehen- how nonlinear dynamics plays a vital role in our sive, and up-to-date account of Hodgkin lymphoma. Since the publication of the first edition of this sem- world. Examples cover a wide range from the spread Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and the role of the inar book in 1994, the theory and applications of and possible control of communicable diseases, to microenvironment are examined in detail. The ini- extremes and rare events have enjoyed an enormous the lack of predictability in long-range weather fore- tial clinical evaluation and use of staging systems are and still increasing interest. The intention of the casting, to competition between political groups and fully discussed, and prognostic factors are carefully book is to give a mathematically oriented develop- nations. After an introductory chapter that explores considered. The various treatment options for first- ment of the theory of rare events underlying var- what it means to be nonlinear, the book covers the line and relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma are presented, ious applications. This characteristic of the book mathematical concepts such as limit cycles, frac- including the newly available treatments for recur- was strengthened in the second edition by incorpo- tals, chaos, bifurcations, and solitons, that will be rent disease and the management required in spe- rating various new results. In this third edition, the applied throughout the book. Numerous computer cial clinical circumstances. Given the very high cure dramatic change of focus of extreme value theory simulations and exercises allow students to explore rates and the young age of many patients, there is has been taken into account: from concentrating on topics in greater depth using the Maple computer an increasing need to develop better individually tai- maxima of observations it has shifted to large obser- algebra system. The mathematical level of the text lored treatment strategies that will help to avoid both vations, defined as exceedances over high thresholds. assumes prior exposure to ordinary differential equa- early and late side-effects of treatment. Such strate- One emphasis of the present third edition lies on tions and familiarity with the wave and diffusion gies receive due attention, and clear guidance is pro- multivariate generalized Pareto distributions, their equations. No prior knowledge of Maple is assumed, vided on the handling of Hodgkin survivors. This representations, properties such as their peaks-over- and all Maple examples are included on a CD. The book will be of great value to hematologists, oncolo- threshold stability, simulation, testing and estima- book may[..] gists, and all others with an interest in Hodgkin lym- tion. Reviews of the 2nd edition: "In brief, it is clear phoma. that this will surely be a valuable resource for anyone Features involved in, or seeking to[..] Drawing examples from mathematics, physics, Features chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, This book provides a well-illustrated, comprehen- Features medicine, politics, and sports, this book illustrates sive, and up-to-date account of Hodgkin lymphoma. Since the publication of the first edition of this sem- how nonlinear dynamics plays a vital role in our Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and the role of the inar book in 1994, the theory and applications of world. Examples cover a wide range from the spread microenvironment are examined in detail. The ini- extremes and rare events have enjoyed an enormous and possible control of communicable diseases, to tial clinical evaluation and use of staging systems are and still increasing interest. The intention of the the lack of predictability in long-range weather fore- fully discussed, and prognostic factors are carefully book is to give a mathematically oriented develop- casting, to competition between political groups and considered. The various treatment options for first- ment of the theory of rare events underlying vari- nations. [..] line and relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma are presented, ous applications. This characteristic of the book was [..] strengthened in the second edition by incorporating Contents [..] Preface.- Part I. World of Mathematics.- 1. World of Contents Nonlinear Systems.- 2. World of Nonlinear ODEs.- Part I: From Hodgkin's Disease to Hodgkin Lym- Contents 3. World of Nonlinear Maps.- 4. World of Solitons.- phoma.- The History of Hodgkin Lymphoma.-Epi- Preface to the Third Edition.- Preface to the Second Part II. Our Nonlinear World.- 5. World of Motion.- demiology.-The Role of Viruses in the Genesis of Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- Part I. The IID 6. World of Sports.- 7. World of Electromagnetism.- HL.-Pathology and Molecular Pathology of Hodgkin Case: Functional Laws Of Small Numbers.- 1 Func- 8. World of Weather Prediction.- 9. World of Chem- Lymphoma.-Microenvironment and Immune Escape tional Laws of Small Numbers.- 2 Extreme Value istry.- 10. World of Disease.- 11. World of War.- Mechanisms.- Part II: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Theory.- 3 Estimation of Conditional Curves.- Part Bibliography.- Index. Clinical evaluation.-Functional Imaging.-Prognos- II. The IID Case: Multivariate Extremes.- 4 Basic tic Factors.-Principles of Radiation Techniques in Theory of Multivariate Maxima.- 5 Multivariate Fields of interest Generalized Pareto Distributions.- 6 The Pickands Hodgkin Lymphoma.-Principles of Chemotherapy in Applications of Mathematics; Simulation and Model- Hodgkin Lymphoma.-Treatment of Early Favorable Approach in the Bivariate Case.- 7 Multivariate ing; Ordinary Differential Equations; Mathematical Extremes: Supplementary Concepts and Results.- Hodgkin Lymphoma.-Treatment of Early Unfavor- Methods in Physics able Hodgkin Lymphoma.-Treatment of Advanced- Part III. Non-IID Observations.- 8 Introduction to the Non-IID Case.- 9 Extremes of Random[..] Stage Hodgkin[..] Target groups Lower undergraduate Fields of interest Fields of interest Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Statisti- Hematology; Oncology Type of publication cal Theory and Methods Undergraduate textbook Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Available Research Type of publication Type of publication Professional book 2011. XII, 384 p. 145 illus., 8 in color. (Springer Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics and Technology) Hardcover Monograph Available 49,95 € Available ISBN 978-0-387-75338-6 2011. IX, 381 p. 77 illus., 47 in color. (Hematologic Malignancies) Hardcover 2010. XVI, 509 p. Softcover

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Y. Fan, McGill University, Montreal, ON, Canada; Z. Zilic, McGill A.A. Farooqui, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH G. Faure, School of Earth Sciences and Byrd Polar Research University, Montreal, ON, Canada Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA; T.M. Mensing, School of Earth Sciences and Byrd Polar Research Cen- Neurochemical Aspects ter, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Accelerating Test, Validation of Neurotraumatic and and Debug of High Speed Serial Neurodegenerative Diseases The Transantarctic Mountains Interfaces Rocks, Ice, Meteorites and Water

Collectively, neurodegenerative diseases are charac- High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) devices have terized by chronic and progressive loss of neurons This book presents a summary of the geology of the become widespread in communications, from the in discrete areas of the brain, producing debilitating Transantarctic Mountains for Earth scientists who embedded to high-performance computing sys- symptoms such as dementia, loss of memory, loss of may want to work there or who need an overview of tems, and from on-chip to a wide haul. Testing of sensory or motor capability, decreased overall qual- the geologic history of this region. In addition, the HSSIs has been a challenging topic because of sig- ity of life eventually leading to premature death. Two properties of the East Antarctic ice sheet and of the nal integrity issues, long test time and the need of types of cell death are known to occur during neu- meteorites that accumulate on its surface are treated expensive instruments. Accelerating Test, Valida- rodegeneration: (a) apoptosis and (b) necrosis. The in separate chapters. The presentation ends with the tion and Debug of High Speed Serial Interfaces pro- necrosis is characterized by the passive cell swelling, Cenozoic glaciation of the Transantarctic Mountains vides innovative test and debug approaches and intense mitochondrial damage with rapid loss of including the limnology and geochemical evolution detailed instructions on how to arrive to practical ATP, alterations in neural membrane permeability, of the saline lakes in the ice-free valleys. • The sub- test of modern high-speed interfaces.Accelerating high calcium influx, and disruption of ion homeosta- ject matter in this book is presented in chronolog- Test, Validation and Debug of High Speed Serial sis. This type of cell death leads to membrane lysis ical order starting about 750 million years ago and Interfaces first proposes a new algorithm that enables and release of intracellular components that induce continuing to the present time. • The chapters can us to perform receiver test more than 1000 times inflammatory reactions. Necrotic cell death normally be read selectively because the introduction to each faster. Then an under-sampling based transmitter occurs at the core of injury site. In contrast, apopto- chapter identifies the context that gives relevance test scheme is presented. The scheme can accurately sis is an active process in which caspases (a group of to the subject matter to be discussed. • The text is extract the transmitter jitter and finish the whole endoproteases with specificity for aspartate residues richly illustrated with 330 original line drawings as transmitter test within 100ms, while the test usually in protein) are stimulated. Apoptotic cell death is well as with 182 color maps and photographs. • The takes seconds. The book also presents and external accompanied by[..] book contains indexes of both subject matter and of loopback-based testing scheme, where and FPGA- authors’ names that[..] based BER tester and a[..] Features Neurotraumatic (stroke, spinal cord trauma, and Features Features traumatic head injury) and neurodegenerative dis- This book presents a summary of the geology of the High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) devices have eases (Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, Amy- Transantarctic Mountains for Earth scientists who become widespread in communications, from the otrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Huntington disease, and may want to work there or who need an overview of embedded to high-performance computing sys- prion disease) are afflicting aging Americans with the geologic history of this region. In addition, the tems, and from on-chip to a wide haul. Testing of increasing frequency. These diseases result in acute, properties of the East Antarctic ice sheet and of the HSSIs has been a challenging topic because of signal as well as gradual and progressive neurodegenera- meteorites that accumulate on its surface are treated integrity issues, long test time and the need of [..] tion, leading to brain dysfunction. Known risk fac- in separate chapters. The presentation ends with the tors [..] Contents Cenozoic glaciation of the Transantarctic [..] 1 Introduction. 2 Background. 3 Accelerating Fields of interest Contents Receiver Jitter Tolerance Testing on ATE. 4 Trans- Neurosciences; Neurology; Neurochemistry Prolog.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Part I: mitter Jitter Extractions on ATE. 5 Testing HSSIs EXPLORATION AND CHARACTERIZATION.- 1. with or without ATE Instruments. 6 BER Testing Target groups The Exploration of Antarctica.- 2. Antarctica: The Under Noise. 7 Conclusions. Reference. Index. Research Continent.- Part II: THE BASEMENT ROCKS. - 3. Fields of interest Type of publication Southern Victoria Land; Basement Rocks.- 4. North- Circuits and Systems; Software Engineering / Pro- Monograph ern Victoria Land.- 5. Central Transantarctic Moun- gramming and Operating Systems; Electronics and tains.- 6. The Queen Maud Mountains.- 7. Horlick Mountains.- 8. The Far-Eastern Mountains.- 9. From Microelectronics, Instrumentation; System Perfor- Available mance and Evaluation Rodinia to Gondwana.- Part III: GONDWANA: GROWTH AND DISINTEGRATION.- 10. The Bea- Target groups 2010. XXIV, 404 p. 59 illus., 17 in color. Hardcover con Supergroup.- 11. Beacon Supergroup; Special Research topics.- 12. The Ferrar Group: Kirkpatrick Basalt.- 149,95 € 13. Ferrar Group: Dolerite sills[..] Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4419-6651-3 Monograph Fields of interest Geology; Geochemistry; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques Available Target groups 2011. XII, 250 p. 120 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover Research

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K. Feng, Academy of Mathematics and System Sciences, Chinese N.F. Ferrer, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; P. Fieguth, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; M. Qin, Academy of Mathe- J.M. Alfonso, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain matics and System Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bei- (Eds.) jing, China Statistical Image Processing and Content Management for E- Multidimensional Modeling Symplectic Geometric Algorithms Learning for Hamiltonian Systems Images are all around us! The proliferation of low- cost, high-quality imaging devices has led to an The increasing growth in the use of e-learning envi- explosion in acquired images. When these images "Symplectic Geometric Algorithms for Hamiltonian ronments, in which education is delivered and sup- are acquired from a microscope, telescope, satel- Systems" will be useful not only for numerical ana- ported through information and communication lite, or medical imaging device, there is a statistical lysts, but also for those in theoretical physics, com- technologies, has brought new challenges to aca- image processing task: the inference of something— putational chemistry, celestial mechanics, etc. The demic institutions. From all the current definitions an artery, a road, a DNA marker, an oil spill—from book generalizes and develops the generating func- of e-learning, it can be seen that learning contents imagery, possibly noisy, blurry, or incomplete. A tion and Hamilton-Jacobi equation theory from the are one of the key issues for a successful e-learn- great many textbooks have been written on image perspective of the symplectic geometry and sym- ing experience. Therefore, there is a real need for processing. However this book does not so much plectic algebra. It will be a useful resource for engi- academic staff, managers and librarians to re-think focus on images, per se, but rather on spatial data neers and scientists in the fields of quantum theory, the whole process of delivering courses, informa- sets, with one or more measurements taken over astrophysics, atomic and molecular dynamics, cli- tion resources and information services. The book a two or higher dimensional space, and to which mate prediction, oil exploration, etc. Therefore a focuses on defining content management and its standard image-processing algorithms may not systematic research and development of numerical relationship with knowledge management, provid- apply. There are many important data analysis meth- methodology for Hamiltonian systems is well moti- ing perspectives on how the semantic web could ods developed in this text for such statistical image vated. Were it successful, it would imply wide-rang- complement content management, how to deal with problems. Examples abound throughout remote ing applications. copyright restrictions, and how to describe informa- sensing (satellite data mapping, data assimilation, tion competencies and skills required and acquired climate-change studies, land use), medical imaging Features by teachers and students in virtual environments. "Symplectic Geometric Algorithms for Hamiltonian (organ segmentation, anomaly detection), computer Offered is a design project for managing digital con- vision (image[..] Systems" will be useful not only for numerical ana- tent for classical and distance education institutions, lysts, but also for those in theoretical physics, com- covering all the[..] Features putational chemistry, celestial mechanics, etc. The Images are all around us! The proliferation of low- book generalizes and develops the generating func- Features cost, high-quality imaging devices has led to an tion and Hamilton-Jacobi equation theory from the From the shift to learner-centered education to the explosion in acquired images. When these images perspective of the symplectic geometry and symplec- sharing of online resources among colleges and are acquired from a microscope, telescope, satel- tic algebra. It will be a useful resource for engineers universities, virtual learning has brought sweeping lite, or medical imaging device, there is a statistical [..] change to the educational experience. New informa- image processing task: the inference of something— tion and communication technologies are bringing an artery, a road, a DNA marker, an oil spill—from Contents fresh challenges in terms of organizing and deliver- Preliminaries of Differential Manifolds.- Symplectic imagery, possibly noisy, blurry, or incomplete. A ing content—particularly with the advent of Web 2.0 great [..] Algebra and Geometry Preliminaries.- Hamiltonian and the ability of learners to author their own con- Mechanics and Symplectic Geometry.- Symplectic tent. [..] Contents Difference Schemes for Hamiltonian Systems.- The Introduction.- Inverse problems.- Static estimation Generating Function Method.- The Calculus of Gen- Contents and sampling.- Dynamic estimation and sampling.- erating Function and Formal Energy.- Symplectic Introduction.- PART I: Conceptual framework.- 1. multidimensional modelling.- Markov random Runge-Kutta Methods.- Composition Scheme.- For- Theoretical perspectives on content management.- fields.- Hidden markov models.- Changes of basis.- mal Power Series and B-Series.- Volume-Preserving 2. From content management to e-learning content Linear systems estimation.- Kalman filtering and Methods for Source-Free Systems.- Free Systems.- repositories.- 3. Learning Objects, Content Man- domain decomposition.- Sampling and monte carlo Contact Algorithms for Contact Dynamic Systems.- agement and E-learning.- 4. Relationship between methods. Poisson Bracket and Lie-Poisson Schemes.- KAM Pedagogical Design and Content Management in Theorem of Symplectic Algorithms.- Lee-Varia- eLearning.- 5. Information related competences for Fields of interest tional[..] teachers and students in e-learning environments.- Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Sci- 6. Copyright issues in e-learning.- PART II: Case ence, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Probability Fields of interest studies and practical issues.- 7. Developing content and Statistics in Computer Science; Probability The- Computational Mathematics and Numerical Anal- management projects.- 8. Survey on learning con- ory and Stochastic Processes; Image Processing and ysis; Geometry; Algebraic Topology; Quantum tent management systems.- 9. e-Learning standards Computer Vision; Signal, Image and Speech Process- Physics; Engineering Fluid Dynamics for[..] ing Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Research Educational Technology; Computers and Education; Research Learning and Instruction Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Target groups Monograph Research Available Available Type of publication Contributed volume 2010. XXIV, 676 p. 62 illus. Hardcover 2011. XXII, 454 p. (Information Science and Statistics) Hardcover 198,00 € Available 79,95 € ISBN 978-3-642-01776-6 ISBN 978-1-4419-7293-4 2011. XIV, 215 p. 10 illus. Hardcover

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From Classical to Modern Probability Theory Today most computer scientists believe that NP- hard problems cannot be solved by polynomial-time This book is written by International experts in their algorithms. From the polynomial-time perspective, field and should appeal to students and seasoned This study discusses the history of the central limit all NP-complete problems are equivalent but their researchers, to scientists and to clinicians. No prior theorem and related probabilistic limit theorems exponential-time properties vary widely. Why do knowledge of the topic is required to appreciate this from about 1810 through 1950. In this context the some NP-hard problems appear to be easier than text and yet the book charters new territory. New book also describes the historical development of others? Are there algorithmic techniques for solv- perspectives are given on how our knowledge of can- analytical probability theory and its tools, such as ing hard problems that are significantly faster than cer development might lead us to reconsider our characteristic functions or moments. The central the exhaustive, brute-force methods? The algorithms clinical approach to early detection and prevention limit theorem was originally deduced by Laplace as a that address these questions are known as exact of cancer at an individual and population level. statement about approximations for the distributions exponential algorithms.The history of exact expo- of sums of independent random variables within the Features nential algorithms for NP-hard problems dates back framework of classical probability, which focused There are many books written on cancer, but this to the 1960s. The two classical examples are Bell- upon specific problems and applications. Making monograph focuses on pre-invasive disease. One of man, Held and Karp’s dynamic programming algo- this theorem an autonomous mathematical object the prizes waiting to be won in cancer medicine is to rithm for the traveling salesman problem and Ryser’s was very important for the development of modern thoroughly understand the processes by which a cell inclusion–exclusion formula for the permanent of a probability theory. becomes invasive. This quest takes us into the world matrix. The design and analysis of exact algorithms of stem cells and regulation of gene expression as leads to a better understanding of hard problems and Features well as to an understanding of the relative contribu- initiates interesting new combinatorial and algorith- This study aims to embed the history of the central tion of hereditary factors alongside exposures to [..] mic challenges. The last decade has witnessed a rapid limit theorem within the history of the development development[..] of probability theory from its classical to its modern Fields of interest shape, and, more generally, within the correspond- Cancer Research; Pharmacology / Toxicology Features ing development of mathematics. The history of the Today most computer scientists believe that NP- central limit theorem is not only expressed in light of Target groups hard problems cannot be solved by polynomial-time "technical" achievement, but is also tied to the intel- Research algorithms. From the polynomial-time perspective, lectual scope of its advancement. The [..] all NP-complete problems are equivalent but their Type of publication exponential-time properties vary widely. Why do Contents Contributed volume some NP-hard problems appear to be easier than Preface.- Introduction.- The central limit theorem others? Are there algorithmic techniques for solving from laplace to cauchy: changes in stochastic objec- Available hard problems that are significantly faster [..] tives and in analytical methods.- The hypothesis of elementary errors.- Chebyshev's and markov's con- Contents tributions.- The way towards modern probability.- 2011. XXII, 519 p. 78 illus., 68 in color. Hardcover Introduction.- Branching.- Dynamic Programming.- General limit problems.- Conclusion: the central Inclusion-Exclusion.- Treewidth.- Measure & Con- 139,95 € limit theorem as a link between classical and modern quer.- Subset Convolution.- Local Search and SAT.- ISBN 978-1-4419-6693-3 probability.- Index.- Bibliography Split and List.- Time Versus Space.- Miscellaneous.- Conclusions, Open Problems and Further Direc- Fields of interest tions.- References.- Appendix – Graphs.- Index. History of Mathematics; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Statistics (general) Fields of interest Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Opti- Target groups mization; Combinatorics Research Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Type of publication Available Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook

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M. Fontana, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Roma, Italy; S.-E. S. Foresti, Università di Milano, Crema, Italy E. Frachtenberg, Facebook, San Francisco, GA, USA; U. Kabbaj, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Schwiegelshohn, Technische Universität Dortmund, Germany Saudi Arabia; B. Olberding, New Mexico State University, Las (Eds.) Cruces, NM, USA; I. Swanson, Reed College, Portland, OR, USA Preserving Privacy in Data (Eds.) Outsourcing Job Scheduling Strategies for Commutative Algebra Parallel Processing

Noetherian and Non-Noetherian Perspectives Privacy requirements have an increasing impact on 15th International Workshop, JSSPP 2010, Atlanta, GA, USA, the realization of modern applications. Commer- April 23, 2010, Revised Selected Papers cial and legal regulations demand that privacy guar- antees be provided whenever sensitive information Commutative algebra is a rapidly growing subject is stored, processed, or communicated to external This book constitutes the revised papers of the 15th that is developing in many different directions. This parties. Current approaches encrypt sensitive data, International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strate- volume presents several of the most recent results thus reducing query execution efficiency and pre- gies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2010, which was from various areas related to both Noetherian and venting selective information release. Preserving Pri- held in Atlanta, GA, USA, in April 2010. The 12 non-Noetherian commutative algebra. This volume vacy in Data Outsourcing presents a comprehensive revised papers presented were carefully reviewed contains a collection of invited survey articles by approach for protecting highly sensitive information and selected from 18 submissions. The papers show some of the leading experts in the field. The authors when it is stored on systems that are not under the a prolific growth in the areas of applicability for of these chapters have been carefully selected for data owner's control. The approach illustrated com- parallel scheduling and discuss more recent prob- their important contributions to an area of commu- bines access control and encryption, enforcing access lems and applications, such as virtualized environ- tative-algebraic research. Some topics presented in control via structured encryption. This solution, cou- ments, many-core processors, DNA sequencing, and the volume include: generalizations of cyclic mod- pled with efficient algorithms for key derivation and hadoop. ules, zero divisor graphs, class semigroups, forcing distribution, provides efficient and secure authoriza- algebras, syzygy bundles, tight closure, Gorenstein tion management on outsourced data, allowing the Features dimensions, tensor products of algebras over fields, data owner to outsource not only the data but the This book constitutes the revised papers of the 15th as well as many others. This book is intended for security policy itself. To reduce the amount of data to International Workshop on Job Scheduling Strate- researchers and graduate students interested in be encrypted the book also investigates[..] gies for Parallel Processing, JSSPP 2010, which was studying the many topics related to commutative held in Atlanta, GA, USA, in April 2010. The 12 algebra. Features revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and Privacy requirements have an increasing impact on selected from 18 submissions. The papers show a Features the realization of modern applications. Commercial prolific growth in the areas of applicability for paral- Commutative algebra is a rapidly growing subject and legal regulations demand that privacy guaran- lel scheduling and discuss more recent problems and that is developing in many different directions. This tees be provided whenever sensitive information is [..] volume presents several of the most recent results stored, processed, or communicated to external par- from various areas related to both Noetherian and ties. Current approaches encrypt sensitive data, thus Fields of interest non-Noetherian commutative algebra. This volume reducing query execution efficiency and preventing Software Engineering; Operating Systems; Computer contains a collection of invited survey articles by selective information release. 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A special chapter is devoted narios: First, the technological progress has changed nalists by bringing their intellectual contexts, sources to theobromine, an active component of chocolate, completely the observational and measurement tech- and full range of interests into sharper focus, with- the actions of which are less well characterized. This niques. Modern high speed computers and satel- out neglecting their core commitment to the episte- book also presents the pharmacology of one xanthine lite based techniques are entering more and more mological doctrine that earned them their traditional derivative, propentofylline, as an example of a xan- all geodisciplines. Second, there is a growing public label. The collection of original essays addresses top- thine that has gone through extensive development concern about the future of our planet, its climate, its ics ranging from theodicy and early modern music for a novel therapeutic area. environment, and about an expected shortage of nat- theory to Spinoza’s anti-humanism, often critically ural resources. Obviously, both aspects, viz. efficient revising important aspects of the received picture of Features strategies of protection against threats of a chang- the Rationalists. Another important contribution of In the present volume of the Handbook of Experi- ing Earth and the exceptional situation of getting the volume is that it brings out aspects of Rational- mental Pharmacology well known experts describe terrestrial, airborne as well as spaceborne data of bet- ist philosophers and their legacies that are not ordi- the actions of different xanthines with a focus on caf- ter and better quality explain the strong need of new narily associated with them, such as the project of a feine and theophylline. A special chapter is devoted mathematical structures, tools, and methods. Math- Cartesian ethics. Finally, a strong emphasis is placed to theobromine, an active component of chocolate, ematics concerned with geoscientific problems, i.e., on the connection of the Rationalists’ philosophy to the actions of which are less well characterized. This Geomathematics, is becoming increasingly impor- their interests in empirical science, to their engage- book also presents the pharmacology of one xanthine tant. The ‘Handbook Geomathematics’ as a central ment in the political life of their era, and to the reli- derivative, propentofylline, as an example of a [..] reference work in this area comprises the following gious background of many of their philosophical scientific fields: (I) observational and[..] Contents commitments. From the contents: Brief history of methylxanthine Features Features use. Distribution of methylxanthines in plants with During the last three decades geosciences and geo- This volume draws a balanced picture of the Ratio- comments on possible evolutionary origins. 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During the last three decades geosciences and geo- During the last three decades geosciences and geo- engineering were influenced by two essential sce- engineering were influenced by two essential sce- The topic of preferences is a new branch of machine narios: First, the technological progress has changed narios: First, the technological progress has changed learning and data mining, and it has attracted con- completely the observational and measurement tech- completely the observational and measurement tech- siderable attention in artificial intelligence research niques. Modern high speed computers and satel- niques. Modern high speed computers and satel- in previous years. It involves learning from observa- lite based techniques are entering more and more lite based techniques are entering more and more tions that reveal information about the preferences all geodisciplines. Second, there is a growing public all geodisciplines. Second, there is a growing public of an individual or a class of individuals. Represent- concern about the future of our planet, its climate, its concern about the future of our planet, its climate, its ing and processing knowledge in terms of prefer- environment, and about an expected shortage of nat- environment, and about an expected shortage of nat- ences is appealing as it allows one to specify desires ural resources. Obviously, both aspects, viz. efficient ural resources. Obviously, both aspects, viz. efficient in a declarative way, to combine qualitative and strategies of protection against threats of a chang- strategies of protection against threats of a chang- quantitative modes of reasoning, and to deal with ing Earth and the exceptional situation of getting ing Earth and the exceptional situation of getting inconsistencies and exceptions in a flexible man- terrestrial, airborne as well as spaceborne data of bet- terrestrial, airborne as well as spaceborne data of bet- ner. And, generalizing beyond training data, models ter and better quality explain the strong need of new ter and better quality explain the strong need of new thus learned may be used for preference prediction. mathematical structures, tools, and methods. Math- mathematical structures, tools, and methods. Math- This is the first book dedicated to this topic, and the ematics concerned with geoscientific problems, i.e., ematics concerned with geoscientific problems, i.e., treatment is comprehensive. The editors first offer Geomathematics, is becoming increasingly impor- Geomathematics, is becoming increasingly impor- a thorough introduction, including a systematic cat- tant. The ‘Handbook Geomathematics’ as a central tant. The ‘Handbook Geomathematics’ as a central egorization according to learning task and learning reference work in this area comprises the following reference work in this area comprises the following technique, along with a unified notation. The first scientific fields: (I) observational and[..] scientific fields: (I) observational and[..] half of the book is organized into parts on label rank- ing, instance ranking, and[..] Features Features During the last three decades geosciences and geo- During the last three decades geosciences and geo- Features engineering were influenced by two essential sce- engineering were influenced by two essential sce- The topic of preferences is a new branch of machine narios: First, the technological progress has changed narios: First, the technological progress has changed learning and data mining, and it has attracted con- completely the observational and measurement tech- completely the observational and measurement tech- siderable attention in artificial intelligence research niques. Modern high speed computers and satel- niques. Modern high speed computers and satel- in recent years. Representing and processing knowl- lite based techniques are entering more and more lite based techniques are entering more and more edge in terms of preferences is appealing as it allows all geodisciplines. Second, there is a growing public all geodisciplines. Second, there is a growing public one to specify desires in a declarative way, to com- concern about the future of our planet, its climate, concern about the future of our planet, its climate, bine qualitative and quantitative modes of reasoning, [..] [..] and to deal with inconsistencies and [..]

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D.M. Gabbay, King's College, London, UK; P. Canivez, Université A. Gabizon, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA E.A. Gabriel, Federal University of San Paulo, San Paulo, Brasil; T. Lille 3, Lille, France; S. Rahman, Université Lille 3, Lille, France; A. Salerno, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, Thiercelin, Université Lille 3, Lille, France (Eds.) USA (Eds.) Deterministic Extraction from Weak Approaches to Legal Rationality Random Sources Principles of Pulmonary Protection in Heart Surgery

Legal theory, political sciences, sociology, philos- A deterministic extractor is a function that extracts ophy, logic, artificial intelligence: there are many almost perfect random bits from a weak random This book aims to cover all aspects of pulmonary approaches to legal argumentation. Each of them source. In this research monograph the author con- protection in heart surgery including repercussions provides specific insights into highly complex phe- structs deterministic extractors for several types of from cardiopulmonary bypass on the lung, a vast nomena. Different disciplines, but also different tra- sources. A basic theme in this work is a methodology section on lung perfusion, including information on ditions in disciplines (e.g. analytical and continental of recycling randomness which enables increasing cardioplegic arrest, beating heart surgery, arterial traditions in philosophy) find here a rare occasion to the output length of deterministic extractors to near and venous blood and ischemia-reperfusion injury. meet. The present book contains contributions, both optimal length. The author's main work examines deterministic extractors for bit-fixing sources, deter- historical and thematic, from leading researchers in Features ministic extractors for affine sources and polynomial several of the most important approaches to legal Over the past fifty years, advanced techniques sources over large fields, and increasing the output rationality. One of the main issues is the relation and strategies have been developed in the field of length of zero-error dispersers. This work will be of between logic and law: the way logic is actually used myocardial protection during heart surgery requir- interest to researchers and graduate students in com- in law, but also the way logic can make law explicit. ing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but trials binatorics and theoretical computer science. An outstanding group of philosophers, logicians focusing on pulmonary protection have been less fre- and jurists try to meet this issue. The book is more Features quent. Principles of Pulmonary Protection during than a collection of papers. However different their A deterministic extractor is a function that extracts Heart Surgery is intended as an useful tool to provide respective conceptual tools may be, the authors share almost perfect random bits from a weak random strategies for lung protection during CPB. The many a common conception: legal argumentation is a spe- source. In this research monograph the author con- renowned [..] cific argumentation context. structs deterministic extractors for several types of Contents sources. A basic theme in this work is a methodology Features General Concepts, Pulmonary Ischemia and of recycling randomness which enables increasing Legal theory, political sciences, sociology, philos- Reperfusion Injury, Cardiopulmonary bypass and the output length of deterministic extractors to near ophy, logic, artificial intelligence: there are many pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury, Lung Per- optimal length. The author's main work examines [..] approaches to legal argumentation. Each of them fusion: technique and principles, Lung Perfusion provides specific insights into highly complex phe- Contents with Arterial Blood, Lung Perfusion with Venous nomena. Different disciplines, but also different tra- Introduction Deterministic Extractors for Bit-Fixing Blood, Lung Perfusion with Protective Solutions, ditions in disciplines (e.g. analytical and continental Sources by Obtaining an Independent Seed Deter- Lung perfusion and Ultrafiltration, Lung Perfusion traditions in philosophy) find here a rare occasion to ministic Extractors for Affine Sources Over Large and Mechanical Ventilation, Continuous and Inter- meet. The present book contains contributions, [..] Fields Extractors and Rank Extractors for Polyno- mittent Lung Perfusion, Pulmonary Hemodynamic Profile and Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Lung Perfu- Contents mial Sources Increasing the Output Length of Zero- sion in Heart Surgery, Lung Perfusion and ECMO, Introduction.- Abstracts.- Part I The Error Dispersers App. A, Sampling and Partitioning Lung Perfusion: New Paradigm to Future Specificity of Legal Reasoning.- Part II App. B, Basic Notions from Algebraic Geometry Bib- liography Reasoning and Public Reason.- Part III Logic Fields of interest Law.- Part IV New Formal Approaches to Fields of interest Cardiology; Cardiac Surgery; Thoracic Surgery Legal Reasoning .- Theory of Computation; Mathematics of Comput- Target groups ing; Algebraic Geometry; Combinatorics Fields of interest Research Law Theory / Law Philosophy; Logic; History of Phi- Target groups losophy; Political Science; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Type of publication Research Robotics) Reference work Type of publication Target groups Monograph Available Research

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The book provides a comprehensive overview of the psychosocial and legal aspects of divorce with spe- The inspiration for this text was the 1988 volume cial reference to the situation in Spain, addressing DNA and RNA fractions have been isolated from by Alder and Zbinden, written before the ICH har- the grounds for divorce and its impact on parents the whole blood, serum, plasma, the surface of blood monization process for drug safety evaluation (or and children. Theoretical approaches are applied that cells, urine, saliva and spinal fluid from both healthy its ISO analog for device biocompatibility evalua- take into account the psychosocial conditions and individuals and clinical patients. Recent develop- tion) had been initiated or come to force. Since then, the Spanish legislation. Subsequenty, an empirical ments are presented concerning the isolation, quan- much has changed in both the world and practice analysis of preferred custody arrangements reveals tification and analysis of these molecules and their of medicine and the regulation of drugs. The intent some of the current problems that are associated use in the identification of specific nucleic acid of this volume is to provide similar guidance as to with a joint custody regime. Lastly, the suitability of fragments related to a variety of clinical disorders what nonclinical safety assessment tests need to be divorce mediation is examined within the framework thereby permitting their early diagnosis and progno- performed to move a drug into man, through devel- of the Spanish legislation. sis. opment and to market approved (this intent was subsequently extended to cover the closely related Features Features medical device biotechnology, and combination The book provides a comprehensive overview of the DNA and RNA fractions have been isolated from product fields) in a concise, abbreviated manner for psychosocial and legal aspects of divorce with spe- a variety of sources including: whole blood, serum, all the major world market countries. cial reference to the situation in Spain, addressing plasma, the surface of blood cells, urine, saliva the grounds for divorce and its impact on parents and spinal fluid from both healthy individuals and Features and children. Theoretical approaches are applied that patients. The ability to isolate, quantify, and analyze Safety Evaluation of Pharmaceuticals and Medical take into account the psychosocial conditions and these molecules has led to the identification of spe- Devices has been written to provide complete, ready the Spanish legislation. Subsequenty, an empirical cific nucleic acid fragments related to a variety of and clear guidance as to what nonclinical safety analysis of preferred custody arrangements reveals clinical disorders thereby permitting their early [..] assessment tests need to be performed to move a reg- some [..] ulated therapeutic medical product into and through Fields of interest the development process and to marketing approval. Contents Cancer Research; Human Genetics; Nucleic Acid This intent is purposely extended to cover the closely 1 Grounds for Divorce.- 2 Factors Influencing Ex- Chemistry; Biotechnology related product types of vaccines, biotechnology [..] spouses' Adjustment to Divorce.- 3 Post-divorce Target groups Adjustment of Children and Adolescents.- 4 Charac- Contents Research teristics and Problems of Custody Arrangements.- 5 Preface.- Introduction to Safety Assessment in Drug Divorce Mediation.- Conclusion.- References. and Medical Device Development.- Drugs: The Gen- Type of publication Proceedings eral Case.- Ind Enabling Toxicology Programs.- Fields of interest Nonclinical Safety Evaluation Studies Conducted Psychology and Law; Sociology; Civil Law To Support Continued Clinical Development.- Sup- Available porting Marketing Applications.- Special Therapeu- Target groups tic Category And Route Of Administration Cases.- Research Device Safety Evaluation.- Appendix A.- INDEX. 2011. XX, 285 p. 78 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover Type of publication 139,95 € Fields of interest Monograph ISBN 978-90-481-9381-3 Pharmacology / Toxicology; Pharmaceutical Sci- ences / Technology; Pharmacy Available Target groups Research 2010. X, 300 p. 86 illus. Hardcover

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Epigenetic mod- ing manual and reference book for those involved North America. ifications lead to potentially heritable but reversible in Gamma Knife practice covering the theoretical alterations in the expression of genes that deter- background, the practical aspects of treatment, the Features mine cell fate. Epigenetic misregulation is thus often social side of the method and necessary informa- This 41st volume of RAP includes a total of twelve linked to degenerative diseases, cancer and neu- tion not only for users but for those who refer to the articles, all based on talks presented at the 49th ronal disorders. Recent biomedical interest in this Gamma Knife. It also covers some aspects of the hos- annual meeting of the PSNA. These eight Perspec- regulatory system stems from the fact that epige- pital and social administration required for optimal tives and four Communications give a very good netic, in contrast to genetic, alterations are in prin- use of the technology, also looking at the effect of picture of the state of plant (bio)chemistry research ciple amenable to pharmacological intervention. A the internet on specialist medical practice. It also in North America, which is also indicative of the few epigenetically active drugs, for example histone presents the completely new Gamma Knife (Perfex- state of the field worldwide. Each of these arti- deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) and DNA methyl- ion), a new technology which extends the range of cles describes the integration of several different transferase (DNMT) inhibitors, have been approved the Gamma Knife and will be the treatment standard approaches to [..] by FDA for treatment of cancers such as CTCL, for the future. MDS, and AML. This volume explores the scien- Contents Features tific background for clinical applications of epige- Preface to Recent Advances in Phytochemistry 2010 netically active drugs. Included are descriptions of 1. The pursuit of potent anti-influenza activity from Today, over 500,000 patients have been treated world wide in 250 Gamma Knife Centres in 37 countries epigenetic controls over gene expression, the post- the Antarctic red marine alga Gigartina skottsbergii transcriptional silencing of genes by RNA interfer- 2. Ginsenosides: Phytoanticipins or Host Recogni- each one treating between 150 and 700 patients a year. The current book serves as a textbook, train- ence (RNAi) and microRNAs, as well as new findings tion Factors? 3. Fractionation of grape seed proan- from[..] thocyanidins for bioactivity assessment 4. Coloring ing manual and reference book for those involved in Gamma Knife practice covering the theoretical back- Soybeans with Anthocyanins? 5. Pharmacogenet- Features ground, the practical aspects of treatment, the social ics in Potential Herb-Drug Interactions: Effects of Epigenetics has emerged recently as an important side of the method and necessary information not Ginseng on CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 Allelic Variants area of molecular biological studies. Epigenetic mod- only [..] 6. Biosynthesis and Function of Citrus Glycosylated ifications lead to potentially heritable but reversible Flavonoids 7. Ginsenoside Variation Within and Contents alterations in the expression of genes that deter- Between Ontario Ginseng Landraces:[..] Section 1.- Background Principles and Technical mine cell fate. Epigenetic misregulation is thus often Development.- 1 - Introduction and the Nature of linked to degenerative diseases, cancer and neuronal Fields of interest disorders. Recent biomedical interest in this regula- Plant Ecology Radiosurgery.- 2 - Principles of Stereotaxy.- 3 - Ion- ising Radiation and its Effects on Living Tissue.- 4 tory system stems from the fact that [..] - Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation.- 5 - Ionis- Target groups Contents ing Radiation and Clinical Practic.- 6 - Gamma Knife Professional/practitioner DNA Methylation and Cancer.- Genome-wide Epi- Development from 1967 to 2010.- 7. Radiophysics, genetic Modifications in Cancer.- DNA Repair and Type of publication Radiobiology and the Gamma Knife.- 8 - Prepara- the Control of DNA Methylation.- Errors in Era- Contributed volume tion for Treatment Planning.- 9 - Dose plan Indices.- sure: Links Between Histone lysine Methylation Section 2.- The Patient’s Experience.- 10 - Gamma Removal and Disease.- Histone Modifications in Knife surgery and computer networks.- 11 - Aims of Available Cancer Biology and Prognosis.- Dynamics of His- Gamma Knife Surgery.- 12 -[..] tone Lysine Methylation: Structures of Methyl Writ- 2011. XIII, 210 p. 84 illus., 12 in color. 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J.-C. Gautier, Sanofi-aventis, Vitry-sur-Seine, France (Ed.) W. Gautschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; G. Mas- L. Gavrilovska, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, troianni, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy; T.M. Rassias, Macedonia; S. Krco, Ericsson Ireland Research Centre, Athlone, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (Eds.) County Westmeath, Ireland; V. Milutinovic, University of Bel- Drug Safety Evaluation grade, Serbia; I. Stojmenovic, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada; R. Trobec, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia (Eds.) Methods and Protocols Approximation and Computation

