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H.-G. Joost, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Nuthetal, Ger- Arts Biomedicine many; H. Al-Hasani, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Ger- many; A. Schürmann, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Nuthetal, Germany (Eds.)

S. Kurbanoglu, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey; U. Al, S. Masino, Trinity College, Hartford, CT, USA; D. Boison, R. S. Dow Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey; P.L. Erdogan, Bilkent Uni- Neurobiology Laboratories, Portland, OR, USA (Eds.) Animal Models in Diabetes versity, Ankara, Turkey; N. Ucak, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (Eds.) Research Adenosine

E-Science and Information A Key Link between Metabolism and Brain Activity In recent years, human studies have made enor- Management mous contributions towards an understanding of the Homeostasis of key metabolites and metabolic health genetic basis of diabetes mellitus; however, most of Third International Symposium on Information Management affects all bodily systems. Not surprisingly, altered the experimentation needed for the invention and in a Changing World, IMCW 2012, Ankara, Turkey, September metabolic function is associated with a wide spec- testing of novel therapeutic approaches cannot be 19-21, 2012. Proceedings trum of dysfunctions in the central nervous system performed in humans. Thus, there is no alternative – including developmental disorders, acute ner- to appropriate animal models. In Animal Models This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of vous system injury, and neurodegenerative disor- in Diabetes Research, expert researchers explore the the Third International Symposium on Information ders. Accordingly, metabolism-based therapies offer current status of the most important models and Management in a Changing World, IMCW 2012, significant promise as new category of treatment procedures in order to provide a timely resource held in Ankara, Turkey, in September 2012. The 16 options designed to limit, delay or reverse the disease in experimental diabetology. The first half of the revised full papers presented together with three process by reconstructing homeostatic functions. volume serves as a comprehensive overview on our keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from Increasingly it is appreciated that restoring metabolic current knowledge of the pathogenesis and patho- more than 30 submissions. The papers are organized health could promote normal nervous system activ- physiology of diabetes in animal models through[...] in topical sections on e-science and information ity, and improve behavior and cognition. Adeno- management; scholarly communication and institu- sine: A Key Link Between[...] Features tional repositories; information literacy and acade- In recent years, human studies have made enor- mic libraries; different perspectives on information Features mous contributions towards an understanding of the management. Homeostasis of key metabolites and metabolic health genetic basis of diabetes mellitus; however, most of affects all bodily systems. Not surprisingly, altered the experimentation needed for the invention and Features metabolic function is associated with a wide spec- testing of novel therapeutic approaches cannot be This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of trum of dysfunctions in the central nervous system performed in humans. Thus, there is no alternative the Third International Symposium on Information – including developmental disorders, acute ner- to appropriate animal models. In Animal Models in Management in a Changing World, IMCW 2012, vous system injury, and neurodegenerative disor- Diabetes Research, expert researchers explore the [..] held in Ankara, Turkey, in September 2012. The 16 ders. Accordingly, metabolism-based therapies offer revised full papers presented together with three significant promise as new category of treatment Contents keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from options [..] The Non-Obese Diabetic (NOD) Mouse as a Model more than 30 submissions. The papers are organized of Human Type 1 Diabetes.- Assessment of Diabetic in topical sections on e-science and information Contents Nephropathy in the Akita Mouse.- The BB Rat as management; [..] Adenosine and metabolism – a brief historical note.- a Model of Human Type 1 Diabetes.- Diabetes in Adenosine metabolism, adenosine kinase and evo- Mice with Monogenic Obesity: The db/db Mouse Fields of interest lution.- Adenosine and energy metabolism - rela- and Its Use in the Study of Cardiac Consequences.- Library Science; Document Preparation and Text tionship to brain bioenergetics.- Adenosine and Pathophysiology and Genetics of Obesity and Dia- Processing; Information Systems Applications autocrine metabolic regulation of neuronal activity.- betes in the New Zealand Obese Mouse: A Model of (incl.Internet); Database Management; Information Physiologic and metabolic regulation of adenosine the Human Metabolic Syndrome.- The TALLYHO Storage and Retrieval; Computers and Society – mechanisms.- The double edged sword: gaining Mouse as a Model of Human Type 2 Diabetes.- Diet- adenosine at the expense of ATP. How to balance the Induced Diabetes in the Sand Rat (Psammomys obe- Target groups books.- Downstream pathways of adenosine.- Astro- sus).- Diabetes in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rat.- The Research cytic ATP release.- Role of striatal A2A receptor sub- GK Rat: A Prototype[...] populations in neurological disorder.- Sleep and Type of publication adenosine: human studies.- Adenosine and Other[...] Fields of interest Proceedings Molecular Medicine; Endocrinology More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33298-2 Fields of interest Neurosciences; Neurobiology Target groups Softcover Professional/practitioner 2012. Approx. 200 p. (Communications in Computer Target groups and Information Science, Vol. 317) Research Type of publication $84.00 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-33298-2 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-067-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Contributed volume Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3902-8 2012. XI, 325 p. 51 illus., 26 in color. (Methods in Molec- Hardcover ular Biology, Vol. 933) 2013. XV, 679 p. 64 illus., 45 in color. $139.00 $239.00 ISBN 978-1-62703-067-0 ISBN 978-1-4614-3902-8 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Biomedicine 3

P. Chames, INSERM U624, Marseille, France (Ed.) P. Gresele, University of Perugia, Italy; G.V.R. Born, University of A. De, Columbia University, NY, USA London, UK; C. Patrono, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; C.P. Page, King's College London, UK (Eds.) Antibody Engineering Application of Peptide-Based

Methods and Protocols, Second Edition Antiplatelet Agents Prodrug Chemistry in Drug Development More than ever, antibodies are being recognized as a major drug modality in a variety of diseases, includ- Antiplatelet therapy is the cornerstone of treatment ing cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious dis- of ischemic cardiovascular disease and over the last Macromolecular (specifically peptide-based) drugs eases, or even neurodegenerative disorders. Over few years spectacular advancements in this field could potentially be highly effective medicines. How- 30 therapeutic antibodies have been approved and have been recorded. This is the first comprehen- ever they have a relatively short duration of action novel molecules are entering clinical trials at an aver- sive handbook entirely dedicated to all the aspects of and variable therapeutic index. An example of such age rate of 50 per year and that is predicted to con- antiplatelet therapy. The book is divided into three a peptide is Glucagon-like Peptide I which could tinue well into the future. Notwithstanding the many main sections, pathophysiology, pharmacology and potentially be used as a revolutionary drug for dia- achievements already made in the field, there is still a therapy, for a total of 23 chapters. A large group betes. This is because it stimulates insulin only when lot of room for improvements for these molecules in of leading experts from different European coun- the blood glucose level is high thereby reducing the terms of activity, and a plethora of approaches have tries and from the USA, both from academia and risk of hypoglycemia (a significant disadvantage of been attempted to optimize these molecules. Anti- industry, have contributed to the book. Besides a using insulin is that an insulin overdose is the single body Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second detailed overview on the pharmacology and clinical most potent cause of life-threatening hypoglycemia). Edition was compiled to[...] applications of all the currently used or of the novel However it’s short duration of action (half-life of 2 antiplatelet agents, innovative[...] minutes in plasma) precludes its therapeutic use. In Features this[...] More than ever, antibodies are being recognized as a Features major drug modality in a variety of diseases, includ- Antiplatelet therapy is the cornerstone of treatment Features ing cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, of ischemic cardiovascular disease and over the last . or even neurodegenerative disorders. Over 30 ther- few years spectacular advancements in this field apeutic antibodies have been approved and novel have been recorded. This is the first comprehen- Contents molecules are entering clinical trials at an average sive handbook entirely dedicated to all the aspects of Macromolecular (specifically peptide-based) drugs rate of 50 per year and that is predicted to continue antiplatelet therapy. The book is divided into three could potentially be highly effective medicines. How- well into the future. Notwithstanding the many [..] main sections, pathophysiology, pharmacology and ever they have a relatively short duration of action therapy, for a total of 23 chapters. A large group of and variable therapeutic index. An example of such Contents [..] a peptide is Glucagon-like Peptide I which could Use of IMGT® Databases and Tools for Anti- potentially be used as a revolutionary drug for dia- body Engineering and Humanization.- Com- Contents betes. This is because it stimulates insulin only when puter-Assisted Modeling of Antibody Variable Foreword.- Preface.- Part 1. Pathophysiology.- Part the blood glucose level is high thereby reducing the Domains.- Cloning Single-Chain Antibody Frag- 2. Pharmacology.- Part 3. Therapy. risk of hypoglycemia (a significant disadvantage of ments (scFv) from Hybridoma Cells.- Human in Cell using insulin is that an insulin overdose is the single scFv Library from Infiltrating B Cell.- Construction Fields of interest most potent cause of life-threatening hypoglycemia). of Human Naive Antibody Gene Libraries.- Syn- Pharmacology / Toxicology; Cardiology; Internal However it’s short[...] thetic Customized scFv Libraries.- Selection of Stable Medicine; Neurology; Molecular Medicine scFv Antibodies by Phage Display.- Generation of Fields of interest Target groups Single Domain Antibody Fragments Derived from Pharmaceutical Sciences / Technology; Pharmacol- Research Camelids and Generation of Manifold Constructs.- ogy / Toxicology; Diabetes Generation and Isolation of Target Specific Single Type of publication Domain Antibodies from[...] Target groups Handbook Research Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29422-8 Immunology; Antibodies Type of publication Hardcover Brief 2012. XII, 616 p. 62 illus., 47 in color. (Handbook of Target groups Experimental Pharmacology, Vol. 210) More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4874-7 Professional/practitioner $419.00 Softcover Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-29422-8 2013. XII, 89 p. 74 illus., 23 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Contributed volume Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Pharmaceutical Science & Drug Development) $49.95 More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-973-0 ISBN 978-1-4614-4874-7 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2012. XVI, 734 p. 98 illus., 41 in color. (Methods in Mole- cular Biology, Vol. 907) $179.00 ISBN 978-1-61779-973-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 4 Biomedicine springer.com

W.H. Sommer, Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI) Mannheim, C.W. Kreipke, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; Y. Xia, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, TX, Germany; R. Spanagel, Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI) J.A. Rafols, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA (Eds.) USA; G. Ding, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; G.-C. Wu, Fudan Mannheim, Germany (Eds.) Unviersity, Shanghai, China (Eds.) Cerebral Blood Flow, Metabolism, Behavioral Neurobiology of Alcohol and Head Trauma Current Research in Acupuncture Addiction The Pathotrajectory of Traumatic Brain Injury Written by over 60 scientists and clincicians from the United States, mainland China, Germany, Australia, The question how alcohol alters mood states and Written to satisfy a wide audience, from basic sci- Japan, Sweden, Portugal and Hong Kong, Current why this may end up becoming an addiction is puz- entist to clinical researcher, this volume explores Research in Acupuncture discusses recent advances zling alcohol researchers since decades. In this vol- such varied concepts as: the influence of CBF in the in acupuncture research in a modern scientific lan- ume, an assembly of highly distinguished experts and pathotrajectory of TBI, modeling TBI as a means to guage. The first 5 chapters investigate the basic leaders in alcohol addiction research provides lucid understand underlying pathological states associ- mechanisms of acupuncture. Later chapters explore presentations of the current knowledge and research ated with brain injury victims, disrupted vasculature topics including acupuncture treatment and poten- challenges as well as interesting viewpoints on future following head trauma and advanced imaging tech- tial mechanisms for epilepsy, Parkinson’s diseases, research directions aimed to stimulate communica- niques, vasoreactive substances underlying disrupted neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s tion and convergence between clinical and preclini- blood flow, the role of age and sex on injury out- disease, vascular cognitive impairment, aging, anxi- cal researchers, and to renew interest in the vibrant come, and the latest pre-clinical rationale for focus- ety, polycystic ovary syndrome, pain, nerve root cer- field of alcohol addiction research among a wide sci- ing on CBF and strategies to improve blood flow as a vical spondylosis, stroke, imflamation, myocardial entifically minded audience. Five Current Topics are means to improve outcome in patients suffering the ischemia and other cardiovascular[...] discussed in this volume: Neurobiological mecha- effects of TBI. nisms of alcoholism,[...] Features Features Written by over 60 scientists and clincicians from Features Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has caught the ear of the United States, mainland China, Germany, Aus- The question of how alcohol alters mood states and the general public in the last few years in the con- tralia, Japan, Sweden, Portugal and Hong Kong, why this may end up becoming an addiction has text of injuries seen both in athletes and the military. Current Research in Acupuncture discusses recent puzzled alcohol researchers for decades. In this vol- Despite TBI being situated as a critical problem in advances in acupuncture research in a modern sci- ume, a group of highly distinguished experts and society for multiple decades, the underlying patho- entific language. The first 5 chapters investigate the leaders in alcohol addiction research presents our trajectory of TBI has only recently been truly appre- basic mechanisms of acupuncture. Later chapters current state of knowledge and remaining research ciated. Only recently has TBI research begun to explore topics including acupuncture treatment and challenges, as well as interesting viewpoints on future develop better models of TBI that more closely [..] [..] research directions aimed to stimulate communica- Contents tion [..] Contents Historical perspectives in understanding traumatic Acupuncture Modulation of Neural Transmit- Contents brain injury and in situating disruption in CBF in the ters/Modulators.- Cellular Mechanisms In Acupunc- From the contents.- Preface.- Part 1: Mechanistic pathotrajectory of head trauma.- Situating Cerebral ture Points And Effected Sites.- Function Of aspects underlying alcoholism.- Part 2: Genetics.- Blood Flow in the Pathotrajectory of Head Trauma.- Collagen And Mast Cells In Acupuncture Points.- Part 3: Clinical phenotypes and preclinical models Modeling of traumatic brain injury and its impli- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Basic thereof.- Part 4: Novel insights from brain imaging.- cations in studying the pathology of repeated mild Acupuncture Research.- Chemical And Physical Part 5: Translational aspects and medication devel- impacts to the head.- The presence of venous dam- Characteristics Of Moxibustion.- Acupuncture And opment. age and microbleeds in traumatic brain injury and Epilepsy.- Acupuncture Treatment For Parkinson’s the potential future role of angiographic and per- Disease.- Can Acupuncture Treat Alzheimer’s Dis- Fields of interest fusion magnetic resonance imaging.- Situating the ease And Other Neurodegenerative Disorders?.- Neurosciences; Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology Endothelin System in the pathotrajectory of TBI- Acupuncture Therapy For Vascular Cognitive induced changes in haemodynamics.- Age[...] Target groups Impairment.- Acupuncture And Moxibustion For Research Fields of interest Anti-Aging.- The Development And[...] Neurosciences; Human Physiology; Pathology; Fields of interest Type of publication Sports Medicine; Rehabilitation; Biomedicine (gen- Neurosciences; Acupuncture; Neurology Contributed volume eral) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28719-0 Target groups Target groups Graduate Hardcover Research 2013. XI, 727 p. 36 illus., 15 in color. (Current Topics in Type of publication Behavioral Neurosciences, Vol. 13) Type of publication Contributed volume $239.00 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-28719-0 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3356-9 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4147-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XVI, 752 p. 177 illus., 102 in color. 2013. X, 169 p. 37 illus., 11 in color. $279.00 $189.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-3356-9 ISBN 978-1-4614-4147-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Biomedicine 5

L.A. Mathews, National Human Genome Research Institute, K. Taylor, Institute of Cell & Molecular Science; H. Hyöty, Univer- P. Agostinis, K.U.Leuven, Belgium; S. Afshin, National University Rockville, MD, USA; S.M. Cabarcas, Gannon University, PA, USA; sity of Tampere; A. Toniolo, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy; of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (Eds.) E.M. Hurt, Preclinical Oncology Research, Gaithersburg, MD, USA A.J. Zuckerman, University College London Medical School (Eds.) (Eds.) Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Diabetes and Viruses DNA Repair of Cancer Stem Cells Health and Disease

This book will assemble the views of many of the The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is an organelle The existence of ‘cancer stem cells’ (CSCs) has been world's experts in the field of viruses and diabetes. with extraordinary signaling and homeostatic func- a topic of heated debate for the last few years within It will look critically at some unanswered ques- tions. It is the organelle responsible for protein fold- the field of cancer biology. Their continuous char- tions, in the field. Among these, How do viruses ing, maturation, quality control and trafficking of acterization in a variety of solid tumors has lead to destroy or modify the pancreatic islet? Which viruses proteins destined for the plasma membrane or for an abundance of evidence supporting their exis- are involved? What is the role of virus-induced secretion into the extracellular environment. Fail- tence. CSCs are believed to be responsible for resis- cytokines> Could vaccines prevent virus-induced ure, overloading or malfunctioning of any of the sig- tance against conventional treatment regimes of diabetes? Until recent technological advances, naling or quality control mechanisms occurring in chemotherapy and radiation, ultimately, leading progress in the understanding of the relationship the ER may provoke a stress condition known as to metastasis and patient demise. To help aid clin- between viruses and diabetes has been hampered. ‘ER stress’. Accumulating evidence indicates that ER icians, pharmaceutical companies and academic New technologies are helping shed new light on stress may dramatically perturb interactions between labs investigating how to better kill these highly these mysteries. This will be the first comprehensive the cell and its environment, and contribute to the aggressive cells we have summarized the DNA repair volume on this topic. mechanism(s) and their role in the maintenance and development of human diseases, ranging from meta- regulation of both normal and cancer[...] Features bolic diseases and cancer to[...] Diabetes, in all of its forms, now constitutes a grow- Features Features ing health concern, affecting all segments of the The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is an organelle The existence of ‘cancer stem cells’ (CSCs) has been world’s population. There is great interest in the with extraordinary signaling and homeostatic func- a topic of heated debate for the last few years within factors which influence its etiology and progres- tions. It is the organelle responsible for protein fold- the field of cancer biology. Their continuous char- sion. Among these, a number of viruses feature ing, maturation, quality control and trafficking of acterization in a variety of solid tumors has lead to prominently. Hindered by technological limitations, proteins destined for the plasma membrane or for an abundance of evidence supporting their exis- research into this relationship has hitherto been secretion into the extracellular environment. Failure, tence. CSCs are believed to be responsible for resis- scarce. Recent advances, however, have opened up overloading or malfunctioning of any of the signal- tance against conventional treatment regimes of the field [..] chemotherapy and radiation, ultimately, leading [..] ing or quality control mechanisms occurring in the Contents ER [..] Contents Preface.- Historical Background: Virus Involvement Contents Preface. -1 Introduction to Cancer stem cells.-2 DNA in diabetes.- Historical Background: Autoimmune Preface. Part I: Cellular responses to ER stress.-1 Repair Pathways and Mechanisms.-3 Resistance and Diabetes.- Genetics of Type 1 Diabetes.- Non-genetic Biology of the endoplasmic reticulum.-2 A tight-knit DNA repair mechanisms of cancer stem cells: Poten- Factors in the Pathogenesis of Type 1 daibetes.- group: protein glycosylation, endoplasmic reticulum tial molecular targets for therapy.-4 DNA Repair EMC Virus in Mice.- AZ Enteroviruses in the Mouse stress and the unfolded protein response.-3 ER stress in Normal Stem Cells.-5 DNA Repair Mechanisms Model of Type 1 Diabetes.- Kilham Virus in rats.- signaling pathways in cell survival and death.-4. Een- in Glioblastoma Cancer Stem Cells.-6 DNA Repair Reoviruses in Mice.- Ljungan Virus.- Virus-related doplasmic reticulum-mitochondria connections, cal- Mechanisms in Breast Cancer Stem Cells.7 DNA Diabetes in Cattle.- Epidemiology of Viruses in Type cium cross-talk and cell fate: a closer inspection.-5 Repair Mechanisms in other Cancer Stem Cell mod- 1 Diabetes.- Molecular Biology of Enteroviruses.- ER stress and upr through dysregulated er ca2+ els.- 8 Pancreatic cancer stem cells in tumor progres- Laboratory Diagnosiws of Enterovirus Infection.- homeostasis and signaling.-6 Regulation of ER stress sion, metastasis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition Enterovirus Immunity and the "Hygeine Hypothe- responses by micrornas.-7 ER stress as modulator of and DNA repair.-9 Targeting Cancer Stem Cell Effi- sis".- Enteroviruses in Blood.-[...] cient DNA Repair Pathways: Screening for new[...] autophagy pathways.-8 physiological ER stress: the Fields of interest model of[...] Fields of interest Virology; Infectious Diseases; Immunology; Pharma- Fields of interest Biomedicine (general); Molecular Medicine; Cancer cology / Toxicology Research; Stem Cells Biomedicine (general); Molecular Medicine; Cell Target groups Biology; Apoptosis; Cell Physiology; Immunology Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Research Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4050-5 Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4589-6 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4350-2 Hardcover 2013. XVIII, 373 p. 54 illus., 39 in color. Hardcover 2013. VI, 178 p. 10 illus. in color. $209.00 2012. VIII, 452 p. 48 illus., 40 in color. $189.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-4050-5 ISBN 978-94-007-4589-6 $209.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ISBN 978-94-007-4350-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 6 Biomedicine springer.com

N.W. Seidler, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, J.-R. Martin, CNRS UPR-3294, Gif-sur-Yvette, France (Ed.) N. Engel, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.) MO, USA Genetically Encoded Functional Genomic Imprinting GAPDH: Biological Properties and Indicators Diversity Methods and Protocols Genomic imprinting, the process by which the non- In the last decade, several different optical imaging equivalence of the paternal and maternal genomes The book represents a comprehensive review and techniques, either based on various voltage or cal- is established, has been fascinating us for over three synthesis of the biomedical literature that spans over cium dyes, or more recently on modified fluorescent decades and has provided many emerging scientists a half-century on a single protein called glyceralde- or bioluminescent proteins (genetically encoded) with the chance to hit their stride in a frontier pos- hyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (or, GAPDH). Due that are sensitive to calcium, have been developed ing many unexpected questions and even more sur- to the protein’s involvement in a vast array of cellu- to study neuronal activity, and especially groups of prising answers. In Genomic Imprinting: Methods lar activities, GAPDH is of interest to the cell biolo- neurons, with the goal of mapping and deciphering and Protocols, experts in the field provide a survey gist, immunologist, virologist, biochemist etc. The the neural code underlying major neurophysiologi- of the technologies that are being applied to advance protein has a significant role in fertility, cancer and cal functions. Genetically Encoded Functional Indi- the study of imprinting. This detailed volume fea- neurodegeneration, suggesting that this book can be cators brings together expert contributors to present tures new technologies that are accelerating the pace a vital resource for drug development. GAPDH func- the development of recent genetic techniques that of discovery of imprinted genes and characterization tion may provide insight into anesthesia. Further- allow for generating genetically encoded activity sen- of their epigenetic profile, bioinformatic procedures more, GAPDH is highly conserved meaning that the sors in order to investigate neuronal activity. Each for prediction and[...] protein found in microorganisms, such as pathogens, chapter describes a[...] remained relatively[...] Features Features Genomic imprinting, the process by which the non- Features In the last decade, several different optical imaging equivalence of the paternal and maternal genomes GAPDH (glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydro- techniques, either based on various voltage or cal- is established, has been fascinating us for over three genase) is more than just a glycolytic enzyme. An cium dyes, or more recently on modified fluorescent decades and has provided many emerging scientists unprecedented amount of literature demonstrates or bioluminescent proteins (genetically encoded) with the chance to hit their stride in a frontier posing that GAPDH has an astounding multiplicity of func- that are sensitive to calcium, have been developed to many unexpected questions and even more surpris- tion. This diversity is not simply due to cell compart- study neuronal activity, and especially groups of neu- ing answers. In Genomic Imprinting: Methods and mentation (i.e. redistributing glycolytic energy to rons, with the goal of mapping and deciphering the Protocols, experts in the field provide a survey [..] where it is needed), although this feature is undoubt- neural code underlying major neurophysiological [..] edly important and discussed in the book. GAPDH Contents Contents integrates [..] Uniparental Embryos in the Study of Genomic In Vivo Functional Brain Imaging Using a Genet- Imprinting.- Derivation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Contents ically Encoded Ca2+-Sensitive Bioluminescence Cells by Retroviral Gene Transduction in Mam- 1. Basic Biology of GAPDH. - 2. GAPDH and Inter- Reporter, GFP-Aequorin.- Ca2+ Imaging in Brain malian Species.- Generation of Trophoblast Stem mediary Metabolism. - 3. Compartmentation of Slices Using Bioluminescent Reporters.- Calcium Cells.- Immunomagnetic Purification of Murine Pri- GAPDH. - 4. Functional Diversity. - 5. GAPDH, as Imaging of Neural Activity in the Olfactory System mordial Germ Cells.- Whole Genome Methylation a Virulence Factor. - 6. Target for Diverse Chemical of Drosophila.- Functional Imaging of Antennal Profiling by Immunoprecipitation of Methylated Modifications. - 7. Dynamic Oligomeric Properties. Lobe Neurons in Drosophila with Synapto-pHluo- DNA.- Identification of Imprinted Loci by Tran- - 8. Multiple Binding Partners. - 9. GAPDH in Anes- rin.- Performing Electrophysiology and Two-Photon scriptome Sequencing.- Data Mining as a Discov- thesia. Calcium Imaging in the Adult Drosophila Central ery Tool for Imprinted Genes.- Engineering of Large Brain During Walking Behavior.- In Vivo Opti- Deletions and Duplications In Vivo.- Methylated Fields of interest cal Recording of Brain Interneuron Activities from DNA Immunoprecipitation (MeDIP) from Low Biomedicine (general); Biochemistry; Chemistry a Drosophila Male on a Treadmill.- Two-Photon Amounts of Cells.- Chromatin[...] (general) Imaging of Population[...] Fields of interest Target groups Fields of interest Human Genetics Research Neurosciences; Human Genetics; Neurology Target groups Type of publication Target groups Professional/practitioner Monograph Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4715-9 Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover Contributed volume 2013. XIV, 295 p. 96 illus., 8 in color. (Advances in Exper- More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-010-6 imental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 985) More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-013-7 Hardcover $209.00 Hardcover 2012. XI, 297 p. 40 illus., 19 in color. (Methods in Molec- ISBN 978-94-007-4715-9 2012. XII, 169 p. 34 illus., 15 in color. (Neuromethods, ular Biology, Vol. 925) Vol. 72) Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $139.00 $119.00 ISBN 978-1-62703-010-6 ISBN 978-1-62703-013-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Biomedicine 7

T. Schedl, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, J. Barańska, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, M. Manto, ULB Erasme Neurologie, Bruxelles, Belgium; D. Gruol, MO, USA (Ed.) Poland (Ed.) The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA; J. Schmahmann, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; N. Koibuchi, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan; F. Rossi, Rita Levi Montalcini Center Germ Cell Development in C. Glioma Signaling for Brain Repair, Turin, Italy (Eds.) elegans Glioma Signaling is a text reference on cellular Handbook of the Cerebellum and signaling processes focused on the mechanism Germ cells in sexually reproducing metazoa, through Cerebellar Disorders of nucleotide receptors activation by exogenic the germline lineage, are the route by which genetic nucleotides and the formation of complex signaling material and cytoplasmic constituents are passed cascades, including cytoplasmic transcription factors, Our knowledge of cerebellar functions and cerebellar from one generation to the next in the continuum induced by growth factors, cytokines and cannabi- disorders, called ataxias, is increasing considerably. of life. Chapters in this book review germ cell devel- noids. The book provides a framework explaining Studies of the cerebellum are now a central focus in opment in the model organism Caenorhabditis ele- how signal transduction elements may modulate neuroscience. During the last four decades, many gans, discussing the biology, the genetics and the glioma cytoskeleton structure, cytoplasmic calcium laboratories worldwide have dedicated their research molecular mechanisms for various processes, as concentration changes, cellular growth, progression activities to understanding the roles of the cerebel- well as drawing comparisons with other organisms. and invasion, as well as presents perspective con- lum in motor control, cognitive processes and biol- Processes discussed include specification of germ cerning potential targets for glioma therapy. ogy of mental processes, behavioral symptoms, and cell fate, meiosis, gametogenesis, environmental/ emotion. It is now accepted that the cerebellum acts physiological controls, epigenetics and translational Features as a cognitive operator in learning, perception, and control, fertilization and the oocyte-to-embryo tran- Gliomas, developing in the brain from the trans- attention. Moreover, major improvements in our sition. This book thus provides a[...] formed glial cells, are a very special kind of tumors, assessment of in vivo cerebellar architecture using extremely refractory to conventional treatments. Features imaging techniques have occurred. A typical exam- Therefore, for the development of new antitumor Germ cells in sexually reproducing metazoa, through ple is the accurate[...] strategies, a better understanding of molecular the germline lineage, are the route by which genetic mechanisms responsible for their biology, growth Features material and cytoplasmic constituents are passed and invasion is still needed. Glioma Signaling is a Our knowledge of cerebellar functions and cerebellar from one generation to the next in the continuum of text reference on cellular signaling processes [..] disorders, called ataxias, is increasing considerably. life. Chapters in this book review germ cell develop- Studies of the cerebellum are now a central focus in ment in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans, Contents neuroscience. During the last four decades, many discussing the biology, the genetics and the molecu- 1.introduction to purinergic signaling in the brain. - laboratories worldwide have dedicated their research lar mechanisms for various processes, as [..] 2. adenosine signaling in glioma cells. - 3. cross-talk activities to understanding the roles of the cerebel- in nucleotide signaling in glioma c6 cells. - 4. calcium Contents lum in motor control, cognitive processes and biol- signaling in glioma cells – the role of nucleotide Introduction to germ cell development in C. ele- ogy of mental processes, behavioral symptoms, [..] receptors. - 5. purinergic signaling in glioma pro- gans.- Germ cell specification.- Sex determination gression. - 6. cytoskeleton and nucleotide signaling Contents in the C. elegans germline.- Stem cell proliferation in glioma cells. - 7. signaling determinants of glioma Chapter 1. Embryology.- Chapter 2. Anatomy.- versus meiotic fate decision in C. elegans.- Phys- cell invasion. - 8. receptor tyrosine kinases: principles Chapter 3. Neuroimaging of the cerebellum.- Chap- iological control of germline development.- Mei- and functions in glioma invasion. - 9. tgf beta signal- ter 4. Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.- otic development in C. elegans.- Spermatogenesis.- ing and its role in glioma pathogenesis. - 10. stat sig- Chapter 5. Fructose metabolism and the cerebellum.- Translational control in the C. elegans germ line.- naling in glioma cells. - 11. cannabinoid[...] Chapter 6. Physiology of the cerebellum.- Chapter 7. Germ cell apoptosis and DNA damage responses.- Cerebellum and pain processing.- Chapter 8. Com- Control of Oocyte Growth and Meiotic Maturation Fields of interest putational models of cerebellar function.- Chapter in C. elegans.- Fertilization.- The oocyte-to-embryo Biomedicine (general); Cancer Research; Neuro- 9. Animal models of cerebellar ataxias.- Chapter 10. transition.- Epigenetic Control of Germline Develop- sciences; Molecular Medicine Symptoms of cerebellar disorders in human.- Chap- ment.- Using Caenorhabditis to explore the[...] ter 11. Clinical deficits.- Chapter 12. Cerebellum and Target groups cognitive processes.- Chapter 13. Cerebellum and Fields of interest Research Human Genetics; Cell Biology; Developmental Biol- emotion regulation.- Chapter 14.[...] ogy Type of publication Fields of interest Contributed volume Target groups Neurosciences; Neurochemistry; Neurobiology; Neu- Research More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4718-0 rology; Neurosurgery; Human Physiology Hardcover Type of publication Target groups 2013. X, 227 p. 39 illus., 27 in color. 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P. Belin, University of Glasgow, UK; S. Campanella, Brugmann D. Josic, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA; D.C. Hixson, G. Grimaldi, University of Palermo, Italy; M. Manto, ULB Erasme, University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium; Th. Ethofer, University of Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, USA (Eds.) Brusells, Belgium (Eds.) Tubingen, Germany (Eds.) Liver Proteomics Mechanisms and Emerging Integrating Face and Voice in Therapies in Tremor Disorders Person Perception Methods and Protocols The liver is responsible for a wide range of critical Tremor is intimately linked to the numerous inter- functions essential to life, and is composed of several This book follows a successful symposium organized actions of the central and peripheral nervous sys- different cell types. In Liver Proteomics: Methods in June 2009 at the Human Brain Mapping confer- tem components tuning motor control, from the and Protocols, expert researchers in the field detail ence. The topic is at the crossroads of two domains cerebral cortex up to the peripheral effectors. Activ- many of the methods that are used to study the live. of increasing importance and appeal in the neu- ities of central generators, reflex loop delays, iner- These methods include the most up-to-date strate- roimaging/neuroscience community: multi-modal tia, stiffness and damping are all factors influencing gies being used to characterize the liver proteome integration, and social neuroscience. Most of our features of tremor. This book discusses the patho- at the global, cellular, subcellular, post translational social interactions involve combining information physiology of tremor including membrane mecha- and functional level.Written in the highly successful from both the face and voice of other persons: speech nisms and rodent models, the advances in genetics Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chap- information, but also crucial nonverbal information and the musculoskeletal models pertinent to body ters include introductions to their respective topics, on the person’s identity and affective state. The cere- oscillations. The main forms of tremor encountered lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step- bral bases of the multimodal integration of speech during clinical practice are considered, taking into by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, have been intensively investigated; by contrast only account neuroimaging aspects. The book covers and[...] few studies have focused on nonverbal aspects of recent advances in methodologies and[...] face-voice integration.This work[...] Features Features The liver is responsible for a wide range of critical Features Tremor is intimately linked to the numerous inter- functions essential to life, and is composed of several This book follows a successful symposium organized actions of the central and peripheral nervous system different cell types. In Liver Proteomics: Methods in June 2009 at the Human Brain Mapping confer- components tuning motor control, from the cere- and Protocols, expert researchers in the field detail ence. The topic is at the crossroads of two domains bral cortex up to the peripheral effectors. Activities many of the methods that are used to study the live. of increasing importance and appeal in the neu- of central generators, reflex loop delays, inertia, stiff- These methods include the most up-to-date strate- roimaging/neuroscience community: multi-modal ness and damping are all factors influencing features gies being used to characterize the liver proteome at integration, and social neuroscience. Most of our of tremor. This book discusses the pathophysiology the global, cellular, [..] social interactions involve combining information of tremor including membrane mechanisms and [..] from both the face and voice of other persons: speech Contents Contents [..] Cell Surface Capturing (CSC) technologies for the Part 1: Fundamental aspects.- Definition of tremor.- surfaceome discovery of hepatocytes.-An on-target Contents Membrane mechanisms of tremor.- Rodent mod- desalting and concentration sample preparationpro- Multisensory Recognition in Vertebrates (Especially els of tremor.- Advances in genetics of human tocol for MALDI-MS and MS/MS analysis.-Plasma Primates).- Cross-Modal representation in Humans tremor.- Musculo-skeletal models of tremor.- Part membrane isolation using immobilized concanavalin and Non-Human Animals: A Comparative Perspec- 2: The various forms of tremor in clinical prac- A magnetic beads.-Analysis of the cattle liver pro- tive.- Representation and Integration of Faces and tice: presentation and mechanism.- Physiological teome by High-sensitive Liquid Chromatography Vocalizations in the Primate Ventral Prefrontal Cor- tremor.- Rest tremor.- Postural tremors.- Isomet- Coupled with Mass Spectrometry method.-Produc- tex.- Intersensory Perception of Faces and Voices in ric tremor.- Essential Tremor and Other Forms of ing a One-Dimensional Proteomic Map for Human Infants.- The Early Development of Processing Emo- Kinetic Tremor.- Dystonic tremor.- Orthostatic Liver Cytochromes P450.-Assessing heterogeneity tions in Face and Voice.- Audiovisual Integration in tremor.- Vocal tremor.- Update in Familial Cortical of peroxisomes – isolation of two subpopulations Speaker Identification.- Cross-Modal Integration of Myoclonic tremor with Epilepsy (FCMTE) .- Post- from rat liver.-Purification and Proteomic Analysis Identity and Gender Information Through Faces and traumatic tremor and Other Post-Traumatic Move- of Liver[...] Voices Involves a Similar Cortical Network.- Neuro- ment Disorders.-[...] physiological Correlates of Face and[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Molecular Medicine; Proteomics Fields of interest Biomedicine (general); Neurology Neurosciences; Cognitive Psychology; Neurology Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Graduate Research Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-958-7 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4026-0 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3584-6 Hardcover Hardcover 2012. 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S. Alahari, LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA A. Strasser, University of Regensburg, Germany; H.-J. Wittmann, M. Munir, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, (Ed.) University of Regensburg, Germany Sweden; S. Zohari, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden; M. Berg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden MicroRNA in Cancer Modelling of GPCRs

A Practical Handbook Molecular Biology and The field of microRNA biology is really emerg- Pathogenesis of Peste des Petits ing in the last couple of years. Several investigators G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) comprise an highlighted the importance of miRNAs in cancer. important protein family, which is involved in signal Ruminants Virus Although there is so much literature on microRNAs transduction in the cell. Besides that a large number exist, a comprehensive book is still not available. of drugs, available on market, address GPCRs. For Peste de Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly con- Thus this book will be a great use to the scientists an efficient and improved development of appro- tagious viral disease of domestic and wild small in the field of cancer biology. In addition, this book priate drugs, molecular modelling of GPCRs is – in ruminants that can significantly affect economies. will be a good source of information for undergrad- order to understand the ligand-receptor interactions The authors are experts in the field and provide uate, graduate students who want to develop their and functionality of GPCRs on molecular level - an an up-to-date and comprehensive review covering research careers in cancer biology. important tool. The book “Modelling of GPCRs – a practical handbook” is focussed onto a practical all aspects of the disease. The book is divided into Features introduction into molecular modelling of GPCRs. seven chapters highlighting genome organization, The field of microRNA biology is really emerg- This book is very useful for beginners in GPCR mod- virus replication and the determinants of virulence, ing in the last couple of years. Several investigators elling, but also addresses the advanced GPCR mod- pathophysiology and clinical disease, immunology highlighted the importance of miRNAs in cancer. eller: On the one hand, the book[...] and immunopathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnos- Although there is so much literature on microRNAs tic assays and vaccines, and the challenges concern- exist, a comprehensive book is still not available. Features ing global eradication. It is an invaluable reference Thus this book will be a great use to the scientists in G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) comprise an work, presenting the latest information for virolo- the field of cancer biology. In addition, this book will important protein family, which is involved in signal gists, microbiologists, immunologists,[...] be a good source of information for undergraduate, transduction in the cell. Besides that a large number Features [..] of drugs, available on market, address GPCRs. For an efficient and improved development of appropriate Peste de Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly conta- Contents drugs, molecular modelling of GPCRs is – in order gious viral disease of domestic and wild small rumi- Preface. -1 MicroRNAs and other non-coding RNAs: to understand the ligand-receptor interactions and nants that can significantly affect economies. The Implications for cancer patients.-2 Function of miR- functionality of GPCRs on molecular level - an [..] authors are experts in the field and provide an up-to- NAs in tumor cell proliferation.-3 MicroRNAs in date and comprehensive review covering all aspects cancer Stem cells.-4 MicroRNAs in the pathogenesis Contents of the disease. The book is divided into seven chap- of viral infection and cancer.-5 Oncogenic microR- Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. G Protein Cou- ters highlighting genome organization, virus replica- NAs.-6 Regulation of metastasis by miRNAs-7 pled Receptors.- 3. Sequence alignment and tion and the determinants of virulence, [..] MicroRNAs in Leukemias.-8 Small Molecule regula- homology modelling.- 4. Construction of lig- Contents tion of microRNA function. Index. ands.- 5. Lipids.- 6. Minimization and molecular dynamics.- 7. Calculation of Gibbs energy of salva- Genome Organization of Peste des Petits Ruminants Fields of interest tion.- 8. Special topics in GPCR research.- 9. Force Virus.- Replication and Virulence Determinants of Biomedicine (general); Gene Expression; Gene Func- fields.- 10. Thermodynamics of ligand-receptor Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus.- Pathophysiology tion; Cancer Research interaction.- 11. Important LINUX commands.- Lit- and Clinical Assessment of Peste des Petits Rumi- erature.- Appendix.- Index. nants.- Immunology and Immunopathogenesis of Target groups Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus.- Epidemiology Graduate Fields of interest and Distribution of Peste des Petits Ruminants.- Biomedicine (general); Computational Biology / Current Advances in Molecular Diagnosis and Vac- Type of publication Bioinformatics; Computer Applications in Life cines for Peste des Petits Ruminants.- Poverty Alle- Contributed volume Sciences; Bioinformatics; Simulation and Modeling; viation and Global Eradication of Peste des Petits More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4654-1 Medicinal Chemistry Ruminants. Hardcover Target groups Fields of interest 2013. VIII, 148 p. 19 illus., 11 in color. Research Virology; Immunology; Fish & Wildlife Biology & $139.00 Management; Veterinary Medicine ISBN 978-94-007-4654-1 Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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G.G. Chen, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PR China; P.B.S. S.N. Chatterjee, Kolkata, India; K. Chaudhuri, Indian Institute of W.J. Welch, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA; F. Lai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, PR China (Eds.) Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India Palm, Biomedical Center, Uppsala University, Sweden; D.F. Bru- ley, Synthesizer Inc., Ellicott City, MD, USA; D.K. Harrison, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Novel Apoptotic Regulators in Outer Membrane Vesicles of UK (Eds.) Carcinogenesis Bacteria Oxygen Transport to Tissue XXXIV Our recent understanding of the cellular and mole- This book provides a detailed account of the cular defects and the regulation of the apoptotic sig- physico-chemical properties and biological functions From the 39th annual conference of the Inter- nalling pathways has resulted in rationally designed of the outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) of different national Society on Oxygen Transport to Tissue anticancer strategies and the development of novel pathogenic and non-pathogenic Gram-negative bac- (ISOTT), held in Washington, DC, USA in July 2011, agents that regulates apoptosis. A comprehensive teria. It also includes an authentic record of the first this volume covers aspects of oxygen transport from review of all apoptotic-related anticancer therapies systematic study that discovered the mechanism of air to the cells, organs and organisms; instrumenta- is not the purpose of this book. However, in the vol- OMV formation by a pathogen, Vibrio cholerae, and tion and methods to sense oxygen and clinical evi- ume of this book with 11 chapters, we have described proposed that the process represented a novel secre- dence. Oxygen Transport to Tissue XXXIV includes a number of novel apoptotic regulators that have tory activity of bacteria. Furthermore, the authors contributions from scientists (physicists, biologists shown promising value and also great feasibility for present clinical and laboratory data on the use of and chemists), engineers, clinicians and mathemati- cancer treatment. These novel agents either occur OMVs as immunogens, as effective and licensed vac- cians. naturally or are chemically synthesized. While we cines against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B are excited about the discovery and development of infections and on the development of more effective Features these novel apoptotic[...] vaccines against other human and[...] From the 39th annual conference of the Inter- national Society on Oxygen Transport to Tissue Features Features (ISOTT), held in Washington, DC, USA in July 2011, Our recent understanding of the cellular and mole- This book provides a detailed account of the this volume covers aspects of oxygen transport from cular defects and the regulation of the apoptotic sig- physico-chemical properties and biological functions air to the cells, organs and organisms; instrumenta- nalling pathways has resulted in rationally designed of the outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) of different tion and methods to sense oxygen and clinical evi- anticancer strategies and the development of novel pathogenic and non-pathogenic Gram-negative bac- dence. This volume of Oxygen Transport to Tissues agents that regulates apoptosis. A comprehensive teria. It also includes an authentic record of the first studies near infrared spectroscopy, brain oxygena- review of all apoptotic-related anticancer therapies systematic study that discovered the mechanism of tion, [..] is not the purpose of this book. However, in the vol- OMV formation by a pathogen, Vibrio cholerae, and ume of this book with 11 chapters, we have described proposed that the process represented a novel [..] Contents [..] Britton Chance (1913 - 2010): His Life, Times, and Contents Legacy as A Scientist, Engineer, Inventor, Educa- Contents Discovery of outer membrane vesicles: A revisit to tor, Athlete, Patriot, Philosopher, and an Excellent Preface.-1 Apoptosis Inducer from Streblus asper the contemporary works.- Gram-negative bacteria: ISOTT Member.- Effects of Experimentally Deviated Extracts for Cancer Chemoprevention.- 2 Apop- The cell membranes and the outer membrane vesi- Mandibular Position on Stress Response.- Kidney tosis Induction by Nimbolide, a Limonoid from cles.- Factors affecting production of outer mem- EPO Expression during Chronic Hypoxia in Aged Azadirachta indica: Molecular Targets and Signaling brane vesicles.- Outer membrane vesicles as carriers Mice.- Nature's "Silver Bullet" for Anticoagulation: Networks.- 3 Heterocyclics as inducers of apoptosis.- of biomaterials.- Outer membrane vesicles and the Mechanism of Zymogen Protein C to Activated 4 Anthocyanins as Apoptotic Agents.- 5 Apopto- biofilm formation.- Outer membrane vesicles: Inter- Protein C.- Canonical Correlation Analysis in the sis as a mechanism involved in the anticancer effect action with prokaryotes and eukaryotes.- Biogenesis Study of Cerebral and Peripheral Haemodynamics of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.- 6 Apop- of outer membrane vesicles.- Release of outer mem- Interrelations with Systemic Variables in Neonates totic Pathways Upon Arsenite Treatment.- 7 Fla- brane vesicles: Is it a novel secretion mechanism ?- Supported on ECMO.- Blood Oxygen Level Depen- vokawains in Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Outer membrane vesicles: Physiological and medical dent[...] Potentials and Challenges.- 8 Progesterone Receptor applications.- Concluding notes. Modulators Induce Apoptosis in Mammary Tumors Fields of interest and[...] Fields of interest Human Physiology; Immunology; Pneumology/Res- Medical Microbiology; Immunology; Bacteriology; piratory System Fields of interest Membrane Biology Biomedicine (general); Medicine (general); Entomol- Target groups ogy Target groups Research Research Target groups Type of publication Research Type of publication Proceedings Brief More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4771-9 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30525-2 Contributed volume Hardcover Softcover 2013. XXX, 385 p. 127 illus., 20 in color. (Advances in More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4916-0 2012. IX, 161 p. 29 illus., 10 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 765) Hardcover Microbiology) $209.00 2012. XI, 299 p. 84 illus., 18 in color. $49.95 ISBN 978-1-4614-4771-9 $209.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30525-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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D.B. Papkovsky, University College Cork, Ireland; A.V. Zhdanov, Q. Yan, PharmTao, Santa Clara, CA, USA (Ed.) R. Jandial, City of Hope Cancer Center and Beckman Research University College Cork, Ireland; A. Fercher, University College Institute, Duarte, CA, USA; M.Y. Chen, City of Hope Cancer Center Cork, Ireland; R.I. Dmitriev, University College Cork, Ireland; J. and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA (Eds.) Hynes, University College Cork, Ireland Psychoneuroimmunology

Methods and Protocols Regenerative Biology of the Spine Phosphorescent Oxygen-Sensitive and Spinal Cord Probes Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) has developed rapidly in the last four decades. As a multidisci- plinary area, PNI may provide a scientific basis Editors hope that Regenerative Biology of the Spine Biological O2 sensing probes and measurement tech- for mind-body relationships toward the develop- and Spinal Cord appeals to the nostalgic sentiments niques were first introduced in the late 80s. In the ment of personalized and systems medicine. In of investigators and intellectuals in that it can be held last 3-5 years they have undergone major develop- Psychoneuroimmunology:Methods and Protocols, in hand and provide a broad survey of leading edge ment that have made them available and affordable expert researchers in the field detail methods and science. At the same time its chapters can be digitally for a broad range of applications in various disci- protocols geared toward the development of inte- acquired for those established in the field to refine plines of the life and biomedical sciences. These grative and individualized therapeutics in multi- particular knowledge interests or gaps. Most impor- new chemistries and technologies, which are signif- ple dimensions from drugs to behaviors. Written tantly, we ask the reader, whomever that may be, to icantly different from the majority of other fluores- in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biol- peruse without prejudice as countless more chapters cence-based probes and detection techniques, have ogy™ series format, the chapters include the kind will have been written before total spinal regenera- already demonstrated their high utility. This book of detailed description and implementation advice tion is achieved. will provide a systematic overview of the existing and that is crucial for getting optimal results in the emerging O2 sensing technologies in their differ- laboratory. Thorough[...] Features ent modifications, a practical guide to their rational . selection and use, and examples[...] Features Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) has developed Contents Features rapidly in the last four decades. As a multidisci- Frontiers of Spinal Cord and Spine Repair: Exper- Biological O2 sensing probes and measurement tech- plinary area, PNI may provide a scientific basis imental Approaches for Repair of Spinal Cord niques were first introduced in the late 80s. In the for mind-body relationships toward the develop- Injury.- Stem Cell Based Strategies for Spinal Cord last 3-5 years they have undergone major develop- ment of personalized and systems medicine. In Injury Repair.- Strategies for Endogenous Spinal ment that have made them available and affordable Psychoneuroimmunology:Methods and Protocols, Cord Repair: HPMA Hydrogel to Recruit Migrat- for a broad range of applications in various disci- expert researchers in the field detail methods and ing Endogenous Stem Cells.- Stem Cells and Spinal plines of the life and biomedical sciences. These new protocols geared toward the development of integra- Cord Injury Repair.- Chronic Pain Following Spinal chemistries and technologies, which are significantly tive and individualized [..] Cord Injury.- Repair of Radiation Damage and Radi- different from the majority of other [..] ation Injury to the Spinal Cord.- Malignancies of the Contents Spinal Cord.- Molecular Basis of Intervertebral Disc Contents The Role of Psychoneuroimmunology in Personal- Degeneration.- Bioceramics for Osteogenesis, Molec- O2-sensitive probes based on phosphorescent met- ized and Systems Medicine.-Psychoneuroimmunol- ular and Cellular Advances.- Cell‑Based[...] alloporphyrins.- O2 analysis on a fluorescence spec- ogy – The Experiential Dimension.-Psychosocial trometer or plate reader.- O2 Imaging in biological Job Stress and Immunity –– A Systematic Review.- Fields of interest specimens. Immune Cells Listen To What Stress is Saying: Neurosciences; Biomedicine (general) Neuroendocrine Receptors Orchestrate Immune Fields of interest Function.-Physical Activity, Stress Reduction Target groups Molecular Medicine; Biological Techniques; Bio- and Mood: Insight into Immunological Mecha- Research chemical Engineering; Cell Biology; Microbiology; nisms.-Translational Implications of Inflammatory Biomedical Engineering Biomarkers and Cytokine Networks in Psychoneu- Type of publication roimmunology.-Cytokines as Potential Biomark- Contributed volume Target groups ers for Parkinson’s Disease: A Multiplex Approach.- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4089-5 Research Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of[...] Hardcover Type of publication Fields of interest 2013. XXII, 216 p. 46 illus., 31 in color. 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M. Pokorski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Ed.) E. Cambria, National University of Singapore, Singapore; A. Hus- D. Saerens, Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium; S. Muyldermans, sain, University of Stirling, UK Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium (Eds.) Respiratory Regulation - The Molecular Approach Sentic Computing Single Domain Antibodies Techniques, Tools, and Applications Methods and Protocols

This book, an international collaborative effort in In this book common sense computing techniques The development of the hybridoma technology cre- the area of molecular respiratory research, show- are further developed and applied to bridge the ated the possibility to obtain unlimited amounts cases a broad range of multidisciplinary approaches semantic gap between word-level natural language of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) with high speci- to unravel and analyze the underlying mechanisms data and the concept-level opinions conveyed by ficity and affinity for any target and to introduce of a spectrum of respiratory ailments. It discusses these. In particular, the ensemble application of mAbs in a wide range of applications; however, the immunological and genetic respiratory disorders, graph mining and multi-dimensionality reduc- bulky size of mAbs, costly production, and cumber- cancer, respiratory allergies and cough, sleep dis- tion techniques is exploited on two common sense some engineering hampered regularly their stream- ordered breathing and many others. Exciting new knowledge bases to develop a novel intelligent engine lined development in some applications. In Single results and up-to-date critical overviews of widely for open-domain opinion mining and sentiment Domain Antibodies: Methods and Protocols, expert debated topics pertaining to respiratory disorders are analysis. The proposed approach, termed sentic researchers examine single variable domain antibody presented. The contributions provide evidence for computing, performs a clause-level semantic analysis fragments, referred to as VH, VL, VHH or VNAR. the growing interest of the international community of text, which allows the inference of both the con- These fragments are the smallest intact antigen-bind- of researchers in the field of respiration. The book ceptual and emotional information associated with ing fragments that can be produced recombinantly at incorporates modern molecular[...] natural language opinions and, hence, a more effi- low cost. Written in the highly successful[...] cient[...] Features Features This book, an international collaborative effort in Features The development of the hybridoma technology cre- the area of molecular respiratory research, show- In this book common sense computing techniques ated the possibility to obtain unlimited amounts of cases a broad range of multidisciplinary approaches are further developed and applied to bridge the monoclonal antibodies (mAb) with high specificity to unravel and analyze the underlying mechanisms semantic gap between word-level natural language and affinity for any target and to introduce mAbs in of a spectrum of respiratory ailments. It discusses data and the concept-level opinions conveyed by a wide range of applications; however, the bulky size immunological and genetic respiratory disorders, these. In particular, the ensemble application of of mAbs, costly production, and cumbersome engi- cancer, respiratory allergies and cough, sleep dis- graph mining and multi-dimensionality reduc- neering hampered regularly their streamlined devel- ordered breathing and many others. Exciting new tion techniques is exploited on two common sense opment in some applications. In Single Domain [..] results [..] knowledge bases to develop a novel intelligent engine for open-domain opinion [..] Contents Contents From Whole Monoclonal Antibodies to Single Preface- 1. Neutrophil Extracellular Trap in Human Contents Domain Antibodies: Think Small.- Introduction to Diseases.- 2. Tiotropium Increases PPARγ and 1. Introduction. - 2. Background. - 3. Techniques. - 4. Heavy Chain Antibodies and Derived Nanobodies.- Decreases CREB in Cells Isolated from Induced Spu- Tools. - 5. Applications. - 6. Concluding Remarks. Overview and Discovery of IgNARs and Generation tum of COPD Patients.- 3. Expression of Ki-67, of VNARs.- Creation of the Large and Highly Func- Bcl-2, Survivin and p53 Proteins in Patients with Fields of interest tional Synthetic Repertoire of Human VH and Vκ Pulmonary Carcinoma.- 4. Indacaterol Add-on Biomedicine (general); Data Mining and Knowledge Domain Antibodies.- Preparation of a Naïve Library Therapy Improves Lung Function, Exercise Capacity Discovery; Mathematics (general); Linguistics (gen- of Camelid Single Domain Antibodies.- Selection by and Life Quality of COPD Patients.- 5. Rapid DNA eral); Cognitive Psychology Phage Display of Single Domain Antibodies Specific Extraction Protocol for Detection of Alpha-1 Antit- to Antigens in Their Native Conformation.- Semi- rypsin Deficiency from Dried Blood Spots by Real- Target groups Automated Panning of Naive Camelidae Libraries Time PCR.- 6. CRAC Ion Channels and Airway Research and Selection of Single-Domain Antibodies Against Defense Reflexes in Experimental Allergic Inflamma- Peptide[...] tion.- 7.[...] Type of publication Brief Fields of interest Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-5069-2 Immunology; Antibodies Biomedicine (general); Pneumology/Respiratory Sys- tem; Molecular Medicine Softcover Target groups 2012. XVIII, 153 p. 39 illus., 35 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Professional/practitioner Target groups Cognitive Computation, Vol. 2) Research $49.95 Type of publication ISBN 978-94-007-5069-2 Contributed volume Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-967-9 More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4548-3 Hardcover 2012. XV, 580 p. 89 illus., 35 in color. (Methods in Mole- Hardcover cular Biology, Vol. 911) 2013. X, 368 p. 91 illus., 8 in color. 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P. Mehdipour, Tehran University, Iran (Ed.) S. MacNeill, University of St Andrews, UK (Ed.) R. Brooks, EuroQol Group, Rotterdam,The Netherlands

Telomere Territory and Cancer The Eukaryotic Replisome: a Guide The EuroQol Group after 25 years to Protein Structure and Function Timing, racing, combating, struggling and tar- The EuroQol Group first met in Rotterdam in May geting are some actions through which cellular fate 1987 determined to develop a standardised non-dis- High-fidelity chromosomal DNA replication under- could be reflected and evaluated. Interaction between ease-specific instrument for valuing health-related pins all life on the planet. In humans, there are cell territory and environment occur during pre- quality of life. The book traces the activities of the clear links between chromosome replication defects embryonic, fetal development, and post-natal peri- Group over the next 25 years. The instrument con- and genome instability, genetic disease and cancer, ods. What the researchers observe as the outcome of structed, eventually named the EQ-5D, was trans- making a detailed understanding of the molecular telomeres behavior is only the peak of an ice moun- lated into many languages and used in a wide range mechanisms of genome duplication vital for future tain within a stormy ocean. Cellular life depends on of countries and settings. The book describes how advances in diagnosis and treatment. Building on programmed behavior of telomeres, capable to sur- the instrument’s descriptive system was determined, recent exciting advances in protein structure deter- prise the cells. Telomeres provide an introduction to how translation and language issues were handled, mination, the book will take the reader on a guided the history of our cells which govern the quality of and how valuations were provided. Recent develop- journey through the intricate molecular machinery life and status of health. Telomeres as the cooperative ments, in particular a 5-level version (EQ-5D-5L), of eukaryotic chromosome replication and provide territory are capable of stabilizing the chromosomal and a youth version (EQ-5D-Y) are covered. The his- an invaluable source of information, ideas and inspi- territory. The status of[...] tory of the institutional and[...] ration for all those with an interest in chromosome Features replication, whether from a basic[...] Features Timing, racing, combating, struggling and target- The EuroQol Group first met in Rotterdam in May Features ing is some actions through which cellular fate could 1987 determined to develop a standardised non-dis- Successful chromosome replication is vital for main- be reflected and evaluated. Interaction between ease-specific instrument for valuing health-related taining the integrity of the genetic material in all cell territory and environment occur during pre- quality of life. The book traces the activities of the forms of cellular life. In humans, there are clear embryonic, fetal development, and post-natal peri- Group over the next 25 years. The instrument con- links between chromosome replication defects and ods. What the researchers observe as the outcome of structed, eventually named the EQ-5D, was trans- genome instability, genetic disease and cancer, telomeres behavior is only the peak of an ice moun- lated into many languages and used in a wide range making a detailed understanding of the molecular tain within a stormy ocean. Cellular life depends on of countries and settings. The book describes how mechanisms of genome duplication vital for future programmed [..] the [..] advances in diagnosis and treatment. Inspired by Contents recent [..] Contents Preface. - 1 Telomerase: From Aging to Human Can- Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The early years.- 3 Contents cers.-2 Telomerase: Basic and clinical approaches.-3 Descriptive system.- 4 Translation, language and 1. Composition and dynamics of the eukaryotic Detection of telomerase activity: A New Strategy for semantic issues.- 5 Valuation.- 6 Applications.- replisome: a brief overview. - 2. Evolutionary diver- Detecting Low Activity of Telomerase.-4 Telomere, 7 EuroQol organisation and administration.- 8 sification of eukaryotic DNA replication machinery. Regulation and Tumorigenesis.-5 Novel hypothesis Research, product development and the work of the - 3. The origin recognition complex: a biochemical on telomere length: Heterogenic targets as genomic/ Task Forces.- 9 The future.- References.- Appen- and structural view. - 4. Archaeal Orc1/Cdc6 Pro- somatic diverse value in breast cancer and brain dices.- Index. teins. -5. Cdt1 and Geminin in DNA replication ini- tumor.-6 Telomere, Methylation and Nutrition.-7 tiation. - 6. MCM structure and mechanics: what we Cancer Stem Cells.-8 Closing highlights: final state- Fields of interest have learned from archaeal MCM. - 7. The Eukary- ments at a glance. References. Index. Biomedicine (general); Health and Quality of Life otic Mcm2-7 Replicative Helicase. - 8. The GINS Fields of interest complex: structure and function. - 9. The Pol α-pri- Target groups Biomedicine (general); Cancer Research; Human mase complex. - 10. The structure and function of Research Genetics; Gene Expression; Stem Cells; Evolutionary replication protein A in DNA replication. - 11.[...] Biology Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Biomedicine (general); Biochemistry; Protein Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-5157-6 Research Science; Protein Structure; Nucleic Acid Chemistry; Cancer Research Hardcover Type of publication 2013. XVI, 288 p. 2 illus. in color. 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B.A. Hassan, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (Ed.) Y. Keisari, Tel Aviv University, Israel (Ed.) A.C. Jackson, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Ed.)

The Making and Un-Making of Tumor Ablation Viral Infections of the Human

Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila Effects on Systemic and Local Anti-Tumor Immunity and on Nervous System Other Tumor-Microenvironment Interactions

The small fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has for The growing knowledge on tumor-immune response Viral infections of the nervous system are important over a century now had a large impact on biological interactions and on the tumor microenvironment because they are associated with high morbidity and and biomedical research; however, our knowledge did not translate so far into better control of can- mortality. A variety of pathogenetic mechanisms are of the fly brain has lagged significantly behind our cer by anti-tumor vaccination. The percentage of involved in these infections and an understanding understanding of other aspects of its development, patients who benefited from vaccination strategies is of the pathogenesis is essential in understanding the physiology, and function. In The Making and Un- still too small to justify their general use. It is the aim diagnostic and clinical management aspects of the Making of Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila, innov- of this book to present an alternative to the conven- disease. Specialized investigations are often neces- ative expert neuroscientists in the field present the tional approach of developing injected tumor vac- sary for definitive diagnosis, although a presump- ideas and concepts behind the methods, tools, and cines to activate anti-tumor immunity, which will tive diagnosis should often be suspected on the basis tricks that are currently being utilized to decode the fight cancer. It is argued that in situ tumor ablation of the clinical features. Many of the chapters in this secrets of this valuable insect’s brain. Focused on the (destruction) that involves tumor antigen release; book are written by neurologists who are experts in concept of a neuronal circuit, defined as a series of cross presentation and the release of danger asso- basic science research of their topic in addition to synaptically connected neurons subservient to a par- ciated molecular patterns (DAMPs) can make the active clinical practice in their specialty. ticular behavioral[...] tumor its own cellular vaccine.[...] Features Features Features Viral infections of the nervous system are important The small fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has for The growing knowledge on tumor-immune response because they are associated with high morbidity and over a century now had a large impact on biological interactions and on the tumor microenvironment mortality. A variety of pathogenetic mechanisms are and biomedical research; however, our knowledge did not translate so far into better control of can- involved in these infections and an understanding of the fly brain has lagged significantly behind our cer by anti-tumor vaccination. The percentage of of the pathogenesis is essential in understanding the understanding of other aspects of its development, patients who benefited from vaccination strategies is diagnostic and clinical management aspects of the physiology, and function. In The Making and Un- still too small to justify their general use. It is the aim disease. Specialized investigations are often necessary Making of Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila, innova- of this book to present an alternative to the conven- for definitive diagnosis, although a [..] tive expert neuroscientists in the field [..] tional approach of developing injected tumor [..] Contents Contents Contents Part I Encephalitis.- Measles Virus Infection and Deciphering the Adult Brain: From Neuroanatomy Preface.-1 Effect of chemotherapy on the tumor Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis.- Epstein-Barr to Behavior.- Genetically Encoded Markers for microenvironment and anti-tumor immunity.-2 Virus and Cytomegalovirus Infections.- Herpes Sim- Drosophila Neuroanatomy.- Subcellular Resolu- Hyperthermia, the tumor microenvironment and plex Virus Meningoencephalitis.- Progressive Multi- tion Imaging in Neural Circuits.- In Vivo Single Cell immunity.-3 Radiofrequency Ablation in Cancer focal Leukoencephalopathy.- Varicella-Zoster Virus Labeling Techniques.- Neuronal Morphology in the Therapy: Tuning in to in situ tumor vaccines.-4 Infections.- Part II Meningitis.- Enterovirus Infec- Drosophila Embryo: Visualization, Digital Recon- High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Abla- tions.- Part III Retroviruses.- Human Immunod- struction, and Quantification.- Studying Synaptic tion.-5 The interrelationship between cryoablation eficiency Virus Infection / AIDS.- Human T-cell Transmission at the Drosophila Neuromuscular the immune Response and the tumor microenviron- Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection.- Part IV Viral Junction Using Advanced FM 1-43 Technology.- ment: Stimulatory and Suppressive Effects.-6 In situ Zoonoses.- Rabies.- West Nile Virus Infection.- Optical Recording of Visually Evoked Activity in the tumor ablation with radiation therapy – its effect on Japanese Encephalitis Virus Infection.- Chikun- Drosophila Central Nervous System.- Behavioral the tumor microenvironment and anti-tumor immu- gunya Virus Infection.- Nipah Virus Infection.-[...] Analysis of Navigation Behaviors in the Drosophila nity.-7 Tumor-localized insult delivered by photody- Fields of interest Larva.-[...] namic therapy and[...] Virology; Medical Microbiology; Molecular Medi- Fields of interest Fields of interest cine Neurosciences; Animal Models Biomedicine (general); Cancer Research; Oncology; Target groups Immunology; Radiotherapy Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-0348-0424-0 Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-829-0 Hardcover Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4693-0 2013. 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P. Hainaut, International Prevention Research Institute, Lyon, M. Waser, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria France; M. Olivier, International Agency for Cancer Research, Chemistry Lyon, France; K.G. Wiman, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Swe- den (Eds.) Asymmetric Organocatalysis in

J.W. Lee, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, US (Ed.) Natural Product Syntheses p53 in the Clinics Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts This book provides the reader with an illustrative This project follows on the success of the book overview concerning successful and widely used "25 years of p53", published by Springer in 2006. applications of organocatalysis in the field of nat- Since this publication, there have been considerable Designed as a text not only for students and ural product synthesis. The main focus will be on advances on the potential application of p53 into researchers, but anyone interested in green tech- organocatalytic key-steps for each (multi-step) syn- the clinics. The goal of this book is to capture these nology, Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts offers thesis described, whereas other often particularly developments and to appeal to a clinical and medical the reader a vast overview of the state-of-the-art in innovative transformations will be omitted, as this audience beyond the one which was the primary tar- renewable energies. The typical chapter sets out to would be beyond the scope of this volume. get of "25 years of p53". explain the fundamentals of a new technology as well as providing its context in the greater field. With Features Features contributions from nearly 100 leading researchers This book provides the reader with an illustrative With over 60,000 referenced publications, p53 has across the globe, the text serves as an important and overview concerning successful and widely used emerged as one of the most important factors in timely look into this rapidly expanding field. The 40 applications of organocatalysis in the field of nat- human cancer. Research on p53 has led to a com- chapters that comprise Advanced Biofuels and Bio- ural product synthesis. The main focus will be on plete overhaul of our understanding of the molecular products are handily organized into the following 8 organocatalytic key-steps for each (multi-step) syn- basis of human cancer. In recent years, these major sections: · Introduction and Brazil's biofuel success · thesis described, whereas other often particularly advances in knowledge are starting to impact on can- [...] innovative transformations will be omitted, as this cer management and therapy. This book thus cap- would be beyond the scope of this volume. tures a critical turning point in p53 research, from Features basic to [..] Designed as a text not only for students and Contents researchers, but anyone interested in green tech- Enamine Catalysis.- Iminium Catalysis.- Combined Contents nology, Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts offers Iminium-Enamine Catalyzed Approaches.- Single Foreword.- p53 activities and the hallmarks of can- the reader a vast overview of the state-of-the-art in Occupied Molecular Orbital (SOMO) Catalysis.- cer.- The inheritance of p53.- p53: Guardian of the renewable energies. The typical chapter sets out to Asymmetric Phase-Transfer Catalysis.- Chiral Brøn- metabolome.- The p53 family and stem cell biology.- explain the fundamentals of a new technology as well sted Acids and Hydrogen Bonding Donors.- Chiral Mutant p53-driven tumorigenesis.- Humanized p53 as providing its context in the greater field. With Brønsted and Lewis Bases.-Asymmetric Oxidations mouse models.- p53 models for mammary carcino- contributions from nearly 100 leading researchers [..] and Reductions. genesis.- TP53 somatic mutations: Prognostic and predictive value in human cancers.- Assessing TP53 Contents Fields of interest status in human tumors - lessons from breast can- Introduction: an overview of advanced biofuels and Organic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Catalysis cer.- TP53 germline mutations: Genetics of Li-Frau- bioproducts.- Sugarcane ethanol: strategies to a suc- Target groups meni Syndrome.- TP53 gene therapy.- Upstream cessful program in Brazil.- Smokeless biomass pyrol- Research targets in the p53 pathway.- p53-reactivating mole- ysis for producing biofuels and biochar as a possible cules as research tools and anti-cancer drugs.-[...] arsenal to control climate .- Oxygenation of biochar for enhanced cation exchange capacity.- Character- Type of publication Monograph Fields of interest ization of biochars using advanced solid-state 13C Cancer Research; Pharmacology / Toxicology nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.- Biochar More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1162-8 fertilizers as soil amendment and carbon sequestra- Hardcover Target groups tion agent.- Selection and use of designer biochars to 2012. 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M.E. Himmel, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, S.S. Djokić, Elchem Consulting, Ltd., Edmonton, AB, Canada (Ed.) M. Pacios Pujadó, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain CO, USA (Ed.) Biomedical Applications Carbon Nanotubes as Platforms for Biomass Conversion Biosensors with Electrochemical Methods and Protocols Various metallic or non-metallic surfaces are fre- and Electronic Transduction quently treated by elewctrochemical methods (e.g. Biomass conversion research is a combination of electrodeposition, electroless deposition, anodiza- basic science, applied science, and engineering test- tion, passivation, etc.) in order to achieve a desir- The thesis by Mercè Pacios exploits properties of ing and analysis. Conversion science includes the able property important for biomedical applications. carbon nanotubes to design novel nanodevices. The initial treatment (called pre-treatment) of the feed- Applications include orthopedic or dental implants, prominent electrochemical properties of carbon nan- stock to render it more amenable to enzyme action, dressings for wound healing and different skin otubes are used to design diverse electrode configu- enzymatic saccharification, and finally product for- diseases, surfaces for the prevention of bio-film rations. In combination with the chemical properties mation by microbiological or chemical processes. In formation of corrosion inhibition in biological and (bio)functionalization versatility, these materials Biomass Conversion: Methods and Protocols, expert media.The aim of this issue of Modern Aspects of prove to be very appropriate for the development of researchers in the field detail methods which are now Electrochemistry is to review the latest develop- electrochemical biosensors. Furthermore, this work commonly used to study biomass conversion. These ments of the surface treatments for biomedical appli- also evaluates the semiconductor character of carbon methods include Biomass Feedstocks and Cellulose, cations in relation to electrochemical science and nanotubes (CNT) for sensor technology by using a Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes and Microor- technology.This new volume of Modern[...] field effect transistor configuration (FET). The CNT- ganisms, and Lignins and Hemicelluloses. Written in FET device has been optimized for operating in liq- the highly successful Methods in[...] Features uid environments. These electrochemical and elec- Various metallic or non-metallic surfaces are fre- tronic CNT devices are[...] Features quently treated by electrochemical methods (e.g. Biomass conversion research is a combination of electrodeposition, electroless deposition, anodiza- Features basic science, applied science, and engineering test- tion, passivation, etc.) in order to achieve a desir- The thesis by Mercè Pacios exploits properties of ing and analysis. Conversion science includes the able property important for biomedical applications. carbon nanotubes to design novel nanodevices. The initial treatment (called pre-treatment) of the feed- Applications include orthopedic or dental implants, prominent electrochemical properties of carbon nan- stock to render it more amenable to enzyme action, dressings for wound healing and different skin dis- otubes are used to design diverse electrode configu- enzymatic saccharification, and finally product for- eases, and surfaces for the prevention of bio-film [..] rations. In combination with the chemical properties mation by microbiological or chemical processes. In and (bio)functionalization versatility, these materials Biomass Conversion: Methods and Protocols, [..] Contents prove to be very appropriate for the development of CoCrMo alloy for biomedical applications.- Elec- electrochemical biosensors. Furthermore, this work Contents troless synthesis of metallic nanostructures for bio- [..] Challenges for Assessing the Performance of Bio- medical technologies.- Biodegradable Mg alloys: mass Degrading Biocatalysts.-Overview of Com- Corrosion, surface modification and biocompat- Contents puter Modeling of Cellulose.-Imaging Cellulose ibility.- Microcantilever sensors: Electrochemical Objectives.- Experimental.- Results and Discus- Using Atomic Force Microscopy.-Preservation and aspects and biomedical applications.- Surface treat- sion: Impact of nanotechnology in sensors.- Results Preparation of Lignocellulosic Biomass Samples for ments with silver and its compoundds for biomedical and Discussion: Response of different carbon plat- Multi-scale Microscopy Analysis.-Coherent Raman applications. forms as electrochemical transducers.- Results and Microscopy Analysis of Plant Cell Walls.-Immuno- Discussion: Biorecognition processes on different logical Approaches to Plant Cell Wall and Biomass Fields of interest CNT platforms.- Results and Discussion: Electronic Characterization: Glycome Profiling.-Immunological Electrochemistry; Biomedical Engineering response of Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transis- Approaches To Plant Cell Wall and Biomass Char- tors (CNT-FETs) to Biorecognition Processes.- Con- acterization: Immunolocalization of Glycan Epi- Target groups clusions.- Perspectives. topes.-A Method to Evaluate Biomass Accessibility Research in Wet State[...] Fields of interest Type of publication Nanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Electrochemistry; Fields of interest Monograph Analytical Chemistry; Semiconductors Biotechnology; Biochemical Engineering More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3124-4 Target groups Target groups Hardcover Research Professional/practitioner 2012. 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M.J. Lerma García, University of Valencia, Spain L.B. Datsevich, University of Bayreuth, Germany K. Chibale, University of Cape Town, South Africa; M. Davies- Coleman, Rhodes University, South Africa; C. Masimirembwa, African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology, Zim- Characterization and Conventional Three-Phase Fixed- babwe (Eds.) Authentication of Olive and Other Bed Technologies Drug Discovery in Africa Vegetable Oils Analysis and Critique

New Analytical Methods Impacts of Genomics, Natural Products, Traditional Medicines, This book analyzes conventional fixed-bed reac- Insights into Medicinal Chemistry, and Technology Platforms tors such as trickle-bed, bubble (packed) column, in Pursuit of New Drugs This thesis presents new methods for the charac- and multitubular reactors with regard to process terization of vegetable oils, with focus in olive oil, efficiency, design and safety. It is shown that these Drug discovery originating in Africa has the poten- according to geographical and botanical origin, reactors do not possess any substantial potential for tial to provide significantly improved treatment of genetic variety and other issues influencing prod- improving industrial processes. Modern concepts in endemic diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and uct quality. A wide variety of analytical techniques mass transfer, kinetics and process design are applied HIV/AIDS. This book critically reviews the cur- have been employed, such as various chromato- to process development. In light of the given analy- rent status of drug discovery research and develop- graphic techniques (different gas and liquid chro- sis, new approaches to the development of technolo- ment in Africa, for diseases that are a major threat matography methods), an electronic nose, infrared gies based on innovative principles are elucidated. to the health of people living in Africa. Compiled by spectroscopy and expert-panel evaluation. Several For the first time, first-hand knowledge about Two- leading African and international experts, this book families of minor compounds, with interest as adul- Zone Model, Oscillation Theory, map of the energy presents the science and strategies of modern drug teration markers, have been used for method devel- dissipation is presented in full. discovery. It explores how the use of natural prod- opment, including tocopherols, sterols, phenolics, ucts and traditional medicines can benefit from con- alcohols, proteins and others. Most methods have Features ventional drug discovery approaches, and proposes been enhanced by the application of multivariate[...] Conventional Three-Phase Fixed-Bed Technolo- solutions to current technological, infrastructural, gies analyzes conventional fixed-bed reactors such as Features human resources, and economic[...] trickle-bed, bubble (packed) column, and multitubu- This thesis presents new methods for the charac- lar reactors with regard to process efficiency, design Features terization of vegetable oils, with focus in olive oil, and safety. This book examines the shortcomings of Drug discovery originating in Africa has the poten- according to geographical and botanical origin, these technologies with regard to the possibility of tial to provide significantly improved treatment of genetic variety and other issues influencing product substantially improving industrial processes, apply- endemic diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and quality. A wide variety of analytical techniques have ing modern concepts in mass transfer, kinetics [..] HIV/AIDS. This book critically reviews the current been employed, such as various chromatographic status of drug discovery research and development techniques (different gas and liquid chromatography Contents in Africa, for diseases that are a major threat to the methods), an electronic nose, infrared spectroscopy Introduction.- Technological reasons for the selec- health of people living in Africa. Compiled by lead- and [..] tion of fixed-bed reactors.- Traditional approaches ing African and international experts, this book [..] to the design of fixed-bed reactors.- Process flow Contents diagram and principal embodiments of the conven- Contents Objectives and work plan.- Materials and methods.- tional industrial units.- Analysis of conventional Overview of Current Drug Discovery Activities in Development of methods for the determination of industrial processes.- Purification processes.- Do the Africa and Their Links to International Efforts to Ts, T3s and sterols in vegetable oils.- Development conventional fixed-bed reactors possess any poten- Combat Tropical Infectious Diseases.- The National of methods for the classification of vegetable oils tial for the process intensification?.- Unsteady-state Cancer Institute and Natural Product Based Drug according to their botanical origin.- Development operation (feed modulations) as an attempt to inten- Discovery in Africa.- Tuberculosis Drug Discov- of methods for olive oil quality evaluation.- Devel- sify processes: Can it be applied on a great scale?.- ery: Target Identification and Validation.- Target- opment of methods for the classification of EVOOs Alternative industrial fixed-bed technologies.- Con- ing Conserved Pathways as a Strategy for Novel according to their genetic variety.- Development of clusions and perspectives. Drug Development: Disabling the Cellular Stress methods for the classification of EVOOs according Response.- Natural Product-Based Drug Discovery to their geographical origin.- Development of meth- Fields of interest in Africa: The Need for Integration into Modern ods for the evaluation of olive oil oxidation. 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A.J. Bard, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA; G. Inzelt, Eötvös S.-I. Pyun, Korea Advanced Inst. of Science and Technology, Dae- Y. Marcus, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary; F. Scholz, University of jeon, Korea; H.-C. Shin, Pusan National Univ., Korea; J.-W. Lee, Greifswald, Germany (Eds.) Korea Inst. of Energy Research, Daejeon, Korea; J.-Y. Go, SB LiMo- tive Co., LTD, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Ions in Water and Biophysical Electrochemical Dictionary Implications Electrochemistry of Insertion From Chaos to Cosmos This second edition of the highly successful dictio- Materials for Hydrogen and Lithium Over the past decade, numerous books have nary offers more than 300 new or revised terms. A attempted to explain ions in aqueous solutions in distinguished panel of electrochemists provides up- The understanding of hydrogen/lithium insertion relation to biophysical phenomena. Ions in Water to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of 3000 phenomena is of great importance for the devel- and Biophysical Implications, from Chaos to Cos- terms most used in electrochemistry and energy opment of the next generation of functional elec- mos offers a physicochemical point of view of the research as well as related fields, including relevant trochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, spread of this matter and suggests innovative solu- areas of physics and engineering. Each entry sup- electrochromic devices, and fuel cells. This volume tions that will challenge the biophysics research plies a clear and precise explanation of the term introduces a variety of viable electrochemical meth- establishment. Starting with a throughout discussion and provides references to the most useful reviews, ods to identify reaction mechanisms and evaluate of the properties of liquid water, in particular as a books and original papers to enable readers to pur- relevant kinetic properties of insertion electrodes. structured liquid with an extensive hydrogen bonded sue a deeper understanding if so desired. Almost 600 The authors also outline various ways to analyze structure, the book examines water as a solvent for figures and illustrations elaborate the textual defi- anomalous behaviour of hydrogen/lithium transport gases, non-electrolytes, and electrolytes and reviews nitions. The “Electrochemical Dictionary” also con- through insertion electrodes. the properties, sizes and thermodynamics of isolated tains biographical entries of[...] and aqueous ions, as well as their[...] Features Features The understanding of hydrogen/lithium insertion Features This second edition of the highly successful dictio- phenomena is of great importance for the devel- Over the past decade, numerous books have nary offers more than 300 new or revised terms. A opment of the next generation of functional elec- attempted to explain ions in aqueous solutions in distinguished panel of electrochemists provides up- trochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries, relation to biophysical phenomena. Ions in Water to-date, broad and authoritative coverage of 3000 electrochromic devices, and fuel cells. This volume and Biophysical Implications, from Chaos to Cos- terms most used in electrochemistry and energy introduces a variety of viable electrochemical meth- mos offers a physicochemical point of view of the research as well as related fields, including relevant ods to identify reaction mechanisms and evaluate spread of this matter and suggests innovative solu- areas of physics and engineering. Each entry supplies relevant kinetic properties of insertion electrodes. tions that will challenge the biophysics research a clear and precise explanation of the term and [..] The authors [..] establishment. Starting with a throughout discussion of the [..] Contents Contents From A (absolute potential) to Z (zwitter ions). Electrochemical Methods.- Hydrogen Absorption Contents into and Subsequent Diffusion through Hydride- Fields of interest Water.- Ions.- Effects of Ions on Water Structure and Forming Metals.- Hydrogen Transport under Imper- Electrochemistry; Energy Storage; Characterization Vice Versa.- Water surfaces.- Biophysical Implica- meable Boundary Conditions.- Hydrogen Trap- and Evaluation of Materials; Energy Technology; tions. ping inside Metals and Metal Oxides.- Generation of Solid State Physics; Analytical Chemistry Internal Stress during Hydrogen and Lithium Trans- Fields of interest Target groups port.- Abnormal Behaviors in Hydrogen Transport: Physical Chemistry; Biophysics and Biological Research Importance of Interfacial Reactions.- Effect of Cell- Physics impedance on Lithium Transport.- Lithium Trans- Type of publication port through Electrode with Irregular/Partially-Inac- Target groups Dictionary tive Interfaces. 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W.H. de Jeu, DWI at RWTH Aachen University (Ed.) O.A. Fatunde, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; S.K. Bha- P. Day, University of Manchester, UK; A. Manz, KIST Europe, Saar- tia, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA brucken, Germany; Y. Zhang, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (Eds.) Liquid Crystal Elastomers: Materials and Applications Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Developing World Microdroplet Technology Principles and Emerging Applications in Biology and Chem- Preparation of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by F. Case Studies in Ghana and Nicaragua istry Brömmel, D. Kramer, H. Finkelmann Applications of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by C. Ohm, M. This book focuses on the adoption of medical tech- Microdroplet technology has recently emerged to Brehmer und R. Zentel Liquid Crystal Elastomers nology in the developing world, and the role that can provide new and diverse applications via microflu- and Light, by Peter Palffy-Muhoray Electro-Opto- be played by new biomaterials. These authors urge idic functionality, especially in various areas of Mechanical Effects in Swollen Nematic Elastomers, that advanced technology be aligned with the needs biology and chemistry. This book, then, gives an by Kenji Urayama The Isotropic-to-Nematic Con- of developing and emerging markets, and an alter- overview of the principle components and wide- version in Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by Andrija native definition of technology be embraced. This ranging applications for state-of-the-art of droplet- Lebar, George Cordoyiannis, Zdravko Kutnjak und “new technology” considers natural sources of mate- based microfluidics. Chapter authors are interna- Bostjan Zalar Order and Disorder in Liquid-Crys- rials and tools for treatment and is not restricted tionally-leading researchers from chemistry, biol- talline Elastomers, by Wim H. de Jeu und Boris I. to the usual traditional computerized or electronic ogy, physics and engineering that present various key Ostrovskii technology. This book explores the difficulties aspects of micrdroplet technology -- fundamental that accompany successful transfer of technologies flow physics, methodology and components for flow Features between disparate settings. The book then leaves the control, applications in biology and chemistry, and a Preparation of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by F. world of traditional technology and focuses on bio- discussion of future perspectives. This book acts as a Brömmel, D. Kramer, H. Finkelmann Applications materials, which represent an[...] reference for academics, post-graduate[...] of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by C. Ohm, M. Brehmer und R. Zentel Liquid Crystal Elastomers Features Features and Light, by Peter Palffy-Muhoray Electro-Opto- Medical Devices and Biomaterials for the Devel- Over the last 20 years of microfluidics and chip engi- Mechanical Effects in Swollen Nematic Elastomers, oping World focuses on the adoption of medical neering, so-called “Lab on Chip” technology has led by Kenji Urayama The Isotropic-to-Nematic Con- technology in the developing world, specifically to many exciting results, PhD theses, books, jour- version in Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by Andrija focusing on the the role that new biomaterials can nal publications, several new journals, and commer- Lebar, George [..] play. It explores the difficulties that accompany the- cial products. Trends have shifted from applications successful transfer of technologies between dis- in chemistry to cell biology and clinical diagnos- Contents parate settings, focusing on the cases of Ghana and tics, from electrophoresis and biosensors to digital Preparation of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by F. Nicaragua as examples of the broader situations in microfluidics and droplet-based methods, and from Brömmel, D. Kramer, H. Finkelmann.- Applications West [..] [..] of Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by C. Ohm, M. Brehmer and R. Zentel.- Liquid Crystal Elastomers Contents Contents and Light, by Peter Palffy-Muhoray.- Electro-Opto- Introduction.- Case study of Ghana.- Case study of Preface.- Physics of multiphase microflows and Mechanical Effects in Swollen Nematic Elastomers, Nicaragua.- Corn and soy-derived materials: Prop- microdroplets.- Microfluidic droplet manipulations by Kenji Urayama.- The Isotropic-to-Nematic Con- erties and potential clinical applications.- Feasibility and its applications.- Active control of droplet for- version in Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, by Andrija study of corn- and soy-derived materials.- Discus- mation process in microfluidics.- Recent advances Lebar, George Cordoyiannis, Zdravko Kutnjak and sion, recommendations, and conclusion. in electrowetting microdroplet technologies.- Auto- Bostjan Zalar.- Order and Disorder in Liquid-Crys- mated droplet microfluidic chips for biochemi- Fields of interest talline Elastomers, by Wim H. de Jeu and Boris I. cal assays.- The dropletisation of bio-reactions.- Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineering; Ostrovskii.- Droplet-based microfluidics as a biomimetic prin- Biomedical Engineering; Public Health; Polymer ciple: from PCR-based virus diagnotics to a gen- Sciences; Medical Biochemistry; Microbiology Fields of interest eralized concept for handling of biomolecular Polymer Sciences; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Target groups information.- Droplet microreactors for materials Systems; Characterization and Evaluation of Mate- Research synthesis.- Single-cell analysis.- Trends and perspec- rials; Condensed Matter Physics; Nanotechnology; tives. 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D. Expert, Laboratory: Interactions Plantes-Pathogenes AgroParis F.N. Crespilho, Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), Santo A. Dmitriev, Chalmers Institute of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden Tech, Paris, France; M.R. O'Brian, State University of New York at André-SP, Brazil (Ed.) (Ed.) Buffalo, NY, USA (Eds.) Nanobioelectrochemistry Nanoplasmonic Sensors Molecular Aspects of Iron From Implantable Biosensors to Green Power Generation Metabolism in Pathogenic This book is a compendium of the finest research in and Symbiotic Plant-Microbe Nanobioelectrochemistry covers the modern aspects nanoplasmonic sensing done around the world in Associations of bioelectrochemistry, nanoscience and materials the last decade. It describes basic theoretical consid- science. The combination of nanostructured materi- erations of nanoplasmons in the dielectric environ- als and biological molecules enables the development ment, gives examples of the multitude of applications Iron plays a key role in biology as essential cofac- of biodevices capable to detect specific substances. of nanoplasmonics in biomedical and chemical sens- tor of numerous proteins. However, since it is only Furthermore, by using the bioelectrochemistry ing, and provides an overview of future trends in slightly soluble its bioavailability can be readily com- approach, the interaction between bio-systems and optical and non-optical nanoplasmonic sensing. promised under aerobic conditions. Moreover, due nanostructured materials can be studied at the mol- Specifically, readers are guided through both the fun- to its ability to catalyze the generation of free radi- ecular level, where several mechanisms of molec- damentals and the latest research in the two major cals, iron can also be toxic. Thus, it doesn’t surprise ular behavior are elucidate from redox reactions. fields nanoplasmonic sensing is applied to – bio- that living organisms have developed sophisticated The combination of biological molecules and novel and chemo-sensing – then given the state-of-the-art means for acquiring iron whilst tightly control- nanomaterials components is of great importance in recipes used in nanoplasmonic sensing research. ling the intracellular concentrations of this metal in the process of developing new nanoscale devices for response to environmental conditions. Also, the crit- future biological, medical and electronic[...] Features ical role of iron has long been acknowledged in host This book is a compendium of the finest research in Features vertebrate-parasite relationships where both partners nanoplasmonic sensing done around the world in Nanobioelectrochemistry covers the modern aspects compete for the acquisition of this essential element the last decade. It describes basic theoretical consid- of bioelectrochemistry, nanoscience and materials and[...] erations of nanoplasmons in the dielectric environ- science. The combination of nanostructured materi- ment, gives examples of the multitude of applications Features als and biological molecules enables the development of nanoplasmonics in biomedical and chemical sens- Iron plays a key role in biology as essential cofac- of biodevices capable to detect specific substances. ing, and provides an overview of future trends in tor of numerous proteins. However, since it is only Furthermore, by using the bioelectrochemistry optical and non-optical nanoplasmonic sensing. [..] slightly soluble its bioavailability can be readily com- approach, the interaction between bio-systems and promised under aerobic conditions. Moreover, due nanostructured materials can be studied at the mole- Contents to its ability to catalyze the generation of free radi- cular [..] An introduction to plasmonic refractive index sens- cals, iron can also be toxic. Thus, it doesn’t surprise ing.- Exploring the unique characteristics of LSPR Contents that living organisms have developed sophisticated biosensing.- Nanoplasmonic sensing combined Nanoscience-based electrochemical sensors and means for acquiring iron whilst tightly [..] with artificial cell membranes.- Dual functions of arrays for detection of cancer biomarker proteins.- nanoplasmonic optical antennae: Nanoplasmonic Contents Nanomaterials for Biosensors and Implantable gene switches and biosensors.- Individual plasmonic IRON, AN ELEMENT ESSENTIAL TO LIFE.- Biodevices.- Nanomaterials for enzyme biofuel cells.- nanostructures as label free biosensors.- Plasmon IRON IN PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS.- Biosensors based on Field-Effect Devices.- Using biophotonic arrays for multi-analyte biosensing in MECHANISMS AND REGULATION OF IRON supramolecular chemistry strategy for mapping elec- complex media.- Laser manipulation of plasmonic HOMEOSTASIS IN THE RHIZOBIA. trochemical phenomena on the nanoscale.- DNA nanoparticles for SERS and sensing.- Nanoplasmonic AND ENZYME-BASED ELECTROCHEMICAL sensing for nanomaterials science, catalysis and opti- Fields of interest BIOSENSORS: ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND AFM cal gas detection.- Functional nanoimprinted[...] Applied Microbiology; Plant Biochemistry; Parasitol- SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION.- Electrochemi- ogy cal-Surface Plasmon Resonance: Concept and Bioan- Fields of interest alytical Applications. 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M. Hutchby, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK M. Beller, University Rostock, Germany; H.-U. Blaser, Solivas, X. Yin, Se Lab at USTC, Suzhou, China; L. Yuan (Eds.) Basel, Switzerland (Eds.) Novel Synthetic Chemistry of Ureas Phytoremediation and and Amides Organometallics as Catalysts in the Biofortification Fine Chemical Industry Two Sides of One Coin In this thesis, the author investigates the chemistry and application of molecules containing urea and Johannes G. de Vries: Pd-catalyzed coupling reac- Phytoremediation consists of using plants and their amide bonds. These bonds are some of the strongest tions.- Gregory T. Whiteker and Christopher J. associated microbes for environmental cleanup. known and are fundamental to biological processes. Cobley: Applications of Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydro- Over the past 10 years, this treatment has gained The author describes his discovery that sterically formylation in the Pharmaceutical, Agrochem- recognition as a cost-effective, non-invasive, alter- hindered ureas undergo solvolysis at room tempera- ical and Fragrance Industries.- Philippe Dupau: native or complimentary technology to engineer- ture under neutral conditions. This is a remarkable Ruthenium-catalyzed Selective Hydrogenation for ing-based remediation methods. Biofortification, finding, since ureas are inert under these condi- Flavor and Fragrance Applications.- Hans-Ulrich on the other hand, is an agricultural process that tions and a general rule of chemistry is that hindered Blaser, Benoît Pugin and Felix Spindler: Asymmet- increases the uptake and accumulation of mineral substrates are less reactive. Remarkably, the author ric Hydrogenation.- Ioannis Houpis: Case Study: nutrients in agricultural products through plant translates these results to the correspondingly steri- Sequential Pd-catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions; breeding, genetic engineering, or manipulation of cally hindered amides. This thesis has resulted in a Challenges on Scale-up.- Adriano F. Indolese: Pilot agricultural practices. This book shows how, despite number of outstanding publications in high profile Plant Scale Synthesis of an Aryl-Indole - Scale up of having different goals, both phytoremediation and journals. The unique[...] a Suzuki Coupling.- Per Ryberg: Development of a biofortification technologies can be closely con- Mild and Robust Method for Palladium Catalysed nected as they are both based on the[...] Features Cyanation on[...] In this thesis, the author investigates the chemistry Features and application of molecules containing urea and Features Phytoremediation consists of using plants and their amide bonds. These bonds are some of the strongest Johannes G. de Vries: Pd-catalyzed coupling reac- associated microbes for environmental cleanup. known and are fundamental to biological processes. tions.- Gregory T. Whiteker and Christopher J. Over the past 10 years, this treatment has gained The author describes his discovery that sterically Cobley: Applications of Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydro- recognition as a cost-effective, non-invasive, alter- hindered ureas undergo solvolysis at room tempera- formylation in the Pharmaceutical, Agrochem- native or complimentary technology to engineer- ture under neutral conditions. This is a remarkable ical and Fragrance Industries.- Philippe Dupau: ing-based remediation methods. Biofortification, finding, since ureas are inert under these conditions Ruthenium-catalyzed Selective Hydrogenation for on the other hand, is an agricultural process that [..] Flavor and Fragrance Applications.- Hans-Ulrich increases the uptake and accumulation of mineral Blaser, Benoît Pugin and Felix Spindler: Asymmetric nutrients in [..] Contents Hydrogenation.- Ioannis [..] Transition metal catalysis.- Palladium catalysis.- Contents Pd(II) catalysed aminocarbonylation of alkenes.- Contents Phytoremediation and Biofortification: Two Sides Carbonylation of aryl ureas.- Urea Hydrolysis.- Johannes G. de Vries: Pd-catalyzed coupling reac- of One Coin (Xuebin Yin, Linxi Yuan, Ying Liu and Amide hydrolysis. tions.- Gregory T. Whiteker and Christopher J. Zhiqing Lin).- Selenium in Plants and Soils, and Cobley: Applications of Rhodium-Catalyzed Hydro- Selenosis in Enshi, China: Implications for Selenium Fields of interest formylation in the Pharmaceutical, Agrochem- Biofortification (Linxi Yuan, Xuebin Yin, Yuanyuan Organic Chemistry; Catalysis; Protein Science ical and Fragrance Industries.- Philippe Dupau: Zhu, Fei Li, Yang Huang, Ying Liu, Zhiqing Lin).- Ruthenium-catalyzed Selective Hydrogenation for Phytoremediation of Zinc-Contaminated Soil and Target groups Flavor and Fragrance Applications.- Hans-Ulrich Zinc-Biofortification for Human Nutrition (Li Zhao, Research Blaser, Benoît Pugin and Felix Spindler: Asymmet- Linxi Yuan, Zhangmin Wang, Tianyu Lei, Xuebin ric Hydrogenation.- Ioannis Houpis: Case Study: Yin).- Biofortification to Struggle against Iron Defi- Type of publication Sequential Pd-catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions; ciency (Yang Huang, Linxi Yuan, Xuebin Yin).- Phy- Monograph Challenges on Scale-up.- Adriano F. 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J. Becker, University of Mainz, Germany J. Zeng, Monash University, Parkville, Victoria,VIC, Australia; R.-Q. B. Neelwarne, CFTRI, Mysore, India (Ed.) Zhang, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China; H.R. Treutlein, Monash University, Parkville,VIC, Australia Plasmons as Sensors (Eds.) Red Beet Biotechnology

Food and Pharmaceutical Applications Plasmons as Sensors covers the fundamental devel- Quantum Simulations of Materials opments of plasmonic nanosenor design over the and Biological Systems Biotechnology is a rapidly growing research area last few years. In his acclaimed thesis, Jan Becker which is immediately translated into industrial addresses the relevant theoretical concepts and then applications. Although over 1000 research papers applies these to discuss the properties and trends in Quantum Simulations of Materials and Biological have emerged on various aspects of red beet and the nanoparticles of various shapes and sizes. The first Systems features contributions from leading world chemistry of betalaines pigments, surprisingly no discovery Jan makes in his PhD research is that there experts in the fields of density functional theory comprehensive book is available. The proposed Red is an optimal shape for plasmonic nanoparticles used (DFT) and its applications to material and biologi- Beet book encompasses a scholarly compilation of for sensing purposes. In further chapters he goes cal systems. The recent developments of correlation recent biotechnological research developments made on to describe novel experimental methods to use functionals, implementations of Time-dependent in basic science, biochemistry of the chief compo- plasmonic nanoparticles for molecular sensing. The algorithm into DFTB+ method are presented. The nents, technological developments in augmenting approach he develops in parallel sensing is one which applications of DFT method to large materials and and recovery of such useful compounds and value- revolutionizes the field and allows investigation of a biological systems such as understanding of opti- added products with discussions on future perspec- variety of topics[...] cal and electronic properties of nanoparticles, X-ray tives. The book will provide detailed information of structure refinement of proteins, the catalytic process the chemistry of the main components of normal[...] Features of enzymes and photochemistry of phytochromes Plasmons as Sensors covers the fundamental devel- are detailed. In addition, the book reviews the recent Features opments of plasmonic nanosenor design over the developments of methods for protein[...] Application of advanced multidisciplinary research last few years. In his acclaimed thesis, Jan Becker techniques has identified red beet as one of the super addresses the relevant theoretical concepts and then Features foods and a research model. This important book applies these to discuss the properties and trends in Quantum Simulations of Materials and Biological on red beet is the first comprehensive worldwide nanoparticles of various shapes and sizes. The first Systems features contributions from leading world resource that encompasses biotechnological research discovery Jan makes in his PhD research is that there experts in the fields of density functional theory advances made in the recent past. Documenting is an optimal shape for plasmonic nanoparticles used (DFT) and its applications to material and biologi- the scientific information on the current status and [..] cal systems. The recent developments of correlation future outlook, the book is a valuable source of [..] functionals, implementations of Time-dependent Contents algorithm into DFTB+ method are presented. The Contents Light-Scattering and -Absorption of Nanoparticles.- applications of DFT method to large materials and 1. Red Beet: An Overview.- 2. Biosynthesis and Reg- Synthesis of Nanoparticles.- Analytical Methods.- [..] ulation of Betalains in Red Beet.- 3. Stability of Beta- Novel Setups.- Single Gold Nanoparticle Growth lain Pigments of Red Beet.- 4. Red Beet as a Model Monitored in situ.- Protein-Membrane Interaction.- Contents System for Studying Vacuolar Transport of Primary The Optimal Aspect Ratio for Plasmonic Bio-Sens- Towards a greater accuracy in DFT calculations: and Secondary Metabolites.- 5. Plant Respiratory ing.- Increasing Nanoparticles’ Refractive Index Sen- from GGA to hybrid functionals (Jessica Hermet, Metabolism: A Special Focus on the Physiology of sitivity.- Plasmonic Focusing Reduces Ensemble Carlo Adamo, and Pietro Cortona).- Quantum trans- Beetroot (Beta vulgarisL.) Mitochondria.- 6. Lipoper- Linewidth.- Self Calibrating Nano-Ruler. port simulations based on time dependent density oxyl Radical-Scavenging and Antioxidative Effects functional theory (Thomas A. Niehaus and Guan- of Red Beet Pigments.- 7. Anticancer Effects of Red Fields of interest Hua Chen).- Modelling Silicon Nanostructure Sur- Beet Pigments.- 8. Anti-Diabetic Potentials of Red Nanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Biochemistry face Functionalization for Biological Detections Beet pigments and Other Constituents.- 9. Cell and (R.Q. 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S. Renault, Université François Rabelais, Tours, France; P. J. Wang, Peking University, Beijing, China (Ed.) V. Starov, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK; P. Grif- Duchateau, Cellectis SA, Paris, France (Eds.) fiths, Cardiff University, UK (Eds.) Stereoselective Alkene Synthesis Site-directed insertion of UK Colloids 2011 transgenes Stereoselective Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Alkenes An International Colloid and Surface Science Symposium via Torquoselectivity-Controlled Olefination of UK Colloids 2011 - the first multi-day conference The post-genomic era has brought new challenges Carbonyl Compounds with Ynolates, by Mitsuru on the topic of colloid science held in the UK for and opportunities in all fields of the biology. In this Shindo and Kenji Matsumoto.- Stereoselective Syn- many years, jointly organized by the RSC Colloid context, several genome engineering technologies thesis of Z-Alkenes, by Woon-Yew Siau, Yao Zhang and Interface Science Group and the SCI Colloid have emerged that will help deciphering genes func- and Yu Zhao.- Stereoselective Synthesis of Mono- and Surface Science Group. The conference had tion by as well as improve gene therapy strategies. fluoroalkenes, by Shoji Hara.- Recent Advances in over 250 delegates, from all across the world – good Genomic modifications such as knock-in, knock-out, Stereoselective Synthesis of 1,3-Dienes, by Michael representation from Japan, China, Australia, USA, knock-down, sequence replacement or modification De Paolis, Isabelle Chataigner and Jacques Mad- France, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Spain, Poland, can today be routinely performed. However, in front daluno.- Selective Olefination of Carbonyl Com- Georgia – as well as a substantial number of UK of this large palette of methodologies scientists may pounds via Metal-Catalyzed Carbene Transfer from based researchers. This Special Issue of “Progress experience difficulties to gather useful information’s Diazo Reagents, by Yang Hu and X. Peter Zhang.- in Colloid and Polymer Science” collects together scattered within the literature. This book aims to Selective Alkene Metathesis in the Total Synthesis a selection of 20 papers, mostly presented during present the state of this field from basic mechanisms of Complex Natural Product, by Xiaoguang Lei and the Conference. The papers included cover the wide of site-directed modifications to their applications in Houhua[...] variety of topics from fundamentals in colloid[...] a wide range of[...] Features Features Features M. Shindo K. MatsumotoStereoselective Synthe- UK Colloids 2011 - the first multi-day conference The post-genomic era has brought new challenges sis of Tetrasubstituted Alkenes via Torquoselectiv- on the topic of colloid science held in the UK for and opportunities in all fields of the biology. In this ity-Controlled Olefination of Carbonyl Compounds many years, jointly organized by the RSC Colloid context, several genome engineering technologies with Ynolates W.-Y. SiauY. ZhangY. ZhaoStereose- and Interface Science Group and the SCI Colloid and have emerged that will help deciphering genes func- lective Synthesis of Z-AlkenesS. Hara.- Stereoselec- Surface Science Group. The conference had over 250 tion by as well as improve gene therapy strategies. tive Synthesis of Mono-fluoroalkenesM. De PaolisI. delegates, from all across the world – good represen- Genomic modifications such as knock-in, knock-out, Chataigner J. MaddalunoRecent Advances in Stere- tation from Japan, China, Australia, USA, France, knock-down, sequence replacement or modification oselective [..] Germany, Holland, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Georgia can today be routinely performed. However, in front Contents – as well [..] of [..] Stereoselective Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Alkenes Contents Contents via Torquoselectivity-Controlled Olefination of From the Contents: Spreading and Evaporation of Preface.- Section 1: Site–directed integration of Carbonyl Compounds with Ynolates, by Mitsuru Surfactant Solution Droplets.- Novel membrane transgenes.- 1 Transgene site-specific integration : Shindo and Kenji Matsumoto.- Stereoselective Syn- emulsification method of producing highly uni- troubles and solutions.- 2 : Designing non-viral thesis of Z-Alkenes, by Woon-Yew Siau, Yao Zhang form silica particles using inexpensive silica sources.- targetd integrating vectors for genome enginner- and Yu Zhao.- Stereoselective Synthesis of Mono- Dynamic phenomena in complex (colloidal) plas- ing in vertebrates.- 3: Gene targeting and homolo- fluoroalkenes, by Shoji Hara.- Recent Advances in mas.- Pretreatment of Used Cooking Oil for the gous recombination in Saccharomyces cerevisiae4: Stereoselective Synthesis of 1,3-Dienes, by Michael Preparation of Biodiesel using Heterogeneous Catal- Eucaryotic homologous recombination in mam- De Paolis, Isabelle Chataigner and Jacques Mad- ysis.- Spironolactone-loaded liposomes produced malian cells.- 5 Engineered Zinc Finger Nucleases for daluno.- Selective Olefination of Carbonyl Com- using a membrane contactor method: An improve- Targeted Genome Editing .- 6: Engineered meganu- pounds via Metal-Catalyzed Carbene Transfer from ment of the ethanol injection technique.- The multi- cleases for genome engineering purposes.- Section3: Diazo Reagents, by Yang Hu and X. 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J. Blanc-Talon, DGA, Bagneux, France; W. Philips, Ghent Univer- T. Morzy, Poznan University of Technology, Poland; T. Haerder, S. Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India sity, Belgium; D. Popescu, CSIRO ICT Centre, Sydney, Australia; P. University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; R. Wrembel, Poznan Uni- Scheunders, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium; P. Zemcik, versity of Technology, Poland (Eds.) University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic (Eds.) Agent-Based Semantic Web Service Advances on Databases and Composition Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Information Systems Vision Systems Agent-based Semantic Web Service Composition 16th East European Conference, ADBIS 2012, Poznan, Poland, closely examines the various aspects of SWS compo- 14th International Conference, ACIVS 2012, Brno, Czech September 18-21, 2012, Proceedings sition, and explores the concept that a Multi-Agent Republic, September 4-7, 2012, Proceedings system can serve as an SWS composition system in This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- which its agents can interact with one another to This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- ceedings of the 16th East-European Conference on satisfy a high-level goal. In addition to surveying ceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advances in Databases and Information Systems various proposed multi-agent-based SWS compo- Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Sys- (ADBIS 2012), held in Poznan, Poland, in September sition models, the book also highlights the cogni- tems, ACIVS 2012, held in Brno, Czech Republic, 2012. The 32 revised full papers presented were care- tive parameter-based semantic web service selection in September 2012. The 46 revised full papers were fully selected and reviewed from 122 submissions. models that can be used in multi-agent-based SWS carefully selected from 81 submissions and deal with The papers cover a wide spectrum of issues concern- composition, and outlines a new negotiation agree- image analysis and computer vision with a focus on ing the area of database and information systems, ment-based SWS composition that can outperform detection, recognition, tracking and identification. including database theory, database architectures, existing techniques. Agent-based Semantic Web Ser- query languages, query processing and optimization, vice Composition is intended for researchers and[...] Features design methods, data integration, view selection, This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- nearest-neighbor searching, analytical query process- ceedings of the 14th International Conference on Features ing, indexing and caching, concurrency control, dis- Agent-based Semantic Web Service Composition Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Sys- tributed systems, data mining, data[...] tems, ACIVS 2012, held in Brno, Czech Republic, closely examines the various aspects of SWS compo- sition, and explores the concept that a Multi-Agent in September 2012. The 46 revised full papers were Features system can serve as an SWS composition system in carefully selected from 81 submissions and deal with This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- which its agents can interact with one another to sat- image analysis and computer vision with a focus on ceedings of the 16th East-European Conference on isfy a high-level goal. In addition to surveying vari- detection, recognition, tracking and identification. Advances in Databases and Information Systems ous proposed multi-agent-based SWS composition (ADBIS 2012), held in Poznan, Poland, in September models, the book also highlights the cognitive para- Contents 2012. The 32 revised full papers presented were care- meter-based [..] Leveraging the Storage Layer to Support XML Sim- fully selected and reviewed from 122 submissions. ilarity Joins in XDBMSs.-Retention Replacement The papers cover a wide spectrum of issues concern- in Privacy Preserving Classification.-SimpleSQL: Contents ing the area of database and information systems, Introduction.- Semantic Web Agents.- Agent-based A Relational Layer for SimpleDB.-Frequent Links: including [..] An Approach That Combines Attributes and Struc- Semantic Web Service Selection and Composition.- Multi-Attribute Negotiation Between Semantic ture for Extracting Frequent Patterns in Social Net- Contents Web Agents.- A Multi-Agent Negotiation Based works.-Author Index.- Transposition Diameter and Lonely Permuta- Approach to Selection and Composition of Semantic tions.-Extending the Algebraic Formalism for Web Services. 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Parallel Processing Parallel Processing This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 12th International Conference, ICA3PP 2012, Fukuoka, Japan, 12th International Conference, ICA3PP 2012, Fukuoka, Japan, the 12th International Workshop on Algorithms September 4-7, 2012, Proceedings, Part I September 4-7, 2012, Proceedings, Part II in Bioinformatics, WABI 2012, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in September 2012. WABI 2012 is one The two volume set LNCS 7439 and 7440 comprises The two volume set LNCS 7439 and 7440 comprises of six workshops which, along with the European the proceedings of the 12th International Confer- the proceedings of the 12th International Confer- Symposium on Algorithms (ESA), constitute the ence on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel ence on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel ALGO annual meeting and focuses on algorithmic Processing, ICA3PP 2012, as well as some workshop Processing, ICA3PP 2012, as well as some workshop advances in bioinformatics, computational biology, papers of the CDCN 2012 workshop which was held papers of the CDCN 2012 workshop which was held and systems biology with a particular emphasis on in conjunction with this conference. The 40 regu- in conjunction with this conference. The 40 regu- discrete algorithms and machine-learning meth- lar paper and 26 short papers included in these pro- lar paper and 26 short papers included in these pro- ods that address important problems in molecular ceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from ceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from biology. The 35 full papers presented were carefully 156 submissions. The CDCN workshop attracted 156 submissions. The CDCN workshop attracted reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. The a total of 19 original submissions, 8 of which are a total of 19 original submissions, 8 of which are papers include algorithms for a variety of biological included in part II of these proceedings. The papers included in part II of these proceedings. The papers problems[...] cover many dimensions of parallel algorithms and cover many dimensions of parallel algorithms and architectures, encompassing fundamental theoretical architectures, encompassing fundamental theoretical Features approaches, practical experimental results, and[...] approaches, practical experimental results,[...] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Workshop on Algorithms Features Features in Bioinformatics, WABI 2012, held in Ljubljana, The two volume set LNCS 7439 and 7440 comprises The two volume set LNCS 7439 and 7440 comprises Slovenia, in September 2012. WABI 2012 is one of the proceedings of the 12th International Confer- the proceedings of the 12th International Confer- six workshops which, along with the European Sym- ence on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel ence on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel posium on Algorithms (ESA), constitute the ALGO Processing, ICA3PP 2012, as well as some workshop Processing, ICA3PP 2012, as well as some workshop annual meeting and focuses on algorithmic advances papers of the CDCN 2012 workshop which was held papers of the CDCN 2012 workshop which was held in bioinformatics, computational biology, and sys- in conjunction with this conference. The 40 regular in conjunction with this conference. The 40 regular tems biology with a [..] paper and 26 short papers included in these proceed- paper and 26 short papers included in these proceed- ings were carefully reviewed and selected from 156 ings were carefully reviewed and selected from 156 Contents [..] [..] Preserving Inversion Phylogeny Reconstruc- tion.-Fast phylogenetic tree reconstruction using Contents Contents locality-sensitive hashing.-Efficient Computation of Accelerating the Dynamic Programming for the Analytical Modeling for Multi-transaction Bus on Popular Phylogenetic Tree Measures.-SibJoin: A Fast Optimal Polygon Triangulation on the.- Security Distributed Systems.- Leveraging the Strengths of Heuristic for Half-Sibling Reconstruction.-Recon- Computing for the Resiliency of Protecting from Transactional Memory While Maintaining System structing the Evolution of Molecular Interaction Internal Attacks in Distributed Wireless Sensor.- Performance for a Multiplayer Gaming.- Enhancing Networks under the DMC and Link Dynamics Mod- Parallel Algorithm for Nonlinear Network Optimiza- the Performance of a Distributed Mobile Comput- els.-Estimating population size via line graph recon- tion Problems and Real-Time.- Optimization of a ing Environment by Topology Construction.- Frame struction.-Extracting Conflict-free Information Short-Range Proximity Effect Correction Algorithm Error Rate Testing for High Speed Optical.- Main- from Multi-labeled Trees.-Reducing Problems in in E-Beam Lithography Using GPGPUs.- Exploit- taining Consistency in Software Transactional Mem- Unrooted Tree Compatibility to Restricted Triangu- ing Multi-grain Parallelism for Efficient Selective ory through Dynamic Versioning Tuning.- Solving lations of Intersection Graphs.-An optimal reconcil- Sweep.- Vectorized Algorithms for Quadtree Con- a 2-Covered Path Problem with Variable Radii for iation[...] struction and.- A Multi-level Monitoring Framework Wireless Sensor Networks.- Design of an Applica- for Stream-Based Coordination Programs.- An Opti- tion-Dependent Static-Based Shared Memory Net- Fields of interest mal Parallel[...] work.- Determining[...] Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Algo- rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Discrete Fields of interest Fields of interest Mathematics in Computer Science; Computation by Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Abstract Devices; Data Mining and Knowledge Dis- Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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C.A. Coello-Coello, CINVESTAV-IPN, San Pedro Zacatenco, Mex- J. Lei, Shanghai University, China; F.L. Wang, Caritas Institute, A. Ramsay, University of Manchester, UK; G. Agre, Institute of ico; J. Greensmith, University of Nottingham, UK; N. Krasnogor, Hong Kong, China; H. Deng, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Information and Communication Technologies, Sofia, Bulgaria University of Nottingham, UK; P. Liò, University of Cambridge, Australia; D. Miao, Tongji University, Shanghai, China (Eds.) (Eds.) UK; G. Nicosia, University of Catania, Italy; M. Pavone, University of Catania, Italy (Eds.) Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Immune Systems Computational Intelligence Methodology, Systems, and Applications 11th International Conference, ICARIS 2012, Taormina, Italy, 4th International Conference, AICI 2012, Chengdu, China, October 26-28, 2012, Proceedings August 28-31, 2012, Proceedings 15th International Conference, AIMSA 2012, Varna, Bulgaria, September 12-15, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This volume proceedings contains revised selected papers from the 4th International Conference on the 11th International Conference on Artificial This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intel- Immune Systems, ICARIS 2012, held in Taormia, the 15th International Conference on Artificial Intel- ligence, AICI 2012, held in Chengdu, China, in Italy, in August 2012. The 19 revised selected papers ligence: Methodology, Systems, and Applications, October 2012. The total of 163 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for AIMSA 2012, held in Varna, Bulgaria in September presented were carefully reviewed and selected from inclusion in this book. In addition 4 papers of the 2012. The 36 revised full papers presented were care- 724 submissions. The papers are organized into top- workshop on bio and immune inspired algorithms fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- ical sections on applications of artificial intelligence, and models for multi-level complex systems are sions. The papers are organized in topical sections applications of computational intelligence, data min- included in this volume. Artificial immune systems on natural language processing, social networks, ing and knowledge discovery, evolution strategy, (AIS) is a diverse and maturing area of research that knowledge representation and reasoning, machine expert and decision support systems, fuzzy com- bridges the disciplines of immunology, biology, med- learning, planning and agents, search, and computer putation, information security, intelligent control, ical science, computer science, physics, mathematics vision. and engineering. The scope of AIS ranges from mod- intelligent image processing, intelligent information elling and simulation of the immune[...] fusion, intelligent signal[...] Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features Features the 15th International Conference on Artificial Intel- This volume proceedings contains revised selected This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ligence: Methodology, Systems, and Applications, papers from the 4th International Conference on the 11th International Conference on Artificial AIMSA 2012, held in Varna, Bulgaria in September Artificial Intelligence and Computational Intel- Immune Systems, ICARIS 2012, held in Taormia, 2012. The 36 revised full papers presented were care- ligence, AICI 2012, held in Chengdu, China, in Italy, in August 2012. The 19 revised selected papers fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- October 2012. The total of 163 high-quality papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on presented were carefully reviewed and selected from inclusion in this book. In addition 4 papers of the natural language processing, social networks, [..] workshop on bio and immune inspired algorithms 724 submissions. The papers are organized into top- and models for multi-level complex systems are ical sections on applications of artificial intelligence, Contents included in [..] [..] Experiments with Filtered Detection of Similar Aca- demic Papers.- Corpus-Based Semantic Filtering in Contents Contents Discovering Derivational Relations.- Lexical Acti- Expressive Secondo Performances of a Realtime Per- Face Recognition by Searching Most Similar Sample vation Area Attachment Algorithm for Wordnet son-Computer Ensemble System.- Different-Level with Immune Learning.- A Multi-Objective Artificial Expansion.- Metaheuristics for Tuning Model Para- Schemes’ Equivalence for Self-Motion Planning of Immune System Based on Hypervolume.- A Com- meters in Two Natural Language Processing Appli- Robot Manipulators.- Grey Incidence Optimization parative Study of Negative Selection Based Anomaly cations.- Clustering a Very Large Number of Textual Model Based on Hybrid Differential Evolution Algo- Detection in Sequence Data.- Immune-Inspired Self Unstructured Customers’ Reviews in English.- A rithm.- A Data Mining Based Approach to Research Healing in Wireless Sensor Networks.- A Beginner’s Workbench for Temporal Event Information Extrac- the Relationship between Kansei and Usability: A Guide to Systems Simulation in Immunology.- Clus- tion from Patient Records.- Analyzing Emotional Case Study of Mobile Phones.- Making Use of the tering-Based Multi-objective Immune Optimization States Induced by News Articles with Latent Seman- Big Data: Next Generation of Algorithm Trading.- Evolutionary Algorithm.- Petri Nets Approach to tic Analysis.- The Emergence of Cultural Hierarchi- Dynamic Causality Analysis on Default Mode Net- Modeling of Immune System and Autism.- Math- cal Social[...] ematical Implementation of Interation between work.- The Canny Edge Detection and Its Improve- Malaria and Immune System.- Computing Longest ment.- Multi-modality Medical Image Registration Fields of interest Common[...] Based on[...] Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Min- ing and Knowledge Discovery; Information Stor- Fields of interest Fields of interest age and Retrieval; Information Systems Applications Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recog- Simulation and Modeling; Artificial Intelligence (incl.Internet); User Interfaces and Human Com- nition; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Data (incl. Robotics); Computation by Abstract Devices; puter Interaction; Simulation and Modeling Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Pat- Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Computation by tern Recognition; Information Systems Applications Abstract Devices; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Target groups (incl.Internet) Complexity Research

