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V. Berezin, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Architecture & Design Biomedicine P.S. Walmod, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark (Eds.)

S. Falahat, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany S. Baltan, S.Th. Carmichael, C. Matute, G. Xi, J.H. Zhang, Loma Cell Adhesion Molecules Linda University, Loma Linda, USA (Eds.) Implications in Neurological Diseases Re-imaging the City White Matter Injury in Stroke and Cell Adhesion Molecules: Implications in Neuro- A New Conceptualisation of the Urban Logic of the “Islamic logical Diseases contains review articles on recent city” CNS Disease developments in the field of neural cell adhesion Somaiyeh Falahat investigates the spatial and mor- molecules (CAMs). The main focus is on the role White matter injury can result from both ischemic phological logic of pre-modern Middle Eastern and of cell adhesion molecules in various neurological and hemorrhagic stroke as well as a host of other North African cities, so-called “Islamic cities”. She and neurodegenerative diseases. This perspective CNS diseases and conditions such as neonatal bases her argument on the fact that the city and con- has been essentially overlooked in recently published injuries, neurodegenerative disorders including sequently its form and structure, similar to other books on neural CAMs. In addition, the contributors Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injuries, car- human products, have deep roots in the thought- cover many newly identified cell adhesion molecules bon monoxide poisoning, and drug or alcohol over- structure of the people. Thus, to know such places and some that have not received much attention in doses. The extent of white matter injury is extremely properly, one has to refer to this life-world and use it recent years. This books fills an important gap in the important to patient outcomes. Several recent tech- as a structure to observe the city. This approach aims currently available literature. nological developments including advanced neu- at opening new levels of understanding of the city by roimaging and the breeding of new rodent models of Features grasping indigenous concepts and structures; it puts white matter injury have provided growing insight Cell Adhesion Molecules: Implications in Neuro- forward claims for the possibility of a new method of into initial damage and repair after a stroke or other logical Diseases contains review articles on recent analysis. The author studies the historic city of Isfa- damaging event. The proposed book will be the first developments in the field of neural cell adhesion han as the[...] to provide a systematic expert summary of[...] molecules (CAMs). The main focus is on the role Features of cell adhesion molecules in various neurological Features Somaiyeh Falahat investigates the spatial and mor- and neurodegenerative diseases. This perspective The first book to provide a systematic expert sum- phological logic of pre-modern Middle Eastern and has been essentially overlooked in recently published mary of normal white matter morphology as well as North African cities, so-called “Islamic cities”. She books on neural CAMs. In addition, the contributors white matter injury following stroke and other CNS bases her argument on the fact that the city, and con- cover many [..] injuries. White matter injury can result from both sequently its form and structure, similar to other ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke as well as a host of Contents human products, have deep roots in the thought- other CNS diseases and conditions such as neona- Introduction.- Part I: Cell adhesion Molecules structure of the people. Thus, to know such places tal injuries, neurodegenerative disorders including Belonging to the Immunoglobulin Superfamily.- properly, one has to refer to this life-world and use Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injuries, carbon Thy-1 modulates neurological cell-cell and cell- [..] [..] matrix interactions through multiple molecular Contents interactions.- The IgCAMs CAR, BT-IgSF and Contents The Model of “Islamic City”.- The Idea of CLMP: structure, function and diseases.- GLIAL- White matter: Basic principles of axonal organiza- Labyrinth.- Discovering the City.- Towards a New CAM, a glial cell adhesion molecule implicated in tion and function.- Electrophysiology evaluation of Terminology. neurological disease.- The neuroplastins: multifunc- white matter injury.- CADASIL and animal mod- tional neuronal adhesion molecules; involvement in Fields of interest els.- Neuroimaging of White Matter Injury: A Mul- behaviour and disease.- Roles of nectins and nectin- Architecture (general); Architectural History and timodal Approach to Vascular Disease.- Diffusion like molecules in the nervous system.- ICAM-5 - a Theory; Urbanism MRI Biomarkers of White Matter Damage in Trau- neuronal dendritic adhesion molecule involved in matic Brain Injury.- Mechanisms underlying the immune and[...] Target groups selective vulnerability of developing white matter.- Research Neonatal experimental white matter injury.- Focal Fields of interest ischemic white matter injury in experimental mod- Neurosciences; Human Physiology Type of publication els.- Global ischemic white matter injury in patients.- Ph.D. thesis Experimental global ischemia and white matter[...] Target groups Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04595-1 Fields of interest Softcover Neurosciences; Neurology; Neurobiology Type of publication 2014. VII, 216 p. 75 illus. Contributed volume 65,41 € Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8089-1 ISBN 978-3-658-04595-1 Research Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication 2014. XXI, 409 p. 50 illus., 39 illus. in color. (Advances in Contributed volume Neurobiology, Vol. 8) 149,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9122-4 ISBN 978-1-4614-8089-1 Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2014. XVI, 592 p. 126 illus., 81 illus. in color. (Springer Series in Translational Stroke Research, Vol. 4) 169,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9122-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Biomedicine 3

A.M. Bode, Z. Dong (Eds.) X. Bosch, M. Ramos-Casals, M.A. Khamashta, King's College Lon- G.R. Bowman, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, USA; don, London, United Kingdom (Eds.) V.S. Pande, Stanford University, Stanford, USA; F. Noé, Freie Uni- versität Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Eds.) Cancer Prevention Drugs Targeting B-Cells in Dietary Factors and Pharmacology Autoimmune Diseases An Introduction to Markov State Focused on the discovery of precise molecular targets Models and Their Application for the development of the cancer preventive agents, This book provides a detailed overview of B-cell to Long Timescale Molecular Cancer Prevention: Dietary Factors and Pharma- directed therapies in patients with rheumatic and Simulation cology provides researchers and non-researchers systemic autoimmune diseases, including rheuma- with practical methodologies for developing and val- toid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjö- idating small molecule and phytochemical-derived gren syndrome, ANCA-associated vasculitis and The aim of this book volume is to explain the impor- drug discovery and mechanisms by which these cryoglobulinemia. Organ-specific autoimmune dis- tance of Markov state models to molecular simula- compounds can modulate distinct target proteins eases are discussed with respect to the use of B-cell tion, how they work, and how they can be applied to involved in oncogenic signaling. While this vol- directed therapies in neurological autoimmune dis- a range of problems.The Markov state model (MSM) ume is primarily focused toward cancer prevention eases and autoimmune cytopenias. Situations in approach aims to address two key challenges of mol- research, the range of techniques demonstrated in which B-cell targeted therapy may be indicated are ecular simulation:1) How to reach long timescales the book also provides an introduction of cancer pre- identified, thereby offering comprehensive support using short simulations of detailed molecular mod- vention research methods to researchers outside the for therapeutic decisions on the basis of the latest els.2) How to systematically gain insight from the field. Chapters deal with a critical discussion[...] published evidence. The book also offers a valuable resulting sea of data.MSMs do this by providing a reference tool for rheumatologists, internists,[...] compact representation of the vast conformational Features space available to biomolecules by decomposing Focused on the discovery of precise molecular targets Features it into states sets of rapidly interconverting con- for the development of the cancer preventive agents, This book provides a detailed overview of B-cell formations and the rates of transitioning between Cancer Prevention: Dietary Factors and Pharma- directed therapies in patients with rheumatic and states. This kinetic definition allows one to[...] cology provides researchers and non-researchers systemic autoimmune diseases, including rheuma- with practical methodologies for developing and val- toid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjö- Features idating small molecule and phytochemical-derived gren syndrome, ANCA-associated vasculitis and The aim of this book volume is to explain the impor- drug discovery and mechanisms by which these cryoglobulinemia. Organ-specific autoimmune dis- tance of Markov state models to molecular simula- compounds can modulate distinct target proteins eases are discussed with respect to the use of B-cell tion, how they work, and how they can be applied involved [..] directed therapies in neurological autoimmune dis- to a range of problems. The Markov state model eases and autoimmune [..] (MSM) approach aims to address two key chal- Contents lenges of molecular simulation: 1) How to reach long Combining Computational and Experimental Contents timescales using short simulations of detailed molec- Methods for Identifying Molecular Targets of Phy- Historic outline of the development of drugs target- ular models2) How to systematically gain [..] tochemicals.- Common Methods Used for the Dis- ing B-cells.- Understanding B-cell biology.- Phar- covery of Natural Anticancer Compounds.- Nrf2- macological effects and mechanisms of action of Contents Target Approaches in Cancer Chemoprevention agents blocking B cells.- Systemic lupus erythemato- An overview and practical guide to building Markov Mediated by Dietary Phytochemicals.- Methods sus: direct B-cell blocking.- Systemic lupus erythe- state models.- Markov model theory.- Estimation to Analyze Chemopreventive Effect of Silibinin on matosus: indirect B-cell blocking.- B-cell targeted and Validation of Markov models.- Uncertainty Prostate Cancer Biomarkers Protein Expression.- therapies in rheumatoid arthritis.- B-cell targeted estimation.- Analysis of Markov models.-Transi- An Approach to the Evaluation of Berries for Cancer therapies in Primary Sjögren Syndrome.- Target- tion Path Theory.- Understanding Protein Folding Prevention with Emphasis on Esophageal Cancer.- ing B cells in ANCA-associated vasculitis.- B-cell using Markov state models.- Understanding Mole- The Use of Mouse Models for Lung Cancer Chemo- targeted therapies in systemic sclerosis and inflam- cular Recognition by Kinetic Network Models Con- prevention Studies.- The Azoxymethane Plus Dex- matory myopathies.- B-cell targeted therapies in structed from Molecular Dynamics Simulations.- tran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Mouse[...] cryoglobulinemia.- B-cell targeted[...] Markov State and Diffusive Stochastic Models in Electron Spin Resonance.- Software for building Fields of interest Fields of interest Markov state models. Pharmacology / Toxicology; Oncology Pharmacology / Toxicology; Immunology; Rheuma- tology; Internal Medicine Fields of interest Target groups Molecular Medicine; Theoretical, Mathematical and Professional/practitioner Target groups Computational Physics; Computer Applications in Life Sciences; Physical Chemistry; Mathematics (gen- Type of publication Research eral) Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9226-9 Contributed volume Target groups Graduate Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-0348-0705-0 2014. XV, 288 p. 48 illus., 32 illus. in color. (Methods in Hardcover Type of publication Pharmacology and Toxicology) 2014. XI, 292 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color. (Milestones in Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook 94,99 € Drug Therapy) ISBN 978-1-4614-9226-9 More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7605-0 139,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-0348-0705-0 Hardcover 2014. XII, 139 p. 65 illus., 48 illus. in color. (Advances in usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 797) 149,99 € ISBN 978-94-007-7605-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 4 Biomedicine springer.com

K.A. Brown, E.R. Simpson P.C. Burcham, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Aus- S.M. Cacciò, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy; G. Widmer, tralia Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medi, North Grafton, USA (Eds.) Obesity and Breast Cancer An Introduction to Toxicology The Role of Dysregulated Estrogen Metabolism Cryptosporidium: parasite and

Obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer in older This book provides a readable introduction to mod- disease women. A number of adipose-derived and obe- ern toxicology with a particular focus on the mecha- sity-related factors have been shown to affect tumour nisms underlying the induction of toxicity by foreign This new volume on Cryptosporidium and Cryp- cell growth. These include adipokines, insulin, IGF-1 substances. Since bioactivation is central to many tosporidiosis discusses all relevant aspects of the and oestrogens. The majority of obesity-related post- toxic syndromes, special interest is devoted to chem- biology, molecular biology, host-parasite interac- menopausal breast cancers are oestrogen-dependent. icals that undergo conversion to toxic metabolites tion, epidemiology as well as diagnosis and treatment Since the ovaries no longer produce oestrogens after that induce toxic effects as diverse as cancer, birth of these widespread parasites. It represents a useful menopause, and that circulating levels are negligible, defects and organ injury. The molecular conse- guide for physicians, microbiologists, veterinarians it is evident that it is the oestrogens produced locally quences accompanying damage to cellular DNA and and water professionals seeking advanced knowl- within the breast adipose that are responsible for the proteins is explored together with the relevance of edge and guidance about these important parasitic increased growth of breast cancer cells. Aromatase is toxicological paradigms to human diseases caused by pathogens. A section on practical lab procedures dis- the enzyme that converts androgens into oestrogens alcohol and tobacco. The discipline of toxicology has cusses step-by-step guidelines for sample preparation and its regulation is dependent on the activity of a developed rapidly since the thalidomide disaster in and lab procedures. The new book may further serve number of[...] the 1960’s as scientists[...] as a reference work for graduate students in medical and veterinary microbiology. Features Features Obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer in older This book provides a readable introduction to mod- Features women. A number of adipose-derived and obe- ern toxicology with a particular focus on the mecha- This new volume on Cryptosporidium and Cryp- sity-related factors have been shown to affect tumour nisms underlying the induction of toxicity by foreign tosporidiosis discusses all relevant aspects of the cell growth. These include adipokines, insulin, IGF-1 substances. Since bioactivation is central to many biology, molecular biology, host-parasite interac- and oestrogens. The majority of obesity-related post- toxic syndromes, special interest is devoted to chem- tion, epidemiology as well as diagnosis and treatment menopausal breast cancers are oestrogen-dependent. icals that undergo conversion to toxic metabolites of these widespread parasites. It represents a useful Since the ovaries no longer produce oestrogens after that induce toxic effects as diverse as cancer, birth guide for physicians, microbiologists, veterinarians menopause, and that circulating levels are negligible, defects and organ injury. The molecular [..] and water professionals seeking advanced knowl- [..] edge and guidance about these important parasitic Contents pathogens. A [..] Contents The Emergence of Modern Toxicology.- Core Con- Introduction.- Estrogens, adiposity and the cepts in Toxicology.- Toxicokinetics - The Fate of Contents menopause.- The link between obesity and breast Chemicals within the Body.- Toxicodynamics - How Section 1: Taxonomy and epidemiology of Cryp- cancer: Epidemiological evidence.- Adipose-derived Chemicals Induce Toxicity.- Fightback - Adaptive tosporidium.- Taxonomy and molecular taxonomy.- and obesity-related factors and breast cancer.- Estro- Responses to Toxicant Exposure.- Target Organ Epidemiology of human cryptosporidiosis.- Molecu- gen biosynthesis.- Therapies aimed at breaking the Toxicity: Liver and Kidney.- Chemical Toxicity to lar epidemiology of human cryptosporidiosis.- Cryp- linkage between obesity and breast cancer.- Conclu- the Unborn.- Chemicals and Cancer.- Everyday tosporidiosis in farmed animals.- Cryptosporidiosis sions. Toxicology I - Alcohol.- Everyday Toxicology II - in other vertebrates.- Section 2: Molecular Biol- Tobacco. ogy.- Cryptosporidium: current state of genomics Fields of interest and systems biological research.- From Genome to Cancer Research; Metabolic Diseases; Enzymology Fields of interest Proteome: transcriptional and proteomic analysis Pharmacology / Toxicology; Molecular Medicine; of Cryptosporidium parasites.- Cryptosporidium Target groups Biomedicine (general) Research metabolism.- Section 3: Host-parasite interaction.- Target groups Human Cryptosporidiosis: A Clinical Perspec- Type of publication Graduate tive.-[...] Brief Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4899-8001-4 Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Parasitology; Veterinary Medicine; Infectious Dis- Softcover eases; Medical Microbiology 2014. IX, 56 p. 9 illus., 7 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5552-2 Cancer Research) Hardcover Target groups 49,99 € 2014. XVI, 327 p. 93 illus., 1 illus. in color. Research ISBN 978-1-4899-8001-4 69,99 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4471-5552-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Contributed volume usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1561-9 Hardcover 2014. XI, 564 p. 48 illus., 15 illus. in color. 169,99 € ISBN 978-3-7091-1561-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Biomedicine 5

C. Carlberg, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; F. Mol- T.J. Cleophas, Department Medicine, Sliedrecht, Netherlands; D. Coppola (Ed.) nár, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland A.H. Zwinderman, Department Biostatistics, Amsterdam, Nether- lands Molecular Pathology and Mechanisms of Gene Regulation Machine Learning in Medicine Diagnostics of Cancer

This textbook aims to describe the fascinating area Part Three Molecular pathology is based on the emergence of of eukaryotic gene regulation for graduate students new techniques that greatly enhance the diagnostic in all areas of the biomedical sciences. Gene expres- Machine learning is concerned with the analysis accuracy when facing with challenging differential sion is essential in shaping the various phenotypes of large data and multiple variables. It is also often diagnoses. In addition, new molecular techniques of cells and tissues and as such, regulation of expres- more sensitive than traditional statistical methods are entering the clinical arena for their value in pre- sion is a fundamental aspect of nearly all processes to analyze small data. The first and second volumes dicting therapy response and tumor prognosis. This in physiology, both in healthy and in diseased states. reviewed subjects like optimal scaling, neural net- book provides a guide for the practicing pathologist This pivotal role for the regulation of gene expres- works, factor analysis, partial least squares, discrim- and for both pathology residents and fellows dur- sion makes this textbook essential reading from stu- inant analysis, canonical analysis, fuzzy modeling, ing the daily sign-out of challenging cases. The book dents of all the biomedical sciences in order to be various clustering models, support vector machines, is organized by anatomical systems and provides a better prepared for their specialized disciplines.A Bayesian networks, discrete wavelet analysis, asso- detailed description of molecular tests that may help complete understanding of transcription factors and ciation rule learning, anomaly detection, and cor- in the diagnosis. Furthermore, a description of the the processes that alter their activity is a major goal respondence analysis. This third volume addresses current molecular tests required to identify patients of modern[...] more advanced methods and includes subjects like evolutionary programming, stochastic methods, for treatment is[...] Features complex sampling, optional[...] Features This textbook aims to describe the fascinating area of Molecular pathology is based on the emergence of eukaryotic gene regulation for graduate students in Features new techniques that greatly enhance the diagnostic all areas of the biomedical sciences. Gene expression Machine learning is concerned with the analysis accuracy when facing with challenging differential is essential in shaping the various phenotypes of cells of large data and multiple variables. It is also often diagnoses. In addition, new molecular techniques are and tissues and as such, regulation of expression is a more sensitive than traditional statistical methods entering the clinical arena for their value in predict- fundamental aspect of nearly all processes in physiol- to analyze small data. The first and second volumes ing therapy response and tumor prognosis.This book ogy, both in healthy and in diseased states. This piv- reviewed subjects like optimal scaling, neural net- provides a guide for the practicing pathologist and otal role for the [..] works, factor analysis, partial least squares, discrim- inant analysis, canonical analysis, fuzzy modeling, for both pathology residents and fellows [..] Contents various clustering models, support vector [..] Contents Overview: What is gene expression?.- The impact Preface.- Molecular Pathology and Diagnostics of of chromatin.- The basal transcriptional machin- Contents Gliomas.-Molecular Pathology and Diagnostics of ery.- Transcription factors.- Linking signal trans- Preface.- Introduction to Machine Learning Thyroid and Parathyroid Malignancies.- Molecular duction and gene regulation.- Switching genes on Part Three.- Evolutionary Operations.- Multiple Pathology and Diagnostics of Breast Cancer.- Mole- and off at the example of nuclear receptors.- Map- Treatments.- Multiple Endpoints.- Optimal Bin- cular Pathology and Diagnostics of Non-Small Cell ping the genome.- Chromatin modifiers.- Genomic ning.- Exact P-Values.- Probit Regression.- Over Lung Carcinoma.- Molecular Pathology and Diag- imprinting.- The epigenome.- Chromatin remodel- - dispersion.10 Random Effects.- Weighted Least nostics of Colorectal Cancer.- Molecular Pathology ing.- Chromatin architecture.- Regulatory RNA. Squares.- Multiple Response Sets.- Complex Sam- ples.- Runs Tests.- Decision Trees.- Spectral Plots.- and Diagnostics in Esophago-Gastric Cancer.- Mole- Fields of interest Newton's Methods.- Stochastic Processes, Station- cular-Genetic Testing in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Gene Expression; Protein Structure ary Markov Chains.- Stochastic Processes, Absorbing and Its Premalignant Conditions.- Molecular Diag- Markov Chains.- Conjoint Models.- Machine Learn- nostics of Pancreatic Cancer.- Molecular Pathology Target groups ing and Unsolved Questions.- Index. and Diagnostics of Prostate Cancer.- Molecular[...] Graduate Fields of interest Fields of interest Type of publication Biomedicine (general); Medicine (general); Statistics Cancer Research; Pathology; Biomedicine (general) Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook (general); Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recog- nition and Graphics Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7904-4 Research Hardcover Target groups 2014. XV, 210 p. 83 illus., 64 illus. in color. Upper undergraduate Type of publication 69,99 € Contributed volume ISBN 978-94-007-7904-4 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7191-8 Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7868-9 2014. VIII, 601 p. 31 illus., 19 illus. in color. (Cancer Hardcover Growth and Progression, Vol. 16) 2013. XIX, 224 p. 41 illus. 149,99 € 69,99 € ISBN 978-94-007-7191-8 ISBN 978-94-007-7868-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 6 Biomedicine springer.com

H. Cuntz, M.W.H. Remme, B. Torben-Nielsen (Eds.) J. Decety, Y. Christen, Fondation IPSEN pour la, Boulogne Billan- G.F. Gebhart, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA; R.F. Sch- court Cedex, France (Eds.) midt, Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany (Eds.) The Computing Dendrite New Frontiers in Social Encyclopedia of Pain From Structure to Function Neuroscience Neuronal dendritic trees are complex structures that This is the most comprehensive overview available endow the cell with powerful computing capabilities anywhere on the broad, multi-faceted and complex Traditionally, neuroscience has considered the ner- and allow for high neural interconnectivity. Study- topic of pain – and the rapidly evolving scientific and vous system as an isolated entity and largely ignored ing the function of dendritic structures has a long medical disciplines that seek to understand, assess influences of the social environments in which tradition in theoretical neuroscience, starting with and treat pain.The second edition of the Encyclope- humans and many animal species live. However, the pioneering work by Wilfrid Rall in the 1950s. dia of Pain is fully updated and has been expanded there is mounting evidence that the social environ- Recent advances in experimental techniques allow by over 100 new essays.It includes more than 3,000 ment affects behavior across species, from microbes us to study dendrites with a new perspective and entries and provides clear, detailed and up-to-date to humans.This volume brings together scholars in greater detail. The goal of this volume is to pro- coverage of the current state of research, and treat- who work with animal and human models of social vide a résumé of the state-of-the-art in experimen- ment of pain. In addition, detailed essays provide in- behavior to discuss the challenges and opportunities tal, computational, and mathematical investigations depth information on all aspects of nociception and in this interdisciplinary academic field. into the functions of dendrites in a variety of neural pain, including substrates, causes, pathophysiology, systems.The book first looks at morphological prop- Features symptoms and signs, diagnoses and treatment. More erties of dendrites and[...] Traditionally, neuroscience has considered the than 600 color[...] nervous system as an isolated entity and largely Features Features ignored influences of the social environments in Neuronal dendritic trees are complex structures that The Encyclopedia of Pain includes more than 3,000 which humans and many animal species live. In endow the cell with powerful computing capabilities entries and provides clear, detailed and up-to-date fact, we now recognize the considerable impact of and allow for high neural interconnectivity. Study- coverage of the current state of research, and treat- social structures on the operations of the brain and ing the function of dendritic structures has a long ment of pain. In addition, detailed essays provide in- body. These social factors operate on the individual tradition in theoretical neuroscience, starting with depth information on all aspects of nociception and through a continuous interplay of neural, neuroen- the pioneering work by Wilfrid Rall in the 1950s. pain, including substrates, causes, pathophysiology, docrine, [..] Recent advances in experimental techniques allow us symptoms and signs, diagnoses and treatment. A to study dendrites with a new perspective and in [..] Contents thousand color figures enhance understanding of [..] Preface.- Robin Dunbar: What's so social about the Contents Fields of interest social brain?.- Steve Rogers: The neurobiology of Part 1: Dendritic morphology.- The cell biology of Neurosciences; Pain Medicine; Psychiatry a transformation from asocial to social life during dendrite differentiation.- Archetypes and outliers in swarm formation in desert locusts.- Jakob Bro-Jor- the neuromorphological space.- Neuronal arboriza- Target groups gensen: Social neuroscience and the study of animal tions, spatial innervation and emergent network con- Research communication.- Jay J. van Bavel et al.: The group nectivity.- Shaping of neurons by environmental mind: the pervasive influence of social identity on interaction.- Modelling dendrite shape from wiring Type of publication cognition.- Sarah Blaffer Hrdy: Development and principles.- A statistical theory of dendritic mor- Encyclop(a)edia social selection in the emergence of "emotionally phology.- Reverse engineering the 3D structure and modern" humans.- Mark van Vugt: On faces, gazes, More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-28752-7 sensory-evoked signal flow of rat vibrissal cortex.- votes, and followers: evolutionary psychological and Hardcover Optimized dendritic morphologies for noisy inputs.- social neuroscience approaches to[...] 2013. LXXVII, 4348 p. 795 illus., 485 illus. in color. Print + Part 2: Dendritic computation.- Noisy dendrites: eReference. In 7 volumes, not available separately. models of dendritic integration in[...] Fields of interest 2.500,00 € Neurosciences; Behavioral Therapy Fields of interest ISBN 978-3-642-28754-1 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Neurosciences; Neurobiology; Mathematical Models Target groups of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks Research

Target groups Type of publication Graduate Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02903-0 Contributed volume Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8093-8 2014. XIV, 219 p. 50 illus., 23 illus. in color. (Research and Perspectives in Neurosciences, Vol. 21) Hardcover 139,99 € 2014. XVIII, 510 p. 101 illus., 66 illus. in color. (Springer ISBN 978-3-319-02903-0 Series in Computational Neuroscience, Vol. 11) 149,99 € Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. ISBN 978-1-4614-8093-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Biomedicine 7

R. Gieschke, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland; D. Ser- B.C. Gilger, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA (Ed.) V.V. Gurevich, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, afin, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland USA (Ed.) Ocular Pharmacology and Development of Innovative Drugs Toxicology Arrestins - Pharmacology and via Modeling with MATLAB Therapeutic Potential

A Practical Guide Covering ocular pharmacokinetics, pharmacody- namics, and toxicology, Ocular Pharmacology and This volume describes our current understanding of The development of innovative drugs is becoming Toxicology provides ophthalmologists, toxicologists, the biological role of visual and non-visual arrestins more difficult while relying on empirical approaches. and pharmacologists with both an introduction to in different cells and tissues, focusing on the mecha- This inspired all major pharmaceutical companies to the proper methods for ocular pharmacology and nisms of arrestin-mediated regulation of GPCRs and pursue alternative model-based paradigms. The key toxicology as well as providing practical methodolo- non-receptor signaling proteins in health and dis- question is: How to find innovative compounds and, gies for conducting ocular studies. Expert authors ease. The book covers wide range of arrestin func- subsequently, appropriate dosage regimens? Writ- have contributed detailed chapters on study design, tions, emphasizing therapeutic potential of targeting ten from the industry perspective and based on many analysis, and routes to regulatory approval for var- arrestin interactions with individual partners. years of experience, this book offers:- Concepts for ious types and routes of ophthalmic drugs. As a creation of drug-disease models, introduced and volume in the Methods in Pharmacology and Toxi- Features supplemented with extensive MATLAB programs- cology series, chapters feature the kind of in-depth This volume describes our current understanding of Guidance for exploration and modification of these specifics and implementation advice to ensure suc- the biological role of visual and non-visual arrestins programs to enhance the understanding of key prin- cessful results.Practical and authoritative, Ocular[...] in different cells and tissues, focusing on the mecha- ciples- Usage of differential equations to pharmaco- nisms of arrestin-mediated regulation of GPCRs and kinetic, pharmacodynamic and (patho-)[...] Features non-receptor signaling proteins in health and dis- Covering ocular pharmacokinetics, pharmacody- ease. The book covers wide range of arrestin func- Features namics, and toxicology, Ocular Pharmacology and tions, emphasizing therapeutic potential of targeting The development of innovative drugs is becoming Toxicology provides ophthalmologists, toxicologists, arrestin interactions with individual partners. more difficult while relying on empirical approaches. and pharmacologists with both an introduction to This inspired all major pharmaceutical companies to the proper methods for ocular pharmacology and Contents pursue alternative model-based paradigms. The key toxicology as well as providing practical methodolo- Therapeutic Potential of Small Molecules and question is: How to find innovative compounds and, gies for conducting ocular studies. Expert authors Engineered Proteins.-Arrestin Interactions with subsequently, appropriate dosage regimens? Writ- have contributed detailed chapters on study design, G Protein-coupled Receptors.- Arrestin-biased ten from the industry perspective and based on many [..] GPCR Agonists.- Arrestin-1 Expression Levels, years of experience, this book offers:§ [..] Rod Function and Health.- Protective Functions Contents of Arrestin-1 in Photoreceptors.- Arrestin-4 and Contents Challenges in Ocular Pharmacokinetics, Pharma- Cone Function.- Enhanced Phosphorylation-inde- Background of pharmacologic modeling.- First codynamics, and Toxicology.- Selection of Appro- pendent Arrestins and Gene Therapy.- Targeting example of a computational model.- Differential priate Animal Models in Ocular Research: Ocular Particular Receptors with Redesigned Non-visual equations in MATLAB.- Pharmacologic model- Anatomy and Physiology of Common Animal Mod- Arrestins.- Arrestins binding to clathrin, AP2 and ing.- Drug-disease modeling.- Population analyses.- els.- Challenges and Strategies in Drug Residue Role in GPCR trafficking.- Arrestins in Ubiquitina- Clinical trial simulation.- Graphics-based model- Measurement (Bioanalysis) of Ocular Tissues.- tion and Deubiquitination.- Arrestin Self-associa- ing.- Outlook.- Appendix A: Hints to MATLAB pro- Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control of Oph- tion.-[...] grams.- Appendix B: Solution to exercises. thalmic Formulations.- ADME and Ocular Ther- apeutics: Retina.- Compositions, Formulation, Fields of interest Fields of interest Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicity of Pharmacology / Toxicology; Biochemistry; Protein Pharmacology / Toxicology; Pharmaceutical Topical, Periocular, and Intravitreal Ophthalmic Structure; Gene Therapy; Cell Physiology; Receptors Sciences / Technology; Simulation and Modeling; Drugs.- Sustained-Release Ocular Drug Delivery Sys- Computer Applications in Life Sciences Target groups tems: Bench to Bedside Development.-[...] Research Target groups Fields of interest Research Type of publication Pharmacology / Toxicology Handbook Type of publication Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41198-4 Monograph Professional/practitioner Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39764-6 Type of publication 2014. 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J. Gómez Ramirez M. Hammarlund-Udenaes, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; F. Kiefer, MPI for Molecular Biomedicine, Münster, Germany; S. E. de Lange, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands; R.G. Thorne, Schulte-Merker, Hubrecht Institute, Utrecht, Netherlands (Eds.) University of Wisconsin-Madison School o, Madison, USA (Eds.) A New Foundation for Developmental Aspects of the Representation in Cognitive and Drug Delivery to the Brain Brain Science Lymphatic Vascular System Physiological Concepts, Methodologies and Approaches Category Theory and the Hippocampus The development of new CNS drugs is notoriously The book focuses on the lymphatic vascular system from a developmental biologist’s point of view. It The purpose of the book is to advance in the under- difficult. Drugs must reach CNS target sites for provides an overview on the many recent advances standing of brain function by defining a general action and these sites are protected by a number of in understanding the development of lymphatic ves- framework for representation based on category the- barriers, the most important being the blood –brain sels, using advanced genetic models in conjunction ory. The idea is to bring this mathematical formalism barrier (BBB). Many factors are therefore critical to with state of the art imaging. For each chapter a syn- into the domain of neural representation of physical consider for CNS drug delivery, e.g. active/passive opsis is provided, highlighting the main points in a spaces, setting the basis for a theory of mental repre- transport across the BBB, intra-brain distribution, concise manner. The book is intended for professors sentation, able to relate empirical findings, uniting and central/systemic pharmacokinetics, to name a and researchers in vascular biology, angiogenesis them into a sound theoretical corpus.The innovative few. Neurological disease and trauma conditions add research and developmental biology. It furthermore approach presented in the book provides a horizon further complexity because CNS barriers, drug distri- offers an excellent basis for entry level researchers of interdisciplinary collaboration that aims to set up bution and pharmacokinetics are dynamic and often and newcomers to this field, as well as for teachers, a common agenda that synthesizes mathematical for- changed by disease/trauma. Knowledge of all these graduate students, advanced science and medical malization and empirical procedures in a systemic factors and their interplay in different conditions is students. way. Category theory has been successfully applied to of utmost importance for[...] qualitative[...] Features Features For decades, lymphatic vessels were considered to Features This book describes the different approaches for be of “lesser significance” than blood vessels, and The purpose of the book is to advance in the under- drug delivery to the brain with an emphasis on the the fundamental importance of lymphatic vessels for standing of brain function by defining a general physiology of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the physiological tissue homeostasis and their involve- framework for representation based on category the- governing principles and concepts for drug deliv- ment in many pathological processes have only ory. The idea is to bring this mathematical formalism ery across the BBB. It contains cutting-edge meth- recently been fully appreciated. It is clear by now that into the domain of neural representation of physical ods for studying drug delivery and administering all higher vertebrates possess a lymphatic vessel sys- spaces, setting the basis for a theory of mental repre- drugs into the brain. The book also explores different tem, and that malfunctioning of the lymphatic [..] sentation, able to relate empirical findings, uniting approaches for predicting human brain concentra- tions as [..] them into a sound theoretical [..] Contents Introduction by Friedemann Kiefer.- Transcrip- Contents Contents tional control of lymphatic endothelial cell type Preface.- Research tools and paradigms.- State of the Anatomy and physiology of the blood-brain bar- specification by Ying Yang and Guliermo Oliver.- Art: Mathematical approaches in brain science.- The riers.- Recent Progress in Blood-Brain Barrier and Mechanosensing in developing lymphatic vessels Categorical Imperative: Category theory in Cognitive Blood-CSF Barrier Transport Research: Pharma- by Lara Planas-Paz and Eckard Lammert.- Plastic- and Brain Science.- Elementary principles in cogni- ceutical Relevance for Drug Delivery to the Brain.- ity of airway lymphatics in development and disease tive systems modeling.- The shift towards structure.- Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Pharmacoproteomics: A by Li-Chin Yao and Donald M. McDonald.- Regula- A general framework for representation.- Towards a New Research Field Opened up by Quantitative Tar- tion of lymphatic vasculature by extracellular matrix Theory of Brain Structure and Function.- A theory of geted Absolute Proteomics (QTAP).- Drug Metab- by Sophie Lutter and Taija Makkinen.- Interplay of hippocampus structure and function based on Cate- olism at the Blood-Brain and Blood-CSF Barriers.- mechanotransduction, FOXC2, connexins and cal- gory Theory.- From Cells to Memories. A Categori- Pharmacokinetic Concepts in Brain Drug Delivery.- cineurin signaling in lymphatic valve formation by cal Approach.- Epilogue. In vitro models of blood-brain barriers.- In situ and in vivo animal models.- Principles of PET and its Amélie Sabine and Tatiana V. Petrova.- Develop- Fields of interest Role in Understanding Drug Delivery to the Brain.- ment of[...] Neurosciences; Category Theory, Homological Alge- PKPD[...] Fields of interest bra; Philosophy (general); Neurology; Artificial Intel- Human Physiology; Cell Biology; Immunology; ligence (incl. Robotics); Biological Psychology Fields of interest Pharmaceutical Sciences / Technology; Biomedicine Developmental Biology Target groups (general) Target groups Research Target groups Research Type of publication Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7737-8 Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1645-6 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9104-0 Softcover 2014. XXIII, 193 p. 73 illus., 40 illus. in color. (Springer 2014. XII, 204 p. 27 illus. in color. (Advances in Anatomy, Series in Cognitive and Neural Systems, Vol. 7) Hardcover Embryology and Cell Biology, Vol. 214) 99,99 € 2014. 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M. Klink, Institute of Medical Biology, Lodz, Poland (Ed.) C. Koumenis, E. Hammond, A. Giaccia (Eds.) O. Kurzai, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena, Germany (Ed.) Interaction of Immune and Cancer Tumor Microenvironment and Cells Cellular Stress Human Fungal Pathogens

Signaling, Metabolism, Imaging, and Therapeutic Targets Whereas plant and insect infections are commonly The tumor environment is a dynamic network that caused by fungi, only a small minority of the vast includes cancer cells, immune cells, fibroblasts, The collection of chapters in this proceeding volume diversity of fungal species is pathogenic to humans. endothelial cells, extracellular matrix, cytokines and reflects the latest research presented at the Aegean Despite this, fungal infections cause considerable receptors. The aim of this book is to summarize the meeting on Tumor Microenvironment and Cellu- morbidity and mortality worldwide. This volume role of these components, especially immune cells, in lar Stress held in Crete in Fall of 2012. The book is dedicated to the biology, clinical presentation tumor suppression and/or progression and describe provides critical insight to how the tumor microen- and management of invasive fungal infections. in detail why tumor cells can survive and spread in vironment affects tumor metabolism, cell stemness, Major pathogenic fungi are introduced by world- spite of the antitumor response of immune cells. cell viability, genomic instability and more. Addi- leading experts and the basic principles of fungal Since immunotherapy is an attractive approach to tional topics include identifying common pathways virulence are reviewed in the light of new results cancer therapy, this book also provides information that are potential candidates for therapeutic inter- and experimental technologies that offer unprece- on the two main strategies: monoclonal antibodies vention, which will stimulate collaboration between dented insights into invasive infections caused by and adaptive T cell immunotherapy, with a focus groups that are more focused on elucidation of bio- Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis on recent human clinical trials. The book provides a chemical aspects of stress biology and groups that and Mucorales. In parallel, the clinical[...] state-of-the-art, comprehensive[...] study the pathophysiological aspects of stress path- ways or engaged in drug discovery. Features Features Whereas plant and insect infections are commonly The tumor environment is a dynamic network that Features caused by fungi, only a small minority of the vast includes cancer cells, immune cells, fibroblasts, The collection of chapters in this proceeding volume diversity of fungal species is pathogenic to humans. endothelial cells, extracellular matrix, cytokines and reflects the latest research presented at the Aegean Despite this, fungal infections cause considerable receptors. The aim of this book is to summarize the meeting on Tumor Microenvironment and Cellu- morbidity and mortality worldwide. This volume is role of these components, especially immune cells, in lar Stress held in Crete in Fall of 2012. The book dedicated to the biology, clinical presentation and tumor suppression and/or progression and describe provides critical insight to how the tumor microen- management of invasive fungal infections. Major in detail why tumor cells can survive and spread in vironment affects tumor metabolism, cell stemness, pathogenic fungi are introduced by world-leading spite of the antitumor response of immune cells. [..] cell viability, genomic instability and more. Addi- experts [..] tional topics include identifying common pathways Contents that are [..] Contents Immune cells within tumor microenvironment.- From Commensal to Pathogen: Candida albicans.- Tumor-stroma interaction and cancer progression.- Contents Aspergillus fumigatus: Saprotroph to Pathogen.- The role of tumor associated macrophages (TAMs) Introduction.- Hypoxia and metabolism in cancer.- Systems Biology Approaches to Understand and in tumor progression.- Dendritic cells dysfunction Hypoxia and Regulation of Cancer Cell Stemness.- Predict Fungal Virulence.- Receptor-Ligand Inter- and tumor progression.- Myeloid-derived suppres- Hypoxia-mediated metastasis.- Escape Mecha- actions in Fungal Infections.- Macrophages in the sor cells (MDSC) and tumor growth.- Tumor-infil- nisms from Antiangiogenic Therapy: An Immune Immune Response against Cryptococcus.- T Cell trating lymphocytes and their role in solid tumor Cell’s Perspective.- Hypoxic VDAC1: a poten- Responses in Fungal Infections.- Molecular Mech- progression.- Polymorphonuclear neutrophils and tial mitochondrial marker for cancer therapy.- anisms of Histoplasma Pathogenesis.- Visualizing tumor: friend or foe?.- Cancer immunosurveillance Hypoxia directed drug strategies to target the tumor Immune Responses in Fungal Infections – Estab- and immunoediting.- Adoptive T cell immunother- microenvironment.- Radiotherapy and the Tumor lished and Novel Methods.- Mucosal Immunology in apy – Perfecting self-defense.- Monoclonal antibod- Microenvironment: Mutual Influence and Clinical Candida albicans Infection.- Invasive Aspergillosis in ies to CTLA4 with focus on ipilimumab. Implications.- Autophagy and cell death to target the Intensive Care Unit.- Molecular Epidemiology of cancer cells: exploiting synthetic lethality as cancer Pneumocystis[...] Fields of interest therapeutic.- Intratumoral Hypoxia as the Genesis of Immunology; Cancer Research; Vaccine; Cytokines Genetic[...] Fields of interest and Growth Factors; Molecular Medicine Medical Microbiology; Immunology; Allergology; Fields of interest Cell Biology; Eukaryotic Microbiology; Microbial Target groups Cancer Research; Immunology; Human Physiology; Genetics and Genomics Research Medical Microbiology Target groups Type of publication Target groups Research Contributed volume Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1299-1 Type of publication Type of publication Handbook Hardcover Proceedings 2014. X, 263 p. 21 illus., 17 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39431-7 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-5914-9 149,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-3-7091-1299-1 Hardcover 2014. XXII, 298 p. 59 illus., 33 illus. in color. (The Mycota, 2014. X, 290 p. 38 illus., 30 illus. in color. (Advances in usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Vol. 12) Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 772) 199,99 € 139,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-39431-7 ISBN 978-1-4614-5914-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 10 Biomedicine springer.com

B.C. Labate, CIDE, Aguascalientes, Mexico; C. Cavnar, NEIP, San D.A. Lafontaine, A. Dubé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, J.S. Mackenzie, M. Jeggo, P.S. Daszak, J.A. Richt (Eds.) Francisco, USA (Eds.) Canada (Eds.) One Health: The Human-Animal- The Therapeutic Use of Ayahuasca Therapeutic Applications of Environment Interfaces in Ribozymes and Riboswitches Emerging Infectious Diseases This book presents a series of perspectives on the Methods and Protocols therapeutic potential of the ritual and clinical use Food Safety and Security, and International and National of the Amazonian hallucinogenic brew ayahuasca In Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes and Plans for Implementation of One Health Activities in the treatment and management of various dis- Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols, expert One Health is an emerging concept that aims to eases and ailments, especially its role in psychological researchers in the field provide a complete overview bring together human, animal, and environmental well-being and substance dependence. Biomedical of protocols used in the development of RNA mole- health. Achieving harmonized approaches for dis- and anthropological data on the use of ayahuasca cule as drugs and drug target. These include methods ease detection and prevention is difficult because for treating depression, PTSD, and substance depen- and protocols on recent and precise RNA molecule traditional boundaries of medical and veterinary dence in different settings, such as indigenous approaches or studies in the development of an RNA practice must be crossed. In the 19th and early 20th contexts, neo-shamanic rituals, contemporary ther- therapeutic tool. We are convinced that these meth- centuries this was not the case—then researchers like apeutic circles, and in ayahuasca religions, in both ods will help researchers from various domains of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch and physicians like South and North America, are presented and cri- life sciences, including clinicians, biochemists and William Osler and Rudolph Virchow crossed the tiqued. Though multiple anecdotal reports on the virologists. Written in the highly successful Methods boundaries between animal and human health. More therapeutic use of ayahuasca exist, there has[...] in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include recently Calvin Schwabe revised the concept of One introductions to their respective topics, lists of the Features Medicine. This was critical for the advancement of necessary materials and reagents,[...] This book presents a series of perspectives on the the field of epidemiology, especially as applied to therapeutic potential of the ritual and clinical use Features zoonotic diseases. The future of One Health[...] of the Amazonian hallucinogenic brew ayahuasca In Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes and Features in the treatment and management of various dis- Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols, expert The second volume on One Health explains in detail eases and ailments, especially its role in psychological researchers in the field provide a complete overview how to implement three key aspects of the One well-being and substance dependence. Biomedical of protocols used in the development of RNA mol- Health paradigm—food safety and security, national and anthropological data on the use of ayahuasca ecule as drugs and drug target. These include plans for a holistic one health approach, and rele- for treating depression, PTSD, and substance depen- methods and protocols on recent and precise RNA vant new technologies and approaches. The four- dence in [..] molecule approaches or studies in the development teen chapters, each by an internationally recognized of an RNA therapeutic tool. We are convinced that Contents authority, are organized into three sections of four or these methods will [..] Therapeutic Applications of Ayahuasca and Other five chapters each, that break new ground in clarify- Sacred Medicines.- The Therapeutic Potentials Contents ing [..] of Ayahuasca in the Treatment of Depression.- Identification of Regulatory RNA in Bacterial Contents Ayahuasca as a Candidate Therapy for PTSD.- Genomes by Genome-Scale Mapping of Transcrip- Food Safety and Food Security: a One Health Par- Moments of Insight, Healing and Transformation: A tion Start Sites.- Screening Inhibitory potential of adigm.- Food safety: at the center of a One Health Cognitive Phenomenological Analysis.- Healing with anti-HIV RT RNA Aptamers.- Design and Evalua- approach for combating zoonoses.- The importance Ayahuasca: Notes on Therapeutic Rituals and Effects tion of Clinically Relevant SOFA-HDV Ribozymes of a One Health approach to preventing the devel- in European Patients Treating Their Diseases.- Targeting HIV RNA.- Directing RNase P-mediated opment and spread of antibiotic resistance.- Bovine Ayahuasca and the Treatment of Drug Addiction.- Cleavage of Target mRNAs by Engineered Exter- spongiform encephalopathy: A tipping point in One Hypotheses Regarding Ayahuasca’s Potential Mech- nal Guide Sequences in Cultured Cells.- Design and Health and food safety.- Pathogenic Escherichia anisms of Action in the Treatment of Addiction.- Analysis of Hammerhead Ribozyme Activity Against coli and One Health implications.- National Plans Therapist and Patient Perspectives on Ayahuasca- an Artificial Gene Target.- Knockdown Strategies for for Developing a One Health Approach.- FAO and Assisted[...] the Study of Proprotein Converstase and Prolifera- the One Health approach.- Development of a One tion in Prostate Cancer Cells.- Use of Tumor-Target- Fields of interest Health national capacity in Africa: The Southern ing[...] Pharmacology / Toxicology; Complementary & African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance Alternative Medicine; Psychopharmacology; Psy- Fields of interest One[...] chotherapy Virology; Human Genetics Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Virology; Parasitology; Chemistry (general); Infec- Research Professional/practitioner tious Diseases; Medicine (general)

Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Contributed volume Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40425-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-729-7 Type of publication Hardcover Hardcover Handbook 2014. XXXII, 226 p. 45 illus., 35 illus. in color. 2014. XI, 278 p. 53 illus., 19 illus. in color. (Methods in More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-35845-6 139,99 € Molecular Biology, Vol. 1103) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-40425-2 94,99 € 2013. XVII, 235 p. 23 illus., 16 illus. in color. (Current usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-1-62703-729-7 Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, Vol. 366) usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 139,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-35845-6 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Biomedicine 11

J.S. Mackenzie, Curtin University, Perth, Perth, Australia; M. A. Malek, Petrov Institute of Oncology, St Petersburg, Russian N. Maltsev, PhD, A. Rzhetsky, T.C. Gilliam, PhD (Eds.) Jeggo, P.S. Daszak, J.A. Richt (Eds.) Federation (Ed.) Systems Analysis of Human One Health: The Human-Animal- Experimental Metastasis: Modeling Multigene Disorders Environment Interfaces in and Analysis

Emerging Infectious Diseases Understanding the genetic architecture underlying Metastatic dissemination of cancer is a main cause The Concept and Examples of a One Health Approach complex multigene disorders is one of the major of cancer related deaths, therefore biological mech- goals of human genetics in the upcoming decades. One Health is an emerging concept that aims to anisms implicated in metastatic process presents Advances in whole genome sequencing and the suc- bring together human, animal, and environmental an essential object of cancer research. This research cess of high throughput functional genomics allow health. Achieving harmonized approaches for dis- requires creation and utilization of adequate labora- supplementing conventional reductionist biology ease detection and prevention is difficult because tory models. The book describes main approaches with systems-level approaches to human heredity traditional boundaries of medical and veterinary to model processes of metastatic cancer dissemina- and health as systems of interacting genetic, epi- practice must be crossed. In the 19th and early 20th tion and metastases development. The book is struc- genetic, and environmental factors. This integra- centuries this was not the case—then researchers tured in according with various metastatic pathways tive approach holds the promise of unveiling yet like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch and physicians reflecting molecular specificity of metastatic process unexplored levels of molecular organization and like William Osler and Rudolph Virchow crossed as well as anatomical specificity of aria of dissemi- biological complexity. It may also hold the key to the boundaries between animal and human health. nation. Each chapter is introduced by short discus- deciphering the multigene patterns of disease inheri- More recently Calvin Schwabe revised the concept of sion of clinical aspects of certain metastatic pathway. tance. One Medicine. This was critical for the advancement Especial attention is[...] of the field of epidemiology, especially as applied to Features Features zoonotic diseases. The future of One Health[...] Understanding the genetic architecture underlying Metastatic dissemination remains a main cause for complex multigene disorders is one of the major Features cancer related deaths. Investigation of the molecu- goals of human genetics in the upcoming decades. This volume brings together the concepts that lar mechanisms of the metastatic process presents an Advances in whole genome sequencing and the suc- underpin a One Health approach and a range of important area of cancer research and may provide cess of high throughput functional genomics allow examples of this approach in action around a vari- clinical oncologists with new methods to prevent and supplementing conventional reductionist biology ety of emerging infectious diseases. The first section manage cancer dissemination. Availability of ade- with systems-level approaches to human heredity starts with a human clinical perception, brings in the quate experimental models is an essential require- and health as systems of interacting genetic, epige- veterinary and human –animal interface perspective ment of the productive investigation. Over the [..] netic, and [..] and then links this with environment issues, with a Contents special chapter dealing with wildlife. It concludes by Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Head and neck cancer.- [..] Wellness and Health Omics Linked to the Envi- Breast cancer invasion and metastasis.- Mouse ronment: the WHOLE approach to personalized Contents models of pancreatic cancer.- Brain Metastasis.- medicine.- Characterizing Multi-omic Data in Sys- Introduction.- One Health: its origins and its future.- Lung metastasis.- Liver Metastases.- Malignant tems Biology.- High-throughput Translational Med- The concept of One Health.- One Health and emerg- pleural effusion.- Mathematic modeling of metastatic icine: Challenges and Solutions.- Computational ing infectious diseases: clinical perspectives.- The process. Index. approaches for human disease gene prediction and historical, present, and future role of veterinarians ranking.- A Personalized Treatment for Lung Can- Fields of interest in One Health. - The importance of understand- cer: Molecular Pathways, Targeted Therapies, and Cancer Research; Laboratory Medicine; Animal ing the human-animal interface. - the human envi- Genomic Characterization.- Index. Models; Cell Culture ronment interface: Applying ecosystem concepts to health.- Wildlife: the need to better understand Fields of interest Target groups Biomedicine (general); Systems Biology; Human the linkages.- The economic value of One Health in Professional/practitioner relation to the mitigation of zoonotic disease risks. Genetics - Examples of a One Health approach to specific dis- Type of publication Target groups eases from the field.- The[...] Contributed volume Research Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7834-4 Type of publication Virology; Parasitology Hardcover Contributed volume 2013. VIII, 210 p. 71 illus., 32 illus. in color. Target groups 139,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8777-7 Research ISBN 978-94-007-7834-4 Hardcover Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2014. XIII, 122 p. 12 illus. in color. With online files/ Handbook update. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biol- ogy, Vol. 799) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-36888-2 139,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-8777-7 2013. X, 362 p. 25 illus., 10 illus. in color. (Current Topics usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days in Microbiology and Immunology, Vol. 365) 149,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-36888-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 12 Biomedicine springer.com