In Honor of Gradimir V. Milovanovi# Application and Multidisciplinary Non-clinical drug safety evaluation, the assessment Aspects of Wireless Sensor of the safety profile of therapeutic agents through the Networks conduct of laboratory studies in in vitro systems and Approximation theory and numerical analysis are in animals, is an essential step in the progress of new central to the creation of accurate computer simula- Concepts, Integration, and Case Studies pharmaceuticals heading toward the ultimate goal tions and mathematical models. Research in these of clinical trials and, eventually, approval. In Drug areas can influence the computational techniques used in a variety of mathematical and computational Safety Evaluation: Methods and Protocols, expert It is a general trend in computing that computers sciences. This collection of contributed chapters, researchers detail a compendium of analytical tech- are becoming ever smaller and ever more intercon- dedicated to renowned mathematician Gradimir V. nologies with a focus on clarity and applicability in nected. Sensor networks – large networks of small, Milovanovi#, represent the recent work of experts real life laboratory practice. These meticulous contri- simple devices – are a logical extreme of this trend. in the fields of approximation theory and numerical butions feature key topics such as acute to chronic Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are attracting an analysis. These invited contributions describe new general toxicity studies, histopathology studies, increasing degree of research interest, with a growing trends in these important areas of research includ- reproductive toxicity studies, genotoxicity studies, number of industrial applications starting to emerge. ing theoretic developments, new computational safety pharmacology studies, investigative toxicity Two of these applications, personal health monitor- algorithms, and multidisciplinary applications. Spe- studies, and safety biomarker studies. As a volume in ing and emergency/disaster recovery, are the focus cial features of this volume: - Presents results and the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ of the European Commission project ProSense: Pro- approximation methods in various computational series, chapters include brief introductions to their mote, Mobilize, Reinforce and Integrate Wireless settings including: polynomial and orthogonal sys- respective subjects, lists of the necessary materials, Sensor Networking Research and Researchers. This tems, analytic functions, and differential equations. - step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and tips hands-on introduction to WSN systems develop- Provides a historical overview of approximation the- on[..] ment presents a broad coverage of topics in the field, ory and many of its subdisciplines; - Contains new contributed by researchers involved in the ProS- Features results from diverse areas of research spanning[..] ense project. An emphasis is placed on the practical Non-clinical drug safety evaluation, the assessment knowledge required for the successful implementa- of the safety profile of therapeutic agents through the Features tion of WSNs. Divided into four parts, the first part conduct of laboratory studies in in vitro systems and Approximation theory and numerical analysis are covers basic issues of sensors, software, and posi- in animals, is an essential step in the progress of new central to the creation of accurate computer simula- tion-based routing protocols. Part two focuses[..] pharmaceuticals heading toward the ultimate goal tions and mathematical models. Research in these areas can influence the computational techniques of clinical trials and, eventually, approval. In Drug Features used in a variety of mathematical and computational Safety Evaluation: Methods and Protocols, expert It is a general trend in computing that computers sciences. This collection of contributed chapters, researchers detail a compendium of [..] are becoming ever smaller and more interconnected, dedicated to the renowned mathematician Gradimir and sensor networks - large networks of small, sim- Contents V. Milovanovi#, represent the recent work of experts ple devices - represent a logical extreme of this trend. Developing Combination Drugs in Preclinical Stud- in the [..] Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are attracting an ies.- Preclinical Evaluation of Juvenile Toxicity.- increasing degree of research interest, with a growing Necropsy and Sampling Procedures in Rodents.- Contents number of industrial applications starting to emerge. Histopathology Procedures: From Tissue Sam- Part I Introduction..- The Scientific Work of Two of these applications, personal health [..] pling to Histopathological Evaluation.- Principles Gradimir V. Milovanovi# (Aleksandar Ivi#).- My Collaboration with Gradimir V. Milovanovi# and Methods of Immunohistochemistry.- Tissue Contents (Walter Gautschi) .- On Some Major Trends in Microarrays and Digital Image Analysis.- Micronu- Intoduction: A Bird’s Eye View of Wireless Sensor Mathematics (Themistocles M. Rassias).- Part II cleus Assay and Labeling of Centromeres with FISH Networks.- PART I: BASIC ISSUES.- Sensors.- Soft- Polynomials and Orthogonal Systems .- An Appli- Technique.- The Use of Bacterial Repair Endonucle- ware Issues.- Position-Based Routing Protocols.- cation of Sobolev Orthogonal Polynomials to the ases in the Comet Assay.- Manual Whole-Cell Patch- PART II: MULTIDISCIPLINARY ISSUES.- Sensor Computation of a Special Hankel Determinant Clamping of the HERG Cardiac K+ Channel.- Gen- Networks Integration.- Mobility Aspects in WSN.- (Paul Barry, Predrag M. Rajkovi# and Marko D. eration and Analysis of Transcriptomics Data.- Pro- Modelling for Georouting in Multihop Wireless Net- Petkovi#).- Extremal Problems for Polynomials in tocols of[..] works.- Medical Applications of WSNs.- Optimized the Complex Plane (Borislav Bojanov).- Energy of Placing of ECG Electrodes in WSN Applications.- Fields of interest Graphs and OrthogonalMatrices (V. Božin and M. Vehicular Sensor Networks: General Aspects and Pharmacology / Toxicology; Laboratory Medicine Mateljevi#).- Interlacing[..] Implementation Issues.- PART III: CASE STUDIES.- Target groups Fields of interest FEEIT WSN Testbed: Effective System for Providing Professional/practitioner Optimization; Computational Mathematics and Emergency Situations’ Prevention and Surveillance.- Numerical Analysis; Approximations and Expan- ETF WSN[..] Type of publication sions; Mathematics of Computing Contributed volume Fields of interest Target groups Computer Communication Networks Research Available Target groups Type of publication Graduate 2011. XIII, 431 p. 78 illus., 4 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biol- Contributed volume ogy, Vol. 691) Hardcover Type of publication Contributed volume 109,95 € Available ISBN 978-1-60327-186-8 Available 2011. XXII, 484 p. 47 illus., 16 in color. (Springer Optimization and Its Applications, Vol. 42) Hardcover 2011. X, 282 p. 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T.G. Geary, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; A. Maule, A. Gegov, University of Portsmouth, UK M. Geisler, University of Zurich, Switzerland; K. Venema, Estación Queen’s University, Belfast, UK (Eds.) Experimental del Zaidin, CSIC, Granada, Spain (Eds.) Fuzzy Networks for Complex Neuropeptide Systems as Targets Systems Transporters and Pumps in Plant for Parasite and Pest Control Signaling A Modular Rule Base Approach

This book was assembled to focus attention on Due to their sessile lifestyle, plants need to efficiently this promising field by compiling a comprehen- This book introduces the novel concept of a fuzzy adapt to changing environmental conditions dur- sive review of recent research on neuropeptides in network whose nodes are rule bases and the connec- ing their life cycle. Nutrient acquisition from the soil arthropods and helminths, with contributions from tions between the nodes are the interactions between has to be able to adapt to considerable fluctuations many of the leading laboratories working on these the rule bases in the form of outputs fed as inputs. in concentrations to ensure adequate distribution systems. The organization of the chapters is intended The concept is presented as a systematic study for between tissues, cells and organelles. The storage to provide an overview of the organism-level biol- improving the feasibility and transparency of fuzzy and retrieval of nutrients, metabolites or toxic sub- ogy of neuropeptidergic function in insects and models by means of modular rule bases whereby the stances in vacuoles plays an important part in cellu- helminths, progressing to an understanding of the model accuracy and efficiency can be optimised in lar homeostasis in plants. The long-range transport molecular biology of the genes that encode their a flexible way. The study uses an effective approach and maintenance of turgor is critically dependent precursors and receptors in these organisms. We for fuzzy rule based modelling of complex systems on the availability of water and rate of evaporation, include for perspective consideration of the state of that are characterised by attributes such as nonlin- while at the same time photosynthetic products have the art in discovery of insecticides and anthelmintics, earity, uncertainty, dimensionality and structure.The to be transported to all plant parts. As a result plants a review of drugs that affect similar systems in nema- approach is illustrated by formal models for fuzzy contain a large number of ATP-dependent pumps todes, and a summary of drug discovery efforts that networks, basic and advanced operations on net- and secondary transporters that, in order to adapt to target mammalian neuropeptide receptors for ther- work nodes, properties of operations, feedforward the changing environment, need to be regulated by apy of non-infectious diseases in humans. and feedback fuzzy networks as well as evaluation a complex network of sensing and signaling mech- of fuzzy networks. The results are demonstrated by anisms. Plants share many basic elements of signal Features numerous examples, two case studies and software transduction with animals, but also contain plant- This book was assembled to focus attention on programmes within the Matlab environment that specific signaling molecules[..] this promising field by compiling a comprehen- implement some of the theoretical methods from sive review of recent research on neuropeptides in the[..] Features arthropods and helminths, with contributions from Due to their sessile lifestyle, plants need to efficiently many of the leading laboratories working on these Features adapt to changing environmental conditions dur- systems. The organization of the chapters is intended This book introduces the novel concept of a fuzzy ing their life cycle. Nutrient acquisition from the soil to provide an overview of the organism-level biol- network whose nodes are rule bases and the connec- has to be able to adapt to considerable fluctuations ogy of neuropeptidergic function in insects and tions between the nodes are the interactions between in concentrations to ensure adequate distribution helminths, [..] the rule bases in the form of outputs fed as inputs. between tissues, cells and organelles. The storage and The concept is presented as a systematic study for retrieval of nutrients, metabolites or toxic substances Contents improving the feasibility and transparency of fuzzy in vacuoles plays an important part [..] Receptor#Based Discovery Strategies for Insecti- models by means of modular rule bases whereby the cides and Parasiticides: A Review.- Nonpeptide Lig- model accuracy and efficiency can be optimised in a Contents ands for Peptidergic G Protein#Coupled Receptors.- [..] I. Membranes and Water Transport.- Plant Aqua- Interaction of Mimetic Analogs of Insect Kinin Neu- porins: Roles in Water Homeostasis, Nutrition, and ropeptides with Arthropod Receptors.- Neuropep- Contents Signaling Processes.- II. Signaling Related to Ion tides in Helminths: Ocurrence and Distribution.- Introduction.- Types of Fuzzy Systems.- Formal Transport.- Plant Proton Pumps: Regulatory Cir- Neuropeptide Physiology in Helminths.- Neuropep- Models for Fuzzy Networks.- Basic Operations in cuits Involving H+ PATPase and H+-PPase.- Na tide Gene Fa milies in Caenorhabditis elegans.- Con- Fuzzy Networks.- Structural Properties of Basic + and K+ Transporters in Plant Signaling.- Fe2+ trol of Nematode Parasites with Agents Acting on Operations.- Advanced Operations in Fuzzy Net- Transport and Signaling in Plants.- Ca2+ Pumps and Neuro#Musculature Systems: Lessons for Neuropep- works.- Feedforward Fuzzy Networks.- Feedback Ca2+ Antiporters in Plant Development.- III. Nutri- tide Ligand Discovery.- Neuropeptide signaling in Fuzzy Networks.- Evaluation of Fuzzy Networks.- ent Transport.- NO3- Transporters and Root Archi- insects.- Neuropeptide Physiology in Insects.-[..] Conclusion. tecture.- Sensing and Signaling of PO43- .- Sucrose Transporters and Plant Development.- IV. Signaling Fields of interest Fields of interest Molecules.- Auxin Transporters Controlling Plant[..] Biomedicine (general); Parasitology Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Fields of interest Target groups Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complex- Plant Physiology; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Sciences Research ity Target groups Type of publication Target groups Research Contributed volume Research Type of publication Type of publication Available Contributed volume Monograph Available 2010. XVIII, 230 p. 28 illus. (Advances in Experimental Medicine Available and Biology, Vol. 692) Hardcover 2011. 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E. Ghigo, University of Torino, Italy; F. Lanfranco, University of S. Ghosh, Tyler, TX, USA; E. Turrini, Mendham, NJ, USA (Eds.) P. Gibbs, Middlesex University, Nicosia, Cyprus Torino, Italy; C.J. Strasburger, Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany (Eds.) Cybercrimes: A Multidisciplinary Heidegger’s Contribution to the Hormone Use and Abuse by Analysis Understanding of Work-Based Athletes Studies

Designed to serve as a reference work for practition- ers, academics, and scholars worldwide, this book is This book seeks to develop the philosophy of Hei- Physical activity exerts an important influence on the the first of its kind to explain complex cybercrimes degger notion and reflects the growing importance endocrine system, modulating synthesis and secre- from the perspectives of multiple disciplines (com- of work based studies which is becoming of special tion of several hormones. Almost every organ and puter science, law, economics, psychology, etc.) and interest to higher education institutions and com- system in the body is affected by physical activity scientifically analyze their impact on individuals, mercial organisations. The author acknowledges and exercise, mainly through the endocrine and neu- society, and nations holistically and comprehen- the dominance of the economic discourse of higher roendocrine system. Mode, intensity, and duration sively. In particular, the book shows: How multiple education, but in this book he tries to argue that of the exercise bout, age, gender and fitness level of disciplines concurrently bring out the complex, sub- Heidegger offers a phenomenological approach to the individual as well as environmental and psycho- tle, and elusive nature of cybercrimes How cyber- understanding the diversity to higher education that logical factors may affect the endocrine response crimes will affect every human endeavor, at the level work based learning can bring. The book offers a to physical activity. On the other hand, several hor- of individuals, societies, and nations How to legis- structured argument for a phenomenological under- mones are able to influence physical performance late proactive cyberlaws, building on a fundamental standing of both the educational institution and the and body composition. Thus, a bi-univocal interre- grasp of computers and networking, and stop react- commercial environment to be considered as work- lationship between exercise and hormones exists. ing to every new cyberattack How conventional laws places. In this book new developments on metabolic and and traditional thinking fall short in protecting us endocrine response to exercise are revised and intro- from cybercrimes How we may be able to transform Features duce the "hot topic" of hormonal doping in sports. the destructive potential of cybercrimes into amazing This book seeks to develop the philosophy of Hei- In the past decades, hormone abuse has become a innovations in cyberspace that can lead to explosive degger notion and reflects the growing importance widespread habit among professional and – most technological growth and prosperity of work based studies which is becoming of special of all and more frequently – recreational athletes. interest to higher education institutions and com- A substantial part of this volume is devoted to the Features mercial organisations. The author acknowledges effects[..] Designed to serve as a reference work for practition- the dominance of the economic discourse of higher ers, academics and scholars worldwide, this book is education, but in this book he tries to argue that Features the first of its kind to explain complex cybercrimes Heidegger offers a phenomenological approach to Several hormones are able to influence physical per- from the perspectives of multiple disciplines (com- understanding the [..] formance and body composition. Thus, a bi-univo- puter science, law, economics, psychology, etc.) and cal interrelationship between exercise and hormones scientifically analyze their impact on individuals, Contents exists. In Hormone Use and Abuse by Athletes, new society, and nations holistically and comprehen- Introduction.- Part I: Context.- Chapter 1 Work- developments on metabolic and endocrine responses sively. In particular, the book shows - How multiple Based Learning as a Field of Study.- Chapter 2 Learn- to exercise are revised and the topic of hormonal [..] ing as Knowledge of Being-in-the-World.- Chapter 3 doping in sports is introduced. In the past decades, Dwelling at Work.- Chapter 4 What is work? A Hei- hormone abuse has become a widespread habit in [..] Contents deggerian Insight into Work as a Site for Learning.- Part I Introducing Cybercrimes.- Part II Comput- Chapter 5 Heidegger; Time, Work and the Chal- Contents ing and Networking Technology and Cybercrimes.- lenges for University Lead Work-Based Learning.- GH/IGF-I Axis In Exercise.- Exercise, Training and Part III Economic Impact of Cybercrimes.- Part IV Part II—ISSUES IN WORK-BASED STUDIES.- the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis.- Thyroid Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cybercrimes.- Chapter 6 Quality in Work-Based Studies: Not Lost, Axis, Prolactin and Exercise.- Exercise, Training and Part V Psycho-Social Impact of Cybercrimes.- Part Merely Undiscovered.- Chapter 7 Assessment and the Hypothalmic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis in Men.- VI Cybercrime Regulation through Civil and Crim- Recognition of Work-Based Learning.- Chapter 8 Exercise and the Reproductive System in Women.- inal Penalties.- Part VII International Character of Learning Agreement—Entitlements and Evidence in Physical Exercise, Sports and Diabetes.- Motor Per- Cybercrimes.- Part VIII Mitigation of Cybercrimes.- Work-Based[..] formance and Muscle Mass as Function of the Hor- Part IX Future of Cybercrimes: Who will have the monal Responses to Exercise.- Sports, Hormones last word?- Bibliography.- Index Fields of interest and Doping in Children and Adolescents.- Androgen Professional and Vocational Education; Phe- Abuse.- Growth Hormone.- Erythropoietin.- Amino Fields of interest nomenology; Lifelong Learning / Adult Education Acids and Non-Hormonal Compounds for Doping Criminal Law; International & Foreign Law; Legal in Athletes.- The Assay of Endogenous and Exoge- Aspects of Computing; Criminology & Criminal Jus- Target groups nous[..] tice; Media Management Research

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H. Giese, University of Potsdam, Germany; G. Karsai, Vanderbilt P. Goedeking, airconomy GmbH & Co. KG, Frankfurt am Main G. Gogniat, Université de Bretagne Sud, Lorient, France; D. Milo- University, Nashville, TN, USA; E.A. Lee, University of California, jevic, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; A. Morawiec, ECSI, Berkeley, CA, USA; B. Rumpe, RWTH Aachen, Germany; B. Schätz, France; A. Erdogan, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Fortiss, Munich, Germany (Eds.) Networks in Aviation (Eds.)

Strategies and Structures Model-Based Engineering of Algorithm-Architecture Matching Embedded Real-Time Systems for Signal and Image Processing Aviation networks play a critical role in the success International Dagstuhl Workshop, Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, Best papers from Design and Architectures for Signal and November 4-9, 2007. Revised Selected Papers of today’s airlines and airports. This book provides Image Processing 2007 & 2008 & 2009 insight on all aspects of modern network strategies and structures, ranging from market research to hub design, operations, organization, alliances, bench- This volume describes novel and state-of-the- marking, and antitrust issues. Considering both Advances in signal and image processing together art approaches to solving problems arising in the the airline and the airport perspectives, the book with increasing computing power are bringing domain of embedded real-time systems. It is based explains the economics of connectivity or productiv- mobile technology closer to applications in a variety on the GI-Dagstuhl research seminar MBEERTS ity-driven hub structures through basic mathematics, of domains like automotive, health, telecommuni- (Modelling-Based Engineering of Embedded Real- which helps the reader to comprehend the structural cation, multimedia, entertainment and many oth- Time Systems), which took place from November strengths and weaknesses of aviation networks. More ers. The development of these leading applications, 4th to 9th in 2007, at Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. than 100 charts help clarify the topics at hand. involving a large diversity of algorithms (e.g. signal, Using models throughout the development bears image, video, 3D, communication, cryptography) is several advantages. Not only can they be used as a Features classically divided into three consecutive steps: a the- tool for abstraction but also for verification, imple- Aviation networks play a critical role in the success oretical study of the algorithms, a study of the target mentation, testing and maintenance. Due to the spe- of today’s airlines and airports. This book provides architecture, and finally the implementation. Such a cific domain of real-time systems several constraints insight on all aspects of modern network strategies linear design flow is reaching its limits due to intense like real-time requirements, resource limitations or and structures, ranging from market research to hub pressure on design cycle and strict performance con- hardware-specific dependencies arise and impede the design, operations, organization, alliances, bench- straints. The approach, called Algorithm-Architec- acceptance of high-level models for the aforemen- marking, and antitrust issues. Considering both ture Matching, aims to leverage design flows with a tioned purposes. The approaches presented in this the airline and the airport perspectives, the book simultaneous study of both algorithmic and archi- volume tackle those problems and lead the way to explains the economics of connectivity or [..] tectural issues, taking into account multiple design a greater acceptance and applicability of high-level constraints, as well as algorithm and architecture models for embedded real-time systems. Therefore Contents optimizations, that couldn’t be achieved otherwise if this volume contains 10 longer chapters covering Market Research: Overcoming Incomplete, Inconsis- considered separately. Introducing[..] broad areas and 11 short[..] tent, or Outdated Data.- Network Structures Follow Network Strategies.- Designing Connectivity-Driven Features Features Network and Hub Structures.- Designing Asset- Advances in signal and image processing together This volume describes novel and state-of-the- Productive Networks.- Case Studies.- Planning and with increasing computing power are bringing art approaches to solving problems arising in the Controlling Networks: Networking Higher Math, mobile technology closer to applications in a variety domain of embedded real-time systems. It is based Intuition, and Power Play.- Competition, Coop- of domains like automotive, health, telecommuni- on the GI-Dagstuhl research seminar MBEERTS eration, Co-operation, and Antitrust: Balancing cation, multimedia, entertainment and many oth- (Modelling-Based Engineering of Embedded Real- Economies of Scale and Competitive Market Struc- ers. The development of these leading applications, Time Systems), which took place from November tures.- Multi-hub Networks: Masterpieces or Night- involving a large diversity of algorithms (e.g. signal, 4th to 9th in 2007, at Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. mares of Complexity?- Assessing and Comparing the image, video, 3D, communication, cryptography) is Using models throughout the development bears Strengths and Weaknesses of Aviation Networks.- classically [..] several advantages. 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O. Goldreich, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel (Ed.) M.A. Goldstein, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, R.G. González, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Boston, MA, USA (Ed.) J.A. Hirsch, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; M.H. Lev, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; P.W. Property Testing Schaefer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; L.H. The MassGeneral Hospital for Schwamm, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA Current Research and Surveys Children Adolescent Medicine (Eds.) Handbook Acute Ischemic Stroke Property Testing is the study of super-fast (random- ized) algorithms for approximate decision making. Imaging and Intervention These algorithms are given direct access to items of The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Adolescent a huge data set, and determine, whether this data set Medicine Handbook, is a definitive, practical guide has some predetermined (global) property or is far for the optimal clinical care of adolescents. This This updated second edition of Acute Ischemic from having this property. Remarkably, this approx- unique and invaluable resource is not only replete Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a com- imate decision is made by accessing a small portion with user-friendly diagrams, tables, charts and path- prehensive account of the state of the art in the diag- of the data set. This state-of-the-art survey presents a ways; it most importantly covers in detail the best nosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The collection of extended abstracts and surveys of lead- practices in adolescent medicine where practice not basic format of the first edition has been retained, ing researchers in property testing and related areas; only means the most appropriate approaches, diag- with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysi- it reflects the program of a mini-workshop on prop- nostic evaluation and best treatments, but also the ology and causes, imaging techniques and interven- erty testing that took place in January 2010 at the best ways to connect, communicate and continue tions. However, each chapter has been revised to Institute for Computer Science (ITCS), Tsinghua care with teenagers. Divided into three sections, reflect the important recent progress in advanced University, Beijing, China. The volume contains the handbook covers general adolescent medicine, neuroimaging and the use of interventional tools. two editor's introductions, 10 survey papers and 18 sexuality, and mental health. 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This Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a com- Editor’s Introduction.- A Brief Introduction to unique and invaluable resource is not only replete prehensive account of the state of the art in the diag- Property Testing.- The Program of the Mini-Work- with user-friendly diagrams, tables, charts and path- nosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The shop.- Surveys.- Limitation on the Rate of Families ways; it most importantly covers in detail the best basic format of the first edition has been retained, of Locally Testable Codes.- Testing Juntas.- Sublin- practices in adolescent medicine where practice not with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysi- ear-time Algorithms.- Short Locally Testable Codes only means the most appropriate approaches, diag- ology and causes, imaging techniques and interven- and Proofs: A Survey in Two Parts.- Introduction to nostic [..] tions. 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Models and Applications As minimal access approaches to cancer diagnosis, Fossil fuels are widely used for electricity generation staging, and therapy become more widely used, it is and heating, creating greenhouse gas emissions and vital for general surgeons, along with laparoscopists, other toxic pollutants, which should be minimised This volume draws mostly on papers presented at surgical oncologists and medical oncologists, to according to the most recent environmental legisla- the TRENTO 2009 international workshop on Pref- stay up to date. The editors, a team consisting of a tion. The utilisation of solid fuels with biogenic ori- erences and Decisions, jointly organized by the Uni- renowned surgical oncologist and a laparoscopic gin could contribute to the minimisation of these versity of Trento and the University of Sannio at specialist, aim to provide a resource for the practic- emissions. Solid Biofuels for Energy presents the Benevento (Italy). Since its first edition in 1997, the ing general surgeon using basic minimally invasive current status of the engineering disciplines in this renowned international workshop series TRENTO techniques. The book discusses diagnosis includ- specific area, providing an improved background aims at providing an informal but effective opportu- ing biopsy with microinstrumentation, staging, and on the energy exploitation options of solid biomass. nity for sharing and discussing the recent research palliative and curative resection. Specific tumor Within this framework, all thematic priorities related developments in the field of preference modeling sites are addressed, including esophagus, stomach, to the solid bioenergy potential and standardisation, and decision theory, bringing together some of the spleen, small bowel, pancreato-biliary, hepatic resec- commercialised and emerging energy technologies, world’s leading experts in this active interdisciplinary tion, and colo-rectal resection. Minimally inva- and quality of solid residues are presented. Special area of research. In particular, the scope of the inter- sive approaches to the thoracic and retroperitoneal attention has been given to biomass co-firing with national workshop TRENTO 2009 covered a wide areas are included. The book provides a thorough coal, since it has the highest potential for commercial range of topics, such as preference representation overview of basic cancer biology, instrumentation, application, while combustion and gasification are and rationality, machine intelligence and automation and ultrasound. Additionally, Greene and Heniford more promising for units of medium to small scale. in decision making, uncertainty modeling, proba- explore controversial issues such as port-site recur- This strong practical focus is evident throughout the bilistic and possibilistic decision models, cooperative rence and the effect of pneumoperitoneum on the[..] book, particularly in[..] game theory and coalition formation, aggregation functions and multicriteria decision making, fuzzy Features Features set theory and fuzzy logic for decision making,[..] As minimal access approaches to cancer diagnosis, Climate change, environmental impact and declining staging, and therapy become more widely used, it is natural resources are driving scientific research and Features vital for general surgeons, along with laparoscopists, novel technical solutions. Green Energy and Tech- This volume draws mostly on papers presented at surgical oncologists and medical oncologists, to nology serves as a publishing platform for scientific the TRENTO 2009 international workshop on Pref- stay up to date. The editors, a team consisting of a and technological approaches to "green" - i.e., envi- erences and Decisions, jointly organized by the Uni- renowned surgical oncologist and a laparoscopic spe- ronmentally friendly and sustainable - technologies. versity of Trento and the University of Sannio at cialist, aim to provide a resource for the practicing While the main focus lies on energy and power sup- Benevento (Italy). Since its first edition in 1997, the general surgeon using basic minimally invasive [..] ply, the series also covers green [..] renowned international workshop series TRENTO aims at providing an informal but effective opportu- Contents Contents nity for sharing and discussing the recent research Forward to the Second Edition.- Forward to the 1. Supply of Solid Biofuels: Potential Feedstocks, developments [..] First Edition.- Preface.- Contributors.- Introduc- Cost and Sustainability Issues in EU27.- 2. European tory Issues.- Indications and General Oncologic Standards for Fuel Specification and Classes of Solid Contents Principles.- Cancer Biology Relating to Mini- Biofuels.- 3. Biomass-coal Cofiring: An Overview From the contents: Continuous utility functions for mal Access Management.- Pneumoperitoneum: of Technical Issues.- 4. Experiences on Co-firing nontotal preorders: a review of recent results.- Risk Metabilic and Mechanical Effects.- Energy Sources in Solid Recovered Fuels in the Coal Power Sector.- 5. Assessment of SLAs in Grid Computing with Pre- Laparoscopy.- Biopsy and Staging: Technical Issues.- Biomass Combustion Characteristics and Implica- dictive Probabilistic and Possibilistic Models.- From Ultrasound Techniques in Minimally Invasive Onco- tions for Renewable Energy.- 6. Fluidized Bed Com- Benchmarks to Generalised Expectations.- Memory logic Surgery.- Management of Foregut Cancer.- bustion of Solid Biomass for Electricity and/or Heat property in heterogeneously populated markets.- Endoscopic Ablation of Barrett's Epithelium.- Man- Generation.- 7. Gasification Technology and its Con- From comparative degrees of belief to conditional agement of Esophageal Cancer.- Laparoscopic Resec- tribution to Deal with Global Warming.- 8. The Inte- measures.- Delay and Interval Effects with Subaddi- tion of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) .- gration of Micro-CHP and Biofuels[..] tive Discounting functions.- Pairwise comparison Laparoscopic[..] matrices: some issue on consistency and a new con- Fields of interest sistency index.- On a decision model for a life insur- Fields of interest Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Technology; ance company rating.-Qualitative Bipolar[..] General Surgery; Oncology Biochemical Engineering; Renewable and Green Energy Fields of interest Target groups Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Professional/practitioner Target groups (incl. Robotics) Research Type of publication Target groups Handbook Type of publication Research Monograph Available Type of publication Monograph Available 2010. XXI, 382 p. 119 illus., 75 in color. Hardcover Available 2011. XIV, 242 p. 96 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hard- 129,95 € cover ISBN 978-1-4419-1237-4 2010. 430 p. 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Reactions and Applications of Indoles Ubiquitin Family Modifiers Jan de Witt’s Elementa Curvarum Linearum Richard J. Sundberg Electrophilic Substitution Reac- To cope with the steadily growing body of knowl- Liber Secundus tions of Indoles Tara L.S. Kishbaugh Reactions of edge and for organizational reasons the articles in Indole with Nucleophiles Erin Pelkey Metalation of this book are focussed on the modifiers ubiquitin, Indole Jie Jack Li · Gordon W. Gribble Metal-Cat- SUMO1/2/3, NED 8, ISG15 and FAT10 but it should alyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions for Indoles Jeanese be at least mentioned here that enzymes involved in - Following on from the 2000 edition of Jan De C. Badenock Radical Reactions of Indole Fariborz conjugation and deconjugation of URM1, UFM1, Witt’s Elementa Curvarum Linearum, Liber Primus, Firooznia · Robert F. Kester · Steven J. Berthel [2+2], ATG8 and ATG12 have been reported and continue this book provides the accompanying translation of [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of to be investigated. the second volume of Elementa Curvarum Linearum Indole Derivatives Robert F. Kester · Steven J. Berthel (Foundations of Curved Lines). One of the first · Fariborz Firooznia [4+2] Cycloaddition Reactions Features books to be published on Analytic Geometry, it was of Indole Derivatives Jonathon S. Russel Oxindoles To cope with the steadily growing body of knowl- originally written in Latin by the Dutch statesman and Spirocyclic Variations: Strategies for C3 Func- edge and for organizational reasons the articles in and mathematician Jan de Witt, soon after Descartes’ tionalization Liangfeng Fu Advances in the Total this book are focussed on the modifiers ubiquitin, invention of the subject. - Born in 1625, Jan de Witt Syntheses of Complex Indole Natural Products SUMO1/2/3, NED 8, ISG15 and FAT10 but it should served with distinction as Grand Pensionary of Hol- be at least mentioned here that enzymes involved in land for much of his adult life. In mathematics, he Features conjugation and deconjugation of URM1, UFM1, is best known for his work in actuarial mathematics Yong-Jin Wu New Indole-Containing Medicinal ATG8 and ATG12 have been reported and continue as well as extensive contributions to analytic geome- Compounds Timothy C. Barden Indoles: Industrial, to be investigated. try. - Elementa Curvarum Linearum, Liber Secondus Agricultural and Over-the-Counter Uses Richard moves forward from the construction of the famil- Contents J. Sundberg Electrophilic Substitution Reactions of iar conic sections covered in the Liber Primus, with Preface: New Paradigms in the Conjugation of Ubiq- Indoles Tara L.S. Kishbaugh Reactions of Indole with a discussion of problems connected with their clas- uitin Family Modifiers.- Activation of Ubiquitin and Nucleophiles Erin Pelkey Metalation of Indole Jie sification; given an equation, it covers how one can Ubiquitin#Like Proteins.- Control of Ubiquitin Con- Jack Li · Gordon W. Gribble Metal-Catalyzed Cross- recover the standard form, and additionally how one jugation by Cdc48 and Its Cofactors.- Regulation Coupling Reactions for Indoles Jeanese C. Badenock can find the equation's geometric properties.[..] Radical [..] of Ubiquitin Receptors by Coupled Monoubiquiti- nation.- Control of Cullin#Ring Ubiquitin Ligase Features Contents Activity by Nedd8.- Control of Deneddylation by - Following on from the 2000 edition of Jan De New Indole-Containing Medicinal Compounds.- the Cop9 Signalosome.- Mechanism, Specificity and Witt’s Elementa Curvarum Linearum, Liber Primus, Indoles: Industrial, Agricultural and Over-the- Structure of the Deubiquitinases.- Ubiquitin Con- this book provides the accompanying translation Counter Uses.- Electrophilic Substitution Reactions jugation and Deconjugation in NF#kB Signaling.- of the second volume of Elementa Curvarum Lin- of Indoles.- Reactions of Indole with Nucleophiles.- Functions of Linear Ubiquitin Chains in the NF#kB earum (Foundations of Curved Lines). One of the Metalation of Indole.- Metal-Catalyzed Cross-Cou- Pathway: Linear Polyubiquitin in NF##B Signal- first books to be published on Analytic Geometry, it pling Reactions for Indoles.- Radical Reactions of ing.-[..] was originally written in Latin by the Dutch states- Indole.- [2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition man and mathematician Jan de Witt, soon after Fields of interest Reactions of Indole Derivatives.- [4+2] Cycloaddi- Descartes’ invention of [..] tion Reactions of Indole Derivatives.- Oxindoles and Molecular Medicine Spirocyclic Variations: Strategies for C3 Function- Contents Target groups alization.- Advances in the Total Syntheses of Com- Preliminary pages.- Introduction.- Summary.- Latin Research plex Indole Natural Products text and translation.- Annotations.- Appendix. Type of publication Fields of interest Fields of interest Contributed volume Organic Chemistry History of Mathematics; Geometry

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S.C. Grover, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada S. Guandalini, The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, R. Guo, Regional Science Association of China at Peking Univer- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutri- sity, Beijing, China; C. Freeman, Johns Hopkins University, School tion, Chicago, IL; H. Vaziri, University of Connecticut Health Cen- of Advanced International Studies, Washington, D.C., USA (Eds.) Young People’s Human Rights and ter, Department of Gastroenterology, Farmington, CT (Eds.) the Politics of Voting Age Managing Fragile Regions Diarrhea Method and Application Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances Young People’s Human Rights and The Politics of Voting Age explores the broader societal implica- tions of voting age eligibility requirements and the This book gathers the work of leading scholars from legislative bar against youth voting in North Amer- This volume provides in a conveniently accessible several disciplines on fragile regions, especially those ica and in Commonwealth countries (where ‘youth’ package a comprehensive collection of accurate and regions seeking to preserve, strengthen or create pro- is defined as persons 16 and over but under age 18). timely information on the management of patients cesses to restore or reestablish security and effec- The issue is raised as to whether the denial of the with diarrhea, both in pediatric age and in the adult. tive social and economic management. 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The book also covers the modern top- multi-degree-of-freedom, able to apply forces and human dimensions are an important aspect of the ics concerning the developments made during the manipulate objects in the nanoscale world. Design, topic. Environmental pollution together with cli- last years, especially in relation to wing flappings Modeling and Characterization of Bio-Nanorobotic mate warming may produce irreversible damages to for propulsion. The book is written for graduate Systems investigates the design, assembly, simu- the current Arctic ecosystems. Regional land-atmo- and senior year undergraduate students in Aerody- lation, and prototyping of biological and artificial sphere feedbacks may have large global importance. namics, and it serves as a reference for experienced molecular structures with the goal of implement- Remote sensing is a primary tool in studying vast researchers. Each chapter includes ample examples, ing their internal nanoscale movements within northern territories where in situ observations are questions, problems and relevant references. nanorobotic systems in an optimized manner. sporadic. State-of-the-art methods of satellite remote Features sensing combined with GIS and models are used to Features In this textbook, the author introduces the concept tackle science questions and provide an outlook of Nanorobots represent a nanoscale device where pro- of unsteady aerodynamics and its underlying prin- current land-cover changes and potential scenarios teins such as DNA, carbon nanotubes could act as ciples. He provides the readers with a full review for the future. Audience: The book is a truly interna- motors, mechanical joints, transmission elements, of fundamental physics of the free and the forced tional effort involving U.S. and European scientists. or sensors. When these different components were unsteadines, the terminology and basic equations of It[..] assembled together they can form nanorobots with aerodynamics ranging from incompressible flow to multi-degree-of-freedom, able to apply forces and Features hypersonics. The book also covers the modern topics manipulate objects in the nanoscale world. Design, This volume is a compilation of studies on interac- concerning the developments made during the last Modeling and Characterization of Bio-Nanorobotic tions of land-cover/land-use change with climate [..] Systems [..] in a region where the climate warming is most pro- Contents nounced compared to other areas of the globe. The Contents INTRODUCTION.- FUNDAMENTAL EQUA- climate warming in the far North, and in the Arc- 1. Introduction. 2. Current State-Of-The-Art On TIONS.- INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW ABOUT AN tic region of Northern Eurasia in particular, affects Nanorobotic Components And Design. 2.1. Intro- AIRFOIL.- INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW ABOUT both the landscape and human activities, and hence duction. 2.2. Nanorobotics device structures. 2.3. THIN WINGS.- SUBSONIC and SUPERSONIC human dimensions are an important aspect of the [..] Virtual Reality Techniques for Bio-nanotechnology FLOWS.- TRANSONIC FLOW.- HYPERSONIC Design. 2.4. Modeling and Characterization Meth- Contents FLOW.- MODERN SUBJECTS.- AERODYNAM- ods. 2.5. Conclusion. 3. Methodology Of Design And PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorList of ICS: The OUTLOOK for the FUTURE Characterization Of Bionano- And Nanorobotic Abbreviations1 Introduction: Climate and Land- Devices. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Design and charac- Cover Changes in the Arctic; Pavel Groisman, Garik Fields of interest terization methodology of biological nanodevices. Gutman, and Anni Reissell2 Recent Changes in Arc- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Fluid- and 3.3. Co-prototyping of nanorobotic structures. 3.4. tic Vegetation: Satellite Observations and Simulation Aerodynamics; Numerical Analysis; Engineering Conclusion. 4. Design And Computational Analysis Model Predictions; Scott J. Goetz et al.3 High-Lati- Fluid Dynamics Of Bio-Nanorobotic Structures. 4.1. Introduction. tude Forest Cover Loss in Northern Eurasia, 2000– 4.2.[..] 2005; Peter V. Potapov, Matthew C. Hansen, and Target groups Research Stephen V. Stehman4 Characterization and Moni- Fields of interest toring of Tundra-Taiga Transition Zone with Multi- Type of publication Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Nanotechnol- sensor Satellite Data; Guoqing Sun et al.5 Vegetation Monograph ogy and Microengineering; Circuits and Systems; Cover in the Eurasian Arctic: Distribution,[..] Biomedical Engineering

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Development Strategies Business and Grassroots Innovation for the Knowledge Econ- On-Chip Interconnect with aelite omy Composable and Predictable Systems Could information and communication technology (ICT) become the transformative tool for a new style Private enterprises in advanced economies have of global development? Could ICT promote knowl- been learning to use information and communica- The book provides a comprehensive description and edge-based, innovation-driven, and smart, adap- tion technology (ICT) to innovate and transform implementation methodology for the Philips/NXP tive, participatory development? As countries seek a their processes, products, services and business mod- Aethereal/aelite Network-on-Chip (NoC). The pre- way out of the present period of economic contrac- els, significantly improving productivity and com- sentation offers a systems perspective, starting from tion, they are trying to weave ICT into their develop- petitiveness. Moreover, the ICT industry itself has the system requirements and deriving and describing ment strategies, in the same way organizations have become a major source of job creation and a con- the resulting hardware architectures, embedded soft- learned to use ICT to transform their business mod- tributor to economic growth and business transfor- ware, and accompanying design flow. Readers get an els and strategies. This integration offers a new path mation. A key question today is whether and how in depth view of the interconnect requirements, not to development that is responsive to the challenges of developing countries can learn to benefit from the centered only on performance and scalability, but our times. In e-Transformation, Nagy Hanna identi- ICT revolution, and what roles the government and also the multi-faceted, application-driven require- fies the key ingredients for the strategic integration private sector can play. Already, a number of devel- ments, in particular composability and predictability. of ICT into national development, with examples oping countries have been inspired by the example The book shows how these qualitative requirements from around the world. He draws on his rich expe- of India and China, and are now seeking to jump on are implemented in a state-of-the-art on-chip inter- rience of over 35 years at the World Bank and other the outsourcing bandwagon. Nevertheless, with few connect, and presents the realistic, quantitative costs. aid agencies to outline the strategic options involved exceptions in the developing world, little attention in using ICT to maximize developmental impact— has been paid by policymakers and practitioners to Features transforming public service institutions, networking invest systematically and proactively in ICT-enabled On-Chip Interconnect with aelite: Composable and businesses for innovation and competitiveness,[..] growth, poverty reduction and grassroots innova- Predictable Systems by: (Authors) Andreas Hansson tion. Most communities and small and medium- Kees Goossens Embedded systems are comprised of Features sized enterprises in[..] components integrated on a single circuit, a System Could information and communication technology on Chip (SoC). One of the critical elements of such (ICT) become the transformative tool for a new style Features an SoC, and the focus of this work, is the on-chip of global development? Could ICT promote knowl- Private enterprises in advanced economies have interconnect that enables different components to edge-based, innovation-driven, and smart, adap- been learning to use information and communica- communicate with each other. The book provides a tive, participatory development? As countries seek a tion technology (ICT) to innovate and transform [..] way out of the present period of economic contrac- their processes, products, services and business mod- tion, they are trying to weave ICT into their develop- els, significantly improving productivity and com- Contents ment strategies, in the same way organizations have petitiveness. Moreover, the ICT industry itself has Introduction; Proposed Solution; Dimensioning; learned to [..] become a major source of job creation and a contrib- Allocation; Instantiation; Verification; Case Study; utor to economic growth and business transforma- Related Work; Conclusions and Future Work. Contents tion. A key [..] Series Foreword Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduction Fields of interest Section I: Why an e-Transformation Strategy?- Contents Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering Chapter 2: Promises and Implications of the ICT 1. An ICT-enabled Innovation and Business Trans- (CAD, CAE) and Design Revolution.- Chapter 3: Options for ICT-enabled formation for Development.- 2. Implications of the Target groups Development Section II: Designing e-Development ICT Revolution for Business.- 3. Strategic Options Research Strategies: Pillars.- Chapter 4: Holistic e-Develop- for Private Sector Development.- 4. Transforming ment.- Chapter 5: Vision of e-Transformation.- Enterprises: Innovation, Networking and Diffusion.- Type of publication Chapter 6: Policies and Institutions for a Knowl- 5. Transforming Business Environment.- 6. ICT Monograph edge Economy.- Chapter 7: Human Resources for Services Industry for an Innovation Economy.- 7. a Learning Society.- Chapter 8: ICT Sector for an Developing the ICT Industry Ecosystem.- 8. Tele- Innovation Economy.- Chapter 9: Dynamic Infor- center Enterprises and Grassroots Innovation.- 9. A Available mation Infrastructure.- Chapter 10: Shared Access Holistic Framework for Enterprise and Social Trans- for an[..] formation.- 10. Lessons and Conclusions 2011. X, 210 p. 100 illus. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

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Second Working Conference, PRET 2010, Delft, The Nether- lands, November 11, 2010, Proceedings This eighth volume in the series Methods of Can- cer Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prognosis discusses in Bioinformatics is growing by leaps and bounds; detail the classification of the CNS tumors as well theories/algorithms/statistical techniques are con- as brain tumor imaging. Scientists and Clinicians stantly evolving. Nevertheless, a core body of algo- This volume constitutes the proceedings of the have contributed state of the art chapters on their rithmic ideas have emerged and researchers are Second Working Conference on Practice-Driven respective areas of expertise, providing the reader a beginning to adopt a "problem solving" approach Research on Enterprise Transformation (PRET), whole field view of the CNS tumors and brain tumor to bioinformatics, wherein they use solutions to held in Delft, The Netherlands, on November 11, imaging in Europe. This fully illustrated volume: well-abstracted problems as building blocks to solve 2010. PRET acts as a platform to bridge the gap Explains the genetics of malignant brain tumors and larger scope problems.The Problem Solving Hand- between theory and practice, and strives for syn- gene amplification using quantitative-PCR; Presents book for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics ergy and cross-fertilization between industry and a large number of standard and new imaging modal- is an edited volume contributed by world renowned academia. Thus all authors have been asked to com- ities, including magnetic resonance imaging, func- leaders in this field. This comprehensive handbook bine theory and practice by using real-life case tional magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor with problem solving emphasis, covers all relevant studies and referring to practical experiences. The imaging, amide proton transfer imaging, positron areas of computational biology and bioinformat- 9 papers presented were carefully reviewed and emission tomography, single photon emission com- ics. Web resources and related themes are high- selected from 24 submissions, and are grouped in puted tomography, magnetic resonance single voxel lighted at every opportunity in this central easy-to- three sections on situational transformation; port- spectroscopy and intraoperative ultrasound imag- read reference.Designed for advanced-level students, folio, program and project management; and enter- ing, for staging and diagnosing various primary and researchers and professors in computer science and prise architecture to align business and IT. secondary brain cancers; Explains the usefulness bioengineering as a reference or secondary text, this handbook is also suitable for professionals working Features of imaging methods for planning and monitoring in this industry. 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A.M. van Herk, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, A.J. Hermans, Technical University Delft, The Netherlands Á. Herrero, University of Burgos, Spain; E. Corchado, Univer- The Netherlands; K. Landfester, MPI for Polymer Research, Mainz, sity of Salamanca, Spain; C. Redondo, Fundación Centro de Germany (Eds.) Supercomputación, Leon, Spain; Á. Alonso, Fundación Centro de Water Waves and Ship Supercomputación, León, Spain (Eds.) Hybrid Latex Particles Hydrodynamics Computational Intelligence in An Introduction Preparation with (Mini)emulsion Polymerization Security for Information Systems 2010 In this book an introduction is given to aspects of Historical Overview of (Mini)emulsion Polymer- Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Com- izations and Preparation of Hybrid Latex Parti- water waves that play a role in ship hydrodynamics putational Intelligence in Security for Information Systems cles, by A.M. van Herk; *Physical Methods for the and offshore engineering. At first the equations and (CISIS’10) Preparation of Hybrid Nanocomposite Polymer linearized boundary conditions are derived describ- Latex Particles, by R. F.A. Teixeira and S. A.F. Bon; ing the non-viscous free surface water waves, with *Organic/Inorganic Composite Latexes: The Mar- special attention to the combination of steady and This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft riage of Emulsion Polymerization and Inorganic non-steady flow fields. Then some simple kinds of Computing contains accepted papers presented at Chemistry, by Elodie Bourgeat-Lami and Muriel free wave solutions are derived, such as plane waves the 3rd International Conference on Computational Lansalot;*Preparation of Hybrid Latex Particles and and cylindrical waves. For several situations, steady Intelligence in Security for Information Systems Core–Shell Particles Through the Use of Controlled and unsteady, the source singularity function is (CISIS'10), which was held in the beautiful and his- Radical Polymerization Techniques in Aqueous derived. These functions play a role in numerical toric city of León, Spain, in November, 2010.Since it Media, by Bernadette Charleux, Franck D’Agosto, codes used to describe the motion of ships and off- origin, the main aim of CISIS conferences has been and Guillaume Delaittre; *Miniemulsion Polymer- shore structures. These codes are mostly based on a to establish a broad and interdisciplinary forum for ization as a Means to Encapsulate Organic and Inor- boundary integral formulation; therefore we give an Computational Intelligence and Associated Learning ganic Materials, by Clemens K.Weiss and Katharina introduction to these methods. It is shown how first Paradigms, which are playing increasingly important Landfester; *Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Magnetic order ship motions can be determined. In offshore roles in a large number of application areas related to Latex, by Md Mahbubor Rahman and Abdelhamid engineering the second order wave drift motions Security in Information Systems.CISIS'10 provided Elaissari play an important role. An introduction to this phe- nomenon is given and the effects which have to be a broad and interdisciplinary forum to present the Features taken into account are explained by means[..] most recent developments in several very active sci- Historical Overview of (Mini)emulsion Polymeriza- entific areas such as Machine Learning, Infrastruc- tions and Preparation of Hybrid Latex Particles, by Features ture Protection, Intelligent Methods in Energy and A.M. van Herk; *Physical Methods for the Prepara- In this book an introduction is given to aspects of Transportation, Network Security, Biometry, Cryp- tion of Hybrid Nanocomposite Polymer Latex Par- water waves that play a role in ship hydrodynamics tography, High-performance and Grid Computing, ticles, by R. F.A. Teixeira and S. A.F. Bon; *Organic/ and offshore engineering. At first the equations and and Industrial Perspective among others. The global Inorganic Composite Latexes: The Marriage of linearized boundary conditions are derived describ- purpose of the CISIS series of conferences has[..] Emulsion Polymerization and Inorganic Chemistry, ing the non-viscous free surface water waves, with Features by Elodie Bourgeat-Lami and Muriel [..] special attention to the combination of steady and non-steady flow fields. Then some simple kinds of This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft Contents free wave solutions are derived, such as plane waves Computing contains accepted papers presented at Historical Overview of (Mini)emulsion Polymer- [..] the 3rd International Conference on Computational izations and Preparation of Hybrid Latex Parti- Intelligence in Security for Information Systems cles, by A.M. van Herk; *Physical Methods for the Contents (CISIS'10), which was held in the beautiful and his- Preparation of Hybrid Nanocomposite Polymer 1.- Theory of water waves.- 1.1. Basic linear equa- toric city of León, Spain, in November, 2010.