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A.E.P. Villa, University of Lausanne, Switzerland; W. Duch, Nico- A.E.P. Villa, University of Lausanne, Switzerland; W. Duch, Nico- M.M. Ribeiro, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, SP, Brazil laus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland; P. Érdi, Kalamazoo laus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland; P. Érdi, Kalamazoo College, MI, USA; F. Masulli, University of Genoa, Italy; G. Palm, College, MI, USA; F. Masulli, Università di Genova, Italy; G. Palm, University of Ulm, Germany (Eds.) Universität Ulm, Germany (Eds.) Belief Revision in Non-Classical Logics Artificial Neural Networks and Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning -- ICANN 2012 Machine Learning -- ICANN 2012 Since the advent of the Semantic Web, interest in the dynamics of ontologies (ontology evolution) has 22nd International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, 22nd International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, grown significantly. Belief revision presents a good Lausanne, Switzerland, September 11-14, 2012, Proceedings, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 11-14, 2012, Proceedings, Part I Part II theoretical framework for dealing with this problem; however, classical belief revision is not well suited for The two-volume set LNCS 7552 + 7553 constitutes The two-volume set LNCS 7552 + 7553 constitutes logics such as Description Logics.Belief Revision in the proceedings of the 22nd International Confer- the proceedings of the 22nd International Confer- Non-Classical Logics presents a framework which ence on Artificial Neural Networks, ICANN 2012, ence on Artificial Neural Networks, ICANN 2012, can be applied to a wide class of logics that include held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in September 2012. held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in September 2012. – besides most Description Logics such as the ones The 162 papers included in the proceedings were The 162 papers included in the proceedings were behind OWL – Horn Logic and Intuitionistic logic, carefully reviewed and selected from 247 submis- carefully reviewed and selected from 247 submis- amongst others. The author also presents algorithms sions. They are organized in topical sections named: sions. They are organized in topical sections named: for the most important constructions in belief bases. theoretical neural computation; information and theoretical neural computation; information and Researchers and practitioners in theoretical comput- optimization; from neurons to neuromorphism; optimization; from neurons to neuromorphism; ing will find[...] spiking dynamics; from single neurons to networks; spiking dynamics; from single neurons to networks; complex firing patterns; movement and motion; complex firing patterns; movement and motion; Features from sensation to perception; object and face recog- from sensation to perception; object and face recog- Since the advent of the Semantic Web, interest in nition; reinforcement learning; bayesian and echo nition; reinforcement learning; bayesian and echo the dynamics of ontologies (ontology evolution) has state networks; recurrent neural networks and reser- state networks; recurrent neural networks and reser- grown significantly. Belief revision presents a good voir[...] voir[...] theoretical framework for dealing with this problem; however, classical belief revision is not well suited for Features Features logics such as Description Logics.Belief Revision in The two-volume set LNCS 7552 + 7553 constitutes The two-volume set LNCS 7552 + 7553 constitutes Non-Classical Logics presents a framework which the proceedings of the 22nd International Confer- the proceedings of the 22nd International Confer- can be applied to a wide [..] ence on Artificial Neural Networks, ICANN 2012, ence on Artificial Neural Networks, ICANN 2012, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in September 2012. held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in September 2012. Contents The 162 papers included in the proceedings were The 162 papers included in the proceedings were Preface.- Introduction.- Consequence.- Logics.- carefully reviewed and selected from 247 submis- carefully reviewed and selected from 247 submis- Classical Belief Revision.- AGM Contraction in Non- sions. They are organized in topical sections named: sions. They are organized in topical sections named: Classical Logics.- AGM Revision in Logics without theoretical neural computation; information and theoretical neural computation; information and Negation.- Base Revision in Logics without Nega- optimization; from [..] optimization; from [..] tion.- Algorithms for Belief Bases.- Conclusion.- Index. Contents Contents Temporal Patterns in Artificial Reaction Networks.- Complex-Valued Multilayer Perceptron Search Uti- Fields of interest Properties of the Hopfield Model with Weighted Pat- lizing Eigen Vector Descent and Reducibility.- The- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathematical terns.- Dynamics and Oscillations of GHNNs with oretical Analysis of Function of Derivative Term in Logic and Formal Languages; Mathematical Logic Time-Varying Delay.- A Dynamic Field Architec- On-Line Gradient Descent Learning.- Some Com- and Foundations; Epistemology; Logic; Ontology ture for the Generation of Hierarchically Organized parisons of Networks with Radial and Kernel.- Mul- Target groups Sequences.- Stochastic Techniques in Influence Dia- tilayer Perceptron for Label Ranking.- Electricity Research grams for Learning Bayesian Network Structure.- Load Forecasting: A Weekday-Based.- Adaptive The Mix-Matrix Method in the Problem of Binary Exploration Using Stochastic Neurons.- Compari- Type of publication Quadratic Optimization.- A Rule Chaining Archi- son of Long-Term Adaptivity for Neural Networks.- Brief tecture Using a Correlation Matrix Memory.- A Simplifying ConvNets for Fast Learning.- A Modi- Generative Multiset Kernel for Structured Data.- fied Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm for the Opti- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4185-3 Spectral Signal Unmixing with Interior-Point Non- mization of Extreme Learning Machines.- Robust Softcover negative[...] Training of[...] 2013. 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E. Hart, Edinburgh Napier University, UK; J. Timmis, University A. Barros, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, M. Koutny, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; I. Uli- of York, UK; P. Mitchell, University of York, UK; T. Nakano, Osaka Australia; A. Gal, Technion -- Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, dowski, University of Leicester, UK (Eds.) University, Japan; F. Dabri, University of California, Los Angeles, Israel; E. Kindler, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Den- CA, USA (Eds.) mark (Eds.) CONCUR 2012- Concurrency Theory

Bio-Inspired Models of Network, Business Process Management 23rd International Conference, CONCUR 2012, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 4-7, 2012. Proceedings Information, and Computing 10th International Conference, BPM 2012, Tallinn, Estonia, Systems September 3-6, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- ceedings of the 23rd International Conference on 6th International ICST Conference, BIONETICS 2011, York, UK, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 2012, held in New- December 5-6, 2011, Revised Selected Papers International Conference on Business Process castle upon Tyne, UK, September 4-7, 2012. The 35 Management, BPM 2012, held in Tallinn, Estonia, revised full papers presented together with 4 invited This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- in September 2012. The 17 regular papers and 7 talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 conference proceedings of the 6th International short papers included in this volume were carefully submissions. The papers are organized in topics such Conference on Bio-Inspired Models of Network, reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. The as reachability analysis; qualitative and timed sys- Information, and Computing Systems (Bionetics). book also features two keynote lectures which were tems; behavioural equivalences; temporal logics; ses- The event took place in the city of York, UK, in given at the conference. The papers are organized in sion types; abstraction; mobility and space in process December 2011. Bionetics main objective is to bring topical sections named: process quality; conformance algebras; stochastic systems; probabilistic systems; bio-inspired paradigms into computer engineering and compliance; BPM applications; process model Petri nets and non-sequential semantics; verification; and networking, and to enhance the fruitful interac- analysis; BPM and the cloud; requirements and per- decidability. tions between these fields and biology. The papers formance; process mining; and refactoring and opti- of the conference were accepted in 2 categories: full mization. Features papers and work-in progress. Full papers describe This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- significant advances in the Bionetics field, while Features ceedings of the 23rd International Conference on work-in-progress papers present an opportunity to This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 2012, held in New- discuss breaking research which is[...] International Conference on Business Process castle upon Tyne, UK, September 4-7, 2012. The 35 Management, BPM 2012, held in Tallinn, Estonia, revised full papers presented together with 4 invited Features in September 2012. The 17 regular papers and 7 talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 97 This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- short papers included in this volume were carefully submissions. The papers are organized in topics such conference proceedings of the 6th International reviewed and selected from 126 submissions. The as reachability analysis; qualitative and timed sys- Conference on Bio-Inspired Models of Network, book also features two keynote lectures which were tems; [..] Information, and Computing Systems (Bionetics). given at the conference. The papers are organized in The event took place in the city of York, UK, in topical [..] Contents December 2011. Bionetics main objective is to bring Reachability analysis.-qualitative and timed sys- bio-inspired paradigms into computer engineering Contents tems.-behavioural equivalences.-temporal log- and networking, and to enhance the fruitful interac- A Decade of Business Process Management Confer- ics.-session types.- abstraction.- mobility and space tions between these [..] ences: Personal Reflections on a Developing Disci- in process algebra.-stochastic systems.-probabilis- pline.- From Calls to Events: Architecting Future tic systems.- Petri nets and non-sequential seman- Contents BPM Systems.- Tying Process Model Quality to tics.-verification; decidability. Fast conference proceedings.-State-of-the-art the Modeling Process: The Impact of Structuring, report.-Up to date results Movement, and Speed.- Capabilities and Levels of Fields of interest Maturity in IT-Based Case Management.- Business Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro- Fields of interest Process Architecture: Use and Correctness.- Align- grams; Computer Communication Networks; Pro- Computer Communication Networks; Information ing Event Logs and Declarative Process Models for gramming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Artificial Intel- Conformance Checking.- Context-Aware Compli- Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); ligence (incl. 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B. Díaz Agudo, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain; I. V. Herskovic, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Cicuna G. Lin, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Ed.) Watson, University of Auckland, New Zealand (Eds.) Mackenna, Chile; H.U. Hoppe, University of Duisberg-Essen, Germany; J. Ziegler, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; M. Jansen, University of Applied Sciences Ruhr West, Bottrop, Ger- Combinatorial Optimization and Case-Based Reasoning Research many (Eds.) Applications and Development Collaboration and Technology 6th International Conference, COCOA 2012, Banff, AB, Canada, 20th International Conference, ICCBR 2012, Lyon, France, August 5-9, 2012, Proceedings September 3-6, 2012, Proceedings 18th International Conference, CRIWG 2012, Raesfeld, Ger- many, September 16-19, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- 6th International Conference, COCOA 2012, held conference proceedings of the 20th International This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th in Banff, Alberta, Canada, in August 2012. The 33 Conference on Case-Based Reasoning Research and Collaboration Researchers' International Working revised papers including one invited talk and one Development (ICCBR 2012) held in Lyon, France, Group Conference on Collaboration and Technol- keynote talk were carefully reviewed and selected September 3-6, 2012. The 34 revised full papers pre- ogy, held in Raesfeld, Germany, in September 2012. from 57 submissions. The papers are focused to the- sented were carefully selected from 51 submissions. The 9 revised papers presented together with 12 oretical results and also on recent works on experi- The presentations and posters covered a wide range short papers were carefully reviewed and selected mental and applied research of general algorithmic of CBR topics of interest to both practitioners and from numerous submissions. They are grouped into interest. researchers, including foundational issues covering five themes that represent collaborative learning, case representation, similarity, retrieval, and adap- social media analytics, conceptual and design mod- Features tation; conversational CBR recommender systems; els, formal modeling and technical approaches and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the multi-agent collaborative systems; data mining; time collaboration support in emergency scenarios. 6th International Conference, COCOA 2012, held series analysis; Web applications; knowledge man- in Banff, Alberta, Canada, in August 2012. The 33 agement; legal reasoning; healthcare[...] Features revised papers including one invited talk and one This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th keynote talk were carefully reviewed and selected Features Collaboration Researchers' International Work- from 57 submissions. The papers are focused to the- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- ing Group Conference on Collaboration and Tech- oretical results and also on recent works on experi- conference proceedings of the 20th International nology, held in Raesfeld, Germany, in September mental and applied research of general algorithmic Conference on Case-Based Reasoning Research and 2012.The 9 revised papers presented together with interest. Development (ICCBR 2012) held in Lyon, France, 12 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected September 3-6, 2012. The 34 revised full papers pre- from numerous submissions. They are grouped into Fields of interest sented were carefully selected from 51 submissions. five themes that represent collaborative learning, Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Dis- The presentations and posters covered a wide range social media [..] crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Numeric of CBR topics of interest to both practitioners and Computing; Algorithms; Computer Communication researchers, [..] Contents Networks Computer-Supported Collaborative Drawing in Pri- Contents mary School Education – Technical Realization and Target groups Fast conference proceedings.-State-of-the-art Empirical Findings.- Training Conflict Management Research report.-Up to date results in a Collaborative Virtual Environment.- Reusabil- ity of Data Flow Designs in Complex CSCL Scripts: Type of publication Fields of interest Evaluation Results from a Case Study.- Towards an Proceedings Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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(Theoretical Computer Science and (incl.Internet); User Interfaces and Human Com- at All?.- Designing the Software Support for Partially General Issues, Vol. 7402) puter Interaction; Computer Appl. in Administrative Virtual Communities.- Supporting Social Tasks of $95.00 Data Processing Individuals: A Matter of Access to Cooperation[...] ISBN 978-3-642-31769-9 Target groups Fields of interest Due: August 10, 2012 Professional/practitioner Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Computers and Education; User Interfaces and Type of publication Human Computer Interaction; Computers and Soci- Proceedings ety; Information Storage and Retrieval; Data Mining More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32985-2 and Knowledge Discovery Softcover Target groups 2012. XI, 416 p. 132 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes in Arti- Research ficial Intelligence, Vol. 7466) $95.00 Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-32985-2 Proceedings Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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M. Zhao, Taiyuan University, China; J. Sha, Xi'an University, China H. Seidl, Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany; R. V.S. Subrahmanian, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, (Eds.) Wilhelm, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; S. USA; A. Mannes, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; Hack, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany A. Sliva, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; J. Shakarian, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; J.P. Dickerson, Communications and Information Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Processing Compiler Design Analysis and Transformation Computational Analysis of Terrorist First International Conference, ICCIP 2012, Aveiro, Portugal, March 7-11, 2012, Proceedings, Part I While compilers for high-level programming lan- Groups: Lashkar-e-Taiba guages are large complex software systems, they have The two volume set, CCIS 288 and 289, constitutes particular characteristics that differentiate them from the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings Computational Analysis of Terrorist Groups: other software systems. Their functionality is almost of the First International Conference on Commu- Lashkar-e-Taiba provides an in-depth look at Web completely well-defined - ideally there exist com- nications and Information Processing, ICCIP 2012, intelligence, and how advanced mathematics and plete precise descriptions of the source and target held in Aveiro, Portugal, in March 2012. The 168 modern computing technology can influence the languages. Additional descriptions of the interfaces revised full papers of both volumes were carefully insights we have on terrorist groups. This book to the operating system, programming system and reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. primarily focuses on one famous terrorist group programming environment, and to other compilers The papers present the state-of-the-art in communi- known as Lashkar-e-Taiba (or LeT), and how it and libraries are often available. The book deals with cations and information processing and feature cur- operates. After 10 years of counter Al Qaeda opera- the optimization phase of compilers. In this phase, rent research on the theory, analysis, design, test and tions, LeT is considered by many in the counter-ter- programs are transformed in order to increase their deployment related to communications and infor- rorism community to be an even greater threat to the efficiency. To preserve the semantics of the programs mation processing systems. US and world peace than Al Qaeda. Computational in these[...] Analysis of Terrorist Groups: Lashkar-e-Taiba is Features the first book that demonstrates how to use modern Features The two volume set, CCIS 288 and 289, constitutes computational analysis techniques including meth- While compilers for high-level programming lan- the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings ods for[...] guages are large complex software systems, they have of the First International Conference on Commu- particular characteristics that differentiate them from nications and Information Processing, ICCIP 2012, Features other software systems. Their functionality is almost held in Aveiro, Portugal, in March 2012. The 168 Computational Analysis of Terrorist Groups: completely well-defined - ideally there exist com- revised full papers of both volumes were carefully Lashkar-e-Taiba provides an in-depth look at Web plete precise descriptions of the source and target reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. intelligence, and how advanced mathematics and languages. Additional descriptions of the interfaces The papers present the state-of-the-art in communi- modern computing technology can influence the to the operating system, programming system and cations and [..] insights we have on terrorist groups. This book [..] primarily focuses on one famous terrorist group Contents known as Lashkar-e-Taiba (or LeT), and how it Contents state-of-the-art in communication and information operates. After 10 years of counter Al Qaeda opera- Introduction.- Program Semantics.- Transforma- processing.- current research on the theory, analysis, tions, LeT is [..] tions.- Static Analysis.- Imperative Programs.- Func- design, test and deployment related to communica- tional Programs.- References.- Index. tion and information processing systems. Contents Introduction.- A Brief History of LeT.- Tempo- Fields of interest Fields of interest ral Probabilistic Behavior Rules.- Targeting Civil- Programming Techniques; Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer ians.- Attacks Against Public Sites, Tourist Sites, Compilers, Interpreters Communication Networks; Information Systems and Transportation Facilities.- Attacks Against Pro- Applications (incl.Internet); Algorithm Analysis Target groups fessional Security Forces.- Attacks Against Secu- and Problem Complexity; Information Storage and Upper undergraduate rity Installations and Infrastructure.- Other Types Retrieval; Database Management of Attacks.- Armed Clashes.- Computing Policy Type of publication Options.- Policy Options Against LeT. Target groups Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Research Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-17547-3 Information Systems and Communication Service; Type of publication Hardcover Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining Proceedings 2012. 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E. Salerno, National Research Council of Italy, Pisa, Italy; A.E. M. Fisher, University of Liverpool, UK; L. van der Torre, Univer- A. Abraham, MIR Labs, Auburn, WA, USA (Ed.) Cetin, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; O. Salvetti, National sity of Luxembourg, Luxembourg; M. Dastani, Utrecht University, Research Council of Italy, Pisa, Italy (Eds.) The Netherlands; G. Governatori, NICTA, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia (Eds.) Computational Social Networks

Computational Intelligence for Mining and Visualization Multimedia Understanding Computational Logic in Multi-Agent Systems This book is the third of three volumes that illustrate International Workshop, MUSCLE 2011, Pisa, Italy, December the concept of social networks from a computational 13-15, 2011, Revised Selected Papers 13th International Workshop, CLIMA XIII, Montpellier, France, point of view. The book contains contributions from August 27-28, 2012, Proceedings a international selection of world-class experts, with This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the a specific focus on knowledge discovery and visual- International Workshop MUSCLE 2011 on Compu- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th ization of complex networks (the other two volumes tational Intelligence for Multimedia Understanding, International Workshop on Computational Logic in review Tools, Perspectives, and Applications, and organized by the ERCIM working group in Pisa, Italy Multi-Agent Systems, CLIMA XIII, held in Montpel- Security and Privacy in CSNs). Topics and features: on December 2011. The 18 revised full papers were lier, France, in August 2012. The 11 regular papers presents the latest advances in CSNs, and illustrates carefully reviewed and selected from over numer- were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 sub- how organizations can gain a competitive advantage ous submissions. The papers cover the following missions and presented with three invited papers. from a better understanding of complex social net- topics: multisensor systems, multimodal analysis, The purpose of the CLIMA workshops is to provide works; discusses the design and use of a wide range crossmodel data analysis and clustering, mixed-real- a forum for discussing techniques, based on compu- of computational tools and software for social net- ity applications, activity and object detection and tational logic, for representing, programming and work analysis;[...] recognition, text and speech recognition, multimedia reasoning about agents and multi-agent systems in a labelling, semantic annotation, and metadata, mul- formal way. Features timodal indexing and searching in very large data- The study of computational social networks (CSNs) bases; and case studies. Features is an emerging interdisciplinary field, concerned This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th with the intersection of social behavior and com- Features International Workshop on Computational Logic in puter systems.Due to the dynamic and ever-evolv- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Multi-Agent Systems, CLIMA XIII, held in Montpel- ing nature of social networks, it can be difficult to International Workshop MUSCLE 2011 on Compu- lier, France, in August 2012. The 11 regular papers comprehend the connections and influence between tational Intelligence for Multimedia Understanding, were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 sub- users. However, visualization techniques can aid the organized by the ERCIM working group in Pisa, Italy missions and presented with three invited papers. understanding of how these networks function. This on December 2011.The 18 revised full papers were The purpose of the CLIMA workshops is to provide [..] carefully reviewed and selected from over numerous a forum for discussing techniques, based on compu- submissions. The papers cover the following topics: tational logic, [..] Contents multisensor systems, multimodal analysis, [..] Part I: Mining.- Social Networks Analysis.- Perfor- Fields of interest mance Evaluation of Social Network Using Data Contents Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathematical Mining Techniques.- Bio-Inspired Clustering and Learning an Ontology for Visual Tasks.- Ontol- Logic and Formal Languages; Software Engineering; Data Diffusion in Machine Social Networks.- Min- ogy and Algorithms Integration for Image Analy- Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; ing Geo-Referenced Community-Contributed Mul- sis.- EmotiWord: Affective Lexicon Creation with Logics and Meanings of Programs timedia Data.- Correlation Mining for Web News Application to Interaction and Multimedia Data.- Retrieval.- Mining Micro-Blogs.- Mining Buyer A Bayesian Active Learning Framework for a Target groups Behavior Patterns Based on Dynamic Group-Buy- Two-Class Classification Problem.- Unsupervised Research ing Networks.- Reliable Online Social Network Data Classification of SAR Images Using Hierarchical Collection.- Knowledge Mining from the Twitter Type of publication Agglomeration and EM.- Geometrical and Tex- Social Network.- Part II: Visualization.- Mining Proceedings tural Component Separation with Adaptive Scale and Visualizing Research Networks using the Arte- Selection.- Bayesian Shape from Silhouettes.- Shape More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32896-1 fact-Actor-Network[...] Retrieval and Recognition on Mobile Devices.- Softcover Fields of interest Directionally Selective Fractional Wavelet Transform 2012. 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A. Abraham, MIR Labs, Auburn, WA, USA (Ed.) H. Yoshida, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical V.P. Gerdt, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia; School, Boston, MA, USA; D. Hawkes, University College London, W. Koepf, Universität Kassel, Germany; E.W. Mayr, TU München, UK; M. Vannier, The University of Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Germany; E.V. Vorozhtsov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosi- Computational Social Networks birsk, Russia (Eds.)

Security and Privacy Computational and Clinical Applications in Abdominal Imaging Computer Algebra in Scientific This book is the second of three volumes that Computing illustrate the concept of social networks from a International Workshop, CCAAI 2012, Held in Conjunction computational point of view. The book contains con- with MICCAI 2012, Nice, France, October 1, 2012, Proceedings 14th International Workshop, CASC 2012, Maribor, Slovenia, tributions from a international selection of world- September 3-6, 2012, Proceedings class experts, concentrating on topics relating to This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of security and privacy (the other two volumes review the International Workshop CCAAI 2012, held in This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th Tools, Perspectives, and Applications, and Mining Nice, France, in October 2012. The book includes 31 International Workshop on Computer Algebra in and Visualization in CSNs). Topics and features: papers which were carefully reviewed and selected Scientific Computing, CASC 2012, held in Mari- presents the latest advances in security and privacy from 37 submissions. All of the accepted papers were bor, Slovenia, in September 2012. The 28 full papers issues in CSNs, and illustrates how both organiza- revised by incorporating of the reviewers’ comments presented were carefully reviewed and selected for tions and individuals can be protected from real- and re-submitted by the authors to be included in inclusion in this book. One of the main themes of the world threats; discusses the design and use of a wide this proceedings volume. The papers are organized CASC workshop series, namely polynomial algebra, range of computational tools and software for social into topical sections on colon and other gastroin- is represented by contributions devoted to new algo- network analysis; describes[...] testinal tract; and liver, kidney, and other organs. rithms for computing comprehensive Gröbner and involutive systems, parallelization of the Gröbner Features Features bases computation, the study of quasi-stable polyno- The study of computational social networks (CSNs) This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of mial ideals, new algorithms to compute the Jacobson is an emerging interdisciplinary field, concerned the International Workshop MMCP 2012, held in form of a matrix of Ore polynomials, a recursive Lev- with the intersection of social behavior and com- Nice, France, in October 2012. The book includes 31 errier algorithm for inversion of dense[...] puter systems.With the increasing popularity of papers which were carefully reviewed and selected social networking sites such as Myspace and Face- from 37 submissions. All of the accepted papers were Features book, issues such as stalking, identity theft, sexual revised by incorporating of the reviewers’ comments This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th predators, and employee conduct have all become and re-submitted by the authors to be included in International Workshop on Computer Algebra in highly-publicized concerns. Many questions have this proceedings volume. The papers are organized Scientific Computing, CASC 2012, held in Mari- also been [..] into [..] bor, Slovenia, in September 2012. The 28 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for Contents Contents inclusion in this book. One of the main themes of the Part I: Privacy and Trust.- Computational Social Prone to Supine CT Colonography Registra- CASC workshop series, namely polynomial algebra, Networks: Security and Privacy.- Security, Privacy tion Using a Landmark and Intensity Composite is represented by contributions devoted to new [..] and Trust in Social Networks.- Blogging Around the Method.- External Clinical Validation of Prone and Globe: Motivations, Privacy Concerns and Social Supine CT Colonography Registration.- Efficient Contents Networking.- Privacy in Online Social Networks.- Topological Cleaning for Visual Colon Surface Flat- On Polynomial Solutions of Linear Partial Differ- Privacy Settings in Online Social Networks as a Con- tening.- Adaptive Volumetric Detection of Lesions ential and (q-)Difference Equations.- An Algebraic flict of Interests.- A Reliability-Based Metric for for Minimal-Preparation Dual-Energy CT Colonog- Characterization of Rainbow Connectivity.- Appli- Inferring Trust from Recommendations in Knowl- raphy.- Computer-Aided Detection for Ultra-Low- cation of the Method of Asymptotic Solution to One edge Sharing Networks.- Part II: Security and Appli- Dose CT Colonography.- Application of CT Simula- Multi-Parameter Problem.- A New Algorithm for cations.- Measurement Methods of User Behavior in tion Technique for Virtual Ultra-Low-Dose Trial in Long Integer Cube Computation with Some Insight Online Social Networks.- Exploring Influence and CT Colonography.- Application of CT Simulation into Higher Powers.- Lightweight Abstraction for Interests among Users within Social Networks.-[...] Technique for Virtual Fecal Tagging in CTC.- Appli- Mathematical Computation in Java.- Calculation cation of CT[...] of Normal Forms of the Euler–Poisson Equations.- Fields of interest Stability of Equilibrium Positions in the Spatial Cir- Computer Communication Networks; Database Fields of interest cular Restricted Four-Body Problem.- Computing Management; User Interfaces and Human Computer Image Processing and Computer Vision; Computer Hopf Bifurcations in Chemical Reaction Networks Interaction; Computers and Society Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Using[...] Computation by Abstract Devices Target groups Fields of interest Research Target groups Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Dis- Research crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Symbolic Type of publication and Algebraic Manipulation; Computer Graphics; Contributed volume Type of publication Numeric Computing; Arithmetic and Logic Struc- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4050-4 Proceedings tures More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33611-9 Hardcover Target groups 2013. 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F. Ortmeier, University of Magdeburg, Germany; P. Daniel, SELEX F. Ortmeier, Otto-von-Guericke Universität, Magdeburg, Ger- S. Foresti, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Crema, Italy; M. Yung, ELSAG. Liverpool, UK (Eds.) many; P. Daniel, SELEX ELSAG, Liverpool, UK (Eds.) Columbia University, New York, NY, US; F. Martinelli, National Research Council, Pisa, Italy (Eds.) Computer Safety, Reliability, and Computer Safety, Reliability, and Security Security Computer Security -- ESORICS 2012 17th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, 31st International Conference, SAFECOMP 2012, Magdeburg, SAFECOMP 2012 Workshops: Sassur, ASCoMS, DESEC4LCCI, Pisa, Italy, September 10-12, 2012, Proceedings Germany, September 25-28, 2012, Proceedings ERCIM/EWICS, IWDE, Magdeburg, Germany, September 25-28, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the the 17th European Symposium on Computer Secu- 31st International Conference on Computer Safety, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5 rity, ESORICS 2012, held in Pisa, Italy, in Septem- Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2012, held in workshops co-located with SAFECOMP 2012, the ber 2012. The 50 papers included in the book were Magdeburg, Germany, in September 2012. The 33 31st International Conference on Computer Safety, carefully reviewed and selected from 248 papers. The revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed Reliability, and Security, held in Magdeburg, Ger- articles are organized in topical sections on security and selected from more than 70 submissions. The many, in September 2012. The 49 revised full papers and data protection in real systems; formal models papers are organized in topical sections on tools, risk presented were carefully reviewed and selected from for cryptography and access control; security and analysis, testing, quantitative analysis, security, for- numerous submissions. According to the workshops privacy in mobile and wireless networks; counter- mal methods, aeronautic, automotive, and process. covered, the papers are organized in topical sections acting man-in-the-middle attacks; network security; Also included are 4 case studies. on: next generation of system assurance approaches users privacy and anonymity; location privacy; vot- for safety-critical systems (Sassur), architecting safety ing protocols and anonymous communication; pri- Features in collaborative mobile systems (ASCoMS), depend- vate computation in cloud systems; formal security This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the able and secure computing for large-scale complex models; identity based encryption and[...] 31st International Conference on Computer Safety, critical infrastructures (DESEC4LCCI), ERCIM/ Reliability, and Security, SAFECOMP 2012, held in EWICS/cyberphysical systems[...] Features Magdeburg, Germany, in September 2012. The 33 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed Features the 17th European Symposium on Computer Secu- and selected from more than 70 submissions. The This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of rity, ESORICS 2012, held in Pisa, Italy, in Septem- papers are organized in topical sections on tools, risk 5 workshops colocated with SAFECOMP 2012, the ber 2012. The 50 papers included in the book were analysis, testing, quantitative analysis, security, [..] 31st International Conference on Computer Safety, carefully reviewed and selected from 248 papers. The Reliability, and Security, held in Magdeburg, Ger- articles are organized in topical sections on security Contents many, in September 2012. The 49 revised full papers and data protection in real systems; formal models Tools.- Risk Analysis.- Testing.- Quantitative Analy- presented were carefully reviewed and selected from for cryptography and access control; security and sis.- Security.- Formal Methods.- Aeronautic.- Auto- numerous submissions. According to the workshops privacy [..] motive.- Process.- Case Studies. covered, the papers are organized in topical sections on: [..] Fields of interest Contents A Particle Swarm Embedding Algorithm for Non- Systems and Data Security; Computer Communi- Contents linear Dimensionality.- ABC-Miner: An Ant-Based cation Networks; Software Engineering; Algorithm Introduction to Sassur 2012.- AdvoCATE: An Assur- Bayesian Classification Algorithm.- Analysing Robot Analysis and Problem Complexity; Computers and ance Case Automation Toolset.- Towards a Case- Swarm Decision-Making with Bio-PEPA.- Auto- Society; Special Purpose and Application-Based Sys- Based Reasoning Approach for Safety Assurance matic Generation of Multi-objective ACO Algo- tems Reuse.- Modeling for Safety in a Synthesis-Centric rithms for the Bi-objective Knapsack.- Bare Bones Systems Engineering Framework.- A Model Based Particle Swarms with Jumps.- Hybrid Algorithms for Target groups Approach for Safety Analysis.- Towards a Model- the Minimum-Weight Rooted Arborescence Prob- Research Based Evolutionary Chain of Evidence for Compli- lem.- Improving the cAnt-MinerPB Classification ance with Safety Standards.- A New Approach to Algorithm.- Introducing Novelty Search in Evolu- Type of publication Assessment of Confidence in Assurance Cases.- An tionary Swarm Robotics.- Measuring Diversity in Proceedings Unified Meta-model for Trustworthy Systems Engi- the Cooperative Particle Swarm Optimizer.- Multi- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33677-5 neering.- A Preliminary Fault Injection Framework armed Bandit Formulation of[...] Softcover for Evaluating Multicore Systems.- Meeting Real- 2012. 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L. Bolc, Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology, J. McCormack, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia; M. C. Neustaedter, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada; Warsaw, Poland; K. Wojciechowski, Polish-Japanese Institute d’Inverno, University of London, UK (Eds.) S. Harrison, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, of Information Technology, Warsaw, Poland; R. Tadeusiewicz, Blacksburg, VA, USA; A. Sellen, Microsoft Research, Cambridge, AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland; L.J. UK (Eds.) Chmielewski, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland (Eds.) Computers and Creativity Connecting Families Computer Vision and Graphics This interdisciplinary volume introduces new theo- ries and ideas on creativity from the perspectives of The Impact of New Communication Technologies on Domestic International Conference, ICCVG 2012, Warsaw, Poland, science and art. Featuring contributions from lead- Life September 24-26, 2012, Proceedings ing researchers, theorists and artists working in arti- New technologies are radically changing the way that ficial intelligence, generative art, creative computing, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the families connect with one another: we can text our music composition, and cybernetics, the book exam- International Conference on Computer Vision and teenagers from work, eat dinner with far-away par- ines the relationship between computation and cre- Graphics, ICCVG 2012, held in Warsaw, Poland, in ents via video link, and instantly upload and share ativity from both analytic and practical perspectives. September 2012. The 89 revised full papers presented photos after a family day out. Whether we are bridg- Each contributor describes innovative new ways cre- were carefully reviewed and selected from various ing time or distance, and whether we are enhanc- ativity can be understood through, and inspired by, submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- ing our closest relationships or strengthening the computers.The book tackles critical philosophical tions on computer graphics, computer vision and bonds of extended family, as computer technolo- questions and discusses the major issues raised by visual surveillance. gies alter the communication landscape, they in turn computational creativity, including: whether a com- are changing the way we conduct and experience puter can exhibit[...] Features family life.This state of the art volume explores the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the impact of new communication systems on how fami- International Conference on Computer Vision and Features This interdisciplinary volume introduces new theo- lies interact – how they share their lives and routines, Graphics, ICCVG 2012, held in Warsaw, Poland, in engage in social touch, and[...] September 2012. The 89 revised full papers presented ries and ideas on creativity from the perspectives of science and art. Featuring contributions from lead- were carefully reviewed and selected from various Features ing researchers, theorists and artists working in arti- submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- New technologies are radically changing the way that ficial intelligence, generative art, creative computing, tions on computer graphics, computer vision and families connect with one another: we can text our music composition, and cybernetics, the book exam- visual surveillance. teenagers from work, eat dinner with far-away par- ines the relationship between computation and cre- ents via video link, and instantly upload and share ativity from both analytic and practical [..] Contents photos after a family day out. Whether we are bridg- computer graphics.- computer vision.- visual surveil- ing time or distance, and whether we are enhancing lance. Contents Part I Art.- Chap. 1 The Painting Fool: Stories from our closest relationships or strengthening the bonds of extended family, as computer technologies alter Fields of interest Building an Automated Painter (Simon Colton).- [..] Image Processing and Computer Vision; Computer Chap. 2 Creative Ecosystems (Jon McCormack).- Chap. 3 Construction and Intuition: Creativity Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Contents in Early Computer Art (Frieder Nake).- Chap. 4 Computer Graphics; Pattern Recognition; Algorithm Connecting Families: An Introduction.- Section 1: Evaluation of Creative Aesthetics (Harold Cohen, Analysis and Problem Complexity; Artificial Intelli- Couples.- Designing for Collocated Couples.- Shared Frieder Nake, David C. Brown, Paul Brown, Philip gence (incl. Robotics) Living, Experiences, and Intimacy over Video Chat Galanter, Jon McCormack, Mark d’Inverno).- Part in Long Distance Relationships.- Section 2: Immedi- Target groups II Music.- Chap. 5 Musical Virtuosity and Creativ- ate Families and Children.- Intra-Family Messaging Research ity (François Pachet).- Chap. 6 Live Algorithms: with Family Circles.- Enriching Virtual Visitation Towards Autonomous Computer Improvisers (Tim in Divorced Families.- Kids & Video: Playing with Type of publication Blackwell, Oliver Bown, Michael Young).- Chap. 7 Friends at a Distance.- Section 3: The Extended, Proceedings The Extended[...] Distributed Family.- Connecting Families Across More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33563-1 Fields of interest Time Zones.- Inter-Family Messaging with Domestic Softcover Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Media Spaces.- Reading, Laughing, and Connecting 2012. XVI, 755 p. 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R. Wichert, Fraunhofer IGD, Darmstadt, Germany; K. Van Laer- M. Parashar, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA; D. Kaushik, L.R. Christensen, IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark hoven, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany; J. Gelissen, Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA; O.F. Rana, Cardiff Univer- Philips Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Eds.) sity, UK; R. Samtaney, King Abdullah University, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia; Y. Yang, Stony Brook University, NY, USA; A. Zomaya, The Coordinative Practices in the University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (Eds.) Constructing Ambient Intelligence Building Process

AmI 2011 Workshops, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Novem- Contemporary Computing An Ethnographic Perspective ber 16-18, 2011. Revised Selected Papers 5th International Conference, IC3 2012, Noida, India, August Coordinative Practices in the Building Process: An This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 6-8, 2012. Proceedings Ethnographic Perspective presents the principles of the AmI 2011 Workshops, held in Amsterdam, The the practice-oriented research programmes in the Netherlands, in November 2011. The 55 revised This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings CSCW and HCI domains, explaining and examin- full papers presented were carefully reviewed and of the 5th International Conference on Contempo- ing the ideas and motivations behind basing technol- selected from numerous submissions. The papers rary Computing, IC3 2010, held in Noida, India, in ogy design on ethnography. The focus throughout is are organized in topical sections on aesthetic intel- August 2011. The 42 revised full papers presented on generating ethnographically informed accounts ligence: designing smart and beautiful architectural together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed of the building process and discussing the concepts spaces; ambient intelligence in future lighting sys- and selected from 162 submissions. The papers are of cooperative work and coordinative practices in tems; interactive human behavior analysis in open or organized in topical sections on: Algorithm; applica- order to frame technology development. Lars Rune public spaces; user interaction methods for elderly, tions; systems (hardware and software); biomedical Christensen provides an invaluable resource for people with dementia; empowering and integrating informations; poster papers. these communities in this book. Illustrated with real senior citizens with virtual coaching; integration of examples from the building process, he reports on Features AMI and AAL platforms in the future internet (FI) the cooperative work and coordinative[...] This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings platform initiative; ambient gaming;[...] of the 5th International Conference on Contempo- Features Features rary Computing, IC3 2010, held in Noida, India, in Coordinative Practices in the Building Process: An This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of August 2011. The 42 revised full papers presented Ethnographic Perspective presents the principles of the AmI 2011 Workshops, held in Amsterdam, The together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed the practice-oriented research programmes in the Netherlands, in November 2011. The 55 revised and selected from 162 submissions. The papers are CSCW and HCI domains, explaining and examining full papers presented were carefully reviewed and organized in topical sections on: Algorithm; applica- the ideas and motivations behind basing technology selected from numerous submissions. The papers tions; systems (hardware and software); biomedical design on ethnography. The focus throughout is on are organized in topical sections on aesthetic intel- [..] generating ethnographically informed accounts of ligence: designing smart and beautiful architectural the building process and discussing the concepts of Fields of interest spaces; ambient intelligence in future lighting sys- [..] Computer Communication Networks; Artificial tems; interactive [..] Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis and Contents Fields of interest Problem Complexity; Information Systems Appli- Preface.- Introduction.- The Practice-oriented Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); cations (incl.Internet); Information Storage and Research Program in CSCW.- The View from Orga- Computer Communication Networks; User Inter- Retrieval; Computation by Abstract Devices nizational Studies.- Introduction to the Building faces and Human Computer Interaction; Artificial Process.- The Relationship between Design and Target groups Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Storage Construction.- Apprenticeship and Visual Skills.- Research and Retrieval; Computers and Society Coordinative Practices.- On the Concept of Intrin- sic Coordination.- Implications for CSCW.- Subject Type of publication Target groups Index. Proceedings Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32128-3 Fields of interest Type of publication User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Softcover Proceedings Anthropology 2012. XVI, 498 p. (Communications in Computer and More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31478-0 Information Science, Vol. 306) Target groups Softcover $119.00 Research 2012. Approx. 235 p. (Communications in Computer ISBN 978-3-642-32128-3 and Information Science, Vol. 277) Due: November 30, 2012 Type of publication $95.00 Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-31478-0 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4116-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover 2013. XVII, 135 p. 27 illus., 20 in color. (Computer Sup- ported Cooperative Work) $109.00 ISBN 978-1-4471-4116-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Computer Science 37

J.M. Carroll, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA (Ed.) W.J. Tastle, Ithaca College, NY, USA (Ed.) P. Barceló, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; R. Pichler, Uni- versity of Technology, Wien, Austria (Eds.) Creativity and Rationale Data Mining Applications Using Datalog in Academia and Industry Enhancing Human Experience by Design Artificial Adaptive Systems Second International Workshop, Datalog 2.0, Vienna, Austria, Creativity and rationale comprise an essential September 11-13, 2012, Proceedings This volume directly addresses the complexities tension in design. They are two sides of the coin; involved in data mining and the development of new contrary, complementary, but perhaps also inter- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of algorithms, built on an underlying theory consisting dependent. Designs always serve purposes. They the Second International Workshop on Datalog 2.0, of linear and non-linear dynamics, data selection, fil- always have an internal logic. They can be queried, held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012. The 14 tering, and analysis, while including analytical pro- explained, and evaluated. These characteristics are revised full papers presented together with 2 invited jection and prediction. The results derived from the what design rationale is about. But at the same time talks and 2 invited tutorials were carefully reviewed analysis are then further manipulated such that a designs always provoke experiences and insights. and selected from 17 initial submissions. Datalog 2.0 visual representation is derived with an accompany- They open up possibilities, raise questions, and is a workshop for Datalog pioneers, implementors, ing analysis. The book brings very current methods engage human sense making. Design is always about and current practitioners; the contributions aim to of analysis to the forefront of the discipline, pro- creativity. Creativity and Rationale: Enhancing bring every participant up-to-date with the newest vides researchers and practitioners the mathematical Human Experience by Design comprises 19 comple- developments and map out directions for the future. underpinning of the algorithms, and the non-spe- mentary chapters by leading experts in the areas of cialist with a visual representation such that a valid Features human-computer interaction design, sociotechni- understanding of the[...] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of cal[...] the Second International Workshop on Datalog 2.0, Features Features held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012. The 14 none Creativity and rationale comprise an essential revised full papers presented together with 2 invited tension in design. They are two sides of the coin; talks and 2 invited tutorials were carefully reviewed Contents and selected from 17 initial submissions. Datalog 2.0 contrary, complementary, but perhaps also inter- Assessing Post-Radiotherapy Treatment involv- dependent. Designs always serve purposes. They is a workshop for Datalog pioneers, implementors, ing Brain Volume Differences in Children.- J-Net: and current practitioners; the contributions [..] always have an internal logic. They can be queried, an Adaptive System for Computer-Aided Diagno- explained, and evaluated. These characteristics are sis in Lung Nodule Characterization.- Population Contents what design rationale is about. But at the same time Algorithm: A New Method of Multi-Dimensional Paraconsistent Modular Answer Set Programming.- designs always provoke experiences and insights. Scaling.- Semantics of Point Spaces through the A Retrospective on Datalog 1.0.- LogicBlox, Platform They open up [..] Topological Weighted Centroid and Other Mathe- and Language: A Tutorial.- Datalog: A Perspective matical Quantities.- Meta Net: A New Meta-Clas- Contents and the Potential.- Existential Rules: A Graph-Based sifier Family.- Optimal Informational Sorting: The Creativity and Rationale: The Essential Tension.- View.- How (Well) Do Datalog, SPARQL and RIF ACS-ULA Approach.- GUACAMOLE: A New Par- Critical Conversations: Feedback as Creativity in Interplay?.- Magic-Sets for Datalog with Existential adigm for Unsupervised Competitive Learning.- Software Design.- A Micro View of Design Rea- Quantifiers.- On the CRON Conjecture.- Order in Spatiotemporal Mining: A Systematic Approach to soning: Two-Way Shifts between Embodiment Datalog with Applications to Declarative Output.- A Discrete Diffusion Models for Time and[...] and Rationale.- Evaluating Creativity.- Integrating Broad Class of First-Order Rewritable Tuple-Gen- erating Dependencies.- Datalog Development Design Representations for Creativity.- Achieving Fields of interest both Creativity and Rationale: Reuse in Design with Tools.- Query Rewriting Using Datalog for Duplicate Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining Resolution.- Reasoning about Knowledge in[...] Images and Claims.- Predecessor Artefacts: Evolu- and Knowledge Discovery; Data Structures; Biomet- tionary Perspectives on a Reflective Conversation rics Fields of interest with Design Materials.- The PRInCiPleS Design Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Framework.- Using Rationale to Assist Student Cog- Target groups Computer Communication Networks; Data Min- nitive and Intellectual Development.- Does Design Research ing and Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Intelligence Rationale[...] (incl. Robotics); Software Engineering; Mathematical Type of publication Logic and Formal Languages Fields of interest Contributed volume User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Target groups Media Design; Computer Applications; Software More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4222-6 Research Engineering Hardcover 2013. VII, 275 p. 135 illus., 111 in color. 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S. Müller Arisona, ETH Centre, Singapore; G. Aschwanden, S. Göbel, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany; W. A. Kiayias, National and Kapodistrian Universtiy of Athens, ETH Centre, Singapore; J. Halatsch, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; P. Mueller, University of Education, Weingarten, Germany; B. Urban, Greece; H. Lipmaa, University of Tartu, Estonia (Eds.) Wonka, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA (Eds.) Fraunhofer-Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitung, Rostock, Germany; J. Wiemeyer, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Ger- many (Eds.) E-Voting and Identity Digital Urban Modeling and Third International Conference, VoteID 2011, Tallinn, Estonia, Simulation E-Learning and Games for Training, September 28-20, 2011, Revised Selected Papers

Education, Health and Sports This volume constitutes the thoroughly refereed This book is thematically positioned at the inter- post-conference proceedings of the Third Confer- sections of Urban Design, Architecture, Civil Engi- 7th International Conference, Edutainment 2012, and 3rd ence on E-Voting and Identity, VOTE-ID 2011, neering and Computer Science, and it has the goal International Conference, GameDays 2012, Darmstadt, Ger- many, September 18-20, 2012, Proceedings held in Tallinn, Estonia, in September 2011. The 15 to provide specialists coming from respective fields revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed a multi-angle overview of state-of-the-art work cur- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of and selected from 33 submissions. They are orga- rently being carried out. It addresses both new- the 7th International Conference on E-Learning and nized in topical sections on Norwegian internet vot- comers who wish to obtain more knowledge about Games, Edutainment 2012, held in conjunction with ing, voting systems I and II, prêt à voter and trivitas, this growing area of interest, as well as established the 3rd International Conference on Serious Games and experiences. researchers and practitioners who want to keep up to for Training, Education, Health and Sports, Game- date. In terms of organization, the volume starts out Days 2012, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in Septem- Features with chapters looking at the domain at a wide-angle ber 2012. The 21 full papers presented were carefully This volume constitutes the thoroughly refereed and then moves focus towards technical viewpoints reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. post-conference proceedings of the Third Confer- and approaches. They are organized in topical sections named: game- ence on E-Voting and Identity, VOTE-ID 2011, based training; game-based teaching and learning; held in Tallinn, Estonia, in September 2011. The 15 Features emerging learning and gaming technologies; author- revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed This book is thematically positioned at the inter- ing tools and mechanisms; and serious games for and selected from 33 submissions. They are orga- sections of Urban Design, Architecture, Civil Engi- health. nized in topical sections on Norwegian internet vot- neering and Computer Science, and it has the goal ing, voting systems I and II, prêt à voter and trivitas, to provide specialists coming from respective fields Features and [..] a multi-angle overview of state-of-the-art work cur- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of rently being carried out. It addresses both new- the 7th International Conference on E-Learning and Contents comers who wish to obtain more knowledge about Games, Edutainment 2012, held in conjunction with The Norwegian Internet Voting Protocol.- Trans- this growing area of interest, as well as established the 3rd International Conference on Serious Games parency and Technical Measures to Establish Trust researchers [..] for Training, Education, Health and Sports, Game- in Norwegian Internet Voting.- Internet Voting Sys- Days 2012, held in Darmstadt, Germany, in Septem- tem with Cast as Intended Verification.- Linear Log- Fields of interest ber 2012. The 21 full papers presented were carefully ical Voting Protocols.- Efficient Vote Authorization Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. [..] in Coercion-Resistant Internet Voting.- The Bug User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; That Made Me President a Browser- and Web-Secu- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Contents rity Case Study on Helios Voting.- An Efficient and Communication Networks; Information Storage and Collaborative Virtual Environments for Training: Highly Sound Voter Verification Technique and Its Retrieval; Database Management A Unified Interaction Model for Real Humans and Implementation.- Single Layer Optical-Scan Voting Virtual Humans.- Developing a Situated Virtual Target groups with Fully Distributed Trust.- Paperless Indepen- Reality Simulation for Telerobotic Control and Research dently-Verifiable Voting.- Feasibility Analysis[...] Training.- Game Mastering in Collaborative Multi- Type of publication player Serious Games.- Implementing High-Reso- Fields of interest Proceedings lution Adaptivity in Game-Based Learning.- Game- Data Encryption; Systems and Data Security; Com- Based Teaching and Learning Turning High-Schools puter Communication Networks; Special Purpose More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29757-1 into Laboratories? 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J. Mathew, University of Bristol, UK; P. Patra, Intel Corporation, E. Tambouris, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece; A. M. Reichert, Ulm University, Germany; B. Weber, University of Hillsbro, OR, USA; D.K. Pradhan, University of Bristol, UK; A.J. Macintosh, University of Leeds, UK; Ø. Sæbø, University of Agder, Innsbruck, Austria Kuttyamma, Rajagiri Tech, Kochi, India (Eds.) Kristiansand, Norway (Eds.) Enabling Flexibility in Process- Eco-friendly Computing and Electronic Participation Aware Information Systems Communication Systems Fourth IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, ePart 2012, Kris- tiansand, Norway, September 3-5, 2012, Proceedings Challenges, Methods, Technologies International Conference, ICECCS 2012, Kochi, India, August 9-11, 2012. Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of In today’s dynamic business world, the success of the Fourth IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, a company increasingly depends on its ability to This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ePart 2012, held in Kristiansand, Norway, in Septem- react to changes in its environment in a quick and International Conference Eco-friendly Computing ber 2012. The 14 revised full papers presented were flexible way. Companies have therefore identified and Communication Systems, ICECCS 2012, held in carefully reviewed and selected from numerous sub- process agility as a competitive advantage to address Kochi, Kerala, India, in August 2012. The 50 revised missions. This volume includes complete research business trends like increasing product and service full papers presented were carefully reviewed and work organised in five groups as follows: • Keynote variability or faster time to market, and to ensure selected from 133 submissions. The papers are orga- Speech • Reviews • Policy Consultations • Case Stud- business IT alignment. Along this trend, a new gen- nized in topical sections on energy efficient software ies • Techniques and Analysis. eration of information systems has emerged—so- system and applications; wireless communication called process-aware information systems (PAIS), systems; green energy technologies; image and signal Features like workflow management systems, case handling processing; bioinformatics and emerging technolo- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the tools, and service orchestration engines.With this gies; secure and reliable systems; mathematical mod- Fourth IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, ePart book, Reichert and Weber address these flexibility eling and scientific computing; pervasive computing 2012, held in Kristiansand, Norway, in September needs and provide an overview of PAIS[...] and applications. 2012. The 14 revised full papers presented were care- fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- Features Features sions. This volume includes complete research work In today’s dynamic business world, the success of a This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the organised in five groups as follows: • Keynote Speech company increasingly depends on its ability to react International Conference Eco-friendly Computing • Reviews • Policy Consultations • Case Studies • [..] to changes in its environment in a quick and flexi- and Communication Systems, ICECCS 2012, held in ble way. Companies have therefore identified process Kochi, Kerala, India, in August 2012. The 50 revised Contents agility as a competitive advantage to address business full papers presented were carefully reviewed and Social Media and Counter-Democracy: The Con- trends like increasing product and service variability selected from 133 submissions. The papers are orga- tingences of Participation.- E-Consultations: A or faster time to market, and to ensure business IT nized in topical sections on energy efficient software Review of Current Practice and a Proposal for Open- alignment. Along this trend, a new [..] system and applications; wireless communication [..] ing Up the Process.- Choosing the Right Medium for Municipal eParticipation Based on Stakeholder Contents Fields of interest Expectations.- A Communication Genre Perspec- Part I Basic Concepts and Flexibility Issues.- Intro- Image Processing and Computer Vision; Computa- tive on e-Petitioning: The Case of the Citizens’ Ini- duction.- Process-Aware Information Systems.- tional Biology / Bioinformatics; Artificial Intelligence tiative.- Citizens’ Evaluation of an Online Argument Flexibility Issues in Process-Aware Information (incl. Robotics); Computer Communication Net- Visualisation Platform for eParticipation.- Poli- Systems.- Part II Flexibility Support for Pre-Speci- works; Data Encryption; Simulation and Modeling cyCommons — Visualizing Arguments in Policy fied Processes.- Process Modeling & Flexibility-by- Design.- Process Configuration Support.- Exception Target groups Consultation.- Structuring Japanese Regional Infor- Handling.- Ad-hoc Changes of Process Instances.- Research mation Gathered from the Web as Linked Open Data for Use in[...] Monitoring and Mining Flexible Processes.- Process Type of publication Evolution and Instance Migration.- Business Process Proceedings Fields of interest Compliance.- Part III Flexibility Support for Loosely- Computer Appl. in Administrative Data Process- Specified Processes.- Concretizing Loosely-Specified More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32111-5 ing; Computers and Society; Information Storage Processes.- Constraint-based[...] Softcover and Retrieval; Information Systems Applications 2012. 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M. Castellanos, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, USA; U. Dayal, C. Jayne, Coventry University, UK; S. Yue, University of Lincoln, Th. Schneider, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, USA; W. Lehner, TU Dresden, Ger- UK; L.S. Iliadis, University of Thrace, Orestiada, Greece (Eds.) many (Eds.) Engineering Secure Two-Party Engineering Applications of Neural Computation Protocols Enabling Real-Time Business Networks Intelligence Design, Optimization, and Applications of Efficient Secure 13th International Conference, EANN 2012, London, UK, Function Evaluation 5th International Workshop, BIRTE 2011, Held at the 37th September 20-23, 2012. International Conference on Very Large Databases, VLDB Secure two-party computation, called secure func- 2011, Seattle, WA, USA, September 2, 2011, Revised Selected This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tion evaluation (SFE), enables two mutually mis- Papers the 13th International Conference on Engineering trusting parties, the client and server, to evaluate an Applications of Neural Networks, EANN 2012, held arbitrary function on their respective private inputs This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed con- in London, UK, in September 2012. The 49 revised while revealing nothing but the result. Originally ference proceedings of the 5th International Work- full papers presented were carefully reviewed and the technique was considered to be too inefficient shop on Business Intelligence for the Real-Time selected from numerous submissions. The papers for practical privacy-preserving applications, but Enterprise, BIRTE 2011, held in Seattle, WA, USA, describe the applications of neural networks and in recent years rapid speed-up in computers and in September 2011, in conjunction with VLDB 2011, other computational intelligence approaches to communication networks, algorithmic improve- the International Conference on Very Large Data intelligent transport, environmental engineering, ments, automatic generation, and optimizations have Bases. The series of BIRTE workshops aims to pro- computer security, civil engineering, financial fore- enabled their application in many scenarios.The vide a forum for researchers to discuss and advance casting, virtual learning environments, language author offers an extensive overview of the most prac- the foundational science and engineering required to interpretation, bioinformatics and general engineer- tical and efficient modern techniques used in the enable real-time business intelligence as well as novel ing. design and implementation of secure[...] applications and solutions based on these founda- tional techniques.The volume contains 6 research Features Features papers, which have been carefully reviewed and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Secure two-party computation, called secure func- selected from 12 submissions, plus the 3[...] the 13th International Conference on Engineering tion evaluation (SFE), enables two mutually mis- Applications of Neural Networks, EANN 2012, held trusting parties, the client and server, to evaluate an Features in London, UK, in September 2012. The 49 revised arbitrary function on their respective private inputs This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed con- full papers presented were carefully reviewed and while revealing nothing but the result. Originally ference proceedings of the 5th International Work- selected from numerous submissions. The papers the technique was considered to be too inefficient shop on Business Intelligence for the Real-Time describe the applications of neural networks and for practical privacy-preserving applications, but in Enterprise, BIRTE 2011, held in Seattle, WA, USA, other computational intelligence approaches to intel- recent years rapid speed-up in computers and [..] in September 2011, in conjunction with VLDB 2011, ligent transport, [..] the International Conference on Very Large Data Contents Bases. The series of BIRTE workshops aims to pro- Fields of interest Chap. 1, Introduction.- Chap. 2, Basics of Practi- vide a forum for researchers to discuss and advance Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Pattern cally Efficient Secure Function Evaluation.- Chap. the foundational [..] Recognition; Computer Appl. in Administrative 3, Circuit Optimizations and Constructions.- Chap. Data Processing; Computation by Abstract Devices; 4, Hardware-Assisted Garbled Circuit Protocols.- Contents Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Chap. 5, Modular Design of Efficient SFE Protocols.- Blink: Not Your Father’s Database!.- MemcacheSQL Communication Networks Chap. 6, Conclusions.- References.- Index. – A Scale-Out SQL Cache Engine.- A Cost-Aware Strategy for Merging Differential Stores in Col- Target groups Fields of interest umn-Oriented In-Memory DBMS.- Microsoft Research Data Structures, Cryptology and Information The- SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse: Architecture ory; Computer Systems Organization and Commu- Overview.- Relax and Let the Database Do the Parti- Type of publication nication Networks; Communications Engineering, tioning Online.- Adaptive Processing of Multi-Crite- Proceedings Networks ria Decision Support Queries.- Scalable Social Graph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32908-1 Analytics Using the Vertical Analytic Platform.- A Target groups Near Real-Time Personalization for eCommerce Softcover Research Platform. 2012. Approx. 510 p. 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M. Herrlich, Universität Bremen, Germany; R. Malaka, Universität C. Kaklamanis, University of Patras, Rio, Greece; T. Pap- T. Ishida, Kyoto University, Japan (Ed.) Bremen, Germany; M. Masuch, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Ger- atheodorou, University of Patras, Rio, Greece; P.G. Spirakis, Uni- many (Eds.) versity of Patras, Rio, Greece (Eds.) Field Informatics

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2012 18th International Conference, Euro-Par 2012, Rhodes Island, Here we use the term "field" to refer to a sphere of Greece, August 27-31, 2012. Proceedings 11th International Conference, ICEC 2012, Bremen, Germany, practical operation, and correspondingly the term "field informatics" describes informatics tools and September 26-29, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- methodologies that arise in the field. The compo- ceedings of the 18th International Conference, Euro- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of nents of field informatics are description, prediction, Par 2012, held in Rhodes Islands, Greece, in August the 11th International Conference on Entertain- design and transfer, and the methods for those com- 2012. The 75 revised full papers presented were care- ment Computing, ICEC 2012, held in Bremen, Ger- ponents vary widely. For example, we consider the fully reviewed and selected from 228 submissions. many, in September 2012. The 21 full papers, 13 social goal of revitalizing a mountainous area expe- The papers are organized in topical sections on sup- short papers, 16 posters, 8 demos, 4 workshops, 1 riencing depopulation and we show how the tools port tools and environments; performance predic- tutorial and 3 doctoral consortium submissions pre- and methodologies of field informatics may be used tion and evaluation; scheduling and load balancing; sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 115 to describe such situations using remote sensing, high-performance architectures and compilers; par- submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- biologging, human sensing and ethnography; the allel and distributed data management; grid, cluster tions on story telling; serious games (learning and effects of various solutions can be predicted using and cloud computing; peer to peer computing; dis- training); self and identity, interactive performance; system dynamics and multiagent[...] tributed systems and algorithms; parallel and distrib- mixed reality and 3D worlds; serious games (health uted programming; parallel numerical algorithms; and social); player experience; tools and methods; Features multicore and manycore programming;[...] user interface; demonstrations; industry demonstra- Here we use the term "field" to refer to a sphere of practical operation, and correspondingly the term tion; harnessing collective[...] Features "field informatics" describes informatics tools and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- Features methodologies that arise in the field. The compo- ceedings of the 18th International Conference, Euro- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of nents of field informatics are description, prediction, Par 2012, held in Rhodes Islands, Greece, in August the 11th International Conference on Entertain- design and transfer, and the methods for those com- 2012. The 75 revised full papers presented were care- ment Computing, ICEC 2012, held in Bremen, Ger- ponents vary widely. For example, we consider the fully reviewed and selected from 228 submissions. many, in September 2012. The 21 full papers, 13 social goal of revitalizing a mountainous area [..] The papers are organized in topical sections on sup- short papers, 16 posters, 8 demos, 4 workshops, 1 port tools and environments; performance predic- tutorial and 3 doctoral consortium submissions pre- Contents tion and evaluation; scheduling and load balancing; sented were carefully reviewed and selected from 115 Chap. 1 Remote Sensing and Geographic Informa- [..] submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- tion Systems (Tetsuro Sakai).- Chap. 2 Biologging (Nobuaki Arai, Junichi Okuyama).- Chap. 3 Human tions on story [..] Contents Sensing (Yuichi Nakamura).- Chap. 4 Ethnogra- support tools and environments.-performance Contents phy (Takaaki Tsuji) Chap. 5 - System Dynamics prediction and evaluation.-scheduling and load story telling.- serious games (learning and training).- (Kazuyuki Moriya).- Chap. 6 Multi-agent Simulation balancing.-high-performance architectures and self and identity, interactive performance.- mixed (Toru Ishida, Hiromitsu Hattori, Yuu Nakajima).- compilers.-parallel and distributed data manage- reality and 3D worlds.- serious games (health and Chap. 7 Inclusive Design (Takayuki Shiose).- Chap. ment.-grid, cluster and cloud computing.-peer to social).- player experience.- tools and methods.- 8 Participatory Design (Yutaka Yamauchi).- Chap. peer computing.-distributed systems and algo- user interface.- demonstrations.- industry demon- 9 Case Writing (Shigeo Matsubara).- Chap. 10 Out- rithms.-parallel and distributed programming.-par- stration.- harnessing collective intelligence with reach Communication (Reiko Hishiyama). allel numerical algorithms.-multicore and manycore games.- game development and model-driven soft- programming.-theory and algorithms for parallel ware development.- mobile gaming, mobile life – Fields of interest computation.-high performance network and com- interweaving the virtual and the real.- exploring Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer munication.-mobile and ubiquitous computing.-high the challenges of ethics, privacy and trust in serious Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Geographi- performance and scientific applications.-GPU and gaming.- open source software for entertainment. cal Information Systems / Cartography; Landscape, accelerators computing. Regional and Urban Planning; Environmental Man- Fields of interest agement Fields of interest Personal Computing; Computers and Education; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Media Design; User Interfaces and Human Com- Target groups Operating Systems; System Performance and Evalua- puter Interaction; Computer Graphics; Computer Research tion; Computer Communication Networks; Numeric Appl. in Arts and Humanities Computing; Special Purpose and Application-Based Type of publication Target groups Systems Monograph Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29005-3 Type of publication Research Hardcover Proceedings 2012. XIII, 174 p. 75 illus., 45 in color. Type of publication $69.95 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33541-9 Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-29005-3 Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32819-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2012. XVII, 611 p. (Information Systems and Applica- Softcover tions, incl. 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A. Keromytis, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA (Ed.) R. Gheyi, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, PB, Brazil; D. T. Ziemke, University of Skövde, Sweden; C. Balkenius, Lund Naumann, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA University, Sweden; J. Hallam, University of Southern Denmark, (Eds.) Odense, Denmark (Eds.) Financial Cryptography and Data Security Formal Methods: Foundations and From Animals to Animats 12

16th International Conference, FC 2012, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Applications 12th International Conference on Simulation of Adaptive Februray 27-March 2, 2012, Revised Selected Papers Behavior, SAB 2012, Odense, Denmark, August 27-30, 2012, 15th Brazilian Symposium, SBMF 2012, Natal, Brazil, Septem- Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- ber 23-28, 2012. Proceedings conference proceedings of the 16th International This book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Conference on Financial Cryptography and Data International Conference on Simulation of Adap- the 15th Brazilian Symposium on Formal Meth- Security (FC 2012), held in Kralendijk, Bonaire, Feb- tive Behaviour, SAB 2012, held in Odense, Den- ods, SBMF 2012, held in Natal, Brazil, in September ruary 27–March 1, 2012. The 29 revised full papers mark, in August 2012. The 22 full papers as well as 2012; co-located with CBSoft 2012, the Third Brazil- presented were carefully selected and reviewed from 22 poster papers included in this volume were care- ian Conference on Software: Theory and Practice. 88 submissions. The papers cover all aspects of fully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The 14 revised full papers presented together with 2 securing transactions and systems, including infor- They are organized in topical sections named: ani- keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from mation assurance in the context of finance and com- mat approach and methodology; perception and 29 submissions. The papers presented cover a broad merce. motor control; evolution; learning and adaptation, range of foundational and methodological issues in and collective and social behaviour. Features formal methods for the design and analysis of soft- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- ware and hardware systems as well as applications in Features conference proceedings of the 16th International various domains. This book constitutes the proceedings of the 12th Conference on Financial Cryptography and Data International Conference on Simulation of Adap- Features Security (FC 2012), held in Kralendijk, Bonaire, Feb- tive Behavior, SAB 2012, held in Odense, Denmark, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ruary 27–March 1, 2012. The 29 revised full papers in August 2012. The 22 full papers as well as 22 the 15th Brazilian Symposium on Formal Meth- presented were carefully selected and reviewed from poster papers included in this volume were carefully ods, SBMF 2012, held in Natal, Brazil, in September 88 submissions. The papers cover all aspects of reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. They 2012; co-located with CBSoft 2012, the Third Brazil- securing transactions and systems, including infor- are organized in topical sections named: animat ian Conference on Software: Theory and Practice. mation [..] approach and methodology; perception and motor The 14 revised full papers presented together with 2 control; [..] Contents keynotes were carefully reviewed and selected from Fast conference proceedings.-State-of-the-art 29 submissions. The papers presented cover a broad Contents report.-Up to date results range of [..] Natural and Artificial Systems: Compare, Model or Engineer?.- Functional Morphologies.- An Introduc- Contents Fields of interest tion to the Analysis of Braitenberg Vehicles 2 and 3 The Versatile Synchronous Observer.-Ten Years Data Encryption; Systems and Data Security; Man- Using Phase Plane Portrait.- Perception and Motor of Automated Code Analysis at Microsoft.-Model agement of Computing and Information Systems; Control Synthesis and Adaptation of Effective Motor Checking Propositional Deontic Temporal Logic Computers and Society; Computer Appl. in Admin- Synergies for the Solution of Reaching Tasks.- Gaze via a mu-calculus Characterization.-An approach istrative Data Processing Allocation Analysis for a Visually Guided Manip- using the B method to formal verification of PLC ulation Task.- Using Sensorimotor Contingencies Target groups programs in an Industrial Setting.-Palytoxin Inhibits for Terrain Discrimination and Adaptive Walking Professional/practitioner the Sodium-Potassium Pump -- An Investigation Behavior in the Quadruped Robot Puppy .- How of an Electrophysiological Model Using Proba- Walking Influences the Development of Absolute Type of publication bilistic Model Checking.-BETA: A B Based Test- Distance Perception.- Modelling Interaction in[...] Proceedings ing Approach.-A Process Algebra Based Strategy More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32945-6 for Generating Test Vectors from SCR Specifica- Fields of interest tions.-Specification Patterns for Properties over Softcover Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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M. Davis, New York University, NY, USA; E. Schonberg, New York T. Jenkyns, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada; B. N. Aschenbruck, Universität Osnabrück, Germany; P. Martini, University, NY, USA (Eds.) Stephenson, University of Calgary, AB, Canada Fraunhofer FKIE, Wachtberg, Germany; M. Meier, Universität Bonn, Germany; J. Tölle, Fraunhofer FKIE, Wachtberg, Germany (Eds.) From Linear Operators to Fundamentals of Discrete Math for Computational Biology Computer Science Future Security

Essays in Memory of Jacob T. Schwartz A Problem-Solving Primer 7th Security Research Conference, Future Security 2012, Bonn, Germany, September 4-6, 2012. Proceedings In his rich and varied career as a mathematician, This textbook provides an engaging and motiva- computer scientist, and educator, Jacob T. Schwartz tional introduction to traditional topics in discrete This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of wrote seminal works in analysis, mathematical eco- mathematics, in a manner specifically designed the 7th Security Research Conference, Future Secu- nomics, programming languages, algorithmics, to appeal to computer science students. The text rity 2012, held in Bonn, Germany, in September and computational geometry. In this volume of empowers students to think critically, to be effec- 2012. The 78 revised full papers presented were essays, his friends, students, and collaborators at the tive problem solvers, to integrate theory and prac- carefully reviewed and selected from 137 submis- Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences present tice, and to recognize the importance of abstraction. sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on recent results in some of the fields that Schwartz Clearly structured and interactive in nature, the book supply chain and critical infrastructure protection; explored: quantum theory, the theory and practice presents detailed walkthroughs of several algorithms, security situational awareness; crisis management; of programming, program correctness and deci- stimulating a conversation with the reader through security for critical infrastructure and urban areas; sion procedures, dextrous manipulation in Robotics, informal commentary and provocative questions. sensor technology; social, psychological and politi- motion planning, and genomics. In addition to pre- Features: no university-level background in mathe- cal aspects; cyber defense and information security; senting recent results in these fields, these essays illu- matics required; ideally structured for classroom-use maritime and border security; detection of hazardous minate the astonishingly productive[...] and self-study, with modular[...] materials; food chain security; aviation security; ergonomic aspects. Features Features In his rich and varied career as a mathematician, An understanding of discrete mathemat- Features computer scientist, and educator, Jacob T. Schwartz ics is essential for students of computer sci- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the wrote seminal works in analysis, mathematical eco- ence wishing to improve their programming 7th Security Research Conference, Future Security nomics, programming languages, algorithmics, competence.Fundamentals of Discrete Math for 2012, held in Bonn, Germany, in September 2012. and computational geometry. In this volume of Computer Science provides an engaging and moti- The 78 revised full papers presented were carefully essays, his friends, students, and collaborators at the vational introduction to traditional topics in dis- reviewed and selected from 137 submissions. The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences present crete mathematics, in a manner specifically designed papers are organized in topical sections on supply recent results in some of the fields that Schwartz to appeal to computer science students. The text chain and critical infrastructure protection; security explored: [..] empowers students to think [..] situational awareness; crisis management; security for [..] Contents Contents Foreword.- Introduction.- Nature as Quantum Com- Algorithms, Numbers and Machines.- Sets, Fields of interest puter.- Jack Schwartz Meets Karl Marx.- SETL and Sequences and Counting.- Boolean Expressions, Systems and Data Security; Information Systems the Evolution of Programming.- Decision Proce- Logic and Proof.- Searching and Sorting.- Graphs Applications (incl.Internet); e-commerce / e-busi- dure for Elementary Sublanguages of Set Theory and Trees.- Relations: Especially on (Integer) ness; Legal Aspects of Computing; Computer Appl. XVII: Commonly Occurring Decidable Extensions Sequences.- Sequences and Series.- Generating in Administrative Data Processing; Computer Appl. of Multi-level Syllogistic.- Jack Schwartz and Robot- Sequences and Subsets.- Discrete Probability and in Social and Behavioral Sciences ics: The Roaring Eighties.- Mathematics’ Mortua Average Case Complexity.- Turing Machines. Manus: Discovering Dexterity.- The Ref Proof- Target groups checker and its “Common Shared Scenario”.- Claw- Fields of interest Research free Graphs as Sets.- Computational approaches to Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Algo- RNAi and Gene Silencing.- The Last Ten Yards.- rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity Type of publication Jacob T. Schwartz: Selected Bibliography.- Index. Proceedings Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33160-2 Fields of interest Lower undergraduate Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Softcover Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Quantum Type of publication 2012. 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H. Ehrig, Technical University of Berlin, Germany; G. Engels, Uni- A. Kirke, University of Plymouth, UK; E.R. Miranda, University of G. Rozenberg, Leiden University, The Netherlands; Th. Bäck, Lei- versity of Paderborn, Germany; H.-J. Kreowski, University of Plymouth, UK (Eds.) den University, The Netherlands; J.N. Kok, Leiden University, The Bremen, Germany; G. Rozenberg, Leiden Center for Natural Com- Netherlands (Eds.) puting, The Netherlands (Eds.) Guide to Computing for Expressive Handbook of Natural Computing Graph Transformation Music Performance

6th International Conference, ICGT 2012, Bremen, Germany, Natural Computing is the field of research that This book discusses all aspects of computing for September 24-29, 2012, Proceedings investigates both human-designed computing expressive performance, from the history of CSEMPs inspired by nature and computing taking place in This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th to the very latest research, in addition to discussing nature, i.e., it investigates models and computational International Conference on Graph Transforma- the fundamental ideas, and key issues and directions techniques inspired by nature and also it investi- tions, ICGT 2012, held in Bremen, Germany, in for future research. Topics and features: includes gates phenomena taking place in nature in terms September 2012. The 30 papers and 3 invited papers review questions at the end of each chapter; presents of information processing.Examples of the first presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a survey of systems for real-time interactive control strand of research covered by the handbook include numerous submissions. The papers are organized in of automatic expressive music performance, includ- neural computation inspired by the functioning of topical sections on behavioural analysis, high-level ing simulated conducting systems; examines two the brain; evolutionary computation inspired by graph transformation, revisited approaches, general systems in detail, YQX and IMAP, each providing Darwinian evolution of species; cellular automata transformation models, structuring and verification, an example of a very different approach; introduces inspired by intercellular communication; swarm graph transformations in use, (meta-)model evolu- techniques for synthesizing expressive non-piano intelligence inspired by the behavior of groups of tion and incremental approaches. performances; addresses the challenges found in organisms; artificial immune systems inspired by polyphonic music expression, from[...] Features the[...] This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th Features Features International Conference on Graph Transforma- Musicians are able to produce an expressive perfor- Natural Computing is the field of research that tions, ICGT 2012, held in Bremen, Germany, in mance of a fixed score by varying the tempo and investigates both human-designed computing September 2012. The 30 papers and 3 invited papers dynamics of their playing. This is in contrast to com- inspired by nature and computing taking place in presented were carefully reviewed and selected from puters and sequencers that historically performed nature, i.e., it investigates models and computational numerous submissions. The papers are organized in tunes in perfect metronomic time, resulting in a techniques inspired by nature and also it investigates topical sections on behavioural analysis, high-level “mechanic” sound.This unique guide/reference phenomena taking place in nature in terms of infor- graph transformation, revisited approaches, general presents a broad overview of the work being carried mation processing.Examples of the first strand of [..] out by the expanding research community dedicated research covered by the handbook include neural [..] to [..] Contents Contents Invited Papers.-A Graph-Based Design Frame- Contents Neural Computing; Evolutionary Computing; Mol- work for Services .-Evolutionary Togetherness: An Overview of Computer Systems for Expressive ecular Computing; Quantum Computing; Cellular How to Manage Coupled Evolution in Metamod- Music Performance.- Systems for Interactive Con- Automata; Broader Perspective. eling Ecosystems.-Completeness-Driven Develop- trol of Computer Generated Music Performance.- ment.-Foundations 1: Behavioral Analysis Exploiting Expressive Performance Rendering with Proba- Fields of interest Over- and Under-Approximations for Infinite-State bilistic Models.- Artificial Evolution of Expressive Theory of Computation; Computational Intelligence; Counterpart Models.-Pattern-Based Graph Abstrac- Performance of Music.- Modelling, Analysing, Iden- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Quantum tion.-Well-Structured Graph Transformation Sys- tifying and Synthesizing Expressive Popular Music Information Technology, Spintronics; Systems Biol- tems with Negative Application Conditions .- Performances.- Statistical Approach to Automatic ogy; Nanotechnology Foundations 2: High-Level Graph Transformation Expressive Rendition of Polyphonic Piano Music.- Parallelism and Concurrency of Stochastic Graph Evaluation of Computer Systems for Expressive Target groups Transformations.-Refined Graph Rewriting in Span- Music Performance.- Computational Music Theory Research Categories: A Framework for[...] and its Applications to Expressive Performance and Composition.-[...] Type of publication Fields of interest Handbook Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Software Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-540-92909-3 Engineering; Data Structures; Logics and Meanings Computer Appl. in Arts and Humanities; Multi- of Programs; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Com- media Information Systems; User Interfaces and 2012. 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S.K.S. Cheung, Open University of Hong Kong; J. Fong, City Uni- N. Moreira, Universidade do Porto, Portugal; R. Reis, Universidade S. Muggleton, Imperial College London, UK; A. Tamad- versity of Hong Kong; L.-F. Kwok, City University of Hong Kong; do Porto, Portugal (Eds.) doni-Nezhad, Imperial College London, UK; F.A. Lisi, Università K. Li, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China; R. Kwan, degli Studi di Bari, Italy (Eds.) Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong (Eds.) Implementation and Application of Inductive Logic Programming Hybrid Learning Automata 21st International Conference, ILP 2011, Windsor Great Park, 5th International Conference, ICHL 2012, Guangzhou, China, 17th International Conference, CIAA 2012, Porto, Portugal, UK, July 31 -- August 3, 2011, Revised Selected Papers August 13-15, 2012, Proceedings July 17-20, 2012. Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed papers This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the proceedings of the 21st International Conference of the 17th International Conference on Implemen- 5th International Conference on Hybrid Learning, on Inductive Logic Programming, ILP 2011, held tation and Application of Automata, CIAA 2012, ICHL 2012, held in Guangzhou, China, in August in Windsor Great Park, UK, in July/August 2011. held in Porto, Portugal, in July 2012. The 21 revised 2012. The 32 contributions presented in this volume The 24 revised full papers were carefully reviewed full papers presented together with 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numer- and selected from 66 submissions. Also included are and 7 short papers were carefully selected from 53 ous submissions. In addition two keynote talks are five extended abstracts and three invited talks. The submissions. 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T. Catarci, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; P. Forner, CELCT, H. Kim, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea (Ed.) D. Gollmann, University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany; F.C. Povo, Italy; D. Hiemstra, University of Twente, Enschede, The Freiling, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen, Germany (Eds.) Netherlands; A. Penas, UNED, Madrid, Spain; G. Santucci, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (Eds.) Information Security and Cryptology - ICISC 2011 Information Security Information Access Evaluation. 15th International Conference, ISC 2012, Passau, Germany, 14th International Conference, Seoul, Korea, November 30 - September 19-21, 2012, Proceedings Multilinguality, Multimodality, and December 2, 2011. Revised Selected Papers This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Visual Analytics This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed con- the 15th International Conference on Informa- ference proceedings of the 14th International Con- Third International Conference of the CLEF Initiative, CLEF tion Security, ISC 2015, held in Passau, Germany, ference on Information Security and Cryptology, 2012, Rome, Italy, September 17-20, 2012, Proceedings in September 2012. The 23 revised full papers pre- held in Seoul, Korea, in November/December 2011. sented together with one invited paper were care- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully fully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The International Conference of the CLEF Initiative, selected from 126 submissions during two rounds of papers are organized in topical sections on cryptog- CLEF 2012, held in Rome, Italy, in September 2012. reviewing. 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The papers are organized in topical sections cal sections on hash function, side channel analysis, revocation. named: benchmarking and evaluation initiatives; public key cryptography, network and mobile secu- information access; and evaluation methodologies rity, digital signature, cryptanalysis, efficient imple- Features and infrastructure. mentation, cryptographic[...] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Informa- Features Features tion Security, ISC 2015, held in Passau, Germany, This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed con- in September 2012. The 23 revised full papers pre- International Conference of the CLEF Initiative, ference proceedings of the 14th International Con- sented together with one invited paper were care- CLEF 2012, held in Rome, Italy, in September 2012. ference on Information Security and Cryptology, fully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The The 14 papers and 3 poster abstracts presented were held in Seoul, Korea, in November/December 2011. papers are organized in topical sections on cryptog- carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully raphy and cryptanalysis, mobility, cards and sensors, volume. Furthermore, the books contains 2 keynote selected from 126 submissions during two rounds of software [..] papers. The papers are organized in topical sections reviewing. The conference provides a forum for the named: benchmarking and evaluation initiatives; [..] presentation of new results in research, development, Contents and [..] Privacy-Preserving Speaker Contents Authentication.- Differential Attacks on Reduced Analysis and Refinement of Cross-Lingual Entity Contents RIPEMD-160.- Revisiting Difficulty Notions for Linking.- Seven Years of INEX Interactive Retrieval Hash function.- side channel analysis.- public key Client Puzzles and DoS Resilience.- On Optimal Experiments – Lessons and Challenges.- Bringing cryptography.-network and mobile security.- digital Bounds of Small Inverse Problems and Approxi- the Algorithms to the Data: Cloud–Based Bench- signature.- cryptanalysis, efficient implementation, mate GCD Problems with Higher Degree.- Strong marking for Medical Image Analysis.- Going beyond cryptographic application.- cryptographic protocol. 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T. Skersys, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; R. But- R.M. Losee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA D.-S. Huang, Tongji University, Shanghai, China; C. Jiang, Tongji leris, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; R. Butkiene, University, Shanghai, China; V. Bevilacqua, Polytechnic of Bari, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania (Eds.) Italy; J.C. Figueroa, District University, Bogotá, Colombia (Eds.) Information from Processes

Information and Software About the Nature of Information Creation, Use, and Represen- Intelligent Computing Technology tation Technologies 8th International Conference, ICIC 2012, Huangshan, China, Information is an important concept that is studied July 25-29, 2012, Proceedings 18th International Conference, ICIST 2012, Kaunas, Lithuania, September 13-14, 2012. Proceedings extensively across a range of disciplines, from the physical sciences to genetics to psychology to episte- This book constitutes the first of 3 volumes of refer- eed conference proceedings of the 8th International This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of mology. Information continues to increase in impor- Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2012, the 18th International Conference on Information tance, and the present age has been referred to as the held in Huangshan, China, in July 2012. The 242 and Software Technologies, ICIST 2012, held in Kau- “Information Age.” One may understand informa- revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed nas, Lithuania, in September 2012. The 40 revised tion in a variety of ways. For some, information is and selected from 753 submissions. The 84 papers full papers presented were carefully reviewed and found in facts that were previously unknown. For included in this volume are organized in topical selected from 81 submissions. The papers are orga- others, a fact must have some economic value to be sections on evolutionary learning and genetic algo- nized in topical sections on artificial intelligence and considered information. Other people emphasize the rithms, fuzzy theory and models, swarm intelligence knowledge engineering, business process model- movement through a communication channel from and optimization, kernel methods and supporting ling, analysis and design, formal analysis and design one location to another when describing informa- vector machines, nature inspired computing and methods, information and software systems engi- tion. In all of these instances, information is the set optimization, systems biology and computational neering, information technology applications and of characteristics of the output[...] biology, knowledge discovery and data mining, computer networks, information technology in graph theory and algorithms, machine learning[...] teaching and learning, ontology, conceptual model- Features ling and databases, requirements engineering and[...] Information is an important concept that is studied extensively across a range of disciplines, from the Features This book constitutes the first of 3 volumes of refer- Features physical sciences to genetics to psychology to episte- eed conference proceedings of the 8th International This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of mology. Information continues to increase in impor- Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2012, the 18th International Conference on Information tance, and the present age has been referred to as the held in Huangshan, China, in July 2012. The 242 and Software Technologies, ICIST 2012, held in Kau- “Information Age.” One may understand informa- revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed nas, Lithuania, in September 2012. The 40 revised tion in a variety of ways. For some, information is and selected from 753 submissions. The 84 papers full papers presented were carefully reviewed and found in facts that were previously unknown. [..] included in this volume are organized in topical selected from 81 submissions. The papers are orga- sections on evolutionary learning and genetic algo- nized in topical sections on artificial intelligence and Contents rithms, [..] knowledge engineering, business process modelling, Information.- Processes.- Representation.- Improv- [..] ing the Informative.- Words and Knowledge.- Eco- nomic Value.- Information Redux. Fields of interest Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Image Pro- Fields of interest cessing and Computer Vision; Pattern Recognition; Software Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Fields of interest Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Informa- Robotics); Computer Appl. in Administrative Data Models and Principles; Epistemology; Communica- tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Computa- Processing; Computers and Education; Information tion Studies; Mathematical Logic and Formal Lan- tion by Abstract Devices Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information guages; Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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Z. Shi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; D. Leake, Y. Nakano, University of California Santa Cruz, CA, USA; M. Neff, B. Glimm, University of Ulm, Germany; A. Krüger, Saarland Uni- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; S. Vadera, University of University of California Santa Cruz, CA, USA; A. Paiva, University versity, Saarbrücken, Germany (Eds.) Salford, UK (Eds.) of California Santa Cruz, CA, USA; M. Walker, University of Califor- nia Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Eds.) KI 2012: Advances in Artificial Intelligent Information Processing Intelligence VI Intelligent Virtual Agents 12th International Conference, IVA 2012, Santa Cruz, CA, USA, 35th Annual German Conference on AI, Saarbrücken, Ger- 7th IFIP TC 12 International Conference, IIP 2012, Guilin, September, 12-14, 2012. Proceedings many, September 24-27, 2012, Proceedings China, October 12-15, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 12th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual 35th Annual German Conference on Artificial Intel- the 7th IFIP TC 12 International Conference on Agents, IVA 2012, held in Santa Cruz, CA, USA, in ligence, KI 2012, held in Saarbrücken, Germany, in Intelligent Information Processing, IIP 2012, held September 2012. The 17 revised full papers presented September 2012. The 19 revised full papers presented in Guilin, China, in October 2012. The 39 revised together with 31 short papers and 18 poster papers together with 9 short papers were carefully reviewed papers presented together with 5 short papers were were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous and selected from 57 submissions. The papers con- carefully reviewed and selected from more than 70 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- tain research results on theory and applicaiton of all submissions. They are organized in topical sections tions on IVAs on learning environments; emotion aspects of AI. on machine learning, data mining, automatic reason- and personality; evaluation and empirical studies; ing, semantic web, information retrieval, knowledge Features multimodal perception and expression; narrative and representation, social networks, trust software, inter- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the interactive applications; social interaction; authoring net of things, image processing, and pattern recogni- 35th Annual German Conference on Artificial Intel- and tools; conceptual frameworks. tion. ligence, KI 2012, held in Saarbrücken, Germany, in Features September 2012. The 19 revised full papers presented Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the together with 9 short papers were carefully reviewed This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 12th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual and selected from 57 submissions. The papers con- the 7th IFIP TC 12 International Conference on Agents, IVA 2012, held in Santa Cruz, CA, USA, in tain research results on theory and applicaiton of all Intelligent Information Processing, IIP 2012, held September 2012. The 17 revised full papers presented aspects of AI. in Guilin, China, in October 2012. The 39 revised together with 31 short papers and 18 poster papers papers presented together with 5 short papers were Contents were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous carefully reviewed and selected from more than 70 Verification of Behaviour Networks Using Finite- submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- submissions. They are organized in topical sections State Automata.- Formal Semantics of Model Fields tions on IVAs on learning environments; emotion on machine learning, data mining, automatic reason- in Annotation-Based Specifications.- Searching with [..] ing, [..] Partial Belief States in General Games with Incom- Fields of interest plete Information.- A Machine-Learning Framework Contents Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information for Hybrid Machine Translation.-Using Equiva- Machine Learning.- Data Mining.- Automatic Rea- Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Computer lences of Worlds for Aggregation Semantics of Rela- soning.- Semantic Web.- Information Retrieval.- Communication Networks; Image Processing and tional Conditionals.- Developing of a Multimodal Knowledge Representation.- Social Networks.- Trust Computer Vision; User Interfaces and Human Com- Interactive Training System in Therapeutic Calis- Software.- Internet of Things.- Image Processing.- puter Interaction; Simulation and Modeling thenics for Elderly People.- PAC-Learning with Gen- Pattern Recognition. eral Class Noise Models.- Avoiding Moving Persons Target groups by Using Simple Trajectory Prediction and Spatio[...] Fields of interest Research Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Mathemati- Fields of interest cal Logic and Formal Languages; Data Mining and Type of publication Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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H. Rahman, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; A. Mesquita, H. Bordihn, Universität Potsdam, Germany; M. Kutrib, Univer- P.A. Flach, University of Bristol, UK; T. De Bie, University of Bristol, Instituto Politecnico do Porto, S. Mamede Infesta, Portugal; I. sität Giessen, Germany; B. Truthe, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, UK; N. Cristianini, University of Bristol, UK (Eds.) Ramos, Universidade do Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal; B. Pernici, Magdeburg, Germany (Eds.) Politecnico di Milano, Italy (Eds.) Machine Learning and Knowledge Languages Alive Knowledge and Technologies in Discovery in Databases Essays dedicated to Jürgen Dassow on the Occasion of His Innovative Information Systems 65th Birthday European Conference, ECML PKDD 2012, Bristol, UK, Septem- ber 24-28, 2012. Proceedings, Part I 7th Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems, MCIS This festschrift volume, published in honor of Jür- 2012, Guimaraes, Portugal, September 8-10, 2012, Proceed- This two-volume set LNAI 7523 and LNAI 7524 gen Dassow on the occasion of his 65th birthday, ings constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European contains 19 contributions by leading researchers, Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th colleagues, and friends. Covering topics on pic- Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2012, held Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems, ture languages, cooperating distributed systems of in Bristol, UK, in September 2012. The 105 revised MCIS 2012, held in Guimaraes, Portugal, in Septem- automata, quantum automata, grammar systems, research papers presented together with 5 invited ber 2012. MCIS 2012 comprised theories, research, online computation, word equations, biologically talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 443 and practices based on knowledge management and motivated formal systems, controlled derivations, submissions. The final sections of the proceedings innovations in organizations, society, and businesses. descriptional complexity, as well as 'classical' topics are devoted to Demo and Nectar papers. The Demo The 18 full papers presented in this volume were of automata and language theory, the articles pre- track includes 10 papers (from 19 submissions) and carefully reviewed and selected from 89 submissions. sented span the range of the scientific work of Jürgen the Nectar track includes 4 papers (from 14 submis- They are organized in topical sections on: emerging Dassow. sions). The papers grouped in topical sections on and innovative information systems, enterprise sys- association rules and frequent patterns; Bayesian tems and enterprise engineering, Web 2.0 enabled Features learning and graphical models; classification;[...] business models, information quality management This festschrift volume, published in honor of Jür- gen Dassow on the occasion of his 65th birthday, and data accuracy in innovative IS, and ICT applica- Features contains 19 contributions by leading researchers, tions in healthcare. This two-volume set LNAI 7523 and LNAI 7524 colleagues, and friends. Covering topics on pic- constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European Features ture languages, cooperating distributed systems of Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th automata, quantum automata, grammar systems, Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2012, held Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems, online computation, word equations, biologically in Bristol, UK, in September 2012. The 105 revised MCIS 2012, held in Guimaraes, Portugal, in Septem- motivated formal systems, controlled derivations, research papers presented together with 5 invited ber 2012.MCIS 2012 comprised theories, research, descriptional [..] talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 443 and practices based on knowledge management and submissions. The final sections of the proceedings innovations in organizations, society, and businesses. Contents are devoted to Demo [..] The 18 full papers presented in this volume were Picture languages.- cooperating distributed sys- tems of automata.- quantum automata.- grammar carefully reviewed and selected from 89 submissions. Contents systems.- online computation.- word equations.- They are [..] Aassociation rules and frequent patterns.- Bayesian biologically motivated formal systems.- controlled learning and graphical models.- classification.- Contents derivations.- descriptional complexity.- automata dimensionality reduction, feature selection and Theme 1: Emerging and Innovative Information Sys- and language theory. extraction.- distance-based methods and kernels.- tems.- Theme 2: Enterprise Systems and Enterprise ensemble methods.- graph and tree mining.- large- Engineering.- Theme 3: Web 2.0 Enabled Business Fields of interest scale, distributed and parallel mining and learning.- Models.- Theme 4: Information Quality Manage- Theory of Computation; Computation by Abstract multi-relational mining and learning.- multi-task ment and Data Accuracy in Innovative IS.- Theme 5: Devices; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; learning.- natural language processing.- online learn- ICT Applications: The Healthcare Sector. Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Sym- bolic and Algebraic Manipulation; Computing ing and data streams. Fields of interest Methodologies Fields of interest Computer Appl. in Administrative Data Process- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Artificial ing; e-commerce / e-business; Business Information Target groups Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition; Systems; Health Informatics; Information Systems Research Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Proba- Applications (incl.Internet) Type of publication bility and Statistics in Computer Science; Informa- Target groups Contributed volume tion Storage and Retrieval Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31643-2 Target groups Type of publication Softcover Research Proceedings 2012. X, 291 p. 29 illus. 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P.A. Flach, University of Bristol, UK; T. De Bie, University of Bristol, J.A. Levine, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA; R.R. Paulsen, V. Štuikys, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania; R. UK; N. Cristianini, University of Bristol, UK (Eds.) Technical University of Denmark; Y. Zhang, Carnegie Mellon Uni- Damaševičius, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania versity, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.) Machine Learning and Knowledge Meta-Programming and Model- Discovery in Databases Mesh Processing in Medical Image Driven Meta-Program Development Analysis 2012 European Conference, ECML PKDD 2012, Bristol, UK, Septem- Principles, Processes and Techniques ber 24-28, 2012. Proceedings, Part II MICCAI 2012 International Workshop, MeshMed 2012, Nice, France, October 1, 2012, Proceedings Meta-Programming and Model-Driven Meta- This two-volume set LNAI 7523 and LNAI 7524 Program Development: Principles, Processes and constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Techniques presents an overall analysis of meta- Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge the International Workshop on Mesh Processing programming, focusing on insights of meta-pro- Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2012, held in Medical Image Analysis, MeshMed 2012, held in gramming techniques, heterogeneous meta-pro- in Bristol, UK, in September 2012. The 105 revised Nice, France, in October 2012 in conjunction with gram development processes in the context of research papers presented together with 5 invited MICCAI 2012, the 15th International Conference on model-driven, feature-based and transformative talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 443 Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted approaches.The fundamental concepts of meta-pro- submissions. The final sections of the proceedings Intervention. The book includes 16 submissions, gramming are still not thoroughly understood, in are devoted to Demo and Nectar papers. The Demo 8 were selected for presentation along with the 3 this well organized book divided into three parts the track includes 10 papers (from 19 submissions) and plenary talks representative of the meshing, and 8 authors help to address this. Chapters include: Tax- the Nectar track includes 4 papers (from 14 submis- were selected for poster presentations. The papers onomy of fundamental concepts of meta-program- sions). The papers grouped in topical sections on cover a broad range of topics, including statistical ming; Concept of structural heterogeneous meta- association rules and frequent patterns; Bayesian shape analysis and atlas construction, novel meshing programming based on the original meta-language; learning and graphical models; classification;[...] approaches, soft tissue simulation, quad dominant Model-driven concept and[...] meshing and mesh based shape descriptors. The[...] Features Features This two-volume set LNAI 7523 and LNAI 7524 Features Meta-Programming and Model-Driven Meta- constitutes the refereed proceedings of the European This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Program Development: Principles, Processes and Conference on Machine Learning and Knowledge the International Workshop on Mesh Processing Techniques presents an overall analysis of meta- Discovery in Databases: ECML PKDD 2012, held in Medical Image Analysis, MeshMed 2012, held in programming, focusing on insights of meta-pro- in Bristol, UK, in September 2012. The 105 revised Nice, France, in October 2012 in conjunction with gramming techniques, heterogeneous meta-pro- research papers presented together with 5 invited MICCAI 2012, the 15th International Conference on gram development processes in the context of talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 443 Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted model-driven, feature-based and transformative submissions. The final sections of the proceedings Intervention.The book includes 16 submissions, 8 approaches.The fundamental concepts of meta-pro- are devoted to Demo [..] were selected for presentation along with the 3 ple- gramming are still not thoroughly [..] nary talks [..] Contents Contents Privacy and security.- rankings and recommenda- Contents Preface.- Part One.- Introduction.- Taxonomy of tions.- reinforcement learning and planning.- rule Robust and Scalable Interactive Freeform Modeling Fundamental Concepts of Meta-Programming.- A mining and subgroup discovery.- semi-supervised of High Definition Medical Images.- 3D Anatomi- Background of Meta-Programming Techniques.- and transductive learning.- sensor data.- sequence cal Shape Atlas Construction Using Mesh Quality Homogeneous Meta-Programming Techniques with and string mining.- social network mining.- spatial Preserved Deformable Models.- Automatic Fracture Case Study.- Structural Heterogeneous Meta-Pro- and geographical data mining.- statistical methods Reduction.- Age-Related Changes in Vertebral Mor- gramming.- Open PROMOL: A Meta-Language for and evaluation.- time series and temporal data min- phometry by Statistical Shape Analysis.- Automatic Heterogeneous Meta-Programming.- Part Two.- A ing.- transfer learning. Meshing of Femur Cortical Surfaces from Clinical Framework to Deal with Heterogeneous Meta-Pro- CT Images.- Statistical Surface Recovery: A Study on gramming in Large: Meta-Programming Lifecycle.- Fields of interest Ear Canals.- Automated Segmentation of Cerebral A Model-Driven View to Meta-Program Develop- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Aneurysms Based on Conditional Random Field and ment Process.- Cognitive Insights into Feature Dia- Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Pattern Recognition; Gentle Adaboost.- Carving Mesh with Deformation gram Notation and Beyond.- Meta-Programming Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science; Proba- for Soft Tissue Removal Simulation.- Synthesis of[...] Task Specification using Feature-Based[...] bility and Statistics in Computer Science; Informa- tion Storage and Retrieval Fields of interest Fields of interest Image Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern Software Engineering; Programming Techniques Target groups Recognition; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Research Computer Graphics; Algorithm Analysis and Prob- Target groups lem Complexity; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Research Type of publication Recognition and Graphics Proceedings Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33485-6 Target groups Monograph Research Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4125-9 2012. XXVI, 867 p. 245 illus. 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G. Anastasi, Università di Pisa, Italy; E. Bellini, Politecnico di M. Jakobsson, PayPal, San Jose, CA, US A. Donaldson, Imperial College London, UK; D. Parker, University Milano, Italy; D.N. Elisabetta, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; C. of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK (Eds.) Ghezzi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; L. Tanca, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; E. Zimeo, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Ben- Mobile Authentication evento, italy (Eds.) Model Checking Software Problems and Solutions 19th International SPIN Workshop, Oxford, UK, July 23-24, Methodologies and Technologies Mobile Authentication: Problems and Solutions 2012. Proceedings for Networked Enterprises looks at human-to-machine authentication, with a keen focus on the mobile scenario. Human-to- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- ArtDeco: Adaptive Infrastructures for Decentralised Organisa- machine authentication is a startlingly complex ceedings of the 19th International SPIN workshop tions issue. In the old days of computer security-before on Model Checking Software, SPIN 2012, held in 2000, the human component was all but disregarded. Oxford, UK, in July 2012. The 11 revised full papers The need for flexibility and globalization forces It was either assumed that people should and would presented together with 5 tool papers and 4 invited enterprises to decentralize their activities and con- be able to follow instructions, or that end users were talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 tinuously (re)structure their networks of relation- hopeless and would always make mistakes. The submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sec- ships regarding both their productive "supply chains" truth, of course, is somewhere in between, which is tions on model checking techniques; parallel model and their design and innovation processes. The goal exactly what makes this topic so enticing. We can- checking; case studies; model checking for concur- of the ArtDeco project, funded by the Italian Min- not make progress with human-to-machine authen- rency; and tool demonstrations. istry of Education and Scientific Research under the tication without understanding both humans and Features FIRB program (funding for basic research), has been machines. Mobile security is not simply security This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- to address these issues by proposing solutions from ported to[...] three main perspectives: the organizational perspec- ceedings of the 19th International SPIN workshop tive aimed at studying how companies work in a net- Features on Model Checking Software, SPIN 2012, held in work and how their design processes can benefit Mobile Authentication: Problems and Solutions Oxford, UK, in July 2012. The 11 revised full papers from collaboration with other companies; the infor- looks at human-to-machine authentication, with presented together with 5 tool papers and 4 invited mational perspective focusing[...] a keen focus on the mobile scenario. Human-to- talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 30 machine authentication is a startlingly complex submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sec- Features issue. In the old days of computer security-before tions on model checking techniques; parallel model The need for flexibility and globalization forces 2000, the human component was all but disregarded. checking; [..] enterprises to decentralize their activities and contin- It was either assumed that people should and would Fields of interest uously (re)structure their networks of relationships be able to follow instructions, or that end users were Software Engineering; Programming Languages, regarding both their productive "supply chains" and hopeless [..] their design and innovation processes. The goal of Compilers, Interpreters; Logics and Meanings of the ArtDeco project, funded by the Italian Ministry Contents Programs of Education and Scientific Research under the FIRB The Big Picture.- The Benefits of Understanding Target groups program (funding for basic research), has [..] Passwords.- Your Password is Your New PIN.- Like Research Passwords - But Faster, Easier and More Secure.- Contents Improved Visual Preference Authentication.- How Introduction.- Reference Case Study.- Part I Organi- Type of publication to Kill Spoofing.- Can Biometrics Replace Pass- Proceedings zational Issues: Methodologies, Empirical Contexts words?.- Legacy Servers: Teaching Old Dogs New and Policies.- Which Collaboration Strategy for the Tricks. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31758-3 Networked Enterprise in Wine Industry? Techno- Softcover logical and Organizational Challenges.- A Design- Fields of interest 2012. X, 261 p. 85 illus. 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A. Abelló, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; M. Atzmueller, University of Kassel, Germany; A. Chin, Nokia T. Poibeau, Ecole Normale Supérieure and Université Sorbonne L. Bellatreche, National Engineering School for Mechanics and Research Center, Beijing, China; D. Helic, Graz University of Tech- Nouvelle, Paris, France; H. Saggion, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Aerotechnics, Poitiers, France; B. Benatallah, The University of nology, Austria; A. Hotho, University of Würzburg, Germany Barcelona, Spain; J. Piskorski, Polish Acadmey of Science, War- New South Wales , Sydney, NSW, Australia (Eds.) (Eds.) saw, Poland; R. Yangarber, University of Helsinki, Finland (Eds.)