A. Nicholas, University of Alabama at Birmingham and, Birming- M.F. Ochs, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, USA (Ed.) K.E. Palmer, University of Louisville, Owensboro, USA; Y. Gleba, ham, USA; S. Bhattacharya, University of Miami, Florida, MIAMI, Icon Genetics GmbH, Halle, Germany (Eds.) USA (Eds.) Gene Function Analysis Plant Viral Vectors Protein Deimination in Human Health and Disease The determination of protein function has been a major goal of molecular biology since the found- In this volume, the authors provide an excellent ing of the discipline. However, as we learn more overview of how far the plant viral vector field has Deimination is a relatively new post-translational about gene function, we discover that the context come. The discipline is no longer exclusively in the modification of proteins, whose recognition is ever- within which a gene is expressed controls the spe- domain of academics—there is a small, but grow- increasing. First linked to the pathology of rheuma- cific function of that gene. It has become critical to ing number of small biotechnology companies that toid arthritis (RA), deimination is a process by which establish the background in which gene function is exploit plant viruses as the platform for commercial selected positively charged arginine amino acids determined and to perform experiments in multiple innovation in crop improvement, industrial prod- are converted to neutral citrulline amino acids by applicable backgrounds. In Gene Function Analy- uct manufacturing, and human and veterinary health the peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD) family of sis, Second Edition, a number of computational and care. enzymes.Although the medical literature is rich with experimental techniques are presented for identi- Features articles about the possible significance of deiminated fying not only the function of an individual gene, In this volume, the authors provide an excellent proteins in RA, Protein Deimination in Human but also the partners that work with that gene. The overview of how far the plant viral vector field has Health and Disease is the first publication to com- theme of data integration runs strongly[...] come. This discipline is no longer exclusively the pile this knowledge and the growing amount of new domain of academics − there is a small, but grow- information now known about the presence of deim- Features ing number of small biotechnology companies that inated proteins in the eye, skin,[...] The determination of protein function has been a major goal of molecular biology since the found- exploit plant viruses as a platform for commercial Features ing of the discipline. However, as we learn more innovation in crop improvement, industrial prod- Deimination is a relatively new post-translational about gene function, we discover that the context uct manufacturing, and human and veterinary health modification of proteins, whose recognition is ever- within which a gene is expressed controls the spe- care. [..] increasing. First linked to the pathology of rheuma- cific function of that gene. It has become critical to Contents toid arthritis (RA), deimination is a process by which establish the background in which gene function is Preface.- A personal history of virus-based vector selected positively charged arginine amino acids determined and to perform experiments in multiple construction by William O. Dawson.- Virus-derived are converted to neutral citrulline amino acids by applicable [..] ssDNA vectors for the expression of foreign proteins the peptidyl arginine deiminase (PAD) family of in plants by Edward P. Rybicki and Darrin P. Mar- enzymes.Although the medical literature is [..] Contents The Present State and Future Direction of Integrated tin.- Plant Viral Epitope Display Systems for Vac- Contents Gene Function Analysis.- Performing Integrative cine Development by Denis Leclerc.- Applications Physiological pathways of PAD activity and citrulli- Functional Genomics Analysis in GeneWeaver.org.- of plant viruses in bionanotechnology by George nated epitope generation.- from citrullination to spe- Functional Annotation of Differentially Regulated P. Lomonossoff and David J. Evans.- Milestones cific immunity and disease in rheumatoid arthritis.- Geneset Using WebGestalt: A Geneset Predictive in the development and applications of plant virus The role of citrullinated proteins in the pathophysi- of Response to Ipilimumab in Tumor Biopsies.- - vector as gene silencing platforms.- by Christophe ology of rheumatoid arthritis.- Protein citrullination: Integrative Data-Mining Tools to Link Fene and Lacomme.- Emerging Antibody-based Products by the link between rheumatoid arthritis and periodon- Function.- Detection of Driver Protein Complexes Kevin J. Whaley, Josh Morton, Steve Hume, Ernie[...] titis?.- From genes and environment to anti-cul- in Breast Cancer Metastasis by Large Scale Tran- Fields of interest ture immunity in rheumatoid arthritis: The role of scriptome-Interactome Integration.- Pattern Identi- Virology; Vaccine the lungs.- Neutrophils and their contribution to fication in Time Course Gene Expression Data with the CoGAPS Matrix Factorization.- Statistical Tools autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis.- Deimina- Target groups and[...] tion in skin and regulation of PAD expression in ker- Research atinocytes.- Importance of[...] Fields of interest Type of publication Human Genetics; Gene Function Fields of interest Handbook Neurosciences; Immunology; Protein Science Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40828-1 Professional/practitioner Target groups Hardcover Research Type of publication 2014. X, 194 p. 33 illus., 19 illus. in color. 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J. Pieters, J.D. McKinney (Eds.) A. Santos, M. Branquinha, C. d’Avila-Levy, L. Kneipp, C. Sodré U. Storz, Michalski Huettermann & Partner, Duesseldorf, Ger- (Eds.) many; M. Quodbach, Cornelius Bartenbach Haesemann and Partn, Cologne, Germany; S.D. Marty, D. Constantine, M. Parker, Pathogenesis of Mycobacterium Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C., Huntsville, USA tuberculosis and its Interaction Proteins and Proteomics of with the Host Organism Leishmania and Trypanosoma Biopatent Law: European vs. US Patent Law This book contains a collection of critical reviews on Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the most the expression of biologically functional proteins in notorious pathogens on earth, causing the death Leishmania and Trypanosoma, which was written by SpringerBriefs in Biotech Patents presents timely of approximately 1.5 million people annually. A renowned researchers on this field. Species belong- reports on intellectual properties (IP) issues and major problem in the fight against tuberculosis is the ing to these trypanosomatids’ genera are etiological patent aspects in the field of biotechnology. This emergence of strains that have acquired resistance agents of leishmaniasis, Chagas’ disease and sleeping volume focus on particular aspects of the US patent to all available antibiotics. One key to the success sickness that are extremely debilitating human infec- law, which can have tremendous differences com- of M. tuberculosis as a pathogen is its ability to cir- tion diseases, which remain a major health problem pared to the European law. This includes questions cumvent host immune responses at different levels. especially in countries from Latin America, Africa of biopatent prosecution, novelty, inventive step, This is not only a result of the special makeup of M. and Middle East. Substantiating the problem, the written disclosure and sufficiency of enablement tuberculosis in terms of genetic diversity and DNA currently accepted drugs for these diseases are quiet as well as questions of law enforcement of biotech metabolism and its possession of specialized secre- unsatisfying due to their low efficacy and high tox- patents. tion systems, but also of its ability to hijack the host’s icity. In order to solve these real problems, several innate immune defence mechanisms.In this volume, Features research groups[...] researchers from[...] SpringerBriefs in Biotech Patents presents timely Features reports on intellectual properties (IP) issues and Features This book contains a collection of critical reviews on patent aspects in the field of biotechnology. This Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the most the expression of biologically functional proteins in volume focus on particular aspects of the US patent notorious pathogens on earth, causing the death of Leishmania and Trypanosoma, which was written by law, which can have tremendous differences com- approximately 1.5 million people annually. A major renowned researchers on this field. Species belong- pared to the European law. This includes questions problem in the fight against tuberculosis is the emer- ing to these trypanosomatids’ genera are etiological of biopatent prosecution, novelty, inventive step, gence of strains that have acquired resistance to all agents of leishmaniasis, Chagas’ disease and sleeping written disclosure and sufficiency of [..] available antibiotics. One key to the success of M. sickness that are extremely debilitating human infec- tuberculosis as a pathogen is its ability to circumvent Contents tion diseases, which remain a major health [..] host immune responses at [..] Preface.- Ulrich Storz: Patentability Requirements Contents of Biotech Patents.- Martin Quodbach: Law Enforce- Contents Preface.- Biology of Human Pathogenic Trypanoso- ment of Biotech Patents.- Scott D. Marty, Derek E. Genetic Diversity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.- matids: Epidemiology, Lifecycle and Ultrastructure.- Constantine and Matthew Parker: Particular: Aspects DNA Metabolism in Mycobacterial Pathogenesis.- Selection of Molecular Targets for Drug Devel- of US Patent Law in Biotechnologies.- About the Molecular Biology of Drug Resistance in Mycobac- opment against Trypanosomatids.- A2 and other Authors. terium tuberculosis.- Antimicrobial Efflux Pumps visceralizing proteins of Leishmania: role in patho- and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Drug Tolerance: Fields of interest genesis and application for vaccine development.- Evolutionary Considerations.- Getting Across the Molecular Medicine; International IT and Media Arginase in Leishmania.- The heat shock proteins of Cell Envelope: Mycobacterial Protein Secretion.- A Law, Intellectual Property Law; Biochemistry Trypanosoma cruzi.- The Gp82 Surface Molecule of Single-Cell Perspective on Non-Growing but Meta- Trypanosoma cruzi Metacyclic Forms.- The Gp85 bolically Active (NGMA) Bacteria.- Mycobacterium Target groups Surface Glycoproteins from Trypanosoma cruzi.- tuberculosis Metabolism and Host Interaction: Mys- Research Trypanosoma cruzi Trans-Sialidase: Structural Fea- teries and Paradoxes.- Surviving the Macrophage: tures and Biological Implications.- Surface Topol- Tools and Tricks Employed by Mycobacterium Type of publication ogy[...] tuberculosis.-[...] Brief Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41292-9 Fields of interest Parasitology; Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Softcover Medical Microbiology; Immunology; Molecular Infectious Diseases 2014. 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J.G. Taylor, University of London, London, United Kingdom M. Thurin, F.M. Marincola (Eds.) G. Tridente, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

Solving the Mind-Body Problem Molecular Diagnostics for Adverse Events with Biomedicines by the CODAM Neural Model of Melanoma Prevention Through Understanding Consciousness? Methods and Protocols This monograph gathers and evaluates data on adverse events (AEs) associated specifically with In Molecular Diagnostics for Melanoma: Methods This book details a model of consciousness sup- those “biomedicines” – monoclonal antibodies, and Protocols, expert researchers and clinicians in ported by scientific experimental data from the fusion proteins, and cytokines – that have recently the field of melanoma provide updated informa- human brain. It presents how the Corollary Dis- entered therapeutic use in humans. All AEs observed tion on biomarkers and assays for diagnosis, prog- charge of Attention Movement (CODAM) neural when using each member of this new drug class are nosis, and assays predicting response to treatment network model allows for a scientific understand- covered, with a view to improving understanding of for routine testing. The focus of the volume is on ing of consciousness as well as provides a solution pathogenesis, facilitating prevention, monitoring, biomarkers with established clinical validity rather to the Mind-Body problem. The book provides read- and control, and contributing to the development of than those on early discovery stage. With additional ers with a general approach to consciousness that is better drugs that provide benefits while minimizing in-depth discussion of the molecular biology and powerful enough to lead to the inner self and its ram- risk. Further aspects here examined include the role pathology of melanoma, treatment options in adju- ifications for the vast range of human experiences. of drug mechanisms of action and immunogenic- vant and metastatic setting, and implications of bio- It also offers an approach to the evolution of human ity in relation to AEs outcome and induction of sys- marker testing for clinical management of melanoma consciousness and features chapters on mental dis- temic syndromes. Additional data on AEs in[...] patients.Written in the highly successful Methods in ease (especially schizophrenia) and on meditative Molecular Biology series format,[...] states (including drug-induced states of mind).[...] Features This monograph gathers and evaluates data on Features Features adverse events (AEs) associated specifically with In Molecular Diagnostics for Melanoma: Methods This book details a model of consciousness sup- those “biomedicines” – monoclonal antibodies, and Protocols, expert researchers and clinicians in ported by scientific experimental data from the fusion proteins, and cytokines – that have recently the field of melanoma provide updated information human brain. It presents how the Corollary Dis- entered therapeutic use in humans. All AEs observed on biomarkers and assays for diagnosis, prognosis, charge of Attention Movement (CODAM) neural when using each member of this new drug class are and assays predicting response to treatment for rou- network model allows for a scientific understand- covered, with a view to improving understanding of tine testing. The focus of the volume is on biomark- ing of consciousness as well as provides a solution pathogenesis, facilitating prevention, monitoring, ers with established clinical validity rather than those to the Mind-Body problem. The book provides read- and control, [..] on early discovery stage. With additional [..] ers with a general approach to consciousness that is Contents powerful enough to [..] Contents Part I General Aspects: 1 Introduction.- 2 Adverse Novel Insights/translational Implication from the Contents drug events to biomedicines.- 3 Systemic syndromes Emerging Biology of Melanoma.- Emerging Clini- Preface.- The Story of Consciousness.- The Search caused by biomedicines.- Part II Monoclonal anti- cal Issues in Melanoma in the Molecularly Targeted for Consciousness in the Brain.- Attention and Con- bodies: 4 Monoclonal antibodies.- 5 Abciximab.- 6 Era.- Integrating Molecular Biomarkers Into Cur- sciousness: Fused or Independent?.- Past & Cur- Adalimumab.- 7 Alemtuzumab.- 8 Basiliximab.- 9 rent Clinical Management In Melanoma.- Advances rent Neural Models of Consciousness.- The Control Belimumab.- 10 Bevacizumab.- 11 Brentuximab.- in Adjuvant Therapy: Potential for Prognostic and Nature of Attention.- The Full CODAM Model.- The 12 Canakinumab.- 13 Catumaxomab.- 14. Cer- Predictive Biomarkers.- Immunologic Monitoring of Owner and CODAM.- Does I Really Exist?.- Does tolizumab.- 15 Cetuximab.- 16 Daclizumab.- 17 Cancer Vaccine Trials Using the ELISPOT Assay.- the Corollary Discharge of Attention Exist?.- Under- Denosumab.- 18 Eculizumab.- 19 Edrecolomab.- 20 Markers for Anti-Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte Antigen standing Mental Diseases.- The Escape from Life Efalizumab.- 21 Gemtuzumab.- 22 Golimumab.- 23 4 (CTLA-4) Therapy in Melanoma.- Marker Util- through Meditation.- The Evolution of Human Con- Ibritumomab.- 24 Infliximab.- 25 Ipilimumab.- 26 ity for Combination Therapy.- Assaying for BRAF sciousness.- Animal Consciousness.- Understanding Muromonab.- 27 Natalizumab.- 28 Nimotuzumab.- V600E in Tissue and Blood in Melanoma.- Selecting Consciousness and Emotions.- Solving the Mind- 29 Ofatumumab.- 30[...] Patients for[...] Body Problem through CODAM.- Is there Free Will Fields of interest in CODAM?.-[...] Fields of interest Biomedicine (general); Medicine (general); Phar- Cancer Research; Oncology Fields of interest macy Neurosciences; Evolutionary Biology; Simulation Target groups Target groups and Modeling; Philosophy of Mind; Popular Science; Professional/practitioner Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Professional/practitioner Neural Networks Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-726-6 Research More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5312-0 Hardcover Hardcover Type of publication 2014. 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I.F. Uchegbu, University College London, London, United King- V. Vassiliou, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Nicosia, Cyprus; E. J.L. Workman, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Kansas dom; A.G. Schätzlein, University College London, London, United Chow, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; D. Kardamakis, City, USA; S.M. Abmayr, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Kingdom; W.P. Cheng, A. Lalatsa, University of Portsmouth, University of Patras, Patras, Greece (Eds.) Kansas City, USA (Eds.) Portsmouth, United Kingdom (Eds.) Bone Metastases Fundamentals of Chromatin Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical A translational and Clinical Approach Nanoscience While there has been an increasing number of books The second edition of this book serves both as an on various aspects of epigenetics, there has been a introductory and reference book focusing on the Nanoscience or the science of the very small gap over the years in books that provide a compre- field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contribu- offers the pharmaceutical scientist a wealth of hensive understanding of the fundamentals of chro- tions from experts in the field, this volume describes opportunities. By fabricating at the nanoscale, it is matin. Chromatin is the combination of DNA and the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in possible to exert unprecedented control on drug proteins that make up the genetic material of chro- the formation of bone metastases, presents the newer activity. This textbook will showcase a variety of mosomes. Its primary function is to package DNA advances made in the understanding of the clinical nanosystems working from their design and con- to fit into the cell, to strengthen the DNA to prevent picture and symptoms of patients, analyses the role struction to their application in the field of drug damage, to allow mitosis and meiosis, and to con- of bone markers in research and clinical practice and delivery. The book is intended for graduate students trol the expression of genes and DNA replication. deals with all aspects of imaging modalities applied in drug delivery, physical and polymer chemistry, The audience for this book is mainly newly estab- for the detection and evaluation of bone metastases. and applied pharmaceutical sciences courses that lished scientists and graduate students. Rather than Moreover, the use of all available treatment methods, involve fundamental nanoscience.The purpose of the going into the more specific areas of recent research such as radiotherapy, surgery and systemic treat- text is to present physicochemical and biomedical on chromatin the[...] ments for the[...] properties of synthetic polymers with an emphasis Features on their application in polymer therapeutics[...] Features Chromatin is the combination of DNA and pro- The second edition of this book serves both as an Features teins that make up the genetic material of chromo- introductory and reference book focusing on the The emerging discipline of nanoscience has resulted somes. It is essential for packaging DNA, regulation field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contribu- in a number of new technologies. These ground- of gene expression, DNA replication and repair. The tions from experts in the field, this volume describes breaking advances are firing the imagination of a audience for this book includes newly established the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in generation of scientists and leading to new materials scientists, graduate students and scientists seeking the formation of bone metastases, presents the newer with a wealth of functionality. In the biomedical sci- detailed overviews of various aspects of chromatin advances made in the understanding of the clinical ences these technological advances are finally trans- structure and function to gain entry into this field. picture and symptoms of patients, analyses the role lating into clinically relevant products and bringing The [..] [..] patients exciting new therapies and [..] Contents Contents Contents Preface.- Histone, Nucleosome and Chromatin Preface. I Fundamental Concepts.- Pathophysiol- Nanoscience and nanotechnology overview.- Lipo- Structure.- Histone Chaperones in the Assembly and ogy of metastatic bone disease.- Bone metastases: some preparation and characterization.- Solid Disassembly of Chromatin.- Chromatin Remodel- epidemiology, clinical picture, SREs and prognosis.- polymeric nanoparticles.- Lipid nanoparticles.- Poly- ing Complexes.- Regulating Chromatin by Histone Pain in bone metastases: types and mechanisms. II meric vesicles.- Low molecular weight amphiphile Acetylation.- Histone Methylation in Chromatin Investigations Of Bone Metastases.- Radiological micelles.- Polymeric micelles.- Niosomes.- Quan- Signaling.- Histone Ubiquitylation Control of Gene evaluations: radiography, CT, MRI.- Nuclear med- tum dots.- Magnetic particles.- Drug nanoparticles.- Expression.- Regulation of Chromatin Structure and icine imaging modalities: bone scintigraphy, PET- Polymeric pro-drugs.- Therapeutic Applications of Function by PARP-1 and ADP-ribosylation.- His- CT, SPECT.- Bone turnover markers.- New omics pharmaceutical nanosystems.- Drug solubilisation.- tone phosphorylation and chromatin dynamics.- approaches for bone metastases. III Therapeutic Gene therapy.- Chemotherapy.- Tissue engineering.- Reading histone modifications.- Properties and func- Management.- Analgesic treatment for bone mets.- Anti-infectives.- Vaccination.- Anti-arthritic drugs.- tions of histone variants.- Transcription through Radiotherapy: external beam and radio-surgery.- Imaging agents.- Commercial exploitation of phar- Chromatin.- Chromatin remodeling in DNA repair Radionuclide therapy.- Bisphosphonates.- New tar- maceutical nanosystems.- Future[...] and replication.-[...] geted[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Pharmacology / Toxicology; Pharmacy; Nanotech- Human Genetics; Biomedicine (general); Gene Cancer Research; Oncology; Biomedicine (general); nology; Physical Chemistry; Polymer Sciences; Expression Medicine (general) Biotechnology Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Professional/practitioner Graduate Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8623-7 More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7568-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9163-7 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. 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M. Yousef, J. Allmer (Eds.) N.G. Ashar, Navdeep Enviro and Technical, Murambai, India; K.R. Chemistry Golwalkar miRNomics: MicroRNA Biology and A Practical Guide to the Computational Analysis C. Anandharamakrishnan, CSIR-Central Food Tech. Research In, Mysore, India Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid, In miRNomics: MicroRNA Biology and Compu- Oleums, and Sulfonating Agents tational Analysis, expert researchers in the field Techniques for Nanoencapsulation present an overview of the current state of the art of Food Ingredients This critical volume provides practical insights on and aim to put the respective areas of research into a sulfuric acid and related plant design and on tech- larger perspective. These include methods and tech- niques to improve and enhance substantially the niques ranging from miRNA biogenesis, their bio- Nanoencapsulation has the potential to improve efficiency of an existing plant by means of small logical function, computational analyses to their human health through its capacity to both protect modifications. The book provides readers with a bet- medical implications and applications. Written in bioactive compounds and release them at a specific ter understanding of the state-of-art in sulfuric acid the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology- time and location into various substances, includ- manufacture as well as, importantly, in the manu- series format, chapters include introductions to their ing food. Numerous nanoencapsulation technolo- facture of value-added products based on sulfur that respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and gies have emerged in recent years, each with its own are also associated with the manufacture of sulfuric reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible labora- advantages and disadvantages. The goal of this Brief acid. Overall, engineers and plant managers will be tory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and is to discuss the various nanoencapsulation technolo- introduced to technologies for making their sulfuric avoiding known[...] gies, such as emulsification, coacervation, inclusion acid enterprises more productive, remunerative, and encapsulation, anti-solvent precipitation, nanopre- environmentally friendly. A Practical Guide to the Features cipitation, freeze drying, and spray drying, including Manufacture of Sulfuric[...] In miRNomics: MicroRNA Biology and Compu- their limitations. Recent safety and regulatory issues tational Analysis, expert researchers in the field concerning the various nanoencapsulation technolo- Features present an overview of the current state of the art gies will also be covered. This critical volume provides practical insights on and aim to put the respective areas of research into a sulfuric acid and related plant design and on tech- larger perspective. These include methods and tech- Features niques to improve and enhance substantially the niques ranging from miRNA biogenesis, their bio- Nanoencapsulation has the potential to improve efficiency of an existing plant by means of small logical function, computational analyses to their human health through its capacity to both protect modifications. The book provides readers with a bet- medical implications and applications. Written in bioactive compounds and release them at a specific ter understanding of the state-of-art in sulfuric acid the [..] time and location into various substances, includ- manufacture as well as, importantly, in the manufac- ing food. Numerous nanoencapsulation technolo- ture of value-added products based on sulfur that are Contents gies have emerged in recent years, each with its own [..] Introduction to MicroRNAs in Biological Systems.- advantages and disadvantages. The goal of this Brief The Role of MicroRNA's in Biological Processes.- is to discuss the various nanoencapsulation technolo- Contents The Role of MicroRNAs in Human Diseases.- gies, such as [..] Current Status of Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid.- Introduction to Bioinformatics.- MicroRNA and Sulfuric Acid Plant with Co-Generation of Power.- Non-Coding RNA Related Date Sources.- High Contents Sulphonating Agents and Derivatives based on Sul- Throughput Approaches for MicroRNA Expres- Nanoencapsulation of Food Bioactive Compounds.- furic Acid.- Innovations / Modifications in Technol- sion Analysis.- Introduction to Machine Learning.- Techniques for Formation of Nanoemulsions.- ogy.- Equipments Required for the Manufacture of Introduction to Statistical Methods for MicroRNA Bioactive Entrapment using Lipid-based Nanocar- Sulfuric Acid, Oleums and Liquid Sulphur Trioxide.- Analysis.- Computational Bioinformatics Methods rier Technology.- Liquid Based Nanoencapsulation Materials of Construction of Main Equipments.- for MicroRNA Gene Prediction.- Machine Learn- Techniques.- Electro-spraying and Electro-spinning Safety Precautions.- Economic Considerations.- ing Methods for MicroRNA Gene Prediction.- technique for Nanoencapsulation.- Drying tech- Future Developments.- Cold Process of Man- Functional, Structural, and Sequence Studies of niques for Nanoencapsulation.- Applications of food ufacturing Sulfuric Acid and Sulphonating Agents MicroRNA.- Computational Methods for[...] grade Nanoemulsion.- Characterization of nanopar- Patented by NEAT.- Storage, Handling and Proper- ticles.- Safety and Regulations – Current Scenario ties of Sulphur, Sulfuric Acid, oleum and Liquid[...] Fields of interest and Scope. 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M. Baranska, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland (Ed.) A.K. Chakraborty H.R. Corti, E.R. Gonzalez (Eds.)

Optical Spectroscopy and Phase Transformation of Kaolinite Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells

Computational Methods in Biology Clay Materials, Performance, Durability and Applications and Medicine Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells: Materials, Performance, The book depicts comprehensive studies on ther- Durability and Applications begins with an intro- mal decomposition of Kaolinite by different physico- This multi-author contributed volume gives a com- ductory overview of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFC); chemical methods carried out by various scientists prehensive overview of recent progress in various it focuses on the main goals and challenges in the in last 100 years and results of the studies conducted vibrational spectroscopic techniques and chemo- areas of materials development, performance, and by author in past 33 years. It also provides a crit- metric methods and their applications in chemistry, commercialization. The preparation and the prop- ical analysis of different views on Kaolinite–Mul- biology and medicine. In order to meet the needs erties of the anodic catalysts used for the oxidation lite reaction series, characterization of controversial of readers, the book focuses on recent advances in of methanol, higher alcohols, and alcohol tolerant spinel phase in Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series and technical development and potential exploitations of cathodes are then described. The membranes used as explanation of DTA events of Kaolinite. The book the theory, as well as the new applications of vibra- proton conductors in DAFC are examined, as well as helps both researchers and students to realise the tional methods to problems of recent general interest alkaline membranes, focusing on the electrical con- new mechanism of transformation of Kaolinite to that were difficult or even impossible to achieve in ductivity and alcohol permeability. The use of differ- Mullite. The new reaction processes discussed in the the not so distant past. Integrating vibrational spec- ent kinds of carbon materials as catalyst supports, book also help ceramic experts to synthesize Mullite troscopy and computational approaches serves as a gas diffusion layers, and[...] grains in commercial way[...] handbook for people performing vibrational spec- Features troscopy followed by chemometric[...] Features Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells: Materials, Performance, The book depicts comprehensive studies on ther- Features Durability and Applications begins with an intro- mal decomposition of Kaolinite by different physico- This multi-author contributed volume gives a com- ductory overview of direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFC); chemical methods carried out by various scientists prehensive overview of recent progress in various it focuses on the main goals and challenges in the in last 100 years and results of the studies conducted vibrational spectroscopic techniques and chemo- areas of materials development, performance, and by author in past 33 years. It also provides a critical metric methods and their applications in chemistry, commercialization. The preparation and the proper- analysis of different views on Kaolinite–Mullite reac- biology and medicine. In order to meet the needs of ties of the anodic catalysts used for the oxidation of tion series, characterization of controversial spinel readers, the book focuses on recent advances in tech- methanol, higher alcohols, and alcohol [..] phase in Kaolinite–Mullite reaction series and [..] nical development and potential exploitations of the Contents theory, as well as the new applications of vibrational Contents Introduction to Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- Catalysts [..] Introduction.- Thermal Evolution of Kaolinite.- for methanol oxidation.- Pt and Pd-based electrocat- Thermal Methods.- Extraction Techniques.- X-Ray Contents alysts for ethanol and ethylene glycol fuel cells.- Elec- Methods.- Electron Microscopy Study.- I.R. Study.- From the Contents: Raman and FT-IR spectroscopy: tro-oxidation of 3-carbon alcohols and its viability XRF Study.- Radial Electron Density Distribution theory and general overview on application in biol- for fuel cell application.- Nanostructured Electrocat- (RED).- Density & Surface Area Measurement.- ogy and medicine.- Overview on computational alysts for Methanol and Ethanol-Tolerant Cathodes.- Crystallization Studies of Preheated Metakaoli- techniques used for analysis of biological systems Membranes for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- Car- nite.- Thermodynamic Approach.- MAS NMR.- lub.- Application of computational techniques – bon materials for fuel cells.- Physical modeling and QXRD Studies of Phases Formed.- Scanning Elec- quantum and molecular modeling – to study dynam- numerical simulation of Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells.- tron Microscopic (SEM) Study.- Hot Pressing (RHP) ics and spectroscopic properties of fluorescence Scales, mechanisms and approaches.- Applications Study.- NAOH Leaching Study.- Various Ways of probes in biological systems.- Raman imaging: and durability of direct methanol fuel cells. Characterization of Alkali Leached Residue.- Meta experimental techniques and chemometric analysis.- Kaolinite Phase.- Spinel Phase.- Mullite Phase.- Rea- Qualitative and quantitative FT-Raman analysis of Fields of interest sons for First and[...] plants.- Structural analysis of carotenoids in a single Catalysis; Electrochemistry; Renewable and Green Energy cells monitored by Raman spectroscopy supported Fields of interest by[...] Inorganic Chemistry; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Target groups Natural Materials; Crystallography Fields of interest Graduate Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Medical Target groups Type of publication Biochemistry; Spectroscopy / Spectrometry; Analyti- Research cal Chemistry Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7707-1 Target groups Monograph Research Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1153-2 2014. IX, 370 p. 202 illus. 129,99 € Type of publication Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-7707-1 Monograph 2014. 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A. De, Columbia University, New York, USA; R. Bose, The City S. Heiles, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Ger- K.K. Jain, Jain PharmaBiotech, Basel, Switzerland University of New York, New York, USA; A. Kumar, University of many; R. Schäfer, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Delhi, Delhi, India; S. Mozumdar Germany Applications of Biotechnology in Targeted Delivery of Pesticides Dielectric Properties of Isolated Oncology Using Biodegradable Polymeric Clusters Nanoparticles Applications of Biotechnology in Oncology col- Beam Deflection Studies lects key writings by Kewal K. Jain on the most important contributions of biotechnology to can- A broad range of state-of-the-art methods to deter- The brief is the first to focus exclusively on envi- cer research, particularly to the molecular diag- mine properties of clusters are presented. 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W. Kaminsky, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (Ed.) K. Kondo, R.N. Akolkar, D.P. Barkey, M. Yokoi, Industrial Technol- C.S.S.R. Kumar (Ed.) ogy Support Institute, Osaka Prefecture, Japan (Eds.) Polyolefins: 50 years after Ziegler Transmission Electron Microscopy and Natta II Copper Electrodeposition for Characterization of Nanomaterials Nanofabrication of Electronics Polyolefins by Metallocenes and Other Single-Site Catalysts Devices Third volume of a 40volume series on nanoscience Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstand- and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scien- ing tradition and good reputation in its community. This book discusses the scientific mechanism of cop- tist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a com- Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and per electrodeposition and it's wide range of appli- prehensive overview about Transmission electron each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, cations. The book will cover everything from the microscopy characterization of nanomaterials. Mod- to place it within the context of the volume. The basic fundamentals to practical applications. In ern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are volumes typically summarize the significant devel- addition, the book will also cover important topics covered and make this volume an essential reading opments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them such as: • ULSI wiring material based upon copper for research scientists in academia and industry. critically, presenting selected examples, explaining nanowiring • Printed circuit boards • Stacked semi- and illustrating the important principles, and bring- Features conductors • Through Silicon Via • Smooth copper ing together many important references of primary Third volume of a 40volume series on nanoscience foil for Lithium-Ion battery electrodes. This book is literature. On that basis, future research directions and nanotechnology, edited by the renowned scien- ideal for nanotechnologists, industry professionals, in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer tist Challa S.S.R. Kumar. This handbook gives a com- and practitioners. Science volumes thus are important references for prehensive overview about Transmission electron every polymer scientist, as[...] Features microscopy characterization of nanomaterials. Mod- This book discusses the scientific mechanism of cop- ern applications and state-of-the-art techniques are Features per electrodeposition and it's wide range of applica- covered and make this volume an essential reading Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstand- tions. The book will cover everything from the basic for research scientists in academia and industry. ing tradition and good reputation in its community. fundamentals to practical applications. In addition, Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and Contents the book will also cover important topics such as:• each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, TEM Characterization of Biological and Inorganic ULSI wiring material based upon copper nanowiring to place it within the context of the volume. The Nanocomposites.- Electron Microscopy of Thin • Printed circuit boards • Stacked semiconductors • volumes typically summarize the significant devel- Film Inorganic and Organic Photovoltaic Materi- Through Silicon Via • [..] opments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them als.- TEM for Characterization of Semiconductor critically, presenting selected examples, explaining Contents Nanomaterials.- Study of Polymeric Nano-Com- and [..] Copper Electrodeposition.- Suppression Effect and posites by 3D-TEM and Related Techniques.-TEM Additive Chemistry.- Acceleration Effect.- Modeling for Characterization of Nanowires and Nanorods.- Contents and Simulation.- Frontiers of Cu Electrodeposition TEM for Characterization of Core-Shell Nanomate- From the Contents: Methylaluminoxane: key com- and Electroless Plating for On-Chip Interconnects.- rials.- Valence Electron Spectroscopy by Transmis- ponent for new polymerization catalysts.- Devel- Microstructure of Evolution of Copper in Nano- sion Electron Microscopy.- TEM Characterization opment of ansa-metallocenes for isotactic olefin scale Interconnect Features.- Direct Copper Plat- of Nanocomposite Materials.- High Resolution in polymerization.- Syndiotactic polypropene: dis- ing.- Through Silicon Via.- Build-up Printed Wiring STEM Mode: Individual Atom Analysis in Semicon- covery, development, and industrialization via Boards.- Copper Foil Smooth on Both Sides for ductor Nanowires.- Electron[...] bridged metallocene catalysts.- Polyolefins with Lithium Ion Battery.- Through Hole Plating. cyclic comonomers. 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N. L.S. Tang, T. Poon, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong G.P.P. Lima, São Paulo State Univeristy (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil; V.F. McNeill, P.A. Ariya (Eds.) Kong, China (P.R.) (Eds.) F. Vianello, University of Padua, Padua, Italy (Eds.) Atmospheric and Aerosol Chemistry Chemical Diagnostics Food Quality, Safety and

From Bench to Bedside Technology Christian George, Barbara D’Anna, Hartmut Her- rmann, Christian Weller, Veronica Vaida, D. J. Don- Next Generation Sequencing: Chemistry, Technol- The present book collects selected contributions aldson, Thorsten Bartels-Rausch, Markus Ammann ogy and Applications, by P. Hui Application of Next from researchers working in the field of food science, - Emerging Areas in Atmospheric Photochemistry. Generation Sequencing to Molecular Diagnosis of and participating at the second spring school for Lisa Whalley, Daniel Stone, Dwayne Heard - New Inherited Diseases, by W. Zhang, H. Cui, L.-J.C. “Food Quality, Safety and Technology,” which was Insights into the Tropospheric Oxidation of Iso- Wong Clinical Applications of the Latest Molecular held in Botucatu (São Paulo, Brazil), from Septem- prene: Combining Field Measurements, Laboratory Diagnostics in Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnosis, by ber 24th to 27th, 2012, at the Botucatu Campus of Studies, Chemical Modelling and Quantum The- K.C.A. Chan The Role of Protein Structural Analy- the Universidade Estadual Paulista “Julio Mesquita ory. Neil M. Donahue, Allen L. Robinson, Erica R. sis in the Next Generation Sequencing Era, by W.W. Filho” (UNESP). The goal of the conference was to Trump, Ilona Riipinen, Jesse H. Kroll - Volatility and Yue, D.S. Froese, P.E. Brennan Emerging Applica- provide a scientific forum covering large areas of Aging of Atmospheric Organic Aerosol. P. A. Ariya, tions of Single-Cell Diagnostics, by M. Shirai, T. agronomy, nutrition, food science and technology, G. Kos, R. Mortazavi, E. D. Hudson, V. Kanthasamy, Taniguchi, H. Kambara Mass Spectrometry in High- veterinary and other areas related to food technology N. Eltouny, J. Sun, C. Wilde - Bio-Organic Materials Throughput Clinical Biomarker Assays: Multiple development. Teachers, professionals, graduate and in the Atmosphere and Snow: Measurement and[...] Reaction Monitoring, by C.E. Parker, D. Domanski, post-graduate students in Food Science; Food and A.J. Percy, A.G. Chambers, A.G. Camenzind, D.S. Features Agriculture Engineering;[...] Smith,[...] Christian George, Barbara D’Anna, Hartmut Her- Features rmann, Christian Weller, Veronica Vaida, D. J. Features The present book collects selected contributions Donaldson, Thorsten Bartels-Rausch, Markus Next Generation Sequencing: Chemistry, Technol- from researchers working in the field of food science, AmmannEmerging Areas in Atmospheric Pho- ogy and Applications, by P. Hui Application of Next and participating at the second spring school for tochemistryLisa Whalley, Daniel Stone, Dwayne Generation Sequencing to Molecular Diagnosis of “Food Quality, Safety and Technology,” which was HeardNew Insights into the Tropospheric Oxidation Inherited Diseases, by W. Zhang, H. Cui, L.-J.C. held in Botucatu (São Paulo, Brazil), from Septem- of Isoprene: Combining Field Measurements, Labo- Wong Clinical Applications of the Latest Molecular ber 24th to 27th, 2012, at the Botucatu Campus of ratory Studies, Chemical Modelling and Quantum Diagnostics in Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnosis, by the Universidade Estadual Paulista “Julio Mesquita TheoryNeil M. Donahue, [..] K.C.A. Chan The Role of Protein Structural Analysis Filho” (UNESP). The goal of the conference was to in the Next Generation Sequencing Era, by [..] Contents provide [..] Emerging Areas in Atmospheric Photochemistry.- Contents Contents New Insights into the Tropospheric Oxidation of Next Generation Sequencing: Chemistry, Technol- Antioxidants in Brazilian plant species.- Qual- Isoprene: Combining Field Measurements, Lab- ogy and Applications, by P. Hui.- Application of ity and potential healthy traits in vegetables and oratory Studies, Chemical Modelling and Quan- Next Generation Sequencing to Molecular Diagno- berries.- Unit processing operations used in mini- tum Theory.- Volatility and Aging of Atmospheric sis of Inherited Diseases, by W. Zhang, H. Cui, L.- mally processed horticultural products: quality and Organic Aerosol.- Bio-Organic Materials in the J.C. Wong.- Clinical Applications of the Latest Mol- safety preservation.- Analytical aspects for tropical Atmosphere and Snow: Measurement and Charac- ecular Diagnostics in Noninvasive Prenatal Diagno- meat quality assessment.- Lycopene bio-availability terization.- Surface-Active Organics in Atmospheric sis, by K.C.A. Chan.- The Role of Protein Structural and effects on health.- The Post-Harvest of Tropi- Aerosols. Analysis in the Next Generation Sequencing Era, by cal Fruits in Brazil.- Impact of animal feeding on the W.W. Yue, D.S. Froese, P.E. Brennan.- Emerging Fields of interest nutritional value and safety of food of animal origin.- Applications of Single-Cell Diagnostics, by M. Shirai, Physical Chemistry; Atmospheric Sciences; Geo- Surveillance of anabolic abuse in cattle: suitability of T. Taniguchi, H. 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M. Müller, IPF Dresden, Dresden, Germany (Ed.) M. Müller (Ed.) T. Nakano, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (Ed.)

Polyelectrolyte Complexes in the Polyelectrolyte Complexes in the π-Stacked Polymers and Molecules

Dispersed and Solid State II Dispersed and Solid State I Theory, Synthesis, and Properties

Application Aspects Principles and Theory This book covers broad aspects of the chemistry of π-stacked polymers and low-molecular-weight mole- Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Tailoring of Wood Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstand- cules, from synthesis through theory. It is intended Fibre Surfaces. Polyelectrolyte Complexes in Floc- ing tradition and good reputation in its community. for graduate students and researchers in academia culation Applications. Spontaneous Assembly and Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and and industry and consists of chapters written by Induced Aggregation of Food Proteins. Polyelec- each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, renowned scientists who have made significant con- trolyte Complexes of DNA and Polycations as Gene to place it within the context of the volume. The tributions to this field in the past decade. π-Stacked Delivery Vectors. Sizing, Shaping and Pharma- volumes typically summarize the significant devel- polymers and low-molecular-weight molecules are ceutical Applications of Polyelectrolyte Complex opments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them expected to replace main-chain conjugated poly- Nanoparticles. critically, presenting selected examples, explaining mers such as polyacetylenes and polythiophenes as and illustrating the important principles, and bring- organic conducting and energy-transferring sub- Features ing together many important references of primary stances that are important as materials for photo- Caroline Ankerfors and Lars WagbergPolyelectrolyte literature. On that basis, future research directions electronic applications. π-Stacked polymers and Complexes for Tailoring of Wood Fibre SurfacesGu- in the area can be discussed. 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[..] and Weak Polyelectrolyte Adsorption onto for graduate students and researchers in academia Oppositely Charged Curved SurfacesNikolai I. and industry and consists of chapters written by Contents LebovkaAggregation of Charged Colloidal Parti- renowned scientists who have made significant con- Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Tailoring of Wood clesCornelia Cramer and Monika SchönhoffIon tributions to this field in the past decade. π-Stacked Fibre Surfaces.- Polyelectrolyte Complexes in Floc- Conduction in Solid Polyelectrolyte Complex Mate- polymers and low-molecular-weight molecules are culation Applications.- Spontaneous Assembly and rialsSaskia Lindhoud and Martien A. Cohen Stu- [..] Induced Aggregation of Food Proteins.- Polyelec- artRelaxation phenomena during polyelectrolyte trolyte Complexes of DNA and Polycations as Gene complex [..] Contents Delivery Vectors.- Sizing, Shaping and Pharma- Synthesis and Properties of π-Stacked Vinyl Poly- ceutical Applications of Polyelectrolyte Complex Contents mers.- Reversible Polymerization Techniques Lead- Nanoparticles. 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M. Pekař, I. Samohýl, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague 6, R. Pörtner, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, M.A. Rao Czech Republic Germany (Ed.) Rheology of Fluid, Semisolid, and The Thermodynamics of Linear Animal Cell Biotechnology Solid Foods Fluids and Fluid Mixtures Methods and Protocols Principles and Applications Animal Cell Biotechnology: Methods and Protocols, In this book, Samohýl and Pekař offer a consis- This revised third edition of Rheology of Third Edition constitutes a comprehensive manual tent and general non-equilibrium thermodynamic Fluid, Semisolid, and Solid Foods includes the fol- of state-of-the-art and new techniques for setting up description for a model of chemically reacting mix- lowing important additions: · A section on mammalian cell lines for production of biopharma- tures. This type of model is frequently encountered microstructure · Discussion of the quantitative ceuticals, and for optimizing critical parameters for in practice and up until now, chemically reacting sys- characterization of nanometer-scale milk protein fib- cell culture from lab to final production. The volume tems (out of equilibrium) have rarely been described rils in terms of persistence and contour length.· is divided into five parts that reflect the processes in books on non-equilibrium thermodynamics. A phase diagram of a colloidal glass of hard spheres required for different stages of production. In Part Readers of this book benefit from the systematic and its relationship to milk protein dispersions· I, basic techniques for establishment of production development of the theory; this starts with general Microrheology, including detailed descriptions cell lines are addressed, especially high-throughput principles, going through the applications to single of single particle and multi-particle microrheo- synchronization, insect cell lines, transient gene and component fluid systems, and finishing with the the- logical measurements· Diffusive Wave Spec- protein expression, DNA Profiling and Characterisa- ory of mixtures, including chemical reactions. The troscopy· Correlation of Bostwick consistometer tion. Part II addresses tools for process and medium authors describe the simplest mixture model – the data with property-based dimensionless groups· optimization[...] linear fluid – and highlight many[...] A section on the[...] Features Features Features Animal Cell Biotechnology: Methods and Protocols, In this book, Samohýl and Pekař offer a consis- This revised third edition includes the following Third Edition constitutes a comprehensive manual tent and general non-equilibrium thermodynamic important additions: · A section on microstruc- of state-of-the-art and new techniques for setting up description for a model of chemically reacting mix- ture · Discussion of the quantitative charac- mammalian cell lines for production of biopharma- tures. This type of model is frequently encountered terization of nanometer-scale milk protein fibrils ceuticals, and for optimizing critical parameters for in practice and up until now, chemically reacting sys- in terms of persistence and contour length.· A cell culture from lab to final production. The volume tems (out of equilibrium) have rarely been described phase diagram of a colloidal glass of hard spheres is divided into five parts that reflect the processes in books on non-equilibrium thermodynamics. and its relationship to milk protein dispersions· required for different stages of [..] Readers of this book benefit from the systematic [..] development of the [..] Contents Contents High-Throughput Synchronization of Mammalian Contents Introduction: Food Rheology and Structure.- Flow Cell Cultures by Spiral Microfluidic Sorter.- Insect Thermodynamics and its Concepts in Non-equi- and Functional Models for Rheological Properties of Cell Line Development Using Flp-Mediated Cas- librium.- Thermodynamics of Uniform Systems.- Fluid Foods.- Measurement of Flow and Viscoelas- sette Exchange Technology.- Scalable Transient Continuum Thermodynamics of a Single Fluid.- tic Properties.- Rheology of Food Gum and Starch Gene Expression in Adherent Mammalian Cells Continuum Thermodynamics of Mixtures of Linear Dispersions.- Rheological Behavior of Processed Using Polyethylenimine.- Scalable Transient Protein Fluids. Fluid and Semisolid Foods.- Rheological Behavior of Expression.- DNA Profiling and Characterisation Food Gels.- Role of Rheological Behavior in Sensory of Animal Cell Lines.- Tools for High-Through- Fields of interest Assessment of Foods and Swallowing.- Application put Process and Medium Optimization.- Design- Physical Chemistry; Thermodynamics; Surfaces and of Rheology to Fluid Food Handling and Processing. Interfaces, Thin Films; Industrial Chemistry / Chem- ing Media for Animal Cell Culture – CHO Cells, ical Engineering The Industrial Standard.- Feed Optimization in Fields of interest Fed-Batch Culture.- Screening and Optimization of Food Science; Biotechnology; Theoretical and Target groups Chemically-Defined Media[...] Applied Mechanics Research Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Biotechnology; Cell Culture Research Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02513-1 Type of publication Professional/practitioner Monograph Hardcover 2014. 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L.J. Robertson M. Schädel, D. Shaughnessy (Eds.) R. Simpson, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Val- paraíso, Chile; S.K. Sastry Cryptosporidium as a Foodborne The Chemistry of Superheavy Pathogen Elements Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Although widely recognized as an important water- The second edition of "The Chemistry of the Super- Fundamental Concepts for First-Year Students borne pathogen, Cryptosporidium spp. can also be heavy Elements" provides a complete coverage of transmitted by contamination of food. The same the chemistry of a series of elements beginning with The goal of this textbook is to provide first-year engi- properties of this protozoan parasite that mean that atomic number 104 – the transactinides or super- neering students with a firm grounding in the fun- water is an excellent transmission vehicle are also heavy elements – including their nuclear proper- damentals of chemical and bioprocess engineering. important for foodborne transmission. These include ties and production in nuclear reactions at heavy- However, instead of being a general overview of the low infective dose, the high number of oocysts ion accelerators. The contributors to this work the two topics, Fundamentals of Chemical and Bio- that are excreted, and the robustness of these trans- include many renowned scientists who, during the process Engineering will identify and focus on spe- mission stages. However, many more outbreaks of last decades, have made vast contributions towards cific areas in which attaining a solid competency waterborne cryptosporidiosis have been reported understanding the physics and chemistry of these is desired. This strategy is the direct result of stud- than foodborne outbreaks. This is probably partly elusive elements, both experimentally and theoreti- ies showing that broad-based courses at the fresh- due to epidemiological tracing being much more dif- cally. The main emphasis here is on demonstrating man level often leave students grappling with a lot ficult for foodborne outbreaks than waterborne out- the fascinating studies involved in probing the archi- of material, which results in a low rate of retention. breaks, and the number of persons exposed[...] tecture of the Periodic Table at its uppermost[...] Specifically, strong emphasis will be placed on the topic of material balances, with the intent that stu- Features Features dents exiting a course based[...] Although widely recognized as an important water- The second edition of "The Chemistry of the Super- borne pathogen, Cryptosporidium spp. can also be heavy Elements" provides a complete coverage of Features transmitted by contamination of food. The same the chemistry of a series of elements beginning with This is a unique introductory textbook that covers properties of this protozoan parasite that mean that atomic number 104 – the transactinides or super- all aspects of both chemical and bioprocess engineer- water is an excellent transmission vehicle are also heavy elements – including their nuclear properties ing and provides a thorough grounding in the fun- important for foodborne transmission. These include and production in nuclear reactions at heavy-ion damentals so that the background may be used in the low infective dose, the high number of oocysts accelerators. The contributors to this work include future work. Included are more than 400 proposed that are excreted, and the robustness of these trans- many renowned scientists who, during the last and solved exercises, each classified by its level of dif- mission [..] decades, have [..] ficulty. Each chapter contains references and selected web pages to vividly illustrate examples. To aid [..] Contents Contents Introduction to Cryptosporidium – the parasite and Synthesis of Super heavy Elements.- Nuclear Struc- Contents the disease.- Transmission routes and factors that ture of Super heavy Elements.- Theoretical Chem- Introduction.- Fundamentals of Magnitudes, Units lend themselves to foodborne transmission.- Doc- istry of the Heaviest Elements.- Fundamental Systems, and Their Applications in Process Engi- umented foodborne outbreaks of cryptosporidio- and Experimental Aspects of Single Atom-at-a- neering.- Fundamentals of Process Control, Com- sis.- Approaches to detecting Cryptosporidium Time Chemistry.- Experimental Techniques.- Liq- munication, and Instrumentation.- Learning from oocysts in different food matrices.- Occurrence of uid-Phase Chemistry of Super heavy Elements.- Nature and its Applications in Chemical and Bio- Cryptosporidium oocysts in different food matri- Thermochemical Data from Gas-Phase Adsorption process Engineering.- Challenging and Solving Prob- ces: results of surveys.- Inactivation or decontamina- and Methods of their Estimation.- Gas-Phase Chem- lems with Basic Tools, Testing Student's Attitude.- tion procedures.- Risk assessment and regulations.- istry of Super heavy Elements.- Historical Remi- A Glimpse of Thermodynamics and Transport Phe- Future challenges.- Conclusions.- References. niscences: The Pioneering Years of Super heavy nomena.- Fundamentals of Material Balances (Non- Element Research. reactive Systems).- Fundamentals of Material Bal- Fields of interest ances (Reactive Systems).- Fundamentals of Mathe- Food Science; Parasitology Fields of interest matical Modeling, Simulation, and Process Control.- Nuclear Chemistry; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Scale Up in[...] Target groups Hadrons; Physical Chemistry Research Fields of interest Target groups Biochemical Engineering; Chemistry (general); Engi- Type of publication Research neering (general) Brief Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9377-8 Type of publication Monograph Lower undergraduate Softcover 2014. 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V. Vaclavik, E.W. Christian A. Vilcinskas, Fraunhofer Inst. for Molec. Biol., Giessen, Germany F. Wang (Ed.) Essentials of Food Science Applications of Monolithic Column Yellow Biotechnology I and Isotope Dimethylation Labeling The fourth edition of this classic text continues to Insect Biotechnologie in Drug Discovery and Preclinical in Shotgun Proteome Analysis use a multidisciplinary approach to expose the non- Research major food science student to the physical and chem- Utility of Insects for Studying Human Pathogens ical composition of foods. Additionally, food prepa- In this thesis, the author outlines the development and Evaluating New Antimicrobial Agents, by Yan ration and processing, food safety, food chemistry, of new monolithic columns and isotope dimethyl Wang, De-Dong Li, Yuan-Ying Jiang and Eleftherios and food technology applications are discussed in labeling strategies and their applications in high- Mylonakis. Galleria Mellonella as a Model Host to this single source of information.The book begins performance proteome analyses. Though different Study Gut Microbe Homeostasis and Brain Infection with an Introduction to Food Components, Qual- types of monolithic columns have been widely devel- by the Human Pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes, ity and Water. Next, it addresses Carbohydrates in oped for chromatography and electrophoresis sepa- by Krishnendu Mukherjee, Ramya Raju, Rainer Fis- Food, Starches, Pectins and Gums. Grains: Cere- ration, their application in proteomics for complex cher and Andreas Vilcinskas. Drosophila as a Model als, Flour, Rice and Pasta, and Vegetables and Fruits peptide mixtures separation is still a challenge. The to Study Metabolic Disorders, by Julia Hoffmann, follow.Proteins in Food, Meat, Poultry, Fish, and author discusses the preparation of new monolithic Renja Romey, Christine Fink and Thomas Roeder. Dry Beans; Eggs and Egg Products, Milk and Milk columns and optimization of chromatography sepa- The Fruit Fly Drosophila melanogaster as a Model Products as well as Fats and Oil[...] ration capability to improve coverage and accuracy for Aging Research, by Annely Brandt and Andreas of proteome analysis. Further, the author describes a Features Vilcinskas. Drosophila and the Hallmarks of Cancer, novel online multidimensional chromatography sys- The fourth edition of this classic text continues to by Theodoulakis Christofi and Yiorgos Apidianakis. tem combined with automated online[...] use a multidisciplinary approach to expose the non- The[...] major food science student to the physical and chem- Features Features ical composition of foods. Additionally, food prepa- In this thesis, the author outlines the development of Yan Wang, De-Dong Li, Yuan-Ying Jiang and Eleft- ration and processing, food safety, food chemistry, new monolithic columns and isotope dimethyl label- herios MylonakisUtility of Insects for Studying and food technology applications are discussed in ing strategies and their applications in high-perfor- Human Pathogens and Evaluating New Antimicro- this single source of information. A new section enti- mance proteome analyses. Though different types bial AgentsKrishnendu Mukherjee, Ramya Raju, tled Aspects of Food Processing covers [..] of monolithic columns have been widely developed Rainer Fischer and Andreas VilcinskasGalleria for chromatography and electrophoresis separation, Contents Mellonella as a Model Host to Study Gut Microbe their application in proteomics for complex peptide Part I. Introduction to Food Homeostasis and Brain Infection by the Human mixtures separation is still a challenge. The author Components.- Evaluation of Food Quality.- Water.- Pathogen Listeria MonocytogenesDisordersJulia [..] Part II. Carbohydrates in Food.- Carbohydrates in Hoffmann, Renja [..] Food: An Introduction.- Starches in Food.- Pectins Contents Contents and Gums.- Grains: Cereals, Flour, Rice, and Pasta.- Introduction.- Online sample injection and multi- Utility of Insects for Studying Human Pathogens Vegetables and Fruits.- Part III. Proteins in Food.- dimensional chromatography separation by using and Evaluating New Antimicrobial Agents.- Galle- Proteins in Foods: An Introduction.- Meat, Poultry, strong cation exchange monolithic column.- Devel- ria Mellonella as a Model Host to Study Gut Microbe Fish, and Dry Beans.- Eggs and Egg Products.- Milk opment of polymer-based hydrophobic monolithic Homeostasis and Brain Infection by the Human and Milk Products.- Part IV. Fats in Food.- Fats and columns and their applications in proteome analy- Pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes.- Drosophila as Oils in Products.- Food Emulsions and Foams.- Part sis.- Large-scale proteome and phosphoproteome a Model to Study Metabolic Disorders.- The Fruit V. Sugars, Sweeteners.- Sugars, Sweeteners, and Con- quantification by using dimethylation isotope label- Fly Drosophila melanogaster as a Model for Aging fections.- Part VI. Baked Products.- Baked[...] ing. Research.- Drosophila and the Hallmarks of Cancer.- Fields of interest The red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum as a model Fields of interest Food Science to monitor food safety and functionality.- Identifica- Chromatography; Proteomics; Mass Spectrometry tion and Bioanalysis of Natural Products from Insect Target groups Symbionts and Pathogens.- Antiparasitic Peptides. 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A.-P. Zeng, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, I.Y. Zhang, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (P.R.); X. Xu, Fudan R.-Q. Zhang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Germany (Ed.) University, Shanghai, China (P.R.) China (P.R.)