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J. Herzog, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; T. Hibi, H. Hestermeyer, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law S. Hitlin, S. Vaisey, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan and International Law, Heidelberg, Germany; N. Matz-Lück, Max USA (Eds.) Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg, Germany; A. Seibert-Fohr, Max Planck Institute Monomial Ideals for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg, Handbook of the Sociology of Germany; S. Vöneky, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.) Morality

This book demonstrates current trends in research on combinatorial and computational commutative Law of the Sea in Dialogue Human beings necessarily understand their social algebra with a primary emphasis on topics related worlds in moral terms, orienting their lives, rela- to monomial ideals. Providing a useful and quick tionships, and activities around socially-produced introduction to areas of research spanning these The interrelation between different fields of pub- notions of right and wrong. Morality is sociolog- fields, Monomial Ideals is split into three parts. Part lic international law has particular relevance for the ically understood as more than simply helping or I offers a quick introduction to the modern theory of systematic understanding of international law. The harming others; it encompasses any way that indi- Gröbner bases as well as the detailed study of generic book contains a collection of essays on the law of viduals form understandings of what behaviors are initial ideals. Part II supplies Hilbert functions and the sea and its interdependencies with other current better than others, what goals are most laudable, and resolutions and some of the combinatorics related to legal issues of global importance. The issue of the what "proper" people believe, feel, and do. Moral- monomial ideals including the Kruskal—Katona the- relationship between global warming and law of the ity involves the explicit and implicit sets of rules orem and algebraic aspects of Alexander duality. Part sea matters are one focus. In a second thematic sec- and shared understandings that keep human social III discusses combinatorial applications of monomial tion the collection addresses the global commons. groups intact. Morality includes both the "shoulds" ideals, providing a valuable overview of some of the The third part deals with security issues. The recent and "should nots" of human activity, its proactive central trends in algebraic combinatorics. Main sub- increase in piracy activities has shown the relevance and inhibitive elements. At one time, sociologists jects include edge ideals of finite graphs, powers of of discussing the linkage between the law of the sea were centrally concerned with morality, issues like ideals, algebraic shifting theory and an introduction and security issues. social cohesion, values, the goals and norms that to discrete polymatroids. Theory is complemented structure society, and the ways individuals get social- by a number of examples and exercises throughout, Features ized to reproduce those concerns. In the last half- bringing the reader to a[..] . century, however, explicit interest in these topics has waned, and modern sociology has become[..] Features Contents This book demonstrates current trends in research Global Warming: C. Tomuschat: Global Warm- Features on combinatorial and computational commutative ing and State Responsibility.- M. Bothe: Measures Human beings necessarily understand their social algebra with a primary emphasis on topics related to Fight Climate Change - A Role for the Law of worlds in moral terms, orienting their lives, rela- to monomial ideals. Providing a useful and quick the Sea?- J. Brunnée: An Agreement in Principle? tionships, and activities around socially-produced introduction to areas of research spanning these The Copenhagen Accord and the Post-2012 Cli- notions of right and wrong. Morality is sociologically fields, Monomial Ideals is split into three parts. Part mate Regime.- F.L. 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M. Hofrichter, Internationales Hochschulinstitut Zittau, Germany J. Holleman, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA; F. M. Holtz, Universität Bonn (Ed.) Zhang, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; B. Otis, Uni- versity of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA Sparse Grid Quadrature in High Industrial Applications Ultra Low-Power Integrated Dimensions with Applications in Circuit Design for Wireless Neural Finance and Insurance This volume gives a survey of the state of the art in Interfaces the traditional fields of industrial mycology as well as of selected novel applications of fungi. The first This book deals with the numerical analysis and effi- section deals with the use of fungi in the produc- cient numerical treatment of high-dimensional inte- tion and processing of bread, cheese, beer and wine, This book will describe ultra low-power, integrated grals using sparse grids and other dimension-wise traditional Asian fermentation products and edible circuits and systems designed for the emerging field integration techniques with applications to finance mushrooms. The second section is devoted to the of neural signal recording and processing, and wire- and insurance. The book focuses on providing production of fungal metabolites and enzymes repre- less communication. Since neural interfaces are typ- insights into the interplay between coordinate senting value-added products. 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The needs for new and adaptation, namely, to use mesh subdivision, local improved materials is pressing, because the existing high order approximation (sometimes combined materials do not have the performance levels to meet In this edited collection we commemorate the 60th with mesh subdivision), and mesh movement. The the ever- increasing demand, and because some of birthday of Prof. Christopher Byrnes and the retire- latter type of adaptive mesh method has been less the current materials used may not be viable in the ment of Prof. Anders Lindquist from the Chair of well studied, both computationally and theoretically. future. In addition, the field of transparent conduc- Optimization and Systems Theory at KTH. These This book is about adaptive mesh generation and tors has gone through dramatic changes in the last papers were presented in part at a 2009 workshop moving mesh methods for the numerical solution 5-7 years with new materials being identified, new in KTH, Stockholm, honoring the lifetime contribu- of time-dependent partial differential equations. It applications and new people in the field. “Handbook tions of Professors Byrnes and Lindquist in various presents a general framework and theory for adap- of Transparent Conductors” presents transparent fields of applied mathematics. tive mesh generation and gives a comprehensive conductors in a historical perspective, provides cur- treatment of moving mesh methods and their basic rent applications as well as insights into the future of Features components, along with their application for a num- the devices. It is a comprehensive reference, and rep- In this edited collection we commemorate the 60th ber of nontrivial physical problems. Many explicit resents the most current resource on the subject. birthday of Prof. Christopher Byrnes and the retire- ment of Prof. Anders Lindquist from the Chair of examples with computed figures illustrate the var- Features Optimization and Systems Theory at KTH. These ious methods and the effects of parameter choices Transparent conducting materials are key elements papers were presented in part at a 2009 workshop for those methods. The partial differential equations in a wide variety of current technologies including in KTH, Stockholm, honoring the lifetime contribu- considered are mainly[..] flat panel displays, photovoltaics, organic, low-e win- tions of Professors Byrnes and Lindquist in various Features dows and electrochromics. The needs for new and fields of applied mathematics. 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Leading experts have This book is the first comprehensive documentation Indeed, geographical data is often obtained by an thoroughly updated the previous edition, while and interpretation of modern neritic carbonate sed- imperfect interpretation of remote sensing images, adding new chapters on genetics, the skin barrier, iments on the southern Australian continental mar- while people attach ill-defined or ambiguous labels respiratory symptoms to chemicals and an exten- gin, the largest cool-water carbonate depositional to places and their properties. As another example, sive section on prevention. Both irritant and allergic system on the globe. The approach is classical but medical images are often the result of measurements contact dermatitis are covered with special emphasis the information is new. A brief chapter of introduc- by imprecise sensors (e.g. MRI scans). Moreover, by on immunological mechanisms, molecular aspects tion is followed by a section that describes the setting processing spatial information in real-world appli- of sensitizers, atypical clinical forms, reactions to of the continental margin in terms of the regional cations, additional uncertainty is introduced, e.g. medicaments, occupational and environmental geology, its evolution through time, the climate, and due to the use of interpolation/extrapolation tech- aspects. The comprehensive yet approachable text is the complex oceanography. The setting is further niques or to conflicts that are detected in an infor- supplemented by numerous color illustrations and explored in chapter 3 that outlines the Pleistocene mation fusion step. To the best of our knowledge, tables. Core messages and case reports highlight the history of sedimentation in this region. This is par- this book presents the first overview of spatial uncer- most important information and help in gaining bet- ticularly important since many of the surficial sed- tainty which goes beyond the setting of geographical ter understanding of the topic and greater compe- iments have a partial older history. The following information systems. Uncertainty issues are espe- tence in daily practice. An extensive dictionary of section on the carbonate factory describes in detail cially addressed from a representation and reasoning allergens gives quick access to specific information. the nature of the animals and plants that determine point of view. In particular, the book consists of 14 the nature of the sediments and the environmen- chapters, which are clustered around three central tal conditions that control their distribution. The Features topics. 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W.J. Junk, Max-Planck-Institute for Limnology, Germany; M.T.F. A.V. Kalueff, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA; J.M. C. Kanes, King's College of London, UK (Ed.) Piedade, INPA/CPBA, Manaus, AM, Brazil; F. Wittmann, Max Cachat, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA (Eds.) Planck Institute, Mainz, Germany; J. Schöngart, Max Planck Insti- tute, Mainz, Germany; P. Parolin, University of Hamburg, Ger- Elaborating Professionalism many (Eds.) Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research Studies in Practice and Theory Amazonian Floodplain Forests

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New sources that are annually flooded by large rivers during mean Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research of inspiration may be needed if professionalism is periods of up to 8 months and at depths of up to 10 emphasizes the growing importance of zebrafish in to be either a viable or desirable form for the social m. Despite this severe stress, these forests consist of neurobehavioral research and portrays an extensive, organisation of work in the coming years of poten- over 1,000 species and are by far the most species- thorough perspective on the emergence of zebrafish tially deep economic and social change. Set in the rich floodplain forests worldwide. The trees show as robust and translational models. Written by lead- UK, South Africa, Australia and the USA, the empiri- a broad range of morphological, anatomical, phys- ing international experts, the book covers major cal studies included elaborate problematic situations iological, and phenological adaptations that enable topics ranging from stress to learned recognition of professional practice concerning issues of iden- them not only to survive the adverse environmen- of environment, encompassing a wide spectrum of tity and knowledge. The theoretical studies explore tal conditions, but also to produce large amounts of the utility of zebrafish within neurobiological disci- the notion of generic processes; elaborate the plural- biomass when the nutrient levels in water and soils plines. The chapters provide authoritative reviews ity of notions of professional practice; theorise the are sufficiently high. This is the case in the flood- of many zebrafish paradigms commonly used in hybridisation witnessed in inter-professional and plains of white-water rivers, which are used for fish- the field today. This book will be a useful guide for cross-disciplinary team work; and outline new theo- eries, agriculture, and cattle-ranching but which also zebrafish researchers, and will complement another retical departures relating to these. Elaborating pro- have a high potential for the production of timber related book from the popular Neuromethods series, fessionalism also raises important[..] and non-timber products, when adequately man- Zebrafish Neurobehavioral Protocols. Comprehen- aged. Latest research on ecophysiology gives insight sive and[..] Features how tree species adapt to the oscillating flood-pulse The subset of skilled workers among whom doc- focusing on their[..] Features tors and lawyers are counted, always known as ‘the Animal models have traditionally played a cru- professions’, has always had to adapt to change. But Features cial role in improving our understanding of brain what challenges lie ahead for the concept of ‘profes- Central Amazonian floodplain forests are an unique pathogenesis. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have gener- sionalism’ itself, as the market for services becomes and endangered ecosystem. The forests grow in areas ated considerable discoveries in the areas of genet- ever more complex, the demands for accountability that are annually flooded by large rivers during mean ics, embryology, endocrinology, and neuroscience. more insistent, external regulation more rigid and periods of up to 8 months and at depths of up to 10 Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research limiting, and ethical expectations move inexorably m. Despite this severe stress, these forests consist of emphasizes the growing importance of zebrafish in higher? [..] over 1,000 species and are by far the most species- neurobehavioral research and portrays an extensive, rich floodplain forests worldwide. The trees show a thorough perspective [..] Contents broad range of morphological, anatomical, [..] Preface.- Notes on Contributors.- 1. Challenging Contents Professionalism, Clive Kanes.- 2. On the Relation- Contents Zebrafish Ecology and Behavior.- Olfactory Behav- ship Between Problem Solving Skills and Profes- Part I - Amazonian Floodplain Forests and the Envi- ior: Making Scents of a Changing World.- Mod- sional Practice, Kevin W. Eva.- 3. A Lens on Literacy: ronment Part II - Ecological and Ecophysiological eling Stress and Anxiety in Zebrafish.- Nicotinic Workplace Competence and Professional Practice, Aspects of Amazonian Floodplain Forests Part III - Receptor Systems and Neurobehavioral Function Jean Searle.- 4. Revisiting Informal and Incidental Sustainable Management of Amazonian Floodplain in Zebrafish.- QTL Mapping of Behavior in the Learning as a Vehicle for Professional Learning and Forests Part IV - Discussion and conclusions Zebrafish.- Genetics of Ethanol-Related Behaviors.- Development, Victoria J. Marsick,Karen E. Watkins, Conditioned Place Preference Models of Drug- Fields of interest Barbara Lovin.- 5. 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The emerging, multi-disciplinary field of systems The current shift in demographics – aging and This book contains a series of articles, written by biology is devoted to the study of the relationships shrinking populations – in many countries around international experts in the fields of intellectual dis- between various parts of a biological system, and the world presents a major challenge to companies ability and quality of life, that explore a broad range computer modeling plays a vital role in the drive and societies alike. One particularly essential impli- of issues that impact on the quality of life of people to understand the processes of life from an holis- cation is the emergence and constant growth of the with intellectual disabilities and their families. The tic viewpoint. Advancements in experimental tech- so-called “graying market” or “silver market”, the book commences with a general discussion on defin- nologies in biology and medicine have generated an market segment more or less broadly defined as ing quality of life and family quality of life and the enormous amount of biological data on the depen- those people aged 50 and older. Increasing in num- appropriateness of using these constructs in the field dencies and interactions of many different molecular ber and share of the total population while at the of intellectual disability, and is followed by an analy- cell processes, fueling the development of numerous same time being relatively well-off, this market seg- sis on the effects of living arrangements and employ- computational methods for exploring this data. The ment can be seen as very attractive and promising, ment on quality of life. 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Third International Symposium, SAGT 2010, Athens, Greece, A nonlinearity is one of the most important notions October 18-20, 2010, Proceedings The book gives a comprehensive review of the most in modern physics. A plasma is rich in nonlinear- advanced multiscale methods for protein structure ities and provides a variety of behaviors inherent prediction, computational studies of protein dynam- to instabilities, coherent wave structures and tur- ics, folding mechanisms and macromolecular inter- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of bulence. The book covers the basic concepts and actions. It approaches span a wide range of the levels the Third International Symposium on Algorithmic mathematical methods, necessary to comprehend of coarse-grained representations, various sampling Game Theory, SAGT 2010, held in Athens, Greece, nonlinear problems widely encountered in contem- techniques and variety of applications to biomedi- in October 2010. The 28 revised full papers pre- porary plasmas, but also in other fields of physics cal and biophysical problems. This book is intended sented together with 2 invited lectures were care- and current research on self-organized structures to be used as a reference book for those who are just fully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. and magnetized plasma turbulence. The analyses beginning their adventure with biomacromolecular The papers are intended to cover all important areas make use of strongly nonlinear models solved by modeling but also as a valuable source of detailed such as solution concepts, game classes, computa- analytical techniques backed by extensive simula- information for those who are already experts in the tion of equilibria and market equilibria, convergence tions and available experiments. The text is written field of biomacromolecular modeling and in related and learning in games, complexity classes in game for senior undergraduates, graduate students, lectur- areas of computational biology or biophysics. theory, algorithmic aspects of fixed-point theorems, ers and researchers. mechanisms, incentives and coalitions, cost-sharing Features algorithms, computational problems in economics, Features Multiscale Approaches to Protein Modeling is a finance, decision theory and pricing, computational A nonlinearity is one of the most important notions comprehensive review of the most advanced mul- social choice, auction algorithms, price of anarchy in modern physics. A plasma is rich in nonlinearities tiscale methods for protein structure prediction, and its relatives, representations of games and their and provides a variety of behaviors inherent to insta- computational studies of protein dynamics, folding complexity, network formation on the internet, con- bilities, coherent wave structures and turbulence. mechanisms and macromolecular interactions. The gestion, routing and network design and formation The book covers the basic concepts and mathemat- approaches span a wide range of the levels of coarse- games, game-theoretic approaches to networking ical methods, necessary to comprehend nonlinear grained representations, various sampling techniques problems, and computational social choice. problems widely encountered in contemporary plas- and variety of applications to biomedical and bio- mas, but also in other fields of physics and current physical [..] Features [..] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Contents the Third International Symposium on Algorithmic Contents Preface.- Lattice polymers and protein models.- Game Theory, SAGT 2010, held in Athens, Greece, Nature of High Temperature Plasmas.- Statisti- Multiscale approach to protein and peptide dock- in October 2010. 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Handbook of Open Source Tools introduces a com- Control Advanced Applications 2009 prehensive collection of advanced open source tools Implementation in the DiaSter System Proceedings of ENUMATH 2009, the 8th European Conference useful in developing software applications. The book on Numerical Mathematics and Advanced Applications, Upp- contains information on more than 200 open-source sala, July 2009 tools which include software construction utilities for compilers, virtual-machines, database, graphics, Modern control systems are complex in the sense of high-performance computing, OpenGL, geometry, implementing numerous functions, such as process This is the proceedings from the ENUMATH 2009 algebra, graph theory , GUIs and more. Special high- variable processing, digital control, process moni- conference in Uppsala, Sweden, in June 29- July 3, lights for software construction utilities and appli- toring and alarm indication, graphic visualization 2009, with about 100 papers by the invited speak- cation libraries are included. Each tool is covered in of process running, or data exchange with other sys- ers and the speakers in the minisymposia and con- the context of a real like application development tems or databases. This book conveys a description tributed sessions. The volume gives an overview of setting. This unique handbook presents a compre- of the developed DiaSter system as well as charac- contemporary techniques, algorithms and results in hensive discussion of advanced tools, a valuable teristics of advanced original methods of modeling, numerical mathematics, scientific computing and asset used by most application developers and pro- knowledge discovery, simulator construction, pro- their applications. Examples of methods are finite grammers; includes a special focus on Mathematical cess diagnosis, as well as predictive and supervision element methods, multiscale methods, numerical lin- Open Source Software not available in most Open control applied in the system. The system allows ear algebra, and high performance computing algo- Source Software books, and introduces several tools early recognition of abnormal states of industrial rithms applied to problems in fluid flow, materials, (eg ACL2, CLIPS, CUDA, and COIN) which are not processes along with faults or malfunctions of actu- electromagnetics, and chemistry. known outside of select groups, but are very pow- ators as well as technological and measuring units. The universality of solutions implemented in DiaSter erful. Handbook of Open Source Tools is designed Features facilitates its broad application, for example, in the for[..] This is the proceedings from the ENUMATH 2009 power, chemical, pharmaceutical, metallurgical and conference in Uppsala, Sweden, in June 29- July 3, Features food industries. The system is a world-scale unique 2009, with about 100 papers by the invited speak- None solution, and due to its open architecture it can be ers and the speakers in the minisymposia and con- connected practically with any other[..] Contents tributed sessions. The volume gives an overview of Part I Fundamentals.- GNU/Linux Operating Sys- Features contemporary techniques, algorithms and results in tem.- Text processing.- Part II Software Engineer- Modern control systems are complex in the sense of numerical mathematics, scientific computing and ing and Libraries.- Software Engineering.- Standard implementing numerous functions, such as process their applications. Examples of methods are finite Libraries.- Apache Portable Runtime.- Boost C++ variable processing, digital control, process moni- element methods, [..] Libraries.- Performance Libraries.- Compression toring and alarm indication, graphic visualization Fields of interest Engines.- Application Development Libraries.- Hier- of process running, or data exchange with other sys- Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- archical Data Format 5 : HDF5.- Graphics and Image tems or databases. 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S. Kunisch, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland; S. Boehm, Uni- A. Kuri-Morales, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Rio A. Laghi, University of Rome, Latina, Italy (Ed.) versity of St. Gallen, Switzerland; M. Boppel, University of St. Hondo, México; G.R. Simari, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahía Gallen, Switzerland (Eds.) Blanca, Argentina (Eds.) New Concepts in Diagnosis From Grey to Silver Advances in Artificial Intelligence - and Therapy of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Managing the Demographic Change Successfully IBERAMIA 2010 12th Ibero-American Conference on AI, Bahía Blanca, Argentina, November 1-5, 2010, Proceedings This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to Demographic change is one of the most crucial examine in detail a range of interesting new concepts issues of our time. This book sheds light on the in the diagnosis and therapy of pancreatic adenocar- demographic implications companies face. Based on This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of cinoma. It is divided into three parts. The first part an integrated framework, the book investigates three the 12th Ibero-American Conference on Artificial provides an epidemiological and clinical overview important perspectives: An economic and social per- Intelligence, IBERAMIA 2010, held in Bahía Blanca, of the disease, followed by an update on patholog- spective helps organisations and managers better Argentina, in November 2010. The 61 papers pre- ical findings, including new discoveries in the area understand the basic parameters of demographic sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 of molecular biology. The second part, on diagno- change and its influences on the labour market. A submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- sis, offers detailed and comprehensive information human resources and leadership perspective reveals tions on artificial intelligence in education, cognitive on the advantages and disadvantages of different how age management can help retain employees of modeling and human reasoning, constraint satisfac- imaging techniques, including nuclear medicine and different age groups as motivated and productive tion, evolutionary computation, information, inte- endoscopic ultrasound. The concluding part gives workforce members. An innovation and marketing gration and extraction, knowledge acquisition and a panoramic overview of the various therapeutic perspective examines how companies can exploit the ontologies, knowledge representation and reasoning, options, from surgery to chemotherapy and pallia- potentials that senior customers offer. A combina- machine learning and data mining, multiagent sys- tive approaches based on interventional endoscopy tion of research-driven and practice-oriented chap- tems, natural language processing, neural networks, and radiology. This book will be a valuable source of ters makes this book a profound and an interesting planning and scheduling, probabilistic reasoning, information for clinicians involved in the manage- read. It primarily addresses executives from various search, and semantic web. ment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and for all who organisational fields, including HR, marketing, and are interested in updating their knowledge of the dis- management. Professional trainers, scholars and stu- Features ease, including fellows and senior residents. dents of economy and business will also gain valu- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of able insights.Dr.[..] the 12th Ibero-American Conference on Artificial Features Intelligence, IBERAMIA 2010, held in Bahía Blanca, This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to Features Argentina, in November 2010. The 61 papers pre- examine in detail a range of interesting new concepts Demographic change is one of the most crucial sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 148 in the diagnosis and therapy of pancreatic adeno- issues of our time. This book sheds light on the submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- carcinoma. Its primary goals are to offer a valuable demographic implications companies face. Based on tions on artificial intelligence in education, cognitive source of information for clinicians involved in the an integrated framework, the book investigates three modeling and human reasoning, constraint satisfac- management of patients with pancreatic adenocarci- important perspectives: An economic and social per- tion, [..] noma and to provide a modern guide to the disease spective helps organisations and managers better for those who are interested in updating their [..] understand [..] Fields of interest Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Language Contents Contents Translation and Linguistics; Simulation and Part I: Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects and Pathol- Foreword by the former President of the Federal Modeling; Information Systems Applications ogy: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Clinical Presen- Republic of Germany Prof. Dr. Roman Herzog.- (incl.Internet); Document Preparation and Text Pro- tation.- Pathology and Molecular Biology .- Part II: Preface by the Editors.- Part 1 An introduction – cessing; Pattern Recognition Diagnosis: The Case for US.-The Case for MDCT.- Understanding demographic change.- An integrat- The Case for MRI.-EUS: When and Why.- The Role ing framework for investigating the challenges and Target groups of PET-CT in Diagnosis, Staging and Follow-Up.- A opportunities of demographic change, Stephan Research Cost Decision Analysis for Diagnosis and Staging.- Boehm, Sven Kunisch, Michael Boppel.- Point of Part III: Therapy: The Case for Surgery.- The Locally view: Demographic change calls for change in the Type of publication Advanced Non-Metastatic Cancer.- The Metastatic demographic research landscape – a German per- Proceedings Patient: Adjuvant Therapy.- The Role of Interven- spective.- Part 2 An economic and social perspective tional Endoscopy.- The Role of Interventional Radi- – Taking the external environment into considera- Available ology.- Subject Index. tion. - Demographic change and the economically active population[..] 2010. 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M.P. Laguna, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; R. Lal, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; M.V.K. D. Lamb, Center for Mined Land Rehabilitation, University of P. Albers, Klinikum Kassel, Germany; J.P. Richie, Brigham Sivakumar, World Meteorological Organization, Geneva, Switzer- Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; C. Bokemeyer, land; S.M.A. Faiz, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh; A.H.M. Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) Mustafizur Rahman, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh; K.R. Islam, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) United Nations, Regreening the Bare Hills Rome, Italy (Eds.) Cancer of the Testis Tropical Forest Restoration in the Asia-Pacific Region Climate Change and Food Security

Cancer of the Testis covers the complete field of in South Asia In Regreening the Bare Hills: Tropical Forest testis cancer including the germ cell tumors and Restoration in the Asia-Pacific Region, David Lamb the stromal tumors, from epidemiology to new explores how reforestation might be carried out both chemotherapeutic agents and schedules, through- This book addresses an important topic of food secu- to conserve biological diversity and to improve the out genetic features, risk factors, risk adapted treat- rity in South Asia with specific reference to climate livelihoods of the rural poor. While both issues have ments, role of different types of surgery and special change. Of the 1 billion food insecure people in the attracted considerable attention in recent years, this clinical situations. Special attention is focused on fer- world, more than 30% are in South Asia. The prob- book takes a significant step, by integrating ecolog- tility issues, late effects of the primary therapy and lem of food insecurity may be exacerbated by the ical and silvicultural knowledge within the context the economical aspects of the different treatment projected climate change especially because of the of the social and economic issues that can determine policies. This book is the state-of-the-art reference water scarcity caused by rapid melting of the glaciers the success or failure of tropical forest landscape text on testis cancer and is an essential resource for in the Himalayas and increase in variability in mon- restoration. Describing new approaches to the refor- all urologists, medical oncologists and radio-oncolo- soonal rains and frequency of extreme events. Fur- estation of degraded lands in the Asia-Pacific tropics, gists. thermore, large populations of Bangladesh and other the book reviews current approaches to reforestation coastal regions may be displaced by sea level rise. throughout the region, paying particular attention to Features Thus, this volume addresses recommended land use those which incorporate native species – including Cancer of the Testis presents a thorough account of and soil/water/crop/vegetation management prac- in multi-species plantations. It presents case stud- every aspect of this disease, including histology, risk tices which would enable land managers to adapt ies from across the Asia-Pacific region and discusses factors, prognosis, clinical presentation, diagnosis to climate disruption by enhancing soil/ecosys- how the silvicultural methods needed to manage and treatment. Additionally, there is a focus on the tem/social resilience. In addition to biophysical fac- these ‘new’ plantations will differ from conventional pertinent issues of fertility, late effects of primary tors, this book also addresses the issues related to methods. It also[..] therapy, follow-up after primary treatment and tes- human dimensions including social, ethnical and Features ticular cancer in childhood. With an international political considerations. authorship comprised of [..] In Regreening the Bare Hills: Tropical Forest Features Restoration in the Asia-Pacific Region, David Lamb Contents This book addresses an important topic of food secu- explores how reforestation might be carried out both Histological Classification and Pathology of Tes- rity in South Asia with specific reference to climate to conserve biological diversity and to improve the ticular Tumors.- Risk Factors and Genetical Char- change. Of the 1 billion food insecure people in the livelihoods of the rural poor. While both issues have acterization.- Primary Non-Germ Cell Tumors of world, more than 30% are in South Asia. The prob- attracted considerable attention in recent years, this the Testis.- Staging and Prognostic Systems.- Tes- lem of food insecurity may be exacerbated by the book takes a significant step, by integrating ecologi- ticular Tumor Markers.- Radical Orchiectomy and projected climate change especially because of the cal and silvicultural knowledge [..] Testis Sparing Procedures for the Management of water scarcity caused by rapid melting of the glaciers Contents Germ Cell Tumors.- CIS and Bilateral Cancer: Clin- in the Himalayas and increase in variability in [..] ical Presentations and Diagnostics.- Diagnostic and Preface.- Abbreviations.- 1. Deforestation and its Therapeutic Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Contents Consequences in the Asia-Pacific region.- 2.Forest Node Dissection: The American View.- Laparoscopic Foreword; M. Jarraud, J. Diouf Foreword; Presi- and Land Degradation in the Asia-Pacific Region.- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I dent Grimsson, Iceland Preface Part I. CLIMATE 3. Reforestation, Conservation and Livelihoods.- 4. and II: The European View.- Radiographic Diagnosis CHANGE IN SOUTH ASIA 1. Climate of South Different Types of Reforestation.- 5. Natural Regen- and[..] Asia and the Human Wellbeing; R. Lal 2. Climate eration and Secondary Forests.- 6. Monocultural Change in South Asia; M. Sivakumar and R. Stefan- Plantations.- 7. Mixed-species Plantings.- 8. Ecolog- Fields of interest ski 3. Solar Irradiance of the Earth’s Atmosphere; S. ical Restoration.- 9. Income for Farmers from Tree- Urology / Andrology; Oncology; Imaging / Radiol- Nahar 4. Mass Balance Approach to Study Glaciers planting.- 10. Assisting Farmers to Undertake Refor- ogy Dynamics in the Himalayas; D. Sveinbjörnsson, estation.- 11. Reforestation at a Landscape Scale.- H. Björnsson Part II. CLIMATE CHANGE AND 12. Developing Institutions to Support Reforesta- Target groups WATER RESOURCES 5. Understanding Surface tion.-13. Conclusions.- Glossary of[..] Professional/practitioner Water Flow and Storage Changes using Satellites: Fields of interest Emerging Opportunities for Bangladesh; F. Hossain, Type of publication Forestry; Applied Ecology; Nature Conservation; D.Alsdorf 6. Inter-annual water[..] Reference work Landscape Ecology; Ecology Fields of interest Target groups Available Soil Science & Conservation; Climate Change; Plant Research Genetics and Genomics; Forestry Management; Sus- 2011. XV, 347 p. 74 illus., 47 in color. Hardcover tainable Development Type of publication Monograph 139,95 € Target groups ISBN 978-1-84800-369-9 Graduate Available Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XXI, 547 p. (World Forests, Vol. 8) Hardcover

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D.J.W. Lane, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei (Ed.) S. Lawrence, P. Davies A. Lay-Ekuakille, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy; S.C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Eds.) Tropical Islands Biodiversity Crisis: An Archaeology of Australia Since

The Indo-West Pacific 1788 Wearable and Autonomous Biomedical Devices and Systems for Smart Environment This work assesses the issues facing biodiversity This volume provides an important new synthesis maintenance on tropical islands, and the impacts of of archaeological work carried out in Australia on Issues and Characterization biodiversity loss. The emphasis is on the Indo-West the post-contact period. It draws on dozens of case Pacific region, which includes many small islands studies from a wide geographical and temporal span where the biodiversity is under threat as a result of to explore the daily life of Australians in settings This book is dedicated to wearable not only climate change and habitat destruction, but such as convict stations, goldfields, whalers' camps, autonomous systems, including devices, offers invasions by organisms previously absent from an farms, pastoral estates and urban neighbourhoods. variety of users, namely, mas- island. The contributors are distinguished biodiver- The different conditions experienced by various degree students, researchers and practition- sity scientists from inside and outside the region, groups of people are described in detail, including An opportunity of a dedicated and and cover topics ranging from the state of conserva- rich and poor, convicts and their superiors, Aborig- deep approach in order to improve their tion action in South-East Asia, the role of parks, and inal people, women, children, and migrant groups. edge in this specific field. The the status and threat to endemics, to impacts of oil The social themes of gender, class, ethnicity, status draws the attention about inter- and gas exploration and forest fragmentation. Issues and identity inform every chapter, demonstrating ing aspects, as for instance, advanced wear- needing still to be addressed, especially in relation that these are vital parts of human experience, and sensors for enabling applications, to implications of biodiversity loss or change for the cannot be separated from archaeologies of industry, solutions for arthritic patients maintenance of ecosystem processes, are highlighted. urbanization and culture contact. The book engages their limited and con- The conclusions and case studies have lessons for with a wide range of contemporary discussions and tioned all involved in the conservation of the biotas and debates within Australian history and the interna- tional discipline of historical archaeology. The colo- ecosystems of islands. Previously published in Biodi- Features nization of Australia was part of the[..] versity and[..] This book is dedicated to wearable and autonomous systems, including devices, offers to variety of users, Features Features namely, master degree students, researchers and This work assesses the issues facing biodiversity This volume provides an important new synthesis of practitioners, An opportunity of a dedicated and a maintenance on tropical islands, and the impacts of archaeological work carried out in Australia on the deep approach in order to improve their knowledge biodiversity loss. These are one of the most threat- post-contact period. It draws on dozens of case stud- in this specific field. The book draws the attention ened reservoirs of Earth's biodiversity and so merit ies from a wide geographical and temporal span to about interesting aspects, as for instance, advanced special attention. The emphasis is on the Indo-West explore the daily life of Australians in settings such wearable sensors for enabling applications, [..] Pacific region, which includes many small islands as convict stations, goldfields, whalers' camps, farms, pastoral estates and urban neighbourhoods. [..] where the biodiversity is under threat as a result of Contents not only climate change and habitat destruction, [..] Contents Energy harvesting for supplying autonomous devices.- Artificial limb and related robotics.- Wear- Contents 1. Introduction2..Convict origins3. Aboriginal dis- able tissues and devices.- wireless portable compo- Introduction; David J.W. Lane.- The state and con- possession and survival4. Shipwrecks and maritime nents.- implantable items.- Software applications servation of Southeast Asian biodiversity; Navjot trade5. Whaling, sealing and maritime industries6. in biomedical.- Healthcare and diagnosis.- Instru- S. Sodhi et al.- Why tropical island endemics are Pastoralism and agriculture7. Gold rushes and pre- mentation architectures.- Biosensors and bioinstru- acutely susceptible to global change; Damien A. cious metals8. Manufacturing and processing9. mentation in micro/nano technologies.-Biomedical Fordham, Barry W. Brook.- Conservation of Bor- Migration and Ethnicity10. An urbanised nation11. engineering .-Signal processing.- Wearable technolo- neo biodiversity: do small lowland parks have a role, Australians at Home12. Death13. The Twentieth gies.- Bioengineering. or are big inland sanctuaries sufficient? Brunei as Century and Beyond an example; Peter S. Ashton.- Re-assessing current Fields of interest extinction rates; Nigel E. Stork.- Late quaternary Fields of interest Archaeology; Anthropology; History Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; turnover of mammals in Borneo: the zooarchaeolog- User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; ical record; Earl of Cranbrook.- Loss of biodiversity Target groups Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence and ecosystem functioning in Indo-Malayan[..] Research (incl. Robotics); Signal, Image and Speech Process- ing; Biomedical Engineering Fields of interest Type of publication Conservation Biology / Ecology; Biodiversity; Terres- Monograph Target groups tial Ecology; Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Research Coastal Sciences; Forestry Management Available Type of publication Target groups Monograph Professional/practitioner 2011. XX, 424 p. 20 illus. (Contributions To Global Historical Archaeology) Hardcover Type of publication Available Contributed volume 89,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-7484-6 2011. 345 p. 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Giant Metallic Deposits Python Programming Software Engineering, Artificial

Future Sources of Industrial Metals Fundamentals Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing 2010 Metals in the earth's crust are very unevenly dis- Computer programming is a skill that can bring tributed and, traditionally, a small number of ore great enjoyment from the creativity involved in deposits, districts or countries have dominated designing and implementing a solution to a problem. the world supply and have influenced commodity This classroom-tested and easy-to-follow textbook The purpose of the 11th Conference Software Engi- prices. The importance of exceptionally large, or teaches the reader how to program using Python, neering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, and Par- rich, deposits has greatly increased in the age of glob- an accessible language which can be learned incre- allel/Distributed Computing (SNPD 2010) held on alization when a small number of international cor- mentally. Through an extensive use of examples June 9 - 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom was porations dominate the metals market, based on few and practical exercises, students will learn to recog- to bring together scientists, engineers, computer very large ore deposits, practically anywhere in the nize and apply abstract patterns in programming, as users, and students to share their experiences and world. Search for giant orebodies thus drives the well as how to inspect the state of a program using exchange new ideas and research results about all exploration industry: not only the in-house teams a debugger tool. Features: contains numerous exam- aspects (theory, applications and tools) of computer of large internationals, but also hundreds of junior ples and solved practice exercises designed for an and information science, and to discuss the practical companies hoping to sell their significant discoveries interactive classroom environment; highlights sev- challenges encountered along the way and the solu- to the "big boys". Geological characteristics of giant eral patterns which commonly appear in programs, tions adopted to solve them. The conference organiz- metallic deposits and their setting and the politico- and presents exercises that reinforce recognition ers selected 15 outstanding papers from SNPD 2010, economic constraints of access to and exploitation in and application of these patterns; introduces the all of which you will find in this volume of Springer’s prospective areas have been a "hot topic" in the past use of a debugger, and includes supporting material Studies in Computational Intelligence. fifteen years, but the knowledge generated and pub- that reveals how programs work; presents the Tkin- Features lished has been one-sided, scattered and fragmented. ter framework for building graphical user interface The purpose of the 11th Conference Software Engi- This is the first comprehensive[..] applications and event-driven programs; provides helpful[..] neering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, and Par- Features allel/Distributed Computing (SNPD 2010) held on Metals in the earth's crust are very unevenly dis- Features June 9 - 11, 2010 in London, United Kingdom was to tributed and, traditionally, a small number of ore Computer programming is a skill that can bring bring together scientists, engineers, computer users, deposits, districts or countries have dominated great enjoyment from the creativity involved in and students to share their experiences and exchange the world supply and have influenced commodity designing and implementing a solution to a problem. new ideas and research results about all aspects (the- prices. The importance of exceptionally large, or This classroom-tested and easy-to-follow textbook ory, applications and tools) of computer and [..] rich, deposits has greatly increased in the age of glob- teaches the reader how to program using Python, Contents alization when a small number of international cor- an accessible language which can be learned incre- Shape Decomposition for Graph Representation.- porations dominate the metals market, based on few mentally. Through an extensive use of examples and Improving Accuracy of an Artificial Neural Net- very large [..] practical exercises, students will learn to recognize and apply [..] work Model to Predict Effort and Errors in Embed- Contents ded Software Development Projects.- From textual Civilization based on metals.- Data on metallic Contents use-cases to component-based applications.- COID: deposits and magnitude categories: giant and world Introduction.- Decision Making.- Repetitive Tasks.- Maintaining case method based on Clustering, Out- class deposits.- From trace metals to giant deposits.- Using Objects.- Defining Functions.- Event-driven liers and Internal Detection.- Congestion and Net- Geological divisions that contain ore giants: intro- Programming.- Defining Classes. work Density Adaptive Broadcasting in Mobile Ad duction and role of the mantle.- Oceans and young Hoc Networks.- Design and Performance Evalua- island arc systems.- Andean-type continental mar- Fields of interest tion of a Machine Learning-Based Method for Intru- gins (upper volcanic-sedimentary level).- Cordilleran Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters sion Detection.- Evolution of Competing Strategies granitoids in convergent continental margins (lower, in a Threshold Model for Task Allocation.- Efficient Target groups plutonic levels).- Intracratonic (intraplate) orogens, Mining of[..] Lower undergraduate granites, hydrothermal deposits.- Volcano-sedimen- Fields of interest tary orogens (mostly Phanerozoic).- Precambrian Type of publication Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence greenstone-granite terrains.-[..] Undergraduate textbook (incl. 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G. Leitner, University of Klagenfurt, Austria; M. Hitz, University Z. Lendek, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands; A. Lenk, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany; R.G. Bal- of Klagenfurt, Austria; A. Holzinger, Medical University of Graz, T.M. Guerra, Universite de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambresis las, KARL MAYER Textile Machinery, Obertshausen, Germany; R. Austria (Eds.) LAMIH , Valenciennes Cedex, France; R. Babuška, Delft University Werthschützky, University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany; of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands; B. De Schutter, Delft Uni- G. Pfeifer, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany versity of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands HCI in Work and Learning, Life and Leisure Electromechanical Systems in Stability Analysis and Nonlinear Microtechnology and Mechatronics 6th Symposium of the Workgroup Human-Computer Interac- Observer Design using Takagi- tion and Usability Engineering, USAB 2010, Klagenfurt, Aus- Electrical, Mechanical and Acoustic Networks, their Interac- tria, November 4-5, 2010. Proceedings Sugeno Fuzzy Models tions and Applications

