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Kunstbank Ferrum - Kulturwerkstätte, Waidhofen / Ybbs, Austria; J. Portugali, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel Architecture & Design Niederösterreichische Landesbibliothek, St. Pölten, Austria (Eds.) Complexity, Cognition and the City Alles eine Frage der Kultur / A R. Finsterwalder, Finsterwalderarchitekten, Stephanskirchen, Germany; W. Wang, Hoidn Wang Partner GbR, Berlin, Germany Question of Culture Complexity, Cognition and the City aims at a deeper (Eds.) Der Beitrag von Bene zur Entwicklung eines Architektur- und understanding of urbanism, while invoking, on an Designbewusstseins in Österreich und darüber hinaus / The equal footing, the contributions both the hard and Álvaro Siza contribution of Bene to the development of architecture and soft sciences have made, and are still making, when design awareness in Austria and beyond grappling with the many issues and facets of regional Von der Linie zum Raum / From Line to Space planning and dynamics. In this work, the author “Our product is space,” explains Manfred Bene in goes beyond merely seeing the city as a self-orga- Álvaro Siza is considered one of the most impor- an ongoing interview that flows through the work nized, emerging pattern of some collective inter- tant Portuguese architects of the 20th century, and like a river. The cultural journalist Thomas Jorda action between many stylized urban "agents" – he his works have garnered praise far beyond the bor- guides readers through the conversation between makes the crucial step of attributing cognition to his ders of his own country. In 1992 he was awarded the entrepreneur and his longtime companion, the agents and thus raises, for the first time, the ques- the Pritzker Prize for his life’s work. The Museum architect Laurids Ortner, while the graphic design tion on how to deal with a complex system com- of Architecture he founded together with Rudolf by Bohatsch and Partner lends form to the concepts posed of many interacting complex agents in clearly Finsterwalder on the Island of Hombroich is a and chronology, producing an immersive reading defined settings. Accordingly, the author eventu- major attraction for visitors, and received a Brick’ of the dialogue. A wealth of historical visual mate- ally addresses issues of practical relevance for urban 10 (Wienerberger Brick Award) in 2010. The new rial rounds out the work. The following key topics planners and decision makers.The book unfolds its exhibition on the works of Siza, which will open June are examined in individual chapters: Architecture message in a largely nontechnical manner, so as to 17 on Hombroich, primarily presents little-known (Dietmar Steiner), Design (Lilli Hollein), Commer- provide a broad interdisciplinary readership with material on some of his more famous projects: cial Innovation (Johanna Zugmann), and Commu- insights, ideas, and other stimuli to encourage fur- sketches and models, accompanied by large-format nicative Strategies (Theresia Hauenfels). The office ther research – with the twofold aim of further[..] photographs, serve to make Siza’s working methods furniture manufacturer, founded as a carpenter’s palpable and real. The catalogue, which focuses on workshop in Waidhofen/Ybbs in 1790, works closely Features 10 selected projects, was conceived as a reserved and together with prominent architects worldwide to cre- Complexity, Cognition and the City aims at a deeper straightforward, yet nonetheless bibliophile-friendly ate new working worlds. understanding of urbanism, while invoking, on an book offering those familiar with Siza new insights equal footing, the contributions both the hard and into how he works. Features soft sciences have made, and are still making, when Bene Büromöbel, 1790 als Tischlerei in Waidhofen grappling with the many issues and facets of regional Features an der Ybbs gegründet, generiert in Kooperation planning and dynamics. In this work, the author Alvaro Siza gilt als einer der wichtigsten por- mit bedeutenden ArchitektInnen weltweit neue goes beyond merely seeing the city as a self-orga- tugiesischen Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Arbeitswelten. „Unser Produkt ist der Raum“, erklärt nized, emerging pattern of some collective interac- Seine Arbeiten werden weit über die Grenzen seines Manfred Bene im Interview, das wie ein Fluss durch tion [..] Heimatlandes hinaus rezipiert. 1992 erhielt er für die Publikation läuft. Durch das Gespräch zwis- sein Lebenswerk den Pritzker-Preis. Sein auf der chen dem Unternehmer und seinem langjährigen Contents Museumsinsel Hombroich gemeinsam mit Rudolf Weggefährten Architekt Laurids Ortner führt Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Part I: The Cul- Finsterwalder errichtetes Architekturmuseum erfreut Thomas Jorda. Die grafische [..] ture of Cities.- The Two Cultures of Cities.- The First sich bei den Besuchern großer Beliebtheit. 2010 Culture of Cities.- The Second Culture of Cities.- wurde es mit dem [..] Contents Complexity Theories of Cities (CTC).- Complex- Vorworte / Prefaces Erwin Pröll Wolfgang Sobotka ity Theories of Cities Have Come of Age: Achieve- Contents Wolfgang Maier Dietmar Steiner Im stillen Auge des ments, Criticism, and Potentials. Part II: Complexity, Vorwort/Preface, Oliver Kruse.- Interview Alvaro Taifuns / In the Eye of the Typhoon Manfred Bene, Cognition and the City.- Cognition, Complexity and Siza.- Texte/Texts W. Wang, R. Finsterwalder.- Laurids Ortner. Interview mit / with Thomas Jorda the City.- SIRN – Synergetic Inter-Representation Architekturmuseum Hombroich.- Raumortla- Theresia Hauenfels, Sprechen Si emit uns / Let’s Networks.- Shannonian Information and the City.- bor.- Pavillon Expo, Hannover.- Fundacao Ibere Talk! Lilli Hollein, Eine gewachsene Verbindung / Semantic Information and the City.- Notes on the Camargo.- Kirche Marco de Canavezes.- Zentrum A natural Connection Johanna Zugmann, Der Inno- Category ‘City’.- Complex Artificial Environments.- Panticosa.- Museum Serralves.- Pavillon Anyang, vator / The Innovator Wojciech Czaja, Bene Schau- Part III: Complexity, Cognition and[..] Korea.- Museum Mimesis, Korea.- Wettbewerb raum Wien / Bene Showroom Vienna Thomas Bene Alhambra.- Biografien/Biographies. Standorte / Branch Locations Biografien / Biogra- Fields of interest phies Urbanism; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems Fields of interest and Complexity; Regional Science; Human Geogra- Architects Fields of interest phy; Organization / Planning Building Types and Functions Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Research Popular/general Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Monograph Monograph Not yet published. 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G. Russegger, Vienna, Austria; M. Tarasiewicz, 5uper.net, Vienna, Arts Austria; M. Wlodkowski, 5uper.net, Vienna, Austria (Eds.) Biomedicine

Coded Cultures C. Poli, University of Bergamo, Italy G.S. Berenson, Dept. of Medicine, Pediatrics, Biochemistry, Epi- New Creative Practices out of Diversity demiology Tulane University School of Medicine and School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans, LA, USA (Ed.) Mobility and Environment Through the establishment of new creative cultures, enabled by digital media and global communication Humanists versus Engineers in Urban Policy and Professional Evolution of Cardio-Metabolic Risk Education networks, new practices and ability profiles of artistic delineations and explorations are gaining new from Birth to Middle Age Mobility and Environment calls for a mobility rev- grounds. Furthermore, economic models are eager to The Bogalusa Heart Study olution which does not simply mean taking a bus create synergies with symbolic values of cultural and artistic programs to deal with the potentials of »cre- instead of a car: it implies a dramatic shift in the That precursors of adult coronary artery disease, ativity«. At the present day it is difficult to predict political debate from a technical to a political culture. hypertension, and type II diabetes begin in child- which catalysts and draft programs can be put into The author introduces his book by disputing “non- hood have been clearly established by the Bogalusa effect for these creative innovation processes. In this political” Sustainable Development policies which Heart Study. This unique research program has been book a detailed review from international artists, the- are among the major culprits for the conservatism in able to follow a biracial (black/white) population orists, researchers and curators will be given on new environmental policies. For at least forty years, urban over 35 years from childhood through mid-adult- vectors of creative and artistic coded and cultures mobility policies, based on compulsive infrastructure hood to provide perspectives on the natural history departed from digital media related art projects and building, have failed both in satisfying transporta- of adult heart diseases. Not only do these observa- observation models on the intersection of disciplines tion demand and in coping with high environmental tions describe trajectories of cardio-metabolic risk like Art, Science, Technology and Design. impacts. Nonetheless decision-makers keep employ- variables leading to these diseases but provide a ing the same professionals and therefore they act as rationale for the need to begin prevention beginning shepherds who commit their sheep in the wolf’s cus- Features Through the establishment of new creative cultures, in childhood. The trajectories of the burden of car- tody. Corrado Poli treats mobility policy as a politi- dio-metabolic risk variables in the context of their cal, ethical, social and educational issue rather than enabled by digital media and global communication networks, new practices and ability profiles of artis- fetal origin and chromosome telomere dynamics as a mere civil engineering one. Mobility and Envi- provide some insight into the metabolic imprinting ronment challenges some deeply entrenched profes- tic delineations and explorations are gaining new grounds. Furthermore, economic models are eager to in utero and aging process. The observed racial con- sional and economic monopolies which negatively trasts on cardio-metabolic risk variables implicate affect urban and transportation[..] create synergies with symbolic values of cultural and artistic programs to deal with the potentials of »cre- various biologic pathways interacting with environment contributing to the high morbidity and mortal- Features ativity«. At the present day it is difficult to [..] ity from related diseases in our population. To[..] The transportation revolution does not simply mean taking a bus instead of a car. It means centering the Contents IntroductionGeorg RusseggerChristian Features political debate on the necessity to shift dramatically That precursors of adult coronary artery disease, from a technical to a political culture, and from an RederTheory:Manfred FaßlerHiroshi Yosh- iokaMarina Gržini#Machiko KusaharaDo- hypertension, and type II diabetes begin in child- economic development oriented policy to an envi- hood have been clearly established by the Bogalusa ronment centered one.A radical proposal to trans- minick ChenMatthias TarasiewiczEssays:David d’Heilly/Muneteru UjinoMathias Fuchs/ Heart Study. This unique research program has been form the currently existing thought on cities, traffic, able to follow a biracial (black/white) population planning and environment,. [..] exonemoVerina Gfader/BCLMargarete JahrmannVerena KuniYukiko Shikata/ over 35 years from childhood through mid-adult- hood to provide perspectives on the natural history Contents UBERMORGEN.COMGlossaryIndexBiographiesImprintAcknowledgements of adult heart diseases. Not only do these observa- Foreword.- 1. Introduction: Technicians and human- tions [..] ists in the environmentalist debate on mobility and Fields of interest the city.- 2. Sustainable development: From fallacy Arts; Interdisciplinary Studies; Philosophy of Tech- nology; Anthropology Contents to fraud.- 3. Technologies, problems, solutions.- 4. Foreword.- Preface.- 1. Exploring Chromoso- Mobility and the corporatist society.- 5. Traffic plan- Target groups mal Leukocyte Telomere Length Dynamics in the ning critique.- 6. Urban space and mobility policies Graduate Bogalusa Heart Study.- 2. Fetal Origins of Vari- in Europe and in North America.- 7. Northern Vir- ables Related to Cardio-metabolic Risk.- 3. Trajecto- ginia Transport Authority ‘Trans-Action 2010’ Plan. Type of publication ries of Variables Related to Cardio-metabolic Risk A case study.- 8. Ethical aspects in traffic planning.- Contributed volume since Childhood.- 4. Evolution of Metabolic Syn- 9. Education and training of traffic professionals.- drome from Childhood.- 5. Black-white Divergence 10 Planning approaches.- 11. Some procedures and This item usually ships in 2-3 business days in Impaired Fasting Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes some content.- 12. What[..] Mellitus.- 6. Birth Weight, Stimulus Response and Hemodynamic Variability Implicate Racial (black- Fields of interest 2011. 384 p. 50 illus. (Edition Angewandte) Softcover white) Contrasts of Autonomic Control of Heart Interdisciplinary Studies; Landscape, Regional and Rate and Blood Pressure and Related Cardiovascular Urban Planning; Sustainable Development; Philoso- $69.95 Disease.- 7.[..] phy of Science ISBN 978-3-7091-0457-6 Fields of interest Target groups Biomedicine (general); Medicine (general); Human Graduate Physiology; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Public Health; Type of publication Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Monograph Target groups Research Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XV, 202 p. Hardcover

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$189.00 P.L. Bonate, Astellas Pharma Global Development, Pharmacoki- L.G. Costa, Department of Environmental and Occupational ISBN 978-94-007-1450-2 netics, Modeling, and Simulation, Deerfield, IL, USA Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; G. Giordano, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; M. Pharmacokinetic- Guizzetti, Department of Psychiatry, Jesse Brown VA Medical Pharmacodynamic Modeling and Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA (Eds.) Simulation In Vitro Neurotoxicology

This is a second edition to the original published by Methods and Protocols Springer in 2006. The comprehensive volume takes In recent years, the need to develop acceptable alter- a textbook approach systematically developing the natives to conventional animal testing for neuro- field by starting from linear models and then mov- toxicity and developmental neurotoxicity has been ing up to generalized linear and non-linear mixed increasingly recognized, and much effort is being effects models. Since the first edition was published directed toward the development of alternative the field has grown considerably in terms of matu- models, utilizing mostly mammalian cells in cul- rity and technicality. The second edition of the book ture but also non-mammalian model systems. In therefore considerably expands with the addition of Vitro Neurotoxicology: Methods and Protocols three new chapters relating to Bayesian models, Gen- presents a series of cellular, biochemical, and molec- eralized linear and nonlinear mixed effects models, ular methodological protocols in the area of in vitro and Principles of simulation. In addition, many of neurotoxicology, with an emphasis on mammalian the other chapters have been expanded and updated. cell culture systems. Opening with a section on Features methodologies for preparing several cellular systems Since its publication in 2006, Pharmacokinetic-Phar- of variable complexity, amenable for in vitro neuro- macodynamic Modeling and Simulation has become toxicological studies, the thorough volume contin- the leading text on modeling of pharmacokinetic ues with coverage of methods to measure cellular and pharmacodynamic data using nonlinear mixed death and major mechanisms, methods for assessing effects models and has been applauded by students mechanisms of nervous system cell toxicity related and teachers for its readability and exposition of to impairment of cell signaling, while a final section complex statistical topics. Using a building block illustrates additional methods for assessing impor- approach, the text starts with linear regression, [..] tant nervous[..]

Contents Features The Art of Modeling.- Linear Models and Regres- In recent years, the need to develop acceptable alter- sion.- Nonlinear Models and Regression.- Variance natives to conventional animal testing for neuro- Models, Weighting, and Transformations.- Case toxicity and developmental neurotoxicity has been Studies in Linear and Nonlinear Modeling.- Lin- increasingly recognized, and much effort is being ear Mixed Effects Models.- Nonlinear Mixed Effects directed toward the development of alternative mod- Models: Theory.- Nonlinear Mixed Effects Models: els, utilizing mostly mammalian cells in culture but Practical Issues.- Nonlinear Mixed Effects Models: also non-mammalian model systems. In Vitro Neu- Case Studies.- Bayesian Modeling.- Generalized Lin- rotoxicology: Methods and Protocols presents a [..] ear Models and Its Extensions.- Principles of Simula- Contents tion.- Appendix.- Index In Vitro Neurotoxicology: An Introduction.- Pri- Fields of interest mary Neurons in Culture and Neuronal Cell Lines Pharmacology / Toxicology for In Vitro Neurotoxicological Studies.- Determina- tion of Metal Interactions with the Chaperone Hspa5 Target groups in Human Astrocytoma Cells and Rat Astrocyte Pri- Professional/practitioner mary Cultures.- Microglia Cell Culture: A Primer for the Novice.- Neural Stem Cells for Developmental Type of publication Neurotoxicity Studies.- Preparation, Maintenance, Monograph and Use of Serum-Free Aggregating Brain Cell Cul- tures.- Neurospheres as a Model for Developmen- Ships in 3 - 5 business days tal Neurotoxicity Testing.- Acute Hippocampal Slice Preparation and Hippocampal Slice Cultures.-[..]

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I. Couillin, CNRS, Orléans, France; V. Pétrilli, Centre Léon Bérard, H.J.t. Donkelaar, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands V.A. Erdmann, Free University Berlin, Institute of Chemistry/Bio- Lyon, France; F. Martinon, Harvard School of Public Health, chemistry, Berlin, Germany; J. Barciszewski, Polish Academy of Boston, MA, USA (Eds.) Sciences, Poznan, Poland (Eds.) Clinical Neuroanatomy

The Inflammasomes Brain Circuitry and Its Disorders Non Coding RNAs in Plants

Connections define the functions of neurons: infor- The inflammasome was first described in 2002 as mation flows along connections, as well as growth In the most recent years, each of the RNA silencing a molecular complex activating proinflammatory factors and viruses, and even neuronal death may pathways of plants have appeared to generate ncR- caspases and therefore regulating the maturation progress through connections. Knowledge of how NAs with dedicated functions, specialized biolog- and biological activities of cytokines such as IL-1# the various parts of the brain are interconnected ical activities and specific functional scopes. RNA and IL-18. This finding was substantiated by the to form functional systems is a prerequisite for the silencing plays a crucial role in coordinating the identification of several mutations in the cias1 gene, proper understanding of data from all fields in the expression, stability, protection and inheritance of encoding the human NLRP3 protein, responsible neurosciences.Clinical Neuroanatomy: Brain Cir- eukaryotic genomes. It compromises several mech- for several autoinflammatory disorders such as the cuitry and Its Disorders bridges the gap between anisms, that invariably depend on core small non Muckle Wells syndrome. Since, the interest for this neuroanatomy and clinical neurology. It empha- coding RNAs and that achieve dedicated sequence- complex has constantly increased and several inflam- sizes human and primate data in the context of dis- specific functions. RNA silencing has been recog- masome complexes with different specificities have orders of brain circuitry which are so common in nized to carry critical developmental, stress-response been described. These inflammasomes sense a wide neurological practice. In addition, numerous clin- and bodyguard functions be coordinating the expres- variety of pathogens and danger signals and are key ical cases demonstrate how normal brain circuitry sion, protection, stability and inheritance of virtually players in the inflammatory response. With the con- may be interrupted and to what effect. Following an all eukaryotic genomes. Thus, the ncRNAs encom- tributions of leading international experts in the introduction into the organization and vascularisa- pass a wide set of mechanisms that achieve special- field, this book provides an extensive overview of the tion of the human brain and the techniques to study ized functions. current knowledge of inflammasome biology and brain circuitry, the main neurofunctional systems are their role in health and disease. discussed, including the somatosensory, auditory, Features visual, motor, autonomic and limbic systems, the Small non coding RNAs (ncRNAs), also known as Features cerebral cortex[..] the secret regulators of the cells, have been discov- The inflammasome was first described in 2002 as ered only 20 years ago, and it has been much more a molecular complex activating proinflammatory Features recently that the attention of the scientific commu- caspases and therefore regulating the maturation Connections define the functions of neurons: infor- nity has been turned towards the structure and func- and biological activities of cytokines such as IL-1# mation flows along connections, as well as growth tion of ncRNAs in plants. Indeed, it has been found and IL-18. This finding was substantiated by the factors and viruses, and even neuronal death may that the higher the organisms have been developed, identification of several mutations in the cias1 gene, progress through connections. Knowledge of how the larger the numbers of ncRNA genes encoded in encoding the human NLRP3 protein, responsible the various parts of the brain are interconnected their DNAs. [..] for several autoinflammatory disorders such as the to form functional systems is a prerequisite for the Muckle Wells [..] proper understanding of data from all fields in the Contents neurosciences.Clinical Neuroanatomy: Brain [..] From the contents: Preface.- Quantification of Small Contents Non Coding RNAs May Allow Accurate Compar- Molecular definition of inflammasomes.- Pyroptosis: Contents isons of MiRNA Expression Profiles from Plant A Caspase-1-dependent programmed cell death and Overview of the human brain and spinal cord.- Vas- Specimens.- Host small RNAs and Plant Innate a barrier to infection.- Activation of the inflamma- cularization of the brain and spinal cord.- Notes on Immunity.- Antisense Transcription Associated some by bacterial pathogens.- The Role of Inflamma- techniques.- The somatosensory system.- The retic- with MicroRNA Target mRNAs.- Post-Transcrip- somes in Viral Infection.- Inflammasome activation ular formation.- The cranial nerves.- The auditory tional Modifications of Plant Small RNAs.- Non cod- in response to eukaryotic pathogens.- Inflamma- system.- The visual system.- Motor systems.- The ing RNAs and Gene Silencing in Grape.- Genome- some activation by pathogenic crystals and parti- cerebellum.- The basal ganglia.- The autonomic ner- Wide Analysis of RNA Degradation in Arabidopsis.- cles.- Inflammasome activation by danger signals.- vous system.- The hypothalamus and hypothala- Small RNA Inheritance in Hybrids and Allopoly- Toll like receptors and inflammasomes.- Inflamma- mohypophysial systems.- The limbic system.- The ploids.- Phased Small RNAs in Rice.- Small RNA some in the skin.- Cancer, inflammasomes and adju- cerebral cortex and complex cerebral functions. in Legumes.- Physcomitrella patens Small RNA vanticity.- Inflammasome and lung pathologies.- Pathways.- Small RNA Pathways and[..] Mechanisms of NLRP3 inflammasome activation in Fields of interest CAPS[..] Neurosciences; Neurology Fields of interest Molecular Medicine; Nucleic Acid Chemistry; Fields of interest Target groups Human Genetics; Cell Biology Immunology; Infectious Diseases; Cell Biology; Research Cytokines and Growth Factors; Enzymology Target groups Type of publication Research Target groups Handbook Research Type of publication Not yet published. 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C. Hernández, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; R. Sanz, A. Hutt, INRIA CR, Villers-les-Nancy, France (Ed.) R.E. Kontermann, Universität Stuttgart, Germany (Ed.) Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; J. Gómez-Ramirez, Uni- versidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; L.S. Smith, University of Stirling, UK; A. Hussain, University of Stirling, UK; A. Chella, Uni- Sleep and Anesthesia Bispecific Antibodies versity of Palermo, Italy; I. Aleksander, Imperial College, London, UK (Eds.) Neural Correlates in Theory and Experiment The concept of using bispecific antibodies for can- Sleep and anesthesia resemble in many ways at a cer therapy by retargeting immune effector cells was From Brains to Systems first glance. The most prominent common feature developed several years ago. Initial clinical studies of course is the loss of consciousness, i.e. the loss Brain-Inspired Cognitive Systems 2010 were rather disappointing mainly due to low effi- of awareness of external stimuli. However a closer cacy, severe side effects and the immunogenicity Brain Inspired Cognitive Systems - BICS 2010 aims look at the loss of consciousness reveals already a dif- of the bispecific antibodies. The progress in anti- to bring together leading scientists and engineers ference between sleep and anesthesia: anesthesia is body engineering finally led to the generation of who use analytic and synthetic methods both to induced by an anesthetic drug whereas we may fall new classes of bispecific antibodies lacking these understand the astonishing processing properties of asleep without external cause. Other questions may obstacles. In addition, new applications were estab- biological systems and specifically of the brain, and arise about the difference of the two effects: do we lished, such as pre-targeting strategies in radioim- to exploit such knowledge to advance engineering dream during surgery under anesthesia, do we feel munotherapy and dual targeting approaches in order methods to build artificial systems with higher lev- pain during sleep? Essentially, we may ask: what is to improve binding, selectivity and efficacy.In this els of cognitive competence. BICS is a meeting point common and what are the differences between sleep book, the different ways of generating bispecific anti- of brain scientists and cognitive systems engineers and anesthesia? To answer these questions, we may bodies are described, with emphasis on recombi- where cross-domain ideas are fostered in the hope of take a look at the neural origin of both effects and nant formats. The various applications of bispecific getting emerging insights on the nature, operation the involved physiological pathways. In which way antibodies, e.g. in cellular cancer immunotherapy, and extractable capabilities of brains. This multiple do they resemble? Moreover, we ask what are the radioimmunotherapy and pretargeting strategies are approach is necessary because the progressively more detailed features of normal sleep and general anes- covered, and emerging applications such as dual tar- accurate data about the brain is producing a growing thesia as applied during surgery and which features geting strategies, which involve the simultaneous need of a quantitative understanding and an associ- exist in both phenomena? If yes in which way? To inhibition of two targets, are addressed. ated capacity to manipulate this data and translate it receive answers to these questions, it is[..] into engineering applications rooted in sound theo- Features Features ries. BICS 2010 is intended for both researchers that The concept of using bispecific antibodies for can- Sleep and anesthesia seem so similar that the task aim to build brain inspired systems with higher cog- cer therapy by retargeting immune effector cells of analyzing the neurological similarities and differ- nitive competences, and for[..] was developed more than 25 years ago. However, ences between the two is an obvious research postu- initial clinical studies were rather disappointing Features late. Both involve the loss of consciousness, or the mainly due to low efficacy, severe side effects and . loss of awareness of external stimuli. Yet when we the immunogenicity of the bispecific antibodies. A investigate further, key differences start to manifest deeper understanding of effector cell biology and Contents themselves—anesthesia is drug-induced while sleep especially developments in the field of antibody engi- Chapter 1. Introduction- Ricardo Sanz , Carlos Hern requires no external cause being only the most [..] neering [..] ´andez and Jaime G´omez.- Chapter 2. Emergent feature sensitivity in a model of the auditory tha- Contents Contents lamocortical System- Martin Coath, Robert Mill, Foreword: Computing the mind by Anthony Janice M. Reichert: Foreword.- Roland Kontermann: Susan Denham, and Thomas Wennekers.- Chap- Hudetz.- Preface by Axel Hutt.- 1. Sleep and Anes- Bispecific antibodies: developments and current per- ter 3. STDP Pattern Onset Learning Depends on thesia: A Consideration of States, Traits, and Mech- spectives.- Gerd Moldenhauer: Bispecific antibodies Background Activity Introduction 5- James Humble, anisms by G. Mashour, University of Michigan.- 2. from hybrid hybridoma.- Diego Ellerman & Justin Steve Furber, Susan Denham and Thomas Wennek- Modelling sleep and general anaesthesia by J. Sleigh, Scheer: Generation of bispecific antibodies by chem- ers.- Chapter 4. Emergence of small-world struc- University of Auckland.- Section 1: Sleep.- 3. Quan- ical conjugation.- Christoph Stein, Ingo Schubert & ture in networks of spiking neurons through STDP1 titative Modeling of Sleep Dynamics by P. Robin- Georg Fey: Trivalent and trispecific antibody deriva- plasticity- Gleb Basalyga, Pablo M. Gleiser, and son, University of Sydney.- 4. The fine structure of tives for cancer therapy.- Dafne Müller & Roland ThomasWennekers.- Chapter 5. Coupling BCM and slow-wave sleep oscillations: from single neurons to Kontermann: Diabodies, single-chain diabodies and neural fields for the[..] large networks by A. Destexhe, CNRS Gif-sur-Yvette their derivatives.- Patrick Chames & Daniel Baty: Paris.- 5. A population network model of neuronal Bispecific single domain antibodies.- John Löfblom Fields of interest and neurotransmitter interactions regulating[..] & Fredrik Y. Frejd: Alternative[..] Neurosciences; Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Fields of interest Fields of interest Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Signal, Image Neurosciences; Neurology; Computation by Abstract Antibodies; Cancer Research; Oncology and Speech Processing Devices Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Proceedings Contributed volume Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. XVII, 373 p. 71 illus., 36 in color. Hardcover 2011. XVI, 306 p. 111 illus., 53 in color. (Advances in 2011. XVI, 200 p. 85 illus., 28 in color. (Springer Series in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 718) Hard- Computational Neuroscience, Vol. 15) Hardcover $209.00 cover ISBN 978-3-642-20909-3 $189.00 $239.00 ISBN 978-1-4614-0172-8 ISBN 978-1-4614-0163-6 springer.com Biomedicine 7

J.C. Neill, School of Pharmacy, University of Bradford, UK; J. D. Ribatti, Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, Uni- T. Seki, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan; K. Sawamoto, Kulkarni, Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Monash University, versity of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy; E. Crivellato, Depart- Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Melbourne, Australia (Eds.) ment of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, Section of Anatomy, Nagoya, Japan; J.M. Parent, University of Michigan Medical Cen- University of Udine Medical School, Udine, Italy ter, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; A. Alvarez-Buylla, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA (Eds.) Biological Basis of Sex Differences Mast Cells and Tumours in Psychopharmacology Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain I from Biology to Clinic Neurobiology Sex matters! Are there differences between the sexes Mast cells are versatile, tissue-homing secretory cells, when it comes to brain function and the behaviours which were first described by Paul Ehrlich in 1878. The discovery of adult neurogenesis caused a that result? This volume attempts to answer this fun- Mast cells have long been implicated in the patho- paradigm shift in the neurosciences. For more than damental question. If the answer is ‘yes’ then this genesis of allergic reactions and certain protective 100 years, it was believed that adult neurons do not should impact upon our approach to treating men- responses to parasites. Their functional role, how- regenerate. Joseph Altman and Fernando Nottebohm tal illness in humans, and to modelling it in animals, ever, has been discovered to be increasingly complex found proof to the contrary and changed the course as we look for aetiological and pharmacological solu- and multifarious. Mast cells have been implicated of history. Their research, included here, provides tions. in various cell-mediated immune reactions, being the foundations of the field. Today, adult neuroge- found in tissues from multiple disease sites, and as nesis is a rapidly expanding discipline applicable to Features a component of the host reaction to bacteria, para- the study of brain development and diseases, learn- Sex matters! Are there differences between the sexes site, and even virus infections. They have also been ing and memory, aging, and neuropsychiatric disor- when it comes to brain function and the behaviours shown to participate to angiogenic and tissue repair ders. With multiple authors, the 27 chapters of this that result? This volume attempts to answer this fun- processes after injury. The importance of a possible book contain the latest work in two volumes. The damental question. If the answer is ‘yes’ then this functional link between chronic inflammation and first presents the basic biology of adult neurogene- should impact upon our approach to treating men- cancer has long been recognized. As most tumours sis in non-mammalian vertebrates and in the mam- tal illness in humans, and to modelling it in animals, contain inflammatory cell infiltrates, which often malian hippocampus and olfactory bulb, and the as we look for aetiological and pharmacological solu- include plentiful mast cells, the question as to the second discusses clinical implications and delves into tions. This volume covers two [..] possible contribution of mast cells to tumour devel- adult neurogenesis and brain injury as well as neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric pathologies. Contents opment has progressively been emerged. In this With details of the anatomy, physiology, and molec- Preface.- Female rats are smarter than males: influ- book, the general biology of these[..] ular biology of the two neurogenic brain regions, this ence of test, oestrogen receptor subtypes and gluta- Features book[..] mate.- Differences in sexual behaviour in male and Mast cells are versatile, tissue-homing secretory cells, female rodents: role of serotonin.- Sex differences which were first described by Paul Ehrlich in 1878. Features in the cholinergic system in rats: behavioural conse- Mast cells have long been implicated in the patho- The discovery of adult neurogenesis caused a quences.- Sex differences in response to stress and genesis of allergic reactions and certain protective paradigm shift in the neurosciences. For more than expression of depressive-like behaviours in the rat.- responses to parasites. Their functional role, how- 100 years, it was believed that adult neurons do not Females are more vulnerable to drug relapse, evi- ever, has been discovered to be increasingly complex regenerate. Joseph Altman and Fernando Nottebohm dence from preclinical studies and role of ovarian and multifarious. Mast cells have been implicated in found proof to the contrary and changed the course hormones and estrogen receptors.- Genetics and sex various cell-mediated immune reactions, being [..] of history. Their research, included here, provides differences: role of COMT.- Sex differences precipi- the foundations of the field. Today, adult neurogene- tating anorexia nervosa in[..] Contents sis is a rapidly expanding discipline applicable to the Introduction.- 1. The mast cell.- 1.1. A historical [..] Fields of interest overview.- 1.2. Biology of mast cells.- 2. Mast cell Neurosciences; Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology; mediators.- 2.1. Granule composition.- 2.2. His- Contents Reproductive Medicine; Endocrinology; Pharmacy tamine and serotonin.- 2.3. Proteases.- 2.4. Lipid Part I History.-1 The Discovery of Adult Mammalian Neurogenesis.-2 Song Learning in Birds Offers a Target groups mediators.- 2.5. Cytokines and growth factors.- 2.6. Model for Neuronal Replacement in Adult Brain.- Research Chemokines.- 3. The tumour cell.- 3.1. Biology of tumour cell.- 3.2. The importance of microenviron- Part II Basic Aspects of Neurogenesis.-3 Fate Specif Type of publication ment in tumor metastasis.- 3.3. The “seed and soil” cation of Neural Stem Cells.-4 Fractones: Home and Contributed volume theory.- 4. Tumour angiogenesis.- 4.1. The angio- Conductors of the Neural Stem Cell Niche.-Part genic switch.- 4.2. 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T. Seki, Tokyo Medical University, Japan; K. Sawamoto, Nagoya C.W. Stevens, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Col- J.A. Williams, Nature Technology Corporation, Lincoln, NE, USA City University, Japan; J.M. Parent, University of Michigan Medi- lege of Osteopathic Medicine, Oklahoma State University Center (Ed.) cal Center, MI, USA; A. Alvarez-Buylla, University of Califolnia, CA, for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA (Ed.) USA (Eds.) Strain Engineering Methods for the Discovery and Neurogenesis in the Adult Brain II Characterization of G Protein- Methods and Protocols Clinical Implications Coupled Receptors Classical methods for microbial strain engineering, used to improve the production of bioproducts, The discovery of adult neurogenesis caused a have serious drawbacks and have been found to be paradigm shift in the neurosciences. For more than The goal of the characterization and discovery of unsuitable for complex strain development applica- 100 years, it was believed that adult neurons do not G protein-coupled receptors, arguably the most tions. In Strain Engineering: Methods and Protocols, regenerate. Joseph Altman and Fernando Nottebohm important class of signaling molecules in humans powerful new genetic engineering-based strain engi- found proof to the contrary and changed the course and other vertebrates, has spawned numerous vital neering methods are presented for rational modifica- of history. Their research, included here, provides methodologies. In Methods for the Discovery and tion of a variety of model organisms. These methods the foundations of the field. Today, adult neuroge- Characterization of G Protein-Coupled Receptors, are particularly powerful when utilized to manipu- nesis is a rapidly expanding discipline applicable to experts in the field present the very latest on the late microbes for which sequenced and annotated the study of brain development and diseases, learn- methods and technology used to characterize and genomes are available. Collectively, these methods ing and memory, aging, and neuropsychiatric disor- discover novel mechanisms of GPCRs which, in systematically introduce genome alterations in a pre- ders. With multiple authors, the 27 chapters of this many cases, can be used directly to design experi- cise manner, allowing the creation of novel strains book contain the latest work in two volumes. The ments for the reader’s particular GPCR of interest carrying only desired genome alterations. In the first presents the basic biology of adult neurogene- and their specific avenue of investigation. Divided first section, E. coli-based bacterial strain engineer- sis in non-mammalian vertebrates and in the mam- into four convenient sections, this detailed volume ing strategies are reviewed, while the second section malian hippocampus and olfactory bulb, and the covers GPCRs in the genome, trafficking of GPCRs, presents analogous microbial engineering strategies second discusses clinical implications and delves into GPCRs on the membrane, as well as the regulation for eukaryotic cells using the yeast Saccharomyces adult neurogenesis and brain injury as well as neu- of these key receptors. Chapters also feature an cerevisiae as a model. The third section covers exam- rodegenerative and neuropsychiatric pathologies. important section called “Future Directions” which ples of the proliferative adaptations of these[..] With details of the anatomy, physiology, and molec- gives the reader an insight into advances soon to be ular biology of the two neurogenic brain regions, this realized in each area. Written for the popular Neu- Features book[..] romethods series, this book contains the kind of Classical methods for microbial strain engineering, detailed[..] used to improve the production of bioproducts, have Features serious drawbacks and have been found to be unsuit- The discovery of adult neurogenesis caused a Features able for complex strain development applications. In paradigm shift in the neurosciences. For more than The goal of the characterization and discovery of Strain Engineering: Methods and Protocols, power- 100 years, it was believed that adult neurons do not G protein-coupled receptors, arguably the most ful new genetic engineering-based strain engineering regenerate. Joseph Altman and Fernando Nottebohm important class of signaling molecules in humans methods are presented for rational modification of a found proof to the contrary and changed the course and other vertebrates, has spawned numerous vital variety of model organisms. These methods [..] of history. Their research, included here, provides methodologies. In Methods for the Discovery and the foundations of the field. Today, adult neurogene- Characterization of G Protein-Coupled Receptors, Contents sis is a rapidly expanding discipline applicable to the experts in the field present the very latest on the Bacterial Genome Reengineering.- Targeted Chro- [..] methods and technology used to characterize and mosomal Gene Knockout using PCR Fragments.- discover [..] Scarless Chromosomal Gene Knockout Methods.- Contents Random Chromosomal Gene Disruption In vivo 1 Neurogenesis in Monkey and Human Adult Brain.- Contents using Transposomes.- Genome Engineering using 2 Adult Neurogenesis in Parkinson’s Disease.- 3 In Silico Identification of Novel G Protein-Cou- Targeted Oligonucleotide Libraries and Functional Adult Neurogenesis in Epilepsy.- 4 Stress Disorders.- pled Receptors.- Alternative Pre-mRNA Splic- Selection.- Microarray-based Genetic Footprinting 5 Depression.- 6 Impaired Neurogenesis as a Risk ing of G Protein-Coupled Receptors.- Detecting Strategy to Identify Strain Improvement Genes after Factor for Schizophrenia and Related Mental Dis- Polymorphisms in G Protein-Coupled Receptor Competitive Selection of Transposon Libraries.- eases.- 7 Neurogenesis from Endogenous Neural Genes.- Regulation of the Transcription of G Pro- Optimization of Synthetic Operons using Libraries of Stem Cells After Stroke: A Future Therapeutic Tar- tein-Coupled Receptor Genes.- Deciphering the Post-Transciptional Regulatory Elements.- Marker get to Promote Functional Restoration?.- 8 Perspec- Evolution of G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Verte- Free Chromosomal Expression of Foreign and tives of “PUFA-GPR40 Signaling” Crucial for Adult brates.- A New Approach to Visualize Endogenously Native Genes in E. coli.-[..] Hippocampal Neurogenesis.- 9 Adult Neurogenesis Expressed G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Tissues and Neuronal Subtype Specification in the Neocor- and Living Cells.- Post-Translational Regulation of Fields of interest tex.- 10 Culturing Adult Neural Stem Cells: Applica- G Protein-Coupled Receptors.- Discovering G Pro- Human Genetics; Genetic Engineering tion[..] tein-Coupled Receptor Motifs Mediating Export from the Endoplasmic[..] Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Neurosciences; Cell Biology; Neurology Fields of interest Neurosciences; Human Genetics Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Research Target groups Professional/practitioner Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. 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Proceedings posium "Operations Research 2010" which was held weave ICT into their development strategies, in the from September 1-3, 2010 at the "Universität der This book contains the refereed proceedings of the same way enterprises have learned to use ICT to Bundeswehr München", Germany. The international 12th International Conference on Business Process transform their business models and strategies. This conference, which also serves as the annual meeting Modeling, Development and Support (BPMDS 2011) integration offers a new path to development that is of the German Operations Research Society (GOR), and the 16th International Conference on Exploring responsive to the challenges of our times. In Seeking attracted more than 600 participants from more Modeling Methods for Systems Analysis and Design Transformation Through Information Technology, than thirty countries. 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Investors and managers of major projects know nationale Direktinvestitionen und multinationale It presents the history and theory of GMA and how often they result in cost overruns and schedule Unternehmen sind nicht nur Schlagworte die sich describes how it is used to develop interactive, non- delays. Risk Navigation Strategies for Major Capital täglich in den Medien finden, die Auswirkungen quantified inference models. Eleven case studies are Projects builds on conventional best practice to pro- internationaler Unternehmensaktivität beeinflussen presented out of more than 100 projects carried out vide a risk-based view of current practices for plan- auch erheblich die betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung. since 1995, illustrating how GMA has been employed ning and executing large international projects.As Dieser Sammelband bietet einen Überblick über for structuring complex policy and planning issues, economies of scale continue to drive projects to ever- aktuelle Ansätze, Theorien und empirische Studien developing scenario and strategy laboratories, and higher levels of scope and complexity, new think- zu diesen Themen. Geschrieben von renommierten analysing organisational and stakeholder structures. ing about strategy and risk is required. 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Evolutionary Psychology in the The Timeless Principles of Supply Chain Coordination in Case Business Sciences Successful Business Strategy of Asymmetric Information