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2nd International Conference, MEDI 2012, Poitiers, France, Social Media Information Extraction and October 3-5, 2012, Proceedings International Workshops MSM 2011, Boston, MA, USA, Octo- Summarization This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ber 9, 2011, and MUSE 2011, Athens, Greece, September 5, 2011, Revised Selected Papers 2nd International Conference on Model and Data Information extraction (IE) and text summarization Engineering, MEDI 2012, held in Poitiers, France, in This book constitutes the joint thoroughly refer- (TS) are powerful technologies for finding relevant October 2012. The 12 revised full papers presented eed post-proceedings of the Second International pieces of information in text and presenting them to together with 5 short papers were carefully reviewed Workshop on Modeling Social Media, MSM 2011, the user in condensed form. The ongoing informa- and selected from 35 submissions. The papers are held in Boston, MA, USA, in October 2011, and the tion explosion makes IE and TS critical for success- cover the topics of model driven engineering, ontol- Second International Workshop on Mining Ubiqui- ful functioning within the information society. These ogy engineering, formal modeling, security, and data tous and Social Environments, MUSE 2011, held in technologies face particular challenges due to the mining. Athens, Greece, in September 2011. The 9 full papers inherent multi-source nature of the information included in the book are revised and significantly explosion. The technologies must now handle not Features extended versions of papers submitted to the work- isolated texts or individual narratives, but rather This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the shops. They cover a wide range of topics organized large-scale repositories and streams---in general, in 2nd International Conference on Model and Data in three main themes: communities and networks multiple languages---containing a multiplicity of Engineering, MEDI 2012, held in Poitiers, France, in in ubiquitous social media; mining approaches; and perspectives, opinions, or commentaries on particu- October 2012.The 12 revised full papers presented issues of user modeling, privacy and security. lar topics, entities or[...] together with 5 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The papers are Features Features cover the topics of model driven engineering, ontol- This book constitutes the joint thoroughly refer- Information extraction (IE) and text summarization ogy engineering, formal modeling, security, and data eed post-proceedings of the Second International (TS) are powerful technologies for finding relevant [..] Workshop on Modeling Social Media, MSM 2011, pieces of information in text and presenting them to held in Boston, MA, USA, in October 2011, and the the user in condensed form. The ongoing informa- Contents Second International Workshop on Mining Ubiqui- tion explosion makes IE and TS critical for success- Cloud Blueprint: A Model-Driven Approach to tous and Social Environments, MUSE 2011, held in ful functioning within the information society. These Configuring Federated Clouds.- Model-Based Auto Athens, Greece, in September 2011. The 9 full papers technologies face particular challenges due to the Coding of Embedded Control Software with Full included in the book are revised and significantly inherent multi-source nature of the [..] Semantics.- Modeling End-Users as Contributors extended versions of [..] in Human Computation Applications.- Runtime Contents Adaptation of Architectural Models: An Approach Contents Part I Background and Fundamentals .- 1.Auto- for Adapting User Interfaces.- Managing Quality of Integrating Social Media Data for Community matic Text Summarization: Past, Present and Future. Large Set of Conceptual Schemas in Public Adminis- Detection.- Face-to-Face Contacts at a Conference: Horacio Saggion and Thierry Poibeau.- Information tration: Methods and Experiences.- An MDE-Based Dynamics of Communities and Roles.- Factors Extraction: Past, Present and Future. Jakub Pisko- Synthesis of Aircraft Safety Models.- Integrating a Influencing the Co-evolution of Social and Con- rski and Roman Yangarber.- Part II Named Entity in Formal Development for DSLs into Meta-model- tent Networks in Online Social Media.- Mining a Multilingual Context.- Learning to Match Names ing.- Transformation of Spatio-Temporal Role Based Dense Structures to Uncover Anomalous Behaviour Across Languages. Inderjeet Mani, Alex Yeh, and Access Control[...] in Financial Network Data.- Describing Locations Sherri Condon.- Computational Methods for Name Using Tags and Images: Explorative Pattern Mining Normalization Using Hypocoristic Personal Name Fields of interest in Social Media.- Learning and Transferring Geo- Variants. Patricia Driscoll.- Entity Linking: Find- Software Engineering; Programming Languages, graphically Weighted Regression Trees across Time.- ing Extracted Entities in a Knowledge Base. Delip Compilers, Interpreters; Management of Computing Trend Cluster Based Kriging Interpolation in Sensor Rao, Paul McNamee, and Mark Dredze.- A Study of and Information Systems; Simulation and Model- Data Networks.- Simulation of User Participation the[...] ing; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Database and Interaction[...] Management Fields of interest Fields of interest Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Computa- Target groups Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); User Inter- tional Linguistics; Information Storage and Retrieval; Research faces and Human Computer Interaction; Data Min- Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Semantics Type of publication ing and Knowledge Discovery; Information Storage Proceedings and Retrieval; Computer System Implementation; Computers and Society Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33608-9 Research Softcover Target groups Research Type of publication 2012. XII, 187 p. 74 illus. 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I.J. Timm, Universität Trier, Germany; G. Christian, IBM R&D Labo- P.-T. Yap, The Unviersity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; D. Lassiter, Stanford University, CA, USA; M. Slavkovik, University ratories, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds.) T. Liu, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; D. Shen, The of Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Eds.) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; C.-F. Westin, Havard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; L. Shen, Indiana Uni- Multiagent System Technologies versity, Indianapolis, IN, USA (Eds.) New Directions in Logic, Language,

10th German Conference, MATES 2012, Trier Germany, Octo- and Computation ber 10-12, 2012, Proceedings Multimodal Brain Image Analysis ESSLLI 2010 and ESSLLI 2011 Student Sessions, Selected This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th Second International Workshop, MBIA 2012, Held in Conjunc- Papers German Conference on Multiagent System Tech- tion with MICCAI 2012, Nice, France, October 1-5, 2012, Pro- The European Summer School in Logic, Language nologies held in Trier Germany, in October 2012. ceedings and Information (ESSLLI) is organized every year by The 7 revised full papers presented together with 6 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Association for Logic, Language and Information short parers and one invited paper were carefully the Second International Workshop on Multimodal (FoLLI) in different sites around Europe. The main reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. The Brain Image Analysis, held in conjunction with focus of ESSLLI is on the interface between linguis- paper cover various research topics in intelligent MICCAI 2012, in Nice, France, in October 2012. tics, logic and computation. ESSLLI offers founda- agents and multi-agent-systems. In particular, the The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully tional, introductory and advanced courses, as well as conference investigated technologies for truly open reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. workshops, covering a wide variety of topics within distributed systems covering a wide spectrum of The objective of this workshop is to forward the state the three areas of interest: Language and Computa- approaches from self-organization and autonomous of the art in analysis methodologies, algorithms, soft- tion, Language and Logic, and Logic and Computa- systems to agreement computing. ware systems, validation approaches, benchmark tion. During two weeks, around 50 courses and 10 Features datasets, neuroscience, and clinical applications. workshops are offered to the attendants, each of 1.5 This book constitutes the proceedings of the hours per day during a five days week, with up to Features 10th German Conference on Multiagent System seven parallel sessions. ESSLLI also[...] This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Technologies held in Trier Germany, in October the Second International Workshop on Multimodal Features 2012.The 7 revised full papers presented together Brain Image Analysis, held in conjunction with The European Summer School in Logic, Language with 6 short parers and one invited paper were care- MICCAI 2012, in Nice, France, in October 2012. and Information (ESSLLI) is organized every year by fully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. The 19 revised full papers presented were carefully the Association for Logic, Language and Information The paper cover various research topics in intelligent reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. (FoLLI) in different sites around Europe. The main agents and multi-agent-systems. In particular, the The objective of this workshop is to forward the state focus of ESSLLI is on the interface between linguis- conference [..] of the art in analysis methodologies, algorithms, soft- tics, logic and computation. ESSLLI offers founda- Contents ware [..] tional, introductory and advanced courses, as well as Invited Talk: Human-Agent Teamwork in Cyber workshops, covering a wide variety of topics within Contents Defense.- Invited Talk: 25 Years of Distributed AI the [..] Multimodal Neuroimaging Predictors for Cognitive in Germany: From the Very Beginnings to Multia- Performance Using Structured Sparse Learning.- Contents gent Applications in Industry in Germany Today.- Combining DTI and MRI for the Automated Detec- Language and Computation.- Predicting the Posi- Exploiting Dynamic Weaving for Self-managed tion of Alzheimer’s Disease Using a Large European tion of Attributive Adjectives in the French NP.- Agents in the IoT.- Distributed Learning of Best Multicenter Dataset.- Genetics of Path Lengths in Abductive Reasoning for Continual Dialogue Under- Response Behaviors in Concurrent Iterated Many- Brain Connectivity Networks: HARDI-Based Maps standing.-SCA: Phonetic Alignment Based on Sound Object Negotiations.- Gaining a Better Quality in 457 Adults.- Connectivity Network Breakdown Classes.-Embodied Quantifiers.-Ranked Multidi- Depending on More Exploration in PSO.- Evolu- Predicts Imminent Volumetric Atrophy in Early mensional Dialogue Act Annotation.-Logic and tionary Dynamics of Ant Colony Optimization.- Mild Cognitive Impairment.-Deconfounding the Computation.-The Good, the Bad, and the Odd: Human-Agent Teamwork in Cyber Operations: Sup- Effects of Resting State Activity on Task Activation Cycles in Answer-Set Programs.-Distributed Knowl- porting Co-evolution of Tasks and Artifacts with Detection in fMRI.- Hyperbolic Ricci Flow and Its edge with Justifications.-Epistemic Logic, Relevant Luna.- A Novel Strategy for[...] Application in Studying Lateral Ventricle Morphom- Alternatives, and the Dynamics of Context.Towards Fields of interest etry.- Do We[...] a Generalization of Modal Definability.-Modeling Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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M. Okumura, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan; D. R. Meersman, VU Brussels, Belgium; H. Panetto, University of D.M. Thilikos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Bekki, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan; K. Satoh, National Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France; T. Dillon, La Trobe Uni- Greece; G.J. Woeginger, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Institute of Informatics/Sokendai, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) versity, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; S. Rinderle-Ma, University of Netherlands (Eds.) Vienna, Austria; P. Dadam, Ulm University, Germany; X. Zhou, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; S. Pearson, New Frontiers in Artificial HP Labs, Bristol, UK; A. Ferscha, Johannes Kepler Univesität, Linz, Parameterized and Exact Austria; S. Bergamaschi, Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Intelligence Italy; I.F. Cruz, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Computation JSAI-isAI 2011 Workshops, LENLS, JURISIN, ALSIP, MiMI, Taka- 7th International Symposium, IPEC 2012, Ljubljana, Slovenia, matsu, Japan, December 1-2, 2011. Revised Selected Papers On the Move to Meaningful Internet September 12-14, 2012. Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- Systems: OTM 2012 This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the proceedings of four workshops held as satellite 7th International Symposium on Parameterized and events of the JSAI International Symposia on Arti- Confederated International Conferences: CoopIS, DOA-SVI, Exact Computation, IPEC 2012, in Ljubljana, Slove- and ODBASE 2012, Rome, Italy, September 10-14, 2012. Pro- ficial Intelligence 2011, in Takamatsu, Japan, in ceedings, Part II nia, in September 2012. The 21 revised full papers December 2011. The 25 revised full papers presented presented together with 2 keynote talks were care- were carefully reviewed and selected from numer- The two-volume set LNCS 7565 and 7566 consti- fully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. ous papers. The papers are organized in four sections tutes the refereed proceedings of three confederated The topics addressed cover research in all aspects according to the four workshops: Logic and Engi- international conferences: Cooperative Information of parameterized/exact algorithms and complexity neering of Natural Language Semantics (LENLS), Systems (CoopIS 2012), Distributed Objects and including but are not limited to new techniques for Juris-Informatics (JURISIN), Algorithms for Large- Applications - Secure Virtual Infrastructures (DOA- the design and analysis of parameterized and exact Scale Information Processing in Knowledge Discov- SVI 2012), and Ontologies, DataBases and Applica- algorithms; fixed-parameter tractability results; para- ery (ALSIP), and Multimodality in Multispace Inter- tions of SEmantics (ODBASE 2012) held as part of meterized complexity theory; relationship between action (MiMI). OTM 2012 in September 2012 in Rome, Italy. The 53 parameterized complexity and traditional complexity revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed classifications; applications of[...] Features and selected from a total of 169 submissions. The This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- 31 full papers included in the second volume consti- Features proceedings of four workshops held as satellite tute the proceedings of DOA-SVI 2012 with 10 full This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the events of the JSAI International Symposia on Arti- papers organized in topical sections on privacy in the 7th International Symposium on Parameterized and ficial Intelligence 2011, in Takamatsu, Japan, in cloud; resource management and[...] Exact Computation, IPEC 2012, in Ljubljana, Slove- December 2011. The 25 revised full papers presented nia, in September 2012. The 21 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numer- Features presented together with 2 keynote talks were care- ous papers. The papers are organized in four sections The two-volume set LNCS 7565 and 7566 consti- fully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The according to the four workshops: Logic and Engi- tutes the refereed proceedings of three confederated topics addressed cover research in all aspects of para- neering of [..] international conferences: Cooperative Information meterized/exact algorithms and complexity includ- Systems (CoopIS 2012), Distributed Objects and ing [..] Fields of interest Applications - Secure Virtual Infrastructures (DOA- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information SVI 2012), and Ontologies, DataBases and Applica- Contents Storage and Retrieval; Information Systems Appli- tions of SEmantics (ODBASE 2012) held as part of Parameterized/exact algorithms and complex- cations (incl.Internet); Data Mining and Knowledge OTM 2012 in September 2012 in Rome, Italy. The 53 ity.-new techniques for the design and analysis of Discovery; Mathematical Logic and Formal Lan- revised full papers [..] parameterized and exact algorithms.-fixed-para- guages; Computer Appl. in Administrative Data Pro- meter tractability results.-parameterized complex- cessing Contents ity theory.-relationship between parameterized Distributed Objects and Applications and Secure complexity and traditional complexity classifica- Target groups Virtual Infrastructures (DOA-SVI) 2012.- Privacy tions.-applications of parameterized and exact com- Research in the Cloud.- Resource Management and Assur- putation.-implementation issues of parameterized ance.-Context, Compliance and Attack.- Ontolo- and exact algorithms. Type of publication gies, DataBases, and Applications of Semantics Proceedings (ODBASE) 2012.- Using Ontologies and Seman- Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32089-7 tics.- Applying Probabilistic Techniques to Seman- Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Algo- rithms; Numeric Computing; Discrete Mathematics Softcover tic Information.-Exploiting and Querying Semantic Information.-Managing and Storing Semantic Infor- in Computer Science; Data Structures; Mathematical 2012. Approx. 305 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelli- Applications in Computer Science gence, Vol. 7258) mation. $83.00 Fields of interest Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-32089-7 Software Engineering; Information Storage and Research Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Retrieval; Information Systems Applications Type of publication (incl.Internet); Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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A. Pinz, University of Technology, Graz, Austria; Th. Pock, Univer- L. Nielsen, IT University Copenhagen, Denmark M. Helfert, Dublin City University, Ireland; B. Donnellan, National sity of Technology, Graz, Austria; H. Bischof, University of Tech- University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland (Eds.) nology, Graz, Austria; F. Leberl, University of Technology, Graz, Austria (Eds.) Personas - User Focused Design Practical Aspects of Design Science

Pattern Recognition People relate to other people, not to simplified types European Design Science Symposium, EDSS 2011, Leixlip, Ire- or segments. This is the concept that underpins this land, October 14, 2011, Revised Selected Papers Joint 34th DAGM and 36th OAGM Symposium, Graz, Austria, book. Personas, a user centered design methodol- August 28-31, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of ogy covers topics from interaction design within IT, the European Design Science Symposium, EDSS through to issues surrounding product design, com- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 2011, held in Leixlip, Ireland, in October 2011 held munication, and marketing.Project developers need the 34th Symposium of the German Association in conjunction with the Intel European Research and to understand how users approach their products for Pattern Recognition, DAGM 2012, and the 36th Innovation Conference, ERIC 2011. The 15 revised from the product’s infancy, and regardless of what Symposium of the Austrian Association for Pattern full papers presented were carefully reviewed and the product might be. Developers should be able to Recognition, OAGM 2012, held in Graz, Austria, selected from various submissions. The papers are describe the user of the product via vivid depictions, in August 2012. The 27 revised full papers and 23 organized in topical sections on design science and as if they – with their different attitudes, desires and revised poster papers were carefully reviewed and processes; evaluation and utility; and applying design habits – were already using the product. In doing selected from 98 submissions. The papers are orga- science. nized in topical sections on segmentation, low-level so they can more clearly formulate how to turn the vision, 3D reconstruction, recognition, applications, product's potential[...] Features learning, and features. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features the European Design Science Symposium, EDSS People relate to other people, not to simplified types Features 2011, held in Leixlip, Ireland, in October 2011 held or segments. This is the concept that underpins this This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of in conjunction with the Intel European Research and book. Personas, a user centered design methodol- the 34th Symposium of the German Association Innovation Conference, ERIC 2011. The 15 revised ogy covers topics from interaction design within IT, for Pattern Recognition, DAGM 2012, and the 36th full papers presented were carefully reviewed and through to issues surrounding product design, com- Symposium of the Austrian Association for Pattern selected from various submissions. The papers are munication, and marketing.Project developers need Recognition, OAGM 2012, held in Graz, Austria, organized in topical sections on design science and to understand how users approach their products in August 2012. The 27 revised full papers and 23 processes; [..] revised poster papers were carefully reviewed and from the product’s infancy, and regardless of [..] selected from 98 submissions. The papers are orga- Contents Contents nized in topical [..] Design science and processes.- evaluation and util- Stories About Users.- Step 1 - A Slice of the World.- ity.- applying design science. Contents Step 2 - The First Connections.- Step 3 - Food for As Time Goes by—Anytime Semantic Segmentation Thought.- Step 4 - The Final Number.- Step 5 - Do Fields of interest with Iterative Context Forests.- Interactive Label- You Know Karina?.- Step 6 - Exposition to Action.- Management of Computing and Information Sys- ing of Image Segmentation Hierarchies.- Hierarchy Step 7 - The Reality of Everyone?.- Step 8 - Get the tems; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interac- of Localized Random Forests for Video Annota- Message Across!.- Step 9 - Stories About the Future.- tion; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and tion.- A TV-L1 Optical Flow Method with Occlu- Step 10 - It Does Not End Here.- Personas in a More Design; System Performance and Evaluation; Soft- sion Detection.- Curvature Prior for MRF-Based User Focused World. ware Engineering; Models and Principles Segmentation and Shape Inpainting.- Mean Field Fields of interest for Continuous High-Order MRFs.- How Well Target groups User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Do Filter-Based MRFs Model Natural Images?.- Research Arts Anisotropic Range Image Integration.- Modeling of Sparsely Sampled Tubular Surfaces Using Coupled Type of publication Target groups Proceedings Curves.- Shape (Self-)Similarity and Dissimilarity Research Rating for Segmentation[...] More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33680-5 Type of publication Softcover Fields of interest Monograph Pattern Recognition; Image Processing and Com- 2012. 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S. Pearson, HP Labs, Filton, Bristol, UK; G. Yee, Carleton Univer- F.H. de Carvalho Junior, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fort- A. Hevia, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; G. Neven, IBM sity, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Eds.) aleza, Brazil; L.S. Barbosa, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portu- Research Zürich, Rüschlikon, Switzerland (Eds.) gal (Eds.) Privacy and Security for Cloud Progress in Cryptology – Computing Programming Languages LATINCRYPT 2012 16th Brazilian Symposium, SBLP 2012, Natal, Brazil, Septem- ber 23-28, 2012, Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Cryptology and Information This book analyzes the latest advances in privacy, Security in Latin America, Santiago, Chile, October 7-10, 2012, security and risk technologies within cloud environ- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th Proceedings ments. With contributions from leading experts, Brazililan Symposium on Programming Languages, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 2nd the text presents both a solid overview of the field SBLP 2012, held in Natal, Brazil, in September International Conference on Cryptology and Infor- and novel, cutting-edge research. A Glossary is also 2012. The 10 full and 2 short papers were carefully mation Security in Latin America, LATINCRYPT included at the end of the book. Topics and features: reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The 2012, held in Santiago, Chile, on October 7-10, 2012. considers the various forensic challenges for legal papers cover various aspects of programming lan- The 17 papers presented together with four invited access to data in a cloud computing environment; guages and software engineering. talks and one student poster session were carefully discusses privacy impact assessments for the cloud, reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. The and examines the use of cloud audits to attenuate Features papers are organized in topical sections on elliptic cloud security problems; reviews conceptual issues, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th curves, cryptographic protocols, implementations, basic requirements and practical suggestions for pro- Brazililan Symposium on Programming Languages, foundations, and symmetric-key cryptography. visioning dynamically configured access control ser- SBLP 2012, held in Natal, Brazil, in September 2012. The 10 full and 2 short papers were carefully vices in the cloud;[...] Features reviewed and selected from 27 submissions. The This book constitutes the proceedings of the 2nd Features papers cover various aspects of programming lan- International Conference on Cryptology and Infor- Despite the enormous potential of cloud computing, guages and software engineering. mation Security in Latin America, LATINCRYPT consumer uncertainty and concern regarding issues 2012, held in Santiago, Chile, on October 7-10, 2012. of privacy, security and trust remain a major barrier Contents The 17 papers presented together with four invited to the switch to cloud models.This comprehensive Software Components as Invariant-Typed Arrows.- talks and one student poster session were carefully and authoritative text/reference provides an in-depth The Science of Killing Bugs in a Black Box.- Spill reviewed and selected from 47 submissions. The analysis of the latest advances in privacy, security Code Placement for SIMD Machines.- Left Recur- papers are organized in topical sections on elliptic and risk technologies within cloud environments. sion in Parsing Expression Grammars.- Speed and curves, [..] Containing contributions from leading [..] Precision in Range Analysis.- Parameter Based Con- stant Propagation.- Adaptable Parsing Expression Contents Contents Grammars.- Optimizing a Geomodeling Domain Indifferentiable Hashing to Barreto–Naehrig Part I: Introduction to the Issues.- Privacy, Secu- Specific Language.-A System for Runtime Type Curves.- Semi-bent Functions with Multiple Trace rity and Trust in Cloud Computing.- Part II: Law Introspection in C++.- Model-Based Programming Terms and Hyperelliptic Curves.- Complete Atomic Enforcement and Audits.- Accessing Data in the Environments for Spreadsheets.- A Quantitative Blocks for Elliptic Curves in Jacobian Coordinates Cloud: The Long Arm of the Law Enforcement Assessment of Aspectual Feature Modules for Evolv- over Prime Fields.- Message-Based Traitor Tracing Agent.- A Privacy Impact Assessment Tool for ing Software Product Lines.- Attribute Grammar with Optimal Ciphertext Rate.- Leakage-Resilient Cloud Computing.- Understanding Cloud Audits.- Macros. The Science of[...] Spatial Encryption.- On the Pseudorandom Function Part III: Security and Integrity.- Security Infrastruc- Assumption in (Secure) Distance- Bounding Pro- ture for Dynamically Provisioned Cloud Infrastruc- Fields of interest tocols: PRF-ness alone Does Not Stop the Frauds!.- ture Services.- Modeling the Runtime Integrity of Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Lattice-Based Hierarchical Inner Product Encryp- Cloud Servers: a Scoped Invariant Perspective.- Part Software Engineering; Programming Techniques tion.- Towards Efficient Arithmetic for Lattice-Based IV: Risk Considerations.- Inadequacies of Current Cryptography on Reconfigurable Hardware.- The Risk Controls for the Cloud.- Enterprise Informa- Target groups Security[...] tion[...] Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Type of publication Data Encryption; Systems and Data Security; Computer System Implementation; System Perfor- Proceedings Computer Communication Networks; Discrete mance and Evaluation; Performance and Reliability; More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33181-7 Mathematics in Computer Science; Coding and Management of Computing and Information Sys- Softcover Information Theory; Computer Imaging, Vision, tems 2012. 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L. Alvarez, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; M. Th. Eiter, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; Th. Krennwall- F.L. Gaol, Perumahan Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia (Ed.) Mejail, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina; L. Gomez, Uni- ner, Vienna University of Technology, Austria (Eds.) versidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; J. Jacobo, Univer- sidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (Eds.) Recent Progress in Data Reasoning Web - Semantic Engineering and Internet Progress in Pattern Recognition, Technologies for Advanced Query Technology Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Answering Volume 1 and Applications 8th International Summer School 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 3-8, 2012. Proceedings The latest inventions in internet technology influ- 17th Iberoamerican Congress, CIARP 2012, Buenos Aires, ence most of business and daily activities. Internet Argentina, September 3-6, 2012, Proceedings This volume contains the lecture notes of the 8th security, internet data management, web search, data Reasoning Web Summer School 2012, held in grids, cloud computing, and web-based applications This book constitutes the refereed proceedings Vienna, Austria, in September 2012, in the form of play vital roles, especially in business and industry, of the 17th Iberoamerican Congress on Pattern worked out tutorial papers on the various topics that as more transactions go online and mobile. Issues Recognition, CIARP 2012, held in Buenos Aires, have been covered in that school. The 2012 sum- related to ubiquitous computing are becoming criti- Argentina, in September 2012. The 109 papers pre- mer school program had been put together under cal. Internet technology and data engineering should sented, among them two tutorials and four keynotes, the general leitmotif of advanced query answering reinforce efficiency and effectiveness of business were carefully reviewed and selected from various topics for the Web. The idea was to address on the processes. These technologies should help people submissions. The papers are organized in topical one hand foundations and computational aspects of make better and more accurate decisions by present- sections on face and iris: detection and recognition; query answering, in formalisms, methods and tech- ing necessary information and possible consequences clustering; fuzzy methods; human actions and ges- nology, and on the other hand to also spotlight some for the decisions. Intelligent information systems tures; graphs; image processing and analysis; shape rising or emerging application fields relating to the should help us better[...] and texture; learning, mining and neural networks; Semantic Web in which query answering plays a role, medical images; robotics, stereo vision and real time; and which by their nature also pose new[...] Features remote sensing; signal processing; speech and hand- The latest inventions in internet technology influ- writing analysis; statistical pattern[...] Features ence most of business and daily activities. Internet This volume contains the lecture notes of the 8th security, internet data management, web search, data Features Reasoning Web Summer School 2012, held in grids, cloud computing, and web-based applications This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Vienna, Austria, in September 2012, in the form of play vital roles, especially in business and industry, 17th Iberoamerican Congress on Pattern Recogni- worked out tutorial papers on the various topics that as more transactions go online and mobile. Issues tion, CIARP 2012, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have been covered in that school. The 2012 summer related to ubiquitous computing are becoming criti- in September 2012. The 109 papers presented, school program had been put together under the cal. Internet technology and data [..] among them two tutorials and four keynotes, were general leitmotif of advanced query answering top- carefully reviewed and selected from various submis- ics for the Web. The idea was to address on the one Contents sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on hand foundations [..] From the content: Design of Robust Fault Detec- face and iris: detection and recognition; clustering; tion Filter of T-S Fuzzy Time-delay Systems.- fuzzy [..] Fields of interest Autonomous and pervasive computing-based knowl- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Database edge service.- Short-term Traffic Volume Forecast- Contents Management; Information Storage and Retrieval; ing Based on Periodicity Similarity of Traffic Flow.- Face and iris: detection and recognition.- cluster- Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; Infor- An eigenvector-based kernel clustering approach ing; fuzzy methods.- human actions and gestures.- mation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Data to detecting communities in complex networks.- graphs; image processing and analysis.- shape and Mining and Knowledge Discovery Distributed Gaussian Mixture Learning Based on texture.- learning, mining and neural networks.- Variational Approximations.- The Function and medical images.- robotics, stereo vision and real Target groups Relationship of Verbal and Nonverbal Cues in IM time.- remote sensing.- signal processing.- speech Research Interpersonal Communication.- Using Version Con- and handwriting analysis.- statistical pattern recogni- trol System to Construct Ownership Architecture tion.- theoretical pattern recognition.- video analysis. Type of publication Proceedings Documentations. Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33157-2 Fields of interest Pattern Recognition; Image Processing and Com- Computer Science (general); Database Management; puter Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robot- Softcover Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining ics); Biometrics; Algorithm Analysis and Problem 2012. IX, 387 p. (Information Systems and Applications, and Knowledge Discovery Complexity; Information Systems Applications incl. Internet/Web, and HCI, Vol. 7487) $83.00 (incl.Internet) Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-33157-2 Research Target groups Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Research Type of publication Proceedings Type of publication Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28806-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33274-6 Hardcover 2013. XII, 516 p. 191 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Softcover Engineering, Vol. 156) 2012. XXII, 896 p. 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N. Manouselis, Agro-Know Technologies, Athens, Greece; H. W. Kahl, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; T.G. Griffin, T. Li, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, P.R. China; H.S. Drachsler, Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, The University of Cambridge, UK (Eds.) Nguyen, Warsaw University, Poland; G. Wang, Chongqing Uni- Netherlands; K. Verbert, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; E. Duval, versity, P.R. China; J.W. Grzymala-Busse, University of Kansas, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Lawrence, KS, USA; R. Janicki, McMaster University, Hamilton, Relational and Algebraic Methods ON, Canada; A.E. Hassanien, Cairo University, Egypt; H. Yu, Chongqing University, P.R. China (Eds.) Recommender Systems for in Computer Science Learning 13th International Conference, RAMiCS 2012, Cambridge, Rough Sets and Knowledge United Kingdom, September 17-21, 2012, Proceedings Technology Technology enhanced learning (TEL) aims to design, This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- develop and test sociotechnical innovations that will conference proceedings of the 13th International 7th International Conference, RSKT 2012, Chengdu, China, support and enhance learning practices of both indi- Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in August 17-20, 2012, Proceedings viduals and organisations. It is therefore an applica- Computer Science, RAMiCS 13, held in Cambridge, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tion domain that generally covers technologies that UK, in September 2012. The 23 revised full papers the 7th International Conference on Rough Sets support all forms of teaching and learning activities. presented were carefully selected from 39 submis- and Knowledge Technology, RSKT 2012, held in Since information retrieval (in terms of searching for sions in the general area of relational and algebraic Chengdu, China during August 2012, as one of the relevant learning resources to support teachers or methods in computer science, adding special focus co-located conferences of the 2012 Joint Rough learners) is a pivotal activity in TEL, the deployment on formal methods for software engineering, logics Set Symposium, JRS 2012. The 63 revised papers of recommender systems has attracted increased of programs and links with neighboring disciplines. (including 42 regular and 21 short papers) were care- interest. This brief attempts to provide an introduc- The papers are structured in specific fields on appli- fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- tion to recommender systems for TEL settings, as cations to software specification and correctness, sions. The papers are organized in topical sections well as to highlight their particularities compared to mechanized reasoning in relational algebras, alge- on rough sets and its generalizations, rough sets in recommender[...] braic program derivation, theoretical[...] data and knowledge processing, knowledge technol- Features Features ogy, advances in granular computing (AGC 2012 Technology enhanced learning (TEL) aims to design, This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- workshop), decision-theoretic rough set model and develop and test sociotechnical innovations that will conference proceedings of the 13th International applications (special session), intelligent decision support and enhance learning practices of both indi- Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in making[...] viduals and organisations. It is therefore an applica- Computer Science, RAMiCS 13, held in Cambridge, Features tion domain that generally covers technologies that UK, in September 2012. The 23 revised full papers This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of support all forms of teaching and learning activities. presented were carefully selected from 39 submis- the 7th International Conference on Rough Sets Since information retrieval (in terms of searching for sions in the general area of relational and algebraic and Knowledge Technology, RSKT 2012, held in relevant learning resources to support [..] methods in computer science, adding special focus Chengdu, China during August 2012, as one of the on formal [..] Contents co-located conferences of the 2012 Joint Rough Introduction and Background.- TEL as a recommen- Contents Set Symposium, JRS 2012. The 63 revised papers dation context.- Survey and Analysis of TEL Recom- Applications to Software Specification and Cor- (including 42 regular and 21 short papers) were care- mender Systems.- Challenges and Outlook. rectness.-Mechanised Resoning in Relational Alge- fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- bras.-Algebraic Program DerivationTheoretical sions. The papers are [..] Fields of interest Foundations.-Incremental Pseudo Rectangular Fields of interest Information Systems and Communication Service; Organization of Information Relative.-Prefer- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Min- Education (general) ence Relations.-Properties of Specialised Rela- ing and Knowledge Discovery; Mathematical tions.-Author Index. 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E. Hüllermeier, University of Marburg, Germany; S. Link, The Uni- J. Qin, Amadeus Data Processing GmbH, Erding, Germany; Th. G. Fraser, The University of Sheffield, UK; J. Teixeira de Souza, versity of Auckland, New Zealand; Th. Fober, University of Mar- Fahringer, University of Innsbruck, Austria State University of Ceara, Fortaleta, Brazil (Eds.) burg, Germany; B. Seeger, University of Marburg, Germany (Eds.) Scientific Workflows Search Based Software Engineering Scalable Uncertainty Management Programming, Optimization, and Synthesis with ASKALON Fourth International Symposium, SSBSE 2012, Riva del Garda, 6th International Conference, SUM 2012, Marburg, Germany, and AWDL September 28-30, 2012, Proceedings September 17-19, 2012, Proceedings Creating scientific workflow applications is a very This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of challenging task due to the complexity of the distrib- Fourth International Symposium on Search-Based the 6th International Conference on Scalable Uncer- uted computing environments involved, the com- Software Engineering, SSBSE 2012, held in Riva del tainty Management, SUM 2012, held in Marburg, plex control and data flow requirements of scientific Garda, Italy in collocation with the 28th IEEE Inter- Germany, in September 2012. The 41 revised full applications, and the lack of high-level languages and national Conference on Software Maintenance. The papers and 13 revised short papers were carefully tools support. Particularly, sophisticated expertise 15 revised full papers, 3 revised short papers, and 2 reviewed and selected from 75 submissions. The in distributed computing is commonly required to papers of the graduate track presented together with papers cover topics in all areas of managing and determine the software entities to perform compu- 2 keynote talks and 1 tutorial paper were carefully reasoning with substantial and complex kinds of tations of workflow tasks, the computers on which reviewed and selected from 38 initial submissions. uncertain, incomplete or inconsistent information workflow tasks are to be executed, the actual exe- Search-based Software Engineering (SBSE) studies including applications in decision support systems, cution order of workflow tasks, and the data trans- the application of meta-heuristic optimization tech- machine learning, negotiation technologies, semantic fer between them.Qin and Fahringer present a niques to various software engineering problems, web applications, search engines, ontology systems, novel workflow language called Abstract Workflow ranging from requirements engineering to software information retrieval, natural language processing, Description Language (AWDL) and the[...] testing and maintenance. The[...] information extraction, image recognition,[...] Features Features Features Creating scientific workflow applications is a very This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of challenging task due to the complexity of the distrib- Fourth International Symposium on Search-Based the 6th International Conference on Scalable Uncer- uted computing environments involved, the com- Software Engineering, SSBSE 2012, held in Riva del tainty Management, SUM 2012, held in Marburg, plex control and data flow requirements of scientific Garda, Italy in collocation with the 28th IEEE Inter- Germany, in September 2012. The 41 revised full applications, and the lack of high-level languages and national Conference on Software Maintenance. The papers and 13 revised short papers were carefully tools support. Particularly, sophisticated expertise 15 revised full papers, 3 revised short papers, and 2 reviewed and selected from 75 submissions. The in distributed computing is commonly required to papers of the graduate track presented together with papers cover topics in all areas of managing and rea- determine the software entities to perform [..] 2 keynote talks and 1 tutorial paper were carefully [..] soning with substantial and complex kinds of uncer- tain, incomplete or [..] Contents Contents Part I Overview.- Introduction.- Prerequisites.- Part Advances in Evolutionary Multi-objective Opti- Contents II Programming.- Abstract Workflow Description mization.- SBSE Meets Software Maintenance: Xtream: A System for Continuous Querying over Language (AWDL).- Workflow Modularization.- Achievements and Open Problems.- Tutorial: High Uncertain Data Streams.- Applications of Ordinal UML Based Scientific Workflow Modeling.- Part Performance SBSE Using Commodity Graphics Ranks to Flexible Query Answering.- Stable Seman- III Optimization.- Collection Oriented Data Flow Cards.- Evolving Robust Networks for Systems-of- tics in Logic-Based Argumentation.- Drift Detec- Support for Scientific Workflows.- Part IV Synthe- Systems.- On the Application of SAT Solvers to the tion and Characterization for Fault Diagnosis and sis.- Semantic-Based Scientific Workflow Composi- Test Suite Minimization Problem.- Evaluating the Prognosis of Dynamical Systems.- Navigating Inter- tion.- Automatic Scientific Workflow Composition.- Importance of Randomness in Search-Based Soft- pretability Issues in Evolving Fuzzy Systems.- Restor- Part V Related Work.- Related Work.- Part VI Con- ware Engineering.- Putting the Developer in-the- ing Consistency in P2P Deductive Databases.- On clusions.- Conclusions.- Part VII Appendices.- Loop: An Interactive GA for Software Re-modular- the Complexity of the Graphical Representation and Acronyms.- Symbols. ization.- Optimizing Threads Schedule Alignments the Belief Inference in the Dynamic Directed Eviden- to Expose the Interference Bug Pattern.- Optimised tial Networks with Conditional Belief Functions.- Fields of interest Realistic Test Input[...] Harmonic Wavelets Based Identification of[...] Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems; Fields of interest Fields of interest Computer Communication Networks; Computer Software Engineering; Operating Systems; Program- Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Applications; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) ming Techniques; Computation by Abstract Devices; Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Pat- Storage and Retrieval; Computer Communication Target groups tern Recognition Networks; Database Management; Data Mining and Research Knowledge Discovery Target groups Type of publication Research Target groups Monograph Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30714-0 Type of publication Proceedings Type of publication Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33118-3 Proceedings 2012. XXI, 222 p. 98 illus. $109.00 Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33361-3 ISBN 978-3-642-30714-0 2012. XV, 293 p. 80 illus. (Programming and Software Softcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Engineering, Vol. 7515) 2012. XII, 705 p. 169 illus. 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W. Jonker, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands; M. Y. Altshuler, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, USA; Y. Elovici, Ben- R. De Virgilio, Roma Tre University, Italy; F. Guerra, University Petković, Philips Research Europe, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel; A.B. Cremers, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy; Y. Velegrakis, University of (Eds.) of Bonn, Germany; N. Aharony, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, Trento, Italy (Eds.) USA; A. Pentland, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.) Secure Data Management Semantic Search over the Web Security and Privacy in Social 9th VLDB Workshop, SDM 2012, Istanbul, Turkey, August 27, 2012, Proceedings Networks The Web has become the world’s largest database, with search being the main tool that allows organi- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Security and Privacy in Social Networks brings to zations and individuals to exploit its huge amount 9th VLDB Workshop on Secure Data Management the forefront innovative approaches for analyzing of information. Search on the Web has been tradi- held in Istanbul, Turkey, in August 27, 2012. The 12 and enhancing the security and privacy dimensions tionally based on textual and structural similarities, revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed in online social networks, and is the first compre- ignoring to a large degree the semantic dimension, and selected from 22 submissions. The papers are hensive attempt dedicated entirely to this field. In i.e., understanding the meaning of the query and organized in topical sections on privacy protection, order to facilitate the transition of such methods of the document content. Combining search and access control, secure storage on the cloud, and trust from theory to mechanisms designed and deployed semantics gives birth to the idea of semantic search. on the Web. in existing online social networking services, the Traditional search engines have already adver- tised some semantic dimensions. Some of them, for Features book aspires to create a common language between instance, can enhance their generated result sets with This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the the researchers and practitioners of this new area- documents that are semantically related to the query 9th VLDB Workshop on Secure Data Management spanning from the theory of computational social terms even though they may not[...] held in Istanbul, Turkey, in August 27, 2012. The 12 sciences to conventional security and network engi- neering. revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed Features and selected from 22 submissions. The papers are Features The Web has become the world’s largest database, organized in topical sections on privacy protection, n/a with search being the main tool that allows organi- access control, secure storage on the cloud, and trust zations and individuals to exploit its huge amount on the Web. Contents of information. Search on the Web has been tradi- Introduction to Security and Privacy in Social Net- tionally based on textual and structural similarities, Contents works.- Interdisciplinary Impact Analysis of Pri- ignoring to a large degree the semantic dimension, Tradeoff Analysis of Relational Database Stor- vacy in Social Networks.- Recognizing Your Digital i.e., understanding the meaning of the query and age of Privacy Preferences.-Differential Privacy in Friends.- Encryption for Peer-to-Peer Social Net- of the document content. Combining search and Practice.- A Model for Quantifying Information works.- Crowdsourcing and Ethics.- The Effect semantics [..] Leakage.- Privacy Protocol for Linking Distributed of Social Status on Decision-Making and Prices Medical Data.- Cloud and the City: Facilitating Flex- in Financial Networks.- Stealing Reality: When Contents ible Access Control over Data-Streams.- Policies for Criminals Become Data Scientists (or Vice Versa).- Introduction.- Part I Introduction toWeb of Data.- Composed Emergencies in Support of Disaster Man- Applications of k-Anonymity and ℓ-Diversity in Topology of the Web of Data.- Storing and Index- agement.- Indexing Encrypted Documents for Sup- Publishing Online Social Networks.- Links Recon- ing Massive RDF Data Sets.- Designing Exploratory porting Efficient Keyword Search.- Secure Quasi- struction Attack.- An Analysis of Anonymity in the Search Applications upon Web Data Sources.- Part Realtime Collaborative Editing over Low-Cost Stor- Bitcoin System.- Privacy-Preserving Data Integration II Search over the Web.- Path-oriented Keyword age Services.- Secure Metric-Based Index for Similar- using[...] Search query over RDF.- Interactive Query Con- ity Cloud.- Provenance for Web 2.0 Data.-[...] struction for Keyword Search on the SemanticWeb.- Fields of interest Understanding the Semantics of Keyword Queries Fields of interest Computer Communication Networks; Systems and on Relational DataWithout Accessing the Instance.- Systems and Data Security; Database Management; Data Security; Information Systems Applications Keyword-Based Search over Semantic Data.- Seman- Information Storage and Retrieval; Information Sys- (incl.Internet) tic Link Discovery over Relational Data.- Embracing tems Applications (incl.Internet); Data Encryption; Uncertainty in Entity Linking.- The Return of the[...] Computer Communication Networks Target groups Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Target groups Information Storage and Retrieval; Artificial Intelli- Research Type of publication gence (incl. 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F. Martins, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal; L. Lopes, Universi- M. Ma, Glasgow School of Art, UK; M. Fradinho Oliveira, SINTEF G. Pallis, University of Cyprus, Greece; M. Jmaiel, University of dade do Porto, Portugal; H. Paulino, Universidade Nova de Lis- Technology and Society, Oslo, Norway; J. Baalsrud Hauge, Bre- Sfax, Tunisia; A. Charfi, SAP Darmstadt, Germany; S. Graupner, boa, Caparica, Portugal (Eds.) mer Institut für Produktion und Logistik, Germany; H. Duin, Bre- HP Labs, Palo Alto, CA, USA; Y. Karabulut, SAP, Palo Alto, CA, mer Institut für Produktion und Logistik, Germany; K.-D. Thoben, USA; S. Guinea, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; F. Rosenberg, IBM University of Bremen, Germany (Eds.) Research, Hawthorne, NY, USA; M. Q. Sheng, Adelaide University, Sensor Systems and Software SA, Australia; C. Pautasso, University of Lugano, Switzerland; S. Ben Mokhtar, CNRS, Villeurbanne, France (Eds.) Third International ICST Conference, S-Cube 2012, Lisbon, Por- Serious Games Development and tugal, June 4-5, 2012, Revised Selected Papers Applications Service-Oriented Computing - This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- Third International Conference, SGDA 2012, Bremen, Ger- ICSOC 2011 Workshops conference proceedings of the Third International many, September 26-29, 2012, Proceedings ICST Conference on Sensor Systems and Software, ICSOC 2011, International Workshops WESOA, NFPSLAM-SOC, S-Cube 2012, held in Lisbon, Portugal in June 2012. This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of and Satellite Events, Paphos, Cyprus, December 5-8, 2011. The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully the 3rd International Conference on Serious Games Revised Selected Papers reviewed and selected from over 18 submissions and Development and Applications, SGDA 2012, held This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- four invited talks and cover a wide range of topics in Bremen, Germany in September 2012. The 22 ceedings of the 2011 ICSOC Workshops consisting including middleware, frameworks, learning from revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed of 5 scientific satellite events, organized in 4 tracks: sensor data streams, stock management, e-health, and selected from numerous submissions. The workshop track (WESOA 2011; NFPSLAM-SOC and Web Of Things. papers cover various topics on serious games includ- 2011), PhD symposium track, demonstration track, ing engineering, education, health care, military and industry track; held in conjunction with the Features applications, game design, game study, game the- 2011 International Conference on Service-Oriented This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- ories, virtual reality, 3D visualisation and medical Computing (ICSOC), in Paphos, Greece, December conference proceedings of the Third International applications of games technology. ICST Conference on Sensor Systems and Software, 2011. The 39 revised papers presented together with S-Cube 2012, held in Lisbon, Portugal in June 2012. Features 2 introductory descriptions address topics such as The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of software engineering services; the management of reviewed and selected from over 18 submissions and the 3rd International Conference on Serious Games service level agreements; Web services and service four invited talks and cover a wide range of topics Development and Applications, SGDA 2012, held in composition; general or domain-specific challenges including middleware, frameworks, learning from Bremen, Germany in September 2012.The 22 revised of service-oriented computing and its transition[...] sensor [..] full papers presented were carefully reviewed and Features selected from numerous submissions. The papers This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- Contents cover various topics on serious games including ceedings of the 2011 ICSOC Workshops consisting Fast conference proceedings.-State-of-the-art engineering, education, health care, military applica- of 5 scientific satellite events, organized in 4 tracks: report.-Up to date results tions, [..] workshop track (WESOA 2011; NFPSLAM-SOC Fields of interest Contents 2011), PhD symposium track, demonstration track, Computer Communication Networks; Special Pur- Don’t Panic: Enhancing Soft Skills for Civil Protec- and industry track; held in conjunction with the pose and Application-Based Systems; Computer tion Workers.- Health Games: Taxonomy Analy- 2011 International Conference on Service-Oriented Applications; Data Mining and Knowledge Discov- sis and Multiplayer Design Suggestions.- A Serious Computing (ICSOC), in Paphos, Greece, December ery; System Performance and Evaluation; Manage- Game for Training Balance Control over Differ- 2011. The 39 revised [..] ment of Computing and Information Systems ent Types of Soil.- Constructionist Learning in Fields of interest Anatomy Education: What Anatomy Students Can Target groups Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Learn through Serious Games.- Interdisciplinary Professional/practitioner Software Engineering; Business Information Sys- and International Adaption and Personalization of tems; Information Storage and Retrieval; Computer the MetaVals Serious Games.- Serious Games Adop- Type of publication Communication Networks; Computer Appl. in tion in Corporate Training.- Towards Participative Proceedings Administrative Data Processing and Knowledge-Intensive Serious Games.- Towards More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32777-3 Designing for Competence and Engagement in Seri- Target groups Softcover ous Games.- Blended[...] Research 2012. X, 163 p. 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F. De Paoli, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy; E. Pimentel, Uni- D. Santos, University of Oslo, Norway; K. Lindén, University of G. Navarro, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile; V. Pestov, Univer- versity of Malaga, Spain; G. Zavattaro, University of Bologna, Italy Helsinki, Finland; W. Ng’ang’a, University of Nairobi, Kenya (Eds.) sity of Ottawa, ON, Canada (Eds.) (Eds.) Shall We Play the Festschrift Game? Similarity Search and Applications Service-Oriented and Cloud Essays on the Occasion of Lauri Carlson's 60th Birthday 5th International Conference, SISAP 2012, Toronto, ON, Computing Canada, August 9-10, 2012, Proceedings There are not many people who can be said to have First European Conference, ESOCC 2012, Bertinoro, Italy, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th September 19-21, 2012, Proceedings influenced and impressed researchers in so many disparate areas and language-geographic fields International Conference on Similarity Search and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the as Lauri Carlson, as is evidenced in the present Applications, SISAP 2012, held in Toronto, Canada, First European Conference on Service-Oriented and Festschrift. His insight and acute linguistic sensitiv- in August 2012. The 14 full papers presented in this Cloud Computing, ESOCC, held in Bertinoro, Italy, ity and linguistic rationality have spawned findings volume, together with 2 demo papers and 2 invited in September 2012. The 12 full papers, 3 short papers and research work in many areas, from non-standard talks, were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 and 3 poster papers were carefully reviewed and etymology to hardcore formal linguistics, not for- submissions. The papers deal with many of the most selected from 57 submissions. The volume also con- getting computational areas such as parsing, termi- relevant aspects of similarity searching and are orga- tains 7 papers from the industrial track. The papers nological databases, and, last but not least, machine nized in topical sections named: new scenarios and cover the following topics: cloud computing; service translation. In addition to his renowned and widely approaches; improving metric data structures; fac- quality and analysis; service composition and evolu- acknowledged insights in tense and aspect and its ing scalability issues; searching in specific spaces; and tion; composition; security; modeling; adaption. relationship with nominal quantification, and his new similarity spaces. ground-breaking work in dialog[...] Features Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Features This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th First European Conference on Service-Oriented and There are not many people who can be said to have International Conference on Similarity Search and Cloud Computing, ESOCC, held in Bertinoro, Italy, influenced and impressed researchers in so many Applications, SISAP 2012, held in Toronto, Canada, in September 2012. The 12 full papers, 3 short papers disparate areas and language-geographic fields in August 2012. The 14 full papers presented in this and 3 poster papers were carefully reviewed and as Lauri Carlson, as is evidenced in the present volume, together with 2 demo papers and 2 invited selected from 57 submissions. The volume also con- Festschrift. His insight and acute linguistic sensitiv- talks, were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 tains 7 papers from the industrial track. The papers ity and linguistic rationality have spawned findings submissions. The papers deal with many of the most cover the following topics: cloud computing; service and research work in many areas, from non-standard relevant aspects of similarity searching and are [..] [..] etymology to hardcore formal linguistics, not forget- ting [..] Fields of interest Contents Information Storage and Retrieval; Pattern Recogni- Cloud computing.- service quality and analysis.- Contents tion; Data Structures; Database Management; Algo- service composition and evolution.- composition.- Is There a Crisis in Generative Linguistics? Fred rithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Numeric security.- modeling.- adaption. Karlsson.- “It’s Etymology Captain, But Not AsWe Computing Know It”: Pump in North Australia. David Nash.- Fields of interest Translation in History. Nicholas Ostler.- Catford Target groups Software Engineering; Information Storage and Revisited.- Andrew Chesterman.- The Next Step Research Retrieval; Business Information Systems; Systems for the Translation Network. Diana Santos.- Core Type of publication and Data Security; Management of Computing and Vocabulary: A Useful But Mystical Concept in Some Proceedings Information Systems; Database Management Kinds of Linguistics. Lars Borin.- Extending and Updating the Finnish Wordnet. Krister Lindén, Jyrki More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32152-8 Target groups Niemi, and Mirka Hyvärinen.- Burstiness of Verbs Softcover Research and Derived Nouns. Janet B. Pierrehumbert.- Out- 2012. X, 245 p. 90 illus. (Information Systems and Appli- sourcing Parsebanking: The FinnTreeBank Project. cations, incl. 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H. Halpin, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Labora- G. Eleftherakis, The University of Sheffield, Thessaloniki, Greece; P. Avgeriou, University of Groningen, The Netherlands (Ed.) tory, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA M. Hinchey, University of Limerick, Ireland; M. Holcombe, Univer- sity of Ulster, Sheffield, UK (Eds.) Software Engineering for Resilient Social Semantics Software Engineering and Formal Systems The Search for Meaning on the Web Methods Fourth International Workshop, SERENE 2012, Pisa, Italy, Social Semantics: The Search for Meaning on the September 27-28, 2012, Proceedings 10th International Conference, SEFM 2012, Thessaloniki, Web provides a unique introduction to identity and Greece, October 1-5, 2012. Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of reference theories of the World Wide Web, through the Fourth International Workshop on Software the academic lens of philosophy of language and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Engineering for Resilient Systems, SERENE 2012, data-driven statistical models. The Semantic Web is the 10th International Conference on Software Engi- held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2012. The 12 revised a natural evolution of the Web, and this book covers neering and Formal Methods, SEFM 2012, held full papers were carefully reviewed and selected the URL-based Web architecture and Semantic Web in Thessaloniki, Greece, in October 2012. The 19 from numerous submissions. The papers address all in detail. It has a robust empirical side which has an revised research papers presented together with 3 aspects of fault tolerance and exception handling, impact on industry. Social Semantics: The Search for short papers, 2 tool papers, and 2 invited talks were safety modeling, supporting evolution, resilience in Meaning on the Web discusses how the largest prob- carefully reviewed and selected from 98 full submis- service-oriented computing, and applying formal lem facing the Semantic Web is the problem of iden- sions. The SEFM conference aspires to advance the methods in case studies. tity and reference, and how these are the results of a state-of-the-art in formal methods, to enhance their larger general theory of meaning. This book hypoth- scalability and usability with regards to their appli- Features esizes that statistical[...] cation in the software industry and to promote their This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of integration with practical engineering methods. the Fourth International Workshop on Software Features Engineering for Resilient Systems, SERENE 2012, Social Semantics: The Search for Meaning on the Features held in Pisa, Italy, in September 2012. The 12 revised Web provides a unique introduction to identity and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of full papers were carefully reviewed and selected reference theories of the World Wide Web, through the 10th International Conference on Software Engi- from numerous submissions. The papers address all the academic lens of philosophy of language and neering and Formal Methods, SEFM 2012, held aspects of fault tolerance and exception handling, data-driven statistical models. The Semantic Web is in Thessaloniki, Greece, in October 2012. The 19 safety modeling, supporting evolution, resilience in a natural evolution of the Web, and this book covers revised research papers presented together with 3 [..] the URL-based Web architecture and Semantic Web short papers, 2 tool papers, and 2 invited talks were in detail. It has a robust empirical side which [..] carefully reviewed and selected from 98 full submis- Contents sions. The SEFM conference aspires to advance the Implementing Reusable Exception Handling Pat- Contents [..] terns with Compile-Time Metaprogramming.- A Introduction.- Architecture of the World Wide Case Study in Formal Development of a Fault Tol- Web.- The Semantic Web.- Theories of Semantics on Contents erant Multi-robotic System.- Fault-Tolerant Inter- the Web.- The Semantics of Tagging.- The Semantics State-of-the-art in formal methods.-scalability and active Cockpits for Critical Applications: Overall of Search.- Social Semantics. usability.-application in the software industry.-inte- Approach.- Linking Modelling in Event-B with gration with practical engineering methods. Fields of interest Safety Cases.- Safety Lifecycle Development Process Modeling for Embedded Systems – Example of Rail- Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Fields of interest way Domain.- Language Enrichment for Resilient Information Storage and Retrieval; Artificial Intelli- Software Engineering; Logics and Meanings of Pro- MDE.- Assume-Guarantee Testing of Evolving gence (incl. Robotics); History of Computing; Logics grams; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter- Software Product Line Architectures.- FAS: Intro- and Meanings of Programs; Document Preparation preters; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; ducing a Service for Avoiding Faults in Composite and Text Processing Computer Communication Networks; Artificial Services.- Dependability[...] Intelligence (incl. 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C. Stachniss, University of Freiburg, Germany; K. Schill, Univer- A.W. Richa, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; C. Schei- A. Mine, Ecole normale superieure, Paris, France; D. Schmidt, sity of Bremen, Germany; D. Uttal, Northwestern University, deler, University of Paderborn, Germany (Eds.) Kansas State University, Manhatten, KS, USA (Eds.) Evanston, IL, USA (Eds.) Stabilization, Safety, and Security Static Analysis Spatial Cognition VIII of Distributed Systems 19th International Symposium, SAS 2012, Deauville, France, International Conference, Spatial Cognition 2012, Kloster September 11-13, 2012. Proceedings Seeon, Germany, August 31 -- September 3, 2012, Proceed- 14th International Symposium, SSS 2012, Toronto, Canada, ings October 1-4, 2012, Proceedings This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- ceedings of the 19th International Symposium This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th on Static Analysis, SAS 2012, held in Deauville, the 14th International Symposium on Stabilization, International Conference on Spatial Cognition, SC France, in September 2012. The 25 revised full Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS 2012, held in Kloster Seeon, Germany, in August/ papers presented together with 4 invited talks were 2012, held in Toronto, Canada, in October 2012. September 2012. The 31 papers presented in this vol- selected from 62 submissions. The papers address The 21 full papers and 10 brief announcements pre- ume were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 all aspects of static analysis, including abstract sented in this volume were carefully reviewed and submissions. The conference deals with spatial cog- domains, abstract interpretation, abstract testing, selected from 75 submissions. The conference pro- nition, biological inspired systems, spatial learning, bug detection, data flow analysis, model checking, vides a wide spectrum of topics, covered in the fol- communication, robotics, and perception. new applications, program transformation, program lowing tracks: self-stabilization, ad-hoc and sensor verification, security analysis, theoretical frame- Features networks, fault-tolerance and dependable systems, works, and type checking. This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th safety and security, cloud computing, formal meth- International Conference on Spatial Cognition, SC ods, social networks, peer-to-peer, self-organizing Features 2012, held in Kloster Seeon, Germany, in August/ and autonomic systems. This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- September 2012. The 31 papers presented in this vol- ceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Features ume were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 Static Analysis, SAS 2012, held in Deauville, France, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of submissions. The conference deals with spatial cog- in September 2012. The 25 revised full papers pre- the 14th International Symposium on Stabilization, nition, biological inspired systems, spatial learning, sented together with 4 invited talks were selected Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS communication, robotics, and perception. from 62 submissions. The papers address all aspects 2012, held in Toronto, Canada, in October 2012. of static analysis, including abstract domains, Contents The 21 full papers and 10 brief announcements pre- abstract interpretation, abstract testing, bug detec- Predicting What Lies Ahead in the Topology of sented in this volume were carefully reviewed and tion, data [..] Indoor Environments.- Object Categorization in selected from 75 submissions. The conference pro- Clutter Using Additive Features and Hashing of vides a wide spectrum of topics, covered in the fol- Contents Part-Graph Descriptors.- Efficient Object Catego- lowing tracks: [..] Static analysis.- Including abstract domains.- rization with the Surface-Approximation Polyno- Abstract interpretation.- Abstract testing.- Data flow Contents mials Descriptor.- Online Semantic Mapping of analysis.- Bug detection.- Program transformation.- Communication-Efficient Self-stabilization in Wire- Urban Environments.- SURE: Surface Entropy for Program verification.- Security analysis and type less Networks.- Self-stabilizing Local k-Placement Distinctive 3D Features.- Dense Map Inference with checking. User-Defined Priors: From Priorlets to Scan Eigen- of Replicas with Minimal Variance.- Self-stabiliz- variations.- Towards Geometric Mapping for Semi- ing Algorithm for Maximal Graph Partitioning into Fields of interest autonomous Mobile Robots.- Tutorial on Quick and Triangles.- Brief Announcement: Self-stabilizing Logics and Meanings of Programs; Software Engi- Easy Model Fitting Using the SLoM Framework.- Synchronization of Arbitrary Digraphs in Presence neering; Programming Languages, Compilers, Inter- Are Left-Right[...] of Faults.- Brief Announcement: Self-stabilizing preters; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages Silent Disjunction in an Anonymous Network.- On Fields of interest the Self-stabilization of Mobile Oblivious Robots Target groups Simulation and Modeling; Computer Imaging, in Uniform Rings.- Optimal Grid Exploration by Research Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; User Asynchronous Oblivious Robots.- Terminating Pop- Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Arti- ulation Protocols via Some Minimal Global Knowl- Type of publication ficial Intelligence (incl. 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The Croatian Language in the The French Language in the Digital The Galician Language in the Digital Age Age Digital Age

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Fields of interest Contents Fields of interest Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- tional Linguistics for Language Technology.- The French Language in tional Linguistics the Information Society.- Language Technology Sup- Target groups port for French.- About META-NET. Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Type of publication Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Type of publication Contributed volume tional Linguistics Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30881-9 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30798-0 Target groups Softcover Professional/practitioner Softcover 2012. VI, 93 p. 38 illus., 28 in color. (White Paper Series) 2012. VI, 77 p. 24 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) $69.95 Type of publication $69.95 ISBN 978-3-642-30881-9 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-30798-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30760-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Softcover 2012. VI, 95 p. 37 illus., 33 in color. (White Paper Series) $69.95 ISBN 978-3-642-30760-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Computer Science 67

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The German Language in the Digital The Greek Language in the Digital The Hungarian Language in the Age Age Digital Age

This white paper is part of a series that promotes This white paper is part of a series that promotes This white paper is part of a series that promotes knowledge about language technology and its poten- knowledge about language technology and its poten- knowledge about language technology and its poten- tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others. The availabil- language communities and others. The availabil- language communities and others. The availabil- ity and use of language technology in Europe varies ity and use of language technology in Europe varies ity and use of language technology in Europe varies between languages. Consequently, the actions that between languages. Consequently, the actions that between languages. Consequently, the actions that are required to further support research and devel- are required to further support research and devel- are required to further support research and devel- opment of language technologies also differ for each opment of language technologies also differ for each opment of language technologies also differ for each language. The required actions depend on many fac- language. The required actions depend on many fac- language. The required actions depend on many fac- tors, such as the complexity of a given language and tors, such as the complexity of a given language and tors, such as the complexity of a given language and the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has Excellence funded by the European Commission, has Excellence funded by the European Commission, has conducted an analysis of current language resources conducted an analysis of current language resources conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis[...] and technologies. This analysis[...] and technologies. This analysis[...]

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Contents Contents Contents Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge for Language Technology.- The German Language for Language Technology.- The Greek Language in for Language Technology.- The Hungarian Language in the Information Society.- Language Technology the Information Society.- Language Technology Sup- in the Information Society.- Language Technology Support for German.- About META-NET. port for Greek.- About META-NET. Support for Hungarian.- About META-NET.

Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- tional Linguistics tional Linguistics tional Linguistics

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The Latvian Language in the Digital The Maltese Language in the Digital The Polish Language in the Digital Age Age Age

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Fields of interest Contents Fields of interest Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- tional Linguistics for Language Technology.- The Maltese Language tional Linguistics in the Information Society.- Language Technology Target groups Support for Maltese.- About META-NET. Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Type of publication Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Type of publication Contributed volume tional Linguistics Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30875-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30810-9 Target groups Softcover Professional/practitioner Softcover 2012. VI, 91 p. 36 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) 2012. VI, 77 p. 24 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) $69.95 Type of publication $69.95 ISBN 978-3-642-30875-8 Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-30810-9 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30680-8 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. September 30, 2012 Softcover 2012. VI, 91 p. 28 illus., 24 in color. (White Paper Series) $69.95 ISBN 978-3-642-30680-8 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Computer Science 69

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This white paper is part of a series that promotes This white paper is part of a series that promotes 9th International Colloquium, Bangalore, India, September knowledge about language technology and its poten- knowledge about language technology and its poten- 24-27, 2012, Proceedings tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of language communities and others. The availabil- language communities and others. The availabil- the 9th International Colloquium on Theoretical ity and use of language technology in Europe varies ity and use of language technology in Europe varies Aspects of Computing, ICTAC 2012 held in Banga- between languages. Consequently, the actions that between languages. Consequently, the actions that lore, India, in September 2012. The 16 revised full are required to further support research and devel- are required to further support research and devel- papers presented together with the abstracts of three opment of language technologies also differ for each opment of language technologies also differ for each keynote talks were carefully reviewed and selected language. The required actions depend on many fac- language. The required actions depend on many fac- from 73 submissions. The papers cover various top- tors, such as the complexity of a given language and tors, such as the complexity of a given language and ics related to both theoretical aspects of computing the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of the size of its community. META-NET, a Network of and the exploitation of theory through methods and Excellence funded by the European Commission, has Excellence funded by the European Commission, has tools for system development. conducted an analysis of current language resources conducted an analysis of current language resources and technologies. This analysis[...] and technologies. This analysis[...] Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Features Features 9th International Colloquium on Theoretical Aspects This white paper is part of a series that promotes This white paper is part of a series that promotes of Computing, ICTAC 2012 held in Bangalore, India, knowledge about language technology and its poten- knowledge about language technology and its poten- in September 2012. The 16 revised full papers pre- tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, tial. It addresses educators, journalists, politicians, sented together with the abstracts of three keynote language communities and others. The availabil- language communities and others. The availabil- talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 73 ity and use of language technology in Europe varies ity and use of language technology in Europe varies submissions. The papers cover various topics related between languages. Consequently, the actions that between languages. Consequently, the actions that to both theoretical aspects of computing and the [..] are required to further support research and devel- are required to further support research and devel- opment of language technologies also differ for each opment of language technologies also differ for each Contents [..] [..] Symbolically Bounding the Drift in Time-Con- strained MSC Graphs.- A Compositional Hierarchi- Contents Fields of interest cal Monitoring Automaton Construction for LTL.- Executive Summary.- Languages at Risk: a Challenge Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- How to Translate Efficiently Extensions of Tem- for Language Technology.- The Serbian Language tional Linguistics poral Logicsinto Alternating Automata.- Correct- in the Information Society.- Language Technology ness of Object Oriented Models by Extended Type Support for Serbian.- About META-NET. Target groups Professional/practitioner Inference.- Non-termination Sets of Simple Linear Fields of interest Loops.- Definite Expression Aliasing Analysis for Language Translation and Linguistics; Computa- Type of publication Java Bytecode.- Using Semantics Specified in Maude tional Linguistics Contributed volume to Generate Test Cases.- A Locally Nameless Repre- sentation for a Natural Semantics for Lazy Evalua- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30840-6 Target groups tion.- Modal Process Rewrite Systems.- S-Narrowing Professional/practitioner Softcover for[...] 2012. VI, 79 p. 24 illus. in color. (White Paper Series) Type of publication $69.95 Fields of interest Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-642-30840-6 Logics and Meanings of Programs; Computation by Abstract Devices; Mathematical Logic and For- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30754-6 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. mal Languages; Software Engineering; Programming Softcover Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Theory of Com- 2012. VI, 84 p. 32 illus., 24 in color. (White Paper Series) putation $69.95 ISBN 978-3-642-30754-6 Target groups Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Research Type of publication Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32942-5 Softcover 2012. XII, 259 p. 74 illus. (Theoretical Computer Science and General Issues, Vol. 7521) $72.00 ISBN 978-3-642-32942-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 70 Computer Science springer.com

J.C.M. Baeten, Centrum Wiskunde and Informatica, Amsterdam, A.-H. Dediu, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain; C. T. Li, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; S. Chen, University The Netherlands; T. Ball, Microsoft Research, Redmond, WA, USA; Martín-Vide, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain; B. of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA F.S. de Boer, Centrum Wiskunde and Informatica, Amsterdam, Truthe, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Magdeburg, Germany The Netherlands (Eds.) (Eds.) Traffic Measurement on the Theoretical Computer Science Theory and Practice of Natural Internet

7th IFIP TC1/WG 2.2 International Conference, TCS 2012, Ams- Computing terdam, The Netherlands, September 26-28, 2012, Proceed- Traffic Measurement on the Internet presents sev- ings First International Conference, TPNC 2012, Tarragona, Spain, eral novel online measurement methods that are October 2-4, 2012. Proceedings compact and fast. Traffic measurement provides This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the critical real-world data for service providers and net- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 7th FIP WG 2.2 International Conference, TCS 2012, work administrations to perform capacity planning, the First International Conference, TPNC 2012, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in September accounting and billing, anomaly detection, and ser- held in Tarragona, Spain, in October 2012. The 12 2012. The 25 revised full papers presented, together vice provision. Statistical methods play important revised full papers presented together with 6 invited with one invited talk, were carefully reviewed and roles in many measurement functions including: sys- talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 selected from 48 submissions. New results of com- tem designing, model building, formula deriving, submissions. The papers are organized in topical putation theory are presented and more broadly and error analyzing. One of the greatest challenges in sections on nature-inspired models of computa- experts in theoretical computer science meet to share designing an online measurement function is to min- tion; synthesizing nature by means of computation; insights and ask questions about the future direc- imize the per-packet processing time in order to keep nature-inspired materials; and information process- tions of the field. up with the line speed of the modern routers. This ing in nature. book also introduces a challenging[...] Features Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of 7th FIP WG 2.2 International Conference, TCS 2012, Traffic Measurement on the Internet presents several the First International Conference, TPNC 2012, held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in September novel online measurement methods that are compact held in Tarragona, Spain, in October 2012. The 12 2012. The 25 revised full papers presented, together and fast. Traffic measurement provides critical real- revised full papers presented together with 6 invited with one invited talk, were carefully reviewed and world data for service providers and network admin- talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 selected from 48 submissions. New results of compu- istrations to perform capacity planning, accounting submissions. The papers are organized in topical tation theory are presented and more broadly experts and billing, anomaly detection, and service provi- sections on nature-inspired models of computa- in theoretical computer science meet to share [..] sion. Statistical methods play important roles in tion; synthesizing nature by means of computation; many measurement functions including: system [..] Contents nature-inspired [..] Computability and Non-computability Issues in Contents Contents Amorphous Computing.- Static Single Information Introduction.- Per-Flow Size Estimators.- Spreader Nature-inspired models of computation.- synthe- Form for Abstract Compilation.- Input-Driven Stack Classification.- Origin-Destination Flow Measure- sizing nature by means of computation.- nature- Automata.- Probabilistic Inference and Monadic ment. inspired materials; information processing in nature. Second Order Logic.- Cinderella versus the Wicked Fields of interest Stepmother.- Worst- and Average-Case Privacy Fields of interest Computer Communication Networks; Information Breaches in Randomization Mechanisms.- Weak Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Communica- Bisimulations for Coalgebras over Ordered Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computa- tions Engineering, Networks; Information Systems Functors.- A Context-Free Linear Ordering with an tion by Abstract Devices; Computer Communica- and Communication Service Undecidable First-Order Theory.- Open Bisimula- tion Networks; Information Systems Applications tion for Quantum Processes.- A Modular LTS for (incl.Internet); Software Engineering Open Reactive Systems.- Unidirectional Channel Target groups Research Systems Can Be Tested.- On[...] Target groups Research Fields of interest Type of publication Brief Theory of Computation; Computation by Abstract Type of publication Devices; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages; Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4850-1 Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Dis- Softcover crete Mathematics in Computer Science; Mathemat- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33859-5 2013. IX, 82 p. 24 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computer ics of Computing Softcover Science) 2012. X, 227 p. 76 illus. 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E. Grafarend, University of Stuttgart, Germany; J. Awange, Curtin Ecology of Extinct Organisms Earth System Processes and University, Perth, WA, Australia Disaster Management Increasing rate of species extinction in the present Applications of Linear and day will lead to a huge biodiversity crisis; eventu- Nonlinear Models ally, this will lead to the paucity of non-renewable One of the fundamental goals of earth system sci- resources of energy making our Earth unsustainable ence research is to adopt a more holistic view of the Fixed Effects, Random Effects, and Total Least Squares in future. To save our mother planet from this crisis, earth as a ‘system’ comprising different domains. studies need to be performed to discover abundant The Society of Earth Scientists has brought out this Here we present a nearly complete treatment of new fossil sites on Earth for continued access to oil- multidisciplinary publication to emphasize the need the Grand Universe of linear and weakly nonlinear rich locations. Most importantly, a holistic approach of an integrated approach to understand the Earth regression models within the first 8 chapters. Our is necessary in solving the present problem of bio- system. It focuses on natural disasters and, in par- point of view is both an algebraic view as well as a diversity loss. This book presents newly developed ticular, on climate change and its effects in Asia stochastic one. For example, there is an equivalent quantitative models in understanding the biodiver- and understanding the significance of these devel- lemma between a best, linear uniformly unbiased sity, evolution and ecology of extinct organisms. This opments within the context of the paleo-climatic estimation (BLUUE) in a Gauss-Markov model and will assist future earth scientists in understanding the record. The later sections of the book then focus a least squares solution (LESS) in a system of linear natural[...] on other types of natural disasters as well as those equations. While BLUUE is a stochastic regression induced by human interaction with our environ- model, LESS is an algebraic solution. In the first six Features ment. chapters we concentrate on underdetermined and Increasing rate of species extinction in the present overdeterimined linear systems as well as systems day will lead to a huge biodiversity crisis; eventu- Features with a datum defect. We review estimators/algebraic ally, this will lead to the paucity of non-renewable One of the fundamental goals of earth system science solutions of type MINOLESS, BLIMBE,[...] resources of energy making our Earth unsustainable research is to adopt a more holistic view of the earth in future. To save our mother planet from this crisis, as a ‘system’ comprising different domains. The Soci- Features studies need to be performed to discover abundant ety of Earth Scientists has brought out this multidis- Here we present a nearly complete treatment of new fossil sites on Earth for continued access to oil- ciplinary publication to emphasize the need of an the Grand Universe of linear and weakly nonlinear rich locations. Most importantly, a holistic [..] integrated approach to understand the Earth system. regression models within the first 8 chapters. Our It focuses on natural disasters and, in particular, on point of view is both an algebraic view as well as a Contents climate change and its effects in [..] stochastic one. For example, there is an equivalent A geometric morphometric approach in assess- lemma between a best, linear uniformly unbiased ing paleontological problems in atrypid taxonomy, Contents estimation (BLUUE) in a Gauss-Markov model and phylogeny, evolution and ecology.- Testing the Preface - 1. Introduction,- Section I Earth Systems: a least squares solution (LESS) in a system of linear taxonomy and phylogeny of eastern North Amer- Cryosphere and hydrosphere.- 2. Global warming [..] ican atrypid brachiopods: a geometric morpho- and glacier retreat - an overview.- 3. Asynchronous metric approach.-. Morphological evolution in an behaviour of glaciers of Ladakh Himalaya.- 4. Signa- Contents atrypid brachiopod lineage from the middle Devon- tures and evidences of surging glaciers in Shyok val- The first problem of algebraic regression.- The first ian Traverse Group of Michigan, USA: a geomet- ley.- 5. Antarctic climate variability durng the past problem of algebraic regression: the bias problem ric morphometric approach.- Morphological shape, few centuries.- 6. River systems and river science in Special Gauss-Markov model with datum defects, episkeletobiont analysis, and life orientation in India,- Section II Earth's climate system and paleo- LUMBE.- The second problem of algebraic regres- Pseudoatrypa cf. lineata (brachiopoda) from the climate.- 7. Impact of climate change on lichen and sion Inconsistent system of linear observational lower Genshaw Formation of the middle Devonian moss communities in Ny-Alesund.- 8. 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M.S. Lazaridou-Varotsos, Solid Earth Physics Institute, University W. Abtew, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm S. Mukherjee, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India of Athens, Greece Beach, FL, USA; A. Melesse, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA Extraterrestrial Influence on Earthquake Prediction by Seismic Climate Change Electric Signals Evaporation and Evapotranspiration The success of the VAN method over thirty years Climate change has been addressed since last decade Measurements and Estimations based on the influence of human activities like pro- As evidenced dramatically and tragically in 2011 duction of industrial effluents, land use changes and The book is a thorough presentation of theoretical alone,earthquakes cause devastation and their con- other activities due to development of the society. and applied aspects of the evaporation and evap- sequences in terms of human suffering and eco- These are very important issues no doubt but the otranspiration process supported by data from nomic disaster can last for years or even decades. activities due to the influence of extraterrestrial phe- experimental studies. It is written in a way that the The VAN method of earthquake prediction, based nomena have not been given its due importance. An theoretical background of evaporation and evapo- on the detection and measurement of low frequency attempt is being made here to understand the influ- transpiration estimation is presented in a simplified electric signals called Seismic Electric Signals (SES), ence of extraterrestrial activities as one of the impor- manner, comprehensive to most technical readers. has been researched and evaluated over 30 years, and tant factors of climate change has been attempted The book deals with details of meteorological para- now constitutes the only earthquake prediction effort here. The influence of Sun and distant stars on the meters and monitoring sensors which are needed that has led to concrete successful results. This book environment of the earth has been studied during the for estimating evaporation and evapotranspiration. recounts the history of the VAN method, detailing cyclic changes in the Sun as well as episodic changes Errors in meteorological parameter measurements how it has developed and been tested under inter- in the[...] national scrutiny.Earthquake Prediction by Seismic are also presented. Estimation errors, strengths, Electric Signals• describes, step[...] weaknesses and applicability of a wide range of evap- Features oration and evapotranspiration estimation[...] Climate change has been addressed since last decade Features based on the influence of human activities like pro- Features As evidenced dramatically and tragically in 2011 duction of industrial effluents, land use changes and The book is a thorough presentation of theoretical alone,earthquakes cause devastation and their con- other activities due to development of the society. and applied aspects of the evaporation and evap- sequences in terms of human suffering and eco- These are very important issues no doubt but the otranspiration process supported by data from nomic disaster can last for years or even decades. activities due to the influence of extraterrestrial phe- experimental studies. It is written in a way that the The VAN method of earthquake prediction, based nomena have not been given its due importance. An theoretical background of evaporation and evapo- on the detection and measurement of low frequency attempt is being made here to understand the [..] electric signals called Seismic Electric Signals (SES), transpiration estimation is presented in a simplified has been researched and evaluated over 30 years, and manner, comprehensive to most technical readers. Contents now [..] Part of the book deals with details of meteorological Preface.- Acknowledgement.- Introduction.- Solar parameters [..] Eclipse Influences the Environment of the Earth.- Contents Influence of Sun on Atmosphere and Geosphere.- Contents 1. Earthquakes, seismology. the van earthquake pre- Influence of Sunspots on the Saturn Environment.- Meteorological Parameter Monitoring and Data diction method.- 2. 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S. Kebede, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia D.E. Harlov, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Germany; H. Aus- D.B. Brinkman, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, AB, Canada; trheim, University of Oslo, Norway P.A. Holroyd, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; J.D. Gardner, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller, AB, Canada (Eds.) Groundwater in Ethiopia Metasomatism and the Chemical Features, Numbers and Opportunities Transformation of Rock Morphology and Evolution of This book provides a comprehensive description of Turtles The Role of Fluids in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Processes groundwater resources in Ethiopia and its various dimensions (groundwater as resource, environmen- Fluid-aided mass transfer and subsequent min- This volume celebrates the contributions of Dr. tal functions, and socioeconomics). The prevailing eral re-equilibration are the two defining features Eugene Gaffney to the study of turtles, through a knowledge of groundwater resources in Ethiopia (or of metasomatism and must be present in order for diverse and complementary collection of papers that elsewhere in Sub Saharan Africa) was based on geo- metamorphism to occur. Coupled with igneous and showcases the latest research on one of the most logical and stratigraphic framework known nearly tectonic processes, metasomatism has played a major intriguing groups of reptiles. A mix of focused and four decades ago (mainly 1960's and 70's). Thanks to role in the formation of the Earth’s continental and review papers deals with numerous aspects of the the substantial geoscientific research since the 70's a oceanic crust and lithospheric mantle as well as in evolutionary history of turtles, including embryonic new set of relevant geological/stratigrahpic data has their evolution and subsequent stabilization. Meta- development, origins, early diversification, phylo- been created that helps to re-define our understand- somatic processes can include ore mineralization, genetic relationships, and biogeography. Moreover ing of groundwater resources in Africa as a whole metasomatically induced alteration of oceanic lithos- it includes reports on important but poorly under- and in Ethiopia in particular: a) For the first time the phere, mass transport in and alteration of subducted stood fossil turtle assemblages, provides historical basement aquifer of[...] oceanic crust and overlying mantle wedge, which has perspectives on turtle research, and documents dis- subsequent implications regarding mass transport, ease and variation in turtles. With its broad scope, Features fluid flow, and volatile storage in[...] which includes descriptions of[...] This book provides a comprehensive description of groundwater resources in Ethiopia and its various Features Features dimensions (groundwater as resource, environmen- Fluid-aided mass transfer and subsequent min- This volume celebrates the contributions of Dr. tal functions, and socioeconomics). The prevailing eral re-equilibration are the two defining features Eugene Gaffney to the study of turtles, through a knowledge of groundwater resources in Ethiopia (or of metasomatism and must be present in order for diverse and complementary collection of papers that elsewhere in Sub Saharan Africa) was based on geo- metamorphism to occur. Coupled with igneous and showcases the latest research on one of the most logical and stratigraphic framework known nearly tectonic processes, metasomatism has played a major intriguing groups of reptiles. A mix of focused and four decades ago (mainly 1960's and 70's). Thanks to role in the formation of the Earth’s continental and review papers deals with numerous aspects of the the [..] oceanic crust and lithospheric mantle as well as in evolutionary history of turtles, including embryonic their evolution and subsequent stabilization. Metaso- development, origins, early diversification, phyloge- Contents matic [..] netic [..] Groundwater in regions and basins.- Very shallow and shallow groundwater.- Geochemistry and water Contents Contents quality.- Isotope hydrology in water cycle studies 1. Metasomatism and the chemical transformation Part I. Perspectives on the Life and Accomplish- in Ethiopia.- Functions of Groundwater.- Ground- of rock: Rock-mineral-fluid interaction in terrestrial ments of Eugene S. Gaffney.- Part II. The Origin water potential, recharge, water balance: vital num- and extraterrestrial environments. -2. The Chemical of Turtles.- Part III. The Early Diversification of bers.- Groundwater human health and sanitation.- Composition of Metasomatic Fluids in the Crust.- Turtles.- Part IV. Pleurodire Diversity and Bio- Groundwater as strategic resource.- Groundwater 3. Thermodynamic modeling and thermobarome- geography.- Part V. Diversity, Biogeography, and management. try of metasomatized rocks.- 4. Structural controls of Paleobiology of Late Cretaceous and Tertiary Tur- metasomatism on a regional scale.- 5. Mechanisms tles.- Part VI. Pathologies, Anomalies, and Variation Fields of interest of metasomatism and metamorphism on the local in Turtle Skeletons. Hydrogeology; Geology; Environmental Manage- mineral scale: The role of dissolution-reprecipitation ment; Geochemistry during mineral re-equilibration. - 6. Geochronology Fields of interest Paleontology; Evolutionary Biology; Vertebrates; Target groups of metasomatic events.-7. 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Geobotany is a broad science that deals Topics in the Dynamics and Thermodynamics of the Fluid Proceedings of the International Symposium on Coastal Engi- with the study of species and of vegetation com- Earth neering Geology, ISCEG-Shanghai 2012 munities in relation to the environment; it includes other, perhaps more familiar sciences, such as plant Large-scale winds and currents tend to balance Cori- “New Frontiers in Engineering Geology and the geography, plant ecology, and chorology, and phy- olis and pressure gradient forces. The time evolu- Environment” collects selected papers presented at tosociology (plant sociology). Geobotanical cartogra- tion of these winds and currents is the subject of the International Symposium on Coastal Engineer- phy is a field of thematic cartography that deals with the quasi-geostrophic theory. Chapter 1 presents ing Geology (ISCEG-Shanghai 2012). These papers the interpretation and representation, in the form of concepts and equations of classical inertial fluid involve many subjects – such as engineering geology, maps, of those spatial and temporal phenomena that mechanics. Chapter 2 deals with the equations of natural hazards, geoenvironment and geotechni- pertain to flora, vegetation, vegetated landscapes, thermodynamics that close the governing equations cal engineering – with a primary focus on geolog- vegetation zones, and phytogeographical units. The of the fluids. Then, the motion is reformulated in a ical engineering problems in coastal regions. The production of a geobotanical map represents the last uniformly rotating reference frame. Chapter 3 deals proceedings provide readers with the latest research stage in a cognitive[...] with the shallow-water model and the homogeneous results and engineering experiences from academic model of wind-driven circulation. The chapter also scientists, leading engineers and industry researchers Features describes a classical application of the Ekman layer who are interested in coastal engineering geology The book is concerned principally with geobotani- to the atmosphere. Chapter 4 considers the two-layer and the relevant fields. Yu Huang works at the cal mapping. Geobotany is a broad science that deals model, as an introduction to[...] Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji[...] with the study of species and of vegetation com- munities in relation to the environment; it includes Features Features other, perhaps more familiar sciences, such as plant Large scale flows are strong movements in the "New Frontiers in Engineering Geology and the geography, plant ecology, and chorology, and phy- atmosphere and in the oceans, governed by the bal- Environment" collects selected papers presented at tosociology (plant sociology). Geobotanical cartogra- ance between Coriolis and pressure gradient forces the International Symposium on Coastal Engineer- phy is a field of thematic cartography that deals [..] (geostrophic equilibrium). This book describes the ing Geology (ISCEG-Shanghai 2012). These papers dynamics, mechanics and thermodynamics of these involve many subjects – such as engineering geology, Contents winds and currents. It is written for researchers, but natural hazards, geoenvironment and geotechnical Geobotanical Mapping and its Levels of Study.- also accessible for students in the field, since it also engineering – with a primary focus on geological Mapping Populations.- Mapping Synusiae.- Choro- gives an overview of applied quasi-geostrophic the- engineering problems in coastal regions. The pro- logical Maps.- Mapping Vegetation.- Types of Veg- ory [..] ceedings provide [..] etation Maps.- Examples of Vegetation Maps.- Mapping Systems of Dynamically Related Com- Contents Contents munities.- Phytogeographical Mapping.- Mapping Basic continuum Mechanics.- Kinematics of con- Co-seismic Fault Effects of Landslides Triggered Vegetation Zones and Belts.- Mapping Plant Biodi- tinua.- Dynamics of fluids.- Basic geophysical fluid by Wenchuan Ms 8.0 Earthquake, China.- Large versity.- Applied Geobotanical Mapping.- Geobotan- dynamics.- Constitutive equations.- Internal gravity Deformation Analysis for Costal Geo-Disasters ical Mapping in Italy.- Mapping Environments. waves in adiabatic and frictionless fluids.- Rotating Using Continuum and Discrete Modeling.- Seismic flows.- Large-scale flows.- Quasi-geostrophic sin- design of piles in liquefiable soils.- A New Method Fields of interest gle-layer models.- Shallow-water model.- Homoge- for Predicting Consolidation Settlement of Soft Biogeosciences; Physical Geography; Plant Ecology; neous model.- Quasi-geostrophic two-layer model.- Ground Reinforced with Preloading Technique.- Plant Sciences Basic QG equations for the two-layer model.- Ener- An approach to Identify A Linked Spatial Network getics of the two-layer model.- Quasi-geostrophic for Large Mammal Conservation on Yellow Sea Target groups models of continuously stratified flows.- QG con- Coast.- Analysis of Waterfront Excavation Adjacent Research tinuously stratified flows in the ocean.- QG continu- to Pile-supported Wharves.- Deformation Behavior ously stratified flows in the atmosphere. of Braced Excavation and its Influence on Adjacent Type of publication Piles.-[...] Monograph Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30234-3 Oceanography; Atmospheric Sciences; Fluid- and Fields of interest Aerodynamics; Thermodynamics Hardcover Geology; Geoecology / Natural Processes; Geot- 2013. 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V.A. Melezhik, University of Bergen, Trondheim, Norway; A.R. G. Xu, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ), Germany (Ed.) C. Russell, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA; C. Ray- Prave, University of St Andrews, Fife, UK; A.E. Fallick, Scottish Uni- mond, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA versities, East Kilbride, UK; L.R. Kump, Pennsylvania State Uni- (Eds.) versity, PA, USA; H. Strauss, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Sciences of Geodesy - II Münster, Germany; A. Lepland, Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway; E.J. Hanski, University of Oulu, Finland (Eds.) Innovations and Future Developments The Dawn Mission to Minor Planets

This series of reference books describes the sci- 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres Reading the Archive of Earth’s ences of different fields in and around geodesy. Each Oxygenation chapter, is written by experts in the respective fields Dawn is the first mission to orbit a main belt asteroid and covers an individual field and describes the and the first scientific mission to use ion propulsion. Volume 1: The Palaeoproterozoic of Fennoscandia as Con- history, theory, the objective, the technology, and Major objectives of this mission include mapping of text for the Fennoscandian Arctic Russia - Drilling Early Earth the development, the highlight of the research, the Project the surfaces of 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres, determining its applications, the problems, as well as future direc- topography from stereo measurements, determining tions. Contents of Volume II include: Geodetic LEO Earth’s present-day environments are the outcome its mineralogy, measuring its elemental composition Satellite Missions, Satellite Altimetry, Airborne of a 4.5 billion year period of evolution reflecting and obtaining gravity data. This book describes the Lidar, GNSS Software Receiver, Geodetic Boundary the interaction of global-scale geological and biolog- Dawn mission, its exploration and scientific objec- Problem, GPS and INS, VLBI, Geodetic Reference ical processes punctuated by several extraordinary tives, the instruments that accomplish those objec- Systems, Spectral Analysis, Earth Tide and Ocean events and episodes that perturbed the entire Earth tives, the operations plan and the education and Loading Tide, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, system. One of the earliest and arguably greatest of outreach plan. It is directed to those studying aster- Occultation, Geopotential[...] these events was a substantial increase (orders of oids and the evolution of the solar system. This vol- ume will be a valuable reference for anyone who uses magnitude) in the atmospheric oxygen abundance, Features data from[...] sometimes referred to as the Great Oxidation Event. This series of reference books describes the sciences Volume 1: The Palaeoproterozoic of Fennoscandia of different fields in and around geodesy. Each chap- Features as Context for the Fennoscandian Arctic Russia - ter, is written by experts in the respective fields and Drilling Earth Project describes the implementation DAWN is the first mission to orbit a main belt covers an individual field and describes the history, asteroid and the first scientific mission to use ion of the FAR-DEEP drilling project in Arctic Russia. It theory, the objective, the technology, and the devel- summarises the knowledge of[...] propulsion. Major objectives of this mission include opment, the highlight of the research, the appli- mapping of the surfaces of 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres, cations, the problems, as well as future directions. Features determining its topography from stereo measure- Contents of Volume II include: Geodetic LEO [..] Earth’s present-day environments are the outcome ments, determining its mineralogy, measuring its elemental composition and obtaining gravity data. of a 4.5 billion year period of evolution reflecting the Contents This book describes the DAWN mission, its explo- interaction of global-scale geological and biological Geodetic LEO Satellite Missions.- Satellite Altime- ration and [..] processes punctuated by several extraordinary events try.- Airborne Lidar.- GNSS Software Receiver.- and episodes that perturbed the entire Earth system. Geodetic Boundary Problem.- GPS and INS.- VLBI, One of the earliest and arguably greatest of these Contents Geodetic Reference Systems.- Spectral Analysis.- From the Contents: The Dawn Mission to Vesta events was a substantial increase (orders of magni- Earth Tide and Ocean Loading Tide.- Remote Sens- tude) in the atmospheric oxygen abundance, [..] and Ceres.- Vesta and Ceres: Crossing the History ing.- Photogrammetry.- Occultation.- Geopotential of the Solar System.- The Origin and Evolution Determination.- Geoid Determination.- Local Grav- Contents of the Asteroid Belt—Implications for Vesta and ity Field.- Geopotential Determination.- Magnet Part 1 Palaeoproterozoic Earth.- Part 2 The Ceres.- Ceres: Its Origin, Evolution and Structure Field.- Mobile Mapping.- General Relativity.- Wide- Fennoscandian Arctic Russia – Drilling Early Earth and Dawn’s Potential Contribution.- Origin, Inter- area Precise Positioning etc. Project (FAR-DEEP).- Part 3 Fennoscandia: the First nal Structure and Evolution of 4 Vesta.- The Sur- face Composition of Ceres.- Surface Composition of 500 Million Years of the Palaeoproterozoic.- Part 4 Fields of interest Vesta: Issues and Integrated Approach.- HED Mete- Geology of the Drilling Sites. Geophysics / Geodesy; Geophysics and Environmen- orites and Their Relationship to the Geology of Vesta tal Physics; Geographical Information Systems / Car- Fields of interest and the Dawn Mission.- The Dawn Spacecraft.- The tography Geology; Climate Change; Earth System Sciences Dawn Ion Propulsion System. Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Research Research Planetology; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Type of publication Geophysics / Geodesy; Measurement Science, Instru- Type of publication Monograph mentation Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-27999-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29681-9 Target groups Hardcover Research Hardcover 2013. XIX, 391 p. 95 illus., 12 in color. 2013. XX, 490 p. 152 illus. in color. With online files/ Type of publication $179.00 update. (Frontiers in Earth Sciences) Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-27999-7 $229.00 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4902-7 ISBN 978-3-642-29681-9 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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F. Pirajno, Geological Survey of Western Australia, East Perth, G. Nakhutsrishvili, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, GE, Georgia WA, Australia; The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Economics Australia; and Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China The Vegetation of Georgia (South

Caucasus) W. Wei, Peking University, Shenzhen, P.R.China; W. Zhu, The Geology and Tectonic Settings Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R.China; G. Lin, Peking University, Shenzhen, P.R.China of China's Mineral Deposits The book describes richness and diversity of Georgia’s vegetation. Contrasting ecosystems coex- ist on the relatively small territory of the country and Approaching Business Models from Extensive descriptions of a wide range of key or include semi-deserts in East Georgia, Colchic forests world-class mineral deposits of China are presented an Economic Perspective with almost sub-tropical climate in West Georgia in the context of the country’s general geology, tec- and subnival plant communities in high mountains. tonic units and mineral systems and their geody- West Georgia lacks xerophilous vegetation zone Approaching Business Models from an Economic namic evolution within the tectonic framework of and mesophilous forest vegetation spreads from the Perspective examines business model logic and the Asian continent. This comprehensive overview, sea level to subalpine zone. The Colchic refugium explores the model from different aspects including incorporating the latest geological concepts, is the (West Georgia) ensured survival of the Tertiary’s definition, design, functionality, elements, and self- first such coverage written in English by a western mesophilous forest flora. Vertical profile of the veg- sustaining logic. It explains the essence and core ele- expert, and will be of benefit to mineral explorers etation is more complex in East Georgia with semi- ments of a business model and unlocks its mysteries, and miners, as well as to research scientists and stu- desert, steppe and arid open forest zone. In South helping transform business model practices into an dents in institutions of higher education. In his com- Georgia the montane zone represented[...] expedient set of theories that in turn facilitate appli- pilation of this compendium of Chinese geology and cation in real scenarios. The book explores the logic mineral systems, Franco Pirajno draws on first-hand Features behind the six major elements and enables entre- knowledge of China’s geology[...] The book describes richness and diversity of preneurs to study and implement business model Georgia’s vegetation. Contrasting ecosystems coex- theory and make decisions confidently based on a Features ist on the relatively small territory of the country and compelling logic. Moreover, it demonstrates through Extensive descriptions of a wide range of key or include semi-deserts in East Georgia, Colchic forests an array of convincing examples[...] world-class mineral deposits of China are presented with almost sub-tropical climate in West Georgia in the context of the country’s general geology, tec- and subnival plant communities in high mountains. Features tonic units and mineral systems and their geody- West Georgia lacks xerophilous vegetation zone and Approaching Business Models from an Economic namic evolution within the tectonic framework of mesophilous forest vegetation spreads from the sea Perspective examines business model logic and the Asian continent. This comprehensive overview, [..] explores the model from different aspects including incorporating the latest geological concepts, is the definition, design, functionality, elements, and self- first such coverage written in English by a western Contents sustaining logic. It explains the essence and core ele- [..] Environmental Conditions.- History of the Flora ments of a business model and unlocks its mysteries, and Vegetation.- On the Altitudinal Differentia- helping transform business model practices into an Contents tion of the Vegetation of Georgia.- On the Classifi- expedient set of theories that in turn [..] Preface.- Introduction.- 1. China’s tectonic frame- cation and Nomenclature of Plant Communities.- work in the global context.- 2. North China The Vegetation of Deserts, Steppes and Arid Open Contents and Tarim Cratonic blocks.- 3. Yangtze Craton, Woodlands.- Forest Vegetation of Georgia.- Near- 1 Introduction: The Business Model and Transac- Cathaysia and the South Block.- 4. Orogenic belts: Timberline Vegetation.- High-Mountain Vegeta- tion structure.- Transaction Value, Costs, and Risks South China, Central Central China and Qin- tion.- The Hydrophytic Vegetation.- Synanthropic in the Transaction structure.- The Six Elements of a ling-Dabie, Hingan.- 5. Tianshan, Junggar and Al- Vegetation.- Cultivated Flora.- Georgia: Protected Transaction structure.- From Discovery and Recon- tay orogens (NW China), the Alpine-Himalayan fold Areas. struction to Interpretation and Competition and belts (Tethyan orogens), Kunlun and Songpan-Ganzi Design.- 2 Business Models and Transaction Value, terranes.- 6. Large Igneous Provinces (Xiong’er, Fields of interest Costs and Risks.- The Business Model: A Transac- Dashigou, 827 Ma event,Tarim, Emeishan) and the Biogeosciences; Physical Geography; Plant Ecology; tion structure for Stakeholders.- Maximizing Value Yanshanian tectono-thermal event of eastern China.- Plant Sciences with a Superior Business Model.- Dynamic Busi- 7. Volcano-sedimentary and sedimentary basins in ness Model Analysis.- The Six Elements of a Business China:[...] Target groups Model.- Relationships and Differences between Busi- Research ness Models and Other Management Theories.- 3[...] Fields of interest Economic Geology; Geochemistry; Mineral Type of publication Fields of interest Resources; Earth Sciences (general); Geophysics / Monograph Business & Management Science; Economics Geodesy; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29914-8 Target groups Target groups Hardcover Research Research 2013. XV, 235 p. 80 illus., 53 in color. 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A. Karasavvoglou, Kavala Institute of Technology, Greece; P. Poly- M. Kappler, Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim, O.A. El Sawy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA, chronidou, Kavala Institute of Technology, Greece (Eds.) Germany; A. Sachs, Centre for European Economic Research, USA; F. Pereira, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA, Mannheim, Germany (Eds.) USA Balkan and Eastern European Countries in the Midst of the Global Business Cycle Synchronisation and Business Modelling in the Dynamic Economic Crisis Economic Integration Digital Space New Evidence from the EU An Ecosystem Approach

The world is changing rapidly. The global economic This book offers the reader a state-of-the-art This Springer Briefs volume guides the reader in a crisis has called into question the political decisions overview on theory and empirics of business cycle comprehensive form to design new digital business that have been made by all countries for decades and synchronisation, structural reform and economic models. The book provides strategic roadmaps for has led to a re-formulation of tools and aims. Adjust- integration. Focusing on the ongoing integration enterprises in the digital world, and a comprehensive ments to the new situation are necessary and entail process in the euro area and the EU, it analyses the framework to assess new business models. It aligns- considerable economic and social costs. The Balkan integration process that has taken place since the both, research and a practical perspective through and Black Sea area is an important reference point 1980s and which is marked by the advent of the euro real case study examples. Even extreme scenarios are for the European and global economy. Accordingly, and the substantial enlargement that resulted from employed to ensure that innovative approaches are the study of the economic development in the area is the accession of 12 new Member States in East and being considered adequately. of great interest, engaging politicians and scientists Southern Europe. alike. Under this framework, the matter of the rela- Features tion between the area’s countries and the E.U., the Features This Springer Briefs volume guides the reader in a role of the banking system and the importance of the This book offers the reader a state-of-the-art comprehensive form to design new digital business primary[...] overview on theory and empirics of business cycle models. The book provides strategic roadmaps for synchronisation, structural reform and economic enterprises in the digital world, and a comprehensive Features integration. Focusing on the ongoing integration framework to assess new business models. It aligns- The world is changing rapidly. The global economic process in the euro area and the EU, it analyses the both, research and a practical perspective through crisis has called into question the political decisions economic integration that has taken place since the real case study examples. Even extreme scenarios are that have been made by all countries for decades and 1980s and which is marked by the advent of the euro employed to ensure that innovative approaches are has led to a re-formulation of tools and aims. Adjust- and the substantial enlargement that resulted from [..] ments to the new situation are necessary and entail the [..] considerable economic and social costs. The Balkan Contents and Black Sea area is an important reference point Contents Chapter 1: Anticipating Game Changer for "Enter- for the European and global economy. [..] 1 Introduction.- 2 Literature Review.- 3 Descriptive prise 2020" in a Digitally-Intensive World.- Chap- Analysis.- 4 Determinants of Business Cycle Syn- ter 2: Digital Business Models: Review & Synthesis.- Contents chronistion.- 5 Shock Propagation Mechanisms and Chapter 3: VISOR: A Unified Framework for Busi- European Union, Economic Relations and Macro- Business Cycle Convergence.- 6 Summary and Policy ness Modelling in the Evolving Digital Space.- Chap- economics: Origins of Foreign Direct Investment Implications.- 7 Appendix.- References. ter 4: A View Through the VISOR Lens.- Chapter 5: in Croatia: Application of an Expanded Grav- Applying the VISOR Palette for Enterprise 2020: Sce- ity Model.- Balkan Area and EU-15: An Empir- Fields of interest narios & Configurations. ical Investigation of Income Convergence.- The European Integration; Macroeconomics / Monetary Economic Relations of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Economics; Economic Policy Fields of interest FYROM with the Other States that Emerged from Business Information Systems; Technology Manage- the Breakup of Yugoslavia Considering the Ohrid Target groups ment; e-commerce / e-business and Dayton Agreements.- The Impact of Inflation Research Targeting Policy on the Inflation Uncertainty in Target groups Turkey.- Fiscal Policy Under the EMU.- Finance Type of publication Research and Banking: Central Banks Between Classicism and Monograph Modernity.- Credit Risk in the[...] More on www.springer.com/978-3-7908-2854-2 Type of publication Monograph Hardcover Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31764-4 International Economics; European Integration; 2013. 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J. Mendling, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Autria; A.C. Michalos, Brandon University, MB, Canada; D.C. Poff, Bran- J. Knieling, HCU Hamburg, Germany; W. Leal Filho, Hochschule M. Weidlich, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, don University, MB, Canada (Eds.) für angewandte Wissenschaften, Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) Israel (Eds.) Citation Classics from the Journal of Climate Change Governance Business Process Model and Business Ethics Notation Climate change is a cause for concern both globally Celebrating the First Thirty Years of Publication 4th International Workshop, BPMN 2012, Vienna, Austria, and locally. In order for it to be tackled holistically, September 12-13, 2012, Proceedings The Journal of Business Ethics was founded by Alex its governance is an important topic needing scien- C. Michalos and Deborah C. Poff and published its tific and practical consideration. Climate change This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th first issue in March 1982. It is the most frequently governance is an emerging area, and one which is workshop on Business Process Model and Notation, cited business ethics journal in the world. The Jour- closely related to state and public administrative sys- BPMN 2012, held in Vienna, Austria, in September nal has always offered a multi-disciplinary and inter- tems and the behaviour of private actors, includ- 2012.The BPMN workshop series provides a forum national public forum for the discussion of issues ing the business sector, as well as the civil society for academics and practitioners who share an inter- concerning the interaction of successful business and and non-governmental organisations. Questions of est in business process modeling using the Business moral virtue. Its authors and readers are primarily climate change governance deal both with mitiga- Process Modeling Notation, which is seen by many scholars and students in social sciences and philoso- tion and adaptation whilst at the same time trying to as the de facto standard for business process mod- phy , with special interests in the interaction of these devise effective ways of managing the consequences eling. This year, the workshop lasted two days and disciplines with business or corporate responsibil- of these measures across the different sectors. Many consisted of both a scientific and a practitioner event. ity. Since the field of business ethics grew simultane- books have been produced[...] The six full and three short papers presented were ously with the growth of the Journal, a collection of Features carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. its most[...] The workshop applied a thorough reviewing process, Climate change is a cause for concern both globally during which each paper was reviewed[...] Features and locally. In order for it to be tackled holistically, The Journal of Business Ethics was founded by Alex its governance is an important topic needing scien- Features C. Michalos and Deborah C. Poff and published its tific and practical consideration. Climate change This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th first issue in March 1982. It is the most frequently governance is an emerging area, and one which is workshop on Business Process Model and Notation, cited business ethics journal in the world. The Jour- closely related to state and public administrative sys- BPMN 2012, held in Vienna, Austria, in September nal has always offered a multi-disciplinary and inter- tems and the behaviour of private actors, including 2012.The BPMN workshop series provides a forum national public forum for the discussion of issues the business sector, as well as the civil [..] for academics and practitioners who share an inter- concerning the interaction of successful business and Contents est in business process modeling using the Business moral virtue. Its authors and readers [..] Process Modeling Notation, which is seen by many Part 1 - Theoretical and Conceptual Framing of Cli- as the de facto standard for business process model- Contents mate Change Governance.- Part2 - Case Studies I : ing. [..] 1 Introduction.- 2 Ethical decision-making: a Policy-related and Governmental Approaches.- Part review of the empirical literature; Robert C Ford and 3 - Case Studies II: Business-related and Technical Contents Woodrow D Richardson.- 3 Toward the develop- Approaches. Keynote.- Full Papers.- Short Papers. ment of a multidimensional scale for improving eval- Fields of interest uations of business ethics; R Eric Reidenbach and Fields of interest Environmental Economics; Technology Manage- Donald P Robin.- 4 Corporate social responsibility Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in ment; Sustainable Development theories: mapping the territory; Elisabet Garriga and Administrative Data Processing; Information Sys- Domenec N Mele.- 5 A behavioral model of ethical tems Applications (incl.Internet) Target groups and unethical decision-making; Michael Bommer, Research Target groups Clarence Gratto, Jerry Gravander and Mark Tuttle.- Research 6 The effects of culture on ethical decision-making: Type of publication an application of Hofstedes typology; [...] Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29830-1 Proceedings Fields of interest Business & Management Science; Ethics; Industrial Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33154-1 and organisational psychology; Commercial Law 2013. 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W. Leal Filho, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany S.N. Grösser, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland G. Kou, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, (Ed.) Chengdu, China; D. Ergu, Southwest University for Nationali- ties, Chengdu, China; Y. Peng, University of Electronic Science Co-Evolution of Standards in and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Y. Shi, University of Climate Change and Disaster Risk Innovation Systems Nebraska at Omaha, NE, USA Management The Dynamics of Voluntary and Legal Building Codes Data Processing for the AHP/ANP There has been some degree of reluctance in the Mitigating climate change is one of the most pro- past to consider disaster risk management within found challenges facing humankind. In industri- The positive reciprocal pairwise comparison matrix the mainstream of adaptation to climate variabil- alized countries, the residential housing sector (PCM) is one of the key components which is used ity and climate change. However, there is now wide produces roughly one-fourth of the greenhouse gas to quantify the qualitative and/or intangible attrib- recognition of the need to incorporate disaster risk emissions. One solution to reduce these emissions utes into measurable quantities. This book exam- management concerns in dealing with such phe- is the availability of building codes that require high ines six understudied issues of PCM, i.e. consistency nomena. There is also a growing awareness of the levels of energy efficiency. Given the current sci- test, inconsistent data identification and adjustment, necessity for a multi-sectoral approach in managing entific knowledge, more research is needed to gain data collection, missing or uncertain data estimation, the effects of climate variability and climate change, a proper systemic understanding of the underly- and sensitivity analysis of rank reversal. The maxi- since this can lead to a significant reduction of risk. ing socio-economic and technical system. Such an mum eigenvalue threshold method is proposed as This book presents the latest findings from scientific understanding is crucial for developing high energy- the new consistency index for the AHP/ANP. An research on climate variation, climate change and efficiency standards because this system develops induced bias matrix model (IBMM) is proposed to their links with disaster risk management. It show- gradually over time and cannot be changed swiftly. identify and adjust the inconsistent data, and esti- cases projects and other[...] This book creates a feedback-rich simulation[...] mate the missing or uncertain data. Two applications of IBMM including risk assessment[...] Features Features There has been some degree of reluctance in the past Mitigating climate change is one of the most pro- Features to consider disaster risk management within the found challenges facing humankind. In industri- The positive reciprocal pairwise comparison matrix mainstream of adaptation to climate variability and alized countries, the residential housing sector (PCM) is one of the key components which is used climate change. However, there is now wide recog- produces roughly one-fourth of the greenhouse gas to quantify the qualitative and/or intangible attrib- nition of the need to incorporate disaster risk man- emissions. One solution to reduce these emissions utes into measurable quantities. This book examines agement concerns in dealing with such phenomena. is the availability of building codes that require high six understudied issues of PCM, i.e. consistency test, There is also a growing awareness of the neccessity levels of energy efficiency. Given the current scien- inconsistent data identification and adjustment, data for a multi-sectoral approach in managing the effects tific knowledge, more research is needed to gain a collection, missing or uncertain data estimation, and of [..] proper [..] sensitivity analysis of rank [..]

Contents Contents Contents Preface.- Category 1.- Category 2.- Category 3.- Cat- Forewords.- Part I: Stage and Background.- Part II: 1: Introduction.- 2: A new consistency test index egory 4. Scientific Contributions.- Part III: Closing.- About for the data in the AHP/ANP.- 2.1 Basics of the the Author. AHP/ANP.- 2.1.1 The reciprocal pairwise compar- Fields of interest ison matrix.- 2.1.2 Basics of the AHP.- 2.1.3 Basics Environmental Economics; Environmental Manage- Fields of interest of the ANP.- 2.2 Consistency test issue in the AHP/ ment; Climate Change Technology Management; Energy Efficiency (incl. ANP.- 2.2.1. Analysis of the consistency ratio (CR) Buildings) method.- 2.2.2 The issues of consistency test in the Target groups AHP/ANP.- 2.3 The new consistency index—— Research Target groups Maximum Eigenvalue Threshold for the AHP/ Research Type of publication ANP.- 2.3.1 The advantages of Maximum Eigenvalue Contributed volume Type of publication Threshold for the AHP/ANP.- 2.4 The processes of Monograph data consistency test in the AHP/ANP.- 2.5. Illustra- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31109-3 tive[...] Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-7908-2857-3 2013. XII, 692 p. 163 illus. (Climate Change Manage- Hardcover Fields of interest ment) 2013. XXVIII, 267 p. 51 illus. (Contributions to Manage- Operation Research / Decision Theory $229.00 ment Science) Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-31109-3 $179.00 Research Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ISBN 978-3-7908-2857-3 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Type of publication Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29212-5 Hardcover 2013. X, 138 p. 22 illus. (Quantitative Management, Vol. 1) $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-29212-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 82 Economics springer.com

C. Huemer, Vienna University of Technology, Austria; P. Lops, A. Endres, University of Hagen, Germany; V. Radke, Baden-Wuert- A. Srivastava, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Università di Bari, Italy (Eds.) temberg Cooperative State University Ravensburg, Germany Electronic Signatures for B2B E-Commerce and Web Technologies Economics for Environmental Contracts 13th International Conference, EC-Web 2012, Vienna, Austria, Studies September 4-5, 2012, Proceedings Evidence from Australia A Strategic Guide to Micro- and Macroeconomics This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of The last few centuries have seen paper-based docu- An understanding of fundamental economic con- the 13th International Conference on Electronic ments and manuscript signatures dominate the way cepts is essential for students in environmental stud- Commerce and Web Technologies (EC-Web) held businesses enter into a contractual relationship with ies programs around the world. The present textbook in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012.The 15 full each other. With the advent of Internet, replacing addresses their needs, providing a concise introduc- and four short papers accepted for EC-Web, selected paper-based contracts with B2B electronic contracts tion to micro- and macroeconomics and demon- from 45 submissions, were carefully reviewed based is a possibility. However, an appropriate technology strating how these economic tools and approaches on their originality, quality, relevance, and presenta- and an enabling legislation are crucial for this change can be used to analyze environmental issues. Written tion. They are organized into topical sections on rec- to happen. On the technology front this feature has in an accessible style without compromising depth of ommender systems, security and trust, mining and the potential to enable business executives to sit in the analysis, central issues in the public policy debate semantic services, negotiation, and agents and busi- front of their computer and sign multi-million dol- on environmental problems and environmental pol- ness services. lar deals by using their electronic signatures. On the icy are discussed and analyzed from an economics legal front various pieces of legislation have been Features perspective.The book is meant both as an introduc- enacted and policies developed at both national and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tory text for undergraduate students in environmen- international[...] the 13th International Conference on Electronic tal sciences without a background in[...] Commerce and Web Technologies (EC-Web) held Features Features in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012.The 15 full The last few centuries have seen paper-based docu- An understanding of fundamental economic con- and four short papers accepted for EC-Web, selected ments and manuscript signatures dominate the way cepts is essential for students in environmental stud- from 45 submissions, were carefully reviewed based businesses enter into a contractual relationship with ies programs around the world. The present textbook on their originality, quality, relevance, and presenta- each other. With the advent of Internet, replacing addresses their needs, providing a concise introduc- tion. They are organized into topical sections on [..] paper-based contracts with B2B electronic contracts tion to micro- and macroeconomics and demon- is a possibility. However, an appropriate technology Contents strating how these economic tools and approaches and an enabling legislation are crucial for this change Session 1.- Session 2.- Session 3.- Session 4.- Session can be used to analyze environmental issues. Written to happen. On the technology front this feature [..] 5.- Session 6. in an accessible style without compromising depth of the [..] Contents Fields of interest GLOSSARY.- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.- PREF- Business Information Systems; e-commerce / e- Contents ACE.- CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION.- CHAP- business; Computer Appl. in Administrative Data 1 Introduction.- Part I: Economics - What Is It TER 2 - FROM MANUSCRIPT TO ELECTRONIC Processing; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); About and How Does It Relate to the Natural Envi- SIGNATURE: BACKGROUND, TECHNOLOGY Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet) ronment? - 2 The Fundamental Problem.- 3 The AND CASE LAWS.- CHAPTER 3 - ELECTRONIC Economic Approach.- 4 Integration of the Natural SIGNATURES: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS Target groups Environment: Socially Undesirable Utilization of AND ACCEPTANCE ISSUES.- CHAPTER 4 - Research Natural Goods.- 5 Summary to Part I and Looking THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE TECHNOL- Ahead.- Part II: Microeconomics and the Natural OGY: POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH REGARD TO Type of publication Environment.- 6 Fundamental Concepts of Micro- ITS USAGE.- CHAPTER 5 - SECURITY ISSUES Proceedings economics.- 7 A Sketch on Environmental Microeco- DRIVING THE NON-ACCEPTANCE OF ELEC- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32272-3 nomics.- 8 Summary to Part II and Looking Ahead.- TRONIC SIGNATURES.- CHAPTER 6 - LEGAL Part III: Macroeconomics and the Natural Environ- UNDERSTANDING AND ISSUES WITH ELEC- Softcover ment.- 9 Fundamental Concepts of Macroeconom- TRONIC SIGNATURES.- CHAPTER 7 – CON- 2012. 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L. Diappi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy (Ed.) M. Lankhorst, Novay, Enschede, The Netherlands M. van Sinderen, University of Twente, Enschede, The Nether- lands; P. Johnson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; X. Xu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China; G. Doume- Emergent Phenomena in Housing Enterprise Architecture at Work ingts, Université Bordeaux, France (Eds.)