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Many problems in decision making, monitoring, Electromechanical systems consisting of electrical, HCI in Work and Learning, Life and Leisure, held fault detection, and control require the knowledge of mechanical and acoustic subsystems are of special as the 6th Symposium of the Workgroup Human- state variables and time-varying parameters that are importance in various technical fields, e.g. precision Computer Interaction and Usability Engineering of not directly measured by sensors. In such situations, device engineering, sensor and actuator technology, the Austrian Computer Society, USAB 2010, in Kla- observers, or estimators, can be employed that use electroacoustics and medical engineering. Based on genfurt, Austria, in November 2010. The 10 revised the measured input and output signals along with a a circuit-oriented representation, providing readers full papers and 10 revised short papers presented dynamic model of the system in order to estimate the with a descriptive engineering design method for were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 sub- unknown states or parameters. An essential require- these systems is the goal of this textbook. It offers missions. An additional number of 13 papers deal ment in designing an observer is to guarantee the an easy and fast introduction to mechanical, acous- with two special thematic sessions UXFUL and convergence of the estimates to the true values or at tic, fluid, thermal and hydraulic problems through WIMA. The papers are organized in topical sections least to a small neighborhood around the true values. the application of circuit-oriented basic knowledge. on psychological factors of HCI; e-health and HCI; However, for nonlinear, large-scale, or time-vary- The network description methodology, presented enhancing the quality of life of elderly people; sup- ing systems, the design and tuning of an observer is in detail, is extended to finite network elements and porting fellow humans with special needs; teaching generally complicated and involves large computa- combined with the finite element method (FEM): the virtual/mobile learning; enhanced and new meth- tional costs. This book provides a range of methods combination of the advantages of both description ods in HCI research; enabling user experience with and tools to design observers for nonlinear systems methods results in novel approaches, especially in future interactive learning systems (UXFUL 2010); represented by a special type of a dynamic nonlinear the higher frequency range. The book offers numer- and interactive multimedia applications (WIMA). model -- the Takagi--Sugeno (TS) fuzzy model. The ous current examples of both the design of sensors TS model is a convex combination of affine linear and actuators and that of direct coupled sensor-actu- Features models, which facilitates its[..] ator systems. The appendix provides[..] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of HCI in Work and Learning, Life and Leisure, held as Features Features the 6th Symposium of the Workgroup Human-Com- Many problems in decision making, monitoring, Electromechanical systems consisting of electrical, puter Interaction and Usability Engineering of the fault detection, and control require the knowledge of mechanical and acoustic subsystems are of special Austrian Computer Society, USAB 2010, in Klagen- state variables and time-varying parameters that are importance in various technical fields, e.g. precision furt, Austria, in November 2010. The 10 revised full not directly measured by sensors. In such situations, device engineering, sensor and actuator technology, papers and 10 revised short papers presented were observers, or estimators, can be employed that use electroacoustics and medical engineering. Based on carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. the measured input and output signals along with a a circuit-oriented representation, providing readers An additional [..] dynamic model of the system in order to estimate the with a descriptive engineering design method for unknown states or parameters. An essential [..] these systems is the goal of this textbook. It [..] Fields of interest Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Fields of interest Contents Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Part I Focus of the Book 1 Introduction.- 2 Elec- Storage and Retrieval; User Interfaces and Human (incl. 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O.-M. Lesch, Austria; H. Walter, Austria; C. Wetschka, Austria; M. P. Liamputtong, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia E. Lichtfouse, French National Institute for Agricultural Research Hesselbrock, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA; V. (Ed.) (INRA), Dijon, France (Ed.) Hesselbrock, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA Infant Feeding Practices Biodiversity, Biofuels, Agroforestry Alcohol and Tobacco A Cross-Cultural Perspective and Conservation Agriculture Medical and Sociological Aspects of Use, Abuse and Addiction

It’s natural... It’s unsightly... It’s normal... It’s dan- Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field Alcohol and nicotine addiction mostly occur gerous. To breastfeed or not? For millions of women aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable together. Over the last ten years therapeutic aspects around the world, this personal decision is influ- way for our children. This discipline addresses cur- and motivational strategies have been considerably enced by numerous social, cultural, and health fac- rent issues such as climate change, increasing food improved. Hence, groups and subgroups have been tors. Infant Feeding Practices is the first book to and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, defined and can be treated with specific medication delve into these factors from a global perspective, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiver- and tailor-made psychotherapies, leading in the long revealing striking similarities and differences from sity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based term to considerably better and more effective results country to country. Dispatches from Asia, Aus- on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil sci- than the once broadly applied, rigorous abstinence tralia, Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. explore as wide a ence, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecol- -based therapies. However, alcohol and nicotine gamut of salient issues affecting feeding practices as ogy, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As addiction still represent major medical and social traditional beliefs about colostrums, “breast is best” actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable problems. In this book, new therapeutic approaches campaigns, partner attitudes, workplace culture, agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. are comprehensively described, outlining the dif- direct government intervention, and the pressure This book series analyzes current agricultural issues, ferent interactions between personality, environ- to be a “good mother.” Throughout these informa- and proposes alternative solutions, consequently ment and the effects of the substance. In addition to tive pages, women are seen balancing innovation and helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, prevention-based therapies and diagnosis, essential tradition to nurture healthy, thriving babies. A sam- farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agricul- psychological and sociological strategies, as well as pling of topics covered: • Policy versus practice in ture, energy and food systems for future generations. medication-based therapies, are also presented in infant feeding. • Infant feeding in the age of AIDS. • detail. All of these therapies have realistic aims and Managing the lactating body: the view from the U.S. Features are of global validity. In addition, the book provides • Motherhood, work, and[..] Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field a broad overview of the American and[..] aiming at producing food and energy in a sustain- Features able way for humans and their children. Sustain- Features Infant Feeding Practices A Cross-Cultural Perspec- able agriculture is a discipline that addresses current Alcohol and nicotine addiction mostly occur tive Pranee Liamputtong, Editor It’s natural... It’s issues such as climate change, increasing food and together. Over the last ten years therapeutic aspects unsightly... It’s normal... It’s dangerous. To breast- fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obe- and motivational strategies have been considerably feed or not? For millions of women around the sity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest improved. Hence, groups and subgroups have been world, this personal decision is influenced by numer- control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, [..] defined and can be treated with specific medication ous social, cultural, and health factors. Infant Feed- and tailor-made psychotherapies, leading in the long ing Practices is the first book to delve into these Contents term to considerably better and more effective results factors from a global perspective, revealing [..] 1. Agroecology as a transdisciplinary science for a than the once broadly applied, rigorous abstinence sustainable agriculture; Fabio Caporali. 2. Measur- [..] Contents ing agricultural sustainability; Dariush Hayati 3. Sus- Infant feeding beliefs and practices across cultures: tainable bioenergy production, land and nitrogen Contents An introduction.- Part I: Social Construction of use; Enrico Ceotto 4. Biofuels, the role of biotechnol- Table of contents 1 Information on the orig- Infant Feeding & Policy Framework.- Shifting iden- ogy to improve their sustainability and profitability; ination of the book1.1 Aims of this book1.2 Per- tities: Social and cultural factors that shape decision Meenu Saraf 5. Challenges and opportunities of soil sonal reasons for the first author writing this book 2 making around sustaining breastfeeding.- Managing organic carbon sequestration in croplands; Ilan Stavi Addiction- a short overview over a widespread dis- the lactating body: The breast-feeding project at the 6. 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L.F. Lien, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; M.E. C.T. Lim, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Ed.) H. Liu, The University of Portsmouth, UK; H. Ding, Shanghai Jiao Cox, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; M.N. Tong University, China; Z. Xiong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Feinglos, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA; L. China; X. Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (Eds.) Corsino, Duke University Medical Cener, Durham, NC, USA (Eds.) 6th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB 2010), 1 - 6 Intelligent Robotics and Glycemic Control in the August 2010, Singapore Applications Hospitalized Patient In Conjunction with 14th International Conference on Third International Conference, ICIRA 2010, Shanghai, China, A Comprehensive Clinical Guide Biomedical Engineering (ICBME) & 5th Asia Pacific Conference November 10-12, 2010. Proceedings, Part I on Biomechanics (APBiomech)

Glycemic Control in the Hospitalized Patient: A This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings Biomechanics covers a wide field such as organ Comprehensive Clinical Guide is a unique, practi- of the Third International Conference on Intelli- mechanics, tissue mechanics, cell mechanics to cal resource for health care providers dealing with gent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2010, held in molecular mechanics. At the 6th World Congress hyperglycemia in the inpatient setting. Outlining Shanghai, China, in November 2010. The 140 revised of Biomechanics WCB 2010 in Singapore, authors a hands-on approach used by the Duke University full papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and presented the largest experimental studies, technolo- Inpatient Diabetes Management team, the book dis- selected from numerous submissions. They are orga- gies and equipment. Special emphasis was placed cusses a wide range of scenarios that occur while nized in topical sections on bionic dexterous hand; on state-of-the-art technology and medical appli- treating patients with hyperglycemia, including modeling and control systems involving hysteresis; cations. This volume presents the Proceedings of challenging circumstances such as steroids and control system modeling and applications; intelligent the 6th WCB 2010 which was hold in conjunction tube feeding regimens. Special emphasis is given control and their applications; robot and automation with 14th International Conference on Biomedi- to insulin therapy. The chapters are written by a in tunneling; robot mechanism and design; service cal Engineering (ICBME) & 5th Asia Pacific Con- group of health care providers with extensive, pio- robotics; computer vision and applications; sensor ference on Biomechanics (APBiomech). 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Third International Conference, ICIRA 2010, Shanghai, China, 5th International Symposium, ISICA 2010, Wuhan, China, November 10-12, 2010. Proceedings, Part II October 22-24, 2010, Proceedings This book is volume II of a series of books on silicon photonics. It gives a fascinating picture of the state- of-the-art in silicon photonics from a component This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings Volumes CCIS 107 and LNCS 6382 constitute the perspective. It presents a perspective on what can of the Third International Conference on Intelli- proceedings of the 5th International Symposium, be expected in the near future. It is formed from a gent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2010, held in ISICA 2010, held in Wuhan, China, in October 2010. selected number of reviews authored by world lead- Shanghai, China, in November 2010. The 140 revised ISICA 2010 attracted 267 submissions and through ers in the field, and is written from both academic full papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and rigorous reviews 53 papers were included in LNCS and industrial viewpoints. An in-depth discussion of selected from numerous submissions. They are orga- 6382. The papers are presented in sections on ANT the route towards fully integrated silicon photonics is nized in topical sections on bionic dexterous hand; colony and particle swarm optimization, differen- presented. This book will be useful not only to physi- modeling and control systems involving hysteresis; tial evolution, distributed computing, genetic algo- cists, chemists, materials scientists, and engineers control system modeling and applications; intelligent rithms, multi-agent systems, multi-objective and but also to graduate students who are interested in control and their applications; robot and automation dynamic optimization, robot intelligence, statistic the fields of micro- and nanophotonics and optoelec- in tunneling; robot mechanism and design; service learning and system design. tronics. robotics; computer vision and applications; sensor design, multi-sensor data fusion; industrial process Features Features control, manufacturing processes, and automation; Volumes CCIS 107 and LNCS 6382 constitute the This book is volume II of a series of books on silicon mobile robotics; theory applications of heavy manip- proceedings of the 5th International Symposium, photonics. 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P. Lokuciejewski, TU Dortmund, Embedded Systems Group, Ger- P. Lukowicz, Universität Passau, Germany; K. Kunze, Universität M.S. Lund, SINTEF ICT, Oslo, Norway; B. Solhaug, SINTEF ICT, Oslo, many; P. Marwedel, TU Dortmund, Embedded Systems Group, Passau, Germany; G. Kortuem, Lancaster University, UK (Eds.) Norway; K. Stølen, SINTEF ICT, Oslo, Norway Germany Smart Sensing and Context Model-Driven Risk Analysis Worst-Case Execution Time Aware 5th European Conference, EuroSSC 2010, Passau, Germany, The CORAS Approach Compilation Techniques for Real- November 14-16, 2010. Proceedings Time Systems The term “risk” is known from many fields, and we This volume constitutes the revised papers of the are used to references to contractual risk, economic For real-time systems, the worst-case execution 5th European Conference on Smart Sensing and risk, operational risk, legal risk, security risk, and so time (WCET) is the key objective to be considered. Context, EuroSSC 2010, held in Passau, Germany, forth. We conduct risk analysis, using either offen- Traditionally, code for real-time systems is gener- in November 2010. The 13 revised full papers were sive or defensive approaches to identify and assess ated without taking this objective into account and carefully reviewed and selected from numerous sub- risk. Offensive approaches are concerned with bal- the WCET is computed only after code generation. missions. The papers address topics such as appli- ancing potential gain against risk of investment loss, Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation cations; sensing; systems support; and higher level while defensive approaches are concerned with pro- Techniques for Real-Time Systems presents the first modeling. In addition to the Conference is a short tecting assets that already exist. In this book, Lund, comprehensive approach integrating WCET con- report about the Workshop on Ambient Assisted Solhaug and Stølen focus on defensive risk analy- siderations into the code generation process. Based Living (AAL) Platform included. sis, and more explicitly on a particular approach on the proposed reconciliation between a compiler called CORAS. CORAS is a model-driven method Features and a timing analyzer, a wide range of novel opti- for defensive risk analysis featuring a tool-supported This volume constitutes the revised papers of the mization techniques is provided. Among others, the modelling language specially designed to model 5th European Conference on Smart Sensing and techniques cover source code and assembly level risks. Their book serves as an introduction to risk Context, EuroSSC 2010, held in Passau, Germany, optimizations, exploit machine learning techniques analysis in general, including the central concepts in November 2010. 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R.H. Lustig, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA (Ed.) M.D. Lytras, The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece; P. M.D. Lytras, The American College of Greece, Ahens, Greece; P. Ordonez De Pablos, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain; A. Zider- Ordonez De Pablos, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain; A. Zider- man, Bar-Ilan University, Economics Department, Ramat Gan, man, Bar-Ilan University, Econimics Department, Ramat Gan, Obesity Before Birth Israel; A. Roulstone, De Montfort University, Faculty of Health Israel; A. Roulstone, De Montfort University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Leicester, UK; H. Maurer, University of Technol- and Life Sciences, Leicester, UK; H. Maurer, University of Technol- Maternal and prenatal influences on the offspring ogy, Graz, Austria; J.B. Imber, Wellesley College, Department of ogy, Graz, Austria; J.B. Imber, Wellesley College, Department of Sociology, Wellesley, MA, USA (Eds.) Sociology, Wellesley, MA, USA (Eds.)

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Knowledge Discovery demonstrates intelligent com- This volume is dedicated to the memory of the late Many archaeologists, as primarily social scientists, puting at its best, and is the most desirable and inter- Professor C.C. (Chris) Heyde (1939-2008), distin- do not have a background in the natural sciences. esting end-product of Information Technology. To guished statistician, mathematician and scientist. This can pose a problem because they need to obtain be able to discover and to extract knowledge from Chris worked at a time when many of the founda- chemical and physical analyses on samples to per- data is a task that many researchers and practition- tional building blocks of probability and statistics form their research. This manual is an essential ers are endeavoring to accomplish. There is a lot of were being put in place by a phalanx of eminent sci- source of information for those students without a hidden knowledge waiting to be discovered – this entists around the world. He contributed signifi- background in science, but also a comprehensive is the challenge created by today’s abundance of cantly to this effort and took his place deservedly overview that those with some understanding of data. Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Hand- among the top-most rank of researchers. Through- archaeological science will find useful. The manual book, 2nd Edition organizes the most current con- out his career, Chris maintained also a keen inter- provides readers with the knowledge to use archae- cepts, theories, standards, methodologies, trends, est in applications of probability and statistics, and ological science methods to the best advantage. It challenges and applications of data mining (DM) in the history of the subject. The magnitude of his describes and explains the analytical techniques in and knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) into impact on his chosen area of research, both in Aus- a manner that the average archaeologist can under- a coherent and unified repository. This handbook tralia and internationally, was well recognised by stand, and outlines clearly the requirements, benefits, first surveys, then provides comprehensive yet con- the abundance of honours he received within and and limitations of each possible method of analysis, cise algorithmic descriptions of methods, includ- without the profession. The book is comprised of a so that the researcher can make informed choices. ing classic methods plus the extensions and novel number of Chris’s papers covering each one of four The work includes specific information about a vari- methods developed recently. This volume concludes major topics to which he contributed. These papers ety of dating techniques, provenance studies, isotope with in-depth descriptions of data mining applica- are reproduced herein. The topics, and the papers in analysis as well as the analysis of organic (lipid and tions in various interdisciplinary industries including them, were selected by four of Chris’s friends and[..] finance,[..] protein) residues and ancient DNA. Case[..] Features Features Features This volume is dedicated to the memory of the late Many archaeologists, as primarily social scientists, Knowledge Discovery demonstrates intelligent com- Professor C.C. (Chris) Heyde (1939-2008), distin- do not have a background in the natural sciences. puting at its best, and is the most desirable and inter- guished statistician, mathematician and scientist. This can pose a problem because they need to obtain esting end-product of Information Technology. To Chris worked at a time when many of the founda- chemical and physical analyses on samples to per- be able to discover and to extract knowledge from tional building blocks of probability and statistics form their research. This manual is an essential data is a task that many researchers and practitioners were being put in place by a phalanx of eminent sci- source of information for those students without a are endeavoring to accomplish. There is a lot of hid- entists around the world. He contributed signifi- background in science, but also a comprehensive den knowledge waiting to be discovered – this is the cantly to this effort and took his place deservedly overview that those with some [..] challenge created by today’s abundance of data. [..] among the [..] Fields of interest Contents Contents Archaeology; Characterization and Evaluation of New Added Topics: Graph Mining.- Sequence Commentary: Author’s Pick, by C. C. 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On a property of the lognormal distribution. covery in databases.- Part I Preprocessing methods.- J. R. Stat. Soc. Ser. B Stat. Methodol. , 25:392–393, Data cleansing.- Handling missing attribute val- 1963. Reprinted with permission of the Royal[..] ues.-[..] 2011. XX, 600 p. 135 illus. (Manuals in Archaeological Method, Theory and Technique) Hardcover Fields of interest Fields of interest Statistical Theory and Methods; Probability Theory 119,95 € Database Management; Information Storage and and Stochastic Processes; Econometrics; Mathemati- ISBN 978-1-4419-5703-0 Retrieval; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); cal Biology in General; Quantitative Finance Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Systems and Communication Service Target groups Research Target groups Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Handbook Available

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Leveraging Applications of Leveraging Applications of Public Key Infrastructures, Services Formal Methods, Verification, and Formal Methods, Verification, and and Applications

Validation Validation 6th European Workshop, EuroPKI 2009, Pisa, Italy, September 10-11, 2009, Revised Selected Papers 4th International Symposium on Leveraging Applications, 4th International Symposium on Leveraging Applications, ISoLA 2010, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, October 18-21, 2010, ISoLA 2010, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, October 18-21, 2010, Proceedings, Part I Proceedings, Part II This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th European Workshop on Pub- The two volume set LNCS 6415 and LNCS 6416 con- The two volume set LNCS 6415 and LNCS 6416 con- lic Key Services, Applications and Infrastructures, stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Interna- stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Interna- EuroPKI 2009, held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2009. tional Symposium on Leveraging Applications of tional Symposium on Leveraging Applications of The 18 revised full papers presented together with an Formal Methods, ISoLA 2010, held in Heraklion, Formal Methods, ISoLA 2010, held in Heraklion, invited speech were carefully reviewed and selected Crete, Greece, in October 2010. The 100 revised full Crete, Greece, in October 2010. The 100 revised full from 40 submissions. The papers are organized in papers presented were carefully revised and selected papers presented were carefully revised and selected topical sections on certificate less encryption, certifi- from numerous submissions and discuss issues from numerous submissions and discuss issues cates and revocation, cryptographic protocols, PKI related to the adoption and use of rigorous tools and related to the adoption and use of rigorous tools and in practice, encryption and auctions, reputation and methods for the specification, analysis, verification, methods for the specification, analysis, verification, user aspects, and digital signatures. certification, construction, test, and maintenance of certification, construction, test, and maintenance of Features systems. The 46 papers of the first volume are orga- systems. The 46 papers of the first volume are orga- This book constitutes the refereed post-conference nized in topical sections on new challenges in the nized in topical sections on new challenges in the proceedings of the 6th European Workshop on Pub- development of critical embedded systems, formal development of critical embedded systems, formal lic Key Services, Applications and Infrastructures, languages and methods for designing and verifying languages and methods for designing and verifying EuroPKI 2009, held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2009. complex embedded systems, worst-case traversal complex embedded systems, worst-case traversal The 18 revised full papers presented together with an time (WCTT), tools in scientific workflow composi- time (WCTT), tools in scientific workflow composi- invited speech were carefully reviewed and selected tion, emerging services and technologies for a con- tion, emerging services and technologies for a con- from 40 submissions. The papers are organized in verging telecommunications / Web world in smart verging telecommunications / Web world in smart topical sections on certificate less encryption, [..] environments of the internet of things, Web science, environments of the internet of things, Web science, model transformation and analysis for industrial model transformation and analysis for industrial Fields of interest scale[..] scale[..] Computer Communication Networks; Data Encryp- tion; Management of Computing and Information Features Features Systems; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complex- The two volume set LNCS 6415 and LNCS 6416 con- The two volume set LNCS 6415 and LNCS 6416 con- ity; Computers and Society; Systems and Data Secu- stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Interna- stitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th Interna- rity tional Symposium on Leveraging Applications of tional Symposium on Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, ISoLA 2010, held in Heraklion, Formal Methods, ISoLA 2010, held in Heraklion, Target groups Crete, Greece, in October 2010. The 100 revised full Crete, Greece, in October 2010. The 100 revised full Research papers presented were carefully revised and selected papers presented were carefully revised and selected from numerous submissions and discuss issues from numerous submissions and discuss issues Type of publication related to the adoption and use of rigorous tools and related to the adoption and use of rigorous tools and Proceedings methods for the [..] [..]

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M. May, Fraunhofer IAIS, St. Augustin, Germany; L. Saitta, Uni- D.H. McCree, PhD, MPH, RPh, Centers for Disease Control and Pre- M. Meerhoff, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; versità Degli Studi Del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro, vention, Atlanta, GA, USA; K.T. Jones, MSW, Centers for Disease M. Beklioglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; R. Alessandria, Italy (Eds.) Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA; A. O'Leary, PhD, Cen- Burks, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX, USA; F. García- ters for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA (Eds.) Rodríguez, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; N. Mazzeo, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; B. Ubiquitous Knowledge Discovery Moss, University of Liverpool, UK (Eds.) African Americans and HIV/AIDS Challenges, Techniques, Applications Understanding and Addressing the Epidemic Structure and Function of World Shallow Lakes Knowledge discovery in ubiquitous environments is Proceedings from the 6th Shallow Lakes Congress an emerging area of research at the intersection of The HIV/AIDS epidemic is burgeoning among the two major challenges of highly distributed and African American men and women. Despite com- mobile systems and advanced knowledge discovery prising only 13% of the population, 50% of new HIV systems. It aims to provide a unifying framework for diagnoses in 2004 were among African Americans. This book focuses on a selection of articles presented systematically investigating the mutual dependencies Among women and men who have sex with men during the 6th International Shallow Lakes Congress, of otherwise quite unrelated technologies employed (MSM), African Americans are grossly dispropor- held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in November 2008. in building next-generation intelligent systems: tionately affected by this epidemic, and this trend Both the congress and the articles included in this machine learning, data mining, sensor networks, shows no sign of abating. This book seeks to explore volume raise a number of key issues. The expansion grids, peer-to-peer networks, data stream mining, some of the contextual factors that contribute to of research on shallow lakes around the world poses activity recognition, Web 2.0, privacy, user mod- this disparity as well as ways to intervene to slow questions on the general validity of the theoretical elling and others. This state-of-the-art survey is the the growth of the epidemic in the U.S. This volume framework developed in cool and cold temperate outcome of a large number of workshops, summer will focus on the history and context of HIV/AIDS shallow lakes. In particular, comparisons along lati- schools, tutorials and dissemination events organized in African Americans and interventions targeting tudinal gradients in Europe and America have shown by KDubiq (Knowledge Discovery in Ubiquitous specific subpopulations including adolescents, het- that the functioning of lakes differs with the pre- Environments), a networking project funded by the erosexual men and women, men who have sex with dominant climate and with their sensitivity to water European Commission to bring together researchers men, incarcerated populations, and injection drug level changes. This may have profound practical and practitioners of this emerging community. It users. Context chapters will focus on specific con- consequences for lake management and rehabilita- provides in its first part a conceptual foundation for textual and structural issues related to HIV/AIDS tion strategies. The results of controlled experiments the new field of ubiquitous knowledge discovery -[..] transmission and prevention in African Americans and space-for-time (including latitudinal gradient) including disparities in incarceration, racism, eco- studies suggest that eutrophication symptoms likely Features nomic issues and substance abuse.[..] become worse with an increase in mean temperature Knowledge discovery in ubiquitous environments is caused by climate warming. Consequently, the vul- an emerging area of research at the intersection of Features nerability of these ecosystems to external[..] the two major challenges of highly distributed and African Americans and HIV/AIDS Understand- mobile systems and advanced knowledge discovery ing and Addressing the Epidemic Donna Hubbard Features systems. It aims to provide a unifying framework for McCree, Kenneth T. Jones, and Ann O’Leary, editors This book focuses on a selection of articles presented systematically investigating the mutual dependencies According to the Centers for Disease Control and during the 6th International Shallow Lakes Congress, of otherwise quite unrelated technologies employed Prevention, nearly half of the more than one million held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in November 2008. in building next-generation intelligent systems: [..] Americans living with HIV/AIDS are African Amer- Both the congress and the articles included in this icans, despite the fact that they comprise only thir- volume raise a number of key issues. The expansion Contents teen percent of the US population. Incidence among of research on shallow lakes around the world poses I A Blueprint for Ubiquitous Knowledge Discov- African Americans is [..] questions on the general validity of the theoretical ery.- Introduction: The Challenge of Ubiquitous framework developed in cool and cold temperate [..] Knowledge Discovery.- Ubiquitous Technologies.- Contents Resource Aware Distributed Knowledge.- Ubiq- Dedication.- Foreword.- Preface.- About the Edi- Fields of interest uitous Data.- Privacy and Security in Ubiquitous tors.- Part 1: Context.- History & statistics.- Context: Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Ecosystems Knowledge Discovery.- A Human-Centric Per- Poverty and racism.- Context: Organized religion, spective on Ubiquitous Knowledge Discovery.- i.e., the role of the Black church (positive and nega- Target groups Application Challenges for Ubiquitous Knowledge tive effects).- Context: Racial disparities in incarcer- Research Discovery.- II Case Studies.- On-Line Learning: ation.- Context: Mass media (e.g., hip-hop culture) Where Are We So Far?.- Change Detection with effects on youth.- Context: Other STD epidemics.- Type of publication Kalman Filter and CUSUM.- A Geometric Approach Context: Trauma, substance use and mental health. Proceedings to Monitoring Threshold Functions over Distributed Context: Interactions among violence, substance Data Streams.- Privacy Preserving[..] use and HIV.- Context: Childhood sexual abuse and Available HIV.- Context: Bisexually active men.- Part II: Inter- Fields of interest ventions.- Interventions:[..] 2011. VI, 338 p. (Developments in Hydrobiology, Vol. 214) Hard- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Min- cover ing and Knowledge Discovery; Information Systems Fields of interest Applications (incl.Internet); Algorithm Analysis and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Public 149,95 € Problem Complexity; Computer Communication Health ISBN 978-94-007-0260-8 Networks; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Research Type of publication Professional book Type of publication Contributed volume Available

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On the Move to Meaningful Internet On the Move to Meaningful Internet Genres on the Web

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The mation Systems), DOA (Distributed Objects and revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed study of web genre is an overarching and interdisci- Applications) and ODBASE (Ontologies, DataBases and selected from a total of 127 submissions to the plinary novel area of research that spans from cor- and Applications of SEmantics). These conferences workshops. The volume starts with 14 poster papers pus linguistics, computational linguistics, NLP, and were held in October 2009 in Greece, in Hersonis- of the OTM 2010 main conferences COOPIS 2010, text-technology, to web mining, webometrics, social sos on the island of Crete. CoopIS is covering the DOA 2010 and OSBASE 2010. Topics of the work- network analysis and information studies. This book applications of technologies in an enterprice context shop papers are adaption in service-oriented archi- gives readers a thorough grounding in the latest as workflow systems and knowledge management. tectures, ambient intelligence and reasoning, data research on web genres and emerging document DOA is covering the relevant infrastructure-enabling integration approaches, modeling in ADI, web and types. The book covers a wide range of web-genre technologies and finally, OSBASe is covering WEB enterprise data visualization, enterprise integration focused subjects, such as: • The identification of the semantics, XML databases and ontologies. The 83 and semantics, industrial enterprise interoperability sources of web genres • Automatic web genre iden- revised full papers presented together with 3 keynote and networking, process management in distributed tification • The presentation of structure-oriented talks were carefully reviewed and selected from a information system development, improving social models • Empirical case studies One of the driving total of 223 submissions. Corresponding to the OTM networking, ontology engineering, master data man- forces behind genre research is the idea of a genre- main conferences the papers are organized in top- agement and metamodeling, extensions to fact-ori- sensitive information system, which[..] ical sections on process models and management, ented modeling, logic and derivation, patterns in modeling of cooperation, services computing, infor- input data models. Features mation processing and management, human-based The volume “Genres on the Web” has been designed cooperative systems,[..] Features for a wide audience, from the expert to the novice. It This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings is a required book for scholars, researchers and stu- Features of 11 international workshops held as part of OTM dents who want to become acquainted with the latest The two-volume set of LNCS 6426/6427 constitutes 2010 in Hersonissos, Greece in October 2010. The 68 theoretical, empirical and computational advances in the refereed proceedings of 3 confederated interna- revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed the expanding field of web genre research. The study tional conferences on CoopIS (Cooperative Infor- and selected from a total of 127 submissions to the of web genre is an overarching and interdisciplinary mation Systems), DOA (Distributed Objects and workshops. 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C. Mei, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; J. J. Mendling, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; M. Wei- E.J. Meyer, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada Zhou, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; X. dlich, Universität Potsdam, Germany; M. Weske, Universität Pots- Peng, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; N. dam, Germany (Eds.) Zhou, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; P. Gender and Sexual Diversity in Zhou, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China Business Process Modeling Schools Simulation and Optimization of Notation Furnaces and Kilns for Nonferrous Second International Workshop, BPMN 2010, Potsdam, Ger- Issues related to gender and sexual diversity in Metallurgical Engineering many, October 13-14, 2010 Proceedings schools can generate a lot of controversy, with many educators and youth advocates under-prepared to address these topics in their school communi- This book constitutes the proceedings of the second ties. This text offers an easy-to-read introduction to "Simulation and Optimization of Furnaces and Kilns workshop on Business Process Modeling Notation, the subject, providing readers with definitions and for Nonferrous Metallurgical Engineering" is based BPMN 2010, held in Potsdam, Germany, in Octo- research evidence, as well as the historical context on advanced theories and research methods for fluid ber 2010. The 6 research papers presented were care- for understanding the roots of bias in schools related flow, mass and heat transfer, and fuel combustion. fully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. In to sex, gender, and sexuality. Additionally, the book It introduces a hologram simulation and optimiza- addition, 3 short papers and the extended abstracts offers tangible resources and advice on how to cre- tion methods for fluid field, temperature field, con- of 3 invited talks are included. The BPMN work- ate more equitable learning environments. Topics centration field, and electro-magnetic field in various shop series provides a forum for academics and prac- such as working with same-sex parented families kinds of furnaces and kilns. Practical examples and titioners who share an interest in business process in elementary schools; integrating gender and sex- a detailed introduction to methods for simulation modeling using the Business Process Modeling Nota- ual diversity topics into the curriculum; address- and optimization of complex systems are included tion, which is seen by many as the de facto standard ing homophobic bullying and sexual harassment; as well. These new methods have brought signifi- for business process modeling. BPMN promises to advising gay-straight alliances; and supporting a cant economic benefits to the industries involved. bridge business and IT and brings process design transgender or gender non-conforming student are The book is intended for researchers and techni- and implementation closer together. addressed. The suggestions offered by this book are cal experts in metallurgical engineering, materials based on recent research evidence and legal decisions engineering, power and thermal energy engineering, Features to help educators handle the various situations[..] chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering. This book constitutes the proceedings of the second Chi Mei, Jiemin Zhou, Xiaoqi Peng, Naijun Zhou workshop on Business Process Modeling Notation, Features and Ping Zhou are all professors at School of Energy BPMN 2010, held in Potsdam, Germany, in October Issues related to gender and sexual diversity in Science and Engineering, Central South University, 2010. The 6 research papers presented were carefully schools can generate a lot of controversy, with many Changsha, Hunan Province, China. reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. In addi- educators and youth advocates under-prepared tion, 3 short papers and the extended abstracts of 3 to address these topics in their school communi- Features [..] ties. This text offers an easy-to-read introduction to "Simulation and Optimization of Furnaces and Kilns the subject, providing readers with definitions and for Nonferrous Metallurgical Engineering" is based Fields of interest research evidence, as well as the historical context for on advanced theories and research methods for fluid Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in understanding the roots of bias in schools related [..] flow, mass and heat transfer, and fuel combustion. It Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys- introduces a hologram simulation and optimization tems Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineer- Contents methods for fluid field, temperature field, concentra- ing Part I Understanding gender and sexual diversity.- tion field, and electro-magnetic field in various kinds Chapter 1 – Introduction: Why learn about gen- of furnaces and kilns. 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Forests to Climate Change 10th Conference, TST 2010, Katowice - Ustron, Poland, Octo- Software Technologies for Mitigation ber 20-23, 2010. Selected Papers Embedded and Ubiquitous Systems

Clean Development Mechanism in Bangladesh 8th IFIP WG 10.2 International Workshop, SEUS 2010, Waid- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th hofen/Ybbs, Austria, October 13-15, 2010, Proceedings Conference on Transport Systems Telematics, held Today, the effect of global climate change is clear in Katowice-Ustron, in October 2010. to all. It is clearly dangerous in developing coun- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features tries such as Bangladesh. The industrial revolution the 8th IFIP WG 10.2 International Workshop on This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th caused major changes in technology, socio-econ- Software Technologies for Embedded and Ubiqui- Conference on Transport Systems Telematics, held omy and cultures in the late 18th and early 19th cen- tous Systems, SEUS 2010, held in Waidhofen/Ybbs, in Katowice-Ustron, in October 2010. tury, beginning in Britain and spreading throughout Austria, in October 2010. The 21 revised full papers presented together with the abstracts of two invited the world. The technology dominated economy was Fields of interest talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 mostly dependent on energy produced from fossil Computer Communication Networks; Information submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- fuel, which still holds true today. It is well known Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information tions on hardware, real-time systems, model-based that fossil fuel burning has increased the GHGs Storage and Retrieval; Database Management; Algo- design and model-checking, sensor nets, error detec- to the atmosphere, thus creating global warming. rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Multime- tion and system failures, hard real-time, middleware Among the GHGs, the concentration of CO2 has dia Information Systems been confirmed as the largest. Terrestrial ecosys- and smart spaces, and function composition and task tems are clearly influencing the concentration of Target groups mapping. GHGs in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases are con- Research stantly entering and leaving the atmosphere. Actively Features growing trees and other plants absorb CO2 from the Type of publication This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of atmosphere, combine it with water through photo- Proceedings the 8th IFIP WG 10.2 International Workshop on synthesis and create sugars and more stable carbohy- Software Technologies for Embedded and Ubiqui- tous Systems, SEUS 2010, held in Waidhofen/Ybbs, drates. Through this process, trees capture and store Available atmospheric CO2[..] Austria, in October 2010. The 21 revised full papers presented together with the abstracts of two invited Features 2010. XIV, 470 p. (Communications in Computer and Information talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 Today, the effect of global climate change is clear to Science, Vol. 104) Softcover submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- all. It is clearly dangerous in developing countries tions on [..] 72,00 € such as Bangladesh. The industrial revolution made ISBN 978-3-642-16471-2 the major changes in the technology, socio-econ- Fields of interest omy and cultures in the late 18th and early 19th cen- Software Engineering; Computer Communication tury, beginning in Britain and spreading throughout Networks; Programming Languages, Compilers, the world. The technology dominated economy was Interpreters; Information Systems Applications mostly dependent on energy produced from fossil (incl.Internet); Programming Techniques; Manage- fuel, [..] ment of Computing and Information Systems

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M.A. Mironov, Urals State Technical University, Ekaterinburg, Rus- A. Mitiche, INRS, Montréal, ON, Canada; I. Ben Ayed, INRS, M. Mobberley, Suffolk, UK sia (Ed.) Montréal, ON, Canada Hunting and Imaging Comets MCR 2009 Variational and Level Set Methods

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multi- in Image Segmentation Component Reactions and Related Chemistry, Ekaterinburg, For many astronomers, the holy grail of observa- Russia tion is to discover a comet, not least because comets Image segmentation consists of dividing an image always bear the name of their discoverer! Hunting domain into disjoint regions according to a char- and Imaging Comets was written for comet hunters Multi-component reactions warrant ever-increasing acterization of the image within or in-between the and digital imagers who want to discover, rediscover, attention, as they are ideally suited for combinato- regions. Therefore, segmenting an image is to divide monitor, and make pictures of comets using astro- rial synthesis (either on solid support or in solu- its domain into relevant components. The efficient nomical CCD cameras and DSLRs. The old days tion) of libraries of products relevant to catalysis, solution of the key problems in image segmentation of the purely visual comet hunter are pretty much such as agrochemicals or pharmaceuticals. There- promises to enable a rich array of useful applications. over, but this is not to say that amateurs have lost fore, the study and implementation of MCRs pos- The current major application areas include robotics, interest in finding comets. The books also covers the sesses a wide range of appeal and applicability. A medical image analysis, remote sensing, scene under- discovery of comet fragments in the SOHO image broad and expanding audience of scientists and stu- standing, and image database retrieval. The subject data, CCD monitoring of older comets prone to dents continues to apply the concepts of multi-com- of this book is image segmentation by variational violent outbursts, the imaging of new NEOs (Near ponent chemistry to an array of disciplines—this methods with a focus on formulations which use Earth Objects) that have quite often been revealed collection of research offers an angle for each and closed regular plane curves to define the segmenta- as comets - not asteroids - by amateur astronomers, brings together the vast scope of possibilities within tion regions and on a level set implementation of the and the finding of recent comets impacting Jupiter. the greater community. corresponding active curve evolution algorithms. Features Each method is developed from an objective func- Of all the objects visible in the night sky, it is the Features tional which embeds constraints on both the image brightest comets that have most fascinated amateur This proceedings volume contains abstracts from domain partition of the segmentation and the image astronomers and alarmed the human population. No MCR 2009, the Fourth International Conference on data within or in-between the partition regions. The other objects can stretch as far across the sky as the Multi-Component Reactions and Related Chemistry necessary conditions to optimize the objective[..] (Ekaterinburg, Russia). The main focus of this con- tail of a truly great comet, or be as easily visible as a ference was on multi-component reactions, though Features zero-magnitude ‘broom star.’ In recent times ama- its scope also embraced organic synthesis via tandem Image segmentation consists of dividing an image teur astronomers have made some surprising discov- or cascade reactions, combinatorial approaches to domain into disjoint regions according to a char- eries, including the comets Hale-Bopp and [..] new materials, catalysts and supramolecular [..] acterization of the image within or in-between the Contents regions. Therefore, segmenting an image is to divide Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Comets, Their Orbits, Contents its domain into relevant components. The efficient and Where They Hide!.- Great Comet Discover- Catalysis and Multi-Component Reactions.- Multi- solution of the key problems in image segmentation ies Throughout History.- Professional 21st Cen- Component Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry.- promises to enable a rich array of useful applications. tury Comet Hunters.- Amateur 21st Century Comet Multi-Component Reactions in Drug Discovery.- The current major application areas include robotics, Hunters.- Finding the Next Hale-Bopp with Your Novel Reagents for Multi-Component Reactions.- [..] Design of Multi-Component Reactions.- Multi- Gear.- Comets That Have Been Missed by the Pros.- Component Reactions in Supramolecular Chemistry Contents Recovering Returning Periodic Comets.- Discov- and Material Science Introduction.- Image Segmentation.- Image Models.- ering Comets Using SOHO.- Following the NEOS Optical Flow Estimation.- Joint Optical Flow Estima- that Might Become Comets.- Monitoring Outburst- Fields of interest tion and Segmentation.- Optical Flow 3D segmenta- ing Comets.- Comet Imaging Techniques.- Lenses, Organic Chemistry tion.- Appendix. Telescopes, Astrographs, and Mountings.- Imaging Comets Remotely and via the Internet.- Comet Pho- Target groups Fields of interest tometry.- A Few of the[..] Research Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Image Process- ing and Computer Vision Fields of interest Type of publication Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popular Proceedings Target groups Science in Astronomy Research Available Target groups Type of publication Popular/general Monograph 2011. X, 230 p. 80 illus., 13 in color. (Advances in Experimental Type of publication Medicine and Biology, Vol. 699) Hardcover Popular science Available 139,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-7269-9 Available 2011. VIII, 250 p. (Springer Topics in Signal Processing, Prelimi- nary entry 5) Hardcover 2011. XIV, 394 p. 170 illus., 20 in color. (Patrick Moore's Practical 99,95 € Astronomy Series, Series 0) Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-15351-8 39,95 € ISBN 978-1-4419-6904-0 springer.com 103

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Critical Infrastructure Protection IV Implementation and Application of Rise and Fall of the Carbon

Fourth Annual IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference on Crit- Functional Languages Civilisation ical Infrastructure Protection, ICCIP 2010, Washington, DC, USA, March 15-17, 2010, Revised Selected Papers 21st International Symposium, IFL 2009, South Orange, NJ, Resolving Global Environmental and Resource Problems USA, September 23-25, 2009, Revised Selected Papers