Information Sharing and Contracting in a Just-in-Time envi- All individuals who operate in the business sphere, In recent times, a number of business leaders have ronment. whether as consumers, employers, employees, forgotten the fundamental rules of business strat- entrepreneurs, or financial traders to name a few egy. Consequently they have led their companies Information sharing is frequently promoted as a constituents, share a common biological heritage and to collapse, provoking an economic and financial mean to improve the supply chain performance. This are defined by a universal human nature. As such, crisis. Obsessed with short-term returns, they have work shows the results of behavioral experiments, it is surprising that so few business scholars have overlooked the fact that the real purpose of corpo- in which the participants share private information incorporated biological and evolutionary-informed rate strategy is not only to make quick profit but in order to influence the contract terms in a Just-in- theories within their conceptual toolboxes. This more importantly to create an organization that will Time environment. It is shown that the impact of edited book addresses this lacuna by culling chap- endure. There is much to learn from the experience information sharing is ambiguous, and dependent ters at the intersection of the evolutionary behavioral of established firms that have existed for a hundred on several factors, such as contract flexibility and sciences and specific business contexts including in years and more. They provide the material for this complexity or the interacting behavioral types. The marketing, consumer behavior, advertising, innova- clear and concise book, which presents ten lessons experimental results form the basis for a behavioral tion and creativity, intertemporal choice, negotia- that detail the main elements of corporate strat- principal-agent model that gives valuable insights tions, competition and cooperation in organizational egy. Recognizing that each firm is unique, the book on how the interaction of trust, trustworthiness and settings, sex differences in workplace patterns, resists the temptation of quick fixes, instead offering the information sharing strategy impacts the supply executive leadership, business ethics, store design, lessons to be pondered and used on a case-by-case chain performance. behavioral decision making, and electronic commu- basis. Features nication. To reword the famous aphorism of T. G. Information sharing is frequently promoted as a Dobzhansky, nothing in business makes sense except Features mean to improve the supply chain performance. This in the light of evolution. In recent times, a number of business leaders have forgotten the fundamental rules of business strat- work shows the results of behavioral experiments, Features egy. Consequently they have led their companies in which the participants share private information All individuals who operate in the business sphere, to collapse, provoking an economic and financial in order to influence the contract terms in a Just-in- whether as consumers, employers, employees, crisis. Obsessed with short-term returns, they have Time environment. It is shown that the impact of entrepreneurs, or financial traders to name a few overlooked the fact that the real purpose of corpo- information sharing is ambiguous, and dependent constituents, share a common biological heritage and rate strategy is not only to make quick profit but on several factors, such as contract flexibility and [..] are defined by a universal human nature. As such, more importantly to create an organization that will Contents it is surprising that so few business scholars have endure. [..] Introduction.- Supply chain coordination in case of incorporated biological and evolutionary-informed asymmetric information.- On the impact of fixed theories within their conceptual toolboxes. 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T. Ikariya, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan; M. K.K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland Y.A. Knirel, Russian Academy of Sciences, Zelinsky Inst. of Organic Shibasaki, Institute of Microbial Chemistry, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) Chemistry, Moscow, Russia; M.A. Valvano, Canada Res. Chair in Infectious Diseases and Microbial Pathogen., Univ. of Western Applications of Biotechnology in Ontario, London, ON, Canada (Eds.) Bifunctional Molecular Catalysis Cardiovascular Therapeutics Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides Masakatsu Shibasaki, Motomu Kanai, Shigeki Mat- For physicians, surgeons, and scientists working on sunaga, and Naoya Kumagai: Multimetallic Mul- Structure, Chemical Synthesis, Biogenesis and Interaction cardiovascular disorders, Applications of Biotech- tifunctional Catalysts for Asymmetric Reactions.- with Host Cells nology in Cardiovascular Therapeutics serves as an Takao Ikariya: Bifunctional transition metal-based invaluable reference by collecting the essential writ- The bacterial lipopolysaccharide also known as molecular catalysts for asymmetric syntheses.- Chi- ings of Dr. Kewal K. Jain on the topics of biotech- endotoxin is exhaustively covered in the present dambaram Gunanathan and David Milstein: Bond nology as they relate to cardiovascular disease. This work. Central emphasis is placed upon the fine Activation by Metal-Ligand Cooperation: Design thorough volume includes such subjects as biotech- chemical structure of the lipopolysaccharide and of ”Green” Catalytic Reactions Based on Aroma- nology and therapeutic delivery to the cardiovascular its significance for understanding their activity and tization-Dearomatization of Pincer Complexes.- system, cell-selective targeted drug delivery, cell and function. In particular, the role it plays in the inter- Madeleine C. Warner, Charles P. Casey, and Jan- gene therapies, including antisense and RNA interaction of bacteria with other biological systems is E. Bäckvall: Shvo’s Catalyst in Hydrogen Transfer ference, cutting-edge gene therapy approaches, as examined. New aspects of their physicochemical Reactions.- Noritaka Mizuno, Keigo Kamata, and well as personalized cardiology as a way of integrat- biology are introduced and updates to the current Kazuya Yamaguchi: Liquid-Phase Selective Oxida- ing new technologies into the selection of the best knowledge concerning the lipopolysaccharide are tion by Multimetallic Active Sites of Polyoxomet- possible treatment for an individual patient. Selected provided. This important class of biomolecules has alate-Based Molecular Catalysts.- Pingfan Li and references from recent literature are collected for recently attracted the attention of many investiga- Hisashi Yamamoto: Bifunctional Acid Catalysts for each chapter, and the text is supplemented by a vari- tors, in particular for understanding its involvement Organic Synthesis.- Jun-ichi Ito, Hisao Nishiyama: ety of useful tables and figures. Comprehensive and in innate immunity, toll-like receptor recognition Bifunctional Phebox Complexes for Asymmetric up-to-date, Applications of Biotechnology in Cardio- and intracellular signaling. Catalysis. vascular Therapeutics will be tremendously useful Features Features for those working in life[..] The bacterial lipopolysaccharide also known as Masakatsu Shibasaki, Motomu Kanai, Shigeki Mat- Features endotoxin is exhaustively covered in the present sunaga, and Naoya Kumagai: Multimetallic Mul- For physicians, surgeons, and scientists working on work. Central emphasis is placed upon the fine tifunctional Catalysts for Asymmetric Reactions.- cardiovascular disorders, Applications of Biotech- chemical structure of the lipopolysaccharide and Takao Ikariya: Bifunctional transition metal-based nology in Cardiovascular Therapeutics serves as an its significance for understanding their activity and molecular catalysts for asymmetric syntheses.- Chi- invaluable reference by collecting the essential writ- function. In particular, the role it plays in the inter- dambaram Gunanathan and David Milstein: Bond ings of Dr. Kewal K. Jain on the topics of biotech- action of bacteria with other biological systems is Activation by Metal-Ligand Cooperation: Design of nology as they relate to cardiovascular disease. This examined. New aspects of their physicochemical ”Green” Catalytic Reactions Based on Aromatiza- thorough volume includes such subjects as biotech- biology [..] tion-Dearomatization of Pincer [..] nology and therapeutic delivery to the [..] Contents Contents Contents -1. Lipid A structure (A. Silipo, A. Molinaro).- 2. Masakatsu Shibasaki, Motomu Kanai, Shigeki Mat- Cardiovascular Therapeutics.- Drug Delivery to Structure of the lipopolysaccharide core region (O. sunaga, and Naoya Kumagai: Multimetallic Mul- the Cardiovascular System.- Role of Nitric Oxide Holst).- 3. Structure of O-antigens (Y.A. Knirel).- tifunctional Catalysts for Asymmetric Reactions.- in Cardiovascular Disorders.- Biomarkers of Car- 4. Chemical synthesis of lipid A and analogues (S. Takao Ikariya: Bifunctional transition metal-based diovascular Disorders.- Molecular Diagnosis of Kusumoto).- 5. Chemical synthesis of lipopolysac- molecular catalysts for asymmetric syntheses.- Chi- Cardiovascular Disorders.- Nanobiotechnology in charide core (P. Kosma, A. Zamyatina).- 6. Genetics dambaram Gunanathan and David Milstein: Bond Cardiovascular Disorders.- Cell Therapy for Car- and biosynthesis of lipid A (C.M. Stead, A.C. Pride, Activation by Metal-Ligand Cooperation: Design diovascular Disorders.- Gene Therapy for Cardio- M.S. Trent).- 7. Pathways for the biosynthesis of of ”Green” Catalytic Reactions Based on Aroma- vascular Disorders.- Coronary Angioplasty & Drug- NDP sugars (Y. Hao, J. Lam).- 8. Lipopolysaccharide tization-Dearomatization of Pincer Complexes.- Eluting Stents.- Personalized Cardiology. core oligosaccharide biosynthesis and assembly (U. Madeleine C. Warner, Charles P. Casey, and Jan-E. Mamat, M. Skurnik, J.A. Bengoechea).- 9. 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Handbook of Industrial Catalysts Asymmetric Catalysis from a Aromatic Hydroxyketones: Chinese Perspective Preparation and Physical Properties Much has been written about fundamental aspects Vol.1: Hydroxybenzophenones Vol.2: Hydroxyacetophenones of catalysis, yet despite their universal applications Qi-Lin Zhou and Jian-Hua Xie: Chiral Spiro Cata- I Vol.3: Hydroxyacetophenones II Vol.4: Hydroxypropiophe- details concerning commercial catalysts and infor- lysts.- Fuk Loi Lam, Fuk Yee Kwong and Albert S. nones, Hydroxyisobutyrophenones, Hydroxypivalophenones mation about actual operating conditions are not C. Chan: Chiral Phosphorus Ligands with Interest- and Derivatives readily available. This book provides up-to-date ing Properties and Practical Applications.- Jiang Pan, reviews and references to guide those working on "Aromatic Hyroxyketones: Preparation and Phys- Hui-Lei Yu, Jian-He Xu, Guo-Qiang Lin: Advances industrial catalysts. It will be an invaluable guide for ical Properties" is a revised, new edition 4-volume in Biocatalysis: Enzymatic Reactions and Their catalysis researchers in industry and academia, and handbook set which provides detailed information Applications.- Mei-Xiang Wang: Enantioselective for students. on physical properties and syntheses on a wide range Biotransformations of Nitriles.- Man Kin Wong, Yiu of hydroxyketones. Each entry includes characteri- Chung Yip and Dan Yang: Asymmetric Epoxidation Features zation data such as the Chemical Abstracts Service Catalyzed by Chiral Ketones.- W. J. Liu, N. Li and L. Much has been written about fundamental aspects Registry Number (CAS RN), molecule name, molec- Z. Gong: Asymmetric Organocatalysis.- Qing-Hua of catalysis, yet despite their universal applications ular formula, and molecular weight. The handbooks Fan and Kuiling Ding: Enantioselective Catalysis details concerning commercial catalysts and infor- are presented in dictionary style, with a logical clas- with Structurally Tunable Immobilized Catalysts.- mation about actual operating conditions are not sification of the ketones, making the information Chang-Hua Ding, Xue-Long Hou: Transition Metal- readily available. This book provides up-to-date easily available for consultation. This handbook set Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylation.- Jian Zhou and reviews and references to guide those working on provides 6000 hydroxyketone entries and includes Yong Tang: Enantioselective Reactions with Trisoxa- industrial catalysts. It will be an invaluable guide for approximately 6000 references. Volume 1: Hydrox- zolines.- Xiang-Ping Hu, Duo-Sheng Wang, Chang- catalysis researchers in industry and academia, and ybenzophenones Hydroxybenzophenones are most Bin Yu, Yong-Gui Zhou, and Zhuo Zheng: Adven- for [..] useful synthetic intermediates in the chemical indus- ture in Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Synthesis of try, for example in pharmaceuticals, dyes, fragrances, Chiral Phosphorus Ligands and Asymmetric Hydro- Contents agrochemicals, explosives and plastics. The first vol- genation of Heteroaromtics. Industrial Catalysts.- The First Catalysts.- Hydro- ume of this set is particularly intended for engineers genation Catalysts.- Oxidation Catalysts.- Catalytic Features in chemical synthesis and academics as well as indus- Cracking Catalysts.- Refinery Catalysts.- Petrochem- trial researchers from various branches of[..] ical Catalysts.- Olefin Polymerization Catalysts.- Qi-Lin Zhou and Jian-Hua Xie: Chiral Spiro Cata- lysts.- Fuk Loi Lam, Fuk Yee Kwong and Albert S. Synthesis Gas.- Ammonia and Methanol Synthesis.- Features C. Chan: Chiral Phosphorus Ligands with Interest- Environmental Catalysts.- Index. Aromatic Hyroxyketones: Preparation and Physical ing Properties and Practical Applications.- Jiang Pan, Properties is a revised, new edition 4-volume hand- Hui-Lei Yu, Jian-He Xu, Guo-Qiang Lin: Advances Fields of interest book set which provides detailed information on in Biocatalysis: Enzymatic Reactions and Their Catalysis; Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineer- physical properties and syntheses on a wide range Applications.- Mei-Xiang Wang: Enantioselective ing of hydroxyketones. Each entry includes characteri- Biotransformations of Nitriles.- Man Kin Wong, Yiu zation data such as the Chemical Abstracts Service Chung Yip and Dan [..] Target groups Registry Number (CAS RN), molecule name, molec- Research Contents ular formula, and molecular weight. 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L.R. Morss, Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA; N.M. Edelstein, G.I. Murray, Department of Pathology, University of Aberdeen, C. Prisacariu, The Romania Academy's Institute of Macromolecu- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA; J. Aberdeen, UK (Ed.) lar Chemistry, Iasi, Romania Fuger, University of Liège, Belgium (Eds.) Laser Capture Microdissection Polyurethane Elastomers The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide Elements (Set Methods and Protocols From Morphology to Mechanical Aspects Vol.1-6) Laser microdissection techniques have revolution- A comprehensive account of the physical / ized the ability of researchers in general, and pathol- mechanical behaviour of polyurethanes (PU´s) elas- Volumes 1-6 ogists in particular, to carry out molecular analysis tomers, films and blends of variable crystallinity. on specific types of normal and diseased cells and to Aspects covered include the elasticity and inelas- The fourth edition of "The Chemistry of the Actinide fully utilize the power of current molecular technolo- ticity of amorphous to crystalline PUs, in relation and Transactinide Elements" comprises all chapters gies including PCR, microarrays, and proteomics. to their sensitivity to chemical and physical struc- in volumes 1 through 5 of the third edition (pub- In second edition of Laser Capture Microdissec- ture. A study is made of how aspects of the consti- lished in 2006) plus a new volume 6. To remain tion: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field tutive responses of PUs vary with composition: the consistent with the plan of the first edition, “ … to provide the reader with practical advice on how to polyaddition procedure, the hard segment, soft seg- provide a comprehensive and uniform treatment carry out tissue-based laser microdissection suc- ment and chain extender (diols and diamines) are of the chemistry of the actinide [and transactinide] cessfully in their own laboratory using the differ- varied systematically in a large number of systems of elements for both the nuclear technologist and the ent laser microdissection systems that are available model and novel crosslinked andthermoplastic PUs. inorganic and physical chemist,” and to be consis- and to apply a wide range of molecular technolo- Results will be related to: microstructural changes, tent with the maturity of the field, the fourth edition gies. The individual chapters encompass detailed on the basis of evidence from x-ray scattering (SAXS is organized in three parts.The first group of chap- descriptions of the individual laser based micro- and WAXS), and also dynamic mechanical analy- ters follows the format of the first and second edi- dissection systems. The downstream applications ses (DMA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) tions with chapters on individual elements or groups of the laser microdissected tissue described in the and IR dichroism. Inelastic effects will be investi- of elements that describe and interpret their chem- book include PCR in its many different forms as gated also by including quantitative correlations ical properties. A chapter on the chemical proper- well as gene expression analysis including applica- between the magnitude of the Mullins effect and ties of the transactinide elements follows. The second tion to microarrays and proteomics. Written in the the fractional energy dissipation by hysteresis under group, chapters 15-26, summarizes and correlates highly[..] cyclic[..] physical and chemical properties that are in general unique to the actinide elements, because most of Features Features these elements contain partially-filled shells[..] Laser microdissection techniques have revolution- A comprehensive account of the physical / ized the ability of researchers in general, and pathol- mechanical behaviour of polyurethanes (PU´s) elas- Features ogists in particular, to carry out molecular analysis tomers, films and blends of variable crystallinity. The Chemistry of the Actinide and Transactinide on specific types of normal and diseased cells and to Aspects covered include the elasticity and inelastic- Elements is the contemporary and definitive expo- fully utilize the power of current molecular technolo- ity of amorphous to crystalline PUs, in relation to sition of chemical properties of all of the actinide gies including PCR, microarrays, and proteomics. their sensitivity to chemical and physical structure. elements, especially of the technologically impor- In second edition of Laser Capture Microdissection: A study is made of how aspects of the constitutive tant elements uranium and plutonium, as well as the Methods and Protocols, experts in the [..] responses of PUs vary with composition: the [..] transactinide elements. In addition to the comprehensive treatment of the chemical properties of each Contents Contents element, ions and compounds from atomic number Laser Capture Microdissection: Methods and Appli- Introduction. - 1 Chemistry of PUs.- 2 Hydrogen 89 [..] cations.- Laser Microdissection for Gene Expres- bonding in polyurethanes.- 3 PUs morphology and sion Profiling.- Gene Expression Using the PALM thermal behaviour.- 4 PUs Mechanical Properties.- Contents System.- Immuno-Guided Microdissection Tech- 5 Sensitivity of elasticity to PUs chemical and physi- 1. Introduction.- 2. Actinium.- 3. Thorium.- 4. Pro- niques.- Optimized RNA Extraction from Non- cal structure.- 6 PUs strain induced orientation and tactinium.- 5. Uranium.- 6. Neptunium.- 7. Pluto- Deparaffinized, Laser-Microdissected Material.- crystallization.- Conclusions.- Perspectives. nium.- 8. Americium.- 9. Curium.- 10. Berkelium.- Laser Capture Microdissection for Analysis of Gene 11. Californium.- 12. Einsteinium.- 13. Fermium, Expression in Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embed- Fields of interest Mendelevium, Nobelium, and Lawrencium.- 14. ded Tissue.- MicroRNA Profiling Using RNA from Polymer Sciences; Crystallography; Characterization Transactinide Elements and Future Elements.- 15. Microdissected Immunostained Tissue.- Profiling and Evaluation of Materials Summary and Comparison of Properties of the Solid Tumor Heterogeneity by LCM and Biological Actinide and Transactinide Elements.- 16. Spectra MS of Fresh Frozen Tissue Sections.- Amplification Target groups and Electronic Structures of Free Actinide Atoms Testing in Breast Cancer by[..] Research and Ions.- 17. Theoretical Studies of the Electronic Structure of Compounds of the Actinide Elements.- Fields of interest Type of publication 18. Optical Spectra and Electronic Structure.- 19.[..] Biotechnology; Gene Expression Monograph

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The present text is a complete revision of the 2nd Rules for Phase Diagram Construction with Phase Regions and Tools and Algorithms for the Their Boundaries edition from 2003 of the book with the same title. Construction and Analysis of In recognition of the fast pace at which biotechnol- The Boundary Theory of Phase Diagrams and Its Systems ogy is moving we have rewritten several chapters Application -- Rules for Phase Diagram Construc- to include new scientific progress in the field from tion with Phase Regions and Their Boundaries 17th International Conference, TACAS 2011, Held as Part of 2000 to 2010. More important we have changed the presents a novel theory of phase diagrams. Thor- the Joint European Conference on Theory and Practice of Soft- focus of the book to support its use, not only in uni- oughly revised on the basis of the Chinese edition ware, ETAPS 2011, Saarbrücken, Germany, March 26--April 3, versities, but also as a guide to design new processes and rigorously reviewed, this book inspects the gen- 2011, Proceedings and equipment in the bio-industry. A new chapter eral feature and structure of phase diagrams, and This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the has been included on the prospects of the bio-refin- reveals that there exist actually two categories of 17th International Conference on Tools and Algo- ery to replace many of the oil- and gas based pro- boundaries. 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Foundations of Computer Software Building Innovation Pipelines Open Research Problems in through Computer-Aided Modeling, Development, and Verification of Adaptive Systems Network Security 16th Monterey Workshop 2010, Redmond, USA, WA, USA, Innovation March 31--April 2, Revised Selected Papers IFIP WG 11.4 International Workshop, iNetSec 2010, Sofia, Bul- garia, March 5-6, 2010, Revised Selected Papers 4th IFIP WG 5.4 Working Conference, CAI 2011, Strasbourg, This book presents the thoroughly refereed and France, June 30 - July 1, 2011, Proceedings revised post-workshop proceedings of the 16th Mon- This book constitutes the refereed post-confer- terey Workshop, held in Redmond, WA, USA, in This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings ence proceedings of the IFIP WG 11.4 International March/April 2010. The theme of the workshop was of the 4th IFIP WG 5.4. 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A. Dziech, AGH University of Science, Krakow, Poland; A. P. Felber, Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland; R. Rouvoy, Uni- D. Fensel, STI Innsbruck, Austria (Ed.) Czyzewski, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland (Eds.) versity of Lille 1, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France (Eds.) Foundations for the Web of Multimedia Communications, Distributed Applications and Information and Services Services and Security Interoperable Systems A Review of 20 Years of Semantic Web Research 4th International Conference, MCSS 2011, Krakow, Poland, 11th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference, DAIS 2011, Reyk- June 2-3, 2011. 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P. Frasconi, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy; F.A. Lisi, Uni- A. Frieze, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; P. P. García Bringas, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain; A. versità degli Studi di Bari, Italy (Eds.) Horn, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga, USA; P. Pralat, West Virginia Hameurlain, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France; G. University, Morgantown, WV, USA (Eds.) Quirchmayr, University of Vienna, Austria (Eds.) Inductive Logic Programming Algorithms and Models for the Database and Expert Systems 20th International Conference, ILP 2010, Florence, Italy, June 27-30, 2010, Revised Papers Web-Graph Applications

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Foundations of Software Science and Computational Structures Advances in Knowledge Discovery Environmental Software Systems. and Data Mining 14th International Conference, FOSSACS 2011, Held as Part of Frameworks of eEnvironment the Joint European Conference on Theory and Practice of Soft- 15th Pacific-Asia Conference, PAKDD 2011, Shenzhen, China, ware, ETAPS 2011, Saarbrücken, Germany, March 26--April 3, 9th IFIP WG 5.11 International Symposium, ISESS 2011, Brno, May 24-27, 2011, Proceedings, Part I 2011, Proceedings Czech Republic, June 27-29, 2011, Proceedings The two-volume set LNAI 6634 and 6635 consti- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of tutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th Pacific- the 14th International Conference on Foundations the 9th IFIP WG 5.11 International Symposium Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data of Software Science and computational Structures, on Environmental Software Systems, ISESS 2011, Mining, PAKDD 2011, held in Shenzhen, China in FOSSACS 2011, held in Saarbrücken, Germany, held in Brno, Czech Republic, in June 2011. 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H.-J. Kim, Korea University, Seoul, Korea; Y.Q. Shi, Institute of A. Kwiecien, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; P. J. Laaksonen, Aalto University, Finland; T. Honkela, Aalto Univer- Technology, Newark, NJ, USA; M. Barni, University of Siena, Italy Gaj, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland; P. Stera, sity, Finland (Eds.) (Eds.) Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland (Eds.) Advances in Self-Organizing Maps Digital Watermarking Computer Networks 8th International Workshop, WSOM 2011, Espoo, Finland, 9th International Workshop, IWDW 2010, Seoul, Korea, Octo- 18th Conference, CN 2011, Ustron, Poland, June 14-18, 2011. June 13-15, 2011. Proceedings ber 1-3, 2010, Revised Selected Papers Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the the 8th International Workshop on Self-Organizing conference proceedings of the 9th Interntaional 18th Conference on Computer Networks, CN 2011, Maps, WSOM 2011, held in Espoo, Finland, in June Workshop on Digital Watermarking, IWDW 2010, held in Ustron, Poland, in June 2011. The 50 revised 2011. The 36 revised full papers presented were care- held in Seoul, Korea, in October 2010. The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers can sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on selected from 48 submissions. The papers are orga- be divided into the following subject groups: molec- plenaries; financial and societal applications; theory nized in topical sections on forensics, visual cryp- ular networks; network issues related to nano and and methodology; applications of data mining and tography, robust watermarking, steganography, quantum technology; new technologies related to the analysis; language processing and document analysis; fingerprinting, and steganalysis. Computer Networks; fundamentals of computer net- and visualization and image processing. works architecture and programming; internet net- Features works; data security in distributed systems; industrial Features This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- computer networks; applications of computer net- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of conferenceproceedings of the 9th Interntaional works. the 8th International Workshop on Self-Organizing Workshop on Digital Watermarking, IWDW Maps, WSOM 2011, held in Espoo, Finland, in June 2010, held in Seoul, Korea, in October 2010.The 26 Features 2011. The 36 revised full papers presented were care- revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the fully reviewed and selected from numerous submis- andselected from 48 submissions. The papers are 18th Conference on Computer Networks, CN 2011, sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on organized in topicalsections on forensics, visual held in Ustron, Poland, in June 2011. The 50 revised plenaries; financial and societal applications; theory cryptography, robust [..] full papers presented were carefully reviewed and and methodology; applications of data mining and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers can be [..] Fields of interest divided into the following subject groups: molecular Data Encryption; Data Structures, Cryptology and networks; network issues related to nano and quan- Fields of interest Information Theory; Coding and Information The- tum technology; new technologies related to the [..] Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intelli- ory; Information Storage and Retrieval; Computer gence (incl. Robotics); Database Management; Image Graphics; Image Processing and Computer Vision Fields of interest Processing and Computer Vision; Pattern Recogni- Computer Communication Networks; Systems and tion; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Target groups Data Security; Information Systems Applications Design Professional/practitioner (incl.Internet); System Performance and Evaluation; Management of Computing and Information Sys- Target groups Type of publication tems; Information Storage and Retrieval Research Proceedings Target groups Type of publication This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. Research Proceedings

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Proceedings, Part I 18-19, 2011. Proceedings, Part II and Continuation Theory”, ran from November This two-volume set (CCIS 175 and CCIS 176) con- This two-volume set (CCIS 175 and CCIS 176) con- 2006 to November 2009, with funding from the new stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International French National Agency for Research (ANR). The Conference on Computer Education, Simulation and Conference on Computer Education, Simulation and objective of the project was to develop perspectives Modeling, CSEM 2011, held in Wuhan, China, in Modeling, CSEM 2011, held in Wuhan, China, in on Natural Language Semantics and Pragmatics June 2011. The 148 revised full papers presented in June 2011. The 148 revised full papers presented in based on recent developments in Logic and Theo- both volumes were carefully reviewed and selected both volumes were carefully reviewed and selected retical Computer Science; the articles shed light on from a large number of submissions. The papers from a large number of submissions. The papers the role of Ludics in the study of speech acts, inferen- cover issues such as multimedia and its application, cover issues such as multimedia and its application, tial semantics, game-theoretical frameworks, inter- robotization and automation, mechatronics, com- robotization and automation, mechatronics, com- active situations in the dynamics of language, the puter education, modern education research, con- puter education, modern education research, con- representation of commitments and interaction, pro- trol systems, data mining, knowledge management, trol systems, data mining, knowledge management, gramming web applications, as well as the impact of image processing, communication software, database image processing, communication software, database Ludics on the fundamental concepts of computabil- technology, artificial intelligence, computational technology, artificial intelligence, computational ity. intelligence, simulation and modeling, agent based intelligence, simulation and modeling, agent based Features simulation, biomedical visualization, device simula- simulation, biomedical visualization, device simula- This volume contains the key contributions to work- tion & modeling, object-oriented simulation, Web tion & modeling, object-oriented simulation, Web shops and meetings that were held within the context and security visualization, vision and visualization, and security visualization, vision and visualization, of the PRELUDE project. PRELUDE, an acronym for coupling dynamic modeling theory, discretization coupling dynamic modeling theory, discretization “Towards Theoretical Pragmatics based on Ludics method , and modeling method research. method , and modeling method research. and Continuation Theory”, ran from November Features Features 2006 to November 2009, with funding from the new This two-volume set (CCIS 175 and CCIS 176) con- This two-volume set (CCIS 175 and CCIS 176) con- French National Agency for Research (ANR). The stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International stitutes the refereed proceedings of the International objective of the project was to develop perspectives Conference on Computer Education, Simulation and Conference on Computer Education, Simulation and on Natural [..] Modeling, CSEM 2011, held in Wuhan, China, in Modeling, CSEM 2011, held in Wuhan, China, in Fields of interest June 2011. The 148 revised full papers presented in June 2011. The 148 revised full papers presented in Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information both volumes were carefully reviewed and selected both volumes were carefully reviewed and selected Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Mathemati- from a large number of submissions. The papers from a large number of submissions. The papers cal Logic and Formal Languages; Computation by cover issues such as multimedia and its application, cover issues such as multimedia and its application, Abstract Devices; Discrete Mathematics in Com- robotization [..] robotization [..] puter Science; Mathematics of Computing Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Research Computers and Education; Simulation and Mod- Computers and Education; Simulation and Mod- eling; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Image eling; Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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P. Lio, University of Cambridge, UK; G. Nicosia, University of Cata- B. Liu, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA W. Liu, Queen's University, Belfast, UK (Ed.) nia, Italy; Th. Stibor, Technische Universität München, Garching, Germany (Eds.) Web Data Mining Symbolic and Quantitative

Artificial Immune Systems Exploring Hyperlinks, Contents, and Usage Data Approaches to Reasoning with Uncertainty 10th International Conference, ICARIS 2011, Cambridge, UK, Web mining aims to discover useful information and July 18-21, 2011. Proceedings knowledge from Web hyperlinks, page contents, and 11th European Conference, ECSQARU 2011, Belfast, UK, June usage data. Although Web mining uses many con- 29-July 1, 2011, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the ventional data mining techniques, it is not purely 10th International Conference on Artificial Immune an application of traditional data mining due to the This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Systems, ICARIS 2011, held in Cambridge, UK, semi-structured and unstructured nature of the Web 11th European Conference on Symbolic and Quan- in July 2011. The 37 revised full papers were care- data. 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Meanings of Programs; Mathematical Logic and For- Partially Supervised Learning.- Part II: Web Mining.- mal Languages; Information Storage and Retrieval; Not yet published. Available: August 2011 6. Information Retrieval and Web Search.- 7. Social Computer Communication Networks Network Analysis.- 8. Web Crawling.- 9. Structured Target groups Data Extraction: Wrapper Generation.- 10. Informa- 2011. XVI, 468 p. (Theoretical Computer Science and Research General Issues, Vol. 6825) Softcover tion Integration.- 11. Opinion Mining and Sentiment Analysis.- 12. Web Usage Mining. Type of publication $95.00 Proceedings ISBN 978-3-642-22370-9 Fields of interest Information Storage and Retrieval; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry Not yet published. Available: July 13, 2011 and Earth Sciences; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Pattern Recognition; Artificial Intelli- 2011. XIV, 762 p. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, gence (incl. 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Proceedings 9th International Conference, ACNS 2011, Nerja, Spain, June Bulgaria, June 27 - July 2, 2011, Proceedings 7-10, 2011, Proceedings This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Pervasive Com- the 7th Conference on Computability in Europe, CiE the 9th International Conference on Applied Cryp- puting, Pervasive 2011, held in San Francisco, USA, 2011, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in June/July 2011. The tography and Network Security, ACNS 2011, held in in June 2011. The 19 revised full papers and three 22 revised papers presented together with 11 invited Nerja, Spain, in June 2011. The 31 revised full papers short papers presented were carefully reviewed and lectures were carefully reviewed and selected with an included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 93 submissions. The contributions are acceptance rate of under 40%. The papers cover the selected from 172 submissions. They are organized grouped into the following topical sections: practices topics computability in analysis, algebra, and geom- in topical sessions on malware and intrusion detec- with smartphones; sensing at home, sensing at work; etry; classical computability theory; natural comput- tion; attacks, applied crypto; signatures and friends; predicting the future; location sensing; augmenting ing; relations between the physical world and formal eclectic assortment; theory; encryption; broadcast mobile phone use; pervasive computing in the public models of computability; theory of transfinite com- encryption; and security services. arena; public displays; hands on with sensing; sens- putations; and computational linguistics. ing on the body. Features Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of Features This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applied Cryp- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Conference on Computability in Europe, CiE tography and Network Security, ACNS 2011, held in the 9th International Conference on Pervasive Com- 2011, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in June/July 2011.The Nerja, Spain, in June 2011. The 31 revised full papers puting, Pervasive 2011, held in San Francisco, USA, 22 revised papers presented together with 11 invited included in this volume were carefully reviewed and in June 2011. The 19 revised full papers and three lectures were carefully reviewed and selected with an selected from 172 submissions. They are organized short papers presented were carefully reviewed and acceptance rate of under 40%. The papers cover the in topical sessions on malware and intrusion detec- selected from 93 submissions. 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Th. Magedanz, TU Berlin, Germany; A. Gavras, Eurescom, Heidel- J.F. Martínez-Trinidad, National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics J.F. Martínez-Trinidad, INAOE, Sta. Maria Tonantzintla, Mexico; berg, Germany; H.T. Nguyen, Hanoi University of Technology, and Electronics, Puebla, Mexico; J.A. Carrasco-Ochoa, National J.A. Carrasco-Ochoa, INAOE, Sta. Maria Tonantzintla, Mexico; C. Vietnam; J.S. Chase, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA (Eds.) Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics, Puebla, Mexico; Ben-Youssef Brants, Cancun Technological Institute, Mexico; E.R. J. Kittler, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK (Eds.) Hancock, University of York, UK (Eds.) Testbeds and Research Infrastructures, Development of Advances in Pattern Recognition Pattern Recognition Networks and Communities Second Mexican Conference on Pattern Recognition, MCPR Third Mexican Conference, MCPR 2011, Cancun, Mexico, June 2010, Puebla, Mexico, September 27-29, 2010, Proceedings 29 - July 2, 2011. 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That ICST Conference on Mobile Networks and Man- together with 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed was acceptable when technology was a small part of agement, MONAMI 2010, held in Santander, Spain and selected from 113 submissions. The papers are life, but as technology and life become increasingly in September 2010. The 29 revised full papers pre- organized in topical sections on knowledge-based interwoven we can no longer ask people to suspend sented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclu- systems; data mining; special session on AI appli- their emotional nature and habits when they interact sion in the proceedings. The papers are organized cations; probabilistic modeling and reasoning; ter- with technology. 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The year 2011 marked the 10th anniver- Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII efficient preservation, management, and presenta- sary of the Agile Manifesto. In this spirit, the XP con- 2011 with 10 other thematically similar conferences. tion, digitisation offers opportunities to work with ference continued its fine tradition of promoting The 137 revised papers presented in the two volumes cultural heritage data in ways that were never feasi- agility by disseminating new research results in a were carefully reviewed and selected from numer- ble or even imagined. To explore and exploit these timely manner and by bringing together researchers ous submissions. The papers accepted for presenta- possibilities, an interdisciplinary approach is needed, and practitioners for a fruitful mutual exchange tion thoroughly cover the thematic area of human bringing together experts from cultural heritage, the of experiences. 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HCI International 2011 Posters' Automated Deduction in Geometry Extended Abstracts Advances in Swarm Intelligence, 7th International Workshop, ADG 2008, Shanghai, China, International Conference, HCI International 2011, Orlando, FL, September 22-24, 2008, Revised Papers Part I USA, July 9-14, 2011,Proceedings, Part II This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- Second International Conference, ICSI 2011, Chongqing, This two-volume set CCIS 173 and CCIS 174 con- China, June 12-15, 2011, Proceedings, Part I workshop proceedings of the 6th International stitutes the extended abstracts of the posters pre- Workshop on Automated Deduction in Geometry, sented during the 14th International Conference on The two-volume set (LNCS 6728 and 6729) consti- ADG 2008, held in Shanghai, China in September Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2011, held in tutes the refereed proceedings of the International 2008. 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The papers are orga- lively variety of topics and methods and the current for presentation as extended abstracts in the two vol- nized in topical sections on theoretical analysis of applicability of automated deduction in geometry to umes. swarm intelligence algorithms, particle swarm opti- different branches of mathematics such as discrete mization, applications of pso algorithms, ant colony Features mathematics, combinatorics, and numerics; sym- optimization algorithms, bee colony algorithms, This two-volume set CCIS 173 and CCIS 174 con- bolic and numeric methods for geometric computa- novel swarm-based optimization algorithms, artifi- stitutes the extended abstracts of the posters pre- tion, and geometric constraint solving. 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R.H. Taylor, The John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; G.- P. Tchounikine, University of Grenoble, France S. Trepte, University of Hamburg, Germany; L. Reinecke, Univer- Z. Yang, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, sity of Hamburg, Germany (Eds.) London, UK (Eds.) Computer Science and Educational Privacy Online Information Processing in Software Design Perspectives on Privacy and Self-Disclosure in the Social Web Computer-Assisted Interventions A Resource for Multidisciplinary Work in Technology Enhanced Learning Communications and personal information that are Second International Conference, IPCAI 2011, Berlin, Ger- posted online are usually accessible to a vast number many, June 22, 2011, Proceedings Developing educational software requires think- of people. Yet when personal data exist online, they ing, problematizing, representing, modeling, imple- may be searched, reproduced and mined by adver- This book constitutes the proceedings of the Sec- menting and analyzing pedagogical objectives and tisers, merchants, service providers or even stalkers. ond International Conference on Information Pro- issues, as well as conceptual models and software Many users know what may happen to their infor- cessing in Computer-Assisted Interventions IPCAI architectures. Computer scientists face the diffi- mation, while at the same time they act as though 2011, held in Berlin, Germany, on June 22, 2011. culty of understanding the particular issues and phe- their data are private or intimate. They expect their The 17 papers presented were carefully reviewed and nomena to be taken into account in educational privacy will not be infringed while they willingly selected from 29 submissions. The focus of the con- software projects and of avoiding a naïve techno- share personal information with the world via social ference is the use of information technology in inter- centered perspective. On the other hand, actors network sites, blogs, and in online communities. The ventional medicine, including real-time modeling with backgrounds in human or social sciences face chapters collected by Trepte and Reinecke address and analysis, technology, human-machine interfaces, the difficulty of understanding software design and questions arising from this disparity that has often and systems associated with operating rooms and implementation issues, and how computer scientists been referred to as the privacy paradox. Works interventional suites. It also covers the overall infor- engage in these tasks.Tchounikine argues that these by renowned researchers from various disciplines mation flow associated with intervention planning, difficulties cannot be solved by building a kind of including psychology, communication, sociology, execution, follow-up, and outcome analysis; as well “general theory” or “general engineering methodol- and information science, offer new theoretical mod- as training and skill assessment for such procedures. ogy” to be adopted by all actors for all projects: edu- els on the functioning of online intimacy and public cational software projects may correspond to very Features accessibility, and propose novel ideas on the how and different realities, and may be conducted within very This book constitutes the proceedings of the Sec- why of online privacy. The contributing[..] different perspectives and with very different mat- ond International Conference on Information Pro- ters of concern. Thus the issue of understanding each cessing in Computer-Assisted Interventions IPCAI Features others’[..] 2011, held in Berlin, Germany, on June 22, 2011.The Communications and personal information that are posted online are usually accessible to a vast number 17 papers presented were carefully reviewed and Features of people. Yet when personal data exist online, they selected from 29 submissions. The focus of the con- Truly interdisciplinary approach to combine the may be searched, reproduced and mined by adver- ference is the use of information technology in inter- viewpoints of computer scientists and educational tisers, merchants, service providers or even stalkers. ventional medicine, including real-time modeling actorsProvides practical and context-related hints Many users know what may happen to their infor- and analysis, [..] on how to deal with the peculiarities of educational mation, while at the same time they act as though software design and developmentComplemented by Fields of interest their data are private or intimate. They expect their several examples illustrating issues and propositions- User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; [..] Based on the author’s more than 20 years’ experience Image Processing and Computer Vision; Computer in projects on [..] Graphics; Pattern Recognition; Computer Imaging, Contents Part I Approaches.- Introduction to Privacy Online.- Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Imaging / Contents Three Theories of Privacy: An Overview.- Negoti- Radiology Introduction.- A General Conceptualization for Edu- ating Privacy Concerns and Social Capital Needs cational Software.- Understanding Differences in Target groups in a Social Media Environment.- Digital Crowding: Perspectives.- Review of Prototypical Examples.- CS Research Privacy, Self-Disclosure, and Technology.- Ethics, Perspectives and TEL.- Educational Software Engi- Privacy, and Self-Restraint in Social Networking.- neering.- Characterizing the Design Context and the Type of publication The Social Web as a Shelter for Privacy and Authen- Software Artifact.- Methodological Considerations.- Proceedings tic Living.- 15 Minutes of Privacy: Privacy, Social- Conclusions. ity, and Publicity on Social Network Sites.- The Co- Not yet published. 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The significance of microor- tional Methods in Computer Science) and AKA This book deals with the behaviour of soft ground ganisms in the development of virtually all types of (Applications of Kleene Algebra) conferences, which improved by some of the more common methods, periodontal disease is indisputable. This book is an have been a main forum for researchers who use the including the installation of prefabricated vertical encyclopedic collection of data from scientific papers calculus of relations and similar algebraic formalisms drains (PVDs), or the installation of soil-cement and textbooks that form a sound basis for a thorough as methodological and conceptual tools. Relational columns formed by deep mixing, or the preloading understanding of the antibiotics and antiseptics used and algebraic methods and software tools turn out of soft ground by application of a vacuum pressure in periodontal therapy. The prophylactic, systemic, to be useful for solving problems in social choice in addition to, or instead of, a surcharge loading. In and topical uses of antibiotics are discussed in detail, and game theory. For that reason this conference particular, it describes the theories and the numer- identifying the indications, advantages, disadvan- included a special track on Computational Social ical modelling techniques that may be applied to tages, and efficacy of each approach and regimen. Choice and Social Software. The 18 papers included these soft ground improvement schemes to esti- The use of antiseptics is also carefully examined, were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 sub- mate the immediate and time-dependent mechanical with particular attention to the merits of different missions. In addition the volume contains 2 invited response of the in situ soil. Particular emphasis has delivery methods and oral hygiene agents. The clos- tutorials and 5 invited talks. been placed on methods that reliably predict ground ing chapter addresses the role of non-steroidal anti- deformations associated with ground improve- inflammatory drugs. This book will be of value to Features ment techniques.The book commences with a brief undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, This book constitutes the proceedings of the 12 description of the various ground improvement dental hygienists, dental practitioners, and other International Conference on Relational and Alge- methods and then describes general techniques for associated professionals. braic Methods in Computer Science, RAMICS 2011, modelling the behaviour of soft clay subsoils by the held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in May/June Features finite element method, as well as details of the meth- 2011.This conference merges the RelMICS (Rela- Destructive periodontal diseases are the major cause ods for modelling soft soils improved by the installa- tional Methods in Computer Science) and AKA of tooth mortality in many industrialized coun- tion of[..] (Applications of Kleene Algebra) conferences, which tries and most developing nations. 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D. Hopley, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia (Ed.) A.F. Idziak, University of Silesia, Sosnowiec, Poland; R. Dubiel, J. Reitner, University of Göttingen, Germany; V. Thiel, University University of Silesia, Sosnowiec, Poland (Eds.) of Göttingen, Germany (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs Geophysics in Mining and Encyclopedia of Geobiology Structure, Form and Process Environmental Protection Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants The interplay between Geology and Biology has and animals. Their study therefore incorporates shaped the Earth from the early Precambrian, 4 This book contains contributions to the 32nd Pol- a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia billion years ago. Moving beyond the borders of ish-Czech-Slovak Symposium on Mining and approaches coral reefs from an earth science per- the classical core disciplines, Geobiology strives to Environmental Geophysics held in May 2009 in spective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. identify chains of cause-and-effect and synergisms Piechowice (Poland). The papers are related to var- Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most between the geo- and the biospheres that have been ious aspects of geophysical science such as induced prominently from climate change with changes to driving the evolution of life in modern and ancient seismicity, engineering seismology, environmental water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification environments. Combining modern methods, geobi- geophysics and geophysics in geology particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved ological information can be extracted not only from through the massive environmental changes of the Features visible remains of organisms, but also from organic Quaternary with long periods of exposure during This book contains contributions to the 32nd Pol- molecules, rock fabrics, minerals, isotopes and other glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods ish-Czech-Slovak Symposium on Mining and tracers. An understanding of these processes and of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclope- Environmental Geophysics held in May 2009 in their signatures reveals enormous applied potentials dia condense the large amount of work carried out Piechowice (Poland). The papers are related to var- with respect to issues of environment protection, since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand ious aspects of geophysical science such as induced public health, energy and resource management. The reef evolution. Leading authorities from many coun- seismicity, engineering seismology, environmental Encyclopedia of Geobiology has been designed to act tries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geophysics and geophysics in geology as a key reference for students, researchers, teachers, geology, geography and ecology, providing compre- and the informed public and to provide basic, but hensive access to the most up-to-date research on the Contents comprehensible knowledge on this rapidly expand- structure, form and processes operating on[..] Evaluation of Seismic Effects Generated by Min- ing discipline that sits at the interface between[..] ing Induced Seismic Events in Stonava Area.- Features Moment Tensor Solution and Physical Parameters Features Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants of Selected Recent Seismic Events at Rudna Copper The interplay between Geology and Biology has and animals. Their study therefore incorporates Mine.- Seismic Loading of Medieval Jeroným Mine shaped the Earth from the early Precambrian, 4 bil- a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia during West Bohemia Swarm in 2008.- Spin and lion years ago. Moving beyond the borders of the approaches coral reefs from an earth science per- Twist Wave Packs in the Seismic Field: A Case of classical core disciplines, Geobiology strives to iden- spective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Mining Events.- An Analysis of Amplification Effects tify cause-and-effect chains and synergisms between Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most at Selected Polish Seismic Stations.- Investigation of the geo- and the biospheres that have been driving prominently from climate change with changes to the Medieval Jeroným Mine Stability: Present Results evolution of life in modern and ancient environ- water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification from a Disturbed Measurement Network.- Seismic ments. Combining modern methods, geobiological [..] and Geodetic Observations of Subsidence Trough[..] information [..]