Markets Modelling, Communication and Analysis Enterprise Interoperability Gentrification, Housing Search, Polarization An enterprise architecture tries to describe and con- trol an organisation’s structure, processes, applica- 4th International IFIP Working Conference, IWEI 2012, Harbin, The housing market, like every market, is the prod- tions, systems and techniques in an integrated way. China, September 6-7, 2012, Proceedings uct of thousands of interacting buyers and sellers dri- The unambiguous specification and description of ven by different interests. But unlike other markets, This book constitutes the proceedings of the Fourth components and their relationships in such an archi- the housing market is able to profoundly transform International IFIP Working Conference on Enter- tecture requires a coherent architecture modelling the socioeconomic structure and the image of a city. prise Interoperability (IWEI 2012) , held in Harbin, language.Lankhorst and his co‑authors present such Very often, changes in urban space are the result of China, September 6-7, 2012. The theme for IWEI an enterprise modelling language that captures the the imperceptible operation of a multitude of micro- 2012 was “Collaboration, Interoperability and Ser- complexity of architectural domains and their rela- transformations which act with such great energy vices for Networked Enterprises”, so submissions tions and allows the construction of integrated enter- and decisiveness that they can transform the ‘DNA’ and discussions focused on these three areas criti- prise architecture models. They provide architects of entire urban neighborhoods. These qualitative cal for enterprise interoperability.The 10 full papers, with concrete instruments that improve their archi- novelties, unpredictable and non-deducible on the 3 short papers, and 4 invited papers presented in tectural practice. As this is not enough, they addi- basis of the previous properties, are defined emer- this volume were carefully selected from 21 sub- tionally present techniques[...] gences. Namely emergence means a ‘pattern forma- missions, following a thorough reviewing process, tion’ characterized by a[...] Features during which each paper was scrutinized by at least An enterprise architecture tries to describe and con- three experts in the field. The papers cover a wide Features trol an organisation’s structure, processes, applica- spectrum of enterprise interoperability[...] The housing market, like every market, is the prod- tions, systems and techniques in an integrated way. uct of thousands of interacting buyers and sellers dri- Features The unambiguous specification and description of ven by different interests. But unlike other markets, This book constitutes the proceedings of the Fourth components and their relationships in such an archi- the housing market is able to profoundly transform International IFIP Working Conference on Enter- tecture requires a coherent architecture modelling the socioeconomic structure and the image of a city. prise Interoperability (IWEI 2012) , held in Harbin, language.Lankhorst and his co‑authors present such Very often, changes in urban space are the result of China, September 6-7, 2012. The theme for IWEI an enterprise modelling language that [..] the imperceptible operation of a multitude of micro- 2012 was “Collaboration, Interoperability and Ser- transformations which act with such great [..] Contents vices for Networked Enterprises”, so submissions Introduction to Enterprise Architecture.- State of the and discussions focused on these three areas critical Contents Art.- Foundations.- Communication of Enterprise for enterprise interoperability.The 10 full [..] Introduction.- Part I: Modeling the Spatial Behavior Architectures.- A Language for Enterprise Model- of Agents.- Part II: Empirical Investigations. Contents ling.- Guidelines for Modelling.- Viewpoints and Session 1: Requirements Engineering and Enterprise Visualization.- Architecture Analysis.- Architecture Fields of interest Integration.- Session 2: Manufacturing Applications Alignment.- Tool Support.- Case Studies.- Beyond Regional Science; Landscape, Regional and Urban and Enterprise Planning.- Session 3: Model Manip- Enterprise Architecture.- References, Index, Appen- Planning; Social Structure, Social Inequality ulation and Ontology Building.- Session 4: Model- dices. Driven Service Engineering in Enterprise Ecosys- Target groups tems. 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Sushil, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India Th. Walter, Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), G.I. Bischi, University of Urbino, Italy; C. Chiarella, University of Mannheim, Germany Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia; I. Sushko, National Acad- emy of Science of Ukraine, Kiev, Ukraine (Eds.) Flowing Stream Strategy Germany's 2005 Welfare Reform Leveraging Strategic Change with Continuity Global Analysis of Dynamic Models Evaluating Key Characteristics with a Focus on Immigrants Though the concern regarding the confluence of in Economics and Finance In January 2005, the German government enacted continuity and change is well accepted, there is Essays in Honour of Laura Gardini hardly any well known framework in the literature a substantial reform of the welfare system, the so- that can be used as a benchmark to deal with this called “Hartz IV reform”. This book evaluates key The essays in this special volume survey some of paradoxical issue. Keeping in view the significance characteristics of the reform from a microeconomet- the most recent advances in the global analysis of of the topic and the lack of practical frameworks ric perspective. It investigates whether a centralized dynamic models for economics, finance and the in managing continuity and change this book is an or decentralized organization of welfare administra- social sciences. They deal in particular with a range endeavor to fill the gap. The main proposition of tion is more successful to integrate welfare recipients of topics from mathematical methods as well as the book is that the strategic management of change into employment. Moreover, it analyzes the employ- numerous applications including recent develop- could be better leveraged with clear understanding of ment effects of an intensified use of benefit sanctions ments on asset pricing, heterogeneous beliefs, global continuity of the organization and consciously man- and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the bifurcations in complementarity games, interna- aging the vital and desirable areas of continuity along most frequently assigned Active Labor Market Pro- tional subsidy games and issues in economic geog- with change, rather than leaving the continuity to be grams. The analyses have a focus on immigrants, raphy. A number of stochastic dynamic models are managed by default. The[...] who are highly over-represented in the German wel- also analysed. The book is a collection of essays in fare system. honour of the 60th birthday of Laura Gardini. Features Though the concern regarding the confluence of Features Features continuity and change is well accepted, there is In January 2005, the German government enacted The essays in this special volume survey some of hardly any well known framework in the literature a substantial reform of the welfare system, the so- the most recent advances in the global analysis of that can be used as a benchmark to deal with this called Hartz IV reform. This book evaluates key dynamic models for economics, finance and the paradoxical issue. Keeping in view the significance characteristics of the reform from a microeconomet- social sciences. They deal in particular with a range of the topic and the lack of practical frameworks ric perspective. It investigates whether a centralized of topics from mathematical methods as well as in managing continuity and change this book is an or decentralized organization of welfare administra- numerous applications including recent develop- endeavor to fill the gap. The main proposition of the tion is more successful to integrate welfare recipients ments on asset pricing, heterogeneous beliefs, global book is [..] into employment. Moreover, it analyzes the [..] bifurcations in complementarity games, interna- tional subsidy games [..] Contents Contents Part I Opening the Door.- Part II Continuity and Introduction.- Background for the Empirical Analy- Contents Change: Laying the Foundation.- Part III Funda- ses: Institutional Details and Data.- Centralized ver- Introduction.- Problems and Trends in Global Eco- mentals of Flowing Stream Strategy (Principles, sus Decentralized Welfare Administration.- The nomic Dynamics (Including Specific Examples): Frameworks, and Strategies).- Part IV Making Employment Effects of an Intensified Use of Bene- Recent Developments on Asset Pricing with Hetero- Flowing Stream Strategy Work (Methodology, and fit Sanctions.- The Effectiveness of Temporary Extra geneous Beliefs and Adaptive Behaviour of Finan- Tools).- Part V The Practice of Flowing Stream Strat- Jobs and Short-Term Training Programs.- Fiscal cial Markets.- Modeling House Price Dynamics with egy.- Part VI Looking Beyond.- References.- Appen- Cost-Benefit Analyses for Temporary Extra Jobs Heterogeneous Speculators.- A Reconsideration dices.- Index. and Short-Term Training Programs.- Conclusions.- of the Formal Minskyan Analysis.- Global Bifurca- Appendices. tions in a Complementarity Game.- A Little Help Fields of interest from My Friend.- Pattern Formation in Economic Fields of interest Management/Business for Professionals; Adminis- Geography.- A Three-region New Economic Geog- Labor Economics; Microeconomics; Econometrics; tration, Organization and Leadership; Organization / raphy Model in Discrete Time.- Chaotic Dynamics Public Finance & Economics; Social Policy; Eco- Planning in Organization Theory.- One-dimensional Discon- nomic Policy tinuous Piecewise-linear[...] Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Research Economic Theory; Difference and Functional Equa- Type of publication tions; Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Monograph Type of publication Monograph Quantitative Finance; Finance / Banking; Statistics More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-0725-2 for Business, Economics, Mathematical Finance, More on www.springer.com/978-3-7908-2869-6 Hardcover Insurance 2013. 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A. Cozzolino, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy A. Mitra, Arup Mitra, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, India A. Chiarini

Humanitarian Logistics Insights into Inclusive Growth, Lean Organization: from the Tools

Cross-Sector Cooperation in Disaster Relief Management Employment and Wellbeing in India of the Toyota Production System to Lean Office Humanitarian logistics has received increasing inter- What changes are occurring at the macro and the est both from logistics academics and practitioners as sectoral levels, how the labour market changes are a result of the dramatic increase in both natural and Lean Organization for Excellence describes the right taking place and what impact is felt on the low man-made disasters. The impact on affected pop- way to implement lean thinking inside both manu- income households are some of the questions that ulations can be all the more limited as much as the facturing and service industries. After explaining the the present volume focuses on. It begins by exam- logistics operations in response to emergencies are origins of the concept and discussing 'wastes' and ining the sectoral composition of growth, revisit- effective and efficient. Collaboration with various value added, the book aims to set out a precise path ing the issues related to industry-services balance, relevant actors involving in the emergency resolution of action. To this end, the so-called Hoshin Kanri and also brings out the spatial dimension of growth. can help to reduce costs, increase speed, and improve method of defining business objectives and targets On the one hand the industry does not seem to have the leanness/agility level in the humanitarian supply is explained, and a Value Stream Mapping tool that played a major role in the context of employment chain, and viceversa, poor coordination among them serves to identify all wastes is described. Subsequent generation as imported technology is by and large is cited as an explanation for performance gaps. As chapters cover each of the TPS (Toyota Production capital intensive in nature. On the other hand, the disasters become increasingly complex better[...] System) tools, from 5S to SMED, and special atten- services-led growth is seen to have reduced the pace tion is devoted to the Ducati case study, in which of poverty reduction. Given the[...] Features tools such as 5S and Kanban are applied. Lean met- Following the recent dramatic rise in both natural Features rics and the innovative[...] and man-made disasters, humanitarian logistics Arup Mitra is a professor of Economics at the Insti- has received increasing interest from both logistics Features tute of Economic Growth, Delhi. His research inter- researchers and practitioners. Provided that logistics Lean Organization for Excellence describes the right est include issues in the area of urban development, operations in the emergency response are effective way to implement lean thinking inside both manu- labour and welfare, industrial growth and produc- and efficient, the impact of disasters on affected pop- facturing and service industries. After explaining the tivity and gender inequality. He has published in a ulations can be drastically reduced. Relief operations origins of the concept and discussing 'wastes' and number of international and national journals. He involve many different actors operating in [..] value added, the book aims to set out a precise path worked as a senior researcher at ILO (Geneva), was of action. To this end, the so-called Hoshin Kanri offered visiting fellowship at Institute of Developing Contents method of defining business objectives and targets is [..] Introduction.- Humanitarian Logistics and Supply explained, and a Value Stream Mapping [..] Chain Management.- Humanitarian Supply Chain Contents Relationships: Working Together to Meet the Chal- Fields of interest 1. Introduction.- 2. Services Sector Growth: Inter- lenge of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters.- Production / Logistics Sectoral Relationship and Impact on Poverty.- 3. Emblematic Example of Strategic Cross-Sector Part- Rural-Urban Distribution of Growth.- 4. Industry nership: Logistics Emergency Teams. Target groups as the Engine of Growth.- 5.Technology Import and Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Industrial Employment.- 6. Trade in Services: Impact Production / Logistics; Non-Profit Enterprises/Cor- on Employment.- 7. Labour Market Outcomes.- 8. Type of publication porate Social Responsibility; Development Econom- Gender Inequality in the Labour Market.- 9. Urban- Monograph ization and Migration.- 10. Social Capital, Livelihood ics More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2509-7 and Mobility. Target groups Hardcover Research Fields of interest 2013. XI, 166 p. 109 illus. (Perspectives in Business Cul- Economic Growth; Development Economics; Eco- ture, 3) Type of publication nomic Policy; Labor Economics; Industrial Organi- $79.95 Brief zation; Social Policy ISBN 978-88-470-2509-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30185-8 Target groups Softcover Research 2012. IX, 48 p. 7 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Business) $49.95 Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-30185-8 Monograph Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-0655-2 Hardcover 2013. 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K. Choudhury, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India D.K. Hamilton, Texas Tech University, Texas, USA D. Ó Conchúir, Scatterwork, Kesswil, Switzerland

Managing Workplace Stress Measuring the Effectiveness of Overview of the PMBOK® Guide

The Cognitive Behavioural Way Regional Governing Systems Paving the Way for PMP® Certification

This book is focussed at those who are working or A Comparative Study of City Regions in North America This book is a valuable resource as it provides an are about to enter the workplace. According to the introduction to project management’s generally Regional governance is a topical public policy issue book, workplace may be defined as "any environ- recognized good practices as described in A Guide and is receiving increased attention from scholars, ment enabling work to be done". This broader defin- to the Project Management Body of Knowledge government officials and civic leaders. As coun- ition will make the workplace include any situation (PMBOK® Guide)– Fourth Edition, published by tries continue to urbanize and centralize economic or place where people interact to exchange knowl- Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s functions and population in metropolitan regions, edge and information. The book discusses the vari- leading association for the project management the traditional governing system is not equipped to ous anxiety and stress inducing events that one faces profession.Style and language make Overview of the handle policy issues that spill over local government in the workplace and the ways to cope with them, PMBOK® Guide especially useful for individuals who boundaries. Governments have utilized four basic using Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), speak English as a foreign language and are prepar- approaches to address the regional governing prob- and Cognitive Therapy (CT). These techniques are ing for PMI’s certifications, particularly the Certi- lem: consolidating governments, adding a regional the most widely used psychotherapeutic techniques fied Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and tier, creating regional special districts, and functional and their effectiveness has been tested scientifically the Project Management Professional (PMP®). The cooperative approaches. The first two are structural throughout the world. The book[...] CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the princi- approaches that require major (radical) changes to ples and[...] Features the governing[...] This book is focussed at those who are working or Features Features are about to enter the workplace. According to the This book is a valuable resource as it provides an Regional governance is a topical public policy issue book, workplace may be defined as "any environ- introduction to project management’s generally and is receiving increased attention from scholars, ment enabling work to be done". This broader defin- recognized good practices as described in A Guide government officials and civic leaders. As coun- ition will make the workplace include any situation to the Project Management Body of Knowledge tries continue to urbanize and centralize economic or place where people interact to exchange knowl- (PMBOK® Guide)– Fourth Edition, published by functions and population in metropolitan regions, edge and information. The book discusses the vari- Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s the traditional governing system is not equipped to ous anxiety and stress inducing events that one faces leading association for the project management handle policy issues that spill over local government in the [..] profession.Style and language make Overview of [..] boundaries. Governments have utilized four [..] Contents Fields of interest Fields of interest 1.Workplace Stress.- 2.What is Rational Emotive Management/Business for Professionals; Data Min- Public Administration; Comparative Politics; Politi- Behaviour Therapy.- 3.Rational and Irrational ing and Knowledge Discovery; Information Storage cal Science, general Beliefs.- 4.The ABC Framework.- 5.Cognitive and Retrieval; Database Management; Mathemati- Errors.- 6.Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in Target groups cal Logic and Formal Languages; Algorithm Analysis the Workplace.- 7.Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Research and Problem Complexity

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N. Aseeva, National Research University, Nizhny Novgorod, Rus- S. Rasmussen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark D.P. McMillen, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA sia; E. Babkin, National Research University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; O. Kozyrev, National Research University, Nizhny Nov- gorod, Russia (Eds.) Production Economics Quantile Regression for Spatial

The Basic Theory of Production Optimisation Data Perspectives in Business This book covers the basic theory of how, what and Informatics Research Quantile regression analysis differs from more con- when firms should produce to maximise profits. ventional regression models in its emphasis on dis- Based on the neoclassical theory of the firm pre- 11th International Conference, BIR 2012, Nizhny Novgorod, tributions. Whereas standard regression procedures Russia, September 24-26, 2012, Proceedings sented in most general microeconomic textbooks, show how the expected value of the dependent vari- it extends the general treatment and focuses on the able responds to a change in an explanatory vari- This book constitutes a collection of selected contri- application of the theory to specific problems that able, quantile regressions imply predicted changes butions from the 11th International Conference on the firm faces when making production decisions for the entire distribution of the dependent variable. Perspectives in Business Informatics Research, BIR to maximise profits. Increasing level of government Despite its advantages, quantile regression is still not 2012, held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, in Septem- regulation and the use of specialised and often very commonly used in the analysis of spatial data. The ber 2012.The 15 papers presented in this volume expensive equipment in modern production moti- objective of this book is to make quantile regression were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 sub- vates the following focus areas: 1) How to optimise procedures more accessible for researchers working missions. They have been organized in topical sec- production under restrictions., 2) Treatment of fixed with spatial data sets. The emphasis is on interpreta- tions on: knowledge management and the Semantic inputs and the process of input fixation, 3) Optimisa- tion of quantile regression results. A series of exam- Web; business and information systems develop- tion of production over time, 4)[...] ment; business, people, and systems interoperability; ples using both[...] and business intelligence. Features Features This book covers the basic theory of how, what and Quantile regression analysis differs from more con- Features when firms should produce to maximise profits. ventional regression models in its emphasis on This book constitutes a collection of selected contri- Based on the neoclassical theory of the firm pre- distributions. Whereas standard regression proce- butions from the 11th International Conference on sented in most general microeconomic textbooks, dures show how the expected value of the dependent Perspectives in Business Informatics Research, BIR it extends the general treatment and focuses on the variable responds to a change in an explanatory vari- 2012, held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, in Septem- application of the theory to specific problems that able, quantile regressions imply predicted changes ber 2012.The 15 papers presented in this volume the firm faces when making production decisions for the entire distribution of the dependent variable. were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 sub- to maximise profits. Increasing level of government Despite its advantages, quantile regression is still [..] missions. They have been organized in topical sec- regulation and [..] tions on: knowledge management and the Semantic Contents Web; [..] Contents 1 Quantile Regression: An Overview. 2 Linear and Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Production Func- Nonparametric Quantile Regression.- 3 A Quantile Contents tion.- 3 Optimisation with One Input.- 4 Produc- Regression Analysis of Assessment Regressivity.-4 Knowledge Management and Semantic Web.- Busi- tion and Optimisation with Two or More Inputs.- Quantile Version of the Spatial AR Model.- 5 . Con- ness and Information Systems Development.- Busi- 5 Costs.- 6 Productivity, Efficiency and Techno- ditionally Parametric Quantile Regression.- 6 Guide ness, People and Systems Interoperability.- Business logical Changes.- 7 Input Demand Functions.- 8 to Further Reading.- References. Intelligence. Land and Other Inputs.- 9 The Company's Supply Function.- 10 Optimisation of Production Under Fields of interest Fields of interest Restrictions.- 11 Economies of Scale and Size.- 12 Regional Science Business Information Systems; Computer Appl. in The Fixation of the Production Factors.- 13 Decreas- Administrative Data Processing; Information Stor- ing Sales Curve.- 14 Production Over Time.- 15 Risk Target groups age and Retrieval; Information Systems Applications and Uncertainty.- 16 Economic Rent and the Value Research (incl.Internet) of Land.- 17 Production of Multiple Products.- 18 The[...] Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research Fields of interest Microeconomics; Production / Logistics; Agricul- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31814-6 Type of publication tural Economics Softcover Proceedings 2013. IX, 66 p. 47 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Regional More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33280-7 Target groups Science) Graduate Softcover $49.95 ISBN 978-3-642-31814-6 2012. 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X. Chen, N.R. Swanson (Eds.) N. Verma, Babashaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, J. Recker, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane QLD, India (Ed.) Australia Recent Advances and Future Directions in Causality, Prediction, Recession and Its Aftermath Scientific Research in Information Systems and Specification Analysis Adjustments in the United States, Australia, and the Emerging Asia A Beginner's Guide Essays in Honor of Halbert L. White Jr Market failure at medium intervals is inevitable in This book is designed to introduce doctoral and This book is a collection of articles that present the a capitalist economy. Such failures may not be seri- other higher-degree research students to the process most recent cutting edge results on specification ously seen in the short run because market adjusts of scientific research in the fields of Information Sys- and estimation of economic models written by a demand through hoarding of inventory or import of tems as well as fields of Information Technology, number of the world’s foremost leaders in the fields required goods and services. The market also adjusts Business Process Management and other related dis- of theoretical and methodological econometrics. demand in the long run through expansion of con- ciplines within the social sciences. It guides research Recent advances in asymptotic approximation the- cerned industrial output and also by the entry of new students in their process of learning the life of a ory, including the use of higher order asymptotics firms. The crucial variable is price which also adjusts researcher. In doing so, it provides an understanding for things like estimator bias correction, and the use the commodity and the labor market. The problem of the essential elements, concepts and challenges of of various expansion and other theoretical tools for comes when there are issues of overproduction, over the journey into research studies. It also provides a the development of bootstrap techniques designed capacity utilization of plants, over liquidation and gateway for the student to inquire deeper about each for implementation when carrying out inference are excess supply of money, change in demand because element covered. Comprehensive and broad but also at the forefront of theoretical development in the of change in tastes and habits of consumers, house- succinct and compact, the book is focusing on the field of econometrics. One important feature of these holds and the public. All[...] key principles[...] advances in the theory of[...] Features Features Features Market failure at medium intervals is inevitable in This book is designed to introduce doctoral and This book is a collection of articles that present the a capitalist economy. Such failures may not be seri- other higher-degree research students to the process most recent cutting edge results on specification ously seen in the short run because market adjusts of scientific research in the fields of Information Sys- and estimation of economic models written by a demand through hoarding of inventory or import of tems as well as fields of Information Technology, number of the world’s foremost leaders in the fields required goods and services. The market also adjusts Business Process Management and other related dis- of theoretical and methodological econometrics. demand in the long run through expansion of con- ciplines within the social sciences. It guides research Recent advances in asymptotic approximation the- cerned industrial output and also by the entry of new students in their process of learning the life of a ory, including the use of higher order asymptotics firms. The crucial variable is price which also [..] researcher. In doing so, it provides an [..] for things like estimator bias correction, and the use Contents of [..] Contents 1. Understanding Recession: Conceptual Arguments Part I: Basic Principles of Research.- Part II: Con- Fields of interest and US Adjustments.- 2. Financial Crisis and the ducting Research.- Part III: Publishing Research. Economic Theory; Economic Policy Great Recession in the United States.- 3. Dynamics of Deflation and Unemployment: Fall into an Abyss Fields of interest Target groups of Deflation.- 4. Market Fluctuations and Coun- Business Information Systems; Science; Information Research try Risk Relationships for Australian and Indian Systems and Communication Service Energy.- 5. 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M.B. Baum, Mainz, Germany L. Michelini, LUMSA University, Rome, Italy M. Spagnulo, Rome, Italy; R. Fleeter, Charlestown, RI, USA; M. Bal- duccini, Rome, Italy; F. Nasini, Rome, Italy Service Business Costing Social Innovation and New Business Space Program Management Cost Accounting Approach for the Service Industry Models Methods and Tools Service firms have high overhead costs which are Creating Shared Value in Low-Income Markets difficult to assign to individual services. To bring Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate Extreme poverty continues to afflict the world, and it transparency to their value chain, they need costing space programs from other management challenges, requires urgent action. Social innovation can be the approaches that help them find their own improve- Space Program Management explains through the- driving force to spark change and to find common ments. Markus B. Baum explores current theory and ory and example of real programs from around the ground for shared value creation, particularly when practice of value chain approaches and cost account- world, the philosophical and technical tools needed it is directed at low-income markets. Leading com- ing to develop a costing approach with a suitable to successfully manage large, technically complex panies have recently developed innovative forms of instrument for the allocation of fixed and overhead space programs both in the government and com- social innovation by combining three elements - the costs for a service firm. He describes the service busi- mercial environment. Chapters address both systems concept of shared value creation, the theory of the ness costing (SBC) approach. This hybrid-costing and configuration management, the management of fortune at the bottom of the pyramid, and a corpo- model has a hierarchical structure in terms of con- risk, estimation, measurement and control of both rate social entrepreneurship approach - which they solidation and allocates cost and revenues on the funding and the program schedule, and the structure use to enter low-income markets by helping to solve lowest hierarchical level possible to ensure that all of the aerospace industry worldwide. global challenges while simultaneously generating costs and income are[...] profits.The book identifies the main forms of social Features Features innovation: social[...] Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate Service firms have high overhead costs which are space programs from other management challenges, Features difficult to assign to individual services. To bring Space Program Management explains through the- Extreme poverty continues to afflict the world, and it transparency to their value chain, they need costing ory and example of real programs from around the requires urgent action. Social innovation can be the approaches that help them find their own improve- world, the philosophical and technical tools needed driving force to spark change and to find common ments. Markus B. Baum explores current theory and to successfully manage large, technically complex ground for shared value creation, particularly when practice of value chain approaches and cost account- space programs both in the government and com- it is directed at low-income markets. Leading com- ing to develop a costing approach with a suitable mercial environment. Chapters address both systems panies have recently developed innovative forms of instrument for the allocation of fixed and overhead and [..] social innovation by combining three elements - the [..] concept of shared value creation, the theory of the Contents Contents [..] Chapter 1: Space Activities - A Peculiar Econom- Introduction.- Theoretical background and literature ical, Political, and Industrial Sector.- Chapter 2: Contents review.- Methodology.- Action research: value chain Space Programs Management.- Chapter 3: Market- Innovation for Social Change.- Corporate Social analysis of a consulting firm.- Design and develop- ing of Space Programs.- Chapter 4: Methods and Entrepreneurship and New Business Models.- New ment of a costing approach.- Conclusion and recom- Tools of Space Programs Management.- Chapter 5: Social Product Development: The Process and Criti- mendation. Risk Management of Space Programs.- Chapter 6: cal Success Factors.- Case Studies Analysis. 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K. Rennings, Centre for European Economic Research, C. Seidl, University of Kiel, Germany; K. Pogorelskiy, California G. Gomel, Bank of Italy, Rome, Italy; D. Marconi, Bank of Italy, Mannheim, Germany; B. Brohmann, Öko-Institut e.V., Darm- Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA; S. Traub, University Rome, Italy; I. Musu, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy; B. stadt, Germany; J. Nentwich, University of St. Gallen, Switzer- of Bremen, Germany Quintieri, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy (Eds.) land; J. Schleich, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Resarch ISI, Karlsruhe, Germany; T. Traber, German Institute for Economic Research, Berlin, Germany; R. Wüstenhagen, University Tax Progression in OECD Countries The Chinese Economy of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland (Eds.) An Integrative Analysis of Tax Schedules and Income Distribu- Recent Trends and Policy Issues tions Sustainable Energy Consumption in This book takes readers on a unique journey across Residential Buildings This is the first book that performs international some of the most debated implications of the rise of and intertemporal comparisons of uniform tax pro- the Chinese economy on the global scene. From the gression with empirical data. While conventional analysis, suggestions emerge on how to improve sta- As the residential buildings sector accounts for measures of tax progression suffer from serious dis- tistical tools to measure performance and to obtain around 30 percent of the final energy demand in advantages for empirical analyses, this book extends more precise macroeconomic forecasts. Moreover, Germany, this sector is increasingly becoming the uniform measures to progression comparisons of it confirms the suspicion that a governance model focus of public attention with regard to climate countries with different income distributions. Tax of firms that does not sufficiently encourage mar- change. In this book, decisions on energy consump- progression is analyzed in terms of Lorenz curve and ket competition may have significant costs in terms tion by private households are examined. The analy- Suits curve equivalents of net incomes and taxes. The of efficiency for the Chinese production system. The ses are based on several empirical methods. The authors derive six distinct definitions of the relation analysis of demographic factors and of household results show that the road to more sustainable energy "is more progressive than", which are then utilized savings gives further support to calls for a serious consumption in residential buildings is not ham- for an empirical analysis of 13 countries included in reform effort, particularly of the pension and health pered by a lack of will on behalf of the consumers. the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS). In two thirds care systems, to utilize[...] However one should be realistic that there are many of all international[...] instances where improving thermal institution Features involves additional economic costs for individual Features This book takes readers on a unique journey across households. This is the first book that performs international some of the most debated implications of the rise of and intertemporal comparisons of uniform tax pro- the Chinese economy on the global scene. From the Features gression with empirical data. While conventional analysis, suggestions emerge on how to improve sta- As the residential buildings sector accounts for measures of tax progression suffer from serious dis- tistical tools to measure performance and to obtain around 30 percent of the final energy demand in advantages for empirical analyses, this book extends more precise macroeconomic forecasts. Moreover, Germany, this sector is increasingly becoming the uniform measures to progression comparisons of it confirms the suspicion that a governance model of focus of public attention with regard to climate countries with different income distributions. Tax firms that does not sufficiently encourage market [..] change. In this book, decisions on energy consump- progression is analyzed in terms of Lorenz curve and tion by private households are examined. The analy- Suits [..] Contents ses are based on several empirical methods. The Statistical Issues: Forecasting World Output: the results show that the road to more sustainable energy Contents Rising Importance of Emerging Asia.- Macroeco- consumption in [..] Introduction: Measuring Tax Progression.- Theories: nomic Developments in China: The Statistical Chal- Local Measures.- Global Measures.- Uniform Mea- lenges.- Technical Efficiency and Governance: The Contents sures.- Applications: Data and Fiscal Institutions of Case of China.- Demographic Changes, Urbaniza- Introduction and Theoretical Framework.- Analy- the Surveyed Countries.- Numerical Results.- Statis- tion and Household Savings: Demographic Trends sis of Existing Data: Determinants for the Adoption tical Tests.- Progression Intensity. and Sustainability of the Old-Age Security System of Energy-Efficient Household Appliances in Ger- in China.- Urban and Rural Household Savings many.- Results of the SECO@Home Household Sur- Fields of interest in China: Determinants and Policy Implications.- vey and Discrete Choice Analysis.- Firm Strategies Public Finance & Economics Saving Rates of Urban Households in China.- The and Political Instruments.- Impacts of the Instru- "China Effect" on EU Exports to OECD Markets Target groups ments.- Home Heating, Technology and Gender: A - A Focus on Italy.- The Sophistication of China's Research Qualitative Analysis. 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A.C. Tsigkas, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece N. Cho, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea R. Laxminarayan, Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy, Washington, DC, USA; M.K. Macauley, Resources for the Future, Washington, DC, USA (Eds.) The Lean Enterprise The Use of Smart Mobile

From the Mass Economy to the Economy of One Equipment for the Innovation in The Value of Information Organizational Coordination The book is divided into three parts.Part I. The Ris- Methodological Frontiers and New Applications in Environ- ing economy of “one” gives an overview of what is ment and Health changing in the social system of production, it refers Recent increases in uncertainty and speed of market The book examines applications in two disparate to the weakening role of central planning and the change are driving the adoption of new intelligent fields linked by the importance of valuing informa- rising power of individuation in the value creation mobile office systems. Organizational informa- tion: public health and space. Researchers in the chain. Part II. Lean Enterprise in theory refers to the tion systems paradigm suggests that a right match health field have developed some of the most inno- principles of lean thinking, the transfer of lean phi- between organizational characteristics and the use vative methodologies for valuing information, used losophy from East to West and discusses the nec- of technology is critical in producing desired results. to help determine, for example, the value of diagnos- essary adaptation to the Western way of thinking Following such perspective this study focused on the tics in informing patient treatment decisions. In the and practice. It presents a practice proven method relationship between task characteristics and the use field of space, recent applications of value-of-infor- for achieving a lean integrated demand and supply of mobile office systems with an intention to find out mation methods are critical for informing decisions chain and analyses in detail the related implementa- factors that affect the adoption of modern mobile on investment in satellites that collect data about air tion steps. Criteria for a successful displacement of a office systems. The research results show that in per- quality, fresh water supplies, climate and other nat- company to a lean[...] forming tasks with high mobility users tend to use ural and environmental resources affecting global extensive mobile office functions. When the task has health and quality of life. Features a high level of[...] The book is divided into three parts.Part I. The Ris- Features ing economy of “one” gives an overview of what is Features The notion that information has both statistical and changing in the social system of production, focus- Recent increases in uncertainty and speed of market pragmatic value dates back at least to the 1950s; in ing on the shrinking role of central planning and the change are driving the adoption of new intelligent recent years, interest in the economic value of infor- rising power of individuation in the value creation mobile office systems. Organizational informa- mation has grown considerably. This book explores chain. Part II. Lean Enterprise in theory refers to the tion systems paradigm suggests that a right match and analyzes innovative methodologies and applica- principles of lean thinking, the transfer of lean [..] between organizational characteristics and the use tions of research on the value of information. Based of technology is critical in producing desired results. on papers commissioned for a workshop hosted in Contents Following such perspective this study focused on the 2010 by Resources for the Future, the book offers [..] Part I: Rising of the economy of one.- nPart II: Lean relationship between task characteristics and the use enterprise in theory.- Part III: Lean enterprise in [..] Contents practice. Introduction.- 1. The Value of Information in Index Contents Insurance for Farmers in Africa.- Commentary.- 2. Fields of interest Introduction.- Theoretical Background and Research The Value of Information in a Risk Management Industrial Organization; Industrial and Production Hypotheses.- Research Method.- Results of Data Approach to Climate Change.- Commentary.- 3. Engineering; Engineering Design Analysis.- Case Study of the Use of Mobile Office.- Understanding the Value of Business Information.- Conclusion. Target groups Commentary.- 4. Valuing the Potential Impacts of Graduate Fields of interest GEOSS: A Systems Dynamics Approach.- Commen- Business Information Systems; Technology Manage- tary.- 5. The Informative Role of Advertising and Type of publication ment; Management of Computing and Information Experience in Dynamic Brand Choice: An Appli- Monograph Systems cation to the Ready-To-Eat Cereal Market.- Com- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29401-3 mentary.- 6. The Effect of Public and Private Quality Target groups Information on Consumer Choice in Health Care Hardcover Research Markets.-[...] 2013. XIV, 269 p. 400 illus., 100 in color. (Springer Texts in Business and Economics) Type of publication Fields of interest $129.00 Monograph Operation Research / Decision Theory; Business & ISBN 978-3-642-29401-3 Economics (general); Econometrics; Monitoring / More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30846-8 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Environmental Analysis; Health Administration Softcover 2013. 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R. Di Lorenzo S.E. Herlitschka S. Morichi, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo, Japan; S.R. Acharya, Institute for Transport Policy Studies (ITPS), Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) Trading Systems Transatlantic Science and

Theory and Immediate Practice Technology Transport Development in Asian

For years, systems theory has been applied success- Opportunities for Real Cooperation Between Europe and the Megacities United States fully in all fields of technology, but its impact on A New Perspective the world of finance has to date been limited. This Major societal challenges of a global nature include book aims to rectify this situation. Readers will no climate change, efficient energy supply, environ- The rapid growth of the Asian urban population longer be able to assert that money cannot be reli- mental sustainability, and health care. Science & concentrates on a few large cities, turning them into ably earned on the financial markets: one might just Technology Policy (S&T) policy is an essential con- giant megacities. Despite new theoretical insights as well say that man has never set foot on the moon. tributor to dealing with these challenges; more- into the benefits of megacities, the emerging Asia is The potential reader may be frightened by the num- over, international cooperation and collaboration in facing a daunting challenge concerning the manage- ber of formulas, but can be reassured that almost all S&T is vital to tackling these issues, since no single ment of infrastructure and services in their megac- of them can be skipped. What makes the miracle of nation or even region is able to respond adequately ities. The deteriorating urban mobility is the most guaranteed trading success possible are the work- by itself. Within this context, this book addresses difficult challenge with respect to the sharp increase sheets and the codes for Internet platforms which recent developments in transatlantic S&T coopera- in vehicle numbers and to inadequate and poorly provide (at a click) functions that once had to be tion between the European Union and the United managed road infrastructure. Public transport, a sus- built with great[...] States. The EU-U.S. relationship dates back to the tainable mode of mobility, is subjected to a vicious 1950s, with regular EU-U.S. Summits to assess and cycle of poor service, decreasing ridership and lower Features develop transatlantic[...] investment. Despite various policy initiatives, the sit- For years, systems theory has been applied success- uation has not[...] fully in all fields of technology, but its impact on Features the world of finance has to date been limited. This . Features book aims to rectify this situation. Readers will no The rapid growth of the Asian urban population longer be able to assert that money cannot be reliably Fields of interest concentrates on a few large cities, turning them into earned on the financial markets: one might just as R & D / Technology Policy; Technology Manage- giant megacities. Despite new theoretical insights well say that man has never set foot on the moon or ment; Economic Policy into the benefits of megacities, the emerging Asia is that, in the age of digital remastering, it [..] facing a daunting challenge concerning the manage- Target groups ment of infrastructure and services in their megac- Contents Research ities. The deteriorating urban mobility is the most Part I.- 1 Processes.- 2 More About Independence.- difficult challenge with respect to the sharp [..] 3 Conditional Probability in Practice.- 4 Stationary Type of publication Processes.- 5 Normality.- 6 Trends.- 7 Autocorre- Brief Contents lation.- 8 Ljung-Box.- 9 Periodogram.- Part II.- 10 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4384-1 Evolving Concepts in Urban Transport.- Specialties Indicators.- 11 Process of the AR(p) type.- 12 Gen- of Asian Megacities.- Urban Transport Dynamics.- Softcover eralizations.- 13 The complete open-loop scheme.- Developing Urban Roads and Managing Motoriza- 2013. XXX, 76 p. 13 illus., 9 in color. (SpringerBriefs in 14 Physical realizability.- 15 The equity line.- 6 Pre- tion.- Strengthening the Role of Public Transport.- Business, Vol. 27) dictions.- 17 Optimal AR(p) in practice.- 18 Maps Coordinating Transport and Spatial Development.- $49.95 in series.- Part III.- 19 Transfer Functions.- 20 Sim- Mitigating Transport Emissions.- Promoting Inte- ISBN 978-1-4614-4384-1 ple lag.- 21 Gauss Filters.- 22 Stability.- 23 Lag com- grated Urban Transport System.- Improving Insti- pensator.- 24 Lead compensator.- 25 RLC filter.- 26 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. tutions, Funding and Financing.- Conclusion: New Leading indicator.- 27[...] Perspective and Policy Recommendation.

Fields of interest Fields of interest Finance / Banking; Popular Science in Mathematics / Regional Science; Civil Engineering; Sustainable Natural Science / Technology; Quantitative Finance; Development; Transportation Control Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29742-7 More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2705-3 Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XII, 274 p. 52 illus., 45 in color. (Transportation 2013. XVI, 232 p. 116 illus. (Perspectives in Business Cul- Research, Economics and Policy) ture) $99.00 $99.00 ISBN 978-3-642-29742-7 ISBN 978-88-470-2705-3 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Education 93

C. Schalles, Irland D.W. Kupferman, College of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, Repub- Education lic of the Marshall Islands Usability Evaluation of Modeling Disassembling and Decolonizing Languages F. Rauner, University of Bremen, Germany; L. Heinemann, Uni- versity of Bremen, Germany; A. Maurer, University of Bremen, School in the Pacific Germany; B. Haasler, Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten, Ger- The usability of graphical modeling languages has many A Genealogy from Micronesia not been explicitly considered in past research. Most usability evaluation surveys are mainly focusing Schooling in the region known as Micronesia is on applications, websites, software and technical Competence Development and today a normalized, ubiquitous, and largely unexam- products. Usability has not been focused on within Assessment in TVET (COMET) ined habit. As a result, many of its effects have also the development of current graphical languages for gone unnoticed and unchallenged. By interrogating conceptual modeling. Consequently, the impact of Theoretical Framework and Empirical Results the processes of normalization and governmentality graphical modeling languages on users as well as the that circulate and operate through schooling in the output resulting from their application is not clear. The transferability of vocational education and train- region through the deployment of Foucaultian con- Dr. Christian Schalles focuses on an empirical usabil- ing qualifications across international borders is a ceptions of power, knowledge, and subjectivity, this ity evaluation of graphical modeling languages in live issue in this heterogeneous field. Key to this goal work destabilizes conventional notions of schooling’s business process and software modeling. is defining a common methodology for measuring neutrality, self-evident benefit, and its role as the key vocational competences. This publication sets out a to contemporary notions of so-called political, eco- Features proposal for just that, based on the results of a pilot nomic, and social development. This work aims to The usability of graphical modeling languages has project known as ‘COMET’ on competence diagnos- disquiet the idea that school today is both rooted in not been explicitly considered in past research. Most tics in the field of electrical engineering. The study some distant past and[...] usability evaluation surveys are mainly focusing deploys longitudinal analysis to explore issues of on applications, websites, software and technical competence development, the development of voca- Features products. Usability has not been focused on within tional identity, and occupational commitment. It Schooling in the region known as Micronesia is the development of current graphical languages for focuses on two discrete occupational profiles in elec- today a normalized, ubiquitous, and largely unexam- conceptual modeling. Consequently, the impact of trical engineering in an ambitious test of a model ined habit. As a result, many of its effects have also graphical modeling languages on users as well as the currently applied to[...] gone unnoticed and unchallenged. By interrogating [..] the processes of normalization and governmentality Features that circulate and operate through schooling in the Contents The transferability of vocational education and train- region through the deployment of Foucaultian con- Background of Software and Business Process ing qualifications across international borders is a ceptions of power, knowledge, and subjectivity, this Modeling.- Framework for Usability Evalua- live issue in this heterogeneous field. Key to this goal work [..] tion of Modeling Languages (FUEML).-Devel- is defining a common methodology for measuring oping a Generic Metric For Measuring Model vocational competences. This publication sets out a Contents Complexity.- Comparing the Usability of Graph- proposal for just that, based on the results of a pilot List of Figures.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1. ical Modeling Languages Using FUEML.- Using project known as ‘COMET’ on competence diagnos- Introduction: Where Do We Go From Here?.- 2. Structural Equation Modeling in Usability tics in the field of electrical engineering. [..] Theory, Power, and the Pacific.- 3. Atolls and Ori- Research.- Impact of Metaproperties on the Usability gins: A Genealogy of Schooling in Micronesia.- 4. of Graphical Modeling Languages.- Further Process- Contents Power and Pantaloons: The Case of Lee Boo and the ing of the Empirical Results.- Principles for Future Preface.- Introduction: Competence Diagnostics in Normalizing of the Student.- 5. Certifiably Qual- Development of graphical Modeling Languages. Vocational Education – what for?.- Foundations of ified: Corps, College, and the Construction of the a competence model.- The COMET competence Teacher.- 6. The Mother and Child Reunion: Gov- Fields of interest model: foundations for the study of professional erning the Family.- 7. Conclusion: The Emperor is Business Information Systems competence and identity.- Test development and a Nudist: A Case for Counter-Discourse(s).- Refer- design of the study.- Test instruments and imple- ences.- Index. Target groups mentation of the COMET study.- Results 2008 – the Research survey population.- Results 2008 – Apprentices com- Fields of interest petence.- Results of the main phase.- The COMET Educational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education; Type of publication rating procedure in practice: some conclusions.- Ref- International and Comparative Education Monograph erences. Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-00050-9 Fields of interest Research Softcover Professional and Vocational Education; Assessment, 2013. XXIV, 177 p. 46 illus. Testing and Evaluation Type of publication $79.95 Monograph ISBN 978-3-658-00050-9 Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4672-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Research Hardcover Type of publication 2013. XXII, 182 p. 15 illus. 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B. Bevan, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA, USA; P. Bell, Univer- L. Hills, Blue Pencil Institute, Fairfax, VA, USA P. Gibbs, Middlesex University, London, UK (Ed.) sity of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; R. Stevens, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA; A. Razfar, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Lasting Female Educational Learning, Work and Practice: New Leadership Understandings LOST Opportunities Leadership Legacies of Women Leaders Learning in Out-of-School Time This book’s original contribution to a crowded lit- Our colleges and universities are being led in large erature on work and learning will attract strong Learning in informal settings is attracting growing part by baby boomers who are now in later midlife. international interest. Its focus on the philosophy of attention from policymakers and researchers, yet Huge numbers of those middle-aged leaders will learning at work brings a fresh perspective on a topic there remains, at the moment, a dearth of literature retire within the next 10 years. While we know that normally viewed through psychological, anthropo- on the topic. Thus this volume, which examines how being in later midlife and impending retirement logical and sociological eyes. It assembles a host of science and mathematics are experienced in every- must influence a person in a leadership position internationally recognized scholars who reflect on day and out-of-school-time (OST) settings, makes at an institution of higher learning, we don’t really the various philosophies of work-based learning. Full an important contribution to the field of the learn- understand how. This book is based upon an empir- of distinctive and original contributions that pro- ing sciences. Conducting research on OST learning ical study that linked higher education leadership vide perceptive insights into the subject, the work requires us to broaden and deepen our conceptions to one aspect of midlife known as generativity. This will be a practical support to teachers, trainers and of learning as well as to better identify the unique psychosocial phenomenon was described by Erik researchers at the same time as it gives readers a clear and common qualities of different learning settings. Erikson as a desire that peaks in midlife to leave philosophical grounding in learning at work. It is, We must also find better ways to analyze the inter- something for future generations before one dies. however, not[...] play between OST and school-based learning. In this Generativity typically manifests itself[...] volume, scholars develop[...] Features Features This book’s original contribution to a crowded lit- Features Our colleges and universities are being led in large erature on work and learning will attract strong Learning in informal settings is attracting growing part by baby boomers who are now in later midlife. international interest. Its focus on the philosophy of attention from policymakers and researchers, yet Huge numbers of those middle-aged leaders will learning at work brings a fresh perspective on a topic there remains, at the moment, a dearth of literature retire within the next 10 years. While we know that normally viewed through psychological, anthropo- on the topic. Thus this volume, which examines how being in later midlife and impending retirement logical and sociological eyes. It assembles a host of science and mathematics are experienced in every- must influence a person in a leadership position internationally recognized scholars who reflect on day and out-of-school-time (OST) settings, makes at an institution of higher learning, we don’t really the various philosophies of work-based [..] an important contribution to the field of the learning understand how. This book is based upon an [..] sciences. Conducting research on OST learning [..] Contents Contents Introduction- Thinking about work in work based Contents Ch. 1: Leadership Legacies: The Immortal Higher learning, Paul Gibbs.- Section one.- The Workplace Preface: Learning about Out of School Time (LOST) Education Leader.- Ch. 2: Why Legacy Matters More as a Site of Learning. Reflections on the Concep- Learning Opportunities, Bronwyn Bevan, Reed in Midlife.- Ch. 3: The Case Study.- Ch. 4: Charac- tual Relationship between Workplace and Learning, Stevens, Philip Bell, Aria Razfar.- Part I.- Intro- teristics that Influence Leadership Legacies.- Ch. 5: Christopher Winch.- Practice as a key idea in under- duction: What counts as math and science?, Reed Developing Generative Higher Education Leaders.- standing work-based learning, Paul Hager.- The role Stevens.- Chapter 1: Math I Am: What We Learn Ch. 6: Tools for Crafting a Leader’s Higher Educa- of on-the-job and off-the-job provision in vocational from Stories that People Tell about Math in their tion Leadership Legacy.- Appendices.- References.- education and training, Gerald Lum.- Tacit Knowl- Lives, Indigo Esmonde1, Kristen Pilner Blair, Shelley Index. edge and the Labor Process, Theodore Lewis.- Work- Goldman, Lee Martin, Osvaldo Jimenez, Roy Pea.- place Identity, Transition and the Role of Learning, Chapter 2: What Counts as Science in Everyday and Fields of interest Geoff Hinchcliffe.- Ontological Distinctiveness and Family Interactions?, Maureen Callanan, Megan Higher Education; Administration, Organization the Emergence of Purposes, David[...] Luce, Lara Triona, Jennifer Rigney, Deborah Siegel, and Leadership Jennifer Jipson.- Chapter 3: What Counts as Mathe- Fields of interest Target groups matics[...] Professional and Vocational Education; Philosophy Research of Education Fields of interest Type of publication Science Education; Mathematics Education; Learn- Target groups Monograph ing and Instruction Research More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-5018-0 Target groups Type of publication Hardcover Research Contributed volume 2013. 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J.A. Bianchini, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA; M. Mackey, University of Alberta, AB, Canada (Ed.) G. MacCarrick, School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook V.L. Akerson, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA; A. Cal- University, Cairns, QLD, Australia abrese Barton, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA; O. Lee, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; A.J. Rodriguez, Picturebooks and Literary San Diego State University, CA, USA (Eds.) Understanding, in Honour of Quality Assurance in Medical Education Moving the Equity Agenda Forward Lawrence Sipe A Practical Guide Equity Research, Practice, and Policy in Science Education At the time of his sudden death in March 2011, well- This book is an easy-to-read, practical guide for any known children’s literature scholar Lawrence Sipe This volume takes on the vital tasks of celebrating, medical school preparing for accreditation or insti- was North American Editor-in-Chief of Children's challenging, and attempting to move forward our tutional review. It contains practical guidance on Literature in Education: An International Quarterly. understanding of equity and diversity in science edu- the use of internationally accepted standards with A year later, this volume appeared in the form of a cation. Organized thematically, the book explores a particular focus on what it is that external accred- special commemorative issue to honour his contri- five key areas of science education equity research: iting teams will be looking for both before and dur- bution to the field. Reflecting the areas where Larry science education policy; globalization; context and ing their site visit. This book will appeal to medical Sipe made his strongest contributions to our under- culture; discourse, language and identity; and lead- school faculty as well as faculty from other health standing of young people and their literature, the ership and social networking. Chapter authors -- professions schools who are preparing for either high articles include a study of a single picturebook, a emerging to established US science education schol- stakes accreditation or internal review. It may also report on young people’s responses to a different ars -- present their latest research on how to make appeal to agencies responsible for accrediting med- picturebook, and two projects to incorporate actual science interesting and accessible to all students. The ical schools who wish to become more familiar with responses from children into more broadly theoreti- volume includes international voices as well: Schol- the international standards. cal perspectives. An[...] ars from around the world crafted responses to each section. Together,[...] Features Features Medical schools across the globe are increasingly At the time of his sudden death in March 2011, well- Features being challenged to adopt best practice in training known children’s literature scholar Lawrence Sipe This volume takes on the vital tasks of celebrating, future doctors. Increased accountability as well as was North American Editor-in-Chief of Children's challenging, and attempting to move forward our rapidly advancing educational and health care devel- Literature in Education: An International Quarterly. understanding of equity and diversity in science edu- opments call for increased sophistication on the part A year later, this volume appeared in the form of a cation. Organized thematically, the book explores of health educators. Quality Assurance in Medical special commemorative issue to honour his contri- five key areas of science education equity research: Education: A Practical Guide is an easy-to-read, bution to the field. Reflecting the areas where Larry science education policy; globalization; context and practical guide for any [..] Sipe made his strongest contributions to our [..] culture; discourse, language and identity; and leader- ship and social networking. Chapter authors -- [..] Contents Contents 1. Getting Underway.- 2. Mission and Outcomes.- 3 Editor's Note .- Revisiting the Relationships between Contents The Educational Program.- 4. Assessment of Learn- Text and Pictures .- Children's Literature and Edu- Introduction to Volume, Julie A. Bianchini.- Sec- ing.- 5. Admission and Selection.- 6. Medical School cation: A Memoir of Dr. Lawrence Sipe, .- Navi- tion 1: Science Education Policy, Okhee Lee, Julie A. Resources.- 7. Governance and Evaluation. gating Worlds of "Trouble and Woe and Worse" in Bianchini.- 1. Science for All: Historical Perspectives Children's Literature: An Exploration into the Dou- on Policy for Science Education Reform, George E. Fields of interest ble Text of Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak's DeBoer.- 2. Is It Possible to Teach “Science for All” Medical Education; Medicine (general) Brundibar .- A Blissful Education .- Exploring in a Climate of Accountability?: Educational Pol- Grade 7 Students' Responses to Shaun Tan's The Red Target groups icy and the Equitable Teaching of Science, Sherry A. Tree .- Retelling and Remembering: In Memory of Professional/practitioner Southerland.- 3. Conceptions of Inequality in the Era Dr. Lawrence Sipe .- Towards a Culturally Situated of Bush/Obama, Nancy W. Brickhouse.- R1. Inter- Reader Response Theory .- A Tribute to Dr. Sipe's Type of publication national Response. Bridging the Gaps between Pol- Memory: Recounting his Final Lessons Teaching[...] Professional book icy and Practice on Equity for Science Education More on www.springer.com/978-0-85729-712-9 Reforms: From National and[...] Fields of interest Childhood Education; Literacy; Language Education Softcover Fields of interest 2013. X, 81 p. 19 illus., 16 in color. 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R. McKeown, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada; V. Nolet, B.M. Kehm, University of Kassel, Germany; U. Teichler, University M. von Davier, Princeton, NJ, USA; E. Gonzalez, Princeton, NJ, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, USA (Eds.) of Kassel, Germany (Eds.) USA; I. Kirsch, Princeton, NJ, USA; K. Yamamoto, Princeton, NJ, USA (Eds.) Schooling for Sustainable The Academic Profession in Europe: Development in Canada and the New Tasks and New Challenges The Role of International Large- United States Scale Assessments: Perspectives This book is the first of several with the results of from Technology, Economy, and a collaborative European project supported by the Education for sustainable development (ESD) Educational Research European Science Foundation on changes in the presents an intriguing challenge in developed coun- academic profession in Europe (EUROAC). It pro- tries. The very notion of sustainable development vides a short description of the ESF EUROHESC This volume offers contributions by thought leaders may appear to be at cross-purposes with the social programme and the particular forms of international from a variety of disciplines and different perspec- and political aims of large industrial economies. Yet, collaborative research projects which are funded tives, which are brought together in a final chapter. arguably, the residents of wealthy countries may be under the umbrella of this programme. It then out- The contributions give insight in the role of large- most in need of new ways of thinking and behaving lines the EUROAC project. This project has chosen scale international assessments as change agents. on an increasingly more fragile and crowded planet. three foci (governance, professionalisation, academic As national leaders recognize the growing impor- This book presents a collection of essays that cap- careers) to analyse changes in the work of the acad- tance of human capital and how it is distributed, ture the depth and diversity of education for sustain- emic profession. The first results in the form of in- policymakers, economists and decision makers in able development (ESD) work in formal education in depth literature reviews constitute the content of the education have become increasingly interested in Canada and the United States. Many of the authors book. These eight literature reviews[...] results from comparative international surveys. are pioneers in the field of ESD, not only in their These assessments offer important information on own countries but[...] Features the development of cognitive skills and the conse- This book is the first of several with the results of quences of differences in the distribution of these Features a collaborative European project supported by the skills. Researchers use the data to[...] Education for sustainable development (ESD) European Science Foundation on changes in the presents an intriguing challenge in developed coun- academic profession in Europe (EUROAC). It pro- Features tries. The very notion of sustainable development vides a short description of the ESF EUROHESC This volume offers contributions by thought leaders may appear to be at cross-purposes with the social programme and the particular forms of international from a variety of disciplines and different perspec- and political aims of large industrial economies. Yet, collaborative research projects which are funded tives, which are brought together in a final chapter. arguably, the residents of wealthy countries may be under the umbrella of this programme. It then out- The contributions give insight in the role of large- most in need of new ways of thinking and behaving lines the EUROAC [..] scale international assessments as change agents. As on an increasingly more fragile and crowded planet. national leaders recognize the growing importance of This [..] Contents human capital and how it is distributed, policymak- Introduction; Barbara M. Kehm and Ulrich Teich- ers, economists and decision makers in [..] Contents ler.- 1. Professional Identity in Higher Education; Part 1 - Schooling for Sustainable Development in Marie Clarke, Abbey Hyde and Jonathan Drennan.- Contents Canada and the United States.- Chapter 1: Educa- 2. The Academic Profession in the Light of Com- 1. On the Growing Importance of International tion for Sustainable Development in Canada and the parative Surveys; Ester Höhle and Ulrich Teichler.- Large-Scale Assessments .- 2. International Large- United States: Rosalyn McKeown and Victor Nolet.- 3. The Changing Role of Academics and the Rise Scale Assessments as Change Agents .- 3. Technolo- Chapter 2: Education for Sustainable Development of Managerialism; Abbey Hyde, Marie Clarke and gies in Large-Scale Assessments: New Directions, in Formal Education: Canada: Charles Hopkins.- Jonathan Drennan.- 4. The New Higher Education Challenges, and Opportunities .- 4. The Role of Chapter 3: Education for Sustainability in the K-12 Professionals; Christian Schneijderberg and Nadine International Assessments of Cognitive Skills in the Educational System of the United States: Noah Fein- Merkator.- 5. Academic Markets, Academic Careers: Analysis of Growth and Development .- 5. The Util- stein and Ginny Carlton.- Part II - Teacher Educa- Where do we Stand?; Gaële Goastellec, Elke Park, ity and Need for Incorporating Noncognitive Skills tion: Chapter 4. Teacher Education and ESD in the Gülay Ates and Kevin Toffel.- 6. Internationalisation into Large-Scale Educational Assessments .- 6. The United States: The vision, challenges, and implemen- and[...] Contributions of International Large-Scale Studies tation: Victor Nolet.- Chapter 5. Pre-Service[...] in Civic Education and Engagement .- 7. 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21st Century Kinematics focuses on algebraic prob- Riding on the success of 3D cinema blockbusters lems in the analysis and synthesis of mechanisms and advances in stereoscopic display technology, This volume presents the 5th European Conference and robots, compliant mechanisms, cable-driven 3D video applications have gathered momentum of the International Federation for Medical and Bio- systems and protein kinematics. The specialist con- in recent years. 3D-TV System with Depth-Image- logical Engineering (EMBEC), held in Budapest, tributors provide the background for a series of Based Rendering: Architectures, Techniques and 14-18 September, 2011. The scientific discussion presentations at the 2012 NSF Workshop. The text Challenges surveys depth-image-based 3D-TV sys- on the conference and in this conference proceed- shows how the analysis and design of innovative tems, which are expected to be put into applications ings include the following issues: - Signal & Image mechanical systems yield increasingly complex sys- in the near future. Depth-image-based rendering Processing - ICT - Clinical Engineering and Appli- tems of polynomials, characteristic of those systems. (DIBR) significantly enhances the 3D visual experi- cations - Biomechanics and Fluid Biomechanics - In doing so, it takes advantage of increasingly sophis- ence compared to stereoscopic systems currently in Biomaterials and Tissue Repair - Innovations and ticated computational tools developed for numerical use. 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The specialist con- 3D video applications have gathered momentum include the following issues: - Signal & Image Pro- tributors provide the background for a series of in recent years. 3D-TV System with Depth-Image- cessing - ICT - Clinical Engineering and Applica- presentations at the 2012 NSF Workshop. The text Based Rendering: Architectures, Techniques and tions - Biomechanics and Fluid [..] shows how the analysis and design of innovative Challenges surveys depth-image-based 3D-TV sys- Contents mechanical systems yield increasingly complex sys- tems, which are expected to be put into applications Biomaterials.- Biomechanics, movement analysis.- tems of polynomials, [..] in the near future. 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C. Gelin, San Diego, CA, USA L.R. Vega, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; H. Rey, Univer- P.S.R. Diniz, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil sity of Leicester, UK A High-Rate Virtual Instrument Adaptive Filtering A Rapid Introduction to Adaptive of Marine Vehicle Motions for Algorithms and Practical Implementation Underwater Navigation and Ocean Filtering In the fourth edition of Adaptive Filtering: Algo- Remote Sensing rithms and Practical Implementation, author Paulo In this book, the authors provide insights into the S.R. Diniz presents the basic concepts of adaptive basics of adaptive filtering, which are particularly signal processing and adaptive filtering in a con- Dead-Reckoning aided with Doppler velocity mea- useful for students taking their first steps into this cise and straightforward manner. The main classes surement has been the most common method for field. They start by studying the problem of mini- of adaptive filtering algorithms are presented in underwater navigation for small vehicles. Unfortu- mum mean-square-error filtering, i.e., Wiener filter- a unified framework, using clear notations that nately DR requires frequent position recalibrations ing. Then, they analyze iterative methods for solving facilitate actual implementation. The main algo- and underwater vehicle navigation systems are lim- the optimization problem, e.g., the Method of Steep- rithms are described in tables, which are detailed ited to periodic position update when they surface. est Descent. By proposing stochastic approximations, enough to allow the reader to verify the covered Finally standard Global Positioning System (GPS) several basic adaptive algorithms are derived, includ- concepts. Many examples address problems drawn receivers are unable to provide the rate or precision ing Least Mean Squares (LMS), Normalized Least from actual applications. New material to this edi- required when used on a small vessel. To overcome Mean Squares (NLMS) and Sign-error algorithms. tion includes:Analytical and simulation examples in this, a low cost high rate motion measurement sys- The authors provide a general framework to study Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 10Appendix E, which[...] tem for an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) with the stability and steady-state performance of these underwater and oceanographic purposes is pro- algorithms. The affine[...] Features posed. The proposed onboard system for the USV In the fourth edition of Adaptive Filtering: Algo- Features consists of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) rithms and Practical Implementation, author Paulo In this book, the authors provide insights into the with[...] S.R. Diniz presents the basic concepts of adaptive basics of adaptive filtering, which are particularly signal processing and adaptive filtering in a concise Features useful for students taking their first steps into this and straightforward manner. The main classes of Dead-Reckoning aided with Doppler velocity mea- field. They start by studying the problem of mini- adaptive filtering algorithms are presented in a uni- surement has been the most common method for mum mean-square-error filtering, i.e., Wiener filter- fied framework, using clear notations that facilitate underwater navigation for small vehicles. Unfortu- ing. Then, they analyze iterative methods for solving actual implementation. The main [..] nately DR requires frequent position recalibrations the optimization problem, e.g., the Method of Steep- and underwater vehicle navigation systems are lim- est Descent. By proposing stochastic [..] Contents ited to periodic position update when they surface. Introduction to Adaptive Filtering.- Fundamentals of Contents Finally standard Global Positioning System (GPS) Adaptive Filtering.- The Least-Mean-Square (LMS) Wiener Filtering and examples.- Steepest descent receivers are unable to provide the rate or precision Algorithm.- LMS-Based Algorithms.- Conventional procedure.- Stochastic gradient adaptive filtering: required when [..] RLS Adaptive Filter.- Data-Selective Adaptive Fil- LMS (Least Mean Squares), NLMS (Normalized tering.- Adaptive Lattice-Based RLS Algorithms.- Contents Mean Squares).- Sign-error algorithm, APA (Affine Fast Transversal RLS Algorithms.- QR-Decom- Introduction.-Instrumentation and data acquisition Projection Algorithms).- Convergence results.- position-Based RLS Filters.- Adaptive IIR Filters.- system.- Data processing.- ADCP Processing.- At- Applications.- LS (Least Squares) and RLS (Recursive Nonlinear Adaptive Filtering.- Subband Adaptive sea experiment of data acquisition system. Least Squares).- Computational complexity and fast Filters.- Blind Adaptive Filtering. implementations.- Applications. Fields of interest Fields of interest Control; Oceanography; Signal, Image and Speech Fields of interest Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Circuits and Processing; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Artificial Intel- Systems; Communications Engineering, Networks; CAE) and Design ligence (incl. Robotics); Computational Intelligence Electrical Engineering; Control Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Graduate Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Brief Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32014-9 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30298-5 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4105-2 Hardcover Softcover Hardcover 2013. XVIII, 98 p. 87 illus. (Springer Series on Naval 2013. XII, 122 p. 23 illus. 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M. Wiedemann, German Aerospace Center DLR, Braunschweig, J.T. Starczewski, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland B. Catania, University of Genoa, Italy; L.C. Jain, University of South Germany; M. Sinapius, German Aerospace Center DLR, Braun- Australia, SA, Australia (Eds.) schweig, Germany (Eds.) Advanced Concepts in Fuzzy Logic Advanced Query Processing Adaptive, tolerant and efficient and Systems with Membership composite structures Uncertainty Volume 1: Issues and Trends This research book presents key developments, directions, and challenges concerning advanced Composite structures are most efficient in perfor- This book generalizes fuzzy logic systems for differ- query processing for both traditional and non- mance and production cost when combined with ent types of uncertainty, including- semantic ambi- traditional data. A special emphasis is devoted to smart materials making them adaptable to chang- guity resulting from limited perception or lack of approximation and adaptivity issues as well as to ing operational conditions. The specific production knowledge about exact membership functions- lack the integration of heterogeneous data sources. The processes of composites offer the possibility to inte- of attributes or granularity arising from discretiza- book will prove useful as a reference book for senior grate more functions thus making the structure more tion of real data- imprecise description of member- undergraduate or graduate courses on advanced data valuable. Active functions can be realized by smart ship functions- vagueness perceived as fuzzification management issues, which have a special focus on materials, e.g. morphing, active vibration control, of conditional attributes.Consequently, the mem- query processing and data integration. It is aimed for active structure acoustic control or structure health bership uncertainty can be modeled by combining technologists, managers, and developers who want monitoring. The foundation is a sound understand- methods of conventional and type-2 fuzzy logic, to know more about emerging trends in advanced ing of materials, design methods, design principles, rough set theory and possibility theory. In par- query processing. production technologies and adaptronics. Along ticular, this book provides a number of formulae for the complete process chain this disciplines together implementing the operation extended on fuzzy-val- ued fuzzy sets and presents some[...] Features deliver advanced lightweight[...] This research book presents key developments, directions, and challenges concerning advanced Features Features query processing for both traditional and non- Polymer composites offer the possibility for func- This book generalizes fuzzy logic systems for differ- traditional data. A special emphasis is devoted to tional integration since the material is produced ent types of uncertainty, including- semantic ambi- approximation and adaptivity issues as well as to simultaneously with the product. The efficiency guity resulting from limited perception or lack of the integration of heterogeneous data sources. The of composite structures raises through functional knowledge about exact membership functions- lack book will prove useful as a reference book for senior integration. The specific production processes of of attributes or granularity arising from discretiza- undergraduate or graduate courses on advanced data composites offer the possibility to improve and to tion of real data- imprecise description of member- [..] integrate more functions thus making the structure ship functions- vagueness perceived as fuzzification of conditional [..] more valuable. Passive functions can be improved by Contents [..] Contents From the content: Advanced Query Processing: An Introduction.- On Skyline Queries and how to Contents Uncertainty in Fuzzy Sets.- Algebraic Operations on Choose from Pareto Sets.- Processing Framework Multifunctional Materials.- Structural Mechanics.- Fuzzy Valued Fuzzy Sets.- Defuzzification of Uncer- for Ranking and Skyline Queries.- Preference-Based Composite Design.- Composite Technology.- Adap- tain Fuzzy Sets.- Generalized Uncertain Fuzzy Logic Query Personalization.- Approximate Queries for tronics. Systems.- Uncertainty Generation in Uncertain Fuzzy Logic Systems.- Designing Uncertain Fuzzy Spatial Data.- Approximate XML Query Processing.- Fields of interest Logic Systems. 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A. Nawrat, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; Y. Ohsawa, The University of Tokyo, Japan; A. Abe, NTT Commu- N. Meghanathan, Jackson State University, MS, USA; D. Naga- K. Simek, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; A. nication Science Laboratories, Atsugi, Japan (Eds.) malai, Wireilla Net Solutions PTY Ltd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Świerniak, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland N. Chaki, University of Calcutta, India (Eds.) (Eds.) Advances in Chance Discovery Advances in Computing and Advanced Technologies for Extended Selection from International Workshops Information Technology Intelligent Systems of National Since year 2000, scientists on artificial and nat- Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Border Security ural intelligences started to study chance discov- Advances in Computing and Information Technology (ACITY) ery - methods for discovering events/situations July 13-15, 2012, Chennai, India - Volume 2 that significantly affect decision making. Partially One of the world’s leading problems in the field of because the editors Ohsawa and Abe are teaching The international conference on Advances in Com- national security is protection of borders and bor- at schools of Engineering and of Literature with puting and Information technology (ACITY 2012) derlands. This book addresses multiple issues on sharing the interest in chance discovery, this book provides an excellent international forum for both advanced innovative methods of multi-level control reflects interdisciplinary aspects of progress:First, as academics and professionals for sharing knowledge of both ground (UGVs) and aerial drones (UAVs). an interdisciplinary melting pot of cognitive science, and results in theory, methodology and applications Those objects combined with innovative algorithms computational intelligence, data mining/visualiza- of Computer Science and Information Technology. become autonomous objects capable of patrolling tion, collective intelligence, … etc, chance discovery The Second International Conference on Advances chosen borderland areas by themselves and automat- came to reach new application domains e.g. health in Computing and Information technology (ACITY ically inform the operator of the system about poten- care, aircraft control, energy plant, management of 2012), held in Chennai, India, during July 13-15, tial place of detection of a specific incident. This is technologies, product[...] 2012, covered a number of topics in all major fields achieved by using sophisticatedmethods of gener- of Computer Science and Information Technology ation of non-collision trajectory for those types of Features including: networking and communications, net- objects and enabling automatic integration of both Since year 2000, scientists on artificial and natural work security and applications, web and internet ground and aerial unmanned vehicles.[...] intelligences started to study chance discovery - computing, ubiquitous computing, algorithms,[...] methods for discovering events/situations that signif- Features icantly affect decision making. Partially because the Features One of the world’s leading problems in the field of editors Ohsawa and Abe are teaching at schools of The international conference on Advances in Com- national security is protection of borders and bor- Engineering and of Literature with sharing the inter- puting and Information technology (ACITY 2012) derlands. This book addresses multiple issues on est in chance discovery, this book reflects interdisci- provides an excellent international forum for both advanced innovative methods of multi-level control plinary aspects of progress:First, [..] academics and professionals for sharing knowledge of both ground (UGVs) and aerial drones (UAVs). and results in theory, methodology and applications Those objects combined with innovative algorithms Contents of Computer Science and Information Technology. become autonomous objects capable of patrolling Cognition and Communication toward Chance Dis- The Second International Conference on Advances chosen borderland areas by themselves and automat- covery.- Curation and Communication in Chance in Computing and Information technology (ACITY ically inform [..] Discovery.- Turning Down a Chance: An Argu- 2012), held in [..] ment From Simplicity.- A Chance Favors a Pre- Contents pared Mind: Chance Discovery from Cognitive Contents Part I Design of Control Algorithms for UAV Psychology.- Data Visualization as Chance Cura- Computing and Information Technology Algorithms Objects.- Part II Design and Construction of Trajec- tion.- Chance Discovery with Self-Organizing Maps: and Applications.- Digital Image Processing and Pat- tory Planer for UAVs.- Part III Sensoric and Vision Discovering Imbalances in Financial Networks.- tern Recognition. based Information for UAVs.- Part IV Construction Map Interface for a Text Data Set by Recursive Clus- and Implementation of the Base Station and Soft- tering.- Multimodal Discussion Analysis based on Fields of interest ware. 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N. Meghanathan, Jackson State University, MS, USA; D. Naga- T. Morzy, Poznan University of Technology, Poland; T. Härder, L. Dumitrache, University "POLITEHNICA" of Bucharest, Romania malai, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; N. Chaki, University of Calcutta, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; R. Wrembel, Poznan Uni- (Ed.) India (Eds.) versity of Technology, Poland (Eds.) Advances in Intelligent Control Advances in Computing and Advances in Databases and Systems and Computer Science Information Technology Information Systems

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on The conception of real-time control networks tak- Advances in Computing and Information Technology (ACITY) This volume is the second one of the 16th East-Euro- ing into account, as an integrating approach, both July 13-15, 2012, Chennai, India - Volume 3 pean Conference on Advances in Databases and the specific aspects of information and knowledge Information Systems (ADBIS 2012), held on Septem- processing and the dynamic and energetic particu- The international conference on Advances in Com- ber 18-21, 2012, in Poznań, Poland. The first one larities of physical processes and of communication puting and Information technology (ACITY 2012) has been published in the LNCS series. This vol- networks is representing one of the newest scien- provides an excellent international forum for both ume includes 27 research contributions, selected tific and technological challenges. The new paradigm academics and professionals for sharing knowledge out of 90. The contributions cover a wide spectrum of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) reflects this ten- and results in theory, methodology and applications of topics in the database and information systems dency and will certainly change the evolution of the of Computer Science and Information Technology. field, including: database foundation and theory, technology, with major social and economic impact. The Second International Conference on Advances data modeling and database design, business process This book presents significant results in the field in Computing and Information technology (ACITY modeling, query optimization in relational and of process control and advanced information and 2012), held in Chennai, India, during July 13-15, object databases, materialized view selection algo- knowledge processing, with applications in the fields 2012, covered a number of topics in all major fields rithms, index data structures, distributed systems, of robotics, biotechnology,[...] of Computer Science and Information Technology system and data integration, semi-structured data[...] including: networking and communications, net- Features work security and applications, web and internet Features The conception of real-time control networks tak- computing, ubiquitous computing, algorithms,[...] This volume is the second one of the 16th East-Euro- ing into account, as an integrating approach, both pean Conference on Advances in Databases and the specific aspects of information and knowledge Features Information Systems (ADBIS 2012), held on Septem- processing and the dynamic and energetic particu- The international conference on Advances in Com- ber 18-21, 2012, in Poznań, Poland. The first one larities of physical processes and of communication puting and Information technology (ACITY 2012) has been published in the LNCS series. This volume networks is representing one of the newest scientific provides an excellent international forum for both includes 27 research contributions, selected out of and technological challenges. The new paradigm of academics and professionals for sharing knowledge 90. The contributions cover a wide spectrum of top- Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) reflects this tendency and results in theory, methodology and applications ics in the database and information systems [..] and [..] of Computer Science and Information Technology. The Second International Conference on Advances Contents Contents in Computing and Information technology (ACITY Reduction Relaxation in Privacy Preserving Asso- On the Use of Stochastic Complexity in Spectral- 2012), held in [..] ciation Rules Mining.-Decomposition of Non- Analysis of Radial Velocity Data.- On an Input Dri- deterministic Services for the Purpose of Replica- ven Hierarchy of HybridAutomata.-Improvement Contents tion.-Partitioning Approach to Collocation Pat- of statistical and fractal featuresfor texture classifi- Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing and Appli- tern Mining in Limited Memory Environment cation.- Towards a PIO II criterion: Improving the cations.- Web and Semantic Technology.- Ad Hoc, Using Materialized iCPI-Trees.-Towards the Auto- pilotmodeling.- ... . 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P. Georgieva, University of Aveiro, Portugal; L. Mihaylova, Lan- D. Jin, Wuhan Section of ISER Association, Wuhan, China; S. Lin, F. Arfaei Malekzadeh, University of Waterloo, Kitchener, ON, caster University, UK; L.C. Jain, University of South Australia, Ade- International Science & Education Researcher Association, Guang Canada; R. Mahmoudi, hoven University of Technology, The laide, SA, Australia (Eds.) Zhou, China (Eds.) Netherlands; A.H.M. van Roermund, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Advances in Intelligent Signal Advances in Mechanical and Processing and Data Mining Electronic Engineering Analog Dithering Techniques for Wireless Transmitters Theory and Applications Volume 3

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R. Hunger, Technische Universität München, Germany N. Adami, University of Brescia, Italy; A. Cavallaro, Queen Mary V. Rabinovich, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Rich- University, London, UK; R. Leonardi, University of Brescia, Italy; P. mond, ON, Canada; N. Alexandrov, North York, ON, Canada Migliorati, University of Brescia, Italy (Eds.) Analysis and Transceiver Design for the MIMO Broadcast Channel Antenna Arrays and Automotive Analysis, Retrieval and Delivery of Applications Multimedia Content This book deals with the optimization-based joint design of the transmit and receive filters in MIMO This book throws a lifeline to designers wading broadcast channel in which the user terminals may Covering some of the most cutting-edge research on through mounds of antenna array patents looking be equipped with several antenna elements. Further- the delivery and retrieval of interactive multimedia for the most suitable systems for their projects. 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Except the traditional tal and computational investigations involving a on which we are so dependent would be impossi- engineering areas that contain theoretical knowl- range of imaging techniques including Recovery of ble.2012 is the Alan Turing year -- a centenary cel- edge, applications, designs and projects, the book 3D Stress Intensity Factors From Surface Full-field ebration of the life and work of Alan Turing. To includes the area of use of computational intelligence Measurements, Identification of Cohesive-zone Laws celebrate Turing's legacy and follow the footsteps of in biomedical engineering. „Aspects of Computa- From Crack-tip Deformation Fields, Application this brilliant mind, we take this golden opportunity tional Intelligence: Theory and Applications” is a of High Speed Digital Image Correlation for Vibra- to review the latest developments in areas of[...] compilation of carefully selected extended papers tion Mode Shape Analysis, Characterization of Alu- written on the basis of original contributions pre- minum Alloys Using a 3D Full Field Measurement, Features sented at the 15th IEEE International Conference on and Low Strain Rate Measurements on Explosives Alan Turing pioneered many research areas such Intelligence Engineering Systems 2011, INES 2011 Using DIC. as artificial intelligence, computability, heuristics held at June 23.-26. 2011 in AquaCity[...] and pattern formation. Nowadays at the informa- Features tion age, it is hard to imagine how the world would Features This the fourth volume of six from the Annual Con- be without computers and the Internet. Without This volume covers the state-of-the art of the ference of the Society for Experimental Mechanics, Turing's work, especially the core concept of Tur- research and development in various aspects of com- 2010, brings together 58 chapters on Application of ing Machine at the heart of every computer, mobile putational intelligence and gives some perspective Imaging Techniques to Mechanics of Materials and phone and microchip today, so many things on directions of development. Except the traditional Structure. It presents findings from experimental which we [..] engineering areas that contain theoretical knowl- and computational investigations involving a range edge, applications, designs and projects, the book of imaging techniques including Recovery of 3D Contents includes the area of use of computational intelligence Stress Intensity Factors From Surface Full-field [..] From the content: Turing Test as a Defining Feature in biomedical engineering. „Aspects of Computa- of AI-Completeness.- Artificial Intelligence Evolved tional [..] Fields of interest from Random Behaviour.- Turing: Then, Now and Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanics; Still Key.- Imitation Programming Unorganised Contents Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Machines.- Towards Machine Equivalent Conscious- Part I: Diagnostics, Performance Monitoring and ness.- Multicriteria Models for Learning Ordinal Conditional – Based Maintenance.- Part II: New Target groups Data: a literature review.- Diophantine and Lattice Approaches in Mechatronics, Modeling and Human Research Cryptanalysis of the RSA Cryptosystem.- Artificial Knowledge.- Part III: Computational Intelligence, Intelligence Methods in Early Childhood Education. Web Technologies and Data Mining.- Part IV: Type of publication Methodologies, Methods and Algorithms.- Part V: Proceedings Fields of interest Softcomputing in Biomedical Engineering. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-9528-5 Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Fields of interest Hardcover Recognition and Graphics Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence 2013. X, 460 p. 396 illus. (Conference Proceedings of the (incl. Robotics) Society for Experimental Mechanics Series, Vol. 14) Target groups $259.00 Research Target groups ISBN 978-1-4419-9528-5 Research Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Type of publication Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29693-2 Monograph Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30667-9 2013. XX, 796 p. 185 illus. (Studies in Computational Hardcover Intelligence, Vol. 427) 2013. XII, 436 p. 268 illus. (Topics in Intelligent Engi- $279.00 neering and Informatics, Vol. 2) ISBN 978-3-642-29693-2 $179.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ISBN 978-3-642-30667-9 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 105

L. Baghai-Ravary, University of Oxford, UK; S.W. Beet, Aculab, Mil- M. Shama, Alexandria University, Egypt F. Aznar, University of Zaragoza, Spain; S.C. Pueyo, University of ton Keynes, UK Zaragoza, Spain; B. Calvo Lopez, University of Zaragoza, Spain Buckling of Ship Structures Automatic Speech Signal Analysis CMOS Receiver Front-ends for for Clinical Diagnosis and Buckling of Ship Structures presents a comprehen- Gigabit Short-Range Optical Assessment of Speech Disorders sive analysis of the buckling problem of ship struc- Communications tural members. A full analysis of the various types of loadings and stresses imposed on ship plating Automatic Speech Signal Analysis for Clinical Diag- and primary and secondary structural members is This book describes optical receiver solutions inte- nosis and Assessment of Speech Disorders provides given. The main causes and consequences of the grated in standard CMOS technology, attaining a survey of methods designed to aid clinicians in the buckling mode of failure of ship structure and the high-speed short-range transmission within cost- diagnosis and monitoring of speech disorders such methods commonly used to control buckling failure effective constraints. These techniques support short as dysarthria and dyspraxia, with an emphasis on the are clarified. This book contains the main equations reach applications, such as local area networks, fiber- signal processing techniques, statistical validity of the required to determine the critical buckling stresses to-the-home and multimedia systems in cars and results presented in the literature, and the appropri- for both ship plating and the primary and secondary homes. The authors show how to implement the ateness of methods that do not require specialized stiffening structural members. The critical buckling optical front-end in the same technology as the sub- equipment, rigorously controlled recording proce- stresses are given for ship plating subjected to the sequent digital circuitry, leading to integration of the dures or highly skilled personnel to interpret results. induced various types of loadings[...] entire receiver system in the same chip. The presen- Such techniques offer the promise of a simple and tation focuses on CMOS receiver design targeting cost-effective, yet objective, assessment of a range of Features gigabit transmission along a low-cost, standardized medical conditions, which would be of great value to Buckling of Ship Structures presents a comprehen- plastic optical fiber up to 50m in length. This book clinicians.[...] sive analysis of the buckling problem of ship struc- includes a detailed study of[...] tural members. A full analysis of the various types Features of loadings and stresses imposed on ship plating Features Automatic Speech Signal Analysis for Clinical Diag- and primary and secondary structural members is This book describes optical receiver solutions inte- nosis and Assessment of Speech Disorders provides given. The main causes and consequences of the grated in standard CMOS technology, attaining a survey of methods designed to aid clinicians in the buckling mode of failure of ship structure and the high-speed short-range transmission within cost- diagnosis and monitoring of speech disorders such methods commonly used to control buckling failure effective constraints. These techniques support short as dysarthria and dyspraxia, with an emphasis on the are clarified. [..] reach applications, such as local area networks, fiber- signal processing techniques, statistical validity of the to-the-home and multimedia systems in cars and results presented in the literature, and the appropri- Contents homes. The authors show how to implement the ateness of methods that do not [..] Scope of the book.- SI units.- Shipbuilding units.- optical front-end in the same technology as the sub- Introduction.- Configuration and geometry of ship sequent [..] Contents structure.- Bending of beams.- Hull girder loading Introduction.- Speech Production and Perception.- and stresses.- Secondary loading and stresses.- Ter- Contents Acoustic Effects of Speech Impairment.- Technology tiary and local loading and stresses.- Compound- Introduction.- Optical Signal Transmission.- Tran- and Implementation.- Established Methods.- Novel ing of stresses induced in ship structural members.- simpedance Amplifier.- Post-Amplifier.-POF Approaches.- The Future. Buckling of beam Columns.- Buckling of ship plat- Receiver.- Conclusions. ing.- Ultimate strength of ship plating.- Types and Fields of interest Fields of interest causes of ship structural failures.- Control of buck- Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Health Infor- Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- ling failure of ship structure. matics; Health Informatics ics, Instrumentation; Microwaves, RF and Optical Fields of interest Engineering Target groups Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Research Target groups Structural Mechanics; Mechanical Engineering Research Type of publication Target groups Brief Type of publication Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4573-9 Monograph Type of publication Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3463-4 Monograph 2013. VIII, 70 p. 9 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Speech Tech- Hardcover nology) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-17960-0 2013. XIX, 190 p. 192 illus. 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S. Ghosh, Birla Institute of Technology, Calcutta, India; A. Konar, F. Bart, CEA Marcoule, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France; C. Cau-di- E. Rodríguez Vilamitjana, Technical University of Catalunya (UPC), Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India Coumes, CEA Marcoule, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France; F. Frizon, CEA Barcelona, Spain; A. El Aroudi, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarrag- Marcoule, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France; S. Lorente, University of ona, Spain; E. Alarcón, Technical University of Catalunya (UPC), Toulouse, France (Eds.) Barcelona, Spain Call Admission Control in Mobile Cellular Networks Cement-Based Materials for Nuclear Chaos in Switching Converters for Waste Storage Power Management Call Admission Control (CAC) and Dynamic Channel Assignments (DCA) are important deci- Designing for Prediction and Control sion-making problems in mobile cellular com- As the re-emergence of nuclear power as an accept- This book addresses the need for models and tech- munication systems. Current research in mobile able energy source on an international basis contin- niques to predict stability boundaries, given trends communication considers them as two independent ues, the need for safe and reliable ways to dispose toward miniaturization of switching power supplies problems, although the former greatly depends on of radioactive waste becomes ever more critical. in battery-operated portable devices, which lead to the resulting free channels obtained as the outcome The ultimate goal for designing a predisposal waste- the exhibition of fast-scale chaotic instabilities. The of the latter. This book provides a solution to the management system depends on producing waste authors describe a method to predict stability bound- CAC problem, considering DCA as an integral part containers suitable for storage, transportation and aries from a design-oriented perspective, which cap- of decision-making for call admission. Further, cur- permanent disposal. Cement-Based Materials for tures the effect of the different parameters of the rent technical resources ignore movement issues Nuclear-Waste Storage provides a roadmap for the system upon the particular boundary. Unlike pre- of mobile stations and fluctuation in network load use of cementation as an applied technique for the vious methods involving complex analysis based on (incoming calls) in the control strategy used for call treatment of low- and intermediate-level radioactive the discrete-time mathematical model, the method admission. In addition, the present techniques on wastes. Coverage includes, but is not limited to, a introduced here allows for prediction of the over- call[...] comparison of cementation with other solidification techniques, advantages of[...] all stability boundaries within the complete design Features space and is based upon a[...] Call Admission Control (CAC) and Dynamic Features Features Channel Assignments (DCA) are important deci- As the re-emergence of nuclear power as an accept- This book addresses the need for models and tech- sion-making problems in mobile cellular com- able energy source on an international basis contin- niques to predict stability boundaries, given trends munication systems. Current research in mobile ues, the need for safe and reliable ways to dispose toward miniaturization of switching power supplies communication considers them as two independent of radioactive waste becomes ever more critical. in battery-operated portable devices, which lead to problems, although the former greatly depends on The ultimate goal for designing a predisposal waste- the exhibition of fast-scale chaotic instabilities. The the resulting free channels obtained as the outcome management system depends on producing waste authors describe a method to predict stability bound- of the latter. This book provides a solution to the containers suitable for storage, transportation and aries from a design-oriented perspective, which cap- CAC problem, considering DCA as an [..] permanent disposal. Cement-Based Materials for [..] tures the effect of the different parameters [..] Contents Contents Contents An Overview of Call Admission Control in Mobile.- Part I: Methods of Production of Cement-Waste Introduction.- Complex Behavior of VMC Buck Cellular Networks.- An Overview of Computa- Forms.- A Summary of IAEA-Coordinated Research Converter: Characterization.- Design-Oriented tional Intelligence Algorithms.- Automatic call Man- Project on Cementitious Materials for Radioac- Models for Predicting Instabilities in a Buck Switch- agement in a Cellular Mobile.- Network by Fuzzy tive Waste Management.- R&D on Cementation of ing Power Converter.- Control of FSI in Switching Threshold Logic.- An Evolutionary Approach to Pulp with Complex Physical and Chemical Com- Power Converters.- Extension to Alternative Topolo- Velocity and Traffic.- Sensitive Call Admission Con- position Stored in Tanksat the Mining Chemical gies and Functionalities Aiming Power Management trol.- Call Admission Control Using Bio-geography Combine.- Cementation in High Energy Mixer of Integrated Circuits. Based Optimization. ILW Surrogate Slurry: Demonstration of the Process at Semi-Industrial Scale.- Part II: Physico-Chemi- Fields of interest Fields of interest cal Processes Occurring in Cement-Waste Forms Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence at Early Age.- Hydration of Blended Cements.- ics, Instrumentation (incl. Robotics) Application of a Sub-Lattice Model to Predictions of Cement Hydrate[...] Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Fields of interest Nuclear Engineering; Renewable and Green Energy; Type of publication Type of publication Civil Engineering; Energy Technology Monograph Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-2127-6 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30996-0 Research Hardcover Hardcover 2013. X, 176 p. 134 illus. 2013. XII, 236 p. 74 illus. 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A. Khattab, Cairo University; D. Perkins, University of Louisiana R. Menezes, Florida Tech, Melbourne, FL, USA; A. Evsukoff, M. Nazri Bajuri, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; at Lafayette, LA, USA; M. Bayoumi, University of Louisiana at COPPE, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; M.C. González, MIT, Cambridge, M.R. Abdul Kadir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia Lafayette, LA, USA MA, USA (Eds.) Computational Biomechanics of the Cognitive Radio Networks Complex Networks Wrist Joint From Theory to Practice In the last decade we have seen the emergence of This book presents an analysis of the stress distribu- This book describes a communication paradigm a new inter-disciplinary field concentrating on the tion and contact stresses in severe rheumatoid wrist that could shape the future of wireless communi- understanding large networks which are dynamic, after total wrist arthroplasty. It assesses and com- cation networks, Opportunistic Spectrum Access large, open, and have a structure that borders order pares the load transfer throughout the joint and con- (OSA) in Cognitive Radio Networks (CRN). While and randomness. The field of Complex Networks has tact pressure at the articulations. The data obtained several theoretical OSA approaches have been pro- helped us better understand many complex phenom- from this study is of importance as this provide posed, they are challenged by the practical limita- ena such as spread of decease, protein interaction, greater evidence to the benefits of total wrist arthro- tions of cognitive radios: the key enabling technology social relationships, to name but a few. The field plasty in rheumatoid arthritis patients. of OSA. This book presents an unprecedented for- of Complex Networks has received a major boost mulation of the OSA problem in CNR that takes into caused by the widespread availability of huge net- Features account the practical limitations encountered due to work data resources in the last years. One of the most This book presents an analysis of the stress distribu- existing technologies. Based on such a problem for- surprising findings is that real networks behave very tion and contact stresses in severe rheumatoid wrist mulation, this book presents a framework and proto- distinct from traditional assumptions of network after total wrist arthroplasty. It assesses and com- col details implementing the analytically-optimized theory. Traditionally, real networks[...] pares the load transfer throughout the joint and con- solution of this problem. Unlike the[...] tact pressure at the articulations. The data obtained Features from this study is of importance as this provide Features In the last decade we have seen the emergence of a greater evidence to the benefits of total wrist arthro- This book describes a communication paradigm new inter-disciplinary field focusing on the under- plasty in rheumatoid arthritis patients. that could shape the future of wireless communi- standing of networks which are dynamic, large, cation networks, Opportunistic Spectrum Access open, and have a structure sometimes called ran- Contents (OSA) in Cognitive Radio Networks (CRN). While dom-biased. The field of Complex Networks is help- Finite element model construction of the healthy several theoretical OSA approaches have been pro- ing us better understand many complex phenomena wrist.-Biomechanical analysis of the mechanism of posed, they are challenged by the practical limita- such as the spread of deseases, protein interactions, the rheumatic wrist.- Biomechanical analysis of the tions of cognitive radios: the key enabling technology social relationships, to name but a few.Studies in [..] severe rheumatic wrist.- Biomechanical analysis of of OSA. This book presents an unprecedented for- the wrist arthroplasty in rheumatoid arthritis. mulation of the OSA [..] Contents Network Measures and Models.- Agents, Commu- Fields of interest Contents nication and Mobility.- Communities, Clusters and Biomedical Engineering; Continuum Mechanics and Introduction. - Cognitive Radio Networking Pre- Partitions.- Emergence in Networks.- Social Struc- Mechanics of Materials; Surgical Orthopedics liminaries.- State-of-the-art of Cognitive Radio tures and Networks.- Networks in Biology and Medi- Networks.- Opportunistic Spectrum Access Chal- cine.- Applications of Networks. Target groups lenges in Distributed Cognitive Radio Networks. - Research Rate-Adaptive Probabilistic Approach for Oppor- Fields of interest tunistic Spectrum Access.- RAP-MAC Performance Computational Intelligence; Complexity; Complex Type of publication Optimization with Statistical PRN Guarantees.- Networks Brief RAP-MAC Performance Evaluation in Large-Scale Networks.- Hardware Implementation. - RAP-MAC Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31905-1 Empirical Performance Evaluation. - Conclusions Research Softcover and Future Directions. - Glossary. 2013. XI, 74 p. 43 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Computational Type of publication Mechanics) Fields of interest Monograph $49.95 Circuits and Systems; Signal, Image and Speech Pro- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30286-2 ISBN 978-3-642-31905-1 cessing; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instru- Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. mentation 2013. X, 266 p. 85 illus. 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A. Konyukhov, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; K. J.F. Knabe, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK A. Chatterjee, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; P. Siarry, Uni- Schweizerhof, Karlsruher Institute of Technology, Germany versity of Paris-Est Créteil, France (Eds.) Computational Genetic Regulatory Computational Contact Mechanics Networks: Evolvable, Self- Computational Intelligence in Image Processing Geometrically Exact Theory for Arbitrary Shaped Bodies organizing Systems This book contains a systematical analysis of geo- Computational intelligence based techniques have metrical situations leading to contact pairs -- point- Genetic Regulatory Networks (GRNs) in biological firmly established themselves as viable, alternate, to-surface, surface-to-surface, point-to-curve, curve- organisms are primary engines for cells to enact their mathematical tools for more than a decade. They to-curve and curve-to-surface. Each contact pair is engagements with environments, via incessant, con- have been extensively employed in many systems inherited with a special coordinate system based on tinually active coupling. In differentiated multicellu- and application domains, among these signal pro- its geometrical properties such as a Gaussian surface lar organisms, tremendous complexity has arisen in cessing, automatic control, industrial and consumer coordinate system or a Serret-Frenet curve coordi- the course of evolution of life on earth. Engineering electronics, robotics, finance, manufacturing sys- nate system. The formulation in a covariant form and science have so far achieved no working system tems, electric power systems, and power electron- allows in a straightforward fashion to consider vari- that can compare with this complexity, depth and ics. Image processing is also an extremely potent ous constitutive relations for a certain pair such as scope of organization. Abstracting the dynamics of area which has attracted the attention of many anisotropy for both frictional and structural parts. genetic regulatory control to a computational frame- researchers who are interested in the development Then standard methods well known in computa- work in which artificial GRNs in artificial simulated of new computational intelligence-based techniques tional contact mechanics such as penalty, Lagrange cells differentiate while connected in a changing and their suitable applications, in both research multiplier methods,[...] topology, it is possible to apply Darwinian evolution problems and in real-world problems. Part I of in silico to study[...] Features the[...] This book contains a systematical analysis of geo- Features Features metrical situations leading to contact pairs -- point- Genetic Regulatory Networks (GRNs) in biological Computational intelligence based techniques have to-surface, surface-to-surface, point-to-curve, curve- organisms are primary engines for cells to enact their firmly established themselves as viable, alternate, to-curve and curve-to-surface. Each contact pair is engagements with environments, via incessant, con- mathematical tools for more than a decade. They inherited with a special coordinate system based on tinually active coupling. In differentiated multicellu- have been extensively employed in many systems its geometrical properties such as a Gaussian surface lar organisms, tremendous complexity has arisen in and application domains, among these signal pro- coordinate system or a Serret-Frenet curve coordi- the course of evolution of life on earth. Engineering cessing, automatic control, industrial and consumer nate system. The formulation in a [..] and science have so far achieved no working system electronics, robotics, finance, manufacturing sys- that can compare with this complexity, [..] Contents tems, electric power systems, and power electronics. Differential Geometry of Surfaces and Curves.- Clos- Contents Image [..] est Point Projection Procedure and Correspond- Evolution.- Genetic Regulatory Networks.- Biolog- Contents ing Curvilinear Coordinate System.- Geometry and ical Clocks and Differentiation.- Topological Net- Part I - Image Preprocessing Algorithms.- Chap. 1 - Kinematics of Contact.- Weak Formulation of Con- work Analysis.- Development and Morphogenesis. Improved Digital Image Enhancement Filters Based tact Conditions.- Contact Constraints and Constitu- on Type-2 Neuro-Fuzzy Techniques (Mehmet Emin tive Equations for Contact Tractions.- Linearization Fields of interest Yüksel, Alper Baştürk).- Chap. 2 - Locally-Equalized of the Weak Forms – Tangent Matrices in a Covari- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Image Contrast Enhancement Using PSO-Tuned ant Form.- Surface-To-Surface Contact – Various (incl. Robotics) Sectorized Equalization (N.M. Kwok, Q.P. Ha, G. Aspects for Implementations.- Special Case of Imple- Fang, D. Wang, S.Y. Chen).- Chap. 3 - Hybrid BBO- mentation – Reduction into 2D Case.- Implemen- Target groups DE Algorithms for Fuzzy Entropy Based Threshold- tation of Contact Algorithms with High Order FE.- Research ing (Ilhem Boussaïd, Amitava Chatterjee, Patrick Anisotropic Adhesion-Friction Models – Implemen- Siarry, Mohamed Ahmed-Nacer).- Chap. 4 - A tation.-[...] Type of publication Monograph Genetic Programming Approach for Image Segmen- tation (Hugo Alberto Perlin, Heitor Silvério Lopes).- Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30295-4 Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Part II - Image[...] Hardcover Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanics 2013. X, 122 p. 49 illus. (Studies in Computational Intel- Fields of interest Target groups ligence, Vol. 428) Computational Intelligence; Signal, Image and Research $129.00 Speech Processing; Image Processing and Computer ISBN 978-3-642-30295-4 Vision; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Monograph Target groups Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31530-5 Hardcover Type of publication 2013. XXII, 446 p. 280 illus. (Lecture Notes in Applied Monograph and Computational Mechanics, Vol. 67) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30620-4 $179.00 Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-31530-5 2013. XII, 301 p. 166 illus., 62 in color. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $179.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30620-4 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 109

C. Moewes, University of Magdeburg, Germany; A. Nürnberger, T. Taura, Kobe University, Japan; Y. Nagai, Japan Advanced Insti- J. Stjepandić, Prostep AG, Darmstadt, Germany; G. Rock, Univer- University of Magdeburg, Germany (Eds.) tute of Science and Technology, Nomi-city, Japan sity of Applied Science Trier, Germany; C. Bil, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia (Eds.) Computational Intelligence in Concept Generation for Design Intelligent Data Analysis Creativity Concurrent Engineering Approaches for Sustainable Product A Systematized Theory and Methodology Complex systems and their phenomena are ubiq- Development in a Multi-Disciplinary uitous as they can befound in biology, finance, the The concept generation process seems like an intu- Environment humanities, management sciences,medicine, physics itional thought: difficult to capture and perform, and similar fields.For many problems in these fields, although everyone is capable of it. It is not an analyt- Proceedings of the 19th ISPE International Conference on there are no conventional ways tomathematically or ical process but a synthetic process which has yet to Concurrent Engineering analytically solve them completely at low cost. Onthe be clarified. Furthermore, new research methods for The CE Conference series is organized annually by other hand, nature already solved many optimiza- investigating the concept generation process—a very the International Society for Productivity Enhance- tion problemsefficiently. Computational intelligence difficult task since the concept generation process is ment (ISPE) and constitutes an important forum for attempts to mimicnature-inspired problem-solving driven by inner feelings deeply etched in the mind international scientific exchange on concurrent and strategies and methods.These strategies can be used —are necessary to establish its theory and methodol- collaborative enterprise engineering. These inter- to study, model and analyze complexsystems such ogy. Concept Generation for Design Creativity – A national conferences attract a significant number that it becomes feasible to handle them. Key areas Systematized Theory and Methodology presents the of researchers, industrialists and students, as well ofcomputational intelligence are artificial neural concept generation process both theoretically and as government representatives, who are interested networks,evolutionary computation and[...] methodologically. Theoretically, the concept genera- in the recent advances in concurrent engineering tion process is[...] Features research and applications.Concurrent Engineering Complex systems and their phenomena are ubiq- Features Approaches for Sustainable Product Development in uitous as they can befound in biology, finance, the The concept generation process seems like an intu- a Multi-Disciplinary Environment: Proceedings of humanities, management sciences,medicine, physics itional thought: difficult to capture and perform, the 19th ISPE International Conference on Concur- and similar fields.For many problems in these fields, although everyone is capable of it. It is not an analyt- rent Engineering contains papers accepted,[...] there are no conventional ways tomathematically or ical process but a synthetic process which has yet to Features analytically solve them completely at low cost. Onthe be clarified. Furthermore, new research methods for The CE Conference series is organized annually by other hand, nature already solved many optimization investigating the concept generation process—a very the International Society for Productivity Enhance- problemsefficiently. [..] difficult task since the concept generation process is ment (ISPE) and constitutes an important forum for driven by inner feelings deeply etched in [..] Contents international scientific exchange on concurrent and Part I Fuzzy Data Analysis.- Part II Hybrid Intel- Contents collaborative enterprise engineering. These interna- ligent Systems.- Part III Uncertainty in Knowl- What is Design and Creativity.- Design Insight for tional conferences attract a significant number of edge-based Systems.- Part IV Intelligent Data Concept Generation.- Theory for Concept Gener- researchers, industrialists and students, as well as Analysis.- Part V Applications.- Part VI Closing ation.- Role of Dissimilarity in Concept Synthesis government representatives, who are interested in Remarks. for Concept Generation.- Thinking Pattern in Con- [..] cept Synthesis.- Thinking Principle in Concept Syn- Contents Fields of interest thesis.- Constraints for Concept Synthesis.- Design Volume 1.-Part 1.- Part II.- Part III.- Part IV.- Part Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence of Creative Motion: Application of Concept Blend- V.Volume 2.- Part VI.- Part VII.- Part VIII.- Part (incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications ing (1).- Design of Creative Function: Application of IX.- Part X.- Part.- XI.- Part XII. (incl.Internet) Concept Blending(2).- Toward the Post Industrial Society. Target groups Fields of interest Engineering Design; Manufacturing, Machines, Research Fields of interest Tools Engineering Design; Industrial and Production Engi- Type of publication neering; Media Design Proceedings Target groups Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32377-5 Target groups Research Hardcover Type of publication Proceedings 2013. X, 306 p. 90 illus. (Studies in Computational Intel- Type of publication ligence, Vol. 445) Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4425-0 $179.00 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4080-1 Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-32377-5 2013. XXIII, 1204 p. 574 illus. Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $469.00 2013. XI, 172 p. 78 illus. 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P. Ignaciuk, University of Łódz, Poland; A. Bartoszewicz, Technical Q. Yang, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; J.-M. Zhang, J. Tejchman, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; J. University of Łódź, Poland Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; H. Zheng, Chinese Academy Bobiński, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland of Sciences, Wuhan, China; Y. Yao, Beihang University, Beijing, China (Eds.) Congestion Control in Data Continuous and Discontinuous Transmission Networks Constitutive Modeling of Modelling of Fracture in Concrete Sliding Mode and Other Designs Geomaterials Using FEM

Congestion Control in Data Transmission Networks Advances and New Applications The book analyzes a quasi-static fracture process details the modeling and control of data traffic in in concrete and reinforced concrete by means of communication networks. It shows how various The Second International Symposium on Constitu- constitutive models formulated within contin- networking phenomena can be represented in a tive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New uum mechanics. A continuous and discontinuous consistent mathematical framework suitable for rig- Applications (IS-Model 2012), is to be held in Bei- modelling approach was used. Using a continuous orous formal analysis. The monograph differentiates jing, China, during October 15-16, 2012. The sym- approach, numerical analyses were performed using between fluid-flow continuous-time traffic models, posium is organized by Tsinghua University, the a finite element method and four different enhanced discrete-time processes with constant sampling rates, International Association for Computer Methods continuum models: isotropic elasto-plastic, isotropic and sampled-data systems with variable discretiza- and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), the damage and anisotropic smeared crack one. The tion periods. The authors address a number of dif- Committee of Numerical and Physical Modeling models were equipped with a characteristic length of ficult real-life problems, such as: optimal control of of Rock Mass, Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics micro-structure by means of a non-local and a sec- flows with disparate, time-varying delay; the exis- and Engineering, and the Committee of Constitutive ond-gradient theory. So they could properly describe tence of source and channel nonlinearities; the bal- Relations and Strength Theory, China Institution of the formation of localized zones with a certain thick- ancing of quality of service and fairness[...] Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, China Civil Engineering Society. This Symposium follows ness and spacing and a related deterministic[...] Features the first successful International Workshop on Con- Features Congestion Control in Data Transmission Networks stitutive[...] The book analyzes a quasi-static fracture process details the modeling and control of data traffic in in concrete and reinforced concrete by means of communication networks. It shows how various Features constitutive models formulated within contin- networking phenomena can be represented in a The Second International Symposium on Constitu- uum mechanics. A continuous and discontinuous consistent mathematical framework suitable for rig- tive Modeling of Geomaterials: Advances and New modelling approach was used. Using a continuous orous formal analysis. The monograph differentiates Applications (IS-Model 2012), is to be held in Bei- approach, numerical analyses were performed using between fluid-flow continuous-time traffic models, jing, China, during October 15-16, 2012. The sym- a finite element method and three different enhanced discrete-time processes with constant sampling rates, posium is organized by Tsinghua University, the continuum models: isotropic elasto-plastic, isotropic and [..] International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG), the damage and [..] Contents Committee of Numerical and Physical Modeling of Contents Introduction.- Congestion Control in Data Trans- Rock Mass, Chinese Society for [..] Introduction.- General.- Literature Overview.- Theo- mission Networks: An Historical Perspective.- Fun- retical Models.- Discrete Lattice Model.- Epilogue. damentals of Sliding-mode Controller Design.- Flow Contents Plenary Speakers.- Time-dependent Stress-strain Control in Continuous-time Systems.- Flow Con- Fields of interest trol in a Single-source Discrete-time System.- Flow Behavior of Geomaterials.- Constitutive Modeling within Critical State Soil Mechanics.- Multiscale and Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Control in a Multi-source Discrete-time System.- (incl. Robotics) Flow Control in Sampled-data Systems.- Discrete Multiphysics in Geomaterials.- Damage to Failure in Rock Structures.-Behaviour of Geomaterials.- Con- Sliding-mode Congestion Control in TCP Networks. Target groups stitutive model.- Application. Summary and Conclusions. Appendices: Simula- Research tions Performed with NS2 Network Simulator; Con- Fields of interest trol-theoretic Concepts. Type of publication Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Geotech- Monograph Fields of interest nical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences Control; Computer Communication Networks; More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28462-5 Target groups Communications Engineering, Networks; Calculus Hardcover Research of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization 2013. VI, 418 p. 363 illus. 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C. Seatzu, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; M. Silva, University Th. Meurer, Vienna University of Technology, Austria L. Møller, Aalborg University, Denmark; C. Tollestrup, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; J.H. van Schuppen, CWI, Amster- of Aalborg, Denmark dam, The Netherlands (Eds.) Control of Higher–Dimensional PDEs Creating Shared Understanding in Control of Discrete-Event Systems Product Development Teams Automata and Petri Net Perspectives Flatness and Backstepping Designs How to ‘Build the Beginning’ Control of Discrete-event Systems provides a survey This monograph presents new model-based design Development projects that span different disci- of the most important topics in the discrete-event methods for trajectory planning, feedback stabi- plines and groups often face problems in establish- systems theory with particular focus on finite-state lization, state estimation, and tracking control of ing a shared understanding of the project’s purpose, automata, Petri nets and max-plus algebra. Cover- distributed-parameter systems governed by partial deliverables, and direction. Creating Shared Under- age ranges from introductory material on the basic differential equations (PDEs). Flatness and backstep- standing in Product Development Teams: How to notions and definitions of discrete-event systems ping techniques and their generalization to PDEs ‘Build the Beginning’ uses research-based cases from to more recent results. Special attention is given with higher-dimensional spatial domain lie at the TC Electronic, The Red Cross, Daimler AG, and to results on supervisory control, state estimation core of this treatise. This includes the development Copenhagen Living Lab to demonstrate one ap- and fault diagnosis of both centralized and distrib- of systematic late lumping design procedures and the proach to this problem complex. It shows how pro- uted/decentralized systems developed in the frame- deduction of semi-numerical approaches using suit- totyping specific physical artifacts can function work of the Distributed Supervisory Control of Large able approximation methods. Theoretical develop- as drivers and focal points for creating the much Plants (DISC) project. Later parts of the text are ments are combined with both simulation examples needed shared understanding. Encompassing both devoted to the study of congested systems though and experimental results to bridge the gap between the participant’s and the facilitator’s point of view, fluidization, an over[...] mathematical theory and control engineering[...] Creating Shared Understanding in Product Develop- Features Features ment[...] Control of Discrete-event Systems provides a survey This monograph presents new model-based design Features of the most important topics in the discrete-event methods for trajectory planning, feedback stabi- Development projects that span different disci- systems theory with particular focus on finite-state lization, state estimation, and tracking control of plines and groups often face problems in establish- automata, Petri nets and max-plus algebra. Cover- distributed-parameter systems governed by partial ing a shared understanding of the project’s purpose, age ranges from introductory material on the basic differential equations (PDEs). Flatness and backstep- deliverables, and direction. Creating Shared Under- notions and definitions of discrete-event systems ping techniques and their generalization to PDEs standing in Product Development Teams: How to to more recent results. Special attention is given to with higher-dimensional spatial domain lie at the ‘Build the Beginning’ uses research-based cases from results on supervisory control, state estimation and core of this treatise. This includes the development TC Electronic, The Red Cross, Daimler AG, and [..] of [..] Copenhagen Living Lab to demonstrate one ap- Contents Contents proach to this [..] From the Contents: Part I Modeling of Engineer- Model equations for multi–agent networks.- Model Contents ing Phenomena by Finite Automata.- Languages, equations for flexible structures with piezoelec- Theoretical Foundation.- Methodology & Material.- decidability and Complexity. Languages, Decidabil- tric actuation.- Mathematical problem formula- Analysis and Findings I.- Analysis and Findings II.- ity and Complexity.- Supervisory Control with Com- tion.- Spectral approach for time–invariant systems Analysis and Findings III. plete Observation. Supervisory Control with Partial with general spatial domain.- Formal integration Observation.- Observers with Automata.- Part II approach for time varying systems.- Backstep- ping for linear diffusion–convection–reaction sys- Fields of interest Introduction to Petri Nets.- Control of Petri Nets Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, with Language Specifications.- Diagnosis of Petri tems with varying parameters on 1–dimensional domains.- Backstepping for linear diffusion–convec- Marketing; Project Management; Production / Logis- Nets.- Diagnosis with Unfolding.- Structural Meth- tics; Industrial and organisational psychology ods for the Control of Discrete-event Systems: The tion–reaction systems with varying parameters on parallelepiped domains. Case of the Resource Allocation Problem.- Timed Target groups and Time Nets.- Diagnosis of Petri Nets with Time. Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Control; Systems Theory, Control Fields of interest Type of publication Control; Computer Communication Networks; Sys- Target groups Monograph tems Theory, Control Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4179-2 Target groups Type of publication Hardcover Research Monograph 2013. XIV, 133 p. 74 illus., 7 in color. $129.00 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30014-1 ISBN 978-1-4471-4179-2 Monograph Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4275-1 2013. XX, 368 p. 53 illus. (Communications and Control Softcover Engineering) 2013. XXIV, 480 p. 192 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control $129.00 and Information Sciences, Vol. 433) ISBN 978-3-642-30014-1 $179.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ISBN 978-1-4471-4275-1 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. August 31, 2012 112 Engineering springer.com

Q. Liu, CSIRO, Hobart, TAS, Australia; Q. Bai, Auckland Univer- R.V. Rao, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India W. Chen, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL,USA; C. Hoyle, sity of Technology, New Zealand; S. Giugni, CSIRO, Hobart, TAS, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA; H.J. Wassenaar, Zil- Australia; D. Williamson, CSIRO, Acton, ACT, Australia; J. Taylor, liant Inc, Austin, TX, USA CSIRO, Acton, ACT, Australia (Eds.) Decision Making in Manufacturing Environment Using Graph Theory Decision-Based Design Data Provenance and Data and Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Integrating Consumer Preferences into Engineering Design Management in eScience Decision Making Methods Building upon the fundamental principles of deci- Volume 2 sion theory, Decision-Based Design: Integrating eScience allows scientific research to be carried out Consumer Preferences into Engineering Design in highly distributed environments. The complex Decision Making in Manufacturing Environment presents an analytical approach to enterprise-driven nature of the interactions in an eScience infrastruc- Using Graph Theory and Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision-Based Design (DBD) as a rigorous frame- ture, which often involves a range of instruments, Decision Making Methods presents the concepts work for decision making in engineering design. data, models, application, people and computational and details of applications of MADM methods. A Once the related fundamentals of decision theory, facilities, suggests there is a need for data provenance range of methods are covered including Analytic economic analysis, and econometrics modelling and data management (DPDM). The W3C Prove- Hierarchy Process (AHP), Technique for Order Pref- are established, the remaining chapters describe the nance Working Group defines the provenance of erence by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), entire process, the associated analytical techniques, a resource as a “record that describes entities and VIšekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje and the design case studies for integrating consumer processes involved in producing and delivering or (VIKOR), Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Pref- preference modeling into the enterprise-driven DBD otherwise influencing that resource”. It has been erence Ranking METHod for Enrichment Eval- framework.Methods for identifying key attributes, widely recognised that provenance is a critical issue uations (PROMETHEE), ELimination Et Choix optimal design of human appraisal experiments,[...] to enable sharing, trust, authentication and repro- Traduisant la Realité (ELECTRE), COmplex PRo- ducibility of eScience process. Data[...] portional ASsessment (COPRAS), Grey Relational Features Analysis (GRA), UTility Additive (UTA), and Building upon the fundamental principles of deci- Features Ordered Weighted Averaging (OWA). The existing sion theory, Decision-Based Design: Integrating eScience allows scientific research to be carried out MADM[...] Consumer Preferences into Engineering Design in highly distributed environments. The complex presents an analytical approach to enterprise-driven nature of the interactions in an eScience infrastruc- Features Decision-Based Design (DBD) as a rigorous frame- ture, which often involves a range of instruments, Decision Making in Manufacturing Environment work for decision making in engineering design. data, models, applications, people and computational Using Graph Theory and Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Once the related fundamentals of decision theory, facilities, suggests there is a need for data provenance Decision Making Methods presents the concepts and economic analysis, and econometrics modelling are and data management (DPDM). The W3C Prove- details of applications of MADM methods. A range established, the [..] nance Working Group defines the provenance of a of methods are covered including Analytic Hierar- [..] chy Process (AHP), Technique for Order Preference Contents by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), VIšekriter- Introduction to the Decision-Based Design Contents ijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje (VIKOR), Data Approach.- Decision Theory in Engineering Design.- Provenance Model for Randomized Controlled Envelopment [..] Fundamentals of Analytical Techniques for Mod- Trials.- Evaluating Workflow Trust Using Hid- eling Consumer Preferences and Choices.- Deci- den Markov Modeling and Provenance Data.- Contents sion-Based Design Framework.- Incorporating Unmanaged Workflows: Their Provenance and Use.- 1. Multiple Attribute Decision Making in the Man- Consumer Choice Modeling in Engineering Design Sketching Distributed Data Provenance.- A Mobile ufacturing Environment.- 2. Improved Multiple – A Step-by-Step Procedure.- Product Attribute Cloud with Trusted Data Provenance Services for Attribute Decision Making Methods.- 3. Applica- Function Deployment for Attributes Identification.- Bioinformatics Research.- Data Provenance and tions of Improved MADM Methods to the Decision Design of Human Appraisal Experiments in Data Management in Radio Astronomy: A Stream Com- Making Problems of Manufacturing Environment.- Collection.- Data Analysis Techniques to Support puting Approach.- Using Provenance to Support 4. A Novel Subjective and Objective Integrated Mul- Demand Model Estimation.- Hierarchical Choice Good Laboratory Practice in Grid Environments. tiple Attribute Decision Making Method.- 5. A Novel Modeling to Support Complex Systems Design.- Weighted Euclidean Distance Based Approach.- 6. Multi-level Optimization for[...] Fields of interest A Combinatorial Mathematics Based Decision Mak- Engineering (general); Artificial Intelligence (incl. ing Method.- 7. Comparison of Different MADM Fields of interest Robotics) Methods for Different Decision Making Situations Engineering Design; Simulation and Modeling; Engi- of the Manufacturing Environment.- 8. Concluding Target groups neering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Market- Remarks. Research ing Fields of interest Type of publication Target groups Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Monograph Research Marketing; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools; Opera- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29930-8 tion Research / Decision Theory Type of publication Hardcover Monograph Target groups 2013. XII, 184 p. 57 illus. (Studies in Computational Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4035-1 Intelligence, Vol. 426) Hardcover $129.00 Type of publication 2013. XIV, 357 p. 115 illus., 8 in color. ISBN 978-3-642-29930-8 Monograph $229.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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H.T. Sencar, TOBB University of Economics and Technology, B. Custers, Leiden University , The Netherlands; T. Calders, Eind- A.L. Slotkin, Sandy Springs, GA, USA Ankara, Turkey; N. Memon, Polytechnic Institute of New York hoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; B. Schermer, University, Brooklyn, NY, USA (Eds.) Leiden University , The Netherlands; T. Zarsky, Haifa University, Israel (Eds.) Doing the Impossible

Digital Image Forensics George E. Mueller and the Management of NASA’s Human Discrimination and Privacy in the Spaceflight Program There is More to a Picture than Meets the Eye Information Society Apollo was known for its engineering triumphs, but Photographic imagery has come a long way from Data Mining and Profiling in Large Databases its success also came from a disciplined manage- the pinhole cameras of the nineteenth century. Dig- ment style. This excellent account of one of the most ital imagery, and its applications, develops in tan- Vast amounts of data are nowadays collected, stored important personalities in early American human dem with contemporary society’s sophisticated and processed, in an effort to assist in making a vari- spaceflight history describes for the first time how literacy of this subtle medium. This book exam- ety of administrative and governmental decisions. George E. Mueller, the system manager of the human ines the ways in which digital images have become These innovative steps considerably improve the spaceflight program of the 1960s, applied the SPO ever more ubiquitous as legal and medical evi- speed, effectiveness and quality of decisions. Analy- methodology and other special considerations such dence, just as they have become our primary source ses are increasingly performed by data mining and as “all-up”testing, resulting in the success of the of news and have replaced paper-based financial profiling technologies that statistically and auto- Apollo Program. Wernher von Braun and others did documentation. Crucially, the contributions also matically determine patterns and trends. However, not readily accept such testing or Mueller’s approach analyze the very profound problems which have when such practices lead to unwanted or unjustified to system management, but later acknowledged that arisen alongside the digital image, issues of veracity selections, they may result in unacceptable forms of without them NASA would not have landed astro- and progeny that demand systematic and detailed discrimination.Processing vast amounts of data may nauts on the Moon by 1969. While Apollo[...] response: It looks real, but is it? What camera cap- lead to situations in which data controllers know tured it?[...] many of the characteristics, behaviors and where- Features abouts of people. In some[...] This excellent account of one of the most impor- Features tant personalities in early American human space- Photographic imagery has come a long way from the Features flight history describes for the first time how George pinhole cameras of the nineteenth century. Digital Vast amounts of data are nowadays collected, stored E. Mueller, the system manager of the human imagery, and its applications, develops in tandem and processed, in an effort to assist in making a vari- spaceflight program of the 1960s, applied the SPO with contemporary society’s sophisticated literacy of ety of administrative and governmental decisions. methodology and other special considerations, this subtle medium. This book examines the ways in These innovative steps considerably improve the resulting in the success of the Apollo Program. which digital images have become ever more ubiq- speed, effectiveness and quality of decisions. Analy- While Wernher von Braun and others did not really uitous as legal and medical evidence, just as they ses are increasingly performed by data mining and readily accept [..] have become our primary source of news and have profiling technologies that statistically and automati- replaced [..] cally determine patterns and trends. However, [..] Contents Illustrations.- Tables.- Foreword.- Acknowledg- Contents Contents ments.- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Reorganizing.- Part I: Background on Digital Images.- Digital Cam- Part I Opportunities of Data Mining and Profiling.- Chapter 2: Program management.- Chapter 3: Get- era Image Formation: Introduction and Hardware.- Part II Possible Discrimination and Privacy Issues.- ting Ready.- Chapter 4: Resuming Flight.- Chapter Digital Camera Image Formation: Processing and Part III Practical Applications.- Part IV Solutions in 5: Learning, developing, and planning.- Chapter 6: Storage.- Digital Image.- Searching and Extract- Code.- Part V Solutions in Law, Norms and the Mar- Peaks and valleys.- Chapter 7: Recovery.- Chapter ing Digital Image Evidence.- Part II: Attributing ket. 8: All-up testing.- Chapter 9: Orbiting the Moon.- an Image to its Source.- Image and Video Source Chapter 10: A railroad in space.- Epilogue.- Bibliog- Class Identification.- Sensor Defects in Digital Image Fields of interest raphy.- Abbreviations.- Index. Forensics.- Identification and Characterization of Computational Intelligence; Ethics; Data Mining and Physical Defects in Light Path.- Natural Image Statis- Knowledge Discovery; Database Management; Crim- Fields of interest tics in Digital Image Forensics.- Detecting Doctored inal Law Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Astron- Images.- Discrimination of Computer Synthesized or omy, Observations and Techniques; History of Recaptured Images from Real Images.-[...] Target groups Science; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences Research Fields of interest Target groups Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Computer Type of publication Popular/general Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Monograph Type of publication Image Processing and Computer Vision More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30486-6 Popular science Hardcover Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3700-0 Research 2013. XVIII, 370 p. 31 illus. (Studies in Applied Philoso- phy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics, Vol. 3) Softcover Type of publication $179.00 2012. XXV, 306 p. 20 illus., 9 in color. (Space Explo- Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-30486-6 ration) $39.95 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-0756-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ISBN 978-1-4614-3700-0 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2013. VIII, 370 p. 163 illus., 22 in color. $179.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-0756-0 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 114 Engineering springer.com

O. Schütze, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico; C.A. Coello A. Elibol, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey; N. Gracias, S.-I. Ao, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong, Coello, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico; A.-A. Tantar, Uni- University of Girona, Spain; R. Garcia, University of Girona, Spain China; L. Gelman, Cranfield University, UK (Eds.) versity of Luxembourg, Luxembourg; E. Tantar, University of Lux- embourg, Luxembourg; P. Bouvry, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg; P. Del Moral, University of Bordeaux I, Talence, Efficient Topology Estimation for Electrical Engineering and France; P. Legrand, University of Bordeaux II, France (Eds.) Large Scale Optical Mapping Intelligent Systems EVOLVE - A Bridge between Large scale optical mapping methods are in great The revised and extended papers collected in this Probability, Set Oriented Numerics, demand among scientists who study different aspects volume represent the cutting-edge of research at and Evolutionary Computation II of the seabed, and have been fostered by impressive the nexus of electrical engineering and intelligent advances in the capabilities of underwater robots in systems. They were selected from well over 1000 gathering optical data from the seafloor. Cost and papers submitted to the high-profile international This book comprises a selection of papers from the weight constraints mean that low-cost ROVs usu- World Congress on Engineering held in London in EVOLVE 2012 held in Mexico City, Mexico. The ally have a very limited number of sensors. When a July 2011. The chapters cover material across the aim of the EVOLVE is to build a bridge between low-cost robot carries out a seafloor survey using a full spectrum of work in the field, including compu- probability, set oriented numerics and evolution- down-looking camera, it usually follows a predefined tational intelligence, control engineering, network ary computing, as to identify new common and trajectory that provides several non time-consecu- management, and wireless networks. Readers will challenging research aspects. The conference is tive overlapping image pairs. Finding these pairs (a also find substantive papers on signal processing, also intended to foster a growing interest for robust process known as topology estimation) is indispens- Internet computing, high performance computing, and efficient methods with a sound theoretical able to obtaining globally consistent mosaics and and industrial applications. The Electrical Engineer- background. EVOLVE is intended to unify the- accurate trajectory estimates,[...] ing and Intelligent Systems conference, as[...] ory-inspired methods and cutting-edge techniques ensuring performance guarantee factors. By gather- Features Features ing researchers with different backgrounds, a unified Large scale optical mapping methods are in great The revised and extended papers collected in this view and vocabulary can emerge where the theoret- demand among scientists who study different aspects volume represent the cutting-edge of research at the ical advancements may echo in different domains. of the seabed, and have been fostered by impressive nexus of electrical engineering and intelligent sys- Summarizing, the[...] advances in the capabilities of underwater robots in tems. They were selected from well over 1000 papers gathering optical data from the seafloor. Cost and submitted to the high-profile international World Features weight constraints mean that low-cost ROVs usually Congress on Engineering held in London in July This book comprises a selection of papers from the have a very limited number of sensors. When a low- 2011. The chapters cover material across the full EVOLVE 2012 held in Mexico City, Mexico. The cost robot carries out a seafloor survey using a [..] spectrum of work in the field, including computa- aim of the EVOLVE is to build a bridge between tional [..] probability, set oriented numerics and evolution- Contents ary computing, as to identify new common and Feature-Based Image Mosaicing.- New Global Align- Contents challenging research aspects. The conference is also ment Method.- Combined ASKF-EKF Framework From the Contents: Robot Navigation Using View intended to foster a growing interest for robust and for Topology Estimation.- Topology Estimation Sequences and Sliding Window Search.- Animal efficient methods with a sound theoretical back- using Bundle Adjustment.- Conclusions.- New Food Chain Based Particle Swarm Optimization.- A ground. EVOLVE is [..] Global Alignment Method.- Combined ASKF-EKF Fuzzy Optimization Model for Single-Period Inven- Framework for Topology Estimation.- Topology tory Problem.- Project Scheduling to Maximize Contents Estimation using Bundle Adjustment. Fuzzy Net Present Value. Part I Cell Mapping and Quasi-stationary Distribu- tions.- Part II Genetic Programming.- Part III Evo- Fields of interest Fields of interest lutionaryMulti-objective Optimization.- Part IV Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence Computational Intelligence; Complexity; Informa- Combinatorial Optimization.- Part V Probabilis- (incl. Robotics); Signal, Image and Speech Process- tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet) ticModeling and Optimization for Emerging Net- ing; Computational Intelligence works.- Part VI Hybrid Probabilistic Models for Real Target groups Parameter Optimization and their Applications.- Target groups Research Part VII Evolutionary Computation for Vision, Research Graphics, and Robotics.- Part VIII Real-world Appli- Type of publication cation of Bio-inspired Metaheuristics. Type of publication Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-2316-4 Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30312-8 Hardcover Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Hardcover 2013. XV, 417 p. 146 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical (incl. Robotics); Statistics for Engineering, Physics, 2013. XVI, 88 p. 38 illus. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Engineering, Vol. 130) Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Robotics, Vol. 82) $179.00 Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and $109.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-2316-4 Neural Networks; Operation Research / Decision ISBN 978-3-642-30312-8 Theory Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Target groups Research

Type of publication Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31518-3 Softcover 2013. XXIV, 508 p. 152 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol. 175) $349.00 ISBN 978-3-642-31518-3 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 115

A. Ogunsola, Parsons, London, UK; A. Mariscotti, University of D.J. Dailey, Butler County Community College, PA, USA A. Forrai, Mitsubishi Elevator Europe, Veenendaal, The Nether- Genoa, Italy lands Electronics for Guitarists Electromagnetic Compatibility in Embedded Control System Design

Railways In the second edition of Electronics for Guitarists A Model Based Approach Analysis and Management author Denton Dailey teaches the basic theory of operation and design principles of analog guitar sig- Control system design is a challenging task for prac- ticing engineers. It requires knowledge of different A railway is a complex distributed engineering nal processing circuits and amplifiers. The design engineering fields, a good understanding of techni- system: the construction of a new railway or the and operation of common effects circuits such as cal specifications and good communication skills. modernisation of a existing one requires a deep tone controls, preamps, phasers, flangers, envelope The current book introduces the reader into practi- understanding of the constitutive components and followers, distortion and overdrives are covered, as cal control system design, bridging the gap between their interaction, inside the system itself and towards are both solid-state amplifiers and power supplies. theory and practice. The control design techniques the outside world. The former covers the various Written primarily for the guitarist, this book bal- presented in the book are all model based., con- subsystems (featuring a complex mix of high power ances coverage of theoretical analysis and design sidering the needs and possibilities of practicing sources, sensitive safety critical systems, intentional while providing many examples of practical exper- engineers. Classical control design techniques are transmitters, etc.) and their interaction, includ- imental circuits. The main thrust of the material is reviewed and methods are presented how to verify ing the specific functions and their relevance to analog circuitry, focusing on fundamental principles the robustness of the design.It is how the designed safety. The latter represents all the additional possi- of transistors, integrated[...] control algorithm can be implemented in real-time ble external victims and sources of electromagnetic and tested, fulfilling different[...] interaction.EMC thus starts from a comprehension Features of the emissions and immunity[...] In the second edition of Electronics for Guitarists author Denton Dailey teaches the basic theory of Features Control system design is a challenging task for prac- Features operation and design principles of analog guitar sig- ticing engineers. It requires knowledge of differ- A railway is a complex distributed engineering nal processing circuits and amplifiers. The design entengineering fields, a good understanding of system: the construction of a new railway or the and operation of common effects circuits such as technical specifications and good communication modernisation of a existing one requires a deep tone controls, preamps, phasers, flangers, envelope skills. The current book introduces the reader into understanding of the constitutive components and followers, distortion and overdrives are covered, as practical control system design, bridging the gap their interaction, inside the system itself and towards are both solid-state amplifiers and power [..] between theory and practice. The control design the outside world. The former covers the various techniques presented in the book are all model subsystems (featuring a complex mix of high power Contents based., [..] sources, sensitive safety critical systems, intentional Power Supplies.- Pickups, Volume and Tone Con- [..] trols.- Small-Signal and Low Power Amplifiers.- Solid-State Power Amplifiers.- Guitar Effects Cir- Contents Embedded systems - basic concepts.- Introduction Contents cuits.- Low-Power Tube Amplifiers.- Vacuum Tube into embedded control system design.- System iden- Railway traction systems.- Signalling and Communi- Power Amplifiers. tification and model-order reduction.- Classical con- cation systems 108.- EMC Management 191.- EMC troller design - part I.- Classical controller design - Assurance.- Standards and standardization.- Applied Fields of interest part II.- Fundamentals of robust control.- Robust Electromagnetic Theory.- Earthing, bonding and Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Popular controller design.- Embedded safety loop develop- cable layout. Science in Mathematics / Natural Science / Technol- ogy; Circuits and Systems ment. Fields of interest Fields of interest Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Microelec- Target groups Control; Industrial and Production Engineering tronics, Instrumentation; Power Electronics, Electri- Professional/practitioner cal Machines and Networks Type of publication Target groups Research Target groups Professional book Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4086-4 Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Softcover Monograph 2013. XXI, 415 p. 278 illus. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28594-3 $59.95 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30280-0 ISBN 978-1-4614-4086-4 Hardcover 2013. XII, 264 p. 192 illus. Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $129.00 2013. XX, 528 p. 141 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical ISBN 978-3-642-28594-3 Engineering, Vol. 168) $179.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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S. Ramanna, University of Winnipeg, MB, Canada; L.C. Jain, Uni- T. Sobh, University of Bridgeport, CT, USA; K. Elleithy, University K.-P. Engelbrecht, Technical University Berlin, Germany versity of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; R.J. Howlett, of Bridgeport, CT, USA (Eds.) KES International, West Sussex, UK (Eds.) Estimating Spoken Dialog System Emerging Trends in Computing, Quality with User Models Emerging Paradigms in Machine Informatics, Systems Sciences, and Learning Engineering Spoken dialog systems have the potential to offer highly intuitive user interfaces, as they allow sys- This book presents fundamental topics and algo- Emerging Trends in Computing, Informatics, Sys- tems to be controlled using natural language. How- rithms that form the core of machine learning (ML) tems Sciences, and Engineering includes a set of rig- ever, the complexity inherent in natural language research, as well as emerging paradigms in intelli- orously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing dialogs means that careful testing of the system must gent system design. The multidisciplinary nature and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in be carried out from the very beginning of the design of machine learning makes it a very fascinating and the areas of Industrial Electronics, Technology & process. This book examines how user models can popular area for research. The book is aiming at stu- Automation, Telecommunications and Network- be used to support such early evaluations in two dents, practitioners and researchers and captures ing, Systems, Computing Sciences and Software ways: by running simulations of dialogs, and by esti- the diversity and richness of the field of machine Engineering, Engineering Education, Instructional mating the quality judgments of users. First, a design learning and intelligent systems. Several chapters Technology, Assessment, and E-learning. This book environment supporting the creation of dialog flows, are devoted to computational learning models such includes the proceedings of the International Joint the simulation of dialogs, and the analysis of the sim- as granular computing, rough sets and fuzzy sets Conferences on Computer, Information, and Sys- ulated data is proposed. How the quality of user An account of applications of well-known learn- tems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 2010). The simulations may be[...] ing methods in biometrics, computational stylistics, proceedings are a set of rigorously reviewed world- multi-agent systems, spam[...] Features class manuscripts presenting the state of interna- Spoken dialog systems have the potential to offer tional[...] Features highly intuitive user interfaces, as they allow sys- This book presents fundamental topics and algo- Features tems to be controlled using natural language. How- rithms that form the core of machine learning (ML) Emerging Trends in Computing, Informatics, Sys- ever, the complexity inherent in natural language research, as well as emerging paradigms in intelli- tems Sciences, and Engineering includes a set of rig- dialogs means that careful testing of the system must gent system design. The multidisciplinary nature orously reviewed world-class manuscripts addressing be carried out from the very beginning of the design of machine learning makes it a very fascinating and and detailing state-of-the-art research projects in process. This book examines how user models can popular area for research. The book is aiming at stu- the areas of Industrial Electronics, Technology & be used to support such early evaluations in two [..] dents, practitioners and researchers and captures the Automation, Telecommunications and Networking, diversity and richness of the field of machine [..] Contents Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engi- MeMo-Usability Workbench.- Evaluation of the neering, Engineering Education, Instructional Tech- Contents Memo User Simulation – Use-Case Inspire Smart nology, [..] From the content: Emerging Paradigms in Machine Home System.- Detection of Usability Problems Learning: An Introduction.- Extensions of Dynamic Contents Using an Ad-Hoc User Simulation.- Prediction Of Programming as a New Tool for Decision Tree Opti- Customized Opinion Mining using Intelligent Algo- User Judgments.- Application of Prediction Models mization.- Optimised information abstraction in rithms.- Information Security Measurement Roles in a Realistic Usage Scenario. granular Min/Max clustering.- Mining Incomplete and Responsibilities.- Service and Information Secu- Data—A Rough Set Approach.- Roles Played by Fields of interest rity Improvement by Collaborative Business Process Bayesian Networks in Machine Learning: An Empir- Signal, Image and Speech Processing; User Interfaces Management.- Software Design for Dynamic Stitch- ical Investigation. and Human Computer Interaction; Engineering ing of Multi-spectral Images of Field Crops.- Teach- Acoustics; Communications Engineering, Networks Fields of interest ing Robotics to Students with Mixed Interests.- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence An Initial Study Identifying Trends in Test Case Target groups (incl. 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C. Venet, Inst. Francais des Relations Internationales, Paris, S.U. Khan, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA; J. G. Vulpetti, International Academy of Astronautics, Paris, France France; B. Baranes, European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Aus- Kołodziej, Cracow University of Technology, Poland; J. Li, North tria (Eds.) Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA; A.Y. Zomaya, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia (Eds.) Fast Solar Sailing