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Towards Chemical Accuracy for Chemistry of Main Group Ele- from Quantum-Mechanical Printing Peptide Arrays with a Complementary ments Calculations Metal Oxide Semiconductor Chip, by Felix F. Loef- fler, Yun-Chien Cheng, Bastian Muenster, Jakob A New-Generation Density Functional: Towards Striffler, Fanny C. Liu, F. Ralf Bischoff, Edgar Doer- Chemical Accuracy for Chemistry of Main Group In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic sam, Frank Breitling, Alexander Nesterov-Mueller. Elements covers the most recent progress in the theoretical studies in his group on the growth mech- Protein Engineering as a Tool for the Development development of a new generation of density func- anisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nan- of Novel Bio production Systems, by Uwe T. Born- tional theory (DFT) for accurate descriptions of otubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of scheuer. Compartmentalization and Metabolic thermochemistry, thermochemical kinetics, and oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, ener- Channeling for Multienzymatic Biosynthesis: Practi- nonbonded interactions of main group molecules. getic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nan- cal Strategies and Modeling Approaches, by U. Jandt, In this book, the authors present the doubly hybrid otubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated C. You, Y. H.-P. Zhang, A.-P. Zeng. Cell-Free Sys- density functionals (DHDFs), which dramatically silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of tems: Functional Modules for Synthetic and Chem- improve the accuracy for predictions of critical prop- hydrogen terminated silicon nanostructures, excited- ical Biology, by Marlitt Stech, Andreas K. Brödel, erties by including the role of the virtual (unoc- state relaxation of hydrogen terminated silicon nan- Robert B. Quast, Rita Sachse, Stefan Kubick. New cupied) orbitals. The authors not only discuss the odots, and direct-indirect energy band transitions of Bio[...] theoretical bases of three classes of DHDFs but also silicon nanowires and sheets by surface engineering demonstrate their performance using some well- and straining. He also discusses the potential appli- Features established[...] cations of these findings. This[...] Printing Peptide Arrays with a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor ChipFelix F. Loeffler, Features Features Yun-Chien Cheng, Bastian Muenster, Jakob Striffler, A New-Generation Density Functional: Towards In this volume, Prof. Zhang reviews the systematic Fanny C. Liu, F. Ralf Bischoff, Edgar Doersam, Frank Chemical Accuracy for Chemistry of Main Group theoretical studies in his group on the growth mech- Breitling and Alexander Nesterov-Mueller Protein Elements covers the most recent progress in the anisms and properties of silicon quantum dots, nan- Engineering as a Tool for the Development of Novel development of a new generation of density func- otubes and nanowires, including: mechanisms of Bioproduction SystemsUwe T. Bornscheuer Com- tional theory (DFT) for accurate descriptions of oxide-assisted growth of silicon nanowires, ener- partmentalization [..] thermochemistry, thermochemical kinetics, and getic stability of pristine silicon nanowires and nan- nonbonded interactions of main group molecules. otubes, thermal stability of hydrogen terminated Contents In this book, the authors present the doubly hybrid silicon nanostructures, size-dependent oxidation of Printing Peptide Arrays with a Complementary density functionals [..] hydrogen [..] Metal Oxide Semiconductor Chip.- Protein Engi- neering as a Tool for the Development of Novel Contents Contents Bio production Systems.- Compartmentalization An overview of modern density functional theory Introduction.- Growth mechanism of silicon and Metabolic Channeling for Multienzymatic (DFT).- A new generation of doubly hybrid density nanowires.- Stability of silicon nanostructures.- Biosynthesis: Practical Strategies and Modeling functionals (DHDFs).- Benchmarking the perfor- Novel electronic properties of silicon nanostruc- Approaches.- Cell-Free Systems: Functional Modules mance of DHDFs for the main group chemistry.- tures.- Summary and remarks. for Synthetic and Chemical Biology.- New Bio pro- XYG3 results for some selected applications.- Con- duction Systems: From Molecular Circuits to Novel cluding remarks. 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T.-C. Zhang, P. Ouyang, S. Kaplan, B. Skarnes, Wellcome Trust T.-C. Zhang, P. Ouyang, Nanjing University of Technology, Nan- T.-C. Zhang, P. Ouyang, Nanjing University of Technology, Nan- Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom (Eds.) jing, China (P.R.); S. Kaplan, University of Texas-, Texas, USA; B. jing, China (P.R.); S. Kaplan, University of Texas-, Texas, USA; B. Skarnes, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Skarnes, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom (Eds.) Kingdom (Eds.) Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Proceedings of the 2012 Proceedings of the 2012 Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) International Conference on International Conference on Volume 1 Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2012)

The 2012 International Conference on Applied Volume 2 Volume 3 Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only The 2012 International Conference on Applied The 2012 International Conference on Applied a platform for domestic and foreign researchers Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, to exchange their ideas and experiences with the China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only application-oriented research of biotechnology, a platform for domestic and foreign researchers a platform for domestic and foreign researchers but also an opportunity to promote the develop- to exchange their ideas and experiences with the to exchange their ideas and experiences with the ment and prosperity of the biotechnology industry. application-oriented research of biotechnology, application-oriented research of biotechnology, The proceedings of ICAB 2012 mainly focus on the but also an opportunity to promote the develop- but also an opportunity to promote the develop- world's latest scientific research and techniques in ment and prosperity of the biotechnology industry. ment and prosperity of the biotechnology industry. applied biotechnology, including Industrial Micro- The proceedings of ICAB 2012 mainly focus on the The proceedings of ICAB 2012 mainly focus on the bial Technology, Food Biotechnology, Pharmaceu- world's latest scientific research and techniques in world's latest scientific research and techniques in tical Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, applied biotechnology, including Industrial Micro- applied biotechnology, including Industrial Micro- Marine Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, bial Technology, Food Biotechnology, Pharmaceu- bial Technology, Food Biotechnology, Pharmaceu- Biological[...] tical Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, tical Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Features Biological[...] Biological[...] The 2012 International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, Features Features China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only The 2012 International Conference on Applied The 2012 International Conference on Applied a platform for domestic and foreign researchers to Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, Biotechnology (ICAB 2012) was held in Tianjin, exchange their ideas and experiences with the appli- China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only China on October 18-19, 2012. It provides not only cation-oriented research of biotechnology, but also a platform for domestic and foreign researchers to a platform for domestic and foreign researchers to an opportunity to promote the development and exchange their ideas and experiences with the appli- exchange their ideas and experiences with the appli- prosperity of the biotechnology industry. 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J.-J. Zhu, J.-J. Li, H.-P. Huang, F.-F. Cheng, Nanjing University, S. Alapati, D. Kuhn, B. Padfield Nanjing, China (P.R.) Computer Science Oracle Database 12c Performance Quantum Dots for DNA Biosensing E. Agmon Tuning Recipes

This book provides a broad introduction to all major A Problem-Solution Approach aspects of quantum dot properties including fluores- The Languages of Western Tonality Performance problems are rarely "problems" per se. cence, electrochemical, photochemical and electro- They are more often "crises" during which you’re luminescence. Such properties have been produced Tonal music, from a historical perspective, is far pressured for results by a manager standing outside for applications in biosensing, cell tracking, in vivo from homogenous; yet an enduring feature is a back- your cubicle while your phone rings with queries animal imaging and so on. It focuses on their spe- ground "diatonic" system of exactly seven notes from the help desk. You won’t have the time for a cial applications in DNA biosensing and provides orderable cyclically by fifth. What is the source of the leisurely perusal of the manuals, nor to lean back readers with detailed information on the preparation durability of the diatonic system, the octave of which and read a book on theory. What you need in that and functionalization of quantum dots and the fabri- is representable in terms of two particular integers, situation is a book of solutions, and solutions are cation of DNA biosensors, using examples to show namely 12 and 7? And how is this durability consis- precisely what Oracle Database 12c Performance how these properties can be used in DNA biosensor tent with the equally remarkable variety of musical Tuning Recipes delivers. Oracle Database 12c Perfor- design and the advantages of quantum dots in DNA styles — or languages — that the history of West- mance Tuning Recipes is a ready reference for data- biosensing. Further new emerging quantum dots ern tonal music has taught us exist? 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S. Ali, SRI International, Princeton, USA; K. Nishino, Drexel Univer- L.-m. Ang, K.P. Seng, L.W. Chew, Intel Corporation, Penang, C.T. Angelis, Technological Education, Kostakioi, Greece; D. sity, Philadelphia, USA; D. Manocha, University of North Carolina, Malaysia; L.S. Yeong, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia; W.C. Fotiadis, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece; A.T. Tzallas, Chapel Hill, USA; M. Shah, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Chia University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece (Eds.) USA (Eds.) Wireless Multimedia Sensor Ambient Media and Systems Modeling, Simulation and Visual Networks on Reconfigurable Analysis of Crowds Third International ICST Conference, AMBI-SYS 2013, Athens, Hardware Greece, March 15, 2013, Revised Selected Papers A Multidisciplinary Perspective Information Reduction Techniques This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- conference proceedings of the Third International Over the last several years there has been a growing Traditional wireless sensor networks (WSNs) cap- ICST Conference on Ambient Media and Systems, interest in developing computational methodologies ture scalar data such as temperature, vibration, pres- AMBI-SYS 2013, held in Athens, Greece, in March for modeling and analyzing movements and behav- sure, or humidity. Motivated by the success of WSNs 2013. The 12 revised full papers presented were care- iors of ‘crowds' of people. This interest spans several and also with the emergence of new technology in fully reviewed and selected from various submis- scientific areas that includes Computer Vision, Com- the form of low-cost image sensors, researchers have sions. The papers focus on emerging technologies, puter Graphics, and Pedestrian Evacuation Dynam- proposed combining image and audio sensors with services and solutions for new, human-centric intel- ics. Despite the fact that these different scientific WSNs to form wireless multimedia sensor networks ligent ambient environments. fields are trying to model the same physical entity (WMSNs). This introduces practical and research (i.e. a crowd of people), research ideas have evolved challenges, because multimedia sensors, particularly Features independently. As a result each discipline has devel- image sensors, generate huge amounts of data to be This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- oped techniques and perspectives that are character- processed and distributed within the network, while conference proceedings of the Third International istically their own. The goal of this book is to provide sensor nodes have restricted battery power and hard- ICST Conference on Ambient Media and Systems, the readers a comprehensive map towards the com- ware resources. This book describes how reconfig- AMBI-SYS 2013, held in Athens, Greece, in March mon goal of better[...] urable hardware technologies such as[...] 2013. The 12 revised full papers presented were care- fully reviewed and selected from various submis- Features Features sions. The papers focus on emerging technologies, Over the last several years there has been a growing Traditional wireless sensor networks (WSNs) cap- services and solutions for new, human-centric intel- interest in developing computational methodologies ture scalar data such as temperature, vibration, pres- ligent ambient [..] for modeling and analyzing movements and behav- sure, or humidity. Motivated by the success of WSNs iors of ‘crowds' of people. This interest spans several and also with the emergence of new technology in Contents scientific areas that includes Computer Vision, Com- the form of low-cost image sensors, researchers have An Audio-Visual Database for Post-war Architec- puter Graphics, and Pedestrian Evacuation Dynam- proposed combining image and audio sensors with ture and the City in Greece.- Game Design for Pre- ics. Despite the fact that these different scientific WSNs to form wireless multimedia sensor networks screening Patients with Mental Health Complica- fields are trying to model the same physical entity [..] (WMSNs). This introduces practical and research tions Using ICT Tools.- Pervasiveness in Real-World Educational Games: A Case of Lego Mindstorms and Contents challenges, [..] M.I.T App Inventor.- Building Interactive Books Modeling, Simulation and Visual Analysis of Contents Using EPUB and HTML5.- Effects of Exercise in Crowds: A Multidisciplinary Perspective.- On Force- Chap. 1 Introduction.- Chap. 2 Wireless Multime- Diabetic Rats Using Continuous Wavelet Trans- based Modeling of Pedestrian Dynamics.- Connec- dia Sensor Network Technology.- Chap. 3 Hardware form.- Managing Children’s Asthma with a Low tion between Microscopic and Macroscopic Models.- Technology and Programming Languages for Recon- Cost Web-Enabled Multifunctional Device.- Integra- Analysis of Crowd Dynamics with Laboratory Exper- figurable Devices.- Chap. 4 FPGA Wireless Multi- tion of eHealth Service in IPv6 Vehicular Networks.- iments.- Modeling a Crowd of Groups: Multidisci- media Sensor Node Hardware Platforms.- Chap. Multimedia Chair Design for Improving the Experi- plinary and Methodological Challenges.- Scalable 5 Single-View Information Reduction Techniques ence of Hospital[...] Solutions for Simulating, Animating, and Render- for WMSN Using Event Detection.- Chap. 6 Sin- ing Real-Time Crowds of Diverse Virtual Humans.- gle-View Information Reduction Techniques for Fields of interest Authoring Multi-Actor Behaviors in Crowds with WMSN Using Event Compression.- Chap. 7 Mul- Health Informatics; Computers and Society; Com- Diverse Personalities.- Virtual Tawaf: A Veloc- tiple-View Information Reduction Techniques for puter Systems Organization and Communica- ity-space-based Solution for Simulating Heteroge- WMSN Using Image Stitching.- Appendix.- Refer- tion Networks; Information Systems Applications neous Behavior in[...] ences. 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P.K. Atrey, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Canada; M. Kankan- M. Atzmueller, A. Chin, D. Helic, Graz University of Technology, M. Bach halli, A. Cavallaro (Eds.) Austria, Graz, Austria; A. Hotho, Julius-Maximilians-Universität, Würzburg, Germany (Eds.) Expert Consolidation in Oracle Intelligent Multimedia Surveillance Ubiquitous Social Media Analysis Database 12c Current Trends and Research Third International Workshops MUSE 2012, Bristol, UK, Intelligent multimedia surveillance concerns the September 24, 2012, and MSM 2012, Milwaukee, WI, USA, Expert Consolidation in Oracle Database 12c is analysis of multiple sensing inputs including video June 25, 2012, Revised Selected Papers your key to reducing data management costs and and audio streams, radio-frequency identification increasing data center efficiency. Consolidation and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed (RFID), and depth data. 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Yet the consolidation process can included in the book are revised and significantly so an important challenge in this research area is to be a long and winding road. Success requires plan- extended versions of papers submitted to the work- balance public safety and privacy. This edited book ning, and consideration to the impacts on support- shops. They cover a wide range of topics organized presents recent findings in the field of intelligent ing infrastructure.Expert Consolidation in Oracle in three main themes: communities and group struc- multimedia surveillance[...] Database 12c guides you through planning and[...] ture in ubiquitous social media; ubiquitous modeling Features and aspects of social interactions and influence. Features Intelligent multimedia surveillance concerns the Expert Consolidation in Oracle Database 12c is Features analysis of multiple sensing inputs including video your key to reducing data management costs and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed and audio streams, radio-frequency identification increasing data center efficiency. Consolidation and joint post-proceedings of the Third International (RFID), and depth data. These data are processed cloud computing are converging trends sweeping Workshop on Mining Ubiquitous and Social Envi- for the automated detection and tracking of peo- the industry. The same technologies enabling cloud ronments, MUSE 2012, held in Bristol, UK, in ple, vehicles, and other objects. 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G. Baldassarre, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie, Rome, Italy; M. J. Barnes, John Barnes Informatics, Reading, United Kingdom C. Bell Mirolli, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie, Rome, Italy (Eds.) Ada 2012 Rationale Beginning Sensor Networks with Computational and Robotic Models Arduino and Raspberry Pi of the Hierarchical Organization of The Language -- The Standard Libraries Ada 2012 is the latest version of the international Behavior Beginning Sensor Networks with Arduino and Rasp- standard for the programming language Ada. It is berry Pi teaches you how to build sensor networks designated ISO/IEC 8652:2012 (E) and is a new edi- with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and XBee radio mod- Current robots and other artificial systems are typi- tion replacing the 2005 version. The primary goals ules, and even shows you how to turn your Rasp- cally able to accomplish only one single task. Over- for the new version were to further enhance its capa- berry Pi into a MySQL database server to store your coming this limitation requires the development of bilities particularly in those areas where its reliability sensor data!First you'll learn about the different control architectures and learning algorithms that and predictability are of great value. Many important types of sensors and sensor networks, including how can support the acquisition and deployment of sev- new features have been included such as those defin- to build a simple XBee network. Then you'll walk eral different skills, which in turn seems to require a ing dynamic contracts and for handling multiproces- through building an Arduino-based temperature modular and hierarchical organization. In this way, sors and are integrated within the existing language sensor and data collector, followed by building a different modules can acquire different skills with- framework in an elegant and coherent manner. 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It is berry Pi teaches you how to build sensor networks Features designated ISO/IEC 8652:2012 (E) and is a new edi- with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and XBee radio mod- Current robots and other artificial systems are typi- tion replacing the 2005 version. The primary goals ules, and even shows you how to turn your Rasp- cally able to accomplish only one single task. Over- for the new version were to further enhance its capa- berry Pi into a MySQL database server to store your coming this limitation requires the development of bilities particularly in those areas where its reliability sensor data!First you'll learn about the different control architectures and learning algorithms that and predictability are of great value. Many important types of sensors and sensor networks, including how can support the acquisition and deployment of sev- new features have been included such as those [..] eral different skills, which in turn seems to require a to build a simple XBee network. 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S. Brahmbhatt J.A. Buchmann, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany; E. Karatsio- J. Butts, S. Shenoi (Eds.) lis, FlexSecure GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany; A. Wiesmaier, AGT International, Darmstadt, Germany Practical OpenCV Critical Infrastructure Protection VII

Introduction to Public Key 7th IFIP WG 11.10 International Conference, ICCIP 2013, Wash- Practical OpenCV is a hands-on project book that Infrastructures ington, DC, USA, March 18-20, 2013, Revised Selected Papers shows you how to get the best results from OpenCV, the open-source computer vision library. Computer The information infrastructure - comprising com- puters, embedded devices, networks and software vision is key to technologies like object recognition, The introduction of public key cryptography (PKC) systems - is vital to day-to-day operations in every shape detection, and depth estimation. OpenCV is was a critical advance in IT security. In contrast to sector: information and telecommunications, bank- an open-source library with over 2500 algorithm- symmetric key cryptography, it enables confidential ing and finance, energy, chemicals and hazardous s that you can use to do all of these, as well as track communication between entities in open networks, materials, agriculture, food, water, public health, moving objects, extract 3D models, and overlay aug- in particular the Internet, without prior contact. emergency services, transportation, postal and ship- mented reality. It's used by major companies like Beyond this PKC also enables protection techniques ping, government and defense. Global business and Google (in its autonomous car), Intel, and Sony; and that have no analogue in traditional cryptography, industry, governments, indeed society itself, cannot it is the backbone of the Robot Operating System’s most importantly digital signatures which for exam- function effectively if major components of the criti- computer vision capability. In short, if you're work- ple support Internet security by authenticating soft- cal information infrastructure are degraded, disabled ing with computer vision at all, you need to know ware downloads and updates. Although PKC does or destroyed. Critical Infrastructure Protection VII OpenCV. With Practical OpenCV,[...] not require the confidential exchange of secret keys, describes original research results and innovative proper management of the private and public keys applications in the[...] Features used in PKC is still of vital importance: the private Practical OpenCV is a hands-on project book that keys must remain private, and[...] shows you how to get the best results from OpenCV, Features The information infrastructure - comprising com- the open-source computer vision library. Computer Features puters, embedded devices, networks and software vision is key to technologies like object recognition, The introduction of public key cryptography (PKC) systems - is vital to day-to-day operations in every shape detection, and depth estimation. OpenCV is was a critical advance in IT security. In contrast to sector: information and telecommunications, bank- an open-source library with over 2500 algorithm- symmetric key cryptography, it enables confidential ing and finance, energy, chemicals and hazardous s that you can use to do all of these, as well as track communication between entities in open networks, materials, agriculture, food, water, public health, moving objects, extract 3D [..] in particular the Internet, without prior contact. emergency services, transportation, postal and ship- Beyond this PKC also enables protection techniques ping, government and defense. Global business and Fields of interest that have no analogue in traditional cryptography, industry, [..] Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) most importantly digital signatures which for [..] Contents Target groups Contents Political and Economic Implications of Authori- Popular/general Chap. 1 The Purpose of PKI.- Chap. 2 Certificates.- tarian Control of the Internet.- Data Handling in Chap. 3 Trust Models.- Chap. 4 Private Keys.- Chap. Type of publication the Smart Grid: Do We Know Enough?.- Design 5 Revocation.- Chap. 6 Validity Models.- Chap. 7 Professional book and Implementation of Industrial Control System.- Certification Service Provider.- Chap. 8 Certificate ZigBee Device Verification for Securing Industrial More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6079-0 Policies.- Chap. 9 Certification Paths: Retrieval and Control and Building Automation Systems.- Defen- Validation.- Chap. 10 PKI in Practice.- App. A A Softcover sive Rekeying Strategies for Physical-Layer-Moni- Basic Path Validation Algorithm.- App. B Exercise 2013. 244 p. tored Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks.- Solutions.- Index. 44,95 € A Distributed Real-Time Event Correlation Archi- ISBN 978-1-4302-6079-0 Fields of interest tecture for SCADA Security.- Protecting Infrastruc- usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Data Structures, Cryptology and Information The- ture Assets from Real-Time and Run-Time Threats.- ory; Systems and Data Security; e-commerce / e- Anomaly Intrusion Detection in Liquid Pipelines business; Security Science and Technology Using[...]

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R. Böhme (Ed.) L.M. Camarinha-Matos, R.J. Scherer, Technische Universität Dres- C. Canal, M. Villari, University of Messina, Messina, Italy (Eds.) den, Dresden, Germany (Eds.) The Economics of Information Advances in Service-Oriented and Security and Privacy Collaborative Systems for Cloud Computing Reindustrialization Workshops of ESOCC 2013, Málaga, Spain, September 11-13, In the late 1990s, researchers began to grasp that 14th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, 2013, Revised Selected Papers the roots of many information security failures can PRO-VE 2013, Dresden, Germany, September 30 - October 2, be better explained with the language of economics 2013, Proceedings This book contains the proceedings of the five high- than by pointing to instances of technical flaws. This quality workshops organized at the Second European This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the led to a thriving new interdisciplinary research field Conference on Service-Oriented and Cloud Comput- 14th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual combining economic and engineering insights, mea- ing, ESOCC 2013, held in Malaga, Spain, in Septem- Enterprises, PRO-VE 2013, held in Dresden, Ger- surement approaches and methodologies to ask fun- ber 2013. The workshops are: Cloud for IoT (CLIoT many, in September/October 2013. The 75 revised damental questions concerning the viability of a free 2013), CLOUd Storage Optimization (CLOUSO papers were carefully selected for inclusion in this and open information society. While economics and 2013), 12th International Workshop on Foundations volume. They provide a comprehensive overview information security comprise the nucleus of an aca- of Coordination Languages and Self-Adaptive Sys- of identified challenges and recent advances in vari- demic movement that quickly drew the attention of tems (FOCLASA 2013), First Workshop on Mobile ous collaborative network (CN) domains and their thinktanks, industry, and governments, the field has Cloud and Social Perspectives (MoCSoP 2013), and applications with a particular focus on the support expanded to surrounding areas such as management the 3rd International Workshop on Adaptive Ser- for reindustrialization. The papers have been orga- of information security,[...] vices for the Future Internet (WAS4FI 2013). The nized in the following topical sections: product-ser- 29 papers presented were carefully reviewed and Features vice ecosystems; innovation in networks; strategies selected from 51 submissions. They focus on specific In the late 1990s, researchers began to grasp that to build collaborative networks; collaboration related topics in[...] the roots of many information security failures can processes and performance; models and[...] be better explained with the language of economics Features Features than by pointing to instances of technical flaws. This This book contains the proceedings of the five high- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the led to a thriving new interdisciplinary research field quality workshops organized at the Second European 14th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual combining economic and engineering insights, mea- Conference on Service-Oriented and Cloud Comput- Enterprises, PRO-VE 2013, held in Dresden, Ger- surement approaches and methodologies to ask fun- ing, ESOCC 2013, held in Malaga, Spain, in Septem- many, in September/October 2013. The 75 revised damental questions concerning the viability of a [..] ber 2013. The workshops are: Cloud for IoT (CLIoT papers were carefully selected for inclusion in this 2013), CLOUd Storage Optimization (CLOUSO Contents volume. They provide a comprehensive overview of 2013), 12th International Workshop on Foundations Part I - Management of Information Security.- A identified challenges and recent advances in various of Coordination Languages and Self-Adaptive Sys- Closer Look at Information Security Costs.- To collaborative network (CN) domains and their appli- tems (FOCLASA 2013), [..] Invest or Not to Invest? Assessing the Economic Via- cations with [..] bility of a Policy and Security Configuration Man- Contents Contents agement Tool.- Ad-Blocking Games: Monetizing Cloud environments.- Smart connectivity.- Context- Product-service ecosystems.- Innovation in net- Online Content Under the Threat of Ad Avoidance.- aware computation.- Cloud for IoT.- Stor- works.- Strategies to build collaborative networks.- Software Security Economics: Theory, in Practice.- age clouds.- Coordination languages.- Formal Collaboration related processes and performance.- Part II - Economics of Information Security.- An approaches to modeling and reasoning.- Self- sys- Models and meta-models of collaboration.- Cloud- Empirical Study on Information Security Behav- tems.- Services for mobile devices.- Wireless sensor based support to collaborative networks.- Collab- iors and Awareness.- Sectoral and Regional Inter- networks. orative platforms.- Services and service design.- dependency of Japanese Firms Under the Influence Sustainable collaborative networks.- Event-driven Fields of interest of Information Security Risks.- Can We Afford collaborative networks.- Social-semantic enterprise.- Software Engineering; Information Storage and Integrity by[...] Risks and trust. 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L. Cao, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; H. Motoda, E. Ch'ng, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United King- M. Chatterjee, J.-n. Cao, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; J. Srivastava, University of Min- dom; V. Gaffney, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kowloon, Hong Kong; K. Kothapalli, International Institut nesota, Minneapolis, USA; E.-p. Lim, Singapore Management Uni- Kingdom; H. Chapman, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, of Information, Hyderabad, India; S. Rajsbaum, Universidad versity, Singapore, Singapore; I. King, The Chinese University of United Kingdom (Eds.) Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong; P.S. Yu, University of Illinois, (Eds.) Chicago, USA; W. Nejdl, G. Xu, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia; G. Li, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia; Visual Heritage in the Digital Age Y. Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China (P.R.) Distributed Computing and (Eds.) Heritage is everywhere, and an understanding of Networking Behavior and Social Computing our past is increasingly critical to the understand- 15th International Conference, ICDCN 2014, Coimbatore, ing of our contemporary cultural context and place India, January 4-7, 2014, Proceedings International Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics, in global society. Visual Heritage in the Digital Age BSI 2013, Gold Coast, Australia, April 14-17, and International presents the state-of-the-art in the application of This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics and Computing, digital technologies to heritage studies, with the International Conference on Distributed Comput- BSIC 2013, Beijing, China, August 3-9, 2013, Revised Selected chapters collectively demonstrating the ways in ing and Networking, ICDCN 2014, held in Coimbat- Papers which current developments are liberating the study, ore, India, in January 2014. The 32 full papers and 8 conservation and management of the past. Digital short papers presented in this volume were carefully This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- approaches to heritage have developed significantly reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. They ceedings of the International Workshops on Behav- over recent decades in terms of both the quantity are organized in topical sections named: mutual ior and Social Informatics and Computing, BSIC and range of applications. However, rather than exclusion, agreement and consensus; parallel and 2013, held as collocated event of IJCAI 2013, in Bei- merely improving and enriching the ways in which multi-core computing; distributed algorithms; trans- jing, China in August 2013 and the International we understand and engage with the[...] actional memory; P2P and distributed networks; Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics, BSI resource sharing and scheduling; cellular and cogni- 2013, held as satellite workshop of PAKDD 2013, in Features tive radio networks and backbone networks. Gold Coast, Australia, in April 2013. The 23 papers Heritage is everywhere, and an understanding of presented were carefully reviewed and selected from our past is increasingly critical to the understand- Features 58 submissions. The papers study a wide range of ing of our contemporary cultural context and place This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th techniques and methods for behavior/social-oriented in global society. Visual Heritage in the Digital Age International Conference on Distributed Comput- analyses including behavioral and social interac- presents the state-of-the-art in the application of dig- ing and Networking, ICDCN 2014, held in Coim- tion and network, behavioral/social patterns, behav- ital technologies to heritage studies, with the chap- batore, India, in January 2014. The 32 full papers ioral/social impacts, the formation of[...] ters collectively demonstrating the ways in which and 8 short papers presented in this volume were current developments are liberating [..] carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submis- Features sions. They are organized in topical sections named: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- Contents mutual exclusion, agreement and consensus; parallel ceedings of the International Workshops on Behav- Foreword by Ross Perry.- Seeing Things: Heritage and multi-core [..] ior and Social Informatics and Computing, BSIC Computing and the Arts and Humanities.- Digital 2013, held as collocated event of IJCAI 2013, in Bei- Heritage: What Happens when we Digitize Every- Contents jing, China in August 2013 and the International thing?.- Digital Reconstruction of Archaeological Fast Rendezvous on a Cycle by Agents with Differ- Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics, BSI Sites and Monuments: Some Experiences in South- ent Speeds.- Iterative Byzantine Vector Consensus in 2013, held as satellite workshop of PAKDD 2013, in Eastern Sicily.- Urban Scrawl: Reconstructing Urban Incomplete Graphs.- Mutual Exclusion Algorithms Gold Coast, Australia, in April 2013. The 23 papers Landscapes Using Documentary Sources.- Cross- in the Shared Queue Model.- On the Signaling Prob- presented were [..] ing Borders: A Multi-Layer GIS Mapping Frame- lem.- Optimization of Execution Time under Power work for the Cultural Management of the Mundo Consumption Constraints in a Heterogeneous Par- Contents Maya Region.- Situating Cultural Technologies Out- allel System with GPUs and CPUs.- Multicore Paral- Behavior/social-oriented analyses including doors: Designing for Mobile Interpretation of Rock lelization of the PTAS Dynamic Program for the Bin- behavioral and social interaction and network.- Art in Rural Britain.- Simulation and Visualisation of Packing Problem.- Energy Accounting and Control Behavioral/social patterns.- Behavioral/social Agent[...] with SLURM Resource and Job Management Sys- impacts.- The formation of behavioral/social-Ori- tem.- Asynchronous Reconfiguration for Paxos State ented groups and collective intelligence.- Behavioral/ Fields of interest Machines.- A Causal Checkpointing Algorithm for social Intelligence emergence. 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F. Cicalese J. Cordeiro, S. Hammoudi, Université d'Angers, Angers, France; M. M. Cossentino, ICAR-CNR, Palermo, Italy; A. El Fallah van Sinderen (Eds.) Seghrouchni, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; M. Winikoff, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (Eds.) Fault-Tolerant Search Algorithms Software and Data Technologies Reliable Computation with Unreliable Information Engineering Multi-Agent Systems 7th International Conference, ICSOFT 2012, Rome, Italy, July Why a book on fault-tolerant search algorithms? 24-27, 2012, Revised Selected Papers First International Workshop, EMAS 2013, St. Paul, MN, USA, Searching is one of the fundamental problems in May 6-7, 2013, Revised Selected Papers computer science. Time and again algorithmic and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed pro- This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the combinatorial issues originally studied in the con- ceedings of the 7th International Conference on Soft- First International Workshop on Engineering Multi- text of search find application in the most diverse ware and Data Technologies, ICSOFT 2012, held in Agent Systems, EMAS 2013, held in St. Paul, MN, areas of computer science and discrete mathemat- Rome, Italy, in July 2012. The 14 revised full papers USA, in May 2013. The 19 full papers were carefully ics. On the other hand, fault-tolerance is a necessary presented were carefully reviewed and selected from reviewed and selected from 30 submissions. The ingredient of computing. Due to their inherent com- 127 submissions. 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S.M. Gaur, M. Zwolinski, University Southampton, Southampton, M.L. Gavrilova, C.J.K. Tan, CloudfabriQ Ltd., London, United King- S. Goodyear United Kingdom; V. Laxmi, MNIT, Jaipur, India; D. Boolchandani, dom; A. Abraham, Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech MNIT, Jaipur, India; V. Sing, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India; A. Singh, Republic (Eds.) [email protected], Auburn, USA (Eds.) Practical SharePoint 2013 Transactions on Computational Enterprise Content Management VLSI Design and Test Science XXI 17th International Symposium, VDAT 2013, Jaipur, India, July Practical SharePoint 2013 Enterprise Content Man- 27-30, 2013, Proceedings Special Issue on Innovations in Nature-Inspired Computing agement is the first book to guide you through plan- and Applications ning and designing each phase of your information This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the life cycle with SharePoint 2013. 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M. Helfert, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland; B. Donnellan C. Hofman, European Domain Centre, Frederiksberg C, Denmark; J. Hunt (Eds.) S. Keates, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, United Kingdom Scala Design Patterns Design Science: Perspectives from Europe Countering Brandjacking in the Patterns for Practical Reuse and Design Digital Age Scala is a new and exciting programming lan- European Design Science Symposium EDSS 2012, Leixlip, Ire- land, December 6, 2012Revised Selected Papers … and Other Hidden Risks to Your Brand guage that is a hybrid between object oriented lan- guages such as Java and functional languages such as This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the The rise of the Internet and social media in par- Haskell. 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P. Liu, Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China D. Mabbutt, A. Freeman, M. MacDonald L.A. Maciaszek, Wroclaw University of Economics, Wroclaw, (P.R.); Q. Su, Peking University, Beijing, China (P.R.) (Eds.) Poland; J. Filipe (Eds.) Pro ASP.NET 4.5 in VB Chinese Lexical Semantics Evaluation of Novel Approaches to

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R. Maes, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium M. Mancas, N. d'Alessandro, University of Mons (UMONS), Mons, J. McCarthy (Ed.) Belgium; X. Siebert, University of Mons (UMONS), Mons, Bel- gium; B. Gosselin, University of Mons (UMONS), Mons, Belgium; Physically Unclonable Functions C. Valderrama, University of Mons (UMONS), Mons, Belgium; T. Trends in Functional Programming Dutoit, Faculté Polytechnique de Mons, Mons, Belgium (Eds.) Constructions, Properties and Applications 14th International Symposium, TFP 2013, Provo, UT, USA, May 14-16, 2013, Revised Selected Papers Physically unclonable functions (PUFs) are inno- Intelligent Technologies for vative physical security primitives that produce Interactive Entertainment This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed unclonable and inherent instance-specific measure- revised selected papers of the 14th International ments of physical objects; in many ways they are 5th International ICST Conference, INTETAIN 2013, Mons, Bel- Symposium on Trends in Functional Programming, the inanimate equivalent of biometrics for human gium, July 3-5, 2013, Revised Selected Papers TFP 2013, held in Provo, UT, USA in May 2013. The beings. Since they are able to securely generate and 10 revised full papers included in this volume were store secrets, they allow us to bootstrap the physi- This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th carefully and selected from 27 submissions. They cal implementation of an information security sys- International Conference on Intelligent Technolo- cover topics such as distributed systems, education, tem. In this book the author discusses PUFs in all gies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2013. functional language implementation, hardware syn- their facets: the multitude of their physical con- The 23 full papers presented were carefully selected thesis, static analysis, testing and total programming. structions, the algorithmic and physical properties from numerous submissions. The conference aims which describe them, and the techniques required to at enhancing the understanding of recent and antici- Features deploy them in security applications.The author first pated advances in interactive technologies, and their This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed presents an extensive overview and[...] applications to entertainment, education, culture, revised selected papers of the 14th International and the arts. The papers are grouped in topical sec- Symposium on Trends in Functional Programming, Features tions on linked media, gaming technologies, and TFP 2013, held in Provo, UT, USA in May 2013. The Physically unclonable functions (PUFs) are inno- technologies for live entertainment. 10 revised full papers included in this volume were vative physical security primitives that produce carefully and selected from 27 submissions. They unclonable and inherent instance-specific measure- Features cover topics such as distributed systems, education, ments of physical objects; in many ways they are This book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th functional language implementation, hardware syn- the inanimate equivalent of biometrics for human International Conference on Intelligent Technolo- thesis, static [..] beings. Since they are able to securely generate and gies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2013. store secrets, they allow us to bootstrap the physical The 23 full papers presented were carefully selected Contents implementation of an information security system. from numerous submissions. The conference aims Total Functional Software Engineering: Overview In this [..] at enhancing the understanding of recent and antici- Paper.- Using Rewriting to Synthesize Func- pated advances in interactive technologies, and their tional Languages to Digital Circuits.- Distributed Contents applications to entertainment, education, culture, Places.- Bytecode and Memoized Closure Chap. 1 - Introduction and Preview.- Chap. 2 - Phys- and the [..] Performance.- Towards Efficient Abstractions for ically Unclonable Functions: Concept and Construc- Concurrent Consensus.- Blame Prediction.- Model- tions.- Chap. 3 - Physically Unclonable Functions: Contents Based Shrinking for State-Based Testing.- Control- Properties.- Chap. 4 - Implementation and Experi- Personalized Summarization of Broadcasted Soccer Flow Analysis with SAT Solvers.- A Survey of Poly- mental Analysis of Intrinsic PUFs.- Chap. 5 - PUF- Videos with Adaptive Fast-Forwarding.- Real-Time variance in Abstract Interpretations.- Functional Based Entity Identification and Authentication.- GPU-Based Motion Detection and Tracking Using Video Games in CS1 III: Distributed Programming Chap. 6 - PUF-Based Key Generation.- Chap. 7 - Full HD.- Feeling Something without Knowing Why: for Beginners. Conclusion and Future Work.- App. A - Notation Measuring Emotions toward Archetypal Content.- and Definitions from Probability Theory and Infor- Web and TV Seamlessly Interlinked: Linked TV.- Fields of interest mation Theory.- App. B - Non-intrinsic PUF(-like) Interactive TV Potpourris: An Overview of Design- Programming Techniques; Programming Languages, Constructions.- References. ing Multi-screen TV.- 3D Head Pose Estimation for Compilers, Interpreters; Logics and Meanings of TV Setups.- Visualizing Rembrandt: An Artist’s Data Programs Fields of interest Visualization.- Stylistic Walk Synthesis Based on Data Structures, Cryptology and Information The- Fourier Decomposition.- Automatically Mapping Target groups ory; Electrical Engineering; Security Science and Human Skeletons onto Virtual Character.- Media- Research Technology neum:[...] Type of publication Target groups Fields of interest Proceedings Research Media Design; User Interfaces and Human Com- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-45339-7 puter Interaction; Computer Imaging, Vision, Softcover Type of publication Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Computer Appli- 2014. 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K. McMillan, Microsoft Research, Berkeley, USA; A. Middeldorp, P. Michelucci (Ed.) A. Moreira, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal; R. University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria; A. Voronkov, Univer- Chitchyan, J. Araújo, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Por- sity of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (Eds.) tugal; A. Rashid, University of Lancaster, Lancaster, United King- Handbook of Human Computation dom (Eds.) Logic for Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Reasoning This volume addresses the emerging area of human Aspect-Oriented Requirements computation, The chapters, written by leading inter- Engineering 19th International Conference, LPAR-19, Stellenbosch, South national researchers, explore existing and future Africa, December 14-19, 2013, Proceedings opportunities to combine the respective strengths of both humans and machines in order to create pow- Broadly-scoped requirements such as security, pri- This book constitutes the proceedings of the erful problem-solving capabilities. The book bridges vacy, and response time are a major source of com- 19th International Conference on Logic for Pro- scientific communities, capturing and integrating the plexity in modern software systems. This is due to gramming, Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning, unique perspective and achievements of each. 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AORE also captures these Conferences on Logic for Programming, Artifi- cation Domains;[...] inter-relationships and effects in well-defined com- cial Intelligence and Reasoning (LPAR) is a forum position specifications, and, in so doing exposes the where year after year, some of the most renowned Features causes for potential conflicts, trade-offs, and roots researchers in the areas of logic, automated reason- This volume addresses the emerging area of human for the key early architectural decisions.Over the last ing, computational logic, programming languages computation. The chapters, written by leading inter- decade, significant[...] and their applications come to present cutting-edge national researchers, explore existing and future results, to[...] opportunities to combine the respective strengths of Features both humans and machines in order to create pow- Broadly-scoped requirements such as security, pri- Features erful problem-solving capabilities. The book bridges vacy, and response time are a major source of com- This book constitutes the proceedings of the scientific communities, capturing and integrating the plexity in modern software systems. This is due to 19th International Conference on Logic for Pro- unique perspective and achievements of each. It [..] their tangled inter-relationships with and effects on gramming, Artificial Intelligence and Reasoning, other requirements. Aspect-Oriented Requirements LPAR-19, held in December 2013 in Stellenbosch, Contents Engineering (AORE) aims to facilitate modularisa- South Africa. The 44 regular papers and 8 tool Foundations in Human Computation.- Patterns of tion of such broadly-scoped requirements, so that descriptions and experimental papers included in Connection.- Human Computation and Divided software developers are able to reason about them in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected Labor: The Precursors of Modern Crowdsourcing.- [..] from 152 submissions. The series of International Ant Colonies as a Model of Human Computation.- Conferences on Logic for [..] From Neural to Human Communication.- The Psy- Contents chopathology of Information Processing Systems.- Chapter 1: Aspect-Oriented Requirements Engineer- Contents Information and Computation.- Epistemological ing.- Section 1: Concern Identification in Require- An Algorithm for Enumerating Maximal Models of Issues in Human Computation.- Synthesis and Tax- ments.- Chapter 2: Aspect Identification in Textual Horn Theories with an Application to Modal Log- onomy of Human Computation.- Human Computa- Requirements with EA-Miner.- Chapter 3: Rea- ics.- May-Happen-in-Parallel Analysis for Prior- tion in the Wild.- Human Computation for Disaster soning about Dynamic Aspectual Requirements.- ity-Based Scheduling.- The Complexity of Clausal Response.- The Virtuous Circle of the Quantified Section 2: Concern Modelling and Composition.- Fragments of LTL.- A Semantic Basis for Proof Self: A Human Computation Approach to Improved Chapter 4: AO Aspect-Oriented Compositions for Queries and Transformations.- Expressive Path Health Outcomes.- Knowledge[...] Dynamic Behaviour Models.- Chapter 5: Seman- Queries on Graphs with Data.- Proving Infinite Sat- tics-based Composition for Textual Requirements.- isfiability.- SAT-Based Preprocessing for MaxSAT.- Fields of interest Chapter 6: Composing Goal and Scenario Models Dynamic and Static Symmetry Breaking in Answer Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); User Inter- with the Aspect-oriented User Requirements Nota- Set Programming.- HOL Based First-Order Modal faces and Human Computer Interaction; Data Min- tion (AoURN) Based on Syntax and Semantics.- Logic Provers.- Resourceful Reachability as HORN- ing and Knowledge Discovery; Computer Appl. in Chapter 7: Aspect Oriented[...] LA.- A Seligman-Style Tableau System.- Comparison Social and Behavioral Sciences; Algorithm Analysis of LTL to[...] and Problem Complexity Fields of interest Software Engineering; Management of Computing Fields of interest Target groups and Information Systems Software Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. 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B.K. Panigrahi, IIT Delhi, Delhi, India; P.N. Suganthan, S. Das, S.S. B.K. Panigrahi, P.N. Suganthan, S. Das, S.S. Dash, SRM University, M. Pelillo, Università "Ca' Foscari" di Venezia, Venezia Mestre, Dash, SRM University, Tamil Nadu, India (Eds.) Tamil Nadu, India (Eds.) Italy (Ed.)