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V.G. Rumynin, The Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of K. Satake, University of Tokyo, Japan; A. Rabinovich, Institute W. Wagner, Hannover, Germany Environmental Geology and Saint Petersburg State University, of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, BC, Canada; U. Kâno#lu, Middle Geological Department, Saint Petersburg, Russia East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; S. Tinti, University of Bologna, Italy (Eds.) Groundwater in the Arab Middle Subsurface Solute Transport East Models and Case Histories Tsunamis in the World Ocean Past, Present and Future Volume I The book gives an outline of prevailing hydrogeo- With Applications to Radionuclide Migration logic conditions in the Arab Middle East together The Tsunami from the 1960 Chilean earthquake with the geologic background. Emphasis is given to The book addresses the development of the basic affected the entire Pacific Ocean and motivated the relationships between the main features influenc- knowledge of the subsurface solute transfer with international coordination on tsunami research ing the hydrogeologic conditions - regional geologic a particular emphasis on field data collection and and warning systems around the Pacific. However, developments, paleogeographic conditions, mor- analysis coupled with modeling (analytical and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami affected the entire phology, climate and paleo-climate - and the result- numerical) tool application. The relevant theoret- world, and reminded that tsunamis are not a local ing hydrogeologic features: formation of aquifers, ical developments are concerned mainly with the or regional problem but a global issue. This volume distribution of major aquifers, main groundwater formulation and solution of deterministic mass- contains 18 papers, mostly presented at the 24th flow systems, occurrence of renewable and fossil transport equations for a wide range of engineer- International Tsunami Symposium held in 14-16 groundwater. Reported data on hydraulic aquifer ing issues in groundwater quality assessment and July 2009. They reflect the current state of tsunami parameters, recharge rates and groundwater flow forecasting.The book gives many computational science, including case studies of earthquake-gen- volumes are evaluated with a view to arrive at char- examples and case studies drawn from the conducted erated tsunamis, tsunami forecasting and hazard acteristic values under the specific hydrogeologic field investigations. The analyzed problems are as assessments, and theoretical and computational and climatic conditions. The area considered covers follows:investigation and prediction of groundwa- modeling of tsunami generation, propagation and approximately the Arabian Plate. Information on the ter contamination by industrial contaminants and coastal behavior. following countries is included: Bahrain, Iraq, Jor- solutions (radionuclides, chloride and nitrate brine) dan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, with special focus on the effect of (a) aquifer het- Features Syria, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, erogeneity, anisotropy, and dual porosity, (b) den- The Tsunami from the 1960 Chilean earthquake Yemen. sity contrast existing between industrial waste and affected the entire Pacific Ocean and motivated the groundwater, or in density-stratified artesian and international coordination on tsunami research Features coastal groundwater systems; (c) physicochemical and warning systems around the Pacific. However, The book gives an outline of prevailing hydrogeo- interactions that play a[..] the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami affected the entire logic conditions in the Arab Middle East together world, and reminded that tsunamis are not a local with the geologic background. Emphasis is given to Features or regional problem but a global issue. This volume relationships between the main features influenc- The book addresses the development of the basic contains 18 papers, mostly presented at the 24th [..] ing the hydrogeologic conditions - regional geologic knowledge of the subsurface solute transfer with developments, paleogeographic conditions, mor- a particular emphasis on field data collection and Contents phology, climate and paleo-climate - and the result- analysis coupled with modeling (analytical and Introduction to “Tsunamis in the World Ocean: ing hydrogeologic features: formation of aquifers, numerical) tool application. The relevant theoretical Past, Present, and Future. Volume I” by Kenji Satake, distribution of [..] developments are concerned mainly with the formu- Alexander Rabinovich, Utku Kâno#lu and Ste- lation and solution of deterministic mass-transport fano Tinti.- Tsunamigenic Earthquakes: Past and Contents equations for a wide range of engineering issues in Present Milestones by Emile A. Okal.- Geological The Arabian Plate.- Northwestern Mountain and [..] and Hydrodynamical Examination of the Bathyal Rift Zone of the Northern Arabian Platform.- East- Tsunamigenic Origin of Miocene Conglomerates in ern Part of the Northern Arabian Platform.- North Contents Chita Peninsula, Central Japan by Toru Tachibana Arabian Volcanic Province.- Interior Shelf.- Eastern Preface. 1. Advection and dispersion in saturated and Yoshinobu Tsuji.- The Transoceanic 1755 Lis- Arabian Platform.- Arabian Shield.- Oman Moun- porous and fractured media.- 2. Flow and solute bon Tsunami in Martinique by J. Roger, M. A. 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Generation of Continental Crust from the Mantle Magnetohydrodynamic Regimes S. Billett, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia

This book presents an analysis of our current knowl- Linear and Weakly Nonlinear Stability Theory edge on the origin of the Earth’s continental crust. Vocational Education New developments for hydrodynamical dynamo the- There are two aspects to consider: tectonic and ory have been spurred by recent evidence of self-sus- Purposes, Traditions and Prospects igneous processes. Tectonic aspects include sedimen- tained dynamo activity in laboratory experiments tary accretion, terrane accretion, and continental with liquid metals.The emphasis in the present vol- This book discusses what constitutes vocational edu- collision at continental margins, in association with ume is on the introduction of powerful mathemati- cation as well as its key purposes, objects, formation plate subduction. These processes result in the for- cal techniques required to tackle modern multiscale and practices. In short, it seeks to outline and elab- mation of large mountain belts, the building up of analysis of continous systems and there application orate the nature of the project of vocational educa- which literally grows the continents. However, these to a number of realistic model geometries of increas- tion. It addresses a significant gap in the available tectonic aspects are concerned with material recy- ing complexity. This introductory and self-contained literature by providing a single text that elaborates cling within the crust, and hence do not contribute research monograph summarizes the theoretical the scope and diversity of the sector, its key objec- to volumetric growth of continental crust. Igneous state-of-the-art to which the author has made pio- tives (i.e. vocations and occupations), its formation processes concern separation of continental crust neering contributions. and development as an education sector, and the from the mantle and result in the volumetric growth scope of its purposes and considerations in the cur- of continental crust. Therefore, the main focus of this Features riculum. The volume achieves these objectives by book is to systematically examine why and how the New developments for hydrodynamical dynamo the- discussing and defining the concept of vocational Earth’s continental crust forms, by evaluating mag- ory have been spurred by recent evidence of self-sus- education as being that form of education that seeks matic processes at island arcs where new continental tained dynamo activity in laboratory experiments to advise individuals about, prepare them for, and crust forms. with liquid metals.The emphasis in the present vol- further develop their capacities to perform the kinds ume is on the introduction of powerful mathemati- of occupations that societies require and individu- Features cal techniques required to tackle modern multiscale als need to participate in—and through which they This book presents an analysis of our current knowl- analysis of continous systems and there application often come to define themselves. In particular, it edge on the origin of the Earth’s continental crust. to a number of realistic model geometries of [..] discusses the distinctions between occupations as a There are two aspects to consider: tectonic and largely social fact and[..] igneous processes. Tectonic aspects include sedimen- Contents tary accretion, terrane accretion, and continental Introduction.- Large-scale Passive Scalar Trans- Features collision at continental margins, in association with port.- Steady-flow Dynamos.- Time-periodic Flow This book discusses what constitutes vocational edu- plate subduction. These processes result in the for- Dynamos.- Convective Plan-form Dynamos in a cation as well as its key purposes, objects, formation mation of large mountain belts, the building up of Layer.- Linear Stability of Steady MHD States to and practices. In short, it seeks to outline and elabo- [..] Large-scale Perturbations.- Weakly Nonlinear Sta- rate the nature of the project of vocational education. bility of MHD Regimes.- Forced Hydromagnetic It addresses a significant gap in the available liter- Contents Thermal Convection: Weakly Nonlinear Stability ature by providing a single text that elaborates the Chapter 1 Continental Crust and Granitic Plutons.- to Large-scale Perturbation.- Free Hydromagnetic scope and diversity of the sector, its key objectives Chapter 2 Chemical Composition of Continental Thermal Convection: Weakly Nonlinear Stability (i.e. vocations and occupations), its [..] Crust and the Primitive Mantle.- Chapter 3 Ori- to Large-scale Perturbations.- Magnetic Field Gen- gin of Magmas of the Bowen’s Series.- Chapter 4 eration by Large-amplitude Flows With an Internal Contents Search for the Formation Mechanism of Continen- Scale in an Axisymmetric Volume. One Azimuthal Dedication.- Contents.- Preface.- Chapter One: tal Crust.- Chapter 5 Differentiation Mechanism of Fast Variable.- Magnetic[..] Vocational Education: A field and sector of educa- Magma at Arc Volcanoes.- Chapter 6 Configuration tion.- Chapter Two: Positioning vocational educa- and Dynamics of the Magma Chambers Beneath Arc Fields of interest tion.- Chapter Three: Vocations.- Chapter Four: Volcanoes.- Chapter 7 Island Arc Volcanic Rocks Geophysics / Geodesy; Classical Continuum Physics; Occupations.- Chapter Five: Development of voca- and the Upper Continental Crust.- Chapter 8 Vol- Math. Applications in Earth Sciences; Atoms and tional education systems and fields.- Chapter Six: canic Arcs and Outer Arcs. Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction; Purposes of Vocational Education.- Chapter Seven: Plasma Physics; Mathematical Methods in Physics Curriculum and Vocational Education.- Chapter Fields of interest Eight: The provision of vocational education.- Chap- Geology; Geophysics and Environmental Physics; Target groups ter Nine: Vocational education in prospect. Structural Geology; Geomorphology Research Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Professional and Vocational Education Research Monograph Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. XXI, 330 p. 17 illus. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Vol. Monograph 829) Softcover Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. XI, 123 p. 42 illus., 41 in color. (Lecture Notes in $89.95 Earth Sciences, Vol. 136) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-18169-6 2011. XV, 266 p. 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Mathematics Education and New Perspectives on Affect and The Progressive Education Fallacy Subjectivity Learning Technologies in Developing Countries

Cultures and Cultural Renewal In Favour of Formalism This monograph integrates theoretical perspectives This book is centrally concerned with how mathe- on affect and learning with recent research in affec- This book provides a provocative but carefully matics education is represented and how we under- tive computing with an emphasis on building new argued addition to the theory and practice of educa- stand mathematical teaching and learning with view learning technologies. The "new perspectives" come tion in developing countries. The book provides an to changing them. It considers teachers, students and from the intersection of several research themes: - ethical and empirical justification for support of for- researchers. It explores their mathematical think- #Basic research on emotion, cognition, and motiva- malistic teaching in primary and secondary schools ing and the concepts that this thought produces. But tion applied to learning environments -#Pedagog- in developing countries. It also refutes the applica- also how these concepts acquire cultural layers that ical and motivational strategies that are sensitive tion of progressive education principles to curricu- mediate our apprehension. The book examines some to affective and cognitive processes -#Multimodal lum and pre- and in-service teacher education in of the linguistic and socio-cultural filters that influ- Human Computer Interfaces, with a focus on affect such contexts. The central focus of this book is the ence mathematical understanding. But above all it recognition and synthesis -#Recent advances in formalistic teaching prevalent in the classrooms of introduces some contemporary theories of human affect-sensitive Intelligent Tutoring Systems -#Novel many developing countries. Formalistic (‘teacher- subjectivity, in which subjectivity is seen primar- methodologies to investigate affect and learning - centred’, ‘traditional’, ‘didactic’, ‘pedagogic’) teach- ily as consequential to, rather than productive of, #Neuroscience research on emotions and learning ing is appropriate in the many countries with reve- our attempts to represent or categorise the world latory epistemologies, unpopular and old-fashioned in which we live. That is, our sense of who we are Features though these methods may seem in some western, results from our attempts to see ourselves against Of all the differences between human beings and especially Anglophone, ones. Formalism has been the various versions of the world that we encounter. computers, emotion is perhaps the most basic: the object of many failed progressive curriculum and Such theories trouble the very notion of mathemati- humans have them and use them; machines do not, teacher education reforms in developing countries cal "concepts" as apprehended by "humans". And in except with human help. One of the most promising for some 50 years. foregrounding this concern with subjectivity the[..] arenas for human/computer intervention has been in the form of educational technologies that respond Features Features to the intersection of affect and cognition that occurs This highly controversial book challenges half a This book rethinks mathematical teaching and learn- during learning. Synthesizing knowledge across psy- century of conventional educational wisdom. The ing with view to changing them to meet or resist chology, [..] Progressive Education Fallacy in Developing Coun- emerging demands. Through considering how teach- tries: In Favour of Formalism argues that progres- ers, students and researchers make sense of their Fields of interest sive teacher education and curriculum reforms in worlds, the book explores how some linguistic and Educational Technology; User Interfaces and developing countries are wrong in principle and socio-cultural locations link to prevalent conceptions Human Computer Interaction; Cognitive Psychol- widespread failures in practice. The book is essential of mathematics education. The locations include ogy; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) reading for academics, aid and educational profes- classroom mathematics, spatial awareness, media sionals, [..] images of [..] Target groups Research Contents Contents FOREWORD.- References.- PREFACE.- References.- About the author. - Acknowledgements. - 1 Intro- Type of publication Educational Bibliography.- SECTION 1: OLD CON- duction. – 2 The regulation of spatial perception.- Monograph JECTURES.- CHAPTER 1: THE PROGRESSIVE 3 Cultural mediation of mathematics.- 4 Teacher EDUCATION FALLACY.- CHAPTER 2: FORMAL- conceptions of curriculum. 5 Subjectivity in math- Ships in 3 - 5 business days ISM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. - CHAPTER ematics education research.- 6 Lacanian subject of 3: STAGES OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOP- mathematical learning.- 7 The cultural renewal of MENT?.- CHAPTER 4: TEACHER RESISTANCE mathematical learning.- 8 The political shaping of 2011. XVII, 284 p. 33 illus. (Explorations in the Learning TO CHANGE.- CHAPTER 5 CLASSROOM mathematical learning.- 9 Concluding remarks.- Ref- Sciences, Instructional Systems and Performance Tech- TEACHING AND SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS.- erences.- Index. nologies, Vol. 3) Hardcover SECTION 2: REFUTATIONS.- CHAPTER 6 FOR- MALISTIC SCHOOLING SYSTEM IN PAPUA Fields of interest $169.00 NEW GUINEA.- CHAPTER 7: FAILURE OF PRO- Mathematics Education ISBN 978-1-4419-9624-4 GRESSIVE REFORMS IN PNG.- CHAPTER 8: CULTURAL CONTINUITIES AND FORMALISM Target groups IN PNG.- CHAPTER 9: FORMALISTIC TRADI- Research TIONS IN CHINA.- SECTION[..]

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G. Kaiser, University of Hamburg, Germany; W. Blum, University T. Lovat, The University of Newcastle, Australia; K. Dally, The Uni- M. Manzon, Comparative Education Research Centre, The Univer- of Kassel, Germany; R. Borromeo Ferri, University of Hamburg, versity of Newcastle, Australia; N. Clement, The University of sity of Hong Kong, China Germany; G. Stillman, University of Melbourne, Australia (Eds.) Newcastle, Australia; R. Toomey, The University of Newcastle, Australia Comparative Education Trends in Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling Values Pedagogy and Student The Construction of a Field Achievement This book is a remarkable feat of scholarship — so ICTMA14 Contemporary Research Evidence remarkable in fact that I put it in the same league as This book contains suggestions for and reflections the great classics of the field that had so much to do on the teaching, learning and assessing of mathemat- Under the weight of a combination of forces, many with setting the direction of Comparative Education. ical modelling and applications in a rapidly changing of the older paradigms of learning are being ques- Indeed, this volume goes further than earlier clas- world, including teaching and learning environ- tioned in our time. Among the updated research that sics to reveal, through textual analysis and interviews ments. It addresses all levels of education from uni- elicits such critique is that which deals directly with with key figures, how the epistemological founda- versities and technical colleges to secondary and effective pedagogy, clearly illustrating the enhanced tions of the field and crucial professional develop- primary schools. Sponsored by the International effects on learning when it is dealt with as a holistic ments combined to, as the title indicates, construct Community of Teachers of Mathematical Mod- developmental enterprise rather than one concerned Comparative Education. Manzon’s work is indis- elling and Applications (ICTMA), it reflects recent solely with content, technique and measurable out- pensable — a word I do not use lightly — for schol- ideas and methods contributed by specialists from comes. This research includes volumes of empiri- ars who seek a genuine grasp of the field: how it was 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia cal evidence and conceptual analysis from across formed and by whom, its major theoreticians, its and Europe. Inspired by contributions to the Four- the globe that point to the inextricability of values professional foundations, and so on. Clearly too, this teenth Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical as lying at the heart of those forms of good practice book marks the rise of a young star, Maria Manzon, Modelling and Applications (ICTMA14) in Ham- pedagogy that support and facilitate the species of who shows promise of joining the ranks of our field’s burg, 2009, the book describes the latest trends in the student achievement that truly does transform the most illustrious thinkers. Erwin H. Epstein Director, teaching and learning of mathematical modelling at life chances of students. This research indicates that Center for Comparative Education Loyola Univer- school and university including teacher education. the combination of values rich learning environ- sity, Chicago, USA The broad and versatile range of topics will stress ments and values discourse (that is, the holism of Features the international state-of-the-art on the following implicit and explicit pedagogy) has potential for pos- This book is a remarkable feat of scholarship — so issues: Theoretical reflections on the teaching and itive influence on learning outcomes, most markedly remarkable in fact that I put it in the same league as learning[..] for those deemed likely to fail[..] the great classics of the field that had so much to do Features Features with setting the direction of Comparative Education. Applications and modelling and their learning and Under the weight of a combination of forces, many Indeed, this volume goes further than earlier clas- teaching in school and university have become a of the older paradigms of learning are being ques- sics to reveal, through textual analysis and interviews prominent topic in the last decades in view of the tioned in our time. Among the updated research that with key figures, how the epistemological founda- world-wide importance of the usage of mathematics elicits such critique is that which deals directly with tions of the field and crucial [..] in science, technology and everyday life. Trends in effective pedagogy, clearly illustrating the enhanced Contents Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling effects on learning when it is dealt with as a holistic List of Figures.- List of Tables.- List of Appendices.- provides the reader ship with an overview on the developmental enterprise rather than one concerned Abbreviations.- Acknowledgments.- Series Editor’s newest international trends and developments on the solely with content, technique and measurable [..] Foreword: Mark Bray.- Foreword: Robert Cowen.- [..] Contents 1. Introduction: Deconstructing Comparative Edu- Contents About the Authors.- Preface.- 1: Values and Good cation.- 2. Disciplines and Fields in Academic Dis- Series Preface: Gabriele Kaiser and Gloria Stillman.- Practice Pedagogy.- 2: History and Philosophy of course.- 3. The Empirical Substance and Mass that Chapter 1: Trends in Teaching and Learning of Values and Virtues.- 3: Values and the Sciences.- 4: Constitute the Field of Comparative Education.- 4. Mathematical Modelling (ICTMA14) – Preface : Values and Wellbeing.- 5: Values and the Curricu- Intellectual Histories of Comparative Education.-5. Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum, Rita Borromeo Ferri, lum.- 6: Values and Personal Integrity.- 7: Values Mapping the Intellectual Discourse on ‘Compar- Gloria Stillman.- Part I: Modelling from Primary and Social Engagement.- 8: Values and Behaviour.- ative Education’.- 6. Reconstructing Comparative to Upper Secondary School: Findings of Empiri- 9: Values Pedagogy and Academic Diligence.- 10: Education.- Appendices.- References.- Notes on the cal Research.- Chapter 2: Modelling from Primary Values Pedagogy and Teacher Education.- 11: The Author.- Index. to Upper Secondary School: Findings of Empirical Ambience and Discourse of Values Pedagogy.- Fields of interest Research – Overview: Thomas Lingefjärd.- Chap- Index. International and Comparative Education; History; ter 3: Can Modelling be Taught and Learnt? Some Sociology; Interdisciplinary Studies Answers from Empirical Research: Werner Blum.- Fields of interest Educational Philosophy; Learning and Instruction; Chapter 4: Can Modelling Be Taught and Learnt? – Target groups A Commentary:[..] Teaching and Teacher Education; Educational Policy and Politics Research Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Mathematics Education; Mathematical Modeling Monograph and Industrial Mathematics Research

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Political progressives in Canada and the United This book is founded on the idea that ‘becoming’ is Research in science education has recognized the States are deeply concerned by the manner in which the most useful defining concept for a new ‘profes- importance of history and philosophy of science their countries treat their poor. They are dismayed at sional’ class whose members understand that devel- (HPS). Nature of science (NOS) is considered to be the dismantling of the social welfare state, the weak- opment in their working lives is an open-ended, an essential part of HPS with important implica- ening of public education systems and the grotesque lifelong process of refinement and learning.In a tions for teaching science. The role played by text- and ever-growing inequality of wealth. To remedy world where being a ‘professional’ is an increasingly books in developing students’ informed conceptions this problem, citizens need to be more aware of how indistinct notion and where better education and of NOS has been a source of considerable interest political ideology influences attitudes and actions, technology are challenging ‘professional’ norms, it for science educators. In some parts of the world, and they need to better comprehend the effects of is imperative that we no longer think in terms of an textbooks become the curriculum and determine hegemonic discourses in the corporate media and exclusive, ‘Anglo-American’, knowledge-rich class to a great extent what is taught and learned in the school curriculum. This book informs educators of workers. Exploring the implications of this insight classroom. Given this background and interest, this how to develop context-specific pedagogy that will for professions including nursing, teaching, social monograph has evaluated NOS in university level help achieve a more enlightened citizenry and, as a work, engineering and the clergy, this volume aims general chemistry textbooks published in U.S.A. result, a stronger democracy. Teaching about Hege- to encourage informed debate on what it means to Most textbooks in this study provided little insight mony: Race, Class and Democracy in the 21st Cen- be a ‘professional’ in this globalised 21st century.The with respect to the nine criteria used for evaluating tury promotes a progressive agenda for teaching book argues that ‘becoming’ a professional is a life- NOS. Some of the textbooks, however, inevitably that is rooted in critical pedagogy, it explains why long process in which individual professional iden- refer to HPS and thus provide guidelines for future ideological critique is necessary in raising political tities are constructed through formal education, textbooks. A few of the textbooks go into consider- consciousness, it deconstructs white, middle-class workplace interactions and popular culture. The able detail to present the atomic models of Dalton, hegemony in the formal school curriculum, and it[..] book advocates the ‘ongoingness’ of developing[..] Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr and wave mechanical to illustrate[..] Features Features Political progressives in Canada and the United ‘Becoming’ is used in this interdisciplinary work Features States are deeply concerned by the manner in which as an emergent, iterative concept of professional Research in science education has recognized the their countries treat their poor. They are dismayed at identity formation. The conceptual framework of importance of history and philosophy of science the dismantling of the social welfare state, the weak- ‘becoming’, as well as the arguments in the book (HPS). Nature of science (NOS) is considered to be ening of public education systems and the grotesque are intended to encourage professionals—and those an essential part of HPS with important implications and ever-growing inequality of wealth. To remedy engaged in their education—to reflect on what it for teaching science. The role played by textbooks in this problem, citizens need to be more aware of how means to be a ‘professional’ in the twenty-first cen- developing students’ informed conceptions of NOS political ideology influences attitudes and [..] tury, an era dominated by the discourses of globalisa- has been a source of considerable interest for science tion, [..] educators. In some parts of the world, textbooks [..] Contents Chapter 1: An Introduction.- PART A: Mostly The- Contents Contents ory – Ideology, Discourse, Hegemony & the Curricu- Editorial by Series Editors; David Aspin and Judith Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- Criteria for eval- lum.- Chapter 2: What’s Ideology Got to do With Chapman.- Introduction; Lesley Scanlon.- ‘Becom- uation of general chemistry textbooks.- Evaluation of It?.- Chapter 3: The Power of Discourse.- Chapter ing’ a Professional ; Lesley Scanlon.- Becoming as general chemistry textbooks: Results and discussion.- 4: The Purpose of Schooling: Ideology in the For- an Appropriate Metaphor for Understanding Profes- Conclusion and educational implications.- Refer- mal and ‘Enacted’ Curriculum.- PART B: Less The- sional Learning; Paul Hager and Phil Hodkinson.- ences.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Index. ory, More Applications and Practice: Deconstructing Learning To Be – At Work; David Beckett.- Higher Fields of interest Racial and Class Discourses for a Stronger Democ- Education and Becoming a Professional; Madeleine Science Education; Teaching and Teacher Education; racy.- Chapter 5: Teaching about Race & Racism in Abrandt Dahlgren.- Becoming Authentic Profession- Learning and Instruction; Philosophy of Science; Our Past & Present.- Chapter 6: Social Class - The als: Learning for Authenticity; Thuy T Vu and Gloria History of Science Forgotten Identity Marker in Social Studies Educa- Dall’Alba.- White Coats, Handmaidens and War- tion.- Chapter 7: Liberal Discourses About[..] rior Chiefs - the Role of Filmic Representations in Target groups Becoming a Professional; Lesley Scanlon.- Becoming Research Fields of interest a[..] Sociology of Education; Educational Policy and Pol- Type of publication itics Fields of interest Brief Lifelong Learning / Adult Education; Higher Educa- Target groups tion; Professional and Vocational Education Research Ships in 3 - 5 business days Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph 2011. 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G.A. Anastassiou, The University of Memphis, TN, USA; O. Duman, P. Argoneto, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy; P. Renna, Uni- J. Arnould, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Paris, France TOBB Economics and Technology University, Ankara, Turkey versity of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy Icarus' Second Chance Towards Intelligent Modeling: Innovative Tools for Business Statistical Approximation Theory Coalitions in B2B Applications The Basis and Perspectives of Space Ethics 2011: fifty years separate us from the flight of Yuri How Negotiation, Auction and Game Theory Can Support Gagarin. Fifty years of extraordinary successes, with The main idea of statistical convergence is to Small- and Medium-sized Business in E-business the kind of apotheosis represented by the first man demand convergence only for a majority of elements on the moon; fifty years also of bitter failures, even of a sequence. This method of convergence has been The manufacturing industry is facing the challenges tragic when they involved the deaths of human investigated in many fundamental areas of mathe- of shifting its operations from the traditional factory beings; finally, fifty years during which space largely matics such as: measure theory, approximation the- integration philosophy to a supply chain based e-fac- contributed to the scientific and technical, political ory, fuzzy logic theory, summability theory, and so tory philosophy, and of transforming the focus of and economic, cultural and social transformation on. In this monograph we consider this concept in companies from the local factory to global enterprise of humanity. This is a critical analysis of the deci- approximating a function by linear operators, espe- and business. Innovative Tools for Business Coali- sions and the actions which constituted and consti- cially when the classical limit fails. 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H.D. Baehr, University of Hannover, Germany; K. Stephan, Univer- E. Bekiaris, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Thessaloniki, Greece; J. Benesty, University of Quebec, Montreal, QC, Canada; C. Pale- sity of Stuttgart, Germany M. Wiethoff, TU Delft, Delft, The Netherlands; E. Gaitanidou, Hel- ologu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania; T. Gänsler, lenic Institute of Transport, Thessaloniki, Greece (Eds.) mh acoustics, Summit, NJ, USA; S. Ciochin#, Politehnica Univer- sity of Bucharest, Romania Heat and Mass Transfer Infrastructure and Safety in a Collaborative World A Perspective on Stereophonic This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foun- Acoustic Echo Cancellation dation of knowledge on the principles of heat and Road Traffic Safety mass transfer and shows how to solve problems by applying modern methods. The basic theory is devel- The book investigates how, and which, forgiving Single-channel hands-free teleconferencing systems oped systematically, exploring in detail the solution road environments (FOR) and self-explaining road are becoming popular. In order to enhance the com- methods to all important problems. The thoroughly measures (SER) will contribute to increasing road munication quality of these systems, more and more revised 3rd edition includes an introduction to the safety and also increase network efficiency on the stereophonic sound devices with two loudspeakers numerical solution of Finite Elements. A new sec- road. It presents both the general approach and and two microphones are deployed. Because of the tion on heat and mass transfer in porous media has the methodology for generating the possible FOR coupling between loudspeakers and microphones, also been added. The book will be useful not only to and SER measures. The book further discusses the there may be strong echoes, which make real-time upper-level and graduate students, but also to prac- prioritization and the testing methodologies, as communication very difficult. The best way we know ticing scientists and engineers, offering a firm under- well as the designing VMS methodology.The next to cancel these echoes is via a stereo acoustic echo standing of the principles of heat and mass transfer, parts of the book present a few important examples: canceller (SAEC), which can be modelled as a two- and showing how to solve problems by applying lane departure warning systems; intelligent speed input/two-output system with real random variables. modern methods. Many completed examples and adaptation systems and perception enhancement In this work, the authors recast this problem into numerous exercises with solutions facilitate learning studies; designs of European pictorial signs, e.g. for a single-input/single-output system with complex and understanding, and an appendix includes data VMS but also examples of designs of European road random variables thanks to the widely linear model. on key properties of important substances.. wordings; and finally how personalization can take From this new convenient formulation, they replace of VMS signs and wordings for the individ- derive the most important aspects of a SAEC, includ- Features ual driver.The last part shows the final evaluation of ing identification of the echo paths with adaptive fil- This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foun- FOR and SER, and detailed Multiple Criterion Anal- ters, double-talk detection, and suppression. dation of knowledge on the principles of heat and ysis and Cost Benefit Analyses are performed on a mass transfer and shows how to solve problems by number of FOR and SER measures. 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The authors Plate structures are used in almost every area of engi- are renowned scientists and the aim of their writ- Features neering, including aerospace and naval architecture, ing is to recall the enormous personal and scientific Adaptive Multimodal Interactive Systems introduces civil engineering, and electronics. These structures achievement [..] a general framework for adapting multimodal inter- have diverse geometries and have to withstand a active systems and comprises a detailed discussion of wide range of loading conditions. This book provides Contents each of the steps required for adaptation. This book the theoretical foundations of the theories of plates A comprehensive view of the Technologies Involved also investigates how interactive systems may be manufactured from various materials, outlines and in Pervasive Care.- Collective Health Intelligence a improved in terms of usability and user friendliness illustrates the methods used for the analysis [..] tool for public health.- Healthcare prosumerism.- while describing the exhaustive user tests employed Patient expectations in the digital world.- Knowl- to evaluate the presented [..] Contents edge Management and E-Health.- Beyond the Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduction and Basic Con- Fringe? Investigating the Boundaries of Healthcare.- Contents cepts.- 1.1. Theoretical foundations of theory of Inverse Function Theory for Hearing Correction 1: Introduction.- 2: Related Work.- 3: User Modeling plates.- 1.2 Constitutive relations for composite, via the ABR. In memory of SwamyLaxminarayan.- in Interactive Systems.- 4: Adaptation Patterns for isotropic and piezoelectric materials.- 1.3. Strain- Emerging Use of Behavior Imaging for Autism and Interactive Systems.- 5: AdaGUIDE - An Adaptation displacement relations for plates and relevant kine- Beyond.- The Ethical Code for Medical and Biologi- Framework.- 6: Evaluation.- 7: Summary and Out- matic assumptions.- 1.4. Stress resultants and stress cal Engineers Should Preclude Their Role in Judicial look couples.- 1.5. Introduction to the Rayleigh-Ritz and Executions.- Factors affecting home health monitor- Fields of interest Galerkin methods.- 1.6. Equations of motion and ing[..] Signal, Image and Speech Processing; User Interfaces boundary conditions: derivation from the Hamil- Fields of interest and Human Computer Interaction; Computational ton principle for a geometrically nonlinear shear Biomedical Engineering Linguistics deformable plate.- 1.7. 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L. Bos, International Council on Medical & Care Compunetics, F. Campuzano, Technical University of Cartagena, Cartagena, L. Canetta, University of Applied Sciences (SUPSI), Manno, Utrecht, Netherlands; D. Carroll, University of Westminster, Lon- Spain; J. Mula, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Alcoy, Spain Switzerland; C. Redaelli, ITIA-CNR, Milano, Italy; M. Flores, CEMEX, don, UK; L. Kun, National Defense University, Washington, USA; Brügg, Switzerland (Eds.) A. Marsh, VMW Solutions Ltd, Hampshire, UK; L.M. Roa, Univer- sity of Seville, ETS, Sevilla, Spain (Eds.) Supply Chain Simulation Digital Factory for Human-oriented A System Dynamics Approach for Improving Performance Future Visions on Biomedicine and Production Systems Supply Chain Simulation allows readers to practice Bioinformatics 2 The Integration of International Research Projects modeling and simulating a multi-level supply chain. A Liber Amicorum in Memory of Swamy Laxminarayan The chapters are a combination of the practical Digital factory is a comprehensive approach pro- and the theoretical, covering:knowledge of simula- viding methodologies, models and tools that sup- Swamy Laxminarayan was an outstanding researcher tion methods and techniques,the conceptual frame- port manufacturing enterprises in the rearrangement active in many diverse fields of science and technol- work of a typical supply chain,the main concepts of their organizational structures to deal with ogy. He was one of the most prominent biomedical of system dynamics, anda set of practice problems expected changes in manufacturing processes and scientists and his ideas influenced the Biomedical with their corresponding solutions.The problem set markets.Digital Factory for Human-oriented Pro- Technology substantially. This book tries to pro- includes illustrations and graphs relating to the sim- duction Systems investigates the impact of the dig- vide an overview on the multiple achievements of ulation results of the Vensim® program, the main ital factory through a consideration of the entire Swamy Laxminarayan. It presents a collection of his code of which is also provided. The examples used product/process lifecycle, and the broad network most outstanding publications and an overview on are a valuable simulation tool that can be modified of product engineering, material and component his outstanding life. This Volume is the second part and extended according to user requirements.The suppliers, manufacturing equipment suppliers, and of the liber amicorum in Memory of Swamy Laxmi- objective of Supply Chain Simulation is to meet customers involved in current and next generation narayan. the demands of supply chain simulation or similar manufacturing. It covers the utilization and integra- courses taught at the postgraduate level. The “what tion of:human body ergonomics models;production Features if” analysis recreates different simulation scenarios system discrete event simulation;3D/virtual and aug- Swamy Laxminarayan was an outstanding researcher to improve the decision-making process in terms mented reality visualization;collaborative design active in many diverse fields of science and technol- of supply chain performance, making the book use- tools;automatic data capture; andknowledge man- ogy. He was one of the most prominent biomedical ful not only for postgraduate students, but also for agement systems based on semantic web ontologies scientists and his ideas influenced the Biomedical industrial[..] integrated by a continuous data management.The Technology substantially. This book tries to provide coverage of various types of factory and manufactur- an overview on the multiple achievements of Swamy Features ing phases, representations and[..] Laxminarayan. It presents the breadth of his interests Supply Chain Simulation allows readers to practice by a collection of his last publications as well [..] modeling and simulating a multi-level supply chain. Features The chapters are a combination of the practical and Digital factory is a comprehensive approach pro- Contents the theoretical, covering:knowledge of simulation viding methodologies, models and tools that sup- Biomedical Information Technology: From Digi- methods and techniques,the conceptual framework port manufacturing enterprises in the rearrangement tal Dawn to NGI.- Special Issue on Bioterrorism of a typical supply chain,the main concepts of system of their organizational structures to deal with (Editorial) (2002).- The Many Facets of Homeland dynamics, anda set of practice problems with their expected changes in manufacturing processes and Security - An Overview from the Guest Editors (Edi- [..] markets.Digital Factory for Human-oriented Pro- torial) (2004).-Healthcare Compunetics (2004).- duction Systems investigates the impact of the digital Non-Telephone Healthcare: The Role of 4G and Contents factory through a consideration of the entire [..] Emerging Mobile Systems for Future m-Health Sys- 1. Introduction to Supply Chain Simulation.- 2. tems (2004).- ICMCC the information paradigm Conceptual Framework for Supply Chain Simula- Contents (2005).- Understanding the Social Implications tion.- 3. Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains.- 4. System 1. Flow for Presence Questionnaire.- 2. Ergonomics of ICT in Medicine and Health: The Role of Pro- Dynamics: Main Concepts.- 5. Starting to Model the Methods and the Digital Factory.- 3. A Web-based fessional Societies (2005).- Health Informatics: A Supply Chain. Warehouse Management.- 6. Mod- Platform for Collaborative Product Design, Review Roadmap for Autism Knowledge Sharing (2005).- eling a Traditional Supply Chain by Using Causal and Evaluation.- 4. Integration Framework and PPR Invited Foreword (2005).- A[..] Loop Diagrams.- 7. Getting into Practice. Modeling +H Hub for DiFac.- 5. RFID-ERP Key Data Inte- an Entire Traditional Supply Chain. gration Challenges.- 6. A versatile ERP-RFID Inter- Fields of interest facing Scheme.- 7. 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Y. Cao, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA C. Carlsson, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland; R. Fuller, C. Clévy, FEMTO-ST Institute, Besançon, France; M. Rakoton- Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland drabe, FEMTO-ST Institute, Besançon, France; N. Chaillet, FEMTO- ST Institute, Besançon, France (Eds.) Predictive Technology Model for Possibility for Decision Robust Nanoelectronic Design Signal Measurement and A Possibilistic Approach to Real Life Decisions Estimation Techniques for Micro Predictive Technology Model for Robust Nano- This book starts with the basic concepts of fuzzy sets and Nanotechnology electronic Design explains many of the technical and progresses through a normative view on pos- mysteries behind the Predictive Technology Model sibility distributions and OWA operators in mul- (PTM) that has been adopted worldwide in explo- tiple criteria decisions. Five applications (that all Signal Measurement and Estimation Techniques for rative design research. Through physical deriva- build on experience from solving complex real world Micro and Nanotechnology discusses micro, nano tion and technology extrapolation, PTM is the de- problems) of possibility distributions to strategic and robotic cells and gives a state-of-the-art presen- factor device model used in electronic design. This decisions about closing/not closing a production tation of the different techniques and solutions to work explains the systematic model development plant using fuzzy real options, portfolio selection measure and estimate signals at the micro and nano and provides a guide to robust design practice in the with imprecise future data, predictive probabil- scale. New technologies and applications such as presence of variability and reliability issues. Hav- ities and possibilities for risk assessment in grid micromanipulation (artificial components, biological ing interacted with multiple leading semiconductor computing, fuzzy ontologies for process industry, objects), micro-assembly (MEMS, MOEMS, NEMS) companies and university research teams, the author and design (and implementation) of mobile value and material and surface force characterization are brings a state-of-the-art perspective on technology services are presented and carefully discussed. It can covered. The importance of sensing at the micro and scaling to this work and shares insights gained in the be useful for researchers and students working in nano scale is presented as a key issue in control sys- practices of device modeling. soft computing, real options, fuzzy decision making, tems, as well as for understanding the physical phe- grid computing, knowledge mobilization and mobile nomena of these systems. The book also: Explains Features value services. issues that make signal measurement and estima- Predictive Technology Model for Robust Nano- tion techniques difficult at the micro-nano-scale electronic Design explains many of the technical Features and offers solutions Discusses automated micro- mysteries behind the Predictive Technology Model This book starts with the basic concepts of fuzzy sets assembly, and control of micro-nano robotic de- (PTM) that has been adopted worldwide in explo- and progresses through a normative view on pos- vices Presents and links signal measurement and rative design research. Through physical derivation sibility distributions and OWA operators in mul- estimation techniques for micro-nano scale systems and technology extrapolation, PTM is the de-factor tiple criteria decisions. Five applications (that all with[..] device model used in electronic design. This work build on experience from solving complex real world explains the systematic model development and pro- problems) of possibility distributions to strategic Features vides a guide to robust [..] decisions about closing/not closing a production Signal Measurement and Estimation plant using fuzzy real options, portfolio [..] Techniques for Micro and Nanotechnol- Contents ogy discusses micro, nano and robotic cells 1. Introduction.- 2. Predictive Technology Model of Contents and gives a state-of-the-art presentation of the dif- Conventional CMOS Devices.- 3. Predictive Tech- 1 Introduction.- 2 Concepts and Issues.- 3 A Nor- ferent techniques and solutions to measure and nology Model of Enhanced CMOS Devices.- 4. mative View on Possibility Distributions.- 4 OWA estimate signals at the micro and nano scale. New Statistical Extraction and Modeling of CMOS Vari- Operators in Multiple Criteria Decisions.- 5 Fuzzy technologies and applications such as micromanip- ability.- 5. Modeling of Temporal Reliability Degra- Real Options for Strategic Decisions.- 6 Portfolio ulation (artificial components, biological objects), dation.- 6. Modeling of Interconnect Parasitics.- Selection with Imprecise Future Data.- 7 Risk Assess- micro-assembly (MEMS, [..] 7. Design Benchmark with Predictive Technology ment in Grid Computing.- 8 Knowledge Mobiliza- Model.- 8. Predictive Process Design Kits.- 9. Pre- tion.- 9 Mobile Value Services. Contents dictive Modeling of Carbon Nanotube Devices.- 10. Microscale Specificities.- Observer Techniques Predictive Technology Model for Future Nanoelec- Fields of interest Applied to the Control of Piezoelectric Microactu- tronic Design. Computational Intelligence; Appl. Mathematics / ators.- Measurement and Control for High-Speed Computational Methods of Engineering; Probability Sub-Atomic Positioning in Scanning Probe Micro- Fields of interest and Statistics in Computer Science scopes.- Microrobotic tools for the measurement of Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- small forces.- Distinguishing Healthy and Defective ics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology; Performance Target groups Oocytes during Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection.- and Reliability Research In situ Characterizations of Thin-film Nanostruc- tures with Large-range Direct Force Sensing.- A Target groups Type of publication mechanism approach for enhancing the dynamic Research Monograph range and linearity of MEMS Optical Force Sens- Type of publication ing.- Observer-based estimation of weak forces in a Ships in 3 - 5 business days Monograph nanosystem[..] Fields of interest Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. XII, 252 p. 69 illus., 14 in color. 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R.P.G. Collinson, formerly of GEC Avionics (now part of BAE Sys- A. De Marcellis, Universita' di L'Aquila, Italy; G. Ferri, Universita' di D. Dicheva, Winston-Salem State University, NC, USA; Z. Markov, tems), UK L'Aquila, Italy Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA; E. Ste- fanova, Sofia University St. Kl. Ohridski, Bulgaria (Eds.) Introduction to Avionics Systems Analog Circuits and Systems for Voltage-Mode and Current-Mode Third International Conference on Software, Services & Semantic Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition Sensor Interfacing Applications explains the basic principles and underlying theory Technologies S3T 2011 of the core avionic systems in modern civil and military aircraft, comprising the pilot’s head-up and Analog CMOS Microelectronic Circuits describes head-down displays, data entry and control systems, novel approaches for analog electronic interfaces This volume contains the Proceedings of The Third fly by wire flight control systems, inertial sensor and design, especially for resistive and capacitive sensors International Conference on Software, Services & air data systems, navigation systems, autopilots and showing a wide variation range, with the intent to Semantic Technologies (S3T) held in Bourgas, Bul- flight management systems. The implementation cover a lack of solutions in the literature. After an garia on September 1-3, 2011. It is the third S3T and integration of these systems with current (2010) initial description of sensors and main definitions, conference in a series of annually organized events technology is explained together with the methods novel electronic circuits, which do not require any supported by the F7 EU SISTER Project and hosted adopted to meet the very high safety and integrity initial calibrations, are described; they show both by Sofia University. The conference is aimed at pro- requirements. The systems are analysed from the AC and DC excitation voltage for the employed sen- viding a forum for researchers and practitioners to physical laws governing their behaviour, so that the sor, and use both voltage-mode and current-mode discuss the latest developments in the area of Soft- system design and response can be understood and approaches. The proposed interfaces can be realized ware, Services and Intelligent Content and Seman- the performance examined. Worked examples are both as prototype boards, for fast characterization tics. The conference sessions and the contents of given to show how the theory can be applied and an (in this sense, they can be easily implemented by stu- this volume are structured according to the confer- engineering “feel” gained from a simplified model. dents and researchers), and as integrated circuits, ence track themes: Intelligent Content and Seman- Physical explanations are also set out and the text is using modern low-voltage low-power design tech- tics (10 papers), Knowledge Management, Business structured so that readers can “fast forward” through niques (in this case, specialist analog microelectronic Intelligence and Innovation (4 papers), Software the maths, if they so wish. Introduction to[..] researchers will find them useful). The primary audi- and Services (6 papers), and Technology Enhanced ence of Analog CMOS Microelectronic Circuits are: Learning (9 papers). The papers published in this Features analog circuit designers, sensor companies, Ph.D. volume cover a wide range of topics related to the Introduction to Avionic Systems, Third Edition students on analog microelectronics,[..] track themes. Particular emphasis is placed on apply- explains the basic principles and underlying theory ing intelligent semantic technologies in educational of the core avionic systems in modern civil and mil- Features and[..] itary aircraft, comprising the pilot’s head-up and This book describes novel circuit and system solu- head-down displays, data entry and control systems, tions for the design of analog electronic interfaces Features fly by wire flight control systems, inertial sensor and for resistive, capacitive and temperature sensors, also This volume contains the Proceedings of The Third air data systems, navigation systems, autopilots and showing a wide variation range, with the intent to International Conference on Software, Services & flight management systems. The implementation give a complete overview of the first analog front- Semantic Technologies (S3T) held in Bourgas, Bul- and [..] ends. After a description of the main kinds of sen- garia on September 1-3, 2011. It is the third S3T sors and their definitions, the book presents novel conference in a series of annually organized events Fields of interest electronic circuits, most of which do not [..] supported by the F7 EU SISTER Project and hosted Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Electronics by Sofia University. The conference is aimed at pro- and Microelectronics, Instrumentation Contents viding a forum for researchers and practitioners to Introduction.- 1. Physical and Chemical Sensors.- 2. [..] Target groups Resistive, Capacitive and Temperature Sensor Inter- Professional/practitioner facing Overview.- 3. The Voltage-mode Approach Contents in Sensor Interfaces Design.- 4. The Current-mode From the content: News Article Classification Based Type of publication Approach in Sensor Interfaces Design.- 5. Detection on a Vector Representation Including Words’ Collo- Monograph of Small and Noisy Signals in Sensor Interfacing: The cations.- Classification of Online Reviews by Com- Analog Lock-in Amplifier.- A1. The Second Genera- putational Semantic Lexicons.- Reason-able View Ships in 3 - 5 business days tion Current-Conveyor (CCII).- A2. Noise and Off- of Linked Data for Cultural Heritage.- Semantic set Compensation Techniques. Retrieval Approach to Factoid Question Answering for Bulgarian.- Using Semantic Relations for Rep- 2011. XVI, 525 p. 314 illus., 48 in color. Hardcover Fields of interest resenting Long-Term User Interests.- Integrating Circuits and Systems; Applied Optics, Optoelectron- Internet Protocol Television and Social Networking.- $89.95 ics, Optical Devices Clustering and Visualization of ECG Signals. ISBN 978-94-007-0707-8 Target groups Fields of interest Research Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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G. Dougherty, California State University Channel Islands, Camar- E. Eleftheriou, IBM Research GmbH, Rüschlikon, Switzerland; J. Faiz, University of Tehran, Iran; B. Siahkolah, Tehran University, illo, California, USA (Ed.) S.O.R. Moheimani, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Iran Australia (Eds.) Medical Image Processing Electronic Tap-changer for Control Technologies for Emerging Distribution Transformers Techniques and Applications Micro and Nanoscale Systems The book is designed for end users in the field of This reference collects all relevant aspects electronic digital imaging, who wish to update their skills and This book comprises a selection of the presentations tap-changer and presents them in a comprehensive understanding with the latest techniques in image made at the “Workshop on Dynamics and Con- and orderly manner. It explains logically and sys- analysis. The book emphasizes the conceptual frame- trol of Micro and Nanoscale Systems” held at IBM tematically the design and optimization of a full elec- work of image analysis and the effective use of image Research – Zurich, Switzerland, on the 10th and 11th tronic tap-changer for distribution transformers.The processing tools. It uses applications in a variety of of December 2009. The aim of the workshop was book provides a fully new insight to all possible fields to demonstrate and consolidate both specific to bring together some of the leading researchers structures of power section design and categorizes and general concepts, and to build intuition, insight in the field of dynamics and control of micro- and them comprehensively, including cost factors of the and understanding. Although the chapters are essen- nanoscale systems. It proved an excellent forum for design. In the control section design, the authors tially self-contained they reference other chapters to discussing new ideas and approaches. review mechanical tap-changer control systems and form an integrated whole. Each chapter employs a they present the modeling of a full electronic tap- pedagogical approach to ensure conceptual learning Features changer as well as a closed-loop control of the full- before introducing specific techniques and “tricks This book comprises a selection of the presentations electronic tap-changer.The book is written for elec- of the trade”. The book concentrates on a number made at the “Workshop on Dynamics and Con- trical engineers in industry and academia but should of current research applications, and will present trol of Micro and Nanoscale Systems” held at IBM be useful also to postgraduate students of electrical a detailed approach to each while emphasizing the Research – Zurich, Switzerland, on the 10th and 11th engineering. applicability of techniques to other problems. The of December 2009. The aim of the workshop was field of topics is wide, ranging from compressive to bring together some of the leading researchers Features (non-uniform) sampling in MRI, through automated in the field of dynamics and control of micro- and This reference collects all relevant aspects electronic retinal vessel analysis to 3-D[..] nanoscale systems. It proved an excellent forum for tap-changer and presents them in a comprehensive discussing new [..] and orderly manner. It explains logically and sys- Features tematically the design and optimization of a full elec- The field of medical imaging advances so rapidly Contents tronic tap-changer for distribution transformers.The that all of those working in it, scientists, engineers, From the content: Techniques Developed for High- book provides a fully new insight to all possible physicians, educators and others, need to frequently Speed AFM.- High-Accuracy Atomic Force Micro- structures of power section design and categorizes update their knowledge in order to stay abreast of scope.- High-Speed, Ultra-High-Precision Nano - A them comprehensively, including cost factors [..] developments. While journals and periodicals play a Signal Transformation Approach.- 2DOF Control crucial role in this, more extensive, integrative publi- Design for Nanopositioning. Contents cations that connect fundamental principles and new Transformer Tap-changer: Past and Present.- advances in algorithms and techniques to [..] Fields of interest Designing Taps windings structure and switches Control; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; configuration in a full-electronic tap-changer.- Bi- Contents Systems Theory, Control directional semiconductor switches in full-electronic Preface.- Contributors.- Introduction.- Rapid Proto- tap-changer.- Tap-changer controller design: Volt- typing of Image Analysis Applications.- Seeded Seg- Target groups age regulation.- Tap-changer as a power demand mentation Methods for Medical Image Analysis.- Research tools.- Practical Realization and experimental Deformable Models and Level Sets in Image Segmen- results.- Conclusions and recommendations. tation.- Fat Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Type of publication Monograph Images.- Angiographic Image Analysis.- Detect- Fields of interest ing and Analyzing Linear Structures in Biomed- Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net- ical Images: A Case Study Using Corneal Nerve Ships in 3 - 5 business days works Fibers .- Improving and Accelerating the Detection of Linear Features: Selected Applications in Biolog- Target groups ical Imaging.- Medical Imaging in the Diagnosis of 2011. 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C. Forrester, Broadgate Publications, Richmond, United King- I. González Alonso, Oviedo University, Mieres, Spain; M. C. Grosan, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; dom; ., SES ASTRA, Château de Betzdorf, Luxembourg (Ed.) Fernández, Oviedo University, Mieres, Spain; J.M. Maestre, Sevilla A. Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs (MIR Labs), University, Sevilla, Spain; M.d.P.A. García Fuente, Oviedo Univer- Auburn, WA, USA sity, Mieres, Spain High Above Intelligent Systems The untold story of Astra, Europe's leading satellite company Service Robotics within the Digital A Modern Approach Frequently it is suggested that the ‘golden age' of Home Computational intelligence is a well-established television was during the period 1950-1960. It is Applications and Future Prospects true that television almost ruined Hollywood's for- paradigm, where new theories with a sound biolog- tunes during this period. But if this was the authen- This book provides the reader with a clear and pre- ical understanding have been evolving. The current tic golden age, then it was an age of black and white, cise description of robotics and other systems for experimental systems have many of the charac- somewhat limited creativity, poor reception, lack of home automation currently on the market, and dis- teristics of biological computers (brains in other competition (except in the United States) and – by cusses their interoperability and perspectives for the words) and are beginning to be built to perform a and large – public service broadcasting. However, near future. It shows the different standards and the variety of tasks that are difficult or impossible to do if we take 1950 as a generic ‘starting point' for mod- development platforms used by the main service with conventional computers. As evident, the ulti- ern television broadcasting, then we talk about a robots in an international environment. This vol- mate achievement in this field would be to mimic kind of prehistoric stage of the medium – in which ume provides a scientific basis for the user who is or exceed human cognitive capabilities including it remained for the best part of three decades. The looking for the best option to suit his or her needs reasoning, recognition, creativity, emotions, under- younger days of broadcasting were the 1980s; the from the available alternatives to integrate modern standing, learning and so on. This book comprising time when commercial television started on a large technology in the digital home. of 17 chapters offers a step-by-step introduction (in scale and, in this youth, was getting younger in terms a chronological order) to the various modern com- of programming. Luxembourg-based SES Astra Features putational intelligence tools used in practical prob- appeared on the scene at exactly this time. Astra was This book provides the reader with a clear and pre- lem solving. Staring with different search techniques instrumental in the dramatic developments in tele- cise description of robotics and other systems for including informed and uninformed search, heuris- vision that we have witnessed since then. This is the home automation currently on the market, and dis- tic search, minmax, alpha-beta pruning methods, story we want to tell in this book.[..] cusses their interoperability and perspectives for the evolutionary algorithms and swarm intelligent tech- near future. It shows the different standards and the niques; the authors illustrate the design of knowl- Features development platforms used by the main service edge-based[..] Frequently it is suggested that the ‘golden age' of robots in an international environment. This vol- television was during the period 1950-1960. It is ume provides a scientific basis for the user who [..] Features true that television almost ruined Hollywood's for- Computational intelligence is a well-established tunes during this period. But if this was the authen- Contents paradigm, where new theories with a sound biolog- tic golden age, then it was an age of black and white, Standards for interoperability among heterogeneous ical understanding have been evolving. The current somewhat limited creativity, poor reception, lack of systems.-development Platforms for Digital Homes.- experimental systems have many of the characteris- competition (except in the United States) and – by autonomous robots and their evolution in the inter- tics of biological computers (brains in other words) and large – public service broadcasting. However, [..] national environment.- standards Integration for and are beginning to be built to perform a variety of mobile robots.- recommendations for the standards tasks that are difficult or impossible to do with con- Contents development. ventional computers. As evident, the ultimate [..] Our digital Age.- TV that 'Comes Alive'.- Location, Location, Location.- A Place in Space.- The Mouse Fields of interest Contents that Roared.- Achieving the Breakthrough.- Astra: Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Artificial Intelli- Chapter 1: Modern Computational Intelligence: A The name is very popular!.- Europe's Dish and Box gence (incl. 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With an Introduction to Micromechanics In recent years, a number of global claims have failed EKC2010 because they were presented without any systematic Concerned with the fundamental concepts and analysis, justification or proper calculation of losses. Proceedings of the EU-Korea Conference on Science and Tech- nology methods of fracture mechanics and micromechan- Hence, Global Claims in Construction highlights ics, Fracture Mechanics primarily focuses on the these issues as well as the importance of understand- Current research fields in science and technol- mechanical description of the fracture process; how- ing causation, factual necessity and the courts’ atti- ogy were presented and discussed at the EKC2009, ever, material specific aspects are also discussed. tude and approach to global claims. Global Claims informing about the interests and directions of the The presentation of continuum mechanical and phe- in Construction addresses the principles of global scientists and engineers in EU countries and Korea. nomenological foundations is followed by an intro- claims and their calculation methodologies in detail The Conference has emerged from the idea of bring- duction into classical failure hypotheses. A major through extensive references to literature, case law ing together EU and Korea to get to know each other part of the book is devoted to linear elastic and elas- and a real world case study. It aims to be a valuable better, especially in fields of science and technology. tic-plastic fracture mechanics. Further subjects are resource for professionals working in the construc- creep fracture, dynamic fracture mechanics, damage tion industry, as well as students in construction and Features mechanics, probabilistic fracture mechanics, failure engineering. Current research fields in science and technol- of thin films and fracture of piezoelectric materials. ogy were presented and discussed at the EKC2009, The book also contains an extensive introduction Features informing about the interests and directions of the into micromechanics. Self-contained and well-illus- In recent years, a number of global claims have failed scientists and engineers in EU countries and Korea. trated, this text serves as a graduate-level text and because they were presented without any systematic The Conference has emerged from the idea of bring- reference. analysis, justification or proper calculation of losses. ing together EU and Korea to get to know each other Hence, Global Claims in Construction highlights better, especially in fields of science and technology. Features these issues as well as the importance of understand- Concerned with the fundamental concepts and ing causation, factual necessity and the courts’ atti- Contents methods of fracture mechanics and micromechan- tude and approach to global claims. Global Claims in Green Technology for Sustainability.- Science and ics, Fracture Mechanics primarily focuses on the Construction [..] Technology in Culture.- Physics and Nano Science.- mechanical description of fracture process; how- Information and Communications Technology.- Bio ever, material specific aspects are also discussed. Contents Science and Health Technology The presentation of continuum mechanical and phe- 1. Introduction.- 2. Contract Law – Principles and nomenological foundations is followed by an intro- Doctrines.- 3. Construction Contracts – Obligations, Fields of interest duction into classical failure hypotheses. A major Vitiations and Remedies.- 4. Delays and Disruptions Mechanical Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dynam- part of the book is [..] Provisions.- 5. Damages and Calculation of Losses.- ics; Communications Engineering, Networks 6. Global Claims – An Overview.- 7. Global Claims Contents - Total Cost Methodology and Substantiation.- 8. Target groups Elements of solid mechanics.- Classical failure Global Claim _ A Case Study. Research hypotheses.- Micro and macro phenomena of fracture.- Linear fracture mechanics.- Elastic-plastic Fields of interest Type of publication fracture mechanics.- Creep fracture.- Dynamic frac- Construction Management; Civil Law; Organiza- Proceedings ture mechanics.- Micromechanics and homogeniza- tion / Planning tion.- Damage mechanics.- Probabilistic fracture Ships in 3 - 5 business days mechanics. Target groups Professional/practitioner Fields of interest 2011. VIII, 148 p. 84 illus. (Springer Proceedings in Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Type of publication Physics, Vol. 138) Hardcover Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Struc- Professional book tural Mechanics $199.00 Ships in 3 - 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-17912-9 Target groups Graduate 2011. XII, 276 p. Hardcover Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook $129.00 ISBN 978-0-85729-729-7 Ships in 3 - 5 business days