The information infrastructure---comprising com- A vast amount has been written on climate change This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- puters, embedded devices, networks and software and what should be our response. Rise and Fall of proceedings of the 21st International Workshop on systems---is vital to day-to-day operations in every the Carbon Civilisation suggests that most of this lit- Implementation and Applications of Functional Lan- sector: information and telecommunications, bank- erature takes a far too optimistic position regarding guages, IFL 2000, held in South Orange, NJ, USA, ing and finance, energy, chemicals and hazardous the potential for conventional mitigation solutions in September 2009. The 13 revised full papers pre- materials, agriculture, food, water, public health, to achieve the deep cuts in greenhouse gases neces- sented were carefully reviewed and were selected emergency services, transportation, postal and ship- sary in the limited time frame we have available. In from numerous submissions. The IFL symposia ping, government and defense. Global business and addition, global environmental problems, as exem- bring together researchers and practitioners that are industry, governments, indeed society itself, cannot plified by climate change, and global resource prob- actively engaged in the implementation and the use function effectively if major components of the crit- lems – such as fossil fuel depletion or fresh water of functional and function based programming lan- ical information infrastructure are degraded, dis- scarcity – have largely been seen as separate issues. guages. Every year IFL provides a venue for the pre- abled or destroyed. Critical Infrastructure Protection Further, proposals for solution of these problems sentation and discussion of new ideas and concepts, IV describes original research results and innova- often focus at the national level, when the problems of work in progress, and of publication-ripe results. tive applications in the interdisciplinary field of crit- are global. The authors argue that the various chal- ical infrastructure protection. Also, it highlights the lenges the planet faces are both serious and intercon- Features nected. Rise and Fall of the Carbon Civilisation takes importance of weaving science, technology and pol- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- icy in crafting sophisticated, yet practical, solutions a global perspective in its treatment of various solu- proceedings of the 21st International Workshop on tions: • renewable energy; • nuclear energy; • energy that will help secure information, computer and net- Implementation and Applications of Functional Lan- work assets in the various critical infrastructure sec- efficiency; • carbon sequestration; and • geo-engi- guages, IFL 2000, held in South Orange, NJ, USA, neering. It also[..] tors. Areas of coverage include:[..] in September 2009. The 13 revised full papers pre- sented were carefully reviewed and were selected Features Features from numerous submissions. The IFL symposia The information infrastructure---comprising com- A vast amount has been written on climate change bring together researchers and practitioners that are puters, embedded devices, networks and software and what should be our response. Rise and Fall of actively engaged [..] systems---is vital to day-to-day operations in every the Carbon Civilisation suggests that most of this lit- erature takes a far too optimistic position regarding sector: information and telecommunications, bank- Fields of interest ing and finance, energy, chemicals and hazardous the potential for conventional mitigation solutions to Logics and Meanings of Programs; Software Engi- achieve the deep cuts in greenhouse gases necessary materials, agriculture, food, water, public health, neering; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; emergency services, transportation, postal and ship- in the limited time frame we have available. In addi- Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; tion, global environmental problems, [..] ping, government and defense. Global business and Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Programming industry, [..] Techniques Contents Fields of interest 1. The Problems We Face.- 2. Global Climate Target groups Change.- 3. Earth's Resources Are Finite.- 4. Uncer- Data Structures, Cryptology and Information The- Research ory; Coding and Information Theory; Management tainty in Global Environmental and Resource Prob- lems.- 5. Renewable Energy: Too Little, Too Late?.- 6. of Computing and Information Systems; Computer Type of publication Nuclear Energy: The Ultimate Technological Fix?.- Science (general) Proceedings 7. Engineering for Greater Energy Efficiency.- 8. Get- Target groups ting Rid of Atmospheric Carbon: Sequestration and Research Available Air Capture.- 9. Great and Desperate Measures: Geo- engineering.- 10. The New Economy.- 11. Conclu- Type of publication 2011. IX, 237 p. 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S. Murer, Binz, Switzerland; B. Bonati, Zug, Switzerland; F.J. Fur- A.S. Murphy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; W. Peer, M. Mutanen, University of Helsinki, Finland; A.-M. Pajari, Univer- rer, Stein am Rhein, Switzerland Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; B. Schulz, Purdue Uni- sity of Helsinki, Finland (Eds.) versity, West Lafayette, IN, USA (Eds.) Managed Evolution Vegetables, Whole Grains, and The Plant Plasma Membrane A Strategy for Very Large Information Systems Their Derivatives in Cancer Prevention In plant cells, the plasma membrane is a highly Many organizations critically depend on very large elaborated structure that functions as the point of information systems. In the authors' experience these exchange with adjoining cells, cell walls and the Vegetables, Whole Grains and their Derivatives in organizations often struggle to find the right strat- external environment. Transactions at the plasma Cancer Prevention looks in detail at the evidence egy to sustainably develop their systems. Based on membrane include uptake of water and essential regarding the effects and mechanisms of action their own experience at a major bank, over more mineral nutrients, gas exchange, movement of of potentially cancer-preventive components and than a decade, the authors have developed a success- metabolites, transport and perception of signal- their sources from plant kingdom. The book covers ful strategy to deal with these challenges, including: ing molecules, and initial responses to external current knowledge on certain foods and their con- - A thorough analysis of the challenges associated biota. Selective transporters control the rates and stituents in cancer prevention, such as cruciferous with very large information systems - An assess- direction of small molecule movement across the and green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole ment of possible strategies for the development of membrane barrier and manipulate the turgor that grains, tomato lycopene and carotenoids, alliums these systems, resulting in managed evolution as the maintains plant form and drives plant cell expansion. and their sulphur and selenium constituents, and preferred strategy - Describing key system aspects The plasma membrane provides an environment capsaicinoids from chilli peppers. It focuses not only for the success of managed evolution, such as archi- in which molecular and macromolecular interac- on single compounds but aims to widen the view tecture management, integration architecture and tions are enhanced by the clustering of proteins in by discussing a whole-diet approach in cancer pre- infrastructure - Developing the necessary organiza- oligimeric complexes for more efficient retention of vention. A single component may lose its chemopre- tional, cultural, governance and controlling mecha- biosynthetic intermediates, and by the anchoring of ventive efficacy when isolated from the food matrix nisms for successful execution protein complexes to promote regulatory interac- and in many cases isolated and concentrated com- tions. The coupling of signal perception at the mem- ponents as supplements may actually induce tumor Features brane surface with intracellular second messengers development. Apart from describing the effects and Many organizations critically depend on very large also involves transduction[..] mechanisms of action, the chapters also contain information systems. In the authors' experience these information on intake, bioavailability, metabolism organizations often struggle to find the right strat- Features and possible toxic[..] egy to sustainably develop their systems. Based on In plant cells, the plasma membrane is a highly their own experience at a major bank, over more elaborated structure that functions as the point of Features than a decade, the authors have developed a success- exchange with adjoining cells, cell walls and the Vegetables, Whole Grains and their Derivatives in ful strategy to deal with these challenges, including: - external environment. Transactions at the plasma Cancer Prevention looks in detail at the evidence A thorough analysis of the challenges associated [..] membrane include uptake of water and essential regarding the effects and mechanisms of action mineral nutrients, gas exchange, movement of of potentially cancer-preventive components and Contents metabolites, transport and perception of signaling their sources from plant kingdom. The book covers PART 1: Structure, Properties, Challenges and molecules, and initial responses to external biota. current knowledge on certain foods and their con- Architecture of Very Large Information Systems: Selective [..] stituents in cancer prevention, such as cruciferous Very Large Information System Challenge.- Archi- and green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole tecture Management.- Integration Architecture.- Contents grains, tomato [..] Infrastructure.- PART 2: Organization and Manage- Introduction.- Lipids of the Plant Plasma Mem- ment Processes for the Execution of Managed Evolu- brane.- Plasma Membrane Protein Trafficking.- Contents tion: Business-IT Alignment.- People, Culture and The Plasma Membrane and the Cell Wall.- Plas- List of Contributors.- Preface.- 1 Cruciferous Veg- Organization.- Measuring the Managed Evolution.- modesmata and Non-Cell Autonomous Signaling in etables – and biological activity of isothiocyanates PART 3: Summary, Conclusions and Outlook: Con- Plants.- Post-Translational Modifications of Plasma and indoles.- 2 Green Leafy Vegetables in Can- clusions and Outlook. Membrane Proteins and Their Implications for Plant cer Prevention.- 3 The Role of Tomato Lycopene Growth and Development.- Functional Classifica- in Cancer Prevention.- 4 #-Catotene and Other Fields of interest tion of Plasma Membrane Transporters.- Plasma Carotenoids in Cancer Prevention.- 5 The Role Management/Business for Professionals; Business Membrane ATPases.- The Role of Plasma Membrane of Alliums and Their Sulphur and Selenium Con- Information Systems; Computer Systems Organiza- Nitrogen Transporters in Nitrogen Acquisition and stituents on Cancer Prevention.- 6 Molecular Mech- tion and Communication Networks Utilization.- Biology of Plant Potassium Channels.- anisms of Chemoprevention with Capsaicinoids Target groups Mechanism and Evolution of Calcium Transport from Chili Peppers.- 7 Influence of Dietary Soy Professional/practitioner across the Plant[..] Isoflavones Genistein and Daidzein on Genotoxiciy and Mammary Carcinogenicity in Rats Exposed to Type of publication Fields of interest the Model Carcinogen[..] Professional book Plant Physiology; Cell Biology; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Anatomy / Development Fields of interest Cancer Research Available Target groups Research Target groups 2011. 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Ecotoxicological Diagnosis in the Integrated Formal Methods Research in Interactive Design (Vol.

Tanning Industry 8th International Conference, IFM 2010, Nancy, France, Octo- 3) ber 11-14, 2010, Proceedings Virtual, Interactive and Integrated Product Design and Manu- facturing for Industrial Innovation The primary focus in this book is to identify the eco- toxicological impacts related to the tanning indus- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of try on terrestrial and aquatic systems. The research the 8th International Conference on Integrated For- This book provides an accurate overview of the incorporated both field related and laboratory based mal Methods, IFM 2010, held in Nancy, France, recent research or industrial application in interac- techniques in the experimental design to address the in October 2010. The 20 revised full papers pre- tive design. The different arguments, taken from the underlying environmental problems in the tanning sented together with 3 invited papers were carefully international conference Virtual Concept 2005, will sector. First, the study aimed to investigate the occu- reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The provide the reader with some advanced solutions pational hazards within a tannery caused by contam- papers address the spectrum of integrated formal concerning new methods and tools by discussing inated dust. An optical set-up involving microscopy methods, ranging from formal and semiformal nota- modelling techniques, design solution space explo- and digital imaging techniques was initially used to tions, semantics, refinement, verification and model ration and interactive process organization. determine dust particle numbers and size distribu- transformations to type systems, logics, tools and tions. After determining the particulate numbers and case studies. Features sizes a Monte Carlo method was used to estimate the Research in Interactive Design (vol. 3) presents an Features concentration of the dust in the air throughout the in-depth study of new product design methods. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tannery during an 8 h working day. However know- Interactive design is an original structured design the 8th International Conference on Integrated For- ing the particulate quantitative profile is always not approach that has recently emerged from transversal mal Methods, IFM 2010, held in Nancy, France, sufficient to adjudge the toxic potency of the dust. research. On the research side, the topic of interac- in October 2010. The 20 revised full papers pre- In retrospect therefore the work related to the book tive design is the fruitful result of sophisticated joint sented together with 3 invited papers were carefully inclined a notch higher to determine the toxic nature studies combining specific numerical engineering reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The of the dust (in addition[..] theories, original development in design science and papers address the spectrum of integrated formal [..] Features methods, ranging from formal and semiformal nota- With a wide experience spanning over thirty years in tions, semantics, [..] Fields of interest the Leather subsector Dr. M Mwinyihija embarked Engineering (general); Engineering Design; Appl. Fields of interest on his doctoral studies at the University of Aberdeen, Mathematics / Computational Methods of Engineer- Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro- focusing on the latest ecotoxicological and novel ing; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment; grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter- techniques that could provide environmental diag- Manufacturing, Machines, Tools nostic insights to the tanning industry. Certain crite- preters; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; rion was fundamental in writing this book; that the Programming Techniques; Algorithm Analysis and Target groups tanning industry is a major source of pollution [..] Problem Complexity Research

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Groundwater Management in the Groundwater Management in the The Future of Software Engineering East of the European Union East of the European Union

Transboundary Strategies for Sustainable Use and Protection Transboundary Strategies for Sustainable Use and Protection of Resources of Resources This book focuses on defining the achievements of software engineering in the past decades and showcasing visions for the future. It features a col- lection of articles by some of the most prominent This volume is the result of work carried out under This volume is the result of work carried out under researchers and technologists who have shaped the the NATO SPS Study Pilot Project "Sustainable Use the NATO SPS Study Pilot Project "Sustainable Use field: Barry Boehm, Manfred Broy, Patrick Cousot, and Protection of Groundwater Resources - Trans- and Protection of Groundwater Resources - Trans- Erich Gamma, Yuri Gurevich, Tony Hoare, Michael boundary Water Management." It contains basic boundary Water Management." It contains basic A. Jackson, Rustan Leino, David L. Parnas, Dieter information on hydrogeological conditions, ground- information on hydrogeological conditions, ground- Rombach, Joseph Sifakis, Niklaus Wirth, Pamela water management and monitoring in areas of the water management and monitoring in areas of the Zave, and Andreas Zeller. The contributed articles Belarus, Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian borders, Belarus, Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian borders, reflect the authors‘ individual views on what con- simultaneously borders of the European Union with simultaneously borders of the European Union with stitutes the most important issues facing software its eastern partners. In view of the importance of the its eastern partners. In view of the importance of the development. Both research- and technology-ori- rational utilization of groundwater reserves, which is rational utilization of groundwater reserves, which is ented contributions are included. The book provides essential for our future existence, the book presents essential for our future existence, the book presents at the same time a record of a symposium held at recommendations for a united methodology of an recommendations for a united methodology of an ETH Zurich on the occasion of Bertrand Meyer‘s integrated groundwater monitoring system in this integrated groundwater monitoring system in this 60th birthday. transnational area. The contributions also cover transnational area. The contributions also cover environmental and surface water issues that have environmental and surface water issues that have Features direct effects on groundwater resources. The finan- direct effects on groundwater resources. The finan- This book focuses on defining the achievements cial dimension of resource mobilization for environ- cial dimension of resource mobilization for environ- of software engineering in the past decades and mental projects in Eastern Europe also features as mental projects in Eastern Europe also features as showcasing visions for the future. It features a col- part of a complex project solution. part of a complex project solution. lection of articles by some of the most prominent researchers and technologists who have shaped the Features Features field: Barry Boehm, Manfred Broy, Patrick Cousot, This volume is the result of work carried out under This volume is the result of work carried out under Erich Gamma, Yuri Gurevich, Tony Hoare, Michael the NATO SPS Study Pilot Project "Sustainable Use the NATO SPS Study Pilot Project "Sustainable Use A. Jackson, Rustan Leino, David L. Parnas, Dieter and Protection of Groundwater Resources - Trans- and Protection of Groundwater Resources - Trans- Rombach, Joseph [..] boundary Water Management." It contains basic boundary Water Management." It contains basic information on hydrogeological conditions, ground- information on hydrogeological conditions, ground- Contents water management and monitoring in areas of the water management and monitoring in areas of the Barry Boehm: Some Future Software Engineer- Belarus, Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian borders, Belarus, Lithuanian, Polish and Ukrainian borders, ing Opportunities and Challenges.- Manfred Broy: simultaneously borders of the European Union with simultaneously borders of the European Union with Seamless Method- and Model-based Software its eastern [..] its eastern [..] and Systems Engineering.-Patrick Cousot, Radhia Cousot, Laurent Mauborgne: Reduced Product of Contents Contents Logical and Algebraic Abstract Interpretations.- Yuri Introduction.- Sustainable Use And Protection Of Introduction.- Sustainable Use And Protection Of Gurevich, Michal Moskal, Itay Neeman: Evidental Groundwater Resources.- Transboundary Water Groundwater Resources.- Transboundary Water Communication.- Michael Jackson: Engineering and Management.- Belarus, Poland, Ukraine Project Management.- Belarus, Poland, Ukraine Project Software Engineering.- Rustan Leino: Abstraction As A Step For Establishing Integrated Transbound- As A Step For Establishing Integrated Transbound- and Tools.- David Lorge Parnas: Precise Documen- ary Groundwater Management East Of Eu.- Fur- ary Groundwater Management East Of Eu.- Fur- tation: The Key To Better Software.- Pamela Zave: A ther Perspectives Of The Project “Sustainable Use ther Perspectives Of The Project “Sustainable Use Compositional Architecture for the Next Internet.- And Protection Of Groundwater Resources.– Trans- And Protection Of Groundwater Resources.– Trans- Andreas Zeller:[..] boundary Water Management.- Belarus - Poland – boundary Water Management.- Belarus - Poland – Ukraine,- Hydrogeological And Legal Problems Of Ukraine,- Hydrogeological And Legal Problems Of Fields of interest Transboundary Aquifers In Poland; State Geological Transboundary Aquifers In Poland; State Geological Software Engineering Survey Of Ukraine.- Groundwater Monitoring Sys- Survey Of Ukraine.- Groundwater Monitoring Sys- tem In Belarus.- Groundwater Monitoring System In tem In Belarus.- Groundwater Monitoring System In Target groups Lithuania.-[..] Lithuania.-[..] Research

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P. Narayanasamy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbat- P. Narayanasamy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbat- J. Nauta, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Weesp, Netherlands ore, India ore, India Statistics in Clinical Vaccine Trials Microbial Plant Pathogens- Microbial Plant Pathogens- Detection and Disease Diagnosis: Detection and Disease Diagnosis:

Fungal Pathogens, Vol.1 Bacterial and Phytoplasmal Pathogens, Vol.2 This monograph offers well-founded training and expertise on the statistical analysis of data from clin- ical vaccine trials, i.e., immunogenicity and vaccine field efficacy studies. The book's scope is practi- Morphological, biological, biochemical and physio- Microbial plant pathogens causing qualitative and cal rather than theoretical. It opens with two intro- logical characteristics have been used for the detec- quantitative losses in all corps are present not only ductory chapters on the immunology of vaccines tion, identification and differentiation of fungal in the infected plants, but also in the environmental to provide readers with the necessary background pathogens up to species level. Tests based on biolog- comprising of soil, water and air. The vectors present knowledge. It then continues with an in-depth explo- ical characteristics are less consistent. Immunoas- in the environment spread the microbial pathogens ration of the statistical methodology. Many real- says have been shown to be effective in detecting to short and/or long distances. Detection of micro- life examples and SAS codes are presented, making fungal pathogens present in plants and environ- bial pathogens rapidly and reliably by employing application of the methods straightforward. Topics mental samples. Development of monoclonal anti- suitable sensitive applicable for different ecosystems. discussed include maximum likelihood estimation body technology has greatly enhanced the sensitivity The pathogens have to be identified precisely and for censored antibody titers, ANCOVA for antibody and specificity of detection, identification and dif- differentiated and quantified to plan appropriate values, analysis of equivalence and non-inferiority ferentiation of fungal species and varieties/strains. short- and long-term strategies to contain the inci- immunogenicity trial data, analysis of data from vac- Nucleic acid-based techniques involving hybridiza- dence and spread of diseases induced by them. This cine field efficacy trials (including data from stud- tion with or amplification of unique DNA have pro- book aims to present all relevant and latest informa- ies with recurrent infection data), fitting protection vided results rapidly and reliably. Presentation of a tion on the detection techniques based on the biolog- curves to data of challenge or field efficacy studies, large number of protocols is a unique feature of this ical, biochemical, immunological and nucleic acid and the analysis of vaccine safety data. volume. characteristics of microbial pathogens presents in the host plants, as well as in the natural substrates Features Features that support the survival and perpetuation of the This monograph offers well-founded training and Plants are infected by different microbial pathogens, pathogens. expertise on the statistical analysis of data from clin- of which fungal pathogens form the highly evolved ical vaccine trials, i.e., immunogenicity and vaccine and earliest recognized group. The morphological, Features field efficacy studies. The book's scope is practi- biological, biochemical and physiological character- The bacterial and wall-less phytoplasamal pathogens cal rather than theoretical. It opens with two intro- istics have been used for the detection, identification are comparatively much smaller than fungal ductory chapters on the immunology of vaccines and differentiation of fungal pathogens up to species pathogens. The morphological characteristics of bac- to provide readers with the necessary background level. Pathogenicity on a set of differential host plant terial pathogens have limited application for their knowledge. It then continues with an in-depth explo- species or crop cultivars has been useful [..] detection and identification. Hence, cultural, bio- ration [..] chemical and physiological characteristics have to Contents be determined for the detection and identification of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Microbial plant bacteria up to generic/species level. Immunoassays Basic Concepts of Vaccine Immunology.- Humoral pathogens as a major limiting factor of crop produc- have been [..] and Cellular Immunity.- Standard Statistical Meth- tion.- 1.2 Discovery of fungi as plant pathogens.- ods for the Analysis of Immunogenicity Data.- Anti- 1.3 Detection of fungal plant pathogens and dis- Contents body Titres and Two Types of Bias.- Adjusting for ease diagnosis.- References.- Chapter 2 Detection Volume 2.- Chapter 1 Introduction.- 1.1. Micro- Imbalance in Pre-vaccination State.- Vaccine Equiv- of Fungal Pathogens in Plants.- 2.1 Detection of bial plant pathogens as a major limiting factor of alence and Non-Inferiority Immunogenicity Trials.- fungal pathogens in plant organs.- 2.2 Detection of crop production.- 1.2. Discovery of bacteria as plant Vaccine Field Efficacy Trials.- Correlates of Pro- fungal pathogens in seeds and planting materials.- pathogens.-1.3. Detection of bacterial and phytoplas- tection.- Safety of Vaccines.- Appendices: SAS and Appendix.- References.- Chapter 3 Detection of Fun- mal pathogens and disease diagnosis.- References.- Floating Point Format for Calculated Variables.- gal Pathogens in the Environment.- 3.1 Detection Chapter 2 Detection of Bacterial and Phytoplas- Closed-Form Solutions for the Constrained ML Esti- of fungal pathogens in soil.- 3.2 Detection of fungal mal Pathogens in Plants.- 2.1 Detection of bacterial mators Ro.- Simulation Results on Jewell’s Correc- pathogens in water.- 3.3 Detection of fungal[..] pathogens in plant organs.- 2.2 Detection of phyto- tion for the Rate Ratio.- Proof of Inequality.- A[..] plasmal pathogens in plant organs.- 2.3 Detection of Fields of interest bacterial pathogens in seeds and planting materials.- Fields of interest Plant Pathology; Microbiology; Plant Breeding / 2.4 Detection of phytoplasmal pathogens in planting Statistics (general) Biotechnology; Entomology; Biological Techniques materials.- Appendix.-[..] Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Research Research Plant Pathology; Microbiology; Plant Breeding / Biotechnology; Entomology; Biological Techniques Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Monograph Target groups Research Available Available Type of publication Monograph 2010. 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K.-H. Neeb, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, T.R. New, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia Germany; A. Pianzola, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.) Transactions on Computational Butterfly Conservation in South- Collective Intelligence I Developments and Trends in Eastern Australia: Progress and Infinite-Dimensional Lie Theory Prospects These Transactions publish research in com- puter-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide This collection of invited expository articles A survey of the development and practice of butter- range of fields such as the Semantic Web, social net- focuses on recent developments and trends in infi- fly conservation in south east Australia, tracing evo- works and multi-agent systems. TCCI strives to nite-dimensional Lie theory, which has become one lution of the science through a series of cases from cover new methodological, theoretical and practical of the core areas of modern mathematics. The book focus on single subspecies through increasing lev- aspects of CCI understood as the form of intelligence is divided into three parts: infinite-dimensional Lie els of ecological complexity to critical biotopes and that emerges from the collaboration and competi- (super-)algebras, geometry of infinite-dimensional communities. The book summarises much previ- tion of many individuals (artificial and/or natural). Lie (transformation) groups, and representation the- ously scattered information, and provides access to The application of multiple computational intelli- ory of infinite-dimensional Lie groups. Part (A) is much regional information of considerable interest gence technologies such as fuzzy systems, evolution- mainly concerned with the structure and representa- to practitioners elsewhere. ary computation, neural systems, consensus theory, tion theory of infinite-dimensional Lie algebras and Features etc., aims to support human and other collective contains articles on the structure of direct-limit Lie This survey of the development of butterfly conser- intelligence and to create new forms of CCI in natu- algebras, extended affine Lie algebras and loop alge- vation in an important, largely endemic and highly ral and/or artificial systems. This is the first volume bras, as well as representations of loop algebras and threatened regional fauna of Australia demonstrates of TCCI. It contains a collection of articles selected Kac–Moody superalgebras. The articles in Part (B) how lessons from elsewhere have been applied and from regular submissions and invited papers of sub- examine connections between infinite-dimensional developed in a relatively poorly known fauna, in stantially extended contributions based on the best Lie theory and geometry. The topics range from which conservation targets range from single sub- papers presented at the First International Confer- infinite-dimensional groups acting on fiber bun- species to entire biotopes and communities. Princi- ence on Computational Collective Intelligence:[..] dles, corresponding characteristic classes and gerbes, ples and practical programmes are discussed, and to Jordan-theoretic geometries and new results on much hitherto [..] Features direct-limit groups. The analytic representation[..] These Transactions publish research in com- Contents puter-based methods of computational collective Features Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Part 1. Setting the intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide This collection of invited expository articles scene: south-eastern Australia’s butterflies and their range of fields such as the Semantic Web, social net- focuses on recent developments and trends in infi- conservation.- Chapter 1 Australia’s butterflies: works and multi-agent systems. TCCI strives to nite-dimensional Lie theory, which has become one some background.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Diversity.- cover new methodological, theoretical and practical of the core areas of modern mathematics. The book 1.3 Biogeography.- 1.4 Collecting and recording.- aspects of CCI understood as the form of intelligence is divided into three parts: infinite-dimensional Lie 1.5 Distribution and conservation status.- Chap- that emerges from the collaboration and competition (super-)algebras, geometry of infinite-dimensional ter 2 Environments for butterflies in south eastern of many [..] Lie (transformation) groups, and representation the- Australia.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Environmental ory of infinite-dimensional Lie groups.Part [..] change.- 2.3 Threats and butterfly declines.- 2.4 Fields of interest Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Contents Urbanisation.- Chapter 3 Butterflies in Australian Communication Networks; Information Systems Preface.- Part A: Infinite-Dimensional Lie conservation legislation.- 3.1 Introduction: History, Applications (incl.Internet); Software Engineering; (Super-)Algebras.- Isotopy for Extended Affine Lie development and reception.- 3.2[..] Information Storage and Retrieval; Computation by Algebras and Lie Tori.- Remarks on the Isotriviality Fields of interest Abstract Devices of Multiloop Algebras.- Extended Affine Lie Alge- Entomology; Conservation Biology / Ecology; Biodi- bras and Other Generalizations of Affine Lie Alge- versity; Applied Ecology; Animal Ecology Target groups bras – A Survey.- Tensor Representations of Classical Research Locally Finite Lie Algebras.- Lie Algebras, Vertex Target groups Algebras, and Automorphic Forms.- Kac–Moody Research Type of publication Superalgebras and Integrability.- Part B: Geometry of Proceedings Infinite-Dimensional Lie (Transformation) Groups.- Type of publication Jordan Structures and Non-Associative Geometry.- Monograph Available Direct Limits of Infinite-Dimensional Lie[..]

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K. Nilsson, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; A. Novales, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; E. I. Nyklí#ek, Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases M. Sangster, Land Use and Social Research, Edinburgh, UK; C. Fernández, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; J. Ruíz, Uni- (CoRPS), Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands; A. Vinger- Gallis, National Agricultural Research Foundation, Thessaloniki, versidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain hoets, Department of Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Greece; T. Hartig, Uppsala University, Gävle, Sweden; S. de Vries, Tilburg, The Netherlands; M. Zeelenberg, Department of Social Alterra, Wageningen UR, Wageningen, The Netherlands; K. Psychology and Tilburg Institute for Behavioral, Tilburg Univer- Seeland, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ), Zurich, Economic Growth sity, Tilburg, The Netherlands (Eds.) Switzerland; J. Schipperijn, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen K, Denmark (Eds.) Theory and Numerical Solution Methods Emotion Regulation and Well-Being Forests, Trees and Human Health This is a book on deterministic and stochastic Growth Theory and the computational methods Emotion is a basic phenomenon of human func- needed to produce numerical solutions. Exogenous tioning, most of the time having an adaptive value The link between modern lifestyles and increasing and endogenous growth models are thoroughly enhancing our effectiveness in pursuing our goals levels of chronic heart disease, obesity, stress and reviewed. Special attention is paid to the use of these in the broadest sense. Regulation of these emotions, poor mental health is a concern across the world. models for fiscal and monetary policy analysis. Mod- however, is essential for adaptive functioning, and The cost of dealing with these conditions places a ern Business Cycle Theory, the New Keynesian suboptimal or dysfunctional emotion regulation may large burden on national public health budgets so Macroeconomics, the class of Dynamic Stochastic even be counterproductive and result in adverse con- that policymakers are increasingly looking at pre- General Equilibrium models, can be all considered sequences, including a poor well-being and ill health. vention as a cost-effective alternative to medical as special cases of models of economic growth, and This volume provides a state-of-the art overview of treatment. Attention is turning towards interactions they can be analyzed by the theoretical and numeri- issues related to the association between emotion between the environment and lifestyles. Explor- cal procedures provided in the textbook. Analytical regulation and both mental and physical well-being. ing the relationships between health, natural envi- discussions are presented in full detail. The book is It covers various areas of research highly relevant ronments in general, and forests in particular, this self contained and it is designed so that the student to both researchers in the field and clinicians work- groundbreaking book is the outcome of the Euro- advances in the theoretical and the computational ing with emotion regulation issues in their practice. pean Union’s COST Action E39 ‘Forests, Trees and issues in parallel. EXCEL and Matlab files are pro- Included topics are arranged along four major areas: Human Health and Wellbeing’, and draws together vided on an accompanying website to illustrate the- • (Neuro-)biological processes involved in the gen- work carried out over four years by scientists from oretical results as well as to simulate the effects of eration and regulation of emotions • Psychologi- 25 countries working in the fields of forestry, health, economic policy interventions. cal processes and mechanisms related to the link environment and social sciences. While the focus is between emotion regulation and psychological well- primarily on health priorities defined within Europe, Features being as well as physical health • Social[..] this volume explicitly draws also on research from This is a book on deterministic and stochastic North America. Growth Theory and the computational methods Features needed to produce numerical solutions. Exogenous Emotion Regulation and Well-Being Ivan Nyklicek, Features and endogenous growth models are thoroughly Ad Vinderhoets, and Marcel Zellenberg, editors Inti- The link between modern lifestyles and increasing reviewed. Special attention is paid to the use of these mately involved in our behavior, cognitions, and levels of chronic heart disease, obesity, stress and models for fiscal and monetary policy analysis. Mod- interpersonal communications, emotions are basic poor mental health is a concern across the world. ern Business Cycle Theory, the New Keynesian building blocks of our existence. And it is increas- The cost of dealing with these conditions places a Macroeconomics, the class of Dynamic Stochastic ingly understood that their regulation, whether large burden on national public health budgets so General Equilibrium [..] adaptive or dysfunctional, is also intricately linked to that policymakers are increasingly looking at preven- the gamut of somatic and mental health issues. Emo- tion as a cost-effective alternative to medical treat- Contents tion [..] ment. Attention is turning towards interactions [..] Introduction.- The Neoclassical Growth Model under a Constant Savings Rate.- Optimal Growth. Contents Contents Continuous Time Analysis.- Optimal Growth. Dis- Section 1. Biological Processes.- 1. The brain, emo- Preface.- 1. Forests, Trees and Human Health and crete Time Analysis.- Numerical Solution Models.- tional awareness and implicit emotion regulation.- 2. Well-being: Introduction.- Part I: Forest Prod- Endogenous Growth Models.- Additional Endoge- Non-conscious emotion regulation.- 3. Self-reg- ucts and Environmental Services. 2. Urban forests nous Growth Models.- Growth in Monetary Eco- ulating brain and health.- 4. Body language and and their ecosystem services in relation to human nomics: Steady-State Analysis of Monetary Policy.- emotions.- 5. Emotions in animals.- Section 2. Psy- health.- 3. Forest Products with Health-Promoting Transitional Dynamics in Monetary Economics. chological Processes.- 6. Mindfulness, emotion regu- and Medicinal Properties.- 4. Negative aspects and Numerical Solutions.- Mathematical Appendix. lation, health.- 7. Implicit emotion theory and well- hazardous effects of forest environment on human being.- 8. Self-Control.- 9. Emotion regulation as health.- Part II: Physical and Mental Health and the Fields of interest form of self-regulation.- 10. Rumination, emotion Experience of Nature. 5. Health benefits of nature Economic Growth; Macroeconomics / Monetary regulation, and health.- 11. Language, emotion, and experience: Psychological, social and cultural pro- Economics; Economic Theory; Game Theory / well-being.- Section 3. Social Perspective.- 12. Self- cesses.- 6. Health benefits of nature experience: The Mathematical Methods; Econometrics conscious emotions and social[..] challenge of linking practice and[..] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Graduate Personality and Social Psychology; Neurology; Clini- Forestry cal Psychology; Psychiatry; Cognitive Psychology Type of publication Target groups Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups Graduate Professional/practitioner Available Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume 2010. XX, 528 p. 19 illus. Softcover Available 129,95 € Available ISBN 978-3-642-08817-9 2011. VIII, 452 p. 53 illus. in color. Hardcover 2011. XVII, 331 p. Hardcover

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W.T. O'Donohue, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA (Ed.) M.M.K. Oishi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British N. Orlovskaya, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; M. Columbia, Canada; I.M. Mitchell, University of British Columbia, Lugovy, Institute for Problems of Materials Science, Kyiv, Ukraine Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; H.F.M. Van der Loos, Uni- (Eds.) Stepped Care and e-Health versity of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Eds.) Practical Applications to Behavioral Disorders Boron Rich Solids

Design and Use of Assistive Sensors, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Thermoelectrics, Armor Stepped care provides the least intrusive interven- Technology tion to individuals seeking treatment by provid- Social, Technical, Ethical, and Economic Challenges ing a range of treatment intensities. In the past two The objective of this book is to discuss the current decades, computers and the internet have provided a status of research and development of boron-rich new and efficient medium that lends well to adding solids as sensors, ultra-high temperature ceram- steps in a stepped-care model. While there is ample Design and Use of Assistive Technology assesses ics, thermoelectrics, and armor. Novel biologi- evidence to support the positive effects of bibliother- major hurdles in the design and use of assistive cal and chemical sensors made of stiff and light- apy or self-help books, computer-aided therapy (also technologies, while also providing guidelines and weight boron-rich solids are very exciting and effi- known as e-health) has the potential to take these recommendations to improve these technologies. cient for applications in medical diagnoses, environ- effects even further. This volume will be of interest to This volume takes an interdisciplinary approach mental surveillance and the detection of pathogen practitioners and organizations attempting to serve to solving the major issues surrounding designing and biological/chemical terrorism agents. Ultra- rural and underserved communities. The book will and using assistive technologies for the physically high temperature ceramic composites exhibit excel- focus on evidence-based treatment, making it con- impaired by blending engineering, computer sci- lent oxidation and corrosion resistance for hyper- sistent with quality improvement initiatives. Each ence and medicine. The most difficult problems in sonic vehicle applications. Boron-rich solids are also chapter will be set up as follows: Brief description of assistive technologies, such as privacy concerns in promising candidates for high-temperature thermo- the problem A stepped-care approach A. Description data gathering and analysis, inherent heterogeneity electric conversion. Armor is another very impor- of each step and evidence base B. Triage/assessment of the user population, knowledge transfer of novel tant application of boron-rich solids, since most of C. Toolbox and resources for each step D. Quality technologies and incorporation of the user perspec- them exhibit very high hardness, which makes them assurance tive into the design process are all addressed. The book also: -Presents theories on assistive technol- perfect candidates with high resistance to ballistic Features ogy through the lens of fields ranging from engineer- impact. The following topical areas are presented: Stepped Care and E-Health Practical Applications ing and computer science to occupational therapy •Boron-rich solids: science and technology •Synthe- to Behavioral Disorders William T. O’Donohue and and neurology -Discusses assistive technologies in a sis and sintering strategies of boron rich[..] Crissa Draper, editors The facts are simple enough: broad scope that presents designs and theories that Features the need for therapy outstrips the supply of quality are universally applicable Design and Use of Assis- The objective of this book is to discuss the current therapists. Not everyone who needs help has the time tive[..] status of research and development of boron-rich or money for treatment, or has access to a qualified solids as sensors, ultra-high temperature ceram- practitioner. And in many cases, traditional therapy Features ics, thermoelectrics, and armor. Novel biological may not be appropriate or necessary. Enter [..] Design and Use of Assistive Technology provides an interdisciplinary approach to assess some of the and chemical sensors made of stiff and light-weight Contents major hurdles in creating effective assistive technol- boron-rich solids are very exciting and efficient for Introduction (William O’Donohue and Crissa ogy. Assistive technology must be integrated with applications in medical diagnoses, environmental Draper, U. Nevada, Reno).- Depression (Martin clinical needs, user requirements, ethical considera- surveillance and the detection of pathogen and [..] Seligman, U. Pennsylvania).- Anxiety (Michelle tions, and the social context of the technology’s use. Contents G. Newman, Penn State).- Obsessive-Compulsive Gaps between engineering design, clinical evalua- Contributing Authors.- Preface.- Acknowledgment.- Disorder (Mark Kenwright, NHS Self-Help Clinic, tion, and actual use often derail potentially [..] Boron Carbide/Boron Carbide - Carbon Nanofibers London).- Specific phobia (Isaac M. Marks, Kings Laminates with Weak Interfaces.- All Ceramic Can- College London).- Panic Disorder with Agora- Fields of interest tilever Sensors With Boron Carbide Layer: Advan- phobia (Per Carlbring, Linkoping U.).- Post-trau- Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; User Inter- tages And Dimensional Limitations; M. Lugovy.- matic Stress Disorder (Crissa Draper, U. Nevada, faces and Human Computer Interaction; Control , Raman Effect In Boron And Boron-Rich Com- Reno).- Social Phobia (Gerhard Andersson, Linkop- Robotics, Mechatronics pounds.- Experimentally Founded Charge Transport ing U.).- Trichotillomania (Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Model For Icosahedral Boron-Rich Solids.- Mag- StopPulling.com).- Substance Abuse (Emil Chiauzzi, Target groups netic And Thermoelectric Properties Of Boron-Rich Inflexxion, Inc.).- Eating[..] Research Solids.- Scratch Studies in Boron-Rich Lightweight Fields of interest Type of publication and Ultrahigh Temperature Ceramic.- The Elec- Health Psychology Contributed volume tronic Properties Of Metal Borides And Borocar- bides. Differences And[..] Target groups Available Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Solid State Physics; Characterization and Evaluation Type of publication 2010. XX, 120 p. 8 illus. 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N. Orlovskaya, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; M. E. Padilla Rodal, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico (Ed.) A.R.A. Palmans, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether- Lugovy, Institute for Problems of Materials Science, Kyiv, Ukraine lands; A. Heise, Dublin City University, Ireland (Eds.) (Eds.) 6th Mexican Nuclear Physics School Enzymatic Polymerisation Boron Rich Solids

Sensors, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Thermoelectrics, These lecture notes are based on material presented Armor at the Sixth Mexican School of Nuclear Physics, they Oxireductases in the Enzymatic Synthesis of Water- introduce the reader into various topics including Soluble Conducting Polymers, by E. Ochoteco and theoretical models and algebraic techniques used to D. Mecerreyes*Transferases in Polymer Chem- The objective of this book is to discuss the current describe the nucleus; concepts of interaction of the istry, by J. van der Vlist and K. Loos*Hydrolases status of research and development of boron-rich radiation with matter that are important to under- Part I: Enzyme Mechanism, Selectivity and Con- solids as sensors, ultra-high temperature ceram- stand the way detection systems works; acceleration trol in the Synthesis of Well-Defined Polymers, by ics, thermoelectrics, and armor. Novel biologi- techniques and their application to different research M.A.J. Veld and A.R.A. Palmans*Hydrolases in cal and chemical sensors made of stiff and light- areas in science; research with radioactive ion beams Polymer Chemistry: Chemoenzymatic Approaches weight boron-rich solids are very exciting and effi- a powerful new technique that is pushing the fron- to Polymeric Materials, by A. Heise and A.R.A. cient for applications in medical diagnoses, environ- tiers in nuclear physics; theories of stellar evolution Palmans*Hydrolases in Polymer Chemistry: mental surveillance and the detection of pathogen and nucleosynthesis; and recent measurements of Part III: Synthesis and Limited Surface Hydrol- and biological/chemical terrorism agents. Ultra- neutrino mass and mixing. ysis of Polyesters and Other Polymers, by G.M. high temperature ceramic composites exhibit excel- Guebitz*Exploiting Biocatalysis in the Synthesis of lent oxidation and corrosion resistance for hyper- Features Supramolecular Polymers, by S. Roy and R. V. Ulijn sonic vehicle applications. Boron-rich solids are also These lecture notes are based on material presented Features promising candidates for high-temperature thermo- at the Sixth Mexican School of Nuclear Physics, they Oxireductases in the Enzymatic Synthesis of Water- electric conversion. Armor is another very impor- introduce the reader into various topics including Soluble Conducting Polymers, by E. Ochoteco and tant application of boron-rich solids, since most of theoretical models and algebraic techniques used to D. Mecerreyes*Transferases in Polymer Chemistry, them exhibit very high hardness, which makes them describe the nucleus; concepts of interaction of the by J. van der Vlist and K. Loos*

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Theoretical and Experimental Dual Source CT - Asian Adaptation The Family Orchidaceae in the Serra Sonochemistry Involving Inorganic do Japi, São Paulo state, Brazil Systems This is the Asian adaptation of the Dual Source CT (DSCT) imaging protocol book providing a compre- This study presents a floristic survey of orchid hensive source on scan and contrast protocols for all species occurring in the Serra do Japi in São Paulo, Despite the fact that chemical applications of ultra- important indications for the first generation DSCT southeastern Brazil. The region studied is strategi- sound are now widely acknowledged, a detailed scanner, the Somatom Definition [1]. The book pre- cally placed in the transitional zone between interior presentation of inorganic systems covering nano- sented here is a compilation of cases and adapted semi-deciduous mesophytic forests and the Atlantic particles, catalysis, aqueous chemistry of metallic protocols especially tailored for the Asian population forest, presenting species from both formations solutions and their redox characteristics, both from a to fully utilize the potential of the DSCT technology and is characterized by semi-deciduous mesophytic theoretical and experimental perspective has eluded in Asia. forests, altitudinal forests and rocky outcrops. In the researchers of this field. Theoretical and Experimen- Serra do Japi the orchid family is represented by 125 tal Sonochemistry Involving Inorganic Systems fills Features species distributed among 61 genera. The most rep- this gap and presents a concise and thorough review This is the Asian adaptation of the Dual Source CT resentative genus is Epidendrum, followed by Oncid- of this fascinating area of Sonochemistry in a single (DSCT) imaging protocol book providing a compre- ium and Habenaria. Most of the species occur as volume. hensive source on scan and contrast protocols for all important indications for the first generation DSCT epiphytes, while 40 species are terrestrial, 31 species Features scanner, the Somatom Definition [1]. The book pre- are rupicolous, two are hemi-epiphytes and only one The influence of sonochemistry in almost every sented here is a compilation of cases and adapted is myco-heterotrophic. Although the orchid diver- sphere of science and technology has been phenom- protocols especially tailored for the Asian population sity is high, the region has been affected by anthro- enal. However, whilst several books have covered to fully utilize the potential of the DSCT technology pogenic disturbances, making the preservation and physical and organic sonochemistry, no single book in Asia. integrated study of the diversity present in the Serra has ever featured inorganic systems. Theoretical and do Japi an urgent necessity, with social, economic Experimental Sonochemistry Involving Inorganic Contents and preservationist aspects. Systems fills this gap by presenting a comprehensive DSCT Technology / Contrast Medium.- Cardiovas- Features and timely international multi-author overview of cular and Body Radiology DSCT Applications.- Dual This study presents a floristic survey of orchid [..] Energy CT Applications. species occurring in the Serra do Japi in São Paulo, Contents Fields of interest southeastern Brazil. The region studied is strategi- 1. Fundamentals of Acoustic Cavitation and Sono- Imaging / Radiology cally placed in the transitional zone between interior chemistry.- 2. Theory of Cavitation and Design semi-deciduous mesophytic forests and the Atlantic Aspects of Cavitational Reactors.- 3. Cavitation Gen- Target groups forest, presenting species from both formations eration and Usage Without Ultrasound: Hydrody- Professional/practitioner and is characterized by semi-deciduous mesophytic namic Cavitation.- 4. Sonoelectrochemical Synthesis forests, altitudinal forests and rocky outcrops. [..] of Materials.- 5. Sonochemical Synthesis of Metal Type of publication Contents Nanoparticles.- 6. Sonochemical Preparation of Monograph Index of species.- The family Orchidaceae Nomen- Monometallic, Bimetallic and Metal-Loaded Semi- clature and classification.- List of species of orchids conductor Nanoparticles.- 7. Acoustic and Hydro- Available occurring in the Serra do Japi.- The Serra do Japi dynamic Cavitations for Nano CaCO3 Synthesis.- 8. Objectives and justificative Material and methods.- Sonochemical Synthesis of Oxides and Sulfides.- 9. 2010. 200 p. Softcover Taxonomic treatment of orchid species occurring in Aqueous Inorganic Chemistry.- 10. Sonochemical the Serra do Japi.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Legends Study of[..] 4,95 € of figures. ISBN 978-3-642-15133-0 Fields of interest Fields of interest Inorganic Chemistry; Theoretical and Computa- Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography; Bio- tional Chemistry diversity; Plant Sciences Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Atlas