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Topics and features: ting-edge research on swarm, evolutionary and cutting-edge research on swarm, evolutionary and explores the origination and causes of non-Euclidean memetic computing, neural and fuzzy computing memetic computing, neural and fuzzy computing (dis)similarity measures, and how they influence the and its application. and its application. performance of traditional classification algorithms; reviews similarity measures for non-vectorial data, Features Features considering both a “kernel[...] The two-volume set LNCS 8297 and LNCS 8298 The two-volume set LNCS 8297 and LNCS 8298 constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Features Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary and Memetic Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary and Memetic The pattern recognition and machine learning com- Computing, SEMCCO 2013, held in Chennai, India, Computing, SEMCCO 2013, held in Chennai, India, munities have, until recently, focused mainly on in December 2013. The total of 123 papers presented in December 2013. The total of 123 papers pre- feature-vector representations, typically consider- in this volume was carefully reviewed and selected sented in this volume set was carefully reviewed and ing objects in isolation. However, this paradigm is for inclusion in the proceedings. They cover cut- selected for inclusion in the proceedings. They cover being increasingly challenged by similarity-based ting-edge research on swarm, evolutionary and cutting-edge research on swarm, evolutionary and approaches, which recognize the importance of rela- memetic computing, neural [..] memetic computing, [..] tional and similarity information.This accessible text/reference presents a coherent overview of [..] Contents Contents Critical Issues in Model-Based Surrogate Functions A Populated Iterated Greedy Algorithm with Inver- Contents in Estimation of Distribution Algorithms.- Sand- Over Operator for Traveling Salesman Problem.- Introduction.- Part I: Foundational Issues.- Non- holm Algorithm with K-means Clustering Approach Meta-modeling and Optimization for Varying Euclidean Dissimilarities.- SIMBAD.- Part II: Deriv- for Multi-robot Task Allocation.- Genetic Program- Dimensional Search Space.- A General Variable ing Similarities for Non-vectorial Data.- On the ming for Modeling Vibratory Finishing Process: Role Neighborhood Search Algorithm for the No-Idle Combination of Information Theoretic Kernels with of Experimental Designs and Fitness Functions.- Permutation Flowshop Scheduling Problem.- Design Generative Embeddings.- Learning Similarities from Non-fragile Robust PI Controller Design Using Co- of Non-uniformly Weighted and Spaced Circular Examples under the Evidence Accumulation Clus- variance Matrix Adaptation Evolutionary Strat- Antenna Arrays with Reduced Side Lobe Level and tering Paradigm.- Part III: Embedding and Beyond.- egy.- Meta Heuristic Approaches for Circular Open First Null Beamwidth Using Seeker Optimization Geometricity and Embedding.- Structure Preserving Dimension Problem.- Protein Function Prediction Algorithm.- Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evo- Embedding of Dissimilarity Data.- A Game-Theo- Using Adaptive Swarm Based Algorithm.- Reduc- lutionary Strategy for the Solution of Transformer retic Approach to Pairwise Clustering and Match- tion of Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain through Design Optimization Problem.- Load Information ing.- Part IV: Applications.- Automated Analysis Improved[...] Based Priority Dependant[...] of Tissue Micro-Array Images on the Example of Renal[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intelli- Computation by Abstract Devices; Artificial Intelli- Fields of interest gence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis and Prob- gence (incl. Robotics); Algorithm Analysis and Prob- Pattern Recognition lem Complexity; Pattern Recognition; Computer lem Complexity; Pattern Recognition; Computer Communication Networks; Software Engineering Communication Networks; Software Engineering Target groups Research Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Type of publication Proceedings Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5627-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03755-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03752-3 Hardcover 2013. XIV, 291 p. 65 illus., 46 illus. in color. (Advances in Softcover Softcover Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition) 2013. XXVI, 672 p. 275 illus. (Theoretical Computer 2013. XXVI, 776 p. 272 illus. 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R. Prasath, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; T. Kathir- T. Ravindra Babu, Infosys Ltd., Bangalore, India; M.N. Murty, D. Riano, R. Lenz, University of Erlangen and Nuremberg, Erlan- valavakumar, V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College, Tamil Nadu, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; S.V. Subrahmanya, gen, Germany; S. Miksch, Vienna University of Technology, India (Eds.) Infosys Technologies Ltd., Bangalore, India Vienna, Austria; M. Peleg, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; M. Reichert, A. ten Teije, Free University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Eds.) Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Compression Schemes for Mining Exploration Large Datasets Process Support and Knowledge First International Conference, MIKE 2013, Tamil Nadu, India, A Machine Learning Perspective Representation in Health Care December 18-20, 2013, Proceedings This book addresses the challenges of data abstrac- AIME 2013 Joint Workshop, KR4HC 2013/ProHealth 2013, This book constitutes the proceedings of the First tion generation using a least number of database Murcia, Spain, June 1, 2013. Revised Selected Papers International Conference on Mining Intelligence and scans, compressing data through novel lossy and This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed papers Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2013, held in Tamil non-lossy schemes, and carrying out clustering and from the BPM 2013 Joint Workshop on Process-Ori- Nadu, India on December 2013. The 82 papers pre- classification directly in the compressed domain. ented Information Systems and Knowledge Repre- sented were carefully reviewed and selected from Schemes are presented which are shown to be effi- sentation in Health Care, KR4HC 2013/ProHealth 334 submissions. The papers cover the topics such cient both in terms of space and time, while simulta- 2013, held in Murcia, Spain, in June 2013. The 10 as feature selection, classification, clustering, image neously providing the same or better classification revised full papers presented together with 1 keynote processing, network security, speech processing, accuracy. Features: describes a non-lossy compres- paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 machine learning, information retrieval, recom- sion scheme based on run-length encoding of pat- submissions. The papers are organized in topical mender systems, natural language processing, lan- terns with binary valued features; proposes a lossy sections on semantic interoperability in health care; guage, cognition and computation and other certain compression scheme that recognizes a pattern as a modeling clinical guidelines; knowledge-based tech- problems in dynamical systems. sequence of features and identifying subsequences; niques for handling clinical data; and context aware examines whether the identification of[...] Features services and guidance. This book constitutes the proceedings of the First Features Features International Conference on Mining Intelligence and As data mining algorithms are typically applied to This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed papers Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2013, held in Tamil sizable volumes of high-dimensional data, these from the BPM 2013 Joint Workshop on Process-Ori- Nadu, India on December 2013. The 82 papers pre- can result in large storage requirements and ineffi- ented Information Systems and Knowledge Repre- sented were carefully reviewed and selected from cient computation times.This unique text/reference sentation in Health Care, KR4HC 2013/ProHealth 334 submissions. The papers cover the topics such addresses the challenges of data abstraction gener- 2013, held in Murcia, Spain, in June 2013. The 10 as feature selection, classification, clustering, image ation using a least number of database scans, com- revised full papers presented together with 1 keynote processing, network security, speech processing, [..] pressing data through novel lossy and non-lossy paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 19 schemes, and carrying out clustering and [..] Contents submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec- A Feature Selection Method Using Hierarchical Contents tions on [..] Clustering.- Rank Aggregation for Filter Feature Introduction.- Data Mining Paradigms.- Run-Length Contents Selection in Credit Scoring.- Hybrid Approach for Encoded Compression Scheme.- Dimensionality Semantic interoperability in health care.- Modeling Palmprint Recognition Using Compound Features.- Reduction by Subsequence Pruning.- Data Com- clinical guidelines.- Knowledge-based techniques for An Empirical Evaluation of SVM on Meta Features paction through Simultaneous Selection of Pro- handling clinical data.- Context aware services and for Authorship Attribution of Online Texts.- An totypes and Features.- Domain Knowledge-Based guidance. Empirical Comparison of Discretization Methods for Compaction.- Optimal Dimensionality Reduction.- Neural Classifier.- Using a Normalized Score Multi- Big Data Abstraction through Multiagent Systems.- Fields of interest Label KNN to Classify Multi-label Herbal Formu- Intrusion Detection Dataset: Binary Representation. Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information lae.- Unsupervised Approach to Hindi Music Mood Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information Classification.- Motion Intensity Code for Action Fields of interest Storage and Retrieval; Database Management; User Recognition in Video Using PCA and SVM.- Perfor- Pattern Recognition; Data Mining and Knowledge Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Com- mance[...] Discovery; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) puter Communication Networks Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining Research Research and Knowledge Discovery; Information Storage and Type of publication Retrieval; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recog- Type of publication Monograph nition and Graphics; Computer Science (general) Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5606-2 Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03915-2 Hardcover Research Softcover 2013. XVI, 197 p. 62 illus., 3 illus. in color. (Advances in 2013. XIV, 159 p. 56 illus. (Lecture Notes in Artificial Type of publication Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition) Intelligence, Vol. 8268) Proceedings 84,99 € 46,00 € ISBN 978-1-4471-5606-2 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03843-8 ISBN 978-3-319-03915-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Softcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2013. XVIII, 845 p. 355 illus. 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K. Richter R. Rischpater, C. Au E. Sowell

Beginning iOS Social Games Microsoft Mapping Mobile ASP.NET MVC 5

Geospatial Development with Bing Maps and C# It's certainly fun to build games that run on your Mobile ASP.NET MVC 5 will take you step-by-step iPhone and iPad. But, wouldn't it be more fun to cre- Geospatial mapping applications have become through the process of developing fluid content that ate games that allow you to play with other gamers hugely popular in recent years. With smart-phone adapts its layout to the client device using HTML, in your social network? There's a whole lot more and tablet numbers snow-balling this trend looks set JavaScript and CSS, and responsive web design. This things you can do. Most of the top best selling games to continue well into the future. Indeed, it is true to book introduces server-side techniques that allow around the world, like World of Warcraft, let you say that in today’s mobile world location-aware apps you to show different content to different devices play with others online and share your experiences are becoming the norm rather than the exception. In and make the most of their strengths and capabili- with your friends.Beginning iOS Social Games is Microsoft Mapping author Ray Rischpater showcases ties. Mobile ASP.NET MVC 5 includes a wide range your concise introduction to iOS social and other Microsoft's Bing Maps API and demonstrates how its of techniques, tips, and guidelines for dealing with networked gaming app development using iOS integration features make it by far the strongest map- some of the challenges of mobile web development, Game Center, Game Kit, Store Kit, AirPlay, iOS 7 ping candidate for business that are already using such as browser incompatibilities, varying device Game Controllers, iTunes App Store and integrat- Windows 8 or the .NET Framework. Whether you performance, and targeting older devices. You’ll ing with social networks/media like Facebook and want to build a new app from scratch of add a few learn to: Use responsive principles to build apps that Twitter.Author Kyle Richter of Empirical[...] modest geospatial features to your existing website display and perform well on[...] Ray's carefully chosen examples[...] Features Features It's certainly fun to build games that run on your Features Mobile ASP.NET MVC 5 will take you step-by-step iPhone and iPad. But, wouldn't it be more fun to cre- Geospatial mapping applications have become through the process of developing fluid content that ate games that allow you to play with other gamers hugely popular in recent years. With smart-phone adapts its layout to the client device using HTML, in your social network? There's a whole lot more and tablet numbers snow-balling this trend looks set JavaScript and CSS, and responsive web design. This things you can do. Most of the top best selling games to continue well into the future. Indeed, it is true to book introduces server-side techniques that allow around the world, like World of Warcraft, let you say that in today’s mobile world location-aware apps you to show different content to different devices play with others online and share your experiences are becoming the norm rather than the exception. In and make the most of their strengths and capabili- with your friends.Beginning iOS Social Games is [..] Microsoft Mapping author Ray Rischpater showcases ties. Mobile ASP.NET MVC 5 includes a [..] Microsoft's Bing Maps API and [..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Computer Science (general) Fields of interest Computer Science (general) Computer Science (general) Target groups Target groups Popular/general Target groups Popular/general Popular/general Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Type of publication Professional book Professional book More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-4905-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-5056-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6109-4 Softcover Softcover 2013. 312 p. Softcover 2013. 276 p. 26,95 € 2013. 180 p. 33,95 € ISBN 978-1-4302-4905-4 44,95 € ISBN 978-1-4302-5056-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-1-4302-6109-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Computer Science 55

A. Tatnall, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia; T. Blyth, R. S. Tsutsui, Hannan University, Matsubara, Osaka, Japan; P. Collet J. Vince, Bournemouth University, Ashtead, United Kingdom Johnson, Computer Conservation Society, Aldershot, United (Eds.) Kingdom (Eds.) Mathematics for Computer Massively Parallel Evolutionary Graphics Making the History of Computing Computation on GPGPUs Relevant John Vince explains a wide range of mathematical IFIP WG 9.7 International Conference, HC 2013, London, UK, Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) are metaheuristics techniques and problem-solving strategies associated June 17-18, 2013, Revised Selected Papers that learn from natural collective behavior and are with computer games, computer animation, virtual applied to solve optimization problems in domains reality, CAD and other areas of computer graphics in This book constitutes the refereed post-proceedings such as scheduling, engineering, bioinformatics, and this updated and expanded fourth edition.The first of the IFIP WG 9.7 International Conference on the finance. Such applications demand acceptable solu- four chapters revise number sets, algebra, trigonom- History of Computing, HC 2013, held in London, tions with high-speed execution using finite compu- etry and coordinate systems, which are employed in UK, in June 2013. The 29 revised full papers pre- tational resources. Therefore, there have been many the following chapters on vectors, transforms, inter- sented were carefully reviewed and selected from attempts to develop platforms for running parallel polation, 3D curves and patches, analytic geome- numerous submissions. The papers cover a wide EAs using multicore machines, massively parallel try and barycentric coordinates. Following this, the range of topics related to the history of comput- cluster machines, or grid computing environments. reader is introduced to the relatively new topic of ing and offer a number of different approaches to Recent advances in general-purpose computing on geometric algebra, and the last two chapters provide making this history relevant. These range from dis- graphics processing units (GPGPU) have opened up an introduction to differential and integral calculus, cussion of approaches to describing and analyzing this possibility for parallel EAs, and this is the first with an emphasis on[...] the history through storytelling and education to book dedicated to this exciting[...] description of various collections, working installa- Features tions and reconstruction projects. 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Therefore, there have been many are employed in the following chapters on [..] sented were carefully reviewed and selected from attempts to develop platforms for running parallel numerous submissions. The papers cover a wide EAs [..] Contents range of topics related to the history of computing Preface.- Mathematics.- Numbers.- Algebra.- and offer a number of different approaches to mak- Contents Trigonometry.- Coordinate Systems.- Vector.- ing this history [..] Chap. 1 Why GPGPUs for Evolutionary Compu- Transforms.- Interpolation.- Curves and Patches.- tation?.- Chap. 2 Understanding NVIDIA GPGPU Analytic Geometry.- Barycentric Coordinates.- Contents Hardware.- Chap. 3 Automatic Parallelization of Geometric Algebra.- Calculus: Derivatives.- Calcu- The importance of storytelling in museums.- Spot- EC on GPGPUs and Clusters of GPGPU Machines lus: Integration.- Worked Examples.- Conclusion.- light on some key collections and their future plans.- with EASEA and EASEA-CLOUD.- Chap. 4 Generic Index. Thoughts on expanding the audience for comput- Local Search (Memetic) Algorithm on a Single ing history.- Spotlight on some research projects.- GPGPU Chip.- Chap. 5 arGA: Adaptive Resolution Fields of interest Integrating history with computer science educa- Micro-genetic Algorithm with Tabu Search to Solve Computer Graphics; Mathematical Applications in tion.- Putting the history of computing into different MINLP Problems Using GPU.- Chap. 6 An Analyti- Computer Science contexts.- Celebrating nostalgia for games - and its cal Study of GPU Computation by Parallel GA with potential as Trojan horse.- The importance and chal- Independent Runs.- Chap. 7 Many-Threaded Differ- Target groups lenges of working installations.- Reconstruction sto- ential Evolution on the GPU.- Chap. 8 Scheduling Lower undergraduate ries. 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Z. Wadia, H. Saleh, A. Christensen A. West W. Widłak

Pro JSF and HTML5 Practical PHP and MySQL Website Molecular Biology - Not Only for

Building Rich Internet Components Databases Bioinformaticians

Pro JSF and HTML5 shows you how to leverage the A Simplified Approach Bioinformatics, which can be defined as the applica- full potential of JavaServer Faces (JSF) and HTML5. Practical PHP and MySQL Website Databases is tion of computer science and information technol- This book is for Java developers who aspire to build a project-oriented book that demystifies building ogy to the field of biology and medicine, has been sophisticated, enterprise-grade web experiences with interactive, database-driven websites. The focus is on rapidly developing over the past few decades. It gen- HTML5-enabled JSF. Written by JSF experts and getting you up and running as quickly as possible. erates new knowledge as well as the computational verified by established community figures, this book In the first two chapters you will set up your devel- tools to create that knowledge. Understanding the will serve as your primary resource, helping you opment and testing environment, and then build basic processes in living organisms is therefore indis- build or integrate well-designed HTML5-enabled JSF your first PHP and MySQL database-driven web- pensable for bioinformaticians. This book addresses components into your rich internet applications.Pro site. You will then increase its sophistication, secu- beginners in molecular biology, especially computer JSF and HTML5 starts by giving you a firm ground- rity, and functionality throughout the course of the scientists who would like to work as bioinformati- ing in the design principles of component-based book. The PHP required is taught in context within cians. It presents basic processes in living organisms frameworks and the basics of JSF. It then details each project so you can quickly learn how PHP inte- in a condensed manner. Additionally, principles of recent advancements in JSF 2.2 that make it friend- grates with MySQL to create powerful database-dri- several high-throughput technologies in molecular lier, faster, and more productive than[...] ven websites. Each project is fully illustrated, so you biology, which need the[...] Features will see clearly what you are[...] Features Pro JSF and HTML5 shows you how to leverage the Features Bioinformatics, which can be defined as the applica- full potential of JavaServer Faces (JSF) and HTML5. Practical PHP and MySQL Website Databases is tion of computer science and information technol- This book is for Java developers who aspire to build a project-oriented book that demystifies building ogy to the field of biology and medicine, has been sophisticated, enterprise-grade web experiences with interactive, database-driven websites. The focus is on rapidly developing over the past few decades. It gen- HTML5-enabled JSF. Written by JSF experts and getting you up and running as quickly as possible. In erates new knowledge as well as the computational verified by established community figures, this book the first two chapters you will set up your develop- tools to create that knowledge. Understanding the will serve as your primary resource, helping you ment and testing environment, and then build your basic processes in living organisms is therefore indis- build or integrate well-designed HTML5-enabled JSF first PHP and MySQL database-driven website. You pensable for bioinformaticians. This book addresses [..] will then increase its [..] [..] Fields of interest Fields of interest Contents Computer Science (general) Computer Science (general) Cells and viruses.- Protein structure and func- Target groups tion.- Nucleic acids.- DNA replication, mutations, Target groups Popular/general and repair.- Transcription and posttranscriptional Popular/general processes.- Synthesis and posttranslational modifica- Type of publication tions of proteins.- Cell division.- Cell signaling path- Type of publication Professional book ways.- High-throughput technologies in molecular Professional book biology. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-5010-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6076-9 Softcover Fields of interest Softcover 2013. 412 p. Computational Biology / Bioinformatics; Bioinfor- 2013. 448 p. 41,95 € matics; Computer Science (general) 37,95 € ISBN 978-1-4302-5010-4 ISBN 978-1-4302-6076-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Target groups usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Upper undergraduate

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S. Wismath, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Canada; A. M. Yousif, T-Systems International, Portland, USA; L. Schubert, M. Zandstra Wolff (Eds.) Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany (Eds.) PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice Graph Drawing Cloud Computing

21st International Symposium, GD 2013, Bordeaux, France, Third International Conference, CloudComp 2012, Vienna, PHP Objects Patterns and Practice, Fourth Edition September 23-25, 2013, Revised Selected Papers Austria, September 24-26, 2012, Revised Selected Papers is revised and updated throughout. The book begins by covering PHP's object-oriented features. It intro- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post- This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post duces key topics including class declaration, inheri- conference proceedings of the 21st International conference proceedings of the Third International tance, reflection and much more. These provide the Symposium on Graph Drawing, GD 2013, held in Conference on Cloud Computing, Cloud Comp fundamentals of the PHP's support for objects. It also Bordeaux, France, in September 2013. The 42 revised 2012, held in Vienna, Austria, in September 2012. introduces some principles of design. This edition full papers presented together with 12 revised short The 14 revised full papers were carefully reviewed introduces new object relevant features such as traits, papers, 3 invited talks and 1 poster description were and selected from numerous submissions and cover reflection extension additions, callable type hint- carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submis- various topics in the application of cloud computing ing, improvements to exception handling, and many sions. The papers are organized in topical sections on technologies. smaller language enhancements. The next section is upward drawings, planarity, beyond planarity, geo- devoted to design patterns. These describe common metric representations, 3D et al., universality, practi- Features problems and their solutions. 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T. Eliades, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; G. Eliades S. Araghinejad (Eds.) This book both explains in detail diverse aspects of the law as it relates to dentistry and examines key Data-Driven Modeling: Using Plastics in Dentistry and issues in forensic odontostomatology. A central aim is to enable the dentist to achieve a realistic assess- MATLAB® in Water Resources and Estrogenicity ment of the legal situation and to reduce uncer- Environmental Engineering tainties and liability risk. To this end, experts from A Guide to Safe Practice across the world discuss the dental law in their own This book provides a timely and comprehensive countries, covering both civil and criminal law and “Data-Driven Modeling: Using MATLAB® in Water review of our current knowledge of BPA release from highlighting key aspects such as patient rights, insur- Resources and Environmental Engineering” pro- dental polymers and the potential endocrinologi- ance, and compensation. In the section on forensic vides a systematic account of major concepts and cal consequences. After a review of the history and odontostomatology, extensive guidance is provided methodologies for data-driven models and presents evolution of the issue within the broader biomedical on development of the dentition, clinical findings a unified framework that makes the subject more context, the estrogenicity of BPA is explained. The and documentation, personal identification, age esti- accessible to and applicable for researchers and prac- basic chemistry of the polymers used in dentistry is mation, and the[...] titioners. It integrates important theories and appli- then presented in a simplified and clinically relevant cations of data-driven models and uses them to deal Features manner. Key chapters in the book carefully evaluate with a wide range of problems in the field of water There is an increasing need for legal knowledge the release of BPA from polycarbonate products and resources and environmental engineering such as in the relationship between dentist and patient, as composite resins and the estrogenicity of these mate- hydrological forecasting, flood analysis, water quality more and more often the dentist and the patient are rials. Currently available evidence on the potential monitoring, regionalizing climatic data, and general meeting again in court. It is therefore advisable for estrogenic action of dental composities, sealants, and function approximation. The book presents the sta- the dentist to be familiar with the basics of law as adhesives is[...] tistical-based models including basic[...] it relates to dentistry, and especially the law of tort Features (including negligence and breach of duty of care). In Features The polycarbonate products, adhesives, and compos- addition, of course, dentists may be [..] “Data-Driven Modeling: Using MATLAB® in Water ite resins used in dentistry may have the potential to Resources and Environmental Engineering” provides Contents release bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA is known to exert a systematic account of major concepts and method- History: History of Forensic and Legal Dentistry.- effects at very low doses and presents a risk to repro- ologies for data-driven models and presents a unified History of Legal Odontology in Argentina.- History ductive, neurological, behavioural, and metabolic framework that makes the subject more accessible of Legal Odontology and DVI in Australia.- The Role development, however, the actual effects induced by to and applicable for researchers and practitioners. of Dentists in Indonesian Disaster Victim Identifi- dental materials have not been sufficiently covered It integrates important theories and applications cation Operations.- Legal Dentistry: Liabilty in Den- and critically analyzed. Nevertheless, many [..] of data-driven models and uses them to deal with a tistry – Belgium.- General Swiss Legal Bases.- Dental wide [..] Contents Law in France.- Dental Jurisprudence in Norway and Endocrine Disruptors -Xenoestrogens: An Other Nordic Countries.- Dental Law in Finland.- Contents Overview.- Analytical methods for the determination Forensic Odontology in the United Kingdom.- Legal Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Basic Statistics.- of BPA in liquid samples.-In vitro assay systems for Aspects Related to Health Care Insurance, Dental 3. Regression Based Models.- 4. Time Series Model- the assessment of estrogenicity. - BPA effects in vivo: Practitioners and Forensic Odontologists in South ing.- 5. Artificial Neural Networks.- 6. Support Vec- Evidence from animal studies. - BPA and monomer Africa.- Legal Odontology in[...] tor Machines.- 7. Fuzzy Models.- 8. Hybrid Models systems in resins. - BPA and dental materials. - BPA and Multi Model Data Fusion.- Appendix.- Index. Fields of interest and orthodontic polymers. Dentistry; Forensic Medicine Fields of interest Fields of interest Hydrogeology; Hydrology / Water Resources; Math. Target groups Dentistry Appl. in Environmental Science; Waste Water Professional/practitioner Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Target groups Management / Aquatic Pollution; Monitoring / Envi- Type of publication Professional/practitioner ronmental Analysis; Environmental Management Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01329-9 Target groups Contributed volume Graduate Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-29686-4 2014. XVII, 330 p. 200 illus., 48 illus. in color. Type of publication Hardcover 149,99 € Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook ISBN 978-3-319-01329-9 2014. VII, 142 p. 34 illus., 7 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7505-3 99,95 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-29686-4 Hardcover 2014. 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R.K. Bhandari, Indian National Academy of Engineering, New S.-Y. Chien, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United King- N.V. Chukanov Delhi, India dom Infrared spectra of mineral species Disaster Education and Rheological and Seismic Properties Management of Solid-Melt Systems Extended library Over the last 30 years, Dr. Nikita V. Chukanov has A Joyride for Students, Teachers and Disaster Managers A Mechanical Spectroscopy Study collected IR spectra of about 2000 mineral species, The book is expressly written for the young minds Our understanding of the rheological and seismic including 247 holotype samples. In this book, because they are our best hope for a safer tomor- properties of the Earth’s interior relies on interpret- he presents 3309 spectra of these minerals with row. The book is profusely illustrated, as it offers a ing geophysical observations using mineral physics detailed description and analytical data for ref- joyride to the world of the whole range of hazards data. The complexity of natural materials compli- erence samples. In the course of this work, about through simplified teaching-learning process, with cates these interpretations, but here the key fea- 150 new mineral species have been discovered. After less of teaching and more of learning. This is because tures of such materials in controlling the attenuation an introductory chapter, infrared spectra of minerals most readers would love to learn without actually of seismic waves are determined by a set of care- are given together with the descriptions of standard being taught. The book is designed to take advan- ful experiments. This thesis clearly explains how samples used (occurrence, appearance, associated tage of distilled wisdom of centuries to inspire and dynamic mechanical spectroscopy has been used minerals, empirical formula etc.) and some com- enlighten the common man to turn them into prime to determine the visco-elastic properties of igneous ments. Sections are organized according to different movers of safer societies. Senior citizens, community and sedimentary rocks containing geological fluids. classes of compounds (silicates, phosphates, arse- leaders, self-trained disaster managers, social work- These experiments highlight, for the first time, the nates,[...] ers, media personnel, bureaucrats and those averse to importance of mineral and rock microstructures as Features the very thought of[...] controls on geophysical properties[...] Over the last 30 years, Dr. Nikita V. Chukanov has Features Features collected IR spectra of about 2000 mineral species, The book is expressly written for the young minds Our understanding of the rheological and seismic including 247 holotype samples. In this book, he because they are our best hope for a safer tomor- properties of the Earth’s interior relies on interpret- presents 3309 spectra of these minerals with detailed row. The book is profusely illustrated, as it offers a ing geophysical observations using mineral physics description and analytical data for reference sam- joyride to the world of the whole range of hazards data. The complexity of natural materials compli- ples. In the course of this work, about 150 new min- through simplified teaching-learning process, with cates these interpretations, but here the key fea- eral species have been discovered. This book presents less of teaching and more of learning. This is because tures of such materials in controlling the attenuation spectra of each mineral together with a [..] most readers would love to learn without actually of seismic waves are determined by a set of care- Contents being taught. The book is designed to take advantage ful experiments. This thesis clearly explains how The Application of IR Spectroscopy to the Investi- [..] dynamic [..] gation of Minerals.- The Discrete Approach.- The Contents Contents Full-Profile Analysis.- Polymerization of coordi- Disaster Education-the Silver Bullet.- Disaster Ter- Introduction.- Experimental methods.- Sample nation polyhedra and structure topology.- Hydro- minology.- The world of Hazards and Disasters.- characteristics.- Thermal relaxations in gabbro and gen-bearing groups and hydrogen bonding.- Solid- From Belief to the Basics of Disasters.- The New basalt.- Glass transition and brittle failure of crys- solution series.- Force parameters of cations in sili- Awakening.- Prediction and Forecasting of Natural tal-glass silicates.- Crackling noise in basalt and cates.- IR spectra of minerals and reference samples Disasters.- Lessons in Disaster Management.- Guide gabbro.- Fluid pressure and failure modes of sand- data.- Borates, including sulfato-borates and arse- to Safety.- Annexure 1: Know about Some Major stones.- Conclusion. nato-borates.- Carbides and carbonates.- Organic Disasters.- Annexure 2: References for Popular and compounds and salts of organic acids.- Ammino- Advanced reading.- They lived safely thereafter. Fields of interest complexes, nitrates and sulfato-nitrates.- Oxides and Structural Geology; Quantitative Geology; Spec- hydroxides.- Fluorides.- Silicates.-[...] Fields of interest troscopy and Microscopy; Continuum Mechanics Natural Hazards; Science Education; Popular Science and Mechanics of Materials; Geophysics / Geodesy Fields of interest Mineralogy; Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Charac- Target groups Target groups terization and Evaluation of Materials Popular/general Research Target groups Type of publication Type of publication Research Monograph Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1565-3 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03097-5 Monograph Hardcover Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7127-7 2014. XXVIII, 349 p. 301 illus. 2014. XVIII, 159 p. 94 illus., 17 illus. in color. (Springer 129,99 € Theses) Hardcover ISBN 978-81-322-1565-3 99,99 € 2014. IX, 1726 p. 3547 illus., 1 illus. in color. In 2 vol- umes, not available separately. 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P.J. Depetris, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, H.-J. Diersch Y. Dilek, Miami University, Oxford, USA; H. Furnes, University of Argentina; A.I. Pasquini, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cór- Bergen, Bergen, Norway (Eds.) doba, Argentina; K.L. Lecomte, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina FEFLOW Evolution of Archean Crust and Finite Element Modeling of Flow, Mass and Heat Transport in Weathering and the Riverine Porous and Fractured Media Early Life

Denudation of Continents FEFLOW is an acronym of Finite Element subsur- This book presents an integrated approach to the face FLOW simulation system and solves the gov- study of the evolution of the Archean lithosphere, erning flow, mass and heat transport equations in In this monograph the authors present an overview biosphere and atmosphere, and as such it is a unique porous and fractured media by a multidimensional of the state-of-the-art and use examples or case his- contribution to our understanding of the early Earth finite element method for complex geometric and tories to illustrate the combined role of rock decay and life. The structural and geochemical make-up parametric situations including variable fluid den- and rivers on continental denudation. The Earth’s of both the oceanic and continental crust of the sity, variable saturation, free surface(s), multispecies surface dynamics would not be conceivable with- Archean Earth is documented in some case stud- reaction kinetics, non-isothermal flow and multi- out the fundamental component of rock weather- ies of various cratons, and the implications of the diffusive effects. FEFLOW comprises theoretical ing and the subsequent transport of solid debris and Phanerozoic plate and plume tectonic processes for work, modeling experiences and simulation prac- dissolved components to the coastal ocean through the Archean geology are discussed in several chapters tice from a period of about 40 years. In this light, the riverine drainage pathways. In other words, conti- in the book. All chapters are process-oriented and main objective of the present book is to share this nental wear away is highly dependent on the mecha- data-rich, and reflect the most recent knowledge and achieved level of modeling with all required details of nisms that control mineral decay. Moreover, besides information on the Archean Earth. The interdiscipli- the physical and numerical background[...] the significant role played by rivers in shaping the nary approach of examining the[...] Earth’s outer skin, there is the important function Features that rivers perform in all geochemical[...] Features FEFLOW is an acronym of Finite Element subsur- This book presents an integrated approach to the face FLOW simulation system and solves the gov- Features study of the evolution of the Archean lithosphere, erning flow, mass and heat transport equations in In this monograph the authors present an overview biosphere and atmosphere, and as such it is a unique porous and fractured media by a multidimensional of the state-of-the-art and use examples or case his- contribution to our understanding of the early Earth finite element method for complex geometric and tories to illustrate the combined role of rock decay and life. The structural and geochemical make-up parametric situations including variable fluid den- and rivers on continental denudation. The Earth’s of both the oceanic and continental crust of the sity, variable saturation, free surface(s), multispecies surface dynamics would not be conceivable with- Archean Earth is documented in some case studies of reaction kinetics, non-isothermal [..] out the fundamental component of rock weather- various cratons, and the implications of the [..] ing and the subsequent transport of solid debris and Contents dissolved components to the coastal ocean through Contents Introduction.- Part I Fundamentals.- Preliminaries.- riverine [..] Preface.- Precambrian Greenstone Belts Host Dif- Porous Medium.- Discrete Feature.- Chemical Reac- ferent Ophiolite Types.- The Plume to Plate Tran- tion.- Initial Boundary and Constraint Conditions.- Contents sition: Hadean and Archean Crustal Evolution in Part II Finite Elemente Method.- Fundamental Con- Introduction.- The Commencement of Continental the Northern Wyoming Province, U.S.A.- Archaean cepts of Finite Element Method (FEM).- Flow in Sat- Denudation: Mechanical Weathering.- The Biologi- elements of the basement outliers west of the Scan- urated Porous Media - Groundwater Flow.- Flow in cal Path to Rock Breakdown.- Chemical Weathering dinavian Caledonides in Northern Norway: archi- Variably Saturated Porous Media.- Variable-Density Processes at Earth´s Surface.- Weathering: Intensity tecture, evolution and possible correlation with Flow, Mass and heat Transport in Porous Media.- and Rates.- The Wearing Away of Continents.- Con- Fennoscandia.- A review of the geodynamic signifi- Mass Transport in Porous Media with and with- cluding Comments. cance of hornblende-bearing ultramafic rocks in the out chemical reactions.- Heat Transport in Porous Mesoarchean Fiskenæsset Complex, SW Greenland.- Fields of interest Media.- Discrete Feature Modeling of Flow, Mass The Precambrian Geology of the North China Cra- Hydrogeology; Biogeosciences; Geoecology / Natural and Heat Transport Processes.- Nomenclature.-[...] ton: A review and update of the key issues.- How to Processes Fields of interest Make a[...] Target groups Hydrogeology; Geoengineering, Foundations, Fields of interest Research Hydraulics; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Geology; Structural Geology; Geochemistry; Biogeo- Earth Sciences; Geophysics / Geodesy Type of publication sciences; Economic Geology Brief Target groups Target groups Research More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7716-3 Research Softcover Type of publication Type of publication 2014. 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J.L. Drake, Y.Y. Kontar, G.S. Rife, The University of Findlay, Findlay, V.K. Jain, Amity University, Noida, India; A. Verma, Amity Univer- A. Nickolaenko, National Academy of Sciences, Kharkov, Ukraine; USA (Eds.) sity, Noida, India (Eds.) M. Hayakawa, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan New Trends in Earth-Science Physics of Semiconductor Devices Schumann Resonance for Tyros Outreach and Engagement 17th International Workshop on the Physics of Semiconductor Devices 2013 Essentials of Global Electromagnetic Resonance in the Earth– The Nature of Communication Ionosphere Cavity The purpose of this workshop is to spread the vast Perhaps just as perplexing as the biggest issues at the amount of information available on semiconduc- Schumann resonance has been studied for more core of Earth science is the nature of communicat- tor physics to every possible field throughout the than half a century. The field became popular among ing about nature itself. New Trends in Earth-Science scientific community. As a result, the latest find- researchers of the terrestrial environment using nat- Outreach and Engagement: The Nature of Commu- ings, research and discoveries can be quickly dis- ural sources of electromagnetic radiation—lightning nication examines the processes of communication seminated. This workshop provides all participating strokes, primarily—and now many Schumann obser- necessary in bridging the chasm between climate research groups with an excellent platform for inter- vatories have been established around the world. change and natural hazard knowledge and public action and collaboration with other members of their A huge number of publications can be found in opinion and policy. At this junction of science and respective scientific community.This workshop’s the literature, the most recent collection of which society, 17 chapters take a proactive and prescrip- technical sessions include various current and signif- was presented in a special Schumann resonance tive approach to communicating with the public, the icant topics for applications and scientific develop- section of the journal Radio Science in 2007. The media, and policy makers about the importance of ments, including • Optoelectronics• VLSI & ULSI massive publications, however, impede finding infor- Earth science in everyday life.Book chapters come Technology • Photovoltaics • MEMS & Sensors • mation about how to organize measurements and from some 40 authors who are geophysical scientists, Device Modeling and Simulation • High[...] start observations of global electromagnetic reso- social scientists, educators, scholars,[...] nance. Relevant information is scattered throughout Features many[...] Features The purpose of this workshop is to spread the vast Perhaps just as perplexing as the biggest issues at the amount of information available on semiconduc- Features core of Earth science is the nature of communicat- tor physics to every possible field throughout the Schumann resonance has been studied for more ing about nature itself. New Trends in Earth-Science scientific community. As a result, the latest find- than half a century. The field became popular among Outreach and Engagement: The Nature of Commu- ings, research and discoveries can be quickly dis- researchers of the terrestrial environment using nat- nication examines the processes of communication seminated. This workshop provides all participating ural sources of electromagnetic radiation—lightning necessary in bridging the chasm between climate research groups with an excellent platform for inter- strokes, primarily—and now many Schumann obser- change and natural hazard knowledge and public action and collaboration with other members of their vatories have been established around the world. A opinion and policy. At this junction of science and [..] huge number of publications can be found in the lit- [..] erature, the most recent collection of which was pre- Contents sented in a [..] Contents VLSI & ULSI Technology.- Device Modelling and Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Part I – Simulation.- High Frequency/ Power Devices.- Pho- Contents Framing Climate Change.- 1 Assessing Corporate tovoltaics.- MEMS & Sensors.- Nanotechnology and Introductory information.- Choosing a site and posi- Influence on Climate Change Dialogue.- 2 Reaching Emerging Areas.- Optoelectronics.- Organic Elec- tioning of equipments.- Calibrating the antennas.- Out Beyond the “Usual Suspects” and Traditional tronics.- Display and Lighting. Spectra of continuous SR background.- Regular SR Media.- 3 Investigating the Connections Between Oil parameters.- Disturbances in SR.- Coherence of SR.- and Gas Industry Affiliation and Climate Change Fields of interest SR line splitting.- Transient events.- Inverse prob- Concerns.- Part II – The Role of Science in the Con- Environmental Science and Engineering; Semicon- lem of SR.- SR and global temperature.- Signals in versation.- 4 Science Communication and the Legal ductors; Electrical Engineering adjoining frequency bands.- Extraordinary ELF sig- System .- 5 Reduction of Conflicts in Mining Using nals.- Supplementary material. Good Neighbor Agreements.- 6 Science Communi- Target groups cation and Tension Between Evidence-Based and Research Fields of interest Inclusive Features of Policy Making.- 7 Science[...] Geophysics / Geodesy; Atmospheric Sciences; Statis- Type of publication tical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity Fields of interest Proceedings Natural Hazards; Communication Studies; Public More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03001-2 Target groups Relations; Environment (general); Geography (gen- Research eral); Earth System Sciences Hardcover 2014. XXVI, 932 p. 1238 illus., 620 illus. in color. (Envi- Type of publication Target groups ronmental Engineering) Monograph Professional/practitioner 219,00 € More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54357-2 ISBN 978-3-319-03001-2 Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover Monograph 2014. XI, 348 p. 148 illus., 135 illus. in color. 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G. Sen, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emi- R. Surdam, University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA (Ed.) W. Walczowsk rates Geological CO2 Storage Atlantic Water in the Nordic Seas Petrology Characterization Properties, Variability, Climatic Importance Principles and Practice The Key to Deploying Clean Fossil Energy Technology The book presents a wide description of hydro- This undergraduate textbook on the key subject of graphic conditions in the studied area of the Norwe- This book investigates geological CO2 storage and geology closely follows the core curriculum adopted gian and Greenland Seas. Variability of the Atlantic its role in greenhouse gas emissions reduction, by most universities throughout the world and is a Water properties have been presented on the basis enhanced oil recovery, and environmentally respon- must for every geology student. It covers all aspects of time series obtained from oceanographic mea- sible use of fossil fuels. Written for energy/envi- of petrology, including not only the principles of surements performed each summer from 2000 to ronmental regulators at every level of government petrology but also applications to the origin, com- 2007 by the Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy (federal, state, etc.), scientists/academics, represen- position, and field relationships of rocks. Although of Sciences. The warming observed in that period tatives from the power and fossil energy sectors, petrology is commonly taught in the junior year, this has been described in detail as well as cooling of the NGOs, and other interested parties, this book uses book is a useful resource for graduate students as Atlantic Water flowing towards the Fram Strait in the characterization of the Rock Springs Uplift site in well. 2007. Furthermore, concepts regarding multi-branch Wyoming as an integrated case study to illustrate the structure of the West Spitsbergen Current have been application of geological CO2 storage science, princi- Features presented, types of flows in individual branches as ples, and theory in a real-world scenario. This undergraduate textbook on the key subject of well as variability of the flows.[...] geology closely follows the core curriculum adopted Features by most universities throughout the world and is a Features This book investigates geological CO2 storage and must for every geology student. It covers all aspects The book presents a wide description of hydro- its role in greenhouse gas emissions reduction, of petrology, including not only the principles of graphic conditions in the studied area of the Norwe- enhanced oil recovery, and environmentally respon- petrology but also applications to the origin, com- gian and Greenland Seas. Variability of the Atlantic sible use of fossil fuels. Written for energy/envi- position, and field relationships of rocks. Although Water properties have been presented on the basis ronmental regulators at every level of government petrology is commonly taught in the junior year, [..] of time series obtained from oceanographic measure- (federal, state, etc.), scientists/academics, represen- ments performed each summer from 2000 to 2007 tatives from the power and fossil energy sectors, Contents by the Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of NGOs, and other interested parties, this book [..] Introduction to Igneous Rocks.- Phase relations Sciences. The warming observed in that period has in simple systems: Key to magma generation, crys- Contents been described [..] tallization, and mixing.- Phase Relationships in Geological Observations Supporting Dynamic Cli- Ternary Systems.- Magma formation and segrega- Contents matic Changes.-The Story of the Wyoming Carbon tion.- Igneous Rock Series: Basalt Magma Evolu- Introduction.- The Nordic Seas.- Methodology of Underground Storage Project (WY-CUSP), and the tion.- Basalt Magma Generation: Perspectives from measurements and data analysis.- Properties of the Regional Inventory and Prioritization of Potential Experimental Petrology.- Basaltic Magmatism at Atlantic Water in 2000-2007.- Structure and variabil- CO2 Storage Reservoirs in Wyoming.-Legal Frame- Mid-Oceanic Ridges and Hawaiian Hot Spot.- Large ity of the Atlantic Water on the transects.- Dynamics work: Carbon Storage Regulations and Access for Igneous Provinces: Deccan Traps and Columbia of the West Spitsbergen Current. the Wyoming Carbon Underground Storage Project River Basalts.- Subduction Zone Magmas.- Alkaline (WY-CUSP) .-A Strategy for Designing an Opti- and Ultra-Alkaline Rocks, Carbonatites, and Kim- Fields of interest mal Characterization Study of the Premier Carbon berlites.- Anorthosites and Komatiites.- Sediments.- Oceanography; Climate Change Impacts Capture, Utilization and Storage Site in Wyoming.- Sedimentary[...] Regional Geologic History, CO2 Source Inventory, Target groups Fields of interest and Groundwater Risk Assessment of a Potential Research Geology; Mineralogy; Geochemistry CO2 Sequestration Site[...] Type of publication Target groups Fields of interest Monograph Upper undergraduate Environmental Science and Engineering; Geotech- nical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Geo- More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01278-0 Type of publication engineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Economic Hardcover Undergraduate textbook Geology; Earth System Sciences; Fossil Fuels (incl. 2014. XX, 174 p. 96 illus., 72 illus. in color. (GeoPlanet: Carbon Capture) Earth and Planetary Sciences) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38799-9 99,99 € Hardcover Target groups ISBN 978-3-319-01278-0 2014. VII, 368 p. 377 illus., 102 illus. in color. Research usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 69,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-38799-9 Type of publication Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-5787-9 Hardcover 2013. XV, 301 p. 134 illus., 111 illus. in color. (Springer Environmental Science and Engineering) 129,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-5787-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Economics 63

T. Zhou, Y. Yu, Y. Liu, B. Wang (Eds.) Economics P. Antoniades Flexible Global Ocean-Atmosphere- SOA Maturity Model

Land System Model C. Devonshire-Ellis, Dezan Shira & Associates, Kowloon, Hong A Delphi-Derived Proposal for Inter-Enterprise Setups Kong; C. Fleming, Dezan Shira & Associates, Shanghai, China A Modeling Tool for the Climate Change Research Community (P.R.); E. Ku (Eds.) Companies have long sought to integrate existing Information Systems (IS) in order to support exist- Coupled climate system models are of central impor- ing and potentially new business processes spread tance for climate studies. A new model known Human Resources and Payroll in throughout their “territories” and possibly to col- as FGOALS ( the Flexible Global Ocean-Atmos- China laborating organizations. A variety of designs can phere-Land System model), has been developed by be used to this end, ranging from rigid point-to- the Sate Key Laboratory of Numerical Modeling point electronic data interchange (EDI) interac- for Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysical Fluid Chinese law places significant obligations on tions to “Web auctions”. By updating older technolo- Dynamics, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chi- employers to remain legally compliant in all gies, such as “Internet-enabling” EDI-based systems, nese Academy of Sciences (LASG/IAP, CAS), a first- labor matters. In this guide, we address the major companies can make their IT systems available to tier national geophysical laboratory. It serves as a issues in managing employment relationships in internal or external customers; but the resulting sys- powerful tool, both for deepening our understand- China.Including:Recruiting ProfessionalsHiring tems have not proven to be flexible enough to meet ing of fundamental mechanisms of the climate sys- StaffHandling PayrollManaging the Employment business demands. A more flexible, standardized tem and for making decadal prediction and scenario RelationshipTerminating the Employment Relation- architecture is required to better support[...] projections of future climate change. "Flexible Global shipOrganizing VisasWithin these topics, we address Ocean-Atmosphere-Land System Model: A Model- labor contracts, company rulebooks, salary packages, Features ing Tool for the[...] social insurance contributions, special circumstances Companies have long sought to integrate existing for employees (extended sickness or pregnancy), ter- Information Systems (IS) in order to support exist- Features mination and severance pay, and visas for foreign ing and potentially new business processes spread Coupled climate system models are of central impor- staff and Chinese staff being sent to work abroad. throughout their “territories” and possibly to collab- tance for climate studies. A new model known orating organizations. A variety of designs can be as FGOALS ( the Flexible Global Ocean-Atmos- Features used to this end, ranging from rigid point-to-point phere-Land System model), has been developed by Chinese law places significant obligations on electronic data interchange (EDI) interactions to the Sate Key Laboratory of Numerical Modeling employers to remain legally compliant in all “Web auctions”. By updating older technologies, for Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysical Fluid labor matters. In this guide, we address the major such as [..] Dynamics, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese issues in managing employment relationships in Academy of Sciences (LASG/IAP, CAS), a first-tier China.Including:Recruiting ProfessionalsHiring Contents national geophysical [..] StaffHandling PayrollManaging the Employment Introduction.- The Problem and Research Ques- RelationshipTerminating the Employment Relation- tions.- SOA, Maturity Models, SOA MM and Rele- Contents shipOrganizing [..] vant Work.- Research Approach and Methods.- The From the Contents: Part I FGOALS Components Proposed SOA MM.- Proposed SOA MM Broadness for CMIP5.- Introduction.- Spectral Atmospheric Contents and Applicability.- Conclusions, Limitations and General Circulation Model – Version 2: SAMIL2.- Recruiting Professionals.- Hiring Staff.- Handling Future Research. Part II Model Evaluation and Analyses.-Overview Payroll.- Managing The Employment Relationship.- of FGOALS contribution to international climate Terminating The Employment Relationship.- Orga- Fields of interest modeling community.- Long-term trends of two ver- nizing Visas. Business Information Systems; Information Systems sions of FGOALS.- Part III Model Development and and Communication Service; Management of Com- Fields of interest Improvements beyond CMIP5.- High resolution puting and Information Systems LICOM.- High resolution H-GAMIL.- High resolu- Management/Business for Professionals; Personnel tion SAMIL3.- Atmospheric Chemistry Model. 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J. Avon R. Benedikter, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Bar- J.W. Berkman bara, USA; V. Nowotny, Gaisbert Consulting, Vienna, Austria The Handbook of Financial Due Diligence and the Business Modeling China’s Road Ahead Transaction Problems, Questions, Perspectives A Practical Approach to Creating and Implementing Valuation Getting a Deal Done Projection Models This book provides a critical commentary on China's Due Diligence and the Business Transaction: Getting situation and future outlook from the perspective The ability to create and understand financial models a Deal Done is a practical guide to due diligence for of the 2012-13 generational power transfer. In this that assess the valuation of a company, the projects anyone buying or selling a privately held business or power transfer, taking place against the background it undertakes, and its future earnings/profit projec- entering into a major agreement with another com- of an increasingly unstable domestic situation, an tions is one of the most valued skills in corporate pany. When you’re buying a business, it’s wise to apparently outstandingly successful generation of finance. However, while many business professionals conduct due diligence. That's the process of inves- “half-communist” leaders, recently increasingly are familiar with financial statements and accounting tigating and verifying the firm’s finances, labor plagued by scandal, transferred responsibility to a reports, few are truly proficient at building an accu- record, exposure to environmental issues, store of generation confronted by mixed expectations and rate and effective financial model from the ground intellectual property, hard assets, ownership struc- factional in-fighting. Many international observers up. That's why, in The Financial Modeling Hand- ture, and much more. If you don’t, you may later doubt that the new leadership will have the will or book, Jack Avon equips financial professionals with stumble into serious, costly problems, or you may the power to introduce serious reforms in a country all the tools they need to precisely and effectively pay an inflated price for the business. This book not that reports 100,000 riots involving more than 500 monitor a company's assets and project its future only shows you how to conduct such an examination persons in public areas per[...] performance. Based on the author's extensive experi- and what to look for, but it[...] ence building[...] Features Features This book provides a critical commentary on China's Features Due Diligence and the Business Transaction: Getting situation and future outlook from the perspective The ability to create and understand financial models a Deal Done is a practical guide to due diligence for of the 2012-13 generational power transfer. In this that assess the valuation of a company, the projects anyone buying or selling a privately held business or power transfer, taking place against the background it undertakes, and its future earnings/profit projec- entering into a major agreement with another com- of an increasingly unstable domestic situation, an tions is one of the most valued skills in corporate pany. When you’re buying a business, it’s wise to apparently outstandingly successful generation of finance. However, while many business professionals conduct due diligence. That's the process of inves- “half-communist” leaders, recently increasingly are familiar with financial statements and accounting tigating and verifying the firm’s finances, labor plagued by scandal, transferred responsibility to a [..] reports, few are truly proficient at building an accu- record, exposure to [..] rate and effective financial model from the [..] Contents Fields of interest Foreword.- Preface.- Chapter 1 Xi Jinping's China.- Fields of interest Business & Management Science Chapter 2 The cry for Chinese democratization.- Business & Management Science Chapter 3 The 2012-13 generational power transfer Target groups Target groups and it's perspectives.- Chapter 4 The Ethnonational- Popular/general Popular/general ism Problem.- Chapter 5 China's new foreign policy and the West.- Chapter 6 China and its neighbors.- Type of publication Type of publication Chapter 7 China: The road ahead.- Chapter 8 Per- Professional book Professional book spectives I: Basing China's government on legitimacy and values: An Interview with Peng Bo.- Chapter 9 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-5086-9 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6205-3 Perspectives II: Coexistence between Communitar- Softcover Softcover ian China and the Individualistic U.S.: An Interview 2013. 292 p. 2013. 504 p. with Robert Martin Less. 26,95 € 59,95 € ISBN 978-1-4302-5086-9 ISBN 978-1-4302-6205-3 Fields of interest usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Emerging Markets / Globalization; Social Policy; International Relations

Target groups Research

Type of publication Brief More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9362-4 Softcover 2014. XVI, 132 p. 1 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Political Science) 49,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9362-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Economics 65

G. Buenstorf, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany; U. Cantner, C. Busco, M.L. Frigo, DePaul Univ, Kellstadt Grad Sch, Chicago, M. Callaghan, Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Jena, Germany; H. Hanusch, USA; A. Riccaboni, P. Quattrone, The University of Edinburgh, Australia; C. Ghate, Indian Statistical Institute - Delhi, New Delhi, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany; M. Hutter, H.-W. Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Eds.) India; S. Pickford, Chatham House, London, United Kingdom; Lorenz, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Jena, Germany; F. Rah- F.X. Rathinam, Department for International Development, New meyer, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany (Eds.) Delhi, India (Eds.) Integrated Reporting

The Two Sides of Innovation Concepts and Cases that Redefine Corporate Accountability Global Cooperation Among G20