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This textbook makes the difference whether one Cracking Digital Delta-Sigma Modulators can see the whole picture of something or not. In its two parts, the book gives a complete overview of The book presents the underlying theories of the This book describes several Digital Delta-Sigma the spectrum of modeling techniques, basic mod- different approaches for modeling cracking of con- Modulator (DDSM) architectures, including multi eling methods, and modeling solutions. Part I is crete and provides a critical survey of the state-of- stage noise shaping (MASH), error feedback modu- focused on the explanation of basic modeling con- the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It lator (EFM) and single quantizer (SQ)-DDSM mod- cepts based on analytical methods. Part II is focused covers a broad spectrum of topics related to model- ulators, with a focus on predicting and maximizing on the introduction of simulation methods used for ing of cracks, including continuum-based and dis- their cycle lengths. The authors aim to demystify an the solution of research problems."Mathematical crete crack models, meso-scale models, advanced important aspect of these particular DDSM struc- Modeling" provides: A complete range: The textbook discretization strategies to capture evolving cracks tures, namely the existence of spurs resulting from covers continuously the complete range of basic based on the concept of finite elements with embed- the inherent periodicity of DDSMs with constant modeling techniques: it provides a consistent transi- ded discontinuities and on the extended finite ele- inputs. Simulink and MATLAB models and code tion from simple algebraic analysis methods to simu- ment method, and extensions to coupled problems are presented in Chapters 2–5 to enable the reader lation methods used for research. Such an overview such a hygro-mechanical problems as required in to reproduce the results in this work and to explore of the spectrum of modeling techniques is veryhelp- computational durability analyses of concrete struc- further. These examples will also be helpful for first- ful for the understanding, and it enables applications tures. time designers of DDSMs. to research problems.Complete methods: Real-world processes always involve uncertainty, and the consid- Features Features eration of randomness is often relevant. Many stu- The book presents the underlying theories of the Digital Delta-Sigma Modulators (DDSMs) are widely dents know deterministic methods, but they do not different approaches for modeling cracking of con- used in frequency synthesizers and oversampled have[..] crete and provides a critical survey of the state-of- digital-to-analog converters. In fact, they are more the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It widely used commercially that their analog counter- Features covers a broad spectrum of topics related to model- parts. This book describes several DDSM architec- The whole picture of Mathematical Modeling is sys- ing of cracks, including continuum-based and dis- tures, including multi stage noise shaping (MASH), tematically and thoroughly explained in this text for crete crack models, meso-scale models, advanced error feedback modulator (EFM) and single quan- undergraduate and graduate students of mathemat- discretization strategies to capture evolving cracks tizer (SQ)-DDSM modulators, with a focus on pre- ics, engineering, economics, finance, biology, chem- based on the [..] dicting and [..] istry, and physics. This textbook gives an overview of the spectrum of modeling techniques, determin- Contents Contents istic and stochastic methods, and first-principle and M. Jirasek: Damage and smeared crack models. - I. Introduction.- DDSM and Applications.- Conven- empirical solutions.Complete range: The [..] Carol, A. Idiart, C. Lopez, A. 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Djemai, University of Electronics and Signal Processing Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambrésis, Valenciennes, France Nanopores Selected Papers from the 2011 International Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) in Nanchang, China on Sliding Mode Based Analysis and Sensing and Fundamental Biological Interactions June 20-22, 2011, Volume 1 Identification of Vehicle Dynamics Nanopores are nanometer scale holes formed natu- This volume includes extended and revised versions rally by proteins or cells, and can be used for a vari- of a set of selected papers from the International Vehicles are complex mechanical systems with ety of applications, including sequencing DNA and Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , strong nonlinear characteristics and which can detecting anthrax. They can be integrated into artifi- held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized present some uncertainties due to their dynamic cially constructed encapsulated cells of silicon wafers by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS parameters such as masses, inertias, suspension while allowing small molecules like oxygen, glucose Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- springs, tires side slip coefficients, etc.A vehicle and insulin to pass, while keeping out large system ume 1 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum is composed of many parts, namely the unsprung molecules. "Nanopores: Sensing and Fundamen- for the presentation of new approaches from Elec- mass, the sprung mass, the suspension which makes tal Biological Interactions" examines the emerging tronics and Signal Processing, to foster integration the link between these two masses and therefore research directions surrounding nanopores such as of the latest developments in scientific research. 133 ensures passenger comfort, and also the pneumatic genome sequencing and early disease detection using related topic papers were selected into this volume. which absorbs the energy coming from the road and biomarker identification. Covering the applications All the papers were reviewed by 2 program commit- ensures contact between the vehicle and the road. of nanopores in genetics, proteomics, drug discov- tee members and selected by the volume editor Prof. In addition to its complexity and the presence of ery, early disease detection and detection of emerg- Wensong Hu. We hope every participant can have many nonlinearities and uncertainties, the presence ing environmental threats, it is a must-have book for a good opportunity to exchange their research ideas of some external perturbations, such as the wind and biomedicalengineers and research scientists. and results and to discuss the state of the art in the the road inputs with its own characteristics (radius areas of the Electronics and Signal Processing. Features of curvature, longitudinal and lateral slop, road pro- Nanopores: Sensing and Fundamental Biologi- file and skid resistance) can cause risks not only to Features cal Interactions examines the emerging research the vehicle but also to passengers and other road This volume includes extended and revised versions directions surrounding nanopores such as genome users.Many methods have been developed in order of a set of selected papers from the International sequencing and early disease detection using to understand the behavior of a vehicle ( light and Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , biomarker identification. Nanopores are nanometer heavy[..] held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized scale holes formed naturally by proteins or cells, and by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS Features can be used for a variety of applications, including Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- Vehicles are complex mechanical systems with sequencing DNA and detecting harmful chemicals ume 1 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum strong nonlinear characteristics and which can such as [..] for the presentation of new approaches [..] present some uncertainties due to their dynamic Contents parameters such as masses, inertias, suspension Contents Bio-Nano Interactions.- Biological Nanopores.- springs, tires side slip coefficients, etc. A vehicle is From the contents: Research on Novel Fuzzy and Solid-state Nanopores.- Nanopore Fabrication Tech- composed of many parts, namely the unsprung mass, Intelligent Resource Management in Grid Com- niques.- Nanopores for DNA Sensing.- Nanopores the sprung mass, the suspension which makes the puting.- Wireless Sensor Network System for the for Protein Sensing.- Nanopores for Selective Detec- link between these two masses and therefore ensures Real-time Health Monitoring.- Study of Automatic tion.- Single Molecule Measurements.- Modeling passenger [..] Construction and Adjustment of Social Account- of Nanopores.- Functional Membranes: Nanopore ing Matrix (SAM).- Research on Testing Methods Contents Arrays.- Alternate Approaches to Nanopores: of I-V Characteristics of Solar Photovoltaic Cell Introduction.- Observation and Identification via Polymers, Processes and Protocols.- Biomimetic Array.- The Performance Comparison of ANFIS and HOSM-Observers.- Vehicle Modeling.- States and Functionality with Nanopores.- Outlook and Appli- Hammerstein-Wiener Models for BLDC Motors.- Parameters Estimation.- Estimation of Road Profile cations.- Conclusions. 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M. Jani#, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands J.H. Kim, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA, USA; M.J. Lee, City D. Kolossa, Ruhr-Universität Bochum; R. Häb-Umbach, University University of New York, NY, USA (Eds.) of Paderborn (Eds.) Greening Airports Green IT: Technologies and Robust Speech Recognition of Advanced Technology and Operations Applications Uncertain or Missing Data Greening Airports considers the “greening”, i.e., Theory and Applications more sustainable development, of the entire air This book is the first of its kind in presenting com- transport system – airports, air traffic control, and prehensive technical issues and solutions for rapidly Automatic speech recognition suffers from a lack airlines – that could be achieved by the develop- growing Green IT. It brings together in a single vol- of robustness with respect to noise, reverberation ment and implementation of advanced operations ume both green communications and green com- and interfering speech. The growing field of speech and technologies. A broad overview of the general puting under the theme of Green IT, and presents recognition in the presence of missing or uncertain concept is given at the start of Greening Airports, exciting research and developments taking place input data seeks to ameliorate those problems by which then goes on to provide a system for monitor- therein in a survey style. Written by the subject mat- using not only a preprocessed speech signal but also ing and assessing the level of greening of both the ter experts consisting of an international team of rec- an estimate of its reliability to selectively focus on air transport system and individual airports. These ognized researchers and practitioners in the field, those segments and features that are most reliable for are followed by analysis and modelling of the poten- Green IT: Technologies and Applications will serve recognition. This book presents the state of the art tial effects of particular advanced operations and as an excellent source of information on the latest in recognition in the presence of uncertainty, offer- technologies on the greening of airports and their technical trend of Green IT for graduate/undergrad- ing examples that utilize uncertainty information for local airspace. These include:the development of a uate students, researchers, engineers, and engineer- noise robustness, reverberation robustness, simul- large airport into a multimodal transport node by ing managers in the IT (Electrical, Communications, taneous recognition of multiple speech signals, and connecting it to a high speed rail network;the use of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Infor- audiovisual speech recognition.The book is appro- operations supported by new and existing air traf- mation Science) as well as interdisciplinary areas priate for scientists and researchers in the field of fic control technologies to increase landing capacity such as sustainability, environment, and energy. The speech recognition who will find an overview of the of existing runways;the use of liquid hydrogen as a book comprises three parts: Green Communications, state of the art in robust speech recognition, profes- commercial aviation fuel; andthe improvement of[..] Green Computing, and Smart Grid and Applications. sionals working in speech recognition who will find strategies for improving recognition results in vari- Features Part I Green Communications deals with energy[..] ous conditions of mismatch,[..] Greening Airports considers the “greening”, i.e., Features more sustainable development, of the entire air This book is the first of its kind in presenting com- Features transport system – airports, air traffic control, and prehensive technical issues and solutions for rapidly Automatic speech recognition suffers from a lack airlines – that could be achieved by the development growing Green IT. It brings together in a single vol- of robustness with respect to noise, reverberation and implementation of advanced operations and ume both green communications and green com- and interfering speech. The growing field of speech technologies. A broad overview of the general con- puting under the theme of Green IT, and presents recognition in the presence of missing or uncertain cept is given at the start of Greening Airports, which exciting research and developments taking place input data seeks to ameliorate those problems by then goes on to provide a system [..] therein in a survey style. Written by the subject mat- using not only a preprocessed speech signal but also an estimate of its reliability to selectively focus on Contents ter experts consisting of an international team of [..] those segments and features that are most [..] 1. Introduction.- 2. Greening the Air Transport Sys- Contents tem: Structure Concept, and Principles.- 3. Greening From the content: Evolving Communications Archi- Contents Airports - I: Monitoring, Analyzing, and Assessing.- tectures: More Local is More Green.- Towards Green Chap. 1 – Introduction.- Part I – Theoretical Foun- 4. Greening Airports – II: Transforming an Airport Wireless Communications: Metrics, Optimization dations.- Chap. 2 – Uncertainty Decoding and into a True Multimodal Transport Node.- 5. Green- and Tradeoff.- Energy-Aware Link Adaptation for a Conditional Bayesian Estimation.- Chap. 3 – Uncer- ing the Airport Airside Area - I: Increasing Run- MIMO Enabled Cognitive System.- Energy Efficient tainty Propagation.- Part II – Applications.- Chap. way Capacity Without Increasing Airport Size.- 6. MAC. 4 – Front-End, Back-End, and Hybrid Techniques Greening the Airport Airside Area - II: LH2 (Liq- for Noise-Robust Speech Recognition.- Chap. 5 – uid Hydrogen) as an Alternative Fuel.- 7. 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Complexity Metrics in Engineering Vulnerable Systems Design Intelligent Computational The safe management of the complex distributed Managing the Structure of Design Processes Optimization in Engineering systems and critical infrastructures which consti- This book presents the results of several years’ tute the backbone of modern industry and society Techniques & Applications research work on how to characterize complexity in entails identifying and quantifying their vulnera- engineering design with a specific regard to depen- bilities to design adequate protection, mitigation, We often come across computational optimiza- dency modeling. The 52 complexity metrics that are and emergency action against failure. In practice, tion virtually in all branches of engineering and presented show different facets of how complexity there is no fail-safe solution to such problems and industry. Many engineering problems involve takes shape in design processes. The metrics are sup- various frameworks are being proposed to effec- heuristic search and optimization, and, once dis- ported by a modeling method and a measurement tively integrate different methods of complex sys- cretized, may become combinatorial in nature, which framework to employ the metrics in a goal-oriented tems analysis in a problem-driven approach to their gives rise to certain difficulties in terms of solution manner. The detailed description of all involved solution. Vulnerable Systems reflects the current procedure. Some of these problems have enormous metrics and models makes it possible to apply the state of knowledge on the procedures which are search spaces, are NP-hard and hence require heuris- analysis approach to common process modeling being put forward for the risk and vulnerability anal- tic solution techniques. Another difficulty is the lack methodologies. Three case studies from automo- ysis of critical infrastructures. Classical methods of of ability of classical solution techniques to deter- tive process management illustrate the application to reliability and risk analysis, as well as new paradigms mine appropriate optima of non-convex problems. facilitate the transfer to other cases in an industrial based on network and systems theory, including sim- Under these conditions, recent advances in compu- context. The comprehensive appendix supplies addi- ulation, are considered in a dynamic and holistic tational optimization techniques have been shown tional details and checklists for structural analysis to way. Readers of Vulnerable Systems will benefit from to be advantageous and successful compared to clas- generate a complete overview of current means of its structured presentation of the current knowledge sical approaches. This Volume presents some of the structural analysis. base on this subject. It will enable graduate[..] latest developments with a focus on the design of algorithms for computational optimization and their Features Features applications in practice. Through the chapters of This book presents the results of several years’ The safe management of the complex distributed this book, researchers and practitioners share their research work on how to characterize complexity in systems and critical infrastructures which consti- experience and newest methodologies with regard to engineering design with a specific regard to depen- tute the backbone of modern industry and society intelligent[..] dency modeling. The 52 complexity metrics that are entails identifying and quantifying their vulnerabil- presented show different facets of how complexity ities to design adequate protection, mitigation, and Features takes shape in design processes. The metrics are sup- emergency action against failure. In practice, there We often come across computational optimiza- ported by a modeling method and a measurement is no fail-safe solution to such problems and various tion virtually in all branches of engineering and framework to employ the metrics in a goal-oriented frameworks are being proposed to effectively inte- industry. Many engineering problems involve manner. The [..] grate [..] heuristic search and optimization, and, once dis- cretized, may become combinatorial in nature, which Contents Contents gives rise to certain difficulties in terms of solution Introduction: Focus of this research.- The founda- 1. Introduction and Definition of Key Terms.- 2. procedure. Some of these problems have enormous tions of complexity metrics.- Concept of a structural Properties of Critical Infrastructures.- 3. Challenges search spaces, are NP-hard and hence require heuris- measurement system for engineering design pro- to Methods for the Vulnerability Analysis of Critical tic solution [..] cesses.- Modeling the structure of engineering design Infrastructures.- 4. Basic Approaches.- 5. Conceptual processes.- Complexity Metrics for Design Pro- Frameworks for Vulnerability Assessment.- 6. Meth- Contents cesses.- The S-GQM framework to select metrics.- ods of Analysis.- 7. Concluding Considerations. Part I Frameworks.- Part II Algorithm Integration.- Industrial application of metrics.- Conclusions and Part III Applications. Fields of interest outlook.- References.- Appendix.- Keyword index. Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Com- Fields of interest Fields of interest plexity; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Appl. 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Theory and their Microwave Technology Applications Selected Papers from the 2011 International Conference on Nonlinear Mathematics for Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) in Nanchang, China on June 20-22, 2011, Volume 4 Uncertainty and its Applications A Tribute to Peter Russer This volume includes extended and revised versions This volume provides a discussion of the chal- of a set of selected papers from the International lenges and perspectives of electromagnetics and net- This volume is a collection of papers presented at the Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , work theory and their microwave applications in international conference on Nonlinear Mathematics held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized all aspects. It collects the most interesting contribu- for Uncertainty and Its Applications (NLMUA2011), by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS tion of the symposium dedicated to Professor Peter held at Beijing University of Technology during Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- Russer held in October 2009 in Munich. the week of September 7--9, 2011. The conference ume 4 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum brought together leading researchers and practition- for the presentation of new approaches from Com- ers involved with all aspects of nonlinear mathemat- Features This book gives a compact overview about actual munication Systems and Information Technology, to ics for uncertainty and its applications.Over the last foster integration of the latest developments in scien- fifty years there have been many attempts in extend- research in the field of Electromagnetics and Net- work Theory and its Microwave Applications. It con- tific research. 137 related topic papers were selected ing the theory of classical probability and statistical into this volume. All the papers were reviewed by 2 models to the generalized one which can cope with tains aspects on antennas and wave propagation, microwave- and communication-systems and meth- program committee members and selected by the problems of inference and decision making when the volume editor Prof. Ming Ma. We hope every par- model-related information is scarce, vague, ambigu- ods for the numerical modeling of components, networks and structures being part of these systems. An ticipant can have a good opportunity to exchange ous, or incomplete. Such attempts include the study their research ideas and results and to discuss the of nonadditive measures and their integrals, impre- actual state of research in antennas and propagation is given [..] state of the art in the areas of the Communication cise probabilities and random sets, and their appli- Systems and Information Technology. cations in information sciences, economics, finance, Contents insurance, engineering, and social sciences.The book Antennas and Propagation.- A Hybrid MoM/UTD Features presents topics including nonadditive measures and Method for the Analysis of a Monopole Antenna in This volume includes extended and revised versions nonlinear integrals, Choquet, Sugeno[..] an Aperture.- Electromagnetic and Network The- of a set of selected papers from the International ory of Waveguide Radiation by Spherical Modes Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , Features held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized This volume is a collection of papers presented at the Expansions.- Circuit Representation and Perfor- mance Analysis of Phased Array Antennas Including by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS international conference on Nonlinear Mathematics Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- for Uncertainty and Its Applications (NLMUA2011), Mutual Coupling Effects.- Time-Domain Modelling of Group-Delay and Amplitude Characteristics in ume 4 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum held at Beijing University of Technology during for the presentation of new approaches [..] the week of September 7--9, 2011. The conference Ultra-Wideband Printed-Circuit Antennas.- Time- Domain Modelling of Group-Delay and Amplitude brought together leading researchers and practition- Contents Characteristics in Ultra-Wideband Printed-Circuit ers involved with all aspects of nonlinear mathemat- From the content: The Design and Implementa- Antennas.- Diffraction of Acoustic and Electromag- ics for uncertainty and its applications.Over the [..] tion of DDR PHY Static Low-power Optimization netic Waves by Impedance[..] Strategies.- Design on Triple Bi-directional DC/DC Contents Converter Used for Power Flow Control of Energy From the content: Ordinal Preference Models Based Fields of interest Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Classical Storage in Wind Power System.- ESL Based SoC on S-Integrals and Their Verification.- Strong Laws System Bandwidth Estimation Method.- Cellular of Large Numbers for Bernoulli Experiments under Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Computational Science and Engineering Automaton for Super-paramagnetic Clustering of Ambiguity.- Comparative Risk Aversion for g- Data.- Embedded Memory Wrapper Based on IEEE Expected Utility Maximizers.- Riesz Type Inte- Target groups 1500 Standard.- A SVPWM Control Strategy for gral Representations for Comonotonically Addi- Professional/practitioner Neutral Point Potential Compensation in Three-level tive Functionals.- Pseudo-Concave Integrals.- On Inverter.- Process Mining: A Block-Structured Min- Spaces of Bochner and Pettis Integrable Functions Type of publication ing Approach. and Their Set-Valued Counterparts.- Upper Deriva- Monograph tives of Set Functions Represented as the Choquet Fields of interest Indefinite Integral.- On Regularity for Non-Additive Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Ships in 3 - 5 business days Measure. 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B. Markert, University of Stuttgart, Germany (Ed.) P. Mendes, Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil S.C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Ed.) Advances in Extended and Demand Driven Supply Chain Multifield Theories for Continua New Developments in Sensing A Structured and Practical Roadmap to Increase Profitability Technology for Structural Health This book aims to identify and describe the practi- Modern computational techniques, such as the Finite Monitoring cal key components of demand driven supply chains, Element Method, have, since their development sev- and based on these components, develops a struc- eral decades ago, successfully exploited continuum tured and integrated assessment framework that The book has focussed on the different aspects of theories for numerous applications in science and companies can use to assess their current and desired sensing technology, i.e. high reliability, adaptability, technology. Although standard continuum meth- future supply chain states in light of the Demand recalibration, information processing, data fusion, ods based upon the Cauchy-Boltzmann continuum Driven Supply Chain (DDSC) concepts. Another validation and integration of novel and high per- are still of great importance and are widely used, it contribution of the book is the structured frame- formance sensors specifically aims to use to inspect increasingly appears that material properties stem- work developed to design a supply chain strategy, mechanical health of structure and similar appli- ming from microstructural phenomena have to be which will consider the DDSC assessment results cations. This book is dedicated to Sensing systems considered. This is particularly true for inhomoge- as one of the key inputs, and will support the imple- for Structural Health Monitoring offers to variety neous load and deformation states, where lower- mentation of the opportunities identified during the of users, namely, Master and PhD degree students, scale size effects begin to affect the macroscopic assessment.The framework presented in this book researchers, practitioners, especially Civil and Con- material response; something standard continuum was applied in different supply chain operations of struction engineers. The book will provide an oppor- theories fail to account for. Following this idea, it is a global CPG company to validate the methodology tunity of a dedicated and a deep approach in order to evident that standard continuum mechanics has to and formalize an action plan to allow these oper- improve their knowledge in this specific field. be augmented to capture lower-scale structural and ations move towards a DDSC. Results show clear compositional phenomena, and to make this infor- opportunities to improve supply chain operation and Features mation accessible to macroscopic numerical simula- become more demand driven. The book has focussed on the different aspects of tions. sensing technology, i.e. high reliability, adaptability, Features recalibration, information processing, data fusion, Features This book aims to identify and describe the practi- validation and integration of novel and high per- Modern computational techniques, such as the Finite cal key components of demand driven supply chains, formance sensors specifically aims to use to inspect Element Method, have, since their development sev- and based on these components, develops a struc- mechanical health of structure and similar applica- eral decades ago, successfully exploited continuum tured and integrated assessment framework that tions. This book is dedicated to Sensing systems for theories for numerous applications in science and companies can use to assess their current and desired Structural Health Monitoring [..] technology. Although standard continuum meth- future supply chain states in light of the Demand ods based upon the Cauchy-Boltzmann continuum Driven Supply Chain (DDSC) concepts. Another Contents are still of great importance and are widely used, it contribution of the book is the structured framework 1: Sensors and Technologies for Structural Health increasingly appears that material properties stem- [..] Monitoring: A Review.- 2: Self-Sustaining Wireless ming from [..] Acoustic Emission Sensor System for Bridge Mon- Contents itoring.- 3: Deformation Detection in Structural Contents Introduction.- Literature Review on Demand Driven Health Monitoring.- 4: MEMS Strain Sensors for Continuum Thermodynamic and Rate Variational Supply Chain.- Proposed Framework.- Key Compo- Intelligent Structural Systems.- 5: A Pattern-based Formulation of Models for Extended Continua.- nents of Demand Driven Supply Chain (DDSC).- Framework for Developing Wireless Monitoring From Lattice Models to Extended Continua.- Rota- Proposed Demand Driven Supply Chain Model.- Applications.- 6: Distributed brillouin sensor appli- tional Degrees of Freedom in Modeling Materi- Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).- Example of Case cation to structural failure detection.- 7: Sensing Net- als with Intrinsic Length Scale.- Micromorphic vs. Implementation and Author's DDCS Website.- Sum- work Paradigms for Structural Health Monitoring.- Phase-Field Approaches for Gradient Viscoplas- mary and Future Developments. 8: Reflectometry for Structural Health Monitoring.- ticity and Phase Transformations.- Geometrically 9: Sensor Fusion in Transportation[..] Nonlinear Continuum Thermomechanics Coupled Fields of interest to Diffusion: A Framework for Case II Diffusion.- Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Fields of interest Effective Electromechanical Properties of Heteroge- Marketing; Entrepreneurship; Organization / Plan- Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Biomedical neous Piezoelectrics.- Coupled Thermo- and Electro- ning Engineering; Electrical Engineering dynamics of Multiphasic Continua.- Ice Formation in Porous Media.-[..] Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Fields of interest Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Type of publication Type of publication Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanics Monograph Monograph