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Vani- George Berkeley: Religion jja, King Mongkut's University of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (Eds.) and Science in the Age of PCR Protocols Enlightenment Advances in Information Technology Known for flexibility and robustness, PCR tech- George Berkeley was considered "the most engaging niques continue to improve through numerous 4th International Conference, IAIT 2010, Bangkok, Thailand, and useful man in Ireland in the eighteenth century". developments, including the identification of ther- November 4-5, 2010, Proceedings This hyperbolic statement refers both to Berkeley’s mostable DNA polymerases which exhibit a range life and thought; in fact, he always considered him- of properties to suit given applications. PCR Proto- self a pioneer called to think and do new things. 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Features Known for flexibility and robustness, PCR tech- Features Features niques continue to improve through numerous This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th George Berkeley was considered "the most engaging developments, including the identification of ther- International Conference on Advances in Informa- and useful man in Ireland in the eighteenth century". mostable DNA polymerases which exhibit a range tion Technology, IAIT 2010, held in Bangkok, Thai- This hyperbolic statement refers both to Berkeley’s of properties to suit given applications. PCR Proto- land in November 2010. The 22 revised full papers life and thought; in fact, he always considered him- cols, Third Edition selects recently developed tools presented were carefully reviewed and selected from self a pioneer called to think and do new things. He and tricks, contributed by field-leading authors, for numerous submissions. 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Third International Symposium, UTP 2010, Shanghai, China, An Introduction to Archaeological November 15-16, 2010, Proceedings Chemistry Trends in Enterprise Architecture Research This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th Workshop, TEAR 2010, Delft, The Netherlands, November Third International Symposium on Unifying The- Archaeological chemistry is a subject of great impor- 12, 2010, Proceedings ories of Programming, UTP 2010, held in Shang- tance to the study and methodology of archaeology. hai, China, in November 2010, in conjunction with This comprehensive text covers the subject with a the 12th International Conference on Formal Engi- full range of case studies, materials, and research This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 5th neering Methods, ICFEM 2010. The 12 revised full methods. With twenty years of experience teaching International Workshop on Trends in Enterprise papers presented together with 3 invited talks were the subject, the authors offer straightforward cover- Architecture Research (TEAR), held in Delft, The carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. age of archaeological chemistry, a subject that can Netherlands, on November 12, 2010. The main Based on the pioneering work on unifying theories be intimidating for many archaeologists who do not objective of the workshop is to identify major trends of programming of Tony Hoare, He Jifeng, and oth- already have a background in the hard sciences. With and challenges in enterprise architecture research ers, the aims of this Symposium series are to con- clear explanations and informative illustrations, the by providing a discussion forum where researchers tinue to reaffirm the significance of the ongoing UTP authors have created a highly approachable text, and practitioners can exchange experiences, prob- project, to encourage efforts to advance it by provid- which will help readers overcome that intimidation. lems, and ideas. 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K.R. Rao, University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA; D.N. Kim, R. Rappuoli, Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Siena, Italy; G. Del I.A. Raptis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Athens, GA, USA; K.P. University of Texas at Arlington, TX, USA; J.-J. Hwang, Kunsan Giudice, Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Siena, Italy (Eds.) Valavanis, University of Denver, CO, USA National University, Kunsan, Korea Influenza Vaccines for the Future Linear and Nonlinear Control of Fast Fourier Transform - Algorithms Small-Scale Unmanned Helicopters and Applications The emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in 1997 and of the influenza A H1N1 of swine origin in 2009 calls There has been significant interest for designing for new, rapid and sustainable solutions for both sea- Fast Fourier Transform - Algorithms and Applica- flight controllers for small-scale unmanned heli- sonal and pandemic influenza viruses. During the tions presents an introduction to the principles of copters. 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The design of the flight con- only provides state-of-the-art information on the widely used. Thus there is a pressing need from troller is a critical and integral part for developing biology of influenza viruses and on influenza vac- instructors and students for a book dealing with the an autonomous helicopter platform. Helicopters are cines, but is also designed to be a resource to face the latest FFT topics. Fast Fourier Transform - Algo- underactuated, highly nonlinear systems with sig- present H1N1 pandemic and to plan for long-term rithms and Applications provides a thorough and nificant dynamic coupling that needs to be consid- global and sustainable solutions. detailed explanation of important or up-to-date ered and accounted for during controller design and FFTs. It also has adopted modern approaches like Features implementation. Most reliable mathematical tools MATLAB examples and projects for better under- The emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in 1997 and for analysis of control systems relate to modern con- standing of diverse FFTs. Fast Fourier Transform - of the influenza A H1N1 of swine origin in 2009 calls trol theory. Modern control techniques are model- Algorithms and Applications is designed for senior for new, rapid and sustainable solutions for both sea- based since the controller architecture depends on undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, engi- sonal and pandemic influenza viruses. During the the dynamic representation of the system to be con- neers, and scientists in the field, and self-learners to last ten years, science and technology have made trolled. 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As fields like commu- Virus: The Biology of a Changing Virus.- The Epi- presents a comprehensive and well justified anal- nications, speech and image processing, and related demiology of Influenza and its Control.- Epidemi- ysis for designing flight controllers for small-scale areas are rapidly developing, the FFT as one of the ology of Influenza in Tropical and Sub-Tropical unmanned helicopters guarantying flight [..] essential parts in digital signal [..] Low Income Regions.- The Origin and Evolution of Contents H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Viruses.- The Emergence Contents 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Background Information.- of 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza.- IMMUNITY Preface. Acknowledgements. Acronyms. 1 Intro- 1.2 The Mathematical Problem ..- 1.3 Controller AND VACCINE STRATEGIES.- Influenza Vaccines duction. 2 Discrete Fourier Transform. 3 Fast Algo- Designs.- 1.3.1 Linear Controller Design.- 1.3.2 Non- have Short but Illustrious History of Dedicated Sci- rithms. 4 Integer Fast Fourier Transform. 5 Two- linear Controller Design.- 1.4 Outline of the Book.- 2 ence Enabling the Rapid Global Production of A/ Dimensional Discrete Fourier Transform. 6 Vec- Review of Linear and Nonlinear Controller Designs.- Swine (H1N1) Vaccine in the Current Pandemic.- tor-Radix 2-D FFT Algorithm. 7 Nonuniform DFT. 8 2.1 Linear Controller Designs.- 2.2 Nonlinear Con- Influenza and Influenza Vaccination in Children.- Applications. Appendix A: Performance Comparison troller Design.- 2.3 Remarks.- 3 Helicopter Basic The Immune Response to Influenza[..] of Various Discrete Transforms. Appendix B: Spec- Equations of Motion.- 3.1 Helicopter Equations of tral Distance Measures of Image Quality. Appendix Fields of interest Motion.- 3.2 Position and Orientation of the Heli- C: Integer Discrete Cosine Transform. Appendix D: Virology; Life Sciences (general) copter.- 3.2.1 Helicopter Position Dynamics.- 3.2.2 DCT and DST. Appendix E: Kronecker Products and Helicopter Orientation Dynamics.- 3.3 Complete Separability. Appendix F: Mathematical Relations. Target groups Helicopter Dynamics.- 3.4 Remarks.- 4[..] Appendix G: Basics of MATLAB. Appendix H. Bibli- Research ography. Index. Fields of interest Type of publication Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Engineering Fields of interest Monograph Design; Systems Theory, Control Communications Engineering, Networks; Fourier Analysis; Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Target groups Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering Available Research

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S.K. Ray, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, L. Rebohle, Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V.; W. B.C. Reed, Alma College, Alma, MI, USA USA (Ed.) Skorupa, Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf e. V. The Physics of the Manhattan Glioblastoma: Rare-Earth Implanted MOS Devices Project Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis and Current Thera- for Silicon Photonics peutic Strategies Microstructural, Electrical and Optoelectronic Properties The development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant sci- Glioblastoma is the most malignant brain tumor that entific events of the twentieth century. This book, The book concentrates on the microstructural, elec- still remains incurable. 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Chemotherapy of GBM.- Primary Brain Tumors: The Z2/A Limit Against Spontaneous Fission.- 1.8 Characteristics, Practical Diagnostic, and Treat- Fields of interest Energy Spectrum of Fission Neutrons.- 1.9 Leaping ment Approaches.- Pathology of Glioblastoma Mul- Optical and Electronic Materials the Fission Barrier.- 1.10 A Semi-Empirical[..] tiforme.- Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis in Glioblastoma and Current Therapeutic Strategies.- Target groups Fields of interest Aberrant Signaling Complexes in GBMs: Prognostic Research Nuclear Fusion; Nuclear Chemistry; History and and Therapeutic Implications.- Role of Aberrant Cell Philosophical Foundations of Physics Cycle in the Growth and Pathogenesis of Glioblas- Type of publication toma.- Adult Neural Stem Cells and Gliomagenesis.- Monograph Target groups Divide and Invade: The Dynamic Cytoskeleton of Lower undergraduate Glioblastoma Cells.- Aberrations of the Epigenome Available in[..] Type of publication Popular science Fields of interest 2010. 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C. Reidys, Nankai University, China M. Resch, University of Stuttgart, Germany; K. Benkert, University B. Resnick, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, of Stuttgart, Germany; X. Wang, University of Stuttgart, Germany; MD, USA; L.P. Gwyther, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; K.A. M. Galle, NEC High Performance Computing Europe, Düsseldorf, Roberto, State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA (Eds.) Combinatorial Computational Germany; W. Bez, NEC High Performance Computing Europe, Düsseldorf, Germany; H. Kobayashi, Tohoku University, Sendai, Biology of RNA Japan; S. Roller, German Research School for Simulation Sciences, Resilience in Aging Aachen, Germany (Eds.) Pseudoknots and Neutral Networks Concepts, Research, and Outcomes High Performance Computing on In this monograph, new combinatorial and com- Vector Systems 2010 The many significant technological and medical putational approaches in the study of RNA struc- advances of the 21st century cannot overcome the tures are presented which enhance both mathematics escalating risk posed to older adults by such stressors and computational biology. It begins with an intro- This book presents the state of the art in high perfor- as pain, weakness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, mem- ductory chapter, which motivates and sets the back- mance computing and simulation on modern super- ory and other cognitive deficits, hearing loss, visual ground of this research. In the following chapter, computer architectures. It covers trends in hardware impairment, isolation, marginalization, and physical all the concepts are systematically developed. 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To that end, the book addresses ing dynamic programming paradigms and a new sity, Japan, and the 12th Teraflop Workshop held in such issues as concepts and operationalization of folding algorithm * analysis of neutral networks of March 2010 at the Höchstleistungsrechenzentrum resilience; relevance of resilience to successful aging; pseudo knotted RNA structures and their random Stuttgart (HLRS), Germany impact of personality and genetics on resilience; rela- graph theory, including neutral paths, giant compo- tionship between resilience and motivation; relation- nents and connectivity All algorithms[..] Features ship between[..] This book presents the state of the art in high perfor- Features mance computing and simulation on modern super- Features In this monograph, new combinatorial and com- computer architectures. It covers trends in hardware Resilience in Aging Concepts, Research, and Out- putational approaches in the study of RNA struc- and software development in general and specifi- comes Barbara Resnick, Karen A. Roberto, and Lisa tures are presented which enhance both mathematics cally the future of vector-based systems and hetero- P. Gwyther, editors While medical advances are pro- and computational biology. It begins with an intro- geneous architectures. The application contributions longing the lives of countless older adults, longevity ductory chapter, which motivates and sets the back- cover computational fluid dynamics, material sci- can come at a steep price, such as chronic pain, ground of this research. In the following chapter, ence, medical applications and climate research. fatigue, depression, or cognitive decline. To meet this all the concepts are systematically developed. The Innovative [..] widespread challenge, resilience—the ability to meet reader will find * integration of more than forty and recover from setbacks—has emerged as a [..] research papers [..] Fields of interest Computational Science and Engineering; Theoreti- Contents Contents cal, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Appl. Section 1. Introduction.- Definition and Concepts Introduction.- Secondary Structures, Pseudoknot Mathematics / Computational Methods of Engineer- of Resilience.- Relevance of Resilience to Success- RNA and Beyond.- Folding Sequences into Struc- ing ful Aging.- Section 2. Principles and Concepts of tures.- Evolution of RNA Sequences.- Methods.- Ref- Resilience.- Resilience and the Impact of Personality erences.- Index. 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A large international conference on Advances in Neither a book about the psychology of spirituality Machine Learning and Systems Engineering was held The contributions in this volume are written by the nor America’s ongoing turf wars between religion in UC Berkeley, California, USA, October 20-22, foremost international researchers and practition- and science, Psychology, Religion, and the Nature of 2009, under the auspices of the World Congress on ers in the GP arena. They examine the similarities the Soul takes to task many of the presumed relation- Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2009). and differences between theoretical and empirical ships between the two—from sharing common con- Machine Learning and Systems Engineering con- results on real-world problems. The text explores cerns to diametrically hostile opposites—to analyze tains forty-six revised and extended research articles the synergy between theory and practice, producing the myriad functions religion and psychology play written by prominent researchers participating in a comprehensive view of the state of the art in GP in our understanding of the human life and mind. the conference. Topics covered include Expert sys- application. Topics include: FINCH: A System for Graham Richards takes the historical and philosoph- tem, Intelligent decision making, Knowledge-based Evolving Java, Practical Autoconstructive Evolution, ical long view in these rigorous and readable essays, systems, Knowledge extraction, Data analysis tools, The Rubik Cube and GP Temporal Sequence Learn- which trace three long-running and potentially out- Computational biology, Optimization algorithms, ing, Ensemble classifiers: AdaBoost and Orthogonal moded threads: that psychology and religion are Experiment designs, Complex system identification, Evolution of Teams, Self-modifying Cartesian GP, irrelevant to each other, that they are complementary Computational modeling, and industrial applica- Abstract Expression Grammar Symbolic Regression, and should collaborate, and that one will eventually tions. Machine Learning and Systems Engineering Age-Fitness Pareto Optimization, Scalable Symbolic replace the other. He references a stunning variety of offers the state of the art of tremendous advances in Regression by Continuous Evolution, Symbolic Den- texts (from Freud and Allport to Karen Armstrong machine learning and systems engineering and also sity Models, GP Transforms in Linear Regression and Paul Tillich) reflecting the evolution of these serves as an excellent reference text for researchers Situations, Protein Interactions in a Computational ideas over the decades, to emphasize both the com- and graduate students, working on machine learning Evolution System, Composition of Music and Finan- plexity of the issues and the enduring lack of easy and systems engineering. cial Strategies via GP, and Evolutionary Art Using answers. The eloquence of the writing and[..] Summed Multi-Objective Ranks. Readers will dis- Features cover[..] Features A large international conference on Advances in Neither a book about the psychology of spirituality Machine Learning and Systems Engineering was held Features nor America’s ongoing turf wars between religion in UC Berkeley, California, USA, October 20-22, None and science, Psychology, Religion, and the Nature of 2009, under the auspices of the World Congress on the Soul takes to task many of the presumed relation- Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2009). Contents ships between the two—from sharing common con- Machine Learning and Systems Engineering contains FINCH: A System for Evolving Java (Bytecode).- cerns to diametrically hostile opposites—to analyze forty-six revised and extended research articles writ- Towards Practical Autoconstructive Evolution: Self- the myriad functions religion and psychology play in ten by prominent researchers participating in the [..] Evolution of Problem-Solving Genetic Program- our understanding of the human life and mind. Gra- ming Systems.- The Rubik Cube and GP Tempo- ham [..] Contents ral Sequence Learning: An Initial Study.- Ensemble 1. Multimodal Human Spacecraft Interaction In Classifiers: AdaBoost and Orthogonal Evolution of Contents Remote Environments.- 2. A Framework For Col- Teams.- Covariant Tarpeian Method for Bloat Con- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- The Nature of the laborative Aspects Of Intelligent Service Robot.- 3. trol in Genetic Programming.- A Survey of Self Mod- Problem.- Mythos and Logos.- Psychology's Reli- Piecewise Bezier Curves Path Planning With Contin- ifying Cartesian Genetic Programming.- Abstract gious Roots.- Psychology of Religion.- A Boundary uous Curvature Constraint For Autonomous Driv- Expression Grammar Symbolic Regression.- Age- Problem.- The Authenticity of Religious Experi- ing.- 4. Combined Heuristic Approach To Resource- Fitness Pareto Optimization.- Scalable Symbolic ence.- Religion and Psychotherapy.- The Problem Constrained Project Scheduling Problem.- 5. A Regression by Continuous Evolution with Very of Prayer.- Religion and Personality.- The Theism Development Of Data-Logger For Indoor Environ- Small Populations.-[..] Question.- Psychology and Non-Christian Reli- ment.- 6. 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C. Rommel, B. Vanhaesebroeck, P.K. Vogt (Eds.) A.W. Roscoe, Oxford University, UK G. Rosu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA; O. Sokolsky, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; K. Havelund, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; I. Lee, Phosphoinositide 3-kinase in Understanding Concurrent Systems University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; H. Barringer, University of Manchester, UK; G. Pace, University of Malta, Msida, Health and Disease Malta; B. Finkbeiner, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany; N. Tillmann, Microsoft Research, Redmond, WA, USA; Y. Falcone, Volume 2 CSP notation has been used extensively for teaching IRISA/INRIA Rennes, France (Eds.) and applying concurrency theory, ever since the pub- lication of the text Communicating Sequential Pro- Runtime Verification PI3K has become a very intense area of research, cesses by C.A.R. Hoare in 1985. Both a programming with over 2000 publications on PI3K in PubMed language and a specification language, the theory of First International Conference, RV 2010, St. Julians, Malta, for 2009 alone. The expectations for a therapeutic CSP helps users to understand concurrent systems, November 1-4, 2010. Proceedings impact of intervention with PI3K activity are high, and to decide whether a program meets its specifica- and progress in the clinical arena is being monitored tion. As a member of the family of process algebras, by many. However, targeted therapies almost invari- the concepts of communication and interaction are This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed con- ably encounter roadblocks, often exposing unre- presented in an algebraic style. 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This book Processes provides the state-of-the-art developments in using The Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) has Laboratory, Field Analysis and Theories biomaterials as artificial niches for engineering stem emerged as the next frontier for wireless com- cells, both for the purpose of better understanding munications networking in both the military and their biology under 3D biomimetic conditions as commercial arena. Handbook of Mobile Ad Hoc well as for developing new strategies for efficient Networks for Mobility Models introduces 40 dif- This monograph contains experimental and theoreti- long term maintenance and directed differentiation ferent major mobility models along with numerous cal considerations on synchronization and triggering of stem cells into various therapeutic lineages. 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Case studies, examples, and exercises earthquakes. These results are supported by obser- are provided throughout the book. Handbook of vational evidence on synchronization between shear Features Mobile Ad Hoc Networks for Mobility Models is for oscillations and rotation motions in microseismic Recent developments in stem cell biology have advanced-level students and researchers[..] fields before earthquakes occur. opened new directions in cell therapy. 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Therefore, we offer snap- ics covered include interpretation of semen analysis fifty illustrations and tens of footnotes, it addresses shots rather than a full coverage of a small particu- and advanced testing, endocrine and genetic eval- the basic tricks of trade, current trend, motivation, lar subject to the interested reader. This principle is uation, diagnosis of azoospermia as well as an up- methods, and path to future promise of true inter- also supported by the common national root of the to-date interpretation and analysis of the many new ferometry both from the ground and space. Also dis- authors. therapies available for the treatment of male factor cussed are the technical challenge involved, such as infertility. Male Infertility: Problems and Solutions beam transportation and recombination, detecting Features provides rapid acquisition of pertinent background fringes using modern sensors, and image synthesis. This volume contains a careful selection of papers and development of management plans through the Astronomical science that benefits from aperture that are based on and are extensions of correspond- use of concise discussion and treatment algorithms synthesis imaging are highlighted as well. ing lectures presented at the jubilee conference. The and thus will be of great value to general urologists, main subject area called Computational Intelligence gynecologists, primary care providers and allied Features includes diverse topics. Therefore, we offer snapshots health providers who manage infertility in both men Over the years long baseline optical interferometry rather than a full coverage of a small particular sub- as well as women. has slowly gained in importance and today it is a ject to the interested reader. This principle is also powerful tool. This timely book sets out to highlight supported by the common national root of the [..] Features the basic principles of long baseline optical inter- Male Infertility: Problems and Solutions provides a ferometry. The book addresses the fundamentals Contents summary of state of the art developments in male of stellar interferometry with emphasis on aperture Part I Information Systems and Communication. – infertility for both new and experienced practition- synthesis using an array of telescopes particularly at Part II Robotics and Control. – Part III Computa- ers. Written in a clear, concise and readable style, optical/IR wavelengths. It discusses the [..] tional Techniques and Algorithms. – Part IV Fuzzy this volume allows the reader to obtain rapid answers Systems and Neural Networks. – Part V Modeling to this challenging medical issue. Special emphasis is Contents and Optimization. placed on diagnostic and treatment algorithms. 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Molecular Modeling and Business Taxation and Financial Metadata and Semantic Research Simulation: An Interdisciplinary Decisions Guide 4th International Conference, MTSR 2009, Alcalá de Henares, Spain, October 20-22, 2010, Proceedings An Interdisciplinary Guide Managerial decisions are considerably influenced by taxes: e.g. the choice of location, buying or leasing This volume constitutes the selected papers of the decisions, or the proper mix of debt and equity in This book evolved from an interdisciplinary gradu- fourth international conference on Metadata and the company's capital structure increasingly demand ate course entitled Molecular Modeling developed at Semantic Research, MTSR 2010, held in Alcalá de qualified employees in an economic environment New York University. Its primary goal is to stimulate Henares, Spain, in October 2010. The 28 full papers that is becoming more and more complex. 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M. Scholz, University of Salford, Salford, UK N. Schrage, Aachener Zentrum für Technologietransfer in der D.A. Schwartz, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA (Ed.) Ophthalmologie e.V. (ACTO); F. Burgher, Prevor, Valmondois, France; J. Blomet, Prevor, Valmondois, France; L. Bodson, CHU Wetland Systems de Liège, France; M. Gerard, Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne, Medicine Science and Dreams Cayenne, Guyane, France; A. Hall, TCMTS, Inc., Laramie, WY, USA; Storm Water Management Control P. Josset, Hôpital Trousseau, Paris, France; L. Mathieu, Prevor, The Making of Physician-Scientists Valmondois, France; H. Merle, Hôpital Pierre Zobda Quitman, Martinique, France

Wetland Systems covers broad water and environ- Physician-scientists are unusual creatures. While we mental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage Chemical Ocular Burns are drawn to the clinical challenges of our patients, and treatment of storm water and wastewater. It we are also drawn to the opportunities that our New Understanding and Treatments provides a descriptive overview of complex ‘black patients’ medical problems bring to science. This box’ treatment systems and the general design issues book contains the unique experiences and encoun- involved. Standard and novel design recommenda- ters that drew 20 accomplished physician-scien- tions for predominantly constructed wetlands and More than 25,000 chemical products have the poten- tists to this profession. These personal stories are related sustainable drainage systems are given to tial to cause ocular burns. Because such burns can those of people and circumstances that have had pro- take into account the interests of professional engi- result in loss of sight or the need for corneal trans- found effects on our career decisions, our creative neers and environmental scientists. Wetland Sys- plantation, they must be taken very seriously. This opportunities, and our lives. These stories also serve tems deals comprehensively with not only the design, book is the first to be devoted entirely to chemical to highlight the lessons learned along the way and operation, maintenance and water quality monitor- ocular burns. All aspects of the subject are covered, the distinct attributes of these women and men of ing of traditional and novel wetland systems, but also including history, epidemiology, chemical agents and medicine and science. Our combined hope is that covers: • Analysis of asset performance • Modelling reactions, histology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, our collective biographies will enhance the public of treatment processes • Performances of existing medical and surgical treatments, and emergency understanding of our profession, will move peo- infrastructure • Sustainability and economic issues care. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms ple from medicine to science and from science to Solutions to pressing water quality problems associ- involved in ocular burns and to the links between the medicine, and will inspire those who are contemplat- ated with constructed treatment wetlands, integrated chemical reactivity of corrosive agents and the clini- ing this extraordinary profession. constructed wetlands, farm constructed wetlands cal manifestations. Current principles of decontam- and storm water ponds, and other sustainable bio- ination are fully explained and the latest treatment Features logical[..] techniques are discussed in detail. This book stands Physician-scientists are unusual creatures. While we at the interface of the chemical and medical sciences. are drawn to the clinical challenges of our patients, Features It will be of great practical value to ophthalmologists we are also drawn to the opportunities that our Wetland Systems covers broad water and environ- and doctors in emergency medical and burns units, patients’ medical problems bring to science. This mental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and will acquaint chemists with the clinical conse- book contains the unique experiences and encoun- and treatment of storm water and wastewater. It quences of corrosivity. ters that drew 21 accomplished physician-scientists provides a descriptive overview of complex ‘black to this profession. These personal stories are those box’ treatment systems and the general design issues Features of people and circumstances that have had profound involved. Standard and novel design recommenda- More than 25,000 chemical products have the poten- [..] tions for predominantly constructed wetlands and tial to cause ocular burns. Because such burns can related sustainable drainage systems are given to take result in loss of sight or the need for corneal trans- Contents [..] plantation, they must be taken very seriously. This 1. The Loneliness of the Physician-Scientist - Fer- book is the first to be devoted entirely to chemical nando D. Martinez.- 2. Gamow, Guppies, and the Contents ocular burns. All aspects of the subject are covered, Search for GOD - David S. Pisetsky.- 3. The Epigen- 1. Introduction to Wetland Systems.- 2. Wetland including history, epidemiology, chemical agents and esis of an Epigeneticist - Andrew P. Feinberg, MD, Case Studies.- 3. 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D.A.J. Seargent, The Entrance, NSA, Australia D. Secchi, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WI, USA J. Seckbach, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; Z. Dubin- sky, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel (Eds.) Weird Astronomy Extendable Rationality All Flesh Is Grass Tales of Unusual, Bizarre, and Other Hard to Explain Observa- Understanding Decision Making in Organizations tions Plant-Animal Interrelationships

“How do people make decisions in organizations?” Weird Astronomy appeals to all who are interested is the question at the core of this book. Do people This new book takes us through a journey from early in unusual celestial phenomena, whether they be act rationally? Under what conditions can informa- life to modern agriculture. The thirty eight authors amateur or professional astronomers or science buffs tion and knowledge be shared to improve decision present current studies on the interrelation of plants- who just enjoy reading of odd coincidences, unex- making? Davide Secchi applies concepts and theories animals. This topic has always fascinated man, as plained observations, and reports from space probes from cognitive science, organizational behavior, and evidenced even by the first chapters of Genesis. The that "don’t quite fit." This book relates a variety of social psychology to explore the dynamics of deci- world of aqueous and terrestrial fauna appeared "unusual" astronomical observations – unusual in sion making. In particular, he integrates “bounded on early earth only after the flora covered the areas the sense of refusing to fit easily into accepted think- rationality” (people are only partly rational; they with the green pigmentation. Almost all life depends ing, or unusual in the observation having been made have (a) limited computational capabilities and upon sunlight via the photosynthesis of the botani- under difficult or extreme circumstances. Although (b) limited access to information) and “distributed cal world. We read abut the harnessing of bee polli- some of the topics covered are instances of "bad cognition” (knowledge is not confined to an individ- nation of crops to make it an essential component of astronomy," most are not. Some of the observations ual, but is distributed across the members of a group) modern agriculture endeavor. Some plants seduce recorded here have actually turned out to be impor- to build upon the pioneering work of Herbert Simon insects for pollination by their appearance (e.g., dis- tant scientific breakthroughs. Included are some (1916-2001) on rational decision making and con- guised orchids entice visitors); there is the produc- amusing anecdotes (such as the incident involving tribute fresh insights. This book is divided into two tion of sweet nectar as a bribe in flowers to attract "potassium flares" in ordinary stars and the story of parts. The first part (Chapters 2 to 5) explores how bees, butterflies, and honey-sucking birds. A partic- Abba 1, the solar system’s own flare star!), but the recent studies on biases, prospect theory, heuris- ular outstanding phenomena are the carnivorous book’s purpose is not to ridicule those who report tics, and emotions provide the so-called “map” of plants that have developed trapping and digesting anomalous observations, nor is it to challenge scien- bounded rationality. The second part (Chapter[..] systems of insects and higher animals. tific orthodoxy. It is more to[..] Features Features Features “How do people make decisions in organizations?” This new book takes us through a journey from early You go out for a night’s observing and look up at the is the question at the core of this book. Do people life to modern agriculture. The thirty eight authors sky. There are all the usual suspects—a splattering of act rationally? Under what conditions can informa- present current studies on the interrelation of plants- stars, the Moon, Venus, maybe Mercury and Mars. tion and knowledge be shared to improve decision animals. This topic has always fascinated man, as Perhaps you can identify some of the constellations. making? Davide Secchi applies concepts and theories evidenced even by the first chapters of Genesis. The If you are using binoculars or a small telescope, you from cognitive science, organizational behavior, and world of aqueous and terrestrial fauna appeared on can see many wonders not revealed to the naked eye social psychology to explore the dynamics of deci- early earth only after the flora covered the areas with but still well known to telescope users for centuries. sion making. In particular, he integrates “bounded the green pigmentation. Almost all life [..] But what if you look up and see something [..] [..] Contents Contents Fields of interest Introduction . [Seckbach, J.].- List of authors and Preface.- Our Weird Moon.- Odd and Interesting Organization / Planning; Industrial and organisa- their addresses.- PART 1: EVOLUTION .- Evolu- Happenings Near the Sun.- Planetary Weirdness.- tional psychology tion of Plant-Animal Interactions. [Chela-Flores, J., Weird Meteors.- Strange and Star-like Objects.- et al.].- PART 2: INSECTS INTERACTIONS.- The Moving Mysteries and Wandering Stars.- Facts, Fal- Target groups Leaf Cutting Ant-Plant Interaction from a Microbial lacies, Unusual Observations and Other Miscella- Research Ecology Perspective. [Abril A.].- Intestinal Spiro- neous Gleanings.- Appendix 1: The Danjon Scale chetes of Termites. [König, H. and Dröge, S.].- The of Lunar Eclipse Brightness.- Appendix 2: Lunar Type of publication Plant–Aphid Universe. [Iluz, D.].- Insect—Plant Eclipses 2011 - 2050.- Appendix III: Solar Eclipses Monograph Interactions: The Gall Factor. [Raman, A.] .- PART 2011 - 2030.- Appendix IV: Transits of Mercury 2016 3: POLLINATION AND SEED DISPERSAL.- Ants - 2100.- Index Available as Pollinators of Plants and the Role of Floral Scents. [Rostas, M. and Tautz, J.].- Crop Pollination[..] Fields of interest Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular 2011. XX, 164 p. (Organizational Change and Innovation, Vol. 1) Fields of interest Hardcover Science in Astronomy Agriculture; Ecology; Ecosystems; Plant Ecology 99,95 € Target groups ISBN 978-1-4419-7541-6 Target groups Popular/general Graduate

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E. Seedhouse, Defense R&D, Toronto, ON, Canada C. Sehested, Implement Consulting Group, Horsholm, Denmark; H.-J. Senn, Zentrum für Tumordiagnostik und Prävention, St. H. Sonnenberg, Implement Consulting Group, Horsholm, Den- Gallen, Switzerland; F. Otto, Zentrum für Tumordiagnostik und mark Prävention, St. Gallen, Switzerland (Eds.) Ocean Outpost

The Future of Humans Living Underwater Lean Innovation Clinical Cancer Prevention

A Fast Path from Knowledge to Value

One of the greatest scientific and technological This book is based on presentations by some of the achievements of the 21st century will be to cast a world’s leading experts at the Sixth International Within manufacturing, Lean has lead to significant light on the eternal darkness of the deep ocean and Conference on Clinical Cancer Prevention, held in results throughout the world. But what happens this book identifies the key determinants of life or St. Gallen, Switzerland, during March 2010. The when Lean meets Innovation? Is the needed cre- death in its extreme environment. Dr. Erik Seed- main themes are the latest advances in the preven- ativity destroyed, or can Lean make the results of house examines how individuals survive free dives tion of breast and prostate cancer and the role of the organization even better? In Lean Innovation, to 200m, how humans adapt to breathing exotic gas infection in the development of liver and gastric can- Claus Sehested and Henrik Sonnenberg reveal how mixes at depths exceeding 700m, and how techno- cer. Special emphasis is given to perspectives on the a managed iteration between creativity and effective- logical innovation will enable humans to enter unen- chemoprevention of breast cancer, as the confer- ness can ensure that the visions of top management durable realms. The book describes the problems ence included an international consensus meeting are realized through the innovation processes. Lean unique to the hostile environment of the deep ocean, on this subject. New research findings are presented can elevate the innovation processes to a new level such as decompression sickness, discusses how the and potentially more effective cancer prevention where they become a true strategic differentiator. human body responds to increased pressure, and strategies are discussed, with careful consideration The authors address the key challenges facing leaders what happens when adaptive mechanisms fail. Ocean of controversies. The expertise of the contributors of knowledge organizations, and present a number Outpost describes how the technology will evolve, encompasses genetics and microbiology, epidemiol- of principles which they can use to bring more lead- how crews will be selected and trained and what a ogy, and health economics, as well as clinical cancer ership into the innovation work. They also discuss typical underwater mission will entail. The book also prevention. This book will be of interest to all who methods which can increase result focus and contin- chronicles the frontiers of diving medicine that will wish to learn about the most recent progress in com- uous learning in the core innovation processes. The eventually take humans into the midst of a world we bating the development of cancer. could once only guess at. book contains specific and practical examples from five companies who started on a Lean Innovation Features Features journey. Innovation Insights from Apple, Google,[..] This book is based on presentations by some of the Ocean Outpost is an undersea roadmap charting the world’s leading experts at the Sixth International Features future of man's exploration of Earth's last vast unex- Conference on Clinical Cancer Prevention, held in Within manufacturing, Lean has lead to significant plored territory. To realize the goal of an extended St. Gallen, Switzerland, during March 2010. The results throughout the world. But what happens human presence underwater a wealth of new tech- main themes are the latest advances in the preven- when Lean meets Innovation? Is the needed creativ- nologies will be developed, such as new manned and tion of breast and prostate cancer and the role of ity destroyed, or can Lean make the results of the unmanned submersibles, advanced propulsion sys- infection in the development of liver and gastric can- organization even better? In Lean Innovation, Claus tems, underwater rescue systems, decompression cer. Special emphasis is given to perspectives on the Sehested and Henrik Sonnenberg reveal how a man- methods, and revolutionary physiological interven- [..] tion strategies [..] aged iteration between creativity and effectiveness can ensure that the visions of top management are Contents Contents realized [..] Allocating cancer directed expenditures – Tensions Preface.- Acknowledgements.- About the Author.- between prevention, early detection and treatment.- Contents List of figures.- List of tables.- List of panels.- List Lessons learned from prevention programs: Differ- Part I Understanding the Background.- Introduc- of abbreviations and acronyms.- Section I Div- ent endpoints should be used in secondary and ter- tion.- Chapter 1 The Potential of Lean Innovation.- ing.- Chapter 1:No Limits freediving.- Chapter 2: tiary prevention.- Biomarkers for early detection Part II Understanding the Fundamentals.- Chapter 2 Technical and saturation diving.- Part II Manned and as surrogate endpoints in cancer prevention tri- Understanding Innovation.- Chapter 3 Understand- Submersibles and Undersea Habitats.- Chapter als: Issues and opportunities.- Targeting polyamines ing Lean Innovation.- Part III Achieving Success 3: Hardsuits.- Chapter 4: Manned Submersibles.- and inflammation for cancer prevention.- Think- with Lean Innovation.- Chapter 4 Releasing the Chapter 5: Personal Submersibles and underwater ing about the role (largely ignored) of heavy met- Potential for Innovation.- Chapter 5 Active and Visi- flight.- Chapter 6: Ocean outpost.- Part III Ocean als in cancer prevention: Hexavalent chromium and ble Management.- Chapter 6 Realizing Your Strategy Exploitation.- Chapter 7: Deep-sea mining and melanoma as a case in point.- Hepatitis B virus and through Portfolio Management.- Chapter 7 Projects energy exploitation.- Chapter 8: Ocean medicine.- cancer prevention.- Chemoprevention of[..] Section IV Revolutionary Undersea Medicine.- Create Customer Value - Chapter 8 The Role of Chapter 9:[..] Project Support in Innovation.- Part IV Starting the Fields of interest Development Process.- Chapter 9 Fast from[..] Oncology; Gynecology; Urology / Andrology; Epi- Fields of interest demiology; Health Promotion and Disease Preven- Fields of interest Oceanography; Popular Science; Extraterrestrial tion; Public Health Physics, Space Sciences; Freshwater & Marine Ecol- Management/Business for Professionals; Technology ogy Management; Production / Logistics Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Target groups Popular/general Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Popular science Available

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Dale a cen- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Iberic Recently eclipsed by other instrumentation such tury ago, histamine has become one of the most Web Application Security Conference, held in as LA-ICP-MS, XRF remains the mainstay of non- important multifunctional biogenic amines in the Madrid, Spain, in December 2009. destructive chemical analyses in archaeology, par- field of biomedicine. The pharmacological effects ticularly for volcanic rocks, and most particularly of histamine are mediated through four types of Features membrane histamine receptors; H1R, H2R, H3R This book constitutes the proceedings of the Iberic for obsidian. In a world where heritage and repa- triation issues drive archaeological method and and H4R, which are all heptahelical G-protein-cou- Web Application Security Conference, held in pled receptors. It has been known to play the broad- Madrid, Spain, in December 2009. theory, XRF remains an important tool for under- standing the human past, and will remain so for est spectrum of activities in various physiological and pathological conditions including cell prolif- Fields of interest decades to come.Currently, there is no comprehen- eration, differentiation, hematopoiesis, embryonic Computer Communication Networks; Manage- sive book in XRF applications in archaeology at a development, regeneration, wound healing, amin- ment of Computing and Information Systems; Data time when the applications of portable XRF and ergic neurotransmission and numerous brain func- Encryption; Information Systems Applications desktop XRF instrumentation are exploding particu- tions, secretion of pituitary hormones, regulation of (incl.Internet); Computers and Society; Algorithm larly in anthropology and archaeology departments gastrointestinal and circulatory functions, cardio- Analysis and Problem Complexity worldwide. 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M. Shama, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt D.T.L. Shek, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China (Ed.) H.T. Shen, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; J. Pei, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada; M.T. Özsu, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada; L. Zou, Peking University, Torsion and Shear Stresses in Ships Quality of Life of Chinese People in China; J. Lu, Renmin University of China, Peking, China; T.W. Ling, National University of Singapore, Singapore; G. Yu, North-East a Changing World University, Shenyang, China; Y. Zhuang, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China; J. Shao, University of Melbourne, In the last few decades, much research work was VIC, Australia (Eds.) conducted to improve ship structure analysis and An examination of the major academic databases design. Most of the efforts were directed to improve shows that there is a severe lack of studies of the Web-Age Information the strength of hull girder and to use the method of quality of life of Chinese people. This picture finite element analysis more efficiently and effec- Management. WAIM 2010 deserves attention, particularly in view of the grow- tively. Because of the high degree of complexity of ing influence of China in the global arena. This book Workshops ship structures the interaction between hull girder examines quality of life in Chinese people in differ- strength and local strength require special atten- WAIM 2010 International Workshops: IWGD 2010, WCMT ent Chinese communities, including Hong Kong, tion. The complex system of stresses could pro- 2010, XMLDM 2010, Jiuzhaigou Valley, China, July 15-17, Taiwan and Macau. It is pioneer in the field and duce unacceptable deformations and high values 2010, Revised Selected Papers it has several unique features. First, in view of the of equivalent stresses. This book covers an area of lack of studies on Chinese family quality of life, this ship structure analysis and design that has not been book contains papers on Chinese family quality of exhaustively covered by other books on ship struc- life. Second, in response to the lack of studies on the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tures in a simple form. It presents the basic concepts quality of life of Chinese adolescents, several papers the workshops of the 11th International Confer- of the methods and procedures required to calculate on adolescent assessment, theory and intervention ence on Web-Age Information Management, held torsion and shear stresses in ship structures. More- are included. Third, several papers examine quality in Jiuzhaigou, China, in July 2010. The 25 revised over, it is enhanced with a set of some solved and of life of Chinese people in different stages of the life full papers are organized in topical sections on three unsolved problems, very useful for students of naval cycle. Finally, to give a broad picture about quality workshops: the First International Workshop on and marine engineering. of life phenomena, papers adopting quantitative and Graph Database (IWGD 2010), the First Interna- qualitative methodologies are included in this book. tional Workshop on Advanced Techniques on XML Features Data Management (XMLDM 2010), and the Second In the last few decades, much research work was Features International Workshop on Web-Based Contents conducted to improve ship structure analysis and There is a severe lack of studies on the quality of life Management Technologies (WCMT 2010). design. 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The 25 revised [..] ties, including Hong Kong, Taiwan and [..] full papers are organized in topical sections on three workshops: the First International Workshop on Contents Contents Graph Database (IWGD 2010), the First Interna- Torsion stresses in ships.- Shear loading and stresses Introduction: Quality of Life of Chinese People in a tional Workshop on Advanced Techniques on XML in ships.- Modelling. Changing World - Daniel T. L. Shek.- The Impact of Data Management (XMLDM [..] Fathers’ Work and Family Conflicts on Children’s Fields of interest Fields of interest Mechanical Engineering; Continuum Mechanics and Self-Esteem: The Hong Kong Case - Yuk King Lau.- Life Satisfaction of Older Adults in Hong Kong: The Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Mechanics of Materials; Engineering Design; Operat- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information ing Procedures, Materials Treatment Role of Social Support from Grandchildren - Vivian W. Q. 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Based on rigorous peer reviews, the program ings of the International Workshop on Ontology, ing enzymes, phenol oxidases, fungal oxidoreduc- committee carefully selected 82 revised papers from Conceptualization and Epistemology for Informa- tases, keratinases, pectinases, xylanases, lipases and 301 submissions for presentation in two volumes. tion Systems, Software Engineering and Service pectinases. Several chapters treat the soil enzymatic The first volume includes 38 papers representing the Sciences (ONTOSE 2010), held at the CAiSE 2010 activities in the bioremediation of soils contaminated current main topics of interest for the AI commu- conference in Hammamet, Tunisia, June, 2010. The with pesticides and pollutants such as oil, chlorinated nity and their applications. The papers are organized 10 papers presented in this volume were carefully compounds, synthetic dyes and aromatic hydrocar- in topical sections on natural language processing; revised and selected from 25 submissions. They bons. The role of soil enzymes as bioindicators is a robotics, planning and scheduling; computer vision are grouped in sections on enterprise and service further important topic addressed. and image processing; logic and distributed systems; architectures, ontology applications, ontology visu- and AI-based medical applications. Features alization and query expansion, and ontologies for Soil enzymes are one of the vital key mediators services. Features involved in nutrient recycling and the decomposition This two-volume set LNAI 6437 and 6438 constitutes Features of organic matter and thereby in maintaining soil the refereed proceedings of the 9th Mexican Interna- This book constitutes the post-conference proceed- quality and fertility. 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They are State ofArt.- Shonkor Kumar Das and Ajit Varma: grouped in sections on [..] Fields of interest Role of Enzymes in Maintaining Soil Health.- Wei Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Fields of interest Shi: Agricultural and Ecological Significance of Soil Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graph- Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in Enzymes: Soil Carbon Sequestration and Nutri- ics; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Infor- Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys- ent Cycling.- Petr Baldrian and Martina Štursová: mation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Pattern tems Applications (incl.Internet); Artificial Intelli- Enzymes in Forest Soils.- Thanh H Dao: Extracel- Recognition; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery gence (incl. 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G. Sidorov, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico; C. Silvano, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; M. Lajolo, NEC Labora- J. Simmen, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; E.S. Liv- A. Hernández Aguirre, Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas, tories America, Princeton, NJ, USA; G. Palermo, Politecnico di ingston, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, USA; J.-X. Zhou, Guanajuato, Mexico; C.A. Reyes Garcia, Instituto Nacional de Milano, Italy (Eds.) Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; F.-H. Li, Chi- Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica, Puebla, Mexico (Eds.) nese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Eds.) Low Power Networks-on-Chip Advances in Soft Computing Shallow Water Acoustics