Creation and Destruction in the Evolution of Capitalist This book focuses on Integrated Reporting as a con- Countries Economies temporary social and managerial innovation where Responding to the Crisis and Restoring Growth a number of initiatives, organizations and individu- This volume is devoted to innovation with a spe- als began to converge in response to the need for a At the outbreak of the global financial crisis, 2008, cial focus on its two sides, namely creation and consistent, collaborative and internationally accepted the G20 was widely acknowledged as helping prevent destruction, and on its role in the evolution of cap- approach to redesign corporate reporting. Integrated an even more serious decline in the global economy. italist economies. The first part of the book looks Reporting is a process that results in communication It helped to calm the panic in financial markets and at innovation and its effects on economic perfor- of the annual “integrated report” which describes articulate a set of possible policy options to restore mance, addressing issues of motives, behavioral rules value creation over time. An integrated report is a global stability and growth. However, as the dual- under uncertainty, actor properties, and technol- concise communication about how an organization’s track recovery set in, policy options for advanced ogy characteristics. The second part concentrates on strategy, governance, performance and prospects economies and EMEs diverged. Within this con- potential consequences of innovative activities, in lead to the creation of value over the short, medium text, this book will explore the scope for cooperation particular structural change, the “innovation-medi- and long term. This book offers a fresh perspective amongst the G20 and the diverging challenges and ated” effect of skill-oriented policies on regional with expert contributions[...] the intricate interconnectedness of policy options performance, the destructive effects of innovation between advanced economies and the EMEs within activities, and the question whether novelty is always Features the G20. good. The role of innovation[...] This book focuses on Integrated Reporting as a con- temporary social and managerial innovation where Features Features a number of initiatives, organizations and individu- At the outbreak of the global financial crisis, 2008, This volume is devoted to innovation with a special als began to converge in response to the need for a the G20 was widely acknowledged as helping prevent focus on its two sides, namely creation and destruc- consistent, collaborative and internationally accepted an even more serious decline in the global economy. tion, and on its role in the evolution of capitalist approach to redesign corporate reporting. Integrated It helped to calm the panic in financial markets and economies. The first part of the book looks at inno- Reporting is a process that results in communication articulate a set of possible policy options to restore vation and its effects on economic performance, of the annual “integrated report” which describes [..] global stability and growth. However, as the dual- addressing issues of motives, behavioral rules under track recovery set in, policy options for advanced uncertainty, actor properties, and technology charac- Contents economies and EMEs diverged. Within this [..] teristics. The second part concentrates on potential 1. Towards Integrated Reporting: concepts, elements [..] and principles.- 2. What is sustainability? A review of Contents the concept and its applications.- 3. Annual reports, Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Keynote: The Contents Sustainability reports and Integrated reports: trends G-20 since 2008: Some reflections on the experience Innovation: Conditions to Successfully Create in cor-porate disclosure.- 4. The connectivity of and the road ahead.- Part I: Eurozone Crisis: Short- Novelty for Economic Development.- Innovation: information for the Integrated Reporting.- 5. Materi- Run Challenges and Options.- Chapter 3. Over- Induced Structural Change, Coping and Normative ality and assurance: building the link.- 6. Stakeholder coming the Euro Area Crisis: Reforms and Results.- Assessment.- Innovation and the Evolution of Capi- engagement.- 7. “Integrating” Business Model and Chapter 4. Predicting the Euro: A Practitioner’s Per- talism. Strategy.- 8. Performance Measurement and Capi- spective.- Chapter 5. Monetary Integration in Europe Fields of interest tals.- 9. Integrated Reporting and Value-based Cost and the Drawbacks of Centralization.- Chapter 6. Economic Growth; R & D / Technology Policy; Management – A Natural Union.- 10. Approaching Reflections on the Euro Crisis.- Part II: Rebalancing Technology Management; Industrial Organization; Risk Management from a[...] the Global Economy.- Chapter 7. The G20, IMF and Regional Science; Complexity Global Imbalances: The Policy Makers Perspective.- Fields of interest Chapter 8. Global Imbalances: Causes[...] Target groups Accounting / Auditing; Non-Profit Enterprises / Research Corporate Social Responsibility; Business Taxation; Fields of interest Ethics Macroeconomics / Monetary Economics; Financial Type of publication Economics; Emerging Markets / Globalization; Eco- Contributed volume Target groups nomic Policy; Economic Growth Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01495-1 Target groups Hardcover Type of publication Research 2013. VI, 309 p. 4 illus. (Economic Complexity and Evo- Contributed volume lution) More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02167-6 Type of publication 99,99 € Contributed volume Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-01495-1 2013. 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F. Ceschin N. Chehimi, Universität Trier, Trier, Germany G. Chen, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China (P.R.); S. Hamori, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan Sustainable Product-Service The Social Web in the Hotel Systems Industry Rural Labor Migration, Discrimination, and the New Dual Between Strategic Design and Transition Studies The Impact of the Social Web on the Information Process of German Hotel Guests Labor Market in China This book investigates the potential contribution that a strategic design approach can make to stim- The social web is defined as the social part of the This book studies some important issues in China’s ulating and supporting the societal embedding of Internet that enables (personally unknown) people to labor market, such as rural labor migration, employ- sustainable PSSs (product-service systems). A new socially interact with each other in order to cherish ment and wage discrimination, the new dual labor strategic design role thus emerges; a role in which the friendships and make new acquaintances. The social market, and economic returns on schooling, using ideation and development of sustainable PSS con- web’s current significance exceeds this initial focus, the newer and representative data and advanced cepts is coupled with the designing of appropriate by also encompassing corporate and commercial estimation models. This approach has yielded transition paths (sequence of socio-technical exper- activities. Nadine Chehimi examines to what extent many interesting results, including a solution to the iments) to gradually incubate, introduce and dif- the social web influences the information process of dilemma of two ongoing crises since 2004: the rural fuse these concepts. The book also outlines the new German hotel guests. In addition to the presentation labor surplus and severe shortage of migrant labor. design approach and capabilities needed by strategic of the social web’s development and current state While male workers generally received less favorable designers, project managers and consultants to oper- of use, general and tourist information processes as treatment and consequently enjoyed a lower aver- ate at such a strategic level. On a more operational well as the German hotel market are described. With age employment probability than female workers in point of view, the work presents[...] the help of a standardized guest survey, the author 1996, they also received preferential treatment over presents the exact[...] Features female workers, who otherwise had[...] This book investigates the potential contribution that Features Features a strategic design approach can make to stimulating The social web is defined as the social part of the This book studies some important issues in China’s and supporting the societal embedding of sustain- Internet that enables (personally unknown) people to labor market, such as rural labor migration, employ- able PSSs (product-service systems). A new strategic socially interact with each other in order to cherish ment and wage discrimination, the new dual labor design role thus emerges; a role in which the ideation friendships and make new acquaintances. The social market, and economic returns on schooling, using and development of sustainable PSS concepts is cou- web’s current significance exceeds this initial focus, the newer and representative data and advanced pled with the designing of appropriate transition by also encompassing corporate and commercial estimation models. This approach has yielded paths (sequence of socio-technical experiments) to activities. Nadine Chehimi examines to what extent many interesting results, including a solution to the [..] the social web influences the information [..] dilemma of two ongoing crises since 2004: the rural Contents Contents labor surplus [..] 1 Transition towards sustainability: the need of rad- Introduction.- The Social Web.- Tourist Information Contents ical innovations.- 2 Product-Service System inno- Search.- The German Hotel Market.- Methodology.- Introduction.- Rural Migration and Sectoral Earn- vation: a promising approach to sustainability.- 3 Results of the Survey.- Concluding Remarks. ing Differences in Urban China.- A Solution to the Introducing and scaling up sustainable Product-Ser- Migrant Labor Shortage and Rural Labor Surplus in vice Systems: insights from transition studies.- 4 Fields of interest China.- Do Chinese Employers Discriminate against Towards a new way of designing and managing the Business & Management Science; Marketing; Market Females when Hiring Employees?.- An Empirical societal embedding of sustainable Product-Service Research Analysis of Gender Wage Differentials in Urban System.- 5 Where do we go from here?. Target groups China.- Bivariate Probit Analysis of the Differences Fields of interest Research between Male and Female Formal Employment in Technology Management; Sustainable Development; Urban China.- Formal and Informal Employment Type of publication Design (general); Business Strategy / Leadership in Urban China – Income Differentials.- Economic Monograph Returns to Schooling in Urban China: OLS and the Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04543-2 Instrumental Variables Approach.- First Publication. Research Softcover Fields of interest Type of publication 2014. XXIV, 183 p. 79 illus. Labor Economics; Social Sciences (general); Statis- Brief 59,99 € tics for Social Science, Behavorial Science, Education, ISBN 978-3-658-04543-2 Public Policy, and Law More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03794-3 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Softcover Target groups 2014. XV, 122 p. 21 illus. 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T.-M. Choi, C.-L. Hui, Y. Yu (Eds.) H. Christoffersen, CEPOS, Copenhagen, Denmark; M. Beyeler, J.M. Cockburn, Université Laval, Québec, Canada; Y. Dissou, J.-Y. University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; R. Eichenberger, University Duclos, Laval University, Quebec, Canada; L. Tiberti (Eds.) of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland; P. Nannestad, M. Paldam Intelligent Fashion Forecasting Systems: Models and Applications Infrastructure and Economic The Good Society Growth in Asia A Comparative Study of Denmark and Switzerland Forecasting is a crucial function for companies in the fashion industry, but for many real-life forecasting Denmark and Switzerland are small and successful Public spending on infrastructure plays an impor- applications in the, the data patterns are notorious countries with exceptionally content populations. tant role in promoting economic growth and poverty for being highly volatile and it is very difficult, if not However, they have very different political institu- alleviation. Empirical studies unequivocally show impossible, to analytically learn about the underly- tions and economic models. They have followed the that under-investment in infrastructure limit eco- ing patterns. As a result, many traditional methods general tendency in the West toward economic con- nomic growth. At the same time, numerous other (such as pure statistical models) will fail to make a vergence, but both countries have managed to stay studies have shown that investment in infrastruc- sound prediction. Over the past decade, advances in on top. They both have a strong liberal tradition, ture can be a highly effective tool in fighting poverty artificial intelligence and computing technologies but otherwise their economic strategies are a welfare reduction1. In that context, the financing of infra- have provided an alternative way of generating pre- state model for Denmark and a safe haven model for structure has been a critical element of most eco- cise and accurate forecasting results for fashion busi- Switzerland. The Danish welfare state is tax-based, nomic growth and poverty reduction strategies in nesses. Despite being an important and timely topic, while the expenditures for social welfare are insur- developing countries, since the start of this millen- there is currently an absence of a comprehensive[...] ance-based in Switzerland. The political institutions nium. This book provides a comparative analysis are a multiparty unicameral system in Denmark, and of the aggregate and sectoral implications of higher Features a permanent coalition system[...] spending on infrastructure in three very[...] Forecasting is a crucial function for companies in the fashion industry, but for many real-life forecasting Features Features applications in the, the data patterns are notorious Denmark and Switzerland are small and successful Public spending on infrastructure plays an impor- for being highly volatile and it is very difficult, if not countries with exceptionally content populations. tant role in promoting economic growth and poverty impossible, to analytically learn about the underlying However, they have very different political institu- alleviation. Empirical studies unequivocally show patterns. As a result, many traditional methods (such tions and economic models. They have followed the that under-investment in infrastructure limits eco- as pure statistical models) will fail to make a sound general tendency in the West toward economic con- nomic growth. At the same time, numerous other prediction. Over the past [..] vergence, but both countries have managed to stay studies have shown that investment in infrastructure on top. They both have a strong liberal tradition, can be an effective tool in fighting poverty reduction. Contents but otherwise their economic strategies are a welfare In that context, the financing of infrastructure has Part I: Introduction, review and exploratory studies.- state [..] been [..] 1.1 Introduction: Intelligent Fashion Forecasting.- 1.2 Sales forecasting in Apparel and Fashion Indus- Contents Contents try: a review.- Collaborative Planning Forecasting Preface.- 1 Introduction.- Part I: The Quality of Introduction.- Infrastructure and Growth.- Replenishment Schemes in Apparel Supply Chain Life in Two Different Good Societies: Denmark and Approach.- China.- Pakistan.- Philippines.- Sum- Systems: Cases and Research Opportunities.- Part Switzerland.- 2 Two Wealthy Economies and Their mary and conclusion. II: Theoretical modeling research.- 2.1 Measuring Development.- 3 Are the Standards of Living Sim- Fields of interest Forecasting Accuracy: Problems and Recommen- ilar or Dissimilar?- 4 Happiness in Denmark and Development Economics; Economic Growth; Public dations (by the example of SKU-level judgmental Switzerland.- Part II: Two Models of Good Soci- Finance & Economics adjustments).- 2.2 Forecasting Demand for Fashion eties.- 5 Two Stylized Economic Models.- 6 Politi- Goods: A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach.- Fore- cal Institutions and Politics.- 7 Civil Society.- 8 Two Target groups casting Fashion Store Reservations: Booking Hori- Variants of the Welfare State.- 9 Immigration.- Part Research zon[...] III: Challenges for the Two Good Societies.- 10 The Future of the Danish Welfare State.- 11 The Future Type of publication Fields of interest of the Swiss Welfare State.- 12 Conclusion. Contributed volume Business Information Systems; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Production / Logistics Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03136-1 Public Finance & Economics; Political Economy; Hardcover Target groups Quality of Life Research 2013. IX, 148 p. 19 illus., 15 illus. in color. (Economic Professional/practitioner Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being) Target groups 49,99 € Type of publication Research Contributed volume ISBN 978-3-319-03136-1 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39868-1 Type of publication Monograph Hardcover 2014. VIII, 194 p. 76 illus., 39 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-37237-7 99,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-39868-1 2014. XII, 327 p. 67 illus. usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 129,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-37237-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 68 Economics springer.com

T.L. Cosslett, P.D. Cosslett P. Curwen, J. Whalley, Newcastle Business School, Newcastle, F. Danmayr, FH Oberösterreich, Campus Steyr, Steyr, Austria United Kingdom Water Resources and Food Security Archetypes of Crowdfunding in the Vietnam Mekong Delta Fourth Generation Mobile Platforms Communication A Multidimensional Comparison The Mekong River has been a main source of con- The Path to Superfast Connectivity quest, conflict, and cooperation in the Southeast Currently, a new potential paragon of fundraising Asian region. Much has been written on the vital This book deals with the development of so-called and financing, in particular crowd funding (CF) and critical importance of the Mekong River fresh fourth generation mobile communications or 4G. It attracts a lot of attention. Basically, CF is an open water to the sustainable economic development of covers all aspects of the technology in a form com- call for capital, mainly via the internet, where the the Mekong Delta. This book selects the Mekong prehensible to the general reader, a history of its desired campaign can be evaluated and financially Delta as a case study of regional cooperation for implementation on a worldwide basis and infor- supported by a large group of individuals, the crowd. water and food security for not only for Vietnam but mation on how it will be used to improve business The matchmaking process between campaign cre- also for the world in a new century of global econ- transactions. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, and is ators and potential investors is mainly established omy. It focuses not only on the Mekong Delta as an based upon information acquired from well over one by a standardized CF platform (CFP). Scientific dis- integral part of the River but also on Can Tho City thousand individual sources. All of the data are set course on CF is still nascent, since existing stud- and its 12 provinces that produce over 50 percent of up in a manner that simplifies comparisons between ies and papers focus on the potential of CF and its the country’s rice output and 60 percent of total fish- countries and service providers. Based on the exten- basic principles. Florian Danmayr addresses crowd ery output. The book takes a micro[...] sive analysis of the different contexts and progress funding platforms as object of his analysis and con- of 4G technology, future prospects for high-speed tributes to the body of literature[...] Features mobile communications are also[...] The Mekong River has been a main source of con- Features quest, conflict, and cooperation in the Southeast Features Currently, a new potential paragon of fundraising Asian region. Much has been written on the vital This book deals with the development of so-called and financing, in particular crowdfunding (CF) and critical importance of the Mekong River fresh fourth generation mobile communications or 4G. It attracts a lot of attention. Basically, CF is an open water to the sustainable economic development of covers all aspects of the technology in a form com- call for capital, mainly via the internet, where the the Mekong Delta. This book selects the Mekong prehensible to the general reader, a history of its desired campaign can be evaluated and financially Delta as a case study of regional cooperation for implementation on a worldwide basis and infor- supported by a large group of individuals, the crowd. water and food security for not only for Vietnam but mation on how it will be used to improve business The matchmaking process between campaign cre- also for the [..] transactions. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, and is ators and potential investors is mainly established by based upon information acquired from well over one a [..] Contents thousand [..] Introduction.- PART I.- Mekong Delta Water Contents Resources and Food Security.- Mekong Delta of Contents Basic Principles of Web 2.0.- From Crowdsourcing Vietnam. Water resources for rice culture and Chapter1: Technology.- Chapter 2: LTE Cases.- to Crowd funding.- Types of Crowd funding.- The aquaculture.- Major threats to the Mekong Delta.- Chapter3: The USA.- Chapter 4: India, Russia and Market of Crowd funding Platforms.- Crowd fund- PART II.- Mekong River Regional Cooperation.- the UK.- Chapter 5: Europe.- Chapter 6: Asia- ing as a Source of Finance.- Motivational and Key The Mekong Project.- The Mekong Committee Pacific.- Chapter 7: Africa, Middle East and the Success Factors.- Legal Limitations of and Critique (1957-1975).- The Mekong River Commission Americas.- Chapter 8: Conclusions from Case Stud- on Crowd funding. (1995-to present).- Conclusion. ies.- Chapter 9: Making Usage of Superfast Connec- tivity. Fields of interest Fields of interest Business & Economics (general); Finance / Banking; Environmental Economics; Hydrology / Water Fields of interest Technology Management Resources; Agricultural Economics Business Information Systems; Technology Man- agement; Communication Studies; Management of Target groups Target groups Computing and Information Systems Research Research Target groups Type of publication Type of publication Professional/practitioner Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04558-6 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02197-3 Professional book Softcover 2014. XVIII, 117 p. 30 illus., 2 illus. in color. (BestMasters) Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02209-3 2014. XVI, 178 p. 5 illus. in color. (Natural Resource Man- 59,99 € agement and Policy, Vol. 44) Hardcover ISBN 978-3-658-04558-6 99,99 € 2013. XV, 237 p. 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V. Dayal L.J. Delaney B. Dente, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

The Environment in Economics and Exporting Understanding Policy Decisions

Development The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably This book proposes a model for understanding how Pluralist Extensions of Core Economic Models Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad innovative policy decisions are taken in complex Profitably is for entrepreneurs and small business This brief views the environment through diverse political and organizational systems as well as the owners—the makers, movers, and shakers in our lenses – those of standard economics, institutional possible strategies that the promoter of the innova- world—interested in taking their businesses to the economics, political science, environmental science tion can employ in order to maximize the proba- next level of growth through exports. In the old days, and ecology. Chapter 2 discusses diverse theoreti- bility of successful adoption and implementation. creating an international business was left to rel- cal and statistical models – constrained optimiza- It presents a conceptual framework for the analy- atively few--those with the wherewithal to move tion models, game theory, differential equations, sis of decisional situations in order to design the boatloads of goods into foreign countries. But now, and statistical models for causal inference – in a sim- most appropriate strategies for overcoming con- thanks to the Internet, businesses of all sizes have a ple manner. Developing countries have certain dis- flict (e.g. of the NIMBY variety) and/or increasing huge new opportunity to sell both goods and services tinct environmental problems – traditional pollution the engagement of potentially interested actors. The globally. Yet only 1% of all U.S. businesses export. and traditional dependence on the commons. While book includes a template for decisional case studies, Why?Typically, exporting begins with unsolicited chapters 3 and 4 discuss these specific problems, sta- a protocol for the definition of a decisional strategy, inquiries from foreign customers on the web via tistical graphs of the World Development Indicators and an exercise in decisional analysis. email, website, blog, or posting[...] explore the macro-context of developing countries in Features chapter 1. Chapter 5 examines[...] Features This book proposes a model for understanding how Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Features innovative policy decisions are taken in complex Profitably is for entrepreneurs and small business This brief views the environment through diverse political and organizational systems as well as the owners—the makers, movers, and shakers in our lenses – those of standard economics, institutional possible strategies that the promoter of the innova- world—interested in taking their businesses to the economics, political science, environmental science tion can employ in order to maximize the proba- next level of growth through exports. In the old days, and ecology. Chapter 2 discusses diverse theoreti- bility of successful adoption and implementation. creating an international business was left to rela- cal and statistical models – constrained optimiza- It presents a conceptual framework for the analysis tively few--those with the wherewithal to move boat- tion models, game theory, differential equations, and of decisional situations in order to design the most loads of goods into foreign [..] statistical models for causal inference – in a simple appropriate [..] manner. Developing countries have certain distinct Fields of interest Contents [..] Business & Management Science Understanding Policy Decisions.- Models for Under- Contents standing Policy Decisions.- Who Decide? Actors and Target groups Their Resources.- What Is Decide? The Content of Chapter 1: Context and overview of environment Popular/general and development economics.- Chapter 2: Models the Decision.- How to Decide? The Patterns of Inter- action.- When and Where to Decide? the Decisional and frameworks.- Chapter 3: Traditional and mod- Type of publication Context.- Taking Complex Decisions. What Are the ern pollution.- Chapter 4: Livelihoods and the Com- Professional book mons.- Chapter 5: Complex Ecology.- Chapter 6: Strategies?.- Studying Decisions. Global public goods.- Chapter 7: Sustainable devel- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-5791-2 Fields of interest opment and institutions. Softcover Operation Research / Decision Theory; Statistics for 2013. 552 p. 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H. Dincer, Beykent University, Büyükçekmece, Turkey; Ü. G. Dionne, HEC Montreal, Dionne, Canada (Ed.) J. Drolet Hacioglu (Eds.) Handbook of Insurance Social Protection and Social Globalization of Financial Development Institutions This new edition of the Handbook of Insurance International Initiatives A Competitive Approach to Finance and Banking reviews the last forty years of research developments in insurance and its related fields. A single reference The Social Protection Floor Initiative promotes uni- This peer-reviewed volume from the Society for source for professors, researchers, graduate students, versal access to essential social transfers and ser- the Study of Business and Finance, discusses cur- regulators, consultants, and practitioners, the book vices. Presently 80% of the global population does rent issues in globalization and financial system starts with the history and foundations of risk and not enjoy a set of social guarantees that allows them from an international political and economic insurance theory, followed by a review of preven- to deal with life’s risks such as unemployment, ill perspective. Contemporary instruments and actors tion and precaution, asymmetric information, risk health, and natural disasters. This book explores in the global financial system are specially analyzed management, insurance pricing, new financial inno- the importance and necessity of social protection, and the discussion of managerial and financial issues vations, reinsurance, corporate governance, capital including key concepts, universal principles and of the global financial strategies offers novelty to allocation, securitization, systemic risk, insurance human rights, the need for context-specific poli- readers and researchers in the field. regulation, the industrial organization of insurance cies, the role of adaptive climate change, and country markets, and other insurance market applications. It examples. Social protection refers to a set of essential Features ends with health[...] transfers, services and facilities that all citizens every- This peer-reviewed volume from the Society for where should enjoy to ensure the realization of the Features the Study of Business and Finance, discusses cur- rights[...] rent issues in globalization and financial system What a pleasure it is to discover the second edition from an international political and economic of the Handbook of Insurance, twelve years after the Features perspective. Contemporary instruments and actors first! Many key concepts at the core of risk, uncer- The Social Protection Floor Initiative promotes uni- in the global financial system are specially analyzed tainty and insurance economics have been further versal access to essential social transfers and ser- and the discussion of managerial and financial issues refined, reassessed, and reanalyzed. New issues have vices. Presently 80% of the global population does of the global financial strategies offers novelty to emerged, including systemic risk, longevity risk, not enjoy a set of social guarantees that allows them readers [..] long-term care, the corporate governance of insur- to deal with life’s risks such as unemployment, ill ance companies, capital allocation within insurance health, and natural disasters. This book explores Contents [..] the importance and necessity of social protection, Section I: Globalization and Financial Crisis.- Sec- including key concepts, universal principles and [..] tion II: International Trade and Banking.- Section Contents III: Financial Innovations and Regulations.- Section Preface.- Introduction.- Part 1: History.- Develop- Contents IV: Behavioral Finance and Risk Assessment. ments in Risk and Insurance Economics: the Past Background to the Social Protection Initiative.- 40 Years.- Part 2 : Risk and Insurance Theory With- International Instruments.- Definition of the Social Fields of interest out Information Problems.- Higher-Order Risk Atti- Protection Floor.- Adaptive Social Protection.- Finance / Banking; Emerging Markets / Globaliza- tudes.- Non-Expected Utility and the Robustness Country Developments and Initiatives.- Appendices. tion; Financial Economics of the Classical Insurance Paradigm.- The Econom- ics of Optimal Insurance Design.- The Effects of Fields of interest Target groups Changes in Risk on Risk Taking: A Survey.- Risk Social Policy; Social Work; Climate Change; Human Research Measures and Dependence Modeling.- The Theory Rights; Sustainable Development of Insurance Demand.-Prevention and Precaution.- Type of publication Part 3 : Asymmetric Information: Theory.- Optimal Target groups Contributed volume Insurance Contracts under Moral Hazard.- Adverse Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01124-0 Selection[...] Type of publication Hardcover Fields of interest Brief 2014. 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D. Ebner, MCI - Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Aus- D. Eißel, Universität Gießen, Gießen, Germany; E. Rokicka, J. Lea- K. Fevurly tria man, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom (Eds.) The Handbook of Professionally Formal and Informal Strategic Managed Assets Planning Welfare State at Risk Rising Inequality in Europe A Definitive Guide to Profiting from Alternative Investments The Interdependency between Organization, Performance and Strategic Planning This book investigates the causes of inequalities that This practical guide provides a comprehensive have developed in the European Union, analyzes overview of professionally managed assets, or invest- Previous research focused either on the relationship their social and economic consequences, and assesses ments in which all portfolio decisions and rebal- between strategic planning and performance or coor- the political measures taken to address these issues – ancing are delegated to a fund manager or third- dination mechanisms and performance. Therefore, also on the basis of public survey results.The detailed party advice service. Savvy investors looking to a conceptually and empirically validated understand- analyses presented focus on structures of inequal- achieve a better understanding of the nuances, ben- ing of the interaction between these three factors is ity to be found in the areas education, culture, labor efits, and drawbacks of using these products will limited. This study addresses this gap in the litera- market, Internet access, families and children, gen- find the answers they are looking for in The Hand- ture by delivering three contributions to theory and der, and the regions of the EU. The book also criti- book of Professionally Managed Assets, no matter empirical research: firstly, by clarifying and propos- cally examines both the legal framework conditions whether they would like to learn more about mutual ing the influences of strategic planning and strategic and financial / taxation policy as instruments that funds or hedge funds.There is a considerable lack of organization on the performance; secondly, by devel- can be used to either produce or combat inequality. knowledge among the investing public about how oping a model and associated hypotheses on both to properly construct a well-diversified portfolio of direct and interaction effects of strategic planning Features investments that includes a selection of[...] and coordination mechanisms; and thirdly, by test- This book investigates the causes of inequalities that ing the hypotheses.[...] have developed in the European Union, analyzes Features their social and economic consequences, and assesses This practical guide provides a comprehensive Features the political measures taken to address these issues – overview of professionally managed assets, or invest- Previous research focused either on the relationship also on the basis of public survey results.The detailed ments in which all portfolio decisions and rebalanc- between strategic planning and performance or coor- analyses presented focus on structures of inequal- ing are delegated to a fund manager or third-party dination mechanisms and performance. 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Th. Friedli, P. Basu, Pharma Manufacturing and cGMP Consultant, T. Fritzenschaft, Hochschule Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany K. Ganesh, McKinsey Knowledge Center India, Gurgaon, India; S. Mt Prospect, USA; D. Bellm, J. Werani (Eds.) Mohapatra, S. Nagarajan Critical Success Factors of Change Leading Pharmaceutical Management Design and Development of Operational Excellence Knowledge Management for An Empirical Research in German Small and Medium-Sized Outstanding Practices and Cases Enterprises Manufacturing

Achieving operational excellence is a challenge for Change management is omnipresent in organisa- Framework, Solution and Strategy the pharmaceutical industry, with many companies tions as companies have to transform constantly. This book examines the modules/elements required setting successful examples time and again. This This applies not only to large corporations operat- before implementing knowledge management solu- book presents such leading practices for managing ing in an international context, but also to small and tions in typical manufacturing and service industry. operational excellence throughout the pharmaceu- medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet executing a The objective is to develop a framework, design and tical industry. Based on the St.Gallen OPEX Model change project is accompanied by great challenges model suitable for all requirements and a strategy the authors describe the current status of OPEX and most change initiatives are not entirely success- to properly implement. Related case studies from and the future challenges that have to be dealt with. ful. Despite the fact that SMEs are the backbone of organizations are included, with the results pro- The ample theoretical background is complemented the German economy little empirical work has been vided to use as a solution to problems experienced hand-in-hand by case studies contributed by authors done concerning change management in these com- when implementing knowledge management in the from leading pharmaceutical companies. panies. Tim Fritzenschaft explores the issue how industry.Implementing a knowledge management SMEs can deal with resistance to change and which system can be complex and dynamic, no matter how Features critical success factors of change management are well planned and developed. Inevitably a degree of Achieving operational excellence is a challenge for most important in a transformation project. the pharmaceutical industry, with many companies organizational inertia is focused on the current state setting successful examples time and again. This Features rather than the new. Within an enterprise,[...] book presents such leading practices for managing Change management is omnipresent in organisa- Features operational excellence throughout the pharmaceu- tions as companies have to transform constantly. This book examines the modules/elements required tical industry. Based on the St.Gallen OPEX Model This applies not only to large corporations operat- before implementing knowledge management solu- the authors describe the current status of OPEX and ing in an international context, but also to small and tions in typical manufacturing and service industry. the future challenges that have to be dealt with. The medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Yet executing a The objective is to develop a framework, design and ample [..] change project is accompanied by great challenges model suitable for all requirements and a strategy to and most change initiatives are not entirely success- properly implement. Related case studies from orga- Contents ful. Despite the fact that SMEs are the backbone of nizations are included, with the results provided to Part A - Introduction .- Part B - Leading Operational the [..] Excellence - Outstanding Practices.- Part C - Leading use as a solution to problems experienced when [..] Operational Excellence - Outstanding Leadership.- Contents Contents Part D - Gaining the Future. Resistance to Change.- Critical Success Factors Introduction.- Literature Review.- Readiness Assess- of Change Management.- Success and Failure in ment for Knowledge Management Solution Imple- Fields of interest Change Projects. Production / Logistics; Business Strategy / Lead- mentation.- Behavior Assessment for Knowledge ership; Pharmaceutical Sciences / Technology; Fields of interest Management Solutions Implementation.- Taxonomy Operation Research / Decision Theory; Manage- Business & Management Science; Management/Busi- and Technology Architecture for Knowledge Man- ment/Business for Professionals ness for Professionals; Personnel Management agement Solution Implementation.- Process Design for Knowledge Management Solution Implemen- Target groups Target groups tation.- Learning Design for Knowledge Manage- Professional/practitioner Research ment Solution Implementation.- Balance Scorecard Framework for Knowledge Management Solution Type of publication Type of publication Implementation.- Vendor Management Framework Contributed volume Monograph for Knowledge Management Solution Implementa- tion. Conclusions. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-35160-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04548-7 Hardcover Softcover Fields of interest 2013. IX, 541 p. 263 illus. 2014. XXIII, 196 p. 39 illus. (BestMasters) Production / Logistics; Industrial Organization; 79,99 € 46,72 € Industrial and Production Engineering ISBN 978-3-642-35160-0 ISBN 978-3-658-04548-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Target groups Research

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P.M. Getty N. Ghosh B. Gral, FH Oberösterreich, Steyr, Austria

The 12 Magic Slides India’s Agricultural Marketing How Financial Slack Affects

Insider Secrets for Raising Growth Capital Market Reforms and Emergence of New Channels Corporate Performance

Author Paul Getty has seen thousands of brilliant- The proposed book provides an assessment of an An Examination in an Uncertain and Resource Scarce Environ- ment founding CEOs present to angel investors, ven- important yet controversial policy initiated by the ture capitalists, and institutional investors. And he Indian government and governments of several Bernadette Gral examines the relationship between has seen thousands of them fail in their quest for other developing countries. Marketing reforms, it is financial slack and corporate performance in the the money they sincerely believed would lead to claimed, can be a crucial answer to solving the prob- European pharmaceutical industry during the finan- entrepreneurial success and riches for all. Again and lem of rural poverty in agrarian economies where cial crisis of 2007 to 2010. Her investigation includes again, he watched would-be tech titans fail to create large sections of populace are engaged in low paying correlational and regression analyses as well as the a good first impression, deliver poor presentations, agriculture. On a wider front, these reforms could qualitative content analysis of newspaper articles. tell lengthy stories that put investors to sleep, and fail help in providing growth impetus to an economy The results show that financial slack influences cor- to address the critical issues sophisticated investors and even the global economy at large. Yet, the sub- porate performance measured as ROA based on net are most eager to hear about. If only they'd read ject of liberalizing agricultural markets is also part of income, thus implying that firms use slack resources The Twelve Magic Slides: Insider Secrets for Raising a broad and perhaps a bitter political debate between to enhance performance during crises. The find- Growth Capital. Getty's slide topics’developed while national and sub-national policy makers and acade- ings support the arguments for a beneficial effect coaching[...] mic discourses in India and[...] of financial slack on performance according to the resource based view and behavioral theory of the Features Features firm. Author Paul Getty has seen thousands of brilliant- The proposed book provides an assessment of an founding CEOs present to angel investors, ven- important yet controversial policy initiated by the Features ture capitalists, and institutional investors. And he Indian government and governments of several Bernadette Gral examines the relationship between has seen thousands of them fail in their quest for other developing countries. Marketing reforms, it is financial slack and corporate performance in the the money they sincerely believed would lead to claimed, can be a crucial answer to solving the prob- European pharmaceutical industry during the finan- entrepreneurial success and riches for all. Again and lem of rural poverty in agrarian economies where cial crisis of 2007 to 2010. Her investigation includes again, he watched would-be tech titans fail to create large sections of populace are engaged in low paying correlational and regression analyses as well as the a good first impression, deliver poor presentations, agriculture. On a wider front, these reforms could qualitative content analysis of newspaper articles. tell [..] help in [..] The results show that financial slack influences cor- porate performance measured as ROA based on net Fields of interest Contents [..] Business & Management Science Chapter 1 : Introduction.- Chapter 2: Evolution and re-constitution of Markets.- Chapter 3: Interna- Contents Target groups tional perspectives and Lessons for India.- Chapter Conceptualization and Measurement of Financial Popular/general 4: Objectives, Data and Methodology.- Chapter 5: Slack.- Relationship between Financial Slack and India’s Agricultural Markets: Regulation and revital- Type of publication Corporate Performance.- Impact of Environmental ization.- Chapter 6: Contemporary reforms and the Uncertainty and Munificence on Financial Slack. Professional book Transitions in Sample states.- Chapter 7 : Socio-eco- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6484-2 nomic conditions and Agriculture in Sample States.- Fields of interest Chapter 8: Selling to Corporate Marketing Interme- Softcover Business & Management Science; Entrepreneurship; diaries.- Chapter 9: Selling to Processors on Con- 2014. 244 p. Accounting / Auditing tract.- Chapter 10: Selling to Organized Retailers.- 22,95 € Chapter 11: Direct Marketing by[...] Target groups ISBN 978-1-4302-6484-2 Research usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Fields of interest Agricultural Economics; Agriculture; Marketing Type of publication Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04551-7 Research Softcover Type of publication 2014. XIV, 116 p. 7 illus. (BestMasters) Monograph 59,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1571-4 ISBN 978-3-658-04551-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover 2013. XV, 311 p. 13 illus. 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A.R. Gurrieri, M. Lorizio, A. Stramaglia R. Hall, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA (Ed.) K. Hallmann, K. Petry (Eds.)

Entrepreneurship Networks in Italy Patient Flow Comparative Sport Development

The Role of Agriculture and Services Reducing Delay in Healthcare Delivery Systems, Participation and Public Policy

In light of the recent dynamics of the recession This book is dedicated to improving healthcare The aim of this book is to provide an overview of sparked by the global economic crisis, a roadmap through reducing delays experienced by patients. perspectives and approaches to sports develop- for the growth and recovery of national economies With an interdisciplinary approach, this new edi- ment focusing on sport systems, sport participation is urgently needed. As such, this book focuses on tion, divided into five sections, begins by examining and public policy towards sports. It includes twelve the potential offered not only by the manufacturing healthcare as an integrated system. Chapter 1 pro- European countries covering all regions of Europe sector but also by the agricultural and tertiary sec- vides a hierarchical model of healthcare, rising from and eleven countries from around the globe. The tors. In fact, during the crisis these sectors demon- departments, to centers, regions and the “macro objective is to present an overview of the diversity strated remarkable resilience in the Italian economy system.” A new chapter demonstrates how to use of approaches taken to sport development, focus- and there have even been positive trends in specific simulation to assess the interaction of system com- ing on the different sport systems and how sport is segments. This book points out how an exit strat- ponents to achieve performance goals, and Chapter financed, the underlying applications of sport pol- egy could be applied that involves all economic sec- 3 provides hands-on methods for developing process icy and how it is reflected in sport participation. tors and which can be replicated in various national models to identify and remove bottlenecks, and for This book takes a comparative approach which is economies. developing facility plans. Section 2 addresses crowd- reflected in each chapter following a similar struc- ing and the consequences of delay. Two new[...] ture. The diversity of sports systems in[...] Features In light of the recent dynamics of the recession Features Features sparked by the global economic crisis, a roadmap for This book is dedicated to improving healthcare The aim of this book is to provide an overview of the growth and recovery of national economies is through reducing delays experienced by patients. perspectives and approaches to sports development urgently needed. As such, this book focuses on the With an interdisciplinary approach, this new edi- focusing on sport systems, sport participation and potential offered not only by the manufacturing sec- tion, divided into five sections, begins by examining public policy towards sports. It includes twelve Euro- tor but also by the agricultural and tertiary sectors. healthcare as an integrated system. Chapter 1 pro- pean countries covering all regions of Europe and In fact, during the crisis these sectors demonstrated vides a hierarchical model of healthcare, rising from eleven countries from around the globe. The objec- remarkable resilience in the Italian economy and [..] departments, to centers, regions and the “macro sys- tive is to present an overview of the diversity of tem.” A new chapter demonstrates how to use simu- approaches taken to sport development, focusing on Contents lation to [..] the [..] Entrepreneurship and Network.- The New Path of Agriculture.- Tourism: A Service Sector. Contents Contents Modeling Patient Flows Through the Healthcare Sys- 1. Introduction to sport development, sport par- Fields of interest tem.- Interdependency of Hospital Departments and ticipation and sport policies including theoretical Entrepreneurship; Industrial Organization; Agricul- Hospital-Wide Patient Flows.- Hospitals and Clini- framework. PART I: Europe.- 2. Belgium.- 3. Esto- tural Economics; Regional Science; Environmental cal Facilities, Processes and Design for Patient Flow.- nia.- 4.Finland.- 5.France.- 6.Germany.- 7.Hungary.- Economics Emergency Department Crowding, The Nature of 8.Ireland.- 9.The Netherlands.- 10.Poland.- 11.Rus- the Problem and Why it Matters.- The Consequences sia.- 12.Spain.- 13.UK.- PART II: The Rest of the Target groups of Emergency Department Crowding and Delays World.- 14.Israel.- 15.China.- 16.Japan.- 17.India.- Research for Patients.- Access to Surgery and Medical Conse- 18.Australia.- 19.New Zealand.- 20.South Africa.- quences of Delays.- Breakthrough Demand-Capacity 21.Uganda.- 22.Argentina.- 23.Brazil.- 24.USA.- Type of publication Management Strategies to Improve Hospital Flow, 25.Canada.- PART III: Conclusion.- 26.Conclusion. 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M.R. Hammock, Middle Tennessee State University, Nashville, R.M. Harris, Centre for Research in Education, Mawson Lakes, K. Hausken, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway; M. USA; J.W. Mixon Australia; Th.W. Short, Centre for Research in Education, Mawson Ncube, African Development Bank Group, Tunis Belvedere, Lakes, Australia (Eds.) Tunisia Microeconomic Theory and Computation Workforce Development Quantitative Easing and Its Impact Perspectives and Issues in the US, Japan, the UK and Europe Applying the Maxima Open-Source Computer Algebra System This book captures the essence of current workforce Economists can use computer algebra systems to This volume empirically analyzes the effects of quan- development perspectives and draws on extensive manipulate symbolic models, derive numerical titative easing (QE) on interest rates and the econ- global research to uncover a range of issues con- computations, and analyze empirical relationships omy in the US, Japan, UK and Europe. Using an fronting organisations. Taking primarily an Aus- among variables. Maxima is an open-source multi- event-study methodology, the authors find that the tralian outlook after the global financial crisis and platform computer algebra system that rivals pro- measures undertaken by the Federal Reserve and tracing the progress of a national industry sector, prietary software. Maxima’s symbolic and computa- Bank of England, which focus primarily on bond each chapter delves into a major area of interest tional capabilities enable economists and financial purchases, are much more effective in lowering for leaders. Overall, the authors make the case that analysts to develop a deeper understanding of mod- interest rates than those undertaken by the Bank of workforce development is an amalgam of activi- els by allowing them to explore the implications of Japan and the European Central Bank, which have ties influenced by context, politics and economic differences in parameter values, providing numer- relied more heavily on lending to private financial development.As the world becomes increasingly ical solutions to problems that would be otherwise institutions. Using large Bayesian vector autoregres- connected and mobile, workforce development intractable, and by providing graphical representa- sion (BVAR) models they also analyze the impact is proving to be a major activity for organisations tions that can guide analysis. This book provides a of QE on the wider economy. They produce no- because it impacts their longer-term survival and[...] step-by-step tutorial for using this program to[...] QE counterfactual forecasts that are compared with Features their[...] Features This book captures the essence of current workforce Economists can use computer algebra systems to Features development perspectives and draws on extensive manipulate symbolic models, derive numerical This volume empirically analyzes the effects of quan- global research to uncover a range of issues con- computations, and analyze empirical relationships titative easing (QE) on interest rates and the econ- fronting organisations. Taking primarily an Aus- among variables. Maxima is an open-source multi- omy in the US, Japan, UK and Europe. Using an tralian outlook after the global financial crisis and platform computer algebra system that rivals pro- event-study methodology, the authors find that the tracing the progress of a national industry sector, prietary software. Maxima’s symbolic and computa- measures undertaken by the Federal Reserve and each chapter delves into a major area of interest for tional capabilities enable economists and financial Bank of England, which focus primarily on bond leaders. Overall, the authors make the case that [..] analysts to develop a deeper understanding of mod- purchases, are much more effective in lowering els by allowing them to [..] Contents interest rates than those undertaken by the Bank of 1. Exploring the Notion of Workforce Develop- Japan and the [..] Contents ment.- Part I Sustainability, Growth and Diversity.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Simple Economic Models.- 3 Contents 2. Attracting and Retaining Staff: The Role of Brand- Demand Theory: Preferences.- 4 Demand Theory: 1 Introduction.- 2 Transmission Channels for Quan- ing and Industry Image.- 3. International Devel- Constraints and Optimization.- 5 Preferences and titative Easing and Effects on Interest Rates.- 3 The opments in Skills Migration: A Case Study of the Demand.- 6 Production Theory.- 7 Cost Theory.- 8 Central Bank Loss Function and Quantitative Eas- Opportunities, Threats and Dilemmas for Australia.- Firm and Industry Supply in the Short-run.- 9 Long- ing as a Stackelberg Game.- 4 The Effect of Quantita- 4. Career Paths: Challenges and Opportunities.- 5. run Supply.- 10 Competitive Markets: Extensions tive Easing on Interest Rates.- 5 Broader Economic Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning and Application.- 11 General Equilibrium.- 12 Price- Effects on Quantitative Easing.- 6 Conclusion. for Workforce Development: Challenges and Possi- Searcher Markets.- 13 Nonlinear Pricing: Captur- bilities.-6. Recognition of the Skills and Knowledge ing Consumer Surplus.- 14 Oligopoly.- 15 Time.- 16 Fields of interest of Indigenous Employees.- 7. Women and Engineer- Uncertainty. Macroeconomics / Monetary Economics; Economic ing: A Workforce Development Issue.- Part II[...] Growth; Economic Policy Fields of interest Fields of interest Microeconomics; Econometrics; Game Theory, Eco- Target groups Personnel Management; Professional and Vocational nomics, Social and Behav. Sciences; Mathematical Research Education Software Type of publication Target groups Target groups Brief Research Graduate More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9645-8 Type of publication Type of publication Softcover Contributed volume Monograph 2013. X, 123 p. 24 illus., 8 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs More on www.springer.com/978-981-4560-57-3 in Economics) More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9416-4 49,99 € Hardcover Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-9645-8 2014. XVIII, 387 p. 23 illus. 2013. 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S. Helber, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany; Y. Jiang, Shanghai International Studies Universit, Shanghai, A.-L. Jäger, Hochschule Pforzheim, Pforzheim, Germany M. Breitner, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany; China (P.R.) D. Rösch, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany; C. Schön, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany; J.-M. Global Purchasing Processes in Graf von der Schulenburg, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Han- Openness, Economic Growth and the Business Sector Automotive nover, Germany; P. Sibbertsen, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Regional Disparities Hannover, Germany; M. Steinbach, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Aftermarket Hannover, Germany; S. Weber, Leibniz Universität Hannover, The Case of China Hannover, Germany; A. Wolter, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Development of a Reference Model Hannover, Germany (Eds.) Substantial disparities across different Chinese Due to the purchase of many companies in recent regions are one of the most prominent features in years and a still growing Automotive Aftermarket Operations Research Proceedings China’s development process. This book investigates business sector, it was moreover indicated that a the mechanisms through which openness affects 2012 reorganization of the Process Map is unavoidable. regional economic growth and interregional dispar- Anna-Lena Jäger develops a reference model for Selected Papers of the International Annual Conference of the ities in China. Based on the latest data and employ- all purchasing processes in the Automotive After- German Operations Research Society (GOR), Leibniz University ing a variety of panel data regression techniques, it market business sector. The analysis of the exist- of Hannover, Germany, September 5-7, 2012 provides readers with new findings that shed light on ing processes is carried out on the basis of manuals, the effects of openness on China’s regional economic This book contains selected papers presented at the central directives and other relevant process docu- growth and the evolution of the country’s interre- "International Annual Conference of the German ments. By contrast, the new processes are compiled gional disparities. Operations Research Society (OR2012)" which was and developed with the support of process experts held September 4 -7, 2012 at the Leibniz Universität Features and affect employees using individual interviews and Hannover, Germany. The international conference, Substantial disparities across different Chinese group discussions. which also serves as the annual meeting of the Ger- regions are one of the most prominent features in Features man Operations Research Society (GOR), attracted China’s development process. This book investigates Due to the purchase of many companies in recent more than 500 participants from more than 39 coun- the mechanisms through which openness affects years and a still growing Automotive Aftermarket tries. Special attention at the conference was given regional economic growth and interregional dispari- business sector, it was moreover indicated that a to the three topics "Energy, Markets and Mobility". ties in China. Based on the latest data and employing reorganization of the Process Map is unavoidable. The OR2012 conference has addressed these topics a variety of panel data regression techniques, it pro- Anna-Lena Jäger develops a reference model for all from an OR perspective, treating them not only in vides readers with new findings that shed light on the purchasing processes in the Automotive Aftermarket isolation, but also with respect to their numerous [..] and exciting interconnections, such as[...] business sector. The analysis of the existing processes Contents is carried out on the basis of manuals, central [..] Features Preface.- Introduction.- Output Growth and Produc- Contents This book contains selected papers presented at the tivity Growth in China.- Growth and Convergence The Automotive Aftermarket Business Sector.- "International Annual Conference of the German across the Chinese Regions.- Openness and Regional Approach of the Survey and Modeling of Processes.- Operations Research Society (OR2012)" which was Growth in China.- Openness, Human Capital, and Process Modeling with BPMN. held September 4 -7, 2012 at the Leibniz Universität Productivity Growth in the Chinese Regions.- For- Hannover, Germany. The international conference, eign Direct Investment and Regional Productivity Fields of interest which also serves as the annual meeting of the Ger- Growth in China.- Endogenous Saving, Interregional man Operations Research Society (GOR), attracted Production / Logistics; Organization / Planning; Capital Mobility, and Convergence across China.- Business & Economics (general) more than 500 participants from more than 39 coun- Inputs beyond Capital and Labor, the Neoclassi- tries. Special [..] cal Growth Framework, and Limits to Growth in Target groups China.- Industry Mix and Interregional Disparities Contents Research in China.- Openness, Structural Factors, and Eco- Award Winners.- Applied Probability and Stochas- nomic[...] Type of publication tic Programming, Forecasting.- Continuous Opti- Monograph mization.- Decision Analysis and Multiple Criteria Fields of interest Decision Making.- Discrete and Combinatorial Economic Growth; Political Economy; Regional and More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04647-7 Optimization, Graphs and Networks.- Energy and Cultural Studies Softcover Environment.- Financial Modeling, Banking and 2014. XVIII, 97 p. 22 illus. 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E. Kaats, W. Opheij O.L. Kastner T.-Y. Kim, Colleage of Engineering, City, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); A. Heshmati Creating Conditions for Promising When Luxury Meets Art Economic Growth Collaboration Forms of Collaboration between Luxury Brands and the Arts The New Perspectives for Theory and Policy Alliances, Networks, Chains, Strategic Partnerships Increasingly, luxury brands join forces with the arts today. Yet, these cross-over collaborations do not This book shows that the existing theories on eco- This publication focuses on the conditions for constitute a homogeneous strategy, but become nomic growth have clear limitations in terms of how promising collaboration. Collaboration is becoming manifest in manifold forms and appearances. much they can effectively contribute to actual eco- a dominant instrument in today's economy and soci- Regardless of their growing practical relevance for nomic growth. Therefore, this book presents a more ety and manifests itself in many shapes and forms. the creation of contemporary luxury brands though, effective theory on economic growth for countries It is a challenging instrument which still isn't very the varied forms of Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations and leaders looking to promote economic growth. well understood and poses the business commu- (LBACs) have remained largely unexplored to date. It is essentially centered around the theory of eco- nity in front of a number of challenging dilemma's. Olga Louisa Kastner aims at systematizing the domi- nomic growth and theory of national development, We position collaboration as a multidisciplinary nating collaborative patterns between luxury brands written for agricultural developing countries pursu- phenomenon and - based on years of research and and the arts. She empirically derives distinct types of ing industrialization and late-starting industrialized as reflective practitioners - offer a comprehen- LBACs, based on methodically developed attributes countries pursuing their own development. Never- sive model for analyzing and designing collabora- and a large number of real cases. Finally, the author theless, it also makes a significant contribution to the tive processes that is both scientifically rooted and describes the main[...] very development of human civilization through the applicable in practice. A better understanding of col- growth of developing countries,[...] laborative processes will enhance the success[...] Features Increasingly, luxury brands join forces with the arts Features Features today. Yet, these cross-over collaborations do not This book shows that the existing theories on eco- This publication focuses on the conditions for constitute a homogeneous strategy, but become nomic growth have clear limitations in terms of how promising collaboration. Collaboration is becoming manifest in manifold forms and appearances. much they can effectively contribute to actual eco- a dominant instrument in today's economy and soci- Regardless of their growing practical relevance for nomic growth. Therefore, this book presents a more ety and manifests itself in many shapes and forms. the creation of contemporary luxury brands though, effective theory on economic growth for countries It is a challenging instrument which still isn't very the varied forms of Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations and leaders looking to promote economic growth. It well understood and poses the business community (LBACs) have remained largely unexplored to date. is essentially centered around the theory of economic in front of a number of challenging dilemma's. We Olga [..] growth and theory of national development, written position collaboration as a multidisciplinary phe- for [..] nomenon and - [..] Contents Explanations of the Luxury Brand, Art and Luxury Contents Contents Brand-Art Collaborations.- Attributes and Typology Preface.- Introduction to and Summary of Eco- Introduction.- Collaboration: A Fundamental of Luxury Brand-Art Collaborations. nomic Growth: Perspectives on New Theory and Capability in Society and Organization.- Essential Policy.- Decelerating Agricultural Society: Theoret- Conditions for Promising Collaboration.- Future Fields of interest ical and Historical Perspectives.- Accelerating Eco- Perspectives on Collaboration. Marketing; Market Research nomic Growth in Industrial Societies: The Process Fields of interest of Expansive Reproduction.- Determinants of Eco- Target groups nomic Divergence among Accelerating Societies.- Business Strategy / Leadership; Organizational Stud- Research ies, Economic Sociology; Industrial and organisa- The Faster-Accelerating Digital Economy.- The tional psychology; Industrial Organization Faster Accelerating Growth of the Knowledge-Based Type of publication Society.- The Catch-Up Illusion: Why Developing Monograph Target groups Nations that Experience Rapid Economic Growth Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04575-3 Can Never Catch Up with Advanced Countries.- Softcover War, Peace and[...] Type of publication 2014. XI, 127 p. 14 illus., 8 illus. in color. 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P. Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Busin, Athens, R.M. Kovacevic, G.C. Pflug, M.T. Vespucci (Eds.) D. Köhn (Ed.) Greece; N.A. Papandreou, Andreas G. Papandreou Foundation, Athens, Greece (Eds.) Handbook of Risk Management in Microfinance 3.0