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N.E. Nava Rodríguez, Carlos III University of Madrid, Leganés, I. Ng, University of Exeter Business School, Exeter, UK; G. Parry, P.M. Pawar, Shri Vithal Education and Research Institute, Spain (Ed.) University of the West of England, Bristol, UK; P. Wild, University Gopalpur, India; R. Ganguli, Indian Institute of Science, Banga- of Northumrbia, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; D. McFarlane, Univer- lore, India sity of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK; P. Tasker, University of Cam- Advanced Mechanics in Robotic bridge, Cambridge, UK (Eds.) Systems Structural Health Monitoring Using Complex Engineering Service Genetic Fuzzy Systems Humans have always been fascinated with the Systems concept of artificial life and the construction of Structural health monitoring (SHM) has emerged machines that look and behave like people. As Concepts and Research as a prominent research area in recent years owing the field of robotics evolves, it demands contin- to increasing concerns about structural safety, and For manufacturers of complex engineering equip- uous development of successful systems with the need to monitor and extend the lives of exist- ment, the focus on service and achieving outcomes high-performance characteristics for practical ing structures. Structural Health Monitoring Using for customers is the key to growth. Yet, the capabil- applications.Advanced Mechanics in Robotic Sys- Genetic Fuzzy Systems elaborates the process of ity to provide service for complex engineered prod- tems illustrates original and ambitious mechan- intelligent SHM development and implementa- ucts is less understood.Taking a trans-disciplinary ical designs and techniques for developing new tion using the evolutionary system. The use of a approach, Complex Engineering Service Systems robot prototypes with successful mechanical genetic algorithm automates the development of covers various aspects of service in complex engi- operational skills. Case studies are focused on the fuzzy system, and makes the method easy to neering systems, with perspectives from engineering, projects in mechatronics that have high growth use for problems involving a large number of mea- management, design, operations research, strategy, expectations:humanoid robots,robotics hands,mobile surements, damage locations and sizes; such prob- marketing and operations management that are rel- robots,parallel manipulators, andhuman-cen- lems being typical of SHM. The ideas behind fuzzy evant to different disciplines, organisation func- tred robots.A good control strategy requires good logic, genetic algorithms and genetic fuzzy systems tions, and geographic locations. The focus is on the mechanical design, so a chapter has also been are also explained. The functionality of the genetic many facets of complex engineering service systems devoted to the description of suitable methods for fuzzy system architecture is elucidated within a case- around a core integrative framework of three value control architecture design. Readers of Advanced study framework, covering: • SHM of beams; • SHM transformations – that of material/equipment, infor- Mechanics in Robotic Systems will discover novel of composite tubes; and • SHM of helicopter rotor mation and people.Complex Engineering Service designs for relevant applications in robotic fields, blades. Structural Health Monitoring Using Genetic Systems is the outcome of the EPSRC/BAE Systems that will be of particular interest to academic and[..] Fuzzy Systems will be useful for aerospace, civil and S4T (Service Support Solutions: Strategy and Transi- mechanical engineers[..] Features tion) research programme of 10 universities and 27 Humans have always been fascinated with the researchers, which examined how high-value manu- Features concept of artificial life and the construction of facturers of[..] Structural health monitoring (SHM) has emerged machines that look and behave like people. As as a prominent research area in recent years owing Features the field of robotics evolves, it demands contin- to increasing concerns about structural safety, and For manufacturers of complex engineering equip- uous development of successful systems with the need to monitor and extend the lives of exist- ment, the focus on service and achieving outcomes high-performance characteristics for practical ing structures. Structural Health Monitoring Using for customers is the key to growth. Yet, the capabil- applications.Advanced Mechanics in Robotic Sys- Genetic Fuzzy Systems elaborates the process of ity to provide service for complex engineered prod- tems illustrates original and ambitious mechanical intelligent SHM development and implementation ucts is less understood.Taking a trans-disciplinary designs and [..] using the evolutionary system. 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Approximate Reasoning by Parts Granular Computing and Intelligent An Introduction to Rough Mereology Pedestrian and Evacuation Systems The monograph offers a view on Rough Mereology, Dynamics Design with Information Granules of Higher Order and Higher Type a tool for reasoning under uncertainty, which goes back to Mereology, formulated in terms of parts An aging population, increasing obesity and more Information granules are fundamental conceptual by Lesniewski, and borrows from Fuzzy Set Theory people with mobility impairments are bringing new entities facilitating perception of complex phenom- and Rough Set Theory ideas of the containment to challenges to the management of routine and emer- ena and contributing to the enhancement of human a degree. The result is a theory based on the notion gency people movement in many countries. These centricity in intelligent systems. The formal frame- of a part to a degree. One can invoke here a formula population challenges, coupled with the innovative works of information granules and information Rough: Rough Mereology : Mereology = Fuzzy Set designs being suggested for both the built environ- granulation comprise fuzzy sets, interval analysis, Theory : Set Theory. As with Mereology, Rough ment and other commonly used structures (e.g., probability, rough sets, and shadowed sets, to name Mereology finds important applications in problems transportation systems) and the increasingly com- only a few representatives. Among current develop- of Spatial Reasoning, illustrated in this monograph plex incident scenarios of fire, terrorism, and large- ments of Granular Computing, interesting options with examples from Behavioral Robotics. Due to its scale community disasters, provide even greater concern information granules of higher order and involvement with concepts, Rough Mereology offers challenges to population management and safety. of higher type. 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This volume addresses both pedestrian cessing layers characterized by the increasing levels notions of Set Theory, Topology, and Deductive and and evacuation dynamics and associated human of abstraction. 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A. Preumont, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium F. Princiotta, USEPA, North Carolina, USA (Ed.) L. Puigjaner, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain (Ed.) Vibration Control of Active Global Climate Change - The Structures Technology Challenge Syngas from Waste Emerging Technologies An Introduction In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic impacts Syngas from Waste presents the most recent con- This text is an introduction to the dynamics of active of global warming, the current 3% CO2 global emis- cepts, methods and techniques for the preliminary structures and to the feedback control of lightly sion growth rate must be transformed to a 1 to 3% design of a promising emerging technology: pro- damped flexible structures; the emphasis is placed declining rate, as soon as possible. This will require duction of clean syngas from waste materials. An on basic issues and simple control strategies that a rapid and radical transformation of the world’s in-depth account is given of the steps necessary to work.Now in its third edition, more chapters have energy production and end use systems. The current achieve the optimum design and up-to-date tools are been added, and comments and feedback from read- generation of energy technologies are not capable presented to support the designer’s decision-makers have been taken into account, while at the same of achieving the level of mitigation required. Next ing tasks: modelling, simulation and optimization. time the unique premise of bridging the gap between generations of renewable, low carbon generation Numerous illustrations and tables are included structure and control has remained. Many exam- and end use technologies will be needed. This book to facilitate the reader’s understanding, as well as ples and problems bring the subject to life and take quantifies the mitigation challenge. It then consid- suggestions for further reading. The text is com- the audience from theory to practice.The book has ers the status of key technologies needed to protect plemented with practical examples and industrial chapters dealing with some concepts in structural the planet from serious climate change impact. Cur- applications ranging from clean power generation to dynamics; electromagnetic and piezoelectric trans- rent and emerging technologies are characterized complex combined heat and power systems and high ducers; piezoelectric beam, plate and truss; passive for their mitigation potential, status of development purity hydrogen for use in fuel cells.Syngas from damping with piezoelectric transducers; collocated and potential environmental impacts. Power genera- Waste contains high-quality contributions from versus non-collocated control; active damping with tion, mobile sources, industrial and building sectors leading experts in the field. It is intended for aca- collocated systems; vibration isolation; state space are evaluated in detail. The importance and unique demics at MSc or PhD level, researchers and industry approach; analysis and synthesis in the frequency challenges for rapidly developing countries, such as practitioners in syngas production and applications, domain; optimal control; controllability and observ- China and India are discussed. Current[..] who are involved in the design, retrofit design and ability; stability; applications; tendon control[..] evaluation[..] Features Features In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic impacts Features This text is an introduction to the dynamics of active of global warming, the current 3% CO2 global emis- Syngas from Waste presents the most recent con- structures and to the feedback control of lightly sion growth rate must be transformed to a 1 to 3% cepts, methods and techniques for the preliminary damped flexible structures; the emphasis is placed declining rate, as soon as possible. This will require design of a promising emerging technology: pro- on basic issues and simple control strategies that a rapid and radical transformation of the world’s duction of clean syngas from waste materials. An work.Now in its third edition, more chapters have energy production and end use systems. The current in-depth account is given of the steps necessary to been added, and comments and feedback from read- generation of energy technologies are not capable of achieve the optimum design and up-to-date tools are ers have been taken into account, while at the same achieving the level of mitigation [..] presented to support the designer’s decision-mak- time the unique premise of bridging the gap [..] ing tasks: modelling, simulation and optimization. Contents Numerous [..] Contents IntroductionChapter 1: Glomate Climate Change Preface to the third edition.- Preface to the second and the Mitigation ChallengeChapter 2: Coal-And Contents edition.- Preface to the first edition.- 1 Introduc- Coal/Biomass-Based Power GenerationChapter 3: 1. Introduction.- 2. Raw Materials, Selection, Prepa- tion.- 1.1 Active versus passive.- 1.2 Vibration sup- Coal and Biomass to Liquid FuelsChapter 4: The ration and Characterization.- 3. Raw Materials Sup- pression.- 1.3 Smart materials and structures.- 1.4 Role of Nuclear Power in Reducing Greenhouse Gas ply.- 4. Modelling Syngas Generation.- 5. Main Control strategies.- 1.4.1 Feedback.- 1.4.2 Feed- EmissionsChapter 5: Renewable Energy: Status and Purification Operations.- 6. Emerging Technologies forward.- 1.5 The various steps of the design.- 1.6 Prospects – Status of Electricity Generation from on Syngas Purification. Process Intensification.- 7. Plant description, error and control budget.- 1.7 Renewable EnergyChapter 6: Mobile Source Mitiga- H2 Production and CO2 Separation.- 8. Modelling Readership and Organization of the book.- 1.8 Ref- tion OpportunitiesChapter 7: Buildings: Mitigation Superstructure for Conceptual Design of Syngas erences.- 1.9 Problems.- 2 Some concepts in struc- Opportunities with a Focus on Health Implication- Generation and Treatment.- 9. 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Sarri, Università degli Studi Electrohydrodynamics in Firenze, Firenze, Italy Microsystems Dynamic Response of Pre-Stressed Multicriteria Analysis and LCA Spatially Curved Thin-Walled Among the most promising techniques to handle Techniques Beams of Open Profile small objects at the micrometer scale are those that employ electrical forces, which have the advantages With Applications to Agro-Engineering Problems This short book analyses the dynamic stability with of voltage-based control and dominance over other respect to small perturbations, as well as the local forces. The book provides a state-of-the-art knowl- Multicriteria Analysis and LCA Techniques intro- damage of geometrically nonlinear elastic, spatially edge on both theoretical and applied aspects of the duces the reader to the basic principles of multi- curved, open section beams with axial precom- electrical manipulation of colloidal particles and flu- criteria analysis (MCA) and life cycle assessment pression. Transient waves, which are the surfaces ids in microsystems and covers the following topics: (LCA) techniques. The use of these tools is rapidly of strong discontinuity and wherein the stress and dielectrophoresis, electrowetting, electrohydrody- becoming essential in any feasibility study for com- strain fields experience discontinuities, are used as namics in microsystems, and electrokinetics of flu- paring different solutions, selecting the most suit- small perturbations; in so doing the discontinuities ids and particles. The book is addressed to doctoral able ones, and for analyzing the interface of economy are considered to be of small magnitude. Such waves students, young or senior researchers, chemical engi- and environment.The main feature of Multicriteria are initiated during low-velocity impacts upon thin- neers and/or biotechnologists with an interest in Analysis and LCA Techniques is the application of a walled beams. The theory of discontinuities and the microfluidics, lab-on-chip or MEMS. new approach to the analysis of energy balance and environmental impact of agro-industrial production method of ray expansions which allow one to find Features chains. It gives detailed descriptions of a number of the desired fields behind the fronts of the transient Among the most promising techniques to handle food and non-food agro-industrial applications of waves in terms of discontinuities in time-derivatives small objects at the micrometer scale are those that MCA and LCA, thereby providing the reader with of the values to be found, are used as the methods employ electrical forces, which have the advantages practical examples of the implementation of these of solution for short-time dynamic processes. The of voltage-based control and dominance over other tools in the field of agro-industry.Multicriteria Anal- example of using the ray expansions for analyzing forces. The book provides a state-of-the-art knowl- ysis and LCA Techniques represents a subsidiary ref- the impact response of spatially curved thin-walled edge on both theoretical and applied aspects of the erence book for both undergraduate and graduate beams of open profile is demonstrated by solving the electrical manipulation of colloidal particles and flu- students, and can also be used for basic or applied problem about the normal impact of[..] ids in microsystems and covers the folllowing topics: academic research. Features [..] Features This short book analyses the dynamic stability with Contents Multicriteria Analysis and LCA Techniques intro- respect to small perturbations, as well as the local T. Sun, H. Morgan: AC electrokinetic micro- and duces the reader to the basic principles of multicrite- damage of geometrically nonlinear elastic, spatially nano-particle manipulation and characterization. - ria analysis (MCA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) curved, open section beams with axial precom- N. G. Green: Electrostatics and quasielectrostatics. techniques. The use of these tools is rapidly becom- pression. Transient waves, which are the surfaces - N. G. Green: Dielectrophoresis and AC electroki- ing essential in any feasibility study for compar- of strong discontinuity and wherein the stress and netics. - P. Garcia-Sanchez, F. Mugele: Fundamentals ing different solutions, selecting the most suitable strain fields experience discontinuities, are used as of electrowetting and applications in microsystems. ones, and for analyzing the interface of economy and small perturbations; in so doing the discontinuities - A. 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J. Ruiz-Amaya, Instituto de Microelectrónica de Sevilla, Sevilla, A. Rusinko, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary; K. Rusinko, P. Ró#ewski, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Spain; M. Delgado-Restituto, Instituto de Microelectrónica Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Szczecin, Poland; E. Kusztina, West Pomeranian University of de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Á. Rodríguez-Vázquez, Instituto de Hungary Technology, Szczecin, Poland; R. Tadeusiewicz, AGH – Univer- Microelectrónica de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain sity of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland; O. Zaikin, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland Plasticity and Creep of Metals Device-Level Modeling and Intelligent Open Learning Systems Synthesis of High-Performance This book serves both as a textbook and a scientific Pipeline ADCs work. As a textbook, the work gives a clear, thor- Concepts, Models and Algorithms ough and systematic presentation of the fundamental In presented book the Intelligent Open Learning Sys- postulates, theorems and principles and their appli- tems (IOLS) are proposed, described, discussed, and This book presents models and procedures to design cations of the classical mathematical theories of plas- evaluated. The IOLS is a system in which traditional pipeline analog-to-digital converters, compensating ticity and creep. In addition to the mathematical methods of online teaching are enhanced through for device inaccuracies, so that high-performance theories, the physical theory of plasticity, the book the use of artificial intelligence and cognitive science. specs can be met within short design cycles. These presents the Budiansky concept of slip and its mod- This is the main topic of the book. It consists of ten models are capable of capturing and predicting the ification by M. Leonov. Special attention is given chapters and is divided into three parts. The first part behavior of pipeline data converters within less than to the analysis of the advantages and shortcomings concentrates on the Open Learning System (OLS) half-a-bit deviation, versus transistor-level simu- of the classical theories. In its main part, the book analysis, in particular: the social and educational lations. As a result, far fewer model iterations are presents the synthetic theory of irreversible deforma- meanings of the OLS, the new role of the teacher required across the design cycle. Models described tions, which is based on the mathematical Sanders and the new requirements regarding the structure of in this book accurately predict transient behaviors, flow plasticity theory and the physical theory, the didactic material. Moreover, the cybernetic model of which are key to the performance of discrete-time Budiansky concept of slip. The main peculiarity of student, teacher and computer collaboration is pre- systems and hence to the performance of pipeline the synthetic theory is that the formulae for both sented, the teaching-learning process content and its data converters. plastic and creep deformation, as well their interre- main characteristics are discussed, and the system lations, can be derived from the single constitutive Features based approach to the OLS design is proposed. The equation. Furthermore, the synthetic theory, as phys- This book presents models and procedures to design second part is focused on the problem of knowledge ical one, can take into account[..] pipeline analog-to-digital converters, compensating modeling in the OLS based on the ontology and the for device inaccuracies, so that high-performance Features competence approaches and leading to the learning specs can be met within short design cycles. These This book serves both as a textbook and a scientific object concept and competence[..] models are capable of capturing and predicting the work. As a textbook, the work gives a clear, thor- Features behavior of pipeline data converters within less than ough and systematic presentation of the fundamental In presented book the Intelligent Open Learning Sys- half-a-bit deviation, versus transistor-level simula- postulates, theorems and principles and their appli- tems (IOLS) are proposed, described, discussed, and tions. As a result, far fewer model iterations are [..] cations of the classical mathematical theories of plas- evaluated. The IOLS is a system in which traditional ticity and creep. In addition to the mathematical Contents methods of online teaching are enhanced through theories, the physical theory of plasticity, the book Pipeline ADC Overview.- Design Methodologies the use of artificial intelligence and cognitive science. presents the Budiansky concept of slip and its [..] for Pipeline ADCs.- Pipeline ADC Electrical-level This is the main topic of the book. It consists of ten Synthesis Tool.- Behavioural Modeling of Pipeline Contents chapters and is divided into three parts. The first part ADCs.- Case Study: Design of a 10BIT@60MS Classical Theories of Plasticity.- The Concept of concentrates on the Open [..] Pipeline ADC.- Experimental Results and State of Slip.- Synthetic Theory of Plasticity.- The Creep The- Contents the Art.- Conclusions and Future Lines of Research. ory.- New Problems of the Theory of Plasticity and Part I: System Analysis Of The Open Learning Sys- Creep.- Conclusions. 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A. Schlaefer, University of Luebeck, Germany; O. Blaurock, Uni- A. Schuldt, University of Bremen, Germany H. Seifi, Iran Power System Engineering Research Center, Ehran, versity of Applied Sciences Luebeck, Germany (Eds.) Iran; M.S. Sepasian, Univ of Technol, Tehran; Affiliated to Ministry of Energy of Iran, Tehran, Iran Multiagent Coordination Enabling Robotic Sailing Autonomous Logistics Electric Power System Planning Proceedings of the 4th International Robotic Sailing Confer- ence Issues, Algorithms and Solutions This book describes the implementation of While sailing has a long tradition, both as a means autonomous control with multiagent technology. The present book addresses various power system of transportation and as a sport, robotic sailing is a Therewith, it tackles the challenges of supply net- planning issues for professionals as well as senior fairly new area of research. One of its unique char- work management caused by the complexity, the level and postgraduate students. Its emphasis is on acteristics is the use of wind for propulsion. On the dynamics, and the distribution of logistics processes. long-term issues, although much of the ideas may one hand, this allows for long range and long term The paradigm of autonomous logistics reduces be used for short and mid-term cases, with some autonomy. On the other hand, the dependency on the computational complexity and copes with the modifications. Back-up materials are provided in changing winds presents a serious challenge for dynamics locally by delegating process control to twelve appendices of the book. The readers can short and long term planning, collision avoidance, the participating objects. As an example, shipping use the numerous examples presented within the and boat control. Moreover, building a robust and containers may themselves plan and schedule their chapters and problems at the end of the chapters, seaworthy sailing robot is no simple task, leading way through logistics networks in accordance with to make sure that the materials are adequately fol- to a truly interdisciplinary engineering problem. objectives imposed by their owners. The technolo- lowed up.Based on what Matlab provides as a pow- These proceedings summarize the state of the art gies enabling autonomous logistics are thoroughly erful package for students and professional, some of as presented at the International Robotic Sailing described and reviewed. The presented solution has the examples and the problems are solved in using Conference 2011. Following an overview of the his- been used in a realistic simulation of real-world con- M-files especially developed and attached for this tory of autonomous sailing a number of recent boat tainer logistics processes. The validation shows that purpose. This adds a unique feature to the book for designs is presented, ranging from small one-design autonomous control is feasible and that it outper- in-depth understanding of the materials, sometimes, boats to vessels built to cross the Atlantic Ocean. forms the previous centralised dispatching approach difficult to apprehend mathematically.Chapter 1 Subsequently, various aspects of system design and by significantly increasing the resource utilisation provides an introduction to Power System Planning validation are discussed, further highlighting the efficiency. Moreover, the multiagent system relieves (PSP) issues and basic principles. As most of PSP interdisciplinary nature of the field. Finally,[..] human dispatchers[..] problems are modeled as optimization problems, optimization[..] Features Features While sailing has a long tradition, both as a means This book describes the implementation of Features of transportation and as a sport, robotic sailing is a autonomous control with multiagent technology. The present book addresses various power system fairly new area of research. One of its unique char- Therewith, it tackles the challenges of supply net- planning issues for professionals as well as senior acteristics is the use of wind for propulsion. On the work management caused by the complexity, the level and postgraduate students. Its emphasis is on one hand, this allows for long range and long term dynamics, and the distribution of logistics processes. long-term issues, although much of the ideas may autonomy. On the other hand, the dependency on The paradigm of autonomous logistics reduces be used for short and mid-term cases, with some changing winds presents a serious challenge for short the computational complexity and copes with the modifications. Back-up materials are provided in and long term planning, collision avoidance, [..] dynamics locally by delegating process control to the twelve appendices of the book. The readers can use participating objects. As [..] the numerous examples presented within the chap- Contents ters and [..] Part I Introduction.- Part II Robotic Sailboats.- Part Contents III System Development.- Part IV Collision Avoid- Part I Logistics Requirements.- Introduction.- Contents ance.- Part V Localization and Route Planning. Supply Network Management.- Autonomous Power System Planning, Basic Principles.- Optimiza- Control in Logistics.- Part II Multiagent-Based tion Techniques.- Some Economic Principles.- Load Fields of interest Approach.- Agent Technology.- Potential for Coop- Forecasting.- Single Bus Generation Expansion Plan- Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence eration in Autonomous Logistics.- Team Forma- ning.- Multi-bus Generation Expansion Planning.- (incl. 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M. Shafique, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Ger- Y. Shi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, J. Solis, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan; K. Ng, Interdisciplinary many; J. Henkel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, USA; H.-W. Ge, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, Centre for Scientific Research in Music (ICSRiM), Leeds, UK (Eds.) Germany USA; R.D. Reitz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA Musical Robots and Interactive Hardware/Software Architectures Multimodal Systems for Low-Power Embedded Computational Optimization of Internal Combustion Engines Multimedia Systems Musical robotics is a multi- and trans-disciplinary research area involving a wide range of differ- Computational Optimization of Internal Combus- This book presents techniques for energy reduc- ent domains that contribute to its development, tion Engines presents the state of the art of com- tion in adaptive embedded multimedia systems, including: computer science, multimodal interfaces putational models and optimization methods for based on dynamically reconfigurable processors. and processing, artificial intelligence, electronics, internal combustion engine development using The approach described will enable designers to robotics, mechatronics and more. A musical robot multi-dimensional computational fluid dynamics meet performance/area constraints, while minimiz- requires many different complex systems to work (CFD) tools and genetic algorithms. Strategies to ing video quality degradation, under various, run- together; integrating musical representation, tech- reduce computational cost and mesh dependency time scenarios. Emphasis is placed on implementing niques, expressions, detailed analysis and controls, are discussed, as well as regression analysis meth- power/energy reduction at various abstraction levels. for both playing and listening. The development of ods. Several case studies are presented in a sec- To enable this, novel techniques for adaptive energy interactive multimodal systems provides advance- tion devoted to applications, including assessments management at both processor architecture and ments which enable enhanced human-machine of:spark-ignition engines,dual-fuel engines,heavy application architecture levels are presented, such interaction and novel possibilities for embodied duty and light duty diesel engines.Through regres- that both hardware and software adapt together, robotic platforms. This volume is focused on this sion analysis, optimization results are used to explain minimizing overall energy consumption under highly exciting interdisciplinary field. This book con- complex interactions between engine design param- unpredictable, design-/compile-time scenarios. sists of 14 chapters highlighting different aspects of eters, such as nozzle design, injection timing, swirl, musical activities and interactions, discussing cut- Features exhaust gas recirculation, bore size, and piston bowl ting edge research related to interactive multimodal The extreme complexity/energy requirements and shape.Computational Optimization of Internal systems and their integration with robots to further context-aware processing nature of multimedia Combustion Engines demonstrates that the current enhance musical understanding, interpretation,[..] applications stimulate the need for adaptive low- multi-dimensional CFD tools are mature enough power embedded multimedia systems with high-perfor practical development of internal combustion Features formance. Run-time adaptivity is required to react to engines. It is written for[..] Musical robotics is a multi- and trans-disciplinary the run-time varying scenarios (e.g., quality and per- research area involving a wide range of differ- Features formance constraints, available energy, input data). ent domains that contribute to its development, Computational Optimization of Internal Combus- This book presents techniques for energy reduction including: computer science, multimodal interfaces tion Engines presents the state of the art of computa- in [..] and processing, artificial intelligence, electronics, tional models and optimization methods for internal robotics, mechatronics and more. A musical robot Contents combustion engine development using multi-dimen- requires many different complex systems to work Introduction.- Background and Related Work.- sional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools together; integrating musical representation, tech- Adaptive Low-Power Architectures for Embed- and genetic algorithms. Strategies to reduce compu- niques, [..] ded Multimedia Systems.- Adaptive Low-Power tational cost and mesh dependency are discussed, as Video Coding.- Adaptive Low-Power Reconfigurable well as regression analysis methods. Several case [..] Contents Processor Architecture.- Power Measurement of Musical robots and Interactive Multimodal Sys- Contents the Reconfigurable Processors.- Benchmarks and tems: An Introduction.- Section I: Understanding 1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamentals.- 3. Accelera- Results.- Conclusion and Outlook.- Appendix A: A Elements of Musical Performance and Expression.- tion of Multi-dimensional Engine Simulation with Multi-Level Rate Control.- Appendix B: Simulation Sound-action Chunks in Music.- Automatic Music Detailed Chemistry.- 4. Assessment of Optimization Environment the H.264 Video Encoder Demonstra- Transcription: from Monophonic to Polyphonic.- and Regression Methods for Engine Optimization.- tion.- Appendix C: The CES Video Analyzer Tool. Multimodal Analysis of Expressive Gesture in Music 5. Scaling Laws for Diesel Combustion Systems.- 6. Performance.- Input Devices and Music Inter- Fields of interest Applications.- 7. Epilogue. action.- Capturing Bowing Gesture: Interpreting Circuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Individual Technique.- Interactive Multimedia for Fields of interest Energy, general Technology-enhanced Learning with Multimodal Automotive Engineering; Appl. Mathematics / Com- Feedback.- Online Gesture Analysis and Control of putational Methods of Engineering; Computational Target groups Audio Processing.- Section II: Musical Robots and Science and Engineering; Machinery and Machine Research Automated[..] Elements Type of publication Fields of interest Target groups Monograph Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence Research (incl. Robotics); Music Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research 2011. XXI, 223 p. 108 illus. 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Nanofabrication is critical to the realization of Despite the numerous competitive advantages of Principles of Spread-Spectrum Communication Sys- potential benefits in the field of electronics, bio- one-of-a-kind production (OKP), the low efficiency tems, Second Edition provides a concise but lucid engineering and material science. One enabling and high costs associated with OKP companies explanation of the fundamentals of spread-spec- technology in nanofabrication is Tip-Based threaten to push their business opportunities into the trum systems with an emphasis on theoretical prin- Nanofabrication, which makes use of functional- hands of cheaper overseas suppliers.One-of-a-Kind ciples. The choice of specific topics is tempered ized micro-cantilevers with nanoscale tips. Tip- Production introduces a novel strategy and tech- by the author’s judgment of their practical signifi- Based Nanofabrication: Fundamentals and Appli- nology to help OKP companies to efficiently mass- cance and interest to both researchers and system cations discusses the development of cantilevered produce customized products. In One-of-a-Kind designers. Throughout the book, learning is facili- nanotips and how they evolved from scanning probe Production, case studies from OKP companies are tated by many new or streamlined derivations of the microscopy and are able to manipulate environ- used to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of classical theory. Problems at the end of each chap- ments at nanoscale on substrates generating differ- the OKP strategy and technology. These case stud- ter are intended to assist readers in consolidating ent nanoscale patterns and structures. Also covered ies include:a structural steel construction company,a their knowledge and to provide practice in analyt- are the advantages of ultra-high resolution capabil- manufacturer of specifically ordered compressors ical techniques. The evolution of spread spectrum ity, how to use tip based nanofabrication technology and refrigeration systems,a customized high pressure communication systems and the prominence of as a tool in the manufacturing of nanoscale struc- vessel manufacturing company, anda custom win- new mathematical methods in their design provided tures, single-probe tip technologies, multiple-probe dow and door manufacturer.To help readers under- the motivation to undertake this new edition of the tip methodology, 3-D modeling using tip based stand OKP strategy and technology, the authors offer book. 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This system is based on a More than 20 percent of the material in this edition new integrated production control and management is new, including a chapter on systems with iterative Features concept, namely product[..] channel[..] Tip-Based Nanofabrication: Fundamentals and Applications discusses the development Features Features of cantilevered nanotips and how they evolved from Despite the numerous competitive advantages of Principles of Spread-Spectrum Communication Sys- scanning probe microscopy and are able to manip- one-of-a-kind production (OKP), the low efficiency tems, Second Edition provides a concise but lucid ulate environments at nanoscale on substrates gen- and high costs associated with OKP companies explanation of the fundamentals of spread-spec- erating different nanoscale patterns and structures. threaten to push their business opportunities into the trum systems with an emphasis on theoretical princi- Also covered are the advantages of ultra-high resolu- hands of cheaper overseas suppliers.One-of-a-Kind ples. The choice of specific topics is tempered by the tion capability, how to use tip based [..] Production introduces a novel strategy and technol- author’s judgment of their practical significance and ogy to help OKP companies to efficiently mass-pro- interest to both researchers and system designers. Contents duce customized products. In One-of-a-Kind [..] Throughout the book, learning is facilitated by [..] Mechanical Scratching with Single and Dual Sources Using Atomic Force Microscopes.- Local Oxida- Contents Contents tion Using Dynamic Force Mode: Toward Higher 1. Introduction to the One-of-a-Kind Production 1: Channel Codes and Modulation.- 2: Direct- Reliability and Efficiency.- Double-Layer Local Oxi- System.- 2. Framework of Computer Aided One-of- Sequence Systems.- 3: Frequency-Hopping Systems.- dation Using Atomic Force Microscopy.- Nanoma- a-Kind Production System.- 3. Rapid Product Devel- 4: Code Synchronization.- 5: Fading and Diversity.- nipulation of Biological Macromolecules by Atomic opment in One-of-a-Kind Production.- 4. Cost Esti- 6: Code-Division Multiple Access.- 7: Detection of Force Microscopy.- Nanografting: Bottom-Up Fab- mate and Control in One-of-a-Kind Production.- Spread-Spectrum Signals.- 8: Systems with Iterative rication of Designed Nanostructures.- Nanopat- 5. Knowledge Mapping.- 6. Information Genera- Channel Estimation.- Appendix A: Signal Charac- tern Formation Using Dip Pen Nanolithography.- tion.- 7. Adaptive Scheduling and Control of One-of- teristics.- Appendix B: Probability Distributions.- Nanofabrication of Functional Nanostructures by a-Kind Production.- 8. One-of-a-Kind Production Appendix C: Convergence of Adaptive Algorithms. Thermochemical Nanolithography.- Proton-foun- Management and Control Software System©. 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There are three prime reasons behind eling formalisms, andMonte Carlo simulation (Meditech 2011), held in in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. for doing so: first, the field is quite interdisciplinary models.Dependability of Networked Com- The papers of this Proceedings volume present new and requires simplified presentation for a person puter-based Systems provides students and developments in - Health Care Technology, - Med- from non-parent discipline. 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Computers Analysis, Design, and Application Proceedings of the Second International Symposium of Global COE Program "Energy Science in the Age of Global Warming— Selected Papers from the 2011 International Conference on Small Wind Turbines provides a thorough ground- Toward CO2 Zero-emission Energy System" Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) in Nanchang, China on June 20-22, 2011, Volume 3 ing in analysing, designing, building, and installing a small wind turbine. Small turbines are introduced Since 2008, the Global Center of Excellence (COE) at Kyoto University, Japan, has been engaged in a This volume includes extended and revised versions by emphasising their differences from large ones program called “Energy Science in the Age of Global of a set of selected papers from the International and nearly all the analysis and design examples Warming—Toward a CO2 Zero-Emission Energy Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , refer to small turbines.The accompanying software System.” Its aim is to establish an international edu- held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized includes MATLAB® programs for power production cation and research platform to foster educators, by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS and starting performance, as well as programs for researchers, and policy makers who can develop Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- detailed multi-objective optimisation of blade design. technologies and propose policies for establishing ume 3 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum A spreadsheet is also given to help readers apply a CO2 zero-emission society no longer dependent for the presentation of new approaches from Electri- the simple load model of the IEC standard for small on fossil fuels. It is well known that the energy prob- cal Power Systems and Computers, to foster integra- wind turbine safety. Small Wind Turbines represents lem cannot simply be labeled a technological one, tion of the latest developments in scientific research. the distilled outcome of over twenty years experience as it is also deeply involved with social and eco- 133 related topic papers were selected into this vol- in fundamental research, design and installation, nomic issues. The establishment of a “low-carbon ume. All the papers were reviewed by 2 program and field testing of small wind turbines.Small Wind energy science” as an interdisciplinary field integrat- committee members and selected by the volume Turbines is a suitable reference for student projects ing social sciences with natural sciences is neces- editor Prof. Xiaofeng Wan. We hope every partici- and detailed design studies, and also provides impor- sary. The Global COE is setting out a zero-emission pant can have a good opportunity to exchange their tant background material for engineers and others technology roadmap and is promoting socioeco- research ideas and results and to discuss the state of using small wind turbines for remote power and dis- nomic studies of energy, studies of new technologies the art in the areas of the Electrical Power Systems tributed generation applications. for renewable energies, and research for advanced and Computers. Features nuclear energy. It has also established the Global Features Small Wind Turbines provides a thorough ground- COE Unit for[..] This volume includes extended and revised versions ing in analysing, designing, building, and installing Features of a set of selected papers from the International a small wind turbine. Small turbines are introduced Since 2008, the Global Center of Excellence (COE) Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , by emphasising their differences from large ones and at Kyoto University, Japan, has been engaged in a held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized nearly all the analysis and design examples refer to program called “Energy Science in the Age of Global by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS small turbines.The accompanying software includes Warming—Toward a CO2 Zero-Emission Energy Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- MATLAB® programs for power production and System.” Its aim is to establish an international edu- ume 3 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum starting performance, as well as programs for [..] cation and research platform to foster educators, for the presentation of new approaches [..] Contents researchers, and policy makers who can develop Contents 1. Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology.- 2. technologies and propose policies for establishing a From the content: A Study on Equivalent Circuit of Control Volume Analysis for Wind Turbines.- 3. [..] Short Wavelength Coplanar Waveguide Employ- Blade Element Theory for Wind Turbines.- 4. Aero- Fields of interest ing Periodic Ground Structure on Silicon RFIC.- foils: Lift, Drag, and Circulation.- 5. Blade Element Renewable and Green Energy; Climate Change; Fault Diagnosis of Rolling Bearing Based on Wavelet Calculations.- 6. 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Temperature Superconducting Coils Injection Molding Selected Papers from the 2011 International Conference on and Their Applications for Energy Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) in Nanchang, China on Integration of Theory and Modeling Methods June 20-22, 2011, Volume 2 Storage This book covers fundamental principles and This volume includes extended and revised versions numerical methods relevant to the modeling of the of a set of selected papers from the International Second-Generation High-Temperature Supercon- injection molding process. As injection molding Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , ducting Coils and Their Applications for Energy processing is related to rheology, mechanical and held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized Storage addresses the practical electric power appli- chemical engineering, polymer science and com- by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS cations of high-temperature superconductors. It putational methods, and is a rapidly growing field, Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- validates the concept of a prototype energy storage the book provides a multidisciplinary and compre- ume 2 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum system using newly available 2G HTS conductors by hensive introduction to the subjects required for an for the presentation of new approaches from Elec- investigating the process of building a complete sys- understanding of the complex process. It addresses trical engineering and controls, to foster integration tem from the initial design to the #nal experiment. It the up-to-date status of fundamental understanding of the latest developments in scientific research. 133 begins with a clear introduction of the related back- and simulation technologies, without losing sight related topic papers were selected into this volume. ground and then presents a comprehensive design of still useful classical approaches. The main chap- All the papers were reviewed by 2 program com- of a superconducting energy storage system that ters of the book are devoted to the currently active mittee members and selected by the volume editor can store maximum energy using a limited length of fields of flow-induced crystallization and orienta- Prof. Min Zhu. We hope every participant can have superconductors. The author has created a model- tion evolution of fiber suspensions, respectively, a good opportunity to exchange their research ideas ing environment for analysis of the system and also followed by detailed discussion of their effects on and results and to discuss the state of the art in the presents experimental results that are highly consis- mechanical property, shrinkage and warpage of areas of the Electrical engineering and controls. tent with his theoretical calculations. injection-molded products. The level of the proposed book will be suitable for interested scientists, R&D Features Features engineers, application engineers, and graduate stu- This volume includes extended and revised versions Second-Generation High-Temperature Supercon- dents in[..] of a set of selected papers from the International ducting Coils and Their Applications for Energy Conference on Electric and Electronics (EEIC 2011) , Storage addresses the practical electric power appli- Features held on June 20-22 , 2011, which is jointly organized cations of high-temperature superconductors. It This book covers fundamental principles and by Nanchang University, Springer, and IEEE IAS validates the concept of a prototype energy storage numerical methods relevant to the modeling of the Nanchang Chapter. The objective of EEIC 2011 Vol- system using newly available 2G HTS conductors by injection molding process. As injection molding pro- ume 2 is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum investigating the process of building a complete sys- cessing is related to rheology, mechanical and chemi- for the presentation of new approaches [..] tem from the initial design to the #nal experiment. It cal engineering, polymer science and computational begins [..] methods, and is a rapidly growing field, the book Contents provides a multidisciplinary and comprehensive From the content: Targets Detection in SAR Image Contents introduction to the subjects required for an under- Used Coherence Analysis Based on S-transform.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Background of Superconduc- standing of the [..] A Community Detecting Algorithm in Directed tors.- 3. Development of SMES Systems.- 4. Coil Weighted Networks.- Autonomous Rule-Generated Design.- 5. Modelling of Superconducting Pancake Contents Fuzzy Systems Designs Through Bacterial Foraging Coil.- 6. Coil Tests and Applications for SMES.- 7. 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Fur- digital computers that allowed the execution of thermore, we investigate specific consequences for highly non-linear and increasingly complex data Islands face one of the most pressing issues of our the environment, nature and the quality of life for analysis procedures - methods that were completely time: how to balance ecological integrity with eco- city dwellers due to profound changes such as cli- unfeasible before. Non-linear curve fitting, clustering nomic development and collective quality of life, mate change and the demographic and economic and machine learning belong to these modern tech- including the need for social and conservation space. developments associated with the phenomena of niques which are a further step towards computa- Islands are sites of rich and varied human and eco- shrinking cities. Actual problems of urban ecol- tional intelligence.The goal of this book is to provide logical diversity, but they are also often character- ogy should be discussed not only in terms of nat- an interactive and illustrative guide to these topics. ized by narrow resource bases and dependency on ural dimensions such as atmosphere, biosphere, It concentrates on the road from two dimensional links to the outside world, and by their limited abil- pedosphere and hydrosphere but also in terms curve fitting to multidimensional clustering and ity to determine the actual character of those links. of social and cultural dimensions such as urban machine learning with neural networks or support This volume reviews the challenges of island devel- planning, residence and recreation, traffic and vector machines. Along the way topics like math- opment and conservation in the Asia–Pacific region. mobility and economic values. 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It is now widely accepted that adaptation will be nec- This monograph contains recent studies in eco- In The Wrong Place: Alien Marine Crustaceans - essary if we are to manage the risks posed by climate informatics, promising ideas and new challenges in Distribution, Biology And Impacts provides a unique change. What we know about adaptation, however, information management for supporting sustainabil- view into the remarkable story of how shrimps, is limited. While there is a well established body of ity incompanies and other organization. The scope crabs, and lobsters – and their many relatives – have scholarship proposing assessment approaches and of this book includes sets ofsolutions which show been distributed around the world by human activ- explaining concepts, few studies have examined if different stakeholders’ viewpoints on sustainability. ity, and the profound implications of this global and how adaptation is taking place at a national or In individual chapters, authors discuss the role which reorganization of biodiversity for marine conser- regional level. EnvironmentalInformation Systems (EIS) play in vation biology. Many crustaceans form the base of the environmental conscious functioning ofenter- marine food chains, and are often prominent preda- Features prise. New models, methods and tools supporting tors and competitors acting as ecological engineers It is now widely accepted that adaptation will be nec- sustainability arepresented. Emphasis is placed on in marine ecosystems. Commencing in the 1800s essary if we are to manage the risks posed by climate the innovative approach to eco-friendlyorganization global commerce began to move hundreds – perhaps change. What we know about adaptation, however, and coordination of transport, logistics processes thousands – of species of marine crustaceans across is limited. While there is a well established body of and operationsmanagement. The information man- oceans and between continents, both intentionally scholarship proposing assessment approaches and agement and decision making inmanufacturing and and unintentionally. This book tells the story of explaining concepts, few studies have examined if service organizations is highlighted.The scope of this these invasions from Arctic waters to tropical shores, and how adaptation is taking place at a national or monograph also encompasses topics related to the highlighting not only the importance and impact of regional level. 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Millions of them are poor, and often they It introduces the use of the very well-known and This book provides the reader with a state-of-the- are socially and politically marginalized. Macro-eco- proven methodology, linear programming, but spe- art view of research on sustainable development. Its nomic and institutional mechanisms are essential to cially adapted for this purpose. For this, it incorpo- emphasis lies on the transformative dimension of address these poverty and vulnerability problems; rates a method to include subjective concepts, as well this research: sustainable development can only be however, interventions at the local community level as the possibility of working with many different and realized through a far-reaching transformation of the are also necessary. This requires deep understand- even contradictory objectives. The book is liberally situation humankind finds itself in at the beginning ing of what poverty means to the fishers, their fam- populated with diverse case studies to illustrate the of the third millennium. The contributions are writ- ilies and communities; how they cope with it; and concepts. This practical guide will be of interest to ten by leading world experts in the conceptualisation the challenges they face to increase resiliency and anyone undertaking analysis and decision-making, and actual practice of sustainable development. The improve their lives for the better. 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Using the modern approach of 16S ribosomal for the status of continental waters, and as a clear Focusing specifically on the management of karst RNA, the book looks at the taxonomy of marine and reflection of the notion of water as heritage to be environments, this volume draws together the freshwater bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, conserved, in the year 2000 the Water Framework world’s leading karst experts to provide a vital source and the smaller aquatic animals such as nematodes Directive (2000/60/CE) was enacted, its goal being for the study and management of this unique physi- and rotifers, as well as at the study of unculturable to establish a framework to protect water and the cal setting. Although karst landscapes cover 12% of aquatic microorganisms (metagenomics). The pecu- different aquatic ecosystems by requiring the Mem- the Earth’s terrain and provide 25% of the world’s liarities of water as an environment for microbial ber States to achieve a good ecological status in all drinking water, the resource management of karst growth, and the influence of aquatic microorgan- their waters by 2015. Like all ecosystems, freshwater environments has only previously received indirect isms on global climate and global recycling of nitro- ecosystems undergo physical, chemical and energy- attention. Through a comprehensive approach, Karst gen and sulphur are also examined. The pollution of related changes, both of natural and anthropogenic Management focuses on engineering issues associ- water is explored in the context of self-purification origin. These disturbances affect the organisms liv- ated with surface karst such as quarries, dams, and of natural waters. Modern municipal water purifica- ing in them and those who utilize their resources. agriculture, subsurface topics such as the manage- tion and disease transmission through water are dis- Therefore, evaluating these changes has become a ment of groundwater, show caves, cave biota, and cussed. Alternative methods for solid waste disposal very important task in order to better understand geo-archaeology projects. Chapters that focus on are related to the economic capability of a society. aquatic systems. The study and analysis of the eco- karst as an integrated system look at IUCN World Viruses are given special attention. By focusing on logical status of these ecosystems in relation to their Heritage sites, national parks, policy and regulation, the basics, this primer will appeal across a wide range conservation status and water quality is thus a funda- measuring systematic disturbance, information man- of disciplines. mental tool for a more efficient and rational manage- agement, and public environmental education. The ment of their resources, that is, a[..] text incorporates the most up-to-date research from Features leading karst scientists. This volume provides impor- This book seeks to place the main actors in mat- Features tant[..] ters of environmental microbiology, namely the As a result of the European Commission’s concern microorganisms, on center stage. Using the modern for the status of continental waters, and as a clear Features approach of 16S ribosomal RNA, the book looks, in reflection of the notion of water as heritage to be Focusing specifically on the management of karst great detail, at the taxonomy of marine and fresh- conserved, in the year 2000 the Water Framework environments, this volume draws together the water bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, and Directive (2000/60/CE) was enacted, its goal being world’s leading karst experts to provide a vital source the smaller aquatic animals such as nematodes to establish a framework to protect water and the dif- for the study and management of this unique physi- and rotifers, as well as at the study of unculturable ferent aquatic ecosystems by requiring the Member cal setting. Although karst landscapes cover 12% of aquatic [..] States to achieve a good ecological status in all [..] the Earth’s terrain and provide 25% of the world’s drinking water, the resource management of karst Contents Contents environments has only previously received indirect Part I - Introduction: Nature, Properties, and Distri- Chapter 1: Why, Where and How: an identification [..] bution of Water.-Peculiarities of Water as an Envi- guide of macroinvertebrates.- Chapter 2: Identifica- ronmental Habitat for Microorganisms.-Part II- tion Keys.- Chapter 3: Taxa description and Biology. Contents Biological Aspects of Microorganisms in Aquatic Introduction.- Section 1: Management of Surface Environments: Aspects of the Molecular Biology of Fields of interest Karst. Engineering issues on karst terrains. Geoengi- Microorganisms of Relevance to the Aquatic Envi- Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Invertebrates; Envi- neering problems and solutions in karst regions of ronment.-Taxonomy, Physiology and Ecology of ronmental Management China. Sinkholes issues. Quarries and Mining on Aquatic Microorganisms.-Part III - The Ecology Karst. Dams and Reservoirs on Karst. Risk assess- Target groups of Microorganisms in Natural Waters.- Ecology of ment of building on karst landscapes. Agriculture Graduate Microorganisms in Freshwater.- Ecology of Microor- and karst. Section 2: Management of Subterranean Karst. Management of Caves. Show caves manage- ganisms in Saline Waters (Seas and Oceans).-Part IV Type of publication ment of Apulia, Italy. Geoarchaeology in caves. Man- - Pollution and Purification of, and Disease Trans- Contributed volume mission[..] aging Macrobiota in Caves. Managing bats in caves. Managing Microbiota in Caves. 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Geoinformation Metadata in and Policy 2010 J.M. Broekman, Penn State University, Carlisle, PA, USA; F.J. Mootz III, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA (Eds.) INSPIRE and SDI Urban Regional Resilience: How Do Cities and Regions Deal with Change? Understanding. Editing. Publishing The Semiotics of Law in Legal Resilience is increasingly becoming a catchword in The book is a new comprehensive textbook about current discussions about urban and regional devel- Education creating and publishing geoinformation metadata. opment. While there has been a strong research It is a compendium of knowledge about geoinfor- focus on sustainability, there is a lack of understand- This volume assesses the role of legal semiotics in mation metadata in INSPIRE Directive and Spatial ing of the processes and factors that make cities and legal education. The field of legal semiotics is new Information Infrastructures. It contains the knowl- regions more vulnerable and others more resilient, and highly relevant to legal practice and to the trans- edge necessary to understand prior to the creation for example, when dealing with climate change, ference of legal knowledge across generations of of geoinformation metadata. Metadata – “data about demographic decline and ageing, as well as economic lawyers. The material included in this book pro- data” - describe the layers of spatial data (data series, crises. The German Annual of Spatial Research and motes new semiotic ideas in four specific domains: services) responding to the questions: what?, why?, Policy 2010 sheds some light on this by discussing the philosophical and legal foundations of the newly when?, who?, how? and where? Geoinformation examples of how actors deal with change. On the one developed sign-directed expressiveness in law; the metadata allows for exact search of the spatial data hand, concepts are described and analysed which historical, political and semiotic dimensions of first according to given criteria, regardless of where this are oriented towards increasing urban regional efforts to teach Law in Pennsylvania and Virginia; data is located. On 15 May 2007 the EU Directive resilience, for example regarding energy consump- gender issues and family relations in the light of 2007/2/EC came into force establishing Infrastruc- tion, climate change, and urban decline. Moreover, legal qualifications; and economic and business ture for Spatial Information in Europe - INSPIRE. institutional aspects are discussed. On the other approaches to cases in which trademarks are func- The proper functioning of the infrastructure for spa- hand, barriers for using the concept of resilience in tioning as signs in law or public use of property is tial information would not be possible without the planning are described and suggestions are made forwarded. Courses/workshops/seminars on law and metadata. about how to deal with these barriers in strategic semiotics planning. Features Features The book is a new comprehensive textbook about Features This book offers educational experiences, including creating and publishing geoinformation metadata. Resilience is increasingly becoming a catchword in reflections and the resulting essays, from the Roberta It is a compendium of knowledge about geoinfor- current discussions about urban and regional devel- Kevelson Seminar on Law and Semiotics held dur- mation metadata in INSPIRE Directive and Spatial opment. While there has been a strong research ing 2008 – 2011 at Penn State University’s Dickinson Information Infrastructures. It contains the knowl- focus on sustainability, there is a lack of understand- School of Law. The texts address educational aspects edge necessary to understand prior to the creation ing of the processes and factors that make cities and of law that require attention and that also are issues of geoinformation metadata. Metadata – “data about regions more vulnerable and others more resilient, in traditional jurisprudence and legal theory. The data” - describe the layers of spatial data (data series, for example, when dealing with climate change, book introduces education in legal semiotics [..] services) [..] demographic decline and ageing, as well as economic crises. [..] Contents Contents Preface— Semiotics in the Seminar; Jan M. Broek- Introduction.- Metadata.- Standards and Interop- Contents man, Francis J. Mootz III, William A. 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E. Chiti, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy; B.G. D. Damar, International Max Planck Research School for Maritime G. Sartor, University of Bologna, Italy; M. Palmirani, University of Mattarella, Università di Siena and Scuola superiore della pub- Affairs, Hamburg, Germany Bologna, Italy; E. Francesconi, ITTIG – CNR, Florence, Italy; M.A. blica amministrazione, Roma, Italy (Eds.) Biasiotti, ITTIG-CNR, Florence, Italy (Eds.) Wilful Misconduct in International Global Administrative Law and EU Transport Law Legislative XML for the Semantic Administrative Law Web

Relationships, Legal Issues and Comparison The main rationale of the conventions on interna- Principles, Models, Standards for Document Management tional transport law is to limit the liability of the This book seeks to enrich and refine global admin- carrier. However, an aspect common to these con- This volume examines the basic layers of the stan- istrative law and EU administrative law analytical ventions is that in cases of "wilful misconduct" the dard-based creation and usage of legislation. In tools by examining their manifold relations. Its aim carrier is liable without any financial limitation. particular, it addresses the identification of legisla- is to begin to explore the complex reality of the inter- "Wilful misconduct" denoting a high degree of fault tive documents, their structure, the basic metadata actions between EU administrative law and global is an established term in English law. The Conven- and legislative changes. Since mature technologies administrative law, to provide a preliminary map of tion for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to and established practices are already in place for such legal and institutional reality, and to review it. International Carriage by Air (Warsaw Convention) these layers, a standard-based approach is a neces- The book is the first attempt to analyze a dense area of 1929 was the first international convention on sary aspect of the up-to-date management of leg- of new legal issues. The first part of the book con- transport law where the term was employed. A def- islative resources. Starting out with an overview tains core elements of a general theory of the rela- inition of "wilful misconduct", which can be found of the context for the use of XML standards in leg- tionships between global and EU administrative law: in later conventions regarding carriage of goods and islation, the book next examines the rationale of comparative inquiries, exchanges of legal principles, passengers as well, was implemented in the Hague standard-based management of legislative docu- and developing linkages. The second part is devoted Protocol of 1955, amending the Warsaw Conven- ments. It goes on to address such issues as naming, to special regulatory regimes, in which global and tion. However, the question as to exactly which the Akoma-Ntoso document model, the contribu- European law coexist, though not always peacefully. degree of fault constitutes "wilful misconduct" has tion of standard-based document management to Several sectors are considered: cultural heritage, to date remained controversial and unanswered. handling legislative dynamics, meta-standards and medicines, climate change, antitrust, accounting and This work seeks to answer this question. To this end, interchange standards. The volume concludes with auditing, banking supervision, and public procure- the historical background of the term, together with a discussion of semantic resources and a review on ment. its[..] systems and projects.

Features Features Features This book seeks to enrich and refine global admin- The main rationale of the conventions on interna- This volume examines the basic layers of the stan- istrative law and EU administrative law analytical tional transport law is to limit the liability of the dard-based creation and usage of legislation. In par- tools by examining their manifold relations. Its aim carrier. However, an aspect common to these con- ticular, it addresses the identification of legislative is to begin to explore the complex reality of the interventions is that in cases of "wilful misconduct" the documents, their structure, the basic metadata and actions between EU administrative law and global carrier is liable without any financial limitation. legislative changes. Since mature technologies and administrative law, to provide a preliminary map of "Wilful misconduct" denoting a high degree of fault established practices are already in place for these such legal and institutional reality, and to review it. is an established term in English law. The Conven- layers, a standard-based approach is a necessary The book is the first attempt to analyze a dense [..] tion for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to aspect of the up-to-date management of legislative [..] [..] Contents Introduction.- A. Cross-Section Analysis: Com- Contents Contents parative Inquiries.- Exchanges of Legal Principles.- Introduction.- Historical Background: Limitation Preface; Pompeu Casanovas and Giovanni Sartor.- Developing Linkages and Networks.- B. Sectoral of Liability and Wilful Misconduct.- Roots of Wilful 1 Introduction: ICT and legislation in the knowl- Analysis: Parallel Regimes.- Converging Harmoniza- Misconduct.- Wilful Misconduct in Transport Law: edge society; Giovanni Sartor.- 2 Legislative infor- tions.- Cross Implementations. First Time in an International Transport Conven- mation and the web; Giovanni Sartor.- 3 ICT-based tion: Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules management of legislative documents; Giovanni Fields of interest relating to International Carriage by Air, 1929.- Sartor.- 4 A standard-based approach for the man- European Law / Public International Law; Adminis- Carriage by Sea.- Conventions on Other Means of agement of legislative; Fabio Vitali.- 5 Naming Leg- trative Law; International & Foreign Law Transportation.- Proof & Concept of Fault: Causa- islative Resources; Enrico Francesconi.- 6 Akoma Ntoso for Legal Documents; Monica Palmirani and Target groups tion and Proof.- Degrees of Fault and Wilful Miscon- duct.- Conclusion. Fabio Vitali.- 7 Legislative Change Management with Research Akoma-Ntoso; Monica Palmirani.- 8 A MetaLex and Metadata Primer: Concepts, Use, and Implementa- Type of publication Fields of interest tion;[..] Contributed volume Commercial Law; Civil Law; Civil Procedure Law; International & Foreign Law Fields of interest Ships in 3 - 5 business days Target groups Media Law; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Research Recognition and Graphics; Legal Aspects of Com- puting 2011. XIII, 409 p. Hardcover Type of publication Monograph Target groups $189.00 Research ISBN 978-3-642-20263-6 Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. XXII, 316 p. (Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs, Vol. 22) Softcover Ships in 3 - 5 business days