European Identity through Space Astrodynamics of Special Sailcraft Trajectories Evolutionary Based Solutions for Space Activities and Programmes as a Tool to Reinvigorate Green Computing The range of solar sailing is very vast; it is a fully in- the European Identity space means of propulsion that should allow us to accomplish various mission classes that are liter- Space activities are one particularly visible area, Today’s highly parameterized large-scale distrib- ally impossible using rocket propulsion, no matter where Europe can shape its identity. This publication uted computing systems may be composed of a large if nuclear or electric. Fast and very fast solar sail- investigates the effect space activities have already number of various components (computers, data- ings are special classes of sailcraft missions, initially had on building a European “spirit” (e.g. through bases, etc) and must provide a wide range of services. developed only in the first half of the 1990s and still European missions or European astronauts). It The users of such systems, located at different (geo- evolving, especially after the latest advances in nan- also looks into the effects that activities labelled graphical or managerial) network cluster may have a otechnology. This book describes how to plan, com- “national” have on the emergence of a European limited access to the system’s services and resources, pute and optimize the trajectories of sailcraft with identity. Based on this analysis, the book's intention and different, often conflicting, expectations and speeds considerably higher than 100 km/s; such sail- is to identify creative ways and means for how to fur- requirements. Moreover, the information and data craft would be able to explore the outer heliosphere, ther use space for shaping the European identity. For processed in such dynamic environments may be the near interstellar medium and the solar gravita- this purpose the focus is not only on policy analysis incomplete, imprecise, fragmentary, and overload- tional[...] but also on expertise from the fields of cultural sci- ing. All of the above mentioned issues require some ence and the arts in order to tap their creative poten- intelligent scalable methodologies for the manage- Features tial and also[...] ment of the whole complex structure,[...] The range of solar sailing is very vast; it is a fully in- space means of propellantless propulsion that should Features Features allow us to accomplish various mission classes that Space activities are one particularly visible area, Today’s highly parameterized large-scale distrib- are unviable using near or medium-term rocket where Europe can shape its identity. This publication uted computing systems may be composed of a large propulsion, no matter if nuclear or electric. Fast and investigates the effect space activities have already number of various components (computers, data- very fast solar sailings are special classes of sailcraft had on building a European “spirit” (e.g. through bases, etc) and must provide a wide range of services. missions, initially developed only in the first half of European missions or European astronauts). It The users of such systems, located at different (geo- the 1990s and still evolving, [..] also looks into the effects that activities labelled graphical or managerial) network cluster may have a “national” have on the emergence of a European limited access to the system’s services and resources, Contents identity. Based on this analysis, the book's intention and different, often conflicting, expectations and [..] Part I A Review of Rocket Spacecraft Trajectories.- is [..] 1 Some General Rocket Features.- Part II Sailing in Contents Space Environment.- 2 The Sun as Power Source for Contents Evolutionary Green Computing Solutions for Dis- Spaceflight.- 3 Sailcraft Concepts.- 4 Solar Sails in Identity-attempt of a definition.- A European iden- tributed Cyber Physical Systems.-Energy-Aware Interplanetary Environment.- Part III Sailcraft Tra- tity through space - what have we achieved?.- Per- provisioning of HPC services with virtualised web jectories.- 5 Fundamentals of Sailcraft Trajectory.- spectives from space studies.- Perspectives from the services.-Macro Level Models of Power Consump- 6 Modeling Light-Induced Thrust.- 7 The Theory humanities. tion for Servers in Distributed System.-Energy and of Fast Solar Sailing.- Part IV Advanced Aspects.- Fields of interest Security Awareness in Evolutionary-driven Grid 8 Approach to SPS Trajectory Optimization.- 9 Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Law of the Scheduling.-Power Consumption Constrained Advanced Features in Solar-Photon Sailing.- Refer- Sea, Air and Outer Space Task Scheduling Using Enhanced Genetic Algo- ences.- Index. rithms.-Thermal Management in Many-Core Sys- Target groups tems .-Sustainable and Reliable On-chip Wireless Fields of interest Research Communication Infrastructure for Massive Muliti- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Extrater- core Systems.-Exploiting Multi-Objective Evolution- restrial Physics, Space Sciences; Numerical and Type of publication ary Algorithms for Designing[...] Computational Physics Monograph Fields of interest Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-0975-5 Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Research Hardcover (incl. Robotics); Renewable and Green Energy; Type of publication 2013. XII, 318 p. 32 illus. With online files/update. (Stud- Renewable and Green Energy ies in Space Policy, 9) Monograph $169.00 Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4776-0 ISBN 978-3-7091-0975-5 Research Hardcover Due: August 28, 2012 Type of publication 2013. XXIX, 407 p. 102 illus., 4 in color. (Space Technol- Monograph ogy Library, Vol. 30) $179.00 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30658-7 ISBN 978-94-007-4776-0 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2013. XX, 256 p. 91 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 432) $179.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30658-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 118 Engineering springer.com

A.P. Markopoulos, National Technical University of Athens, P. Dörfler, Andritz Hydro Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland; M. Sick, Andritz J.J. Connor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Greece Hydro Ltd, Zurich, Switzerland; A. Coutu, Andritz Hydro Ltd, MA, USA; S. Faraji, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA, USA Pointe-Claire QC, Canada Finite Element Method in Fundamentals of Structural Machining Processes Flow-Induced Pulsation and Engineering Vibration in Hydroelectric

Finite Element Method in Machining Processes pro- Machinery Fundamentals of Structural Engineering provides a vides a concise study on the way the Finite Element Engineer’s Guidebook for Planning, Design and Troubleshoot- balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic Method (FEM) is used in the case of manufactur- ing methods and contemporary, computer-based tech- ing processes, primarily in machining. The basics niques for conceptualizing and designing a structure. of this kind of modeling are detailed to create a ref- Since the 1970’s, an increasing amount of special- The book?s principle goal is to foster an intuitive erence that will provide guidelines for those who ized research has focused on the problems cre- understanding of structural behavior based on prob- start to study this method now, but also for scien- ated by instability of internal flow in hydroelectric lem solving experience for students of civil engi- tists already involved in FEM and want to expand power plants. However, progress in this field is ham- neering and architecture who have been exposed their research.A discussion on FEM, formulations, pered by the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, to the basic concepts of engineering mechanics and and techniques currently in use is followed up by between fluid mechanics, structural mechanics and mechanics of materials. Distinct from many under- machining case studies. Orthogonal cutting, oblique hydraulic transients. Flow-induced Pulsation and graduate textbooks, which are focused mainly on cutting, 3D simulations for turning and milling, Vibration in Hydroelectric Machinery provides a either teaching manual analysis methods and apply- grinding, and state-of-the-art topics such as high compact guidebook explaining the many different ing them to simple, idealized structures or reformu- speed machining and micromachining are[...] underlying physical mechanisms and their possible lating structural analysis methods in terms[...] effects. Typical phenomena are described to assist Features in the proper diagnosis of problems and various key Features Finite Element Method in Machining Processes pro- strategies for solution are compared and considered Fundamentals of Structural Engineering provides a vides a concise study on the way the Finite Element with support from practical[...] balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic Method (FEM) is used in the case of manufacturing methods and contemporary, computer-based tech- processes, primarily in machining. The basics of this Features niques for conceptualizing and designing a structure. kind of modeling are detailed to create a reference Since the 1970’s, an increasing amount of special- The book’s principle goal is to foster an intuitive that will provide guidelines for those who start to ized research has focused on the problems cre- understanding of structural behavior based on prob- study this method now, but also for scientists already ated by instability of internal flow in hydroelectric lem solving experience for students of civil engineer- involved in FEM and want to expand their [..] power plants. However, progress in this field is ham- ing and architecture who have been exposed [..] pered by the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, Contents between fluid mechanics, structural mechanics and Contents Machining mechanics and orthogonal cutting hydraulic transients. Flow-induced Pulsation and Part I Statically Determinate Structures.- Introduc- model.- FEM and manufacturing technology.- Spe- Vibration in Hydroelectric Machinery provides a [..] tion to Structural Engineering .- Statically Deter- cial features of modeling.- Advanced modeling.- minate Truss Structures.- Statically Determinate Results and discussion. Contents Beams .- Statically Determinate Plane Frames.- Cable 1.Basic Concepts.- 2.Low-frequency phenomena in Structures.- Statically Determinate Curved Mem- Fields of interest swirling flow.- 3.Periodic effects of runner-casing bers.- Shallow Foundations.- Vertical Retaining Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment; interaction.- 4.High-frequency vortex phenomena.- Wall Structures.- Part II Statically Indeterminate Machinery and Machine Elements; Theoretical and 5.Cavitation-related phenomena.- 6.Stability-related Structures.- The Force Method.- The Displacement Applied Mechanics unsteady phenomena.- 7.Model tests, techniques Method.- Approximate Methods for Estimating and results.- 8.Selected field experience.- 9.Practical Forces in Statically Indeterminate Structures.- Finite Target groups Guidelines. Element Displacement Method for Framed Struc- Research tures.- Multi-Span Horizontal Structures.- Lateral[...] Fields of interest Type of publication Renewable and Green Energy; Vibration, Dynami- Fields of interest Brief cal Systems, Control; Energy Systems; Engineering Structural Mechanics; Appl. Mathematics / Compu- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4329-1 Design; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Machinery and tational Methods of Engineering; Civil Engineering; Machine Elements Architecture; Basics of Construction Softcover 2013. VIII, 92 p. 27 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Manufactur- Target groups Target groups ing and Surface Engineering) Professional/practitioner Upper undergraduate $49.95 ISBN 978-1-4471-4329-1 Type of publication Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Professional book Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4251-5 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3261-6 Hardcover Hardcover 2013. 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J.J.(.H. Park, Seoul National University of Science and Technol- G. Schuh, RWTH Aachen, Germany; R. Neugebauer, Technische K.K. Dompere, Howard University, Columbia, DC, USA ogy (SeoulTech), Korea; V.C.M. Leung, The University of British Universität Chemnitz, Germany; E. Uhlmann, TU Berlin, Germany Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; C.-L. Wang, The University of (Eds.) Hong Kong, Hong Kong; T. Shon, Ajou University, Suwon, South Fuzziness and Foundations of Exact Korea (Eds.) Future Trends in Production and Inexact Sciences Future Information Technology, Engineering The monograph is an examination of the fuzzy ratio- Application, and Service Proceedings of the First Conference of the German Academic nal foundations of the structure of exact and inex- Society for Production Engineering (WGP), Berlin, Germany, act sciences over the epistemological space which is FutureTech 2012 Volume 2 8th-9th June 2011 distinguished from the ontological space. It is thus This book is about Future Information Technology, To meet and adapt to the current and future trends concerned with the demarcation problem. It exam- Application, and Service (FutureTech 2012 volume and issues in technology and society, the science ines exact science and its critique of inexact science. 2). The topics of FutureTech 2012 cover the current committee of The German Academic Society for The role of fuzzy rationality in these examinations is hot topics satisfying the world-wide ever-changing Production Engineering (WGP) continues to define presented. The driving force of the discussions is the needs.The FutureTech 2012 is intended to foster future topics for production technology.These nature of the information that connects the cogni- the dissemination of state-of-the-art research in all themes represent not only the key focus for the sci- tive relational structure of the epistemological space future IT areas, including their models, services, and entific work of the WGP, but also the central themes to the ontological space for knowing. The knowing novel applications associated with their utilization. of the first annual conference in June 2011, whose action is undertaken by decision-choice agents who The FutureTech 2012 will provide an opportunity for paper is publically available in this volume. Such must process information to derive exact-inexact or academic and industry professionals to discuss the themes, including electric mobility, medical tech- true-false[...] latest issues and progress in this area. In addition, the nology, lightweight construction, and resource effi- Features conference will publish high quality papers which are ciency, as well as mass production ability have all The monograph is an examination of the fuzzy ratio- closely related to the various theories, modeling, and been identified as future, large-scale, and long-term nal foundations of the structure of exact and inexact practical[...] drivers of change.Future trends[...] sciences over the epistemological space which is dis- Features Features tinguished from the ontological space. It is thus con- This book is about Future Information Technology, To meet and adapt to the current and future trends cerned with the demarcation problem. It examines Application, and Service (FutureTech 2012 volume and issues in technology and society, the science exact science and its critique of inexact science. The 2). The topics of FutureTech 2012 cover the current committee of The German Academic Society for role of fuzzy rationality in these examinations is pre- hot topics satisfying the world-wide ever-changing Production Engineering (WGP) continues to define sented. The driving force of the [..] needs.The FutureTech 2012 is intended to foster future topics for production technology.These Contents the dissemination of state-of-the-art research in all themes represent not only the key focus for the sci- Exact Science, Its Critique of Inexact Science and future IT areas, including their models, services, and entific work of the WGP, but also the central themes Rationality in Vagueness.- The Laws of Thought and novel applications associated with their [..] of the first annual conference in June 2011, whose Exact Science.- The Primary Category, Derived Cat- paper [..] Contents egories and Scientific World Pictures.- The Organi- Hybrid Information Technology.- High Performance Contents zation of Knowledge Production and the Defense of Computing.- Cloud and Cluster Computing.- Ubiq- Session 1: Electric Mobility.- Session 2: Lightweight Inexact Sciences.- The Exactness of Inexact Science uitous Networks and Wireless Communications.- Construction.- Session 3: Mass Production Ability.- and the Organization of the Knowledge Production.- Digital Convergence.- Multimedia Convergence.- Session 4: Medical Technology.- Session 5: Resource Zones of Thought: Reflections on the Theories of Intelligent and Pervasive Applications.- Security Efficiency. Truth. and Trust Computing.- IT Management and Ser- Fields of interest vice.- Bioinformatics and Bio-Inspired Computing.- Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Philosophy of Science; Database and Data Mining.- Knowledge System and Industrial and Production Engineering; Engineering Complexity; Operation Research / Decision Theory Intelligent Agent.- Game and Graphics.- Human- Design; Production / Logistics centric Computing and Social Networks. Target groups Target groups Research Fields of interest Research Communications Engineering, Networks; Multime- Type of publication Type of publication dia Information Systems; Computer Systems Organi- Monograph zation and Communication Networks Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-24490-2 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31121-5 Target groups Hardcover Research Hardcover 2013. XVIII, 396 p. 470 illus., 24 in color. 2013. XXXII, 168 p. 34 illus. 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C.C.L. Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China G. Resconi, Catholic University, Brescia, Italy F. Hartmann, University of Kassel, Germany

Geometric Modeling and Reasoning Geometry of Knowledge for Green's Functions and Finite of Human-Centered Freeform Intelligent Systems Elements Products The book is on the geometry of agent knowledge. This book elucidates how Finite Element methods The important concept studied in this book is the look like from the perspective of Green’s functions, The recent trend in user-customized product design Field and its Geometric Representation. To develop a and shows new insights into the mathematical the- requires the shape of products to be automatically geometric image of the gravity , Einstein used Tensor ory of Finite Elements. Practically, this new view on adjusted according to the human body’s shape, so Calculus but this is very different from the knowl- Finite Elements enables the reader to better assess that people will feel more comfortable when wearing edge instruments used now, as for instance tech- solutions of standard programs and to find better these products. Geometric approaches can be used niques of data mining , neural networks , formal model of a given problem. The book systematically to design the freeform shape of products worn by concept analysis ,quantum computer and other top- introduces the basic concepts how Finite Elements people, which can greatly improve the efficiency of ics. The aim of this book is to rebuild the tensor cal- fulfill the strategy of Green’s functions and how design processes in various industries involving cus- culus in order to give a geometric representation of approximating of Green’s functions. It discusses in tomized products (e.g., garment design, toy design, agent knowledge. By using a new geometry of knowl- detail the discretization error and shows that are jewel design, shoe design, and design of medical edge we can unify all the topics that have been stud- coherent with the strategy of “goal oriented refine- devices, etc.). These products are usually composed ied in recent years to create a bridge between the ment”. The book also gives much attention to the of very complex geometric shapes (represented by geometric representation of the[...] dependencies of FE solutions from[...] free-form surfaces), and are not driven by a parame- ter table but a digital human[...] Features Features The book is on the geometry of agent knowledge. This book elucidates how Finite Element methods Features The important concept studied in this book is the look like from the perspective of Green’s functions, The recent trend in user-customized product design Field and its Geometric Representation. To develop a and shows new insights into the mathematical the- requires the shape of products to be automatically geometric image of the gravity , Einstein used Tensor ory of Finite Elements. Practically, this new view on adjusted according to the human body’s shape, so Calculus but this is very different from the knowl- Finite Elements enables the reader to better assess that people will feel more comfortable when wearing edge instruments used now, as for instance tech- solutions of standard programs and to find better these products. Geometric approaches can be used niques of data mining , neural networks , formal model of a given problem. The book systematically to design the freeform shape of products worn by concept analysis ,quantum computer and other top- introduces the basic concepts how Finite Elements people, which can greatly improve the efficiency of ics. The aim [..] [..] design processes in various industries involving [..] Contents Contents Contents An Introduction to the Geometry of Agent Knowl- Basic concepts.- Finite elements and Green's func- Digital Human Body.- Geometry of Freeform Prod- edge.- Tensor Calculus and Formal Concepts.- tions.- The discretization error.- Modeling error. ucts.- Design Automation of Human-Centered Geometry and Agent Coherence.- Field Theory for Products.- Manufacturability of Products Fabri- Knowledge.- Brain Neurodynamic and Tensor Cal- Fields of interest cated by Planar Materials.- Case Studies of Apparel culus.- Electrical Circuit as constrain in the mul- Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Products.- Application to Other Human-Centered tidimensional space of the voltages or currents.- Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Products. Superposition and Geometry for Evidence and sis; Structural Mechanics Fields of interest Quantum Mechanics in the Tensor Calculus.- The Logic of Uncertainty and geometry of the worlds. Target groups Engineering Design; Engineering Economics, Orga- Research nization, Logistics, Marketing; Computer Appli- Fields of interest cations in Life Sciences; Marketing; Biomedical Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of Type of publication Engineering Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Monograph Target groups Applications of Mathematics More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29522-5 Research Target groups Hardcover Research 2013. XIII, 327 p. 149 illus. Type of publication $129.00 Monograph Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-29522-5 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4359-8 Monograph Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-27971-3 2013. XI, 226 p. 116 illus., 58 in color. Hardcover $129.00 2013. X, 282 p. 115 illus. 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I. Zelinka, Tomas Bata Univerzity, Zlin, Czech Republic; V. Snášel, M.J. Jackson, Saint-Gobain High Performance Materials, North- F. Öisjöen, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Swe- Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; borough, MA, USA; M.P. Hitchiner, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., den A. Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, WA, Romulus, MI, USA USA (Eds.) High-Tc SQUIDs for Biomedical High Performance Grinding and Handbook of Optimization Applications: Immunoassays, Advanced Cutting Tools Magnetoencephalography, From Classical to Modern Approach and Ultra-Low Field Magnetic Optimization problems were and still are the focus High Performance Grinding and Advanced Cutting Resonance Imaging of mathematics from antiquity to the present. Since Tools discusses the fundamentals and advances in the beginning of our civilization, the human race has high performance grinding processes, and provides a complete overview of newly-developing areas in had to confront numerous technological challenges, This thesis describes the challenging task of devel- the field. Topics covered are grinding tool formula- such as finding the optimal solution of various prob- oping high critical temperature superconducting tion and structure, grinding wheel design and con- lems including control technologies, power sources quantum interference devices (high-Tc SQUIDs) ditioning and applications using high performance construction, applications in economy, mechanical and using them as sensors for biomedical applica- grinding wheels. Also included are heat treatment engineering and energy distribution amongst others. tions, including magnetic immunoassays, magne- strategies for grinding tools, using grinding tools for These examples encompass both ancient as well as toencephalography and magnetic resonance imaging high speed applications, laser-based and diamond modern technologies like the first electrical energy (MRI). The first part of this work discusses the devel- dressing techniques, high-efficiency deep grinding, distribution network in USA etc. Some of the key opment of fast magnetic immunoassays, which can VIPER grinding, and new grinding wheels. principles formulated in the middle ages were done be used to improve the sensitivity, or to create new, by Johannes Kepler (Problem of the wine barrels), Features unique point-of-care diagnostics systems. The sec- Johan Bernoulli[...] High Performance Grinding and Advanced Cutting ond part shows that high-Tc SQUIDs might make Tools discusses the fundamentals and advances in magnetoencephalography more available, thus open- Features ing the field of high-Tc SQUID-based magnetoen- Optimization problems were and still are the focus high performance grinding processes, and provides a complete overview of newly-developing areas in cephalography for recording brain functions. This of mathematics from antiquity to the present. Since technique[...] the beginning of our civilization, the human race has the field. Topics covered are grinding tool formula- tion and structure, grinding wheel design and con- had to confront numerous technological challenges, Features ditioning and applications using high performance such as finding the optimal solution of various prob- This thesis describes the challenging task of devel- grinding wheels. Also included are heat treatment lems including control technologies, power sources oping high critical temperature superconducting strategies [..] construction, applications in economy, mechanical quantum interference devices (high-Tc SQUIDs) engineering and energy distribution amongst [..] Contents and using them as sensors for biomedical applica- Abrasive Tools and Bonding Systems.- Abrasive tions, including magnetic immunoassays, magne- Contents toencephalography and magnetic resonance imaging Classical methods - theory.- Classical methods - Grain Characteristics.- Silicon Carbide.- Fused Alu- mina.- Alumina Zirconia.- Ceramic Sol-gel Alu- (MRI). The first part of this work discusses the devel- Applications.- Heuristics - Theory.- Heuristics - opment of fast magnetic immunoassays, which can Applications. mina Abrasive.- Superabrasives.- Vitrified Bonding Systems and Heat Treatment.- Vitrified Bonding be used to improve [..] Systems.- Grinding Wheel Structure During Heat Fields of interest Contents Treatment.- Case Study I.- Case Study II.- Conclu- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence High-Tc SQUIDs.- Magnetic Immunoassays.- Mag- sions. (incl. Robotics); Operation Research / Decision The- netoencephalography.- Ultra Low Field Magnetic ory Fields of interest Resonance Imaging. 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J.J.(.H. Park, Seoul University of Science & Technology, South E.-G. Talbi, University of Lille 1, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France (Ed.) V.P. de Freitas, University of Porto, Portugal; J.M.P.Q. Delgado, Korea; Q. Jin, Waseda University, Japan; M. Sang-soo Yeo, University of Porto, Portugal (Eds.) Sangmyung University, Korea; B. Hu, Lanzhou University, China (Eds.) Hybrid Metaheuristics Hygrothermal Behavior, Building

Human Centric Technology and The main goal of this book is to provide a state of Pathology and Durability Service in Smart Space the art of hybrid metaheuristics. The book pro- vides a complete background that enables readers The main purpose of this book, Hygrothermal, HumanCom 2012 to design and implement hybrid metaheuristics to Building Pathology and Durability, is to provide a solve complex optimization problems (continu- collection of recent research works to contribute The theme of HumanCom is focused on the various ous/discrete, mono-objective/multi-objective, opti- to the systematization and dissemination of knowl- aspects of human-centric computing for advances in mization under uncertainty) in a diverse range of edge related to construction pathology, hygrother- computer science and its applications and provides application domains. Readers learn to solve large mal behaviour of buildings, durability and diagnostic an opportunity for academic and industry profes- scale problems quickly and efficiently combining techniques and, simultaneously, to show the most sionals to discuss the latest issues and progress in the metaheuristics with complementary metaheuristics, recent advances in this domain. It includes a set of area of human-centric computing. In addition, the mathematical programming, constraint program- new developments in the field of building physics conference will publish high quality papers which are ming and machine learning. Numerous real-world and hygrothermal behaviour, durability approach for closely related to the various theories and practical examples of problems and solutions demonstrate historical and old buildings and building pathology applications in human-centric computing. Further- how hybrid metaheuristics are applied in such fields vs. durability. The book is divided in several chapters more, we expect that the conference and its publica- as networks,[...] that are a resume of the current state of knowledge tions will be a trigger for further related research and for benefit of professional[...] technology improvements in this important subject. Features The main goal of this book is to provide a state of Features Features the art of hybrid metaheuristics. The book pro- The main purpose of this book, Hygrothermal, The theme of HumanCom is focused on the various vides a complete background that enables readers to Building Pathology and Durability, is to provide a aspects of human-centric computing for advances in design and implement hybrid metaheuristics to solve collection of recent research works to contribute computer science and its applications and provides complex optimization problems (continuous/dis- to the systematization and dissemination of knowl- an opportunity for academic and industry profes- crete, mono-objective/multi-objective, optimization edge related to construction pathology, hygrother- sionals to discuss the latest issues and progress in the under uncertainty) in a diverse range of application mal behaviour of buildings, durability and diagnostic area of human-centric computing. In addition, the domains. Readers learn to solve large scale problems techniques and, simultaneously, to show the most conference will publish high quality papers which are [..] recent advances in this domain. It includes a set of closely related to the various theories and [..] new [..] Contents Contents Part I Hybrid metaheuristics for mono and multi- Contents Human-computer interaction and User-centered objective optimization, and optimization under Reducing the Risk of Microbial Growth on Insu- Design.- Social computing and social intelligence.- uncertainty.- Part II Combining metaheuristics with lated Walls by Improving the Properties of the Sur- Ubiquitous computing and mobile systems.- Gam- (complementary) metaheuristics.- Part III Com- face Materials.- Biological Defacement of External ing.- Computer-assisted Learning and Cognition.- bining metaheuristics with exact methods from Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS).- Privacy, Security and trust management.- Human- mathematical programming approaches.- Part IV Effectiveness and Durability of Biocides in Building centered Evaluation.- Information Visualization and Combining metaheuristics with constraint program- Coatings – Biological Aspects.- Hygrothermal Con- Visual Analytics.- Embedded Systems and Software.- ming approaches.- Part V Combining metaheuristics ditions and Mould Growth Potential in Cold Attics Dependable, Reliable and Autonomic Computing.- with machine learning and data mining techniques. – Impact of Weather, Building System and Construc- Embedded Smart Agents.- Context awareness and tion Design Characteristics.- Controlled Ventilation inference.- Multi modal interaction design.- U/E- Fields of interest of Historic Buildings – Assessment of Impact on the Healthcare Services.- Virtual Humans & Virtual Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Indoor Environment via Hygrothermal Building Worlds.- Wearables sensors and actuators.- Grid and (incl. Robotics) Simulation.- Degradation Control of Historical[...] Cloud[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Building Materials; Building Physics, HVAC; Struc- Communications Engineering, Networks; User tural Materials Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Com- Type of publication Monograph puter Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Target groups Graphics; Computational Intelligence More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30670-9 Research Hardcover Target groups Type of publication 2013. XXVI, 458 p. 109 illus. (Studies in Computational Research Monograph Intelligence, Vol. 434) Type of publication $229.00 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31157-4 Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-30670-9 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-5085-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2013. VIII, 232 p. 187 illus. (Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Tentative volume 1) Hardcover $129.00 2012. XXVI, 318 p. 141 illus. 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R.S. Choraś, University of Technology & Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, P. Thollander, Linköping University, Sweden; J. Palm, Linköping I. Takewaki, Kyoto University, Japan; A. Moustafa, Minia Univer- Poland (Ed.) University, Sweden sity, Egypt; K. Fujita, Kyoto University, Japan

Image Processing and Improving Energy Efficiency in Improving the Earthquake Communications Challenges 4 Industrial Energy Systems Resilience of Buildings

An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Barriers, Energy Audits, The worst case approach This textbook collects a series of research papers in Energy Management, Policies, and Programs the area ofImage Processing and Communications Engineers are always interested in the worst-case sce- which not only introduce a summary of currenttech- Industrial energy efficiency is one of the most impor- nario. One of the most important and challenging nology but also give an outlook of potential feature tant means of reducing the threat of increased global missions of structural engineers may be to narrow problems in this area.Image Processing and Com- warming. Research however states that despite the the range of unexpected incidents in building struc- munications have undergone an impressive devel- existence of numerous technical energy efficiency tural design. Redundancy, robustness and resilience opment. Recentevolutions in this area have led to a measures, its deployment is hindered by the exis- play an important role in such circumstances. pervasive spread in many areas of human life and tence of various barriers to energy efficiency. The Improving the Earthquake Resilience of Buildings: have become such a critical component incontem- complexity of increasing energy efficiency in man- The worst case approach discusses the importance porary science and technology.The book is divided ufacturing industry calls for an interdisciplinary of worst-scenario approach for improved earth- into two parts. The first part contains recentresearch approach to the issue. Improving energy efficiency in quake resilience of buildings and nuclear reactor results in image processing, whilst the second part industrial energy systems applies an interdisciplinary facilities.Improving the Earthquake Resilience of containsrecent research results in communications. perspective in examining energy efficiency in indus- Buildings: The worst case approach consists of two trial energy systems, and discusses how “cross-polli- parts. The first part deals with the characterization Features nating” perspectives and theories from the social and and modeling of worst or critical ground[...] This textbook collects a series of research papers engineering sciences[...] in the area ofImage Processing and Communica- Features tions which not only introduce a summary of cur- Features Engineers are always interested in the worst-case rent technology but also give an outlook of potential Industrial energy efficiency is one of the most impor- scenario. One of the most important and challeng- feature problems in this area.Image Processing and tant means of reducing the threat of increased global ing missions of structural engineers may be to nar- Communications have undergone an impressive warming. Research however states that despite the row the range of unexpected incidents in building development. Recent evolutions in this area have led existence of numerous technical energy efficiency structural design. Redundancy, robustness and to a pervasive spread in many areas of human life measures, its deployment is hindered by the exis- resilience play an important role in such circum- and [..] tence of various barriers to energy efficiency. The stances. Improving the Earthquake Resilience of complexity of increasing energy efficiency in manu- Buildings: The worst case approach discusses the Contents facturing industry calls for an interdisciplinary [..] importance of [..] Part I Image processing.- Part II Telecommunica- tions Networks. Contents Contents The Interconnection Between STS and Barriers to 1 Introduction.- 2. Earthquake resilience of high-rise Fields of interest Industrial Energy Efficiency.- Barriers to Energy Effi- buildings: Case study of the 2011 Tohoku (Japan) Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence ciency – Earlier Research and Theoretical Baseline.- earthquake.- 3. Simulation of near-field pulse-like (incl. Robotics); Signal, Image and Speech Process- Science and Technology Studies – Earlier Research ground motion.- 4. Critical characterization and ing; Communications Engineering, Networks; Image on Socio-Technical Transition and Theoretical modeling of pulse-like near-field strong ground Processing and Computer Vision Baseline.- Improving Energy Efficiency – Using an motion.- 5. Characteristics of earthquake ground Interdisciplinary Perspective.- Integrating STS and motion of repeated sequences.- 6. Modeling critical Target groups Barrier Perspective – Methodological Implications.- ground-motion sequences for inelastic structures.- 7. Research Apply a Combined STS and Barrier Perspective on Response of Nonlinear SDOF Structures to Random Industrial Energy Efficiency – Policy Implications.- Acceleration Sequences.- 8. Use of deterministic and Type of publication Implications for EU's 2020-Goals.- Concluding Dis- probabilistic measures to identify unfavorable earth- Proceedings cussion. quake records.- 9. Damage[...] More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32383-6 Fields of interest Fields of interest Softcover Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Efficiency Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Geot- 2013. X, 314 p. 143 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Sys- (incl. Buildings); Industrial Organization; Sustain- echnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; tems and Computing, Vol. 184) able Development; Engineering Economics, Organi- Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Civil $259.00 zation, Logistics, Marketing Engineering; Building Physics, HVAC ISBN 978-3-642-32383-6 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Target groups Target groups Research Research

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J.-L. Ferrier, Institute of Science and Technology, Angers, France; J.H.(. Park, Seoul University of Science & Technology, South T. Astarita, Univerità Napoli Federico II, Italy; G.M. Carlomagno, A. Bernard, School for Central of Nantes, France; O. Gusikhin, Korea; J. Kim, Kyungnam University, Changwon, South Korea; D. Univerità Napoli Federico II, Italy Ford Research & Adv. Engineering, Dearborn, MI, USA; K. Madani, Zou, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, UPEC, Paris, France (Eds.) China; Y.S. Lee, Mokwon University, Daejeon, Korea (Eds.) Infrared Thermography for Thermo- Informatics in Control, Automation Information Technology Fluid-Dynamics and Robotics Convergence, Secure and Trust Computing, and Data Management Infrared thermography is a measurement technique 8th International Conference, ICINCO 2011 Noordwijkerhout, that enables to obtain non intrusive measurements The Netherlands, July 28-31, 2011 Revised Selected Papers ITCS 2012 & STA 2012 of surface temperatures. One of the interesting fea- tures of this technique is its ability to measure a full The present book includes a set of selected The 4th FTRA International Conference on Infor- two dimensional map of the surface temperature papers from the eighth "International Confer- mation Technology Convergence and Services and for this reason it has been widely used as a flow ence on Informatics in Control Automation and (ITCS-12) will be held in Gwangju, Korea on visualization technique. Since the temperature mea- Robotics"(ICINCO 2011), held in Noordwijkerhout, September 6 - 8, 2012. The ITCS-12 will be the most surements can be extremely accurate it is possible, The Netherlands, from 28 to 31 July 2011. The con- comprehensive conference focused on the various by using a heat flux sensor, also to measure convec- ference was organized in four simultaneous tracks: aspects of advances in information technology con- tive heat transfer coefficient distributions on a sur- "Intelligent Control Systems and Optimization", vergence, applications, and services. The ITCS-12 face making the technique de facto quantitative. "Robotics and Automation", "Signal Processing, Sen- will provide an opportunity for academic and indus- This book, starting from the basic theory of infrared sors, Systems Modeling and Control" and "Indus- try professionals to discuss the latest issues and thermography and heat flux sensor guides, both the trial Engineering, Production and Management". progress in the area of ITCS. In addition, the con- experienced researcher[...] The book is based on the same structure. ICINCO ference will publish high quality papers which are received 322 paper submissions, not including those closely related to the various theories, modeling, Features of workshops or special sessions, from 52 countries, and practical applications in ITCS. Furthermore, we Infrared thermography is a measurement technique in all continents. After a double blind paper review expect that the conference and its publications will that enables to obtain non intrusive measurements of performed by[...] be[...] surface temperatures. One of the interesting features of this technique is its ability to measure a full two Features Features dimensional map of an object surface temperature The present book includes a set of selected ITCS 2012 and STA 2012 address the various theo- and, for this reason, it has been widely used as a sur- papers from the eighth "International Confer- ries and practical applications of information tech- face flow visualization technique. Since the tempera- ence on Informatics in Control Automation and nology convergence, secure and trust computing, ture measurements can be extremely accurate, [..] Robotics"(ICINCO 2011), held in Noordwijkerhout, and data management in future environments. It will The Netherlands, from 28 to 31 July 2011. The con- present important results of significant value to solve Contents ference was organized in four simultaneous tracks: the application services and various problems within Introduction and historical groundings - Physical "Intelligent Control Systems and Optimization", the scope of ITCS 2012 & STA 2012. In addition, we background - Infrared scanner - Heat flux sensors - "Robotics and Automation", "Signal Processing, Sen- expect it will trigger further related research and [..] Restoration of thermal images - Some practical con- sors, Systems Modeling [..] siderations - Applications. Contents Contents Information technology Convergence.- AdvancedC Fields of interest Part I: Intelligent Control Systems and Optimiza- omputational Science and Applications.- Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Measurement Science, tion.- Part II: Robotics and Automation.- Part III: Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Tech- Instrumentation; Security Science and Technology Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modeling and nology.- Intelligent Manufacturing Technology and Control.- Part IV: Industrial Engineering, Produc- Services.- Advanced Management Information Sys- Target groups tion and Management. tems and Services.- Electronic Commerce, Business Research and Management.- Intelligent Vehicular Systems Fields of interest Type of publication and Communications.- Bio-inspired Computing Control; Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelli- Monograph gence (incl. 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K. Elleithy, University of Bridgeport, CT, USA; T. Sobh, University E. Tlelo-Cuautle, INAOE, Puebla, Mexico (Ed.) Z. Du, Information Technology & Industrial Engineering Research of Bridgeport, CT, USA (Eds.) Center, Wuhan, China (Ed.) Integrated Circuits for Analog Innovations and Advances in Signal Processing Intelligence Computation and Computer, Information, Systems Evolutionary Computation

Sciences, and Engineering This book presents theory, design methods and Results of 2012 International Conference of Intelligence Com- novel applications for integrated circuits for analog putation and Evolutionary Computation ICEC 2012 Held July 7, 2012 in Wuhan, China Innovations and Advances in Computer, Informa- signal processing. The discussion covers a wide vari- ety of active devices, active elements and amplifiers, tion, Systems Sciences, and Engineering includes the 2012 International Conference of Intelligence Com- working in voltage mode, current mode and mixed proceedings of the International Joint Conferences putation and Evolutionary Computation (ICEC mode. This includes voltage operational amplifiers, on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, 2012) is held on July 7, 2012 in Wuhan, China. This current operational amplifiers, operational transcon- and Engineering (CISSE 2011). The contents of this conference is sponsored by Information Technology ductance amplifiers, operational transresistance book are a set of rigorously reviewed, world-class & Industrial Engineering Research Center. ICEC amplifiers, current conveyors, current differencing manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art 2012 is a forum for presentation of new research transconductance amplifiers, etc. Design methods research projects in the areas of Industrial Electron- results of intelligent computation and evolution- and challenges posed by nanometer technology are ics, Technology and Automation, Telecommunica- ary computation. Cross-fertilization of intelligent discussed and applications described, including sig- tions and Networking, Systems, Computing Sciences computation, evolutionary computation, evolv- nal amplification, filtering, data acquisition systems and Software Engineering, Engineering Education, able hardware and newly emerging technologies such as neural recording,[...] Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learn- is strongly encouraged. The forum aims to bring ing. Features together researchers, developers, and users from around the world in both industry and academia for Features This book presents theory, design methods and novel applications for integrated circuits for analog sharing state-of-art results, for exploring new areas Innovations and Advances in Computer, Informa- of[...] tion, Systems Sciences, and Engineering includes the signal processing. The discussion covers a wide vari- ety of active devices, active elements and amplifiers, proceedings of the International Joint Conferences Features working in voltage mode, current mode and mixed on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, 2012 International Conference of Intelligence Com- mode. This includes voltage operational amplifiers, and Engineering (CISSE 2011).The contents of this putation and Evolutionary Computation (ICEC current operational amplifiers, operational transcon- book are a set of rigorously reviewed, world-class 2012) is held on July 7, 2012 in Wuhan, China. This ductance amplifiers, operational [..] manuscripts addressing and detailing state-of-the-art conference is sponsored by Information Technology research projects in the areas of Industrial [..] Contents & Industrial Engineering Research Center. ICEC 2012 is a forum for presentation of new research Contents Analysis, Design and Optimization of Active Devices.- Nullors, their Bipolar CMOS Implemen- results of intelligent computation and evolutionary The “Four Element Groups” and the “Change Rate” computation. Cross-fertilization of intelligent [..] Concepts and their Realization in the MM&S: A tations and Applications in Analog Circuit Synthe- sis and Design.- Current Feedback Op-Amps, their Computer Program for Modeling and Simulation Contents Variants, Integratable Implementations and Appli- of Dynamic Systems.- A Software Architecture for Intelligence Computation .- Evolutionary Com- cations in Analog Signal Processing.- Generation of Inventory Management System.- Libraries Opt for putation.- Network Computation Evolutionary Grounded Capacitors Minimum Component Oscil- More Online Sources.- Emerging Threats, Risk, and Computation.- Network Computation Network lators.- Active Filter Design Using a Two-Graph Attacks in Distributed Systems: Cloud Computing.- Computation .Evolutionary Computation.- Network Based Transformation Technique.- Analog Baseband Cognitive Antenna System for Sustainable Adap- Computation Network Computation Evolution- Filter Design Considerations for Wireless Receivers.- tive Radio Interfaces.- Introducing The Concept Of ary Computation.- Network Computation Net- Flexible Nanometer CMOS Low-Noise Amplifiers Information Pixels And The SIPA ( Storing Infor- work Computation .Network Computation Network for the Next-Generation Software-Defined-Radio mation Pixels Addresses ) Method As an Efficient Computation .. Model for Document Storage.- Introducing The Mobile Systems.-[...] Concept Of[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Fields of interest (incl. Robotics) Circuits and Systems; Control , Robotics, Mecha- ics, Instrumentation; Signal, Image and Speech Pro- tronics; Communications Engineering, Networks cessing Target groups Research Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Type of publication Proceedings Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31655-5 Proceedings Monograph Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3534-1 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-1382-0 2013. XVIII, 1114 p. 474 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Hardcover Hardcover Systems and Computing, Vol. 180) 2013. X, 321 p. 240 illus. 2013. XVIII, 1238 p. 563 illus. 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D. Plemenos, University of Limoges, Limoges, France; G. Miaoulis, G. Fortino, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy; C. Badica, Univer- I. Pan, Uttarpara, India; S. Das, Narendrapur Co-operative Hous- Technological Education Institute of Athens, Greece (Eds.) sity of Craiova, Romania; M. Malgeri, University of Catania, Italy; ing Society, Kolkata, India R. Unland, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (Eds.) Intelligent Computer Graphics 2012 Intelligent Fractional Order Intelligent Distributed Computing Systems and Control In Computer Graphics, the use of intelligent tech- VI An Introduction niques started more recently than in other research Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Intel- areas. However, during these last two decades, the ligent Distributed Computing - IDC 2012, Calabria, Italy, Fractional order calculus is finding increasing inter- use of intelligent Computer Graphics techniques is September 2012 est in the control system community. Hardware real- growing up year after year and more and more inter- izations of fractional order controllers have sparked This book represents the combined peer-reviewed esting techniques are presented in this area. The pur- off a renewed zeal into the investigations of control proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium pose of this volume is to present current work of the system design in the light of fractional calculus. As on Intelligent Distributed Computing -- IDC~2012, Intelligent Computer Graphics community, a com- such many notions of integer order LTI systems are of the International Workshop on Agents for Cloud munity growing up year after year. This volume is being modified and extended to incorporate these -- A4C~2012 and of the Fourth International Work- a kind of continuation of the previously published new concepts. Computational Intelligence (CI) tech- shop on Multi-Agent Systems Technology and Springer volumes “Artificial Intelligence Techniques niques have been applied to engineering problems Semantics -- MASTS~2012. All the events were held for Computer Graphics” (2008), “Intelligent Com- to find solutions to many hitherto intractable conun- in Calabria, Italy during September 24-26, 2012.The puter Graphics 2009” (2009), “Intelligent Computer drums and is a useful tool for dealing with prob- 37 contributions published in this book address Graphics 2010” (2010) and[...] lems of higher computational complexity. This book many topics related to theory and applications of borders on the interface between CI techniques and Features intelligent distributed computing and multi-agent fractional calculus, and[...] In Computer Graphics, the use of intelligent tech- systems, including: adaptive and autonomousdistrib- niques started more recently than in other research uted systems, agent programming, ambient assist- Features areas. However, during these last two decades, the edliving systems, business process modeling and[...] Fractional order calculus is finding increasing inter- use of intelligent Computer Graphics techniques is est in the control system community. Hardware real- Features growing up year after year and more and more inter- izations of fractional order controllers have sparked This book represents the combined peer-reviewed esting techniques are presented in this area. The pur- off a renewed zeal into the investigations of control proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium pose of this volume is to present current work of the system design in the light of fractional calculus. As on Intelligent Distributed Computing -- IDC~2012, Intelligent Computer Graphics [..] such many notions of integer order LTI systems are of the International Workshop on Agents for Cloud being modified and extended to incorporate these Contents -- A4C~2012 and of the Fourth International Work- new concepts. Computational [..] 3Gmap L-systems grammar application to the mod- shop on Multi-Agent Systems Technology and eling of flowering plants.- Theatrical Text to 3D Vir- Semantics -- MASTS~2012. All the events were held Contents tual Scenography.- Using visual representation for in Calabria, Italy during September 24-26, 2012.The Motivation for application of computational intelli- decision support in Institutional Research Evalua- 37 [..] gence techniques to fractional calculus based control tion.- Discrete B´ezier Curve Fitting with Artificial systems.- Applied fractional calculus for compu- Contents Immune Systems. tational intelligence researchers.- Brief introduc- Part I Invited Papers.- Part II Self-organization and tion to computational intelligence paradigms for Fields of interest Bio-Inspiration.- Part III Multi-Agent Systems.- Part fractional calculus researchers.- Fractional order Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence IV Agent-based Intelligent Applications.- Part V controller tuning using swarm and evolutionary (incl. Robotics); Computer Graphics Distributed Systems.- Part VI Parallel Computing.- algorithms.- Multi-objective fractional order con- Part VIII Agents and Sensor Networks.- Part IX Col- troller design with evolutionary algorithms.- Gain Target groups laborative Computing, Mobile Networks and Intelli- and order scheduling for fractional order con- Research gence.- Part X A4C 2012.- Part XI MASTS 2012. trollers.- Enhancement of fuzzy PID controller with Type of publication Fields of interest fractional calculus.- Model reduction and[...] Monograph Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Fields of interest (incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31744-6 Computational Intelligence; Control (incl.Internet) Hardcover Target groups 2013. X, 289 p. 192 illus. 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A. Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, WA, G.A. Anastassiou, University of Memphis, TN, USA; I.F. Iatan, Tech- A. Peña-Ayala, Unidad Profesional Zacatenco, Mexico City, Mex- USA; S.M. Thampi, Indian Institute of Information Technology nical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, Romania ico (Ed.) and Management, Trivandrum, India (Eds.) Intelligent Routines Intelligent and Adaptive Intelligent Informatics Solving Mathematical Analysis with Matlab, Mathcad, Mathe- Educational-Learning Systems Proceedings of the International Symposium on Intelligent matica and Maple Informatics ISI’12 Held at August 4-5 2012, Chennai, India Achievements and Trends Real Analysis is a discipline of intensive study in The Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- many institutions of higher education, because it book series encompasses the topics of knowledge, conference proceedings of the first International contains useful concepts and fundamental results in intelligence, innovation and sustainability. The aim Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ISI'12) held the study of mathematics and physics, of the techni- of the series is to make available a platform for the in Chennai, India during August 4-5, 2012. The 54 cal disciplines and geometry. This book is the first publication of books on all aspects of single and revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and one of its kind that solves mathematical analysis multi-disciplinary research on these themes in order selected from 165 initial submissions. The papers are problems with all four related main software Mat- to make the latest results available in a readily-acces- organized in topical sections on data mining, clus- lab, Mathcad, Mathematica and Maple. Besides the sible form. This book is devoted to the “Intelligent tering and intelligent information systems, multi fundamental theoretical notions, the book contains and Adaptive Educational-Learning Systems”. It agent systems, pattern recognition, signal and image many exercises, solved both mathematically and by privileges works that highlight key achievements processing and, computer networks and distrib- computer, using: Matlab 7.9, Mathcad 14, Mathe- and outline trends to inspire future research. After uted systems. The book is directed to the researchers matica 8 or Maple 15 programming languages. The a rigorous revision process twenty manuscripts were and scientists engaged in various fields of intelligent book is divided into nine chapters, which illustrate accepted and organized into four parts: Modeling, informatics. the application of the mathematical[...] Content, Virtuality and[...] Features Features Features This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- Real Analysis is a discipline of intensive study in The Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies conference proceedings of the first International many institutions of higher education, because it book series encompasses the topics of knowledge, Symposium on Intelligent Informatics (ISI'12) held contains useful concepts and fundamental results in intelligence, innovation and sustainability. The aim in Chennai, India during August 4-5, 2012. The 54 the study of mathematics and physics, of the techni- of the series is to make available a platform for the revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and cal disciplines and geometry. This book is the first publication of books on all aspects of single and selected from 165 initial submissions. The papers are one of its kind that solves mathematical analysis multi-disciplinary research on these themes in order organized in topical sections on data mining, cluster- problems with all four related main software Matlab, to make the latest results available in a readily-acces- ing and intelligent information [..] Mathcad, Mathematica and Maple. Besides the [..] sible form. This book is devoted [..] Contents Contents Contents Data Mining, Clustering and Intelligent Informa- Sequences and Series of Numbers.- Power Series.- Part I. Modeling.- Affective Modeling for an Intelli- tion Systems.- Multi Agent Systems.- Pattern Recog- Differentiation Theory of the Functions.- Funda- gent Educational Environment.- ALEM: A Reference nition, Signal and Image Processing.- Computer mentals of Field Theory.- Implicit Functions.- Ter- Model for Educational Adaptive Web Applica- Networks and Distributed Systems.Multi Agent minology About Integral Calculus.- Equations and tions.- Proactive Sequencing based on a Causal and Systems.- Pattern Recognition, Signal and Image Systems of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations.- Fuzzy Student Model.- Exploiting Learner Models Processing.- Computer Networks and Distributed Line and Double Integral Calculus.- Triple and Sur- Using Data Mining for E-Learning: A Rule Based Systems.Multi Agent Systems.- Pattern Recognition, face Integral Calculus. Signal and Image Processing.- Computer Networks Approach.- Part II. Content.- A Study of a Learn- and Distributed Systems. Fields of interest ing Style Index to support Intelligent and Adaptive Computational Intelligence; Computational Mathe- Learning Systems.- GRAPPLE : Learning Manage- Fields of interest matics and Numerical Analysis; Analysis ment Systems Meet Adaptive Learning Environ- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence ments.- Performance Evaluation of Decision-based (incl. Robotics) Target groups Content Selection Approaches in Adaptive Educa- Research tional Hypermedia[...] Target groups Research Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Type of publication (incl. Robotics) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28474-8 Proceedings Hardcover Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32062-0 2013. XIV, 582 p. 97 illus. (Intelligent Systems Reference Research Softcover Library, Vol. 39) 2013. XX, 520 p. 252 illus. 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Á. Herrero, University of Burgos, Spain; V. Snášel, VSB-TU Ostrava, M.A. Aguirre, Madrid, Spain D. H. Allen, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX, USA Czech Republic; A. Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, WA, USA; I. Zelinka, VSB-TU Ostrava, Czech Repub- lic; B. Baruque, University of Burgos, Spain; H. Quintián, Univer- Introduction to Space Systems Introduction to the Mechanics of sity of Salamanca, Spain; J.L. Calvo, University of Coruna, Spain; J. Sedano, Technological Institute of Castilla y Leon, Burgos, Spain; Design and Synthesis Deformable Solids E. Corchado, University of Salamanca, Spain (Eds.) The definition of all space systems starts with Bars and Beams the establishment of its fundamental parameters: Introduction to the Mechanics of Deformable Solids: International Joint Conference requirements to be fulfilled, overall system and satel- Bars and Beams introduces the theory of beams and lite design, analysis and design of the critical ele- CISIS’12-ICEUTE´12-SOCO´12 bars, including axial, torsion, and bending load- ments, developmental approach, cost, and schedule. Special Sessions ing and analysis of bars that are subjected to com- There are only a few texts covering early design of bined loadings, including resulting complex stress space systems and none of them has been specifically states using Mohr’s circle. The book provides fail- dedicated to it. Furthermore all existing space engi- This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft ure analysis based on maximum stress criteria and neering books concentrate on analysis. None of them Computing contains accepted papers presented at introduces design using models developed in the deal with space system synthesis – with the inter- CISIS 2012 and ICEUTE 2012, both conferences text. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes relations between all the elements of the space sys- held in the beautiful and historic city of Ostrava fundamentals, including consistent mathematical tem. Introduction to Space Systems concentrates on (Czech Republic), in September 2012.CISIS aims to notation. The author also presents the fundamen- understanding the interaction between all the forces, offer a meeting opportunity for academic and indus- tals of the mechanics of solids in such a way that the both technical and[...] try-related researchers belonging to the various, beginning student is able to progress directly to a fol- vast communities of Computational Intelligence, low-up course that utilizes two- and[...] Information Security, and Data Mining. The need Features The definition of all space systems starts with for intelligent, flexible behaviour by large, complex Features the establishment of its fundamental parameters: systems, especially in mission-critical domains, is Introduction to the Mechanics of Deformable Solids: requirements to be fulfilled, overall system and satel- intended to be the catalyst and the aggregation stim- Bars and Beams introduces the theory of beams and lite design, analysis and design of the critical ele- ulus for the overall event.After a through peer-review bars, including axial, torsion, and bending load- ments, developmental approach, cost, and schedule. process, the CISIS 2012 International[...] ing and analysis of bars that are subjected to com- There are only a few texts covering early design of bined loadings, including resulting complex stress space systems and none of them has been specifically Features states using Mohr’s circle. The book provides failure dedicated to it. Furthermore all existing space [..] This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft analysis based on maximum stress criteria and intro- Computing contains accepted papers presented at duces design using models developed in the [..] CISIS 2012 and ICEUTE 2012, both conferences Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Space Disci- held in the beautiful and historic city of Ostrava Contents plines.- Chapter 3: Requirements, Specifications, (Czech Republic), in September 2012.CISIS aims to A Short History of Mechanics.- Mechanics of Mate- and Design.- Chapter 4: Constraints and Design.- offer a meeting opportunity for academic and indus- rials.- Theory of Uniaxial Bars.- Theory of Cylindri- Chapter 5: System Design as a Synchronic Process.- try-related researchers belonging to the various, vast cal Bars Subjected to Torsion.- Theory of Beams.- Chapter 6: System Definition as a Diachronic communities of Computational Intelligence, [..] Stress and Failure Analysis.- Introduction to Struc- Process.- Chapter 7: Introduction to the Design tural Design.- Appendix Mechanical Properties of Domains.- Chapter 8: The Observables and Instru- Contents Structural Materials. Applications of Intelligent Methods for Security.- ments Domain.- Chapter 9: The Orbit and Attitude Infrastructure and Network Security.- Intelligent Domain.- Chapter 10: The Satellite Configuration Fields of interest Network Security and Survivability.- Text Processing Domain.- Chapter 11: The Operational Data Flow Structural Mechanics; Theoretical and Applied Applications to Secure and Intelligent Systems.- Soft Domain.- Chapter 12: The Instrument Output Data Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Computing Models for Biomedical Signals and Data Flow Domain.- Chapter 13: Space Missions Cost and Materials Processing. Alternative[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Upper undergraduate Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Extrater- (incl. Robotics) restrial Physics, Space Sciences Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4002-4 Research Research Hardcover Type of publication Type of publication 2013. XIX, 219 p. 201 illus., 71 in color. Proceedings Professional book $89.95 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33017-9 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3757-4 ISBN 978-1-4614-4002-4 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Softcover Hardcover 2013. XXVIII, 545 p. 220 illus. (Advances in Intelligent 2013. XXIX, 480 p. 196 illus., 43 in color. (Space Technol- Systems and Computing, Vol. 189) ogy Library, Vol. 27) $349.00 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-33017-9 ISBN 978-1-4614-3757-4 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. September 30, 2012 springer.com Engineering 129

Y. Yuan, ZTE Inc., Beijing, China C.C. Enz, CSEM SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland; A. Kaiser, IEMN, Lille, R. Cipolla, University of Cambridge, UK; S. Battiato, University of France (Eds.) Catania, Italy; G.M. Farinella, University of Catania, Italy (Eds.) LTE-Advanced Relay Technology and Standardization MEMS-based Circuits and Systems Machine Learning for Computer for Wireless Communication Vision

LTE-Advanced relay technology and standardization provides a timely reference work for relay technology MEMS-based Circuits and Systems for Wireless Computer vision is the science and technology of with the finalizing of LTE Release 10 specifications. Communications provides comprehensive cover- making machines that see. It is concerned with the LTE-Advanced is quickly becoming the global stan- age of RF-MEMS technology from device to system theory, design and implementation of algorithms dard for 4G cellular communications. The relay tech- level. This edited volume places emphasis on how that can automatically process visual data to recog- nology, as one of the key features in LTE-Advanced, system performance for radio frequency applica- nize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial helps not only to improve the system coverage and tions can be leveraged by Micro-Electro-Mechanical layout. The International Computer Vision Summer capacity, but also to save the costs of laying wire- Systems (MEMS). Coverage also extends to innova- School - ICVSS was established in 2007 to provide line backhaul. As a leading researcher in the field tive MEMS-aware radio architectures that push the both an objective and clear overview and an in-depth of LTE-Advanced standards, the author provides potential of MEMS technology further ahead. This analysis of the state-of-the-art research in Computer an in-depth description of LTE-A relay technology, work presents a broad overview of the technology Vision. The courses are delivered by world renowned and explains in detail the standard specification and from MEMS devices (mainly BAW and Si MEMS experts in the field, from both academia and indus- design principles. Readers from both academic and resonators) to basic circuits, such as oscillators and try, and cover both theoretical and practical aspects industrial fields can find[...] filters, and finally complete systems such as ultra- of real Computer Vision problems. The school is low-power MEMS-based radios. Contributions from organized every year by[...] Features leading experts[...] LTE-Advanced Relay Technology and Standard- Features ization provides a timely reference work for relay Features Computer vision is the science and technology of technology with the finalizing of LTE Release 10 MEMS-based Circuits and Systems for Wireless making machines that see. It is concerned with the specifications. LTE-Advanced is quickly becoming Communication provides comprehensive cover- theory, design and implementation of algorithms the global standard for 4G cellular communications. age of RF-MEMS technology from device to system that can automatically process visual data to recog- The relay technology, as one of the key features in level. This edited volume places emphasis on how nize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial LTE-Advanced, helps not only to improve the sys- system performance for radio frequency applica- layout. The International Computer Vision Summer tem coverage and capacity, but also to save the costs tions can be leveraged by Micro-Electro-Mechanical School - ICVSS was established in 2007 to provide of [..] Systems (MEMS). Coverage also extends to innova- both an objective and clear overview and an in-depth tive MEMS-aware radio architectures that push the [..] Contents potential of MEMS [..] Introduction.- LTE-A Relay Scenarios and Evalua- Contents tion Methodology.- LTE-A Relay Study and Related Contents Throwing Down the Visual Intelligence Gaunt- Technologies.- Physical Layer Standardization of Part I. NEMS/MEMS Devices.- 1. Thin Film Bulk let.- Actionable Information in Vision.- Learning Release 10 Relay.- Higher Layer Aspects and RAN4 Acoustic Wave Resonators.- 2. Contour-Mode Alu- Binary Hash Codes for Large-Scale Image Search.- Performance Aspects.- Implementation Aspects of minum Nitride Piezoelectric MEMS Resonators Bayesian Painting by Numbers: Flexible Priors for Release 10 Relay.- Outlook of Relay in Future LTE and Filters.- 3. Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems Colour-Invariant Object Recognition.- Real-Time Releases. (NEMS).- 4. Future Trends in Acoustic RF MEMS Human Pose Recognition in Parts from Single Depth Devices.- Part II: MEMS-based Circuits.- 5. The Images.- Scale-Invariant Vote-based 3D Recogni- Fields of interest Design of Low-power High-Q Oscillators.- 6. 5.4 tion and Registration from Point Clouds.- Multiple Communications Engineering, Networks; Circuits GHz 0.35µm BiCMOS FBAR-based Single-ended Classifier Boosting and Tree-Structured Classifiers.- and Systems; System Performance and Evaluation; and Balanced Oscillators in Above-IC Technology.- Simultaneous detection and tracking with multiple Signal, Image and Speech Processing 7. Low Power Quadrature Oscillator Design Using cameras.- Applications of Computer Vision to Vehi- BAW Resonators.- 8. Tunable BAW Filters.- Part III: cles: an extreme test. Target groups MEMS-based Systems.- 9. A MEMS-enabled Two- Research receiver Chipset for[...] Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Type of publication Fields of interest (incl. Robotics); Image Processing and Computer Professional book Circuits and Systems; Microwaves, RF and Optical Vision More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29675-8 Engineering; Communications Engineering, Net- works; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumen- Target groups Hardcover tation Research 2013. XV, 186 p. 133 illus., 70 in color. (Signals and Communication Technology) Target groups Type of publication $129.00 Professional/practitioner Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-29675-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28660-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Type of publication Professional book Hardcover 2013. XXII, 250 p. 141 illus. (Studies in Computational More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-8797-6 Intelligence, Vol. 411) Hardcover $129.00 2013. XII, 330 p. 252 illus., 87 in color. 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F. Nielsen, Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Shinagawa-Ku, E. Alba, University of Malaga, Spain; A. Nakib, University Paris-Est L. Titarenko, University of Zielona Gora, Poland; A. Barkalov, Uni- Japan; R. Bhatia, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi, India Créteil Val de Marn, France; P. Siarry, University Paris-Est Créteil versity of Zielona Gora, Poland (Eds.) Val de Marn, France (Eds.) Methods of Signal Processing for Matrix Information Geometry Metaheuristics for Dynamic Adaptive Antenna Arrays Optimization This book presents advances in matrix and ten- So far there does not exist any theory of adaptive sor data processing in the domain of signal, image This book is an updated effort in summarizing the spatial signal processing (ASSP) for signals with and information processing. The theoretical math- trending topics and new hot research lines in solving uncertain parameters. This monograph is devoted to ematical approaches are discusses in the context dynamic problems using metaheuristics. An analy- the development of this theory, which is very impor- of potential applications in sensor and cognitive sis of the present state in solving complex problems tant in connection with wide spreading of telecom- systems engineering. The topics and application quickly draws a clear picture: problems that change munications and radio links in the modern society. include Information Geometry, Differential Geom- in time, having noise and uncertainties in their def- This theory can be applied for the development of etry of structured Matrix, Positive Definite Matrix, inition are becomingvery important. The tools to effective radio communications. In the book some Covariance Matrix, Sensors (Electromagnetic Fields, face these problems are still to be built, since exist- original approaches are proposed targeting the devel- Acoustic sensors) and Applications in Cognitive sys- ing techniques are either slow or inefficient in track- opment of effective algorithms of ASSP with not tems, in particular Data Mining. ing the many global optima that those problems are exactly known parameters. They include both proba- Features presenting to the solver technique.Thus, this book bilistic and deterministic approaches for synthesis of This book is an outcome of the Indo-French Work- is devoted to include several of the most important robust algorithms of ASSP. The solution of problems shop on Matrix Information Geometries (MIG): advances in solving dynamic problems. Metaheuris- also can be reduced to the[...] Applications in Sensor and Cognitive Systems Engi- tics are the more popular[...] Features neering, which was held in Ecole Polytechnique and Features So far there does not exist any theory of adaptive Thales Research and Technology Center, Palaiseau, This book is an updated effort in summarizing the spatial signal processing (ASSP) for signals with France, in February 23-25, 2011. The workshop was trending topics and new hot research lines in solving uncertain parameters. This monograph is devoted to generously funded by the Indo-French Centre for the dynamic problems using metaheuristics. An analy- the development of this theory, which is very impor- Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR). Dur- sis of the present state in solving complex problems tant in connection with wide spreading of telecom- ing the event, 22 [..] quickly draws a clear picture: problems that change munications and radio links in the modern society. Contents in time, having noise and uncertainties in their defi- This theory can be applied for the development of Book dedication.- Preface.- Part I: State-of-the- nition are becomingvery important. The tools to face effective radio communications. In the book some art surveys & original matrix theory work.- Part II: these problems are still to be built, since [..] original [..] Advanced matrix theory for radar processing.- Part Contents Fields of interest III: Matrix-based signal processing applications.- From the Contents: Performance Analysis of Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Communica- Index of terms Dynamic Optimization Algorithms.- Quantitative tions Engineering, Networks Fields of interest Performance Measures for Dynamic Optimization Target groups Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Linear and Problems.- Dynamic Function Optimization: The Research Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; Data Mining Moving Peaks Benchmark.- SRCS: a technique for and Knowledge Discovery; Mathematical Applica- comparing multiple algorithms under several fac- tors in Dynamic Optimization Problems.- Dynamic Type of publication tions in Computer Science; Remote Sensing / Pho- Monograph togrammetry Combinatorial Optimization Problems: A Fitness Landscape Analysis.- Two Approaches for Single More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32131-3 and Multi-Objective Dynamic Optimization.- Self- Target groups Hardcover Adaptive Differential Evolution for Dynamic Envi- Research 2013. XIV, 228 p. 69 illus. (Signals and Communication ronments with Fluctuating Numbers of Optima.- Technology) Type of publication Dynamic multi-objective[...] $129.00 Monograph Fields of interest ISBN 978-3-642-32131-3 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30231-2 Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover (incl. Robotics) 2013. XII, 454 p. 104 illus. $179.00 Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-30231-2 Research Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Type of publication Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30664-8 Hardcover 2013. XXXII, 400 p. 103 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 433) $179.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30664-8 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 131

J.P. Marques de Sá, INEB, Porto, Portugal; L.M.A. Silva, Univer- F. Sebastiano, NXP Semiconductors, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; E. Karapanos, Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute, Fun- sidade de Aveiro, Portugal; J.M.F. Santos, Instituto Superior de L.J. Breems, NXP Semiconductors, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; chal, Portugal Engenharia do Porto, Portugal; L.A. Alexandre, Universidade da K.A.A. Makinwa, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal Modeling Users' Experiences with Mobility-based Time References for Interactive Systems Minimum Error Entropy Wireless Sensor Networks Classification Over the past decade the field of Human-Computer This book describes the use of low-power low-cost Interaction has evolved from the study of the usabil- This book explains the minimum error entropy and extremely small radios to provide essential time ity of interactive products towards a more holistic (MEE) concept applied to data classification reference for wireless sensor networks. The authors understanding of how they may mediate desired machines. Theoretical results on the inner workings explain how to integrate such radios in a standard human experiences. This book identifies the notion of the MEE concept, in its application to solving a CMOS process to reduce both cost and size, while of diversity in users‑ experiences with interactive variety of classification problems, are presented in focusing on the challenge of designing a fully inte- products and proposes methods and tools for model- the wider realm of risk functionals.Researchers and grated time reference for such radios. To enable ing this along two levels: (a) interpersonal diversity practitioners also find in the book a detailed presen- the integration of the time reference, system tech- in users‑ responses to early conceptual designs, and tation of practical data classifiers using MEE. These niques are proposed and analyzed, several kinds of (b) the dynamics of users‑ experiences over time.The include multi‑layer perceptrons, recurrent neural integrated time references are reviewed, and mobil- Repertory Grid Technique is proposed as an alter- networks, complexvalued neural networks, modu- ity-based references are identified as viable candi- native to standardized psychometric scales for mod- lar neural networks, and decision trees. A clustering dates to provide the required accuracy at low-power eling interpersonal diversity in users‑ responses to algorithm using a MEE‑like concept is also pre- consumption. Practical implementations of a mobil- early concepts in the design[...] sented. Examples, tests, evaluation experiments and ity-based oscillator and a[...] comparison with similar machines using[...] Features Features Over the past decade the field of Human-Computer Features This book describes the use of low-power low-cost Interaction has evolved from the study of the usabil- This book explains the minimum error entropy and extremely small radios to provide essential time ity of interactive products towards a more holistic (MEE) concept applied to data classification reference for wireless sensor networks. The authors understanding of how they may mediate desired machines. Theoretical results on the inner workings explain how to integrate such radios in a standard human experiences. This book identifies the notion of the MEE concept, in its application to solving a CMOS process to reduce both cost and size, while of diversity in users‑ experiences with interactive variety of classification problems, are presented in focusing on the challenge of designing a fully inte- products and proposes methods and tools for model- the wider realm of risk functionals.Researchers and grated time reference for such radios. To enable the ing this along two levels: (a) interpersonal [..] practitioners also find in the book a detailed presen- integration of the time reference, system [..] tation of practical data classifiers using MEE. [..] Contents Contents Personal Attribute Judgments.- Analyzing Personal Contents Introduction.- Fully Integrated Radios for Wire- Attribute Judgments.- User Experience Over Time.- Introduction.- Continuous Risk Functionals.- MEE less Sensor Networks.- Fully Integrated Time iScale: studying long-term experiences through with Continuous Errors.- MEE with Discrete Errors.- References.- Mobility-based Time Reference.- Tem- memory.- A semi-automated approach to the con- EE-Inspired Risks.- Applications. perature Compensation.- Conclusions. tent analysis of experience narratives.

Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Statistical Physics, Dynamical Sys- ics, Instrumentation; Signal, Image and Speech Pro- (incl. Robotics); Multimedia Information Systems tems and Complexity cessing Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30999-1 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29028-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3482-5 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XII, 164 p. 45 illus. (Studies in Computational 2013. XVIII, 262 p. 110 illus. (Studies in Computational 2013. X, 171 p. 76 illus. (Analog Circuits and Signal Pro- Intelligence, Vol. 436) Intelligence, Vol. 420) cessing) $129.00 $129.00 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30999-1 ISBN 978-3-642-29028-2 ISBN 978-1-4614-3482-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 132 Engineering springer.com

A.T. Azar, Misr University for Science & Technology, Cairo, Egypt S.R. Shimjith, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India; A.T. Azar, Misr University for Science & Technology, Cairo, Egypt (Ed.) A.P. Tiwari, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India; B. (Ed.) Bandyopadhyay, IIT, Mumbai, India Modeling and Control of Dialysis Modelling and Control of Dialysis Systems Modeling and Control of a Large Systems Nuclear Reactor Volume 2: Biofeedback Systems and Soft Computing Tech- Volume 1: Modeling Techniques of Hemodialysis Systems niques of Dialysis A Three-Time-Scale Approach The book, to the best of the editor’s knowledge, is This book is the first text of its kind that presents Control analysis and design of large nuclear reac- the first text of its kind that presents both the tra- both the traditional and the modern aspects of dial- tors requires a suitable mathematical model rep- ditional and the modern aspects of ‘dialysis mod- ysis modeling and control in a clear, insightful and resenting the steady state and dynamic behavior eling and control’ in a clear, insightful and highly highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an of the reactor with reasonable accuracy. This task comprehensive writing style. It provides an in-depth in-depth analysis of the mathematical models and is, however, quite challenging because of several analysis of the mathematical models and algorithms, algorithms, and demonstrates their applications complex dynamic phenomena existing in a reactor. and demonstrates their applications in real world in real world problems of significant complexity. Quite often, the models developed would be of pro- problems of significant complexity. The material It explains concepts in a clear, matter-of-fact style. hibitively large order, non-linear and of complex of this book can be useful to advanced undergradu- The material of this book will be useful to advanced structure not readily amenable for control studies. ate and graduate biomedical engineering students. undergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering Moreover, the existence of simultaneously occur- This text provides an important focus on helping students. Also, researchers and practitioners in the ring dynamic variations at different speeds makes students understand how new concepts are related to field of dialysis, control systems, soft computing will the mathematical model susceptible to numerical ill- and rely upon concepts previously presented. Also, benefit from it. In order to make the reader aware of conditioning, inhibiting direct application of stan- researchers and practitioners in[...] the applied side[...] dard control techniques. This monograph[...] Features Features Features The book, to the best of the editor’s knowledge, is This book is the first text of its kind that presents Control analysis and design of large nuclear reactors the first text of its kind that presents both the tradi- both the traditional and the modern aspects of dial- requires a suitable mathematical model representing tional and the modern aspects of ‘dialysis modeling ysis modeling and control in a clear, insightful and the steady state and dynamic behavior of the reactor and control’ in a clear, insightful and highly compre- highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an with reasonable accuracy. This task is, however, quite hensive writing style. It provides an in-depth analy- in-depth analysis of the mathematical models and challenging because of several complex dynamic sis of the mathematical models and algorithms, and algorithms, and demonstrates their applications in phenomena existing in a reactor. Quite often, the demonstrates their applications in real world prob- real world problems of significant complexity. It models developed would be of prohibitively large lems of significant complexity. The material [..] explains concepts in a clear, matter-of-fact style. [..] order, non-linear and of complex structure not [..] Contents Contents Contents From the content: Initiation of Dialysis.- Measure- Overview of Dialysis Treatment and Modeling Tech- Multipoint Kinetics Modeling of Large Nuclear ment of Renal Function.- Hemodialysis System.- niques.- Online dialysis Monitoring and Continuous Reactors.- Output Feedback Control Design.- Mul- Intensive Hemodialysis in the Clinic and at Home.- Therapy.- Biofeedback Systems and soft comput- tiparameter Singular Perturbation of Linear Opti- Vascular Access For Hemodialysis Therapy.- Vas- ing Techniques of dialysis.- Overview of Peritoneal mal Regulators.- Direct Block Diagonalization and cular Access Flow modeling.- Hemodialysis Water Dialysis and Modeling Techniques.- Challenges and Composite Control of Three–Time–Scale Systems.- Treatment System.- Dialyzer Performance Parame- General Guidelines. Design of Fast Output Sampling Controller for ters.- Dialyzer Structure and Membrane Biocompat- Three–Time–Scale Systems. ibility.- Dialyzer Reprocessing.- Flow modeling of Fields of interest Hollow Fiber Dialyzers. Computational Intelligence; Health Informatics Fields of interest Control; Nuclear Engineering Fields of interest Target groups Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Research Target groups (incl. Robotics); Biomedical Engineering; Health Research Informatics Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-27557-9 Monograph Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30588-7 Hardcover Type of publication 2013. XXVIII, 860 p. 174 illus. (Studies in Computational Softcover Monograph Intelligence, Vol. 405) 2013. XXII, 138 p. 76 illus. 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D. A. Papa, Broadway Technology, Austin, TX, USA; I. L. Markov, Y. Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; D. Chen, Shan- A. Zgrzywa, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; K. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA dong University of Science and Technology Choroś, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; A. Siemiński, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds.) Multi-Objective Optimization in Multilayer Integrated Film Bulk Physical Synthesis of Integrated Acoustic Resonators Multimedia and Internet Systems: Circuits Theory and Practice Mulilayer Integrated Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators mainly introduces the theory, design, fabrication Aleksander Zgrzywa, Kazimierz Choroś, and This book introduces techniques that advance the technology and application of a recently developed Andrzej Siemiński (Eds.)Multimedia and Inter- capabilities and strength of modern software tools new type of device, multilayer integrated film bulk net Systems: Theory and Practice During the last for physical synthesis, with the ultimate goal to acoustic resonators, at the micro and nano scale 20 years we have witnessed a rapid development improve the quality of leading-edge semiconductor involving microelectronic devices, integrated cir- of Multimedia and Network Information Systems. products. It provides a comprehensive introduction cuits, optical devices, sensors and actuators, acoustic What is even more important, the pace of change to physical synthesis and takes the reader method- resonators, micro-nano manufacturing, multilayer does not show any sign of slowing. When we look ically from first principles through state-of-the-art integration, device theory and design principles, back we see how many research projects that have optimizations used in cutting edge industrial tools. It etc. These devices can work at very high frequencies originated at various universities or in research facil- explains how to integrate chip optimizations in novel by using the newly developed theory, design, and ities are now part of our everyday life.This mono- ways to create powerful circuit transformations that fabrication technology of nano and micro devices. graph offers the reader a very broad review of the help satisfy performance requirements. Readers in fields of IC, electronic devices, sensors, most recent scientific investigations in that area. The Features materials, and films etc. will[...] book is a collection of carefully selected and the most This book introduces techniques that advance the representative investigations, solutions, and[...] Features capabilities and strength of modern software tools Multilayer Integrated Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators Features for physical synthesis, with the ultimate goal to mainly introduces the theory, design, fabrication Aleksander Zgrzywa, Kazimierz Choroś, and improve the quality of leading-edge semiconductor technology and application of a recently developed Andrzej Siemiński (Eds.)Multimedia and Inter- products. It provides a comprehensive introduction new type of device, multilayer integrated film bulk net Systems: Theory and Practice During the last to physical synthesis and takes the reader method- acoustic resonators, at the micro and nano scale 20 years we have witnessed a rapid development ically from first principles through state-of-the-art involving microelectronic devices, integrated cir- of Multimedia and Network Information Systems. optimizations used in cutting edge industrial tools. cuits, optical devices, sensors and actuators, acoustic What is even more important, the pace of change It [..] resonators, micro-nano manufacturing, [..] does not show any sign of slowing. When we look Contents back we see how many research projects that have [..] Contents Part I: Introduction and Prior Art.- Timing Clo- Introduction.- Propagation of Acoustic Wave in Contents sure for Multi-Million-Gate Integrated Circuits.- Crystals.- The Theory of FBAR.- The Sputtering Part I Multimedia Information Technology.- Part II State of the Art in Physical Synthesis.- Part II: Local Deposition and Etching of AlN Film.- The Mem- Information Systems Specification.- Part III Infor- Physical Synthesis and Necessary Analysis Tech- brane Structured FBAR.- Solidly Mounted Acoustic mation Systems Applications. niques.- Buffer Insertion during Timing-Driven Resonator.- The Application of FBAR in RF Filters.- Placement.- Bounded Transactional Timing Analy- The FBAR Excited by Lateral Filed.- High Sensitive Fields of interest sis.- Gate Sizing During Timing-Driven Placement.- Sensors Based on FBAR. Computational Intelligence; Multimedia Informa- Part III: Broadening the Scope of Circuit Transfor- tion Systems mations.- Physically-Driven Logic Restructuring.- Fields of interest Logic Restructuring as an Aid to Physical Retiming.- Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Surfaces Target groups Broadening the Scope of Optimization using Parti- and Interfaces, Thin Films; Solid State Physics Research tioning.- Co-Optimization of Latches and Clock[...] Target groups Type of publication Fields of interest Research Proceedings Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32334-8 ics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology and Micro- Type of publication engineering Monograph Softcover 2013. XX, 272 p. 94 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Sys- Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31775-0 tems and Computing, Vol. 183) Research Hardcover $199.00 2013. X, 152 p. 97 illus. 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L. Laloui, EPFL ENAC IIC LMS, Lausanne, Switzerland; A. Ferrari, F.L. de Souza, Universidade Federal do ABC, São Paulo, Brazil; E.R. R. Brayner, ITODYS, Université Paris Diderot, France; F. Fiévet, EPFL ENAC IIC LMS, Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds.) Leite, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil (Eds.) ITODYS, Université Paris Diderot, France; T. Coradin, LCMCP, Uni- versité Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France (Eds.) Multiphysical Testing of Soils and Nanoenergy Shales Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Nanotechnology Applied for Energy Production Promise? Low dimensional systems have revolutionized the Significant advancements in the experimental analy- A Chemical and Biological Perspective science and technology in several areas. However, sis of soils and shales have been achieved during their understanding is still a great challenge for the last few decades. Outstanding progress in the With the increased presence of nanomaterials in the scientific community. Solar energy conversion field has led to the theoretical development of geo- commercial products such as cosmetics and sun- devices based on nanostructured materials have mechanical theories and important engineering screens, fillers in dental fillings, water filtration shown exceptional gains in efficiency and stability. In applications. This book provides the reader with an process, catalysis, photovoltaic cells, bio-detection, this context, nanostructures allow an improvement overview of recent advances in a variety of advanced a growing public debate is emerging on toxicolog- of surface properties, transport and charge transfer, experimental techniques and results for the analysis ical and environmental effects of direct and indi- as well as direct application as sensors and storage of the behaviour of geomaterials under multiphysi- rect exposure to these materials. Nanomaterials: A devices and energy conversion. This book discuss the cal testing conditions. Modern trends in experimen- Danger or a Promise? forms a balanced overview of recent advances and future trends of the nanoscience tal geomechanics for soils and shales are discussed, the health and environmental issues of nanoscale in solar energy conversion and storage. It explores including testing materials in variably saturated con- materials. By considering both the benefits and and discusses recent developments both in theory as ditions, non-isothermal experiments, micro-scale risks associated with nanomaterials, Nanomaterials: well as in experimental[...] investigations and image analysis[...] A Danger or a Promise? compiles a complete and detailed image of the many aspects of the interface Features Features between nanomaterials and their real-life[...] Low dimensional systems have revolutionized the Significant advancements in the experimental analy- science and technology in several areas. However, sis of soils and shales have been achieved during Features their understanding is still a great challenge for the last few decades. Outstanding progress in the With the increased presence of nanomaterials in the scientific community. Solar energy conversion field has led to the theoretical development of geo- commercial products such as cosmetics and sun- devices based on nanostructured materials have mechanical theories and important engineering screens, fillers in dental fillings, water filtration shown exceptional gains in efficiency and stability. In applications. This book provides the reader with an process, catalysis, photovoltaic cells, bio-detection, this context, nanostructures allow an improvement overview of recent advances in a variety of advanced a growing public debate is emerging on toxicologi- of surface properties, transport and charge transfer, experimental techniques and results for the [..] cal and environmental effects of direct and indirect as well [..] exposure to these materials. Nanomaterials: A Dan- Contents ger or a Promise? forms a balanced overview of the Contents From the Contents: Theme lectures.- Testing in vari- [..] Preface.- Incorporation of inorganic nanoparticles ably saturated conditions.- Testing in non-isother- in bulk heterojunction organic solar cells.- Nanoma- mal conditions.- Micro-scale investigations and Contents terials for solar energy conversion: Dye-sensitized image analysis techniques.- Compressibility, strength 1.The Polyol Process.-2.Synthesis of Organic and solar cells based on ruthenium(II) tris-heteroleptic and time-dependent investigations.- Experimental Bio-organic Nanoparticles: An overview of the compounds or natural dyes.- Facile routes to pro- analyses of shales behaviour. Preparation Methods.- 3.Quantum Dots as Bio- duce hematite film for hydrogen generation from marker.- 4.Magnetic Nanaparticles for Magnetic Fields of interest photoelectrochemical water splitting.- Biofuel Cells: Resonance Imaging and Hyperthermia Applica- Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Geotech- Bioelectrochemistry Applied to the Generation of tions.- 5.Nanomaterials: Applications in Drug nical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences Green Electricity.- Recent Advances on Nanostruc- delivery.- 6.Titanium dioxide in photocatalysis.- tured Eletrocatalysts for Oxygen Eletro-reduction 7.Nanotechnology assets in biosensors design for Target groups and Ethanol Eletro-oxidation.- Nanocomposites environmental monitoring.- 8.Respiratory toxicity of Research from V2O5 and Lithium Ion Batteries.-[...] carbon nanotubes.- 9.Fate and health impact of inor- ganic manufactured nanoparticles.- 10.Impacts and Fields of interest Type of publication physico-chemical behavior of inorganic nanoparti- Renewable and Green Energy; Nanotechnology and Proceedings cles in the[...] Microengineering; Optical and Electronic Materials More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32491-8 Fields of interest Target groups Hardcover Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Nanotech- Research 2013. 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S.A. Hays, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; J.S. Robert, C. Lai, CRS4, Pula, Italy; G. Semeraro, University of Bari, Italy; E. O.Y. Kwong, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; C.A. Miller, Arizona Vargiu, University of Cagliari, Italy (Eds.) State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; I. Bennett, Consortium for Science, Policy, & Outcomes, Tempe, AZ, USA (Eds.) New Perspectives on New Challenges in Distributed Computational and Cognitive Nanotechnology, the Brain, and the Information Filtering and Retrieval Strategies for Word Sense Future DART 2011: Revised and Invited Papers Disambiguation This volume focuses on new challenges in distrib- Our brain is the source of everything that makes us uted Information Filtering and Retrieval. It collects Cognitive and Computational Strategies for Word human: language, creativity, rationality, emotion, invited chapters and extended research contributions Sense Disambiguation examines cognitive strate- communication, culture, politics. The neuroscience- from the DART 2011 Workshop, held in Palermo gies by humans and computational strategies s have given us, in recent decades, fundamental (Italy), on September 2011, and co-located with the by machines, for WSD in parallel. Focusing on new insights into how the brain works and what XII International Conference of the Italian Associ- a psychologically valid property of words and that means for how we see ourselves as individuals ation on Artificial Intelligence. The main focus of senses, author Oi Yee Kwong discusses their con- and as communities. Now – with the help of new DART was to discuss and compare suitable novel creteness or abstractness and draws on psycholin- advances in nanotechnology – brain science pro- solutions based on intelligent techniques and applied guistic data to examine the extent to which existing poses to go further: to study its molecular foun- to real-world applications.The chapters of this book lexical resources resemble the mental lexicon as far dations, to repair brain functions, to create mind- present a comprehensive review of related works as the concreteness distinction is concerned. The text machine interfaces, and to enhance human mental and state of the art. Authors, both practitioners and also investigates the contribution of different knowl- capacities in radical ways. This book explores the researchers, shared their results in several topics such edge sources to WSD in relation to this very intrinsic convergence of these two revolutionary scientific as "Multi-Agent Systems",[...] nature of words and senses. fields and the implications of this convergence for[...] Features Features Features This volume focuses on new challenges in distrib- Cognitive and Computational Strategies for Word Our brain is the source of everything that makes us uted Information Filtering and Retrieval. It collects Sense Disambiguation examines cognitive strate- human: language, creativity, rationality, emotion, invited chapters and extended research contributions gies by humans and computational strategies communication, culture, politics. The neuroscience- from the DART 2011 Workshop, held in Palermo by machines, for WSD in parallel. Focusing on s have given us, in recent decades, fundamental (Italy), on September 2011, and co-located with the a psychologically valid property of words and new insights into how the brain works and what XII International Conference of the Italian Associ- senses, author Oi Yee Kwong discusses their con- that means for how we see ourselves as individuals ation on Artificial Intelligence. The main focus of creteness or abstractness and draws on psycholin- and as communities. Now – with the help of new DART was to discuss and compare suitable novel guistic data to examine the extent to which existing advances in nanotechnology – brain science pro- solutions [..] lexical resources [..] poses to go [..] Contents Contents Contents A Brief Account on the Recent Advances in the Use Word Senses and Problem Definition.- Methods for I. Introduction and key resources.-1. Nanotech- of Quantum Mechanics for Information Retrieval.- Automatic WSD.- Lessons Learned from Evalua- nology, the brain, and the future: Anticipatory Cold Start Problem: a Lightweight Approach.- Con- tion.- The Psychology of WSD.- Sense Concreteness governance via end-to-end real-time technology tent-based Keywords Extraction and Automatic and Lexical Activation.- Lexical Sensitivity of WSD: assessmentJason Scott Robert, Ira Bennett, and Clark Advertisement Associations to Multimodal News An Outlook. A. Miller.-2. The complex cognitive systems mani- Aggregations.- ImageHunter: a novel tool for Rele- festoRichard P. W. Loosemore.-3. Analysis of bib- vance Feedback in Content Based Image Retrieval.- Fields of interest liometric data for research at the intersection of Temporal Characterization of the Requests to Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Communica- nanotechnology and neuroscienceChristina Nulle, Wikipedia.- Interaction Mining: the new frontier tions Engineering, Networks; User Interfaces and Clark A. Miller, Harmeet Singh, and Alan Porter.-4. of Customer Interaction Analytics.- A Linguistic Human Computer Interaction; Computational Lin- Public attitudes toward nanotechnology-enabled Approach to Opinion Mining.- Sentiment Analysis guistics; Neuropsychology human enhancement in the United StatesSean Hays, in the Planet Art: a Case Study in the Social Seman- Michael Cobb, and Clark A. Miller.-5. U.S. news cov- ticWeb.-[...] Target groups erage[...] Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Type of publication Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Neuro- (incl. Robotics) Brief sciences; Neurobiology; Philosophy of Science; Neu- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-1319-6 rology Target groups Research Softcover Target groups 2013. XIII, 105 p. 6 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Speech Tech- Research Type of publication nology) Monograph $49.95 Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-1319-6 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31545-9 Contributed volume Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-1786-2 2013. XII, 236 p. 95 illus. (Studies in Computational Hardcover Intelligence, Vol. 439) 2013. XI, 399 p. 50 illus. (Yearbook of Nanotechnology $129.00 in Society, Vol. 3) ISBN 978-3-642-31545-9 $129.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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M. Pechenizkiy, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether- I. Boiko, University of Calgary, AB, Canada I. Elishakoff, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA; C. lands; M. Wojciechowski, Poznan University of Technology, Soize, University of Paris-Est, Marne-la-Vallee, France (Eds.) Poland (Eds.) Non-parametric Tuning of PID Nondeterministic Mechanics New Trends in Databases and Controllers

Information Systems A Modified Relay-Feedback-Test Approach Stochastic methods in nonlinear structural dynam- ics.- Stochastic models of uncertainties in computa- The relay feedback test (RFT) has become a popular tional structural dynamics and structural acoustics.- Database and information systems technologies have and efficient in process identification and automatic The tale of stochastic linearization techniques: over been rapidly evolving in several directions over the controller tuning. Non-parametric Tuning of PID half a century of progress.- Comprehensive mod- past years. New types and kinds of data, new types Controllers couples new modifications of classical eling of uncertain systems using fuzzy set theory.- of applications and information systems to support RFT with application-specific optimal tuning rules Bounding uncertainty in civil engineering: theoreti- them raise diverse challenges to be addressed. The to form a non-parametric method of test-and-tun- cal background and applications.- Combined meth- so-called big data challenge, streaming data man- ing. Test and tuning are coordinated through a set ods in nondeterministic mechanics.In this book the agement and processing, social networks and other of common parameters so that a PID controller can current state of the art of nondeterministic mechan- complex data analysis, including semantic reason- obtain the desired gain or phase margins in a system ics in its various forms is presented. The topics range ing into information systems supporting for instance exactly, even with unknown process dynamics. The from stochastic problems to fuzzy sets; from linear to trading, negotiations, and bidding mechanisms are concept of process-specific optimal tuning rules in nonlinear problems; from specific methodologies to just some of the emerging research topics. This vol- the nonparametric setup, with corresponding tuning combinations of various[...] ume contains papers contributed by six workshops: rules for flow, level pressure, and temperature con- ADBIS Workshop on GPUs in Databases (GID trol loops is presented in the[...] Features 2012), Mining Complex and Stream Data[...] In this book the current state of the art of nondeter- Features ministic mechanics in its various forms is presented. Features The relay feedback test (RFT) has become a popular The topics range from stochastic problems to fuzzy Database and information systems technologies have and efficient tool used in process identification and sets; from linear to nonlinear problems; from spe- been rapidly evolving in several directions over the automatic controller tuning. Non-parametric Tun- cific methodologies to combinations of various tech- past years. New types and kinds of data, new types ing of PID Controllers couples new modifications of niques; from theoretical considerations to practical of applications and information systems to support classical RFT with application-specific optimal tun- applications. It is specially designed to illuminate the them raise diverse challenges to be addressed. The ing rules to form a non-parametric method of test- various aspects of the three methodologies [..] so-called big data challenge, streaming data man- and-tuning. Test and tuning are coordinated through agement and processing, social networks and other a set of common parameters so that a PID [..] Contents complex data analysis, including semantic reasoning Stochastic methods in nonlinear structural dynam- into [..] Contents ics.- Stochastic models of uncertainties in computa- Non-parametric Method of Tuning of PID Con- tional structural dynamics and structural acoustics.- Contents trollers.- Precise Model of Modified Relay Feedback The tale of stochastic linearization techniques: over Part I GPUs in Databases.- Part II Mining Com- Test and Parametric Tuning.- Software for Loop half a century of progress.- Comprehensive modeling plex and Stream Data.- Part III Ontologies meet Tuning in DCS. Advanced Information Systems.- Part IV Modeling of uncertain systems using fuzzy set theory.- Bound- Multi-commodity Trade: Data models and process- Fields of interest ing uncertainty in civil engineering: theoretical back- ing.- Part V Social Data Processing.- Part VI Social Control; Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineer- ground and applications.- Combined methods in and Algorithmic Issues in Business Support.- Part ing; Systems Theory, Control; Industrial and Pro- nondeterministic mechanics. VII Ph.D. Consortium. duction Engineering Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Computational Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Research Intelligence; Computational Science and Engineering (incl. Robotics); Database Management Type of publication Target groups Target groups Monograph Research Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4464-9 Type of publication Type of publication Hardcover Monograph Proceedings 2013. 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M. Greenberg, Rutger University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA A. Tolk, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA (Ed.) L. Swan, Longmont, CO, USA; R. Gordon, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, Panacea, FL, USA; J. Seckbach, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.) Nuclear Waste Management, Ontology, Epistemology, and Nuclear Power, and Energy Choices Teleology for Modeling and Origin(s) of Design in Nature Simulation Public Preferences, Perceptions, and Trust A Fresh, Interdisciplinary Look at How Design Emerges in Complex Systems, Especially Life Hundreds of studies have investigated public percep- Philosophical Foundations for Intelligent M&S Applications tions and preferences about nuclear power, waste In this book, internationally recognized experts in Origin(s) of Design in Nature is a collection of over management, and technology. However there is clear philosophy of science, computer science, and mod- 40 articles from prominent researchers in the life, lack of uniformity in the style, aims and methods eling and simulation are contributing to the discus- physical, and social sciences, medicine, and the phi- applied. Consequently, the body of results is incon- sion on how ontology, epistemology, and teleology losophy of science that all address the philosophical sistent and it is difficult to isolate relevant patterns will contribute to enable the next generation of intel- and scientific question of how design emerged in the or interpretations. Nuclear Waste Management, ligent modeling and simulation applications.It is well natural world. The volume offers a large variety of Nuclear Power and Energy Choices: Public Prefer- understood that a simulation can provide the tech- perspectives on the design debate including progres- ences, Perceptions and Trust presents a theoretical nical means to display the behavior of a system over sive accounts from artificial life, embryology, com- base for public reactions then classifies and reviews time, including following observed trends to pre- plexity, cosmology, theology and the philosophy of the large body of surveys carried out over the past dict future possible states, but how reliable and trust- biology. This book is volume 23 of the series, Cellu- decade. Particular focus is placed on residents within worthy are such predictions? The questions about lar Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiol- 50 miles US nuclear waste facilities due to the dispro- what we can know (ontology), how we gain new ogy. www.springer.com/series/5775 portionate presence of[...] knowledge (epistemology), and what we do with this Features knowledge (teleology) are[...] Features Origin(s) of Design in Nature is a collection of over Hundreds of studies have investigated public percep- Features 40 articles from prominent researchers in the life, tions and preferences about nuclear power, waste In this book, internationally recognized experts in physical, and social sciences, medicine, and the phi- management, and technology. However there is clear philosophy of science, computer science, and mod- losophy of science that all address the philosophical lack of uniformity in the style, aims and methods eling and simulation are contributing to the discus- and scientific question of how design emerged in the applied. Consequently, the body of results is incon- sion on how ontology, epistemology, and teleology natural world. The volume offers a large variety of sistent and it is difficult to isolate relevant patterns will contribute to enable the next generation of intel- perspectives on the design debate including progres- or interpretations. Nuclear Waste Management, ligent modeling and simulation applications.It is well sive accounts from artificial life, [..] Nuclear Power and Energy Choices: Public [..] understood that a simulation can provide the techni- Contents cal means to display the behavior of a [..] Contents Introduction.- Foreword.- Preface.- PART I: Origin 1. Managing the Nuclear Legacies.- 2. The United Contents of Design.- The Initial Low Gravitational Entropy States Nuclear Factories.- 3. Public Stakeholders: From the Contents: Truth, Trust, and Turing – Con- of the Universe as the Origin of Design in Nature.- What We Know and Expect.- 4. CRESP Surveys straints for Modeling and Simulation.- Guidelines On the Biological Origin of Design in Nature.- Cre- of Major US Department of Energy Environmen- for Developing Ontological Architectures in Mod- ativity in Nature.- PART II: Philosophical aspects tal Management Site-Regions and of the National eling and Simulation.- Ontologies in Modeling and of design.- Plato’s Pythagorean Cosmos: Order and Population, 2005-2010.- 5 Impact of the Fukushima Simulation: An Epistemological Perspective.- Onto- Chaos in the Intelligence of Natural Design.- War Events on Public Preferences and Perceptions in the logical Implications of Modeling and Simulation in or Peace? Huxley and Kropotkin’s Battle Over the United States, 2011.- 6. Nuclear Waste Management: Postmodernity.- Models as Partial Explanations.- Design of Virtue.- Free Will in God’s Dice Game.- Building a Foundation to Enhance Trust. Theory Reconstruction of Several Versions of Mod- Does Biology Need a New Theory of Explanation? A ern Organization Theories.- Cutting Back Models biological perspective on Kant’s Critique of Teleolog- Fields of interest ical Judgment.- Pragmatism, Inquiry,[...] Nuclear Engineering; Energy Policy, Economics and and Simulations.- Philosophical Aspects of Model- ing and Simulation.- Philosophical and Theoretic Management; Waste Management / Waste Technol- Fields of interest Underpinnings of Simulation Visualization Rhetoric ogy Complexity; Cosmology; Developmental Biology; and[...] Evolutionary Biology; Philosophy of Biology; Philos- Target groups ophy of Religion Research Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Target groups (incl. Robotics); Epistemology; Philosophy of Tech- Type of publication Research Monograph nology Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4230-0 Target groups Contributed volume Hardcover Research 2013. XXVI, 140 p. 16 illus., 15 in color. 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V.C. Müller, ACT/Anatolia College, Pylaia, Greece (Ed.) M. Pelcat, INSA-Rennes, France; S. Aridhi, Texas Instruments, G. Silber, FH Frankfurt, Germany; C. Then, FH Frankfurt, Germany Villeneuve-Loubet, France; J. Piat, CNRS, Toulouse, France; J.-F. Nezan, INSA-Rennes, France Philosophy and Theory of Artificial Preventive Biomechanics

Intelligence Physical Layer Multi-Core Optimizing Support Systems for the Human Body in the Lying Prototyping and Sitting Position Can we make machines that think and act like How can we optimize a bedridden patient’s mattress? A Dataflow-Based Approach for LTE eNodeB humans or other natural intelligent agents? The How can we make a passenger seat on a long dis- answer to this question depends on how we see Base stations developed according to the 3GPP Long tance flight or ride more comfortable? What qual- ourselves and how we see the machines in ques- Term Evolution (LTE) standard require unprece- ities should a runner’s shoes have? To objectively tion. Classical AI and cognitive science had claimed dented processing power. 3GPP LTE enables data address such questions using engineering and scien- that cognition is computation, and can thus be rates beyond hundreds of Mbits/s by using advanced tific methods, adequate virtual human body models reproduced on other computing machines, possi- technologies, necessitating a highly complex LTE for use in computer simulation of loading scenarios bly surpassing the abilities of human intelligence. physical layer. The operating power of base stations are required. The authors have developed a novel This consensus has now come under threat and the is a significant cost for operators, and is currently method incorporating subject studies, magnetic agenda for the philosophy and theory of AI must optimized using state-of-the-art hardware solutions, resonance imaging, 3D-CAD-reconstruction, con- be set anew, re-defining the relation between AI such as heterogeneous distributed systems. The tra- tinuum mechanics, material theory and the finite ele- and Cognitive Science. We can re-claim the origi- ditional system design method of porting algorithms ment method. The focus is laid upon the mechanical nal vision of general AI from the technical AI disci- to heterogeneous distributed systems based on test- in vivo-characterization of human soft tissue, which plines; we can reject classical cognitive science and and-refine methods is a manual, thus time-expen- is indispensable for simulating its mechanical[...] replace it[...] sive, task. Physical Layer Multi-Core Prototyping: A Features Dataflow-Based Approach provides a[...] Features How can we optimize a bedridden patient’s mattress? Can we make machines that think and act like Features How can we make a passenger seat on a long dis- humans or other natural intelligent agents? The Base stations developed according to the 3GPP Long tance flight or ride more comfortable? What qual- answer to this question depends on how we see our- Term Evolution (LTE) standard require unprece- ities should a runner’s shoes have? To objectively selves and how we see the machines in question. dented processing power. 3GPP LTE enables data address such questions using engineering and scien- Classical AI and cognitive science had claimed that rates beyond hundreds of Mbits/s by using advanced tific methods, adequate virtual human body models cognition is computation, and can thus be repro- technologies, necessitating a highly complex LTE for use in computer simulation of loading scenarios duced on other computing machines, possibly sur- physical layer. The operating power of base stations are required. The authors have developed a novel passing the abilities of human intelligence. This is a significant cost for operators, and is currently method [..] consensus has now come [..] optimized using state-of-the-art hardware solutions, Contents such as [..] Contents Introduction and Historical Backround.- The New Computation & Method.- Cognition.- Ethics & Soci- Contents Approach: BOSS-Procedure.- Fundamentals.- Extra- ety. 3GPP Long Term Evolution.- Dataflow Model of corporal Supports.- Human Body Models (BOSS- Models).- Applications-Mechanical Interactions.- Fields of interest Computation.- Rapid Prototyping and Program- Optimization Potential of the Method (Relationship Robotics and Automation; Computational Intelli- ming Multi-core Architectures.- A System-Level between Perception and Biomechanical Injuries, gence; Philosophy of Mind; Artificial Intelligence Architecture Model.- Enhanced Rapid Prototyping.- 'Neuro-Biomechanics'). (incl. Robotics) Dataflow LTE Models.- Generating Code from LTE Models. 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Z. Du, Information Technology & Industrial Engineering Research G. Yang, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, USA S. Fu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; W. Haase, Hohenbrunn, Center, Wuhan, China (Ed.) (Ed.) Germany; S.-H. Peng, FOI, Stockholm, Sweden; D. Schwamborn, DLR, Göttingen, Germany (Eds.) Proceedings of the 2012 Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference of Modern International Conference on Progress in Hybrid RANS-LES Computer Science and Applications Communication, Electronics and Modelling Automation Engineering Papers Contributed to the 4th Symposium on Hybrid RANS- LES Methods, Beijing, China, September 2011 This volume contains the proceedings of the 2012 International Conference of Modern Computer This book is a collection of selected papers from the The present book contains contributions presented Science and Applications (MCSA 2012) which was 2011 International Conference on Communications, at the Fourth Symposium on Hybrid RANS-LES held on September 8, 2012 in Wuhan, China. The Electronics and Automation Engineering hold in Methods, held in Beijing, China, 28-30 September MCSA 2012 provides an excellent international Xi’an, China, August 23-25, 2012. It presents some 2011, being a continuation of symposia taking place forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, of the latest research findings in a broad range of in Stockholm (Sweden, 2005), in Corfu (Greece, methodology and applications of modern computer interdisciplinary fields related to communications, 2007), and Gdansk (Poland, 2009). The contribu- science and applications in theoretical and practical electronics and automation engineering. Specific tions to the last two symposia were published as aspects. emphasis is placed on the following topics: automa- NNFM, Vol. 97 and Vol. 111. At the Beijing sympo- sium, along with seven invited keynotes, another 46 Features tion control, data mining and statistics, simulation and mathematical modeling, human factors and cog- papers (plus 5 posters) were presented addressing This volume contains the proceedings of the 2012 topics on Novel turbulence-resolving simulation and International Conference of Modern Computer nitive engineering, web technology, optimization and algorithm, and network communications. The modelling, Improved hybrid RANS-LES methods, Science and Applications (MCSA 2012) which was Comparative studies of difference modelling meth- held on September 8, 2012 in Wuhan, China. The prime objective of the book is to familiarize the read- ers with cutting edge developments in[...] ods, Modelling-related numerical issues and Indus- MCSA 2012 provides an excellent international trial[...] forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, Features methodology and applications of modern computer This book is a collection of selected papers from the Features science and applications in theoretical and practical 2012 International Conference on Communications, The present book contains contributions presented aspects. Electronics and Automation Engineering hold in at the Fourth Symposium on Hybrid RANS-LES Methods, held in Beijing, China, 28-30 September Contents Xi’an, China, August 23-25, 2012. It presents some of the latest research findings in a broad range of 2011, being a continuation of symposia taking place Computational Methods, Algorithms and Scien- in Stockholm (Sweden, 2005), in Corfu (Greece, tific Applications.- Computer Networks.- Geomet- interdisciplinary fields related to communications, electronics and automation engineering. Specific 2007), and Gdansk (Poland, 2009). The contribu- ric Modeling, Graphics and Visualization Computer tions to the last two symposia were published as Networks.- Geometric Modeling, Graphics and emphasis is placed on the following topics: automa- tion [..] NNFM, Vol. 97 and Vol. 111. At the Beijing sympo- Visualization.- Computer Science Applications in sium, along with seven [..] Education .- Computer Science Applications in Busi- Contents ness and Social.- Modern and Emerging Applica- Automation Control.- Data Mining and Statistics.- Contents tions. Simulation and Mathematical Modeling.-Human Zonal RANS-LES Methods .- Comparative Studies Factors and Cognitive Engineering.- Web Technol- of Different Modelling Approaches.- Applications to Fields of interest High-Lift and Airfoil Flows .- Applications to Bluff- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence ogy.- Optimization and Algorithm.- Network Com- munication. Body and Internal Flows .- Applications to Wind (incl. Robotics) Flows . Fields of interest Target groups Fields of interest Research Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Communications Engineering, Net- Engineering (general); Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Computational Intelligence Type of publication works; Robotics and Automation Proceedings Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-33029-2 Research Research Softcover Type of publication Type of publication 2013. XVI, 744 p. 258 illus. 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L.R. García Carrillo, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, D.N. Chorafas, Entlebuch, Switzerland J.-S. Pan, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, France; A.E. Dzul López, Instituto Tecnológico de la Laguna, Tor- Taiwan; H.-C. Huang, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; reón, México; R. Lozano, Université de Technologie de Com- L.C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Y. piègne/CNRS, France; C. Pégard, Université de Picardie Jules Quality Control Applications Zhao, Beijing Jiao Tong University, P. R. China (Eds.) Verne, Amiens, France

Quality control is a constant priority in electrical, Recent Advances in Information Quad Rotorcraft Control mechanical, aeronautical, and nuclear engineer- Hiding and Applications ing – as well as in the vast domain of electronics, Vision-Based Hovering and Navigation from home appliances to computers and telecom- Quad Rotorcraft Control develops original control munications. Quality Control Applications pro- This research book presents a sample of recent methods for the navigation and hovering flight of vides guidance and valuable insight into quality advances in information hiding techniques and their an autonomous mini-quad-rotor robotic helicopter. control policies; their methods, their implementa- applications. It includes: Image data hiding scheme These methods use an imaging system and a com- tion, constant observation and associated technical based on vector quantization and image graph col- bination of inertial and altitude sensors to localize audits.What has previously been a mostly mathemat- oringThe copyright protection system for Android and guide the movement of the unmanned aerial ical topic is translated here for engineers concerned platformReversible data hidingICA-based image vehicle relative to its immediate environment. The with the practical implementation of quality con- and video watermarkingContent-based invariant history, classification and applications of UAVs are trol. Once the fundamentals of quality control are image watermarkingSingle bitmap block truncation introduced, followed by a description of modelling established, Quality Control Applications goes on to coding of color images using cat swarm optimiza- techniques for quad-rotors and the experimental develop this knowledge and explain how to[...] tionGenetic-based wavelet packet watermarking for platform itself. A control strategy for the improve- copyright protectionLossless text steganography in Features ment of attitude stabilization in quad-rotors is then compression codingFast and low-distortion capacity Quality control is a constant priority in electrical, proposed and tested in real-time experiments. The acoustic synchronized acoustic-to-acoustic steganog- mechanical, aeronautical, and nuclear engineer- strategy, based on the use low-cost[...] raphy schemeVideo watermarking with shot detec- ing – as well as in the vast domain of electronics, tion. Features from home appliances to computers and telecom- Quad-Rotor Control develops original control meth- munications. Quality Control Applications provides Features ods for the navigation and hovering flight of an guidance and valuable insight into quality control This research book presents a sample of recent autonomous mini-quad-rotor robotic helicopter. policies; their methods, their implementation, con- advances in information hiding techniques and their These methods use an imaging system and a combi- stant observation and associated technical [..] applications. It includes: Image data hiding scheme nation of inertial and altitude sensors to localize and based on vector quantization and image graph col- Contents guide the movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle oringThe copyright protection system for Android Part One: Product Quality.-1.Product Assurance.- relative to its immediate environment.The history, platformReversible data hidingICA-based image and 2.Quality Control.- 3.Designing for Quality.- Part classification and applications of UAVs are [..] video watermarkingContent-based invariant image Two: Service Quality.- 4.Service Assurance. A Case [..] Contents Study.- 5.Man-Made Catastrophes are the Result of Modeling the Quad-Rotor Mini-Rotorcraft.- The Wanting Service Assurance.- Part Three: Product Contents Quad-Rotor Experimental Platform.- Hovering Reliability.- 6.Reliability Assurance.- 7. Reliability An Image Data Hiding Scheme Based on Vector Flight Improvement.- Imaging Sensors for State Esti- and Life-Cycle Maintenance.- Part Four: Statisti- Quantization and Graph Coloring.- The Copyright mation.- Vision-Based Control of a Quad-Rotor cal Inference.- 8. A Brief Introduction to Stochas- Protection System for Android Platform.- Reversible UAV.- Combining Sensing Systems for the Quad- tic Thinking.- 9.Sampling Methods.- 10.Operating Data Hiding By Coefficient Adjustment Algorithm.- Rotor. Characteristic Curves.- 11.Experimental Design and ICA-Based Image and VideoWatermarking.- Con- Latin Squares.- Part Five: Statistical Quality Control.- tent based Invariant Image Watermarking with High Fields of interest 12.Fundametnals of Statistical[...] Capacity.- Single Bitmap Block Truncation Coding Control; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; of Color Images Using Cat Swarm Optimization.- Image Processing and Computer Vision; Robotics Fields of interest Application of Genetic-Based Wavelet Packet Water- and Automation Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Indus- marking for Copyright Protection.- Lossless Text trial Organization; Engineering Economics, Organi- Steganography in Compression Coding.- A Fast and Target groups zation, Logistics, Marketing Low-Distortion Capacity Adaptive Synchronized[...] Research Target groups Fields of interest Type of publication Professional/practitioner Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Monograph (incl. 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M. Figueiredo, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portu- E. Wittbrodt, Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland; M. C. Sauzé, Aberystwyth University, UK; J. Finnis, Aberystwyth Uni- gal; J. Goes, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; G. Szczotka, University of Bielsko-Biała, Poland; A. Maczyński, versity, UK (Eds.) Evans, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal University of Bielsko-Biała, Poland; S. Wojciech, University of Biel- sko-Biała, Poland Robotic Sailing 2012 Reference-Free CMOS Pipeline Analog-to-Digital Converters Rigid Finite Element Method in Proceedings of the 5th International Robotic Sailing Confer- Analysis of Dynamics of Offshore ence Robotic sailing offers the potential of wind pro- This book shows that digitally assisted analog to Structures pelled vehicles which are sufficiently autonomous digital converters are not the only way to cope with to remain at sea for months at a time. These could poor analog performance caused by technology scal- This book describes new methods developed for replace or augment existing oceanographic sampling ing. It describes various analog design techniques modelling dynamics of machines commonly used systems, be used in border surveillance and secu- that enhance the area and power efficiency without in the offshore industry. These methods are based rity or offer a means of carbon neutral transporta- employing any type of digital calibration circuitry. both on the rigid finite element method, used for the tion. To achieve this represents a complex, multi- These techniques consist of self-biasing for PVT description of link deformations, and on homoge- disciplinary challenge to boat designers and naval enhancement, inverter-based design for improved neous transformations and joint coordinates, which architects, systems/electrical engineers and computer speed/power ratio, gain-of-two obtained by volt- is applied to the modelling of multibody system scientists. Since 2004 a series of competitions in the age sum instead of charge redistribution, and cur- dynamics. In this monograph, the bases of the rigid form of the Sailbot, World Robotic Sailing Champi- rent-mode reference shifting instead of voltage finite element method and homogeneous transfor- onship and Microtransat competitions have sparked reference shifting. Together, these techniques allow mations are introduced. Selected models for model- an explosion in the number of groups working on enhancing the area and power efficiency of the main ling dynamics of offshore devices are then verified autonomous sailing robots. Despite[...] building blocks of a multiplying[...] both by using commercial software, based on the finite element method, as well as by using additional Features Features methods. Examples of mathematical models of[...] Robotic sailing offers the potential of wind pro- This book shows that digitally assisted analog-to- pelled vehicles which are sufficiently autonomous digital converters are not the only way to cope with Features to remain at sea for months at a time. These could poor analog performance caused by technology scal- This book describes new methods developed for replace or augment existing oceanographic sampling ing. It describes various analog design techniques modelling dynamics of machines commonly used systems, be used in border surveillance and security that enhance the area and power efficiency without in the offshore industry. These methods are based or offer a means of carbon neutral transportation. To employing any type of digital calibration circuitry. both on the rigid finite element method, used for the achieve this represents a complex, multi-disciplinary These techniques consist of self-biasing for PVT description of link deformations, and on homoge- challenge to boat designers and naval architects, [..] enhancement, inverter-based design for improved neous transformations and joint coordinates, which [..] is applied to the modelling of multibody system Contents dynamics. 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R.S. Dahiya, Italian Institute of Technology, Genova, Italy; M. J. Singh, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jabalpur, A. Skowron, University of Warsaw, Poland; Z. Suraj, University of Valle, University of Genoa, Italy India; S.P. Mohanty, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA; Rzeszów, Poland (Eds.) D.K. Pradhan, University of Bristol, UK Robotic Tactile Sensing Rough Sets and Intelligent Systems Robust SRAM Designs and Analysis Technologies and System - Professor Zdzisław Pawlak in Memoriam Future robots are expected to work closely and inter- This book provides a guide to Static Random Access act safely with real-world objects and humans alike. Memory (SRAM) bitcell design and analysis to Volume 1 Sense of touch is important in this context, as it meet the nano-regime challenges for CMOS devices helps estimate properties such as shape, texture, and emerging devices, such as Tunnel FETs. Since This book is dedicated to the memory of Profes- hardness, material type and many more; provides process variability is an ongoing challenge in large sor Zdzis{\l}aw Pawlak who passed away almost action related information, such as slip detection; memory arrays, this book highlights the most pop- six year ago. He is the founder of the Polish school and helps carrying out actions such as rolling an ular SRAM bitcell topologies (benchmark circuits) of Artificial Intelligence and one of the pioneers object between fingers without dropping it. This that mitigate variability, along with exhaustive in Computer Engineering and Computer Science book presents an in-depth description of the solu- analysis. Experimental simulation setups are also with worldwide influence. He was a truly great sci- tions available for gathering tactile data, obtaining included, which cover nano-regime challenges such entist, researcher, teacher and a human being.This aforementioned tactile information from the data as process variation, leakage and NBTI for SRAM book prepared in two volumes contains more than and effectively using the same in various robotic design and analysis. Emphasis is placed through- 50 chapters. This demonstrates that the scientific tasks. The efforts during last four decades or so have out the book on the various trade-offs for achiev- approaches discovered by of Professor Zdzis{\l}aw yielded a wide spectrum of[...] ing a best SRAM bitcell design.Provides a complete Pawlak, especially the rough set approach as a tool and[...] for dealing with imperfect knowledge, are vivid and Features intensively explored by many researchers in many Future robots are expected to work closely and inter- Features places throughout the world. The submitted[...] act safely with real-world objects and humans alike. This book provides a guide to Static Random Access Sense of touch is important in this context, as it helps Memory (SRAM) bitcell design and analysis to Features estimate properties such as shape, texture, hard- meet the nano-regime challenges for CMOS devices This book is dedicated to the memory of Professor ness, material type and many more; provides action and emerging devices, such as Tunnel FETs. Since Zdzis{\l}aw Pawlak who passed away almost six year related information, such as slip detection; and process variability is an ongoing challenge in large ago. He is the founder of the Polish school of Artifi- helps carrying out actions such as rolling an object memory arrays, this book highlights the most pop- cial Intelligence and one of the pioneers in Computer between fingers without dropping it. This book [..] ular SRAM bitcell topologies (benchmark circuits) Engineering and Computer Science with worldwide that mitigate variability, along with exhaustive analy- influence. He was a truly great scientist, researcher, Contents sis. [..] teacher and a human being.This book prepared in Part I Technologies And System.- 1 Touch Sensing two volumes contains more than 50 chapters. [..] - Why and Where?- 2 Tactile Sensing: Definitions Contents and Classification.- 3 Human Tactile Sensing.- 4 Sys- Introduction to SRAM.- Design Metrics of SRAM Contents tem Issues, Requirements and Expectations.- 5 Tac- Bitcell.- Single-ended SRAM Bitcell Design.- 2-Port From the Contents: Professor Zdzis.aw Pawlak tile Sensing Technologies.- Part II Integrated Tactile SRAM Bitcell Design.- SRAM Bitcell Design Using (1926-2006): Founder of the Polish School of Artifi- Sensing.- 6 Integrated Tactile Sensing on Silicon.- 7 Unidirectional Devices.- NBTI and its Effect on cial Intelligence.- List ofWorks by Professor Zdzis.aw POSFET I – The Touch Sensing Device.- 8 POSFET SRAM. Pawlak (1926-2006) :.- Rough Sets: From Rudi- II - The Tactile Sensing Chip.- Appendix A Funda- ments to Challenges.- Zdzis.aw Pawlak, Databases mentals of Piezoelectricity.- Appendix B Modeling Fields of interest and Rough Sets.- jMAF - Dominance-based Rough of Piezoelectric Polymers.- Appendix C Design of Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Set Data Analysis Framework.- Dynamic Program- Charge/Voltage Amplifiers.- Index. ics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology and Micro- ming Approach for Exact Decision Rule Optimiza- engineering tion.- Approaches for Updating Approximations in Fields of interest Set-Valued Information Systems while Objects and Robotics and Automation; Mechatronics; Electronics Target groups Attributes Vary with Time.- On the Gradual Evolve- and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Electronic Research ment of Things.- An Empirical Comparison of Rule Circuits and Devices; Biomedical Engineering Sets Induced by[...] Type of publication Target groups Monograph Fields of interest Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-0817-8 Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Type of publication Hardcover Monograph 2013. XI, 166 p. 167 illus. Target groups $129.00 Research More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-0578-4 ISBN 978-1-4614-0817-8 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Type of publication 2013. XX, 245 p. 108 illus. Monograph $129.00 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30343-2 ISBN 978-94-007-0578-4 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover 2013. LII, 652 p. 180 illus. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Vol. 42) $229.00 ISBN 978-3-642-30343-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 143