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Techniques for Very High-Speed A Practical Guide for Primary Care This multi-author contributed proceedings volume Time-Interleaved Analog-to-Digital contains recent advances in several areas of Compu- Converters tational and Applied Mathematics. Each review is Physician adoption of electronic medical records written by well known leaders of Computational and (EMRs) has become a national priority. It is said that Applied Mathematics. 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However, this tendency places an increasing tic Partitioned Runge-Kutta methods for the numeri- EMRs as an important part of the future of health challenge, in terms of speed, resolution, power con- cal integration of periodic and oscillatory problems. care and urging widespread adoption of this technol- sumption, and noise performance, in the design of Recent Advances in Computational and Applied ogy by 2014. This timely book for the primary care the front-end ADC which is usually the bottleneck Mathematics is aimed at advanced undergraduates community offers a concise and easy to read guide of the whole system, especially under the unavoid- and researchers who are working in these fast mov- for implementing an EMR system. Organized in six able low supply-voltage imposed by technology scal- ing fields. sections, this invaluable title details the general state ing, as well as the requirement of battery operated of the EMR landscape, covering the government’s Features portable devices. 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M. Slevin, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK (Ed.) H. Smith, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA B.R. Smoller, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, USA; F. Ron- gioletti, University of Genoa, Italy (Eds.) Therapeutic Angiogenesis for An Introduction to Delay Vascular Diseases Differential Equations with Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Skin Diseases in Endocrine, Molecular Mechanisms and Targeted Clinical Approaches for Applications to the Life Sciences the Treatment of Angiogenic Disease Metabolic, Nutritional and Deposition Disease This book is intended to be an introduction to Delay Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels and Differential Equations for upper level undergrad- is a key process which occurs during pathological uates or beginning graduate mathematics students Through a unique presentation of clinical pho- disease progression. Excessive and damaging angio- who have a reasonable background in ordinary dif- tographs and accompanying histologic photomicro- genesis occurs in diseases such as cancer, diabetic ferential equations and who would like to get to the graphs, Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Skin retinopathies, age-related macular degeneration applications quickly. The author has used prelimi- Diseases in Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and and atherosclerosis. In other diseases such as stroke nary notes in teaching such a course at Arizona State Deposition Disease provides the practicing surgical and myocardial infarction, insufficient or improper University over the past two years. This book focuses pathologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, internal angiogenesis results in tissue loss and ultimately on the key tools necessary to understand the applica- medicine physician and dermatopathologist with a higher morbidity and mortality. In this book we will tions literature involving delay equations and to con- single volume source that reviews the clinical and begin by providing the reader with an overview of struct and analyze mathematical models involving pathologic features of metabolic and endocrine dis- the process of angiogenesis including normal embry- delay differential equations. The book begins with a orders that display cutaneous manifestations. Color ological development of blood vessels. The following survey of mathematical models involving delay equa- photographs are presented for each condition fol- chapters will each focus on a key angiogenic dis- tions. lowed by a series of phoromicrographs depicting ease incorporating current scientific knowledge con- each entity microscopically. The text includes Clini- Features cerning the causes of activation of the “angiogenic cal Features, Pathology, Etiopathogenesis, Differen- This book is intended to be an introduction to Delay switch”, pathological consequences, current treat- tial Diagnosis and Therapy for all entities, described Differential Equations for upper level undergrad- ment options and future perspectives. Where appro- in a clear, concise style. In-depth discussions of the uates or beginning graduate mathematics students priate, results from pre-clinical trials, novel imaging clinical findings, as well as the histologic features of who have a good background in ordinary differential modalities and nanotechnological approaches will be these diseases are included. Additionally, laboratory equations and would like to learn about the appli- incorporated into these sections.[..] data used to make and support the diagnoses is dis- cations. It may also be of interest to applied mathe- cussed for each entity. The first section[..] Features maticians, computational scientists, and engineers. It Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels and focuses on key tools necessary to understand the [..] Features is a key process which occurs during pathological Through a unique presentation of clinical pho- Contents disease progression. Excessive and damaging angio- tographs and accompanying histologic photomicro- 1 Introduction.-The Simplest Delay Equa- genesis occurs in diseases such as cancer, diabetic graphs, Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Skin tion.-Delayed Negative Feedback: A Warm-Up.- retinopathies, age-related macular degeneration Diseases in Endocrine, Metabolic, Nutritional and Existence of Solutions.- Linear Systems and Lin- and atherosclerosis. In other diseases such as stroke Deposition Disease provides the practicing surgical earization.- Semidynamical Systems and Delay and myocardial infarction, insufficient or improper pathologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, internal Equations.- Hopf Bifurcation.- Distributed Delay angiogenesis results in tissue loss and ultimately [..] medicine physician and dermatopathologist with a Equations and the Linear Chain Trick.- Phage and single volume source that reviews the clinical and Contents Bacteria in a Chemostat.-References.- Index. pathologic [..] 1) Modified 3D fibrin matrices for stimulation Fields of interest of angiogenesis and wound healing; 2) Ocular Contents Partial Differential Equations; Mathematical Biology retinopathies and clinical control of angiogenesis; Adrenal Disease.-Pancreas Disease and Diabetes in General; Applications of Mathematics 3) Angiogenic gene therapy for the treatment of Mellitus.- Thyroid Disease.- Pituitary Gland vasoproliferative retinopathies; 4) Angiogenesis in Disease.- Parathyroid Disease.- Dyslipidemia tumour development and metastasis; 5) Anti-angio- Target groups Graduate (Hyperlipidemia).- Gout.- Lipomatosis.- Obesity.- genic cancer therapy; 6) Molecular Mechanisms of Porphyrias.- Hemochromatosis.- The Metabolic Post-Ischemic Angiogenesis in the Brain; 7) Angio- Type of publication Syndrome in Psoriasis.- Acquired Nutritional Defi- genesis, the neurovascular niche and neuronal rein- Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook ciencies.- Anorexia Nervosa.- Alcohol Abuse.- tegration after stroke; 8) Clinical Strategies for Safe Lucagonoma Syndrome and Necrolytic Migratory and Effective Therapeutic Angiogenesis for Ischemic Erythema.- Amyloidoses.- Mucinoses.- Lipoid Pro- Available Stroke: Insights from VEGF; 9) Atherosclerotic[..] teinosis.- Colloidmilium.- Calcification and Ossifica- tion.- Pigmentary Deposition Disorders.- Exogenous Fields of interest 2011. 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Biosurfactants, tensio-active compounds produced by living cells, are now gaining increasing interest At DART'09, held in conjunction with the 2009 This book deals in detail with all aspects of the best due to their potential applications in many differ- IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web practice in modern radiotherapy for Hodgkin lym- ent industrial areas in which to date almost exclu- Intelligence (WI 2009) and Intelligent Agent Tech- phoma. It provides the background and rationale sively synthetic surfactants have been used. Their nology (IAT 2009) in Milan (Italy), practitioners for the inclusion of radiotherapy in today’s com- unique structures and characteristics are just start- and researchers working on pervasive and intelli- bined-modality approach, including special clinical ing to be appreciated. In addition, biosurfactants are gent access to web services and distributed informa- situations such as Hodgkin lymphoma in children, in considered to be environmentally “friendly,” rela- tion retrieval met to compare their work ad insights the pregnant patient, and in the elderly. Radiother- tively non-toxic and biodegradable. This Microbiol- in such fascinating topics. Extended and revised apy planning using state-of-the-art imaging, target ogy Monographs volume deals with the most recent versions of their papers, together with selected and definition, planning software, and treatment equip- advances in the field of microbial biosurfactants, invited original contributions, are collected in this ment is expounded in detail. Acute and long-term such as rhamnolipids, serrawettins, trehalolipids, book. Topics covered are those that emerged at side effects of radiotherapy are analyzed, and the mannosylerythritol lipids, sophorolipids, surfactin DART'09 as the most intriguing and challenging: (i) implications for modern radiotherapy approaches in and other lipopeptides. Each chapter reviews the community oriented tools and techniques as infras- Hodgkin lymphoma are explained. characteristics of an individual biosurfactant includ- tructure of the Web 2.0; (ii) agent technology applied Features ing the physicochemical properties, the chemical to virtual world scenarios; (iii) context aware infor- This book deals in detail with all aspects of the best structures, the role in the physiology of the produc- mation retrieval; (iv) content based information practice in modern radiotherapy for Hodgkin lym- ing microbes, the biosynthetic pathways, the genetic retrieval; and (v) industrial applications of informa- phoma. It provides the background and rationale regulation, and the potential biotechnological appli- tion retrieval. Every chapter, before discussing in for the inclusion of radiotherapy in today’s com- cations. depth the specific topic, presents a comprehensive review of related work and state of the art, in the[..] bined-modality approach, including special clinical Features situations such as Hodgkin lymphoma in children, in Biosurfactants, tensio-active compounds produced Features the pregnant patient, and in the elderly. Radiother- by living cells, are now gaining increasing interest At DART'09, held in conjunction with the 2009 apy planning using state-of-the-art imaging, target due to their potential applications in many different IEEE/WIC/ACM International Conference on Web [..] industrial areas in which to date almost exclusively Intelligence (WI 2009) and Intelligent Agent Tech- Contents synthetic surfactants have been used. Their unique nology (IAT 2009) in Milan (Italy), practitioners and History of radiotherapy of Hodgkin’s disease (now structures and characteristics are just starting to be researchers working on pervasive and intelligent Hodgkin lymphoma).- Background and rationale appreciated. In addition, biosurfactants are consid- access to web services and distributed information for radiotherapy in early stage Hodgkin lymphoma ered to be environmentally “friendly,” [..] retrieval met to compare their work ad insights in such fascinating topics. Extended and revised ver- (HL).- Background and rationale for radiotherapy Contents sions of their [..] in advanced stage HL.- Salvage therapy for relapsed Gloria Soberón- Chávez and Raina M. Maier: Bio- and refractory HL.- Principles of chemotherapy in surfactants: a General Overview.- Ahmad Moham- Contents HL.- Management of lymphocyte predominant HL.- mad Abdel-Mawgoud, Rudolf Hausmann, Francois State-of-the-Art in Group Recommendation and Pediatric HL, the rationale for radiation therapy.- Lépine, Markus M. Müller and Eric Déziel: Rham- New Approaches for Automatic Identification of The role of imaging in radiotherapy for HL.- Tar- nolipids: Detection, Analysis, Biosynthesis, Genetic Groups.-Reputation-based Trust Disffusion in Com- get definitions for HL - the involved node radiation Regulation and Bioengineering of Production.- plex Socio-Economic Networks.-From Unstructured field concept.- Traditional and modern techniques Philippe Jacques: Surfactin and other lipopeptides Web Knowledge to Plan Descriptions.- Semantic for radiation treatment planning.- Quality[..] from Bacillus spp.- Tohey Matsuyama*, Taichiro Desktop: a Common Gate on Local and Distributed Fields of interest Tanikawa and Yoji Nakagawa: Serrawettins and Indexed Resources.- An Agent-Oriented Architec- Radiotherapy; Oncology; Hematology other Surfactants Produced by Serratia.- Zongze ture for Researcher Proling and Association using Shao: Trehalolipids.- J. 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L. Spence, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK; M. Painter- P. Speth, University of Cologne, Germany; M. Christoph, Univer- E.A. Spiegel, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA (Ed.) Morland, De Paul University, Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) sity of Cologne, Germany; B. Diekkrüger, University of Bonn, Ger- many (Eds.) The Theory of Turbulence Ethics in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Impacts of Global Change on the Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar's 1954 Lectures Hydrological Cycle in West and A Global Commentary Northwest Africa In January 1937, Nobel laureate in Physics Subrah- manyan Chandrasekhar was recruited to the Univer- This book is the first of its kind – a global overview sity of Chicago. He was to remain there for his entire of extant research on ethics in small and medium Africa is highly vulnerable to the impacts of cli- career, becoming Morton D. Hull Distinguished sized enterprises. While vast amounts of corpo- mate change. In particular shortage of fresh water Service Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in rate money, government policy and media time are is expected to be the dominant water problem for 1952 and attaining emeritus status in 1985. This is directed at the social and ethical activities of large West and Northwest Africa of the 21th century. In where his then student Ed Spiegel met him during corporations, small businesses don’t generally attract order to solve present and projected future prob- the summer of 1954, attended his lectures on tur- the spotlight. This is wildly inappropriate, however, lems concerning fresh water supply, a highly inter- bulence and jotted down the notes in hand. His lec- since upward of 90% of private businesses are small disciplinary approach is used in the book. Strategies tures had a twofold purpose: they not only provided or medium sized. This book goes some way to help- are offered for a sustainable and future-oriented a very elementary introduction to some aspects of ing us understand the social and ethical contribution water management. Based on different scenarios, the subject for novices, they also allowed Chandra to of this majority organizational form. The first section a range of management options is suggested with organize his thoughts in preparation to formulating of the book is a global round-up of research on ethics the aid of Information Systems and Spatial Deci- his attack on the statistical problem of homogeneous in small and medium sized enterprises from major sion Support Systems for two river catchments in turbulence. After each lecture Ed Spiegel transcribed regions of the world. In the second section smaller Northwest and West Africa: the wadi Drâa in south- the notes and filled in the details of the derivations scale research projects from a variety of countries eastern Morocco and the Ouémé basin in Benin. The that Chandrasekhar had not included, trying to pre- present both empirical and theoretical advances selected catchments are representative in the sense: serve the spirit of his presentation and even adding in the area. Anyone with an interest in ethics and "what can be learnt from these catchments for other some of his side remarks. The lectures were rather small and medium sized enterprises should find this similar catchments? impromptu and the notes as presented here[..] an inspiring book which paves the way for future Features Features research. How can Africa´s finite water and land resources be In January 1937, Nobel laureate in Physics Subrah- Features managed sustainably under the influence of Global manyan Chandrasekhar was recruited to the Univer- This book is the first of its kind – a global overview Change so as to meet the growing needs of humans sity of Chicago. He was to remain there for his entire of extant research on ethics in small and medium in ways that avert the looming crisis? The need to career, becoming Morton D. Hull Distinguished Ser- sized enterprises. While vast amounts of corpo- find answers to this question has taxed the brains of vice Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in 1952 rate money, government policy and media time are many scientists who recognize the urgency of these and attaining emeritus status in 1985. This is where directed at the social and ethical activities of large problems. The pressing water problems must clearly his then student Ed Spiegel met him during the sum- corporations, small businesses don’t generally attract be tackled from an integrated perspective, taking into mer of 1954, attended his lectures on turbulence and the spotlight. This is wildly inappropriate, however, [..] [..] since upward of 90% of private businesses are [..] Contents Contents Contents Part I Fundamentals and process understanding, 1: The Turbulence Problem.- 2: The Net Energy Acknowlegements and Foreward.- 1.Introduction: 1. Introduction, 2. Impacts of Global Change, 3. Balance.- 3: The Interchange of Energy between Global perspectives on Ethics in Small and Medium Regional Geography of West and Northwest Africa: States of Motion.- 4.- Some Remarks.- 5: The Spec- Sized Enterprises.- Global overviews.- 2. AFRICA: An Introduction, 4. Measurement Concepts, 5. trum of Turbulent Energy.- 6: Some Preliminaries Ethics and sustainability within SMEs in sub-Saha- Atmosphere, 6. Continental Hydrosphere, 7. Bio- to the Development of a Theory of Turbulence.- ran Africa: Enabling, constraining and contaminat- sphere, 8. Anthrosphere, 9. Summary Part II Future 7: Heisenberg's Theory of Turbulence.- 8: Other ing relationships by Mollie Painter-Morland and Projections and Decision support, 1. Introduction: Derivatives of K-2/3 Law.- 9: An Alternate Approach Kris Dobie.- 3.EUROPE: Practice and Politics: Ethics The IMPETUS method, 2. The IMPETUS Spatial – Correlations.- 10: The Equations of Isotropic Tur- and Social Responsibility in SMEs in the Europe Decision Support Systems, 3. Scenarios, 4. Impacts bulence.- 11: The Karman-Howarth Equations.- 12: Union by Laura J. Spence and Francesco Perrini.- 4. of Global Change in Benin, 5. Impacts of Global The Meanings of the Defining Scalars.- 13: Some INDIA: CSR and Ethics in MSME’s in India by Vas- Change in Southern Morocco, 6. Summary and Con- Results from the Karman-Howarth Equation.- 14: anthi Srinivasan.- 5. 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M. Stanisavljevi#, Ecole Polytechnique Federale, Lausanne, T.P. Stitik, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of H.F. Stroo, HydroGeoLogic Inc., Ashland, OR, USA; C.H. Ward, Rice Switzerland; A. Schmid, Ecole Polytechnique Federale, Lausanne, Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA (Ed.) University, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.) Switzerland; Y. Leblebici, Ecole Polytechnique Federale, Lau- sanne, Switzerland Injection Procedures In Situ Remediation of Chlorinated

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Methodologies and Circuit Architectures This practical guide is ideal for healthcare pro- This volume provides a review of the past 10 to 15 fessionals, including family medicine and sports years of intensive research, development and demon- medicine physicians, who wish to integrate periph- strations on the in situ remediation of dissolved This book is intended to give a general overview of eral joint and soft tissue injection procedures into chlorinated solvents. The intended audience includes reliability, faults, fault models, nanotechnology, nan- their practices. Emphasis is placed on helping clin- the decision makers and practicing engineers and odevices, fault-tolerant architectures and reliability icians perform injections with accuracy and effi- hydrogeologists who will select, design and operate evaluation techniques. Additionally, the book pro- ciency. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step these remedial systems, as well as researchers seek- vides an in depth state-of-the-art research results and fashion. A wealth of illustrations adds clarity, and ing to improve the current state-of-the-art. Our hope methods for fault tolerance as well as the methodol- fluoroscopic images are featured where applicable. is that this volume will serve as a useful resource ogy for designing fault-tolerant systems out of highly Billing and coding are covered in order to aid read- to assist remediation professionals in applying and unreliable components. ers in obtaining reimbursement. Chart documenta- developing the technology as effectively as possible. tion designed to improve patient management and Features medical-legal protection is presented via ready-to- Features Reliability of Nanoscale Circuits and Systems: use templates that can be inserted into office notes. In Situ Remediation of Chlorinated Solvent Plumes Methodologies and Circuit Architectures Milos Key information on needle gauge sizes and medica- H.F. Stroo & C.H. Ward Editors This volume Stanisavljevic Alexandre Schmid Yusuf Leblebici tion dosages is summarized in an easily accessible presents a critical analysis and timely synthesis of the Future integrated circuits are expected to be made table. A useful discussion on conducting clinical tri- past two decades of intensive research, development of emerging nanodevices and their associated inter- als is outlined as well. and demonstrations on the in situ remediation of connects, but the reliability of such components is a chlorinated solvent plumes. The intended audiences major threat to the design of future integrated com- Features include the decision makers, practicing engineers puting systems. Reliability of Nanoscale Circuits and Joint injection is a particularly beneficial treatment and hydrogeologists who [..] Systems: [..] for inflammatory and degenerative conditions in the upper and lower extremities and the spine. The Contents Contents technique is effective for managing pain after other Groundwater Contamination by Chlorinated Sol- Introduction.- Reliability, Faults and Fault Models.- treatments have failed and, though the procedure has vents: History, Remediation Technologies, and Nanotechnology and Nanodevices.- Fault-Tolerant historically been performed by orthopedists, physi- Strategies.- Chlorinated Solvent Chemistry: Struc- Architectures and Approaches.- Reliability Evalu- atrists, rheumatologists and interventional radiolo- tures, Nomenclature and Properties.- Biodegradation ation Techniques.- Averaging Design Implemen- gists, the ease with which injection procedures can of Chlorinated Ethenes.- Abiotic Processes Affecting tations.- Statistical Evaluation of Fault-Tolerance [..] the Remediation of Chlorinated Solvents.- Engineer- Using Proability Density Functions.- System Level ing and Implementation Challenges for Chlorinated Reliability Evaluation and Optimization.- Summary Contents Solvent Remediation.- Modeling Remediation of and Conclusions.- References. Basic principles of joint and soft tissue injection pro- Chlorinated Solvent Plumes.- Impacts of Source cedures.- Pharmacotherapy of joint and soft tissue Management on Chlorinated Solvent Plumes.- Fields of interest injections.- Viscosupplementation.- Low back pain: DNAPL Site Characterization Issues at Chlorinated Circuits and Systems; Quality Control, Reliabil- considerations of when to refer patients for interven- Solvent Sites.- Remedial Technology Selection for ity, Safety and Risk; Computer-Aided Engineering tional spine procedures.- Administrative aspects of Chlorinated[..] (CAD, CAE) and Design office-based injection procedures.- The shoulder.- The elbow.- The wrist.- The hand.- The hip.- The Fields of interest Target groups knee and its region.- The ankle and the foot Environmental Management; Waste Management / Research Waste Technology; Waste Water Technology / Fields of interest Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Type of publication General Practice / Family Medicine; Primary Care Aquatic Pollution; Civil Engineering; Geochemistry; Monograph Medicine; Sports Medicine; Rheumatology; Rehabili- Applied Microbiology tation Medicine; Orthopedics Available Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner 2011. 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R. Szeliski, Microsoft Research, Redmond, WA, USA K. Takayama, KEK, Tsukuba, Japan; R.J. Briggs, SAIC, Alamo, CA, C.J.K. Tan, Exascala Ltd., Birmingham, UK (Ed.) USA (Eds.) Computer Vision Transactions on Computational Induction Accelerators Algorithms and Applications Science IX Special Issue on Voronoi Diagrams in Science and Engineering A broad class of accelerators rests on the induction Humans perceive the three-dimensional structure of principle whereby the accelerating electrical fields the world with apparent ease. However, despite all are generated by time-varying magnetic fluxes. Par- The 9th issue of the Transactions on Computational of the recent advances in computer vision research, ticularly suitable for the transport of bright and high- Science journal, edited by François Anton, is devoted the dream of having a computer interpret an image intensity beams of electrons, protons or heavy ions to the subject of Voronoi diagrams in science and at the same level as a two-year old remains elusive. in any geometry (linear or circular) the research and engineering. The 9 papers included in the issue con- Why is computer vision such a challenging problem development of induction accelerators is a thriv- stitute extended versions of selected papers from the and what is the current state of the art? Computer ing subfield of accelerator physics. This text is the International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams, Vision: Algorithms and Applications explores the first comprehensive account of both the fundamen- held in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 23-36, 2009. variety of techniques commonly used to analyze and tals and the state of the art about the modern con- Topics covered include: divide and conquer con- interpret images. It also describes challenging real- ceptual design and implementation of such devices. struction of Voronoi diagrams; new generalized world applications where vision is being success- Accordingly, the first part of the book is devoted to Voronoi diagrams or properties of existing general- fully used, both for specialized applications such as the essential features of and key technologies used ized Voronoi diagrams; and applications of Voronoi medical imaging, and for fun, consumer-level tasks for induction accelerators at a level suitable for post- diagrams and their duals in graph theory, computer such as image editing and stitching, which students graduate students and newcomers to the field. Sub- graphics, bioinformatics, and spatial process simula- can apply to their own personal photos and videos. sequent chapters deal with more specialized and tion. More than just a source of “recipes,” this exception- advanced topics. ally authoritative and comprehensive textbook/refer- Features ence also takes a scientific approach to basic vision Features The 9th issue of the Transactions on Computational problems, formulating physical models of the imag- A broad class of accelerators rests on the induction Science journal, edited by François Anton, is devoted ing process before inverting them to[..] principle whereby the accelerating electrical fields to the subject of Voronoi diagrams in science and are generated by time-varying magnetic fluxes. Par- engineering. The 9 papers included in the issue con- Features ticularly suitable for the transport of bright and high- stitute extended versions of selected papers from the Humans perceive the three-dimensional structure of intensity beams of electrons, protons or heavy ions International Symposium on Voronoi Diagrams, the world with apparent ease. However, despite all in any geometry (linear or circular) the research and held in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 23-36, 2009. of the recent advances in computer vision research, development of induction accelerators is a thriving Topics covered include: divide and conquer con- the dream of having a computer interpret an image subfield of accelerator physics. This text [..] struction [..] at the same level as a two-year old remains elusive. Why is computer vision such a challenging problem Contents Contents and what is the current state of the art? Computer Introduction.- Historical Perspectives.- Principles - Constructing Two-Dimensional Voronoi Dia- Vision: Algorithms and Applications [..] of Induction Acceleratores.- Modulators.- Magnetic grams via Divide-and-Conquer of Envelopes in Materials.- Induction Cell Design Tradeoffs and Space - Approximate Shortest Path Queries Using Contents Examples.- Electron Induction Linacs.- Applica- Voronoi Duals - On the Triangle-Perimeter Two- Introduction.- Image Formation.- Image Process- tions of Electron Linear Induction Accelerators.- Ion Site Voronoi Diagram - Voronoi Graph Matching ing.- Feature Detection and Matching.- Segmenta- Induction Accelerators.- Applications of Ion Induc- for Robot Localization and Mapping - Properties tion.- Feature-based Alignment.- Structure from tion Accelerators.- Induction Synchrotron.- Applica- and an Approximation Algorithm of Round-Tour Motion.- Dense Motion Estimation.- Image Stitch- tions of Induction Synchrotrons.- Index. Voronoi Diagrams - Protein-Ligand Docking Based ing.- Computational Photography.- Stereo Cor- on Beta-Shape - Kinetic Line Voronoi Operations respondence.- 3D Reconstruction.- Image-based Fields of interest and Their Reversibility - High Quality Visual Hull Rendering.- Recognition. Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Reconstruction by Delaunay Refinement - Geosim- Measurement Science, Instrumentation; Electrical ulation of Geographic Dynamics Based on Voronoi Fields of interest Engineering Image Processing and Computer Vision Diagram Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Research Graduate Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Algorithm Anal- Type of publication ysis and Problem Complexity; Mathematical Logic Type of publication Monograph Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook and Formal Languages; Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Models and Principles Available Available Target groups 2011. XV, 340 p. 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C.J.K. Tan, Exascala Ltd., Birmingham, UK (Ed.) Y.-H. Tan, University of Delft, Netherlands; N. Björn-Andersen, D.B. Tanner, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; K. van Bib- Copenhagen Business School, Denmark; S. Klein, University ber, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, USA (Eds.) of Münster, Germany; B. Rukanova, University of Amsterdam, Transactions on Computational Netherlands (Eds.) Science VIII Axions 2010 Accelerating Global Supply Chains Proceedings of the International Conference with IT-Innovation The 8th issue of the Transactions on Computational Science has been divided into two parts. Part I, pre- ITAIDE Tools and Methods The existence of an axion is doubly motivated: it pared by Guest Editors Nadia Nedjah, Abdelhamid solves a fundamental problem of the Standard Model Bouchachia, and Luiza de Macedo Mourelle, con- of elementary particles and it is a leading dark matter sists of 5 detailed papers, presenting state-of-the- One of the major challenges for European govern- candidate. The axion was postulated in 1977, shortly art research results on adaptive models for evolu- ments is to solve the dilemma of increasing the secu- after the Standard Model became widely accepted, to tionary computation and their application in vari- rity and reducing fraud in international trade, while explain why the strong interactions are parity invari- ous dynamic environments. The 6 papers in Part II at the same time reducing the administrative bur- ant. In 1983, it was shown that axions are abun- take an in-depth look at selected computational sci- den for commercial as well as public administration dantly produced in the early universe and would ence research in the areas of geometric computing, organisations. To address these conflicting demands, appear as dark matter today. Thus, the existence of Euclidean distance transform, distributed systems, the ITAIDE project has developed a large set of inno- an axion has interesting implications for cosmol- segmentation, visualization of monotone data, and vative IT-related tools and methods that enable ogy, astrophysics and particle physics. Searches for data interpolation. companies to be better in control of their business other related hypothetical elementary particles such operations. These tools and methods have been inte- as axion-like particles, paraphotons and chameleons, Features grated in the ITAIDE Information Infrastructure are also reviewed. The 8th issue of the Transactions on Computational (I3) framework. By using the I3 framework, compa- Science has been divided into two parts. Part I, pre- nies are better positioned to apply for the Trusted Features pared by Guest Editors Nadia Nedjah, Abdelhamid Trader status, and enjoy trade facilitation benefits The existence of an axion is doubly motivated: it Bouchachia, and Luiza de Macedo Mourelle, con- such as simplified customs procedures and fewer solves a fundamental problem of the Standard Model sists of 5 detailed papers, presenting state-of-the-art inspections of their goods. Hence, the I3 framework of elementary particles and it is a leading dark matter research results on adaptive models for evolution- can contribute to making global supply chains faster, candidate. The axion was postulated in 1977, shortly ary computation and their application in various cheaper, and more secure. The I3 framework has after the Standard Model became widely accepted, to dynamic environments. The 6 papers in Part II take been tested and validated in five real-life Living Labs, explain why the strong interactions are parity invari- an in-depth [..] spanning four different sectors of industry,[..] ant. In 1983, it was shown that axions are abundantly produced in the [..] Contents Features Environmental Modeling and Identification Based One of the major challenges for European govern- Fields of interest on Changes in Sensory Information.- Polymor- ments is to solve the dilemma of increasing the secu- Particle and Nuclear Physics phic Particle Swarm Optimization.- C-Strategy: A rity and reducing fraud in international trade, while Target groups Dynamic Adaptive Strategy for the CLONALG Algo- at the same time reducing the administrative bur- Research rithm.- A Comparison of Genotype Representations den for commercial as well as public administration to Acquire Stock Trading Strategy Using Genetic organisations. To [..] Algorithms.- Automatic Adaptive Modeling of Fuzzy Type of publication Proceedings Systems Using Particle Swarm Optimization.- Com- Contents putational Algorithm for Some Problems with Vari- Part 1: IntroductionChapter 1: Introduc- able Geometrical Structure.- In-Place Linear-Time tion ...... Available Algorithms for Euclidean Distance Transform.- A 3Boriana Rukanova, Niels Bjørn-Andersen, Fred Foundation of Demand-Side Resource Management van Ipenburg, Stefan Klein,Godfried Smit, Yao-Hua 2010. 190 p. 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E. Tannier, University of Lyon, France (Ed.) T. Taura, Kobe University, Japan; Y. Nagai, Japan Advanced Insti- R.D. Taylor, WWF Southern Africa Regional Programme Office, tute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa, Japan (Eds.) Harare, Zimbabwe; E. Torquebiau, CIRAD, Montpellier, France (Eds.) Comparative Genomics Design Creativity 2010 International Workshop, RECOMB-CG 2010, Ottawa, Canada, Natural Resource Management and October 9-11, 2010, Proceedings Local Development What is ‘design creativity’? It is impossible to answer this question without considering why human This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th beings can – and do – ‘design’. Design creativity is RECOMB International Satellite Workshop on Natural resource management by rural citizens in instrumental in not only addressing social prob- Comparative Genomics, RECOMB-CG 2010, tropical regions is crucial both to the conservation of lems faced across the world, but also evoking an Ottawa, Canada, in October 2010. This workshop is biodiversity and ecosystem processes, but also to the innate appreciation for beauty and a sense of per- devoted to bringing together scientists working on the well-being and food security of the people that sonal contentment.Design Creativity 2010 comprises all aspects of comparative genomics, from computer live there. This situation is especially acute in Africa advanced research findings on design creativity and scientists, mathematicians and statisticians work- where conflicts between habitat destruction and uti- perspectives on future directions of design creativity ing on novel computational approaches for genome lization can arise in areas which are important not research. The papers included were presented and analysis and comparison, to biologists applying only for biodiversity but for the long-term mainte- discussed at the first ICDC (International Confer- these computational tools to study the structure nance of ecosystems on which the people ultimately ence on Design Creativity), which was held at Kobe, and the evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic rely. There can also be conflicts between outside spe- Japan, in 2010. Design Creativity 2010 encourages genomes. The 24 papers presented were carefully cialists and the indigenous knowledge of local com- readers to enhance and expand their activities in the reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The munities. A holistic approach involving local peoples field of design creativity. papers enrich the combinatorics of genome rear- in management of their natural resources is there- fore essential. 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5th International Symposium, ISICA 2010, Wuhan, China, The purpose of this book is to provide an overview October 2010, Proceedings of the biology of the planorbid snail Biomphalaria Modern nation states do not constitute closed enti- glabrata mainly as related to the snail’s role as a host ties. This is true especially in Southeast Asia, where Chinese migrants have continued to make their new of larval trematodes . This snail is of great impor- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th homes over a long period of time, resulting in many tance in medical and economic zoology as a vector of International Symposium on Computational Intelli- different ethnic groups co-existing in new nation important trematode (fluke) diseases in human and gence and Intelligent Systems held in Wuhan, China, states. Focusing on the consequences of migration, veterinary medicine and in wildlife biology. More- in October 2010. over, this snail is a useful model for numerous basic and cultural contact between the various ethnic studies in biology and chemistry. A book that pro- groups, this book describes and analyses the nature Features vides modern coverage of diverse topics from the of ethnic identity and state of ethnic relations, both This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th molecule to the community of this snail as related historically and in the present day, in multi-ethnic, International Symposium on Computational Intelli- to larval trematode parasitism is not available. This pluralistic nation states in Southeast Asia. Draw- gence and Intelligent Systems held in Wuhan, China, book should appeal to a wide audience of biologists, ing on extensive primary fieldwork in Malaysia, Sin- in October 2010. ecologists, biochemists, malacologists, parasitolo- gapore, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam, Thailand and gists, public health workers, epidemiologists, and the Philippines, the book examines the mediations, Fields of interest graduate and advanced undergraduate students in and transformation of ethnic identity and the social Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computation biomedical and allied health sciences. incorporation, tensions and conflicts and the con- by Abstract Devices; Algorithm Analysis and Prob- struction of new social worlds resulting from cultural lem Complexity; Pattern Recognition; Computer Features contact among different ethnic groups. Communication Networks; Programming Tech- This book on “Biomphalaria Snails and Larval niques Trematodes” presents up to date information on the Features interactions of these snails and their trematode para- Modern nation states do not constitute closed enti- Target groups sites, particularly on Schistosoma spp. larvae. Snails ties. This is true especially in Southeast Asia, where Research of the genus Biomphalaria are of significant medi- Chinese migrants have continued to make their new cal importance since several species in this genus are homes over a long period of time, resulting in many Type of publication obligate intermediate hosts of the human blood fluke different ethnic groups co-existing in new nation Proceedings S. mansoni, the causative agent of hepatosplenic [..] states. Focusing on the consequences of migration, and cultural contact between the various ethnic Available Contents groups, this book describes and analyses the nature Preface.- Biosystematics of Biomphalaria spp. with of [..] an Emphasis on Biomphalaria glabrata.- Laboratory 2010. XIII, 289 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science, Vol. 107) Softcover Rearing of Biomphalaria glabrata Snails and Mainte- Contents Chapter 1: Racializing Chineseness.- Chapter 2: nance of Larval Schistosomes In Vivo and In Vitro.- 64,00 € Rethinking Assimilation and Chineseness in Thai- Biomphalaria: Natural History, Ecology and Schisto- ISBN 978-3-642-16387-6 some Transmission.- Studies of Biomphalaria Snails land.- Chapter 3: One Face, Many Masks: The Chi- Infected with Larval Trematodes Using Chromatog- nese in Singapore.- Chapter 4: Sama Makan tak raphy and Atomic Spectrometry.- Effects of Larval Sama Makan: The Chinese in Malaysia.- Chapter 5: Schistosomes on Biomphalaria snails.- Effects of Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Chinese in non-schistosome larval trematodes on Biomphalaria Indonesia.- Chapter 6: Half Chinese or Three Quar- snails.- Immunobiology of Biomphalaria-Trematode ters Chinese: The Chinese in Contemporary Burma.- Interactions.- Advances in the genomics and[..] Chapter 7: A Love-Hate Relationship: The Chinese in Vietnam.- Chapter 8: Hybridization and Chine- Fields of interest seness in the Philippines.- Chapter 9: Conclusion: Parasitology; Infectious Diseases; Biomedicine (gen- Whither Chineseness?.- Bibliography eral) Fields of interest Target groups Sociology; Migration; Demography Research Target groups Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication Monograph Available

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International IFIP WG 5.7 Conference, APMS 2009, Bordeaux, Friction-Induced Vibration in Lead Screw Drives France, September 21-23, 2009, Revised Selected Papers covers the dynamics of lead screw drives with an Evolvability, the ability to respond effectively to emphasis on the role of friction. Friction-induced change, represents a major challenge to today's high- vibration in lead screws can be the cause of unac- end embedded systems, such as those developed in ceptably high levels of audible noise as well as loss of This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- the medical domain by Philips Healthcare. These operation accuracy and shortened life. Although lead conference proceedings of the International IFIP systems are typically developed by multi-disciplinary screw drives have a long history and their mechani- WG 5.7 Conference on Advances in Production teams, located around the world, and are in con- cal design and manufacturing aspects are very well Management Systems, APMS 2009, held in Bor- stant need of upgrading to provide new advanced understood, the role of friction in their dynami- deaux, France, in September 2009. The 82 revised features, to deal with obsolescence, and to exploit cal behavior has not been comprehensively treated. papers were carefully selected from numerous sub- emerging enabling technologies. Despite the impor- The book draws on the vast body of work on the missions. The papers are organized in six topical tance of evolvability for these types of systems, the subject of dynamical systems with friction (such as sections on production systems, supply chains, inter- field has received scant attention from the scientific disk brake systems) and offers said treatment, along operable and distributed systems, strategy and inno- and engineering communities. Views on Evolvability with: · Unique coverage of modeling of multi- vation, performances, and service. of Embedded Systems focuses on the topic of evolv- DOF lead screw systems with friction· Detailed ability of embedded systems from an applied scien- analysis of negative damping, mode coupling, and Features tific perspective. 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The papers are organized in six topical Features covers the dynamics of lead screw drives with an sections on production systems, supply chains, inter- Evolvability, the ability to respond effectively to emphasis on the role of friction. Friction-induced operable and distributed [..] change, represents a major challenge to today's high- vibration in lead screws can be the cause of unac- end embedded systems, such as those developed in ceptably high levels of audible noise as well as loss of Fields of interest the medical domain by Philips Healthcare. These operation accuracy and shortened life. Although lead Software Engineering; Computer Communica- systems are typically developed by multi-disciplinary screw drives have a long history and their mechani- tion Networks; Information Systems Applications teams, located around the world, and are in constant cal design and manufacturing [..] (incl.Internet); Information Storage and Retrieval; need of upgrading to provide new advanced features, User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; to deal with obsolescence, and to exploit [..] Contents Database Management Introduction.- Mathematical Modeling of Lead Contents Screw Drives.- Negative Damping.- Kinematic Con- Target groups Foreword; Fons Gijselhart. Preface; Boudewijn straint.- Mode Coupling.- An Experimental Case Research Haverkort. Acknowledgements; Darwin team. 1 Study.- Appendices. 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B. Vanderborght, Boechout, Belgium S. Verstovsek, Leukemia Department, M.D. Anderson Cancer Cen- C.J. Vidal, Universitario de Espinardo, Murcia, Spain (Ed.) ter, Houston, TX, USA; A. Tefferi, Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA (Eds.) Dynamic Stabilisation of the Biped Post-Translational Modifications in Lucy Powered by Actuators with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Health and Disease Controllable Stiffness Biology and Therapy Post-translational modifications serve many differ- ent purposes in several cellular processes such as This book reports on the developments of the This succinct resource provides an ideal balance of gene expression, protein folding and transport to bipedal walking robot Lucy. Special about it is that the biology and practical therapeutic strategies for appropriate cell compartment, protein-lipid and the biped is not actuated with the classical electrical classic and non-classic BCR-ABL-negative myelo- protein-protein interactions, enzyme regulation, drives but with pleated pneumatic artificial muscles. proliferative neoplasms. Utilizing current World signal transduction, cell proliferation and differen- In an antagonistic setup of such muscles both the Health Organization nomenclature, classification, tiation, protein stability, recycling and degradation. torque and the compliance are controllable. From and diagnostic criteria, international experts have Although several-hundred different modifications human walking there is evidence that joint com- assembled to convey the most up-to-date knowledge are known, the significance of many of them remains pliance plays an important role in energy efficient in this rapidly evolving field. The opening chapters unknown. The enormous versatility of the modifi- walking and running. Moreover pneumatic artifi- cover the diagnosis and classification, genetics, cyto- cations which frequently alter the physico-chemical cial muscles have a high power to weight ratio and genetic findings, and prognostic factors of MPNs. properties of the respective proteins represents an can be coupled directly without complex gearing Further chapters explore therapies specific to the extraordinary challenge in understanding their phys- mechanism, which can be beneficial towards legged different disease entities, including polycythemia iological role. Since essential cellular functions are mechanisms. Additionally, they have the capability vera, essential thrombocytopenia, myelofibrosis, and regulated by protein modifications, an improvement of absorbing impact shocks and store and release eosinophilic disorders, and mastocytosis. Unique of current understanding of their meaning might motion energy. This book gives a complete descrip- areas of discussion include JAK2 inhibitor therapy, allow new avenues to prevent and/or alleviate human tion of Lucy: the hardware, the electronics and the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and blas- and animal diseases. software. A hybrid simulation program, combining tic transformation. A valuable reference for practic- the robot dynamics and muscle/valve thermodynam- ing hematologists, this forefront book enriches our Features ics, has been written to evaluate control strategies understanding of recent discoveries and their impact Post-translational modifications serve many before implementing them in the real biped. on conventional and investigational[..] different purposes in a wide variety of cellular processes,such as protein synthesis, folding, sta- Features Features bility, the housing of prosthetic groups, vesicular This book reports on the developments of the This succinct resource provides an ideal balance of trafficking,protein targeting to particular cell stores, bipedal walking robot Lucy. Special about it is that the biology and practical therapeutic strategies for exocytosis and endocytosis, the biogenesis of cell the biped is not actuated with the classical electrical classic and non-classic BCR-ABL-negative myelo- organelles and basal lamina. Signal transduction, drives but with pleated pneumatic artificial muscles. proliferative neoplasms. Utilizing current World with functional effects for enzyme regulation and In an antagonistic setup of such muscles both the Health Organization nomenclature, classification, metabolic [..] torque and the compliance are controllable. From and diagnostic criteria, international experts have human walking there is evidence that joint compli- assembled to convey the most up-to-date knowledge Contents ance plays an important role in energy efficient [..] in this rapidly evolving field. The opening chapters Isoprenoid Modifications.- GPI-Anchored Pro- teins in Health and Disease.- Protein Oxidation.- Contents cover [..] Involvement of S-Nitrosylation in Neurodegenera- Part1 Introduction.- Part2 Description of Lucy.- Contents tion.- Protein Glycosylation, and Congenital Disor- Part3Trajectory generator.- Part4 Trajectory track- Chapter 1 - Diagnosis and Classification of the BCR- ders of Glycosylation.- Defective Glycosylation of ing.- Part5 Compliance.- Part6 General conclusions ABL-#negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.- Dystroglycan in Muscular Dystrophy and Cancer.- and future work Chapter 2 - Genetics of the Myeloproliferative Neo- Protein kinase A: The Enzyme and Cyclic AMP Sig- Fields of interest plasms.- Chapter 3 - Cytogenetic Findings in Clas- naling.- The Protein Kinase C Family: Key Regula- Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence sic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms.- Chapter 4 - tors Bridging Signaling Pathways in Skin and Tumor (incl. Robotics); Control; Circuits and Systems; Prognostic Factors in Classic Myeloproliferative Epithelia.- Maintaining Energy Balance in Health Human Physiology; Systems Theory, Control Neoplasms.- Chapter 5 - Therapy of Polycythemia and Disease: Role of AMP-activated Protein Kinase.- Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia.- Chapter 6 Protein Phosphatases in the Brain: Regulation, Func- Target groups - Conventional and Investigational Therapy for Pri- tion[..] Research mary Myelofibrosis.- Chapter 7 - Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Myelofibrosis.- Chapter 8 - Fields of interest Type of publication JAK2 Inhibitors as Therapy for Classic Myeloprolif- Biochemistry; Animal Biochemistry; Medical Bio- Monograph erative[..] chemistry; Cell Biology