Water Resources Management Energy Production and Trading Reconciling Sustainability with Social Outreach and Responsi- Sustaining Socio-Economic Welfare ble Delivery This book presents an overview of the risks involved This book focuses on the achievements, current The Implementation of the European Water Framework Direc- in modern electricity production, delivery and tive in Asopos River Basin in Greece trends and further potential of microfinance to trading, including technical risk in production, scale-up and serve many more clients with finan- transportation and delivery, operational risk for The aim of this book is to offer a river-basin manage- cial services that enable them to improve their living the system operators, market risks for traders, ment plan which is directly implementable and con- conditions. The book asks what it takes to achieve and political and other long term risks in strate- sistent with the European Union -Water Framework sustainable impact: to know your clients and to gic management. Using decision making under Directive (EU WFD).The contributors, who are lead- understand their needs, to treat them in a fair and uncertainty as a methodological background, the ing world experts in their respective fields, develop transparent way, and to safeguard the synthesis book is divided into four parts, with Part I focus- an integrated water resources management plan for between the financial and social dimension of sus- ing on energy markets, particularly electricity the Asopos river basin in Greece which is economi- tainable microfinance. The book also sheds light on markets. Topics include a nontechnical overview of cally efficient, socially equitable and environmentally the future funding landscape and what is necessary energy markets and their main properties, basic price sustainable. The program offers explicit technical to bring more commercial funders on board while models for energy commodity prices, and modeling and investment solutions, socioeconomic and legal ensuring that these new funders will continue the approaches for electricity price processes.Part II[...] instruments and recommendations for institutional commitment to responsible finance. While being[...] restructuring. The introductory chapter describes the Features Features water situation in Greece and assesses the potential This book presents an overview of the risks involved of timely implementation[...] This book focuses on the achievements, current in modern electricity production, delivery and trad- trends and further potential of microfinance to ing, including technical risk in production, trans- Features scale-up and serve many more clients with finan- portation and delivery, operational risk for the The aim of this book is to offer a river-basin man- cial services that enable them to improve their living system operators, market risks for traders, and polit- agement plan which is directly implementable and conditions. The book asks what it takes to achieve ical and other long term risks in strategic manage- consistent with the European Union - Water Frame- sustainable impact: to know your clients and to ment. Using decision making under uncertainty as a work Directive (EU WFD). The contributors, who understand their needs, to treat them in a fair and methodological background, the book is divided into are leading world experts in their respective fields, transparent way, and to safeguard the synthesis [..] develop an integrated water resources management between the [..] plan for the Asopos river basin in Greece which is Contents Contents economically efficient, socially equitable and envi- Energy Markets.- Introduction to Price Models for ronmentally [..] Microfinance in India: Lessons from the Andhra Cri- Energy.- Price Dynamics in Electricity Markets.- sis.- Armageddon or Adolescence? Making Sense Price-Driven Hydropower Dispatch Under Uncer- Contents of Microfinance's Recent Travails.- Core Values tainty.- On Cutting Plane Algorithms and Dynamic Contributors.- Preface.- Chapter 1: A Bird’s Eye of Microfinance Under Scrutiny: Back to Basics?.- Programming for Hydroelectricity Generation.- View of the Greek Water Situation: The Potential Microcredit Interest Rates and Their Determinants: Medium-Term Operational Planning for Hydrother- for the Implementation of the EU WFD.- Chapter 2: 2004 - 2011.- Financial Services That Clients Need: mal Systems.- Stochastic Optimization of Power Introducing the Case Study, the Asopos River Basin The 3.0 Business Models, Reconciling Outreach with Generation and Storage Management in a Mar- in Greece.- Chapter 3: The Economic Characteri- Sustainability.- "Microfinance 3.0" - Perspectives ket Environment.- Risk Measures in Multi-hori- zation of Asopos River Basin.- Chapter 4: Simulat- for Sustainable Financial Service Delivery.- Microfi- zon Scenario Trees.- Controlled Islanding as Robust ing Residential Water Demand and Water Pricing nance Beyond the Standard? Evaluating Adequacy Operator Response under Uncertainty.- Comple- Issues.- Chapter 5: An Econometric Analysis of Agri- and Performance of Agricultural Microcredit.- The mentarity and Game-theoretical Models for Equilib- cultural Production, Focusing on the Shadow Price Role of DFIs in the Emerging 3.0 Responsible[...] ria in Energy Markets:[...] of Groundwater: Policies Towards Socio-Economic Sustainability.- Chapter 6: A Choice Experiment Fields of interest Fields of interest Development Economics; Financial Economics; for the Estimation of the Economic Value of the Operation Research / Decision Theory; Energy Tech- River[...] Finance / Banking; Business Strategy / Leadership; nology; Energy Economics Ethics; Economic Growth Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Environmental Economics; Waste Management / Research Waste Technology; Social Sciences (general); Earth Professional/practitioner Sciences (general); Water, general; Statistics (gen- Type of publication Type of publication eral) Handbook Contributed volume Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9034-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41703-0 Research Hardcover Hardcover 2013. 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H. Leopold, Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany R. Levaggi, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy; M. Montefiori, Uni- M. Li versity of Genoa, Genova, Italy (Eds.) Natural Language in Business Research on Industrial Security Process Models Health Care Provision and Patient Theory Mobility Theoretical Foundations, Techniques, and Applications Health Integration in the European Union This book offers a systematic discussion and expla- Natural language is one of the most important means nation on what industrial security is, what the of human communication. It enables us to express Patient mobility across Europe is markedly increas- influencing factors of industrial security are, how our will, to exchange thoughts and to document our ing and new generations will actively ask to be industrial security should be evaluated and how early knowledge in written sources. Owing to its substan- treated by the health-care system that best meets warnings should work from the viewpoint of devel- tial role in many facets of human life, technology for their needs. At a political level, the EU issued the EU oping countries. Studying theories of industrial secu- automatically analyzing and processing natural lan- Directive no. 24/2011/CE of 9th March 2011 con- rity is necessary for the development of industrial guage has recently become increasingly important. cerning the application of patients’ rights in cross- economics theory, innovations in industrial econ- In fact, natural language processing tools have paved border health care and has contributed to improv- omy studies, and an important supplement to and the way for entirely new business opportunities.The ing the level of freedom of choice for the European improvement on the theories of industrial econom- goal of this book is to facilitate the automatic analysis citizen, but it does not seem to have increased actual ics. Also, studying industrial security theories can of natural language in process models and to employ patient mobility across Europe. Freedom to choose offer valuable guidance for the practice of industrial this analysis for assisting process model stakeholders. is necessary to grant the people of Europe the same economics and national industrial policy making. Therefore, a technique is defined that automatically access to public-sector health-care services. The lat- recognizes[...] ter is a key instrument for an efficiently functioning Features “single market” ensuring[...] This book offers a systematic discussion and expla- Features nation on what industrial security is, what the Natural language is one of the most important means Features influencing factors of industrial security are, how of human communication. It enables us to express Patient mobility across Europe is markedly increas- industrial security should be evaluated and how early our will, to exchange thoughts, and to document our ing and new generations will actively ask to be warnings should work from the viewpoint of devel- knowledge in written sources. Owing to its substan- treated by the health-care system that best meets oping countries. Studying theories of industrial secu- tial role in many facets of human life, technology for their needs. At a political level, the EU issued the EU rity is necessary for the development of industrial automatically analyzing and processing natural lan- Directive no. 24/2011/CE of 9th March 2011 con- economics theory, innovations in industrial econ- guage has recently become increasingly important. cerning the application of patients’ rights in cross- omy [..] In fact, natural language processing tools have [..] border health care and has contributed to improving the level of freedom of choice for the European [..] Contents Contents Introduction.- The Evolution of Security Outlook.- 1 Business Process Management.- 2 Linguistics.- 3 Contents Basic Theories of the Industrial Security.- Industrial Parsing and Annotating Process Model Elements.- 4 Patient choice, mobility and competition among Security Analysis.- Construction of Industrial Secu- Detecting and Correcting Linguistic Guideline Vio- health care providers.- Using Discrete Choice Exper- rity theoretical system.- Industrial Security Assess- lations.- 5 Generation of Natural Language Texts iments to understand preferences in health care.- ment System and Early Warning Industry Security from Process Models.- 6 Service Derivation from Implications of the EU patients' rights directive in Assessment.- Empirical Analysis of Industrial Secu- Process Models.- 7 Conclusion. cross-border healthcare on the German sickness rity.- Main Innovations of this Book.-Study Methods fund system.- The possible effects of health pro- of this Book. Fields of interest fessional mobility on access to care for patients.- Business Information Systems; Language Translation Patient choice and mobility in the UK Health Sys- Fields of interest and Linguistics; Information Systems Applications tem: Internal and external markets.- What drives Economics (incl.Internet); Computational Linguistics; Com- patient mobility across Italian regions? Evidence puter Appl. in Administrative Data Processing from hospital discharge data.- The impact of federal- Target groups ism on the healthcare system in terms of[...] Research Target groups Research Fields of interest Type of publication Health Economics; Migration; Statistics for Social Monograph Type of publication Science, Behavorial Science, Education, Public More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-36951-3 Proceedings Policy, and Law; Computational Mathematics Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-04174-2 and Numerical Analysis; Economic Policy; Public Finance & Economics 2013. 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Y. Li, Peking University, Beijing, China (P.R.) C.Y.-Y. Lin, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan; L. K. Ludlow, Monash University, VIC, Australia; S.J. Smyth, Univer- Edvinsson, Universal Networking Intellectual Capita, Norrtälje, sity of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada; J. Falck-Zepeda, Inter- Sweden; J. Chen, Accenture, Chicago, USA; T. Beding national Food Policy Research Inst., Washington, DC, USA (Eds.) Chinese Economy in Disequilibrium National Intellectual Capital and Socio-Economic Considerations in Known internationally as ‘Mr. Shareholding’ econ- the Financial Crisis in Denmark, Biotechnology Regulation omist, Li Yining has had a transformative impact on China's economic transition, most notably as an Finland, Iceland, Norway, and early advocate of ownership reform and in his pro- Sweden Within the context of the Convention on Biolog- motion of shareholding theory. By examining the ical Diversity (CBD), the Cartagena Protocol on interrelationship between the government, enter- Biosafety (CPB) was established as an implement- prises and the market, Chinese Economy in Disequi- In the first decade of the twenty-first century, the ing agreement. The CPB is an international agree- librium presents an in-depth discussion on the issues biggest event of worldwide proportion was the 2008 ment establishing the rights of recipient countries to of resource allocation, industrial structure, institu- global financial crisis, which was caused primarily by be notified of and to approve or reject the domestic tional innovation and economic fluctuation in the ineffective governance, failed surveillance systems, import and/or production of living modified organ- current Chinese economy under the condition of and implementation flaws. While fiscal and mone- isms (LMOs). Decisions regarding import/produc- disequilibrium. Credited with developing the the- tary policies succeeded in pulling many countries tion are to be on the basis of a biosafety assessment. ory of economic disequilibrium, Professor Li distin- out of a financial freefall, most economies have per- Article 26.1 of the CPB allows for the (optional) guishes two types of disequilibrium on the basis[...] formed beneath pre-recession levels as governments inclusion of socio-economic considerations (SECs) continued to struggle with their finances.Examining into that biosafety assessment process. This book Features the financial crisis from the viewpoint of intangible compiles expert assessments of the issues relevant to Known internationally as ‘Mr. Shareholding’ econ- assets provides a different perspective from tradi- SEC assessment of LMOs and fundamental for[...] omist, Li Yining has had a transformative impact tional economic approaches. National Intellectual on China's economic transition, most notably as an Capital (NIC), comprised mainly of human capital, Features early advocate of ownership reform and in his pro- market capital, process[...] Within the context of the Convention on Biolog- motion of shareholding theory. By examining the ical Diversity (CBD), the Cartagena Protocol on interrelationship between the government, enter- Features Biosafety (CPB) was established as an implement- prises and the market, Chinese Economy in Disequi- In the first decade of the twenty-first century, the ing agreement. The CPB is an international agree- librium presents an in-depth discussion on the issues biggest event of worldwide proportion was the 2008 ment establishing the rights of recipient countries to of resource [..] global financial crisis, which was caused primarily by be notified of and to approve or reject the domestic ineffective governance, failed surveillance systems, import and/or production of living modified organ- Contents and implementation flaws. While fiscal and mone- isms (LMOs). Decisions regarding import/produc- Preface.- Exploring The Issues In Resource Alloca- tary policies succeeded in pulling many countries tion are to be on the [..] tion.- Market Regulation And Resource Allocation.- out of a financial freefall, most economies have per- Government Regulation And Resource Alloca- formed beneath pre-recession levels as [..] Contents tion.- The Mechanism Of The Operation Of The Introduction to Regulating LMOs.- The State of Economy.- Rationing Equilibrium Of The Com- Contents Science-based Regulation and GM crops.- Socio- modity Market.- Easing Supply And Demand Mis- 1 Introduction.- 2 Impact of 2008 Financial Crisis.- Economic Considerations and the Regulations of match Under Disequilibrium Economic Conditions.- 3 National Intellectual Capital Development of the LMOs.- Benefits to Producers and Society.- Con- Industrial Restructuring.- Government Regulation Five Nordic Countries.- 4 Beyond the 2008 Global sumer Choice.- Environmental Impacts.- Eth- On Agriculture.- Establishing The Order Of The Financial Crisis.- 5 Future Perspectives and Policy ical/Equity.- Food Security.- Health Impacts.- Socialist Commodity Economy.- The Standardiza- Implications. Impacts on Biodiversity.- Indigenous Knowledge.- tion Of Institutional Innovation. Intellectual Property Rights.- Labor Impacts.- Fields of interest Market Access and Trade.- Producer Choice.- Fields of interest Economic Growth; Economic Policy; R & D / Tech- Religious/Cultural.- Animal Welfare.- Potential Con- Economics; Political Economy; Economic Policy nology Policy; Regional Science sequences from the Inclusion of Socio-economics in Decision Making.- A Decision Making Framework Target groups Target groups for Implementation Issues.-[...] Research Research Fields of interest Type of publication Type of publication Agricultural Economics; Food Science; R & D / Monograph Brief Technology Policy More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39557-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9535-2 Target groups Hardcover Softcover Research 2014. XVIII, 203 p. (China Academic Library) 2014. XXVII, 113 p. 42 illus., 39 illus. in color. 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A. Majchrzak, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, R. Mamayev F.J. Martínez-López, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain USA; E. Fife, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA; (Ed.) Q. Min, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China (P.R.); F. Pereira, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA Data Modeling of Financial Derivatives Handbook of Strategic e-Business Activating the Tools of Social Media Management A Conceptual Approach for Innovative Collaboration in the Enterprise Written in plain English and based on successful This research handbook provides a comprehen- client engagements, Data Modeling of Financial sive, integrative, and authoritative resource on the Derivatives: A Conceptual Approach introduces new main strategic management issues for companies The use of social media tools in the enterprise is and veteran data modelers, financial analysts, and within the e-business context. It covers an extensive expanding rapidly and yet, firms are still unclear IT professionals to the fascinating world of finan- set of topics, dealing with the major issues which about the overall value of this activity and how cial derivatives. Covering futures, forwards, options, articulate the e-business framework from a business best to facilitate useful outcomes. The focus of this swaps, and forward rate agreements, finance and perspective. The handbook is divided into the fol- book is, from a managerial standpoint, the control modeling expert Robert Mamayev shows you step- lowing e-business related parts: background; evolved of information, the extent to which such tools can by-step how to structure and describe financial data strategic framework for the management of com- enhance employee satisfaction and how best to use using advanced data modeling techniques. The panies; key business processes, areas and activities; social media tools to attain specific outcomes includ- book introduces IT professionals, in particular, to and, finally, emerging issues, trends and opportu- ing innovative collaboration. As companies turn to various financial and data modeling concepts that nities, with special attention to diverse Social Web- IT solutions as substitutes for face-to-face engage- they may not have seen before, giving them greater related implications. The articles are varied, timely ments, an understanding of the social dynamics – proficiency in the financial language of[...] and present high-quality research;[...] how employees can best communicate, find and use information and generate motivation through com- Features Features puter-mediated activities is[...] Written in plain English and based on successful This research handbook provides a comprehensive, client engagements, Data Modeling of Financial integrative, and authoritative resource on the main Features Derivatives: A Conceptual Approach introduces new strategic management issues for companies within The use of social media tools in the enterprise is and veteran data modelers, financial analysts, and the e-business context. It covers an extensive set of expanding rapidly and yet, firms are still unclear IT professionals to the fascinating world of finan- topics, dealing with the major issues which articulate about the overall value of this activity and how cial derivatives. Covering futures, forwards, options, the e-business framework from a business perspec- best to facilitate useful outcomes. The focus of this swaps, and forward rate agreements, finance and tive. The handbook is divided into the following e- book is, from a managerial standpoint, the control modeling expert Robert Mamayev shows you step- business related parts: background; evolved strategic of information, the extent to which such tools can by-step [..] [..] enhance employee satisfaction and how best to use social media tools to attain specific outcomes includ- Fields of interest Contents ing [..] Business & Management Science Part A: Background.- Part B: Evolved Strategic Framework for the Management of Companies.- Contents Target groups Part C: Key Business Processes, Areas and Activi- Introduction.- Field Research Methods.- Findings.- Popular/general ties.- Part D: Emerging Issues, Trends and Opportu- Tools for Use of Social Media for Collaborative nities. Type of publication Innovation.- Contributions.- References. 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M. McBride P. McKiernan, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United King- M.T. Meifert, HRpepper GmbH & Co.KGaA, Berlin, Germany (Ed.) dom; D. Purg (Eds.) Managing Projects in the Real Strategic Human Resource World Hidden Champions in CEE and Development Turkey The Tips and Tricks No One Tells You About When You Start A Journey in Eight Stages Carving Out a Global Niche Managing Projects in the Real World provides clear In an era that has brought new and unexpected chal- and actionable advice to project managers for rec- This book presents hidden champions in Central and lenges for virtually every company, one would be ognizing, anticipating, and overcoming challenges Eastern Europe (CEE) and Turkey that have been hard-pressed to find any responsible manager who associated with the human component of leading studied as a joint project between CEEMAN and is not thinking about what the future will bring. In others. The mechanics of project management are IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia. This the wake of these challenges, strategic planning has rational and straightforward to learn. The art of is an outcome of extensive research undertaken by moved from being the reserve of large corporations project management is irrational and complex to over 30 researchers and covers 15 countries from to becoming an essential need for even small and learn. Project managers need to develop a repertoire Russia to Albania; covering many contexts, politi- medium-sized enterprises. But what good is even the of soft skills that are typically hard for them, since cal systems, cultures and infrastructures. The reader most convincing strategic concept if the company’s they rose through the ranks to that position by virtue is provided with a detailed introduction to the con- people are unwilling or unable to put it into practice? of superior reasoning skills. But if a project manager cept of hidden champions and describes the cases The key is to develop people, and to develop them cannot adjudicate the clash of personalities, finesse studied in this project. This book is an invaluable not only for the work of today, but also for the chal- the friction between assigned and preferred roles, resource providing a culmination of interdiscipli- lenges that the future holds. Strategic HR develop- steer clear of hidden[...] nary, cross-study chapters ranging from leadership ment has become a decisive[...] to performance drivers; from[...] Features Features Managing Projects in the Real World provides clear Features In an era that has brought new and unexpected chal- and actionable advice to project managers for rec- This book presents hidden champions in Central and lenges for virtually every company, one would be ognizing, anticipating, and overcoming challenges Eastern Europe (CEE) and Turkey that have been hard-pressed to find any responsible manager who associated with the human component of leading studied as a joint project between CEEMAN and is not thinking about what the future will bring. In others. The mechanics of project management are IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia. This the wake of these challenges, strategic planning has rational and straightforward to learn. The art of is an outcome of extensive research undertaken by moved from being the reserve of large corporations project management is irrational and complex to over 30 researchers and covers 15 countries from to becoming an essential need for even small and learn. Project managers need to develop a [..] Russia to Albania; covering many contexts, political medium-sized enterprises. But what good is even the systems, cultures and infrastructures. The reader is most [..] Fields of interest provided with a [..] Business & Management Science Contents Contents What is Strategic HR Development?.- Strategic HR Target groups 1.Introduction.- 2.Research Methodology.- Development in Eight Stages.- The Challenges of HR Popular/general 3.Leadership of Hidden Champions from Vi- Development.- Prospects for Strategic HR Develop- sion to Communityship.- 4.Three Bivalent- ment. Type of publication Performance Factors of Hidden Champions Professional book Ownership, Organizational Culture and Organizational Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4302-6511-5 Governance.- 5.Innovation Behaviour of Hid- Personnel Management; Professional and Vocational den Champions.- 6.International Marketing.- Education; Business Strategy / Leadership; Organi- Softcover 7.In Search of Sustainable Business in Central and zation / Planning; Industrial and organisational psy- 2014. 256 p. Eastern Europe.- 8.Financial Aspects of HCs Busi- chology; Management/Business for Professionals 22,95 € ness Models.- 9.Hidden Champions of Albania.- ISBN 978-1-4302-6511-5 10.Hidden Champions of Belarus.- 11.Hidden Target groups usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Champions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.- 12.Hidden Professional/practitioner Champions of Croatia.- 13.Hidden Champions of Estonia.-[...] Type of publication Professional book Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31472-8 Technology Management; Emerging Markets / Glob- Hardcover alization; Entrepreneurship; Regional Science; Busi- 2013. XVI, 360 p. 93 illus. (Management for Profession- ness Strategy / Leadership als) Target groups 79,99 € Research ISBN 978-3-642-31472-8 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40503-7 Hardcover 2013. 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S. Mohamed Nour J.M. Morales, Tech Univ of Denmark, Dept Applied, Lyngby, Den- C. Mueller, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany mark; A.J. Conejo, H. Madsen, Tech Univ of Denmark, Dept Info, Lyngby, Denmark; P. Pinson, M. Zugno Technological Change and Confirming Dividend Changes Skill Development in Arab Gulf Integrating Renewables in and the Non-Monotonic Investor Countries Electricity Markets Revision of Earnings Persistence

Operational Problems This book discusses skill formation, upskilling of The stylized facts that firms pay and investors react workers, and their interaction with technologi- This addition to the ISOR series addresses the ana- to dividends disregard dividend neutrality. Taking cal change in Gulf countries. Heavy dependence lytics of the operations of electric energy systems on the perspective that informational asymmetries on oil, the 'Dutch Disease', and the high incidence with increasing penetration of stochastic renewable are the central determinant for dividend value rele- of unskilled foreign workers have caused serious production facilities, such as wind- and solar-based vance, Christian Müller assumes that firm’s dividend structural imbalances in the labour market in the generation units.As stochastic renewable produc- decision conveys useful information to investors. He Gulf. The author shows that success of economic tion units become ubiquitous throughout electric shows that investors use dividend changes to revise development strategies to address such imbalance- energy systems, an increasing level of flexible backup their a priori expectations about the persistence of a s are all contingent upon the development of ade- provided by non-stochastic units and other system current earnings change. While his theoretical and quate and appropriate skills in the region. This book agents is needed if supply security and quality are to empirical analyses generally imply that dividend confirms the role and impact of the deficiencies in be maintained.Within the context above, this book changes constitute informative, but imperfect infor- the educational system alongside the well estab- provides up-to-date analytical tools to address chal- mation signals, he further identifies situations in lished effects of the excessive use of uneducated for- lenging operational problems such as:• The model- which they are substantial to investors. Christian eign workers and lack of incentives in the[...] ing and forecasting of stochastic renewable power Müller’s research[...] production.• The[...] Features Features This book discusses skill formation, upskilling of Features The stylized facts that firms pay and investors react workers, and their interaction with technologi- This addition to the ISOR series addresses the analyt- to dividends disregard dividend neutrality. Taking cal change in Gulf countries. Heavy dependence ics of the operations of electric energy systems with on the perspective that informational asymmetries on oil, the 'Dutch Disease', and the high incidence increasing penetration of stochastic renewable pro- are the central determinant for dividend value rele- of unskilled foreign workers have caused serious duction facilities, such as wind- and solar-based gen- vance, Christian Müller assumes that firm’s dividend structural imbalances in the labour market in the eration units.As stochastic renewable production decision conveys useful information to investors. He Gulf. The author shows that success of economic units become ubiquitous throughout electric energy shows that investors use dividend changes to revise development strategies to address such imbalance- systems, an increasing level of flexible backup pro- their a priori expectations about the [..] s are all contingent [..] vided by non-stochastic units and other [..] Contents Contents Contents Dividend Irrelevance and Competing Dividend The- Part I: Introduction.- Part II: Conceptual and Theo- Introduction.- Renewable Energy Sources - Mod- ories.- Incremental Importance of Dividend Changes retical Framework.- Part III: Empirical Application,- eling and Forecasting.- Clearing the Day-Ahead in Signaling Earnings Persistence – Theoretical and Part IV: Policy Recommendations, Summary and Market with a High Penetration of Stochastic Pro- Empirical Analysis.- Measuring A Priori Investor Conclusions. duction.- Balancing Markets.- Managing Uncertainty Knowledge about Earnings Persistence. with Flexibility.- Impact of Stochastic Renewable Fields of interest Energy Generation on Market Quantities.- Trading Fields of interest Labor Economics; Personnel Management; Technol- Stochastic Production in Electricity Pools.- Virtual Accounting / Auditing; Business & Management ogy Management; Development Economics; R & D / Power Plants.- Facilitating Renewable Integration by Science; Finance / Banking Technology Policy; Emerging Markets / Globaliza- Demand Response.- Random Variables and Stochas- Target groups tion tic Processes.- Basics of Optimization.- Introduction Research to Stochastic Programming.- Introduction to Robust Target groups Optimization.- GAMS Codes. Research Type of publication Monograph Fields of interest Type of publication Operation Research / Decision Theory; Power Elec- More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04472-5 Monograph tronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Opera- Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01915-4 tions Research, Mathematical Programming 2014. XXV, 137 p. 8 illus. (Quantitatives Controlling) Hardcover 59,99 € Target groups 2013. XXVI, 224 p. 23 illus. (Contributions to Economics) ISBN 978-3-658-04472-5 Graduate 99,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-319-01915-4 Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9410-2 Hardcover 2014. XVI, 429 p. 92 illus., 12 illus. in color. (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Vol. 205) 74,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9410-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 84 Economics springer.com

W. Neun J. Okpara, S.O. Idowu (Eds.) K.-M. Osei-Bryson, O. Ngwenyama (Eds.)

After the crash is before the crash Corporate Social Responsibility Advances in Research Methods for

Effective tips on how to learn from past crises and avoid new Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for 21st Century Information Systems Research ones Leaders Data Mining, Data Envelopment Analysis, Value Focused The global economy is entering a new era. Trig- In today's global business environment it is no longer Thinking gered by the crash in EU countries in financial, acceptable that a corporation does well simply by Advances in social science research methodologies banking and debt sectors, Europe is turning into a doing good. It is expected. With increasing pressures and data analytic methods are changing the way driving force for re-orientation. At the same time, from stakeholders to improve the bottom line as well research in information systems is conducted. New psychology is becoming an increasingly decisive fac- as to be good corporate citizens, business leaders face developments in statistical software technologies for tor in business. In his book, business psychologist tough decisions. What social issues should we sup- data mining (DM) such as regression splines or deci- and innovation consultant Winfried Neun gives an port? What initiatives should we develop that will do sion tree induction can be used to assist researchers impressive description of the background to the pre- the most good for the company as well as the cause? in systematic post-positivist theory testing and devel- vious and current global crisis. Based on his expe- Do we include social messages in our advertising, opment. Established management science techniques rience in consulting, he lists clear examples of why encourage our employees to volunteer, do we modify like data envelopment analysis (DEA), and value business psychological factors are largely responsi- our business practices? How do we integrate a new focused thinking (VFT) can be used in combination ble for the development of crises and of what we as initiative into current strategies? These and other with traditional statistical analysis and data mining entrepreneurs, employers and employees can learn challenges will continue to face future leaders.This techniques to more effectively explore behavioral from this. An encouraging and[...] book provides[...] questions in information systems research. As adop- Features Features tion and use of these research[...] The global economy is entering a new era. Trig- In today's global business environment it is no longer Features gered by the crash in EU countries in financial, acceptable that a corporation does well simply by Advances in social science research methodologies banking and debt sectors, Europe is turning into a doing good. It is expected. With increasing pressures and data analytic methods are changing the way driving force for re-orientation. At the same time, from stakeholders to improve the bottom line as well research in information systems is conducted. New psychology is becoming an increasingly decisive fac- as to be good corporate citizens, business leaders face developments in statistical software technologies for tor in business. In his book, business psychologist tough decisions. What social issues should we sup- data mining (DM) such as regression splines or deci- and innovation consultant Winfried Neun gives an port? What initiatives should we develop that will do sion tree induction can be used to assist researchers impressive description of the background to the pre- the most good for the company as well [..] in systematic post-positivist theory testing and devel- vious and [..] Contents opment. Established management science techniques Contents Part I: Conceptual Framework of CSR.- Part II: [..] One crisis does not yet denote a catastrophe, two Global Challenges and Opportunities.- Part III: Sus- Contents crises denote a psychological challenge.- When tainability: Implementing CSR in MNCs/MNEs, Introduction.- Logical Foundations of Social Science events happen in quick succession: The (particular) SMEs, and Family Business.- Part IV: CSR in Higher Research.- Overview on Decision Tree Induction.- dynamics of a crisis.- Stone age relics: How each one Education Institutions around the World. Using Decision Tree Induction for Theory Devel- of us can handle a crisis.- The pioneer’s success: How opment.- A Hybrid Decision Tree-based Method companies can take advantage of a crisis.- Social Fields of interest for Exploring Cumulative Abnormal Returns.- An market economy reloaded: What society and poli- Non-Profit Enterprises / Corporate Social Respon- Ethnographic Decision Tree Modeling: An Explo- tics can learn from a crisis.- Living changes actively: sibility; Public Administration; Business Strategy / ration of Telecentre Usage in the Human Develop- Crisis prophylaxis for everyone.- The philosopher’s Leadership ment Context.- Using Association Rules Mining to stone: crisis prophylaxis in companies.- No intelli- Facilitate Qualitative Data Analysis in Theory Build- gent growth without risk: Crisis prophylaxis in soci- Target groups ing.- Overview on Multivariate Adaptive Regression ety and politics.- How and[...] Upper undergraduate Splines.- Reexamining the Impact of Information Fields of interest Type of publication Technology Investment on Productivity Using Management/Business for Professionals Undergraduate textbook Regression Tree[...] More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40974-5 Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Hardcover Business Information Systems; Data Mining and 2013. XXXI, 296 p. 16 illus. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Knowledge Discovery; Information Systems and Type of publication Governance) Communication Service Professional book 69,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-40974-5 Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04228-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Research Hardcover 2014. XII, 157 p. 10 illus. Type of publication 32,70 € Monograph ISBN 978-3-658-04228-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9462-1 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Hardcover 2014. VII, 231 p. 52 illus., 30 illus. in color. (Integrated Series in Information Systems, Vol. 34) 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9462-1 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Economics 85

R. Plattfaut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Ger- M. Prat, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany C. Preuss, Bradford University, Bradford, United Kingdom many Sales Negotiations in Professional Retail Marketing and Sales Process-Oriented Dynamic Service Firms Performance Capabilities An Exploratory Study on Agenda Setting and Issue Manage- A Definitive Guide to Optimizing Service Quality and Sales Framework Development, Empirical Applications and ment Effectiveness Methodological Support This research study brings theoretical insights on The purpose of this research project is to contribute This book introduces a process-oriented dynamic real-life negotiations in sales of professional ser- to effective retail by determining the impacts of capability framework to study both, service inno- vices in Spain and Germany. From the interview data the elements of retail marketing interventions on vation and Business Process Management (BPM). obtained through an exploratory study based on a sales performance in franchises and branches. The Results from applications in several case studies and grounded theory approach, several factors that affect approach comprises a series of complementary sur- surveys are reported. They reflect, e.g., capability and determine agenda setting and issue manage- veys of franchisees, branch managers, shop visitors development and maturity models. Based on these ment have emerged. It has been spotted that industry and customers. This is enriched with secondary data findings, a method to support service innovation is standards rather than negotiation strategy deter- and sector-specific structural detail to determine the introduced. This method can help organizations in mine agenda setting and that issues about content direct and mediating effects of retail marketing on developing new service business models in a more are usually agreed on before negotiating price and sales performance. Through factor analysis results effective and efficient way. In today's networked ser- bureaucratic conditions, being the degree of "pro- provide evidence that Retail Marketing has a high vice society, service innovation becomes increas- ductization" of Professional Service Firms a variable and positive, direct-structural impact on sales perfor- ingly important. Reasons for this development can that needs to be taken into account. Moreover, a pat- mance. Christoph Preuss contributes to the develop- be found in the transformation of economies and in tern has been found in sales[...] ment of the dichotomy of[...] the growing importance of product-service[...] Features Features Features This research study brings theoretical insights on The purpose of this research project is to contribute This book introduces a process-oriented dynamic real-life negotiations in sales of professional ser- to effective retail by determining the impacts of capability framework to study both, service inno- vices in Spain and Germany. From the interview data the elements of retail marketing interventions on vation and Business Process Management (BPM). obtained through an exploratory study based on a sales performance in franchises and branches. The Results from applications in several case studies and grounded theory approach, several factors that affect approach comprises a series of complementary sur- surveys are reported. They reflect, e.g., capability and determine agenda setting and issue management veys of franchisees, branch managers, shop visitors development and maturity models. Based on these have emerged. It has been spotted that industry stan- and customers. This is enriched with secondary data findings, a method to support service innovation is dards rather than negotiation strategy determine [..] and sector-specific structural detail to determine the introduced. This method can help organizations in [..] developing [..] Contents Agenda setting.- Issue management.- Multi-party Contents Contents sequential negotiation.- Productization of Profes- Introduction.- Retail marketing, concepts and Exposition.- Research Background.- Research sional Services. research model.- Methodology and methods.- Approach.- Results.- Discussion.- Conclusion. Results.- Discussion of results. Fields of interest Fields of interest Management/Business for Professionals; Marketing Fields of interest Business Information Systems; Management of Marketing; Management/Business for Professionals; Computing and Information Systems Target groups Sales / Distribution / Call Center / Customer Service Research Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04498-5 Type of publication Brief Ph.D. thesis Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03250-4 2014. XIII, 76 p. 8 illus. (BestMasters) More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04629-3 Softcover 59,99 € Softcover 2014. XI, 60 p. 12 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Information ISBN 978-3-658-04498-5 2014. XXIV, 224 p. 24 illus. 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C. Proft, MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria P.S. Pulat, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA; S.C. Sarin, M.K. Pyles, College of Charleston, Charleston, USA Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA; R. Uzsoy, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA (Eds.) The Speed of Human and Task Applied Corporate Finance

Integration in Mergers and Essays in Production, Project Questions, Problems and Making Decisions in the Real World Acquisitions Planning and Scheduling Applied Corporate Finance fills a gap in the exist- Human Integration as Basis for Task Integration A Festschrift in Honor of Salah Elmaghraby ing resources available to students and profession- als needing an academically rigorous, yet practically In practice, managers of mergers and acquisitions From the Preface:This festschrift is devoted to rec- orientated, source of knowledge about corporate (M&A) draw their attention more and more to speed ognize the career of a man who not only witnessed finance. Written by an expert in investment analy- of integration within their M&A strategies. In a the growth of operations research from its inception, sis, this textbook leads readers to truly understand paradoxical manner, M&A research on speed of but also contributed significantly to this growth. Dr. the principles behind corporate finance in a real integration is still in its infancy and remains under- Salah E. Elmaghraby received his doctorate degree world context from both a firm and investor per- developed. Empirical findings reach from posi- from Cornell University in 1958, and since then, his spective. The focus of this text is on traditional the- tive over negative to non-significant relationships scholarly contributions have enriched the fields of ory applied to a holistic business case study, offering between speed and M&A success. Carolin Proft production planning and scheduling and project readers both a quantitative and qualitative perspec- develops a research model which encompasses task scheduling. This collection of papers is contributed tive on such topics as capital budgeting, time value integration speed and human integration speed as in his honor by his students, colleagues, and acquain- of money, corporate risk, and capital structure. Each independent variables influencing the dependent tances. It offers a tribute to the inspiration received section in the book[...] variable of M&A performance. She clarifies the ques- from his work, and from his guidance and advice tion of how the success factor speed can be used as a over the years, and recognizes the legacy of his many Features tool to enhance M&A success. Based on the data[...] contributions.Dr.[...] Applied Corporate Finance fills a gap in the exist- ing resources available to students and profession- Features Features als needing an academically rigorous, yet practically In practice, managers of mergers and acquisitions From the Preface:This festschrift is devoted to rec- orientated, source of knowledge about corporate (M&A) draw their attention more and more to speed ognize the career of a man who not only witnessed finance. Written by an expert in investment analysis, of integration within their M&A strategies. In a the growth of operations research from its inception, this textbook leads readers to truly understand the paradoxical manner, M&A research on speed of but also contributed significantly to this growth. Dr. principles behind corporate finance in a real world integration is still in its infancy and remains under- Salah E. Elmaghraby received his doctorate degree context from both a firm and investor [..] developed. Empirical findings reach from posi- from Cornell University in 1958, and since then, his tive over negative to non-significant relationships scholarly contributions have enriched the fields of Contents between speed and M&A success. Carolin Proft [..] production planning and scheduling and [..] In the Beginning.- Financial Statement Analysis.- Cash Flow.- The Right Frame of Time.- Capital Contents Contents Structure: Borrow it!.- Capital Structure: Sell it off!.- Mergers & Acquisitions – State of the Art: M&A Ubiquitous OR in Production Systems.- Integrated The Rocky Marriage of Risk and Return.- This is so Basic Concepts; Post-Merger Integration; Prob- Production Planning and Pricing Decisions in Con- WACC!!.- Capital Budgeting Decisions. lem Statement.- Research Modell and Hypothesis gestion-Prone Capacitated Production Systems.- Development.- Methodology: Measurement Devel- Refined EM Method for Solving Linearly Con- Fields of interest opment; Sample and Data; Results.- Discussion: strained Global Optimization Problems.- The Price Finance / Banking; Financial Economics; Business Managerial and Theoretical Implications; Limita- of Anarchy for a Network of Queues in Heavy Traf- Strategy / Leadership tions and Future Research. fic.- A Comparative Study of Procedures for the Target groups Multinomial Selection Problem.- Vulnerability Dis- Fields of interest Upper undergraduate cussion in Multimodal Freight Systems.- Scheduling Management/Business for Professionals and Financial Planning in Stochastic Activity Net- Type of publication Target groups works.- A Risk Integrated Methodology for Project Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Research Planning Under Uncertainty.- Dynamic Resource Constrained[...] More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9172-9 Type of publication Hardcover Monograph Fields of interest 2014. XII, 338 p. 25 illus., 20 illus. in color. (Springer Operation Research / Decision Theory; Production / Texts in Business and Economics) More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04563-0 Logistics; Operations Research, Mathematical Pro- 74,99 € Softcover gramming ISBN 978-1-4614-9172-9 2014. XVII, 107 p. 25 illus. (BestMasters) usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 59,99 € Target groups ISBN 978-3-658-04563-0 Research usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9055-5 Hardcover 2014. XIV, 414 p. 102 illus., 30 illus. in color. (Interna- tional Series in Operations Research & Management Science, Vol. 200) 129,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9055-5 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Economics 87

M.M. Rahim M. Sakawa, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan; H. R. Sato, New York University, New York, USA; R.V. Ramachandran Yano, Graduate School of Humanities and Social, Nagoya, Japan; I. Nishizaki Legal Regulation of Corporate Symmetry and Economic Invariance Social Responsibility Linear and Multiobjective Symmetry and Economic Invariance (second A Meta-Regulation Approach of Law for Raising CSR in a Weak Programming with Fuzzy Stochastic Economy enhanced edition) explores how the symmetry and Extensions invariance of economic models can provide insights Even though Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their properties. Although the professional has become a widely accepted concept promoted by economist of today is adept at many of the mathe- Although several books or monographs on multi- different stakeholders, business corporations' inter- matical techniques used in static and dynamic opti- objective optimization under uncertainty have been nal strategies, known as corporate self-regulation in mization models, group theory is still not among his published, there seems to be no book which starts most of the weak economies, respond poorly to this or her repertoire of tools. The authors aim to show with an introductory chapter of linear programming responsibility. Major laws relating to corporate regu- that group theoretic methods form a natural exten- and is designed to incorporate both fuzziness and lation and responsibilities of these economies do not sion of the techniques commonly used in economics randomness into multiobjective programming in a possess adequate ongoing influence to insist on cor- and that they can be easily mastered. Part I provides unified way. In this book, five major topics, linear porate self-regulation to create a socially responsible an introduction that minimizes prerequisites includ- programming, multiobjective programming, fuzzy corporate culture.This book describes how the laws ing prior knowledge of group theory. Part II dis- programming, stochastic programming, and fuzzy relating to CSR could contribute to the inclusion of cusses recent developments in the field. stochastic programming, are presented in a com- CSR principles at the core of the corporate self-regu- prehensive manner. Especially, the last four topics lation of these economies in general, without being Features together comprise the main characteristics of this intrusive in[...] Symmetry and Economic Invariance (second book, and special stress is placed on interactive deci- enhanced edition) explores how the symmetry and Features sion making aspects of multiobjective[...] invariance of economic models can provide insights Even though Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their properties. Although the professional Features has become a widely accepted concept promoted by economist of today is adept at many of the mathe- Although several books or monographs on multi- different stakeholders, business corporations' inter- matical techniques used in static and dynamic opti- objective optimization under uncertainty have been nal strategies, known as corporate self-regulation in mization models, group theory is still not among his published, there seems to be no book which starts most of the weak economies, respond poorly to this or her repertoire of tools. The authors aim to show with an introductory chapter of linear programming responsibility. Major laws relating to corporate regu- that group [..] and is designed to incorporate both fuzziness and lation and responsibilities of these economies do not randomness into multiobjective programming in a possess adequate ongoing influence to insist on [..] Contents unified way. In this book, five major topics, linear Part I Introduction1 Introduction1.1 GROUP Contents programming, multiobjective programming, fuzzy THEORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF MATH- Chapter 1: Introducing the book.- Chapter 2: Cor- programming, [..] EMATICAL STRUCTURE1.2 LIE GROUPS porate social Responsibility (CSR). Corporate Gov- AND INVARIANCE1.3 ECONOMIC APPLI- Contents ernance (CG) and Corporate Regulation.- Chapter CATIONS OF LIE GROUPS 2 Technical Progress Introduction.- Linear Programming.- Multiobjec- 3: The Theoretical Basis for the Implementation of and Economies of Scale: Concept of Holothetic- tive Linear Programming.- Fuzzy Linear Program- CSR Principles Through Legal Regulation.- Chapter ity2.1 A REFORMULATION OF THE PROB- ming.- Stochastic Linear Programming.- Interactive 4: The Legal Regulation Strategies for Incorporating LEM2.2 LIE GROUPS2.3 HOLOTHETICITY2.4 Fuzzy Multiobjective Stochastic Linear Program- CSR Principles in Corporate Self-Regulation.- Chap- CONCLUSION 3 Holothetic Production Func- ming.- Purchase and Transportation Planning for ter6: Legal Regulation of CSR in a Weak Economy: tions and Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution3.1 Food Retailing.- Linear Algebra.- Nonlinear Pro- The Case of Bangladesh.- Chapter 7: Concluding the TYPES OF TECHNICAL PROGRESS FUNC- gramming.- Usage of Excel Solver. Book. TIONS AND HOLOTHETICITY3.2 MARGINAL Fields of interest RATE OF TRANSFORMATION AND EXTENDED Fields of interest Operation Research / Decision Theory; Operations TRANSFORMATION3.3 HOLOTHETICITY AND Non-Profit Enterprises / Corporate Social Respon- Research, Mathematical Programming; Probability LIE BRACKET3.4 CONCLUSION 4 Utility and sibility; Private International Law, International & Theory and Stochastic Processes Demand4.1[...] Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Ethics; Organiza- tion / Planning; Development Economics; Interna- Target groups Fields of interest tional Economic Law, Trade Law Graduate Economic Theory; Methodology and the History of Economic Thought; Game Theory / Mathematical Target groups Type of publication Methods Research Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9398-3 Research Monograph Hardcover Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40399-6 2013. 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M. Schief, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany F. Schleer-van Gellecom (Ed.) V. Schwaighofer, Fachhochschule Salzburg, Puch/ Salzburg, Aus- tria Business Models in the Software Advances in Non-linear Economic Industry Modeling Tourist Destination Images and Local Culture The Impact on Firm and M&A Performance Theory and Applications Using the Example of the United Arab Emirates The relevance of software business models has In recent years nonlinearities have gained increasing tremendously increased in recent years. Markus importance in economic and econometric research, An authentic, unique and memorable destination Schief explores opportunities to improve the man- particularly after the financial crisis and the eco- image is of crucial importance to be competitive in agement of these models. Based on a conceptual nomic downturn after 2007. This book contains the- the long-term. Verena Schwaighofer analyses the framework of software business model characteris- oretical, computational and empirical papers that currently transferred image of the United Arab Emi- tics, he conducts large empirical studies to examine incorporate nonlinearities in econometric mod- rates as a tourist destination and to what extent the the current state of business models in the software els and apply them to real economic problems. It traditional Arabian culture is integrated into the industry. These data then serve as a foundation for intends to serve as an inspiration for researchers to image strategies of image developers in this country. statistical analyses of business models’ impact on take potential nonlinearities in account. Researchers First of all, a detailed theoretical overview referring firm and M&A performance. Finally, the author should be aware of applying linear model-types spu- to various image types, the current image transfer develops a software business model management riously to problems which include non-linear fea- including critical topics related to the religion of tool. tures. It is indispensable to use the correct model Islam, women’s role in society, behaviour, body lan- type in order to avoid biased recommendations for guage and dress code and the open-mindedness of Features economic policy. the United Arab Emirates regarding local traditions The relevance of software business models has related to the religion of[...] tremendously increased in recent years. Markus Features Schief explores opportunities to improve the man- In recent years non-linearities have gained increasing Features agement of these models. Based on a conceptual importance in economic and econometric research, An authentic, unique and memorable destination framework of software business model characteris- particularly after the financial crisis and the eco- image is of crucial importance to be competitive in tics, he conducts large empirical studies to examine nomic downturn after 2007. This book contains the- the long-term. Verena Schwaighofer analyses the the current state of business models in the software oretical, computational and empirical papers that currently transferred image of the United Arab Emi- industry. These data then serve as a foundation for incorporate non-linearities in econometric mod- rates as a tourist destination and to what extent the statistical [..] els and apply them to real economic problems. It traditional Arabian culture is integrated into the intends to serve as an inspiration for researchers to image strategies of image developers in this country. Contents take [..] First of all, a detailed theoretical overview [..] Characteristics of Software Business Models.- The Impact of Business Models on Firm and M&A Per- Contents Contents formance.- Software Business Model Management Non-Linearities Related to the Financial Sector: Mit- Image and Destination Brands.- The Image of the Tools. tnik, S., Semmler, W.: Estimating a Banking-Macro United Arab Emirates.- The traditional Arabian Cul- Model Using a Multi-Regime VAR.- Martínez-Gar- ture. Fields of interest cía, E.: U.S. Business Cycles, Monetary Policy and Business & Economics (general); Business & Man- the External Finance Premium.- Gallegati, M.: Early Fields of interest agement Science; Management of Computing and Warning Signals of Financial Stress: A "Wavelet- Marketing; Management/Business for Professionals; Information Systems Based" Composite Indicators Approach.- Non-Lin- Technology Management earities in Other Fields of Research: Sandberg, R.: Target groups Target groups Least Absolute Deviation Based Unit Root Tests Research Research in Smooth Transition Type of Models.- Benati, L., Lubik, T.A.: The Time-Varying Beveridge Curve.- Type of publication Type of publication Charemza, W., Kharin, Y., Maevskiy, V.: Bilinear[...] Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04351-3 Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04520-3 Econometrics; Macroeconomics / Monetary Eco- Softcover Softcover nomics; Economic Theory; Financial Economics 2014. 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D. Seck, CREPOL - Center for Research, Dakar, Senegal (Ed.) A. Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India R. Sotelo, S. McGreal, University of Ulster, Belfast, United King- dom (Eds.) Regional Economic Integration in A Critical Impulse to e-Governance West Africa in the Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Trusts in Europe

This book presents a number of key studies per- This book presents a comparative study of the vision, Evolution, Regulation, and Opportunities for Growth taining to the most pressing challenges of economic ability and dynamism on the part of governments regional integration in West Africa. The issues of in selected Asian Pacific countries as they engage Shortly before of the beginning of the global financial monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatil- in the distribution of e-governance. Consequently, crisis of 2008 REITs were introduced in several Euro- ity, taxation, savings and macroeconomic conver- it creates a platform for mutual learning and offers pean countries based on their success in mature mar- gence are investigated from a regional perspective. a dispassionate evaluation of mega e-projects. It is kets like the US, Australia and some Asian countries. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy an interdisciplinary study of information and com- While the history of REITs in Europe has been rela- are reviewed and assessed in comparison to that of munication technology within mainstream social tively brief, REITs are well on the way to become an the Southern African Development Community science research and attempts to bridge the gap in industry standard as a real estate investment finan- (SADC). The extent to which regional integration empirical research between the nature of technology cial vehicle not only in Europe but throughout the can tackle the challenge of unemployment is the and the manner in which it is governed. The analy- developed world. This book provides both academics focus of studies on labour markets. Development of sis shows that hegemonic and panoptic structures of and decision makers an introduction to the econom- the private sector and coordination of regional cross- surveillance and control may derail efforts to estab- ics of REITs beyond tax transparency, an overview border transportation are examined through the[...] lish sustainable e-governance,[...] of the mature REITs markets, and a closer reflection of the development of different REIT-structures in Features Features Europe including the[...] This book presents a number of key studies per- This book presents a comparative study of the vision, taining to the most pressing challenges of economic ability and dynamism on the part of governments Features regional integration in West Africa. The issues of in selected Asian Pacific countries as they engage in Shortly before of the beginning of the global financial monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatil- the distribution of e-governance. Consequently, it crisis of 2008 REITs were introduced in several Euro- ity, taxation, savings and macroeconomic conver- creates a platform for mutual learning and offers a pean countries based on their success in mature mar- gence are investigated from a regional perspective. dispassionate evaluation of mega e-projects. It is an kets like the US, Australia and some Asian countries. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy are interdisciplinary study of information and commu- While the history of REITs in Europe has been rela- reviewed and assessed in comparison to those of the nication technology within mainstream social [..] tively brief, REITs are well on the way to become an Southern [..] industry standard as a real estate investment finan- Contents cial vehicle not only in Europe but [..] Contents Chapter 1: From Governance to e-Governance.- Introduction.- Part I: Private Sector.- Part II: Chapter 2: Epistemology and Theoretical Explo- Contents Regional Macroeconomic Policy.- Part III: Regional rations of e-Governance.- Chapter 3: Developmen- Part A: Setting the Context.- Part B: The experience Trade.- Part IV: Labor Markets and Policy. tal Aspirations and Networked Readiness.- Chapter of Mature REIT Markets.- Part C: European REIT's. 4: Towards sustainability of e-governance.- Chapter Fields of interest Fields of interest 5: Information Technology and the Role of Govern- Finance / Banking; Business Taxation; Financial Eco- Development Economics; Regional Science ment in Australia: Political Ideology and Discourse nomics in the ‘Asian Century’.- Chapter 6: Privacy, Control Target groups and the Law. 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S. Sreejesh, IFHE University, Hyderabad, India; S. Mohapatra P. Srivastava C. Staudter, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany; C. Hugo, P. Bosselmann, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; J.-P. Mollenhauer, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Mixed Method Research Design Recreational Drug Consumption Frankfurt, Germany; R. Meran, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Frank- furt, Germany; O. Roenpage, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Frankfurt, An Application in Consumer-Brand Relationships (CBR) An Economic Perspective Germany; S. Lunau, UMS (Consulting) GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany (Ed.) This book is a comprehensive guide to design Recreational drug policies and regulations are and conduct the research in management-related complex issues with many dimensions. This book field, such as marketing management and human attempts to answer several questions raised in cur- Design for Six Sigma + LeanToolset resources management. It provides an overview of rent drug policy debates. Developing cost-effective Mindset for Successful Innovations the real research conducted by authors throughout drug programs and policies require a sound knowl- their careers and explains the important and grow- edge of drug users and their characteristics and the The Toolset is a comprehensive collection of the rel- ing research design used in management research- relationship across drugs. Who are the drug users? evant Design for Six Sigma+Lean tools, which are mixed method research design. Video tutorials are Can demographic factors help towards predicting necessary for successfully implementing innovations. also included for complete qualitative data collection drug usage? What sub-population groups should be All tools are presented in a clear structure, providing and data analysis. These videos are included to help targeted for drug campaigns and educational pro- a good overview of the methodology.The chronol- readers understand the research and apply the tech- grams? Can a drug policy aimed at discouraging the ogy of the listed tools corresponds to the procedure niques using the recommended software programs. use of one drug likely to affect the use of other drugs in a Design for Six Sigma+Lean development project Mixed Method Research Design: An Application in which are its economic substitutes or complements? with the stages Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Consumer-Brand Relationships (CBR) begins with What are the implications of drug use?[...] and Verify. Due to this unique structure by which an[...] tools can be found and applied quickly we created Features a book that facilitates project work in practical use Features Recreational drug policies and regulations are enormously.Migrating from a tool based approach to This book is a comprehensive guide to design complex issues with many dimensions. This book a question based approach is a decisive success factor and conduct the research in management-related attempts to answer several questions raised in cur- in our opinion enabling[...] field, such as marketing management and human rent drug policy debates. Developing cost-effective resources management. It provides an overview of drug programs and policies require a sound knowl- Features the real research conducted by authors throughout edge of drug users and their characteristics and the The Toolset is a comprehensive collection of the rel- their careers and explains the important and grow- relationship across drugs. Who are the drug users? evant Design for Six Sigma+Lean tools, which are ing research design used in management research- Can demographic factors help towards predicting necessary for successfully implementing innovations. mixed method research design. Video tutorials are drug usage? What [..] All tools are presented in a clear structure, providing also included for [..] a good overview of the methodology. The chronol- Contents ogy of the listed tools corresponds to the procedure Contents Introduction.- Literature Review.- An Overview of in a Design for Six Sigma+Lean development project Introduction.- Literature Review.- Theoretical Devel- Recreational Drug Consumption in Australia.- Mod- with the stages [..] opment and Hypotheses.- Research Methodology.- elling Consumption of Individual Drugs.- Modelling Analysis and Results.- Discussion, Implications and Multiple Drug Use using a Multivariate Approach.- Contents Conclusions. Modelling Alcohol Consumption by Levels using Define.- Measure.- Analyze.- Design.- Verify. an Ordered Generalised Extreme Value (OGEV) Fields of interest Model.- Drinking Patterns and Earnings.- Summary, Fields of interest Market Research; Personnel Management; Market- Policy Implications and Further Research. Technology Management; Production / Logistics; ing Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk Fields of interest Target groups Health Economics; Social Policy; Health Promotion Target groups Research and Disease Prevention Professional/practitioner