A. Skowron, University of Warsaw, Poland; Z. Suraj, University of V. Sharma, K.U. Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium; F. Catthoor, IMEC, P.K. Panigrahi, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India; K. Rzeszów, Poland (Eds.) Heverlee, Belgium; W. Dehaene, K.U. Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium Muralidhar, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Rough Sets and Intelligent Systems SRAM Design for Wireless Sensor Schlieren and Shadowgraph - Professor Zdzisław Pawlak in Networks Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer

Memoriam Energy Efficient and Variability Resilient Techniques Schlieren and Shadowgraph Methods in Heat and Volume 2 This book features various, ultra low energy, vari- Mass Transfer lays out the fundamentals of refrac- ability resilient SRAM circuit design techniques for This book is dedicated to the memory of Profes- tive index based imaging techniques, optical con- wireless sensor network applications. Conventional sor Zdzis{\l}aw Pawlak who passed away almost figurations, image analysis, and three dimensional SRAM design targets area efficiency and high perfor- six year ago. He is the founder of the Polish school reconstructions. The present monograph aims at mance at the increased cost of energy consumption, of Artificial Intelligence and one of the pioneers temperature and concentration measurements in making it unsuitable for computation-intensive sen- in Computer Engineering and Computer Science transparent media using ray bending effects in a sor node applications. This book, therefore, guides with worldwide influence. He was a truly great sci- variable refractive index field. Data analysis proce- the reader through different techniques at the circuit entist, researcher, teacher and a human being.This dure for three-dimensional reconstruction of tem- level for reducing energy consumption and increas- book prepared in two volumes contains more than perature and concentration field using images at ing the variability resilience. It includes a detailed 50 chapters. This demonstrates that the scientific different view angles is presented. Test cases illustrat- review of the most efficient circuit design techniques approaches discovered by of Professor Zdzis{\l}aw ing the validation of the quantitative analysis proce- and trade-offs, introduces new memory architecture Pawlak, especially the rough set approach as a tool dure are presented. techniques, sense amplifier circuits and voltage opti- for dealing with imperfect knowledge, are vivid and mization[...] Features intensively explored by many researchers in many Schlieren and Shadowgraph Methods in Heat and places throughout the world. The submitted[...] Features Mass Transfer lays out the fundamentals of refrac- This book features various, ultra low energy, vari- Features tive index based imaging techniques, optical con- ability resilient SRAM circuit design techniques for This book is dedicated to the memory of Professor figurations, image analysis, and three dimensional wireless sensor network applications. Conventional Zdzis{\l}aw Pawlak who passed away almost six year reconstructions. The present monograph aims at SRAM design targets area efficiency and high perfor- ago. He is the founder of the Polish school of Artifi- temperature and concentration measurements in mance at the increased cost of energy consumption, cial Intelligence and one of the pioneers in Computer transparent media using ray bending effects in a making it unsuitable for computation-intensive sen- Engineering and Computer Science with worldwide variable refractive index field. Data analysis proce- sor node applications. This book, therefore, guides influence. He was a truly great scientist, researcher, dure [..] the reader through different techniques at the [..] teacher and a human being.This book prepared in Contents two volumes contains more than 50 chapters. [..] Contents Optical Methods - an Overview.- Laser Schlieren and Introduction.- SRAM Bit Cell Optimization.- Adap- Contents Shadowgraph.- Rainbow Schlieren.- Principles of tive Voltage Optimization Techniques: Low Volt- From the Contents: From Logic to Computer Tomography.- Validation Studies.- Closure. age SRAM Operation.- Circuit Techniques to Assist Science – A Personal Experience.- Knowledge Alge- SRAM Cell: Local Assist Circuitry.- SRAM Energy Fields of interest bras and Their Discrete Duality.- Comparison of Reduction Techniques.- Variation Tolerant Low Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Greedy Algorithms for Decision Tree Optimization.- Power Sense Amplifiers.- Prototypes.- Conclusions. Transfer; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; A Review of the Knowledge Granulation Methods: Thermodynamics Discrete vs Continuous Algorithms.- Game-theo- Fields of interest retic Rough Sets for Feature Selection.- A Cluster- Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Target groups ing Approach to Image Retrieval Using Range Based ics, Instrumentation; Communications Engineering, Research Query and Mahalanobis Distance.- Classifiers Based Networks on Data Sets and Domain Knowledge: A Rough Set Type of publication Approach.- Incorporating Rough Data in Database Target groups Brief Design for Imprecise Information Representation. Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4534-0 Fields of interest Type of publication Softcover Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Monograph 2012. XI, 128 p. 69 illus., 17 in color. (SpringerBriefs in (incl. 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M. Joodaki, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran A. Gelbukh, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico; O. I.E. Anagnostopoulos, University of Central Greece, Lamia, Kolesnikova, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico Greece; M. Bieliková, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia; P. Mylonas, National Technical University of Athens, Selected Advances in Greece; N. Tsapatsoulis, Cyprus University of Technology, Leme- Nanoelectronic Devices Semantic Analysis of Verbal sos, Cyprus (Eds.) Collocations with Lexical Functions Logic, Memory and RF Semantic Hyper/Multimedia Nanoelectronics, as a true successor of microelec- This book is written for both linguists and computer Adaptation tronics, is certainly a major technology boomer in scientists working in the field of artificial intelligence the 21st century. This has been shown by its several as well as to anyone interested in intelligent text pro- Schemes and Applications applications and also by its enormous potential to cessing. Lexical function is a concept that formal- Nowadays, more and more users are witnessing the influence all areas of electronics, computers, infor- izes semantic and syntactic relations between lexical impact of Hypermedia/Multimedia as well as the mation technology, aerospace defense, and consumer units. Collocational relation is a type of institution- penetration of social applications in their life. Paral- goods. Although the current semiconductor technol- alized lexical relations which holds between the base lel to the evolution of the Internet and Web, several ogy is projected to reach its physical limit in about and its partner in a collocation. Knowledge of col- Hypermedia/Multimedia schemes and technologies a decade, nanoscience and nanotechnology promise location is important for natural language process- bring semantic-based intelligent, personalized and breakthroughs for the future. The present books pro- ing because collocation comprises the restrictions adaptive services to the end users. More and more vides an in-depth review of the latest advances in the on how words can be used together. The book shows techniques are applied in media systems in order technology of nanoelectronic devices and their devel- how collocations can be annotated with lexical func- to be user/group-centric, adapting to different con- opments over the past decades. Moreover, it intro- tions in a computer readable dictionary - allowing tent and context features of a single or a community duces new concepts for the[...] their[...] user. In respect to all the above, researchers need Features Features to explore and study the plethora of challenges that Nanoelectronics, as a true successor of microelec- This book is written for both linguists and computer emergent personalisation and adaptation technolo- tronics, is certainly a major technology boomer in scientists working in the field of artificial intelligence gies bring to the new era. This[...] the 21st century. This has been shown by its several as well as to anyone interested in intelligent text pro- Features applications and also by its enormous potential to cessing. Lexical function is a concept that formalizes Nowadays, more and more users are witnessing the influence all areas of electronics, computers, infor- semantic and syntactic relations between lexicalunits. impact of Hypermedia/Multimedia as well as the mation technology, aerospace defense, and consumer Collocational relation is a type of institutionalized penetration of social applications in their life. Paral- goods. Although the current semiconductor technol- lexical relations which holds between the base and its lel to the evolution of the Internet and Web, several ogy is projected to reach its physical [..] partner in [..] Hypermedia/Multimedia schemes and technologies Contents Contents bring semantic-based intelligent, personalized and Logic devices.- Memory devices.- Radio frequency Introduction.- Lexical Functions and their Applica- adaptive services to the end users. More and more devices.- Future prospect of nanoelectronics devices. tions.- Identification of Lexical Functions.- Mean- techniques are applied in media systems in order to ing Representation.- Analysis of Verbal Collocations be [..] Fields of interest with Lexical Functions.- Linguistic Interpretation.- Contents Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Electronics Dictionary of Spanish Verbal Lexical Functions. and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Communi- Semantics Acquisition and Usage.- Reasoning for cations Engineering, Networks Fields of interest Personalization and Recommendation.- Social and Computational Intelligence; Computational Linguis- Context-aware Adaptation.- Multimedia and Open Target groups tics; Semantics; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robot- Standards. Research ics); Language Translation and Linguistics Fields of interest Type of publication Target groups Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Monograph Research (incl. Robotics) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31349-3 Type of publication Target groups Hardcover Monograph Research 2013. XII, 280 p. 216 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 175) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28770-1 Type of publication $129.00 Hardcover Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-31349-3 2013. XII, 148 p. 13 illus. (Studies in Computational More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28976-7 Intelligence, Vol. 414) Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover $129.00 2013. VIII, 388 p. 77 illus. (Studies in Computational ISBN 978-3-642-28770-1 Intelligence, Vol. 418) Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $179.00 ISBN 978-3-642-28976-7 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Engineering 145

Z. Les, The Queen Jadwiga Research Institute of Understanding, M.J. Silva, Washington University, St. Louis, MI, USA (Ed.) V. Snášel, Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; A. Toorak, VIC, Australia; M. Les, The Queen Jadwiga Research Insti- Abraham, MIR Labs, Auburn, WA, USA; E.S. Corchado, University tute of Understanding, Toorak, VIC, Australia of Salamanca, Spain (Eds.) Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis

Shape Understanding System – Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Soft Computing Models in

Knowledge Implementation and The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of Industrial and Environmental Learning skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. Applications Topics include: Age-related changes in trabecular structure and strength; age-related changes in corti- 7th International Conference, SOCO’12, Ostrava, Czech Repub- This book presents the selected results of research cal material properties; age-related changes in whole- lic, September 5th-7th, 2012 on the further development of the shape understand- bone structure; predicting bone strength and fracture This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft ing system (SUS) described in our previous book risk using image-based methods and finite element Computing contains accepted papers presented at titled “Shape Understanding System: the First Steps analysis; animal models of osteoporosis and aging; SOCO 2012, held in the beautiful and historic city of Toward the Visual Thinking Machines”. This is the age-related changes in skeletal mechano responsive- Ostrava (Czech Republic), in September 2012. Soft second book that presents the results of research in ness; exercise and physical interventions for osteo- computing represents a collection or set of compu- the area of thinking and understanding carried out porosis. by authors in the newly founded the Queen Jadwiga tational techniques in machine learning, computer Research Institute of Understanding. In this book, Features science and some engineering disciplines, which the new term knowledge implementation is intro- The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of investigate, simulate, and analyze very complex duced to denote the new method of the meaningful skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. issues and phenomena. After a through peer-review learning in the context of machine understanding. Topics include: Age-related changes in trabecular process, the SOCO 2012 International Program SUS ability to understand is related to the different structure and strength; age-related changes in corti- Committee selected 75 papers which are published categories of objects such as the[...] cal material properties; age-related changes in whole- in these conference proceedings, and represents an bone structure; predicting bone strength and fracture acceptance rate of 38%. In this relevant edition a spe- Features risk using image-based methods and finite element cial emphasis was put on the organization of[...] This book presents the selected results of research analysis; animal models of osteoporosis and [..] on the further development of the shape understand- Features ing system (SUS) described in our previous book Contents This volume of Advances in Intelligent and Soft titled “Shape Understanding System: the First Steps Age-related changes in trabecular structure and Computing contains accepted papers presented at Toward the Visual Thinking Machines”. This is the strength.- Age-related changes in cortical mater- SOCO 2012, held in the beautiful and historic city of second book that presents the results of research in ial properties.- Age-related changes in whole-bone Ostrava (Czech Republic), in September 2012. Soft the area of thinking and understanding carried out structure.- Predicting bone strength and fracture computing represents a collection or set of compu- by authors in the newly founded the Queen Jadwiga risk using image-based methods and finite element tational techniques in machine learning, computer [..] analysis.- Animal models of osteoporosis and aging.- science and some engineering disciplines, which Age-related changes in skeletal mechanoresponsive- investigate, simulate, and analyze very complex [..] Contents ness.- Exercise and physical interventions for osteo- Contents Learning.- Machine Learning.- Learning – Machine porosis. Learning – Knowledge Implementation.- Under- Evolutionary Computation and Optimization.- Intel- standing and Learning.- Shape Understanding Fields of interest ligent Systems.- Applications. Method.- Categories of the Visual Objects.- Under- Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Human Fields of interest standing and Learning of the Knowledge of the Physiology; Conservative Orthopedics; Continuum Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Different Categories of Objects.- Knowledge Imple- Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials (incl. Robotics) mentaton. Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Research Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Type of publication (incl. Robotics) Type of publication Monograph Proceedings Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-18052-1 Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32921-0 Hardcover Softcover Type of publication 2013. VIII, 257 p. 56 illus., 14 in color. (Studies in 2013. XX, 548 p. 187 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Sys- Monograph Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, tems and Computing, Vol. 188) Vol. 5) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29696-3 $349.00 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-32921-0 Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-18052-1 2013. XXII, 230 p. 118 illus. (Studies in Computational Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Intelligence, Vol. 425) October 28, 2012 $129.00 ISBN 978-3-642-29696-3 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 146 Engineering springer.com

R. Lee, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA (Ed.) D. Sykes, Cambridge, MA, USA; G.C. Tocci, Sudbury, MA, USA; W.J. C. Yang, Shenyang, China; Q. Zhang, Northeastern University, Cavanaugh, Sudbury, MA, USA (Eds.) Shenyang, PR China; L. Zhou, Shenyang, China Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Sound & Vibration 2.0 Stability Analysis and Design for Nonlinear Singular Systems Parallel/Distributed Computing Design Guidelines for Health Care Facilities 2012 This document was commissioned by the Facil- Singular systems which are also referred to as ity Guidelines Institute as the sole reference for descriptor systems, semi-state systems, differential- acoustics in health care facilities. It was written by The purpose of the 13th International Conference algebraic systems or generalized state-space systems the Health Care Acoustics Working Group, a perma- on Computer and Information Science (SNPD 2012) have attracted much attention because of their exten- nent committee of the Acoustics Research Council held on August 8-10, 2012 in Kyoto, Japan was to sive applications in the Leontief dynamic model, (ARC), comprised of members of leading profes- bring together researchers and scientists, business- electrical and mechanical models, etc. This mono- sional societies in acoustics, noise control engineer- men and entrepreneurs, teachers and students to dis- graph presented up-to-date research developments ing, acoustical consulting and related professions. cuss the numerous fields of computer science, and and references on stability analysis and design of ARC organized the health care Working Group in to share ideas and information in a meaningful way. nonlinear singular systems. It investigated the prob- 2004-5 drawing its members from ten constituencies Our conference officers selected the best 17 papers lems of practical stability, strongly absolute stability, that range from medicine to law, public policy, archi- from those papers accepted for presentation at the input-state stability and observer design for nonlin- tecture, design and engineering in order to provide conference in order to publish them in this volume. ear singular systems and the problems of absolute constructive, guidance on sound and vibration based The papers were chosen based on review scores sub- stability and multi-objective control for nonlinear on research and best practices. Sound and[...] mitted by members of the program committee, and singularly perturbed[...] underwent further rounds of rigorous review. The Features Features conference organizers selected 17[...] Sound, vibration, noise and privacy have significant Singular systems which are also referred to as impacts on health and performance. As a result, they Features descriptor systems, semi-state systems, differential- are recognized as essential components of effective The purpose of the 13th International Conference algebraic systems or generalized state-space systems health care environments. However, acoustics has on Computer and Information Science (SNPD 2012) have attracted much attention because of their exten- only recently become a prominent consideration in held on August 8-10, 2012 in Kyoto, Japan was to sive applications in the Leontief dynamic model, the design, construction, and operation of healthcare bring together researchers and scientists, business- electrical and mechanical models, etc. This mono- facilities owing to the absence, prior to 2010, of clear men and entrepreneurs, teachers and students to dis- graph presented up-to-date research developments and objective guidance based on research [..] cuss the numerous fields of computer science, and and references on stability analysis and design of [..] to share ideas and information in a meaningful way. Contents Contents Our conference officers selected the best 17 [..] Note to Readers:.- Table of Contents.- Introduction.- Practical stability analysis and synthesis for non- Process Overview & Acknowledgements.- Develop- Contents linear singular systems .-3 Strongly ment Timeline.- 1 Site Exterior Noise.- 1.1 General.- From the Contents: Evaluation of secular changes in absolute stability analysis for Lur’e singular .-4 1.2 Applicable Federal, State, and Local Codes and statistical features of traffic for the purpose of mal- Input-to-state stability analysis and design for Lur’e Regulations.- 1.3 Classification of non-facility pro- ware detection.- A Comparative Study in the Bump singular systems .-5 Observer design for nonlin- duced exterior noise exposure.- 1.3.1 Exterior noise Hunting between the Tree-GA and the PRIM.- Back- ear singular systems .-6 classifications.- A1.3 Procedure for determining to-Back Testing Framework Using a Machine Learn- Absolute stability of Lur’e singularly perturbed sys- composite sound transmission class rating (STCc) .- ing Method.-StenoCipher to Provide Data Confi- tems .-7 Multi-objective control 1.4 Classification of facility produced exterior noise dentiality and Tampered Data Recovery for RFID for T-S fuzzy singularly perturbed systems.4 Input- exposure.- 1.4.1 Heliports.- 1.4.2 Emergency power Tag.- Multimedia Stream Rate Control over MANET to-state stability analysis and design for Lur’e singu- generators.- 1.4.3 Outdoor mechanical equipment.- Based on Router Feedback.- Multivariate Regression lar systems .-5 Observer design for[...] 1.4.4 Building services.- 2[...] Modeling for Home Value Estimates with Evaluation Fields of interest using Maximum Information Coefficient. Fields of interest Control; Complexity; Systems Theory, Control Engineering Acoustics; Building Construction, Fields of interest HVAC, Refrigeration; Health Administration; Noise Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Target groups Control; Acoustics; Interior Architecture (incl. Robotics); Software Engineering Research Target groups Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Research Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32143-6 Type of publication Handbook Proceedings Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4986-7 2013. XII, 212 p. 32 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32171-9 Information Sciences, Vol. 435) Softcover Hardcover $109.00 2013. XVIII, 81 p. 11 illus. in color. 2013. XIV, 230 p. 104 illus. 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S. Akbarov, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey S. Bhatnagar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; S. Suresh, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; N. Sun- H.L. Prasad, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; L.A. dararajan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; R. Prashanth, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Savitha, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Stability Loss and Buckling Delamination Stochastic Recursive Algorithms for Supervised Learning with Complex- Three-Dimensional Linearized Approach for Elastic and Vis- Optimization valued Neural Networks coelastic Composites Simultaneous Perturbation Methods This book investigates stability loss problems of the Recent advancements in the field of telecommuni- viscoelastic composite materials and structural mem- Stochastic Recursive Algorithms for Optimization cations, medical imaging and signal processing deal bers within the framework of the Three-Dimensional presents algorithms for constrained and uncon- with signals that are inherently time varying, nonlin- Linearized Theory of Stability (TDLTS). The stabil- strained optimization and for reinforcement learn- ear and complex-valued. The time varying, nonlinear ity loss problems are considered the development of ing. Efficient perturbation approaches form a thread characteristics of these signals can be effectively ana- the initial infinitesimal imperfection in the structure unifying all the algorithms considered. Simultaneous lyzed using artificial neural networks. Furthermore, of the material or of the structural members. This perturbation stochastic approximation and smooth to efficiently preserve the physical characteristics development is studied within the framework of the fractional estimators for gradient- and Hessian-based of these complex-valued signals, it is important to Three-Dimensional Geometrical Non-Linear Theory methods are presented. These algorithms: • are eas- develop complex-valued neural networks and derive of the Deformable Solid Body Mechanics. The solu- ily implemented; • do not require an explicit system their learning algorithms to represent these signals at tion to the corresponding boundary-value problems model; and • work with real or simulated data. Chap- every step of the learning process. This monograph is presented in the series form in the small parameter ters on their application in service systems, vehicular comprises a collection of new supervised learning which characterizes the degree of the initial imper- traffic control and communications networks illus- algorithms along with novel architectures for com- fection. In this way, the[...] trate this point. The book is self-contained with nec- plex-valued neural[...] essary mathematical results[...] Features Features This book investigates stability loss and buckling Features Recent advancements in the field of telecommuni- delamination problems of the viscoelastic composite Stochastic Recursive Algorithms for Optimization cations, medical imaging and signal processing deal materials and structural members made from these presents algorithms for constrained and uncon- with signals that are inherently time varying, nonlin- materials within the framework of the Three-Dimen- strained optimization and for reinforcement learn- ear and complex-valued. The time varying, nonlinear sional Linearized Theory of Stability (TDLTS).The ing. Efficient perturbation approaches form a thread characteristics of these signals can be effectively ana- investigation of stability loss problems is based on unifying all the algorithms considered. Simultaneous lyzed using artificial neural networks. Furthermore, the study of an evolution of the initial infinitesimal perturbation stochastic approximation and smooth to efficiently preserve the physical characteristics of imperfection in the structure of the [..] fractional estimators for gradient- and Hessian-based these complex-valued signals, it is [..] methods are presented. These algorithms: • are easily Contents [..] Contents Preface.- Acknowledgment.- List of abbreviations.- Introduction.- Fully Complex-valued Multi Layer Introduction.- Stability loss problems for viscoelas- Contents Perceptron Networks.- Fully Complex-valued Radial tic plates.- Buckling delamination of elastic and vis- Part I: Introduction to Stochastic Recursive Algo- Basis Function Networks.- Performance Study on coelastic composite plates with cracks.- Surface and rithms.- Introduction.- Deterministic Algorithms Complex-valued Function Approximation Prob- internal stability loss in the structure of elastic and for Local Search.- Stochastic Approximation Algo- lems.- Circular Complex-valued Extreme Learning viscoelastic layered composites.- Stability loss in rithms.- Part II: Gradient Estimation Schemes.- Machine Classifier.- Performance Study on Real-val- the structure of unidirected fibrous elastic and vis- Kiefer-Wolfowitz Algorithm.- Gradient Schemes ued Classification Problems.- Complex-valued Self- coelastic composites.- Applications of the approach with Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approxi- regulatory Resource Allocation Network.- Conclu- developed in Chapter 4 on the problems related to mation.- Smoothed Functional Gradient Schemes.- sions and Scope for FutureWorks (CSRAN). the stress concentration in initially stressed bodies.- Part III: Hessian Estimation Schemes.- Hessian Self-balanced stresses caused by periodical curving of Estimation with Simultaneous Perturbation Sto- Fields of interest two[...] chasti Approximation.- Smoothed Functional Hes- Computational Intelligence; Signal, Image and sian Schemes.- Part IV: Variations to the Basic Speech Processing Fields of interest Scheme.- Discrete Optimization.- Algorithms for Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Contrained[...] Target groups Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Research sis; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials Fields of interest Control; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Con- Type of publication Target groups trol; Optimization; Systems Theory, Control Monograph Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29490-7 Target groups Type of publication Research Hardcover Monograph 2013. XXII, 170 p. 37 illus. (Studies in Computational Type of publication Intelligence, Vol. 421) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30289-3 Monograph $129.00 Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-29490-7 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4284-3 2013. XVII, 448 p. 138 illus. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. $179.00 Softcover ISBN 978-3-642-30289-3 2013. XVIII, 302 p. 12 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Information Sciences, Vol. 434) $159.00 ISBN 978-1-4471-4284-3 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 148 Engineering springer.com

M. Chen, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China; X. Qin, J.T. Yee, US Coast Guard, Washington DC, USA; S.-C. Oh, Manu- M. Itskov, RWTH Aachen University, Germany University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA; H.-M. Koo, Cupertino, facturing Systems Research Laboratory General Motors Research CA; P. Mishra, University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, USA & Development, Warren, MI, USA Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis System-Level Validation Technology Integration to Business for Engineers

High-Level Modeling and Directed Test Generation Tech- Focusing on RFID, Interoperability, and Sustainability for Man- With Applications to Continuum Mechanics niques ufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management There is a large gap between the engineering course This book covers state-of-the art techniques for Today’s global business environments drive com- in tensor algebra on the one hand and the treat- high-level modeling and validation of complex hard- panies to be more technology dependent, and to ment of linear transformations within classical linear ware/software systems, including those with mul- remain competitive, firms need to introduce or algebra on the other hand. The aim of this modern ticore architectures. Readers will learn to avoid adopt a new technology to business. In order to textbook is to bridge this gap by means of the con- time-consuming and error-prone validation from achieve a successful integration with maximum sequent and fundamental exposition. The book pri- the comprehensive coverage of system-level valida- return on investment, companies need a system- marily addresses engineering students with some tion, including high-level modeling of designs and atic approach that accommodates a comprehensive initial knowledge of matrix algebra. Thereby the faults, automated generation of directed tests, and course of action of technology integration. Tech- mathematical formalism is applied as far as it is efficient validation methodology using directed tests nology Integration to Business – Practical Methods absolutely necessary. Numerous exercises are pro- and assertions. The methodologies described in this and Case Studies suggests a business-driven holistic vided in the book and are accompanied by solutions, book will help designers to improve the quality of approach of technology integration that consists of enabling self-study. The last chapters of the book their validation, performing as much validation as several steps. First, companies should examine the deal with modern developments in the theory of possible in the early stages of the design, while reduc- current state, issues, benefits, and obstacles of tech- isotropic and anisotropic tensor functions and[...] ing the overall validation effort[...] nology integration in conjunction with their compet- itive[...] Features Features There is a large gap between the engineering course This book covers state-of-the art techniques for Features in tensor algebra on the one hand and the treat- high-level modeling and validation of complex hard- Today’s global business environments drive com- ment of linear transformations within classical linear ware/software systems, including those with multi- panies to be more dependent on technology, and algebra on the other hand. The aim of this modern core architectures. Readers will learn to avoid time- to remain competitive, firms will face situations in textbook is to bridge this gap by means of the con- consuming and error-prone validation from the which they will need to introduce or adopt a new sequent and fundamental exposition. The book pri- comprehensive coverage of system-level validation, technology to their business. In order to achieve marily addresses engineering students with some including high-level modeling of designs and faults, a successful integration with maximum return on initial knowledge of matrix algebra. Thereby the [..] automated generation of directed tests, and efficient investment, companies need a systematic approach [..] that accommodates acomprehensive course of action Contents of technology [..] Vectors and Tensors in a Finite-Dimensional Contents Space.- Vector and Tensor Analysis in Euclidean Introduction.- Modeling and Specification of SoC Contents Space.- Curves and Surfaces in Three-Dimensional Designs.- Automated Generation of Directed Tests.- Background and Introduction.- Assessment of the Euclidean Space.- Eigenvalue Problem and Spectral Functional Test Compaction.- Property Cluster- State-of-the-Art Technologies.- Technology Needs Decomposition of Second-Order Tensors.- Fourth- ing and Learning Techniques.- Decision Ordering for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Order Tensors.- Analysis of Tensor Functions.- Ana- Based Learning Techniques.- Synchronized Gener- Management.- Technology Integration Preparation.- lytic Tensor Functions.- Applications to Continuum ation of Directed Tests.- Learning-Oriented Prop- Technology Integration Planning and Execution. Mechanics. erty Decomposition Approaches.- Directed Test Generation for Multicore Architectures.- Test Gen- Fields of interest Fields of interest eration for Cache Coherence Validation.- Reuse of Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; System-Level Tests for Implementation Validation.- Marketing; Technology Management; Management Differential Geometry; Mechanics; Linear and Multi- Conclusion. of Computing and Information Systems linear Algebras, Matrix Theory

Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Professional/practitioner Graduate ics, Instrumentation; Processor Architectures Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Monograph Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4389-5 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30878-9 Type of publication Hardcover Hardcover Professional book 2013. XV, 339 p. 153 illus., 3 in color. 2013. XV, 269 p. 17 illus. (Mathematical Engineering) $179.00 $89.95 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-1358-5 ISBN 978-1-4471-4389-5 ISBN 978-3-642-30878-9 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2013. XXI, 247 p. 103 illus., 6 in color. October 28, 2012 $119.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-1358-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. September 30, 2012 springer.com Engineering 149

M.P. Puls, MPP Consulting, Oakville, ON, Canada K.K. Dompere, Howard University, Columbia, DC, USA A. Ustundag, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (Ed.)

The Effect of Hydrogen and The Theory of the Knowledge The Value of RFID

Hydrides on the Integrity of Square: The Fuzzy Rational Benefits vs. Costs Zirconium Alloy Components Foundations of the Knowledge- RFID technology presents a great potential for creat- Delayed Hydride Cracking Production Systems ing competitive advantage. By automating and sim- plifying data collection, it lets users more accurately By drawing together the current theoretical and track assets and monitor key indicators, which in The monograph is about a meta-theory of knowl- experimental understanding of the phenomena turn gives greater visibility to the operations. How- edge-production process and the logical pathway of delayed hydride cracking (DHC) in zirconium ever, the benefits received from this technology will that connects the epistemic possibility to the epis- alloys, The Effect of Hydrogen and Hydrides on the be determined by how well it is integrated with the temic reality. It examines the general conditions Integrity of Zirconium Alloy Components: Delayed business processes and overall information flow. of paradigms for information processing and iso- Hydride Cracking provides a detailed explanation Because of the fact that the decision to deploy RFID lates the classical and fuzzy paradigms for compar- focusing on the properties of hydrogen and hydrides technology in an enterprise is a business decision ative analysis. The sets of conditions that give rise in these alloys. Whilst the emphasis lies on zirco- instead of a technology decision, cost-benefit analy- to them are defined, stated and analyzed to abstract nium alloys, the combination of both the empirical sis is a key component of this decision. If an RFID the corresponding sets of laws of thought. The fuzzy and mechanistic approaches creates a solid under- deployment cannot be justified in terms of its eco- paradigm with its corresponding logic and mathe- standing that can also be applied to other hydride nomic value to the[...] matics is related to inexact symbolism for the defec- forming metals. This up-to-date reference focuses tive information structure where the results of the on documented research surrounding DHC, includ- Features knowledge production must satisfy the epistemic ing current methodologies for design and assessment RFID technology presents a great potential for creat- conditionality, composed of fuzzy[...] of[...] ing competitive advantage. By automating and sim- plifying data collection, it lets users more accurately Features Features track assets and monitor key indicators, which in The monograph is about a meta-theory of knowl- By drawing together the current theoretical and turn gives greater visibility to the operations. How- edge-production process and the logical pathway experimental understanding of the phenomena ever, the benefits received from this technology will that connects the epistemic possibility to the epis- of delayed hydride cracking (DHC) in zirconium be determined by how well it is integrated with the temic reality. It examines the general conditions alloys, The Effect of Hydrogen and Hydrides on the business processes and overall information [..] of paradigms for information processing and iso- Integrity of Zirconium Alloy Components: Delayed lates the classical and fuzzy paradigms for compara- Hydride Cracking provides a detailed explanation Contents tive analysis. The book is written for professionals, focusing on the properties of hydrogen and hydrides The Business Value of RFID.- The Cost-Benefit researchers and students working in philosophy of in these alloys. Whilst the focus lies on zirconium Models for RFID Investments.- Risk Analysis of [..] alloys, the [..] RFID Investments Under Uncertainty.- Measuring The Intangible Benefits of RFID Investments.- Deci- Contents Contents sion Making for Implementation Level of RFID.- The Theory of the Knowledge Square and the Infor- Preface.- 1.Introduction.- 2.Properties of Bulk Zir- RFID in Supply Chain Applications: The Tagging mation Structure: The Points of Entry and Depar- conium Hydrides.- 3. Hydride Phases, Orientation Cost Sharing Approach.- RFID in Healthcare.- RFID ture.- The Theory of the Knowledge Square and the Relationships, Habit Planes and Morphologies.- 4. in Courier and Cargo Sector.- RFID in Construction Concept of the Possibility Space.- The Theory of the Solubility of Hydrogen.- 5. Diffusion of Hydrogen- 6. Sector.- RFID in Retail Sector.- RFID in Manufactur- Knowledge Square, and the Concepts of Probability Characteristics of the Solvus.- 7. Theories of Coher- ing.- RFID in Libraries. and Probability Space.- The Knowledge Square and ent Phase Equilibrium.- 8. Experimental Results the Concepts of Actual and the Space of the Epis- and Theoretical Interpretations of Solvus Relation- Fields of interest temic Actual.- Paradigms of Thought in the Fuzzy ships in the Zr-H System.- 9. Fracture Strength of Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Technol- and Classical Epistemic Systems under Knowledge Embedded Hydride Precipitates in Zirconium and ogy Management; Engineering Economics, Organi- Production.- Fuzziness, Science, the Knowledge its Alloys.- 10 Delayed Hydride Cracking – Theory zation, Logistics, Marketing Square and the Problem of Exact Science.- Ontology, and Experiment.- 11 DHC Initiation at Volumetric Epistemology, Explication and Exactness in[...] Flaws.- 12. 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R.P. Roess, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, NY, USA; Z. Huang, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China; Q. Li, I. Chikalov, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, G. Sansone, Roslyn Heights, NY, USA Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China; H. Ding, Yanshan Thuwal, Saudi Arabia; V. Lozin, University of Warwick, Coventry, University, Qinhuangdao, China UK; I. Lozina, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; M. Moshkov, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, The Wheels That Drove New York Saudi Arabia; H.S. Nguyen, The University of Warsaw, Poland; Theory of Parallel Mechanisms A. Skowron, The University of Warsaw, Poland; B. Zielosko, King A History of the New York City Transit System Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia The Wheels That Drove New York tells the fasci- This book contains mechanism analysis and synthe- nating story of how a public transportation system sis. In mechanism analysis, a mobility methodology helped transform a small trading community on the is first systematically presented. This methodol- Three Approaches to Data Analysis southern tip of Manhattan island to a world financial ogy, based on the author's screw theory, proposed Test Theory, Rough Sets and Logical Analysis of Data capital that is home to more than 8,000,000 people. in 1997, of which the generality and validity was From the earliest days of horse-drawn conveyances only proved recently, is a very complex issue, In this book, the following three approaches to data to the wonders of one of the world's largest and most researched by various scientists over the last 150 analysis are presented: - Test Theory, founded by efficient subways, the story links the developing his- years. The principle of kinematic influence coeffi- Sergei V. Yablonskii (1924-1998); the first publica- tory of the City itself to the growth and development cient and its latest developments are described. This tions appeared in 1955 and 1958,- Rough Sets, of its public transit system. Along the way, the key principle is suitable for kinematic analysis of vari- founded by Zdzisław I. Pawlak (1926-2006); the first role of played by the inventors, builders, financiers, ous 6-DOF and lower-mobility parallel manipula- publications appeared in 1981 and 1982,- Log- and managers of the system are highlighted.New tors. The singularities are classified by a new point of ical Analysis of Data, founded by Peter L. Hammer York began as a fur trading outpost run by the Dutch view, and progress in position-singularity and orien- (1936-2006); the first publications appeared in 1986 West India Company,[...] tation-singularity is stated. In[...] and 1988.These three approaches have much in com- mon, but researchers active in one of these areas Features Features often have a limited knowledge about the results and The Wheels That Drove New York tells the fasci- This book contains mechanism analysis and synthe- methods developed in the other two. On the other nating story of how a public transportation system sis. In mechanism analysis, a mobility methodology hand, each of the approaches shows some originality helped transform a small trading community on the is first systematically presented. This methodol- and we believe that[...] southern tip of Manhattan island to a world financial ogy, based on the author's screw theory, proposed capital that is home to more than 8,000,000 people. in 1997, of which the generality and validity was Features From the earliest days of horse-drawn conveyances only proved recently, is a very complex issue, In this book, the following three approaches to data to the wonders of one of the world's largest and most researched by various scientists over the last 150 analysis are presented: - Test Theory, founded by efficient subways, the story links the [..] years. The principle of kinematic influence coeffi- Sergei V. Yablonskii (1924-1998); the first publica- cient [..] tions appeared in 1955 and 1958,- Rough Sets, Contents founded by Zdzisław I. Pawlak (1926-2006); the first Introduction to the New York City Transit System.- Contents publications appeared in 1981 and 1982,- Log- An Overview of the History of New York: Discov- Part I Screw Theory.- Chapter 1 Basics of Screw ical Analysis of Data, founded by Peter L. Hammer ery Through the Civil War.- Enabling Technolo- Theory.- Introduction.- 1.1 Equation of a Line.- (1936-2006); the first [..] gies.- The Beginnings of Public Transportation in 1.2 Mutual Moment of Two Lines.- 1.3 Line Vec- New York: Omnibuses and Street Railways.- The Age tors and Screws.- 1.3.1 The line vector.- 1.3.2 The Contents of Trolleys.- To "El" and Back: The Era of the Ele- screw.- 1.4 Screw Algebra.- 1.4.1 Screw Sum.- 1.4.2 Test Theory: Tools and Applications.- Rough Sets.- vated Railroad.- Alfred E Beach and New York’s First Product of a scalar and a screw.- 1.4.3 Reciprocal Logical Analysis of Data: Theory, Methodology and Subway.- The Interborough Rapid Transit System.- Product.- 1.5 Instantaneous Kinematics of a Rigid Applications. 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W. Deng, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands; C. Borgelt, European Centre for Soft Computing, Mieres, Spain; B.Z. Allison, Graz University of Technology, Austria; S. Dunne, R. Mahmoudi, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Nether- M.Á. Gil, University of Oviedo, Spain; J.M.C. Sousa, Technical Uni- Starlab Neuroscience Research, Barcelona, Spain; R. Leeb, Swiss lands; A.H.M. van Roermund, Eindhoven University of Technol- versity Lisbon, Portugal; M. Verleysen, University of Leuven, Lou- Federal Insitute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland; J. Del R. ogy, The Netherlands vain-la-Neuve, Belgium (Eds.) Millán, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Switzer- land; A. Nijholt, University of Twente, The Netherlands (Eds.) Time Multiplexed Beam- Towards Advanced Data Analysis Forming with Space-Frequency by Combining Soft Computing and Towards Practical Brain-Computer Transformation Statistics Interfaces Bridging the Gap from Research to Real-World Applications

This book describes a unique approach to smart Soft computing, as an engineering science, and sta- Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are devices receiver system design. It starts with the analysis of a tistics, as a classical branch of mathematics, empha- that enable people to communicate via thought very basic, single-path receiver structure, then using size different aspects of data analysis.Soft computing alone. Brain signals can be directly translated into similar methods, extends the analysis to a more com- focuses on obtaining working solutions quickly, messages or commands. Until recently, these devices plicated multi-path receiver. Within the multi-path accepting approximations and unconventional were used primarily to help people who could not structure, two different types of phased –array archi- approaches. Its strength lies in its flexibility to cre- move. However, BCIs are now becoming practical tectures are discussed: Analog beam-forming, and ate models that suit the needs arising in applications. tools for a wide variety of people, in many differ- digital beam-forming. The pros and cons are stud- In addition, it emphasizes the need for intuitive and ent situations. What will BCIs in the future be like? ied, and the gaps are identified. Whereas previous interpretable models, which are tolerant to impreci- Who will use them, and why? This book, written books in this area focus mainly on phased-array cir- sion and uncertainty.Statistics is more rigorous and by many of the top BCI researchers and developers, cuit implementations, this book fills a gap by pro- focuses on establishing objective conclusions based reviews the latest progress in the different compo- viding a system-level approach and introduces new on experimental data by analyzing the possible situ- nents of BCIs. Chapters also discuss practical issues methods for developing smart systems. ations and their (relative) likelihood. It emphasizes in an emerging BCI enabled community. The book is the need for[...] intended both for professionals and for[...] Features This book describes a unique approach to smart Features Features receiver system design. It starts with the analysis of a Soft computing, as an engineering science, and sta- Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are devices very basic, single-path receiver structure, then using tistics, as a classical branch of mathematics, empha- that enable people to communicate via thought similar methods, extends the analysis to a more com- size different aspects of data analysis.Soft computing alone. Brain signals can be directly translated into plicated multi-path receiver. Within the multi-path focuses on obtaining working solutions quickly, messages or commands. Until recently, these devices structure, two different types of phased –array archi- accepting approximations and unconventional were used primarily to help people who could not tectures are discussed: Analog beam-forming, and approaches. Its strength lies in its flexibility to create move. However, BCIs are now becoming practical digital beam-forming. The pros and cons are [..] models that suit the needs arising in applications. In tools for a wide variety of people, in many different addition, it emphasizes the need for [..] situations. What will BCIs in the future be like? Who Contents will use [..] Introduction.- Basic Concepts.- Single and multipath Contents receiver: a system approach.- Two-step beam-form- From the Contents: Arithmetic and Distance-Based Contents ing: multiplexing architecture.- Multiplexing archi- Approach to the Statistical Analysis of Imprecisely Sensors, Signals, and Signal Processing.- Devices, tecture, ideal behavior.- Multiplexing architecture, Valued Data.- Linear Regression Analysis for Inter- Applications and Users.- Application Interfaces non-ideal behavior.- Designs for the 30GHz compo- val-valued Data Based on Set Arithmetic: A Boot- and Environments.- A Practical BCI Infrastructure: nents.- System integration and verification.- Conclu- strap Confidence Intervals for the Parameters of a Emerging Issues. sion. 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S. Kwatra, Institute of Innovative Design, Krasnoyarsk, Russia; Y. Z. Gong, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technol- J. Folgueras Méndez, Instituto Central de Investigación Digital, La Salamatov, Institute of Innovative Design, Krasnoyarsk, Russia ogy, China; Y. Lin, Slippery Rock University, PA, USA; T. Yao, Nan- Habana, CP, Cuba; T.Y. Aznielle Rodríguez, Centro de Neurocien- jing University of Information Science and Technology, China cias de Cuba, La Habana, CP, Cuba; C.F. Calderón Marín, Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología, La Habana, CP, Cuba; S.B. Llanusa Trimming, Miniaturization and Ruiz, Escuela Nacional de Salud Pública, La Habana, Cuba; J. Cas- Ideality via Convolution Technique Uncertain Fuzzy Preference tro Medina, Hospital Nacional de Rehabilitación Julio Díaz, La Relations and Their Applications Habana, Cuba; H. Vega Vázquez, Centro Nacional de Información of TRIZ de Ciencias Médicas, La Habana, Cuba; M. Carballo Barreda, Inter- national Centre for Neurological Restoration, La Habana, Cuba; A Guide to Lean and High-level Inventive Design R. Rodríguez Rojas, International Centre for Neurological Restora- On the basis of fuzzy sets and some of their relevant tion, La Habana, Cuba (Eds.) generalizations, this book systematically presents the The book is a valuable research tool-kit for innova- fundamental principles and applications of group tors, amateur & professionals alike. Additionally, decision making under different scenarios of prefer- V Latin American Congress on College & University faculties on Engineering, who ence relations. By using intuitionistic knowledge as organize yearly workshops internationally will find Biomedical Engineering CLAIB 2011 the field of discourse, this work investigates by utiliz- hundreds of novel themes to choose from. Some ing innovative research means the fundamental prin- May 16-21, 2011, Habana, Cuba teachers might just secretly buy this book to intro- ciples and methods of group decision making with duce out-of-box brain-teasers in classroom to add Sustainable Technologies for the Health of All various different intuitionistic preferences: Mathe- fizz to normal (at times boring) lecturing. The book matical reasoning is employed to study the consis- can be used as main/add-on textbook towards fol- This volume presents the proceedings of the CLAIB tency of group decision making; Methods of fusing lowing courses: (1) Master's degree programs on 2011, held in the Palacio de las Convenciones in information are applied to look at the aggregation of design innovation worldwide and (2) Senior under- Havana, Cuba, from 16 to 21 May 2011. The con- multiple preferences; Techniques of soft computing graduate courses in industrial, engineering & prod- ferences of the American Congress of Biomedical and optimization are[...] uct design. Engineering are sponsored by the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering Features Features (IFMBE), Society for Engineering in Biology and On the basis of fuzzy sets and some of their relevant The book is a valuable research tool-kit for innova- Medicine (EMBS) and the Pan American Health generalizations, this book systematically presents the tors, amateur & professionals alike. Additionally, Organization (PAHO), among other organizations fundamental principles and applications of group College & University faculties on Engineering, who and international agencies and bringing together sci- decision making under different scenarios of prefer- organize yearly workshops internationally will find entists, academics and biomedical engineers in Latin ence relations. By using intuitionistic knowledge as hundreds of novel themes to choose from. Some America and other continents in an environment the field of discourse, this work investigates by utiliz- teachers might just secretly buy this book to intro- conducive to exchange and professional growth. ing innovative research means the fundamental prin- duce out-of-box brain-teasers in classroom to add ciples and methods of group decision [..] fizz to normal (at times boring) lecturing. The [..] Features This volume presents the proceedings of the CLAIB Contents Contents 2011, held in the Palacio de las Convenciones in Relevant Theories of Reciprocal Preference and Foreword by Professor K Munshi.- Preface.- Laws Havana, Cuba, from 16 to 21 May 2011. The con- Fuzzy Preference Relations.- Complementary Pref- of Technical Systems’ Evolution.- Origins of Convo- fernces of the American Congress of Biomedical erence Relations of Interval Fuzzy Numbers.- Com- lution.- Idealization and Convolution: two sides of Engineering are sponsored by the International plementary Preference Relations of Triangular Fuzzy same coin?.- Four types of Convolution; Miniatur- Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering Numbers.- Two-Tuple Linguistic Preference Rela- ization embedded in 2nd type.- General scheme of (IFMBE), Society for Engineering in Biology and tions.- Preference Relations of Trapezoidal Fuzzy TS evolution in history of technology.- Convolution Medicine (EMBS) and the Pan American Health Numbers.- Group Decision Making for Different and Trimming via Convolution. Organization (PAHO), [..] Fuzzy Preference Relations.- Intuitionistic Fuzzy Fields of interest Preference Relations.- Conclusion. 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F. Romeo, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; M. Ruzzene, Geor- A.H. Westing, Westing Associates in Environment, Security, & gia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds.) Environment Education, Putney, VT, USA

Wave Propagation in Linear and Arthur H. Westing M. Maldonado, Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes, Spain; X. Nonlinear Periodic Media Turon, Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes, Spain; M. Jesús Pioneer on the Environmental Impact of War Uriz, Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes, Spain; M. Becerro, Analysis and Applications Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes, Spain (Eds.) Since the 1960s the environment has become an issue of increasing public concern in North America Waves and defect modes in structures media.- Piezo- and elsewhere. Triggered by the Second Indochina electric superlattices and shunted periodic arrays Ancient Animals, New Challenges War (Vietnam Conflict) of 1961-1975, and further as tunable periodic structures and metamaterials.- Developments in Sponge Research encouraged by the International Conference on the Topology optimization.- Map-based approaches Human Environment, held in Stockholm in 1972, for periodic structures.- Methodologies for nonlin- This book summarizes the latest advances in sponge the environmental impact of war emerged and grew ear periodic media.The contributions in this vol- science through a concise selection of studies pre- as a topic of research in the natural and the social sci- ume present both the theoretical background and sented at the VIII World Sponge Conference. The ences. And in the late 1980s this led additionally to a an overview of the state-of-the art in wave propa- collection of articles reflects hot, ongoing debates in focus and debate on environmental security. Arthur gation in linear and nonlinear periodic media in a molecular research, such as the monophyletic ver- Westing, a forest ecologist, was a major pioneer con- consistent format. They combine the material issued sus paraphyletic nature of the sponge group, or the tributing and framing both of those debates concep- from a variety of engineering applications, spanning new awareness on pros and cons of standard bar- tually, theoretically, and empirically, starting with a wide range of length scale, characterized by struc- codes and other markers in sponge taxonomy and Harvest of Death: Chemical[...] tures and materials, both man-made and naturally phylogeny. It also features articles showing how the occurring, featuring geometry,[...] new sequencing technologies reveal the functional Features Since the 1960s the environment has become an Features and phylogenetic complexity of the "microbial uni- issue of increasing public concern in North America The contributions in this volume present both the verse" associated to sponge tissues. The ecological and elsewhere. Triggered by the Second Indochina theoretical background and an overview of the state- interactions of sponges, the effects of nutrients and War (Vietnam Conflict) of 1961-1975, and further of-the art in wave propagation in linear and non- pollutants, the variability in[...] encouraged by the International Conference on the linear periodic media in a consistent format. They Features Human Environment, held in Stockholm in 1972, combine the material issued from a variety of engi- This book summarizes the latest advances in sponge the environmental impact of war emerged and grew neering applications, spanning a wide range of science through a concise selection of studies pre- as a topic of research in the natural and the social sci- length scale, characterized by structures and materi- sented at the VIII World Sponge Conference. The ences. And [..] als, both man-made and naturally occurring, featur- collection of articles reflects hot, ongoing debates in ing geometry, [..] molecular research, such as the monophyletic ver- Contents Part I: War and the environment.- The environ- Contents sus paraphyletic nature of the sponge group, or the mental impact of war: a personal retrospective.- Waves and defect modes in structures media.- Piezo- new awareness on pros and cons of standard bar- What next?: a search for environmental security electric superlattices and shunted periodic arrays codes and other markers in sponge taxonomy and in war and peace.- The author's relevant papers: as tunable periodic structures and metamaterials.- phylogeny. [..] a selective listing.- Part II: Benchmark papers by Topology optimization.- Map-based approaches for Contents the author: an annotated selection.- The Second periodic structures.- Methodologies for nonlinear 1. No longer Demospongiae.- 2. Molecular phy- Indochina War of 1961–1975: its environmental periodic media. logeny of glass sponges.- 3. Phylogenetic reconstruc- impact.- The Gulf War of 1991: its environmental Fields of interest tion of Polymastiidae based on morphology.- 4. impact.- Environmental war: hostile manipulations Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Nonlinear First evidence of miniature transposable elements of the environment.-Nuclear war: its environmen- Dynamics; Applications of Mathematics in sponges.- 5. The mitochondrial genome of stygo- tal impact.- Protecting the environment in war: legal bitic sponge Eunapius subterraneus.- 6. The com- constraints.- Protecting the environment in war: mil- Target groups plete mitochondrial genome of the verongid sponge itary[...] Research Aplysina cauliformis.- 7. Genetic structure and dif- ferentiation at a short-time scale of the introduced Fields of interest Type of publication calcarean sponge.- 8. 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A. Cooke, Capistrano Beach, CA, USA Z.-Z. Yang, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; Q.-W. Song, Nankai A. Gurib-Fakim, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius; J.N. University, Tianjin, China; L.-N. He, Nankai University, Tianjin, Eloff, University of Pretoria, South Africa (Eds.) China Astronomy and the Climate Crisis Chemistry for Sustainable Capture and Utilization of Carbon Development in Africa Climate change is acknowledged as being one of the Dioxide with Polyethylene Glycol most important areas of research today. Increasing global temperatures will impact all of us to a greater Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa or lesser extent. From the point of view of research In this volume, Professor He and his coworkers gives an insight into current Chemical research it is an enormously important and complex subject. summarize polyethylene glycol (PEG)-promoted in Africa. It is edited and written by distinguished However, little attention is paid to its relationship to CO2 chemistry on the basis of understanding about African scientists and includes contributions from astronomy, the sun in particular but not exclusively. phase behavior of PEG/CO2 system and reaction Chemists from Northern, Southern, Western, East- Though directed at an astronomically inclined read- mechanism at molecular level. As PEG could be uti- ern, Central and Island state African Countries. The ership, and providing some less well-known astro- lized as a green replacement for organic solvents, core themes embrace the most pressing issues of our nomically related information, studies and concepts, phase-transfer catalyst, surfactant, support in various time, including Environmental Chemistry, Renew- this book will also appeal to a broader public, who reaction systems, significantly promoting catalytic able Energies, Health and Human Well-Being, Food need to understand the subject of climate change and activity and recovering expensive metal catalysts, and Nutrition, and Bioprospecting and Commer- learn of all the various theories and possible solu- particularly regarded as a CO2-philic material, the cial Development. This book is invaluable for teach- tions. authors focus on special applications of PEG in CO2 ing and research institutes in Africa and worldwide, capture and utilization, including PEG-functional- private sector entities dealing with natural products Features ized catalysts for efficient transformation of CO2 and from Africa, as well as policy and[...] Climate change is one of the most hotly debated PEG-functionalized absorbents for[...] issues of today. Increasing global temperatures will Features impact all of us. There are more questions than Features Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa‘ answers, however, and sweeping statements on the In this volume, Professor He and his coworkers sum- gives an insight into current Chemical research subject made by public figures, often with little sci- marize polyethylene glycol (PEG)-promoted CO2 in Africa. It is edited and written by distinguished entific understanding, only furtherconfuses public chemistry on the basis of understanding about phase African scientists and includes contributions from opinion.Astronomical factors, apart from passing behavior of PEG/CO2 system and reaction mech- Chemists from Northern, Southern, Western, East- references to the Sun, are given short shrift [..] anism at molecular level. As PEG could be utilized ern, Central and Island state African Countries. The as a green replacement for organic solvents, phase- core themes embrace the most pressing issues of our Contents transfer catalyst, surfactant, support in various reac- time, including Environmental Chemistry, Renew- Preface.- Chapter 1: The Astronomical Connec- tion systems, significantly promoting catalytic activ- able [..] tion.- Chapter 2: The Physics of a Crisis.- Chapter ity and [..] 3: Climate and Weather.- Chapter 4: The Physics Contents of a Crisis.- Chapter 5: Short-Term Climate Varia- Contents Health; Biodiversity Utilisation (Including Phy- tion.- Chapter 6: Gravitational Interactions of the Introduction.- Phase Behavior of PEG/CO2 System.- tomedicine, Metabolism of Antiparasitic Drugs Solar System.- Chapter 7: Understanding the Larger PEG / scCO2 Biphasic Solvent System.- CO2 Cap- and Pharmacogenetics, Role of Flavonoids and Solar Cycles.- Chapter 8: Climate Models.- Chapter ture with PEG.- Functionalized-PEG as Catalysts Isoflavonoids, Sustainable Biodiesel Production, 9: Interpretations of the Data.- Chapter 10: Global for CO2 Conversion.- CO2 Capture, Activation and Antifungal Properties of Plant Extract).- Emerging Warming on Other Worlds.- Chapter 11: Ice Ages Subsequent Conversion with PEG. Areas and Technologies (Including Computational and Long-Term Cycles.- Chapter 12: Cosmic Crisis.- Chemistry Research, Geochemistry, Nanotechnol- Index. Fields of interest ogy, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology).- Interna- Environmental Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Fos- tional Collaboration - Relevance for Development Fields of interest sil Fuels (incl. 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G.C. van Kooten, University of Victoria, BC, Canada Y. Dong, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, P. Golinska, Poznan University of Technology, Poland (Ed.) Leipzig, Germany Climate Change, Climate Science EcoProduction and Logistics and Economics Contingent Valuation of Yangtze Finless Porpoises in Poyang Lake, Emerging Trends and Business Practices Prospects for an Alternative Energy Future China Environmental awareness is driven mainly by the scarcity of natural resources and by more strict legal This volume enables readers to understand the regulations. The modern enterprise policy should complexity associated with climate change policy This book presents the findings of the study, and look at the relations between economic actions and and the science behind it. For example, the author offers analysis of both its methodological and pol- ecological consequences. Ecoproduction is a new describes the criticism and defense of the widely icy-related implications. On the methodology side, business approach which focuses on the most effi- known “hockey stick” temperature graph derived it assesses and validates the valuation workshop cient and productive use of raw materials and nat- from combining instrumental data and proxy tem- approach; appraises the effect of distance on will- ural resources in order to minimize footprints on perature indications using tree ring, ice core and ingness to pay and the influence of the respondents’ the natural environment. This book aims to provide other paleoclimatic data. Readers will also learn that ability to pay. From a policy perspective, the book the state- of- the- art as well as new ideas of the envi- global warming cannot easily be avoided by reduc- examines the attitudes and preference of respondents ronmental conscious operations management. The ing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions in rich on trade-offs between economic growth and ecolog- contributors present in the individual chapters prob- countries. Not only is emissions reduction extremely ical use. lems related to: eco-friendly production technolo- difficult in rich countries, but demands such as the gies; recycling and waste reduction.[...] UN mandate to improve the lives of the poorest Features global citizens cannot be satisfied without[...] Yangtze Finless Porpoises (YFPs), the only fresh- Features water adapted porpoises in the world, are endemic Environmental awareness is driven mainly by the Features to the Yangtze River system, including Poyang Lake. scarcity of natural resources and by more strict legal Is anthropogenic global warming occurring? Per- Their population is rapidly decreasing, under threats regulations. The modern enterprise policy should haps, says the author, although an examination of from illegal fishing and overfishing, dredging, inten- look at the relations between economic actions and the evidence suggests that it will not be catastrophic sive shipping traffic and pollution from agriculture ecological consequences. Ecoproduction is a new and reality tells us that, despite significant expen- and industry. Since 1996, they have been classified as business approach which focuses on the most effi- diture on mitigating climate change, we had better endangered on the Red List of the International [..] cient and productive use of raw materials and natural learn to adapt to it. This volume is a comprehensive resources in order to minimize footprints on the nat- examination of why this is the case, enabling readers Contents ural [..] to understand the complexity associated [..] 1. Introduction.- 1.1 Problem Statement.- 1.2 Goal of the Study.- 1.3 Structure of the Thesis.- 2. Back- Contents Contents ground Information of Poyang Lake and Yangtze Sustainability and Life Cycle Management.- Envi- 1. Introduction.- 2. Weather and the Instrumen- Finless Porpoises.- 2.1 Introduction to Poyang ronmental Friendly Resource Management in Pro- tal Record.- 3. Climate Science and Paleoclimatol- Lake.- 2.2 Uses of Poyang Lake.- 2.3 Use Conflicts duction.- Information Systems and Information ogy.- 4. Emission Scenarios and Climate Modeling.- in Poyang Lake.- 2.4 Yangtze Finless Porpoises.- 2.5 Management Supporting Sustainability. 5. Alternative Explanations.- 6. How Economists Conclusion.- 3. Theoretical Background on Eco- Measure Wellbeing: Social Cost-Benefit Analysis.- nomic Valuation.- 3.1 Introduction: Reasons for Fields of interest 7. Economic Assessment of the Damages Caused Economic Valuation.- 3.2 Market failure on the Pro- Environmental Engineering / Biotechnology; Sus- by Global Warming.- 8. Implementing Policy.- 9. tection of Yangtze Finless Porpoises.- 3.3 Total Eco- tainable Development; Production / Logistics; Envi- Avoiding Emissions Reduction: Terrestrial Car- nomic Value.- 3.4 Economic Valuation Methods.- ronmental Management bon Sinks.- 10. Economic Growth, Energy and Cli- 3.5 Theoretical Basis of Contingent Valuation[...] mate Change.- 11. Electricity Markets and Wind Target groups Energy.- 12. Climate Change Policy Encounters the Fields of interest Research Real World.- Index. Environment (general); Business & Economics (gen- eral); Migration; Science; Psychology (general); Type of publication Fields of interest Statistics (general) Monograph Environment (general); Environmental Economics; More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-23552-8 Social Policy; Economic Geography; Popular Science Target groups in Nature and Environment; Meteorology / Clima- Research Hardcover tology 2013. XI, 326 p. 121 illus. 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N. Munier, Valencia, Spain P.Y. Groisman, National Climatic Data Center, Asheville, NC, USA; R. Tardin, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil G. Gutman, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA (Eds.) Project Management for System of Open Spaces Regional Environmental Changes Environmental, Construction and Concrete Project Strategies for Urban Territories Manufacturing Engineers in Siberia and Their Global Consequences In the current panorama of urban growth and plan- A Manual for Putting Theory into Practice ning in many urban territories of western societies, open spaces are residual spaces of urban occupation As a companion to books on project-management This volume presents a state-of-the-art assessment or are reserved for eventual occupation. Open spaces theory, this book illustrates, in a down-to-earth, of the Earth's climate system in Siberia and relation- have been viewed in this manner in the earlier stages comprehensive style, how to put that theory into ships between climate, ecosystems and people in that of the compact city and especially now, in a time of practice. In addition to the many examples that illus- region. Changes in climatic variables and land cover the dispersed territories characterized by disconti- trate procedures, the book includes over 25 case in Siberia are among the earliest indicators of the nuity, heterogeneity, and fragmentation.The disci- studies, each one addressing a specific theme. Key Earth’s response to climate warming. The volume plinary perspectives of ecology, geology, landscape topics, such as project selection, negotiations, plan- is a compilation of results from studies on climate, architecture, and urbanism, but also public opinion, ning and scheduling, cost and budgeting, project land-cover and land-use changes and their interac- have for some time promoted the conservation and control, human resources, environmental impacts, tions with biogeochemical and water cycles, atmos- protection of the most valuable natural spaces, and risk management, and financial evaluation, are dis- pheric aerosol, and human and wildlife populations efforts have been made to remove such spaces from cussed, using a step-by-step approach. Beginning at in Siberia. Regional changes in Siberia are predicted the real estate market.[...] the grassroots level, some cases are solved by hand to to affect climate and people on a global scale. NASA, illustrate the mechanics of a procedure, while others the Russian Academy of Sciences, and several Euro- Features are solved using advanced[...] pean institutions have[...] This book is an elaboration of a method of recogni- tion, analysis, evaluation, and proposal of the plan- Features Features ning of open spaces in a system for the purpose of As a companion to books on project-management This volume presents a state-of-the-art assessment spatial planning. The topic addressed is a currently theory, this book illustrates, in a down-to-earth, of the Earth's climate system in Siberia and relation- much debated issue and interest in the proposed comprehensive style, how to put that theory into ships between climate, ecosystems and people in that problem will continue to grow. In that sense, there is practice. It shows not only what needs to be done, region. Changes in climatic variables and land cover a demand for this type of work, a new methodology but how to do it. In addition to the many exam- in Siberia are among the earliest indicators of the from the point of view of landscape and spatial [..] ples that illustrate procedures, the book includes Earth’s response to climate warming. The volume over 25 case studies, each one addressing a specific is a compilation of results from studies on climate, Contents theme.Key topics, such as:project [..] land-cover and land-use changes and their [..] Introduction.- Conceptual Questions.- Characteri- zation of the Territorial Unit.- Recognition of Open Contents Contents Spaces and their Urban Context: open spaces to be Preface.- Introduction And Road Map To 1. Introduction: Regional Features of Siberia.- 2. analyzed and roles that they can play in integrat- Project Management.- Project Innovation And Development of Information-Computational Infras- ing urban occupation.- Analysis and Evaluation of Design.- Leadership And Negotiation For Project tructure for Environmental Research in Siberia as the Attributes of Open Spaces: identifying possible Management.- Project Strategic Planning.- a Baseline Component of the Northern Eurasia spaces of project opportunity and their situation in Project Impact On The Environment.-.Project Earth Science Partnership Initiative (NEESPI) Stud- the territory.- Proposals of Concrete Project Strate- Risk Management.-.Project Economic And ies.- 3. Climate Changes in Siberia.- 4. Hydrological gies: planning the system of open spaces and restruc- Financial Evaluation.-.Project Selection And changes: Historical Analysis, Contemporary status turing the urban territory.- Conclusion.- Index. Decision-Making.-.Project Planning And and Future Projections.- 5. Effect of Climate Change Scheduling.-.Project Materials Management.- Project on Siberian Infrastructure.- 6. Terrestrial Ecosystems Fields of interest Communications And Enterprise Resource Plan- and Their Change.- 7. Human Dimensions of Envi- Sustainable Development; Landscape, Regional and ning (ERP).- Project Cost And Budgeting.- Human ronmental Change in Siberia.- 8. Aspects of atmos- Urban Planning; Urbanism; Architecture Resources Planning In Projects.- Project Safety Man- pheric pollution in Siberia.- 9. 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General Science Geography M. Duckham, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia Decentralized Spatial Computing

H. Krall, Klagenfurt, Österreich; J. Fürst, Innsbruck, Österreich; P. D. Sui, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; S. Elwood, Foundations of Geosensor Networks Fontaine, Louvain, Belgien (Eds.) University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; M. Goodchild, Uni- versity of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA (Eds.) Computing increasingly happens somewhere, with Supervision in Psychodrama that geographic location important to the compu- Crowdsourcing Geographic tational process itself. Many new and evolving spa- Experiential Learning in Psychotherapy and Training tial technologies, such as geosensor networks and Knowledge smartphones, embody this trend. Conventional Supervision plays an essential role in the process approaches to spatial computing are centralized, Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) in Theory and of learning and professional development in psy- Practice and do not account for the inherently decentralized chotherapy and training. High quality in supervi- nature of "computing somewhere": the limited, local sion is a crucial part of the training to support and The phenomenon of volunteered geographic infor- knowledge of individual system components, and to guide trainees and to be a reliable point of refer- mation is part of a profound transformation in how the interaction between those components at differ- ence in terms of practice and theory, technical and geographic data, information, and knowledge are ent locations. On the other hand, despite being an methodological standards, ethical issues, research produced and circulated. By situating volunteered established topic in distributed systems, decentral- and evaluation. Therefore, the main purpose of this geographic information (VGI) in the context of big- ized computing is not concerned with geographical book is to share ways of doing supervision in psy- data deluge and the data-intensive inquiry, the 20 constraints to the generation and movement of[...] chodrama among supervisors and trainers in differ- chapters in this book explore both the theories and ent countries and to stimulate further discussion and applications of crowdsourcing for geographic knowl- Features development. edge production with three sections focusing on 1). Computing increasingly happens somewhere, with VGI, Public Participation, and Citizen Science; 2). that geographic location important to the compu- Features Geographic Knowledge Production and Place Infer- tational process itself. Many new and evolving spa- Supervision plays an essential role in the process ence; and 3). Emerging Applications and New Chal- tial technologies, such as geosensor networks and of learning and professional development in psy- lenges. This book argues that future progress in VGI smartphones, embody this trend. Conventional chotherapy and training. High quality in supervi- research depends in large part on[...] approaches to spatial computing are centralized, sion is a crucial part of the training to support and and do not account for the inherently decentralized to guide trainees and to be a reliable point of refer- Features nature of "computing somewhere": the limited, local ence in terms of practice and theory, technical and The phenomenon of volunteered geographic infor- knowledge [..] methodological standards, ethical issues, research mation is part of a profound transformation in how and evaluation. Therefore, the main purpose of this geographic data, information, and knowledge are Contents [..] produced and circulated. By situating volunteered Part I Foundations of Decentralized Spatial Com- geographic information (VGI) in the context of big- puting.- Chap. 1 When Computing Happens Some- Contents data deluge and the data-intensive inquiry, the 20 where.- Chap. 2 Formal foundations.- Chap. 3 Theoretical, Ethical and Conceptual Frames.- Rela- chapters in this book explore both the theories and Algorithmic foundations.- Part II Algorithms tional Aspects between Supervisor, Supervisees and applications of crowdsourcing for geographic knowl- for Decentralized Spatial Computing.- Chap. 4 Clients.- Supervision and Methods.- Training and edge [..] Neighborhood-Based Algorithms.- Chap. 5 Loca- Research in Supervision. tion-Based Algorithms.- Chap. 6 Monitoring Spatial Contents Change Over Time.- Part III Simulating Decentral- Fields of interest Chapter 1: VGI, the exaflood, and the growing dig- ized Spatial Algorithms.- Chap. 7 Simulating Scalable Science ital divide: Daniel Sui, Michael Goodchild, & Sarah Decentralized Spatial Algorithms.- Chap. 8 Simulat- Elwood.- Section I. Public Participation and Citi- ing Robust Decentralized Spatial Algorithms.- Chap. Target groups zen Science.- Chapter 2: Understanding the value of 9 Further Topics and Technologies.- References.- Research VGI: Rob Feick & Stéphane Roche.- Chapter 3: To App. A Discrete[...] volunteer or to contribute locational information? Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Towards truth in labeling for crowd-sourced geo- graphic information: Francis Harvey.- Chapter 4: Geographical Information Systems / Cartography; More on www.springer.com/978-3-531-19678-7 Metadata squared: Enhancing its usability for vol- Information Systems and Communication Service; Theory of Computation; Computer-Aided Engineer- Softcover unteered geographic information and the GeoWeb: ing (CAD, CAE) and Design; Artificial Intelligence 2012. 282 p. 10 illus. Barbara Poore & Eric Wolf.- Chapter 5: Situating (incl. 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A.A. Kokhanovsky, Institute of Environmental Physics, University L. Palazzani, Lumsa University, Rome, Italy of Bremen, Germany Law Gender in Philosophy and Law Light Scattering Reviews 7 R. Provost, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada; C. Sheppard, Radiative Transfer and Optical Properties of Atmosphere and McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.) This book is an introductory systematic framework Underlying Surface in the complex and interdisciplinary sex/gender debate, focusing on philosophy of law.The volume Light Scattering Reviews (vol.7) is aimed at the Dialogues on Human Rights and analyses the different theories that have dealt with description of modern advances in radiative trans- Legal Pluralism the gender category, highlighting the conceptual fer and light scattering. The following topics will be premises and the arguments of the most influential considered: the general - purpose discrete - ordi- theories in the debate, which have had repercussions nate algorithm DISORT for radiative transfer, fast Human rights have transformed the way in which on the field of the ethical and juridical debate (with radiative transfer techniques, use of polarization we conceive the place of the individual within the reference to intersexuality, transsexualism, trans- in remote sensing, Markovian approach for radia- community and in relation to the state in a vast gender, homosexuality). The aim is to offer a sort tive transfer in cloudy atmospheres, coherent and array of disciplines, including law, philosophy, pol- of conceptual orientation in the complexity of the incoherent backscattering by turbid media and itics, sociology, geography. The published output debate, in an effort to identify the various aspects surfaces,advances in radiative transfer methods as on human rights over the last five decades has been and development processes of the theories, so as to used for luminiscence tomography, optical proper- enormous, but has remained tightly bound to a highlight the conceptual[...] ties of aerosol, ice crystals, snow, and oceanic water. notion of human rights as dialectically linking the This volume will be a valuable addition to already individual and the state. Because of human rights’ Features published volumes 1-6 of Light[...] dogged focus on the state and its actions, they have This book is an introductory systematic framework very seldom attracted the attention of legal plural- in the complex and interdisciplinary sex/gender Features ists. Indeed, some may have viewed the two as simply debate, focusing on philosophy of law.The volume Light Scattering Reviews (vol.7) is aimed at the incompatible or relating to wholly distinct phenom- analyses the different theories that have dealt with description of modern advances in radiative trans- ena. This collection of essays is[...] the gender category, highlighting the conceptual fer and light scattering. The following topics will be premises and the arguments of the most influential considered: the spherical harmonics method, light Features theories in the debate, which have had repercussions scattering by densely packed systems of particles, Human rights have transformed the way in which on the field of the ethical and juridical debate (with Markovian approach for radiative transfer in cloudy we conceive the place of the individual within the [..] atmospheres, coherent and incoherent backscatter- community and in relation to the state in a vast ing by turbid media and surfaces, advances in radia- array of disciplines, including law, philosophy, pol- Contents tive [..] itics, sociology, geography. The published output Table Of Contents.- Introduction.- Chapter I: on human rights over the last five decades has been From Sex To Gender.- Chapter II: From Gender To Contents enormous, but has remained tightly bound to a Queer.- Chapter III: Gender: From Theory To Law.- From the Contents: Radiative transfer and remote notion of human rights as dialectically linking the Chapter IV: Identity And Equality In Sexual Differ- sensing: The general-purpose discrete-ordinate algo- individual [..] ence.- Glossary.- Bibliography. rithm DISORT for radiative transfer.- Fast radiative transfer techniques.- Genesis and evolution of the Contents Fields of interest use of polarization in remote sensing of atmospheres Acknowledgments.- Contents.- Contributors.- Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History; and oceans.- Markovian approach and its applica- About the Contributors.- Introduction: Human Gender Studies; Philosophy of Law; Human Physiol- tions in a cloudy atmosphere.- Multiple scattering Rights through Legal Pluralism; René Provost and ogy; Social Structure, Social Inequality by discrete random media: coherent and incoherent Colleen Sheppard.- Part I. Universality and Plural- backscattering.- Multispectral optical luminescence ity: Foundational Claims.- Pluralistic Human Rights? Target groups tomography with the simplified spherical harmonics Universal Human Wrongs?; Roderick A. Macdon- Research equations.-Atmospheric optics: The optical proper- ald.- E Pluribus Unum – Bhinneka Tunggal Ika? ties of natural and anthropogenic aerosols. Universal Human Rights and the Fragmentation Type of publication of International Law; Carlos Iván Fuentes, René Brief Fields of interest Provost and Sam Walker.- International Human More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4990-0 Remote Sensing / Photogrammetry; Applied Optics, Rights and Global Legal Pluralism: A Research Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Monitoring / Envi- Agenda Frédéric Mégret.- Part II. Human Rights Softcover ronmental Analysis; Earth System Sciences; Physics Values and Multiple Legal[...] 2013. XIV, 116 p. 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A. de Guttry, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy; M. Gestri, X. Jiang, Wuhan University, China A. van Verseveld, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy; G. Venturini, Univer- sity of Milan, Italy (Eds.) Legal Issues for Implementing the Mistake of Law

International Disaster Response Clean Development Mechanism in Excusing Perpetrators of International Crimes China Law When a perpetrator of an international crime argues in his defence that he did not realise that he had vio- With a Foreword by Kristalina Georgieva, Euro- Today, climate change is among the most hotly- lated the law, is this a reason not to punish him? pean Commissioner for International Cooperation, debated topics. The Clean Development Mechanism International crimes constitute serious offences Humanitarian Aid and Crisis ResponseOver the last (CDM), one of the three financial mechanisms under and it could be argued that he who commits such decades natural and man-made disasters have been the Kyoto Protocol open to developing and devel- an offence must know his act is punishable. After increasing in terms of frequency, size, number of oped countries, was devised to assist in mitigation all, everyone is presumed to know the law. How- people affected and material damage caused. There of global warming. This book discusses what China ever, convicting someone who is mistaken about the is growing awareness of the importance of adequate should do to make full use of the CDM to promote wrongfulness of his act may be in violation of the national and international legal frameworks for sustainable development and to meet the challenge principle ‘no punishment without guilt’. This book disaster prevention, mitigation and response. The of climate change from a legal perspective. The find- investigates when 'mistake of law' should be a rea- implementation of these frameworks, however, poses ings lead to the conclusion that the CDM has lim- son to exculpate the perpetrator of an international serious challenges.This book analyses International itations in promoting sustainable development in crime. It demonstrates that the issue of 'mistake of Disaster Response Law as developed in recent times China, and thus should be regarded only as a com- law' goes to the heart of[...] and identifies the main existing normative gaps. The plementary instrument in combating climate change. Features authors address the rights and duties of[...] Legal strategies for improving the implementation of[...] With a Foreword by Thomas Weigend, Professor of Features Criminal Law and Director of the Institute for For- . Features eign and International Criminal Law, University of Today, climate change is among the most hotly- Cologne, GermanyWhen a perpetrator of an inter- Contents debated topics. The Clean Development Mechanism national crime argues in his defence that he did not Surveying the Law. - International Disaster Response (CDM), one of the three financial mechanisms under realise that he had violated the law, is this a reason Law in relation to other branches of international the Kyoto Protocol open to developing and devel- not to punish him? International crimes constitute law.- The works of the International Law Commis- oped countries, was devised to assist in mitigation serious offences and it could be argued [..] sion on ‘Protection of persons in the event of dis- of global warming. This book discusses what China asters’. A critical appraisal.- Nuclear accidents and should do to make full use of the CDM to promote Contents international law.- EU Disaster Response Law: Prin- sustainable development and to meet the challenge Introduction.- The Theory of Mistake of Law in ciples and instruments.- The external dimension of climate change [..] National Criminal Law Systems.- Comparing the of the EU Disaster Response.- The consular pro- National Approaches – Theorising about the Issue.- tection of EU citizens during emergencies in third Contents The Theory of Mistake of Law in International countries.- The prevention of natural and man-made Introduction.- What the CDM Is and How It Oper- Criminal Law.- Applying the Theory of Mistake disasters. What duties for states? An enabling envi- ates: The CDM in an International Context.- The of Law – An analysis of (inter)national case law.- ronment for disaster risk reduction.-[...] CDM in China.- Legal Issues for Implementing Applying the Theory of Mistake of Law – An analysis CDM Projects in China.- The CDM in China in the of elements of crimes and a survey of dilemmas on Fields of interest Post-2012 Era.- A Comparative Study on the Imple- the battlefield.- Concluding Remarks. Public International Law; Human Rights; European mentation of CDM Projects in India.- Conclusion Law; International Environmental Law and Recommendations: How Provide for Better Fields of interest Implementation of the CDM in China?. 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R. Arnold, University of Regensburg, Germany (Ed.) M.N. Schmitt, Naval War College, Newport, RI, USA; L. Arimatsu, C. George, Middlesex University, London, UK; D. Whitehouse, The The Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, UK (Eds.) Castlegate Consultancy, Malton, UK; P. Duquenoy, Middlesex University, London, UK (Eds.) The Universalism of Human Rights Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law 2011 - Volume eHealth: Legal, Ethical and Is there universalism of human rights? If so, what are Governance Challenges its scope and limits? This book is a doctrinal attempt 14 to define universalism of human rights, as well as its scope and limits. The book presents tests of univer- This publication identifies and discusses impor- The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law salism on international, regional and national con- tant challenges affecting eHealth in the EU and is the world's only annual publication devoted to the stitutional levels. It is maintained that universalism North America in the three areas of law, ethics and study of the laws governing armed conflict. It pro- of human rights is both a ‘concept’ and a ‘normative governance. It makes meaningful contributions to vides a truly international forum for high-quality, reality’. The normative character of human rights is the eHealth discourse by suggesting solutions and peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this cru- scrutinized through the study of international and making recommendations for good practice and cial branch of international law. Distinguished by regional agreements as well as national constitutions. potential ways forward. Legal challenges discussed contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of Interna- As a consequence, limitations of normativity are include issues related to electronic medical records, tional Humanitarian Law bridges the gap between identified, usually on the international level, and take telemedicine, the Internet and pharmaceutical drugs, theory and practice and serves as a useful reference the form of exceptions, reservations, and[...] healthcare information systems and medical liabil- tool for scholars, practitioners, military personnel, ity. Ethical challenges focus on telehealth and ser- civil servants, diplomats, human rights workers and Features vice delivery in the home, Web 2.0 and the Internet, students. Is there universalism of human rights? If so, what are patient perceptions and ethical frameworks. Gover- its scope and limits? This book is a doctrinal attempt nance challenges focus on IT governance in[...] to define universalism of human rights, as well as its Features The Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law scope and limits. The book presents tests of univer- Features is the world's only annual publication devoted to the salism on international, regional and national con- This publication identifies and discusses important study of the laws governing armed conflict. It pro- stitutional levels. It is maintained that universalism challenges affecting eHealth in the EU and North vides a truly international forum for high-quality, of human rights is both a ‘concept’ and a ‘normative America in the three areas of law, ethics and gov- peer-reviewed academic articles focusing on this cru- reality’. The normative character of [..] ernance. It makes meaningful contributions to the cial branch of international law. Distinguished by eHealth discourse by suggesting solutions and mak- contemporary relevance, the Yearbook of Interna- Contents ing recommendations for good practice and poten- tional Humanitarian Law bridges the gap [..] Introduction.- Chapter 1 Reflections on the Uni- tial ways forward. Legal challenges discussed include versality of Human Rights; Rainer Arnold.- Chap- Contents issues related to electronic medical records, telemed- ter 2 Universal Human Rights in the Law of the icine, [..] United States; Mortimer Sellers.- Chapter 3 Diver- Evaluating the Use of Force During the Arab Spring.- Beyond the Grave Breaches Regime: The sité culturelle et droits de la personne : la situation Contents Duty to Investigate Alleged Violations of Interna- au Canada ; Frédérique Sabourin.- Chapter 4 The Part I – Overview: Assessing Legal, Ethical and tional Law Governing Armed Conflicts.- Domestic Impact of the Jurisprudence Inter-American Court Governance Challenges in eHealth.- Part II – Legal Investigations of Suspected Law of Armed Conflict of Human Rights on the Chilean Constitutional Sys- Challenges: Legal Regulation of Electronic Health Violations: United States Procedures, Policies and tem; José Ignasio Martínez Estay .- Chapter 5 The Records: a Comparative Analysis of Europe and the Practices.- Splendid Isolation: International Human- Universal Nature of Human Rights: the Brazilian US.- Electronic Health Records and Privacy Inter- itarian Law, Legal Theory and the International Legal Stance within Latin America’s Human Rights Sce- ests.- Data Protection and Health Care Information Order.- Additional Protocol I.- The Year in Review.- nario; Marcelo Figueiredo.- Chapter 6 Cultural Rela- Systems: Where is the Balance?.- Legal Challenges Operation Unified Protector and the Protection of tivism[...] Regarding Telemedicine Services.- The Internet Civilians in Libya.- The ECtHR’s Al-Jedda Judgment: and Pharmaceutical Drugs in the Era of Interopera- Implications for IHL.- The Killing of Osama[...] Fields of interest ble eHealth Systems Across the European Union .- Private International Law, International & Foreign Fields of interest Understanding Liability in eHealth: Towards Greater Law, Comparative Law; Constitutional Law; Public Clarity at European Union Level.- Part III –[...] Law; Public International Law International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict; International Criminal Law Fields of interest Target groups Medical Law; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Research Target groups Research Legal History; Health Informatics; Philosophy of Medicine; Public Health Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4509-4 Research More on www.springer.com/978-90-6704-854-5 Hardcover Hardcover Type of publication 2013. 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Y. Zhang, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China S. Chandra, University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA; H. Lata, Life Sciences University of Mississippi. University, MS, USA; A. Varma, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, UP, India (Eds.) Ascorbic Acid in Plants

P.K.R. Nair, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; D. Garrity, Biosynthesis, Regulation and Enhancement Biotechnology for Medicinal Plants ICRAF (World Agroforestry Centre), Nairobi, Kenya (Eds.) Ascorbate acid (AsA) is an important antioxidant in Micropropagation and Improvement Agroforestry - The Future of Global plants, playing important roles in various physiologi- cal processes. Humans have lost the ability to synthe- Plant-based medicines play an important role in all Land Use size AsA because of the lack of L-gulono-1,4-lactone cultures, and have been indispensable in maintain- oxidoreductase, and thus have to absorb ascorbate ing health and combating diseases. The identification from diet including fresh fruits and vegetables, as of active principles and their molecular targets from This volume contains a solid body of the current they are the major sources of ascorbate. Several path- traditional medicine provides an enormous oppor- state of knowledge on the various themes and activ- ways for AsA biosynthesis and metabolism have tunity for drug development. Using modern biotech- ities in agroforestry worldwide. It is organized into been identified in plants since 1998. More atten- nology, plants with specific chemical compositions three sections: the Introduction section consists of tion has been paid to improving ascorbate content can be mass propagated and genetically improved the summaries of six keynote speeches at the 2nd in plants especially in fruits and vegetables. Signifi- for the extraction of bulk active pharmaceuticals. World Congress of Agroforestry held in Nairobi, cant progresses have been made on key enzymes and Although there has been significant progress in Kenya, in 2009; that is followed by two sections genes involved in the AsA biosynthesis and metabo- the use of biotechnology, using tissue cultures and of peer-reviewed thematic chapters grouped as lism. Recently, more interests[...] genetic transformation to investigate and alter path- “Global Perspectives” (seven chapters) and “Regional ways for the biosynthesis of target metabolites, there Perspectives” (eleven chapters), authored by profes- Features are many challenges involved in[...] sional leaders in their respective agroforestry-related Ascorbate acid (AsA) is an important antioxidant in fields worldwide. A total of 130 professionals from plants, playing important roles in various physiologi- Features institutions in 33 countries in both developing and cal processes. Humans have lost the ability to synthe- Plant-based medicines play an important role in all the industrialized temperate[...] size AsA because of the lack of L-gulono-1,4-lactone cultures, and have been indispensable in maintain- oxidoreductase, and thus have to absorb ascorbate ing health and combating diseases. The identification Features from diet including fresh fruits and vegetables, as of active principles and their molecular targets from Agroforestry ranks high among the significant ini- they are the major sources of ascorbate. Several path- traditional medicine provides an enormous oppor- tiatives in improving land management that have ways for AsA biosynthesis and metabolism have [..] tunity for drug development. Using modern biotech- occurred the world over during the past few decades. nology, plants with specific chemical compositions Thanks to the global efforts in research and devel- Contents can be mass propagated and genetically improved for opment during the past three decades, the age-old Preface.- Chapter 1. Chemical feature.- Chapter 2. [..] forms of agroforestry are being transformed from The biological role of ascorbate in plants.- Chap- a “set of practices in search of science” to a sci- ter 3. Ascorbate biosynthesis in plants.- Chapter Contents ence-based, integrated approach to addressing [..] 4. The oxidization and metabolism of ascorbate.- Downstream Processes for Plant Cell and Tissue Chapter 5. Recycling of ascorbate.- Chapter 6. Trans- Culture.- Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated trans- Contents port of ascorbate.- Chapter 7. Key enzymes involved formation in medicinal plants: Prospects and chal- Preface.- List of Authors.- List of Reviewers.- Sec- in ascorbate biosynthesis and metabolism.- Chap- lenges.- Scutellaria: Biotechnology, Phytochemistry tion I. INTRODUCTION.- Keynote Presentations ter 8. Regulation of ascorbate biosynthesis. - Chap- and its Potential as a Commercial Medicinal Crop.- at WCA2.- Agroforestry, climate change, and habi- ter 9. Ascorbate in tomato, a model fruit. - Chapter Microbial Endophytes: Progress and Challenges.- tat protection.- Agroforestry for an ever-green revo- 10. Metabolic modification of ascorbate in plants.- Cannabis sativa L.: Propagation for phytocannabi- lution Environmental resilience and agroforestry.- Chapter 11. Regulating ascorbate biosynthesis and noids and biotechnology.- Epilobium Sp. (Wil- Climate change and agroforestry.- Agroforestry metabolism for abiotic stress[...] low Herb): Micropropagation and Production of and the transition to the future.- Agroforestry Secondary Metabolites.- Photoelicitation of bioac- and the future of global land use.- Section II. Fields of interest tive secondary metabolites by ultraviolet radiation: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Based on WCA2 Plant Sciences; Plant Anatomy / Development; Plant mechanisms, strategies and applications.- Advances Symposia.- Climate-change mitigation: A low-hang- Biochemistry in[...] ing fruit of agroforestry.- Segregate or integrate for multifunctionality: landscape agroforestry involving Target groups Fields of interest rubber in[...] Research Plant Physiology; Cell Culture; Biotechnology; Phar- macology / Toxicology Fields of interest Type of publication Agriculture; Ecosystems; Forestry Management; Soil Brief Target groups Science & Conservation; Sustainable Development; Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4126-7 Environmental Management Softcover Type of publication Target groups 2013. XIV, 117 p. 14 illus., 9 in color. 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K.B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA; J.R. Moreira, Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, M.N. Normah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, K. Hinde, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; J.N. Ruther- Brasília, Brazil; K.M.P.M.B. Ferraz, Universidade de São Paulo, Malaysia; H.F. Chin, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; ford, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Piracicaba, Brazil; E.A. Herrera, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Cara- B.M. Reed, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, USDA-ARS, cas, Venezuela; D.W. Macdonald, University of Oxford, Abingdon, OR, USA (Eds.) UK (Eds.) Building Babies Conservation of Tropical Plant Primate Development in Proximate and Ultimate Perspective Capybara Species The ontogeny of each individual contributes to the Biology, Use and Conservation of an Exceptional Neotropical physical, physiological, cognitive, neurobiologi- Species The book is designed to provide a review on the cal, and behavioral capacity to manage the complex The capybara is the neotropical mammal with the methods and current status of conservation of the social relationships and diverse foraging tasks that highest potential for production and domestication. tropical plant species. It will also provide the infor- characterize the primate order. For these reasons Amongst the favorable characteristics for domesti- mation on the richness of the tropical plant diversity, Building Babies explores the dynamic multigenera- cation we can list its high prolificacy, rapid growth the need to conserve, and the potential utilization of tional processes of primate development. The book rate, a herbivorous diet, social behavior and relative the genetic resources. Future perspectives of conser- is organized thematically along the developmen- tameness. The genus (with only two species) is found vation of tropical species will be discussed. Besides tal trajectory:conception, pregnancy, lactation, the from the Panama Canal to the north of Argentina being useful to researchers and graduate students in mother-infant dyad, broader social relationships, on the east of the Andes. Chile is the only country in the field, we hope to create a reference for a much and transitions to independence. In this volume, the South America where the capybara is not found. The wider audience who are interested in conservation of authors showcase the myriad approaches to under- species is eaten all over its range, especially by poor, tropical plant diversity. standing primate developmental trajectories from rural and traditional communities engaged in sub- both proximate and ultimate perspectives.[...] sistence hunting. On the other hand, in large urban Features The richness of tropical plant diversity is widely rec- Features settlements wildlife is consumed by city dwellers as a ognized and the full range of this diversity is often The ontogeny of each individual contributes to the delicacy. The[...] not well appreciated. This wide diversity includes physical, physiological, cognitive, neurobiologi- Features wild relatives of existing crops or landraces and cal, and behavioral capacity to manage the complex Capybaras are not merely unusual, they are extraor- also many neglected or underutilized species with social relationships and diverse foraging tasks that dinary. It is widely known that they are the largest potential as food sources, medicinal or ornamental characterize the primate order. For these reasons living rodent (c. 50kg), but it is less well known that uses. The rapid loss of these plant species is also very Building Babies explores the dynamic multigenera- their biology is exceptional in many other regards, much recognized as they are under threat [..] tional processes of primate development. The book is as documented in this book, Capybara: Biology, Use organized thematically along the developmental [..] and Conservation of an Exceptional Neotropical Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Tropical Biodiversity: Need Contents Species. With a suit of adaptations to a semi-aquatic for conservation.- Section I: Conservation.- Con- Preface.- I. CONCEPTION & PREGNANCY.- 1. lifestyle, and a remarkable social [..] servation of tropical plant genetic resources – In Inflammation, reproduction, and the Goldilocks Contents situ approach.- Collecting the wild relatives of crops Principle.- 2. The primate placenta as an agent of Foreword.- Preface.- Part I: Biology, Ecology and in the tropics.- Seed banks for future generations.- developmental and health trajectories across the life- Evolution.- Taxonomy, natural history and dis- Pollen cryobanking for tropical plant species.- In course.- 3. Placental development, evolution, and tribution of the capybara.- Paleontology, evolu- vitro genebanks for preserving tropical biodiver- epigenetics of primate pregnancies.- 4. Nutritional tion and systematics of capybara.- Phylogenetics of sity.- Cryopreservation.- Biospecimen science for ecology and reproductive output in female chim- Caviomorph rodents and genetic perspectives on the In Vitro conservation of tropical plants.- Section panzees (Pan troglodytes): variation among and the evolution of sociality and mating systems in the II: Current status.- Conservation of Fruit Genetic within populations.- II. FROM PRE- TO POST- Caviidae.- Foraging strategies and feeding habits of Resources.- Conservation of orchids the gems of the NATAL LIFE.- 5. Prenatal androgens affect develop- capybaras.- Capybara digestive adaptations.- Repro- tropics.- Conservation of[...] ment and behavior in primates.- 6. Navigating tran- ductive morphology and physiology of the male sitions in HPA function from pregnancy through capybara.- Morphology and reproductive physiology Fields of interest lactation:[...] of female capybaras.- Capybara demographic traits.- Conservation Biology / Ecology; Plant Sciences; Plant Physiology; Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Fields of interest Diseases of capybara.- Capybara scent glands and[...] Biogeography Developmental Biology; Evolutionary Biology; Ani- Fields of interest mal Ecology; Animal Physiology; Plant Sciences Conservation Biology / Ecology; Animal Ecology; Target groups Research Target groups Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management Graduate Target groups Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Research Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3775-8 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4059-8 Contributed volume Hardcover 2013. XIV, 538 p. 18 illus., 14 in color. 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H. Yukawa, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the P. Aurenhammer, Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Ger- M. Watve, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Earth (RITE), Kyoto, Japan; M. Inui, Research Institute of Innova- many (IISER), Pune, India tive Technology for the Earth (RITE), Kyoto, Japan (Eds.) Development Cooperation Policy Doves, Diplomats, and Diabetes Corynebacterium glutamicum in Forestry from an Analytical A Darwinian Interpretation of Type 2 Diabetes and Related Biology and Biotechnology Perspective Disorders Corynebacterium glutamicum was discovered in Darwinian medicine looks at the ecological and Japan in 1956 as a natural glutamate producer. Its Any reader eager to gain a comprehensive insight evolutionary roots of disease. A disease is an inter- “microbial factory” qualities, such as its physiologi- into forest development policy, praxis and reality action between a genome and its biotic or abiotic cal plasticity and robust catalytic functionalities, have shouldn’t miss this excellent publication. Hard to environment and therefore a disease is essentially an since facilitated the development of efficient pro- find a comparable reading where the author is dig- ecological process. Good understanding of ecology duction processes for amino acids, nucleotides and ging as deep into Forest Development Policy. The and a Darwinian way of thinking can give us novel vitamins. This monograph illustrates how the infor- author discovered numerous highly relevant theo- and useful perspectives on health and disease. If we mation gleaned from complete genome sequencing ries as well as inspiring cases about forests and peo- understand the disease process better, we can cer- allows the rational engineering of the entire cellu- ple from around the world, focusing on ‘change’ tainly prevent, control as well as treat diseases in a lar metabolism and how systems biology permits rather than ‘development’ and on the role of various better way. Although the thought that the origins of the further optimization of C. glutamicum as a bio- actors in creating or preventing ‘change’. The excit- obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) might lie in our catalyst. Aspects of gene regulation, metabolic path- ing results uncover reality and lead to inspiring dis- hunter gatherer adaptations is not new, research over ways, sugar uptake, protein secretion, cell division cussions on concepts of development cooperation. the last decade makes us rethink many of the classi- and biorefinery applications[...] All individual theoretical arguments and empirical cal concepts. Brain and[...] proofs are well based and shed light[...] Features Features Corynebacterium glutamicum was discovered in Features Type 2 diabetes, obesity and other lifestyle disorders Japan in 1956 as a natural glutamate producer. Its Any reader eager to gain a comprehensive insight are a growing health concern in the modern world. “microbial factory” qualities, such as its physiologi- into forest development policy, praxis and reality Despite decades of research and worldwide efforts, cal plasticity and robust catalytic functionalities, have shouldn’t miss this excellent publication. Hard to there are no signs of curbing the growing epidemic. since facilitated the development of efficient pro- find a comparable reading where the author is dig- It is time to rethink whether there is something fun- duction processes for amino acids, nucleotides and ging deep into forest development policy while at damentally wrong in our understanding of the ori- vitamins. This monograph illustrates how the infor- the same time providing a high-level analysis and gins and the etiology of these disorders. A probe into mation gleaned from complete genome sequencing focused quantitative and qualitative results on a evolutionary origins of the disorders is [..] allows [..] complex matter. The author discovered numerous highly [..] Contents Contents 1. A Darwinian Way of Thinking.- 2. Diabetes in a Alain A. Vertès, Masayuki Inui, and Hideaki Contents Textbook.- 3. Diabetes in an Undergraduate Class.- Yukawa: The biotechnological potential of Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Glossary 4. The Rise and Fall of Thrift.- 5. Of Hawks and Corynebacterium glutamicum, from umami to and Acronyms (List of acronyms and definitions).- 1: Doves.- 6. Of Soldiers and Diplomats.- 7. The Physi- chemurgy.- Miroslav Patek, Jan Nesvera: Promot- Methodological approach, definitions and selection ology of Aggression.- 8. Deploying the Immunologi- ers and Plasmid Vectors of Corynebacterium glu- of empiricism.- 2: Forestry problems versus politi- cal Garrison.- 9. Why Population Density Matters.- tamicum.- Nobuaki Suzuki, Masayuki Inui: Genome cal factors- The domination of political factors over 10. Time to Give up Stress.- 11. Fat: Beyond Energy engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum.- problem pressure.- 3: Actors’ potential to have an Storage.- 12. Why Blood Sugar Goes up.- 13. Beating Masato Ikeda, Seiki Takeno: Amino Acid Produc- impact on change in Forest Aid.- 4: Subsystems of Around the ‘Wrong’ Bush?.- 14. Behavioral Deficien- tion by Corynebacterium glutamicum.- Toru Jojima, the bilateral foreign policy system and their actors’ cies and Behavioral Supplementation:.- 15. Where do Masayuki Inui, Hideaki Yukawa: Biorefinery Appli- influence on program formulation and implementa- we Go From Here?.- Appendix I. Genes/molecules cations of Corynebacterium glutamicum.- Volker tion.- 5: Poverty reduction through forest develop- that are associated with aggression and[...] F. Wendisch, Tino Polen: Transcriptome/proteome ment interventions? Grass-root responses to forest analysis of Corynebacterium glutamicum.-[...] aid: economic miracles or the[...] Fields of interest Evolutionary Biology; Diabetes; Human Physiology; Fields of interest Fields of interest Animal Physiology Microbiology; Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology; Forestry; Political Science, general; Sustainable Biochemistry Development; R & D / Technology Policy; Environ- Target groups mental Law / Policy / Ecojustice Graduate Target groups Research Target groups Type of publication Graduate Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4408-4 Contributed volume Type of publication Monograph Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29856-1 2013. XII, 380 p. 60 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4956-6 $209.00 2013. VIII, 416 p. 73 illus., 14 in color. (Microbiology Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-4408-4 Monographs, Vol. 23) 2013. XXXII, 322 p. 70 illus., 47 in color. 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D.J. Morré, Mor-NuCo, LLC, Purdue Research Park, West J.J. Alvarado, Centro de Investigacion en Ciencias del Mar y Lim- G.D. Smith, University of Michigan, MI, USA; J.E. Swain, University Lafayette, IN, USA; D.M. Morré, Mor-NuCo, LLC, Purdue Research nologia, Costa Rica; F.A. Solis-Marin, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar of Michigan, MI, USA; Th.B. Pool, Fertility Center of San Antonio, Park, West Lafayette, IN, USA y Limnologia, Mexico (Eds.) TX, US (Eds.)

ECTO-NOX Proteins Echinoderm Research and Diversity Embryo Culture

Growth, Cancer, and Aging in Latin America Methods and Protocols

This volume documents this unique family of Assisted reproductive technologies have had a pro- This book compiles for the first time the develop- cell surface proteins. Despite masquerading as found impact on biomedical research through trans- ment of echinoderm research in Latin America. The intractable and difficult to clone and characterize, genic animals, food supply and production, as wells book contains 17 chapters, one introductory, 15 ENOX proteins have and continue to offer remark- as genetic gain of domestic species, and treatment country chapters, and a final biogeographic analy- able opportunities for research, commercial devel- of human infertility. While significant advances sis. It compiles all the investigations published in opment and outside confirmation of therapeutic, in embryo culture have occurred over the last few international and local journals, reports, theses and diagnostic and new paradigms to help explain com- decades. In Embryo Culture: Methods and Proto- other gray literature. Each chapter is composed of plex biological processes. cols, expert researchers in the field detail many of 7 sections: introduction describes the marine envi- the methods which are now commonly used to study ronments, and main oceanographic characteristics, Features human embryo culture. These include emerging followed by a history of research account divided "ENOX Proteins" documents a unique family of cell methods and the impact of embryo culture on epi- by specific subjects. The next section addresses pat- surface proteins which are the exclusive discovery genetics and offspring health is presented to set the terns of distribution and diversity. A specific section (subsequently confirmed by others) of the authors, stage for future research and laboratory application would explain fishery or aquaculture activities. The their students and their colleagues. An ENOX-based involving embryo culture. Written in the[...] mechanism is provided for how cells increase in size next sections deal with[...] that is both unique and applicable not only to cancer Features Features and cancer therapy but also to production agricul- Assisted reproductive technologies have had a pro- For the first time, this unique book compiles the ture and biomass increase. The role of ENOX [..] found impact on biomedical research through trans- development of echinoderm research in Latin Amer- genic animals, food supply and production, as wells ica. The book is comprised of 16 chapters: one intro- Contents as genetic gain of domestic species, and treatment ductory, 14 in depth country chapters and a final Preface.- The ECTO-NOX protein family.- Measure- of human infertility. While significant advances biogeographic analysis. It draws together the results ment of ECTO-NOX (ENOX) activities.- The consti- in embryo culture have occurred over the last few of all investigations published in international and tutive ENOX1 (CNOX).- Role in plasma membrane decades. In Embryo Culture: Methods and Protocols, local journals, reports, theses and other gray litera- electron transport.- Role in the enlargement phase of expert researchers in the field detail many of the [..] cell growth.- Role as ultradian oscillators of the cells’ ture. Each chapter is composed of 7 sections: an [..] biological clock.- Other potential functional roles of Contents Contents ENOX proteins.- ENOX2 (tNOX) and cancer.- Age- Historical Background of Gamete and Embryo Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Echin- related ENOX proteins (arNOX).- The auxin-stimu- Culture.-Utility of Animal Models for Human oderm Research and Diversity in Latin America.- lated ENOX and auxin-stimulation of plant growth.- Embryo Culture Development – Rodents.-Util- Echinoderms from Mexico: Biodiversity, distribution Cancer therapeutic applications of ENOX2 pro- ity of Animal Models for Human Embryo Culture and current state of knowledge.- Central America teins.- Diagnostic applicastions of ENOX2 proteins.- Development—Domestic Species.-Utility of Ani- Echinoderms: diversity, ecology and future perspec- Appendix A Epilogue: Remaining challenges.-[...] mal Models for Human Embryo Culture: Non- tives.- Echinoderm diversity in Panama: 146 years Human Primates.-Media Composition: Salts and of research across the isthmus.- Echinoderms of Fields of interest Osmolality.-Media Composition: Energy Sources Colombia.- .- Echinoderms of Ecuador.- Echino- Protein Science; Proteomics; Cell Biology; Cytokines and Metabolism.-Media Composition – Amino derms from Venezuela: scientific account, diversity and Growth Factors; Cancer Research; Plant Bio- Acids and Cellular Homeostasis.-Media Composi- and distribution.- Echinoderms of Peru.- Echino- chemistry tion: Macromolecules and Embryo Growth.-Media derm from Brazil: Historical research and the cur- Composition- Antioxidants/Chelators and Cellu- rent state of biodiversity knowledge .- Echinoderm Target groups lar Function.-Media Composition: pH and Buffers.- Research[...] Research Media[...] Fields of interest Type of publication Fields of interest Ecology; Oceanography; Animal Systematics / Tax- Monograph Cell Biology; Embryology onomy / Biogeography; Coastal Sciences More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3957-8 Target groups Target groups Hardcover Professional/practitioner 2013. 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V.Y. Muley, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, R.J. Schnell, USDA-ARS, Miami, FL, USA; P.M. Priyadarshan, Rub- J. Normanly, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA (Ed.) Pashan, India; V. Acharya, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Biore- ber Research Institute of India, Ranni, Kerala, India (Eds.) source Technology, Palampur, India High-Throughput Phenotyping in Genomics of Tree Crops Genome-Wide Prediction and Plants

Analysis of Protein-Protein Trees that are indispensably supportive to human Methods and Protocols life pose a formidable challenge to breed them to Functional Linkages in Bacteria Genetic approaches to understanding plant growth suit to human needs. From soft drinks to brew- and development have always benefitted from eries to beverages to oil to tires, the value added screens that are simple, quantitative and rapid. Using genome sequencing, one can predict possi- products from trees give a spectrum of products to Visual screens and morphometric analysis have ble interactions among proteins. There are very few human kind. While attempts to tap these resources yielded a plethora of interesting mutants and traits titles that focus on protein-protein interaction pre- through conventional breeding are underway, the that have provided insight into complex regulatory dictions in bacteria. The authors will describe these quick and elegant way of manipulating the genetic pathways, and yet many genes within any given plant methods and further highlight its use to predict var- systems at the genome level is an essential chapter genome remain undefined. The premise underlying ious biological pathways and complexity of the cel- of modern science. Books featuring genomics of High Throughput Phenotyping in Plants: Methods lular response to various environmental conditions. tree crops are few, and genomics is such a science and Protocols is that the higher the resolution of the Topics include analysis of complex genome-scale that changes rapidly. Genomics of Tree Crops is an phenotype analysis the more likely that new genes protein-protein interaction networks, effects of refer- earnest attempt towards compiling genomics of tree and complex interactions will be revealed. The meth- ence genome selection on prediction accuracy, and crops.Plant genomics has made monumental[...] genome sequence templates to predict protein func- ods described in this volume can be generally classi- tion. Features fied as quantitative profiling of cellular[...] Trees that are indispensably supportive to human life Features Features pose a formidable challenge to breed them to suit to Genetic approaches to understanding plant growth Using genome sequencing, one can predict possi- human needs. From soft drinks to breweries to bev- and development have always benefitted from ble interactions among proteins. There are very few erages to oil to tires, the value added products from screens that are simple, quantitative and rapid. titles that focus on protein-protein interaction pre- trees give a spectrum of products to human kind. Visual screens and morphometric analysis have dictions in bacteria. The authors will describe these While attempts to tap these resources through con- yielded a plethora of interesting mutants and traits methods and further highlight its use to predict var- ventional breeding are underway, the quick and ele- that have provided insight into complex regulatory ious biological pathways and complexity of the cel- gant way of manipulating the genetic systems at the pathways, and yet many genes within any given plant lular response to various environmental conditions. [..] Topics include analysis of complex genome-scale [..] genome remain undefined. The premise underlying Contents High-Throughput [..] Contents The state of the art: Molecular Genomics and Contents Introduction.- From genomes to protein functions.- Marker-Assisted-Breeding.- Bioinformatics tech- Image-Based Analysis of Light-Grown Seedling Co-evolutionary signals within genome sequences niques for understanding and analyzing tree gene Hypocotyls in Arabidopsis.- High Throughput Phe- reflect functional dependence of proteins.- Chro- expression data.- Functional genomics of flower- notyping of Plant Shoots.- High Throughput Phe- mosomal proximity of genes as an indicator of func- ing time in trees.- Gene flow, spatial structure, local notyping of Root Growth Dynamics.- LEAF GUI: tional linkage.- Analyses of complex genome-scale adaptation and assisted migration in trees.- Genetic Analyzing the Geometry of Veins and Areoles Using biological networks.- Applications of protein interac- Transformation of Fruit Trees.- Genomics of Tem- Image Segmentation Algorithms.- Remote Chloro- tion networks. perate Fruit Trees.- Genomics of Tropical Fruit Tree phyll Fluorescence Measurements with the Laser Crops.- Papaya Genome and Genomics.- Genomics Fields of interest Induced Fluorescence Transient (LIFT) Approach.- of Hevea rubber.- Coconut, Date and Oil Palm Systems Biology; Bioinformatics; Human Genetics; Leaf Hue Measurements: A High Throughput Genomics. Proteomics Screening of Chlorophyll Content.- High Resolution, Fields of interest Time-Lapse Imaging for Ecosystem-Scale Phenotyp- Target groups Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Anatomy / ing in the Field.- High Throughput Phenotyping of Research Development; Plant Physiology; Plant Genetics amd Plant Populations Using a[...] Genomics Type of publication Fields of interest Brief Target groups Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics amd Genomics More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4704-7 Professional/practitioner Target groups Softcover Type of publication Professional/practitioner 2013. X, 60 p. 19 illus., 12 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Sys- Contributed volume tems Biology, Vol. 2) Type of publication $49.95 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-0919-9 Contributed volume ISBN 978-1-4614-4704-7 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-994-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2012. XI, 369 p. 24 illus., 19 in color. Hardcover $209.00 2012. 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J.Z. Kubiak, CNRS/University Rennes 1, France (Ed.) D.R. Gang, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA (Ed.) S. Shabala, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia; T.A. Cuin, INRA-SupAgro, BPMP-IBIPGC, Montpellier, France (Eds.) Mouse Development Phytochemicals, Plant Growth, and Plant Salt Tolerance From Oocyte to Stem Cells the Environment Methods and Protocols The mouse is a perfect model organism to study This is the second volume since the reintroduction mammalian, and thus indirectly also human, embry- Soil salinity is destroying several hectares of arable of the Recent Advances in Phytochemistry (RAP) ology. Most scientific achievements that have had land every minute. Because remedial land manage- series, an annual journal supported by the Phyto- an important impact on the understanding of basic ment cannot completely solve the problem, salt tol- chemical Society of North America. Topics appro- mechanisms governing embryo development in erant crops or plant species able to remove excessive priate for RAP include the biosynthesis of natural humans, originated from mouse embryology. Stem salt from the soil could contribute significantly to products and regulation of metabolism, the ecol- cell research, which now offers the promise of regen- managing the salinity problem. The key to engineer- ogy of specialized metabolites and the evolution of erative medicine, began with the isolation and cul- ing crops for salt tolerance lies in a thorough under- their pathways, and the effects of natural products ture of mouse embryonic stem cells by Martin Evans standing of the physiological mechanisms underlying or plants on human health. Research appropriate for (who received the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2007 the adaptive responses of plants to salinity. Plant Salt RAP involves genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, for this achievement) and Matthew Kaufman. This Tolerance: Methods and Protocols describes recent natural product structural determination and new book provides an overview of mouse development, advances and techniques employed by researchers to technology development, medicinal chemistry and spanning from oocytes before fertilization to the understand the molecular and ionic basis of salinity metabolic engineering, or any of the myriad of fields state-of-the-art description of embryonic and adult tolerance and to investigate the mechanisms of salt that are now closely associated with what may[...] stem[...] stress[...] Features Features Features The Phytochemical Society of North America The mouse is a perfect model organism to study Soil salinity is destroying several hectares of arable (PSNA) is a nonprofit scientific organization with mammalian, and thus indirectly also human, embry- land every minute. Because remedial land manage- membership open to those interested in plant bio- ology. Most scientific achievements that have had ment cannot completely solve the problem, salt tol- chemistry, phytochemistry, and the role of plant sub- an important impact on the understanding of basic erant crops or plant species able to remove excessive stances in related disciplines. The PSNA exists to mechanisms governing embryo development in salt from the soil could contribute significantly to encourage and stimulate research in the chemistry humans, originated from mouse embryology. Stem managing the salinity problem. The key to engineer- and biochemistry of plant constituents, their effects cell research, which now offers the promise of regen- ing crops for salt tolerance lies in a thorough under- upon plant and animal physiology and pathology, erative medicine, began with the isolation and cul- standing of the physiological mechanisms [..] and their [..] ture of mouse embryonic [..] Contents Contents Contents Patch-Clamp Protocols to Study Cell Ionic Home- Preface to Recent Advances in Phytochemistry Vol- Post-transcriptional control of gene expression ostasis under Saline Conditions.- Studying Plant ume 42.- 1. Trichothecene Triangle – Toxins, Genes during mouse oogenesis.- Polarity and asymmetry Salt Tolerance with the Voltage Clamp Technique.- and Plant Disease.- 2. An analytical method to quan- during mouse oogenesis and oocyte maturation.- Using the Multifunctional Xylem Pprobe for In situ tify three plant hormone-families in grape berry Chromatin Structure and ATRX Function in Mouse Studies of Plant Water and Ion Relations under using liquid chromatography and multiple reac- Oocytes.- Cyclin B in mouse oocytes and embryos: Saline Conditions.- Measuring Intracellular Ion tion monitoring mass spectrometry.- 3. Endophyte importance for human reproduction and aneu- Concentrations with Multi-Barrelled Microelec- Mycotoxins in Animal Health.- 4. Production of ploidy.- Src protein kinases in mouse and rat oocytes trodes.- Single-Cell Sampling and Analysis (SiCSA).- Traditional and Novel Biopolymers in Transgenic and embryos.- Gradual meiosis-to-mitosis transi- Non-Invasive Flux Measurements Using Microsen- Woody Plants.- 5. Drugs for Bugs: The Potential tion in the early mouse embryo.- Maternal control sors: Theory, Limitations and Systems.- Quantify- of Infochemicals Mediating Insect-Plant-Microbe of mouse preimplantation development.- Preim- ing Kinetics of Net Ion Fluxes from Plant Tissues Interactions for Plant Protection and Medicine.- plantation mouse embryo: developmental fate and by Non-Invasive Microelectrode Measuring MIFE 6. Hairy Roots: An Ideal Platform for Transgenic potency of blastomeres.- Creation of trophectoderm, Technique.-[...] Plant[...] the first[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics amd Genomics Plant Ecology Developmental Biology; Stem Cells; Cell Biology; Gene Function; Molecular Medicine Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Graduate Target groups Research Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-985-3 Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4065-9 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30405-7 Hardcover 2012. XIV, 432 p. 56 illus., 26 in color. (Methods in Mole- 2013. IX, 171 p. 42 illus., 16 in color. (Recent Advances Hardcover cular Biology, Vol. 913) in Phytochemistry, Vol. 42) 2012. VIII, 438 p. 64 illus., 43 in color. 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K.A. Mace, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK; K.M. Braun, H. Baharvand, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technol- M.G. Kolonin, University of Texas Health Science Center, Hous- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, ogy, Tehran, Iran; N. Aghdami, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biol- ton, TX, USA; P.J. Simmons, University of Texas Health Science UK (Eds.) ogy and Technology, Tehran, Iran (Eds.) Center, Houston, TX, USA (Eds.)