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M. Suksi, Abo Akademi University, Abo, Finland R.G. Bednarik, International Federation of Rock Art Organisations, Life Sciences Caufield South, Victoria, Australia Sub-State Governance through The Human Condition Territorial Autonomy G. Banfalvi, Department of Microbial Biotechnology and Cell Biol- ogy, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary (Ed.) A Comparative Study in Constitutional Law of Powers, Proce- This book summarizes the work of several decades, dures and Institutions Cell Cycle Synchronization culminating in a revolutionary model of recent This study focuses on territorial autonomy, which human evolution. It challenges current consensus is often used in different conflict-resolution and Methods and Protocols views fundamentally, presenting in its support a minority situations. Four typical elements are iden- mass of evidence, much of which has never been tified on the basis of the historical example of the To prepare synchronized cells representing different assembled before. This evidence derives primarily Memel Territory and the so-called Memel case of the stages of the cell cycle has been a great challenge for from archaeology, paleoanthropology, genetics, clin- PCIJ; distribution of powers, participation through researchers across the globe. In Cell Cycle Synchro- ical psychology, neurosciences, linguistics and cog- elections and referendums, executive power of terri- nization: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field nitive sciences. No even remotely similar thesis of torial autonomy, and international relations. These supply detailed protocols providing first the theo- recent human origins has ever been published, but elements are used for a comparative analysis of the retical background of the procedure then step-by- some of the key elements of this book have been constitutional law that regulates the position of six step instructions on how to implement synchroniza- published by the author in major refereed journals currently existing special jurisdictions, the Åland tion as well as the latest techniques for the enhanced in the last two years. Its implications are far-reach- Islands in Finalnd, Scotland in the United Kingdom, study of regulatory mechanisms to understand cell ing and profoundly affect the way we perceive our- Puerto Rico in the United States of America, Hong cycle events. Describing synchronized cells from selves as a species. This book about what it means to Kong in China, Aceh in Indonesia and Zanzibar asynchronous bacterial, plant, protozoan, yeast, fish, be human is heavily referenced, with a bibliography in Tanzania. The current sub-state entities exam- and mammalian cell cultures, the synchronization of many hundreds of scientific entries. ined can be arranged in relation to Memel in a man- methods presented in the book are based principally Features ner that indicates that Hong Kong and the Åland on two major strategies: the “arrest-and-release” Although the human condition can also be con- conform to the typical territorial autonomy, while approach, which involves different chemical treat- sidered in metaphysical, ideological or ontological Puerto Rico and Aceh should probably not be under- ments to block cells at certain stages of the cell cycle, terms, in this book it is examined from a purely sci- stood as territorial autonomies proper. At the[..] and the physical strategy, which contains physical methods to collect cells belonging to subpopulations entific perspective: what has occurred in the evo- Features of the cell cycle. Written in the highly successful lution of our species that led to the emergence of This study focuses on territorial autonomy, which Methods in Molecular[..] such a remarkable primate? In reviewing the limited is often used in different conflict-resolution and empirical evidence we have about our distant past, minority situations. Four typical elements are iden- Features some favored interpretations are replaced with hith- tified on the basis of the historical example of the To prepare synchronized cells representing different erto [..] Memel Territory and the so-called Memel case of the stages of the cell cycle has been a great challenge for Contents PCIJ; distribution of powers, participation through researchers across the globe. In Cell Cycle Synchro- 1 A little epistemology.- The expulsion of Eve.- 3 The elections and referendums, executive power of terri- nization: Methods and Protocols, experts in the field hard evidence.- 4 Seafaring, beads and external hard torial autonomy, and international relations. These supply detailed protocols providing first the theoret- drives.- 5 An alternative paradigm.- 6 The bigger pic- [..] ical background of the procedure then step-by-step instructions on how to implement synchronization ture.- 7 Advanced cognition and neurodegenerative Contents as well as the latest techniques [..] diseases: a Faustian deal Introduction.- The Autonomy of Memel.- The Rela- Fields of interest tionship between Federalism and Autonomy.- Con- Contents Evolutionary Biology flict Resolution in a Self-Determination Context Overview of Cell Synchronization.- Synchroniza- as a General Frame for Sub-State Arrangements.- tion of Mammalian Cells and Nuclei by Centrifu- gal Elutriation.- Cytofluorometric Purification of Target groups The Distribution of Powers.- Participation in Deci- Graduate sion-Making.- The Executive Power.- International Diploid and Tetraploid Cancer Cells.- Large Scale Mitotic Cell Synchronization.- Synchronization of Relations.- Concluding Remarks. 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K. Davies, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, United Kingdom; Th. Denk, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Swe- P. Eloranta, Jyväskylä; J. Kwandrans, Polish Academy of sciences, Y. Spiegel, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) The Volcani den; F. Grimsson, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria; R. Zetter, Kraków; E. Kusel-Fetzmann, Vienna Ecology Center, Universität Center, Bet Dagan, Israel (Eds.) University of Vienna, Austria; L.A. Símonarson, University of Ice- Wien land, Reykjavik, Iceland Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa, Nematodes: Late Cainozoic Floras of Iceland Bd. 7 / Freshwater Flora of Central 15 Million Years of Vegetation and Climate History in the Europe, Vol. 7: Rhodophyta and Building Coherence between Microbial Ecology and Molecular Northern North Atlantic Mechanisms Phaeophyceae Being the only place in the northern North Atlantic The offered volume intends to review the biologi- yielding late Cainozoic terrestrial sediments rich in cal control theme of phytonematodes from several plant fossils, Iceland provides a unique archive for Volume 7 of the series "Süßwasserflora/Freshwater prospects: ecological; applicative as well as com- vegetation and climate development in this region. Flora of Central Europe" covers the freshwater red mercial state of the art; understanding the mode- This book includes the complete plant fossil record algae and brown algae of this region. Freshwater red of-action of various biocontrol systems; interac- from Iceland spanning the past 15 million years. algae can be found in running waters, in lakes and tion between the plant host, nematodes’ surface and Eleven sedimentary rock formations containing over ponds, on wet soils and sometimes also in hot sul- microorganism’s; candidates for biocontrol; extrap- 320 plant taxa are described. For each flora, palaeoe- phuric springs. The small group of freshwater brown olation of the wide knowledge existed in another cology and floristic affinities within the Northern algae occurs in rivers and lakes. Several freshwater systems for understanding biocontrol processes: Hemisphere are established. The exceptional fos- red and brown algae are included into the red lists C. elegans as a model and lessons from other natu- sil record allows a deeper understanding of the role of threatened species. Freshwater Rhodophyta is a ral systems; and exploiting advanced genomic tools of the “North Atlantic Land Bridge” for intercon- rather small and systematically heterogeneous group. to promote understanding biocontrol processes tinental plant migration and of the Gulf Stream- From a total number of about 200 freshwater red and thereafter improve specific biological control North Atlantic Current system for regional climatic algal species, which were described, only one third agents. evolution.’Iceland sits as a “fossil trap” on one of the is found in Europe representing nine orders and most interesting biogeographic exchange routes on various life forms. Phaeophyceae, mainly found in Features the sea, cover a wide range of size from tiny thalli to Twenty years have elapsed since that last book was the planet - the North Atlantic. The fossil floras of Iceland document both local vegetational response to huge marine kelps. In freshwaters, only seven species published dedicated to biological control of nema- were described worldwide. All freshwater phaeo- todes and to this day a robust commercially suc- global climate change, and more importantly, help to document the nature of biotic[..] phytes are small-sized, and appear as dark brown cessful biological control agent for plant parasitic crusts or as tiny cushions on hard substrata. Some nematodes is not routinely used. Soil supressive to Features taxa can be found in clear and clean waters,[..] plant nematodes is a well established phenomenon Being the only place in the northern North Atlantic and yet we clearly do not understand the ecology of yielding late Cainozoic terrestrial sediments rich in Features it sufficiently well to manipulated it in a way that we plant fossils, Iceland provides a unique archive for Volume 7 of the series "Süßwasserflora/Freshwater [..] vegetation and climate development in this region. Flora of Central Europe" covers the freshwater red algae and brown algae of this region. Freshwater red Contents This book includes the complete plant fossil record from Iceland spanning the past 15 million years. algae can be found in running waters, in lakes and Chapter 1: Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic ponds, on wet soils and sometimes also in hot sul- Nematodes: An Ecological Perspective, A Review of Eleven sedimentary rock formations containing over 320 plant taxa are described. For each flora, [..] phuric springs. The small group of freshwater brown Progress and Opportunities For Further Research.- algae occurs in rivers and lakes. Several freshwater Chapter 2: Microbial Ecology and Nematode Con- Contents red and brown algae are included into the red lists trol in Natural Ecosystems.- Chapter 3: Microbial 1. Introduction to the Nature and Geology of Ice- [..] Interactions with Caenorhabditis elegans: Lessons land.- 2. A brief Review of Palaeontological Research from a Model Organism.- Chapter 4: Exploiting in Iceland.- 3. Systematic Paleobotany.- 4. The Contents Genomics to Understand the Interactions Between Archaic Floras (15 Ma).- 5. The Classic Surtarbran- Preface of the editors Rhodophyta (P. Eloranta & Root-knot Nematodes and Pasteuria penetrans.- dur Floras (12 Ma).- 6. The early Late Miocene Flo- J. Kwandrans). - Preface of authors. - General part. Chapter 5: Plant Nematode Surfaces.- Chapter 6: ras (10 Ma) – First Evidence of Cool Temperate - Classification Studies on the freshwater red algae Molecular Mechanisms of the Interaction Between and Herbaceous Taxa.- 7. The middle Late Miocene particularly in Europe Origin and diversity. - Cyto- Nematode-Trapping Fungi and Nematodes: Lessons Floras (9-8 Ma) – A Window into the Regional logical characteristics. - Molecular studies Repro- from Genomics.-[..] Vegetation Surrounding a Large Caldera.- 8. A Lake- duction and life cycles Growth forms. - Structure land Area in the Late Miocene (7-6 Ma).- 9. 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I. Falk, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia; R. Wal- C.D. Geddes, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA (Ed.) J. Gli#ski, Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland; J. Horabik, lace, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia; M.L. Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland; J. Lipiec, Institute of Ndoen, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, CJ, Indonesia Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland (Eds.) (Eds.) Reviews in Fluorescence 2009 Encyclopedia of Agrophysics Managing Biosecurity Across Reviews in Fluorescence 2009, the sixth volume of Borders the book serial from Springer, serves as a comprehensive collection of current trends and emerging This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics provides up-to- hot topics in the field of fluorescence and closely date information on the physical properties and pro- Managing biosecurity is everybody’s business. The related disciplines. It summarizes the year’s progress cesses affecting the quality of the environment and book’s multi-site, multi-sectoral research contributes in fluorescence and its applications, with author- plant production. It is a “first-up” volume which will to an holistic, evidence-based strategy for managing itative analytical reviews specialized enough to nicely complement the recently published Encyclo- plant biosecurity in complex contexts. The intent be attractive to professional researchers, yet also pedia of Soil Science (November 2007), which was is to provide a starting point for all stakeholders in appealing to the wider audience of scientists in published in the same series.About 250 informative the biosecurity endeavor – policy personnel at all related disciplines of fluorescence. Reviews in Flu- articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects levels of governance, planners and regional devel- orescence offers an essential reference material of agrophysics are presented in a single authoritative opers, non-government organizations, community for any lab working in the fluorescence field and volume. The authors represent renowned special- groups and individuals – to plan localized strategies related areas. All academics, bench scientists, and ists in various disciplines in agrophysics from a wide that ‘fit’ national needs and constraints and the way industry professionals wishing to take advantage of variety of countries.Agrophysics is important both people live their lives. In putting forward a ‘strategy’, the latest and greatest in the continuously emerg- for research and practical use not only in agriculture, we draw on many disciplines and cultural perspec- ing field of fluorescence will find it an invaluable but also in areas like environmental science, land tives on a problem that is fundamentally a multi- resource. Reviews in Fluorescence 2009 topics reclamation, food processing etc.Agrophysics is a rel- disciplinary and global issue. At the same time, the include: Hot electron-Induced Electrogenerated atively new interdisciplinary field closely related to contributing researchers remain aware that such a Chemiluminescence.Time-correlated, single-photon Agrochemistry, Agrobiology, Agroclimatology and strategy is always subject to local contextual factors counting methods in endothelial cell mechanobiol- Agroecology. Nowadays it has been fully accepted and influences, indigenous and local knowledge and ogy. Origin[..] as an agricultural and environmental discipline. As culture, and is regarded as a tool for planning, always such this Encyclopedia volume[..] subject to change. Features Reviews in Fluorescence 2009, the sixth volume of Features Features the book serial from Springer, serves as a compre- This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics provides up-to- This book works towards a strategy for managing hensive collection of current trends and emerging date information on the physical properties and pro- plant biosecurity in complex contexts. Managing hot topics in the field of fluorescence and closely cesses affecting the quality of the environment and the risks that pests and diseases pose to plants of all related disciplines. It summarizes the year’s progress plant production. It is a “first-up” volume which will kinds is a highly complex issue, made more so in an in fluorescence and its applications, with authori- nicely complement the recently published Encyclo- era where climate change is facing us on a daily basis. tative analytical reviews specialized enough to be pedia of Soil Science (November 2007) which was Borders between nations, regions and culturally dis- attractive to professional researchers, yet also [..] published in the same series.In a single authoritative tinct and diverse peoples provide the background for volume a collection of about [..] the multi-disciplinary but integrated [..] Contents Metal Enhancement of Near-IR Fluorescence for Contents Contents Molecular Biotechnology Applications.- Principal Absorption.- Acoustic tomography.- Adherence.- Frontispiece: Map of region.- Information: Profile of Component Global Analysis of Series of Fluores- Adhesion.- Adsorption complex.- Adsorption energy Eastern Indonesia.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- cence Spectra.- Hot Electron -Induced Electro- and surface heterogeneity.- Advances in soil water 1. Managing Plant Biosecurity across Borders.- 2. generated Chemiluminescence.- Extension of system.- Aeration.- Aeration and soil enzymes.- Policy and Legal Framework for Managing Biosecu- Fluorescence Response to the Near IR-Region.- Aerial photography.- Aerial photography use for rity.- 3. Adoption of Local Knowledge in Regional Luminescence analysis of Bi4(TiO4)3 and LiZnVO4 soils and plants.- After-effect.- After- effect phe- Biosecurity Development: Papua Case Study.- 4. ceramic powders.- Time-correlated, single-photon nomenon in environment.- Aggregate-size dis- Crossing the Community – Government Border: counting methods in endothelial cell mechanobiol- tribution.- Agricultural products.- Agrophysical The Case of Citrus Biosecurity Management in West ogy.- Going beyond continuous glucose monitor- metrology.- Agrophysical objects (soils, plants, plant Timor, Indonesia.- 5. Using a Community Approach ing with boronic acid appended bipyridinium salts.- materials, plant products, near ground atmosphere, to Foster Effective Biosecurity Practices Across Social Mapping and immunomodulation of the cell surface animals).- Agrophysical relations.- Agrophysics – Borders.- 6. 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J. Gli#ski, Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland; J. Horabik, J. Goodchild, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, USA S. Günter, Institute of Silviculture, Technical University of Munich, Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland; J. Lipiec, Institute of (Ed.) Germany; M. Weber, Institute of Silviculture, Technical University Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland (Eds.) of Munich, Germany; B. Stimm, Institute of Silviculture, Technical University of Munich, Germany; R. Mosandl, Institute of Silvicul- Therapeutic Oligonucleotides ture, Technical University of Munich, Germany (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Agrophysics Methods and Protocols Silviculture in the Tropics This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics provides up-to- The field of oligonucleotide therapeutics research is date information on the physical properties and pro- ripe with the prospect of new discoveries. In Ther- cesses affecting the quality of the environment and apeutic Oligonucleotides: Methods and Protocols, This book integrates the latest global developments plant production. It is a “first-up” volume which will a selection of established and emerging methods in forestry science and practice and their relevance nicely complement the recently published Encyclo- for the application of oligonucleotides as therapeu- for the sustainable management of tropical forests. pedia of Soil Science (November 2007), which was tics are presented, all providing the tools needed The influence of social dimensions on the develop- published in the same series.About 250 informative to inspire great changes in the field. Divided into ment of silvicultural concepts is another spotlight. articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects twenty-one chapters, this detailed volume meticu- Ecology and silvicultural options form all tropi- of agrophysics are presented in a single authoritative lously describes vital protocols for optimizing and cal continents, and forest formations from dry to volume. The authors represent renowned special- improving cell uptake, such as photochemical inter- moist forests and from lowland to mountain forests ists in various disciplines in agrophysics from a wide nalization, modified cell penetrating peptides, anti- are covered. Review chapters which guide readers variety of countries.Agrophysics is important both body conjugates, and nanoparticles. Other chapters through this complex subject integrate numerous for research and practical use not only in agriculture, address quantitation of RNA therapeutics in cells, illustrative and quantitative case studies by experts but also in areas like environmental science, land assaying gene knockdown, selecting the best tar- from all over the world. On the basis of a cross-sec- reclamation, food processing etc.Agrophysics is a rel- get site and synthesis of various modified oligonu- tional evaluation of the case studies presented, the atively new interdisciplinary field closely related to cleotides. Written in the successful Methods in authors put forward possible silvicultural contribu- Agrochemistry, Agrobiology, Agroclimatology and Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include tions towards sustainability in a changing world. Agroecology. Nowadays it has been fully accepted introductions to their respective topics, lists of the The book is addressed to a broad readership from as an agricultural and environmental discipline. As necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, read- forestry and environmental disciplines. such this Encyclopedia volume[..] ily reproducible protocols, and notes on[..] Features Features Features This book integrates the latest global developments This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics provides up-to- The field of oligonucleotide therapeutics research is in forestry science and practice and their relevance date information on the physical properties and pro- ripe with the prospect of new discoveries. In Ther- for the sustainable management of tropical forests. cesses affecting the quality of the environment and apeutic Oligonucleotides: Methods and Protocols, The influence of social dimensions on the develop- plant production. It is a “first-up” volume which will a selection of established and emerging methods ment of silvicultural concepts is another spotlight. nicely complement the recently published Encyclo- for the application of oligonucleotides as therapeu- Ecology and silvicultural options form all tropical pedia of Soil Science (November 2007) which was tics are presented, all providing the tools needed continents, and forest formations from dry to moist published in the same series.In a single authoritative to inspire great changes in the field. Divided into forests and from lowland to mountain forests are [..] volume a collection of about [..] twenty-one chapters, this detailed volume [..] Contents Contents Contents PART I Introduction.- PART II Forest Users: Absorption.- Acoustic tomography.- Adherence.- Therapeutic Oligonucleotides.- Dinucleotides Con- Past, Present, Future.- PART III New aspects in Adhesion.- Adsorption complex.- Adsorption energy taining 3¢-S-Phosphorothiolate Linkages.- 2’-O,4’- Tropical Silviculture.- PART IV Silviculture in and surface heterogeneity.- Advances in soil water C-Methyleneoxymethylene Bridged Nucleic Acids (Semi-)natural Humid Forests.- PART V Silvicul- system.- Aeration.- Aeration and soil enzymes.- (2’,4’-BNACOC).- A Non-covalent Peptide-based ture in (Semi-)natural Dry Forests.- PART VI Sil- Aerial photography.- Aerial photography use for Strategy for Ex-vivo and In vivo Oligonucleotide viculture in Azonal (Semi-)natural Forests.- PART soils and plants.- After-effect.- After- effect phe- Delivery.- Cell Penetrating Peptides-based Strate- VII Silviculture in Secondary Forests.- PART VIII nomenon in environment.- Aggregate-size dis- gies for the Delivery of Splice Redirecting Antisense Planted Forests - Silviculture in Plantations.- PART tribution.- Agricultural products.- Agrophysical Oligonucleotides.- A Nanoparticle for Tumor Tar- IX Planted Forests - Silvicultural Aspects for Restora- metrology.- Agrophysical objects (soils, plants, plant geted Delivery of Oligomers.- Light-directed Deliv- tion and Reforestation.- PART X Conclusions. materials, plant products, near ground atmosphere, ery of Nucleic Acids.- Antibody Targeted siRNA Fields of interest animals).- Agrophysical relations.- Agrophysics – Delivery.- Aptamer-Drug Conjugation for Targeted Forestry Management; Landscape Ecology; Tree Physics applied to agriculture.- Agrophysics in[..] Tumor Cell Therapy.- Five-step Process for Screen- Biology; Agriculture ing[..] Fields of interest Target groups Agriculture; Soil Science & Conservation; Biogeo- Fields of interest Research sciences; Geography (general) Biochemistry; Nucleic Acid Chemistry Type of publication Target groups Target groups Contributed volume Research Professional/practitioner

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International Association for Food Protection, Des Moines, USA R. Katoch, Department of Crop Improvement, CSKHPKV, Palam- K. Kikuzawa, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Nonoichi, Ishikawa, pur, HP, India 921-8836 Japan; M.J. Lechowicz, Department of Biology, McGill University, Montreal, CANADA Procedures to Investigate Foodborne Illness Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology of Leaf Longevity

This revised Sixth edition of Procedures to Investi- Leaf longevity is a fundamental process underlying Advances in biochemistry now allow us to con- gate Foodborne Illness is designed to guide public patterns of variation in foliar phenology and deter- trol living systems in ways that were undreamt of health personnel or teams in any country that inves- mining the distinction between deciduous and ever- a decade ago. This volume guides researchers and tigates reports of alleged foodborne illnesses. It is green plant species. Variation in leaf longevity is students through the full spectrum of experimental a companion to another manual published by the associated with a wide array of differences in the protocols used in biochemistry, plant biology and IAFP, Procedures to Investigate Waterborne Illness. physiology, anatomy, morphology and ecology of biotechnology. These two manuals are based on epidemiologic prin- plants. This book brings together for the first time ciples and investigative techniques that have been information scattered widely in the botanical liter- found effective in determining causal factors of dis- Features Long defined as a core subject in the life sciences, ature to provide a clear and comprehensive intro- ease incidence. This edition describes procedures duction to the nature and significance of variation to: Plan, prepare, investigate and respond to inten- biochemistry now allows us to control living systems in ways undreamt of even a decade ago. Its relevance in leaf longevity. It traces the development of ideas tional contamination of food Handle illness alerts about leaf longevity from the earliest descriptive and food-related complaints that may be related to increases daily as plant biology and biotechnology move inexorably up the scientific agenda. This studies to contemporary theory of leaf longevity as illnessInterview ill persons, those at risk, and con- a key element in the function of leaves as photosyn- trols Develop a case definitionCollect and snip spec- comprehensive volume explores the numerous experimental techniques that must be mastered thetic organs. An understanding of variation in leaf imens and samplesConduct hazard analysis at sites longevity reveals much about the nature of adap- where foods responsible for outbreaks were pro- by researchers in plant biology, biochemistry and biotechnology. [..] tation at the whole plant level and provides funda- duced, processed, or preparedTrace sources of con- mental insights into the basis of variation in plant taminationCollate and interpret collected dataReport Contents productivity at the ecosystem level. The analysis of information Preparation of solutions.- Expression of concentra- leaf longevity also provides a process-based[..] Features tion.- Buffers and their preparation.- Techniques in biochemical evaluation.- Carbohydrate estima- Features Procedures to Investigate Foodborne Illness is Leaf longevity is a fundamental process underlying designed to guide public health personnel or teams tions.- Estimation of lipids.- Qualitative and quantitative estimations of amino acids and proteins.- patterns of variation in foliar phenology and deter- in any country that investigates reports of alleged mining the distinction between deciduous and ever- foodborne illnesses. The manual is based on epi- Protein purification techniques.- Cell disruption and fractionation.- Enzymes in metabolism.- Isoenzyme green plant species. Variation in leaf longevity is demiologic principles and investigative techniques associated with a wide array of differences in the that have been found effective in determining causal analysis.- Chromatographic separations.- Methods for nutritional quality evaluation of food materials.- physiology, anatomy, morphology and ecology of factors of disease incidence. The guidelines are pre- plants. 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E. Lichtfouse, French National Institute for Agricultural Research N.A. Logan, Glasgow Caledonien University, UK; P. Vos, Gent Uni- D.K. Maheshwari, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar UK, India (INRA), Dijon, France (Ed.) versity, Belgium (Eds.) (Ed.)

Genetics, Biofuels and Local Endospore-forming Soil Bacteria Bacteria in Agrobiology: Plant Farming Systems Growth Responses Aerobic endospore-forming bacteria are found in soils of all kinds, ranging from acid to alkaline, hot Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field The future of agriculture strongly depends on our to cold, and fertile to desert. It is well known that aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable ability to enhance productivity without sacrific- endospores confer special properties upon their way for our children. This discipline addresses cur- ing long-term production potential. An ecologi- owners and play dominant parts in their life cycles rent issues such as climate change, increasing food cally and economically sustainable strategy is the and dispersal, and much has been written about and fuel prices, starvation, obesity, water pollution, application of microorganisms, such as the diverse the spores, genetics, and economic importance of soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiver- bacterial species of plant growth promoting bacte- these organisms. Much has also been written about sity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based ria (PGPB). The use of these bio-resources for the soil ecology, but there is a relative dearth of liter- on integrated knowledge from agronomy, soil sci- enhancement of crop productivity is gaining world- ature that brings together different aspects of the ence, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecol- wide importance.“Bacteria in Agrobiology: Plant behaviour and characters of endospore-formers with ogy, economy, philosophy and social sciences. As Growth Responses” describes the application of var- their contributions to soil ecosystems. This Soil Biol- actual society issues are now intertwined, sustainable ious bacteria in plant growth promotion and protec- ogy volume fills that gap. Following chapters that agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. tion, including symbiotic, free living, rhizospheric, describe the current classification of these organ- This book series analyzes current agricultural issues endophytic, methylotrophic, diazotrophic and fila- isms, that review methods for their detection and and proposes alternative solutions, consequently mentous species. for studying their life cycles in soils, and that exam- helping all scientists, decision-makers, professors, ine their dispersal, other chapters show that they are farmers and politicians wishing to build safe agricul- Features active and dynamic members of soil floras that inter- ture, energy and food systems for future generations. The future of agriculture strongly depends on our act widely with other soil inhabitants, with roles in ability to enhance productivity without sacrificing Features nitrogen fixation, denitrification,[..] long-term production potential. An ecologically Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field and economically sustainable strategy is the applica- Features aiming at producing food and energy in a sustain- tion of microorganisms, such as the diverse bacterial Aerobic endospore-forming bacteria are found in able way for humans and their children. Sustain- species of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB). soils of all kinds, ranging from acid to alkaline, hot able agriculture is a discipline that addresses current The use of these bio-resources for the enhancement to cold, and fertile to desert. It is well known that issues such as climate change, increasing food and of crop productivity is gaining worldwide [..] endospores confer special properties upon their fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obe- owners and play dominant parts in their life cycles sity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest Contents and dispersal, and much has been written about the control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, [..] Passaglia: Genetic and Phenotypic Diversity of spores, genetics, and economic importance of these Plant-Growth Promoting Bacilli.- Bacon: Bacil- Contents organisms. Much has also been written about soil [..] lus mojavensis: its Endophytic Nature, the Sur- 1. Addicted to Growth; Mr. Rudy M. Baum.- 2. factins and their Role in the Plant Response.- Borris: Contents Grass biomethane for agriculture and energy; Dr. Increasing use of Plant-Associated Bacillus Strains Niall Logan & Gillian Halket: Developments in the Nicholas E. Korres.- 3. Genetic mechanisms enhanc- as Biofertilizers and Biocontrol Agents in Agricul- Taxonomy of Aerobic, Endospore-Forming Bac- ing plant biodiversity; Dr. Ioannis S. Tokatlidis.- ture.- Sakthivel: Antimicrobial Metabolites by Fluo- teria.- Ines Mandic-Mulec and James I. Prosser: 4. Integrated agri-aquaculture systems; Dr. Ariel rescent Pseudomonads for Biocontrol Applications.- Diversity of endospore-forming bacteria in soil: D. Zajdband.- 5. Small RNA-mediated defensive Andres: Role of Pseudomonas aurantiaca in Crop characterization and driving mechanisms.- Paul De and adaptive responses in plants; Dr. Qazi Mohd. Improvement.- Reis: What is Expected from the Vos: Studying the bacterial diversity of the soil by Rizwanul Haq.- 6. 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J.N. Maina, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, F.C. Meinzer, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research R.N. Miftahof, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of South Africa Station, Corvallis, OR, USA; B. Lachenbruch, Department of Wood Bahrain; H.G. Nam, Pohang University of Science and Technol- Science and Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, ogy, Pohang, Republic of South Korea USA; T.E. Dawson, Department of Integrative Biology, University Bioengineering Aspects in the of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds.) Design of Gas Exchangers Biomechanics of the Gravid Human Size- and Age-Related Changes in Uterus Comparative Evolutionary, Morphological, Functional, and Molecular Perspectives Tree Structure and Function The complexity of human uterine function and reg- This book encapsulates over three decades of the ulation is one of the great wonders of nature and author’s work on comparative functional respi- Millions of trees live and grow all around us, and we represents a daunting challenge to unravel. This ratory morphology. It provides insights into the all recognize the vital role they play in the world’s book is dedicated to the biomechanical modeling mechanism(s) by which respiratory means and pro- ecosystems. Publicity campaigns exhort us to plant of the gravid human uterus and gives an example cesses originated and advanced to their modern yet more. Yet until recently comparatively little of the application of the mechanics of solids and states. Pertinent cross-disciplinary details and facts was known about the root causes of the physical the theory of soft shells to explore medical prob- have been integrated and reexamined in order to changes that attend their growth. Since trees typi- lems of labor and delivery. After a brief overview arrive at more robust answers to questions regarding cally increase in size by three to four orders of mag- of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the basis of the functional designs of gas exchangers. nitude in their journey to maturity, this gap in our the uterus, the authors focus mainly on electrome- The utilization of oxygen for energy production is an knowledge has been a crucial issue to address. Here chanical wave processes, their origin, dynamics, ancient process, the development and progression at last is a synthesis of the current state of our knowl- and neuroendocrine and pharmacological mod- of which were underpinned by dynamic events in edge about both the causes and consequences of ulations. In the last chapter applications, pitfalls the biological, physical, and chemical worlds. Many ontogenetic changes in key features of tree structure and problems related to modeling and computer books that have broached the subject of comparative and function.During their ontogeny, trees undergo simulations of the pregnant uterus and pelvic floor functional respiratory biology have only described numerous changes in their physiological function, structures are discussed. A collection of exercises the form and function of the ‘end-product,’ the gas the structure and mechanical properties of their is added at the end of each chapter to help readers exchanger; they have scarcely delved into the fac- wood, and overall architecture and allometry. This with self-evaluation.The book serves as an invaluable tors and the conditions that motivated and steered book examines the central interplay between these source of information for researchers, instructors the development from primeval to modern respira- changes and tree size and age. It also explores the and advanced undergraduate and graduate students tory means and processes. This book addresses and impact these changes can have, at the level of the interested in systems[..] answers[..] individual tree, on the emerging[..] Features Features Features The complexity of human uterine function and regu- This book encapsulates over three decades of the Millions of trees live and grow all around us, and we lation is one of the great wonders of nature and rep- author’s work on comparative functional respi- all recognize the vital role they play in the world’s resents a daunting challenge to unravel. This book ratory morphology. It provides insights into the ecosystems. Publicity campaigns exhort us to plant is dedicated to the biomechanical modeling of the mechanism(s) by which respiratory means and pro- yet more. Yet until recently comparatively little gravid human uterus and gives an example of the cesses originated and advanced to their modern was known about the root causes of the physical application of the mechanics of solids and the theory states. Pertinent cross-disciplinary details and facts changes that attend their growth. Since trees typically of soft shells to explore medical problems of labor have been integrated and reexamined in order to increase in size by three to four orders of magnitude and delivery. After a brief overview of the anatomy, arrive at more robust answers to questions regarding in their journey to maturity, this gap in [..] [..] the basis of the [..] Contents Contents Contents 1. A Lifespan Perspective on Integrating Structure Biological Preliminaries.- Models of the Gravid Accretion and Shifts of the Levels of O2 and CO2 and Function in TreesT.M. Hinckley et al.2. Age- Uterus.- A Dynamic Model of the Fasciculus.- in the Biosphere.- Fundamental Principles of Gas related Changes in Tree Growth and Functional General Theory of Thin Shells.- Essentials of the Exchangers.- Physicochemical Properties of Res- Biology: the Role of ReproductionS.C. Thomas3. Theory of Soft Shells.- Continual Model of the piratory Fluid Media and Gases.- Some Molecular The Earliest Stages of Tree Growth: Development, Myometrium.- Models of Synaptic Transmission Aspects in the Biology of Respiration.- Functional Physiology and Impacts of Climate ChangeD. John- and Regulation.- Pharmacology of Myometrial Con- Designs of the Gas Exchangers. son et al.4. Regulation of Ontogeny in Temperate tractility.- Gravid Uterus as a Soft Biological Shell.- ConifersM.E. Day, M.S. Greenwood5. Radial Vari- Biomechanics of the Gravid Uterus in Perspective. Fields of interest ation in Wood Structure and Function in Woody Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology; Animal Plants, and Hypotheses for its OccurrenceB. Lachen- Fields of interest Physiology; Evolutionary Biology; Biochemistry bruch et al.6. 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In seilles serve to gather leading scientists, promote the approaches using microbial inoculants, biofertilizers, trees, their ecological roles with respect to host tree exchange of ideas and encourage the formation of biochemicals and organic amendments improve soil can vary from latent pathogens or saprophytes to international collaborations.This book contains the biology, fertility and crop productivity by providing neutral commensalists and mutualists. Given their most essential contributions presented at the 14th plant growth-promoting nutrients and suppressing high diversity, and their bio-active nature, endo- Evolutionary Biology Meeting, which took place soil-borne diseases and plant-parasitic nematodes. phytes are currently being associated with a role in September 2010. 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In most essential contributions presented at the 14th Bioaugmentation, biostimulation and biocontrol trees, their ecological roles with respect to host tree Evolutionary Biology Meeting, which took place in approaches using microbial inoculants, biofertilizers, can vary from latent pathogens or saprophytes to September 2010. It comprises 19 chapters organized biochemicals and organic amendments improve soil neutral commensalists and mutualists. Given their according to the following [..] biology, fertility and crop productivity by providing high diversity, and their bio-active nature, endo- plant growth-promoting nutrients and suppressing phytes are currently being associated with a role in Contents soil-borne diseases and plant-parasitic nematodes. tree [..] Site-specific self-catalyzed DNA depurination, the Our knowledge of microbial diversity and its func- basis of a spontaneous mutagenic mechanism of tion in soils has been increased tremendously due to Contents wide evolutionary significance.- Stochastic pro- the [..] 1. Structure of Diversity in Dark Septate Endophytes: cesses driving directional.- Evolution of self-fertile From Species to Genes; C.R. Grünig, T.N. Sieber.- 2. hermaphrodite.- Insights into eukaryotic interacting Contents Diversity of Fungal Endophytes in Temperate For- protein evolution.- Integration of evolutionary biol- Ajay Singh, Nagina Parmar, Ramesh C. Kuhad est Trees; M. Unterseher.- 3. 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Microtubule Dynamics STROMATOLITES: Interaction of The Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci

Methods and Protocols Microbes with Sediments (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) Interaction with Geminivirus- Microtubules are at the heart of cellular self-orga- STROMATOLITES: Interaction of Microbes with nization, and their dynamic nature allows them to Infected Host Plants Sediments provides an overview and latest informa- explore the intracellular space and mediate the trans- tion about the formation of Stromatolites as a result Bemisia tabaci, Host Plants and Geminiviruses port of cargoes from the nucleus to the outer edges of interaction of microbes with sediments. Eighty- of the cell and back. In Microtubule Dynamics: three expert scientists from twenty-seven countries The book presents a chronology of events of B. Methods and Protocols, experts in the field provide present the chapters in this volume which have been tabaci and geminiviruses, and an overview within an up-to-date collection of methods and approaches reviewed by thirty four referees. The volume deals the Caribbean and Latin America. The pathosys- that are used to investigate microtubule dynamics with ancient to modern examples of stromatolites tems involving Tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Cot- in vitro and in cells. Beginning with the question of and microorganisms which are observed in various ton leaf curl virus and the cassava mosaic viruses how to analyze microtubule dynamics, the volume diverse environments, such as: marine, nonmarine, are discussed. Data is presented on amino acid con- continues with detailed descriptions of how to iso- lacustrine and extreme geographical areas cover- centrations influencing B. tabaci and thus serves late tubulin from different sources and with differing almost the whole earth. The reviews are origi- the basis for holidic diets. The essential molecular ent posttranslational modifications, methods used to nal articles written by leading experienced experts, techniques for B. tabaci identification and classi- study microtubule dynamics and microtubule inter- some chapters deal with latest instrumental tech- fication are included with factors to consider for actions in vitro, techniques to investigate the ultra- niques used for the study of microbes and Stromato- appropriate applications; an essential working guide structure of microtubules and associated proteins, lites. Other chapters have been contributed by young for graduate students and researchers in the molec- assays to study microtubule nucleation, turnover, researchers who revealed updated data on Stromato- ular field. Excellent photos portray symptoms of and force production in cells, as well as approaches lites. The astrobiological implications of early micro- geminivirus-infecting crops: tomato, cotton, cas- to isolate novel microtubule-associated proteins and biota, sulfur isotopic ratios, microbialites in extreme sava, legumes and cucurbits; an important guide for their interacting proteins. Written in the[..] conditions on earth has opened up new vistas in researchers and growers. The novel insecticides, their mode of action and specificity; emphasize the appli- Features the[..] cations of these within IPM programs. Microtubules are at the heart of cellular self-orga- Features nization, and their dynamic nature allows them to This book provides an overview and latest informa- Features explore the intracellular space and mediate the trans- tion about the formation of Stromatolites as a result This Book will be of tremendous value since it intro- port of cargoes from the nucleus to the outer edges of interaction of microbes with sediments. 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Contents and microorganisms which are observed in various tabaci genetic groups, new interaction events and [..] How to Measure Microtubule Dynamics?.- Purifi- [..] cation of Tubulin from Porcine Brain.- Purification Contents Contents of Tubulin from the Fission Yeast Schizosaccha- Introduction to Stromatolites.- Foreword.- List of List of contributors.- Preface. Chapter 1. Introduc- romyces pombe.- Generation of Differentially Polyg- Authors and their addresses.- Acknowledgements.- tion: Whiteflies, Geminiviruses and Recent Events.- lutamylated Microtubules.- Preparation of Pure Part 1: Archaean – Proterozoic Stromatolites and Chapter 2. Interaction between Bemisia tabaci, Tyrosinated or Detyrosinated Tubulin Isoforms.- ab- Microbiota.- Part 2: Phanerozoic Stromatolites.- begomoviruses, and plant species in Latin Amer- Tubulin and Microtubule Binding Assays.- Analysis Part 3: Modern Stromatolites (Marine, Lacustrine, ica and the Caribbean.- Chapter 3. Bemisia tabaci of Microtubule Assembly Kinetics Using Turbidime- Hotsprings).- Part 4: Modern Instrumental Tech- - Tomato yellow leaf curl virus interaction causing try.- Isolation of Centrosomes from Cultured Cells.- niques for the Study of Stromatolites and Micro- worldwide epidemics.- Chapter 4. Bemisia tabaci Preparation of Dual-Color Polarity-Marked Fluores- biota.- Part 5: Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology interaction with Cotton leaf curl virus.- Chapter 5. cent Microtubule Seeds.- Reconstitution and Quan- of Stromatolites and Microbiota.- Part 6: Astrobi- Association of Bemisia tabaci with the severe cassava tification of Dynamic Microtubule End Tracking In ology.- Part 7: Summary, Conclusions and Future mosaic disease in Uganda.- Chapter 6. Interaction Vitro[..] Prospects.- Subject Index.- Author Index. of Bemisia tabaci with East African cassava mosaic virus- infected plants.- Chapter 7.[..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Cell Biology; Cell Physiology Microbiology; Paleontology; Sedimentology; Biogeo- Fields of interest Entomology; Plant Pathology; Microbial Genetics Target groups sciences; Geochemistry and Genomics; Community & Population Ecology Professional/practitioner Target groups Target groups Type of publication Graduate Research Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Ships in 3 - 5 business days Contributed volume Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. XI, 319 p. 56 illus., 13 in color. With online files/ update. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 777) Hard- 2011. XXIX, 751 p. 348 illus., 143 in color. (Cellular Ori- cover gin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Vol. 18) 2011. XV, 396 p. 35 illus., 24 in color. 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Claudins Ecology and Conservation Halophiles and Hypersaline

Methods and Protocols The book will cover the entire range of the Painted Environments Stork--beyond its stronghold in India and Sri Lanka Current Research and Future Trends Since the initial discovery of the claudins, the field of to other countries--E Asia as well. For the sake of tight junctions and cell polarity has become increas- comparison, relevant information will be included This book presents the latest results in the explo- ingly energized, mainly due to the fact that the about the other species of storks--both solitary as ration of halophilic bacteria, archaea, fungi and claudins have provided an opportunity to under- well as colonial, of Asia, as well as those in other viruses. Basic and molecular aspects as well as pos- stand the molecular basis of the tight junction func- parts of the world. Certainly plenty of references sible biotechnological applications of halophiles are tion and their tissue specific roles. In Claudins: will be made about the work done on the American highlighted by leading scientists. Topics include: Methods and Protocols, experts and pioneers in the Wood Stork. Studies are underway in order to bet- the family Halomonadaceae; the hypersaline lakes field provide an extensive collection of techniques ter understand the role of the monsoon rains on the of Inner Mongolia ; Salinibacter ruber - from involving these tight junction proteins. Written in nesting pattern of Painted Stork, besides attempt- genomics to microevolution and ecology; the impact the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biol- ing a review of the global status of the species. The of lipidomics on the microbial world of hypersaline ogy™ series format, chapters include brief intro- former is likely to be of interest in augmenting our environments; molecular mechanisms of adapta- ductions to their respective topics, detailed lists understanding about how global climate change is tion to high salt concentration in the black yeast of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by- going to affect birds across India and the second is Hortaea werneckii; viruses in hypersaline environ- step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and likely to raise interesting points about the distribu- ments; initiation and regulation of translation in key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known tion of species and their ranges. Both these studies halophilic Archaea; protein transport into and across pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Claudins: Meth- will be carried through 2009 and should hopefully haloarchaeal cytoplasmic membranes; protein gly- ods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for all sci- be included in the proposed book. Naturally, the cosylation in Haloferax volcanii; the effect of anoxic entists seeking to further our understanding of this focused interest in field research on[..] conditions and temperature on gas vesicle formation vital area of research. in Halobacterium salinarum; halophiles exposed to Features Features multiple stressors; cellular adjustments of Bacillus The painted stork is a large, eye-catching, colo- subtilis to fluctuating salinities; the nature and[..] Since the initial discovery of the claudins, the field of nially nesting wading bird found across large parts tight junctions and cell polarity has become increas- of South and South East Asia, particularly India and Features ingly energized, mainly due to the fact that the Sri Lanka. Listed as near-threatened by various con- This book presents the latest results in the explo- claudins have provided an opportunity to under- servation agencies, the painted stork is a flagship of ration of halophilic bacteria, archaea, fungi and stand the molecular basis of the tight junction func- its endangered habitat, wetlands. The Painted Stork: viruses. Basic and molecular aspects as well as pos- tion and their tissue specific roles. In Claudins: Ecology and Conservation is an exploration of the sible biotechnological applications of halophiles are Methods and Protocols, experts and pioneers in the biology, status, distribution, sexual size [..] highlighted by leading scientists. Topics include: the field provide an extensive collection of [..] family Halomonadaceae; the hypersaline lakes of Contents Contents Inner Mongolia ; Salinibacter ruber - from genomics Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chap- to microevolution and ecology; [..] Measuring Size-Dependent Permeability of the Tight ter 2 Distribution and status.- Chapter 3 Coloniality Junction Using PEG Profiling.- Biochemical Analysis in storks.- Chapter 4 Life in a colony – case studies Contents of Claudin Binding Compatibility.- Electrophysio- from some North Indian heronries.- Chapter 5 Nest- Helge Larsen (1922-2005) and his contributions logical Characterization of Claudin Ion Permeabil- ing Ecology.- Chapter 6 Growth stages of the Painted to the study of halophilic microorganisms.- The ity Using Stably Transfected Epithelial Cell Lines.- Stork.- Chapter 7 Food and foraging.- Chapter 8 halophilic world of Lourens Baas Becking.- Tax- The Tight Junction, Intercellular Seal as a Cell Sig- Painted Stork and man.- Chapter 9 Conservation onomy, phylogeny and biotechnological interest naling Player: Protocols for Examination of Its Sta- issues.- References.- Appendices.- Author Index.- of the family Halomonadaceae.- The hypersaline tus.- Interactions between Clostridium perfringens Subject Index lakes of Inner Mongolia – the MGAtech project.- Enterotoxin and Claudins.- Biophysical Methods to From genomics to microevolution and ecology: the Probe Claudin Mediated Adhesion at the Cellular Fields of interest case of Salinibacter ruber.- Impact of lipidomics on and Molecular Level.- Detection of Tight Junction Animal Ecology; Biodiversity; Fish & Wildlife Biol- the microbial world of hypersaline environments.- Barrier Function In Vivo by Biotin.-[..] ogy & Management; Conservation Biology / Ecology Molecular mechanisms of adaptations to high salt concentration in the extremely halotolerant black Fields of interest Target groups yeast Hortaea werneckii.- Viruses from the hyper- Cell Biology; Cell Physiology Research saline[..] Target groups Type of publication Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Monograph Microbial Ecology; Microbiology; Microbial Genetics Type of publication and Genomics; Applied Microbiology Ships in 3 - 5 business days Contributed volume Target groups Research Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. 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C.M. Wells, Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, P. Wojtaszek, University of Poznan, Department of Molecular and L. Yuan, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA; S.E. Perry, London, UK; M. Parsons, Randall Division of Cell and Molecular Cellular Biology, Poland (Ed.) University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA (Eds.) Biophysics, King's College London, London, UK (Eds.) Mechanical Integration of Plant Plant Transcription Factors Cell Migration Cells and Plants Methods and Protocols Developmental Methods and Protocols Recent years have seen significant advancements in Chemical reactions and interactions between Cell migration is a key component of many biolog- the development of enabling technologies that facil- molecules are commonly considered the basis of ical processes including embryonic development, itate the study of Transcription Factors (TFs). TFs life, and thus the biochemical nature of cells and immune responses, wound healing, organ regener- are pivotal in the regulation of plant development, organisms is relatively well recognized. Research ation, and cancer cell metastasis, thus making it an reproduction, intercellular signaling, response to conducted in recent years, however, increasingly exciting and crucial field of study. The aim of Cell environment, cell cycle, and metabolism. Plant Tran- indicates that physical forces profoundly affect the Migration: Developmental Methods and Protocols, scription Factors: Methods and Protocols offers a functioning of life at all levels of its organization. To Second Edition is to bring together a wide range comprehensive approach by covering the basic con- detect and to respond to such forces, plant cells and of these techniques from the more basic migration cepts as well as the detailed protocols of a series of plants need to be structured mechanically.This vol- assays, which are still the foundation of many cell commonly used tools for investigating plant TFs. ume focuses on mechanical aspects of plant life. It migration studies, to state-of-the-art techniques and From discussing select TF families in plants to pre- starts with a consideration of the mechanical inte- recent technical advances. Divided into three con- senting approaches for identifying them, methods gration of supracellular structures and mechanical venient parts, the volume begins with a number of are covered to verify the function, to identify protein properties of cellular building blocks to show how basic in vitro migration assays including measure- interactions in which TFs are involved, and how the the structural integrity of plant cells is achieved and ments of wound healing, cell scattering, invasion, interactions are mediated. Increasing examples of maintained during growth and development. The and chemotaxis, as well as more complex measure- TFs that function non-cell-autonomously are being following chapters reveal how the functioning of ments of transendothelial migration, the use of discovered and methods to assess intercellular traf- integrated plant cells contributes to the mechanical microfluidic chambers, and imaging cell migration ficking are also addressed. A section is devoted to integration of plants, and how the latter are able to in 3D. It continues with procedures for the imaging examining interaction with DNA, and the volume detect physical stimuli and to reorganize their own and measurement of cell migration in vivo includ- concludes with a discussion of directed[..] ing protocols for the use of chick, drosophila, and cells in response to them. The mechanical[..] zebrafish[..] Features Features Recent years have seen significant advancements in Chemical reactions and interactions between Features the development of enabling technologies that facil- molecules are commonly considered the basis of Cell migration is a key component of many biolog- itate the study of Transcription Factors (TFs). TFs life, and thus the biochemical nature of cells and ical processes including embryonic development, are pivotal in the regulation of plant development, organisms is relatively well recognized. Research immune responses, wound healing, organ regener- reproduction, intercellular signaling, response to conducted in recent years, however, increasingly ation, and cancer cell metastasis, thus making it an environment, cell cycle, and metabolism. Plant Tran- indicates that physical forces profoundly affect the exciting and crucial field of study. The aim of Cell scription Factors: Methods and Protocols offers a functioning of life at all levels of its organization. To Migration: Developmental Methods and Protocols, comprehensive approach by covering the basic [..] Second Edition is to bring together a wide range of detect and to respond to such forces, plant cells and these techniques from the more basic migration [..] [..] Contents MADS & More: Transcription Factors that Shape the Contents Contents Plant.- In Silico Mining and PCR Based Approaches Introduction: Tensegral World of Plants.- Microme- Cell Migration: An Overview.- Scratch-Wound to Transcription Factor Discovery in Non-Model chanics of Cell Walls.- Mechanics of the Cytoskele- Assay.- HGF-Induced DU145 Cell Scatter Assay.- Plants: Gene Discovery of the WRKY Transcription ton.- Intracellular Movement. Integration at the Using the Dunn Chemotaxis Chamber to Analyze Factors in Conifers.- Isolation of Plant Transcrip- Cellular Level as Reflected in the Organization of Primary Cell Migration in Real Time.- Imaging Cells tion Factors Using a Yeast One-Hybrid System.- A Organelle Movements.- Generating a Cellular Pro- Within 3D Cell Derived Matrix.- Live Cell Imaging Transposon Based Activation Tagging System for tuberance. Mechanics of Tip Growth.- Mechan- of Neuronal Growth Cone Motility and Guidance Gene Function Discovery in Arabidopsis.- CRES- ics of the Meristems.- Mechanical Force Responses In Vitro.- Boyden Chamber.- Transwell® Invasion T, An Effective Gene Silencing System Utilizing of Plant Cells and Plants.- Mechanical Aspects of Assays.- Imaging Podosome Dynamics and Matrix Chimeric Repressors.- Analysis of a Transcription Gravity-Controlled Growth, Development and Mor- Degradation.- Endothelial Cell Migration Under Factor Using Transient Assay in Arabidopsis Pro- phogenesis.- Osmosensing.- Plants as Mechano- Flow.- In Vitro Analysis of Chemotactic Leukocyte toplasts.- Microarray-Based Identification of Tran- Osmotic Transducers.- Integrative Mechanobiology Migration in 3D Environments.- Quantification of scription[..] Transendothelial Migration Using Three-Dimen- of Growth and Architectural Development in Fluctu- sional Confocal[..] ating[..] Fields of interest Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics amd Genomics Fields of interest Fields of interest Cell Biology; Developmental Biology Plant Physiology; Plant Anatomy / Development; Target groups Plant Biochemistry; Plant Sciences; Plant Ecology Professional/practitioner Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. 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A Review Enabling Science and Shell-like Structures Erosive wear is characterized by successive loss of material from the surface due to the continuous Nanotechnology Non-classical Theories and Applications impact of solid particles. This type of wear affects 2010 International Conference on Enabling Science and Nan- numerous industries, such as power generation, otechnology (EsciNano2010) In this volume scientists and researchers from indus- mining, and the pneumatic transportation of solids. try discuss the new trends in simulation and com- The worst case scenario normally occurs where there Nanoelectronics, the major emphasis of these pro- puting shell-like structures. The focus is put on the is a combination of both erosion and oxidation, ceedings, have seen dramatic transformation as following problems: new theories (based on two- especially at high temperatures. In order to minimize noted in a number of plenary and invited papers dimensional field equations but describing non-clas- damage caused by erosive wear, many authors pro- given. Molecular, polymer, and DNA electronics are sical effects), new constitutive equations (for mate- pose the use of better bulk materials or surface coat- alternate paradigms for nanoelectronics. Every one rials like sandwiches, foams, etc. and which can be ings, and generally cermets are suggested. Various was curious to know the next innovation to bring combined with the two-dimensional shell equations), researchers have conducted experiments to study back economic good times as 2010 Nobel prize going complex structures (folded, branching and/or self the wear mechanisms occurring in this kind of mate- to graphene was announced. Nanoscience, nanotech- intersecting shell structures, etc.) and shell-like struc- rials, but most of these experiments do not lead to nology, nanoengineering, and nanobusiness are all tures on different scales (for example: nano-tubes) or similar results; in fact, there is no accordance among moving targets, creating new start-ups among the very thin structures (similar to membranes, but hav- the authors, and moreover, some wear variables are unlikely partners. Ample opportunities existed for ing a compression stiffness). In addition, phase tran- ignored. In this book, studies undertaken in this field such interactions at the conference. sitions in shells and refined shell thermodynamics by several investigators have been discussed exten- are discussed. The chapters of this book are the most sively. At the end of it, table reviews are suggested to Features exciting contributions presented at the EUROMECH summarize the most important[..] Nanoelectronics, the major emphasis of these pro- 527 Colloquium “Shell-like structures: Non-classical ceedings, have seen dramatic transformation as Theories and Applications” held in Wittenberg, Ger- Features noted in a number of plenary and invited papers many. Erosive wear is characterized by successive loss of given. Molecular, polymer, and DNA electronics are material from the surface due to the continuous alternate paradigms for nanoelectronics. Every one Features impact of solid particles. This type of wear affects was curious to know the next innovation to bring In this volume scientists and researchers from indus- numerous industries, such as power generation, back economic good times as 2010 Nobel prize going try discuss the new trends in simulation and com- mining, and the pneumatic transportation of solids. to graphene was announced. Nanoscience, nanotech- puting shell-like structures. The focus is put on the The worst case scenario normally occurs where there nology, [..] following problems: new theories (based on two- is a combination of both erosion and oxidation, dimensional field equations but describing non-clas- especially at high temperatures. In order to minimize Fields of interest sical effects), new constitutive equations (for mate- [..] Nanotechnology; Nanoscale Science and Technol- rials like sandwiches, foams, etc. and which can be ogy; Nanotechnology and Microengineering combined with the two-dimensional shell equations), Contents [..] Introduction.- Coating Cermets production.- Erosive Target groups wear.- Erosive wear in bulk cermets.- Erosive wear Research Fields of interest in coating cermets.- Table review.- Final Considera- Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Con- tions. 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The idea of hybrid joints is structural applications and researchers are now turn- shows models for all important classes of composite to gather the advantages of the different techniques ing to the development of prediction tools in order materials and introduces into the latest advances.In leaving out their problems. Some of the advantages to reduce the cost of determining design criteria for three parts, the book covers Composite Materials of these joints are a higher static and fatigue strength any new material. Fatigue of Fiber-reinforced Com- (Part A), Porous and Cellular Materials (Part B) and and a higher stiffness with respect to simple joints, posites explains these highly scientific subjects in a the appearance of a conjoint solid phase and fluid a two-stage cracking process before the final failure simple yet thorough way.Fatigue behavior of fiber- aggregate (Part C). and improved durability.The book treats all impor- reinforced composite materials and structural com- tant kinds of joints which are in use today: weld – ponents is described through the presentation of Features adhesive, rivet – adhesive, clinch – adhesive, bolt – numerous experimental results. Many examples This book provides a profound understanding, adhesive, and adhesive – adhesive. 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By first outlining the advantages and dis- of the main themes is the observation that many advantages of each method, this comprehensive This textbook introduces the subject of complex theorems can be proved using only a few standard text displays how various approaches can easily analysis to advanced undergraduate and graduate proof techniques. This stands in marked contrast to be applied to a range of model cases.An Introduc- students in a clear and concise manner. Key fea- the seemingly countless, complex proof techniques tion to Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Elliptic tures of this textbook: effectively organizes the sub- offered by the extant body of papers and books. In Problems is divided into two parts: the first discusses ject into easily manageable sections in the form of 50 addition to covering the history and development of key results such as the Banach contraction princi- class-tested lectures, uses detailed examples to drive this area, the book offers conjectures and discusses ple, a fixed point theorem for increasing operators, the presentation, includes numerous exercise sets open problems. It also includes numerous explana- local and global inversion theory, Leray–Schauder that encourage pursuing extensions of the material, tory figures that enable readers to progressively and degree, critical point theory, and bifurcation the- each with an “Answers or Hints” section, covers an intuitively understand the most important notions ory; the second part shows how these abstract results array of advanced topics which allow for flexibility and proofs in the area of factors and factorization. apply to Dirichlet elliptic boundary value prob- in developing the subject beyond the basics, provides lems. The exposition is driven by numerous proto- a concise history of complex numbers. An Introduc- Features type problems and exposes a variety of approaches tion to Complex Analysis will be valuable to students This book chronicles the development of graph fac- to solving them.Complete with a preliminary chap- in mathematics, engineering and other applied sci- tors and factorizations. It pursues a comprehensive ter, an appendix that includes further results on weak ences. Prerequisites include a course in calculus. approach, addressing most of the important results from hundreds of findings over the last century. One derivatives, and chapter-by-chapter exercises, this Features of the main themes is the observation that many book[..] This textbook introduces the subject of complex theorems can be proved using only a few standard Features analysis to advanced undergraduate and graduate proof techniques. This stands in marked contrast to This self-contained textbook provides the basic, students in a clear and concise manner. Key features the seemingly countless, complex proof techniques abstract tools used in nonlinear analysis and their of this textbook:-Effectively organizes the subject offered [..] applications to semilinear elliptic boundary value into easily manageable sections in the form of 50 problems. 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Harmonic Functions and Potentials Inequalities Based on Sobolev Approximation by Multivariate on Finite or Infinite Networks Representations Singular Integrals