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Sushil, Indian Inst of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India; E.A. R. Teipelke, Goethe Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany T. Tønnessen, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark Stohr, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, USA (Eds.) The Thika Highway Improvement Managing Process Innovation The Flexible Enterprise Project through Exploitation and Exploration The need for enterprise flexibility in an era of rapidly Changes in the Peri-Urban Northern Nairobi Metropolitan Region advancing technology, increasing competition, and A Study on Combining TQM and BPR in the Norwegian Indus- globalization, is apparent. Flexibility can be thought Theory and practice of high-capacity infrastructure try of as an ability of the enterprise to quickly and effi- projects are the major focus in the development of In order to stay efficient, companies need to improve ciently respond to market changes and to bring new countries in the Global South. Aiming at a more their existing business processes on a continuous products and services quickly to the market place. fine-grained understanding of such projects, Renard basis. To ensure competitive edge, it is essential Beyond this definition, a truly flexible enterprise Teipelke studies the Thika Highway Improvement for companies to adapt radically to new business should proactively change the market through its Project (THIP) and its outcomes in the peri-urban opportunities and when external demands change. ability to create new and innovative products and Northern Nairobi Metropolitan Region. The THIP However, experience and research show that com- services. The proposed book is intended to provide is a large transportation infrastructure project that panies have difficulties managing both the con- a conceptual framework of ‘Flexible Enterprise’ sup- expanded the dual carriageway Thika Road into an tinuous improvement of the existing system and ported by researches/case applications in various eight-lane highway from 2008 until 2012. Based on a radical change at the same time. By using TQM and types of flexibilities exhibited by a flexible enterprise. strategic mix of methodological approaches, such as BPR to represent the two approaches to change Tor The selected[...] interviews with experts in Kenya, literature research Tønnessen contributes to the understanding of the and field visits, the ‘black box’ THIP is opened up. In Features challenges of this integration and shows ways to the empirical analysis, the[...] The need for enterprise flexibility in an era of rapidly accomplish a successful synergistic combining of the advancing technology, increasing competition, and Features two approaches. globalization, is apparent. Flexibility can be thought Theory and practice of high-capacity infrastructure Features of as an ability of the enterprise to quickly and effi- projects are the major focus in the development of In order to stay efficient, companies need to improve ciently respond to market changes and to bring new countries in the Global South. Aiming at a more their existing business processes on a continuous products and services quickly to the market place. fine-grained understanding of such projects, Renard basis. To ensure competitive edge, it is essential Beyond this definition, a truly flexible enterprise Teipelke studies the Thika Highway Improvement for companies to adapt radically to new business should proactively change the market [..] Project (THIP) and its outcomes in the peri-urban opportunities and when external demands change. Northern Nairobi Metropolitan Region. The THIP Contents However, experience and research show that com- is a large transportation infrastructure project that Part I Enterprise and Strategic Flexibility.- Chapter panies have difficulties managing both the continu- expanded [..] 1: The Concept of Flexible Enterprise.- Chapter 2: ous improvement of the existing system and radical Creating Enterprise Flexibility through Service Ori- Contents change at [..] ented Architecture.- Chapter 3: Defining Strategic Road Infrastructure Economics.- Nairobi: A Glob- Contents Flexibility.- Chapter 4: Flexible Strategy Framework alizing City and Its Challenges.- An Introduction The Challenges of Integrating Continuous Improve- for Managing Continuity and Change in E-govern- to the THIP and Its Context.- The Outcomes of the ment and Radical Change in the Same System at the ment.- Chapter 5: Government Regulator’s Role in THIP. Managing Competition through Flexibility in Tele- Same Time.- Combining TQM and BPR Synergisti- com Industry of India: A Policy Perspective.- Chap- Fields of interest cally in a Norwegian Industrial Setting.- New Tools ter 6: Theoretical Roots of Flexible Strategy Game- Economic Theory; Public Administration; Economic to Support a Synergistic Combining of Continuous card: An Evolving Strategic Performance Manage- Policy Improvement and Radical Change. ment Framework.- Part II: Organizational[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Business & Economics (general); Business & Man- Organization / Planning; Business Information Sys- agement Science; Management/Business for Profes- tems; Business Strategy / Leadership; Project Man- Type of publication sionals agement; Technology Management Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04538-8 Target groups Research Research Softcover 2014. XIII, 163 p. 13 illus. 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S. Ulli-Beer (Ed.) S. Vali, Fordham University, New York, USA M. Vanhoucke

Dynamic Governance of Energy Principles of Mathematical Project Management with Dynamic Technology Change Economics Scheduling

Socio-technical transitions towards sustainability Baseline Scheduling, Risk Analysis and Project Control Under the assumption of a basic knowledge of alge- Formulating effective responses to the global chal- bra and analysis, micro and macro economics, this The topic of this book is known as dynamic sched- lenges of mitigating climate change and securing self-contained and self-sufficient textbook is targeted uling, and is used to refer to three dimensions of a sustainable energy future requires a clear under- towards upper undergraduate audiences in econom- project management and scheduling: the construc- standing of the interdependent causalities between ics and related fields such as business, management tion of a baseline schedule and the analysis of a institutions, local decision making, strategic alliances and the applied social sciences. The basic economics project schedule’s risk as preparation of the project and eco-innovations, as well as policies. It has been core ideas and theories are exposed and developed, control phase during project progress. This dynamic acknowledged that the linear “Manhattan project” together with the corresponding mathematical for- scheduling point of view implicitly assumes that the model is not an adequate governance model for mas- mulations. From the basics, progress is rapidly made usability of a project’s baseline schedule is rather tering the dynamic complexity of socio-technical to sophisticated nonlinear, economic modelling and limited and only acts as a point of reference in the transitions; therefore this book aims at advancing real-world problem solving. Extensive exercises are project life cycle. Consequently, a project schedule research on systematic transition management mod- included, and the textbook is particularly well-suited should especially be considered as nothing more els. It offers qualitative and quantitative analyses of for computer-assisted learning. than a predictive model that can be used for resource socio-technical transitions in road transportation efficiency calculations, time and cost risk analyses, and housing, bringing[...] Features project tracking and[...] Under the assumption of a basic knowledge of alge- Features bra and analysis, micro and macro economics, this Features Formulating effective responses to the global chal- self-contained and self-sufficient textbook is targeted The topic of this book is known as dynamic sched- lenges of mitigating climate change and securing towards upper undergraduate audiences in econom- uling, and is used to refer to three dimensions of a sustainable energy future requires a clear under- ics and related fields such as business, management project management and scheduling: the construc- standing of the interdependent causalities between and the applied social sciences. The basic economics tion of a baseline schedule and the analysis of a institutions, local decision making, strategic alliances core ideas and theories are exposed and developed, project schedule’s risk as preparation of the project and eco-innovations, as well as policies. It has been together with the corresponding mathematical [..] control phase during project progress. This dynamic acknowledged that the linear “Manhattan project” scheduling point of view implicitly assumes that the model is not an adequate governance model for [..] Contents usability of a project’s baseline schedule is rather [..] Household Expenditure.- Variables, a Short Tax- Contents onomy.- Sets and Functions.- Market Equilibrium Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Part I: Theory and Meth- Model.- Rates of Change and the Derivative.- Opti- Preface.- I Scheduling without resources.- II Sched- ods.- Part II: Fields of Analysis: Clean Personal Road mal Level of Output and Long Run Price.- Nonlinear uling with resources.- III Project control.- IV Sched- Transportation and Energy- Efficient Housing.- Part Models.- Additional Topics in Perfect and Imperfect uling with software.- V Conclusions.- Index. III: Research and Policy Implications: Mastering the Competition.- Logarithmic and Exponential Func- Challenges of Socio-Technical Transitions in Theory tions.- Production Function, Least-Cost Combina- Fields of interest and Practice. tion.- Economic Dynamics.- Mathematics of Interest Operation Research / Decision Theory; Organi- Rates and Finance.- Matrices and Their Applications. zation / Planning; Management/Business for Pro- Fields of interest fessionals; Operations Research, Mathematical R & D / Technology Policy; Energy Policy, Econom- Fields of interest Programming ics and Management; Sustainable Development; Business & Economics (general); Mathematics (gen- Methodology of the Social Sciences eral) Target groups Graduate Target groups Target groups Research Upper undergraduate Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40437-5 Contributed volume Undergraduate textbook Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39752-3 More on www.springer.com/978-94-6239-035-5 2013. 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J. Vitting Andersen, University of Paris 1, Paris Cedex 13, France; U.R. Wagle A. Washburn A. Nowak, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland The Heterogeneity Link of the Two-Person Zero-Sum Games An Introduction to Socio-Finance Welfare State and Redistribution Two-person zero-sum game theory deals with sit- This introductory text is devoted to exposing the Ethnic Heterogeneity, Welfare State Policies, Poverty, and Inequality in High Income Countries uations that are perfectly competitive—there are underlying nature of price formation in finan- exactly two decision makers for whom there is no cial markets as a predominantly sociological phe- This book situates ethnic heterogeneity in the larger possibility of cooperation or compromise. It is the nomenon that relates individual decision-making discussion of the welfare state and its redistributive most fundamental part of game theory, and the part to emergent and co-evolving social and financial outcomes, poverty and inequality. By using com- most commonly applied. There are diverse applica- structures.Two different levels of this sociological prehensive, longitudinal data covering 1980 to 2010 tions to military battles, sports, parlor games, eco- influence are considered: First, we examine how from 17 high income countries, this analysis helps nomics and politics. The theory was born in World price formation results from the social dynamics of achieve a major milestone in comparative welfare War II, and has by now matured into a significant interacting individuals, where interaction occurs state research both conceptually and methodologi- and tractable body of knowledge about competitive either through the price or by direct communication. cally. Conceptually, it elevates the relevance of grow- decision making. The advent of modern, powerful Then the same processes are revisited and examined ing ethnic heterogeneity in thinking about how computers has enabled the solution of many games at the level of larger groups of individuals.In this politics and economics of the welfare state operate, that were once beyond computational reach.Two- book, models of both levels of socio-finance are pre- collectively impacting the magnitudes of poverty and Person Zero-Sum Games, 4th Ed. offers an up-to- sented, and it is shown, in particular,[...] inequality. Methodologically, the analysis conducted date[...] in this book provides broader empirical tests for the Features many propositions and[...] Features This introductory text is devoted to exposing the Two-person zero-sum game theory deals with sit- underlying nature of price formation in finan- Features uations that are perfectly competitive—there are cial markets as a predominantly sociological phe- Using data covering 1980 to 2005 across 17 high exactly two decision makers for whom there is no nomenon that relates individual decision-making income countries, this book offers a thorough and possibility of cooperation or compromise. It is the to emergent and co-evolving social and financial systematic analysis of the relevance of population most fundamental part of game theory, and the part structures. Two different levels of this sociological heterogeneity in determining variations in welfare most commonly applied. There are diverse applica- influence are considered: First, we examine how state policies as well as inequality and poverty. Com- tions to military battles, sports, parlor games, eco- price formation results from the social dynamics of parative analysis provides a new look into the ongo- nomics and politics. The theory was born in World [..] ing drive for welfare state retrenchment amidst War II, and [..] increasing heterogeneity across many countries and Contents its [..] Contents The Traditional Approach to Finance.- Behavioral Single Person Background.- Maxmin Versus Min- Finance.- Financial Markets as Interacting Individ- Contents max.- Matrix Games.- Markov (Multistage) Games.- uals: Price Formation From Models of Complex- Introduction.- Ethnic Heterogeneity.- The Welfare Games with a Continuum of Strategies.- Blotto ity.- A Psychological Galilean Principle for Price State.- Poverty and Inequality.- Ethnic Heterogene- Games.- Network Interdiction.- Search Games.- Mis- Movements: Fundamental Framework for Techni- ity and the Welfare State.- Ethnic Heterogeneity and cellaneous Games. cal Analysis.- Catching Animal Spirits: Using Com- Poverty and Inequality.- Conclusion.- References.- plexity Theory to Detect Speculative Moments of Index. Fields of interest the Markets.- Social Framing Creating Bull Mar- Operation Research / Decision Theory; Probabil- kets of the Past: Growth Theory of Financial Mar- Fields of interest ity Theory and Stochastic Processes; Operations kets.- Complexity Theory and Systemic Risk in the Development Economics; Social Structure, Social Research, Mathematical Programming World`s Financial Markets.- Comunication and the Inequality; Comparative Politics Stock Market.- References.- Index. Target groups Target groups Research Fields of interest Research Financial Economics; Socio- and Econophysics, Type of publication Population and Evolutionary Models; Quantitative Type of publication Monograph Finance Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9049-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02814-9 Target groups Hardcover Graduate Hardcover 2014. XV, 199 p. 62 illus., 12 illus. in color. With online 2013. XIII, 302 p. 18 illus. in color. files/update. 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P.J.J. Welfens L. Wolter V. Zheng, P.-s. Wan, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Social Security and Economic Nature-Based Tourism in Mallorca’s Globalization Natural Areas Gambling Dynamism The Macao Miracle The Benefits of Tourism for Natural Areas Economic globalization is a complex phenomenon Four years after the actual implementation of its Luisa Wolter examines the travel motivations and where the links between social security expenditures casino deregulation policy, Macao has surpassed interests of natural park visitors to Mallorca with a and globalization are not well understood so far. This Las Vegas as the world’s top gambling destination special focus on sustainable tourism development. study summarizes new key findings and highlights in terms of annual turnover. Also, various recent The data for the study were collected from tourists in new theoretical insights in the field of social secu- surveys have put Macao at the very top of the list in the two natural parks s’ Albufera and Llevant in the rity systems, labor standards, taxation and economic terms of per capita GDP, as its economy grew shortly North of Mallorca. Based on the results of the analy- globalization. Moreover, new thoughts on the links after the resumption of Chinese sovereignty. How sis, natural area managers can develop new products between social security systems and migration as well could a tiny city without any natural resources on and marketing strategies that address their very own as between free trade areas and social market econ- the southern coast of China have managed to achieve visitors, contribute to the sustainable development omy development are presented. The book analyzes such a miraculous level of development? This book of their region, and influence the visitors’ views and the role of a changing age dependency using a Bran- presents an unparalleled study of Macao’s economic behaviors by raising environmental awareness. son model and it derives implications for the stock dynamism and its gambling industry not only by market price index, the exchange rate and the inter- merging historical and current developments, but est rate. Economic[...] Features Luisa Wolter examines the travel motivations and also by presenting solid subjective and[...] interests of natural park visitors to Mallorca with a Features Features special focus on sustainable tourism development. Economic globalization is a complex phenomenon Four years after the actual implementation of its The data for the study were collected from tourists in where the links between social security expenditures casino deregulation policy, Macao has surpassed the two natural parks s’Albufera and Llevant in the and globalization are not well understood so far. This Las Vegas as the world’s top gambling destination North of Mallorca. Based on the results of the analy- study summarizes new key findings and highlights in terms of annual turnover. Also, various recent sis, natural area managers can develop new products new theoretical insights in the field of social secu- surveys have put Macao at the very top of the list in and marketing strategies that address their [..] rity systems, labor standards, taxation and economic terms of per capita GDP, as its economy grew shortly globalization. Moreover, new thoughts on the links after the resumption of Chinese sovereignty. How between social security systems and migration as [..] Contents Sustainability.- Nature-Based Tourism.- Tourist could a tiny city without any natural resources on the [..] Contents Demand.- Impacts. Introduction.- Key Problems.- Theoretical Aspects Fields of interest Contents of Globalization, Economic Growth, Social Security.- Preface.- Abbreviations and Acronyms.- Gambling Conclusions.- Appendix. 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Education M.M. Atwater, M. Russell, M. BUTLER (Eds.) K. Bhattacharya Multicultural Science Education Rabindranath Tagore

E. Andere M., Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo, Mexico City, Mex- Preparing Teachers for Equity and Social Justice Adventure of Ideas and Innovative Practices in Education ico This book offers valuable guidance for science This new addition to Springer’s series on Key Teachers' Perspectives on Finnish teacher educators looking for ways to facilitate pre- Thinkers in World Education tracks the intellectual service and inservice teachers’ pedagogy relative and philosophical journey of a trail-blazing innova- School Education to teaching students from underrepresented and tor whose ideas have fired the imaginations of pro- underserved populations in the science classroom. gressive educationalists for almost a century. The Creating Learning Environments It also provides solutions that will better equip sci- volume’s in-depth analysis of the educational phi- ence teachers of underrepresented student popu- losophy of Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore This superbly researched study offers a chalk-face lations with effective strategies that challenge the offers an unrivalled focus on his highly influential perspective on the secret of Finland’s educational status quo, and foster classrooms environment that views.Tagore—poet, internationalist, humanist, and success. Providing an intimate and revealing portrait promotes equity and social justice for all of their sci- the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for lit- of the Nordic nation’s schools and its teacher train- ence students.Multicultural Science Education illu- erature—lived on the cusp of change between two ing system, it sets out to explain why Finland’s stu- minates historically persistent, yet unresolved issues momentous centuries in world civilization and fore- dents consistently rank top, with low variance and in science teacher education from the perspectives of saw the dissolution of colonialism and the globaliza- moderate inputs, among OECD countries across a remarkable group of science[...] tion of culture. His ideas on education[...] the range of criteria, from reading to mathematics. Alongside the detailed analysis culled from many Features Features hours of interviews with teachers and principals and This book offers valuable guidance for science This new addition to Springer’s series on Key dozens of visits to school throughout the country, teacher educators looking for ways to facilitate pre- Thinkers in World Education tracks the intellectual the author maps the educational landscape of Fin- service and inservice teachers’ pedagogy relative and philosophical journey of a trail-blazing innova- land: the sector’s history, culture and development, to teaching students from underrepresented and tor whose ideas have fired the imaginations of pro- its guiding principles,[...] underserved populations in the science classroom. It gressive educationalists for almost a century. The also provides solutions that will better equip science volume’s in-depth analysis of the educational phi- Features teachers of underrepresented student populations losophy of Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore This superbly researched study offers a chalk-face with effective strategies that challenge the status quo, offers an unrivalled focus on his highly influential [..] perspective on the secret of Finland’s educational [..] success. Providing an intimate and revealing portrait Contents of the Nordic nation’s schools and its teacher train- Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Emerging ing system, it sets out to explain why Finland’s stu- Foreword, Jane Butler Kahle.- Preface, Mary M. Picture – A Social-historical Perspective and the Sig- dents consistently rank top, with low variance and Atwater, Melody Russell, and Malcolm B. But- nificant Personalities.- Chapter 3 Progressive Ideas moderate inputs, among OECD countries across the ler.-Acknowledgements, Mary M. 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I. Bogotch, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA; C.M. L. Boyle Swiniarski, Salem State University, Salem, USA (Ed.) C. Bruguière, Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne Cedex, France; A. Shields, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA (Eds.) Tiberghien, University of Lyon 2, Lyon Cedex 07, France; P. Clé- ment, Université Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France (Eds.) World Class Initiatives and Practices International Handbook of in Early Education Educational Leadership and Social Topics and Trends in Current (In)Justice Moving Forward in a Global Age Science Education This book offers current international initiatives, 9th ESERA Conference Selected Contributions developed for working with children from “Birth The International Handbook on Educational Lead- to Eight” by a diverse group of noted professional This book features 35 of best papers from the 9th ership and Social (In)Justice creates a first-of-its- authors. Their readings present an overview of early European Science Education Research Association kind international forum on conceptualizing the education as it evolved from the Froebelian kinder- Conference, ESERA 2011, held in Lyon, France, meanings of social justice and leadership, research garten to today’s practices in various Early Education September 5th-9th 2011. The ESERA international approaches in studying social justice and combat- settings around the globe. The international voices conference featured some 1,200 participants from ing social injustices, school, university and teacher of the authors represent a balanced perspective of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe as well as North leadership for social justice, advocacy and advocates happenings in various nations and lend a conversa- and South America offering insight into the field at for social justice, socio-cultural representations of tional approach to each chapter. The chapters ana- the end of the first decade of the 21st century. This social injustices, glocal policies, and leadership devel- lyze the Universal Preschool Education movement book presents studies that represent the current opment as interventions. The Handbook is as much promoted by various countries, states, and agencies; orientations of research in science education and forward-looking as it is a retrospective review of edu- examine model curriculum programs in a variety of includes studies in different educational traditions cational research literatures on social justice from teaching/learning settings; and[...] from around the world. It is organized into six parts a variety of educational subfields including educa- around the three poles (content, students, teachers) tional leadership,[...] Features and their interrelations of science[...] This book offers current international initiatives, Features developed for working with children from “Birth Features The International Handbook on Educational Lead- to Eight” by a diverse group of noted professional This book features 35 of the best papers from the ership and Social (In)Justice creates a first-of-its- authors. Their readings present an overview of early 9th European Science Education Research Associa- kind international forum on conceptualizing the education as it evolved from the Froebelian kinder- tion Conference, ESERA 2011, held in Lyon, France, meanings of social justice and leadership, research garten to today’s practices in various Early Education September 5th-9th 2011. The ESERA international approaches in studying social justice and combating settings around the globe. The international voices of conference featured some 1,200 participants from social injustices, school, university and teacher lead- the authors represent a balanced perspective of [..] Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe as well as North ership for social justice, advocacy and advocates for and South America offering insight into the field at social justice, socio-cultural representations of [..] Contents the end of the first decade of the 21st century.This Part I: Antecedents and Present Developments in [..] Contents Universal Preschool Education.- 1. The Evolution Part I: Conceptualizing Social Justice: More Than a of Universal Preschool Education in a Global Age; Contents Definition.- Part II: Approaches to Knowing/Study- Louise Boyle Swiniarski.- 2. Climbing the Mountain: Part 1: Overview of the book.- Overview of the book, ing Social Justice.- Part III: Leadership for Social The Journey to Quality Pre-Kindergarten in Ten- Catherine Bruguière, Andrée Tiberghien, Pierre Justice.- Part IV: Advocacy/Advocates for Social nessee; Rebecca Isbell.- 3. Florida’s Voluntary Uni- Clément.- Part 2: Socio-Scientific Issues.- The Need Justice.- Part V: Socio-Cultural Representations of versal Prekindergarten: A Citizen’s Initiative Taking for a Public Understanding of Sciences, Isabelle Social Injustices.- Part VI: Glocal Policy Interven- Baby Steps; Lynn Hartle and Alisa S. Ghazvini.- Stengers.- Questions Socialement Vives and Socio- tions.- Part VII: Leadership Preparation as Interven- Part II: Curriculum Initiatives for Early Childhood Scientific Issues: New Trends of Research to Meet tion.- Part VIII: Afterword. Programs in a Global Age.- 4. 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E.J. Chernoff, B. Sriraman, The University of Montana, Montana, A. Clark-Wilson, University of Chichester, Bognor Regis, United A. Damlamian, J.F. Rodrigues, R. Sträßer, Universität Gießen, USA (Eds.) Kingdom; O. Robutti, Universita' di Torino, Torino, Italy; N. Sin- Gießen, Germany (Eds.) clair (Eds.) Probabilistic Thinking Educational Interfaces between The Mathematics Teacher in the Mathematics and Industry Presenting Plural Perspectives Digital Era This volume provides a necessary, current and exten- Report on an ICMI-ICIAM-Study An International Perspective on Technology Focused Profes- sive analysis of probabilistic thinking from a num- sional Development This book is the “Study Book” of ICMI-Study no. ber of mathematicians, mathematics educators, and 20, which was run in cooperation with the Interna- psychologists. The work of 58 contributing authors, This volume addresses the key issue of the initial tional Congress on Industry and Applied Mathemat- investigating probabilistic thinking across the globe, education and lifelong professional learning of teach- ics (ICIAM). The editors were the co-chairs of the is encapsulated in 6 prefaces, 29 chapters and 6 com- ers of mathematics to enable them to realize the study (Damlamian, Straesser) and the organiser of mentaries. Ultimately, the four main perspectives affordances of educational technology for mathe- the Study Conference (Rodrigues). The text contains presented in this volume (Mathematics and Phi- matics. With invited contributions from leading a comprehensive report on the findings of the Study losophy, Psychology, Stochastics and Mathematics scholars in the field, this volume contains a blend of Conference, original plenary presentations of the Education) are designed to represent probabilistic research articles and descriptive texts.In the opening Study Conference, reports on the Working Groups thinking in a greater context. chapter John Mason invites the reader to engage in and selected papers from all over world. This content a number of mathematics tasks that highlight impor- was selected by the editors as especially pertinent to Features tant features of technology-mediated mathematical This volume provides a necessary, current and exten- the study each individual chapter represents a signif- activity.This is followed by three main sections· icant contribution to current research. sive analysis of probabilistic thinking from a num- an overview of current practices in teachers’ use ber of mathematicians, mathematics educators, and of digital technologies in the classroom and explo- Features psychologists. The work of 58 contributing authors, rations of the[...] This book is the “Study Book” of ICMI-Study no. investigating probabilistic thinking across the globe, 20, which was run in cooperation with the Interna- is encapsulated in 6 prefaces, 29 chapters and 6 com- Features tional Council for Industry and Applied Mathemat- mentaries. Ultimately, the four main perspectives This volume addresses the key issue of the initial ics (ICIAM). The editors were the co-chairs of the presented in this volume (Mathematics and [..] education and lifelong professional learning of teach- study (Damlamian, Straesser) and the organizer of ers of mathematics to enable them to realize the Contents the Study Conference (Rodrigues). The text contains affordances of educational technology for mathemat- a comprehensive report on the findings of the Study SERIES PREFACE: Gabriele Kaiser and Bharath Sri- ics. With invited contributions from leading scholars raman.- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.- FOREWORD: Conference, original plenary presentations of the in the field, this volume contains a blend of research Study [..] Keith Devlin.- INTRODUCTION: Egan Chernoff articles and descriptive texts.In the opening chapter and Bharath Sriraman.- PERSPECTIVE I: MATHE- John Mason invites the reader to [..] Contents MATICS AND PHILOSOPHY.- Preface to Perspec- Part I:Dicsussion document and Study Report.- Dis- tive I: Mathematics and Philosophy: Egan Chernoff Contents cussion Document (appeared in L’Enseignement and Gale Russell.- I.I. A historical and philosophical Contents.- Opening section. –Foreword: David Mathématique and ZDM 2009).- Report on the perspective on probability: Manfred Borovcnik and Pimm.- Introduction: Alison Clark-Wilson, Ornella Study (by the editors).- Part II: Plenary and Invited Ramesh Kapadia.- I.II. 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A. Day Z. Deng, G. S, C.K.-E. Lee, National Institute of Education, Singa- M. Fried, T. Dreyfus (Eds.) pore, Singapore (Eds.) The Structure of Scientific Mathematics & Mathematics Examination Questions Globalization and the Singapore Education: Searching for Common Curriculum Ground This book shows how Systemic Functional Linguis- From Policy to Classroom tics may be used to explore and explain the gram- This book is the fruit of a symposium in honor mar of scientific examination questions. The author This volume provides a multi-faceted and critical of Ted Eisenberg concerning the growing divide outlines the key elements of this theory and identi- analysis of the Singapore curriculum in relation to between the mathematics community and the math- fies problematical structures that affect the linguis- globalization. First, it details reform initiatives estab- ematics education community, a divide that is clearly tic validity of such education assessment questions. lished by the Singapore government to meet the unhealthy for both. The work confronts this disturb- This book also shows how examination questions challenges posed by globalization. Next, Globaliza- ing gap by considering the nature of the relationship may provide insight into the relationship between tion and the Singapore Curriculum presents how between mathematics education and mathematics, teaching and language in science.Do candidates give these reforms have been translated into programs, and by examining areas of commonality as well as an incorrect answer because they do not understand school subjects and operational frameworks and disagreement. It seeks to provide insight into the the topic or because they do not understand the lan- then examines, in turn, how well these have been mutual benefit both stand to gain by building bridges guage by which the question is framed? This book implemented in schools and classrooms across the based on the natural bonds between them. shows how the analysis of scientific examination country.Through this examination, the book reveals how the initiatives, together with their curricular questions can answer this[...] Features translation and classroom enactment, reflect on the This book is the fruit of a symposium in honor Features one hand global features and tendencies[...] of Ted Eisenberg concerning the growing divide This book shows how Systemic Functional Linguis- between the mathematics community and the math- tics may be used to explore and explain the gram- Features ematics education community, a divide that is clearly mar of scientific examination questions. The author This volume provides a multi-faceted and critical unhealthy for both. The work confronts this disturb- outlines the key elements of this theory and identi- analysis of the Singapore curriculum in relation to ing gap by considering the nature of the relationship fies problematical structures that affect the linguistic globalization. First, it details reform initiatives estab- between mathematics education and mathematics, validity of such education assessment questions. This lished by the Singapore government to meet the and by examining areas of commonality as well as book also shows how examination questions may challenges posed by globalization. Next, Globaliza- disagreement. It [..] provide insight into the relationship between teach- tion and the Singapore Curriculum presents how these reforms have been translated into programs, ing [..] Contents school subjects and operational frameworks and [..] Preface and Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Contents Mathematics and Mathematics Education: Search- Chapter 1 Systemic Functional Analysis and Science Contents ing for common ground: Michael N. Fried.- Chap- Examinations.- Chapter 2 Pictures and Words.- 1. Introduction.- Section 1 - Globalization, Curricu- ter 1. A Dialogue on a Dialogue.- Mathematics and Chapter 3 Sentences.- Chapter 4 Active Readers. lum Reform, Vision and Discourses.- 2. Globaliza- tion, the State and Curriculum Reform.- 3. Aims of Mathematics Education: Beginning a Dialogue in an Fields of interest Schooling For The 21st Century: The Desired Out- Atmosphere of Increasing Estrangement: Michael Science Education; Assessment, Testing and Evalua- comes of Education.- 4. A Vision of Schooling for N. Fried.- Some of my pet-peeves with mathemat- tion; Applied Linguistics; Sociolinguistics the 21st Century: Thinking Schools and Learning ics education: Ted Eisenberg.- Mathematics at the Nation.- Section 2 - Translating Reform Initiatives Center of Distinct Fields: A Response to michael Target groups into Programmes, School Subjects and Operational and Ted: Norma Presmeg.- Chapter 2. Mutual Research Frameworks.- 5. National Education: Framing the Expectations.- Mutual Expectations between Math- Citizenship Curriculum for Singapore Schools .- 6. ematicians and Mathematics Educators : Tommy Type of publication Recontextualising Critical Thinking in the Singapore Dreyfus.-With contributions[...] Brief Curriculum.- 7. 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M. Horsley, M. Eliot, B. Knight, R. Reilly (Eds.) D.W.L. Hung, K.Y.T. Lim, S.-S. Lee, Nanyang Technological Univer- U. Kortenkamp, B. Brandt, C. Benz, Pädagogische Hochschule sity, Singapore, Singapore (Eds.) Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany; G. Krummheuer, Goethe-Univer- sität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Maim, Germany; S. Ladel, Current Trends in Eye Tracking R. Vogel, Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Ger- Research Adaptivity as a Transformative many (Eds.) Disposition Early Mathematics Learning Our eye movements in response to visual stimuli for Learning in the 21st Century reveal much about how we experience the world. Selected Papers of the POEM 2012 Conference Focusing on the latest developments in the multidis- This volume introduces the concept of ‘adaptivity’ ciplinary field of eye tracking research, this volume as occurring when, say, individuals cross bound- This book will gather current research in early child- ranges across a wide spectrum of research applica- aries. Through illustrations from both formal and hood mathematics education. A special focus will tions, with four sections covering the plethora of informal learning, the book seeks to provide learning be the tension between instruction and construction practical uses to which our expanding knowledge can designs and frameworks for adaptivity. This book is of knowledge. The book includes research on the be put. They offer abundant evidence that eye track- unique as it ties together: a) social-individual dialec- design of learning opportunities, the development of ing research and its methodologies offer new ways tics; and b) adaptive learning as it relates to creativ- mathematical thinking, the impact of the social set- of collecting data, framing research questions, and ity and imagination. It highlights case studies from ting and the professionalization of nursery teachers. thinking about how we view our world. As a result, social / new media contexts, school learning milieux, we are discovering more about how the visual system and formal and informal situations. It approaches Features works, as well as how it interacts with attention, cog- adaptive learning from the perspectives of students, This book will gather current research in early child- nition, and behaviour. Current[...] teachers, school leaders, and participants in social hood mathematics education. A special focus will media and other digitally mediated environments. be the tension between instruction and construction Features The book is a[...] of knowledge. The book includes research on the Our eye movements in response to visual stimuli design of learning opportunities, the development of reveal much about how we experience the world. Features mathematical thinking, the impact of the social set- Focusing on the latest developments in the multidis- This volume introduces the concept of ‘adaptivity’ as ting and the professionalization of nursery teachers. ciplinary field of eye tracking research, this volume occurring when, say, individuals cross boundaries. ranges across a wide spectrum of research applica- Through illustrations from both formal and informal Contents tions, with four sections covering the plethora of learning, the book seeks to provide learning designs Instruction and Construction: Integrating Both practical uses to which our expanding knowledge can and frameworks for adaptivity. This book is unique Processes to Promote Quality Early Mathemat- be put. They offer abundant evidence that eye track- as it ties together: a) social-individual dialectics; and ics Education.- A Dance of instruction with con- ing [..] b) adaptive learning as it relates to creativity and struction in mathematics education.- The Roots imagination. It highlights case studies [..] of Mathematising in Young Children.- The first Contents Discernment into the NMT-Family.- Developing Introduction.- Section I: Eye Tracking and the Visual Contents Critical Thinking Skill in Mathematics System.- The Active Eye: Perspectives on Eye Move- Series Editors’ Foreword.- Foreword by John Seely Education.- Identifying quantities of representa- ment Research, Benjamin W. Tatler, Clare Kirtley, Brown.- Section 1: Adaptivities at the Learner/Stu- tions - Children using structures to compose col- Ross G. Macdonald, Katy M. A. Mitchell, Steven W. dent Scale.- Chapter 1 An Epistemic Shift: A Literacy lections from parts or decompose collections into Savage.- Eye Movements from Lab to Life, Benjamin of Adaptivity as Critical for 21st Century Learning parts.- What kind of challenges do teacher students W. Tatler.- Guidance of Attention by Feature Rela- by David Hung, Kenneth Y T Lim, Azi Jamaludin.- encounter with respect to kindergarten mathemat- tionships: The End of the Road for Feature Map The- Chapter 2: Learner Adaptivity: An Initial Conceptu- ics?.- A pilot Study of Exam[...] ories? Stefanie I. Becker.- Gaze And Speech: Pointing alisation by Elizabeth Koh, Helen Hong and Jimmy Device and Text Entry Modality, T.R. Beelders and Seah.- Chapter 3: Pedagogies of Connected Learning: Fields of interest P.J. Blignaut.- Improving the Accuracy of Video- Adapting Education into the 21st Century by Kris- Mathematics Education; Teaching and Teacher Edu- Based Eye-Tracking in Real-Time through Post-Cali- tiina Kumpulainen.- Chapter 4: Learning Adaptiv- cation; Childhood Education bration Regression, Pieter Blignaut,[...] ity across Contexts by Shu-Shing Lee, David Hung, Kenneth Y. T. Lim and Imran Shaari.-[...] Target groups Fields of interest Research Learning and Instruction; Cognitive Psychology; Fields of interest Type of publication Psycholinguistics; Market Research Literacy; Language Education; Learning and Instruc- tion Contributed volume Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4677-4 Research Target groups Research Hardcover Type of publication 2014. XI, 326 p. 60 illus., 30 illus. in color. 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S. Leong, The Hong Kong Institute of Educatio, Tai Po, Hong Q. Li, C. Gerstl-Pepin (Eds.) Y. Li, Texas A & M University, College Station, USA; G. Lappan, Kong; B.W. Leung (Eds.) Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA (Eds.) Survival of the Fittest Creative Arts in Education and Mathematics Curriculum in School The Shifting Contours of Higher Education in China and the Culture United States Education

Perspectives from Greater China This book will examine how universities in China Mathematics curriculum, which is often a focus and the US are responding to markets and increasing This book offers insights into the exciting dynam- in education reforms, has not received extensive global competition. For both countries, a university ics permeating creative arts education in the Greater research attention until recently. Ongoing math- education is seen as key to economic development. China region, focusing on the challenges of forging ematics curriculum changes in many education While China and the US have two very different a future that would not reject, but be enriched by its systems call for further research and sharing of effec- political systems, they represent the two largest Confucian and colonial past. Today’s ‘Greater China’ tive curriculum policies and practices that can help economies in the world and share beliefs that higher – comprising China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan lead to the improvement of school education.This education plays an integral role to economic devel- – has grown into a vibrant and rapidly transforming book provides a unique international perspective on opment. The book will bring together scholars with region characterized by rich historical legacies, enor- diverse curriculum issues and practices in different multiple perspectives on the topic to create dialogue mous dynamism and exciting cultural metamorpho- education systems, offering a comprehensive picture around similarities and differences. This book will sis. Concomitant with the economic rise of China of various stages along curriculum transformation appeal to students, scholars, and higher educational and widespread calls for more ‘creative’ and ‘liberal’ from the intended to the achieved, and showing how administrators in both countries and other countries education, the educational and cultural sectors in the curriculum changes in various stages contribute to as well who are seeking to[...] region have witnessed significant reforms in recent mathematics teaching and learning in[...] years. Other[...] Features Features This book will examine how universities in China Features Mathematics curriculum, which is often a focus and the US are responding to markets and increasing This book offers insights into the exciting dynam- in education reforms, has not received extensive global competition. For both countries, a university ics permeating creative arts education in the Greater research attention until recently. Ongoing math- education is seen as key to economic development. China region, focusing on the challenges of forging ematics curriculum changes in many education While China and the US have two very different a future that would not reject, but be enriched by its systems call for further research and sharing of effec- political systems, they represent the two largest Confucian and colonial past. Today’s ‘Greater China’ tive curriculum policies and practices that can help economies in the world and share beliefs that higher – comprising China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan lead to the improvement of school education.This education plays an integral role to economic devel- – has grown into a vibrant and rapidly transforming book provides a unique international perspective on opment. [..] region characterized by rich historical legacies, [..] diverse [..] Contents Contents Contents Preface.- Dedication.- Part One: Markets, Compe- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Contributors.- Part I: Mathematics Curriculum in School Education tition, and Strategic Change in Higher Education.- Overview. 1. Creative Arts, Education, and Culture Editors: Yeping Li (Texas A&M University, USA) Chapter 1: Wolverton: Creating Creative Creators: in a Global Perspective. 2. National Acts for Trans- Glenda Lappan (Michigan State University, USA) China and the United States’ Common Quest.- mission of Chinese Culture and Heritage in Arts Part I: Introduction and Perspectives.- Chapter Chapter 2: Lane & Owens, Fostering Economic Education. 3. Cultural Policy and the Development 1 Mathematics curriculum in school education: Competitiveness in China and the US: Untangling of Local Cultures in Hong Kong.- Part II: The Arts Advancing research and practices from an interna- the Web of Competing Regulations and Interests.- and Culture in Education. 4. Aesthetic Creativity: tional perspective: Yeping LI, Glenda LAPPAN.- Chapter 3: Zha & Lin, China’s Move to Mass Higher Bridging Arts, Culture and Education. 5. Theoreti- Chapter 2 Curriculum design and systemic change: Education: Analyzing the Policy Execution with a cal Foundation for Spirituality Oriented Holistic Art Hugh BURKHARDT.- Chapter 3 Mathematics “NATO-Scheme”.- Chapter 4: Powers, Conflict of Education: Integration of Eastern and Western Aes- curriculum policies and practices in the U.S.: The Interest and U.S. University Technology Licensing.- thetics. 6. The New Awareness of Canto-jazz in the Common Core State Standards initiative: Barbara J. Part Two: Strategies Used to Address Core Issues in Jazz Arrangement Project. 7. Popular[...] REYS.- Chapter 4 Reflections on curricular change: Higher[...] Alan SCHOENFELD.- Part II:[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Arts Education; Music; Curriculum Studies Fields of interest Higher Education; Educational Policy and Politics; Mathematics Education; Curriculum Studies; Inter- International and Comparative Education Target groups national and Comparative Education Research Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7728-6 Contributed volume Contributed volume Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39812-4 2013. XII, 251 p. 313 illus. (Landscapes: the Arts, Aes- More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7559-6 Hardcover thetics, and Education, Vol. 13) Hardcover 2014. XVII, 187 p. 2 illus. (New Frontiers of Educational 99,99 € 2014. XI, 663 p. 83 illus. 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C. Mason, F. Rawlings-Sanaei, Macquarie University, Sydney, Aus- O. McNamara, J. Murray, University of East London, London, H. Park, K.-k. Kim (Eds.) tralia (Eds.) United Kingdom; M. Jones (Eds.) Korean Education in Changing Academic Migration, Discipline Workplace Learning in Teacher Economic and Demographic Knowledge and Pedagogical Education Contexts Practice International Practice and Policy

Voices from the Asia-Pacific This book explores teacher workplace learning from This edited volume offers a comprehensive sur- four different perspectives: social policy, interna- vey of Korean education in transition. Divided into This volume makes a distinctive and innovative con- tional comparators, multi-professional stances/per- three parts, the book first assesses the current state of tribution to the globalisation of higher education spectives and socio-cultural theory. First, it considers Korean education. It examines how the educational literature by highlighting the myriad benefits of aca- the policy and practice context of professional learn- system handles the effects of family background and demic migration. Sixteen academic migrants across ing in teacher education in England, and the rest gender in helping students smoothly transition from the Asia-Pacific region reflect on their experiences of the UK, with particular reference to professional school to the labor market. Next, the book intro- and wisdom gained across geographical, cultural and masters level provision. The importance of teach- duces growing concerns over whether the traditional disciplinary domains. Each one provides an authen- ers’ and schools’ perceptions of improvement, devel- model of Korean education can adequately meet the tic account of ways in which their experiences and opment and learning, and the inherent tensions demands of the emerging knowledge-based econ- insights have benefited their host institutions and between individual, school and government priori- omy. It examines features of new reform measures enhanced their pedagogical practice. The ground- ties is explored. Second, the book considers models that have been introduced to help Korean education breaking volume calls for a shift in academic culture of teacher workplace learning to be found in interna- prepare students for the new economy. The third – one in which academic migrants are respected for tional research and practice[...] part discusses how an influx of diverse[...] their cultural, social and intellectual resources, their enhanced interpretive[...] Features Features This book explores teacher workplace learning from This edited volume offers a comprehensive sur- Features four different perspectives: social policy, interna- vey of Korean education in transition. Divided into This volume makes a distinctive and innovative con- tional comparators, multi-professional stances/per- three parts, the book first assesses the current state of tribution to the globalisation of higher education spectives and socio-cultural theory. First, it considers Korean education. It examines how the educational literature by highlighting the myriad benefits of aca- the policy and practice context of professional learn- system handles the effects of family background and demic migration. Sixteen academic migrants across ing in teacher education in England, and the rest gender in helping students smoothly transition from the Asia-Pacific region reflect on their experiences of the UK, with particular reference to professional school to the labor market. Next, the book intro- and wisdom gained across geographical, cultural and masters level provision. The importance of [..] duces growing concerns over whether the [..] disciplinary domains. Each one provides an authen- tic account of ways in which their experiences and Contents Contents [..] 1. Framing Workplace Learning.- 2. Developing a Preface.- Part 1: Current Contours of Korean Edu- Multi-layered System of Distributed Expertise: What cation.- 1. Determinants of Academic Achievement Contents Does Cultural Historical Theory Bring to Under- in Republic of Korea; Kyungkeun Kim and Soo-yong 1. Introduction.- Part I: Migration of Ideas, Con- standings of Workplace Learning in School-Uni- Byun.-2. Shadow Education and Academic Success ceptual Understanding and Pedagogical Enrich- versity Partnerships?- 3. Developing Knowledge for in Republic of Korea; Soo-yong Byun.- 3. The Analy- ment.- 2. Cultural Transfer in University Teaching: Qualified Professionals.- 4. Work-based, Accredited sis of Entering the Labor Market among Women Academic Migrant Perspectives from Aotearoa/ Professional Education: Insights from Medicine.- Doctorates in Republic of Korea; Jae-Hee Ahn.- 4. New Zealand.- 3. Global Scholars as Ambassadors 5. ‘In This Together’: Developing University-Work- Educational Expansion and Labor Market Entry of of Knowledge.- Part II: Indigenous Pedagogies: place Partnerships in Initial Professional Training for New Graduates in Korea and Japan; Shin Arita.- Part Bridging Worldviews.- 4. Negotiating Worldviews Practitioner Educational Psychologists.- 6. Disentan- 2: Educational Reforms in a Changing Economy.- – Indigenous Place in Academic Space.- 5. Towards gling What it Means to Be a Teacher in the Twenty- 5. Evaluations of Educational Reform Measures and Cultural Democracy in University Teaching and first Century: Policy and Practice in[...] Future Directions for the Knowledge-Based Soci- Research with Special Reference to the Pacific Island ety:[...] Region.- 6. At the Faultline of Disciplinary Bound- Fields of interest aries: Emigrating from Physics to Māori Studies.- 7. Teaching and Teacher Education; Educational Policy Fields of interest E Like[...] and Politics; International and Comparative Educa- International and Comparative Education; Sociology tion of Education; Educational Policy and Politics Fields of interest Sociology of Education; Higher Education Target groups Target groups Research Research Target groups Research Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7825-2 More on www.springer.com/978-981-4451-26-0 More on www.springer.com/978-981-4451-87-1 Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XIV, 315 p. 14 illus. (Professional Learning and 2014. XII, 209 p. 14 illus. (Education in the Asia-Pacific Hardcover Development in Schools and Higher Education, Vol. 10) Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, Vol. 23) 2014. 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S. Rezat, M. Hattermann, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Ger- K. Schneider (Ed.) G.J. Sefa Dei, M. McDermott (Eds.) many; A. Peter-Koop (Eds.) Transfer of Learning in Politics of Anti-Racism Education: Transformation - A Fundamental Organizations In Search of Strategies for Idea of Mathematics Education Transformative Learning In this book, internationally respected scholars The diversity of research domains and theories in from the disciplines of educational science, busi- This collection of essays invites readers to think the field of mathematics education has been a per- ness administration and psychology thoroughly dis- through critical questions concerning anti-racism manent subject of discussions from the origins of cuss practice-related questions on learning transfer education, such as: How does anti-racism education the discipline up to the present. On the one hand in organizations. Readers will learn solid concepts centre race as an analytic and simultaneously work the diversity is regarded as a resource for rich sci- for securing and evaluating learning transfer. This with multiple sites of oppression, without reifying entific development on the other hand it gives rise volume offers new insights about learning trans- hierarchies of difference? How can anti-racism edu- to the often repeated criticism of the discipline’s fer in organizations and their implications for both cation be engaged to speak to historical questions of lack of focus and identity. As one way of focusing research and practice. It examines the actual state in power and privilege, within conventional schooling on core issues of the discipline the book seeks to practice and provides the foundation for improve- practices? How do we recognize anti-racism educa- open up a discussion about fundamental ideas in the ments in the design and evaluation of further train- tion in its many iterations?In this book the authors field of mathematics education that permeate differ- ing measures that are conducive to the transfer of explore the knowledge that constitutes anti-racism ent research domains and perspectives. The book learning.In addition, coverage details theoretical education and the ways in which knowledge consti- addresses transformation as one fundamental idea in models on learning transfer in[...] tutive of anti-racism education becomes embodied mathematics education and[...] Features through particular pedagogues. The[...] Features In this book, internationally respected scholars Features This book opens up a discussion on fundamen- from the disciplines of educational science, business This collection of essays invites readers to think tal ideas of mathematics education as a means to administration and psychology thoroughly discuss through critical questions concerning anti-racism focus on the overarching core issues and to reflect practice-related questions on learning transfer in education, such as: How does anti-racism education upon the identity of the scientific discipline. The organizations. Readers will learn solid concepts for centre race as an analytic and simultaneously work concept of transformation is introduced as one securing and evaluating learning transfer. This vol- with multiple sites of oppression, without reifying fundamental idea in the discipline and examined ume offers new insights about learning transfer in hierarchies of difference? How can anti-racism edu- from different perspectives. Transformations are organizations and their implications for both [..] cation be engaged to speak to historical questions of related to knowledge, to signs and representations of power and privilege, within conventional schooling mathematics, to [..] Contents Introduction, Käthe Schneider.- Transfer of Learn- [..] Contents ing in German Companies, Käthe Schneider, Maria Contents Introduction to Part I.- How 18th Century Mathe- Pältz, Helmut Stauche.- Enablers and Inhibitors of Introduction to the Politics of Anti-Racism Edu- matics was Transformed into 19th Century School Learning Transfer from Theory to Practice, Karima cation: In Search of Strategies for Transformative Curricula.- A Framework for Examining the Trans- Bouzguenda.- Learning Transfer in Organizations: Learning, George J. Sefa Dei and Mairi McDermott.- formation of Mathematics and Mathematics Learn- An Adaptive Perspective Centered on the Learner I. Intersectional Analyses: Rethinking Anti-Racism ing in the Transition from School to University: and the Development of Self-Regulation, Jean- Education, Masculinity and the Politics of Sexual- An Analysis of German Textbooks from Upper François Roussel.- A Systemic Perspective of Train- ity.- 1. A Prism of Educational Research and Policy: Secondary School and the First Semester.- Knowl- ing Transfer, Constantine Kontoghiorghes.- Integra- Anti-Racism and Multiplex Oppressions, George edge Transformation between Secondary School and tion for Training Transfer: Learning, Knowledge, J. Sefa Dei.- 2. Homonormativity Inside Out: Read- University Mathematics.- Student Transition to Uni- Organizational Culture, and Technology, Doo Hun ing Race and Sexuality Into an LGBT Film Festival versity Mathematics Education: Transformations of H. Lim, Brent Nowell.- Training Transfer in Teach- Opening Gala, David Pereira.- 3. Progressive Disci- People, Tools and Practices.- Overcoming the Gap ers[...] pline, Regressive Education: The Systematic Exclu- between University and School Mathematics: The sion of Black Youth In and Through Expulsion[...] Impact of an[...] Fields of interest Professional and Vocational Education; Personnel Fields of interest Fields of interest Management; Lifelong Learning / Adult Education Educational Policy and Politics; Sociology of Educa- Mathematics Education; Educational Philosophy Target groups tion Target groups Research Target groups Research Type of publication Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02092-1 Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3488-7 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7626-5 Hardcover 2014. XI, 170 p. 10 illus. in color. Hardcover 2014. XXII, 409 p. 112 illus., 30 illus. in color. 99,99 € 2014. VIII, 239 p. 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J.C. Shin, U. Teichler, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany (Eds.) R. Small, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand D.D. Suthers, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, USA; K. Lund, C.P. Rosé, C. Teplovs, N. Law, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Eds.) The Future of the Post-Massified Karl Marx

University at the Crossroads The Revolutionary as Educator Productive Multivocality in the

Restructuring Systems and Functions This book is an introduction to Karl Marx (1818– Analysis of Group Interactions 1883) as a radical educational thinker. Marx’s own The modern university started as an innovative schooling and education are examined and we see model - a research-driven teaching and service The key idea of the book is that scientific and practi- how his interest in educational issues was informed model in the 19th century -, but the contemporary cal advances can be obtained if researchers working by his own experience. Educational themes in Marx’s university is in a crisis of identity. The major chal- in traditions that have been assumed to be mutu- thinking are identified: the role of education within lenge is how to harmonize different missions, e.g., ally incompatible make a real effort to engage in dia- capitalist society, the contribution of education to teaching, research, and service. The triple function logue with each other, comparing and contrasting human development and the character of education has become questionable and research now dom- their understandings of a given phenomenon and in a future society. These are placed in a historical inates the other two functions in contemporary how these different understandings can either com- setting by the author and related to public debates higher education. This book takes a step towards plement or mutually elaborate on each other. This over educational policy.Throughout his career, Marx further academic and policy discussions on the key idea applies to many fields, particularly in the identified education as key to the prospects of the restructuring the triple functions of university and social and behavioral sciences, as well as education working class. The story of this engagement adds a designing the future of the post-massified university. and computer science. The book shows how we have new dimension to the[...] achieved this by presenting our study of collabora- Features tive learning during the course of a four-year project. Features The modern university started as an innovative Through a series of five[...] This book is an introduction to Karl Marx (1818– model - a research-driven teaching and service 1883) as a radical educational thinker. Marx’s own model in the 19th century -, but the contemporary Features schooling and education are examined and we see university is in a crisis of identity. The major chal- The key idea of this book is that scientific and prac- how his interest in educational issues was informed lenge is how to harmonize different missions, e.g., tical advances can be obtained if researchers work- by his own experience. Educational themes in Marx’s teaching, research, and service. The triple function ing in multiple traditions – including traditions that thinking are identified: the role of education within has become questionable and research now dom- have been assumed to be mutually incompatible – capitalist society, the contribution of education to inates the other two functions in contemporary make a concerted and sustained effort to engage in human development and the character of education higher education. [..] dialogue with each other by comparing and contrast- in [..] ing their understandings of a given phenomenon and Contents considering how these different understandings can Contents 1. Introduction - The University in the Post-Massi- [..] 1. The Education of an Educator.- 2. Marx's radical fication Era: A Conceptual Framework.- PART 1: turn.- 3. Capitalism and Education.- 4. The politics Post-massification and Changing Environments.- Contents of schooling.- 5. Lessons from Marx. PART 2: Teaching, Research, and Service Functions Part 1:Introduction.- 1.The Productive Multivocality Project: Origins and Objectives.- 2.Methodological at the Crossroads.- PART 3: The University as a Fields of interest Dimensions.- 3.A Readers’ Guide to the Produc- Social System at the Crossroads.- PART 4: The Uni- Educational Philosophy; Philosophy of Education; tive Multivocality Project.- Part 2:Case Study 1:Piv- versity at the Crossroads.- Conclusion. Sociology of Education otal Moments in Origami Fractions.- 4.Learning Fields of interest Target groups Fractions through Folding in an Elementary Face- Higher Education; Educational Policy and Politics; Research to-Face Classroom.- 5.Focus-based Constructive Administration, Organization and Leadership Interaction.- 6.Collaborative and Differential Utter- Type of publication ances, Pivotal Moments, and Polyphony.- 7.Social Target groups Brief Metacognition, Micro-creativity and Justifications: Research Statistical Discourse Analysis of a Mathematics More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7656-2 Classroom Conversation.- 8.A Multivocal Analy- Type of publication Softcover sis[...] Contributed volume 2014. VI, 85 p. (SpringerBriefs on Key Thinkers in Educa- More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01522-4 tion) Fields of interest 49,99 € Educational Technology; User Interfaces and Hardcover ISBN 978-94-007-7656-2 Human Computer Interaction; Learning and 2014. 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P.T.H. Thanh L. Wang, Zhejiang University, China, Hangzhou, China (P.R.) Energy Implementing Cross-Culture The Road to Privatization of Higher