Progenitor Cells Regenerative Medicine and Cell Stem Cell Mobilization

Methods and Protocols Therapy Methods and Protocols

Progenitor cells have become important in regenera- Stem cell mobilization represents a transient increase Therapeutic applications within regenerative bio- tive medicine therapies, due to their potential to dif- in the levels of circulating stem and progenitor cells. medicine has gained tremendous interest from a ferentiate into many cell types. This capability, and In Stem Cell Mobilization: Methods in Protocols, growing, multidisciplinary community of investiga- understanding how to regulate the cells, will provide expert researchers in the field detail cell mobiliza- tors in recent years, driven by the hope of finding the basis for future cell therapies aimed at correct- tion methodology and recent developments in the cures for several diseases. Regenerative Medicine and ing tissue and organ dysfunction as a result of disease field for basic and biomedical research community. Cell Therapy discusses cutting-edge science in the or injury. In, Progenitor Cells: Methods and Proto- Specifically clinical hematopoietic progenitor cell field of regenerative biomedicine and its therapeutic cols, expert researchers in the field detail many of the mobilization protocols, frontiers in mobilization applications to various medical disorders. The chap- methods which are now commonly used to inves- and analysis of non-hematopoietic progenitors, mes- ters are written by renowned scientists in the spe- tigate progenitor cells. These include methods and enchymal progenitor cells, monocyte-derived fibrob- cific fields. This will be a useful book for basic and techniques of the manipulation of physical forces last progenitors, and very small embryonic like cells. clinical scientists, especially young investigators and that shape progenitor cell behavior, studying progen- Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecu- stem cell biology students who are newly entering itor cells in vivo, using non-mammalian and mam- lar Biology™ series format, chapters include introduc- the world of stem cells research. The editors’ goal is malian model systems,[...] tions to their[...] that the new[...] Features Features Features Progenitor cells have become important in regenera- Stem cell mobilization represents a transient increase This volume presents an overview of the latest tive medicine therapies, due to their potential to dif- in the levels of circulating stem and progenitor cells. advances in the field of regenerative medicine and ferentiate into many cell types. This capability, and In Stem Cell Mobilization: Methods and Protocols, cell therapy, spanning topics such as neurological, understanding how to regulate the cells, will provide expert researchers in the field detail cell mobiliza- ocular surface, skin, cardiac, musculoskeletal, liver, the basis for future cell therapies aimed at correcting tion methodology and recent developments in the and gastrointestinal diseases and diabetes, in addi- tissue and organ dysfunction as a result of disease or field for basic and biomedical research community. tion to germ line and cord blood stem cells. The injury. In, Progenitor Cells: Methods and Protocols, Specifically clinical hematopoietic progenitor cell chapters have been written by renowned experts in expert researchers in the [..] mobilization protocols, frontiers in [..] the field of regenerative medicine, and are consid- Contents ered [..] Contents Isolation of Satellite Cells from Single Muscle Fibres Mobilization of Hematopoietic Stem/progenitor Contents from Young, Aged or Dystrophic Muscles.-Ter- Cells: General Principles and Molecular Mecha- Cell Therapy for Neurodegenerative Disorders.- New minal Differentiation of Human Epidermal Stem nisms.-Quantifying Hematopoietic Stem and Prog- Prospects for Neural Stem Cell Therapies of Nervous Cells on Micro-patterned Substrates.-Isolation, Cul- enitor Cell Mobilization.-Hematopoietic Stem Cell System Diseases toward the Establishment of Atypi- ture and Potentiality Assessment of Lung Alveo- Mobilization with G-CSF.-Hematopoietic Stem cal Ectopic Perivascular Stem Cell Niches.- Cultured lar Stem Cells.-Three-dimensional In Vitro Culture Cell Mobilization with Agents Other Than G-CSF.- Limbal Epithelial Stem Cell Therapy for Ocular Sur- Techniques for Mesenchymal Stem Cells.-Isola- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization: A Clini- face Diseases.- Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Biology and tion of Adult Stem cells and their Differentiation to cal Protocol.-Monitoring Blood for CD34+ cells to Clinical Applications.- Cardiac Regeneration with Schwann Cells.-Functional Purification of Human Determine Timing of Hematopoietic Progenitor Stem Cells.- Development of Biological Approaches and Mouse Mammary Stem Cells.-Isolation and Cells (HPC) Apheresis.-Hematopoietic Progeni- to Improve Muscle Healing after Injury and Dis- Expansion of Endothelial Progenitor Cells Derived tor Cell Collection.-Managing Apheresis Com- ease.- Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Bone and Carti- from Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.-Transcriptome plications during the Hematopoietic Stem Cell lage Regeneration.- Pancreatic Reprogramming.- Analysis of[...] Collection.-Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell[...] Pancreatic Regeneration in the Face of[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Cell Biology; Stem Cells Cell Biology; Stem Cells Stem Cells; Cell Biology; Biotechnology Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-979-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-942-6 More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-097-7 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2012. 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A. Agarwal, Cleveland Clinic, Center for Reproductive Medicine, A.P. Palstra, Wageningen University and Research Center, G. Boniolo, IFOM-IEO Campus, Milan, Italy OH, USA; N. Aziz, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Liverpool, UK; B. Yerseke, The Netherlands; J.V. Planas, University of Barcelona, Rizk, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA (Eds.) Spain (Eds.) The Art of Deliberating

Studies on Women's Health Swimming Physiology of Fish Democracy, Deliberation and the Life Sciences between His- tory and Theory Towards Using Exercise to Farm a Fit Fish in Sustainable Aqua- This volume covers data describing the role of free culture How many citizens take part in moral and political radicals and antioxidants that deal with clinical and decisions concerning the results obtained by the con- pre-clinical trials, as well as basic research in the area In light of mounting fishing pressures, increased temporary life sciences? Should they blindly follow of women's health. There is increasing evidence that aquaculture production and a growing concern skilled demagogues or false and deceptive leaders? oxidative stress is a causative, or at least a support- for fish well-being, improved knowledge on the Should they adhere to the voice of the majority, or ing factor in female pathology and infertility. During swimming physiology of fish and its application to should they take a different decisional path? Deliber- advancing gestational age, oxidative stress biomakers fisheries science and aquaculture is needed. This ative democracy answers these questions, but what rise. Oxidative stress plays a regulatory role in tran- book presents recent investigations into some of the is deliberative democracy? Can we really deliberate scription, signal transduction, gene expression and most extreme examples of swimming migrations in if we are completely ignorant of the relevant issue? membrane trafficking. A search on Pub Med shows salmons, eels and tunas, integrating knowledge on What about ethical or political expertise, is it strictly 449 papers have been published to date related to their performance in the laboratory with that in their necessary? Finally, and most significantly, can a women's health disorders and use of antioxidants in natural environment. For the first time, the appli- deliberative process take place if we ignore the tech- a variety of disease that are prevalent in women,[...] cation of swimming in aquaculture is explored by niques governing it; that is, the techniques required assessing the potential impacts and beneficial effects. to be[...] Features The modified nutritional requirements of “athletic” Oxidative stress in women’s health has been of inter- fish are reviewed as well as the[...] Features est only in the last two decades. The gap between How may citizens take part in moral and political the basic research and the clinical practice has been Features decisions concerning the results obtained by the con- the main reason for the lack of progress. As in many In light of mounting fishing pressures, increased temporary life sciences? Should they blindly follow areas of medicine, research is ahead of the clinical aquaculture production and a growing concern skilled demagogues or false and deceptive leaders? practice. This book aims to bridge this wide gap, for fish well-being, improved knowledge on the Should they adhere to the voice of the majority, or promoting scientific curiosity and laying the founda- swimming physiology of fish and its application to should they take a different decisional path? Deliber- tion for evidence-based practice. Written [..] fisheries science and aquaculture is needed. This ative democracy answers these questions, but what is book presents recent investigations into some of the deliberative democracy? Can we really [..] Contents most extreme examples of swimming migrations in Early Embryonic Embryopathies and Oxidative salmons, eels and tunas, integrating knowledge on Contents Stress.- Methods for the Detection of ROS in Female their [..] Deliberation and democracy.- Plato was not so far Reproductive System.- Oxidative Stress and the wrong: recalling Athenian democracy.- A reappraisal Endometrium.- Oxidative Stress, Oogenesis and Contents of the Medieval approach will lead to excellent delib- Folliculogenesis.- Placental Vascular Morphogene- Salmonid reproductive migration and effects on sex- erators.- Beware of those who think they possess the sis and Oxidative Stress.- The Use of Antioxidants ual maturation.- Extreme swimming: the oceanic truth!.- Let us learn how to deliberate before deliber- in Pre-eclampsia.- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and migrations of anguillid eels.- Physiology of swim- ating! Between ethics and biomedicine. 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G. Zhegunov, Kharkov State Veterinary Academy, Kharkov M.E. Noordeloos, Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis, Life Sciences region, Ukraine Leiden, The Netherlands; G.M. Gates, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia The Dual Nature of Life S.-i. Nakano, Kyoto University, Japan; T. Yahara, Kyushu Univer- The Entolomataceae of Tasmania sity, Japan; T. Nakashizuka, Research Institute for Humanity and Interplay of the Individual and the Genome Nature, Japan (Eds.) Life is a diverse and ubiquitous phenomenon on This book is the result of 14 years of collecting The Biodiversity Observation Earth, characterized by fundamental features dis- Entolomataceae in the native forests of Tasmania, tinguishing living bodies from nonliving material. Australia. Although initially involving only the Network in the Asia-Pacific Region Yet it is also so complex that it has long defied pre- Tasmanian residents Genevieve Gates and David cise definition. This book from a seasoned biologist Ratkowsky, who made twice- or thrice-weekly for- Toward Further Development of Monitoring offers new insights into the nature of life by illumi- ays into the forests throughout the year, the project nating a fascinating architecture of dualities inherent was subsequently joined by agaric specialist Machiel Biological diversity is important for ecosystem in its existence and propagation. Life is connected Noordeloos from the Netherlands, and by fungi function and services, which in turn is essential for with individual living beings, yet it is also a collec- photographer Michael Pilkington from the United human well-being. Under the Convention on Bio- tive and inherently global phenomenon of the mate- Kingdom.The international character of the project logical Diversity, international efforts have been rial world. It embodies a dual existence of cycles of is further evidenced by the earlier contributions of made to achieve a significant reduction in the cur- phenotypic life, and their unseen driver — an unin- American mycologist Tim Baroni to the Tasmanian rent rate of biodiversity loss. The loss continues, terrupted march of genetic information whose col- Rhodocybe species which form the basis of the chap- however. The Asia-Pacific region includes both lective immortality is[...] ter on the now-expanded concept of Clitopilus,[...] developing countries with high biodiversity and developed countries with sophisticated data col- Features Features lection and analyses, but only limited information Life is a diverse and ubiquitous phenomenon on This book is the result of 14 years of collecting about the status quo of biodiversity in this region Earth, characterized by fundamental features distin- Entolomataceae in the native forests of Tasmania, has been available. Many Asia-Pacific countries have guishing living bodies from nonliving material. Yet it Australia. Although initially involving only the rapidly grown their economies and social infrastruc- is also so complex that it has long defied precise def- Tasmanian residents Genevieve Gates and David tures, causing a loss of biodiversity and[...] inition. This book from a seasoned biologist offers Ratkowsky, who made twice- or thrice-weekly for- new insights into the nature of life by illuminating ays into the forests throughout the year, the project Features a fascinating architecture of dualities inherent in its was subsequently joined by agaric specialist Machiel Biological diversity is important for ecosystem existence and propagation. Life is [..] Noordeloos from the Netherlands, and by fungi pho- function and services, which in turn is essential for tographer [..] human well-being. Under the Convention on Biolog- Contents ical Diversity, international efforts have been made The Phenomenon of Life. Essentials.- Living Bodies Contents to achieve a significant reduction in the current rate – Carriers of Life.- How Life Works – Mechanisms Abstract.- Author Biographies.- Part I. Introduction. of biodiversity loss. The loss continues, however. The and Processes of Living Bodies.- Mechanisms of the 1. Introduction. General introduction. Taxonomy, Asia-Pacific region includes both developing coun- Invisible World of Information.- Duality of Life. phylogeny and biogeography of the Entolomataceae. tries with high biodiversity and developed [..] Material and methods. How to study Entolomat- Fields of interest aceae. The characters used for the delimitation of Contents Evolutionary Biology; Popular Science; Cell Biology taxa in Entoloma. Ecology, distribution, and phenol- General Introduction.- Networks for Monitoring and ogy of the Tasmanian species.- Part II. 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S. Radhakrishna, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Banga- K.K. Chawla, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA lore, India; M.A. Huffman, Kyoto University, Inuyama, Japan; A. Materials Science Sinha, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, India (Eds.) Composite Materials

A.V. Kolobov, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science Science and Engineering The Macaque Connection and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; J. Tominaga, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, The third edition of Krishan Chawla's widely used Cooperation and Conflict between Humans and Macaques Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan textbook, Composite Materials, offers integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of composite The concept of this book arises from a symposium materials. The book focuses on the triad of process- entitled “Human-Macaque Interactions: Traditional Chalcogenides ing, structure, and properties, while providing a and Modern Perspectives on Cooperation and Con- Metastability and Phase Change Phenomena well-balanced treatment of the materials science and flict ” organized at the 23rd Congress of the Interna- mechanics of composites. In this edition of Com- tional Primatological Society, that was held in Kyoto A state-of-the-art description of photo-induced posite Materials, revised and updated throughout, in September 2010. The symposium highlighted effects observed in amorphous chalcogenides is pre- increasing use of composites in industry (especially the many aspects of human-macaque relations and sented with the accent on the underlying physics. aerospace and energy) and new developments in the some of the participants were invited to contribute A comparison is made between sulphur(selenium)- field are highlighted. There is a new chapter on non- to this volume. The volume will include about 11 based chalcogenides where numerous photo-induced conventional composites, which covers polymer, chapters by a variety of international authors and phenomena take place entirely within the amor- metal and ceramic matrix nanocomposites, self-heal- some excerpts from published literature that illus- phous phase and tellurides where a crystal-to- ing composites, self-reinforced[...] trate cultural notions of macaques. Contributions amorphous phase-change is a major effect and cor- from invited authors will engage with four main per- relations between various phenomena and structure Features spectives – traditional views of macaques,[...] and glass-forming ability are discussed. Applications This updated third edition of Krishan Chawla’s of photo-induced metastability in devices - present widely used textbook, Composite Materials, offers Features and upcoming optical memories among others - are integrated and completely up-to-date coverage of Most successful among the non-human primates discussed, while, to orient the reader, the various disc composite materials. The book focuses on the triad in terms of geographical distribution and adaptabil- formats are described. Background material[...] of processing, structure,and properties, while pro- ity to ecological habitats, macaques have existed for viding a well-balanced treatment of the materials sci- many thousands of years in close contact with mod- Features ence and mechanics of composites. In this edition of ern humans, the only primate more successful than A state-of-the-art description of photo-induced Composite Materials, revised and [..] them. Centuries-old literary works attest to the fact effects observed in amorphous chalcogenides is pre- that macaques have always been an intrinsic part of sented with the accent on the underlying physics. Contents human lives and imaginations. In their interactions A comparison is made between sulphur(selenium)- 1. Introduction.- 2. Reinforcements.- 3. Matrix Mate- [..] based chalcogenides where numerous photo-induced rials.- 4. Interfaces.- 5. Polymer Matrix Composites.- phenomena take place entirely within the amor- 6. Metal Matrix Composites.- 7. Ceramic Matrix Contents phous phase and tellurides where a crystal-to- Composites.- 8. Carbon Fiber/Carbon Matrix Com- List of Contributors.- Preface.- Acknowledge- amorphous phase-change is a major effect and corre- posites.- 9. Multifilamentary Superconducting Com- ments.- Introduction.- Part 1: Traditional views of lations between various [..] posites.- 10. Micromechanics of Composites.- 11. macaques.- 1. The Japanese people and the Japan- Macromechanics of Composites.- 12. Monotonic ese monkey-Satsue Mito and David Sprague.- Contents Strength and Fracture.- 13. Fatigue and Creep.- 14. 2. Human-macaque interactions as seen through Essentials of amorphous semiconductors.- Photo- Designing with Composites.- 15. Non-Conventional Kannada literature- M Chaitra.- Part 2: Coopera- induced phenomena in S- and Se-based chalco- Composites. tive relationships between humans and macaques.- genides.-Metastability in Te-based chalcogenides.- 3. Macaques and the biomedical discourse- Neel Phase change in Te-based alloys for memory appli- Fields of interest Ahuja.- 4. Primate tourism – What does it mean for cations.- Phase-change optical data storage.- Super- Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; macaques?- Avanti Mallapur.- 5. Macaques as pets, resolution near-field sructure (Super-RENS) optical Engineering Design; Polymer Sciences; Mechanical commodities and pathogen transmitters- Agustin discs.- Ovonic unified memories.- What comes next. Engineering; Civil Engineering Fuentes.- Part 3: Current scenarios of human- macaque conflict.- 6.[...] Fields of interest Target groups Optical and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics, Graduate Fields of interest Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Engineering (gen- Evolutionary Biology; Behavioural Sciences; Zoology; eral) Type of publication Anthropology Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-0-387-74364-6 Target groups Professional/practitioner Graduate Hardcover Type of publication 2012. XXIII, 542 p. 272 illus., 195 in color. 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N. Eliaz, Tel Aviv University, Israel (Ed.) V. G. Plekhanov, Computer Science College, Tallinn, Estonia S.O. Demokritov, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany; A.N. Slavin, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA (Eds.) Degradation of Implant Materials Isotopes in Condensed Matter Magnonics This book reviews the current understanding of the This book provides a concise introduction to the mechanical, chemical and biological processes that newly created sub-discipline of solid state physics From Fundamentals to Applications are responsible for the degradation of a variety of isotopetronics. The role of isotopes in materials Spin waves (and their quanta magnons) can effec- implant materials. All 18 chapters will be written by and their properties are describe in this book. The tively carry and process information in magnetic internationally renowned experts to address both problem of the enigma of the atomic mass in micro- nanostructures. By analogy to photonics, this fundamental and practical aspects of research into physics is briefly discussed. The range of the applica- research field is labelled magnonics. It comprises the the field. Different failure mechanisms such as cor- tions of isotopes is wide: from biochemical process study of excitation, detection, and manipulation of rosion, fatigue, and wear will be reviewed, together in living organisms to modern technical applications magnons. From the practical point of view, the most with experimental techniques for monitoring them, in quantum information. Isotopetronics promises to attractive feature of magnonic devices is the control- either in vitro or in vivo. Procedures for implant improve nanoelectronic and optoelectronic devices. lability of their functioning by an external magnetic retrieval and analysis will be presented. A variety of With numerous illustrations this book is useful to field. This book has been designed for students and biomaterials (stainless steels, titanium and its alloys, researchers, engineers and graduate students. researchers working in magnetism. Here the readers nitinol, magnesium alloys, polyethylene, biodegrad- will find review articles written by leading experts able polymers,[...] Features This book provides a concise introduction to the working on realization of magnonic devices. Features newly created sub-discipline of solid state physics Features This book focuses on degradation of biomaterials, isotopetronics. The role of isotopes in materials Spin waves (and their quanta magnons) can effec- which is one of the major considerations in their and their properties are describe in this book. The tively carry and process information in magnetic design, processing and use. It introduces the reader problem of the enigma of the atomic mass in micro- nanostructures. By analogy to photonics, this to the body environment and to the mechanical, physics is briefly discussed. The range of the applica- research field is labelled magnonics. It comprises the chemical, electrochemical and biological processes tions of isotopes is wide: from biochemical process study of excitation, detection, and manipulation of that are responsible to the degradation of biomate- in living organisms to modern technical applications magnons. From the practical point of view, the most rials. The outcomes of degradation are discussed in [..] attractive feature of magnonic devices is the control- detail. Different failure mechanisms such as corro- lability of their functioning by an external magnetic sion, [..] Contents Sub-nucleonic Structure and the Modern Picture of [..] Contents Isotopes.- Early Spectroscopic Studies of Isotopes.- Contents Medical implant corrosion: Electrochemistry at Isotopes in Condensed Matter.- Effects Related to Preface.- Spin-wave eigen-modes in a normally mag- metallic biomaterial surfaces.- Degradation of Isotopic Disorder in Solids.- Traditional Applica- netized nano-pillar.- Bottom Up Magnonics: Mag- titanium and its alloys.- Degradation of dental tions of Stable and Radioactive Isotopes. netization Dynamics of Individual Nanomagnets.- implants.- In vivo aging and corrosion aspects of Features of Chaotic Spin Waves in Magnetic Film dental implants.- Biodegradable metals.- Degrad- Fields of interest Feedback Rings.- Magnon Coherent States and Con- able and bioactive synthetic composite scaffolds for Structural Materials; Solid State Physics; Atomic/ densates.- The role of angular momentum in ultra- bone tissue engineering.- Biodegradation of calcium Molecular Structure and Spectra; Applied and Tech- fast magnetization dynamics.- Photo-magnonics.- phosphate cement composites.- Enzyme-promoted nical Physics; Nanotechnology and Microengineer- Probing Magnons by Spin–polarized Electrons.- degradation of polymeric matrices for controlled ing Micromagnetic Simulations in Magnonics.- Spin drug delivery: Analytical model and numerical simu- waves, Spin Currents and Spin Seebeck Effect.- Spin lations.- Degradation of bioceramics.- Fundamentals Target groups pumping at Ytrium Iron Garnet interfaces.- Spin- of tribology and the use of Ferrography and[...] Research Torque Microwave Detectors.- Spin-wave emission Fields of interest Type of publication from spin-torque[...] Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Biomaterials; Monograph Fields of interest Electrochemistry; Polymer Sciences; Biomedical More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28722-0 Nanotechnology; Metallic Materials; Magnetism, Engineering Hardcover Magnetic Materials Target groups 2013. 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A. Öchsner, Technical University of Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia; M.M. Mariscal, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina; O.A. L.F.M.d. Silva, University of Porto, Portugal; H. Altenbach, Univer- Oviedo, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina; E.P.M. Mathematics sity of Magdeburg, Germany (Eds.) Leiva, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina

Mechanics and Properties of Metal Clusters and Nanoalloys S.V. Rogosin, Belarus State University, Minsk, Belarus; A.A. Korol- eva, Belarus State University, Minsk, Belarus (Eds.) Composed Materials and Structures From Modeling to Applications

Metallic nanoparticles hold promise for their poten- Advances in Applied Analysis This collection of recent activities provides tial applications in a wide array of disciplines ranging researchers and scientists with the latest trends in from materials science to medicine. This book brings characterization and developments of composed This book contains survey papers based on the lec- the power of theoretical methods to an audience of materials and structures. Here, the expression ‘com- tures presented at the 3rd International Winter experimentalists, and explicates the simulation of posed materials’ indicates a wider range than the School “Modern Problems of Mathematics and metallic clusters and nanoparticles. It begins with a expression ‘composite material’ which is many times Mechanics” held in January 2010 at the Belarusian summary of the current state of research on metallic limited to classical fibre reinforced plastics. The idea State University, Minsk. These lectures are devoted nanoparticles, then moves on to the current state of of composed structures and materials is to join dif- to different problems of modern analysis and its the art in theory of metallic nanoparticldes, and then ferent components in order to obtain in total bet- applications. An extended presentation of modern explains why and how these tools help experimental- ter properties than one of the single constituents problems of applied analysis will enable the reader to ists. Contributions are provided by renowned experts can provide. In this collection, well known experts get familiar with new approaches of mostly interdis- in the field from across the world. present their research on composed materials such ciplinary character. The results discussed are appli- as textile composites, sandwich plates, hollow sphere Features cation oriented and present new insight into applied structures, reinforced concrete[...] Metallic nanoparticles are promising materi- problems of growing importance such as applica- als due to their potential applications to a wide tions to composite materials, anomalous diffusion, Features array of disciplines ranging from novel building and fluid dynamics. This collection of recent activities provides materials to medicine. This book is the first of its researchers and scientists with the latest trends in Features kind, focusing solely on the most advanced theoret- characterization and developments of composed This book contains survey papers based on the lec- ical techniques to model and simulate metallic clus- materials and structures. Here, the expression ‘com- tures presented at the 3rd International Winter ters and nanoparticles. It includes a summary of the posed materials’ indicates a wider range than the School “Modern Problems of Mathematics and current state of research on metallic [..] expression ‘composite material’ which is many times Mechanics” held in January 2010 at the Belarusian limited to classical fibre reinforced plastics. The idea Contents State University, Minsk. These lectures are devoted of composed structures and materials is to join dif- Experimental and simulated electron microscopy in to different problems of modern analysis and its ferent [..] the study of metal nanostructures.- Density-func- applications. An extended presentation of modern tional theory of free and supported mtal nanoclusters problems of applied analysis will enable the reader to Contents and nanoalloys.- Closed-shell metal clusters.- Opti- get familiar [..] .-Numerical Model for Static and Dynamic Analysis cal properties of metal nanoclusters from an atom- of Masonry Structures. .-Wrinkling Analysis of Rec- Contents istic point of view.- Spin-fluctuation theory of cluster tangular Soft-Core Composite Sandwich Plates. .- Introduction.- Kisil, Vladimir V.: Erlangen Pro- magnetism.- Thermodynamics and kinetics using Artificial Neural Network Modelling of Glass Lami- gram at Large: Brief Outline.- Laurincikas, A.: The semi-empirical approaches.- Structure and chemical nate Sample Shape Influence on the ESPI Modes. .- Riemann zeta-function: approximation of analytic ordering in nanoalloys: Towards nanoalloys phase Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Structural Steel functions.- Luchko, Yury: Anomalous diffusion: diagrams.- Modeling of Janus nanoparticles.- Mod- Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Test Frames. .- models, their analysis, and interpretation.- Mityu- eling of protected nanoparticles.- Thermodynamic Acoustical Properties of Cellular Materials. .-Simula- shev, Vladimir, V.: R-linear and Riemann-Hilbert modeling of metallic nanoclusters. tion of the Temperature Change Induced by a Laser problems for multiply connected domains.- Plaksa, Pulse on a CFRP Composite using a Finite Element Fields of interest S. A.: Commutative algebras associated with classic Code for Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing. .- Nanotechnology; Metallic Materials; Catalysis; equations of mathematical physics.- Rogosin, Sergei Macroscopic Behavior and Damage of a Particu- Energy Storage V.: 2D Free Boundary Value Problems. late[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Functions of a Complex Variable; Partial Differential Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials; Equations; Number Theory; Real Functions Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Type of publication Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Monograph Target groups Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3267-8 Research Hardcover Type of publication 2013. VIII, 358 p. 176 illus., 138 in color. 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J.-L. Loday, IRMA, CNRS et Université de Strasbourg, France; B. V. Capasso, University of Milan, Italy; D. Bakstein, University of W.T. Ingram, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Vallette, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France Milan, Italy Rolla, MO, USA

Algebraic Operads An Introduction to Continuous- An Introduction to Inverse Limits Time Stochastic Processes with Set-valued Functions In many areas of mathematics some “higher opera- Theory, Models, and Applications to Finance, Biology, and tions” are arising. These havebecome so important Medicine Inverse limits with set-valued functions are quickly that several research projects refer to such expres- becoming a popular topic of research due to their sions. Higher operationsform new types of algebras. Expanding on the first edition of An Introduction potential applications in dynamical systems and eco- The key to understanding and comparing them, to to Continuous-Time Stochastic Processes, this con- nomics. This brief provides a concise introduction creating invariants of their action is operad theory. cisely written book is a rigorous and self-contained dedicated specifically to such inverse limits. The the- This is a point of view that is 40 years old in alge- introduction to the theory of continuous-time sto- ory is presented along with detailed examples which braic topology, but the new trend is its appearance chastic processes. A balance of theory and appli- form the distinguishing feature of this work. The in several other areas, such as algebraic geometry, cations, the work features concrete examples of major differences between the theory of inverse lim- mathematical physics, differential geometry, and modeling real-world problems from biology, medi- its with mappings and the theory with set-valued combinatorics. The present volume is the first com- cine, industrial applications, finance, and insurance functions are featured prominently in this book in a prehensive and systematic approach to algebraic using stochastic methods. No previous knowledge of positive light. The reader is assumed to have taken operads. An operad is an algebraic device that serves stochastic processes is required. a senior level course in analysis and a basic course to study all kinds of algebras[...] in topology. Advanced undergraduate and graduate Features students, and[...] Features From reviews of First Edition:The book is ... an In many areas of mathematics some “higher opera- account of fundamental concepts as they appear Features tions” are arising. These have become so important in relevant modern applications and literature. ... Inverse limits with set-valued functions are quickly that several research projects refer to such expres- The book addresses three main groups: first, mathe- becoming a popular topic of research due to their sions. Higher operations form new types of algebras. maticians working in a different field; second, other potential applications in dynamical systems and eco- The key to understanding and comparing them, to scientists and professionals from a business or acade- nomics. This brief provides a concise introduction creating invariants of their action is operad theory. mic background; third, graduate or advanced under- dedicated specifically to such inverse limits. The the- This is a point of view that is 40 years old in algebraic graduate students of a quantitative subject [..] ory is presented along with detailed examples which topology, but the new trend is its appearance in [..] form the distinguishing feature of this work. The Contents major differences between the theory of inverse [..] Contents Part I. The Theory of Stochastic Processes.- Funda- Preface.- 1.Algebras, coalgebras, homology.- 2.Twist- mentals of Probability.- Stochastic Processes.- The Contents ing morphisms.- 3.Koszul duality for associative Itô Integral.- Stochastic Differential Equations.- Part 1. Basics.- 2. Connectedness.- 3. Mapping verses algebras.- 4.Methods to prove Koszulity of an alge- II. The Applications of Stochastic Processes.- Appli- Set-valued Functions.- 4. Mapping Theorems.- 5. bra.- 5.Algebraic operad.- 6 Operadic homological cations to Finance and Insurance.- Applications to Dimension.- 6. Problems.–Index. algebra.- 7.Koszul duality of operads.- 8.Methods Biology and Medicine.- Part III. Appendices.- Mea- to prove Koszulity of an operad.- 9.The operads sure and Integration.- Convergence of Probability Fields of interest As and A\infty.- 10.Homotopy operadic algebras.- Measures on Metric Spaces.- Elliptic and Parabolic Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Ordinary 11.Bar and cobar construction of an algebra over Operators.- D Semigroups and Linear Operators.- E Differential Equations; Game Theory, Economics, an operad.- 12.(Co)homology of algebras over an Stability of Ordinary Differential Equations.- Refer- Social and Behav. Sciences; Topology operad.- 13.Examples of algebraic operads.- Apen- ences. dices: A.The symmetric group.- B.Categories.- Target groups C.Trees.- References.- Index.- List of Notation. Fields of interest Research Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Math- Fields of interest ematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics; Type of publication Category Theory, Homological Algebra; Non-asso- Quantitative Finance; Mathematical and Computa- Brief ciative Rings and Algebras; Algebraic Topology; tional Biology; Applications of Mathematics; Appl. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4486-2 Manifolds and Cell Complexes (incl. Diff. Topology) Mathematics / Computational Methods of Engineer- ing Softcover Target groups 2012. XII, 86 p. 51 illus., 41 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Research Target groups Mathematics) Research $49.95 Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-4486-2 Monograph Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30361-6 Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-0-8176-8345-0 2012. XXIV, 634 p. 219 illus. 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J.M. Borwein, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Aus- E.R. Rodrigues, UNAM, Instituto de Matemáticasm, Mexico; J.A. N.J. Daras, Hellenic Military Academy, Vari Attikis, Greece (Ed.) tralia; M.P. Skerritt, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Achcar, Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Medicina Australia Social, Brazil Applications of Mathematics and An Introduction to Modern Applications of Discrete-time Informatics in Military Science Mathematical Computing Markov Chains and Poisson Processes to Air Pollution Modeling Analysis, assessment, and data management are core With Mathematica® tools required for operation research analysts. The and Studies April 2011 conference held at the Helenic Military Thirty years ago mathematical, as opposed to applied Academy addressed these issues with efforts to col- numerical, computation was difficult to perform and lect valuable recommendations for improving ana- so relatively little used. Three threads changed that: In this brief we consider some stochastic models lysts’ capabilities to assess and communicate the the emergence of the personal computer; the discov- that may be used to study problems related to en- necessary qualitative data to military leaders. This ery of fiber-optics and the consequent development vironmental matters, in particular, air pollution. unique volume is an outgrowth of the April confer- of the modern internet; and the building of the Three The impact of exposure to air pollutants on people's ence and comprises of contributions from the fields “M’s” Maple, Mathematica and Matlab.We intend to health is a very clear and well documented subject. of science, mathematics, and the military, bringing persuade that Mathematica and other similar tools Therefore, it is very important to obtain ways to Greek research findings to the world. Topics cover are worth knowing, assuming only that one wishes to predict or explain the behaviour of pollutants in a wide variety of mathematical methods used with be a mathematician, a mathematics educator, a com- general. Depending on the type of question that application to defense and security. Each contribu- puter scientist, an engineer or scientist, or anyone one is interested in answering, there are several of tion considers directions and[...] else who wishes/needs to use mathematics better. We ways studying that problem. Among them we may also hope to explain how to become an "experimental quote, analysis of the time series of the pollutants' Features mathematician" while[...] measurements, analysis of the information obtained Analysis, assessment, and data management are core directly from the data, for instance, daily, weekly or tools required for operation research analysts. The Features monthly averages and standard[...] April 2011 conference held at the Helenic Army Thirty years ago, mathematical computation was dif- Academy addressed these topics with efforts to ficult to perform and thus used sparingly. However, Features collect valuable recommendations for improving mathematical computation has become far more In this brief we consider some stochastic models analysts’ capabilities to assess and communicate accessible due to the emergence of the personal com- that may be used to study problems related to en- necessary qualitative data to military leaders. This puter, the discovery of fiber-optics and the conse- vironmental matters, in particular, air pollution. unique volume is comprised of contributions from quent development of the modern internet, and the The impact of exposure to air pollutants on people's the fields of [..] creation of Maple™, Mathematica®, and Matlab®.An health is a very clear and well documented subject. Introduction to Modern Mathematical Computing: Therefore, it is very important to obtain ways to pre- Contents With [..] dict or explain the behaviour of pollutants in general. Foreword.- Preface.- Table of Contents.- 1. The Depending on the type of question that one is [..] Significance of Research and Development for the Contents National Defence and its Relation with the Military Preface.- Conventions and Notation.- 1. Number Contents University Institutions (N. Uzunoglu).- 2. Selected Theory.- 2. Calculus.- 3. Linear Algebra.- 4. Visuali- Introduction.- Discrete-time Markov chain Topics in Critical Element Detection (J.L. Wal- sation and Geometry: a Postscript.- Sample Quizzes.- models.- Poisson models and their application to teros, P.M. Pardalos).- 3. Study of Engagement with Index.- References.- ozone data.- Some counting processes and ozone air Mobile Targets (S. Tassopoulos).- 4. Solving an Elec- pollution.- Comments.- Acknowledgements.- References tromagnetic Scattering Problem in Chiral Media (C. Fields of interest . Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Athanasiadis, S. Dimitroula, K. Skourogiannis).- 5. sis; Mathematical Software; Simulation and Model- Fields of interest Orthonormality in Interpolation Schemes for Recon- ing; Mathematical Applications in Computer Science Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Moni- structing Signals (N.J. Daras).- 6. 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A. Deitmar, Universität Tübingen W. Benz, University of Hamburg, Germany J. Awrejcewicz, Technical University of Łódź, Poland

Automorphic Forms Classical Geometries in Modern Classical Mechanics

Contexts Kinematics and Statics Automorphic forms are an important complex ana- Geometry of Real Inner Product Spaces Third Edition lytic tool in number theory and modern arithmetic This is the first volume of three, devoted to Mechan- ics. This book contains classical mechanics problems geometry. They played for example a vital role in The focus of this book and its geometric notions including kinematics and statics. It is recommended Andrew Wiles's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. is on real vector spaces X that are finite or infinite as a supplementary textbook for undergraduate and This text provides a concise introduction to the inner product spaces of arbitrary dimension greater graduate students from mechanical and civil engi- world of automorphic forms using two approaches: than or equal to 2. It characterizes both euclidean neering, as well as for physical scientists and engi- the classic elementary theory and the modern point and hyperbolic geometry with respect to natural neers. It contains a basic introduction to classical of view of adeles and representation theory. The properties of (general) translations and general mechanics, including fundamental principles, statics, reader will learn the important aims and results of distances of X. Also for these spaces X, it studies and the geometry of masses, as well as thorough dis- the theory by focussing on its essential aspects and the sphere geometries of Möbius and Lie as well as cussion on kinematics. restricting it to the 'base field' of rational numbers. geometries where Lorentz transformations play the Students interested for example in arithmetic geom- key role.Proofs of newer theorems characterizing Features etry or number theory will find that this book pro- isometries and Lorentz transformations under mild vides an optimal and easily[...] This is the first volume of three books by the same hypotheses are included, such as for instance infinite author, devoted entirely to classical mechanics. The dimensional versions of famous theorems of A.D. Features triad of works covers different subjects in classical Alexandrov on Lorentz[...] Automorphic forms are an important complex ana- mechanics and creates a link between them by deriv- ing topics from the same root. Moreover, the author lytic tool in number theory and modern arithmetic Features unifies different approaches from English, Russian, geometry. They played for example a vital role in The focus of this book and its geometric notions Polish, and German literature devoted to classical Andrew Wiles's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. is on real vector spaces X that are finite or infinite mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the study of [..] This text provides a concise introduction to the inner product spaces of arbitrary dimension greater world of automorphic forms using two approaches: than or equal to 2. It characterizes both euclidean the classic elementary theory and the modern point Contents and hyperbolic geometry with respect to natural Preface.- 1. Fundamental Principles of Mechanics.- of view of adeles and representation theory. The properties of (general) translations and general dis- reader will [..] 2. Statics.- 3. Geometry of Masses.- 4. Kinematics of tances of X. Also for these spaces X, it studies the a Particle and Introduction to Kinematics of Rigid sphere geometries of Möbius and Lie as well as [..] Contents Bodies.- 5. Kinematics of a Rigid Body and Compos- ite Motion of a Point.- 6. Kinematics of a Deformable Doubly periodic functions.-Modular forms for Contents Body. SL2(Z).-Representations of SL2(R).-p-adic num- Preface.- 1 Translation Groups.- 2 Euclidean and bers.-Adeles and ideles.-Tate’s thesis.-Automorphic Hyperbolic Geometry.- 3 Sphere Geometries of Fields of interest representations of GL2(A).-Automorphic L-func- Möbius and Lie.- 4 Lorentz Transformations.- 5 δ– tions. Mathematical Physics; Mechanics; Engineering Projective Mappings, Isomorphism Theorems.- 6 Design Planes of Leibniz, Lines of Weierstrass, Varia.- A Fields of interest Notation and symbols.- B Bibliography.- Index. 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P. Plotnikov, Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics, Novosibirsk, D.A. Tran, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA S. Hong, Korea University, Seoul, Korea; J. Kalliongis, Saint Louis Russia; J. Sokołowski, Institut Elie Cartan, Vandoeuvre Lès Nancy, University, MO, USA; D. McCullough, University of Oklahoma, France Norman, OK, USA; J.H. Rubinstein, University of Melbourne, VIC, Data Storage for Social Networks Australia

Compressible Navier-Stokes A Socially Aware Approach Equations Diffeomorphisms of Elliptic 3- Evidenced by the success of Facebook, Twitter, Manifolds Theory and Shape Optimization and LinkedIn, online social networks (OSNs) have become ubiquitous, offering novel ways for people The book presents the modern state of the art in the to access information and communicate with each This work concerns the diffeomorphism groups of mathematical theory of compressible Navier-Stokes other. As the increasing popularity of social network- 3-manifolds, in particular of elliptic 3-manifolds. equations, with particular emphasis on the applica- ing is undeniable, scalability is an important issue for These are the closed 3-manifolds that admit a Rie- tions to aerodynamics. The topics covered include: any OSN that wants to serve a large number of users. mannian metric of constant positive curvature, now modeling of compressible viscous flows; modern Storing user data for the entire network on a single known to be exactly the closed 3-manifolds that have mathematical theory of nonhomogeneous boundary server can quickly lead to a bottleneck, and, conse- a finite fundamental group. The (Generalized) Smale value problems for viscous gas dynamics equations; quently, more servers are needed to expand storage Conjecture asserts that for any elliptic 3-manifold applications to optimal shape design in aerodynam- capacity and lower data request traffic per server. M, the inclusion from the isometry group of M to its ics; kinetic theory for equations with oscillating data; Adding more servers is just one step to address scala- diffeomorphism group is a homotopy equivalence. new approach to the boundary value problems for bility. The next step is to determine how best to store The original Smale Conjecture, for the 3-sphere, was transport equations. The monograph offers a com- the data across[...] proven by J. Cerf and A. Hatcher, and N. Ivanov prehensive and self-contained introduction to recent proved the generalized conjecture for many of the mathematical tools designed to handle the problems Features elliptic 3-manifolds that contain a geometrically arising in the theory. Evidenced by the success of Facebook, Twitter, incompressible Klein bottle.The[...] and LinkedIn, online social networks (OSNs) have Features become ubiquitous, offering novel ways for people Features The book presents the modern state of the art in the to access information and communicate with each This work concerns the diffeomorphism groups of 3- mathematical theory of compressible Navier-Stokes other. As the increasing popularity of social network- manifolds, in particular of elliptic 3-manifolds. These equations, with particular emphasis on applications ing is undeniable, scalability is an important issue for are the closed 3-manifolds that admit a Riemannian to aerodynamics. The topics covered include: mod- any OSN that wants to serve a large number of users. metric of constant positive curvature, now known to eling of compressible viscous flows; modern mathe- Storing user data for the entire network on a single be exactly the closed 3-manifolds that have a finite matical theory of nonhomogeneous boundary value [..] fundamental group. The (Generalized) Smale Con- problems for viscous gas dynamics equations; appli- jecture asserts that for any elliptic 3-manifold M, the cations to optimal shape design in aerodynamics; Contents inclusion from the isometry group of M to its [..] kinetic [..] 1. Introduction (Amazon’s Dynamo, Google’s BigTable, Apache Cassandra).-2. Social Locality in Contents Contents Data Storage (Perfect vs. Imperfect Social Locality, 1 Elliptic 3-manifolds and the Smale Conjecture.- 2 Preface.- Introduction.- 1 Preliminaries.- 2 Physi- Assumptions and Notations, Optimization Objec- Diffeomorphisms and Embeddings of Manifolds.- cal background.- 3 Problem formulation.- 4 Basic tives, Multi-Objective Optimization).- 3. S-PUT 3 The Method of Cerf and Palais.- 4 Elliptic 3-man- statements.- 5 Nonstationary case. Existence theory.- (Approach, Algorithm, Numerical Results, Notes).- ifolds Containing One-sided Klein Bottles.- 5 Lens 6 Pressure estimate.- 7 Kinetic theory. Fast density 4. S-CLONE (Approach, Algorithm, Numerical Spaces oscillations.- 8 Domain convergence.- 9 Flow around Results, Notes)- 5. Epilogue. –References. an obstacle. Domain dependence.- 10 Existence the- Fields of interest ory in nonsmooth domains.- 11 Sensitivity analysis. Fields of interest Manifolds and Cell Complexes (incl. Diff. 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A. Sorokin, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; R. Mur- P.M. Pardalos, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; T.M. Ras- M. Ruzhansky, Imperial College London, UK; M. Sugimoto, phey, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, USA; M.T. Thai, University of sias, National Technical University, Athens, Greece (Eds.) Nagoya University, Japan; J. Wirth, University of Stuttgart, Ger- Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; P.M. Pardalos, University of Florida, many (Eds.) Gainesville, FL, USA (Eds.) Essays in Mathematics and its Applications Evolution Equations of Hyperbolic Dynamics of Information Systems: and Schrödinger Type Mathematical Foundations In Honor of Stephen Smale´s 80th Birthday Asymptotics, Estimates and Nonlinearities The volume is dedicated to Stephen Smale on the This book presents recent developments and results occasion of his 80th birthday.Besides his startling Evolution equations of hyperbolic or more gen- found by participants of the Third International 1960 result of the proof of the Poincar´e conjec- eral p-evolution type form an active field of cur- Conference on the Dynamics of Information Sys- ture for all dimensionsgreater than or equal to five, rent research. This volume aims to collect some tems, which took place at the University of Florida, Smale’s ground breaking contributions invarious recent advances in the area in order to allow a quick Gainesville FL, USA on February 16-18, 2011. The fields in Mathematics have marked the second part overview of ongoing research. The contributors are purpose of this conference was to bring together of the 20th century andbeyond. Stephen Smale has first rate mathematicians. This collection of research scientists and engineers from industry, govern- done pioneering work in differential topology, glob- papers is centred around parametrix constructions ment, and universities to exchange knowledge and alanalysis, dynamical systems, nonlinear functional and microlocal analysis; asymptotic constructions of results in a broad range of topics relevant to the the- analysis, numerical analysis, theoryof computation solutions; energy and dispersive estimates; and asso- ory and practice of the dynamics of information and machine learning as well as applications in the ciated spectral transforms. Applications concern- systems.Dynamics of Information plays an increas- physical andbiological sciences and economics. In ing elasticity and general relativity complement the ingly critical role in our society. The influence of sum, Stephen Smale has manifestly brokenthe barri- volume. The book gives an overview of a variety of information on social, biological, genetic, and mili- ers among the different fields of[...] ongoing current research in the field and, therefore, tary systems must be better understood to[...] allows researchers as well as[...] Features Features The volume is dedicated to Stephen Smale on the Features This proceedings publication is a compilation of occasion of his 80th birthday. Besides his startling Evolution equations of hyperbolic or more gen- selected contributions from the “Third International 1960 result of the proof of the Poincaré conjec- eral p-evolution type form an active field of cur- Conference on the Dynamics of Information Sys- ture for all dimensions greater than or equal to five, rent research. This volume aims to collect some tems” which took place at the University of Florida, Smale’s ground breaking contributions invarious recent advances in the area in order to allow a quick Gainesville, February 16–18, 2011. The purpose of fields in Mathematics have marked the second part overview of ongoing research. The contributors are this conference was to bring together scientists and of the 20th century and beyond. Stephen Smale has first rate mathematicians. This collection of research engineers from industry, government, and academia done pioneering work in differential topology, global papers is centred around parametrix constructions in order to exchange new discoveries and results in [..] and microlocal analysis; asymptotic constructions of a [..] [..] Contents Contents Preface.- Transitivity and Topological Mixing for Fields of interest 1. Dynamics of Information and Optimal Control of C1 Diffeomorphisms.- Recent Results on the Size Partial Differential Equations; Operator Theory; Mutation in Evolutionary Systems.- 2. Integration of Critical Sets.- The FoxLi operator as a Test and a Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; Calculus Principle as the Master Equation of the Dynamics Spur for WienerHopf Theory.- Kahler Metrics with of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization of an Information System.- 3. On the Optimiza- Cone Singularities along a Divisor.- The Space of tion of InformationWorkflow.- 4. Characterization Framed functions is Contractible.- Quantum Grav- Target groups of the Operator Cognitive State Using Response ity via Manifold Positivity.- Parabolic Explosions Research Times During Semi-autonomousWeapon Task in Families of Complex Polynomials.- Super Stable Type of publication Assignment.- 5. Correntropy in Data Classification.- Kahlerian Horseshoe?.- A Smooth Multivariate Contributed volume 6. 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J. Prüss, Martin-Luther- Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Ger- J. Barnes, Caversham, Reading, UK B. Klartag, Tel Aviv University, Israel; S. Mendelson, Technion - many Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; V.D. Milman, Tel Aviv University, Israel (Eds.) Gems of Geometry Evolutionary Integral Equations and Applications Geometric Aspects of Functional Based on a series of lectures for adult students, this Analysis lively and entertaining book proves that, far from This book deals with evolutionary systems whose being a dusty, dull subject, geometry is in fact full Israel Seminar 2006–2010 equation of state can be formulated as a linear of beauty and fascination. The author's infectious Volterra equation in a Banach space. The main fea- enthusiasm is put to use in explaining many of the This collection of original papers related to the ture of the kernels involved is that they consist of key concepts in the field, starting with the Golden Israeli GAFA seminar (on Geometric Aspects of unbounded linear operators. The aim is a coherent- Number and taking the reader on a geometrical Functional Analysis) from the years 2006 to 2011 presentation of the state of art of the theory includ- journey via Shapes and Solids, through the Fourth continues the long tradition of the previous volumes, ing detailed proofs and its applications to problems Dimension, finishing up with Einstein's Theories of which reflect the general trends of Asymptotic Geo- from mathematical physics, such as viscoelasticity, Relativity. Equally suitable as a gift for a youngster or metric Analysis, understood in a broad sense, and heat conduction, and electrodynamics with mem- as a nostalgic journey back into the world of math- are a source of inspiration for new research. Most ory. The importance of evolutionary integral equa- ematics for older readers, John Barnes' book is the of the papers deal with various aspects of the the- tions ‒ which form a larger class than do evolution perfect antidote for anyone whose maths lessons at ory, including classical topics in the geometry of con- equations ‒ stems from such applications and there- school are a source[...] vex bodies, inequalities involving volumes of such fore special emphasis is placed on these. 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The aim is a coherent- with the Golden Number and taking the reader on a Functional Analysis) from the years 2006 to 2011 presentation of the state of art of the theory includ- geometrical journey covering topics [..] continues the long tradition of the previous volumes, ing detailed proofs and its applications to problems which reflect the general trends of Asymptotic Geo- Contents from mathematical physics, such as viscoelasticity, metric Analysis, understood in a broad sense, and 1 The Golden Number.- 2 Shapes and Solids.- 3 heat [..] are a source of inspiration for new research. Most of The Forth Dimension.- 4 Projective Geometry.- 5 the papers deal with various aspects of the theory, [..] Contents Topology.- 6 Bubbles.- 7 Harmony of the Spheres.- 8 Preface.- Introduction.- Preliminaries.- I Equations Chaos and Fractals.- 9 Relativity.- 10 Finale.- A More Contents of Scalar Type.- 1 Resolvents.- 2 Analytic Resol- on Four.- B Crystals.- C Stability.- D Stereo Images.- The α-Cosine Transform and Intertwining Integrals vents.- 3 Parabolic Equations.- 4 Subordination.- 5 E Schlegel Images.- F Stability.- G Fanoland.- Bibli- on Real Grassmannians.- On Modules Over Valua- Linear Viscoelasticity.- II Nonscalar Equations.- 6 ography.- Index. tions.- On Multiplicative Maps of Continuous and Hyperbolic Equations of Nonscalar Type.- 7 Non- Smooth Functions.- Order Isomorphisms on Con- Fields of interest scalar Parabolic Equations.- 8 Parabolic Problems in vex Functions in Windows.- Finite Transitive Graph Geometry; History of Mathematics Lp-Spaces.- 9 Viscoelasticity and Electrodynamics Embeddings into a Hyperbolic.- Metric Space Must with Memory.- III Equations on the Line.- 10 Inte- Stretch or Squeeze.- Tightness of Fluctuations of Target groups First Passage Percolation on Some Large Graphs.- grability of Resolvents.- 11 Limiting Equations.- 12 Popular/general Admissibility of Function Spaces.- 13 Further Appli- Finitely Supported Measures on SL2(R) which are Absolutely Continuous at Infinity.- Interpolations, cations and Complements.- Bibliography.- Index. 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X. Li, Xueliang Li, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; Y. Shi, Yong- F. Verhulst, University of Utrecht, Netherlands S. Deng, Nankai University, Tianjin, China tang Shi, Nankai University, Tianjin, China; I. Gutman, Ivan Gut- man, University of Kragujevac, Serbia Henri Poincaré Homogeneous Finsler Spaces

Graph Energy Impatient Genius Homogeneous Finsler Spaces is the first book to The book describes the life of Henri Poincaré, his emphasize the relationship between Lie groups and This book is about graph energy. The authors have work style and in detail most of his unique achieve- Finsler geometry, and the first to show the validity included many of the important results on graph ments in mathematics and physics. Apart from bio- in using Lie theory for the study of Finsler geometry energy, such as the complete solution to the con- graphical details, attention is given to Poincaré's problems. This book contains a series of new results jecture on maximal energy of unicyclic graphs, the contributions to automorphic functions, differential obtained by the author and collaborators during the Wagner-Heuberger’s result on the energy of trees, equations and dynamical systems, celestial mechan- last decade. The topic of Finsler geometry has devel- the energy of random graphs or the approach to ics, mathematical physics in particular the theory of oped rapidly in recent years. One of the main reasons energy using singular values. It contains an extensive the electron and relativity, topology (analysis situs). for its surge in development is its use in many scien- coverage of recent results and a gradual develop- A chapter on philosophy explains Poincaré's conven- tific fields, such as general relativity, mathematical ment of topics and the inclusion of complete proofs tionalism in mathematics and his view of conven- biology, and phycology (study of algae). This mono- from most of the important recent results in the tionalism in physics; the latter has a very different graph introduces the most recent developments in area. The latter fact makes it a valuable reference character. In the foundations of mathematics his the study of Lie groups and homogeneous Finsler for researchers looking to get into the field of graph position is between intuitionism and axiomatics.One spaces, leading the[...] energy, further stimulating it with occasional inclu- of the purposes of the[...] sion of open problems. The book[...] Features Features This book is a unique addition to the existing lit- Features This book describes the life and work of Henri Poin- erature in the field of Finsler geometry. This is the This book is about graph energy. The authors have caré, detailing most of his unique achievements first monograph to deal exclusively with homoge- included many of the important results on graph in mathematics and physics. It is divided into two neous Finsler geometry and to make serious use of energy, such as the complete solution to the con- parts—the first on Poincaré’s life, and the second Lie theory in the study of this rapidly developing jecture on maximal energy of unicyclic graphs, the on his contributions to the mathematical sciences. field. The increasing activity in Finsler geometry can Wagner-Heuberger’s result on the energy of trees, Apart from biographical details, attention is given to be attested in large part to the driving influence of the energy of random graphs or the approach to Poincaré’s results on automorphic functions; differ- S.S. Chern, its proven use in many fields of [..] energy using singular values. It contains an exten- ential equations and dynamical systems; celestial [..] sive coverage of recent results and a gradual devel- Contents opment of [..] Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1. Introduction to The early years.- Academic education, 1873-1879.- Finsler Geometry.- 2. Lie Groups and Homogenous Contents Impressive results in Vesoul and Caen.- Career in Spaces.- 3. The Group of Isometries.- 4. Homoge- Preface.- Introduction.- The Chemical Connec- Paris.- The prize competition of Oscar II.- Philoso- neous Finsler Spaces.- 5. Symmetric Finsler Spaces.- tion.- The Coulson Integral Formula.- Common phy and essays.- At the end, what kind of a man?- 6. Weakly Symmetric Finsler Spaces.- 7. Homoge- Proof Methods.- Bounds for the Energy of Graphs.- Automorphic functions.- Differential equations and neous Randers Spaces.- References.- Index. The Energy of Random Graphs.- Graphs Extremal dynamical systems.- Analysis Situs.- Mathematical with with Regard to Energy.- Hypernergetic and Physics.- Poincaré.- Historical data and biographical Fields of interest Equienergetic Graphs.- Miscellaneous.- Other Graph details.- References.- Index.- Differential Geometry Energies.- Bibliography.- Index. Fields of interest Target groups Fields of interest History of Mathematics; Mathematics (general); Research Graph Theory; Math. Applications in Chemistry; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Engineering (gen- Algebra eral) Type of publication Monograph Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4243-1 Research Professional/practitioner Hardcover Type of publication Type of publication 2012. XIV, 240 p. 1 illus. 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S. Scholtes J.M. Lee, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA I.R. Shafarevich, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; A.O. Remizov, SISSA, Trieste, Italy Introduction to Piecewise Introduction to Smooth Manifolds Differentiable Equations Linear Algebra and Geometry This book is an introductory graduate-level text- book on the theory of smooth manifolds. Its goal is This book on linear algebra and geometry is based This brief provides an elementary introduction to to familiarize students with the tools they will need on a course given by renowned academician I.R. the theory of piecewise differentiable functions with in order to use manifolds in mathematical or sci- Shafarevich at Moscow State University. The book an emphasis on differentiable equations. In the first entific research--- smooth structures, tangent vec- begins with the theory of linear algebraic equations chapter, two sample problems are used to motivate tors and covectors, vector bundles, immersed and and the basic elements of matrix theory and contin- the study of this theory. The presentation is then embedded submanifolds, tensors, differential forms, ues with vector spaces, linear transformations, inner developed using two basic tools for the analysis of de Rham cohomology, vector fields, flows, foliations, product spaces, and the theory of affine and projec- piecewise differentiable functions: the Bouligand Lie derivatives, Lie groups, Lie algebras, and more. tive spaces. The book also includes some subjects derivative as the nonsmooth analogue of the classical The approach is as concrete as possible, with pictures that are naturally related to linear algebra but are derivative concept and the theory of piecewise affine and intuitive discussions of how one should think usually not covered in such courses: exterior alge- functions as the combinatorial tool for the study of geometrically about the abstract concepts, while bras, non-Euclidean geometry, topological properties this approximation function. In the end, the results making full use of the powerful tools that modern of projective spaces, theory of quadrics (in affine and are combined to develop inverse and implicit func- mathematics has to offer.This[...] projective spaces), decomposition of finite abelian tion theorems for piecewise differentiable equations. groups, and finitely[...] This[...] Features This book is an introductory graduate-level textbook Features Features on the theory of smooth manifolds. Its goal is to This book on linear algebra and geometry is based This brief provides an elementary introduction to familiarize students with the tools they will need in on a course given by renowned academician I.R. the theory of piecewise differentiable functions with order to use manifolds in mathematical or scientific Shafarevich at Moscow State University. The book an emphasis on differentiable equations. In the first research—smooth structures, tangent vectors and begins with the theory of linear algebraic equations chapter, two sample problems are used to motivate covectors, vector bundles, immersed and embedded and the basic elements of matrix theory and contin- the study of this theory. The presentation is then submanifolds, tensors, differential forms, de Rham ues with vector spaces, linear transformations, inner developed using two basic tools for the analysis of cohomology, vector fields, flows, foliations, Lie [..] product spaces, and the theory of affine and projec- piecewise differentiable functions: the Bouligand tive spaces. The book also includes some subjects derivative as the nonsmooth [..] Contents that [..] Preface.- 1 Smooth Manifolds.- 2 Smooth Maps.- 3 Contents Tangent Vectors.- 4 Submersions, Immersions, and Contents -1. Sample problems for nonsmooth equations. -2. Embeddings.- 5 Submanifolds.- 6 Sard's Theorem.- Preface.- Preliminaries.- 1. Linear Equations.- 2. Piecewise affline functions. -3. Elements from non- 7 Lie Groups.- 8 Vector Fields.- 9 Integral Curves Matrices and Determinants.- 3. Vector Spaces.- 4. smooth analysis. -4. Piecewise differentiable func- and Flows.- 10 Vector Bundles.- 11 The Cotangent Linear Transformations of a Vector Space to Itself.- tions. -5. Sample applications. Bundle.- 12 Tensors.- 13 Riemannian Metrics.- 14 5. Jordan Normal Form.- 6. Quadratic and Bilin- Fields of interest Differential Forms.- 15 Orientations.- 16 Integra- ear Forms.- 7. Euclidean Spaces.- 8. Affine Spaces.- Analysis; Functions of a Complex Variable; Calculus tion on Manifolds.- 17 De Rham Cohomology.- 18 9. Projective Spaces.- 10. The Exterior Product and of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization The de Rham Theorem.- 19 Distributions and Folia- Exterior Algebras.- 11. Quadrics.- 12. Hyperbolic tions.- 20 The Exponential Map.- 21 Quotient Man- Geometry.- 13. Groups, Rings, and Modules.- 14. 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This work contains the proceedings of the "Math- Systems Analysis for Problems of and Applications ematics and Culture" conference held in Venice Transcomputational Complexity Selected Contributions from the MOPTA 2010 Conference in March 2002. The conference aims to act as a bridge across the various aspects of human knowl- This volume contains a selection of contributions This work presents lines of investigation and scien- edge. While keeping mathematics as its core, it is that were presented at the Modeling and Opti- tific achievements of the Ukrainian school of opti- aimed at anyone endowed with cultural curiosity and mization: Theory and Applications Conference mization theory and adjacent disciplines. These interests, whether within or (even more so) outside (MOPTA) held at Lehigh University in Bethle- include the development of approaches to mathe- mathematics. 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The conference aims to act as a lems, and addressed the application of optimization nel training, etc. The methods developed include bridge across the various aspects of human knowl- techniques in finance, logistics, health, and other sequential analysis of variants, nondifferential opti- edge. While keeping mathematics as its core, it is important fields. The contributions contained in this mization, stochastic optimization, discrete[...] aimed at anyone endowed with cultural curiosity and volume[...] interests, whether within or (even more so) outside Features mathematics. This volume therefore covers music, Features This work presents lines of investigation and scien- cinema, art, [..] This volume contains a selection of contributions tific achievements of the Ukrainian school of opti- that were presented at the Modeling and Opti- mization theory and adjacent disciplines. These Contents mization: Theory and Applications Conference include the development of approaches to mathe- I. Mathematicians.- II. Mathematics and Music.- III. (MOPTA) held at Lehigh University in Bethle- matical theories, methodologies, methods, and appli- Mathematics and Art.- IV. Mathematics and Cin- hem, Pennsylvania, USA on August 18-20, 2010. cation systems for the solution of applied problems ema.- V. Mathematics in the Movies.- VI. Peking The conference brought together a diverse group of in economy, finances, energy saving, agriculture, 2002.- VII. Mathematics and Theatre.- VIII. Mathe- researchers and practitioners, working on both theo- biology, genetics, environmental protection, hard- matics and Comic Strips retical and practical aspects of continuous or discrete ware and [..] optimization. Topics [..] Fields of interest Contents Mathematics (general); Visualization; Applications Contents Preface.- 1. Science Was the Meaning of His Life.- of Mathematics; History of Mathematics; Popular -Obtaining Tighter Relaxations of Mathemati- 2. 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L. Plaskota, University of Warsaw, Poland; H. Woźniakowski, Uni- S. Childress, New York University, Courant Institute, New York, G. Palm, University of Ulm, Germany versity of Warsaw, Poland (Eds.) NY, USA; A. Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cam- bridge, MA, USA; W.W. Schultz, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; J. Wang, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA (Eds.) Novelty, Information and Surprise Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo

Methods 2010 Natural Locomotion in Fluids and The book offers a new approach to information the- on Surfaces ory that is more general then the classical approach This book represents the refereed proceedings of by Shannon. The classical definition of informa- the Ninth International Conference on Monte Carlo Swimming, Flying, and Sliding tion is given for an alphabet of symbols or for a set and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Com- of mutually exclusive propositions (a partition of This volume developed from a Workshop on Natural puting that was held at the University of Warsaw the probability space Ω) with corresponding proba- Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces: Swimming, (Poland) in August 2010. These biennial conferences bilities adding up to 1. The new definition is given Flying, and Sliding which was held at the Institute are major events for Monte Carlo and the premiere for an arbitrary cover of Ω, i.e. for a set of possibly for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) at the event for quasi-Monte Carlo research. The proceed- overlapping propositions. The generalized informa- University of Minnesota, from June 1-5, 2010. The ings include articles based on invited lectures as well tion concept is called novelty and it is accompanied subject matter ranged widely from observational as carefully selected contributed papers on all theo- by two new concepts derived from it, designated as data to theoretical mechanics, and reflected the retical aspects and applications of Monte Carlo and information and surprise, which describe "opposite" broad scope of the workshop. In both the prepared quasi-Monte Carlo methods. The reader will be pro- versions of novelty, information being related more presentations and in the informal discussions, the vided with information on latest developments in to classical information[...] workshop engaged exchanges across disciplines and these very active areas. The book is an excellent ref- invited a lively interaction between modelers and Features erence for theoreticians and[...] observers. The articles in this volume were invited The book offers a new approach to information the- Features and fully refereed. They provide a representative if ory that is more general then the classical approach This book represents the refereed proceedings of necessarily incomplete account of the[...] by Shannon. The classical definition of information the Ninth International Conference on Monte Carlo is given for an alphabet of symbols or for a set of Features and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Com- mutually exclusive propositions (a partition of the This volume developed from a Workshop on Natural puting that was held at the University of Warsaw probability space Ω) with corresponding probabili- Locomotion in Fluids and on Surfaces: Swimming, (Poland) in August 2010. These biennial conferences ties adding up to 1. The new definition is given for Flying, and Sliding which was held at the Institute are major events for Monte Carlo and the premiere an arbitrary cover of Ω, i.e. for a set of possibly [..] for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) at the event for quasi-Monte Carlo research. The proceed- University of Minnesota, from June 1-5, 2010. 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In both the prepared [..] tions.- Conditional Novelty and Information.- Part II Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Coding and Information Transmission: On Guessing Fields of interest sis; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; and Coding.- Information Transmission.- Part III Mathematical and Computational Biology; Fluid- Quantitative Finance; Applications of Mathematics; Information Rate and Channel Capacity: Stationary and Aerodynamics; Numerical Analysis; Systems Quantum Computing Processes and Information Rate.- Channel Capacity.- Theory, Control Shannon's Theorem.- Part IV Repertoires and Cov- Target groups ers: Repertoires and Descriptions.- Novelty, Infor- Target groups Research mation and Surprise of Repertoires.- Conditioning, Research Mutual Information and Information Gain.- Part V Type of publication Information, Novelty and Surprise in[...] Type of publication Proceedings Proceedings Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-27439-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3996-7 Information and Communication, Circuits; Artificial Hardcover Intelligence (incl. 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P.M. Pardalos, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Th.F. D. Hernández-Hernández, Center for Research in Mathematics, M. Dewar, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada; B. Stevens, Coleman, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada; P. Xanthopoulos, Guanajuato, Mexico; J.A. Minjárez-Sosa, University of Sonora, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA (Eds.) Hermosillo, Mexico (Eds.) Ordering Block Designs Optimization and Data Analysis in Optimization, Control, and Biomedical Informatics Applications of Stochastic Systems Gray Codes, Universal Cycles and Configuration Orderings The study of combinatorial block designs is a vibrant In Honor of Onésimo Hernández-Lerma area of combinatorial mathematics with connections This volume covers some of the topics that are to finite geometries, graph theory, coding theory and related to the rapidly growing field of biomedical This volume provides a general overview of discrete- statistics. The practice of ordering combinatorial informatics. In June 11-12, 2010 a workshop enti- and continuous-time Markov control processes objects can trace its roots to bell ringing which orig- tled ‘Optimization and Data Analysis in Biomedical and stochastic games, along with a look at the range inated in 17th century England, but only emerged Informatics’ was organized at The Fields Institute. of applications of stochastic control and some of as a significant modern research area with the work Following this event invited contributions were its recent theoretical developments. These topics of F. Gray and N. de Bruijn. These two fascinating gathered based on the talks presented at the work- include various aspects of dynamic programming, areas of mathematics are brought together for the shop, and additional invited chapters were chosen approximation algorithms, and infinite-dimensional first time in this book. It presents new terminology from world’s leading experts. In this publication, linear programming. In all, the work comprises and concepts which unify existing and recent results the authors share their expertise in the form of 18 carefully selected papers written by experts in from a wide variety of sources. In order to provide a state-of-the-art research and review chapters, bring- their respective fields. Optimization, Control, and complete introduction and survey, the book begins ing together researchers from different disciplines Applications of Stochastic Systems will be a valuable with background[...] and emphasizing the value of mathematical methods resource for all practitioners, researchers, and pro- fessionals in applied mathematics and operations in the areas of clinical sciences. This[...] Features research who work in the areas of[...] The study of combinatorial block designs is a vibrant Features area of combinatorial mathematics with connections This volume covers some of the topics that are Features to finite geometries, graph theory, coding theory and related to the rapidly growing field of biomedical Compiled in honor of Onésimo Hernández-Lerma, statistics. The practice of ordering combinatorial informatics. In June 11–12, 2010 a workshop enti- this volume offers a broad presentation of the main objects can trace its roots to bell ringing which origi- tled ‘Optimization and Data Analysis in Biomedical concepts, techniques, and methodologies in the fields nated in 17th century England, but only emerged as a Informatics’ was organized at The Fields Institute. of optimization and control of stochastic systems. significant modern research area with the work of F. Following this event, invited contributions were At the same time, the book provides an overview Gray and N. de Bruijn. These [..] gathered based on the talks presented at the work- of their wide-ranging applications and theoretical developments. These topics include various aspects shop, and additional invited chapters were solicited Contents of dynamic programming, discounted and average from [..] Abstract.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Back- optimality [..] ground.- Ordering the Blocks of Designs.- Gray Contents Codes and Universal Cycles for Designs.- New Preface.- Novel Biclustering Methods for Re-Order- Contents Results in Configuration Ordering.- Conclusions and ing Data Matrices (P.A. DiMaggio Jr., A. Subra- 1 On the Policy Iteration Algorithm for Non-degen- Future Work.- Bibliography.- Index. mani, C.A. Floudas).- Clustering Time Series Data erate Controlled Diffusions under the Ergodic Cri- terion.- 2 Discrete-Time Inventory Problems with with Distance Matrices (O. 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E. Brieskorn, Eitorf, Germany; H. Knörrer, ETH Zürich, Switzerland C. Laurent-Gengoux, Université de Lorraine, Metz, France; A. H. Marubayashi, Tokushima Bunri University, Japan; F. Van Oys- Pichereau, Université de Lyon, France; P. Vanhaecke, Université taeyen, University of Antwerp, Belgium de Poitiers, Futuroscope Chasseneuil, France Plane Algebraic Curves Prime Divisors and Translated by John Stillwell Poisson Structures Noncommutative Valuation Theory In a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the theory of plane algebraic curves, the authors examine Poisson structures appear in a large variety of con- Classical valuation theory has applications in num- this classical area of mathematics that both figured texts, ranging from string theory, classical/quantum ber theory and class field theory as well as in alge- prominently in ancient Greek studies and remains mechanics and differential geometry to abstract alge- braic geometry, e.g. in a divisor theory for curves. a source of inspiration and a topic of research to bra, algebraic geometry and representation theory. But the noncommutative equivalent is mainly this day. Arising from notes for a course given at In each one of these contexts, it turns out that the applied to finite dimensional skewfields. Recently the University of Bonn in Germany, “Plane Alge- Poisson structure is not a theoretical artifact, but a however, new types of algebras have become pop- braic Curves” reflects the authors‑ concern for the key element which, unsolicited, comes along with the ular in modern algebra; Weyl algebras, deformed student audience through its emphasis on motiva- problem that is investigated, and its delicate prop- and quantized algebras, quantum groups and Hopf tion, development of imagination, and understand- erties are decisive for the solution to the problem in algebras, etc. The advantage of valuation theory in ing of basic ideas. As classical objects, curves may be nearly all cases. Poisson Structures is the first book the commutative case is that it allows effective cal- viewed from many angles. This text also provides a that offers a comprehensive introduction to the the- culations, bringing the arithmetical properties of foundation for the comprehension and exploration ory, as well as an overview of the different aspects of the ground field into the picture. This arithmeti- of modern work on singularities.[...] Poisson structures. The first part covers solid[...] cal nature is also present in the theory of maximal Features Features orders in central simple algebras. [...] In a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the Poisson structures appear in a large variety of con- Features theory of plane algebraic curves, the authors examine texts, ranging from string theory, classical/quantum Classical valuation theory has applications in num- this classical area of mathematics that both figured mechanics and differential geometry to abstract alge- ber theory and class field theory as well as in alge- prominently in ancient Greek studies and remains bra, algebraic geometry and representation theory. braic geometry, e.g. in a divisor theory for curves. a source of inspiration and topic of research to this In each one of these contexts, it turns out that the But the noncommutative equivalent is mainly day. Arising from notes for a course given at the Poisson structure is not a theoretical artifact, but a applied to finite dimensional skewfields. Recently University of Bonn in Germany, “Plane Algebraic key element which, unsolicited, comes along with the however, new types of algebras have become popu- Curves” reflects the author’s concern for the [..] problem that is investigated, and its [..] lar in modern algebra; Weyl algebras, deformed and Contents Contents quantized algebras, quantum groups and Hopf alge- I. History of algebraic curves.- 1. Origin and gen- Part I Theoretical Background:1.Poisson Structures: bras, etc. The [..] eration of curves.- 2. Synthetic and analytic geom- Basic Definitions.- 2.Poisson Structures: Basic Con- Contents etry.- 3. The development of projective geometry.- structions.- 3.Multi-Derivations and Kähler Forms.- 1. General Theory of Primes.- 2. Maximal Orders II. Investigation of curves by elementary algebraic 4.Poisson (Co)Homology.- 5.Reduction.- Part II and Primes.- 3. Extensions of Valuations to some methods.- 4. Polynomials.- 5. Definition and ele- Examples:6.Constant Poisson Structures, Regular Quantized Algebras mentary properties of plane algebraic curves.- 6. The and Symplectic Manifolds.- 7.Linear Poisson Struc- intersection of plane curves.- 7. Some simple types tures and Lie Algebras.- 8.Higher Degree Poisson Fields of interest of curves.- III. Investigation of curves by resolution Structures.- 9.Poisson Structures in Dimensions Two Algebra; Geometry; Algebraic Geometry; Associative of singularities.- 8. Local investigations.- 9. Global and Three.- 10.R-Brackets and r-Brackets.- 11.Pois- Rings and Algebras investigations.- Bibliography.- Index. son–Lie Groups.- Part III Applications:12.Liouville Integrable Systems.- 13.Deformation Quantization.- Target groups Fields of interest A Multilinear Algebra.- B Real and[...] Research Algebraic Geometry; Commutative Rings and Alge- bras; Algebraic Topology Fields of interest Type of publication Analysis; Differential Geometry; Topological Monograph Target groups Groups, Lie Groups; Non-associative Rings and Research Algebras More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31151-2 Softcover Type of publication Target groups 2012. IX, 218 p. (Lecture Notes in Mathematics, Vol. Monograph Research 2059) More on www.springer.com/978-3-0348-0492-9 $59.95 Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-31151-2 Softcover Monograph 2012. X, 721 p. 301 illus. (Modern Birkhäuser Classics) Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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A.N. Shiryaev, Steklov Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia S. Forth, Cranfield University, Swindon, UK; P. Hovland, Argonne F. Diacu, University of Victoria, BC, Canada National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA; E. Phipps, Sandia Natioanal Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM, USA; J. Utke, Argonne Problems in Probability National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, USA; A. Walther, University of Relative Equilibria of the Curved N- Paderborn, Germany (Eds.) Body Problem For the first two editions of the book Probability (GTM 95), each chapter included a comprehen- Recent Advances in Algorithmic The guiding light of this monograph is a question sive and diverse set of relevant exercises. While the Differentiation easy to understand but difficult to answer: {What is work on the third edition was still in progress, it was the shape of the universe? In other words, how do we decided that it would be more appropriate to pub- measure the shortest distance between two points of lish a separate book that would comprise all of the The proceedings represent the state of knowledge in the physical space? Should we follow a straight line, exercises from previous editions, in addition to many the area of algorithmic differentiation (AD). The 31 as on a flat table, fly along a circle, as between Paris new exercises.Most of the material in this book con- contributed papers presented at the AD2012 confer- and New York, or take some other path, and if so, sists of exercises created by Shiryaev, collected and ence cover the application of AD to many areas in what would that path look like? If you accept that the compiled over the course of many years while work- science and engineering as well as aspects of AD the- model proposed here, which assumes a gravitational ing on many interesting topics. Many of the exercises ory and its implementation in tools. For all papers law extended to a universe of constant curvature, is a resulted from discussions that took place during spe- the referees, selected from the program committee good approximation of the physical reality (and I will cial seminars for graduate and undergraduate stu- and the greater community, as well as the editors later outline a few arguments in this direction), then dents. Many of the[...] have emphasized accessibility of the presented ideas we can answer the above question for distances[...] also to non-AD experts. In the AD tools arena new Features implementations are introduced covering, for exam- Features Problems in Probability comprises one of the most ple, Java and graphical modeling environments or The guiding light of this monograph is a question comprehensive, nearly encyclopedic, collections of join the set of existing tools for Fortran. New devel- easy to understand but difficult to answer: {What is problems and exercises in probability theory. Albert opments in AD algorithms target[...] the shape of the universe? In other words, how do we Shiryaev has skillfully created, collected, and com- measure the shortest distance between two points of piled the exercises in this text over the course of Features the physical space? Should we follow a straight line, many years while working on topics which interested The proceedings represent the state of knowledge in as on a flat table, fly along a circle, as between Paris him the most. A substantial number of the exer- the area of algorithmic differentiation (AD). The 31 and New York, or take some other path, and if so, cises resulted from diverse sources such as [..] contributed papers presented at the AD2012 confer- what would that path look like? If you [..] ence cover the application of AD to many areas in Contents science and engineering as well as aspects of AD the- Contents Preface.- 1. Elementary Probability Theory.- 2. ory and its implementation in tools. For all papers Introduction.- Preliminary developments.- Equa- Mathematical Foundations of Probability The- the referees, selected from the program committee tions of motion.- Isometric rotations.- Relative equi- ory.- 3. Convergence of Probability Measures.- 4. and the greater community, as well as the editors libria (RE).- Fixed Points (FP).- Existence criteria.- Independent Random Variables.- 5. Stationary have [..] Qualitative behavior.- Positive elliptic RE.- Positive Random Sequences in Strict Sense.- 6. Stationary elliptic-elliptic RE.- Negative RE.- Polygonal RE.- Random Sequences in Broad Sense.- 7. Martingales.- Fields of interest Lagrangian and Eulerian RE.- Saari’s conjecture. 8. Markov Chains.- Appendix.- References. 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A. Osękowski, University of Warsaw, Poland A.B. Levy, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, USA L. Decreusefond, Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France; J. Najim, Tele- com ParisTech, Paris, France (Eds.) Sharp Martingale and Stationarity and Convergence in Semimartingale Inequalities Reduce-or-Retreat Minimization Stochastic Analysis and Related Topics

This monograph is a presentation of a unified Stationarity and Convergence in Reduce-or-Retreat In Honour of Ali Süleyman Üstünel, Paris, June 2010 approach to a certain class of semimartingale Minimization presents and analyzes a unifying inequalities, which can be regarded as probabilis- framework for a wide variety of numerical methods Since the early eighties, Ali Süleyman Üstünel has tic extensions of classical estimates for conjugate in optimization. The author’s “reduce-or-retreat” been one of the main contributors to the field of harmonic functions on the unit disc. The approach, framework is a conceptual method-outline that cov- Malliavin calculus. In a workshop held in Paris, which has its roots in the seminal works of Burk- ers any method whose iterations choose between re- June 2010 several prominent researchers gave excit- holder in the 80s, enables to deduce a given inequal- ducing the objective in some way at a trial point, or ing talks in honor of his 60th birthday. The present ity for semimartingales from the existence of a retreating to a closer set of trial points. The align- volume includes scientific contributions from this certain special function with some convex-type ment of various derivative-based methods within workshop. Probability theory is first and foremost properties. Remarkably, an appropriate applica- the same framework encourages the construction aimed at solving real-life problems containing ran- tion of the method leads to the sharp version of the of new methods, and inspires new theoretical devel- domness. Markov processes are one of the key tools estimate under investigation, which is particularly opments as companions to results from across tra- for modeling that plays a vital part concerning such important for applications. These include the theory ditional divides. The text illustrates the former by problems. Contributions on inventory control, of quasiregular mappings (with deep implications[...] developing two generalizations of[...] mutation-selection in genetics and public-private partnerships illustrate several applications in this Features Features volume. Stochastic differential[...] This monograph presents a unified approach to a Stationarity and Convergence in Reduce-or-Retreat certain class of semimartingale inequalities, which Minimization presents and analyzes a unifying Features can be regarded as probabilistic extensions of classi- framework for a wide variety of numerical methods Since the early eighties, Ali Süleyman Üstünel has cal estimates for conjugate harmonic functions on in optimization. The author’s “reduce-or-retreat” been one of the main contributors to the field of the unit disc. The approach, which has its roots in framework is a conceptual method-outline that cov- Malliavin calculus. In a workshop held in Paris, the seminal works of Burkholder in the 1980s, makes ers any method whose iterations choose between re- June 2010 several prominent researchers gave excit- it possible to deduce a given inequality for semi- ducing the objective in some way at a trial point, or ing talks in honor of his 60th birthday. The present martingales from the existence of a certain special [..] retreating to a closer set of trial points. The align- volume includes scientific contributions from this ment [..] workshop. Probability theory is first and foremost Contents aimed at solving real-life problems [..] Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Burkholder’s Contents method.- 3. Martingale inequalities in discrete -1. A Framework for Reduce-or-Retreat Minimiza- Contents time.- 4. Sub- and supermartingale inequalities in tion. -2. Particular Reduce-or-Retreat Methods. -3. 1.Boubacar Bah, Etienne Pardoux and Ahmadou discrete time.- 5. Inequalities in continuous time.- 6. Scenario Analysis. Bamba Sow: A look–down model with selection.- Inequalities for orthogonal semimartingales.- 7. 2.Alain Bensoussan: Control of Inventories with Maximal inequalities.- 8. Square function inequali- Fields of interest Markov Demand.- 3.Zdzisław Brzezniak and Annie ties.- Appendix.- Bibliography. Algorithms; Optimization; Computational Mathe- Millet: On the splitting method for some com- matics and Numerical Analysis; Probability Theory plex-valued quasilinear evolution equations.- 4. Car- Fields of interest and Stochastic Processes; Calculus of Variations and oline Hillairet and Monique Pontier: A Modelisation Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Poten- Optimal Control; Optimization of Public Private Parternships with failure time.- tial Theory; Functional Analysis 5.Joseph Najnudel, Daniel Stroock and Marc Yor: Target groups On a flow of transformations of a Wiener space.- Target groups Research 6.Nicolas Privault: Measure invariance on the Lie- Research Wiener path space.- 7.Denis Talay: Derivatives of Type of publication Solutions of[...] Type of publication Brief Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4641-5 Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-0348-0369-4 Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Genet- Softcover ics and Population Dynamics; Partial Differential Hardcover 2012. XII, 55 p. 3 illus., 1 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Opti- Equations; Ordinary Differential Equations 2012. XI, 462 p. 7 illus. 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S. Abbas, Université de Saïda, Algeria; M. Benchohra, Université P. Quintela, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain; A.B. P. Mastrolia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; M. Rigoli, Uni- de Sidi Bel-Abbès, Algeria; G.M. N'Guérékata, Morgan State Uni- Fernández, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain; A. versità degli Studi di Milano, Italy; A.G. Setti, Università degli versity, Baltimore, MD, USA Martínez, Fundación CESGA, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; G. Studi dell'Insubria, Como, Italy Parente, Fundación CESGA, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; M.T. Sánchez, Fundación CESGA, Santiago de Compostela, Spain Topics in Fractional Differential Yamabe-type Equations on Equations TransMath Complete, Noncompact Manifolds

Innovative Solutions from Mathematical Technology Topics in Fractional Differential Equations is The aim of this monograph is to present a self-con- devoted to the existence and uniqueness of solutions The book "TransMath - Innovative Solutions from tained introduction to some geometric and ana- for various classes of Darboux problems for hyper- Mathematical Technology" has been conceived as a lytic aspects of the Yamabe problem. The book also bolic differential equations or inclusions involving tool for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. describes a wide range of methods and techniques the Caputo fractional derivative. Fractional calculus This publication is addressed to those companies that can be successfully applied to nonlinear dif- generalizes the integrals and derivatives to non-inte- with innovation needs that could be met through ferential equations in particularly challenging sit- ger orders. 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It has emerged Businesses can determine the level of implementa- is written in an easy style that makes it accessible as an important tool for the study of dynamical sys- tion and demand for such technology within their even to non-specialists.After a self-contained treat- tems where classical methods reveal strong limita- sector and understand the benefits and innovations ment of the geometric tools used in the book, readers tions. Some equations[...] achieved in other companies and industries with the are introduced to the main subject[...] application of mathematical techniques.The[...] Features Features During the last decade, there has been an explosion Features The aim of this monograph is to present a self-con- of interest in fractional dynamics as it was found to The book "TransMath - Innovative Solutions from tained introduction to some geometric and ana- play a fundamental role in the modeling of a consid- Mathematical Technology" has been conceived as a lytic aspects of the Yamabe problem. The book also erable number of phenomena; in particular the mod- tool for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. describes a wide range of methods and techniques eling of memory-dependent and complex media. This publication is addressed to those companies that can be successfully applied to nonlinear dif- Fractional calculus generalizes integrals and deriv- with innovation needs that could be met through ferential equations in particularly challenging sit- atives to non-integer orders and has emerged as an mathematical technology.The book maps both exist- uations. Such situations occur where the lack of important tool for the study of dynamical systems ing and possible interactions and connections that compactness, symmetry and homogeneity prevents where [..] enable technology transfer between Spanish mathe- the use of more [..] matical [..] Contents Contents Preface.- 1. Preliminary Background.- 2. Partial Contents Introduction.- 1 Some Riemannian Geometry.- 2 Hyperbolic Functional Differential Equations.- 3. 1. Introduction.- 2. i-MATH Map of Demand for Pointwise conformal metrics.- 3 General nonexis- Partial Hyperbolic Functional Differential Inclu- Mathematical Technology (TransMATH Demand tence results.- 4 A priori estimates.- 5 Uniqueness.- 6 sions.- 4. Impulsive Partial Hyperbolic Functional Map).- 3. i-MATH Map of Supply of Mathematical Existence.- 7 Some special cases.- References.- Index. Differential Equations.- 5. Impulsive Partial Hyper- Technology (TransMATH Supply Map). bolic Functional Differential Inclusions.- 6. Implicit Fields of interest Partial Hyperbolic Functional Differential Equa- Fields of interest Differential Geometry; Global Analysis and Analysis tions.- 7. 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M.H. Annaby, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt; Z.S. Mansour, King T.B. Glezerman, Independent Practitioner, New York, NY, USA Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Medicine Autism and the Brain q-Fractional Calculus and Equations R.R. Watson, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; V.R. Preedy, Neurophenomenological Interpretation King's College London, UK; S. Zibadi, University of Arizona, Tuc- This nine-chapter monograph introduces a rigorous son, AZ, USA (Eds.) For years, the typical presentation of autism— investigation of q-difference operators in standard the developmental delays, the social and linguistic and fractional settings. It starts with elementary cal- Alcohol, Nutrition, and Health deficits—has been well known. Despite great vari- culus of q-differences and integration of Jackson’s ation among children with this condition, certain type before turning to q-difference equations. The Consequences symptoms are considered hallmarks of the disor- existence and uniqueness theorems are derived using der. Less understood is why these symptoms come successive approximations, leading to systems of together to construct autism. And as autism rates Chronic alcohol use is associated with heart, liver, equations with retarded arguments. Regular q- continue to rise, this information is ever more vital brain, and other organ pathology. Alcohol is a drug Sturm–Liouville theory is also introduced; Green’s to accurate diagnosis and treatment.Autism and the of abuse and a caloric food and it causes poor intake function is constructed and the eigenfunction expan- Brain offers answers by showing a new neuropsy- and absorption of nutrients, thus playing a major sion theorem is given. The monograph also discusses chology of the autistic spectrum, reviewing general role in many aspects of clinical consequences. Alco- some integral equations of Volterra and Abel type, brain organization, and relating specific regions and hol use lowers consumption of fruit and vegetables, as introductory material for the study of fractional q- structures to specific clinical symptoms. The author lowers tissue nutrients, and, in some cases, requires calculi. Hence fractional[...] identifies deficiencies in areas of the[...] nutritional therapy by clinicians. Alcohol, Nutri- Features tion, and Health Consequences will help the clinician Features This nine-chapter monograph introduces a rigorous define the causes and types of nutritional changes For years, the typical presentation of autism— investigation of q-difference operators in standard due to alcohol use and also explain how nutrition the developmental delays, the social and linguistic and fractional settings. It starts with elementary cal- can be used to ameliorate its consequences. Chapters deficits—has been well known. Despite great vari- culus of q-differences and integration of Jackson’s present the application of current nutritional knowl- ation among children with this condition, certain type before turning to q-difference equations. The edge by[...] symptoms are considered hallmarks of the disor- existence and uniqueness theorems are derived using der. Less understood is why these symptoms come Features successive approximations, leading to systems of together to construct autism. And as autism rates Alcohol, Nutrition, and Health Consequences pro- equations with retarded [..] continue to rise, this information is ever more vital vides practical, data-driven resources to help the to accurate [..] Contents reader understand the basics, treatments and preven- 1 Preliminaries.- 2 q-Difference Equations.- 3 q- tive strategies that are involved in the understanding Contents Sturm Liouville Problems.- 4 Riemann–Liouville q- of how alcohol may affect healthy individuals as well Chapter I. Introduction.- Chapter II. How autistic Fractional Calculi.- 5 Other q-Fractional Calculi.- as those with chronic alcohol use with or without rel- persons understand words.- Chapter III. How autis- 6 Fractional q-Leibniz Rule and Applications.- 7 q- evant infectious diseases, obesity, diabetes and/or tic persons perceive the world.- Chapter IV. How Mittag–Leffler Functions.- 8 Fractional q-Difference neurocognitive declines. It will also [..] autistic persons perceive faces.- Chapter V. How Equations.- 9 Applications of q-Integral Transforms. autistic persons act in the world.- Chapter VI. How Contents autistic persons perceive space and spatial relations.- Alcoholic and Nutrition: an Overview.- Genetics of Fields of interest Chapter VII. How autistic persons feel.- Chapter alcohol metabolism.- Laboratory models available Analysis; Difference and Functional Equations; VIII. Autistic persons’ sense of self.- Chapter IX. The to study alcohol and nutrition.- Ethanol-induced Functions of a Complex Variable; Integral Trans- left-hemispheric self in autism re-visited.- Chapter X. lipid peroxidation and apoptosis in embryopathy.- forms, Operational Calculus; Integral Equations; Pieces of autism’s puzzle fall into place. 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F. Agrò, Università "Campus Bio-Medico" , Roma, Italy (Ed.) s. suvarna, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK (Ed.) P. Lanzer, Gesundheitszentrum Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany (Ed.)

Body Fluid Management Cardiac Pathology Catheter-Based Cardiovascular

From Physiology to Therapy A Guide to Current Practice Interventions

The administration of intravenous fluids is one Cardiac disorders are an exciting area of classic A Knowledge-Based Approach of the most common and important therapeutic pathology and recently defined disease. Cardiac Operator skills, and in particular decision-making practices in the treatment of surgical, medical and Pathology: A Guide to Current Practice discusses the and strategic skills, are the most critical factor for critically ill patients. The international literature various disorders and also provides a backdrop of the outcome of catheter-based cardiovascular inter- accordingly contains a vast number of works on fluid developmental embryology, diagnostic imaging and ventions. Currently, such skills are commonly devel- management, yet there is still confusion as to the best current therapeutics. Cardiac Pathology: A Guide to oped by the empirical trial and error method only. options in the various situations encountered in clin- Current Practice aims to deliver in bench-book for- In this textbook, for the first time, an explicit teach- ical practice.The purpose of this volume is to help mat a comprehensive overview of cardiac pathology ing, training, and learning approach is set out that the decision-making process by comparing differ- that is relevant to those practicing in surgical pathol- will enable interventional operators, whether cardiol- ent solution properties describing their indications, ogy and autopsy arenas. Clear illustrations of the ogists, vascular surgeons, vascular specialists, or radi- mechanisms of action and side-effects according common styles of dissection are provided along with ologists, to learn about and to develop the cognitive to physiologic body water distribution, electrolytic the normal anatomy and histology. Chapters cover skills required in order to achieve consistent expert- and acid-base balance, and to clarify which products the approach to the autopsy heart, ischemic heart level catheter-based interventions. It is anticipated available on the market[...] disease, myocarditis, sudden[...] that adoption of this approach will allow catheter- Features Features based[...] The administration of intravenous fluids is one Cardiac disorders are an exciting area of classic Features of the most common and important therapeutic pathology and recently defined disease. Cardiac Operator skills, and in particular decision-making practices in the treatment of surgical, medical and Pathology: A Guide to Current Practice discusses the and strategic skills, are the most critical factor for critically ill patients. The international literature various disorders and also provides a backdrop of the outcome of catheter-based cardiovascular inter- accordingly contains a vast number of works on fluid developmental embryology, diagnostic imaging and ventions. Currently, such skills are commonly devel- management, yet there is still confusion as to the best current therapeutics. Cardiac Pathology: A Guide to oped by the empirical trial and error method only. In options in the various situations encountered in clin- Current Practice aims to deliver in bench-book for- this textbook, for the first time, an explicit teaching, ical practice.The purpose of this volume [..] mat a comprehensive overview of [..] training, and learning approach is set out that will Contents Contents enable interventional operators, [..] Physiology of Body Fluid Compartments.- Proper- General Considerations and Anatomy.- Cardiac Contents ties and Compositions of Plasma Substitutes.- How Electrophysiology.- Cardiac Imaging.- Current From the contents: Historical Background: Inter- To Maintain and To Restore Fluid Balance: Crystal- Therapeutics for Cardiac Disease.- The Heart at ventional cardiology.- Interventional vascular radi- loids.- How To Maintain and Restore Fluid Balance: Autopsy.- Embryology of the Heart.- Ischemic ology.- Interventional neuroradiology.- Skills and Colloids).- Clinical Treatment: the Right Fluid in the Heart Disease.- Myocarditis/Inflammatory Car- Expertise: Cognitive science.- Cognitive skills.- Right Quantity.- Major Abdominal Surgery.- Tho- diomyopathy.- Valvular Heart Disease.- Transplant Psychomotor skills.- Professional expertise.- Legal racic Surgery.- Loco-Regional Anesthesia.- Cardiac Pathology.- Cardiomyopathies.- Cardiac Tumours.- expertise.- Computer simulations.- Diagnostic Surgery.- Sepsis and Septic Shock.-Trauma Patients.- Congenital Heart Disease.- Sudden Cardiac Death. modalities: Cardiovascular X-ray imaging.- Radi- Burned Patients.- Pediatrics patients.-Neurosurgery ation protection.- Coronary angiography.- Cere- Patients.- Obstetric Patients.- Pain management.- Fields of interest bral angiography.- Peripheral angiography.- IVUS.- Infusion-related complications.- Colloids and Crys- Pathology; Forensic Medicine; Cardiology; Cardiac Fractional flow reserve.- OCT.- Clinical Concepts: talloids in The Market.-[...] Surgery; Internal Medicine Femoral and brachial artery access sites.- Radial Fields of interest Target groups artery access site.- Popiteal artery access site.-[...] Medicine (general); Anesthesiology; Intensive / Crit- Professional/practitioner Fields of interest ical Care Medicine Type of publication Internal Medicine; Cardiology; Vascular Surgery; Target groups Professional book Angiology; Cardiac Surgery Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-2406-1 Target groups Type of publication Hardcover Professional/practitioner Contributed volume 2013. 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M. Zuccarello, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA; J.F. Clark, Uni- R.R. Watson, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA; V.R. Preedy, Th. Knoll, Hospital Sindelfingen-Boeblingen, Sindelfingen, Ger- versity of Cincinnati, OH, USA; G. Pyne-Geithman, University King's College, London, UK; S. Zibadi, University of Arizona, Tus- many; M.S. Pearle, University of Texas Southwestern Medical of Cincinnati, OH, USA; N. Andaluz, University of Cincinnati, con, AZ, USA (Eds.) Center, Dallas, TX, USA (Eds.) OH, USA; J.A. Hartings, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA; O.M. Adeoye, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA (Eds.) Chocolate in Health and Nutrition Clinical Management of Urolithiasis Cerebral Vasospasm: Neurovascular Events After Subarachnoid Chocolate in Health and Nutrition represents the A host of new technologies, techniques, and med- first comprehensive compilation of the newest data ical regimens have been introduced over the past 30 Hemorrhage on the actions of the flavonoids and microorganisms years for the diagnosis, management, and preven- associated with the beneficial effects of chocolate. tion of urinary calculi. These range from novel imag- This unique text provides practical, data-driven ing procedures and medical expulsive therapy to The book contains 48 articles presented at the 11th resources based upon the totality of the evidence to interventional treatment options. The contemporary International Conference on Cerebral Vasospasm help the reader understand the basics, treatments urologist should be familiar with and adept at imple- held in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in July 2011. This and preventive strategies that are involved in the menting these new concepts and techniques. Clinical collection of papers represents a cross-section of understanding of the role chocolate may play in Management of Urolithiasis will serve as a practical the enormous progress that has been made towards healthy individuals as well as those with cardiovascu- guide to every clinically relevant aspect of urolithiasis a thorough understanding and effective treat- lar disease, diabetes or neurocognitive declines. Of and its treatment, both surgical and medical. In addi- ment of neurovascular events following aneurys- equal importance, critical issues that involve patient tion to providing up-to-date evidence-based recom- mal subarachnoid hemorrhage, including cerebral concerns, such as dental caries and food preferences mendations regarding stone management, the book vasospasm. It is of interest to clinicians who wish in children,[...] reflects the real-life[...] to apply state-of-the-art knowledge to their man- agement of this devastating condition and to basic Features Features scientists wishing to expand their understanding of Chocolate in Health and Nutrition represents the The prevalence and incidence of urolithiasis are ris- cerebrovascular and neural pathophysiology related first comprehensive compilation of the newest data ing worldwide. Accordingly, the diagnosis, manage- to subarachnoid hemorrhage. on the actions of the flavonoids and microorganisms ment, and prevention of urinary calculi are relevant associated with the beneficial effects of chocolate. to all urologists. A host of new technologies, tech- Features This unique text provides practical, data-driven niques, and medical regimens have been intro- The book contains 48 articles presented at the 11th resources based upon the totality of the evidence to duced over the past 30 years, from novel imaging International Conference on Cerebral Vasospasm help the reader understand the basics, treatments procedures and medical expulsive therapy to inter- held in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in July 2011. This and preventive strategies that are involved [..] ventional treatment options. The contemporary collection of papers represents a cross-section of urologist should [..] the enormous progress that has been made towards Contents a thorough understanding and effective treat- Prehispanic Use of Cocoa.- History of the Med- Contents ment of neurovascular events following aneurys- ical Use of Chocolate.- Cocoa and Its By-Products: Epidemiology.-Imaging.-Acute Flank Pain.-Obser- mal subarachnoid hemorrhage, including cerebral Identification and Utilization.- The Microbiol- vations vs. Active Treatment.-Treatment Deci- vasospasm. It is of [..] ogy of Cocoa Fermentation.- Fungi and Myco- sions.-Shock Wave Lithotripsy.-Shock Wave toxin Occurrence in Cocoa.- Non-nutritive Mineral Lithotripsy: Opinion - The Ideal Machine.- Contents Constituents in Chocolate and Cocoa.-Choco- Ureteroscopy.-Ureteroscopy: Opinion - No Clinical trials and dilemmas. - Proposed mechanism late and Cocoa Aroma.- Composition of Cacao Access Sheath.-Ureteroscopy :Opinion - No of cerebral vasospasm: our hypothesis and current Beans.- Industrial and Home Processing of Cocoa Stents.-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.-Percuta- topics. - Neurocritial care. - Surgical and endovas- Polyphenols.- Methods in Chocolate Analysis: Use neous Nephrolithotomy : Opinion: - Supine Posi- cular management. - Spreading depolarizations. - of Atomic Spectrometric Techniques.- Chocolate tion.-Laparoscopic.-Pediatric Stones.-Stones in Neurovascular coupling and microvasculature. - Pre- By-product Consumption by Wild and Domestic Pregnancy.-Stones in Exceptional Situations.-Meta- clinical studies. - Risk factors. 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A.J. Larner, Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liv- H.B. Goldman, The Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA (Ed.) Y. Leykin, Santa Maria degli Angeli Medical Centre, Pordenone, erpool, UK (Ed.) Italy; J.B. Brodsky, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stan- ford, CA, USA (Eds.) Complications of Female Cognitive Screening Instruments Incontinence and Pelvic Controversies in the Anesthetic A Practical Approach Reconstructive Surgery Management of the Obese Surgical Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Patient Approach provides a practical and structured Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic overview of some of the most commonly used and Reconstructive Surgery reviews the prevention, eval- easily available cognitive screening instruments uation and management of complications arising The prevalence of obesity, an important risk fac- applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside set- from female pelvic surgery. Potential complications tor for various diseases, has increased markedly ting. Dementia and cognitive disorders are now of both routine and specialized female pelvic pro- worldwide in recent years. The results of long- recognised as an increasing public health problem, cedures such as transvaginal slings, cystocele and term dietary behavioural therapy, however, remain both in terms of patient numbers and cost, as pop- rectocele repairs, urethral diverticulectomy, and sadly inadequate, with a relapse rate of about 90%. ulations age throughout the world. Despite this, transvaginal mesh repairs are reviewed. The chap- Surgery is still the only effective treatment for these many patients with dementia never receive a formal ters are divided by procedure allowing the reader patients. The annual number of weight loss oper- diagnosis, with implications for their appropriate to easily find what they are looking for. Images and ations performed in the United States in the early care and management. Diagnostic tests which iden- figures of methods of evaluation and repair of these 1990s totaled only about 16,000, but by 2005 the fig- tify cases of dementia therefore have an important complications are included throughout. The volume ure exceeded 200,000. The anesthetic care of severely role.Expert authors from around the world equip the is organized based on the specific types of surgeries obese patients entails particular issues, and difficul- reader[...] performed and the user is able to[...] ties are believed to escalate in the presence of co- morbidities. Despite this, outcome data in respect of Features Features anesthetic care and pain[...] Cognitive Screening Instruments: A Practical Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic Approach provides a practical and structured Reconstructive Surgery reviews the prevention, eval- Features overview of some of the most commonly used and uation and management of complications arising The worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased easily available cognitive screening instruments from female pelvic surgery. Potential complications dramatically in recent years. Since the results of applicable in the outpatient clinic and bedside set- of both routine and specialized female pelvic pro- long-term dietary behavioral therapy remain sadly ting. Dementia and cognitive disorders are now cedures such as transvaginal slings, cystocele and inadequate, surgery is currently the only effective recognised as an increasing public health problem, rectocele repairs, urethral diverticulectomy, and treatment for patients with severe or morbid obesity. both in terms of patient numbers and cost, as popu- transvaginal mesh repairs are reviewed. The chapters The numbers of weight loss operations continue to lations age [..] are [..] increase annually throughout the world. The anes- thetic management of severely obese patients entails Contents Contents [..] Introduction to cognitive screening instruments: Taxonomy of Complications of Pelvic Floor rationale, desiderata, and assessment of utility.- The Surgery.- General Complications of Pelvic Recon- Fields of interest Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE): an update structive Surgery.- Complications of Anterior Com- Emergency Medicine on its diagnostic validity for cognitive disorders.- partment Repair.- Posterior Compartment Repair.- Target groups MMSE variants and subscores.- Addenbrooke’s Complications of Transvaginal Apical Repairs: Eval- Professional/practitioner Cognitive Examination (ACE) and its Revision uation and Management.- Complications of Abdom- (ACE-R).- Clock Drawing Test.- Montreal Cog- inal Sacrocolpopexy.- Colpocleisis: Current Practice Type of publication nitive Assessment (MoCA): concept and clinical and Complications.- Complications of Mesh Pro- Contributed volume review.- DemTect.- The IQCODE: using informant lapse Repair.- Pain Complications of Mesh Surgery.- reports to assess cognitive change in the clinic and Retropubic Bladder Neck Suspensions.- Compli- More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2633-9 in older individuals living in the community.- TYM cations of Biologic and Synthetic Slings and Their Hardcover (Test Your Memory) Testing.- The General Practi- Management.- Complications of Female Urethral 2013. 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D.B. Mount, VA Boston Healthcare System, MA, USA; M.H. Th. Reinhard, University of Freiburg, Germany; F. Larkin, Moor- M.A. Shiffman, Tustin, CA, USA; A. Di Giuseppe, University of Sayegh, Brigham and Women's Hopsital, Boston, MA, USA; A.K. fields Eye Hospital, London, UK (Eds.) Ancona, Italy (Eds.) Singh, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA (Eds.) Corneal Disease Cosmetic Surgery Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Recent Developments in Diagnosis and Therapy Art and Techniques Balance This book, written by leading clinicians and scien- Cosmetic Surgery: Art and Techniques is an atlas of tists, focuses on recent clinically relevant advances general cosmetic surgery that provides precise step- in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disor- by-step descriptions of the full range of techniques, Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are cen- ders. After an opening chapter considering the latest supported by photographs and illustrations of the tral to the day-to-day practice of almost all areas knowledge on the heredity of keratoconus, impor- highest standard. The book is comprehensive in its of patient-centered medicine – both medical and tant advances in corneal imaging are discussed, in scope, covering the diverse procedures performed on surgical. Virtually every aspect of these disorders particular the use of optical coherence tomogra- the head and neck, breast, abdomen, buttocks, and has experienced major developments in recent phy and in vivo confocal microscopy for evaluation extremities as well as other techniques such as labio- years. Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Elec- of the normal and the diseased cornea. Antiangio- plasty, penile enhancement, and total body lift. Risks trolytes and Acid-Base Balance encompasses these genic treatment options are then reviewed, and new and complications are fully explained, with clear new findings in comprehensive reviews of both aspects in the diagnosis and therapy of mycobacter- advice on how to avoid and to treat them. All of the pathophysiology and clinical management. In addi- ial keratitis explained. Further chapters address the contributors are internationally recognized experts tion, this volume offers clinical examples providing storage of donor cornea for penetrating and lamellar with extensive knowledge of their subject. This book step-by-step analysis of the pathophysiology, differ- keratoplasty and the keratoplasty in[...] will be of value[...] ential diagnosis, and management of selected clinical problems. Written by leading experts in fluid, elec- Features Features trolyte, and acid-base disorders, this[...] This book, written by leading clinicians and scien- Cosmetic Surgery: Art and Techniques is an atlas of tists, focuses on recent clinically relevant advances general cosmetic surgery that provides precise step- Features in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disor- by-step descriptions of the full range of techniques, Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders are cen- ders. After an opening chapter considering the latest supported by photographs and illustrations of the tral to the day-to-day practice of almost all areas knowledge on the heredity of keratoconus, impor- highest standard. The book is comprehensive in its of patient-centered medicine – both medical and tant advances in corneal imaging are discussed, in scope, covering the diverse procedures performed on surgical. Virtually every aspect of these disorders particular the use of optical coherence tomography the head and neck, breast, abdomen, buttocks, and has experienced major developments in recent and in vivo confocal microscopy for evaluation of [..] extremities as well as other techniques [..] years. Core Concepts in the Disorders of Fluid, Elec- trolytes and Acid-Base Balance encompasses these Contents Contents new findings in comprehensive reviews [..] New aspects in diagnosis and therapy of mycobac- From the Contents:. -ANATOMY. -ANESTHESIA. - terial keratitis.- New developments in antibacter- HEAD AND NECK. -Chemical Face Peeling. -Facial Contents ial chemotherapy for corneal Infection.- Heredity Rejuvenation with the Ultrapulse Laser. -Blepharo- The Physiology of Water Homeostasis.- Disor- of keratoconus.- Advances in corneal imaging.- An plasty. -Rhinoplasty. -Otoplasty. -Brow Lift: Mid. - ders of Water Metabolism.- Potassium and the update on anti-angiogenesis in the cornea.- Storage Forehead Standard Facelift. -Short-Scar Pursestring Dyskalemias.- Disorders of Calcium, Phosphate, of penetrating and lamellar grafts.- Keratoplasty in Facelift. -Modified Facelift. -Subperiosteal Facelift. and Magnesium Metabolism.- Management of Fluid infants. -Suture Facelift. -Facial Implants. -Fat Transfer to and Electrolyte Abnormalities in Children.- Diuretic Face. -BREAST. -ABDOMEN. - Abdominoplasty. - Therapy.- Renal Acidification Mechanisms.- Core Fields of interest Horseshoe Abdominoplasty. -Mini Abdominoplasty. Concepts and Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis.- Ophthalmology -Abdominal Liposuction. -EXTREMITIES AND Metabolic Alkalosis.- Respiratory Acid-Base Disor- BUTTOCKS. - Brachioplasty. -Circumferential Para- ders.- Mixed Acid-Base Disorders.- Case Studies in Target groups Axillary Liposuction Of Arms. -Thigh Lift. -Buttock Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders.- Professional/practitioner Lift.[...]

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M. Wehling, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology C.A. Koch, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, L.S. Bell, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada (Ed.) and Toxicology, Mannheim, Germany (Ed.) USA; G.P. Chrousos, University of Athens Medical School, Greece (Eds.) Forensic Microscopy for Skeletal Drug Therapy for the Elderly Endocrine Hypertension Tissues

With people aged 65 years and older currently mak- Underlying Mechanisms and Therapy Methods and Protocols ing up the fastest growing age group throughout Forensic anthropology deals with human remains the world, the demographic revolution of an aging The prevalence of hypertension is almost three usually in the skeletonized form. The application of society will inevitably lead to increased pressure to times as high as that of diabetes mellitus type 2, with microscopy to skeletal tissues is well established and develop a rationalistic and age-tailored process of both conditions being major risk factors for stroke, used routinely in biomedical science. Its adaptation diagnosis and treatment among the elderly. As aging ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and to forensic questions is an increasing area of interest, people often suffer from several chronic diseases and heart failure. The exact prevalence of hyperten- and publications utilizing microscopy have increased are being treated with multiple medications con- sion related to hormonal derangements (endocrine in the scientific literature. In Forensic Microscopy currently, unwanted drug interactions occur more hypertension) is not known but estimated to affect for Skeletal Tissues: Methods and Protocols, expert frequently. Whereas recent approaches have rec- less than 15% of hypertensive patients. Recent scien- researchers in the forensic, archeological and pale- ommended to remove particular drugs from the tific discoveries have increased the understanding of ontological disciplines, and detail many of the meth- medication regimen to avoid adverse effects, Drug the pathophysiologic mechanisms of hypertension. ods which are now commonly used to study skeletal Therapy for the Elderly underlines both indispens- In Endocrine Hypertension, a renowned panel of material. These methods include differing forms of able and dispensable elements of drug treatment[...] experts provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of this disorder, discussing when to assign light, confocal, scanning electron and transmission Features an endocrine cause in one of [...] electron[...] With people aged 65 years and older currently mak- Features ing up the fastest growing age group throughout Features Forensic anthropology deals with human remains the world, the demographic revolution of an aging The prevalence of hypertension is almost three usually in the skeletonized form. The application of society will inevitably lead to increased pressure to times as high as that of diabetes mellitus type 2, with microscopy to skeletal tissues is well established and develop a rationalistic and age-tailored process of both conditions being major risk factors for stroke, used routinely in biomedical science. Its adaptation diagnosis and treatment among the elderly. As aging ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and to forensic questions is an increasing area of interest, people often suffer from several chronic diseases and heart failure. The exact prevalence of hyperten- and publications utilizing microscopy have increased are being treated with multiple medications [..] sion related to hormonal derangements (endocrine hypertension) is not known but estimated to affect in the scientific literature. In Forensic Microscopy Contents less than 15% of hypertensive patients. Recent [..] for Skeletal Tissues: Methods and [..] Foreword.-Part 1: General aspects.-Part 2: Special Contents considerations with regard to organ systems based Contents Scanning Electron Microscopy - Preparation and on geriatric clinical importance.-Part 3: Pharma- Primary Aldosteronism: Progress in Diagnosis, Imaging for SEM.-Plastic Embedding and Pol- cotherapy and geriatric syndromes.-Part 4: Further Therapy, and Genetics.-Syndromes of Mineralo- ishing of Bone for Reflected Light and Electron problem areas in gerontopharmacotherapy and prag- corticoid Excess.- Hypertension in Patients with Microscopy.-Preparation of Mineralised Tissue for matic recommendations. Cushing’s Syndrome.- Primary Generalized Familial and Sporadic Glucocorticoid Resistance (Chrousos Light Microscopy.-Bone PathologyKim Piper and Fields of interest syndrome) and Hypersensitivity.- Congenital Gail Valentine.-A Histological Method That Can Geriatrics / Gerontology; Internal Medicine; Phar- Adrenal Hyperplasia.- Adrenal Incidentalomas Be Used to Estimate the Time Taken to Form the macology / Toxicology and Adrenal Hypertension.- Pheochromocytoma: Crown of a Permanent Tooth.-The Determination Unmasking the Chameleon.- Hypertension in of Age in Subadult from the Rib Cortical Microstruc- Target groups Growth hormone excess and deficiency.- Primary ture.-Rib Histomorphometry for Adult Age Esti- Professional/practitioner Hyperparathyroidism and Hypertension.- Hyperten- mation.-Age Estimation using Tooth Cementum sion, Vitamin D deficiency, and Calcium Metabo- Annulation.-Dental Topographic Analysis of the Type of publication lism.- Testosterone Deficiency or Male[...] Molar Teeth of Primates.-Chemical[...] Contributed volume Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-0911-3 Fields of interest Endocrinology; Internal Medicine; Cardiology; Imaging / Radiology; Biological Microscopy Softcover Obstetrics / Perinatology; Nephrology; Urology / Target groups 2013. 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C.S. Pitchumoni, Saint Peter’s University Hospital ,New K. Kawecka-Jaszcz, Jagiellonian University Medical College, D.C. Allen, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK; I.R. Cameron, Alt- Brunswick, NJ, USA; T.S. Dharmarajan, Montefiore Medical Cen- Kraków, Poland; M. Klocek, Jagiellonian University Medical Col- nagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, UK (Eds.) ter, Bronx, NY, USA (Eds.) lege, Kraków, Poland; B. Tobiasz-Adamczyk, Jagiellonian Uni- versity Medical College, Kraków, Poland; C.J. Bulpitt, Imperial College London, UK (Eds.) Histopathology Specimens Geriatric Gastroenterology Clinical, Pathological and Laboratory Aspects Health-related quality of life in As aging trends in the United States and Europe in cardiovascular patients Covering anatomical, clinical, pathological and labo- particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly ratory aspects of surgical histopathology specimens, older society, it would be prudent for health care Histopathology Specimens: Clinical, Pathological providers to better prepare for such changes. By A modern definition of health goes beyond the bio- and Laboratory Aspects, Second Edition relates including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacol- logical dimension to encompass human functional- specimen dissection and its clinical context to rele- ogy, pathology, radiology and other relevant associ- ity and well-being. Quality of life is one of the most vant histopathology reports, and therefore a more ated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void popular health-related concepts and simultaneously comprehensive patient prognosis and management in the literature for a volume devoted specifically to reflects several dimensions of individual health. is possible.Histopathology Specimens: Clinical, gastrointestinal illness in the elderly. This unique Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is taken to Pathological and Laboratory Aspects, Second Edi- volume includes provision of training for current include physical, psychological, and social aspects tion explains pathological and clinical terminology, and future generations of physicians to deal with the of positive well-being as well as negative effects of including a glossary of clinical request form abbrevi- health problems of older adults. It will also serve as illness, treatment, and infirmity. Quality of life out- ations. A standardised step-wise approach to speci- a comprehensive guide to practicing physicians for comes are now considered an important indicator men handling is illustrated with simple line diagrams ease of[...] of the success of both diagnostic and therapeutic and highlights essentials of the[...] procedures. In this book, recognized experts discuss Features the findings of various studies, including their own, Features As aging trends in the United States and Europe in regarding HRQoL in[...] Covering anatomical, clinical, pathological and labo- particular are strongly suggestive of increasingly ratory aspects of surgical histopathology specimens, older society, it would be prudent for health care Features Histopathology Specimens: Clinical, Pathological providers to better prepare for such changes. By A modern definition of health goes beyond the bio- and Laboratory Aspects, Second Edition relates spec- including physiology, disease, nutrition, pharmacol- logical dimension to encompass human functional- imen dissection and its clinical context to relevant ogy, pathology, radiology and other relevant associ- ity and well-being. Quality of life is one of the most histopathology reports, and therefore a more com- ated topics, Geriatric Gastroenterology fills the void popular health-related concepts and simultaneously prehensive patient prognosis and management is in the literature for a volume devoted [..] reflects several dimensions of individual health. possible.Histopathology Specimens: [..] Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is taken to Contents include physical, psychological, and social aspects of Contents Geriatric Gastroenterology: the Geriatrician’s positive well-being as well as negative effects of [..] Introduction.- Gastrointestinal Specimens, Oesoph- Perspective.- Geriatric Gastroenterology: The agus, Stomach, Pancreas, duodenum, ampulla of gastroenterologist’s perspective.- Geriatric gastroen- Contents Vater and extrahepatic bile ducts, Small intestine, terology: future trends.- The Physiology of Aging.- Preface.- The genesis of health: Evolution of the Colorectum, Appendix, Anus, Gall bladder, Liver, The Gastrointestinal System and Aging.- Epidemi- Concept of Health-Related Quality of Life.- Quality Abdominal wall, umbilicus, hernias, omentum ology of Gastrointestinal disease.- Comprehensive of Life in Hypertensive Patients.- Quality of Life in and peritoneum.- Breast Specimens, Breast.- Head Geriatric Assessment.- Drug effects on the gastroin- Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.- Quality of and Neck Specimens, Nasal cavities and paranasal testinal tract.- Pharmacokinetics of aging.- Drug- Life in Patients after Coronary Interventional Treat- sinuses, Lips, mouth and tongue, Maxilla, mandible nutrient interactions.- Probiotics.- Geriatric Nutri- ment.- Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Heart and teeth, Pharynx and larynx, Salivary glands, Thy- tional assessment.- Tube feeding: techniques and Failure.- Quality of Life in Patients with Cardiac roid gland, Parathyroid glands, Neck – cysts, tumors procedure.- Enteral and Parenteral nutrition.- Ethi- Rhythm Disturbances.- Quality of Life in Patients and dissections.- Eye, Muscle and Nerve Specimens cal aspects, expectations and outcomes[...] with Implantable Cardiac Devices.- Quality of Life (including rectal biopsy for Hirschsprung’s[...] in After Stroke.- Appendix: Questionnaires Used for Fields of interest the Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients with Fields of interest Gastroenterology; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Internal Cardiovascular Diseases[...] Pathology; Surgical Oncology; Internal Medicine Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Medicine (general); Cardiology; Health and Quality Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner of Life Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Contributed volume Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-0-85729-672-6 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-1622-8 Type of publication Hardcover Hardcover Monograph 2013. 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L.E. Swischuk, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Th. Rustemeyer, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The R.W. Dal Negro, Bussolengo Hospital, Verona, Italy; R.V. Hodder, USA Netherlands; P. Elsner, Klinikum der FSU, Jena, Germany; S.M. The Ottawa Hospital, ON, Canada (Eds.) John, Universität Osnabrück, Germany; H.I. Maibach, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA (Eds.) Imaging of the Cervical Spine in Long-term oxygen therapy

Children Kanerva’s Occupational New insights and perspectives

Dermatology Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) usually repre- Dr. Leonard Swischuk has revised his outstanding sents the final step in the management of severe work on imaging the cervical spine in children. He chronic respiratory diseases: a large proportion of draws upon his extensive experience to provide prac- Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing patients suffering from these conditions is involved titioners with an insightful approach to pediatric cer- interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid devel- and the corresponding impact for the Health Insti- vical spine injuries. The text covers developmental opments in several areas of modern industry, new tutions and the Society is dramatically increasing. anatomy, normal variants, congenital anomalies, dermatological problems constantly occur amongst Although LTOT is well known and widely used since abnormalities of the dens, trauma, and miscellaneous workers.The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occu- long ago in most modern countries, it still represents abnormalities of the cervical spine. The book has pational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has a challenging topic due to the huge amount of vari- several strengths that appeal to radiology residents, served as the main reference book of occupational ables which can affect both its efficacy and effective- such as its succinct overview of the topic and help- skin diseases for general and occupational derma- ness. Unfortunately, patients, doctors, care-givers, ful reference lists that guide readers to additional tologists and occupational physicians. The new edi- together with health institutions and political deci- resources. Dr. Swischuk illustrates conditions he dis- tion is completely revised, updated and extended sion makers frequently have different visions on cusses with excellent plain film examples that help with respect to new developments. The layout allows LTOT, thus highly contributing[...] residents identify[...] for both quick access to practical information and in-depth reading. Included are concise tables, algo- Features Features rithms and figures on how to optimize the[...] Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) usually repre- Dr. Leonard Swischuk has revised his outstanding sents the final step in the management of severe work on imaging the cervical spine in children. He Features chronic respiratory diseases: a large proportion of draws upon his extensive experience to provide prac- Occupational skin diseases are a field of increasing patients suffering from these conditions is involved titioners with an insightful approach to pediatric cer- interest in today’s dermatology. Due to rapid devel- and the corresponding impact for the Health Insti- vical spine injuries. The text covers developmental opments in several areas of modern industry, new tutions and the Society is dramatically increasing. anatomy, normal variants, congenital anomalies, dermatological problems constantly occur amongst Although LTOT is well known and widely used since abnormalities of the dens, trauma, and miscellaneous workers.The 1st edition of this Handbook of Occu- long ago in most modern countries, it still represents abnormalities of the cervical spine. The book has [..] pational Dermatology was published in 2000 and has served as the main reference book of occupational a [..] Contents skin diseases for general and occupational [..] Contents Developmental Anatomy.- Normal Variations.- The patient candidate for LTOT.- The multidi- Anomalies.- Anomalies and Normal Variations of Contents mensional evaluation of patients.- The cooperat- the Dens.- Trauma.- Miscellaneous Cervical Spine Epidemiology of Occupational Skin Diseases.- Occu- ing roles.- Systems for oxygen delivery.- Models for Problems.- pational Skin Diseases: Clinical.- Causative Factors.- Diagnosis.- Therapy.- Prognosis.- Prevention.- Job LTOT management.- The outcomes. Fields of interest Descriptions.- Chemistry and Concentrations of Fields of interest Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Neuro- Patch Test Allergens. Pneumology/Respiratory System; Health Promotion radiology; Orthopedics Fields of interest and Disease Prevention; Internal Medicine; Emer- Target groups Dermatology; Allergology; Occupational Medicine / gency Services Professional/practitioner Industrial Medicine; Immunology; General Practice / Target groups Family Medicine Type of publication Professional/practitioner Professional book Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3787-1 Contributed volume Hardcover Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2579-0 2013. X, 110 p. 147 illus. Handbook Hardcover $139.00 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-02034-6 2013. Approx. 255 p. 80 illus., 50 in color. ISBN 978-1-4614-3787-1 2012. XXXVIII, 2020 p. 780 illus., 288 in color. eRefer- $189.00 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. ence. 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M. Niitsu, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan E.A. Klein, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA; J.S. Jones, Cleveland Clinic, R. Mani, University of Southampton, Hampshire, UK; M. OH, USA (Eds.) Romanelli, University of Pisa, Italy; V. Shukla, Banaras Hindu Uni- versity, Varanasi, India (Eds.) Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Management of Prostate Cancer Knee Measurements in Wound Healing

The thoroughly updated and revised third edition Science and Practice This abundantly illustrated atlas of MR imaging of of Management of Prostate Cancer provides con- the knee documents normal anatomy and a wide cise and authoritative guidance to today's best ther- Measurement of Wound Healing will update the range of pathologies. In addition to the high-quality apeutic regimens for the diagnosis and treatment knowledge base and promote the use of measure- images, essential clinical information is presented of prostate cancer. Highlighting the latest major ments in order to improve both understanding of in bullet point lists and diagnostic tips are included advances in the field, the book includes chapters on wounds and their management. This book will fea- to assist in differential diagnosis. Concise explana- the most controversial areas of prostate cancer – ture well used vascular measurements, pathologi- tions and guidance are also provided on the MR screening, chemoprevention, and active surveillance; cal measurements, imaging measurements and so pulse sequences suitable for imaging of the knee, updated chapters on genetic risk and progression, on. There will be chapters on techniques/measure- with identification of potential artifacts. This book biopsy schemes, treatment of complications, and ments that have much promise. This book is led by 3 will be an invaluable asset for busy radiologists, from comparative treatment outcomes for surgery; and experienced clinician scientists from different back- residents to consultants. It will be ideal for carrying new chapters on risk factors, new markers, nomo- grounds who have successfully worked together on at all times for use in daily reading sessions and is grams, and focal therapy. This volume also features projects. not intended as a reference to be read in the library overviews of new and emerging drugs and[...] or in[...] Features Features The lack of evidence-based medicine for the treat- Features The thoroughly updated and revised third edition ment of complex chronic wounds is apparent This abundantly illustrated atlas of MR imaging of of Management of Prostate Cancer provides con- to most working in this challenging area. With the knee documents normal anatomy and a wide cise and authoritative guidance to today's best ther- increased longevity in most Western countries there range of pathologies. In addition to the high-quality apeutic regimens for the diagnosis and treatment is an increased prevalence of chronic diseases and images, essential clinical information is presented in of prostate cancer. Highlighting the latest major consequently chronic wounds, especially the com- bullet point lists and diagnostic tips are included to advances in the field, the book includes chapters on mon venous and diabetic foot ulcer. There is there- assist in differential diagnosis. Concise explanations the most controversial areas of prostate cancer – fore an urgent need to provide an evidence-based and guidance are also provided on the MR pulse screening, chemoprevention, and active [..] approach to the [..] sequences suitable for imaging of the knee, with [..] Contents Contents Contents Epidemiology and Risk Factors.- Twenty years and SECTION 1.- Vascular diseases and wound healing.- Anatomy of the knee joint.- MRI pulse sequences.- counting: is PSA still useful in 2010?.- Prostate Can- Leg ulcers/role of venous surgery/ stenting/ampu- Anterior cruciate ligament.- Posterior cruciate liga- cer Screening: A Review of the Evidence with Clini- tation/microcirculation.- Diabetic foot disease ment.- Medial collateral ligament.- Lateral support- cal Practice Implications.- Beyond PSA: Promising and wound healing.- Neuropathic and neurois- ing structures including lateral collateral ligament.- New Markers for Prostate Cancer.- Hereditary chaemic foot disease/management/limitations of Meniscal lesions.- Fractures, subluxations and mus- Prostate Cancer and Genetic Risk.- Prostate Inflam- SW monofilament/bone mineral disease measure- cular injuries.- Knees of the infants and adolescents.- mation and Prostate Cancer.- Molecular Progres- ments/.- Skin and wound healing.- Lower extremity Degeneration and necrosis.- Lesions of the syn- sion of Prostate Cancer: Androgens and Estrogens.- wounds/pressure ulcers/epidermolysis bullosa/vas- ovium and plica.- Cyst-like lesions of the knee. The Role of Obesity and Diet in Prostate Cancer.- culitis.- Nutrition and wound healing.- In pressure Prostate Cancer Risk Reduction by Chemopreven- ulcers/managing elderly/relevance of measure- Fields of interest ments.- Musculo Skeletal injuries and wound heal- Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology tion.- Current Issues in Pathologic Evaluation.- Optimum Prostate Biopsy: Technique and Strate- ing.- Trauma/common defects/measurements and their management.- Nervous[...] Target groups gies.- The[...] Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Fields of interest Dermatology; Geriatrics / Gerontology Type of publication Urology / Andrology; Oncology; Surgery Professional book Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-17892-4 Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Hardcover Type of publication Type of publication 2013. XIX, 204 p. 274 illus. 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A. Surbone, New York University, NY, USA; M. Zwitter, Institute P. Spieler, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland; M. Rössle, C. Aktolun, Tirocenter Nuclear Medicine Center, Istanbul, Turkey; of Oncology Ljubljana, Slovenia; M. Rajer, Institute of Oncol- UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Switzerland S.J. Goldsmith, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA ogy Ljubljana, Slovenia; R. Stiefel, The New York Academy of (Eds.) Sciences, NY, USA (Eds.) Nongynecologic Cytopathology Nuclear Medicine Therapy New Challenges in Communication A Practical Guide Principles and Clinical Applications with Cancer Patients This manual for diagnostic cytologists offers detailed guidance on diagnostic problems likely to be Nuclear Medicine Therapy presents the state of the art in targeted radionuclide therapy, both in clini- The relationship between oncologists and their can- encountered in everyday practice. It encompasses cal practice and contemporary clinical investigation cer patients is rapidly evolving. Oncologists and exfoliative and aspiration cytology of all major nong- and trials. With contributions from an internation- other cancer professionals master new anticancer ynecologic body sites. Each chapter opens with an ally-distinguished group of physicians and scientists, and supportive treatment options, while working algorithm that presents the reader with the relevant the book is devoted entirely to the use of nuclear under increasing economic pressure and time con- microscopic findings, the most important additional medicine techniques and technology for therapy of straints, and are often unprepared to deal with all findings, and the differential diagnostic possibilities malignant and benign diseases. Individual chapters the challenges of their new position in a therapeutic and problems in a clear and easily remembered form. cover the scientific principles and clinical applica- relationship with cancer patients and families. Good Another important feature is the wealth of high- tions of radionuclide therapy and the state of clini- communication is as essential as are modern labora- quality color photomicrographs, which clearly docu- cal trials of agents currently under investigation in tory tests and sophisticated diagnostics to achieve the ment the visual appearances of the most important the therapy of tumors involving virtually every organ best clinical results. This book updates the evolution lesions and highlight the differential diagnostic diffi- system. Due to overlapping interest in techniques, of truth-telling and communication patterns world- culties. The accompanying[...] indications, and[...] wide and offers insights into the recent trends and Features emerging challenges in[...] This manual for diagnostic cytologists offers detailed Features Nuclear Medicine Therapy presents the state of the Features guidance on diagnostic problems likely to be art in targeted radionuclide therapy, both in clini- The relationship between oncologists and their can- encountered in everyday practice. It encompasses cal practice and contemporary clinical investigation cer patients is rapidly evolving. Oncologists and exfoliative and aspiration cytology of all major nong- and trials. With contributions from an internation- other cancer professionals master new anticancer ynecologic body sites. Each chapter features an algo- ally-distinguished group of physicians and scientists, and supportive treatment options, while working rithm that presents the reader with the relevant the book is devoted entirely to the use of nuclear under increasing economic pressure and time con- microscopic findings, the most important additional medicine techniques and technology for therapy of straints, and are often unprepared to deal with all the findings, and the differential diagnostic possibilities malignant and benign diseases. Individual [..] challenges of their new position in a therapeutic rela- [..] tionship with cancer patients and families. Good [..] Contents Contents Lymphoma.- Leukemia.- Myeloproliferative Neo- Contents Breast.- Respiratory Tract and Mediastinum.- Effu- plasms.- Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Bone Metas- 1.From Truth Telling to Truth In the Making: A sions.- Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands.- Salivary tases and Bone Pain.- Melanoma.- Brain Tumors.- Paradigm Shift in Communication with Cancer Glands and Head and Neck Lesions.- Central Ner- Well Differentiated ThyroidCarcinomas.- Medullary Patients.- 2.Denial in Patient-Physician Commu- vous System.- Eye and Ocular Adnexa.- Oral Cav- Carcinoma of Thyroid.- Breast Carcinoma.- Liver nication Among Patients with Cancer. -3.Manag- ity and Oropharynx.- Liver.- Pancreas, Extrahepatic Tumors-Radiomicrosphere Therapy.- Liver Tumors- ing Uncertainty.- 4.Ethical Issues in Disclosing Bad Bile Ducts.- Gastrointestinal Tract.- Kidney, Adrenal Systemic Radionuclide Therapy.- Colo-rectal Car- News to Cancer Patients: Reflections of an Oncol- Glands, Retroperitoneum.- Urinary Tract.- Male cinoma.- Pancreatic Carcinoma.- Renal Cell Carci- ogist in Saudi Arabia.- 5.Psychological Challenges Genital Organs.- Lymph Nodes.- Skin Lesions and noma.- Prostate Carcinoma.- Radioiodine Therapy for the Oncology Clinician Who Has to Break Bad Unusual Subcutaneous Lesions.- Soft Tissue and of Benign Thyroid Diseases.- Radiosynoviorthesis.- News.- 6.Dealing with Depression: Communicat- Bone. 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N.J. Temple, Athabasca University, AB, Canada; T. Wilson, Winona M.K. Sethi, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; A.A. A. Bailey, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; C. State University, MN, USA; D.R. Jacobs, Jr., University of Min- Jahangir, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; W.T. Bernstein, Arnold Pain Management Center, Brookline, MA, USA nesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA (Eds.) Obremskey, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Eds.) (Eds.)