Random walks, Markov chains and electrical net- Inequalities based on Sobolev Representations deals Approximation by Multivariate Singular Integrals is works serve as an introduction to the study of real- exclusively with very general tight integral inequal- the first monograph to illustrate the approximation valued functions on finite or infinite graphs, with ities of Chebyshev-Grüss, Ostrowski types and of multivariate singular integrals to the identity-unit appropriate interpretations using probability theory of integral means, all of which depend upon the operator. The basic approximation properties of the and current-voltage laws. The relation between this Sobolev integral representations of functions. Appli- general multivariate singular integral operators is type of function theory and the (Newton) potential cations illustrate inequalities that engage in ordinary presented quantitatively, particularly special cases theory on the Euclidean spaces is well-established. and weak partial derivatives of the involved func- such as the multivariate Picard, Gauss-Weierstrass, The latter theory has been variously generalized, tions. This book also derives important estimates for Poisson-Cauchy and trigonometric singular inte- one example being the axiomatic potential theory the averaged Taylor polynomials and remainders gral operators are examined thoroughly. This book on locally compact spaces developed by Brelot, with of Sobolev integral representations. The results are studies the rate of convergence of these operators later ramifications from Bauer, Constantinescu and examined in all directions and through both univari- to the unit operator as well as the related simultane- Cornea. A network is a graph with edge-weights ate and multivariate cases. This book is suitable for ous approximation. The last chapter, which includes that need not be symmetric. This book presents researchers, graduate students, and seminars in sub- many examples, presents a related Korovkin type an autonomous theory of harmonic functions and areas of mathematical analysis, inequalities, partial approximation theorem for functions of two vari- potentials defined on a finite or infinite network, differential equations and information theory. ables. Relevant background information and motion the lines of axiomatic potential theory. Random vation is included in this exposition, and as a result walks and electrical networks are important sources Features this book can be used as supplementary text for sev- for the advancement of the theory. Inequalities based on Sobolev Representations deals eral advanced courses. The results presented apply to exclusively with very general tight integral inequal- many areas of pure and applied mathematics, such a Features ities of Chebyshev-Grüss, Ostrowski types and mathematical analysis, probability,[..] Random walks, Markov chains and electrical net- of integral means, all of which depend upon the works serve as an introduction to the study of real- Sobolev integral representations of functions. Appli- Features valued functions on finite or infinite graphs, with cations illustrate inequalities that engage in ordinary Approximation by Multivariate Singular Integrals is appropriate interpretations using probability theory and weak partial derivatives of the involved func- the first monograph to illustrate the approximation and current-voltage laws. The relation between this tions. This book also derives important [..] of multivariate singular integrals to the identity-unit type of function theory and the (Newton) potential operator. The basic approximation properties of the theory on the Euclidean spaces is well-established. Contents general multivariate singular integral operators is The latter theory has been variously generalized, [..] Part 1. -Univariate Integral Inequalities based on presented quantitatively, particularly special cases Sobolev representations.- Introduction.- Back- such as the multivariate Picard, Gauss-Weierstrass, Contents ground. -Main Results. -Applications.- References. Poisson-Cauchy and trigonometric [..] 1 Laplace Operators on Networks and Trees.- Part 2.- Multivariate Integral Inequalities deriving 2 Potential Theory on Finite Networks.- 3 Har- from Sobolev representations.-Introduction.-Back- Contents monic Function Theory on Infinite Networks.- 4 ground.-Main Results.- Applications, References. -1. 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G.A. Anastassiou, University of Memphis, TN, USA Z. Arad, Department of Mathematics, Bar Ilan University, Ramat W. Arendt, University of Ulm, Germany; C.J.K. Batty, St. Johns Col- Gan, Israel; X. Bangteng, Department of Mathematics and Statis- lege, Oxford, UK; M. Hieber, TU Darmstadt, Germany; F. Neubran- tics, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA; G. Chen, der, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA Advances on Fractional Inequalities Department of Mathematics, Southwest University, Chongqing, P.R China; E. Cohen, Department of Mathematics, Bar Ilan Uni- versity, Ramat Gan, Israel; A. Haj Ihia Hussam, Department of Vector-valued Laplace Transforms Advances on Fractional Inequalities use primar- Mathematics, Alqasemi Academic College of Education, Baqa El- and Cauchy Problems ily the Caputo fractional derivative, as the most Gharbieh, Israel; M. Muzychuk, Netanya Academic College, Kiryat Rabin, Netanya, Israel important in applications, and presents the first Second Edition fractional differentiation inequalities of Opial type which involves the balanced fractional derivatives. On Normalized Integral Table This monograph gives a systematic account of the The book continues with right and mixed fractional theory of vector-valued Laplace transforms, ranging differentiation Ostrowski inequalities in the uni- Algebras (Fusion Rings) from representation theory to Tauberian theorems. variate and multivariate cases. Next the right and Generated by a Faithful Non-real Element of Degree 3 In parallel, the theory of linear Cauchy problems and left, as well as mixed, Landau fractional differenti- semigroups of operators is developed completely ation inequalities in the univariate and multivari- The theory of table algebras was introduced in 1991 in the spirit of Laplace transforms. Existence and ate cases are illustrated. Throughout the book many by Z. Arad and H. Blau in order to treat, in a uni- uniqueness, regularity, approximation and above applications are given. Fractional differentiation form way, products of conjugacy classes and irre- all asymptotic behaviour of solutions are studied. inequalities are by themselves an important and ducible characters of finite groups. Today, table Diverse applications to partial differential equa- great mathematical topic for research. Furthermore algebra theory is a well-established branch of mod- tions are given. The book contains an introduction they have many applications, the most important ern algebra with various applications, including the to the Bochner integral and several appendices on ones are in establishing uniqueness of solution in representation theory of finite groups, algebraic background material. It is addressed to students fractional differential equations and systems and in combinatorics and fusion rules algebras. This book and researchers interested in evolution equations, fractional partial differential equations. Also they presents the latest developments in this area. Its Laplace and Fourier transforms, and functional anal- provide upper bounds to the solutions of the above main goal is to give a classification of the Normalized ysis. The second edition contains detailed notes on equations.Fractional Calculus has emerged as very[..] Integral Table Algebras (Fusion Rings) generated by the developments in the last decade. They include, a faithful non-real element of degree 3. Divided into for instance, a new characterization of well-posed- Features 4 parts, the first gives an outline of the classification ness of abstract wave equations in Hilbert space due Advances on Fractional Inequalities use primar- approach, while remaining parts separately treat spe- to M. Crouzeix. Moreover new quantitative results ily the Caputo fractional derivative, as the most cial cases that appear during classification. A partic- on asymptotic behaviour of Laplace transforms important in applications, and presents the first frac- ularly unique contribution to the field, can be found have[..] tional differentiation inequalities of Opial type which in part four, whereby a number of the algebras are involves the balanced fractional derivatives. The linked to the polynomial irreducible representations Features book continues with right and mixed fractional dif- of the group SL3(C). This book will be of interest to This monograph gives a systematic account of the ferentiation Ostrowski inequalities in the univariate research[..] theory of vector-valued Laplace transforms, ranging and multivariate cases. Next the right and left, [..] from representation theory to Tauberian theorems. Features In parallel, the theory of linear Cauchy problems and Contents The theory of table algebras was introduced in 1991 semigroups of operators is developed completely -1. Opial-type inequalities for balanced fractional by Z. Arad and H.Blau in order to treat, in a uniform in the spirit of Laplace transforms. Existence and derivatives(Introduction, Background, Main Results, way, products of conjugacy classes and irreducible uniqueness, regularity, approximation and above References). -2. Univariate right Caputo fractional characters of finite groups. Today, table algebra the- all asymptotic behaviour of solutions are studied. Ostrowski inequalities (Introduction, Main Results, ory is a well-established branch of modern algebra Diverse [..] References). -3. Multivariate right Caputo frac- with various applications, including the representa- tional Ostrowski inequalities (Introduction, Main tion theory of finite groups, algebraic combinatorics Contents Results, References).-4. Univariate mixed fractional and fusion rules algebras. This [..] Preface to the First Edition.- Preface to the Second Ostrowski inequalities (Introduction, Main Results, Edition.- I Laplace Transforms and Well-Posedness References).-5. Multivariate radical mixed frac- Contents of Cauchy Problems.- 1 The Laplace Integral.- 2 The tional Ostrowski inequalities(Introduction, Main Introduction.- Splitting the Main Problem into Four Laplace Transform.- 3 Cauchy Problems.- II Taube- Results, References).-6. Shell mixed Caputo frac- Sub-cases.- A Proof of a Non-existence Sub-case (2).- rian Theorems and Cauchy Problems.- 4 Asymp- tional Ostrowski[..] Preliminary Classification of Sub-case (2).- Finishing totics of Laplace Transforms.- 5 Asymptotics of the Proofs of the Main Results Solutions of Cauchy Problems.- III Applications and Fields of interest Examples.- 6 The Heat Equation.- 7 The Wave Equa- Ordinary Differential Equations; Calculus of Vari- Fields of interest tion.- 8 Translation Invariant Operators on Lp(Rn).- ations and Optimal Control; Optimization; Real Algebra; Commutative Rings and Algebras; Group A Vector-valued Holomorphic Functions.- B Closed Functions Theory and Generalizations; Combinatorics; Graph Operators.- C Ordered Banach Spaces.- D Banach Theory Spaces which Contain c0.- E Distributions and[..] Target groups Research Target groups Fields of interest Research Partial Differential Equations Type of publication Brief Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research Ships in 3 - 5 business days Ships in 3 - 5 business days Type of publication Monograph 2011. 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M. Arkowitz, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA Y. Arlinskii, East Ukrainian National University, Lugansk, Ukraine; J.-P. Aubin, VIMADES, Paris, France; A.M. Bayen, University of Cal- S. Belyi, Troy University, Troy, AL, USA; E. Tsekanovskii, Niagara ifornia at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA; P. Saint-Pierre, University University, NY, USA of Paris Dauphine, Clamart, France Introduction to Homotopy Theory Conservative Realizations of Viability Theory This is a book in pure mathematics dealing with Herglotz-Nevanlinna Functions homotopy theory, one of the main branches of alge- New Directions braic topology. The principal topics are as follows: Viability theory designs and develops mathematical Basic Homotopy; H-spaces and co-H-spaces; fibra- This book is devoted to conservative realizations of and algorithmic methods for investigating the adap- tions and cofibrations; exact sequences of homo- various classes of Stieltjes, inverse Stieltjes, and gen- tation to viability constraints of evolutions governed topy sets, actions, and coactions; homotopy pushouts eral Herglotz-Nevanlinna functions as impedance by complex systems under uncertainty that are found and pullbacks; classical theorems, including those of functions of linear systems. The main feature of the in many domains involving living beings, from bio- Serre, Hurewicz, Blakers-Massey, and Whitehead; monograph is a new approach to the realization the- logical evolution to economics, from environmen- homotopy Sets; homotopy and homology decom- ory profoundly involving developed extension theory tal sciences to financial markets, from control theory positions of spaces and maps; and obstruction the- in triplets of rigged Hilbert spaces and unbounded and robotics to cognitive sciences. It involves inter- ory. The underlying theme of the entire book is the operators as state-space operators of linear systems. disciplinary investigations spanning fields that have Eckmann-Hilton duality theory. It is assumed that The connections of the realization theory to systems traditionally developed in isolation. 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Lukasiewicz Logic and their algebras (Chang MV- trees, determinants, and Gaussian Markov fields Based on these tools, the book presents a complete algebras), with particular reference to (de Finetti) such as the fre field. These relations are first studied treatment of the main aspects of Probability in coherent evaluation of continuously valued events, in complete generality for the finite discrete setting, Banach spaces (integrability and limit theorems for (Renyi) conditionals for such events, related algo- then partly generalized to specific examples in infi- vector valued random variables, boundedness and rithms. nite and continuous spaces. continuity of random processes) and of some of their links to Geometry of Banach spaces (via the type and Features Features cotype properties). 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The This book presents the state-of-the-art in simula- by one of the authors at the Séminaire Bourbaki in approximations are derived separately in three dif- tion on supercomputers. Leading researchers present November 1978 and on a subsequent course held at ferent parameter regions, and then combined into a results achieved on systems of the High Performance the University of Göttingen. It is intended to serve uniform approximation across all three regions. Sub- Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) for the year as an introduction to the topical question of classifi- sequently, the results are used to derive thresholds as 2010. 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The Integral Formulae, introduced in methods to various computer vision problems and 2009. Featured in this volume are the analysis, appli- chapter 1, is a useful for problems such as: prescrib- applications. The focus of this research has broad- cations and computations of pseudo-differential ing higher mean curvatures of foliations, minimiz- ened from 2D textures to 3D textures and spatiotem- operators in mathematics, physics and signal analy- ing volume and energy defined for vector or plane poral (dynamic) textures. Also, where texture was sis. This volume is a useful complement to the vol- fields on manifolds, and existence of foliations whose once utilized for applications such as remote sens- umes “Advances in Pseudo-Differential Operators”, leaves enjoy given geometric properties. 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K. Sekigawa, Niigata University, Japan; V.S. Gerdjikov, Bulgar- G. Sommaruga, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Ed.) B. Straughan, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom ian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria; Y. Matsushita, Univer- sity of Shiga Prefecture, Hikone, Japan; I.M. Mladenov, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria (Eds.) Foundational Theories of Classical Heat Waves and Constructive Mathematics International Workshop on This book surveys significant modern contributions to the mathematical theories of generalized heat Complex Structures, Integrability The book "Foundational Theories of Classical and wave equations. The first three chapters form a com- Constructive Mathematics" is a book on the classi- and Vector Fields prehensive survey of most modern contributions cal topic of foundations of mathematics. Its origi- also describing in detail the mathematical properties nality resides mainly in its treating at the same time of each model. 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While the authors provide a review current as ever, for proving that solutions to certain and boundary integral methods play a significant of probability and random variables, subsequent (non-elliptic) partial differential equations only have role in solving these equations. Stationary Oscilla- notions of biochemical reaction systems and the real analytic solutions when the data are real analytic tions of Elastic Plates studies the latter in the con- relevant concepts of probability theory are intro- (locally). The technique is completely elementary text of stationary vibrations of thin elastic plates. duced side by side. This leads to an intuitive and but relies on a construction, a kind of a non-commu- The techniques presented here reduce the com- easy-to-follow presentation of stochastic framework tative power series, to localize the analysis of high plexity of classical elasticity to a system of two for modeling subcellular biochemical systems. In powers of derivatives in the so-called bad direction. independent variables, modeling problems of flex- particular, the authors make an effort to show how It is hoped that this work will permit a far greater ural-vibrational elastic body deformation with the the notion of propensity, the chemical master equa- audience of researchers to come to a deep under- aid of eigenfrequencies and simplifying them to tion and the stochastic simulation algorithm arise standing of this technique and its power and flexibil- manageable, uniquely solvable integral equations. as consequences of the Markov property. The text ity. The book is intended for an audience with a knowl- contains many illustrations, examples and exercises edge of advanced calculus and some familiarity with to illustrate the ideas and methods that are intro- Features functional analysis. It is a valuable resource for produced. 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K. Veseli#, Fernuniversität Hagen, Hagen, Germany V.P. Vizgin, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia E.P. van den Ban, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; J.A.C. Kolk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands (Eds.) Damped Oscillations of Linear Unified Field Theories Systems Geometric Aspects of Analysis and in the first third of the 20th century Mechanics A Mathematical Introduction Despite the rapidly expanding ambit of physi- In Honor of the 65th Birthday of Hans Duistermaat cal research and the continual appearance of new The theory of linear damped oscillations was origi- branches of physics, the main thrust in its develop- nally developed more than hundred years ago and Hans Duistermaat, an influential geometer-analyst, ment has been the attempt at a theoretical synthesis is still of vital research interest to engineers, math- made substantial contributions to the theory of ordi- of the entire body of physical knowledge. Vladimir ematicians and physicists alike. This theory plays a nary and partial differential equations, symplectic, Vizgin's work presents perhaps the first systematic central role in explaining the stability of mechanical differential, and algebraic geometry, minimal sur- historico-scientific study of the formation and devel- structures in civil engineering, but it also has appli- faces, semisimple Lie groups, mechanics, mathe- opment of the unified field theories in the general cations in other fields such as electrical network sys- matical physics, and related fields. Written in his context of 20th century physics. Concentrating on tems and quantum mechanics.This volume gives an honor, the invited and refereed articles in this vol- the first three decades of the century and drawing introduction to linear finite dimensional damped ume contain important new results as well as surveys extensively on Russian sources, the author analyses systems as they are viewed by an applied mathemati- in some of these areas, clearly demonstrating the the first successes, failures and paths of further devel- cian. After a short overview of the physical princi- impact of Duistermaat's research and, in addition, opment of the unified field theories. He presents the ples leading to the linear system model, a largely self- exhibiting interrelationships among many of the top- evolution of these theories as a process of interac- contained mathematical theory for this model is pre- ics. Contributors include J.-M. Bismut, L. Boutet tion/competition between the geometric field and sented. This includes the geometry of the underlying de Monvel, Y. Colin de Verdière, R.H. Cushman, quantum research programs, and ascertains the rele- indefinite metric space, spectral theory of J-symmet- N. Dencker, F.A. Grünbaum, V.W. Guillemin, J.-C. vance of these theories for fundamental concepts in ric matrices and the associated quadratic eigenvalue Hausmann, G. Heckman, T. Holm, L.C. Jeffrey, F. modern field theory. problem. Particular attention is paid to the sensitiv- Kirwan, E. Leichtnam, B. McLellan, E. Meinrenken, P.-E. Paradan, J. Sjöstrand, X. Tang, S. V# Ng#c, A. ity issues which influence numerical computations. Features Weinstein. Finally, several recent research developments are Despite the rapidly expanding ambit of physi- included, e.g. Lyapunov[..] cal research and the continual appearance of new Features branches of physics, the main thrust in its develop- Features Hans Duistermaat, an influential geometer-analyst, ment has been the attempt at a theoretical synthesis The theory of linear damped oscillations was origi- made substantial contributions to the theory of ordi- of the entire body of physical knowledge. Vladimir nally developed more than hundred years ago and nary and partial differential equations, symplectic, Vizgin's work presents perhaps the first systematic is still of vital research interest to engineers, math- differential, and algebraic geometry, minimal sur- historico-scientific study of the formation and devel- ematicians and physicists alike. This theory plays a faces, semisimple Lie groups, mechanics, mathemat- opment of the unified field theories in the general [..] central role in explaining the stability of mechanical ical physics, and related fields. Written in his honor, the invited and refereed articles in this volume con- structures in civil engineering, but it also has appli- Contents tain important new results as well as surveys in [..] cations in other fields such as electrical network sys- Preface.- Introduction.- 1 The Electromagnetic Pro- tems and quantum mechanics. This volume [..] gram for the Synthesis of Physics.- 2 The General Contents Theory of Relativity: The Core of the Program of Contents Preface.- About J.J. 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The APICE 2010 Yearbook highlights chapter on the history, technical basis, and scope of and signal-processing background required for BCI, several innovations for optimising prevention and nuclear medicine, a series of chapters are devoted presents state-of-the-art non-invasive and inva- management measures for the critically ill by inte- to the application of nuclear medicine techniques in sive approaches, gives an overview of current hard- grating diagnostic procedures with pharmacological the different body systems. In addition, the use of ware and software solutions, and reviews the most and technological options. Considering that cerebral, nuclear medicine methods within oncology is care- interesting as well as new, emerging BCI applica- respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic dys- fully examined, covering diagnosis, staging, assess- tions. 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High-Risk IV Medications in Special Telenursing Patient Populations Health in Megacities and Urban Areas Written by experts from around the globe (USA, Europe, Australia and Asia) this book explains tech- Critical Care Clinicians can use general drug refer- nical issues, digital information processing and ences (Micomedex, Lexicomp) for data on dosing Diverse driving forces, processes and actors are collective experiences from practitioners in dif- of high-alert medications in special patient popu- responsible for different trends in the develop- ferent parts of the world practicing a wide range lations but these references are not available to all ment of megacities and large urban areas. Under of telenursing applications including telenursing healthcare clinicians, they are expensive and they the dynamics of global change, megacities are them- research by professionals in the field. This book lays are not specific to high-alert medications or criti- selves changing: On the one hand they are prone the foundations for the globalisation of telenursing cally ill patients. Doctors, nurses and pharmacists to increasing socio-economic vulnerability due to procedures, making it possible to know that a nurs- in the hospital setting will benefit from having one pronounced poverty, socio-spatial and political ing service could perform on a patient anywhere in resource with all of this information. The purpose fragmentation, sometimes with extreme forms of the world. of this reference manual would be to guide critical segregation, disparities and conflicts. On the other hand megacities offer positive potential for global care clinicians on dosing of high-alert medications in Features transformation, e.g. minimisation of space con- special patient populations. The most important fea- Developments in telenursing are occurring at a great sumption, highly effective use of resources, effi- ture of the book will be a summary of primary litera- pace. In a very short time and driven by technical cient disaster prevention and health care options ture using tables when possible. This will be useful to developments, the field of telenursing has become – if good strategies were developed. At present in readers because currently a reference book does not too extensive to be covered by only a small number many megacities and urban areas of the developing exist that guides clinicians in these difficult dosing of experts. As a consequence, there is a need for a world and the emerging economies the quality of decisions. broad overview of the field to enable the concepts to life is eroding. Most of the megacities have grown to be understood by a wider population.Telenursing is Features unprecedented size, and the pace of urbanisation has presented in such a way that it should make it [..] Critically ill patients are at risk for a higher fre- far exceeded the growth of the necessary infrastruc- quency and severity of adverse drug events (ADEs), ture and services. 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Under ity, or therapeutic hypothermia – are particularly [..] telephone nursing.- Development of a telenursing the dynamics of global change, megacities are them- system for patients with chronic conditions.- Nurs- Contents selves changing: On the one hand they are prone ing sans frontières: a three year case study.- Mobile Anesthetic agents (general, inhaled, intravenous).- to increasing socio-economic vulnerability due to Phone Diabetic's Logbook.- An Ambitious Telenurs- Propofol, ketamine, etc.- Anti-infectives.- amino- pronounced poverty, socio-spatial and political ing Program to Open up Isolated Locations.- The glycosides, vancomycin, drotrecogin, amphotericin fragmentation, sometimes with extreme forms of Major Challenge for the 21st Century telenursing.- products.- inhaled agents.- Anticoagulants agents.- segregation, [..] Pioneering Telenursing Project in the[..] unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight Fields of interest heparins, fondaparinux, lepirudin, argatroban, Fields of interest Medicine (general); Migration; Geography (general); bivalrudin, abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban.- Health Informatics; Nursing; Health Administration Thrombolytics –reteplase, tenecteplase, streptoki- Environmental Health; Statistics for Life Sciences, nase, urokinase, alteplase.- Cardiac Drugs.- Adren- Medicine, Health Sciences Target groups ergic agents.- dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressin, , Research nitroglycerin, nitroprusside epinephrine, nore- Target groups pinepherine, phenylepherine.- Adrenergic[..] Research Type of publication Professional book Fields of interest Type of publication Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Internal Contributed volume Ships in 3 - 5 business days Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Anesthesiology; Pharmacy Ships in 3 - 5 business days 2011. 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Z. Laron, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Israel; J. A. Lerner, Ziv Medical Center, Zefat, Israel; M. Soudry, Rambam H. Liapis, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA; H.L. Wang, Kopchick, Edison Biotechnology Institute and Department of Medical Center, Haifa, Israel (Eds.) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA (Eds.) Biomedical Sciences (Eds.) Armed Conflict Injuries to the Pathology of Solid Organ Laron Syndrome - From Man to Extremities Transplantation Mouse A Treatment Manual Lessons from Clinical and Experimental Experience Because of the progress in diagnostic transplanta- This book is designed to meet the continued need tion pathology interpretation of transplant biopsies Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone to re-learn the principles of treatment of complex is increasingly becoming an attractive field for gen- (GH) insensitivity, was first described in 1966. Since war injuries to the extremities in order to minimize eral surgical pathologists. The book focuses on the then, many patients worldwide have been diag- post-traumatic and post-treatment complications pathology of transplantation in the following organs: nosed with LS, which involves defects in the GH and optimize functional recovery. Most of the chap- kidney, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and small intes- receptor that cause combined congenital deficiency ters are based on the unique experience gained in tine. An introductory section addresses common of GH and IGF-I activities. In this comprehensive the treatment of military personnel who have suf- entities that may complicate all transplant recipients book the authors draw upon 50 years of multidis- fered modern combat trauma and civilian victims such as infections, post-transplant lymphoprolifera- ciplinary clinical and investigative follow-up of of terror attacks at a single, large level 1 trauma cen- tive disease and graft versus host disease, followed by the large Israeli cohort of LS patients. The genetic ter. The remaining chapters present the experience 6 sections with detailed manifestations of rejection basis of the syndrome is fully considered, and all of leading international authorities in trauma and in each organ. This comprehensive, well-illustrated aspects of the pathophysiology of IGF-I deficiency reconstructive surgery. A staged treatment protocol book serves the needs and meets the requirements are described. Data derived from the recently gener- is presented, ranging from primary damage control of pathologists in training and those practicing in ated mouse model of LS are reviewed and compared through to definitive functional limb reconstruction. centers with limited volume of transplant biopsies in with the human LS experience. Valuable advice is The organization of medical aid, anesthesiology, daily practice. provided on treatment, and treatment effects, such diagnostic imaging, infection prophylaxis, and man- as metabolic effects, adipose tissue alterations, and agement of complications are reviewed, and a spe- Features impact on aging, are fully explored. Together, this cial chapter is devoted to the challenging dilemma of Because of progress in diagnostic transplantation book condenses, consolidates, compares, and con- limb salvage versus amputation in the treatment of pathology interpretation of transplant biopsies is trasts data derived from the human and mouse LS limbs at risk. increasingly becoming an attractive field for gen- experiences and provides a unique resource for clini- eral surgical pathologists. The book focuses on the cal and basic[..] Features pathology of transplantation in the following organs: Modern weapons and high-energy accidents inflict kidney, liver, lungs, heart, pancreas and small intes- Features devastating damage to soft tissue and bone. As a tine. An introductory section addresses common Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone result, both primary treatment and late limb recon- entities that may complicate all transplant recipients (GH) insensitivity, was first described in 1966. Since struction present a difficult surgical challenge. This [..] then, many patients worldwide have been diagnosed book is designed to meet the continued need to re- with LS, which involves defects in the GH receptor learn the principles of treatment of complex war Contents that cause combined congenital deficiency of GH injuries to the extremities in order to minimize post- Introductory Section.- History of Organ Transplan- and IGF-I activities. In this comprehensive book the traumatic and post-treatment complications and to tation.- Immunology of Organ Transplantation or authors draw upon 50 years of multidisciplinary clin- [..] Mechanisms of Allograft Rejection.- Current Con- ical and investigative follow-up of the large Israeli [..] cepts of Immunosuppression and Side Effects.- Contents Common Infections in Transplants Including Clini- Contents Organization of urgent medical aid, including mass cal and Pathologic Features of Bacterial, Viral (CMV, From the Content: Part I - Laron Syndrome in Man.- casualty and triage.- Wound ballistics.- Damage BK, Adenovirus, and Herpes) and Fungal Infections Clinical Aspects.- History of the Israeli Cohort of Control.- Crush injury to limbs.- Anesthesiology in (Including Histoplasma, Aspergillus, and Others)..- Laron Syndrome Patients.- Early Investigations.- emergency patients.- Hemotransfusion in combat Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder and Clinical Evidence of Growth Hormone Resistance in trauma.- Diagnostic imaging in combat trauma.- Other Neoplasms in Transplant Recipients.- Graft- Patients with Laron Syndrome.- Diagnosis of Laron Soft tissue debridement.- Primary fracture stabiliza- versus-Host Disease in Transplant Recipients.- Kid- Syndrome.- Genetic Aspects.- Clinical Evaluation.- tion.- Prophylaxis of wound infections after com- ney.- Liver.- Lung.- Heart.- Small Intestine.- Pan- Perinatal Evaluation.- Perinatal Development ;Laron bat trauma.- Vascular trauma to limbs.- Peripheral creas. 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A. Zimmermann, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; G. Peri- P. Monnier, CHUV Lausanne, Switzerland (Ed.) R.A. Rosenthal, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA; M.E. Zenil- longo, University Hospital of Padua, Italy (Eds.) man, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA; M.R. Katlic, Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA Pediatric Airway Surgery (Eds.) Pediatric Liver Tumors Management of Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Infants and Chil- dren Principles and Practice of Geriatric The field of liver tumors in children has seen Surgery tremendous therapeutic advances over recent years. This book provides detailed insight into the diffi- This has been achieved through a much better cult problem of pediatric airway management. Each understanding of the biology of disease, improved chapter focuses on a particular condition in a very "In the preface to this impressive and well-pro- diagnostic procedures, refined methods of pretreat- practical manner, describing diagnostic procedures duced book, the editors state that their aim is not ment tumor staging, the implementation of highly and precisely explaining surgical options with the to describe a new surgical specialty, since most sur- efficient chemotherapy and surgery, detailed mon- help of high-quality illustrations. Both established geons will soon need to be "geriatric surgeons," but itoring of toxicity, and careful follow-up strategies. treatment modalities and new management concepts to assemble a comprehensive account that will allow International controlled trials have played a key role are considered in depth, and controversies relating "all providers of healthcare to the elderly to under- in these advances, and many leading figures in the to the most difficult airway reconstructions are dis- stand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a trials are among the editors and authors of this book. cussed. To help the reader, boxes are included to treatment option for their patients." This is a useful Their principal goal in Hepatic Tumors in Children summarize procedures and to list tips, tricks, and book that deserves to do well. I hope that the editors is to provide the reader with a complete update on traps relevant to daily practice. The contributors to and their publisher will have the stamina to make this complex and rapidly evolving field. All aspects the book have all been directly involved in the man- this the first of several editions, as it is clear that of an impressive success story are covered, disclos- agement of children with airway disorders and write updated information about surgery in the elderly will ing how the outcome of a previously devastating dis- on the basis of their vast experience. Otolaryngol- be required to keep pace with this important field." ease has been so dramatically improved. This book ogists, pediatric surgeons, and thoracic surgeons NEJM Book Review will prove essential reading for all who are involved involved in the management of pediatric airway in the care of children with liver tumors. problems, and in particular airway stenosis, will find Features this book to be a treasure trove of invaluable infor- "In the preface to this impressive and well-pro- Features mation and guidance. duced book, the editors state that their aim is not The field of liver tumors in children, and in par- to describe a new surgical specialty, since most sur- ticular hepatoblastoma in infants and young chil- Features geons will soon need to be "geriatric surgeons," but dren, has seen tremendous therapeutic advances This book provides detailed insight into the diffi- to assemble a comprehensive account that will allow over recent years. This has been achieved through a cult problem of pediatric airway management. Each "all providers of healthcare to the elderly to under- much better understanding of the biology of disease, chapter focuses on a particular condition in a very stand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a improved diagnostic procedures, refined methods of practical manner, describing diagnostic procedures treatment option for their patients." This [..] pretreatment tumor staging, the implementation of and precisely explaining surgical options with the highly efficient chemotherapy and surgery, detailed help of high-quality illustrations. In addition, boxes Contents monitoring [..] are included to summarize procedures and to list PART I- GENERAL PRINCIPLES.- Section 1- Phys- tips, tricks, and traps relevant to daily clinical prac- iology of Aging.- Invited Commentary.- Cellular Contents tice. and Molecular Aging.- Cancer, Carcinogenesis and Part 1 Basic: Epidemiology.-Etiology/Molecular Aging.- Effects of Aging on Immune Function.- Biology,-Embryology/ontogenic aspects of liver Contents Hematological Changes, Anemia and Bleeding.- carcinogenesis. Part 2 Diagnosis: Clinical presenta- PART I.- Evaluation Of The Compromised Paedi- Invited Commentary.- Nutrition and Metabolism.- tion.-Imaging.-Pathology. Part 3 Therapy: Surgery.- atric Airway .- The Compromised Paediatric Air- Wound Healing and Aging.- Frailty and Surgery Transplantation.-Chemotherapy.-Salvage strate- way: Challenges Facing Families And Physicians.- in the Elderly.- Section 2 - Social/Societal Issues.- gies.-Alternative approaches.-Supportive therapy Applied Surgical Anatomy Of The Larynx And Tra- Invited Commentary.- Demography of Aging and and toxicity.-Design and analysis of trials. Part 4 chea.- Clinical Evaluation Of Airway Obstruction.- Disability.- Economics of Providing Surgical Care to Other rare hepatic tumors in infancy and childhood Equipment And Instrumentation For Diagnostic an Aging Population: Implications for the Surgical And Therapeutic Endoscopy.- Endoscopic Assess- Workforce.- Defining Quality of Care in Geriatric Fields of interest ment Of The Compromised Paediatric AirwayPART Surgery.-[..] Oncology; Pediatrics II.- Congenital Anomalies Of The Larynx And Tra- chea.- Laryngomalacia.- Vocal Cord Paralysis.- Con- Fields of interest Target groups genital Subglottic Stenosis.- Laryngeal Web And Surgery; Geriatrics / Gerontology; General Surgery; Professional/practitioner Atresia.- Subglottic Haemangioma.- Ductal Cysts, Minimally Invasive Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; Saccular Cysts, And[..] Abdominal Surgery Type of publication Professional book Fields of interest Target groups Otorhinolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery; Pedi- Professional/practitioner This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. atrics; Pediatric Surgery; Thoracic Surgery Type of publication Target groups Professional book 2011. 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B.R. Schatz, CANIS Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana- M.Z. Siemionow, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA (Ed.) P. Slinger, MD, FRCPC, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (Ed.) Champaign, IL, USA; R.B. Berlin Jr., CANIS Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA The Know-How of Face Principles and Practice of Healthcare Infrastructure Transplantation Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery

Health Systems for Individuals and Populations The book is laid out in 6 sections:1. Preclinical Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic The first systematic survey of Healthcare Infras- Approaches to Face Transplantation2. Clinical Surgery will serve as an updated comprehensive tructure, this book describes the inevitable future of Aspects in Preparation to Face Transplantation in review covering not only the recent advances, but health systems. It gives a concrete plan for improved Humans3. Approval Process of Face Transplanta- also topics that haven't been covered in previously quality at diminished cost, via merger of personal tion in Humans4. Social and Public Relations in published texts: extracorporeal ventilatory support, medicine and public health. It discusses general Face Transplantation5. World Experience with Face new advances in chest imaging modalities, lung iso- aspects of infrastructure engineering and specific Transplantation in Humans6. Future Directions lation with a difficult airway, pulmonary thrombo- aspects of healthcare systems. It discusses current in Face TransplantationThis book spans the entire endarterectomy, and chronic post-thoracotomy pain. and future technologies for health measurement and process of a face transplantation, from detailing the Additionally, the book features clinical case discus- management. This book outlines how the health of anatomy of the face to considering the social and sions at the end of each clinical chapter as well as populations will be measured at the level of individu- ethical challenges of the procedure. This rigorous tables comprising detailed anesthetic management. als, combining engineering and medicine to support presentation of face transplantation also includes the viable health systems for the first time. This book is anesthesia involved, the role of Institutional Review Features unique, in combining a systematic survey of health Boards in approving the operation, the financial Comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date, determinants with a research monograph on health aspects and media response. Since the authorship is Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic technologies. Readers will gain a broad context and international, the book considers the different per- Surgery covers all aspects of anesthesia for diagnos- a deep knowledge of future information technology spectives, approaches and responses from across the tic and therapeutic thoracic procedures, including applied to health systems. world. advances not addressed by other volumes, such as extracorporeal ventilatory support, new chest imag- Features Features ing modalities, lung isolation with a difficult airway, Healthcare is an information problem needing an The book is laid out in 6 sections:1. Preclinical pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, chronic [..] information solution using modern information Approaches to Face Transplantation2. Clinical technology. The traditional medical record does not Aspects in Preparation to Face Transplantation in Contents suffice, but the new technologies of internet services Humans3. Approval Process of Face Transplanta- Ch. 1. History of Thoracic Anesthesiology.- Part do. Existing technologies can be combined for new tion in Humans4. Social and Public Relations in I. Preoperative Evaluation.- Ch. 2. Preanesthetic methods of gathering and analyzing health informa- Face Transplantation5. World Experience with Face Assessment for Thoracic Surgery.- Ch. 3. Thoracic tion, via monitors using sensors and clusters using Transplantation in Humans6. Future Directions in Imaging.- Part II. Thoracic Anatomy, Physiology, supercomputers. There is a way of utilizing both the Face [..] and Pharmacology.- Ch. 4. Essential Anatomy and [..] Physiology of the Respiratory System and the Pul- Contents monary Circulation.- Ch. 5. Physiology of the Lateral Contents Section I: Preclinical approaches to face transplan- Decubitus, Open Chest and One-Lung Ventilation.- Prelude: The Evolution of Healthcare Infrastruc- tation.- Face as an organ - the functional anatomy Ch. 6. Clinical Management of One-Lung Venti- ture.- Part I: The Problems of Healthcare Infrastruc- of the face.- Immunological aspects of face translation.- Ch. 7. Non-respiratory Functions of the ture.- Chapter 1: History of Health Determinants.- plantation (face as CTA, immunosuppression, proto- Lungs.- Ch. 8. Pharmacology of the Airways.- Ch. 9. Chapter 2: Public Health Success when simple.- cols).- Experimental studies in face transplantation Pharmacology of the Pulmonary Circulation.- Ch. Chapter 3: Public Health Failure when complex.- (rodents, swine,primate models).- Cadaver studies 10.[..] Chapter 4: Medicine Success when simple.- Chap- in face transplantation (mock transplants, identity ter 5: Medicine Failure when complex.- Chapter 6: transplants).- Section II: Clinical aspects in prepa- Fields of interest Medical Records for Health Systems.- Part II: The ration to face transplantation in humans.- Techni- Anesthesiology; Thoracic Surgery; Intensive / Criti- Solutions of Healthcare Infrastructure.- Chapter 1: cal aspects of face transplantation.- Anesthesia and cal Care Medicine Health Determinants for Populations and Individu- intensive care in face transplantation.- Alternative Target groups als.- Chapter 2: Measurement of Individual Ability approaches to face[..] Professional/practitioner (Explicit Text).- Chapter 3: Measurement[..] Fields of interest Type of publication Fields of interest Transplant Surgery; Theory of Medicine / Bioethics Professional book Medicine (general) Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner This item usually ships in 2-3 business days Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume 2011. 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J.C. Yao, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The K. Green, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; C. Mews, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, Philosophy Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (Eds.) USA; P.M. Hoff, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Fac- uldade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, and Hospital Sirio Libanes, São Paulo, Brazil; A.O. Hoff, Endocrine Neoplaisa Virtue Ethics for Women 1250-1500 Unit, Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, Faculdade A. Aarnio, University of Tampere, Kangasala, Finland de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, and Department of Endocrinology, Fleury Group, São Paulo, Brazil (Eds.) This book locates Christine de Pizan's argument Essays on the Doctrinal Study of that women are virtuous members of the political Neuroendocrine Tumors Law community within the context of earlier discussions of the relative virtues of men and women. It is the first to explore how women were represented New research has shown that neuroendocrine Essays on the Doctrinal Study of Law is a summary and addressed within medieval discussions of the tumors are more common than previously thought. of the author’s 40 years of research in the fields of virtues. It introduces readers to the little studied Progress in our understanding of the molecu- civil law and the philosophy of law. The main focus Speculum Dominarum (Mirror of Ladies), a mir- lar pathogenesis of these not-so-rare cancers has is on the two main tasks in the doctrinal study of ror for a princess, compiled for Jeanne of Navarre, resulted in renewed interest in developing innovative law: the interpretation and systematisation of legal which circulated in the courtly milieu that nurtured therapeutic options. In particular, novel molecular norms. In this regard, Professor Aarnio deals with Christine. Throwing new light on the way in which targeted agents have been shown to have significant the theory of argumentation as well as with its foun- Medieval women understood the virtues, and were anti-tumor activity, and integration of these thera- dations - i.e., with the ontology, epistemology and represented by others as virtuous subjects, it po- pies has led to critical advances in management. In methodology of legal thinking - and develops the sitions the ethical ideas of Anne of France, Laura this volume, an outstanding group of the world’s ideas that were first presented in The Rational as Cereta, Marguerite of Navarre and the Dames de la leaders in the field have assembled to convey their Reasonable (Kluwer 1987) in all of these dimensions. Roche within an evolving discourse on the virtues knowledge of the epidemiology, biology, and man- The work includes an updated discussion on the that is marked by the transition from Medieval to agement of all the major types of neuroendocrine writings of Robert Alexy, Jûrgen Habermas, Ronald Renaissance thought. Virtue Ethics for Women tumors. The book takes a multi-modality approach Dworkin and Alf Ross. A focal point of view con- 1250-1500 will be of interest to those studying virtue to understanding disease processes and therapeu- cerns the distinction between positivism and non- ethics, the history of women's ideas and Medieval tics, including chapters on medical and surgical positivism, in which the core of the criticism focuses and Renaissance[..] treatment as well as a chapter devoted to imaging. on Scandinavian realism. Throughout, the authors emphasize recent advances Features Features in our understanding of molecular biology and the This book locates Christine de Pizan's argument This book is a summary of the author’s 40 years of subsequent emerging therapeutic options. that women are virtuous members of the political research in the fields of civil law and the philosophy community within the context of earlier discussions Features of law. The main focus is on the two main tasks in of the relative virtues of men and women. It is the New research has shown that neuroendocrine the doctrinal study of law: the interpretation and sys- first to explore how women were represented and tumors are more common than previously thought. tematisation of legal norms. In this regard, Profes- addressed within medieval discussions of the virtues. Progress in our understanding of the molecu- sor Aarnio deals with the theory of argumentation as It introduces readers to the little studied Speculum lar pathogenesis of these not-so-rare cancers has well as with its foundations - i.e., with the ontology, Dominarum (Mirror of Ladies), a mirror for a [..] resulted in renewed interest in developing innovative epistemology and methodology of legal [..] therapeutic options. In particular, novel molecular Contents Contents targeted agents have been shown to have significant List of Illustrations.- Acknowledgements.- Notes on Foreword.- Part I: Introduction.- Chapter 1. The anti-tumor activity, and integration of these thera- contributors.- Abbreviations. Introduction.- 1. Does Roman Heritage.- Chapter 2. Bonus Theoreticus, pies has led to [..] Virtue Recognise Gender? Christine de Pizan’s City Malus Practicus?.-Chapter 3.What is the Doctrinal of Ladies in the Light of Scholastic Debate; István Contents Study of Law?.- Part II: The Foundations of Legal P. Bejczy.- 2. The Speculum dominarum (Miroir Global Epidemiology of Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Thinking.- Chapter 4. Lawyer´s Dilemma.- Chap- des dames) and Transformations of the Literature Pathology.- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.- Other ter 5. On Language-Games.- Chapter 6. The Founda- of Instruction for Women in the Early Fourteenth Genetic Syndromes.- Imaging of Neuroendocrine tions of Knowledge.- Chapter 7. On the Ontology of Century; Constant J. Mews.- 3. A Mirror of Queen- Tumors.- Surgical Management of Sporadic Gas- Law.- Chapter 8. A Moral Point of View .- Chapter ship: The Speculum dominarum and the Demands of trointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Management 9. The Three Notions of Liberty .- Part III: Between Justice; Rina Lahav.- 4. A Lady’s Guide to Salvation: of Neuroendocrine Tumor Hormonal Syndromes.- Realism and Idealism .- Chapter 10. What is Sci- the Miroir des dames Compilation; Janice Pinder.- Management of Metastic Carcinoid Tumors.- Med- ence?.- Chapter 11. Legal Realism Reinterpreted .- 5. Charles V’s Visual Definition of the[..] ical Management of Islet Cell Carcinoma.- Poorly Chapter 12.Outlines of the New Rhetoric .-[..] Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors.- Heredi- Fields of interest Fields of interest tary and Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.- Medieval Philosophy; Political Science; Religious Philosophy of Law; Law Theory / Law Philosophy; Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Pheochromocytoma.- Studies; Ethics; History of Philosophy Political Science Merkel cell carcinomas. 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Ontological Fundamentals for Ethics and Self-Knowledge Pyrrhonism in Ancient, Modern, and