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A. Vilcinskas, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany (Ed.) A.N. Viswanathan, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, T. Volk, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel; K. Artzt, USA; C. Kirisits, Universitätsklinik für Strahlentherapie, Wien, Aus- University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA (Eds.) tria; B.E. Erickson, Medical College, Milwaukee, WI, USA; R. Pötter, Insect Biotechnology Universitätsklinik für Strahlentherapie, Wien, Austria (Eds.) Post#Transcriptional Regulation by Gynecologic Radiation Therapy STAR Proteins The book provides a fascinating overview about cur- Control of RNA Metabolism in Development and Disease rent and sophisticated developments in applied ento- Novel Approaches to Image-Guidance and Management mology that are powered by molecular biology and that can be summarized under a novel term: insect biotechnology. By analogy with the application of Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic This book aims to bring to the forefront a field that powerful molecular biological tools in medicine (red malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to has been developing since the late 1990s called the biotechnology), plant protection (green biotechnol- introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation STAR pathway for Signal Transduction and Activa- ogy) and industrial processing (white biotechnol- therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book tion of RNA. It is a signaling pathway that targets ogy), insect biotechnology (yellow biotechnology) summarizes the changed practice of management: RNA directly; in contrast to the canonical signal— provides novel tools and strategies for human wel- treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified kinase cascade—transcription factor—DNA—RNA. fare and nutrition. Insect Biotechnology has emerged for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based It is proposed to allow quick responses to environ- as a prospering discipline with considerable eco- approach, endometrial cancer management with ment changes such as those necessary in many bio- nomic potential, and encompasses the use of insect an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal logical phenomenon such as the nervous system and model organisms and insect-derived molecules in brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including during development. medical research as well as in modern plant protec- image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT. tion measures. Features Features This book aims to bring to the forefront a field that Features Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic has been developing since the late 1990s called the Insects have plagued humanity throughout his- malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to STAR pathway for Signal Transduction and Activa- tory both as competitors in human nutrition and as introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation tion of RNA. It is a signaling pathway that targets vectors of diseases such as plague and malaria. On therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book RNA directly; in contrast to the canonical signal— the other hand, beneficial insects are economically summarizes the changed practice of management: kinase cascade—transcription factor—DNA—RNA. important both as allies in biological control of pest treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified It is proposed to allow quick responses to environ- or vector insect species and as pollinators. Insects are for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based ment changes such as those necessary in many bio- by far the most diverse group of organisms on earth. approach, endometrial cancer management with an logical [..] Their evolutionary success regarding species [..] increase [..] Contents Contents Contents STAR TREK: An Introduction to STAR Family Pro- Part 1: Insect Biotechnology in Medicine 1: The Section 1:Radiologic Imaging of Gynecologic Malig- teins and Review of QKI.- THE STAR FAMILY greater wax moth Galleria mellonella as an alterna- nancies General Considerations.- Section 2: Clini- MEMBER: QUAKING (QKI) AND CEL SIGNAL- tive model host for human pathogens; Krishnendu cal Utility of Imaging for EBRT Issues with Imaging ING.- INSIGHTS INTO THE STRUCTURAL BASIS Mukherjee, Eugen, Domann, Torsten Hain 2: Fruit in the Use of Radiation for Locally Advanced Cervi- OF RNA RECOGNITION BY STAR DOMAIN flies as models in biomedical research – a Drosophila cal Cancer.-The Use of Image Guidance in External PROTEINS.- Post#translat ional Regulat ion of asthma model; Thomas, Roeder, Kerstin Isermann, Beam Planning.-The Use of Imaging for 3D Confor- STAR Proteins and Effects on Their Biological Christina Wagner, Christine Warmbold 3: Ther- mal and for IMRT in Vaginal/Vulvar cancer.- Sec- Functions.- EXPRESSION AND FUNCTIONS apeutic potential of antimicrobial peptides from tion 3: Image Guided Brachytherapy, Medical and OF THE star PROTEINS Sam68 AND t#star IN insects; Jochen Wiesner, Andreas Vilcinskas 4: From Biological Treatment Planning Adaptive Contouring MAMMALIAN SPERMATOGENESIS.- The role of traditional maggot therapy to modern biosurgery ; of GTV, CTV and Organs and Ris.-Medical Aspects quaking in mammalian embryonic development.- Andreas Vilcinskas 5: Insect-associated microor- of Treatment Planning.-Radiobiologic Aspects of Drosophila STAR Proteins: What Can Be Learned ganisms as source for novel secondary metabolites Brachytherapy in the Era of 3D Imaging.- Section 4: from Flies?.- C. ELEGANS STAR PROTEINS, with[..] [..] GLD#1 AND ASD#2, REGULATE SPECIFIC RNA TARGETS TO[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Entomology; Biotechnology; Biomedicine (general); Imaging / Radiology; Oncology; Radiotherapy Fields of interest Plant Pathology Pharmacology / Toxicology; Neurosciences Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Available Available Available

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N. Volpi, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy A. Wachter, Pallas Inc., Brühl, Germany A. Wagner, Université du Littoral, Cote d'Opale, France; J. Broek- (Ed.) man, Penn State University, Altoona, PA , USA (Eds.) Relativistic Quantum Mechanics Capillary Electrophoresis of Prospects of Legal Semiotics Carbohydrates

From Monosaccharides to Complex Polysaccharides * Which problems do arise within relativistic enhancements of the Schrödinger theory, especially This book examines the progress to date in the many if one adheres to the usual one-particle interpreta- facets – conceptual, epistemological and method- tion? * To what extent can these problems be over- ological - of the field of legal semiotics. It reflects Simple carbohydrates, complex oligosaccharides come? * What is the physical necessity of quantum the fulfilment of the promise of legal semiotics and polysaccharides all belong to a class of ubiq- field theories? In many textbooks, only insufficient when used to explore the law, its processes and uitous (macro)molecules that exhibit a wide range answers to these fundamental questions are provided interpretation.This study in Legal Semiotics brings of biological functions, and the recent advent of by treating the relativistic quantum mechanical one- together the theory, structure and practise of legal enhanced enzymatic, chemical and analytical tools particle concept very superficially and instead intro- semiotics in an accessible style. The book introduces used to study these sugars has inaugurated a gen- ducing field quantization as soon as possible. By con- the concepts of legal semiotics and offers an insight uine explosion in the field of glycomics. Specifi- trast, this book emphasizes particularly this point in contemporary and future directions which the cally, it has led to a deeper understanding of how of view (relativistic quantum mechanics in the ''nar- semiotics of law is going to take.A theoretical and specific sugar structures modulate cellular pheno- row sense''): it extensively discusses the relativistic practical oriented synthesis of the historical, con- types, and that breakthrough has led to the discovery one-particle view and reveals its problems and lim- temporary and most recent ideas pertaining to legal of new pharmaceuticals for the treatment of many itations, therefore illustrating the necessity of quan- semiotics, the book will be of interest to scholars serious diseases, such as cancer. The subsequent tized fields in a physically comprehensible way. The and researchers in law and social sciences , as well rapid expansion of this research holds high promise first two chapters contain a detailed presentation and as those who are interested in the interdisciplinary for future therapeutic regimens, and capillary elec- comparison of the Klein-Gordon and Dirac theory, dynamics of law and semiotics. trophoresis (CE) refers to the range of related separa- always with a view to the non-relativistic theory. In tion techniques that are integral to this vital research. the third chapter, we[..] Features CE uses narrow-bore fused-silica capillaries to sep- This book examines the progress to date in the many arate a complex array of large and small molecules, Features facets – conceptual, epistemological and method- and Capillary Electrophoresis of Carbohydrates Which problems do arise within relativistic enhance- ological - of the field of legal semiotics. It reflects the offers a comprehensive look at the latest[..] ments of the Schrödinger theory, especially if one fulfilment of the promise of legal semiotics when adheres to the usual one-particle interpretation, and used to explore the law, its processes and interpreta- Features to what extent can these problems be overcome? And tion. This study in Legal Semiotics brings together Simple carbohydrates, complex oligosaccharides and what is the physical necessity of quantum field theo- the theory, structure and practice of legal [..] polysaccharides all belong to a class of ubiquitous ries? In many books, answers to these fundamental (macro)molecules that exhibit a wide range of bio- questions are given highly insufficiently by treating Contents logical functions, and the recent advent of enhanced the relativistic quantum mechanical one-particle [..] Part I – Deconstructing Legal Semiotics.- Chapter 1 enzymatic, chemical and analytical tools used to – Legal Semiotics and Semiotic Aspects of Jurispru- study these sugars has inaugurated a genuine explo- Contents dence; Bernard Jackson.- Chapter 2 - Firstness and sion in the field of glycomics. Specifically, it has led List of Exercises.- Preface.- 1. Relativistic Descrip- phenomenology - Peirce and Husserl on Attitude to a deeper understanding of how specific sugar [..] tion of Spin-0 Particles.- 2. Relativistic Description of Change; Jan M. Broekman.- Chapter 3 - The gift Spin-1/2 Particles.- 3. Relativistic Scattering Theory, and the meaning-giving subject: a reading of Given Contents Appendix. Time; Jacques de Ville.- Chapter 4 - Resources for a Table of Contents.- .- PREFACE.- .- CHAPTER Dialectical Legal Semiotics?Michael Salter.- Part II – 1.- Analysis of simple carbohydrates by CE and Fields of interest Legal Semiotics as Communication.- Chapter 5 - The CE-MS.- Christian W. Klampfl, Markus Himmels- Quantum Physics; Elementary Particles, Quantum problems of the subjects; Louis Wolcher.- Chapter 6 bach, Wolfgang Buchberger.- .- CHAPTER 2.- Flu- Field Theory - Law and governance in prophetic painting: Jackson orophores and chromophores for the separation of Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Gilles[..] carbohydrates by Capillary electrophoresis.- Michael Target groups Breadmore, Emily Hilder, Artaches Kazarian.- .- Research Fields of interest CHAPTER 3.- Capillary electrophoresis of bacterial Law Theory / Law Philosophy; Philosophy of Law; (lipo)polysaccharides.- Nicola Volpi, Francesca Mac- Type of publication Linguistics (general); Logic cari.- .- CHAPTER 4.- Capillary electrophoresis and Monograph its microchip format for the analysis of glycosamino- Target groups glycans.- Kazuaki Kakehi, Yu-ki Matsuno.- .- CHAP- Available Research TER 5.-[..] Type of publication 2011. XVI, 371 p. 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How is it that one system is more effective, appeal- International Conference, WISM 2010, Sanya, China, October International Conference, AICI 2010, Sanya, China, October ing, satisfying and/or more beautiful than another 23-24, 2010, Proceedings 23-24, 2010, Proceedings, Part I to its stakeholder community? This question drove Christopher Alexander’s fifty-year quest to explain great physical architecture and gave birth to pat- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This two-volume proceedings contains revised tern-languages for building that underpin much International Conference on Web Information Sys- selected papers from the International Conference of modern systems engineering. How is it that so tems and Mining, WISM 2010, held in Sanya, China, on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelli- many individual stakeholders consistently recog- on October 23-24, 2010. The 54 revised full papers gence, AICI 2010, held in Sanya, China, in October nize the same quality, the same beauty in a system? presented in this volume were carefully reviewed 2010. The total of 105 high-quality papers presented This question led George Lakoff to research the role and selected from 603 submissions. The papers are were carefully reviewed and selected from 1216 sub- of conceptual metaphor in human understanding. organized in topical sections on applications of web missions. The topics covered are: applications of What is essential to stakeholders’ satisfaction with information systems, applications of web mining, artificial intelligence; automated problem solving; systems? Fred Brooks, in his publications, addressed distributed systems, e-government and e-commerce, automatic programming; data mining and knowl- this question. This monograph fuses these diverse geographic information systems, information secu- edge discovering; distributed AI and agents; expert streams of thought in proposing Thriving Systems rity, intelligent networked systems, management and decision support systems; fuzzy logic and soft Theory by translating Alexander’s properties of information systems, mobile computing, web con- computing; intelligent information fusion; intelligent physical design quality into the abstract domain tent mining, web information classification, web scheduling; intelligent signal processing; machine of information systems and modeling. Metaphor- information retrieval, web services and e-learning, learning; machine vision; multi-agent systems; nat- Driven Modeling incorporates the theory while and XML and semi-structured data. ural language processing; neural networks; pattern examining its impact throughout the system life recognition; robotics; applications of computational cycle: modeling,[..] Features intelligence; biomedical informatics and computa- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the tion; fuzzy computation; genetic algorithms; immune Features International Conference on Web Information Sys- computation; information security; intelligent agents How is it that one system is more effective, appeal- tems and Mining, WISM 2010, held in Sanya, China, and systems; nature computation; particle swarm[..] ing, satisfying and/or more beautiful than another on October 23-24, 2010. The 54 revised full papers to its stakeholder community? This question drove presented in this volume were carefully reviewed Features Christopher Alexander’s fifty-year quest to explain and selected from 603 submissions. The papers are This two-volume proceedings contains revised great physical architecture and gave birth to pat- organized in topical sections on applications of web selected papers from the International Conference tern-languages for building that underpin much of information systems, applications of web mining, [..] on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelli- modern systems engineering. How is it that so many gence, AICI 2010, held in Sanya, China, in October individual stakeholders consistently recognize the Fields of interest 2010. The total of 105 high-quality papers presented same [..] Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); were carefully reviewed and selected from 1216 sub- Information Storage and Retrieval; Database Man- missions. The topics covered are: applications of Contents agement; Software Engineering; Data Mining and artificial intelligence; automated problem solving; Introduction.- Part One - Thriving Systems The- Knowledge Discovery; Multimedia Information Sys- automatic [..] ory.- 1. Christopher Alexander’s Nature Of Order.- tems 2. Wholeness And Center Properties Mapped To Fields of interest Modeling.- 3. Achieving Vs Observing Strength In Target groups Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Choice Properties.- 4. Building Life Into Informa- Research Analysis and Problem Complexity; Computation tion Systems.- 5. A Vision Of Thriving Systems.- by Abstract Devices; Software Engineering; Simu- Part Two - Thriving Systems Theory In Systems Type of publication lation and Modeling; Special Purpose and Applica- Development.- 6. Metaphorology.- 7. Metaphor- Proceedings tion-Based Systems Driven Modeling.- 8. Protecting Life In System Life Cycles.- 9. 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F.L. Wang, Caritas Francis Hsu College, Hong Kong, China; H. P.A. Warren, Carle Physician Group, Urbana, Illinois, USA (Ed.) E. van de Wetering, The Rembrandt Research Project (Ed.) Deng, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; J. Lei, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, China (Eds.) Behavioral Health Disability A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings V

Innovations in Prevention and Management The Small-Scale History Paintings Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelligence The purpose of this book is to demystify the evalu- In October 2010 the fifth volume will appear of A International Conference, AICI 2010, Sanya, China, October 23-24, 2010, Proceedings, Part II ation and management of common psychological CORPUS OF REMBRANDT PAINTINGS, which disorders and psychosocial issues which impact all will consist of six volumes in total. The CORPUS realms of medical and mental health practice. These is dedicated to the painted works of Rembrandt. It types of issues are often seen as "medical quicksand" aims to isolate Rembrandt’s own works from the This two-volume proceedings contains revised by treating professionals, employers, and insurers great volume of Rembrandt-like paintings, pro- selected papers from the International Conference alike. Consequently, there is a system-wide avoid- duced by his many pupils and followers, sometimes on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelli- ance of these disorders that significantly increase with the involvement of the master himself. The gence, AICI 2010, held in Sanya, China, in October medical and disability costs. However, there is a con- fourth volume (Springer 2005) was dedicated to 2010. The total of 105 high-quality papers presented siderable cost to individual and society as well in Rembrandt’s self portraits. This fifth volume is about were carefully reviewed and selected from 1216 sub- terms of the reduction in the quality of life of the the small-scale history and genre paintings. The so- missions. The topics covered are: applications of individual and the high costs associated with chronic called ‘histories’ (paintings, etchings and drawings artificial intelligence; automated problem solving; use of medical resources. It is essential to note the with biblical or mythological scenes) were consid- automatic programming; data mining and knowl- complexity of the psychiatric and psychosocial dis- ered to be the most challenging assignments for an edge discovering; distributed AI and agents; expert ability conundrum. This dilemma is not limited artist. All kinds of artistic insights and skills – known and decision support systems; fuzzy logic and soft solely to short-term, minor problems but leach into in Rembrandt’s time as the basic aspects of the art of computing; intelligent information fusion; intelligent the full spectrum of disability systems: private insur- painting - played a role in the creation of this kind scheduling; intelligent signal processing; machine ance, disability insurance, and federal programs for of work, especially in the history paintings. System- learning; machine vision; multi-agent systems; nat- disabled persons. This book will provide innovative atic research into this hitherto little known area has ural language processing; neural networks; pattern tools to confidently navigate the[..] revealed a rich, and often fresh understanding of[..] recognition; robotics; applications of computational intelligence; biomedical informatics and computa- Features Features tion; fuzzy computation; genetic algorithms; immune Behavioral Health Disability Innovations in Pre- . computation; information security; intelligent agents vention and Management Pamela A. Warren It’s and systems; nature computation; particle swarm[..] a frequent occurrence: a sick worker is treated Contents for physical symptoms, but receives little care for Preface.- Bibliographical and other Abbrevia- Features the accompanying psychological problems. The tions.- Essays:.- I. Towards a Reconstruction of This two-volume proceedings contains revised employee is put on ineffective medication, is sus- Rembrandt’s Art Theory.- II. An Illustrated Chrono- selected papers from the International Conference pected of malingering, and never fully recovers. The logical Survey of Rembrandt’s Small-Scale ‘Histories’: on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intelli- authors of the Behavioral Health Disability attribute Paintings, Etchings and a Selection of Drawings, with gence, AICI 2010, held in Sanya, China, in October this no-win [..] Remarks on Art-Theoretical Aspects, Function and 2010. The total of 105 high-quality papers presented Questions of Authenticity.- III. Rembrandt’s Proto- were carefully reviewed and selected from 1216 sub- Contents types and Pupils’ Production of Variants.- IV. On missions. The topics covered are: applications of Overview of the scope of psychological and behav- Quality: Comparative Remarks on the Functioning artificial intelligence; automated problem solving; ioral health disability.- Overview of the lack of of Rembrandt’s Pictorial Mind.- V. More than One automatic [..] coordination of treatment.- Overview of lack of Hand in Paintings by Rembrandt.- Catalogue of the coordination among all professionals involved in Small-Scale History and Genre Paintings[..] Fields of interest the psychological and behavioral health disability Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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In October 2010 the fifth volume will appear of A Proceedings from the International Symposium on Applied This book presents new algorithms for reinforce- CORPUS OF REMBRANDT PAINTINGS, which Microbiology and Molecular Biology in Oil Systems (ISMOS-2), ment learning, a form of machine learning in which will consist of six volumes in total. The CORPUS 2009 an autonomous agent seeks a control policy for a is dedicated to the painted works of Rembrandt. It sequential decision task. Since current methods typ- aims to isolate Rembrandt’s own works from the ically rely on manually designed solution represen- great volume of Rembrandt-like paintings, pro- tations, agents that automatically adapt their own Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology in duced by his many pupils and followers, sometimes representations have the potential to dramatically Oil Field Systems addresses the major problems with the involvement of the master himself. The improve performance. This book introduces two microbes cause in oil fields, (e.g. biocorrosion and fourth volume (Springer 2005) was dedicated to novel approaches for automatically discovering high- souring) and how beneficial microbial activities may Rembrandt’s self portraits. This fifth volume is about performing representations. The first approach syn- be exploited (e.g. MEOR and biofuels). The book the small-scale history and genre paintings. The so- thesizes temporal difference methods, the traditional describes theoretical and practical approaches to spe- called ‘histories’ (paintings, etchings and drawings approach to reinforcement learning, with evolution- cific Molecular Microbiological Methods (MMM), with biblical or mythological scenes) were consid- ary methods, which can learn representations for a and is written by leading authorities in the field from ered to be the most challenging assignments for an broad class of optimization problems. This synthesis both academia and industry. The book describes artist. All kinds of artistic insights and skills – known is accomplished by customizing evolutionary meth- how MMM can be applied to faciliate better man- in Rembrandt’s time as the basic aspects of the art of ods to the on-line nature of reinforcement learn- agement of oil reservoirs and downstream processes. painting - played a role in the creation of this kind ing and using them to evolve representations for The book is innovative in that it utilises real indus- of work, especially in the history paintings. System- value function approximators. The second approach trial case studies which gives useful technical and atic research into this hitherto little known area has automatically learns representations based on piece- scientific information to researchers, engineers and revealed a rich, and often fresh understanding of[..] wise-constant approximations of value functions. microbiologists working with oil, gas and petroleum It[..] Features systems. . Features Features This book presents new algorithms for reinforce- Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology in Contents ment learning, a form of machine learning in which Oil Field Systems addresses the major problems Preface.- Bibliographical and other Abbrevia- an autonomous agent seeks a control policy for a microbes cause in oil fields, (e.g. biocorrosion and tions.- Essays:.- I. Towards a Reconstruction of sequential decision task. Since current methods typ- souring) and how beneficial microbial activities may Rembrandt’s Art Theory.- II. An Illustrated Chrono- ically rely on manually designed solution represen- be exploited (e.g. MEOR and biofuels). The book logical Survey of Rembrandt’s Small-Scale ‘Histories’: tations, agents that automatically adapt their own describes theoretical and practical approaches to spe- Paintings, Etchings and a Selection of Drawings, with representations have the potential to dramatically cific Molecular Microbiological Methods (MMM), Remarks on Art-Theoretical Aspects, Function and improve performance. This book introduces two and is written by leading authorities in the field from Questions of Authenticity.- III. Rembrandt’s Proto- novel approaches [..] types and Pupils’ Production of Variants.- IV. On both [..] Quality: Comparative Remarks on the Functioning Contents Contents of Rembrandt’s Pictorial Mind.- V. More than One Part 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Reinforcement Learn- PART I: Introduction, Sampling and Procedures. Hand in Paintings by Rembrandt.- Catalogue of the ing.- Part 3 On-Line Evolutionary Computation.- PART II: Application of Molecular Microbial Meth- Small-Scale History and Genre Paintings[..] Part 4 Evolutionary Function Approximation.- Part 5 ods to the Oil Industry. PART III: Problems Caused Sample-Efficient Evolutionary Function Approxima- by Microbes to the Oil Industry and Treatment Fields of interest tion.- Part 6 Automatic Feature Selection for Rein- Strategies. PART IV: How Specific Microbial Com- Arts; History; Fine Arts forcement Learning.- Part 7 Adaptive Tile Coding.- munities Benefit the Oil Industry. PART V: Fuel for Part 8 RelatedWork.- Part 9 Conclusion.- Part 10 the Future. APPENDIX I. Target groups Statistical Significance. Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Applied Microbiology; Microbiology; Microbial Type of publication Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Ecology; Energy Technology Contributed volume (incl. 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S. Wiak, Technical University of Lodz, Poland; E. Napieral- M.C. Williams, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; L.J. G. Witzany, Telos-Philosophische Praxis, Bürmoos, Austria (Ed.) ska-Juszczak, Université d’Artois, Bethune, France (Eds.) Maher, III, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA (Eds.) Biocommunication in Soil Computational Methods for the Microorganisms Innovative Design of Electrical Biophysics of DNA-Protein Devices Interactions From Single Molecules to Biological Systems Communication is defined as an interaction between at least two living agents which share a repertoire of Computational Methods for the Innovative Design signs. These are combined according to syntactic, of Electrical Devices is entirely focused on the opti- Depite the rapid expansion of the field of biophysics, semantic and context-dependent, pragmatic rules in mal design of various classes of electrical devices. there are very few books that comprehensively treat order to coordinate behavior. This volume deals with Emerging new methods, like e.g. those based on specific topics in this area. Recently, the field of sin- the important roles of soil bacteria in parasitic and genetic algorithms, are presented and applied in the gle molecule biophysics has developed very quickly, symbiotic interactions with viruses, plants, animals design optimization of different devices and systems. and a few books specifically treating single molecule and fungi. Starting with a general overview of the key Accordingly, the solution to field analysis prob- methods are beginning to appear. However, the levels of communication between bacteria, further lems is based on the use of finite element method, promise of single molecule biophysics is to con- reviews examine the various aspects of intracellular and analytical methods as well. An original aspect tribute to the understanding of specific fields of biol- as well as intercellular biocommunication between of the book is the broad spectrum of applications ogy using new methods. This book would focus on soil microorganisms. This includes the various lev- in the area of electrical engineering, especially elec- the specific topic of the biophysics of DNA-pro- els of biocommunication between phages and bac- trical machines. This way, traditional design crite- tein interactions, and would include the use of new teria, between soil algae and bacteria, and between ria of conventional devices are revisited in a critical approaches, including both bulk methods as well as bacteria, fungi and plants in the rhizosphere, the role way, and some innovative solutions are suggested. In single molecule methods. This would make the book of plasmids and transposons, horizontal gene trans- particular, the optimization procedures developed attractive to anyone working in the general area of fer, quorum sensing and quorum quenching, bac- are oriented to three main aspects: shape design, DNA-protein interactions, which is of course a much terial-host cohabitation, phage-mediated genetic material properties identification, machine optimal wider market than just single molecule biophysicists exchange and soil viral ecology. behaviour. Topics covered include: • New parallel or even biophysicists. The subject of the book will be Features finite-element solvers • Response surface method • the biophysics of DNA-protein interactions, and will Communication is defined as an interaction between Evolutionary computing •[..] include new methods and results that describe the at least two living agents which share a repertoire of physical mechanism by which[..] Features signs. These are combined according to syntactic, Computational Methods for the Innovative Design Features semantic and context-dependent, pragmatic rules in of Electrical Devices is entirely focused on the opti- This book presents a concise overview of current order to coordinate behavior. This volume deals with mal design of various classes of electrical devices. research on the biophysics of DNA-protein interac- the important roles of soil bacteria in parasitic and Emerging new methods, like e.g. those based on tions. A wide range of new and classical methods are symbiotic interactions with viruses, plants, animals genetic algorithms, are presented and applied in the presented by authors investigating physical mech- and fungi. Starting with a general overview of [..] design optimization of different devices and systems. anisms by which proteins interact with DNA. For Contents Accordingly, the solution to field analysis problems example, several chapters address the mechanisms Communication among Phages, Bacteria, and Soil is based on the use of finite element method, and [..] by which proteins search for and recognize specific Environments, Stephen Abedon.- Soil Bacteria and binding sites on DNA, a process critical for cellular Bacteriophages, Robert Armon.- Soil phage ecol- Contents function. [..] Integrated Computer Models of 3-D Comb Drive ogy: Abundance, Distribution, and Interactions with Electrostatic MEMS Structures .-Multiobjective Contents Bacterial Hosts, Kurt E. Williamson.- Identification Design Optimization of Slotless PM Motors Using Introduction.- Nonspecific DNA Binding: Search- and Analysis of Prophages and Phage Remnants in Genetic.- Algorithms based on Analytical Field ing DNA and Altering DNA Properties.- DNA Soil Bacteria, K.V. Srividhya and S. Krishnaswamy.- Calculation.- The FEM parallel simulation with Search Theory.- DNA Search, Hopping vs. Sliding.- Back to the Soil: Retroviruses and Transposons, look up tables applied to the brushless DC motor SSB DNA Search.- HN-S Proteins or DNA Slid- Omar Bagasra, D. Gene Pace.- Ubiquitous Bacterio- optimization.- Fast algorithms for the design of ing Search.- Processivity Clamp.- DNA Bending phage Hosts in Rice Paddy Soil, Makoto Kimura*, complex-shape devices in electromechanics.- Opti- Proteins.- Kinetics of DNA Binding and Bending Guanghua Wang, Susumu Asakawa.- Phage Biopes- mization of Wound Rotor Synchronous Genera- by Proteins.- Modes of DNA Interaction by Archi- ticides and Soil Bacteria: Multilayered and Com- tors based on Genetic Algorithms.- Simple and Fast tectural Proteins.- Complex Protein-DNA Inter- plex[..] Algorithms for the Optimal Design of Complex Elec- actions.- DNA Looping by Repressor Proteins.- Fields of interest trical Machines.-The flock of starlings optimization: NF-kappaB Transcription Factor Crystallography.- Microbial Ecology; Cell Physiology; Soil Science & influence of[..] Replication Complex.- DNA Recombination Com- Conservation; Terrestial Ecology; Agriculture plexes.- DNA Binding by Alkyltransferase Repair Fields of interest Proteins.- DNA Polymerase Crystallography.-[..] Target groups Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Research (incl. 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In this edited volume, we present the state-of-the- The tiny microRNAs (miRNAs) can have huge This essentially self-contained, deliberately compact, art views of the perspective of enterprise risk man- impacts on the regulation of a variety of genes and and user-friendly textbook is designed for a first, agement, to include frameworks and controls in the play crucial roles in the fundamental cellular pro- one-semester course in statistical signal analysis for ERM process with respect to supply chains, con- cesses. Recent miRNA studies change the landscape a broad audience of students in engineering and the structions, and project, energy, environmental and of cancer genetics by scrutinizing the alterations of physical sciences. The emphasis throughout is on sustainable development risk management. The bulk genome-wide miRNA expressions in most common fundamental concepts and relationships in the statis- of this volume is devoted to presenting a number of cancers and their regulatory functions during the tical theory of stationary random signals, explained modeling approaches that have been (or could be) development of cancer. The connections between in a concise, yet fairly rigorous presentation. New applied to enterprise risk management in construc- miRNAs and cancer are widespread enough to war- to the Second Edition: many redrawn figures to bet- tion. rant more comprehensive investigations in the sys- ter illustrate the scale of the quantities represented; tems biology perspective. In MicroRNA and Cancer: revised notation and terminology to better reflect the Features Methods and Protocols, internationally renowned concepts under discussion; considerably expanded In this edited volume, we present the state-of- experts provide the latest miRNA knowledge, the sections with new examples, illustrations, and com- the-art views of the perspective of enterprise risk various techniques and methodologies currently mentary; addition of more applied exercises; a large management,to include frameworks and controls in available for cancer research application. Ranging appendix containing solutions of selected problems the ERM process with respect to supply chains, con- from the fundamental concepts to practical applica- from each of the nine chapters. Developed by the structions, and project, energy, environmental and tions, this book presents: • Overview of microRNA author over the course of many years of classroom sustainable development risk management. The bulk biogenesis, computational prediction of new miR- use, A First Course in Statistics for Signal Analy- of this volume is devoted to presenting a number of NAs in the cancer genome, and miRNA-based ther- sis may be used by junior/senior undergraduates or modeling approaches that have been (or could be) apeutic approaches for cancer treatment • Detailed graduate students in[..] applied to [..] experimental protocols in miRNA[..]

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W.-S. Wu, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan; C.-T. Hu, Buddhist A. Wyttenbach, University of Southampton, UK; V. O'Connor, Uni- A. Wüthrich, University of Bern, Switzerland Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan (Eds.) versity of Southampton, UK (Eds.) The Genesis of Feynman Diagrams Signal Transduction in Cancer Folding for the Synapse Metastasis In a detailed reconstruction of the genesis of Feyn- Folding for the Synapse addresses the current view man diagrams the author reveals that their devel- on how protein folding and misfolding, controlled by The poor prognosis and high mortality for cancer opment was constantly driven by the attempt to molecular chaperones, contribute to synapse func- patients are majorly ascribed to tumor metasta- resolve fundamental problems concerning the unin- tion and dysfunction. Molecular chaperones have sis, one of the most complicated pathological pro- terpretable infinities that arose in quantum as well been studied in relation to de novo protein folding, cesses. Elucidation of molecular mechanisms for as classical theories of electrodynamic phenomena. but there is increasing awareness that chaperone metastasis is essential for management and pre- Accordingly, as a comparison with the graphical function is required for the regulation of protein vention of this lethal condition. In the book to be representations that were in use before Feynman dynamics when functioning physiologically as an published, we take comprehensive review in regard diagrams shows, the resulting theory of quantum isolated moiety or part of a protein complex. This with the signal mechanisms responsible for trig- electrodynamics, featuring Feynman diagrams, dif- book will introduce both important concepts of fold- gering a series of phenotypical changes of primary fered significantly from earlier versions of the theory ing machineries and give examples of the biological tumor which may lead to final colonization of the in the way in which the relevant phenomena were relevance of further chaperone functions. tumor in a second home. Specifically, the initial stage conceptualized and modelled. The author traces the of tumor metastasis will be highlighted. The com- development of Feynman diagrams from Feynman's Features "struggle with the Dirac equation" in unpublished plex tumor microenvironment accumulate a lot of Folding for the Synapse addresses the current view growth factors, inflammatory cytokines and extracel- manuscripts to the two of Freeman Dyson's publi- on how protein folding/misfolding and its regulation cations which put Feynman diagrams into a field lular matrix which may turn into a group of potent by molecular chaperones contribute to synapse func- metastatic factors. An integrated and sustained sig- theoretic context. The author brings to the fore that tion and dysfunction. Molecular chaperones control Feynman and Dyson not only created a powerful naling induced by these metastatic factors may trig- de novo protein folding. However, there is increasing ger EMT, migration and invasion of primary tumor computational device but, above all, a new concep- awareness that chaperones physiologically function tual framework in which the[..] into surround tissue. Blokcade of these signal path- to regulate protein-protein interaction cascades. This ways is the most effective approach for prevention of book will introduce the concept [..] Features Features In a detailed reconstruction of the genesis of Feyn- Contents man diagrams the author reveals that their devel- The poor prognosis and high mortality for cancer Introduction,- Protein Folding and Molecular Chap- patients are majorly ascribed to tumor metastasis, opment was constantly driven by the attempt to erones.- Transport of Proteins and Vesicles to the resolve fundamental problems concerning the unin- one of the most complicated pathological processes. Synapse.- Protein Synthesis, Folding and Degrada- Elucidation of molecular mechanisms for metasta- terpretable infinities that arose in quantum as well tion in the Synaptic Compartment.- Synaptic Protein as classical theories of electrodynamic phenomena. sis is essential for management and prevention of Interactions/Reguatlion by Molecular Chaperones.- this lethal condition. In the book to be published, we Accordingly, as a comparison with the graphical rep- Folding/Misfolding and Synaptic Dysfunction Dur- resentations that were in use before Feynman dia- take comprehensive review in regard with the signal ing Chronic Neurodegeration. mechanisms responsible for triggering a series of [..] grams shows, the [..] Fields of interest Contents Contents Neurosciences; Molecular Medicine; Neurobiology; Contents.- Acknowledgements.- 1. Origin, use and Preface.- Chapter 1 Overview of signal transduction Cell Biology; Biochemistry in tumor metastasis.- Chapter 2 Multiple signal path- interpretation of Feynman diagrams.- 2. Quantum electrodynamics without Feynman diagrams.- 3. way triggering initiation of tumor metastasis.- Chap- Target groups Quantum mechanics without a Hamiltonian opera- ter 3 Insights into the dynamics of focal adhesion Research protein trafficking in invasive cancer cells and clin- tor.- 4. The Dirac equation: Feynman’s great strug- ical implications.- Chapter 4 Grb2 and other adap- Type of publication gle.- 5. Free propagation and successive scattering.- tor proteins in tumor metastasis.- Chapter 5 ERK1/2 Contributed volume 6. The held theoretical systematization of Feynman’s MAP Kinase Signaling in Tumor Invasion and theory.- 7. The development of a new means of rep- resentation.- Appendix A Diagrammatic induction.- Metastasis.- Chapter 6 MITOGEN-ACTIVATED Available PROTEIN KINASE-ACTIVATED PROTEIN Appendix B Synopsis of manuscripts and principal KINASES AND METASTASIS.- Chapter 7 The sig- publications.- List of figures.- Bibliography. naling mechanism of ROS in tumor progression.- 2011. VIII, 318 p. 57 illus., 37 in color. Hardcover Fields of interest Chapter 8 Signal[..] 149,95 € Physics (general); Philosophy of Science Fields of interest ISBN 978-1-4419-7060-2 Target groups Cancer Research; Molecular Medicine; Cytokines Research and Growth Factors; Receptors; Cell Biology Type of publication Target groups Monograph Professional/practitioner

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7th International Conference, ATC 2010, Xi'an, China, October 26-29, 2010, Proceedings This book presents contributions of mathematicians This book examines the techniques and applications covering topics from ancient India, placing them in involved in the Web Mining, Web Personalization the broader context of the history of mathematics. and Recommendation and Web Community Analy- Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathe- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of sis domains, including a detailed presentation of the matical texts are available in the literature, Indian the 7th International Conference on Autonomic and principles, developed algorithms, and systems of the contributions are rarely presented in major West- Trusted Computing, ATC 2010, held in Xi'an, China, research in these areas. The applications of web min- ern historical works. Yet some of the well-known in October 2010. The 20 revised full papers pre- ing, and the issue of how to incorporate web min- and universally-accepted discoveries from India, sented together with 3 invited papers and 2 keynote ing into web personalization and recommendation including the concept of zero and the decimal rep- abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from systems are also reviewed. Additionally, the volume resentation of numbers, have made lasting contri- 68 submissions. The papers address all current issues explores web community mining and analysis to find butions to the foundation of modern mathematics. in autonomic, organic, and trusted computing, with the structural, organizational and temporal develop- Ancient Indian Leaps into Mathematics examines special focus on theory and models, architectures ments of web communities and reveal the societal these ancient mathematical ideas that were spread and systems, components and modules, communica- sense of individuals or communities. The volume throughout India, China, the Islamic world, and tion and services, as well as on tools and interfaces. will benefit both academic and industry communi- Western Europe. Through a systematic approach, it They also feature actual research on trust models ties interested in the techniques and applications of gives an historical account of ancient Indian mathe- and specifications, trust-related security and privacy, web search, web data management, web mining and matical traditions and their influence on other parts trusted reliable and dependable systems, trustworthy web knowledge discovery, as well as web community of the world. services and applications, plus trust standards and and social network analysis. non-technical issues. Features Features This book presents contributions of mathematicians Features This book examines the techniques and applications covering topics from ancient India, placing them in This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of involved in the Web Mining, Web Personalization the broader context of the history of mathematics. the 7th International Conference on Autonomic and and Recommendation and Web Community Analy- Although the translations of some Sanskrit mathe- Trusted Computing, ATC 2010, held in Xi'an, China, sis domains, including a detailed presentation of the matical texts are available in the literature, Indian in October 2010. The 20 revised full papers pre- principles, developed algorithms, and systems of the contributions are rarely presented in major Western sented together with 3 invited papers and 2 keynote research in these areas. The applications of web min- historical works. Yet some of the well-known and abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from ing, and the issue of how to incorporate web mining universally-accepted discoveries from India, [..] 68 submissions. The papers address all current issues into web personalization and recommendation sys- in autonomic, organic, and trusted computing, with tems [..] Contents [..] Foreword.- Prelude.- Indian Mathematics in the Contents Medieval Islamic World.- Brahmagupta: the Ancient Fields of interest Part I Foundations: Introduction.- Theoretical Back- Indian Mathematician.- Indian Calendrical Calcula- Systems and Data Security; Software Engineer- grounds.- Algorithms and Techniques.- Part II Web tions.- India’s contributions to Chinese Mathematics ing; Computer Communication Networks; Data Mining Techniques and Applications: Web content up to the Eighth Century A.D..- Some Discussions Encryption; Information Systems Applications mining.- Web Linkage Analysis.- Web Usage Min- about how Indian Trigonometry affected Chinese (incl.Internet); Management of Computing and ing.- Part III Web Community and Social Network Calendar-Calculation in the Tang Dynasty.- On Information Systems Analysis: Techniques and Applications: Web Com- the Application of Areas in the Sulbasutra.- Indian Target groups munity Mining for Web Recommendation.- Social Mathematical Tradition with special reference to Research Network Analysis and Applications.- Conclusion.- Kerala: Methodology and Motivations.- Mainland References.- Index. South-East Asia as a Crossroad of Chinese and Type of publication Indian Astronomy.- Mathematical Literature in the Proceedings Fields of interest Regional[..] Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Storage and Retrieval; User Interfaces Fields of interest Available and Human Computer Interaction History of Mathematics; Non-Western Philosophy

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