Nutritional Health Orthopedic Traumatology Pain in Women

Strategies for Disease Prevention An Evidence-Based Approach A Clinical Guide

Now going into its third much-expanded edition, Physicians are under increasing pressure to provide Pain is a complex experience, influenced by many the highly praised Nutritional Health: Strategies for quality health care in the most cost-effective way variables. There is currently growing interest in the Disease Prevention has been brought fully up to date possible. The escalating costs of orthopedic care are influence of sex and gender on the experience of to include all the new thinking and discoveries that driving the need to base clinical decision making on pain. The fact that there are sex differences in pain have the greatest capacity to improve human health evidence-based data that will help physicians pro- and analgesia is now a well-recognized phenome- and nutritional advancement. About half the new vide optimal care to every patient. Evidence-based non within the field of pain medicine. However, the edition will be revised and updated from the second medicine is the future of orthopedic surgery. In a specific mechanisms underlying these differences edition while the other half will consist of major revi- world where the quality of surgical outcomes will remain somewhat poorly understood. Tradition- sions of previous chapters or new subjects. Like the be increasingly measured, evidence-based data will ally, these sex differences in pain experience have two previous editions the book will consist of gen- heavily guide decision making in orthopedic trauma. been attributed largely to psychological, behavioral, eral reviews on various topics in nutrition, especially Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evidence-Based and socio-cultural variables -- in particular, a per- those of much current interest. The authors pro- Approach provides the reader with a focused and ceived greater willingness on the part of women to vide extensive, in-depth chapters covering the most comprehensive review of the literature surrounding report painful symptoms and seek medical attention. important aspects[...] the management of the orthopedic[...] Although psychosocial factors do[...]

Features Features Features In its third much-expanded edition, the highly Evidence-based medicine is the future of orthope- Women are affected by many chronic pain condi- praised Nutritional Health: Strategies for Disease dic surgery. The escalating costs of medical care tions in overwhelmingly greater numbers than are Prevention, Third Edition has been brought fully up drive the need for physicians to base clinical deci- men. They are also at higher risk of disability due to date to include all the new thinking and discover- sions on data in order to provide optimal care to to pain in all age groups. Addressing this problem ies that have the greatest capacity to improve human every patient. Orthopedic Traumatology: An Evi- with a comprehensive and practical examination of health and nutritional advancement. Drs. Temple, dence-Based Approach provides readers a model the problem, Pain in Women: A Clinical Guide is an Wilson and Jacobs have organized this volume so for evidence-based decision making in orthopedic important contribution to the literature on sex-based that it provides an in-depth overview of the role [..] trauma. Renowned orthopedic trauma surgeons differences in illness and pain in particular. [..] describe [..] Contents Contents Methods in nutrition research.- Challenges in Contents Sex Differences In Pain.- Neuroanatomy of Public research in nutritional epidemiology.- Eating Part 1: Evidence Based Medicine in Orthopedic Pain.- Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia.- Chronic disorders.- The developmental origins of chronic Trauma Surgery.- Introduction to Evidence Based Pevic Pain.- Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunc- disease in adult life.- The nutrition transition is Medicine.- Part 2: Spine Trauma.- Cervical Spine tion.- Vulvodynia.-Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syn- speeding up: a global perspective.- Medical nutri- Clearance.- Cervical Spine Fracture Dislocation.- drome.- Headache in Women.- Pregnancy and tion therapy for diabetes. Prioritizing recommenda- Lumbar Burst Fractures.- Part 3: Upper Extrem- Post-Partum Pain.- The Female Athlete.- Immune tions based on evidence.- Diet and the prevention ity Trauma.- Scapula Fractures.- Clavicle Frac- Consequences of ELS.- Menopause and the Muscu- of type 2 diabetes.- Diet in the prevention and tures.- Proximal Humerus Fractures.- Humeral loskeletal System.- Breast Cancer.- Physical Ther- treatment of obesity.- Diet, the control of blood Shaft Fractures.- Distal Humerus Fractures.- Dis- apy. lipids, and the prevention of heart disease.- Fish, tal Radius Fractures.- Part 4: Acetabular, Hip and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and cardiovascular Pelvic Trauma.- Acetabular Fractures in the Elderly.- Fields of interest disease.- Hypertension and nutrition.- Diet,[...] Pelvic Ring Injury I.- Pelvic Ring Injury II.- Femoral Pain Medicine Neck Fractures in the Elderly.- Intertrochanteric Fields of interest Femur[...] Target groups Clinical Nutrition; Nutrition; Primary Care Medi- Professional/practitioner cine; Food Science Fields of interest Orthopedics; Surgical Orthopedics Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-7112-8 Professional/practitioner Type of publication Hardcover Contributed volume Type of publication 2013. X, 320 p. 45 illus., 22 in color. Contributed volume $209.00 More on www.springer.com/978-1-61779-893-1 ISBN 978-1-4419-7112-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3510-5 Hardcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 2012. XXI, 559 p. 25 illus., 10 in color. (Nutrition and Hardcover Health) 2013. XIV, 454 p. 55 illus., 8 in color. $239.00 $209.00 ISBN 978-1-61779-893-1 ISBN 978-1-4614-3510-5 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. springer.com Medicine 199

A. Kuliev, Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, IL, USA E.A. Jannini, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; C.G. McMa- A. Wilkins, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, UK (Ed.) hon, Centre for Sexual Health, Sydney, Australia; M.D. Waldinger, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands (Eds.) Practical Preimplantation Genetic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Premature Ejaculation Progressive multiple sclerosis places a huge burden From Etiology to Diagnosis and Treatment on individuals, carers and society and treatment Although treatment remains the major goal in the options are currently limited. However, there have control of genetic disease, this is not yet a reality for Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sex- been significant recent advances in understanding most inherited conditions. In the absence of radical ual complaint, with a self-reported prevalence of 20– progressive disease and this book draws the field treatment, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) 30% in observational studies. Over the past 10–20 together into a single, accessible, clinically focused offers the answer to the control of these inherited years, our understanding of PE has evolved from the text. Progressive Multiple Sclerosis sets out the basic conditions by predicting reproductive outcome. initial premise that it is a psychological disorder to science, pathology, epidemiology and treatment pos- PGD is now entering its third decade as an estab- the current recognition of an underlying biological sibilities in progressive multiple sclerosis. The bio- lished procedure for genetic and assisted reproduc- and probably genetic predisposition in many cases. logical processes underlying disease progression are tion practices, with new and exciting developments This new understanding has been accompanied by elucidated as are specific pathophysiological mecha- changing the whole concept of prevention of con- novel approaches to the assessment and treatment of nisms. The basic science of axonal degeneration and genital disorders. The availability of practical experi- patients with PE. Premature Ejaculation is the first the clinical understanding of progressive multiple ence from tens of thousands of PGD cases makes it truly contemporary reference volume on the sub- sclerosis are[...] necessary to update the current information on its ject. It covers a broad range of aspects relevant to PE, accuracy, reliability and[...] including past and current definitions of the condi- Features tion, the etiology of PE,[...] Progressive multiple sclerosis places a huge burden Features on individuals, carers and society and treatment Although treatment remains the major goal in the Features options are currently limited. However, there have control of genetic disease, this is not yet a reality for Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual been significant recent advances in understanding most inherited conditions. In the absence of radical complaint, with a self-reported prevalence of 20–30% progressive disease and this book draws the field treatment, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in observational studies. Over the past 10–20 years, together into a single, accessible, clinically focused offers the answer to the control of these inherited our understanding of PE has evolved from the ini- text. Progressive Multiple Sclerosis sets out the basic conditions by predicting reproductive outcome. tial premise that it is a psychological disorder to the science, pathology, epidemiology [..] PGD is now entering its third decade as an estab- current recognition of an underlying biological and lished procedure for genetic and assisted [..] probably genetic predisposition in many cases. This Contents new understanding has been accompanied [..] General introduction.- What is disease Contents progression?.- Epidemiology of progressive multiple Primary prevention of genetic disorders and place Contents sclerosis.- The neuropathology of progressive multi- of preimplantation diagnosis.- Approaches to preim- Introduction.- History of PE.- Anatomy And Physi- ple sclerosis.- Mechanisms of disease progression.- plantation diagnosis.- Obtaining Biopsy Material.- ology Of Ejaculation.- Epidemiology Of Premature Imaging disease progression.- Biomarkers of disease Polar Body Diagnosis.- Pre-embryonic Genetic Diag- Ejaculation.- Taxonomy of ejaculatory disorders and progression.- Symptomatic treatment for progressive nosis (PEGD).- Preconception Testing for Paternally definitions of Premature Ejaculation.- Pathophysiol- multiple sclerosis.- Current treatments for progres- Derived Mutations by Sperm Duplication.- Develop- ogy Of Lifelong Premature Ejaculation.-Pathophys- sive multiple sclerosis: disease modifying therapies.- ment of artificial human gametes in vitro.- Embryo iology Of Acquired Premature Ejaculation.- Risks Future therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis. Biopsy.- Single cell genetic analysis.- DNA Analy- factors in Premature Ejaculation: The intrapsychic sis.- FISH Analysis.- Microarray analysis.- Preimpla- risk factor.-Risks factors in Premature Ejaculation: Fields of interest tion diagnosis for single gene disorders.- Autosomal The genetic risk factor.- Twin Studies and Quanti- Neurology; Internal Medicine Recessive Diseases.- Autosomal Dominant Disor- tative Genetics in Premature Ejaculation Research.- ders.- X-linked disorders.- Homozygous or[...] Risks factors in Premature Ejaculation: The rela- Target groups tional risk factor.- Endocrine control of[...] Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Reproductive Medicine; Human Genetics; Obstet- Fields of interest Type of publication rics / Perinatology; Gynecology; Laboratory Medi- Urology / Andrology; Psychotherapy and Counseling Contributed volume cine Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-2394-1 Target groups Professional/practitioner Hardcover Professional/practitioner 2013. XII, 251 p. 29 illus., 10 in color. Type of publication $189.00 Type of publication Contributed volume ISBN 978-1-4471-2394-1 Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2645-2 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4089-4 Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XIII, 383 p. 31 illus. 2013. XVII, 304 p. 135 illus., 57 in color. $189.00 $209.00 ISBN 978-88-470-2645-2 ISBN 978-1-4471-4089-4 Due: October 28, 2012 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 200 Medicine springer.com

A.T. Chan, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; E. C.E. Lloyd, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.; F. Pouwer, A. Saxena, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, California, USA (Ed.) Detering, Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Berlin, Germany (Eds.) Tilburg University, The Netherlands; N. Hermanns, Research Insti- tute of the Diabetes Academy Mergentheim (FIDAM), Mergen- theim, Germany (Eds.) Special Procedures in Foot and Prospects for Chemoprevention of Ankle Surgery Colorectal Neoplasia Screening for Depression and Other Emerging Role of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Psychological Problems in Diabetes Foot and ankle surgery has grown rapidly within the last 20 years, due to international collaboration The prevention of colorectal cancer is a subject A Practical Guide between podiatric, orthopaedic, and trauma sur- of increasing medical importance, and there have geons from around the globe. This book aims to This book is divided into two main sections, and been a number of promising recent developments. provide trainees with a general overview of topics covers a broad range of issues important for health This book examines in detail important aspects of encountered in foot and ankle surgery, by present- practitioners to be aware of when caring for peo- the current status and future prospects for chemo- ing the general surgery section published originally ple with co-morbid diabetes and depression. Sec- prevention of colorectal tumors. Research into the within International Advances in Foot and Ankle tion One of the book contains the overall ideas and mechanisms that lead from early colorectal adenoma Surgery. While this book does not exclude scien- the more recent developments in measuring psy- to colorectal cancer is discussed. The role and modes tific background, it emphasizes a practical, hands-on chological morbidity in people with diabetes. When of action of available drugs such as celecoxib and approach. To meet the demand of all foot and ankle attempting to identify people with depression or sulindac are described, and recent data from aspirin surgeons, the book encompasses forefoot and rear- other psychological problems, it is important for trials are analyzed. In addition, the possible impact foot deformities as well as reconstructive surgery of practitioners to recognize the limitations of screen- of nutritional agents with anti-inflammatory proper- the diabetic foot. This book will appeal to[...] ties is considered, and strategies applicable in those ing as well as its utility. Issues such as the basic prin- with a high level of genetic[...] ciples regarding when and when not to screen, the Features cultural applicability of tools, different questionnaire Special Procedures in Foot and Ankle Surgery is Features formats and key concepts such[...] designed for foot and ankle surgeons who desire to The prevention of colorectal cancer is a subject take their skill set to the next level. Advanced sur- Features of increasing medical importance, and there have gical techniques are highlighted for some of the Current epidemiological evidence suggests that at been a number of promising recent developments. more difficult problems encountered by foot and least one third of people with diabetes suffer from This book examines in detail important aspects of ankle surgeons such as Charcot deformity, chronic clinically relevant depressive disorders which often the current status and future prospects for chemo- tendinopathies, osteochondral lesions, total ankle go unrecognized and untreated. Research also prevention of colorectal tumors. Research into the arthroplasty, tumors, adult flatfoot, cavus and [..] mechanisms that lead from early colorectal adenoma shows that people with depressive disorders have an to colorectal cancer is discussed. The role and modes increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Fur- Contents of action [..] thermore, the prognosis is poorer for either disease Lapidus.- Revision Hallux Valgus Surgery.-Inser- when they are co-morbid than when they occur [..] tional and Mid-substance Achilles Tendinopathy.- Contents Peroneal Tendinopathy.- Osteochondral Lesions of Contents What is chemoprevention today?- Mechanistic the Talus.- Chronic Compartment Syndrome of Leg 1. Why and when should we screen for depression aspects in tumor development and progression of and Foot.- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle in and other psychological problems?.- 2. Disentangling colorectal adenoma and carcinoma.- Mode of action Athletes.- The Pediatric Foot.- Acquired Adult Flat- Clinical Depression from Diabetes-Specific Distress: of aspirin as a chemopreventive agent.- Coxibs: foot Deformity.- Cavus Foot.- Advances in Anterior Making Sense of the Mess We’ve Made.- 3. Key con- pharmacology, toxicity and efficacy in cancer clin- Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscop.- Posterior Ankle cepts in screening for depression in people with dia- ical trials.- COX-2 active agents in chemopreven- Arthroscopy and Endoscopy.- Endoscopic Gastroc- betes.- 4. Cultural applicability of screening tools tion (includes aspirin, coxibs, and DFMO).- New nemius Recession.- The Use of External Fixation in for measuring symptoms of depression.- 5. Top Ten potential developments in aspirin/NSAID deriva- the Lower Extremity.- Intramedullary Nail Fixation Screening Tools for measuring depression in people tives.- Aspirin in CRC chemoprevention in the con- for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis.- Pedal[...] text of other chronic diseases.- Nutritional agents with diabetes.- 6. Measuring depression in children with anti-inflammatory properties in chemopreven- and young people.- 7. Screening for depression in Fields of interest tion of colorectal adenoma and carcinoma.- Genetic older people.- 8. Screening for depression in people Surgical Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Surgery risks for[...] with diabetes in primary[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Graduate Oncology; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Car- Diabetes; Psychiatry; Endocrinology diology; Colorectal Surgery Type of publication Target groups Handbook Target groups Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4102-0 Professional/practitioner Type of publication Softcover Type of publication Professional book 2013. XII, 350 p. 200 illus., 39 in color. Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-0-85729-750-1 $59.95 ISBN 978-1-4471-4102-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30330-2 Softcover Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover 2013. XVIII, 220 p. 7 illus., 6 in color. 2013. VIII, 183 p. 29 illus., 18 in color. 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M. Fioranelli, Casa di cura Mater Dei, Roma, Italy; G. Frajese, Uni- A. Saxena, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, California, USA (Ed.) M. Belkin, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australlia; B. Corbitt, versità Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy (Eds.) RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australlia; N. Wickramasinghe, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australlia Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Sports Cardiology Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Strategic ICT Planning in Pathology From Diagnosis to Clinical Management

This specialized reference textbook presents the Sports Medicine is now a specialty in its own right. There is little doubt that information technology is physiological and pathophysiological aspects of car- The Olympics are coming to the UK which has a major force in transforming healthcare systems: diovascular diseases affecting the athlete population. focused interest in the field, and pain in elite sport physicians need to have considerable patient data at The first part is a systematic explanation of the non- is an unresolved issue. Sports Medicine is an area hand, even if diagnosis and treatment are relatively invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques used that has expanded dramatically in the last 5 years, straightforward. But data are only as useful as ICT— in cardiology. The second part examines the clini- and demand for educational materials to help bridge information communication technology—systems cal approach to a great majority of the cardiological the gap in the literature are highly sought-after. This make them. Inefficient handling of data can quickly problems that involve the athlete population. All of book utilises the excellent sports medicine section lead to chaos, and possibly to fatalities. Strategic ICT the fields discussed in this textbook are treated from originally published within International Advances Planning in Pathology illuminates these problems, as physiological and pathophysiological viewpoints, in Foot and Ankle Surgery and present it in a quick well as their potential solutions, based on a unique including the clinical and legal implications of ath- reference format for residents and trainees in ortho- body of research from Australia. Focusing on core letes affected by diagnosed or unsuspected cardio- pedic sports medicine. The information presented strategic factors such as laboratory information sys- vascular diseases. As such, this book is a particularly covers current accepted techniques with scientific tems capability and effectiveness, business-IT align- useful[...] rationale and will[...] ment, strategic[...]

Features Features Features This comprehensive reference textbook examines in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the There is little doubt that information technology is detail physiological and pathophysiological aspects Foot and Ankle is an invaluable source of infor- a major force in transforming healthcare systems: of the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular dis- mation for the sports medicine practitioner who physicians need to have considerable patient data at ease in the sporting population. In the first part of performs foot and ankle surgery. All the common hand, even if diagnosis and treatment are relatively the book, the non-invasive and invasive diagnostic sports injuries of the foot and ankle that may require straightforward. But data are only as useful as ICT— techniques employed in cardiology are systematically surgery are covered. The latest techniques, includ- information communication technology—systems reviewed, with explanation of their indications and ing arthroscopic approaches are highlighted. This make them. Inefficient handling of data can quickly clinical utility. The second, more extensive [..] unique text is designed to be a reference for all levels lead to chaos, and possibly to [..] [..] Contents Contents Part I Cardiovascular Diagnostics.- 1 Medical His- Contents Chapter 1. Background and Problem Domain.- tory and Physical Examination in Sports Medicine.- First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sesamoidopathy.- Chapter 2. SISP and its Effectiveness Measurement.- 2 Electrocardiographic Signal Analysis.- 3 Ecocar- Turf Toe Injuries.- Hallux Rigidus Valenti.- Hal- Chapter 3. SISP and its Effectiveness Measurement - diography in the Athletes.- 4 Vascular ultrasound.- lux Rigidus Hohmann.- Lisfranc’s and Midfoot Pathology Practice.- Chapter 4. Focus Groups 1 and 5 Coronary CT.- 6 Cardiac MRI.- 7 Myocardial Injuries.- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle in 2 - The Laboratory.- Chapter 5. Focus Group 3 - The Radionuclide Imaging.- 8 Cardiac catheterization.- Athletes.- Plantar Fasciitis.- Osteochondral Lesions Experts.- Chapter 6. Discussion and Conclusions. 9 Coronary Artery Angiography.- 10 Endomyocar- of the Talus.- Trigonum Injuries.- Syndesmosis dial Biopsy.- 11 Integrated Imaging.- 12 Intracardiac Injuries.- Acute Repair of Ruptured Foot and Ankle Fields of interest Electrophysiologic Study.- Part II Clinical Cardiol- Tendons in Athletic Patients.- Chronic Compart- Health Informatics ogy in the Athletes.- 13 Syncope.- 14 Epidemiology, ment Syndrome of Leg and Foot.- Ankle Instability.- Classification and Description of Cardiac Arrhyth- Insertional and Mid-substance Achilles Tendinopa- Target groups mias.- 15 Preeccitation Syndromes.- 16[...] thy.- Peroneal Tendinopathy.- Advances in Ante- Research rior Ankle and Subtalar Arthroscopy.- Posterior Fields of interest Ankle[...] Type of publication Cardiology; Sports Medicine; Internal Medicine Monograph Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4477-0 Target groups Surgical Orthopedics; Traumatic Surgery; Sports Professional/practitioner Medicine Hardcover 2013. XVIII, 122 p. 10 illus. (Healthcare Delivery in the Type of publication Target groups Information Age) Contributed volume Graduate $139.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-4477-0 More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-2774-9 Type of publication Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Hardcover Handbook 2012. XVIII, 322 p. 200 illus., 150 in color. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4105-1 $209.00 ISBN 978-88-470-2774-9 Softcover 2013. XII, 293 p. 213 illus., 149 in color. Due: September 28, 2012 $59.95 ISBN 978-1-4471-4105-1 Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 202 Medicine springer.com

P. Sharma, Imperial College London & Hammersmith Hospitals, I. Shergill, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, Wales, UK; M. P. Mallia London, UK; J.F. Meschia, Mayo Clinic, FL, USA (Eds.) Arya, University College Hospital, London, UK; T. Upile, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital, London, UK; N. Arya, Sturgeon Com- munity Hospital, St. Albert, Alberta, AB, Canada; P. Dasgupta, The Nature of the Doctor-Patient Stroke Genetics Kings College London, UK (Eds.) Relationship

Over the last decade there has been a substantial Surgical Emergencies in Clinical Health Care Principles through the phenomenology of rela- tionships with patients increase in our understanding of the genetic basis of Practice common disorders such as stroke. Stroke Genetics is This book serves to unite biomedical principles, designed to give the reader an overall understanding which have been criticized as a model for solving of the genetics of complex diseases by using stroke With the introduction of new post-graduate Med- moral dilemmas by inserting them and understand- as a paradigm. The reader will gain a comprehensive ical training in the UK, virtually all doctors will be ing them through the perspective of the phenom- understanding of cerebrovascular genetics including exposed to some form of surgical training prior to enon of health care relationship. Consequently, it the epidemiological evidence for the genetic basis of specialization. Many of these doctors will have little attributes a possible unification of virtue-based and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, knowledge of its exposure to surgical emergencies in medical school. principle-based approaches. molecular basis from association, linkage and recent Thus, they may unnecessarily refer to a senior doc- genome-wide studies, and also monogenic disorders. tor when not needed, or catastrophically neglect Features Finally, the legal and ethical complexities in dealing a patient needing urgent surgical opinion. Surgi- This book serves to unite biomedical principles, with these issues are discussed. Stroke Genetics ben- cal Emergencies in Clinical Practice is a compact which have been criticized as a model for solving efits from[...] resource which allows any clinician, without previ- moral dilemmas by inserting them and understand- ous surgical knowledge, to be able to make an accu- ing them through the perspective of the phenom- Features rate diagnosis and have a treatment plan for the enon of health care relationship. Consequently, it Over the last decade there has been a substantial whole spectrum of surgical emergencies. The essen- attributes a possible unification of virtue-based and increase in our understanding of the genetic basis of tial steps of initial management of[...] principle-based approaches. common disorders such as stroke. Stroke Genetics is designed to give the reader an overall understanding Features Contents of the genetics of complex diseases by using stroke With the introduction of new post-graduate Med- Introduction.- CHAPTER 1 Critical overview of as a paradigm. The reader will gain a comprehensive ical training in the UK, virtually all doctors will be principlist theories.- 1.1 The ‘Four-Principles’ understanding of cerebrovascular genetics including exposed to some form of surgical training prior to Approach.- 1.1.1 Theoretical basis.- 1.1.2 The Para- the epidemiological evidence for the [..] specialization. Many of these doctors will have little digm case.- 1.1.3 The doctor-patient relationship.- exposure to surgical emergencies in medical school. 1.2 Robert Veatch’s model of Lexical Ordering.- 1.3 Contents Thus, they may unnecessarily refer to a senior doc- The Principle of Permission.- CHAPTER 2 Phenom- Introduction.- Candidate Gene Association Stud- tor when not needed, or catastrophically neglect a enological roots of Principles.- 2.1 The nature of ies in Stroke.- Genome-Wide Association Studies patient needing urgent surgical opinion. [..] the physician-patient relationship.- 2.1.1 Commu- (GWAS).- The Genetics of Cerebral Aneurysms nication.- 2.1.2 Goals of Medicine.- 2.1.3 The ‘care’ and Other Vascular Malformations.- Intracerebral Contents in Health Care.- 2.1.4 The special bond.- 2.2 The Hemorrhage and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.- General Surgical Emergencies.- Vascular Emergen- Principle of Beneficence and virtue.- 2.3 Nonmalefi- Clinicogenetic and Pathologic Characteristics of cies.- Endocrine Emergencies.- Trauma and Ortho- cence.- 2.3.1 Patient authority or[...] CADASIL.- Monogenic Disorder: Fabry Disease.- pedic Emergencies.- ENT Emergencies.- Urological Stroke-like Episodes in Mitochondrial Encephalopa- Emergencies.- MaxilloFacial Emergencies.- Cardio- Fields of interest thy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like Episodes thoracic Surgical Emergencies.- Plastics Emergen- Theory of Medicine / Bioethics; Ethics; Health Psy- (MELAS).- Genetics of Sickle Cell Disease and cies.- Neurosurgery Emergencies. chology Stroke.- Other Monogenetic Stroke Disorders.- White Matter Disease.- Genetics of Carotid Disease.- Fields of interest Target groups Genetics of Cervical[...] Surgery; General Surgery Research

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R.P. Baum, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Germany; F. Rösch, University F.-J. Lübken, Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Kühlungs- of Mainz, Germany (Eds.) Meteorology / born, Germany (Ed.) Climatology Theranostics, Gallium-68, and Other Climate and Weather of the Sun- Radionuclides Earth System (CAWSES) C.G. Helmis, University of Athens, Greece; P.T. Nastos, University A Pathway to Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment Highlights from a Priority Program of Athens, Greece (Eds.) This book is based on contributions presented at CAWSES (Climate and Weather of the Sun-Earth the 1st World Congress on Gallium-68 and Peptide Advances in Meteorology, System) is the most important scientific program Receptor Radionuclide Therapy, which examined Climatology and Atmospheric of SCOSTEP (Scientific Committee on Solar-Ter- recent developments in theranostics – the emerg- restrial Physics). CAWSES has triggered a scientific ing field of molecular targeting of vectors that can Physics priority program within the German Research Foun- be used for both diagnosis and therapy, when mod- dation for a period of 6 years. Approximately 30 sci- ified accordingly. The focus of this book is on the entific institutes and 120 scientists were involved in rapidly developing research into and clinical appli- This book essentially comprises the proceedings of Germany with strong links to international partners. cations of gallium-68 and other generator-produced the 11th International Conference of Meteorology, The priority program focuses on solar influence on PET radionuclides in the personalized diagnosis and Climatology and Atmospheric Physics (COMECAP climate, atmospheric coupling processes, and space treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and other dis- 2012) that is held in Athens from 30 May to 1 June climatology.This book summarizes the most impor- eases. In addition, new PET radiopharmaceuticals 2012. The Conference addresses researchers, pro- tant results from this program covering some impor- are considered, and the latest ideas and concepts, fessionals and students interested in the following tant research topics from the Sun to climate. Solar presented. Theranostics embodies both molecular[...] topics: Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology, related processes are studied including[...] Air Quality, Applied Meteorology and Climatology, Features Applications of Meteorology in the Energy Sector, Features This book is based on contributions presented at Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Atmospheric CAWSES (Climate and Weather of the Sun-Earth the 1st World Congress on Gallium-68 and Peptide Radiation, Atmospheric Boundary Layer, Biome- System) is the most important scientific program of Receptor Radionuclide Therapy, which examined teorology and Bioclimatology, Climate Dynamics, SCOSTEP (Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial recent developments in theranostics – the emerging Climatic Changes, Cloud Physics, Dynamic and Physics). CAWSES has triggered a scientific priority field of molecular targeting of vectors that can be Synoptic Μeteorology, Extreme Events, Hydrology program within the German Research Foundation used for both diagnosis and therapy, when modified and[...] for a period of 6 years. Approximately 30 scientific accordingly. The focus of this book is on the rapidly institutes and 120 scientists were involved in Ger- developing research into and clinical [..] Features many with strong links to international partners. The This book essentially comprises the proceedings of [..] Contents the 11th International Conference of Meteorology, From the contents: Ge-68/Ga-68 Climatology and Atmospheric Physics (COMECAP Contents generators.- Automation strategies in Ga-68 radio- 2012) that is held in Athens from 30 May to 1 June 1. Scientific summary of the German CAWSES pri- pharmaceutical preparations.- Post-processing via 2012. The Conference addresses researchers, pro- ority program.- 2. Models of solar total and spectral cation exchange cartridges.- Gallium-68 generator fessionals and students interested in the following irradiance variability of relevance for climate stud- integrated system: elution – purification - concentra- topics: Agricultural Meteorology and Climatology, ies.- 3. Investigation of solar irradiance variations tion integration.- Purification and labelling strategies Air Quality, Applied Meteorology and Climatology, and their impact on middle atmospheric ozone.- 4. for 68Ga from 68Ge/68Ga generator eluate.- 67Ga Applications of [..] Solar activity, the heliosphere, cosmic rays and their and 68Ga purification studies.- The diversity of Impact on the Earth’s atmosphere.- 5. Do galactic [68Ga]Ga-based imaging agents.- Nanoparticles and Contents cosmic rays impact the cirrus cloud cover? – 6. Labo- phage display selected peptides for imaging and ther- Introduction.- Meteorology.- Climatology.- Atmos- ratory experiments on the microphysics of electrified apy of cancer.- “Click” cyclized gallium-68 labeled pheric Physics.- Biometeorology/Bioclimatology.- cloud droplets.- 7. 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F.K. Chow, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; S.F.J. De G. Betz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany Wekker, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; B.J. Sny- Philosophy der, Meteorological Service of Canada, Vancouver BC, Canada (Eds.) Debate Dynamics: How Controversy

E. Pulcini, Universita' Degli Studi Di Firenze, Florence, Italy Improves Our Beliefs Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting Care of the World Is critical argumentation an effective way to over- come disagreement? And does the exchange of argu- Recent Progress and Current Challenges Fear, Responsibility and Justice in the Global Age ments bring opponents in a controversy closer to the truth? This study provides a new perspective on This book provides readers with a broad under- This book proposes a philosophy of care in a global these pivotal questions. By means of multi-agent standing of the fundamental principles driving age. It discusses the distinguishing and oppos- simulations, it investigates the truth and consen- atmospheric flow over complex terrain and provides ing pathologies produced by globalization: unlim- sus-conduciveness of controversial debates. The historical context for recent developments and future ited individualism or self-obsession, manifested as book brings together research in formal epistemol- direction for researchers and forecasters. The topics (Promethean) omnipotence and (narcissistic) indif- ogy and argumentation theory. Aside from its conse- in this book are expanded from those presented at ference, and endogamous communitarianism or an quences for discursive practice, the work may have the Mountain Weather Workshop, which took place ‘us’-obsession that results in conflict and violence. important implications for philosophy of science and in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, August 5-8, The polarization between a lack and an excess of the way we construe scientific rationality as well. 2008. The inspiration for the workshop came from pathos is reflected in the distorted forms taken on by the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Moun- fear. The book advocates a metamorphosis of fear, Features tain Meteorology Committee and was designed to which may restore in the subject an awareness of vul- Is critical argumentation an effective way to over- bridge the gap between the research and forecasting nerability and become the precondition for moral come disagreement? And does the exchange of argu- communities by providing a forum for extended dis- action. Such awareness and the recognition of the ments bring opponents in a controversy closer to cussion and joint education. For academic[...] condition of contamination caused by the[...] the truth? This study provides a new perspective on these pivotal questions. By means of multi-agent Features Features simulations, it investigates the truth- and consen- This book provides readers with a broad under- This book proposes a philosophy of care in a global sus-conduciveness of controversial debates. The standing of the fundamental principles driving age. It discusses the distinguishing and oppos- book brings together research in formal epistemol- atmospheric flow over complex terrain and provides ing pathologies produced by globalization: unlim- ogy and [..] historical context for recent developments and future ited individualism or self-obsession, manifested as direction for researchers and forecasters. The topics (Promethean) omnipotence and (narcissistic) indif- Contents in this book are expanded from those presented at ference, and endogamous communitarianism or an 1. General Introduction.- 2. Theory of Dialectical the Mountain Weather Workshop, which took place ‘us’-obsession that results in conflict and violence. Structures.- Part I: Why Do We Agree? On the Con- in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, August 5-8, The polarization between a lack and an excess of sensus-conduciveness of Controversial Argumenta- [..] pathos is [..] tion.- 3. Introduction to Part I.- 4. Random Debates.- 5. Background Knowledge.- 6. Four Argumentation Contents Contents Strategies.- 7. Argumentation Strategies in Many- Mountain Weather Prediction: Phenomenologi- Translator’s note.- Acknowledgements.- Introduc- proponent Debates.- 8. Core Updating.- 9. Core cal Challenges and Forecast Methodology.- Diur- tion.- The ambivalence of globalization.- Part One Argumentation.- Part II: How Do We Know? On nal Mountain Wind Systems.- Dynamically-driven Pathologies of the Global Age: unlimited individu- the Truth-conduciveness of Controversial Argu- Winds.- Understanding and Forecasting Alpine alism, endogamous communitarianism.- Unlimited mentation.- 10. Introduction to Part II.- 11. Ran- Foehn.- Boundary Layers and Air Quality in Moun- individualism.- 2. Endogamous communitarianism.- dom Debates.- 12. Background Knowledge.- 13. tainous Terrain.- Recent Progress on the Theory, Part Two Pathologies of Feeling: the metamorpho- Four Argumentation Strategies.- 14. Argumentation Observations, and Predictions of Orographic Pre- sis of fear in the global age.- 1. Modernity and fear.- Strategies in[...] cipitation.- Microphysical Processes Within Win- 2. Risk society. From Fear to Anxiety?.- 3. Specta- ter Orographic Cloud and Precipitation Systems.- tors and victims: between denial and projection.- Fields of interest Observational Techniques: Sampling the Mountain Part Three Responsibility and Care of the World.- 1. Epistemology; Logic; Philosophy of Science; Artifi- Atmosphere.- Mescoscale Modeling Over Complex Actors: relearning to fear.- 2. From fear to care.- 3. A cial Intelligence (incl. 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W.R.P. Kaufman, University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA, USA K. Tanaka, University of Auckland, New Zealand; F. Berto, Uni- D. Dunér, Lund University, Sweden versity of Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K.; E. Mares, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; F. Paoli, University of Cagliari, Italy Honor and Revenge: A Theory of (Eds.) The Natural philosophy of Emanuel Punishment Swedenborg Paraconsistency: Logic and A Study in the Conceptual Metaphors of the Mechanistic This book addresses the problem of justifying the Applications World-View institution of criminal punishment. It examines the “paradox of retribution”: the fact that we can- Although Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) is com- A logic is called 'paraconsistent' if it rejects the rule not seem to reject the intuition that punishment monly known for his spiritual philosophy, his early called 'ex contradictione quodlibet', according to is morally required, and yet we cannot (even after career was focused unnatural science. During this which any conclusion follows from inconsistent two thousand years of philosophical debate) find period, Swedenborg thought of the world was like a premises. While logicians have proposed many tech- a morally legitimate basis for inflicting harm on gigantic machine, following the laws of mechanics nically developed paraconsistent logical systems and wrongdoers. The book comes at a time when a new and geometry. This volume analyzes this mechanistic contemporary philosophers like Graham Priest have “abolitionist” movement has arisen, a movement that worldview from the cognitive perspective, by means advanced the view that some contradictions can be argues that we should give up the search for justifica- of a study of the metaphors in Swedenborg’s texts. true, and advocated a paraconsistent logic to deal tion and accept that punishment is morally unjustifi- The author argues that these conceptual metaphors with them, until recent times these systems have able and should be discontinued immediately. This are vital skills of the creative mind and scientific been little understood by philosophers. This book book, however, proposes a new approach to the ret- thinking, used to create visual analogies and abstract presents a comprehensive overview on paraconsis- ributive theory of punishment,[...] ideas. This means that Swedenborg’s mechanistic tent logical systems to change this situation. The and geometrical worldview, allowed him to perceive Features book includes almost every major author currently the world as mechanical and[...] This book addresses the problem of justifying the working in the field. The papers are[...] institution of criminal punishment. It examines Features Features the “paradox of retribution”: the fact that we can- Although Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) is com- A logic is called 'paraconsistent' if it rejects the rule not seem to reject the intuition that punishment monly known for his spiritual philosophy, his early called 'ex contradictione quodlibet', according to is morally required, and yet we cannot (even after career was focused on natural science. During this which any conclusion follows from inconsistent two thousand years of philosophical debate) find period, Swedenborg thought the world was like a premises. While logicians have proposed many tech- a morally legitimate basis for inflicting harm on gigantic machine, following the laws of mechanics nically developed paraconsistent logical systems and wrongdoers. The book comes at a time when a new and geometry. This volume analyses this mechanistic contemporary philosophers like Graham Priest have [..] world-view from the cognitive perspective, by means advanced the view that some contradictions can be of a study of the metaphors in Swedenborg’s texts. Contents true, and advocated a paraconsistent logic to deal [..] The [..] Chapter One: The Problem of Punishment.- Chapter Contents Two: Punishment as Crime Prevention.- Chapter Contents Paraconsistency.- Introduction.- Part I Logic.- 1. Three: Can Retributive Punishment Be Justified?.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The space.- 3. The Sign.- 4. The Making Sense of paraconsistent Logic: The Nature of Chapter Four: The Mixed Theory of Punishment.- wave.- 5. The sphere.- 6. The point.- 7. The spiral.- 8. Logic, Classical Logic and Paraconsistent Logic: Koji Chapter Five: Retribution and Revenge.- Chapter The infinite.- 9. Conclusion. Tanaka.- 2. On Discourse Addressed by Infidel Logi- Six: What Is The Purpose of Retribution?.- Chapter cians: Walter Carnielli and Marcelo E. Coniglio.- 3. Fields of interest Seven: Making Sense of Honor.- Chapter Eight: Is Information, Negation and paraconsistency: Edwin History of Philosophy; History of Science; Interdisci- Punishment Justified?.- Index. D. Mares.- 4. Noisy vs. merely equivocal logics: plinary Studies; Philosophy of Mind Fields of interest Patrick Allo.- 5. Assertion, Denial and Non-Classi- Target groups Philosophy of Law; Theories of Law, Philosophy of cal Theories: Greg Restall.- 6. New Arguments for Research Law, Legal History; Criminology & Criminal Justice adaptive Logics as Unifying Frame for the Defeasible Handling of Inconsistency: Diederik Batens.- 7. 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M.J. Frapolli, University of Granada, Campus Universitario Car- S. Lilley, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA tuja, Spain Physics Transhumanism and Society The Nature of Truth The Social Debate over Human Enhancement J. Beran, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic; M. Bílek, An updated approach to the meaning of truth ascriptions Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic; M. Hejnova, This book provides an introductory overview to the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic; P. Zabka, Techni- The book offers a characterization of the mean- social debate over enhancement technologies with cal University of Liberec, Czech Republic (Eds.) ing and role of the notion of truth in natural lan- an overview of the transhumanists' call to bypass guages and an explanation of why, in spite of the human nature and conservationists' argument in Advances in Mechanisms Design big amount of proposals about truth, this task has defense of it. The author present this controversy proved to be resistant to the different analyses. The as it unfolds in the contest between transhumanists Proceedings of TMM 2012 general thesis of the book is that defining truth is proponents and conservationists, who push back perfectly possible and that the average educated with an argument to conserve human nature and to The International Conference on the Theory of philosopher of language has the tools to do it. The ban enhancement technologies. This book provides Machines and Mechanisms is organized every book offers an updated treatment of the meaning of an overview of the key contested points and present four years, under the auspices of the International truth ascriptions from taking into account the latest the debate in an orderly, constructive fashion. Read- Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and views in philosophy of language and linguistics. ers are informed about the discussion over human- Machine Science (IFToMM) and the Czech Soci- ism, the tension between science and religion, and ety for Mechanics. This eleventh edition of the con- Features the interpretation of socio-technological[...] ference took place at the Technical University of The book offers a characterization of the mean- Liberec, Czech Republic, 4-6 September 2012. This ing and role of the notion of truth in natural lan- Features volume offers an international selection of the most guages and an explanation of why, in spite of the This book provides an introductory overview to the important new results and developments, in 73 big amount of proposals about truth, this task has social debate over enhancement technologies with an papers, grouped in seven different parts, represent- proved to be resistant to the different analyses. The overview of the transhumanists' call to bypass human ing a well-balanced overview, and spanning the gen- general thesis of the book is that defining truth is nature and conservationists' argument in defense of eral theory of machines and mechanisms, through perfectly possible and that the average educated it. The author present this controversy as it unfolds analysis and synthesis of planar and spatial mecha- philosopher of language has the tools to do it. The in the contest between transhumanists proponents nisms,[...] book [..] and conservationists, who push back with an argu- ment to conserve human nature and to ban [..] Features Contents The International Conference on the Theory of 1. some preliminary issues.- 2. Syntax: Playing with Contents Machines and Mechanisms is organized every building blocks.- 3. The meaning and content of Preface.- Chapter 1.- Introduction to the Transhu- four years, under the auspices of the International truthascriptions.- 4. What do we do with truth manity Debate.- Chapter 2. Transcend or Trans- Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and ascriptions.- 5. The Liar paradox (and other Logico- gress?.- Chapter 3. Transformation of Body and Machine Science (IFToMM) and the Czech Soci- Semantic issues).- 6. What do you mean by “ Redun- Mind.- Chapter 4. Rhetoric of Risk.- Chapter 5. ety for Mechanics. This eleventh edition of the con- dancy”?.- 7. Obvious answers for ready-made objec- Inevitability.- Chapter 6. Closure.- References.- ference took place at the Technical University of tions.- 8. References.- 9. Index. Index. Liberec, Czech Republic, 4-6 September 2012. 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H. Ishimori, Kyoto University, Japan; T. Kobayashi, Kyoto Univer- D.L. Meier, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA N. English, Fintry by Glasgow, UK sity, Japan; H. Ohki, Nagoya University, Japan; H. Okada, Korean Institute for Advanced Study, Seoul, Korea; Y. Shimizu, Niigata University, Japan; M. Tanimoto, Niigata University, Japan Black Hole Astrophysics Classic Telescopes

The Engine Paradigm A Guide to Collecting, Restoring, and Using Telescopes of Yes- An Introduction to Non-Abelian teryear Discrete Symmetries for Particle As a result of significant research over the past 20 years, black holes are now linked to some of the most Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur Physicists spectacular and exciting phenomena in the Uni- astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the verse, ranging in size from those that have the same dedicated collectors, but there are also many ama- mass as stars to the super-massive objects that lie at teurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These These lecture notes provide a tutorial review of the heart of most galaxies, including our own Milky telescopes "feel" different from any contemporary non-Abelian discrete groups and show some appli- Way. This book first introduces the properties of telescope and perhaps have a unique ability to recon- cations to issues in physics where discrete symme- simple isolated holes, then adds in complications like nect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This tries constitute an important principle for model rotation, accretion, radiation, and magnetic fields, book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by building in particle physics. While Abelian discrete finally arriving at a basic understanding of how these the great instrument makers of the 18th and 19th symmetries are often imposed in order to control immense engines work.Black Hole Astrophysics• centuries, particularly the dynastic telescope makers, couplings for particle physics - in particular model reviews our current knowledge of cosmic black holes including Dollond, Alvan Clark, Thomas Cooke & building beyond the standard model - non-Abelian and how they generate the most powerful observed Sons, and Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser lumi- discrete symmetries have been applied to understand pheonomena in the[...] naries such as John Brashear, John Calver, William the three-generation flavor structure in particular. Wray, Henry Fitz, and William Henry[...] Indeed, non-Abelian discrete symmetries are con- Features sidered to be the most attractive choice for the flavor As a result of significant research over the past 20 Features sector: model builders have tried to derive experi- years, black holes are now linked to some of the most Classic Telescopes explores the exciting world of mental values of quark and[...] spectacular and exciting phenomena in the Uni- telescopes past, as well as the possibilities involved verse, ranging in size from those that have the same in acquiring these instruments. What are classic Features mass as stars to the super-massive objects that lie at telescopes? 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While Abelian discrete symme- Contents tries are often imposed in order to control couplings Part I Observations of Black Hole Engines.- Recog- Contents for particle physics - in particular model building nizing Black Holes.- Macroquasars: Supermassive Preface: The Appeal of Yesteryear.-Chapter 1: The beyond the standard model - non-Abelian discrete Black Holes in the Centers of Galaxies.- Micro- Dollond Century.- Chapter 2: A Yorkshireman [..] quasars: Black holes (and Neutron Stars) of Stellar Makes Good.- Chapter 3: Once Upon a Time in Mass in Our Galaxy.- Miniquasars: Elusive Black America.- Chapter 4: Zeiss is Nice.- Chapter 5: The Contents Holes of Intermediate Mass.- Part II Physics of Story of Broadhurst, Clarkson & Fuller.- Chapter Introduction.- Basics of Finite Groups.- Subgroups Black Hole Engines.- Physics in Everyday Life: A 6: The 60mm Brigade.- Chapter 7: Classic Spec- and Decompositions of Multiplets.- Anomalies.- Review of Newtonian Mechanics.- Geometry and ula.- Chapter 8: The Age of Unitron.- Chapter 9: Non-Abelian Discrete Symmetry in Quark/Lepton Physics Without Gravity: Special Relativity.- Physics Die Zauberflöte.- Chapter 10: Pioneers of the New Flavor Models.- Useful Theorems.- Representations in Curved Spacetime: General Relativity and Black Glass.- Chaper 11: Classic Cats.- Chapter 12: Resur- of S4 in Different Bases.- Representations of A4 in Holes.- Four-Dimensional Evolving Geometry: recting the Master's Glass.- Chapter 13: The Antique Different Bases.- Representations of A5 in Different Gravitational Waves and Gravitational Collapse.- Telescpe in the Twenty-First Century.- Epilogue: Bases.- Representations of T1 in Different Bases.- Nuts and[...] Sailing to Byzantium.- References and Bibliogra- Other Smaller Groups.- References. phy.-[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Classical and Quan- Fields of interest Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory; Math- tum Gravitation, Relativity Theory Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Popular ematical Methods in Physics; Mathematical Physics; Science in Astronomy Group Theory and Generalizations Target groups Graduate Target groups Target groups Popular/general Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Type of publication Popular science Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-01935-7 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4423-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30804-8 Hardcover 2012. 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P. Hertel, University Osnabrück, Germany F. Abergel, École Centrale Paris, France; B.K. Chakrabarti, Saha F.I. Cooperstock, University of Victoria, BC, Canada; S. Tieu, Sys- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; A. Chakraborti, temware Innovation, Toronto, ON, Canada École Centrale Paris, France; A. Ghosh, Saha Institute of Nuclear Continuum Physics Physics, Kolkata, India (Eds.) Einstein's Relativity

This small book on the properties of continuously Econophysics of Systemic Risk and The Ultimate Key to the Cosmos distributed matter covers a huge field. It sets out Network Dynamics the governing principles of continuum physics and This richly illustrated book is unique in bringing illustrates them by carefully chosen examples. These Einstein's relativity to a higher level for the non-spe- examples comprise structural mechanics and elas- The primary goal of the book is to present the ideas cialist than has ever been attempted before, using ticity, fluid media, electricity and optics, thermo- and research findings of active researchers such as nothing more than grade-school algebra. Bondi's electricity, fluctuation phenomena and more, from physicists, economists, mathematicians and finan- approach with spacetime diagrams is simplified Archimedes' principle via Brownian motion to white cial engineers working in the field of “Econophysics,” and expanded, clarifying the famous asymmetric dwarfs. Metamaterials, pattern formation by reac- who have undertaken the task of modeling and ana- aging-of-twins paradox. Einstein's theory of grav- tion-diffusion and surface plasmon polaritons are lyzing systemic risk, network dynamics and other ity, general relativity, is simplified for the reader dealt with as well as classical topics such as Stokes' topics.Of primary interest in these studies is the using spacetime diagrams. 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H. Venghaus, Fraunhofer-Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Berlin, O. Kastner, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany P. Pereyra, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, México D.F., Germany; N. Grote, Fraunhofer-Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Mexico Berlin, Germany (Eds.) First Principles Modelling of Shape Fundamentals of Quantum Physics Fibre Optic Communication Memory Alloys Textbook for Students of Science and Engineering Key Devices Molecular Dynamics Simulations This book presents a comprehensive course of quan- Materials sciences relate the macroscopic proper- The book gives an in-depth description of the key tum mechanics for undergraduate and graduate stu- ties of materials to their microscopic structure and devices of current and next generation fibre optic dents. After a brief outline of the innovative ideas postulate the need for holistic multiscale research. communication networks. In particular, the book that lead up to the quantum theory, the book reviews The investigation of shape memory alloys is a prime covers devices such as semiconductor lasers, optical properties of the Schrödinger equation, the quantiza- example in this regard. This particular class of mate- amplifiers, modulators, wavelength filters, and detec- tion phenomena and the physical meaning of wave rials exhibits strong coupling of temperature, strain tors but the relevant properties of optical fibres as functions. The book discusses, in a direct and intel- and stress, determined by solid state phase trans- well. The presentations include the physical princi- ligible style, topics of the standard quantum formal- formations of their metallic lattices. The present ples underlying the various devices, the technologies ism like the dynamical operators and their expected book presents a collection of simulation studies of used for the realization of the different devices, typi- values, the Heisenberg and matrix representation, this behaviour. Employing conceptually simple but cal performance characteristics and limitations, and the approximate methods, the Dirac notation, har- comprehensive models, the fundamental material development trends towards more advanced compo- monic oscillator, angular momentum and hydro- properties of shape memory alloys are qualitatively nents are also illustrated. Thus the scope of the book gen atom, the spin-field and spin-orbit interactions, explained from first principles. Using contemporary spans relevant principles, state-of-the-art implemen- identical particles and Bose-Einstein[...] tations, the[...] methods of molecular[...] Features Features Features This book presents a comprehensive course of quan- Materials sciences relate the macroscopic proper- The book gives an in-depth description of the key tum mechanics for undergraduate and graduate stu- ties of materials to their microscopic structure and devices of current and next generation fibre optic dents. After a brief outline of the innovative ideas postulate the need for holistic multiscale research. communication networks. In particular, the book that lead up to the quantum theory, the book reviews The investigation of shape memory alloys is a prime covers devices such as semiconductor lasers, optical properties of the Schrödinger equation, the quantiza- example in this regard. This particular class of mate- amplifiers, modulators, wavelength filters, and detec- tion phenomena and the physical meaning of wave rials exhibits strong coupling of temperature, strain tors but the relevant properties of optical fibres as functions. The book discusses, in a direct and intel- and stress, determined by solid state phase transfor- well. The presentations include the physical princi- ligible style, topics of the standard quantum formal- mations of their metallic lattices. The [..] ples underlying the various devices, the technologies ism [..] [..] Contents Contents Preparations.- Method.- Two 3D Examples.- 2D Contents From the contents: The origin of the quantum Lennard-Jones Crystals.- Résumée. Optical Networks.- Optical Fibres.- Laser Compo- concepts.- Problems.- Diffraction, duality and the nents.- Ultrafast Semiconductor Laser Sources.- Fields of interest Schroedinger equations.- Illustrative problems.- Widely Tuneable Laser Diodes.- Semiconduc- Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems; Numer- Problems.- Properties of the stationary Schroedinger tor-based Modulators.- Photodetectors.- Systems ical and Computational Physics; Metallic Materials; equation.- Illustrative problems.- Problems.- Tun- with Higher-order Modulation.- Wavelength Fil- Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complex- neling effect and other quantum phenomena.- Prob- ters.- Passive Devices.- Fibre Amplifiers.- Linear ity; Thermodynamics lems.- Quantum coherence and energy bands.- Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers.- Optical Signal Problems.- The WKB approximation.- Problems.- Processing for High-speed Data Transmission.- Sili- Target groups Operators and dynamical variables.- Problems.- The con Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits. 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J.E. McEnery, NASA-GSFC, Greenbelt, MD, USA; J.L. Racusin, D. Sellers, Leeds, UK S. Seki, University of Tokyo, Japan NASA-GSFC, Greenbelt, MD, USA; N. Gehrels, NASA-GSFC, Green- belt, MD, USA (Eds.) In Search of William Gascoigne Magnetoelectric Response in

Gamma Ray Bursts 2010 Seventeenth Century Astronomer Low-Dimensional Frustrated Spin Systems William Gascoigne (c.1612-44) was the inventor of Gamma ray bursts are the largest explosions in the the telescopic sight and micrometer (instruments universe and thought to be the birth signatures of crucial to the advance of astronomy). His name Electric control of magnetic properties, or inversely, black hole. This is an exciting time in the GRB field is now known to historians of science around the magnetic control of dielectric properties in solids, with new data coming from an international armada world. For some considerable time after his tragic is called a magnetoelectric effect and has long been of space observatories. The conference featured pre- death at the age of 32 in the English Civil War, how- investigated from the point of view of both fun- sentations on new discoveries from these satellites ever, it seemed as if his achievements would be con- damental physics and potential application. Mag- and from ground telescopes. World experts in GRB signed to oblivion. Most of his papers were lost and netic and dielectric properties usually show minimal astronomy debated the interpretations of the new even the few that survived have largely disappeared. coupling, but it recently has been discovered that data. This is the story of how his work was rescued. Into magnetically induced ferroelectricity in some spiral this story is woven an account of the state of astron- magnets enables remarkably large and versatile mag- Features omy and optics during Gascoigne’s lifetime, so that netoelectric responses. To stabilize such helimag- Gamma ray bursts are the largest explosions in the the reader can appreciate the significance of his dis- netism, magnetic frustration (competition between universe and thought to be the birth signatures of coveries. different magnetic interactions) is considered the black hole. This is an exciting time in the GRB field key. In the present work, two of the most typical with new data coming from an international armada Features frustrated spin[...] of space observatories. The conference featured pre- William Gascoigne (c.1612-44), the first inventor of sentations on new discoveries from these satellites the telescopic sight and micrometer—instruments Features and from ground telescopes. World experts in GRB crucial to the advance of astronomy—was killed in Electric control of magnetic properties, or inversely, astronomy debated the interpretations of the new the English Civil War. His name is now known to magnetic control of dielectric properties in solids, data. historians of science around the world, but for some is called a magnetoelectric effect and has long been considerable time after his tragic death at the age of investigated from the point of view of both funda- Fields of interest 32, it seemed as if his achievements would be con- mental physics and potential application. Magnetic Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Extrater- signed to oblivion. Most of his papers were lost in [..] and dielectric properties usually show minimal cou- restrial Physics, Space Sciences; Nuclear Physics, pling, but it recently has been discovered that mag- Heavy Ions, Hadrons Contents netically induced ferroelectricity in some spiral [..] Part 1: The ‘Discovery’ of William Gascoigne.- Intro- Target groups duction.- The Gascoignes of Thorp-On-The-Hill.- Contents Research The ‘Discovery’ of William Gascoigne.- A ‘Light 1 Introduction.- 2 Experimental Methods.- 3 Mag- of the First Magnitude’.- Derham and de la Hire.- netoelectric response in triangular lattice antiferro- Type of publication Bevis and de la Hire.- In His Own Hand.- Part 2: magnets.- 4 Magnetoelectric response in S=1/2 chain Proceedings Gascoigne’s World.- The Religious World of William helimagnets.- 5 Summary. 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C. Doglioni, University of Oxford, UK M. Ashrafuzzaman, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; J. I. Levkivskyi, University of Geneva, Switzerland Tuszynski, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada Measurement of the Inclusive Mesoscopic Quantum Hall Effect Jet Cross Section with the ATLAS Membrane Biophysics Detector at the Large Hadron In recent years, remarkable progress in the fabri- Physics, mathematics and chemistry all play a vital cation of novel mesoscopic devices has produced Collider role in understanding the true nature and function- a revival of interest in quantum Hall physics. New ing of biological membranes, key elements of living types of measurements, more precise and efficient processes. Besides simple spectroscopic observa- Tests of the current understanding of physics at the than ever, have made it possible to focus closely tions and electrical measurements of membranes we highest energies achievable in man-made experi- on the electronic properties of quantum Hall edge address in this book the phenomena of coexistence ments are performed at CERN’s Large Hadron Col- states. This is achieved by applying charge and heat and independent existence of different membrane lider. In the theory of the strong force within the currents at mesoscopic length scales, attaching components using various theoretical approaches. Standard Model of particle physics - Quantum Chro- metallic gates and Ohmic contacts, and splitting edge This treatment will be helpful for readers who want moDynamics or QCD - confined quarks and gluons channels with the help of quantum point contacts. to understand biological processes by applying both from the proton-proton scattering manifest them- The experiments reveal fascinating new phenomena, simple observations and fundamental scientific selves as groups of collimated particles. These parti- such as the interference, statistics, and topological analysis. It provides a deep understanding of the cles are clustered into physically measurable objects phase shifts of fractionally charged quasi-particles, causes and effects of processes inside membranes, called hadronic jets. As jets are widely produced at strong interaction and[...] and will thus eventually open new doors for[...] hadron colliders, they are the key physics objects for Features an early "rediscovery of QCD". This thesis presents Features In recent years, remarkable progress in the fabri- the first jet measurement from the ATLAS Collabo- Physics, mathematics and chemistry all play a vital cation of novel mesoscopic devices has produced ration at the LHC and confronts the[...] role in understanding the true nature and function- a revival of interest in quantum Hall physics. New ing of biological membranes, key elements of living Features types of measurements, more precise and efficient processes. Besides simple spectroscopic observa- Tests of the current understanding of physics at the than ever, have made it possible to focus closely tions and electrical measurements of membranes we highest energies achievable in man-made experi- on the electronic properties of quantum Hall edge address in this book the phenomena of coexistence ments are performed at CERN’s Large Hadron Col- states. This is achieved by applying charge and heat and independent existence of different membrane lider. In the theory of the strong force within the currents at mesoscopic length scales, attaching components using various theoretical approaches. Standard Model of particle physics - Quantum Chro- metallic [..] This treatment [..] moDynamics or QCD - confined quarks and gluons Contents from the proton-proton scattering manifest them- Contents Equilibrium and Non-Equilibrium Bosonization.- selves as groups of collimated particles. These parti- Structure of Membranes.- Lipids in Membranes.- Interaction Induced Dephasing of Edge States.- cles are [..] The Membrane as a Transporter.- Lipid Bilayer- Noise Induced Dephasing of Edge States.- Energy Membrane Protein Coupling.- Membrane-Based Contents Relaxation at the Quantum Hall Edge.- Classification Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery.- Mem- Theory Framework: QCD.- The ATLAS Exper- of Effective Edge Models.- Spectroscopy of Quantum brane-Related Diseases. iment.- Jet Reconstruction in ATLAS.- Jet Hall Edge States at Complex Filling Factors.- Micro- Reconstruction Performance.- Jet Energy Scale scopic Theory of Fractional Quantum Hall Interfer- Fields of interest ometers. 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M.P. Leubner, University of Innsbruck, Austria; Z. Vörös, Univer- K. Yamanouchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan; M. Katsumi, A. Lorke, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; M. Winterer, sity of Innsbruck, Austria (Eds.) RIKEN, Saitama, Japan (Eds.) University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; R. Schmechel, Univer- sity of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; C. Schulz, University of Duis- burg-Essen, Germany (Eds.) Multi-scale Dynamical Processes in Multiphoton Processes and Space and Astrophysical Plasmas Attosecond Physics Nanoparticles from the Gasphase

Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Multi- Formation, Structure, Properties Magnetized plasmas in the universe exhibit com- photon Processes (ICOMP12) and the 3rd International Con- plex dynamical behavior over a huge range of scales. ference on Attosecond Physics (ATTO3) Gasphase synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostruc- The fundamental mechanisms of energy trans- tured materials offers high chemical purity and crys- Recent advances in ultrashort pulsed laser technol- port, redistribution and conversion occur at mul- talline quality as well as scalability up to industrial ogy have opened new frontiers in atomic, molecular tiple scales. The driving mechanisms often include quantities. It is therefore highly attractive for both and optical sciences. The 12th International Confer- energy accumulation, free-energy-excited relaxation basic and applied science. This book gives a broad ence on Multiphoton Processes (ICOMP12) and the processes, dissipation and self-organization. The and coherent overview of the complete production 3rd International Conference on Attosecond Physics plasma processes associated with energy conver- and value chain from nanoparticle formation to (ATTO3), held jointly in Sapporo, Japan, during July sion, transport and self-organization, such as mag- integration into products and devices. Written by 3-8, showcased studies at the forefront of research netic reconnection, instabilities, linear and nonlinear experts in the field – with backgrounds in electrical on multiphoton processes and attosecond physics. waves, wave-particle interactions, dynamo processes, engineering, experimental and theoretical physics, This book summarizes presentations and discussions turbulence, heating, diffusion and convection repre- materials science, and chemical engineering – the from these two conferences. sent fundamental physical effects. They demonstrate book offers a deep insight into the fabrication, char- similar dynamical behavior in near-Earth[...] Features acterization and application of nanoparticles from Recent advances in ultrashort pulsed laser technol- the gasphase. The first[...] Features ogy have opened new frontiers in atomic, molecular Magnetized plasmas in the universe exhibit com- Features and optical sciences. The 12th International Confer- plex dynamical behavior over a huge range of scales. Gasphase synthesis of nanoparticles and nanostruc- ence on Multiphoton Processes (ICOMP12) and the The fundamental mechanisms of energy trans- tured materials offers high chemical purity and crys- 3rd International Conference on Attosecond Physics port, redistribution and conversion occur at mul- talline quality as well as scalability up to industrial (ATTO3), held jointly in Sapporo, Japan, during July tiple scales. The driving mechanisms often include quantities. It is therefore highly attractive for both 3-8, showcased studies at the forefront of research on energy accumulation, free-energy-excited relaxation basic and applied science. This book gives a broad multiphoton processes and attosecond physics. This processes, dissipation and self-organization. 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W. Seager, University of Toronto Scarborough, ON, Canada B. Pajot, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; B. Cler- J.R. Crandall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; B.S. jaud, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France Myers, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; D.F. Meaney, Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, Media, PA, USA; S. Zellers Schmidtke, BioIn- Natural Fabrications jury, LLC, Alexandria, VA, USA (Eds.) Optical Absorption of Impurities Science, Emergence and Consciousness and Defects in Semiconducting Pediatric Injury Biomechanics The spectacular success of the scientific enter- Crystals prise over the last four hundred years has led to the Archive & Textbook promise of an all encompassing vision of the natural Electronic Absorption of Deep Centres and Vibrational Spectra Pediatric Injury Biomechanics: Archive and Text- world. 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This book ponders the question of tors like diamond, silicon, germanium and gallium prehensive archive and analysis of pediatric injury how emergence should be understood within the sci- arsenide by high-energy irradiation, residual impuri- biomechanics research; to be the go-to reference entific picture, and whether a complete vision of the ties, and defects produced during crystal growth. It for the epidemiology of motor vehicle related child- world can be attained that includes consciousness. also describes the crucial role played by vibrational spectroscopy to determine the atomic structure and hood injury data, pediatric anthropometry, pedi- Features symmetry of complexes associated with light impuri- atric biomechanical properties, tissue tolerance, and The spectacular success of the scientific enter- ties like hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, and computational models. 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Written by the Contents tors like diamond, silicon, germanium and gallium most respected scientists in the field, the objective The Scientific Picture of the World.- Looking Out.- arsenide by high-energy irradiation, residual impuri- of this ground-breaking project is to provide a com- Looking In.- Consciousness in the Brain.- Emer- ties, and defects produced during crystal growth. It prehensive archive and analysis of pediatric injury gence and Consciousness.- Emergence and Cellular also describes the crucial role played by vibrational biomechanics research; to be the go-to [..] Automata.- Against Radical Emergence.- Emergence [..] Contents and Supervenience.- Generalized Epiphenomenal- Pediatric Anthropometry.- Epidemiology of Child ism.- The Paradox of Consciousness.- Embracing the Contents Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries and Fatalities.- Experi- Mystery. 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W. Zhang, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, B.V. Somov, Moscow State University, Russia B.V. Somov, Moscow State University, Russia USA Plasma Astrophysics, Part I Plasma Astrophysics, Part II Photoemission Spectroscopy on High Temperature Superconductor Fundamentals and Practice Reconnection and Flares This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamen- This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamen- A Study of Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8 by Laser-Based Angle-Resolved Photoemission tals and current practices and perspectives of mod- tals and current practices and perspectives of mod- ern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely ern plasma astrophysics. 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The the additions of new figures, equations and entire first time, the Bogoliubov quasiparticle dispersion book is aimed at professional researchers in astro- sections on topics such as topological triggers for with a clear band back-bending has been observed physics, but it will also be useful to graduate students solar flares and the magnetospheric physics prob- with two peaks in the momentum distribution curve in space sciences, geophysics, applied physics and lem. This book is aimed at professional researchers in the superconducting state at a low temperature. mathematics, especially those seeking a unified view in astrophysics, but it will also be useful to graduate Readers will find useful information about the tech- of plasma physics and fluid[...] students in space[...] nique of angle-resolved photoemission and the study of high-temperature superconductors using this Features Features technique. Dr. Wentao Zhang received his PhD[...] This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamen- This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamen- tals and current practices and perspectives of mod- tals and current practices and perspectives of mod- Features ern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely ern plasma astrophysics. This second part discusses This book mainly focuses on the study of the high- covers all the basic principles and practical tools the physics of magnetic reconnection and flares of temperature superconductor Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8 by required for understanding and work in plasma electromagnetic origin in space plasmas in the solar vacuum, ultra-violet, laser-based, angle-resolved astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated system, single and double stars, relativistic objects, photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). A new form from the first edition, including new figures, equa- accretion disks and their coronae. More than 25% of of electron coupling has been identified in Bi2212, tions and entire sections on topics such as magnetic the text is updated from the first edition, [..] which occurs in the superconducting state. For the [..] first time, the Bogoliubov quasiparticle dispersion Contents with a clear band back-bending has been observed Contents From the Contents: Magnetic Reconnection.- Recon- with two peaks [..] From the Contents: Plasma Astrophysics: History nection in a Strong Magnetic Field.- Evidence of and Neighbours.- Particles and Fields: Exact Self- Reconnection in Solar Flares.- Reconnection in Contents Consistent Description.- Statistical Description of Action.- The Bastille Day 2000 Solar Flare.- Elec- Introduction.- Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spec- Interacting Particle Systems.- Weakly-Coupled Sys- tric Currents Related to Reconnection.- Models of troscopy.- Growth of Bi2Sr2Ca1−xDyxCu2O8+δ tems with Binary Collisions.- Propagation of Fast Reconnecting Current Layers.- Collapsing Magnetic Single Crystals.- Nodal Electron Coupling in Particles in Plasma.- Motion of a Charged Particle Traps in Solar Flares.- Solar-type Flares in Labora- the Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2O8+δ.- High Energy Dis- in Given Fields.- Adiabatic Invariants in Astrophysi- tory and Space.- Particle Acceleration in Current persion in Bi2Sr2Ca1Cu2O8+δ.- Normal Elec- cal Plasma.- Wave-Particle Interaction in Astrophys- Layers. tron Self-Energy and Pairing Self-Energy in ical Plasma.- Coulomb Collisions in Astrophysical Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8.- Superconducting Gap and Plasma. 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K. Yamanouchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan; M. Nisoli, Politec- A. Zoubir, HORIBA Jobin Yvon S.A.S., Villeneuve d'Ascq, France R. Aldrovandi, Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil; nico di Milano, Italy; W.T. Hill, III, University of Maryland, College (Ed.) J.G. Pereira, Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil Park, MD, USA (Eds.) Raman Imaging Teleparallel Gravity Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science VIII Techniques and Applications An Introduction Raman imaging has long been used to probe the Teleparallel Gravity (TG) is an alternative theory chemical nature of a sample, providing information for gravitation, which is equivalent to General Rel- The PUILS series delivers up-to-date reviews of on molecular orientation, symmetry and structure ativity (GR). However, it is conceptually different. progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newly with sub-micron spatial resolution. Recent techni- For example in GR geometry replaces the concept emerging interdisciplinary research field spanning cal developments have pushed the limits of micro- of force, and the trajectories are determined by geo- atomic and molecular physics, molecular science Raman microscopy, enabling the acquisition of desics. TG attributes gravitation to torsion, which and optical science which has been stimulated by Raman spectra with unprecedented speed, and open- accounts for gravitation by acting as a force. TG has the recent developments in ultrafast laser technolo- ing a pathway to fast chemical imaging for many already solved some old problems of gravitation (like gies. Each volume compiles peer-reviewed articles applications from material science and semicon- the energy-momentum density of the gravitational authored by researchers at the forefront of each ductors to pharmaceutical drug development and field). The interest in TG has grown in the last few their own subfields of UILS. Every chapter opens cell biology, and even art and forensic science. The years. The book here proposed will be the first one with an overview of the topics to be discussed, so promise of tip-enhanced raman spectroscopy (TERS) dedicated exclusively to TG, and will include the that researchers unfamiliar to the subfield as well and near-field techniques is pushing the envelope foundations of the theory, as well as applications to as graduate students can grasp the importance and even further by breaking the limit of diffraction specific problems to[...] attractions of the research topic at hand. These are and[...] followed by reports of cutting-edge[...] Features Features Teleparallel Gravity (TG) is an alternative theory Features Raman imaging has long been used to probe the for gravitation, which is equivalent to General Rel- The PUILS series delivers up-to-date reviews of chemical nature of a sample, providing information ativity (GR). However, it is conceptually different. progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newly on molecular orientation, symmetry and structure For example in GR geometry replaces the concept emerging interdisciplinary research field spanning with sub-micron spatial resolution. Recent techni- of force, and the trajectories are determined by geo- atomic and molecular physics, molecular science cal developments have pushed the limits of micro- desics. TG attributes gravitation to torsion, which and optical science which has been stimulated by Raman microscopy, enabling the acquisition of accounts for gravitation by acting as a force. TG has the recent developments in ultrafast laser technolo- Raman spectra with unprecedented speed, and open- already solved some old problems of gravitation [..] gies. Each volume compiles peer-reviewed articles ing a pathway to fast chemical imaging for many authored by researchers at the forefront of each their applications from [..] Contents own [..] From the Content: Basic Notions.- Linear Frames Contents and Tetrads.- Connections.- Gauge Theories and Contents Instrumentation:.- Theory and instrumentation.- Gravitation.- The Gauge Tenets.- General Relativity.- Probing electron dynamics in simple molecules with Imaging modes.- Micro-Raman Applications:.- Gravitation and the Gauge Paradigm.- Fundamen- attosecond pulses.- Enhanced ionization of mole- Raman imaging in Semiconductor Physics and tals of Teleparallel Gravity.- Geometrical Setting.- cules in mntense laser fields.- Ultrafast optical gating its application in Microelectronics.- Raman opti- Particle Mechanics.- Free Particles Revisited.- Basic by molecular alignment.- Experiments in popula- mization of the properties of nano-phased materi- Notions.- Free Equation of Motion.- Global Formu- tion trapping in atoms and molecules by an intense als.- Raman Imaging of meso- and nano-strutured lation for Gravity.- Phase Factor Approach.- Colella- short laser pulse.- Two-XUV-photon processes: A materials.- Application of Raman-based images Overhauser-Werner Experiment.- Hodge Dual for key instrument in attosecond pulse metrology and in the Earth sciences.- Uses of Raman Mapping Soldered Bundles.- Why a New Dual.- Dual Tor- time domain applications.- Controlling the motion and Imaging in Pharmaceutical Forensics.- Raman sion.- Lagrangian and Field Equations.- Lagrangian of electronic wavepackets using cycle-sculpted two- Microscopy: A Versatile Approach to Bio-imaging.- of Teleparallel Gravity.-Gravitational[...] color laser fields.- Characterization of femtosecond Mapping chemical and structural composition of laser filament-induced plasma and its applciation to biological and pharmaceutical samples by Raman Fields of interest asmospheric sensing.- Cascaded laser[...] and Surface-enhanced Raman[...] Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The- ory; Differential Geometry; Mathematical Methods Fields of interest Fields of interest in Physics; Mathematical Physics Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Physical Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Chemistry; Quantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, Physical Chemistry; Biological Microscopy Target groups Nonlinear Optics; Applied and Technical Physics; Research Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Microwaves, RF and Target groups Optical Engineering Research Type of publication Monograph Target groups Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-5142-2 Research Monograph Hardcover Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28251-5 2013. 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K. Chung, Seoul National University, Korea; N.H. Heung, Seoul J.-P. Rozelot, Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Grasse, France; C. N. Dragon, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany National University, Korea; H. Huh, KAIST, Daejon, Korea; F. Bar- Neiner, Observatoire de Meudon, France (Eds.) lat, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Gyeongpuk, Korea; M.-G. Lee, Pohang University of Science and Technology, The Geometry of Special Relativity - Gyeongpuk, Korea (Eds.) The Environments of the Sun and a Concise Course the Stars The 8th International Conference In this concise primer it is shown that, with sim- and Workshop on Numerical Based on lectures given at a CNRS summer school in ple diagrams, the phenomena of time dilatation, Simulation of 3D Sheet Metal France, this book covers many aspects of stellar envi- length contraction and Lorentz transformations ronments (both observational and theoretical) and can be deduced from the fact that in a vacuum one Forming Processes (Numisheet offers a broad overview of the field. More specifi- cannot distinguish physically straight and uniform 2011) cally, Part I of the book focuses on the Sun, the prop- motion from rest, and that the speed of light does erties of the ejected plasma, of the solar wind and on not depend on the speed of either the source or the space weather. The second part deals with tides in observer. The text proceeds to derive the important This international conference was held to provide planetary systems and in binary stellar systems, as results of relativistic physics and to resolve its appar- a forum where recent advances and future direc- well as with interactions in massive binary stars as ent paradoxes. A short introduction into the covari- tions in the numerical simulations of 3D Sheet Metal seen by interferometry. Finally the chapters of Part ant formulation of electrodynamics is also given. Forming Processes were discussed by engineers and III discuss the environments of young or evolved This publication addresses, in particular, students of scientists from industry and academia worldwide. stars, stellar winds, agnetic fields and disks. 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The text proceeds to derive the important scientists from industry and academia worldwide. planetary systems and in binary stellar [..] results of [..] The topics covered in the conference should be of great interest not only to numerical analysts but also Contents Contents to professionals and researchers involved in tradi- Part I: Rezeau: Discontinuities and turbulence in the Structures of Spacetime.- Time and Dis- tional [..] solar wind.- Vial: Nature and variability of plasmas tance.- Transformations.- Relativistic Particles.- ejected by the Sun.- Georgieva: Space weather and Electrodynamics.- The Lorentz Group.- References.- Fields of interest space climate.- Part II: Mathis: Tides in planetary Index. 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T. Miyazaki, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; H. Jin, M.S. Gudipati, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA; J. V.N. Obridko, ZMIRAN, Troitsk Moscow region, Russia; K. Dongchaoyang District, Changchun, P. R. China Castillo-Rogez, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA Georgieva, SSTRI-BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria; Y.A. Nagovitsyn, Pulkovo (Eds.) Observatory, Saint Petersburg, Russia (Eds.) The Physics of Ferromagnetism The Science of Solar System Ices The Sun: New Challenges

This book covers both basic physics of ferromag- Proceedings of Symposium 3 of JENAM 2011 netism, such as magnetic moment, exchange cou- The role of laboratory research and simulations in pling, magnetic anisotropy, and recent progress in advancing our understanding of solar system ices These are the proceedings of the Symposium 3 of advanced ferromagnetic materials. Special focus (including satellites, KBOs, comets, and giant plan- JENAM 2011 on new scientific challenges posed is placed on NdFeB permanent magnets and the ets) is becoming increasingly important. Under- by the Sun. The topics covered are 1. The unusual materials studied in the field of spintronics (explain- standing ice surface radiation processing, particle sunspot minimum, which poses challenges to the ing the development of tunnel magnetoresistance and radiation penetration depths, surface and sub- solar dynamo theory 2. The Sun’s Terra-Hertz emis- effect through the so-called giant magnetoresistance surface chemistry, morphology, phases, density, sion, which opens a new observational window 3. effect). conductivity, etc., are only a few examples of the Corona wave activity 4. Space weather agents - ini- inventory of issues that are being addressed by tiation, propagation, and forecastingIn 21 in-depth Features Earth-based laboratory research.As a response to the contributions, the reader will be presented with the This book covers both basic physics of ferromag- growing need for cross-disciplinary dialog and com- latest findings. netism such as magnetic moment, exchange cou- munication in the Planetary Ices science community, pling, magnetic anisotropy and recent progress in this book aims to achieve direct dialog and foster Features advanced ferromagnetic materials. 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Understanding ice surface tion, propagation, and [..] Part I: Foundation of magnetism.- Basis of magnet- radiation processing, particle and radiation penetra- ism.- Magnetism of atoms.- Magnetism of solids.- tion depths, surface and subsurface chemistry, mor- Contents Exchange interaction.- Magnetic anisotropy.- Mag- phology, phases, density, conductivity, [..] 1. The unusual sunspot minimum - challenge netostrictive effects.- Magnetic domain.- Micro- to the solar dynamo theory.- 2. The evolution of magnetism.- Part II: Magnetic materials.- Soft Contents cyclic activity of the Sun in the context of physical magnetism.- Hard magnetism.- Part III: Spintron- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Part I - processes on late-type stars.- 3. Long-term varia- ics.- Magnetoresistance effect.- Tunnel magnetore- Optical Remote Sensing of Planetary Ices.- Chap- tions of the solar supergranulation size according sistance effect.- Magnetoresistive random access ter 1: Observed Ices in the Solar System.- Chapter to the observations in CaIIK line.- 4. On the Prob- memory (MRAM).- Technologies that accompany 2: Photometric Properties of Solar System Ices.- lem of Heat Transport in the Solar Atmosphere.- 5. the development of spintronics devices. Chapter 3: Ultraviolet Properties of Planetary Ices.- Dynamics of the electrical currents in coronal mag- Chapter 4: The Ices on Transneptunain Objects and netic loops.- 6. Observations of solar flares from GHz Fields of interest Centaurs.- Part II: Ice Physical Properties and Plan- to THz frequencies.- 7. 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K. Russo, Queen's University, Belfast, UK B.M. Karnakov, Moscow Engineering Physical Institute, Russia; S. Emeis, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Garmisch- V.P. Krainov, Moscow Inst. of Physics and Technology, Dolgo- Partenkirchen, Germany prudny, Russia Total Addiction Wind Energy Meteorology The Life of an Eclipse Chaser WKB Approximation in Atomic Atmospheric Physics for Wind Power Generation Seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a Physics once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for many This book is intended to give an introduction into the meteorological boundary conditions for power who have experienced totality, once-in-a-lifetime is This book has evolved from lectures devoted to generation from the wind, onshore and offshore. It simply not enough. They want more, and are will- applications of the Wentzel - Kramers – Brillouin- is to provide reliable meteorological information for ing to go to great lengths often at great expense (WKB or quasi-classical) approximation and of the the planning and running of this important kind of to repeat the experience. What is it like to experi- method of 1/N −expansion for solving various prob- renewable energy. This includes the derivation of ence totality? What is it about the experience that lems in atomic and nuclear physics. The intent of wind laws and wind profile descriptions, especially motivates these eclipse chasers? Is there an eclipse this book is to help students and investigators in this those above the logarithmic surface layer. Winds chaser personality? Can eclipse chasing actually field to extend their knowledge of these important over complex terrain and nocturnal low-level jets are be described as an addiction? This book describes calculation methods in quantum mechanics. Much considered as well. A special chapter is devoted to the people who dedicate their lives to chasing their material is contained herein that is not to be found the efficiency of large wind parks and their wakes. dream. elsewhere. WKB approximation, while constituting a fundamental area in atomic physics, has not been Features Features the focus of many books. A novel method has been Seeing a total solar eclipse is often described as a This book is intended to give an introduction into adopted for the presentation of the subject matter, once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, for many the meteorological boundary conditions for power the material is presented as a[...] who have experienced totality, once-in-a-lifetime is generation from the wind, onshore and offshore. It is to provide reliable meteorological information for simply not enough. They want more, and are will- Features the planning and running of this important kind of ing to go to great lengths often at great expense to This book has evolved from lectures devoted to renewable energy. This includes the derivation of repeat the experience. What is it like to experience applications of the Wentzel - Kramers – Brillouin- wind laws and wind profile descriptions, especially totality? What is it about the experience that moti- (WKB or quasi-classical) approximation and of the those above the logarithmic surface layer. Winds vates these eclipse chasers? Is there an eclipse [..] method of 1/N −expansion for solving various prob- over [..] lems in atomic and nuclear physics. The intent of Contents this book is to help students and investigators in this Eclipse-Chasing: Context and Background.- The Contents field to extend their knowledge of these important Total Eclipse.- Interviews with Eclipse Chasers.- Wind laws.- Vertical wind and turbulence profiles.- calculation methods in quantum mechanics. Much Making Sense of Eclipse Chaser's Experiences.- Winds in complex terrain.- Offshore winds.- Physics material is [..] Future Eclipses and Eclipse Chasing Information. of wind parks.- Outlook. Contents Fields of interest Fields of interest WKB-Approximation in Quantum Mechanics.- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Geophysics and Environmental Physics; Renewable One-Dimensional Motion.- WKB-Approximation Science in Psychology; Popular Science in Mathe- and Green Energy; Meteorology / Climatology; Envi- for a Particle in Central Field.- Langer Transforma- matics / Natural Science / Technology ronmental Physics; Energy Efficiency (incl. 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Popular Science Psychology L. L'Abate, Georgia State University, GA, USA Clinical Psychology and

P. Ulivi, Italy; D.M. Harland, Glasgow, UK G.E. Lancioni, University of Bari, Italy; J. Sigafoos, Victoria Uni- Psychotherapy as a Science versity of Wellington, New Zealand; M.F. O'Reilly, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA; N.N. Singh, American Health and Well- An Iconoclastic Perspective Robotic Exploration of the Solar ness Institute, Raleigh, NC, USA This book demonstrates how clinical psychology and System psychotherapy practices may reach a scientific level Assistive Technology Part 3: Wows and Woes, 1997-2003 provided they change the three basic paradigms that have controlled those practices in the last century. Interventions for Individuals with Severe/Profound and Multi- Paolo Ulivi and David Harland provide in Robotic ple Disabilities These three, now outdated, paradigms, are: (1) one- Exploration of the Solar System a detailed history on-one (2) personal contacts (3) through talk. These of unmanned missions of exploration of our Solar For people with severe/profound and multiple dis- paradigms have served well in the past but they are System. The subject is treated from an engineering abilities, managing the basic necessities of daily no less helpful in the current digitally focused world. and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of life often poses myriad challenges. Despite great the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instru- odds, advances in assistive technology are making Features mentations are provided. Scientific results are dis- a difference in these individuals’ lives. Advances Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy as a cussed in considerable depth, together with details in microswitches, voice outcome communication ScienceAn Iconoclastic Perspective Luciano of mission management. The project will deliver aids, and computer-based systems are creating new L’AbateSince its inception, psychology has worked four volumes totaling over 2,000 pages that will pro- opportunities for living independently, improving to establish itself as a legitimate scientific endeavor. vide comprehensive coverage of the topic with thou- basic life skills, and reducing problem behaviors Countless research studies have tested numerous sands of references to the professional literature that among individuals with combined motor, sensory, theories and therapies, determining what works and should make it the 'first port of call' for people seek- and intellectual disabilities.This unique volume what doesn’t, and building a vast store of empirical ing information on the[...] examines how education and rehabilitation can knowledge. Now a startling and provocative new [..] improve the lives of even those individuals most Contents Features affected by severe/profound and multiple disabili- Historical Introduction to Clinical Psychology and In Robotic Exploration of the Solar System, Paolo ties.[...] Ulivi and David Harland provide a comprehen- Psychotherapy.- Toward a Science of Clinical Psy- sive account of the design and managment of deep- Features chology and Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice.- space missions, the spacecraft involved - some flown, For people with severe/profound and multiple dis- The Cults of Psychotherapy.- Beyond Reliability and others not - their instruments, and their scien- abilities, managing the basic necessities of daily Validity: Toward Specificity in Clinical Psycholo- tific results.This third volume in the series covers life often poses myriad challenges. Despite great gy and Psychotherapy.- Stepped Care Research in launches in the period 1997 to 2003 and features:- a odds, advances in assistive technology are making Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy.- Concrete- chapter entirely devoted to the [..] a difference in these individuals’ lives. Advances ness: Seven Psychological Orphans in Search of a in microswitches, voice outcome communication Theory-Toward a Neo-behaviorist View.- Epilogue Contents aids, and computer-based systems are creating new and Conclusions: Toward a Hierarchical Personnel (In Part 1) Introduction.- Chapter 1: The beginning.- opportunities for living independently, improving Structure in Clinical Psychology and Psychother- Chapter 2: Of landers and orbiters.- Chapter 3: The basic life [..] apy. grandest tour.- (In Part 2) Chapter 4: The decade of Halley.- Chapter 5: The era of flagships.- Chapter 6: Contents Fields of interest Faster, cheaper, better.- (Now in Part 3) Foreword.- Defining Assistive Technology and the Target Pop- Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy and Counseling Author's Preface.- Acknowledgments.- Chapter 7: ulations.- Use of Microswitches in Habilitation Target groups The last flagship.- Chapter 8: Faster, cheaper, bet- Programs.- Speech-Generating Devices for Com- Research ter continues.- Chapter 9: Mars invaded.- Glossary.- munication and Social Development.- Instructional Appendices.- Chapter references.- Further reading.- Technology for Promoting Academic, Work, and Type of publication Previous volumes in this series.- Index. 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A.-K. Andershed, University of Orebro, Sweden (Ed.) S. Goldstein, Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, Salt Lake H. Kellerman, Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society and Private City, UT, USA; R.B. Brooks, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Practice, New York, NY, USA USA (Eds.) Girls at Risk The Discovery of God Swedish Longitudinal Research on Adjustment Handbook of Resilience in Children A Psychoevolutionary Perspective Until recently, boys and men provided the template by which problem behaviors in girls and women Today’s children face a multitude of pressures, from The debate between theist and atheist is an old were measured. With the shift to studying female the everyday challenges of life to the increasing one and has recently become a highly publicized development and adjustment through female per- threats of poverty, exploitation, and trauma. Central one. There are some well known proponents of argu- spectives comes a need for knowledge of trajectories to growing up successfully is learning to deal with ments on both sides. To provide a different per- of at-risk girls’ behavior as they mature. Girls at Risk: stress, endure hardships, and thrive despite adversity. spective this book takes a psychoanalytically based Swedish Longitudinal Research on Adjustment fills Resilience – the ability to cope with and overcome evolutionary view, presenting an entirely original this gap accessibly and compassionately. Its lifespan life’s difficulties – is a quality that can potentially be theoretical concept. It introduces an epigenetic com- approach relates the pathologies of adolescence to nurtured in all young people.The second edition of ponent to the discussion of God/no God within the later outcomes as girls grow up to have relationships, the Handbook of Resilience in Children updates and context of evolutionary processes at the point where raise families, and take on adult roles in society. Cov- expands on its original focus of resilience in children a thinking brain appears -- a cerebral cortex char- erage is balanced between internalizing behaviors, who overcome adversity to include its development acteristic of homosapien. Therefore, it joins evo- traditionally considered to be more common among in those not considered at risk, leading to better out- lutionary phenomena with psychological realities females, and externalizing[...] comes for all children across the lifespan. Expert[...] for survival and safety, for empowerment and the absence of disempowerment. Research is[...] Features Features Until recently, boys and men provided the template Today’s children face a multitude of pressures, from Features by which problem behaviors in girls and women the everyday challenges of life to the increasing The debate between theist and atheist is an old were measured. With the shift to studying female threats of poverty, exploitation, and trauma. Central one and has recently become a highly publicized development and adjustment through female per- to growing up successfully is learning to deal with one. There are some well known proponents of argu- spectives comes a need for knowledge of trajectories stress, endure hardships, and thrive despite adversity. ments on both sides. To provide a different per- of at-risk girls’ behavior as they mature. Girls at Risk: Resilience – the ability to cope with and overcome spective this book takes a psychoanalytically based Swedish Longitudinal Research on Adjustment fills life’s difficulties – is a quality that can potentially be evolutionary view, presenting an entirely original this gap accessibly and compassionately. Its [..] nurtured in all young [..] theoretical concept. It introduces an epigenetic com- ponent to the discussion of God/no God within the Contents Contents context of [..] Chapter 1. Girls at Risk in their own Right; Anna- Preface.- Part I: Overview.- Why Study Resilience; Karin Andershed.- Chapter 2. Adolescent and Adult Sam Goldstein, Robert B. Brooks.- Resilience Contents Implications of Girls’ Pubertal Timing; Therése Processes in Development: Four Waves of Research Introduction.- God and Important Anatomical Ves- Skoog.- Chapter 3. Eating Disorders and Self- on Positive Adaptation in the Context of Adver- tigal Structure.- God and Ontological Anxiety.- The Esteem; Elisabeth Welch, Ata Ghaderi; Chapter 4. sity; Margaret O’Dougherty Wright, Ann S. Masten, personality of a God that can be possibly known.- Prevention of Depressive Symptoms Among Ado- Angela J. Narayan.- Reconceptualizing Resilience; God, Group, and Blame-Psychology.- God and lescent Girls; Britt-Marie Treutiger, Lene Lindberg.- Howard B. Kaplan.- Resilience in Gene-Environ- Human Personality.- The Inconclusion. Chapter 5. Understanding Violence in Girls With ment Transactions; Zhe Wang, Kirby Deater- Substance Misuse Problems; Bonamy R. Oliver, Deckard.- Relational Resilience in Girls and Young Fields of interest Sheilagh Hodgins.- Chapter 6. Life-Span Conti- Females; Judith V. Jordan.- What Can We Learn Psychotherapy and Counseling; Philosophy of nuity in Female Aggression and Violence; Anna- About Resilience From Large-Scale Longitudinal Science; Developmental Psychology Karin Andershed, Debra J. Pepler.- Chapter 7. A Life Studies?; Emmy E. Werner.- Part II: Environmental Target groups Course[...] Issues.- Poverty in[...] Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Fields of interest Type of publication Child and School Psychology; Psychiatry; Education Child and School Psychology; Education (general); Brief (general); Social Work; Psychotherapy and Counsel- Social Work; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Clini- ing; Medicine (general) cal Psychology More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4363-6 Softcover Target groups Target groups 2013. XI, 98 p. (SpringerBriefs in Psychology) Research Research $49.95 Type of publication Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-4363-6 Contributed volume Handbook Usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. 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H.H. Knoop, Aarhus University, Denmark; A. Delle Fave, Univer- J. Doling, University of Birmingham, UK; M. Elsinga, Delft Univer- sità degli Studi di Milano, Italy (Eds.) Social Sciences sity of Technology, The Netherlands

Well-Being and Cultures Demographic Change and Housing P. Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Perspectives from Positive Psychology (Ed.) Wealth:

This anthology focuses on empirical studies compar- Home-owners, Pensions and Asset-based Welfare in Europe ing cultures in relation to central positive psycholog- Aging and Health in Africa Across the EU, populations are shrinking and ageing. ical topics. The book starts out with an introductory An increasing burden is being placed on a smaller chapter that brings together the main ideas and find- Population aging is a matter of global concern. It working population to generate the taxes required ings within an integrative perspective, based on a often occurs in tandem with changes in the health for pensions and care costs. Welfare states are weak- broad theoretical framework encompassing inter- profile of the population. In Africa, many countries ening in many countries and across Europe, house- disciplinary and methodological issues. It gives spe- are already facing a high burden of communicable holds are being increasingly expected to plan for cial emphasis to some open issues in the theory and diseases. However, as more and more children sur- their retirement and future care needs within this assessment of culture-related dimensions, and to the vive childhood and move on to adult years and old risky environment. At the same time, the propor- potential of positive psychology in addressing them. age they are also more likely to experience health tion of people buying their own home in most coun- The introductory chapter is followed by two chapters problems associated with the aging process. Popu- tries has risen, so that some two-thirds of European that examine theoretical approaches and instruments lation aging in Africa is occurring in the context of households now own their homes. Housing equity developed to assess happiness and well-being across high levels of poverty, changing family structures, now considerably exceeds total European GDP. This cultures. Following[...] an immense disease burden, fragile health systems book discusses questions like: to what extent might and weak or poorly managed government institu- Features home ownership provide a potential cure[...] tions. This book shows that aging is likely to lead to This anthology focuses on empirical studies compar- increased social and economic demands[...] Features ing cultures in relation to central positive psycholog- Across the EU, populations are shrinking and ageing. ical topics. It contains selected papers from the 5th Features An increasing burden is being placed on a smaller European Conference on Positive Psychology held in Countries with a high percentage of elders risk a seri- working population to generate the taxes required 2010 in Denmark. The book starts out with an intro- ous disease burden and increasing stress on health for pensions and care costs. Welfare states are weak- ductory chapter that brings together the main ideas and social welfare systems.Nowhere is this more ening in many countries and across Europe, house- and findings within an integrative perspective, based evident than on the African continent, where high holds are being increasingly expected to plan for on a broad theoretical framework [..] poverty rates, civil unrest, and unsteady government their retirement and future care needs within this structures exist alongside medical advances and Contents risky environment. At the same time, the proportion longer lifespans. Aging and Health in Africa exam- Chapter 1. Positive Psychology and cros-cultural of [..] ines this multilayered scenario in abundant [..] research; Hans Henrik Knoop and Antonella Delle Contents Fave.- Chapter 2. VIA Character Strenghts -Research Contents 1: Issues and Approaches.- 2: Home Ownership and Practice: The First 10 Years; Ryan M. Niemiec.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Population Rates.- 3: Housing Wealth in the Household Port- Chapter 3. Addressing current challenges in cross- Aging in Africa.- Chapter 3: Health Profile of the folio.- 4: Housing Asset Strategies for Old Age.- 5: cultural measurement of well-being: The Pember- Older Population in Africa.- Chapter 4: Access to Home Ownership as a Pension.- 6: Lessons from ton Happiness Index; Carmelo Vazquez and Gonzalo Health and Health Care.- Chapter 5: The Impact of East Asia.- 7: Conclusions.- References. Hervas.- Chapter 4. Comnunal values and individu- AIDS on the Older Population.- Chapter 6: Poverty, alism in our era of globalization: A comparative lon- Health, and Well-being .- Chapter 7: The Situation of Fields of interest gitudinal study of different societies; Holde Eileen the Rural Older Population.- Chapter 8: Policy and Demography; Geography (general); Population Eco- Nafstad and Erland Sand Bruer.- Chapter 5. The Program Responses.- Chapter 9: Conclusions and nomics Relation of Basic Psychological Needs,[...] Recommendations. Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Positive Psychology; Quality of Life Research; Cross Aging; Public Health; Population Economics; Cultural Psychology Demography; Quality of Life Research Type of publication Monograph Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4383-0 Research Research Hardcover Type of publication Type of publication 2013. XV, 161 p. 21 illus. 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B. Andreosso-O'Callaghan, University of Limerick, Ireland; F. Roy- S. Loue, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA B. Warf, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA all, University of Limerick, Ireland (Eds.) (Ed.) Global Geographies of the Internet Economic and Political Change in Expressive Therapies for Sexual

Asia and Europe Issues Today, roughly 2 billion people use the internet, Social Movement Analyses A Social Work Perspective and its applications have flourished in number and importance. This volume will examine the growth Since the 1973 publication of Alain Peyrefitte’s This text is intended to help social work practitioners and geography of the internet from a political econ- prophetic When China Awakens, developments move beyond both these often-accepted construc- omy perspective. Its central motivation is to illustrate in East Asia have outstripped even the wildest pre- tions of sexuality and the range of methods that are that cyberspace does not exist in some aspatial void, dictions. China has undergone the fastest industri- available to social workers in their clinical practice. but is deeply rooted in national and local political alization and urbanization process in history, yet Various themes are apparent throughout each of the and cultural contexts. Toward that end, it will invoke tensions there are rising as some realize how far chapters in this volume: the range of sexual experi- a few major theorists of cyberspace, but apply their they have been left behind. This volume explores ence and expression that exists across individuals; a perspectives in terms that are accessible to readers the applicability of European economic and social recognition of our society’s responses to expressions with no familiarity with them. Beyond summaries of models to our analysis of East Asia’s and, in par- of sexuality, including the social, attitudinal, and cul- the infrastructure that makes the internet possible ticular, China’s situation. Though millions of Chi- tural barriers that inhibit the expression of healthy and global distributions of users, it delves into issues nese and other Asian people have been lifted out of sexuality and that constrain our approaches to assist- such as[...] poverty, inequality is rising nonetheless, and con- ing individuals with their recovery from trauma; temporary Europe and Asia are both witnessing col- the need to consistently and painstakingly examine Features lective action against rampant economic[...] our[...] Today, roughly 2 billion people use the internet, and its applications have flourished in number and Features Features importance. This volume will examine the growth Since the 1973 publication of Alain Peyrefitte’s Sexuality is a central part of our identity as humans, and geography of the internet from a political econ- prophetic When China Awakens, developments in but when individuals struggle with matters of sex- omy perspective. Its central motivation is to illustrate East Asia have outstripped even the wildest predic- ual identity, orientation, or expression, these issues that cyberspace does not exist in some aspatial void, tions. China has undergone the fastest industrializa- can be embarrassing for clients to discuss—and but is deeply rooted in national and local political tion and urbanization process in history, yet tensions equally hard for practitioners to feel comfortable and cultural contexts. Toward that end, it [..] there are rising as some realize how far they have with.Expressive Therapies for Sexual Issues chal- been left behind. This volume explores the applica- lenges social work practitioners to think outside con- Contents bility of European economic and social models to [..] ventional forms of treatment as well [..] 1: Introduction.- 2: Origins, Growth, and Geographies of the Global Internet.- Contents Contents 3: Global Internet Censorship.- 4: Global E-Com- Acknowledgements.- List of Abbreviations .- List Embodying Identity: Using Movement-Based merce.- 5: Global E-Government.- 6: Social Media.- of Tables, Figures, and Appendices.- 1: Collective Techniques to Explore Body.-Engendering Self 7: References Action and Relatively Powerless People in Europe through Monologue and Performance: Helping Your and Asia: Bernadette Andreosso-O’Callaghan and Clients Explore Identity and Sexuality.-The Use of Fields of interest Frédéric Royall.- Part I: Economic, Political and Poetry Therapy for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse Communication Studies; Human Geography; Eco- Social Globalization in Asia and Europe.- 2: Eco- Trauma.-Masks, Wounds, and Bridges: Expres- nomic Geography; Landscape, Regional and Urban nomic Change and Social a Dynamics: Converging sive Arts Therapy with Sexual Abusers.-Exploring Planning; Regional Science and Diverging Trends Across Different Economies: Gender Identity with Photography: A Multi-Level Target groups Bernadette Andreosso-O’Callaghan.- 3: European Treatment Approach.-Understanding Clients with Research Integration, Social Cohesion and Political Con- Alternative Expressions of Sexuality Using Music.- tentiousness: Christian Lahusen.- 4: Images and Hearing Myself: Songs and Improvisation with Type of publication Frameworks of Collective Action in China: Carsten Inner-City Adolescents Who Have Experienced Sex- Brief Storm.-[...] ual Abuse.-Sandplay Therapy: A[...] More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-1244-7 Fields of interest Fields of interest Softcover Sociology, general; Population Economics; Demog- Social Work; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Psy- 2013. 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D.S. Becvar, Saint Louis University, MO, USA (Ed.) P. Moormann, Berlin, Germany (Ed.) A. Thiem, Center for Security Studies, Zurich, Switzerland; A. Duşa, University of Bucharest, Romania Handbook of Family Resilience Music and Game Qualitative Comparative Analysis Perspectives on a Popular Alliance Resilience is a topic that is currently receiving with R This anthology examines the various facets of video increased attention. In general, resilience refers A User’s Guide to the capacity of those who, even under the most game music. Contributors from the fields of science stressful circumstances, are able to cope, to rebound, and practice document its historical development, Social science theory often builds on sets and their and to go on and thrive. Resilient families are able discuss the music’s composition techniques, interac- relations. Correlation-based methods of scientific to regain their balance following crises that arise as a tivity and function as well as attending to its perfor- enquiry, however, use linear algebra and are unsuited function of either nature or nurture, and to continue mative aspects. to analyzing set relations. The development of Quali- to encourage and support their members as they deal tative Comparative Analysis (QCA) by Charles Ragin Features with the necessary requirements for accommodation, has given social scientists a formal tool for identify- This anthology examines the various facets of video adaptation and, ultimately, healthy survival. Hand- ing set-theoretic connections based on Boolean alge- game music. Contributors from the fields of science book of Family Resilience provides a broad body of bra. As a result, interest in this method has markedly and practice document its historical development, knowledge regarding the traits and patterns found to risen among social scientists in recent years. This discuss the music’s composition techniques, interac- characterize resilient individuals and well-function- book offers the first complete introduction on how tivity and function as well as attending to its perfor- ing[...] to perform QCA in the R software environment for mative aspects. statistical computing and graphics with the QCA Features Contents package. Developed as a comprehensive solution, In a time of increasing stressors affecting the lives QCA provides an[...] of so many, resilience—the capacity for individu- With contributions by Peter Moormann.- Melanie Fritsch.- Michael Liebe.- Leonard J. Paul.- Willem als to cope, adapt, survive, and thrive despite severe Features Strank.- Andreas Rauscher.- Florian Mundhenke.- crises and long odds—is a hot topic. Now resilience Social science theory often builds on sets and their Marcus Erbe.- Gregor Herzfeld.- Michael Custodis.- as both a family trait and a family process is being relations. Correlation-based methods of scientific Matthias Pasdzierny.- Stefan Strötgen. recognized as equally deserving of study, especially enquiry, however, use linear algebra and are unsuited as more families find themselves under greater social Fields of interest to analyzing set relations. The development of Quali- and economic strain. The [..] Communication Studies tative Comparative Analysis (QCA) by Charles Ragin has given social scientists a formal tool for identify- Contents Target groups ing set-theoretic connections based on Boolean alge- RESILIENCE IN GENERAL.-Roads to Understand- Research bra. 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M.P. Cutchin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; J.M. Skibo, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA A.M. Nkwake, World Vision, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA V.A. Dickie, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA (Eds.) Understanding Pottery Function Working with Assumptions in Transactional Perspectives on International Development Occupation The 1992 publication of Pottery Function brought Program Evaluation together the ethnographic study of the Kalinga, and developed a method and theory for how pottery With a Foreword by Michael Bamberger An occupation is, most simply put, any activity we was actually used. Since then, there have been con- A major reason complex programs are so difficult to participate in that engages (occupies) our attention, siderable advances in understanding how pottery evaluate is that the assumptions that inspire them are interests, and/or expectations, at any point through- was actually used, particularly in the area of residue poorly articulated. Stakeholders of such programs out the life course. This book offers an emerging analysis, abrasion, and sooting/carbonization. At are often unclear about how the change process will and innovative perspective on occupation, based in the 20th anniversary of the book, it is time to assess unfold. Thus, it is so difficult to reasonably anticipate the work of American philosopher John Dewey and what has been done and learned. One of the con- the early and midterm changes that need to happen other pragmatists, that challenges accepted ideas. cerns of those working in pottery analysis is that they in order for a longer-term goalto be reached. The Each chapter presents a lively and multifaceted dia- are unsure how to “do” use-alteration analysis on lack of clarity about the “mini-steps” that must be logue on transactional perspectives on occupation. their collection. Another common concern is under- taken to reach a long-term outcome not only makes Scholars from Europe, North America, and Aus- standing intended pottery function—the connections the task of evaluating a complex initiative challeng- tralasia have written a diverse set of arguments and between technical choices and[...] ing, but reduces the likelihood that all of the impor- case studies about occupation, covering theoretical, tant factors related to the long term goal will be methodological and applied issues relevant to the Features addressed. Most of the resources that have attempted topic. In addition, contributors[...] The 1992 publication of Pottery Function applied ethnoarchaeological data collected among the to address[...] Features Kalinga and experiments to set forth the princi- Features An occupation is, most simply put, any activity we ples for the creation of pottery use-alteration traces Regardless of geography or goal, development pro- participate in that engages (occupies) our attention, (residue, carbonization, and abrasion). Analogous grams and policies are fueled by a complex network interests, and/or expectations, at any point through- to lithic use-wear analysis, this study developed the of implicit ideas. Stakeholders may hold assumptions out the life course. This book offers an emerging method and theory making the connections between about purposes, outcomes, methodology, and the and innovative perspective on occupation, based in pottery use traces and function. 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The para- Aug 18-20, 2010. It was hosted by Professor C. M. drug development experiments and to provide user- digms include signal detection theory, psychometric Mastrangelo, Department of Industrial and Sys- friendly R packages that can be used to analyze this function fitting, classification images and more. In tems Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle. data. It is intended for biostatisticians and bioin- two chapters, recently developed methods for scal- The workshop was jointly organized by Professors formaticians in the pharmaceutical industry, biol- ing appearance, maximum likelihood difference scal- H. J. Lenz, C. M. Mastrangelo, W. Schmid and P.T. ogists, and biostatistics/bioinformatics graduate ing and maximum likelihood conjoint measurement Wilrich. The twenty-seven papers in this volume students.Part I of the book is an introduction, in are examined. 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Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy V

This volume contains a selection of chapters based on papers to be presented at the Fifth Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy Symposium. The symposium will be held June 13-15th at Penn State University. Modern astronomical research faces a vast range of statistical issues which have spawned a revival in methodological activity among astronomers. The Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy V conference will bring astronomers and statisticians together to discuss methodologi- cal issues of common interest. Time series analysis, image analysis, Bayesian methods, Poisson processes, nonlinear regression, maximum likelihood, multi- variate classification, and wavelet and multiscale[...]

Features Now beginning its third decade, the Statistical Chal- lenges in Modern Astronomy (SCMA) conferences are the premier forums where astronomers and sta- tisticians discuss advanced methodological issues arising in astronomical research. From cosmology to exoplanets, astronomers produce enormous datasets and encounter difficult modeling issues to arrive at astrophysical insights. At the SCMA V conference held at [..]

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