Ethical Management Respect for Self-Interpreting Agents Contemporary Philosophy

Heidegger and the Corporate World This book explores the theoretical basis of our ethi- In recent years, there has been renewed interest in cal obligations to others as self-knowing beings - this The book develops a philosophical foundation to the Pyrrhonism among both philosophers and histori- task being envisaged as an essential supplement to field of management education using the work of ans of philosophy. This skeptical tradition is complex a traditional ethic of respect for persons. Authorita- Martin Heidegger as a guiding philosophy. It asks and multifaceted, since the Pyrrhonian arguments tive knowledge of others brings with it certain obli- the questions ‘what is a corporation?’ and ‘what is have been put into the service of different enterprises gations, which are reflected in (inter alia) the moral corporate management?’ These two questions are or been approached in relation to interests which and legal safeguards designed to ensure that certain foundational for management thought in general are quite distinct. The diversity of conceptions and information is ‘put out of play’ for job selection pur- and management ethics in particular. Most other uses of Pyrrhonism accounts for the diversity of the poses etc. However, the theoretical basis for such academic fields are in some way defined and guided challenges it is deemed to pose and of the attempts obligations has never been fully clarified. This book by a philosophical discourse. This philosophical to meet them. The present volume brings together begins by identifying a distinctive class of ‘interpre- discourse is largely missing in the field of manage- twelve essays by leading specialists which explore the tive’ moral wrongs (including stereotyping, discrim- ment thought and education. Without this foun- history and philosophical significance of this form ination and objectification). It then shows how our dation it can never be clear what actually belongs of skepticism: they discuss some thorny questions obligations in respect of these wrongs can be under- into a certain academic discipline and what does concerning ancient Pyrrhonism, explore its influence stood, drawing on insights from the tradition of not. It also therefore lacks a sound and well artic- on certain modern thinkers, and examine it in rela- philosophical reflection on recognition. The book ulated ontological foundation critical for develop- tion to contemporary analytic philosophy. The essays will be of interest to anyone concerned with the ade- ing approaches to ethical management. This book combine historical and exegetical analysis with an quacy of a modern ethic of respect for persons – par- seeks to fill this gap and consequently represents an assessment of the philosophical merits of the Pyrrho- ticularly in applied and professional ethics. interdisciplinary effort between the academic field nian outlook, with the aim of understanding it both of management/business administration and philos- Features in its historical context and[..] ophy, which is vital for business ethics. Intended as This book explores the theoretical basis of our ethi- Features required reading[..] cal obligations to others as self-knowing beings - this In recent years, there has been renewed interest in task being envisaged as an essential supplement to Features Pyrrhonism among both philosophers and histori- a traditional ethic of respect for persons. Authorita- The book develops a philosophical foundation to the ans of philosophy. This skeptical tradition is complex tive knowledge of others brings with it certain obli- field of management as an academic discipline using and multifaceted, since the Pyrrhonian arguments gations, which are reflected in (inter alia) the moral the work of Martin Heidegger as a guiding philoso- have been put into the service of different enterprises and legal safeguards designed to ensure that certain phy. It asks the questions ‘what is a corporation?’ and or been approached in relation to interests which are information is ‘put out of play’ for job [..] ‘what is corporate management?’ These two ques- quite distinct. The diversity of conceptions and uses tions are foundational for management thought in Contents of Pyrrhonism accounts for the diversity of [..] general and management ethics in particular. Most Preface Fragmentation.- 1.1 Respect for per- Contents other academic fields are in some way defined and sons, and persons as ends.- 1.2 The essence of Preface.- Contributors.- Introduction.- Part I guided by [..] ‘respect for persons’.- 1.3 Contemporary chal- Ancient Pyrrhonism.- 1. How Ethical Can an lenges.- 1.3.1 The problem of integration.- 1.3.2 Contents Ancient Skeptic Be?; Richard Bett.- 2. Two Kinds of The problem of ‘personhood’.- 1.3.3 The problem Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- Note on Tranquility: Sextus Empiricus on Ataraxia; Svavar of Objectification.- 1.4 The aftermath.- 2. Dis- Translations and System of Abbreviations.- Intro- Hrafn Svavarsson.- 3. The Aims of Skeptical Inves- crimination.- 2.1 Introductory remarks.- 2.2 duction.- Heidegger’s Typology of Entities and the tigation; Katja Maria Vogt.- 4. Pyrrhonism and the Discrimination and procedural unfairness.- 2.3 Very Nature of the Corporation.- The Corporation Law of Non-Contradiction; Diego E. 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Y. Morigiwa, Nagoya University Graduate School of Law, S. Napier, Stephen Napier, National Catholic Bioethics Center, K. Waelbers, Maastricht University, Department of Philosophy, Nagoya, Japan; M. Stolleis, Prof Emeritus, Univ. Frankfurt; Wis- Philadelphia, PA, USA (Ed.) The Netherlands senschaftliche Mitglieder, Max Planck Institute for European Legal History, Frankfurt/Main, Germany; J.-L. Halperin, Ecole Nor- male Superieure, Paris, France (Eds.) Persons, Moral Worth, and Embryos Doing Good with Technologies:

A Critical Analysis of Pro-Choice Arguments Taking Responsibility for the Social Role of Emerging Tech- Interpretation of Law in the Age of nologies Enlightenment “Bioethicists have achieved consensus on two ideas pertaining to beginning of life issues: (1) persons 20th century technologies like cars, the Internet, From the Rule of the King to the Rule of Law are those beings capable of higher-order cognition, and the contraceptive pill have altered our actions, or self-consciousness, and (2) it is impermissible to changed our perceptions and influenced our moral A collaboration of leading historians of European kill only persons. As a consequence, a consensus is ideas, for better and worse. Upcoming technologies law and philosophers of law and politics identifying reached regarding the permissibility of both destroy- are bound to fulfill their own unique social roles. and explaining the practice of interpretation of law ing human embryos for research purposes and abor- How can we advance this social role so that it will in the 18th century. The goal: establishing the actual tion. The present collection aims to interact critically support the good live and limit undesired changes? practice in the Age of Enlightenment, and explaining with this consensus. Authors address various aspects This book explores whether we can take a forward why this was the case. The ideology of the Age was of this ‘orthodoxy’. Issues discussed include: theories looking responsibility to optimize the social roles of that law, i.e., the will of the sovereign, can be explic- of personhood and in particular the role of thought technologies. In doing so, the book discusses three itly and appropriately stated, thus making interpre- experiments used in support of such theories; the issues: first, it aims to understand the social role of tation redundant. However, the reality was that in notion of an intrinsic potential and the moral rele- technologies; second, it explores what it means to the 18th century, there was no one leading source of vance of having one; new formulations of the virtue accept responsibility for this social role, and; third, it national law that would be the object of interpreta- argument against abortion rights; four-dimension- searches for some forward looking tools that help us tion. Instead, there was a plurality of sources of law: alism and abortion; the notion of moral status and to see how new technologies may influence human the Roman Law, local customary law, and the royal who (or what) has it; scientific accounts of what a behavior. In a rather unique approach, this book ordinance. However, in deciding a case in a court of human being is, as well as addressing empirical evi- combines the influential sociological research of law, the law must speak with one voice. Hence, inter- dence of fetal consciousness; and analysis of the pub- Bruno Latour on the social impacts of technologies pretation to unify the norms was inevitable. What lic policy implications[..] with the contemporary Aristotelianism of Alasdair was the process? What role did justification in terms MacIntyre. of reason, the hallmark of the Enlightenment, play? Features These are some of the questions addressed. “Bioethicists have achieved consensus on two ideas Features pertaining to beginning of life issues: (1) persons 20th century technologies like cars, the Internet, Features are those beings capable of higher-order cognition, and the contraceptive pill have altered our actions, This book examines the actual practice of the inter- or self-consciousness, and (2) it is impermissible to changed our perceptions and influenced our moral pretation of law in the Age of Enlightenment ver- kill only persons. As a consequence, a consensus is ideas, for better and worse. Upcoming technologies sus the ideology of the Age and explains the reason reached regarding the permissibility of both destroy- are bound to fulfill their own unique social roles. for and difference between the two. The ideology of ing human embryos for research purposes and abor- How can we advance this social role so that it will the Age of Enlightenment was that law, i.e., the will tion. The present collection aims to interact [..] support the good live and limit undesired changes? of the sovereign, can be explicitly and appropriately This book explores whether we can take a [..] stated, thus making interpretation redundant. How- Contents ever, the reality was that in the 18th century, [..] Introduction: What are Persons? What is Contents Valuable? Stephen Napier.-Part 1. Philosoph- Chapter 1. Introduction: responsibility for the social Contents ical Considerations.- I was Once a Fetus: That is role of technologies.- 1.1 Designing mediating tech- Editors’ Preface; Morigiwa Yasutomo, Michael Why Abortion is Wrong Alexander Pruss.- Brain nologies.- 1.2 The main argument of this study.- Stolleis, Jean-Louis Halpérin.- Foreword from the Life and the Argument from Potential: Affirming Chapter 2. Mastering technologies.- 2.1 Traditional Herstec Project; Sato Shoichi.- About the Contrib- the Ontological Status of Human Embryos and debates on the social role of technologies.- 2.2 The utors.- I. Introduction.- Judicial Interpretation in Fetuses, Jason T. Eberl and Brandon P. Brown.-The empirical turn in philosophy of technology.- 2.3 Transition from the Ancien Régime to Constitu- Human Being, a Person of Substance: A Response ANT and Responsibility.- Chapter 3. Actor-networks tionalism; Michael Stolleis.- II. The case of France.- to Dean Stretton, Francis J. Beckwith.-The Con- and taking responsibility.- 3.1 ANT and respon- Legal Interpretation in France under the Reign of cept of Person in Bioethics, Anselm Winfried sibility.- 3.2 Acting willingly.- 3.3 Causation and Louis XVI through the Gazette des Tribunaux; Jean- Müller.- Abortion and Virtue Ethics Mathew mediation.- 3.4 Foresee ability and black-boxing.- Louis Halpérin.- Legal Interpretation through the Lu.- Embryos, Four-Dimensionalism, and Moral 3.5 Responsibility: three problems, three solutions.- Case Law Book of the Parlement de Flandre; Serge Status, David Hershenov.- The Christian[..] Chapter 4. Becoming responsible[..] Dauchy.- II. 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Mathematical Applications A Comparative Study of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands C. Altman, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; K. Suchy, and South Africa University of Düsseldorf, Germany

This book intends to show that radical naturalism Constitutionalism is the permanent quest to con- (or physicalism), nominalism and strict finitism trol state power, of which the judicial review of leg- Reciprocity, Spatial Mapping and account for the applications of classical mathemat- islation is a prime example. Although the judicial Time Reversal in Electromagnetics ics in current scientific theories. The applied math- review of legislation is increasingly common in mod- ematical theories developed in the book include the ern societies, it is not a finished project. This device basics of calculus, metric space theory, complex anal- still raises questions as to whether judicial review This long awaited second edition traces the original ysis, Lebesgue integration, Hilbert spaces, and semi- is justified, and how it may be structured. Yet, judi- developments from the 1970s and brings them up Riemann geometry (sufficient for the applications cial review’s justification and its scope are seldom to date with new and previously unpublished mate- in classical quantum mechanics and general relativ- addressed in the same study, thereby making for an rial to give this work a new lease of life for the early ity). The fact that so much applied mathematics can inconvenient divorce of these two related avenues of twenty-first century and readers new to the topic.In be developed within such a weak, strictly finitistic study. To narrow the divide, the object of this work the winter of 1970-71, Colman Altman had been system, is surprising in itself. It also shows that the is quite straightforward. Namely, is the idea of judi- finding almost exact symmetries in the computed applications of those classical theories to the finite cial review defensible, and what influences its design reflection and transmission matrices for plane-strat- physical world can be translated into the applications and scope? This book addresses these matters by ified magnetoplasmas when symmetrically related of strict finitism, which demonstrates the applica- comparing the judicial review of legislation in the directions of incidence were compared. At the sug- bility of those classical theories without assuming United Kingdom (the Human Rights Act of 1998), gestion of Kurt Suchy the complex conjugate wave the literal truth of those theories or the reality of the Netherlands (the Halsema Proposal of 2002) and fields, used to construct the eigenmode amplitudes infinity.Both professional researchers and students the Constitution of South Africa of 1996. These sys- via the mean Poynting flux densities, were replaced of philosophy of mathematics will benefit greatly tems present valuable material to study the issues by the adjoint wave fields that would propagate in from reading this book. raised by judicial review. The[..] a medium with transposed constitutive tensors, to yield a scattering theorem – reciprocity in k-space Features Features -- in the computer output. To prove the result ana- This book intends to show that radical naturalism Constitutionalism is the permanent quest to con- lytically, one had to investigate the properties of the (or physicalism), nominalism and strict finitism trol state power, of which the judicial review of leg- adjoint Maxwell system, and the two independent account for the applications of classical mathematics islation is a prime example. Although the judicial proofs that followed, in 1975 and 1979, proceeded[..] in current scientific theories. The applied mathemat- review of legislation is increasingly common in mod- ical theories developed in the book include the basics ern societies, it is not a finished project. This device Features of calculus, metric space theory, complex analysis, still raises questions as to whether judicial review is This long awaited second edition traces the original Lebesgue integration, Hilbert spaces, and semi-Rie- justified, and how it may be structured. Yet, judicial developments from the 1970s and brings them up mann geometry (sufficient for the applications [..] review’s justification and its scope are [..] to date with new and previously unpublished material to give this work a new lease of life for the early Contents Contents twenty-first century and readers new to the topic.In 1. Introduction.- 2. Strict Finitism.- 3. Calcu- Foreword.- Acknowledgement.- Chapter 1 Set- the winter of 1970-71, Colman Altman had been lus.- 4. Metric Space.- 5. 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G. Clément, International Space University, Strasbourg, France D. Dalvit, Los Alamos National Library, Los Alamos, NM, USA; P. Th. Dieing, WITec GmbH, Ulm ,Germany; O. Hollricher, WITec Milonni, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA; GmbH, Ulm ,Germany; J. Toporski, WITec GmbH, Ulm ,Germany D. Roberts, Los Alamos National Library, Los Alamos, NM, USA; F. (Eds.) Fundamentals of Space Medicine da Rosa, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA (Eds.) Confocal Raman Microscopy Investigations in space have led to fundamental discoveries of the human body to the space envi- Casimir Physics ronment. Gilles Clément has conducted extensive Confocal Raman Microscopy is a relatively new tech- research in this field. This readable text presents the nique that allows chemical imaging without spe- Casimir effects serve as primary examples of directly findings from the life science experiments conducted cific sample preparation. By integrating a sensitive observable manifestations of the nontrivial prop- during and after space missions. About 1200 human Raman spectrometer within a state-of-the-art micro- erties of quantum fields, and as such are attracting space flights have been completed to date, including scope, Raman microscopy with a spatial resolution increasing interest from quantum field theorists, more than 500 astronauts from various countries, for down to 200nm laterally and 500nm vertically can be particle physicists, and cosmologists. Furthermore, a combined total presence in space of about 90 years. achieved using visible light excitation. Recent devel- though very weak except at short distances, Casimir The first edition of this title was published in 2005 opments in detector and computer technology as forces are universal in the sense that all material (written in 2003 – 2004), and new data is now avail- well as optimized instrument design have reduced objects are subject to them. They are thus also an able from crewmembers participating in long-dura- integration times of Raman spectra by orders of increasingly important part of the physics of atom- tion flights on board the International Space Station magnitude, so that complete images consisting of surface interactions, while in nanotechnology they (ISS). The number of astronauts who have spent six tens of thousands of Raman spectra can be acquired are being investigated not only as contributors months in orbit has doubled since 2004. On board in seconds or minutes rather than hours, which used to ‘stiction’ but also as potential mechanisms for the ISS, the astronauts use newly developed pharma- to be standard just one decade ago. The purpose of actuating micro-electromechanical devices. 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By integrating a sensitive from various countries, for a combined total pres- Raman spectrometer within a state-of-the-art micro- Features ence in space of about 90 years. The 21st expedition scope, Raman microscopy with a spatial resolution Casimir effects serve as primary examples of directly crew is currently in residence aboard the Interna- down to 200nm laterally and 500nm vertically can be observable manifestations of the nontrivial prop- tional Space Station, continuing a permanent pres- achieved using visible light excitation. Recent devel- erties of quantum fields, and as such are attracting ence in space that began in 2000. During that time, opments in detector and computer technology as increasing interest from quantum field theorists, investigations have been conducted on both humans well as [..] particle physicists, and cosmologists. Furthermore, and animal [..] though very weak except at short distances, Casimir Contents Contents forces are universal in the sense that all material Part I: Theory.- Confocal Microscopy.- Introduc- Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Introduction to objects are subject to them. They are thus also [..] tion into the Fundamentals of Raman Spectroscopy.- Space Life Sciences.- Chapter 2: Space Biology.- Raman Equipment.- Software Requirements and Contents Chapter 3: The Neuro-Sensory System in Space.- Data Analysis in Confocal Raman Microscopy.- Introduction.- Preface.- On the Problem of Van der Chapter 4: The Cardio-Vascular System in Space.- Part II: Applications.- Identification of Pathogens.- Waals Forces in Dielectric Media.- Local and Global Chapter 5: The Musculo-Skeletal System in Space.- Imaging of Individual Carbon Nanotubes and Iso- Casimir Energies: Divergences, Renormalization, Chapter 6: Psychological Issues of Spaceflight.- lated Graphene Sheets.- Raman Microscopy in Geo- and the Coupling to Gravity.- Casimir Effect in the Chapter 7: Operational Space Medicine.- Chapter 8: sciences.- Raman Microscopic Imaging of Cells and Scattering Approach: Correlations Between Material Life Support Systems.- Chapter 9: Space Life Sciences Applications Monitoring the Uptake of Drug Deliv- Properties, Temperature and Geometry.- Geome- Investigator's Guide.- Index. ery Systems.- Confocal Micro-Raman Spectroscopy: try and Material Effects in Casimir Physics - Scat- A Tool for the Allocation of Organic and Inorganic Fields of interest tering Theory.- Numerical Methods for Computing Components in Calcified Biominerals.- Pharmaceu- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Aerospace Casimir Interactions.- Progress in Experimental tical[..] Technology and Astronautics; Life Sciences (gen- Measurements of the Surface-Surface Casimir Force: eral); Medicine (general); Social Sciences (general) Electrostatic Calibrations and Limitations to Accu- Fields of interest racy.- Attractive and Repulsive Casimir-Lifshitz[..] Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Target groups Engineering (general) Research Fields of interest Quantum Physics; Quantum Optics, Quantum Elec- Target groups Type of publication tronics, Nonlinear Optics; Nanoscale Science and Research Monograph Technology; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films Type of publication Monograph Ships in 3 - 5 business days Target groups Research This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. 2011. 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Wave Equations in Higher A Short Journey from Quarks to the Choosing and Using a Dobsonian Dimensions Universe Telescope

Higher dimensional theories have attracted much This book takes the reader for a short journey over In the 1960's, American amateur astronomer, John attention because they make it possible to reduce the structures of matter showing that their main Dobson, designed a revolutionary kind of astronom- much of physics in a concise, elegant fashion that properties can be obtained even at a quantitative ical telescope featuring a lightweight large-aperture unifies the two great theories of the 20th century: level with a minimum background knowledge. The reflecting system on a simple mounting, using the Quantum Theory and Relativity. This book provides latter, besides some high school physics and math- then-revolutionary material called teflon. The design an elementary description of quantum wave equa- ematics, consists of the three cornerstones of sci- combines simplicity and portability with large-aper- tions in higher dimensions at an advanced level so ence presented in chapters 1 to 3, namely the atomic ture prowess. Thirty years later Dobsonians remain as to put all current mathematical and physical con- idea, the wave-particle duality, and the minimization supreme for visually observing faint deep-sky objects cepts and techniques at the reader’s disposal. A com- of energy as the condition for equilibrium. Dimen- and are one of the best-selling large telescopes in the prehensive description of quantum wave equations sional analysis employing the universal constants USA and Europe. This popularity is reflected in the in higher dimensions and their broad range of appli- and combined with “a little imagination and think- recent increase of companies now heavily marketing cations in quantum mechanics is provided, which ing”, to quote Feynman, allows an amazing short- Dobsonians, in particular, Meade (the "Lightbridge" complements the traditional coverage found in the cut derivation of several quantitative results concern- range), Orion USA (XT Intelliscope series), and Sky- existing quantum mechanics textbooks and gives ing the structures of matter. This book is expected to watcher (Skyliner and Flextube models). This book scientists a fresh outlook on quantum systems in all be of interest to physics, engineering, and other sci- is the ultimate guide to buying and using commer- branches of physics. In Parts I and II the basic prop- ence students and to researchers in physics, material cial Dobsonians, both 'Econo' and 'Primo' models, erties of the SO(n) group are reviewed and basic the- science, chemistry, and engineering who may find with in-depth accounts for the various models (plus ories and techniques related to wave equations in stimulating the alternative derivation of several real accessories) on the market and descriptions of the higher dimensions are introduced. Parts III and IV world results, which sometimes seem to pop out the many innovations that amateurs have made to opti- cover important quantum systems in the framework magician’s hat. mize their telescopes' performance. of[..] Features Features Features This book takes the reader for a short journey over In the 1980’s, on the sidewalks of San Fran- Higher dimensional theories have attracted much the structures of matter showing that their main cisco, amateur astronomer John Dobson began attention because they make it possible to reduce properties can be obtained even at a quantitative showing throngs of people how to build and use much of physics in a concise, elegant fashion that level with a minimum background knowledge. The large aperture scopes, often from scraps. The unifies the two great theories of the 20th century: latter, besides some high school physics and mathe- Dobsonian,‘Dobs,’ are now the best-selling large Quantum Theory and Relativity. This book provides matics, consists of the three cornerstones of science telescopes in the world. There are a great variety of an elementary description of quantum wave equa- presented in chapters 1 to 3, namely the atomic idea, different Dob styles, ranging from elaborate and dec- tions in higher dimensions at an advanced level so the wave-particle duality, and the minimization of orative creations to simple mass market designs, and as to put all current mathematical and physical con- energy [..] new models appear all the [..] cepts and [..] Contents Contents Contents Preface.- Introduction: The World according to Preface.- Part I: The Dobsonian Telescope.- Chapter Part I (Introduction).- Part II (Theory). - 2. Spe- Physics Levels of the structure of mater.- PART 1: 1: John Dobson, The Man and His Legacy.- Chap- cial orthogonal groups (Introduction; Abstract Three key-ideas and a short-cut.- The atomic idea.- ter 2: Know Thy Dob!.- Chapter 3: The Mini-Dobs.- groups;Orthogonal group SO(n); Tensor repre- The wave-particle duality.- Equilibrium and mini- Chapter 4: Getting Serious.- Chapter 5: The Plane- sentations of the SO(n); \Gamma matrix groups; mization of total energy.- Dimensional analysis: A tary Dobs.- Chapter 6: The 12-inch to 16-inch Dobs.- Spinor representations of the SO(n); Concluding short-cut to physics relations.- PART 2: This World, Chapter 7: Different Strokes.- Chapter 8: Here Be remarks).- 3. Rotational symmetry and Schrödinger this small World, the great.- From quark and gluons Monsters!.- Part II: Using Your Dobsonian.- Chapter equation in N-dimensional space (Introduction; to hadrons.- From protons and neutrons to nuclei.- 9: Accessorizing Your Dob.- Chapter 10: Adjusting, Rotation operator; Orbital angular momentum From nuclei and electrons to atoms.- From atoms to Maintaining, and Testing Your Dob.- Chapter 11: operators; The linear momentum operators;Radial molecules.- From atoms and molecules to solids and Sketching and Imaging with Your Dob.- Chapter 12: momentum operator; Spherical harmonic polyno- liquids.- Planets.- Stars, dead or alive.- Cosmology.- Where Next, Columbus?.- Appendix A: References.- mials; Schrödinger equation for a two-body system; Revisiting photons. Appendix B: Useful Formula.- Appendix C:[..] Concluding remarks).- 4. 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Delays arise ble-beta decay, and long half-life phenomena. Topics the role played by environment in the formation naturally in networks of coupled systems due to include global surveys of low background facilities, and evolution of galaxies. The symposium Environ- finite signal propagation speeds and are thus a key detectors and shielding techniques, ultra-low back- ment and the Formation of Galaxies: 30 years later, issue in many areas of physics, biology, medicine, ground purification techniques, cleaning and con- was organised with the purpose of establishing the and technology. Synchronization phenomena in tamination control, low background construction environmental impact on the evolution of galax- these networks play an important role, e.g., in the and fabrication, and background calculations and ies and its dependence on look-back time. 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Other major topics of the symposium were most fundamental part of rare-event physics detec- of the most interesting results here is a solution to the environmental dependence of galaxy properties tors, such as for solar neutrinos, dark matter, dou- the problem of complete synchronization in general at z # 1 and the implementation of environmental ble-beta decay, and long half-life phenomena. Topics networks with large coupling delay, i.e., large dis- effects in cosmological models of galaxy formation include global surveys of low background facilities, tances between the nodes, by giving a universal clas- and evolution.This book presents the edited proceed- detectors and shielding techniques, ultra-low back- sification of networks that has a[..] ings of this stimulating meeting. ground purification techniques, cleaning and [..] Features Features Fields of interest This thesis deals with the effects of time-delay in The publication of the morphology - density relation Particle and Nuclear Physics by Alan Dressler in 1980 brought into the limelight complex nonlinear systems and in particular with its the role played by environment in the formation and applications in complex networks, and relates it to Target groups evolution of galaxies. The symposium Environment control theory and nonlinear optics. Delays arise nat- Research and the Formation of Galaxies: 30 years later, was urally in networks of coupled systems due to finite organised with the purpose of establishing the envi- signal propagation speeds and are thus a key issue in Type of publication ronmental impact on the evolution of galaxies and its many areas of physics, biology, medicine, and tech- Proceedings dependence on look-back time. [..] nology. Synchronization phenomena in these [..] This item usually ships in 2-3 business days. Contents Contents The Morphology-Density Relationship – Looking Stabilization of Odd-Number Orbits.- Time Delayed Back, Thinking Back.- The Cosmic Mass Density Feedback Control.- Counterexample.- Odd-Num- 2011. 242 p. 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Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics Methods of Spectral Geometry in Quantum Field Theory Today Biomimetics -- Materials, Structures This book gives a detailed and self-contained intro- Proceedings of the 11th Granada Seminar on Computational and Processes duction into the theory of spectral functions, with and Statistical Physics an emphasis on their applications to quantum field Examples, Ideas and Case Studies theory. All methods are illustrated with applications This volume originated at the 11th Granada Seminar to specific physical problems from the forefront of organized by the University of Granada, Spain, 13-17 The book presents an outline of current activities current research, such as finite-temperature field September 2010, and it contains the main lectures, in the field of biomimetics and integrates a variety theory, D-branes, quantum solitons and noncom- a transcription of the discussions in an open round of applications comprising biophysics, surface sci- mutativity. In the first part of the book, necessary table, and a selection of contributed papers. Each ences, architecture and medicine. Biomimetics as background information on differential geometry topic is comprehensively described within its scien- innovation method is characterised by interdisci- and quantization, including less standard material, tific context, and practical exercises are suggested. plinary information transfer from the life sciences to is collected. The second part of the book contains The meeting gave the opportunity to the youngest technical application fields aiming at increased per- a detailed description of main spectral functions researchers to present their results and to discuss formance, functionality and energy efficiency. The and methods of their calculation. In the third part, their problems with leading specialists. 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V. In, San Diego State University, CA, USA; P. Longhini, San Diego E.F. Keane, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of A. Kizilersu, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia; A.W. Thomas, State University, CA, USA; A. Palacios, San Diego State University, Manchester, United Kingdom University of Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.) CA, USA (Eds.) The Transient Radio Sky T(r)opical QCD II Workshop International Conference on

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Astrophysics 2008 The Pulsations of the Sun and the Concepts and Trends in Medical Stars The HEDLA-08 conference was a continuation of a Radiation Dosimetry: series of biennial conferences first held in Pleasan- This volume of lecture notes brings together the ton, California, in 1996, and focused on progress Proceedings of the SSD Summer School knowledge on pulsations of the Sun and the stars, made during recent years in designing, conduct- with a particular emphasis on recent observations This book presented state-of-the art in solid state ing, and analyzing the results of laboratory experi- and modelling, and on the influence of pulsations of dosimetry with application to radiation medicine. ments, theoretical work, and computer simulations other physical processes. The book begins with an Fundamentals of dosimetry and relevance to radi- relevant to high-energy density (HED) astrophysics. extensive introduction to helioseismology. 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Special focus of this book is nuclear species; radiative supersonic flows associated useful to a rather broad audience of scientists and in quality assurance in radiation therapy and mod- with stellar explosions and jets; radiative processes students. ern radiation dosimetry for IMRT, VMAT, SRS, in plasma; equation of state and material proper- brachytherapy and particular high spatial resolution ties; and last but not least magnetized and relativistic Features dosimetry. Monte Carlo simulation dosimetry con- plasmas. This volume contains a small but represen- This volume of lecture notes brings together the cept based on GEANT 4 toolkit with applications tative subset of 35 peer-reviewed papers presented at knowledge on pulsations of the Sun and the stars, in different aspects of medical dosimetry has been the HEDLA-08 meeting. with a particular emphasis on recent observations included. 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However, the effect prevalent and well-known conditions. Although this Features raises the odds that young people with more well- of optical binding means that the presence of one This conference should be of great interest to particle affects the distribution of light experienced known disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learn- postgraduate students in physics and engineering ing disorders will receive much-needed professional by another particle, resulting in extremely complex physics, as well as university professors, researchers interactions that can lead to unusual 1D and 2D[..] assessment and intervention, children with less fre- from research institutes, and engineers in industry. quently encountered disorders may experience a It may also be of interest to school teachers. The vol- Features higher risk of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treat- ume covers: Basic and applied physics; Synchrotron This thesis addresses optical binding - a new area of ment. Useful data has been scattered throughout radiation; x-ray imaging; ultrafast and intense laser interest within the field of optical micromanipula- the literature for severe-but-less-frequent childhood science; low dimensional physics and [..] tion. It presents, for the first time, a rigorous numer- psychological disorders, including: fire setting; gender identity disorder; impulse control disorders (i.e., ical simulation of some of the key results, along with Fields of interest kleptomania, trichotillomania, intermittent explosive new experimental findings and also physical inter- Applied and Technical Physics; Semiconductors; disorder); selective mutism; Munchausen by proxy; pretations of the results. In an optical trap particles Medical and Radiation Physics are attracted close to areas of high optical intensities childhood schizophrenia; gang involvement; sexual and intensity gradients. 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Self-Evaluation Behavioral Sport Psychology M.T. Hallinan, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, USA Affective and Social Grounds of Intentionality Evidence-Based Approaches to Performance Enhancement (Ed.)

The book contains contributions by leading figures Sport psychology is a topic of growing interest. Many in philosophy of mind and action, emotion theory, professionals read journals such as The International Frontiers in Sociology of Education and phenomenology. As the focus of the volume is Journal of Sports, Journal of Sport Behavior, Journal truly innovative we expect the book to sell well to of Applied Sport Psychology, Research Quarterly for Scholarly analysis in the sociology of education has both philosophers and scholars from neighboring Exercise and Sport, and The Sport Psychologist. In burgeoned in recent decades. Frontiers in Sociology fields such as social and cognitive science. The pre- August 2008, Monitor on Psychology, the monthly of Education aims to provide a roadmap for sociolo- dominant view in analytic philosophy is that an abil- publication of the American Psychological Associ- gists and other social scientists as they set bold new ity for self-evaluation is constitutive for agency and ation (APA), featured a special issue on sport psy- directions for future research on schools. In Part 1 intentionality. Until now, the debate is limited in two chology. Indeed, Division 47 of APA is devoted to of this forward-looking volume, the authors present (possibly mutually related) ways: Firstly, self-evalu- "the scientific, educational, and clinical foundations cutting-edge research to set new guidelines for the ation is usually discussed in individual terms, and, of exercise and sport psychology." The North Amer- sociological analysis of schools. In Part 2, notable as such, not sufficiently related to its social dimen- ican Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physi- social scientists, historians, administrators and edu- sions; secondly, self-evaluation is viewed as a mat- cal Activity (NASPSPA) and the Association for the cators provide a wide-ranging array of perspectives ter of belief and desire, neglecting its affective and Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) on contemporary education to insure that scholars emotional aspects. The aim of the book is to fill these convene conferences each year to present scientific make creative and broadly informed contributions research lacunas and to investigate the question of findings and new developments in a rapidly expand- to the sociological analysis of schools. The contrib- how these two shortcomings of the received views ing field. The AAASP and other organizations also utors to this volume examine events currently influ- are related. qualify professionals as certified sport and exercise encing education including: globalization, expansion psychology consultants. Finally, a visit to any book- of educational access, the changing significance Features store will reveal the lay public’s[..] of religion, new family structures, and curriculum This volume examines the affective and social reform. Frontiers in Sociology of Education offers dimensions of self-related activities. This is a novel Features an innovative collection of research and ideas aimed way of approaching traditional questions such as the Behavioral Sport PsychologyEvidence-Based at inspiring new analyses[..] scope and purpose of self-knowledge, the interrela- Approaches to Performance Enhancement James tion between the social and the individual person, K. Luiselli and Derek D. 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The How-What Theory of Character and Coaching Interventions.- Cognitive Assessment and Education.- Designed Instruction and Group- Personality: Frederico Lauria & Alain Pé-Curto.- in Behavioral Sport Psychology.- Performance ing Students to Enhance the Learning of All.- Cogni- PART II - Self-Evaluation and Rationality.- Self- Enhancement.- Goal Setting and Performance Feed- tive Epidemiology.- Education and Quality of Life.- Evaluation and the Ends of Existence: Carol Rovane.- back.- Positive Reinforcement and Incentive Sys- Changing Families, Changing Education.- Degree Self-Evaluation and Action: Juliette Gloor.- Self- tems.- Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies.- Increasing Completion and Socioeconomic Factors.- Realign- Trust and Social Truth: Keith Lehrer.- PART III -[..] and Maintaining Physical Exercise.- Behavioral ing the Purposes of Education for Today’s Students.- Momentum.- Special Topics.- Behavioral Consul- Towards a Theory of Politics of Educational Possibil- Fields of interest tation in Coaching.- Brain Injury Prevention.- Sup- ities and Change.- Innovative Research Methodolo- Cognitive Psychology; Philosophy of Mind; Social porting Youth[..] gies in Education. 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C. Kwok-bun, Chan Institute of Social Studies (CISS), Kowloon, B. Seliger, W. Pascha (Eds.) C. Westall, Peace of Mind Parenting Support, Australia; P. Hong Kong; C. Wai-wan, Chan Institute of Social Sciences (CISS), Liamputtong, University La Trobe, Melbourne, Australia Kowloon, Hong Kong Towards a Northeast Asian Security Community Motherhood and Postnatal Mobile Chinese Entrepreneurs Depression Implications for Korea's Growth and Economic Development Mobile Chinese Entrepreneurs draws extensively Narratives of Women and Their Partners The Northeast Asian security environment is closely on the narratives of sixteen small-to-medium busi- linked to Korea’s growth perspectives for the future. Globally, postnatal depression (PND) is a growing ness owners, born on the mainland, who have immi- The spectacular rise of the South Korean economy public health problem. PND affects 10 to 15% of grated to Hong Kong and returned to their ancestral in the past half century, also known as “Miracle on women in Western society. It caused by a combina- hometowns in China to establish their enterprises. the Han River,” has been duly highlighted as one tion of biological, psychological and social factors. For these executives, business and social life alike are of the most successful cases of economic develop- Two models have attempted to define and explain marked by constant interplay of identities, such as ment worldwide. However, among the factors curb- PND; the biomedical and the sociological models. individual identity/group membership and ances- ing South Korea’s growth perspectives has been, The traditional biomedical model views PND as a tral/immigrant identity. Yet as often as this juggling from the very beginning of its rise, the coexistence medical condition which implies there is individ- of multiple “selves” can be beneficial in the economic of the difficult neighbour to the North, Democratic ual pathology and abnormality. Whilst the biomedi- sphere, it can also lead to feelings of rootlessness People’s Republic of Korea. While in the cold war cal model has been the dominant model in treating and alienation. Writing with rare sensitivity, the two this coexistence has been taken as inevitable, after PND, it has been criticized by feminist sociologists authors synthesize insights from economic sociology, the end of the cold war there were hopes to over- and psychologists for its rigidity in defining and psychology, ethnic relations, emotions, and social come this obstacle to further growth either through explaining PND. In contrast, the psychosocial model networks, creating an exploration of social capital collapse or enhanced cooperation with the North, of health acknowledges the biological factors that and social identity comparable to similar groups neither of which became reality. North Korea’s impact on emotional well-being, but places more of businessmen and –women in other parts of the unprecedented aggressiveness and development of emphasis on the personal and social factors that world. long-range ballistic missiles and nuclear devices, impact on emotional well-being, but places more Features made this threat truly an international question with emphasis on the personal and social factors that From nomadic traders in the ancient world to ped- multilateral talks coming into existence as ad-hoc[..] contribute to depressive symptoms such as gender, dlers on the American frontier, the immigrant poverty, social disadvantage and social class. The Features entrepreneur is a timeless figure. In our current age central argument[..] The Northeast Asian security environment is closely of globalization and multinational corporations, linked to Korea’s growth perspectives for the future. Features however, this experience is complicated by patterns The spectacular rise of the South Korean economy This book fills the gap in knowledge of cultural and of adaptation and transformation,relocation and in the past half century, also known as “Miracle on social issues relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and re-invention.Mobile Chinese Entrepreneurs draws the Han River,” has been duly highlighted as one of motherhood. The book is based on a study which extensively on the narratives of [..] the most successful cases of economic development explored how women and their partners in Mel- Contents worldwide. However, among the factors curbing bourne, Australia, understood and resolved postna- Shuttling Nomads in Mobile Times.- Research South Korea’s growth perspectives has been, from tal depression (PND). The central argument was the Methodology.-Identity, Interpersonal Networking, the [..] significance of support before and after the birth for and Enterprise Management.-Seven Vignettes.- The women’s emotional well-being. Thirty-three women Fields of interest Spatial Triangulation of Immigrant Entrepreneur- who [..] Political Science; International Economics; Develop- ship.- Association: Mediating Self-Identities.- The ment Economics Contents Double-Edged Sword: Mobility and Entrepreneur- Preface - 1.Introduction: From pregnancy to res- ship.- Conclusion Target groups olution from Postnatal depression - 2. Detection Professional/practitioner Fields of interest of postnatal depression - 3. 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M. Wingens, Bremen Int'l Graduate School of Social Sciences, M. Chang, AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, USA Univ of Bremen, Germany; M. Windzio, Institute of Empirical and Statistics Applied Sociology, University of Bremen, Germany; H. de Valk, NIDI, The Hague, Netherlands, Dept of Social Research, Vrije Univ. Modern Issues and Methods in Brussel, Belgium; C. Aybek, Department of Political Sciences, Siegen University, Germany (Eds.) R. Brüggemann, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Biostatistics Inland Fisheries, Schöneiche, Germany; G.P. Patil, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA A Life-Course Perspective on Classic biostatistics, a branch of statistical science, has as its main focus the applications of statistics Migration and Integration Ranking and Prioritization for in public health, the life sciences, and the pharma- Multi-indicator Systems ceutical industry. Modern biostatistics, beyond just Over the last four decades the sociological life course a simple application of statistics, is a confluence of approach with its focus on the interplay of struc- Introduction to Partial Order Applications statistics and knowledge of multiple intertwined ture and agency over time life course perspective has fields. The application demands, the advancements This book provides axioms of partial order and some become an important research perspective in the in computer technology, and the rapid growth of life basic material, for example consequences of “criss- social sciences. Yet, while it has successfully been science data (e.g., genomics data) have promoted crossing” of data profiles, the role of aggregations applied to almost all fields of social inquiry it is much the formation of modern biostatistics. There are at of the indicators and the powerful method of for- less used in research studying migrant populations least three characteristics of modern biostatistics: mal concept analysis. The interested reader will learn and their integration patterns. This is puzzling since (1) in-depth engagement in the application fields how to apply fuzzy methods in partial order analysis understanding immigrants’ integration requires just that require penetration of knowledge across sev- and what ‘antagonistic indicator’ means. the kind of dynamic research approach this approach eral fields, (2) high-level complexity of data because they are longitudinal, incomplete, or latent because puts forward: any integration theory actually refers Features they are heterogeneous due to a mixture of data or to life course processes. This volume shows fruitful Ranking issues are found everywhere. For example, cross-linkages between the two research traditions.A experiment types, because of high-dimensionality, bank houses, universities, towns, watersheds etc. are which may make meaningful reduction impossible, range of studies are presented that all apply sociolog- ranked. But also assessment of students in one disci- ical life course concepts to research on migrants and or because of extremely small or large size; and (3) pline is a ranking. This last example is trivial, because dynamics, the speed of[..] migrant groups in Europe. The book is organized we have only one criterion, namely the quality of the thematically, indicating different important domains student in that discipline. In the other cases ranking Features in the life course. Using a wide variety of method- can be a very hard job. Why? There is often no mea- Classic biostatistics, a branch of statistical science, ological approaches, it covers both quantitative stud- sure. How do we measure towns with [..] has as its main focus the applications of statistics ies based on[..] in public health, the life sciences, and the pharma- Contents ceutical industry. Modern biostatistics, beyond just Features Preface.- Why Prioritization, Why Ranking.- Par- Over the last four decades the sociological life course a simple application of statistics, is a confluence of tial Order and Hasse Diagrams.- Simple Combi- statistics and knowledge of multiple intertwined approach with its focus on the interplay of struc- natorial Structures.- Sensitivity and Ambiguity.- ture and agency over time life course perspective has fields. The application demands, the advancements Structures of Partial Orders.- Hasse Diagrams Based in computer technology, and the rapid [..] become an important research perspective in the on Transformed Data Matrices.- Reducing the Num- social sciences. 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Permutation Testing for Isotonic Inference on Association Studies in Genetics

The purpose of this book is to illustrate a new statistical approach to test allelic association and geno- type-specific effects in the genetic study of diseases. There are some parametric and non-parametric methods available for this purpose. We deal with population-based association studies, but com- parisons with other methods will also be drawn, analysing the advantages and disadvantages of each one, particularly with regard to power properties with small sample sizes. In this framework we will work out some nonparametric statistical permutation tests and likelihood-based tests to perform case- control analyses to study allelic association between marker, disease-gene and environmental factors. Permutation tests, in particular, will be extended to multivariate and more complex studies, where we deal with several genes and several alleles together. Furthermore, we show simulations under different assumptions on the genetic model and analyse real data sets by simply studying one locus with the[..]

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Contents Introduction.- Association Studies in Genetics.- The Nonparametric Permutation Methodology.- Statisti- cal Problems of Allelic Association.- Power and Sam- ple Size Simulations.- Case Study.- Conclusions.- References.

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