Pedagogies Education in China E. Colombo, S. Bologna, UN Industrial Development Organiza- tion, Vienna, Austria; D. Masera, UN Industrial Development Cooperative Learning at Confucian Heritage Cultures A New Cultural Revolution? Organization, Vienna, Austria (Eds.) During the last two decades Confucian heritage This book makes both empirical and conceptual con- culture countries have widely promoted teaching tributions to the debate on privatization of higher Renewable Energy for Unleashing and learning reforms to advance their educational education in China. Empirically, it aims to fill a gap Sustainable Development systems. To skip the painfully long research stage, in our knowledge of privatization of higher educa- Confucian heritage culture educators have bor- tion in North China. To this end, Beijing was chosen rowed Western philosophies and practices with the as a case for analysis, and nine local higher educa- The book analyzes energy technologies, business assumption that what has been done successfully tional institutions were visited. The case study strat- models and policies to promote sustainable develop- in the West will produce similar outcomes in the egy is also complemented by an extensive review ment. It proposes a set of recommendations for fur- East. The wide importation of cooperative learn- of national policies to reveal problems beyond the ther activities and networking on access to energy ing practices to Confucian heritage culture class- specific case of Beijing and of national concern. and renewable energies and promotes an integrated rooms recently is an example. However, cooperative The effects of the cultural and socioeconomic back- approach to sustainable resource management. The learning has been documented in many studies not ground and the unique state-party controlling sys- book discusses access to energy, as a precondition to work effectively in Confucian heritage culture tem on higher education management are stressed. for socio-economic progress. It depicts the global classrooms. The reason is that the educators often Conceptually, most existing[...] dimension of the challenge in terms of access to elec- impose[...] tricity and other forms of energy in developing coun- Features tries. The three main interlinked topics related to Features This book makes both empirical and conceptual con- energy and sustainable growth are separately dis- During the last two decades Confucian heritage tributions to the debate on privatization of higher cussed: appropriate technologies for modern energy culture countries have widely promoted teaching education in China. Empirically, it aims to fill a gap services, business models for the[...] and learning reforms to advance their educational in our knowledge of privatization of higher educa- systems. To skip the painfully long research stage, tion in North China. To this end, Beijing was chosen Features Confucian heritage culture educators have bor- as a case for analysis, and nine local higher educa- The book analyzes energy technologies, business rowed Western philosophies and practices with the tional institutions were visited. The case study strat- models and policies to promote sustainable develop- assumption that what has been done successfully in egy is also complemented by an extensive review [..] ment. It proposes a set of recommendations for fur- the West will produce similar outcomes in the East. ther activities and networking on access to energy The wide [..] Contents and renewable energies and promotes an integrated Introduction.- Higher education in China: local, approach to sustainable resource management. The Contents national and global context.- Privatization of higher book discusses access to energy, as a precondition Chapter 1) Introduction and Research Overview.- education: theoretical underpinnings.- Implemen- for socio-economic progress. It depicts the global Chapter 2) Cooperative Learning in Comparison tation of privatization: scale and scope.- Financing dimension [..] with the Teacher-Centredness.- Chapter 3) Coop- higher education: changing rationales for funding.- erative Learning in CHC Countries.- Chapter 4) Control and regulation of higher education: inno- Contents An Applied Theoretical Framework to Implement vated university governance.- Rethinking privati- Renewable energies to promote local development Cooperative Learning in CHC Countries.- Chapter zation of higher education in China: lessons and (by E. Colombo, D. Masera, S. Bologna).- Global 5) Teaching Practices at CHC Education Institutions: impacts.- References. dimension of universal access to energy (by E. A Hidden Challenge and Techniques to Enhance Colombo, L. Mattarolo, S. Mandelli).- Rule of law Cooperative Learning.- Chapter 6) Assessment at Fields of interest and right within access to energy: a philosophical CHC Education Institutions: Problems and Strate- Higher Education; Educational Policy and Politics; perspective (by T. Scandroglio).- Modern energies gies to Enhance Cooperative Learning .- Chapter 7) Sociology of Education; Sociology of Educationm services for cooking: from Improved Cook-Stoves Learning Culture of CHC Students: Its Support and to domestic and community-based systems (by F. Challenge to[...] Target groups Mapelli, J. Mungwe).- Distributed generation for Research access to electricity: from Home Based Systems to Fields of interest Mini Grid (by S. Mandelli, R. 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M. Jacobson, D. Ciolkosz (Eds.) I. Stober, K. Bucher, Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany Engineering Wood-Based Energy in the Northern Geothermal Energy

Forests From Theoretical Models to Exploration and Development A. Adhikari, Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, India; J. Adhikari, W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an This unique book provides the first comprehensive inexhaustible reservoir of thermal energy. This form overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern Data Analysis and Pattern of energy, known as geothermal energy has been uti- hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This lized throughout human history in the form of hot Recognition in Multiple Databases includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based water from hot springs. Modern utilization of geot- bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. hermal energy includes direct use of the heat and This book is relevant to engineers, project develop- its conversion to other forms of energy, mainly elec- Pattern recognition in data is a well known classi- ers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmen- tricity. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable cal problem that falls under the ambit of data analy- tal scientists and natural resource managers. Most energy and its use is associated with very little or sis. As we need to handle different data, the nature chapters also provide practical hands-on advice for no CO2-emissions and its importance as an energy of patterns, their recognition and the types of data the practitioner, and provide a valuable resource source has greatly increased as the effects of climate analyses are bound to change. Since the number of for anyone who is considering developing a woody change become more prominent. Because of its inex- data collection channels increases in the recent time bioenergy project. haustibility it is obvious that utilization of geother- and becomes more diversified, many real-world data mal energy will become a[...] mining tasks can easily acquire multiple databases Features from various sources. In these cases, data mining This unique book provides the first comprehensive Features becomes more challenging for several essential rea- overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern The internal heat of the planet Earth represents an sons. We may encounter sensitive data originating hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This inexhaustible reservoir of thermal energy. This form from different sources - those cannot be amalga- includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based of energy, known as geothermal energy has been uti- mated. Even if we are allowed to place different data bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. lized throughout human history in the form of hot together, we are certainly[...] This book is relevant to engineers, project develop- water from hot springs. Modern utilization of geot- ers, foresters, economists, sociologists, environmen- hermal energy includes direct use of the heat and its Features tal scientists and natural resource managers. [..] conversion to other forms of energy, mainly electric- Pattern recognition in data is a well known classi- cal problem that falls under the ambit of data analy- Contents ity. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy [..] sis. As we need to handle different data, the nature Introduction and Overview.- Forestry in the North- of patterns, their recognition and the types of data east.- Biomass Availability, Supply and Demand.- Contents analyses are bound to change. Since the number of Carbon Cycle Implications of Forest Bioenergy Pro- 1. Thermal Structure of the Earth.-1.1 Renewable data collection channels increases in the recent time duction.- Breeding and Genetics for Future Feed- Energies, Global Aspects.- 1.2 Internal Structure of and becomes more diversified, many real-world data stocks.- Biomass Harvesting Systems and Logistics.- the Earth.- 1.3 Energy budget of the planet.- 1.4 Heat mining tasks can easily acquire multiple [..] Residential Wood Heat in the Northeast.- Commer- transport and thermal parameters.- 1.5 Brief outline cial Combustion and CHP systems.- The Wood Pel- of methods for measuring thermal parameters.- 2. Contents let Industry in the Northeast.- Biofuel Production.- History of Geothermal Energy Use.- 2.1 Early utiliza- From the Contents: Synthesizing Different Extreme Emissions and Health Impacts of Wood Biomass tion of geothermal energy.- 2.2 History of Utiliza- Association Rules in Multiple Data Sources.- Clus- Combustion.- Social Considerations.- Financing for tion of Geothermal Energy in the last 150 Years .- 3. tering items in time-stamped databases induced by Project Development. Geothermal Energy Resources.- 3.1 Energy.- 3.2 Sig- stability.- Mining global patterns in multiple large databases.- Clustering Local Frequency Items in Fields of interest nificance of "renewable" energies.- 3.3 Status of geot- hermal energy utilization.- 3.4 Geothermal energy Multiple Data Sources.- Mining Patterns of Select Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Policy, Eco- Items in Different Data Sources. nomics and Management; Renewable and Green sources.- 4.[...] Energy; Forestry Management; Wood Science & Fields of interest Fields of interest Technology Renewable and Green Energy; Environmental Computational Intelligence; Pattern Recognition; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery Target groups Science and Engineering; Energy Technology Research Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Professional/practitioner Monograph Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9477-5 Monograph Monograph Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-13351-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03409-6 2013. 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V. Afraimovich, San Luis Potosi University, Lomas 4a Seccion, San F. Almeida, INESC Porto Campus da FEUP, Porto, Portugal; M.T. F. Amato, R. Ambrosino, M. Ariola, C. Cosentino, G. De Tommasi, Luis Potosi, Mexico; A.C.J. Luo, X. Fu, Shandong Normal Univer- Andrade, N. Blefari Melazzi, Università degli Studi di Roma, Università degli Studi di Napoli, Napoli, Italy sity, Ji’nan, China (P.R.) (Eds.) Roma, Italy; R. Walker, H. Hussmann, LMU Medieninformatik, München, Germany; I.S. Venieris, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Eds.) Finite-Time Stability and Control Nonlinear Dynamics and

Complexity Enhancing the Internet with the Finite-time stability (FTS) is a more practical con- CONVERGENCE System cept than classical Lyapunov stability, useful for This important collection presents recent advances checking whether the state trajectories of a system in nonlinear dynamics including analytical solu- An Information-centric Network Coupled with a Standard remain within pre-specified bounds over a finite tions, chaos in Hamiltonian systems, time-delay, Middleware time interval. In a linear systems framework, FTS uncertainty, and bio-network dynamics. Nonlinear problems can be cast as convex optimization prob- Convergence proposes the enhancement of the Inter- Dynamics and Complexity equips readers to appreci- lems and solved by the use of effective off-the-shelf net with a novel, content-centric, publish–subscribe ate this increasingly main-stream approach to under- computational tools such as LMI solvers. Finite-time service model based on the versatile digital item standing complex phenomena in nonlinear systems Stability and Control exploits this benefit to present (VDI): a common container for all kinds of digital as they are examined in a broad array of disciplines. the practical applications of FTS and finite-time con- content, including digital representations of real- The book facilitates a better understanding of the trol-theoretical results to various engineering fields. world resources. VDIs will serve the needs of the mechanisms and phenomena in nonlinear dynamics The text is divided into two parts:· linear sys- future Internet, providing a homogeneous method and develops the corresponding mathematical theory tems; and· hybrid systems.The building of prac- for handling structured information, incorporating to apply nonlinear design to practical engineering. tical[...] security and privacy mechanisms. CONVERGENCE Features subsumes the following areas of research:· definition Features This important collection presents recent advances of the VDI as a new fundamental unit of distribution Finite-time stability (FTS) is a more practical con- in nonlinear dynamics including analytical solu- and transaction;· content-centric networking func- cept than classical Lyapunov stability, useful for tions, chaos in Hamiltonian systems, time-delay, tionality to complement or replace IP-address-based checking whether the state trajectories of a system uncertainty, and bio-network dynamics. Nonlinear routing;· security and privacy[...] remain within pre-specified bounds over a finite Dynamics and Complexity equips readers to appreci- time interval. In a linear systems framework, FTS Features ate this increasingly main-stream approach to under- problems can be cast as convex optimization prob- Convergence proposes the enhancement of the Inter- standing complex phenomena in nonlinear systems lems and solved by the use of effective off-the-shelf net with a novel, content-centric, publish–subscribe as they are examined in a broad array of disciplines. computational tools such as LMI solvers. Finite-time service model based on the versatile digital item The book [..] [..] (VDI): a common container for all kinds of digital Contents content, including digital representations of real- Contents From Long Range Order to Complex Networks, an world resources. VDIs will serve the needs of the Part I: Linear Systems.- Finite-time Stability Analy- Hamiltonian Dynamics Perspective.- Time-Vary- future Internet, providing a homogeneous method sis of Continuous-Time Linear Systems.- Controller ing Linearization: Perron Effects of Lyapunov Expo- for handling structured information, incorporating Design for the Finite-Time Stabilization of Contin- nent Sign Inversion, Stability and Instability by the [..] uous-Time Linear Systems.- Robustness Issues.- First Approximation.- Fractional Maps as Maps with Finite-time Stability of Discrete-Time Linear Sys- Contents Memory.- Complex Period- Motion in a Periodi- tems.- Finite-time Stability Analysis via PQLFs.- Part Approaches for the Development of Informa- cally Forced, Quadratic Nonlinear Oscillator.- Map- II: Hybrid Systems.- Finite-time Stability of Impul- tion-Centric Networks.- Convergence Architecture: Based Approach to Problems of Spiking Neural Net- sive Dynamical Linear Systems.- Controller Design A Concise Overview.- The Network Level (CoNet).- work Dynamics.- Adaptive Landscape with Singular- for the Finite-time Stability of Impulsive Dynamical The Content Level (CoMid).- The Versatile Digital ity in Biological Processes.- Multiscale Scaffolding of Linear Systems.- Robustness Issues for Impulsive Item (VDI).- The Convergence Security Infrastruc- Real World Data.- Treasure Hunting in Virtual Envi- Dynamical Linear Systems. ture.- The Adoption of Rights Expression Language ronments. Scaling Laws of Human Virtual Motions in CONVERGENCE.- Scenarios and Trials for Fields of interest and[...] CONVERGENCE.- Business Models and Exploita- Control; Systems Theory, Control; Industrial Chem- Fields of interest tion.- Conclusions and Future Research Topics. istry / Chemical Engineering; Automotive Engineer- Complexity; Nonlinear Dynamics; Complex Systems ing; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics Fields of interest Target groups Communications Engineering, Networks; Computer Target groups Professional/practitioner Communication Networks; Information Systems Research Applications (incl.Internet) Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Target groups Monograph Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02352-6 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5663-5 Hardcover Type of publication Softcover 2014. VIII, 292 p. 117 illus., 42 illus. in color. (Nonlinear Monograph 2014. XII, 146 p. 37 illus., 14 illus. in color. 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F. Amigoni, V. Schiaffonati, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy H.M. Ammari, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, USA G.A. Anastassiou, University of Memphis, Memphis, USA; I.F. (Eds.) (Ed.) Iatan, Technical University, Bucharest, Romania

Methods and Experimental The Art of Wireless Sensor Intelligent Routines II

Techniques in Computer Networks Solving Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry with Sage Engineering Volume 1: Fundamentals “Intelligent Routines II: Solving Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry with Sage” contains numerous During the last one and a half decades, wireless sen- Computing and science reveal a synergic relation- of examples and problems as well as many unsolved sor networks have witnessed significant growth and ship. On the one hand, it is widely evident that problems. This book extensively applies the success- tremendous development in both academia and computing plays an important role in the scientific ful software Sage, which can be found free online industry. “The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks: endeavor. On the other hand, the role of scientific http://www.sagemath.org/. Sage is a recent and pop- Volume 1: Fundamentals” focuses on the funda- method in computing is getting increasingly impor- ular software for mathematical computation, avail- mentals concepts in the design, analysis, and imple- tant, especially in providing ways to experimentally able freely and simple to use. This book is useful to mentation of wireless sensor networks. It covers evaluate the properties of complex computing sys- all applied scientists in mathematics, statistics and the various layers of the lifecycle of this type of net- tems. This book critically presents these issues from engineering, as well for late undergraduate and grad- work from the physical layer up to the application a unitary conceptual and methodological perspective uate students of above subjects. It is the first such layer. Its rationale is that the first volume covers by addressing specific case studies at the intersec- book in solving symbolically with Sage problems in contemporary design issues, tools, and protocols tion between computing and science. The book orig- Linear Algebra and Differential Geometry. Plenty of for radio-based two-dimensional terrestrial sen- inates from, and collects the experience of, a course SAGE applications are[...] sor networks. All the book chapters in this volume for PhD students in Information Engineering held at include up-to-date research work spanning[...] the Politecnico di Milano.[...] Features “Intelligent Routines II: Solving Linear Algebra and Features Features Differential Geometry with Sage” contains numerous During the last one and a half decades, wireless sen- Computing and science reveal a synergic relation- of examples and problems as well as many unsolved sor networks have witnessed significant growth and ship. On the one hand, it is widely evident that problems. This book extensively applies the success- tremendous development in both academia and computing plays an important role in the scientific ful software Sage, which can be found free online industry. “The Art of Wireless Sensor Networks: endeavor. On the other hand, the role of scientific http://www.sagemath.org/. Sage is a recent and pop- Volume 1: Fundamentals” focuses on the funda- method in computing is getting increasingly impor- ular software for mathematical computation, avail- mentals concepts in the design, analysis, and imple- tant, especially in providing ways to experimentally able freely and simple to use. This book is useful to mentation of wireless sensor networks. It covers the evaluate the properties of complex computing sys- [..] various layers of the lifecycle of this type of network tems. This book critically presents these issues from [..] a [..] Contents Vector Spaces.- Plane And Straight Line In E.- Linear Contents Contents Transformations.- Euclidean Vector Spaces.- Bilin- Part I Introduction and Applications.- Part II Wire- Computational Models for Environmental Systems.- ear And Quadratic Forms.- Differential Geometry Of less Communications and Medium Access Control.- How Far Chemistry and Toxicology Are Computa- Curves And Surfaces. Part III Routing.- Part IV Topology and Mobility tional Sciences?.- Good Experimental Methodologies Management.- Part V Localization and Task Man- for Autonomous Robotics: From Theory to Practice.- Fields of interest agement.- Part VI Data Management.- Part VII Data RAWSEEDS: Building a Benchmarking Toolkit for Computational Intelligence; Computational Mathe- Gathering.- Part VIII Security.- Part IX Middleware.- Autonomous Robotics.- Biorobotics: A Methodolog- matics and Numerical Analysis; Analysis Part X Sensor Technology, Standards, and Operating ical Primer. Systems. Target groups Fields of interest Research Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Computer Applications; Communications Engineering, Networks; Circuits Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Type of publication and Systems; Signal, Image and Speech Processing Monograph Target groups Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01966-6 Research Research Hardcover Type of publication 2014. 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J. Angeles, McGill University, Montreal, Canada G. Antonelli, Università di Cassino, Cassino, Italy M.A. Armada, State Agency National Research Council, Madrid, Spain; A. Sanfeliu, Universitat Politècnica de, Barcelona, Spain; M. Ferre (Eds.) Fundamentals of Robotic Underwater Robots Mechanical Systems ROBOT2013: First Iberian Robotics This book, now at the third edition, addresses the Theory, Methods, and Algorithms Conference main control aspects in underwater manipulation The 4th edition includes updated and additional tasks. The mathematical model with significant Advances in Robotics, Vol. 1 examples and exercises on the core fundamen- impact on the control strategy is discussed. The tal concepts of mechanics, robots, and kinematics problem of controlling a 6-degrees-of-freedoms This book contains the proceedings of the ROBOT of serial robots. New images of CAD models and autonomous underwater vehicle is deeply investi- 2013: FIRST IBERIAN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE physical robots help to motivate concepts being gated and a survey of fault detection/tolerant strate- and it can be said that included both state of the introduced. Each chapter of the book can be read gies for unmanned underwater vehicles is provided. art and more practical presentations dealing with independently of others as it addresses a seperate Inverse kinematics, dynamic and interaction control implementation problems, support technologies issue in robotics. for underwater vehicle-manipulator systems are then and future applications. A growing interest in Assis- discussed. The code used to generate most of the tive Robotics, Agricultural Robotics, Field Robotics, Features numerical simulations is made available and briefly Grasping and Dexterous Manipulation, Humanoid The 4th edition includes updated and additional discussed. Robots, Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Marine examples and exercises on the core fundamen- Robotics, has been demonstrated by the very relevant tal concepts of mechanics, robots, and kinematics Features number of contributions. Moreover, ROBOT2013 of serial robots. New images of CAD models and This book, now at the third edition, addresses the incorporates a special session on Legal and Ethi- physical robots help to motivate concepts being main control aspects in underwater manipulation cal Aspects in Robotics that is becoming a topic of introduced. Each chapter of the book can be read tasks. The mathematical model with significant key relevance. This Conference was held in Madrid independetly of others as it addresses a seperate issue impact on the control strategy is discussed. The (28-29[...] in robotics. problem of controlling a 6-degrees-of-freedoms autonomous underwater vehicle is deeply investi- Features Contents gated and a survey of fault detection/tolerant strate- This book contains the proceedings of the ROBOT An Overview of Robotic Mechanical Systems.- gies for unmanned underwater vehicles is provided. 2013: FIRST IBERIAN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE Mathematical Background.- Fundamentals of Rigid- Inverse [..] and it can be said that included both state of the Body Mechanics.- Geometry of Decoupled Serial art and more practical presentations dealing with Robots.- Kinetostatics of Serial Robots.- Trajec- Contents implementation problems, support technologies tory Planning: Pick-and-Place Operations.- Dynam- Modelling of Underwater Robots.- Dynamic Control and future applications. A growing interest in Assis- ics of Serial Robotic Manipulators.- Special Topics of 6-DOF AUVs.- Fault Detection/Tolerance Strate- tive Robotics, Agricultural Robotics, Field Robotics, in Rigid-Body Kinematics.- Geometry of General gies for AUVs and ROVs.- Experiments of Dynamic Grasping and Dexterous Manipulation, Humanoid Serial Robots.- Kinematics of Alternative Robotic Control of a 6-DOF AUV.- Kinematic Control of Robots, [..] Mechanical Systems.- Trajectory Planning: Con- UVMSs.- Dynamic Control of UVMSs.- Interaction tinuous-Path Operations.- Dynamics of Complete Control of UVMSs.- Dynamic Control of 6-DOF Contents Robotic Mechanical Systems.- Kinematics of Rota- AUVs.- Fault Detection/Tolerance Strategies for Part I Marine Robotics.- Part II Control and Plan- tions: A Summary.- Numerical Equation-Solving. AUVs and ROVs.- Experiments of Dynamic Control ning in Aerial Robotics.- Part III Assistive Robotics.- of a 6-DOF AUV.- Kinematic Control of UVMSs.- Part IV Surgical Robotics.- Part V Intelligent Sys- Fields of interest Dynamic Control of UVMSs.- Interaction Control of tems and Robotics.- Part VI Agricultural Robotics.- Mechanical Engineering; Robotics and Automation UVMSs. Part VII Humanoid Robots.- Part VIII Legal and Ethical Aspects in Robotics.- Part IX Robot Vision. Target groups Fields of interest Graduate Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence Fields of interest (incl. Robotics) Robotics and Automation; Computational Intelli- Type of publication gence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics) Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Target groups Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01850-8 Research Hardcover Type of publication 2014. XXIII, 589 p. 160 illus., 18 illus. in color. 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N. Bizon, University of Pitesti, Pitesti, Romania; H. Shayeghi, Uni- W. Burleson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA; S. Car- B.-Y. Cao, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China (P.R.); H. versity of Mohaghegh, Ardabil, Iran; N. Mahdavi Tabatabaei, rara, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Nasseri, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Iran (Eds.) Seraj Higher Education Institute, Tabriz, Iran (Eds.) Switzerland (Eds.) Fuzzy Information & Engineering Analysis, Control and Optimal Security and Privacy for and Operations Research & Operations in Hybrid Power Implantable Medical Devices Management Systems This book presents a systematic approach to ana- Advanced Techniques and Applications for Linear and Nonlin- Fuzzy Information & Engineering and Operations lyzing the challenging engineering problems posed ear Systems Research & Management is the monograph from by the need for security and privacy in implantable submissions by the 6th International Conference on The book’s text focuses on explaining and analyzing medical devices (IMD). It describes in detail new Fuzzy Information and Engineering (ICFIE2012, the dynamic performance of linear and nonlinear issues termed as lightweight security, due to the asso- Iran) and by the 6th academic conference from systems, in particular for Power Systems (PS) includ- ciated constraints on metrics such as available power, Fuzzy Information Engineering Branch of Opera- ing Hybrid Power Sources (HPS). The system stabil- energy, computing ability, area, execution time, and tion Research Society of China (FIEBORSC2012, ity is important for both PS operation and planning. memory requirements. Coverage includes vulnera- Shenzhen,China). It is published by Advances in Placing emphasis on understanding the underlying bilities and defense across multiple levels, with basic Intelligent and Soft Computing (AISC). We have stability principles, the book opens with an explo- abstractions of cryptographic services and primi- received more than 300 submissions. Each paper of it ration of basic concepts using mathematical models tives such as public key cryptography, block ciphers has undergone a rigorous review process. Only high- and case studies from linear and nonlinear system, and digital signatures. Experts from Computer Secu- quality papers are included in it containing papers as and continues with complex models and algorithms rity and Cryptography present new research which follows: I Programming and Optimization. II Lattice from field of PS. The book’s features include: (1) shows vulnerabilities in[...] and Measures. 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It describes in detail new submissions by the 6th International Conference on Hybrid Power Systems’ explains and analyzes the issues termed as lightweight security, due to the asso- Fuzzy Information and Engineering (ICFIE2012, dynamic performance of linear and nonlinear sys- ciated constraints on metrics such as available power, Iran) and by the 6th academic conference from tems for Power Systems (PS) and Hybrid Power energy, computing ability, area, execution time, and Fuzzy Information Engineering Branch of Oper- Sources (HPS). System stability is important for both memory requirements. Coverage includes [..] ation Research Society of China (FIEBORSC2012, PS operation and planning, and therefore this book Shenzhen,China). It is published by Advances in places emphasis on understanding the principles that Contents Intelligent and Soft [..] underlie HPS stability. It opens with an exploration Introduction.- Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems.- Wireless system with Multi-Analyte Implantable of basic [..] Contents Biotransducer.- New Concepts in Human Teleme- Part I Programming and Optimization.- Part II Lat- Contents try.- In Vivo Bioreactor – New Type of Implantable tice and Measures.- Part III Algebras and Equation.- Revisiting and generalizing the Barkhausen’s equal- Medical Devices.- Segue.- Design Challenges for Part IV Forecasting, Clustering and Recognition.- ity.- State space energy conservation principle as a Secure Implantable Medical Devices.- Attacking and Part V Systems and Algorithm.- Part VI Graph and tool for design and simulation of linear and nonlin- Defending a Diabetes Therapy System.- Conclusions Network.- Part VII Others. ear systems.- Power systems stability analysis based and A Vision to the Future. on advanced techniques and optimaloperation.- Fields of interest Fields of interest Optimal Tuning of UPFC Based Damping Controller Computational Intelligence; Operation Research / Circuits and Systems; Data Encryption; Biomedical Using PSO and QPSO.- Application of PSO and GA Decision Theory for Transmission Network Expansion Planning.- Engineering Nonlinear Control of the Hybrid Power Sources. Target groups Target groups Research Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Control; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Type of publication Type of publication Networks; Renewable and Green Energy Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38666-4 Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-1673-9 Research Softcover Hardcover 2014. XIV, 570 p. 112 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Sys- 2014. V, 205 p. 103 illus., 81 illus. in color. Type of publication tems and Computing, Vol. 211) 99,99 € Contributed volume 169,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-1673-9 ISBN 978-3-642-38666-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5537-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2013. XV, 294 p. 153 illus. (Green Energy and Technol- ogy) 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4471-5537-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 110 Engineering springer.com

P. Castaldo, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy R. Cipolla, S. Battiato, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy; G.M. J.A. Crowder, Raytheon, Englewood, USA; S.A. Friess, Relevant Farinella, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy (Eds.) Counseling LLC, Englewood, USA Integrated Seismic Design of Structure and Control Systems Registration and Recognition in Systems Engineering Agile Design Images and Videos Methodologies

The structural optimization procedure presented in this book makes it possible to achieve seismic pro- Computer vision is the science and technology of This book examines the paradigm of the engineer- tection through integrated structural/control sys- making machines that see. It is concerned with the ing design process. The author discusses agile sys- tem design. In particular, it is explained how slender theory, design and implementation of algorithms tems and engineering design. The book captures structural systems with a high seismic performance that can automatically process visual data to recog- the entire design process (function bases), context, can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and vis- nize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial and requirements to affect real reuse. 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The courses are delivered by world renowned paradigm in Design Knowledge Management. are performed in order to verify the achievement of experts in the field, from both academia and industry pre-assigned performance targets, and it is explained and cover both theoretical and practical aspects of Features how the optimal[...] real Computer Vision problems. The school is orga- This book examines the paradigm of the engineer- nized every year by[...] ing design process. The authors discuss agile systems Features and engineering design. The book captures the entire The structural optimization procedure presented in Features design process (functionbases), context, and require- this book makes it possible to achieve seismic pro- Computer vision is the science and technology of ments to affect real reuse. It provides a methodol- tection through integrated structural/control sys- making machines that see. It is concerned with the ogy for an engineering design process foundation for tem design. In particular, it is explained how slender theory, design and implementation of algorithms modern and future systems design. This book cap- structural systems with a high seismic performance that can automatically process visual data to recog- tures design patterns with context for actual Systems can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and vis- nize objects, track and recover their shape and spatial [..] coelastic dampers as an integral part of the system. layout.The International Computer Vision Summer Readers are provided with essential introductory [..] School - ICVSS was established in 2007 to provide Contents both an objective and clear overview and an [..] Introduction.- The Psychology of Change.- The Contents Modern Design Philosophy: Avoiding Change is Passive Structural Control.- Passive Energy Dis- Contents Perilous.- Modern Design Philosophy: Organiza- sipation Devices.- Dynamic Response of Systems The Visual Field: Simultaneous Order in Immedi- tional Considerations for Agile Systems Design.- Equipped with Viscous and Viscoelastic Dampers.- ate Visual Awareness.- A Primer for Colour Com- A New Organization is needed: Beyond Integrated Modeling of Viscoelastic Dissipative Bracing Sys- puter Vision Descriptor learning for omnidirectional Product Teams.- Modern Design Methodologies: tems.- Integrated Design of Proportionally Damped image matching.- Visual Correspondence, the Lam- Information and Knowledge Management.- Agile, Framed Structural Systems Equipped with Viscous bert-Ambient Shape Space and the Systematic Robust Designs: Increasing Quality and Efficiency.- Dampers.- Applying the Optimal Integrated Design Design of Feature Descriptors.-Classemes: a Com- Conclusion: Modern Design Methodologies: Infor- Methodology. pact Image Descriptor for Efficient Novel-Class mation and Knowledge Management. Recognition and Search.- The Enhanced Flock of Fields of interest Trackers Registration and Segmentation in Med- Fields of interest Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Control; ical Imaging.- Clustering Games About 3D Faces Engineering Design; Control; Technology Manage- Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Geot- Socially-driven Computer Vision for Group Behav- ment echnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences ior Analysis .-Mobile Computational Photography with FCam. Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Image Processing and Type of publication Type of publication Computer Vision; Pattern Recognition; Artificial Monograph Monograph Intelligence (incl. Robotics) More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-6662-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02614-5 Target groups Hardcover Hardcover Research 2013. IX, 78 p. 28 illus. 2014. XI, 220 p. 236 illus. (Springer Tracts in Mechanical 99,99 € Engineering) Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-6662-8 99,99 € Monograph Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. ISBN 978-3-319-02614-5 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-44906-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover 2014. XVIII, 283 p. 111 illus., 81 illus. in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Vol. 532) 129,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-44906-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Engineering 111

J. Dai, University of Maryland, College Park, USA; M.M. Ohadi, D. M. Dascălu R.C. Dewar, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; Das, University of Maryland, College Park, USA; M.G. Pecht C.H. Lineweaver, R.K. Niven, University of New South Wales at ADFA, Canberra, Australia; K. Regenauer-Lieb, University of West- Analyzing Discourse and Text ern Australia, Crawley, Australia (Eds.) Optimum Cooling of Data Centers Complexity for Learning and Application of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques Collaborating Beyond the Second Law

This book describes the use of free air cooling to A Cognitive Approach Based on Natural Language Processing Entropy Production and Non-equilibrium Systems improve the efficiency of, and cooling of, equip- ment for use in telecom infrastructures. Discussed at With the advent and increasing popularity of Com- The Second Law, a cornerstone of thermodynam- length is the cooling of communication installation puter Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) ics, governs the average direction of dissipative, non- rooms such as data centers or base stations, and this and e-learning technologies, the need of automatic equilibrium processes. But it says nothing about is intended as a valuable tool for the people design- assessment and of teacher/tutor support for the two their actual rates or the probability of fluctuations ing and manufacturing key parts of communication tightly intertwined activities of comprehension of about the average. This interdisciplinary book, writ- networks. This book provides an introduction to reading materials and of collaboration among peers ten and peer-reviewed by international experts, current cooling methods used for energy reduction, has grown significantly. In this context, a polyphonic presents recent advances in the search for new non- and also compares present cooling methods in use model of discourse derived from Bakhtin’s work as a equilibrium principles beyond the Second Law, and in the field. The qualification methods and standard paradigm is used for analyzing both general texts and their applications to a wide range of systems across reliability assessments are reviewed, and their inabil- CSCL conversations in a unique framework focused physics, chemistry and biology. Beyond The Second ity to assess the risks of free air cooling is discussed. on different facets of textual cohesion.As specificity Law brings together traditionally isolated areas of The method of[...] of our analysis, the individual learning perspective non-equilibrium research and highlights potentially is focused on the identification of reading strategies fruitful connections between them, with entropy Features and on providing a[...] production playing the unifying[...] This book provides data center designers and oper- ators with methods by which to assess and mitigate Features Features the risks associated with utilization of optimum cool- With the advent and increasing popularity of Com- The Second Law, a cornerstone of thermodynam- ing solutions. The goal is to provide readers with suf- puter Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) ics, governs the average direction of dissipative, non- ficient knowledge to implement measures such as and e-learning technologies, the need of automatic equilibrium processes. But it says nothing about their free air cooling or direct liquid immersion cooling assessment and of teacher/tutor support for the two actual rates or the probability of fluctuations about properly, or combination of existing and emerging tightly intertwined activities of comprehension of the average. This interdisciplinary book, written and cooling technologies in data centers, base stations, reading materials and of collaboration among peers peer-reviewed by international experts, presents [..] has grown significantly. In this context, a polyphonic recent advances in the search for new non-equilib- model of discourse [..] rium principles beyond the Second Law, and their Contents [..] Overview of Telecom Industry and Data Centers.- Contents Cooling Methods to Improve Energy Efficiency in Individual Learning.- Collaborative Learning.- Contents Telecom Industry and Data Centers.- Free Air Cool- Overview of Empirical Studies.- Dialogism. Introduction.- Theoretical perspectives on entropy ing.- Standards for Telecom Equipment and Data production.- Applications to non-equilibrium sys- Centers.- Risks of Free Air Cooling.- Steps to Assess Fields of interest tems. Parts for use under Free Air Cooling Condition.- Computational Intelligence; Language Translation Fields of interest Guidelines for Part Reliability Assessment.- Intro- and Linguistics; Learning and Instruction; Complex- Complexity; Nonlinear Dynamics duction to PHM.- Development of Sub-system and ity; Philosophy of Language System for Free Air Cooling.- Future Trends. Target groups Target groups Research Fields of interest Research Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Com- Type of publication Type of publication munications Engineering, Networks; Performance Monograph and Reliability Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03418-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40153-4 Target groups Hardcover Research Hardcover 2014. XIV, 279 p. 75 illus., 4 illus. in color. (Studies in 2014. XIV, 434 p. 99 illus., 19 illus. in color. (Understand- ing Complex Systems) Type of publication Computational Intelligence, Vol. 534) 129,99 € Monograph 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-319-03418-8 ISBN 978-3-642-40153-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-5601-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover 2014. XIV, 186 p. 74 illus., 36 illus. in color. 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-5601-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 112 Engineering springer.com

C. Di Natale, V. Ferrari, A. Ponzoni, National Research Council K.-L. Du, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada; M.N.S. Swamy S. Dua, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, USA; U.R. Acharya, P. (CNR), Brescia, Italy; G. Sberveglieri, University of Brescia, Brescia, Dua, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, USA (Eds.) Italy; M. Ferrari (Eds.) Neural Networks and Statistical Learning Machine Learning in Healthcare Sensors and Microsystems Informatics Proceedings of the 17th National Conference, Brescia, Italy, 5-7 February 2013 Providing a broad but in-depth introduction to neural network and machine learning in a statistical The book is a unique effort to represent a variety This book contains a selection of papers presented framework, this book provides a single, comprehen- of techniques designed to represent, enhance, and at the 17th AISEM (“Associazione Italiana Sensori e sive resource for study and further research. All the empower multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional Microsistemi”) National Conference on Sensors and major popular neural network models and statisti- machine learning research in healthcare informat- Microsystems, held in Brescia, 5-7 February, 2013. cal learning approaches are covered with examples ics. The book provides a unique compendium of The conference highlighted state-of-the-art results and exercises in every chapter to develop a practi- current and emerging machine learning paradigms from both theoretical and applied research in the cal working understanding of the content.Each of for healthcare informatics and reflects the diversity, field of sensors and related technologies. This book the twenty-five chapters includes state-of-the-art complexity and the depth and breath of this multi- presents material in an interdisciplinary approach, descriptions and important research results on the disciplinary area. The integrated, panoramic view of covering many aspects of the disciplines related to respective topics. The broad coverage includes the data and machine learning techniques can provide sensors, including physics, chemistry, materials sci- multilayer perceptron, the Hopfield network, asso- an opportunity for novel clinical insights and discov- ence, biology and applications. ciative memory models, clustering models and algo- eries. rithms, the radial basis function network,[...] Features Features This book contains a selection of papers presented Features The book is a unique effort to represent a variety at the 17th AISEM (“Associazione Italiana Sensori e Providing a broad but in-depth introduction to of techniques designed to represent, enhance, and Microsistemi”) National Conference on Sensors and neural network and machine learning in a statistical empower multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional Microsystems, held in Brescia, 5-7 February, 2013. framework, this book provides a single, comprehen- machine learning research in healthcare informat- The conference highlighted state-of-the-art results sive resource for study and further research. All the ics. The book provides a unique compendium of from both theoretical and applied research in the major popular neural network models and statisti- current and emerging machine learning paradigms field of sensors and related technologies. This book cal learning approaches are covered with examples for healthcare informatics and reflects the diversity, presents material in an interdisciplinary approach, and exercises in every chapter to develop a practical complexity and the depth and breath of this [..] [..] working understanding of the content.Each of the [..] Contents Contents Contents From the Contents.- Introduction to Machine Learn- Part I: Physical Sensors.- Part II: Chemical Sensors.- Introduction.- Fundamentals of Machine Learn- ing in Healthcare Informatics.- Wavelet-Based Part III: Biosensors.- Part IV: Optical Sensors.- Part ing.- Perceptrons.- Multilayer perceptrons: archi- Machine Learning Techniques for ECG Signal V: Microsystems.- Part VI: Sensor Electronics and tecture and error backpropagation.- Multilayer Analysis.- Application of Fuzzy Logic Control for Sensor Systems.- Part VII: Applications. perceptrons: other learing techniques.- Hopfield net- Regulation of Glucose Level of Diabetic Patient.- A works, simulated annealing and chaotic neural net- Study on Machine Learning in EEG Signal Analysis. Fields of interest works.- Associative memory networks.- Clustering Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- I: Basic clustering models and algorithms.- Cluster- Fields of interest ics, Instrumentation; Signal, Image and Speech Pro- ing II: topics in clustering.- Radial basis function Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence cessing networks.- Recurrent neural networks.- Principal (incl. Robotics) component analysis.- Nonnegative matrix factoriza- Target groups Target groups tion and compressed sensing.- Independent com- Research Research ponent analysis.- Discriminant analysis.- Support vector[...] Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Proceedings Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00683-3 Computational Intelligence; Mathematical Models More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40016-2 of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks; Data Hardcover Hardcover Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Pattern Recogni- 2014. XIII, 478 p. 265 illus., 205 illus. in color. (Lecture 2014. XII, 332 p. 119 illus., 50 illus. in color. (Intelligent tion Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 268) Systems Reference Library, Vol. 56) 129,99 € 189,99 € Target groups ISBN 978-3-642-40016-2 ISBN 978-3-319-00683-3 Graduate usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5570-6 Hardcover 2014. XXVII, 824 p. 166 illus., 68 illus. in color. 94,99 € ISBN 978-1-4471-5570-6 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Engineering 113

A. Emrouznejad, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom; M.H. Farouk C. Faucher, Aix-Marseille University (AMU), Marseille, France; L.C. T. Madjid, La Salle University, Philadelphia, USA (Eds.) Jain, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia (Eds.) Application of Wavelets in Speech Performance Measurement with Processing Innovations in Intelligent Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis Machines-4

This book provides a survey on wide-spread of Recent Advances in Knowledge Engineering The intensity of global competition and ever-increas- employing wavelets analysis in different applications ing economic uncertainties has led organizations to of speech processing. The author examines develop- This research volume is a continuation of our previ- search for more efficient and effective ways to man- ment and research in different applications of speech ous volumes on intelligent machine. It is divided into age their business operations. Data envelopment processing. The book also summarizes the state of three parts. Part I deals with big data and ontolo- analysis (DEA) has been widely used as a conceptu- the art research on wavelet in speech processing. gies. It includes examples related to the text mining, ally simple yet powerful tool for evaluating organi- rule mining and ontology. Part II is on knowl- zational productivity and performance. Fuzzy DEA Features edge-based systems. It includes context-centered (FDEA) is a promising extension of the conven- This book provides a survey on wide-spread of systems, knowledge discovery, interoperability, con- tional DEA proposed for dealing with imprecise and employing wavelets analysis in different applications sistency and systems of systems. The final part is on ambiguous data in performance measurement prob- of speech processing. The author examines develop- applications. The applications involve prediction, lems. This book is the first volume in the literature to ment and research in different application of speech decision optimization and assessment.This book is present the state-of-the-art developments and appli- processing. The book also summarizes the state of directed to the researchers who wish to explore the cations of FDEA. It is designed for students, educa- the art research on wavelet in speech processing. field of knowledge engineering further. tors, researchers, consultants and[...] Contents Features Features Introduction.- Speech Production and Percep- This research volume is a continuation of our previ- The intensity of global competition and ever-increas- tion.- Wavelets, Wavelet Filters, and Wavelet ous volumes on intelligent machine. It is divided into ing economic uncertainties has led organizations to Transforms.- Speech Enhancement and Noise Sup- three parts. Part I deals with big data and ontolo- search for more efficient and effective ways to man- pression.- Speech Quality Assessment.- Speech gies. It includes examples related to the text mining, age their business operations. Data envelopment Recognition.- Emotion Recognition from Speech.- rule mining and ontology. Part II is on knowl- analysis (DEA) has been widely used as a conceptu- Speaker Recognition.- Spectral analysis of speech edge-based systems. It includes context-centered ally simple yet powerful tool for evaluating organi- signal and Pitch Estimation.- Speech Coding, Syn- systems, knowledge discovery, interoperability, con- zational productivity and performance. Fuzzy DEA thesis and Compression.- Speech Detection and sistency and systems of systems. The final part is on (FDEA) is a promising extension of the conventional Separation.- Stenography and Security of Speech Sig- [..] DEA [..] nal.- Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment of Speech Disorders. Contents Contents Part I - Big data & ontologies.- Part II - Knowl- From the Contents: The State of the Art in Fuzzy Fields of interest edge-based Systems.- Part III – Applications. Data Envelopment Analysis.- Imprecise Data Envel- Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Communica- opment Analysis: Concepts, Methods, and Inter- tions Engineering, Networks; Abstract Harmonic Fields of interest pretations.- A General Framework of Dealing Analysis Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence with Qualitative Data in DEA — A Fuzzy Number (incl. Robotics) Approach.- Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis in Target groups Target groups Composite Indicator Construction.- Cross-efficiency Research Research in Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis. Type of publication Type of publication Fields of interest Brief Monograph Computational Intelligence; Operation Research / More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02731-9 Decision Theory More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01865-2 Softcover Hardcover Target groups 2014. VIII, 52 p. 7 illus., 1 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in 2014. XX, 412 p. 148 illus. (Studies in Computational Research Speech Technology) 49,99 € Intelligence, Vol. 514) Type of publication ISBN 978-3-319-02731-9 129,99 € ISBN 978-3-319-01865-2 Contributed volume usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41371-1 Hardcover 2014. XIV, 288 p. 42 illus., 4 illus. in color. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Vol. 309) 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-41371-1 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 114 Engineering springer.com

S.L. Futerer M. Garbey, B.L. Bass, The Methodist Hospital Research Institut, A.V. Gheorghe, M. Masera, Joint Research Center, Petten, Nether- Houston, USA; S. Berceli, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA; C. lands; P.F. Katina (Eds.) Collet, P. Cerveri (Eds.) Lean Six Sigma Case Studies in the Infranomics Healthcare Enterprise Computational Surgery and Dual Training Sustainability, Engineering Design and Governance This book provides a detailed description of how This book provides a rough entry into the inter- Computing, Robotics and Imaging to apply Lean Six Sigma in the health care indus- disciplinary field of Infranomics. It enables bet- try, with a special emphasis on process improve- This critical volume focuses on the use of medical ter decision making in an increasing ambiguous, ment and operations management in hospitals. The imaging, medical robotics, simulation, and infor- complex, emergent, interdependent, and uncertain book begins with a description of the Enterprise Per- mation technology in surgery. Part I discusses com- world where we attempt to anticipate modern soci- formance Excellence (EPE) improvement method- putational surgery and disease management and ety trends and patterns in order to react appropri- ology developed by the author that links several specifically breast conservative therapy, abdominal ately. However, as with any emerging discipline, methodologies including systems thinking, theory of surgery for cancer, vascular occlusive disease and much research is needed at the applications and con- constraints, Lean and Six Sigma to provide an enter- trauma medicine. Part II covers the role of image ceptual level. The applications level may require prise-wide prioritization and value-chain view of processing and visualization in surgical interven- development and testing of methods, tools, and tech- health care. The EPE methodology helps to improve tion with a focus on case studies. Part III presents niques to enable analysis and decision-making in flow at the macro or value-chain level, and then the important role of robotics in image driven inter- ambiguous, complex, emergent, interdependent, and identifies Lean Six Sigma detailed improvements that vention. Part IV provides a road map for model- uncertain conditions while the conceptual level may can further improve processes within the[...] ing, simulation and experimental data. Part V deals require taping into driving philosophies,[...] specifically with the importance of training in the Features Features computational surgery area. This book provides a detailed description of how This book provides a rough entry into the inter- to apply Lean Six Sigma in the health care industry, Features disciplinary field of Infranomics. It enables bet- with a special emphasis on process improvement This critical volume focuses on the use of medical ter decision making in an increasing ambiguous, and operations management in hospitals. The book imaging, medical robotics, simulation, and informa- complex, emergent, interdependent, and uncertain begins with a description of the Enterprise Perfor- tion technology in surgery. It offers a road map for world where we attempt to anticipate modern society mance Excellence (EPE) improvement methodology computational surgery success, discusses the com- trends and patterns in order to react appropriately. developed by the author that links several method- puter-assisted management of disease and surgery, However, as with any emerging discipline, much ologies including systems thinking, theory of con- and provides a rational for image processing and research is needed at the applications and conceptual straints, Lean [..] diagnostic. This book also presents some advances [..] on image-driven intervention and robotics, as well as Contents Contents [..] Introduction.- Underlying Concepts Evolving to Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Business Architecture.- Phase I: Enterprise Plan- Contents I Infrastructure and Sustainability.- II Asset ning.- Phase II: Strategic Business Process Architec- Part 1: Introduction.- A Road Map for Compu- Management.- III Safety, Renewable energy ture Modeling.- Lean Six Sigma.- Conclusions. tational Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities.- and Management.- IV Equity, Ethics, and Infrastructures.- V Modeling and Simulation.-VI Fields of interest Part 2: Computer Assisted Management of Disease Governance.- VII Engineering Design and Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, and Surgery.- Plato’s CAVE – A Multidimensional, Sociotechnical Systems.- Epilogue.- Index. Marketing; Organization / Planning; Health Admin- Image Guided Radiation Therapy Cross Reality Plat- form with Advanced Surgical Planning, Simulation istration Fields of interest and Visualization Techniques using (native) DICOM Civil Engineering; Energy Policy, Economics and Target groups Patient Image Studies.- Stereotactic Body Radio- Management; Sustainable Development; Industrial Professional/practitioner therapy (SBRT) / Stereotactic Ablative Body Radio- Organization therapy (SABR) for Lung Cancer.- Computer Aided Type of publication Management in Scoliosis Surgery.- Computational Target groups Professional book Modeling of Breast Conserving Surgery(BCS) start- Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5582-9 ing from MRI[...] Type of publication Hardcover Fields of interest Monograph 2014. XVIII, 390 p. 315 illus., 159 illus. in color. 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J. Goh (Ed.) W. Goldsmith, D. Gray, J. McCullah E.S. Gopi, National Institute of Technology Trichy, Trichy, India

The 15th International Conference Bioengineering Case Studies Digital Speech Processing Using on Biomedical Engineering Sustainable Stream Bank and Slope Stabilization Matlab

ICBME 2013, 4th to 7th December 2013, Singapore "Bio-Stabilization Case Studies: Treatment and Per- Digital Speech Processing Using Matlab deals with formance Evaluation" describes and evaluates 30 This volume presents the processing of the 15th digital speech pattern recognition, speech produc- projects from across the United States where bio- ICMBE held from 4th to 7th December 2013, Sin- tion model, speech feature extraction, and speech stabilization was employed to address a detrimental gapore. Biomedical engineering is applied in most compression. The book is written in a manner that is naturally occurring process or byproduct of the built aspects of our healthcare ecosystem. From electronic suitable for beginners pursuing basic research in dig- environment. Bio-stabilization (or soil bioengineer- health records to diagnostic tools to therapeutic, ital speech processing. Matlab illustrations are pro- ing) refers to the use of plant materials, primarily live rehabilitative and regenerative treatments, the work vided for most topics to enable better understanding cuttings, arranged in the ground in different arrays of biomedical engineers is evident. Biomedical engi- of concepts. This book also deals with the basic pat- to reinforce soils and protect upland slopes and/or neers work at the intersection of engineering, life tern recognition techniques (illustrated with speech stream banks against surficial erosion and shallow sciences and healthcare. The engineers would use signals using Matlab) such as PCA, LDA, ICA, SVM, slope failures. Examples included in the collection principles from applied science including mechan- HMM, GMM, BPN, and KSOM. represent different regions of the country and their ical, electrical, chemical and computer engineering specific conditions and challenges. Each project is together with physical sciences including physics, Features illustrated with a[...] chemistry and mathematics to apply them to biology Digital Speech Processing Using Matlab deals with digital speech pattern recognition, speech produc- and medicine. Applying such concepts to[...] Features tion model, speech feature extraction, and speech This unique volume describes and evaluates 30 Features compression. The book is written in a manner that is projects from across the United States where bio- This volume presents the proceedings of the 15th suitable for beginners pursuing basic research in dig- stabilization was employed to address a detrimental ICMBE held from 4th to 7th December 2013, ital speech processing. Matlab illustrations are pro- naturally occurring process or byproduct of the built Singapore. Biomedical engineering is applied in most vided for most topics to enable better understanding environment. Bio-stabilization (or soil bioengineer- aspects of our healthcare ecosystem. From electronic of concepts. This book also deals with the [..] ing) refers to the use of plant materials, primarily live health records to diagnostic tools to therapeutic, cuttings, arranged in the ground in different arrays rehabilitative and regenerative treatments, the work Contents to reinforce soils and protect upland slopes [..] of biomedical engineers is evident. Biomedical engi- Pattern Recognition for Speech Detection.- Speech Production Model.- Feature Extraction of the Speech neers work at the intersection of engineering, life sci- Contents Signal.- Speech Compression.- Appendix A: Con- ences [..] Introduction.- Project 1: Fleming Creek.- Project strained Optimization using Lagrangian Tech- 2: Gateway Garden.- Project 3: School Girls Glen.- Contents niques.- Appendix B: Expectation-Maximization Project 4: River Landing.- Project 5: Nichols Drive.- Bioimaging and Biosignals.- Biomaterials and Tis- Algorithm.- Appendix C: Diagonalization of the Project 6: Harvard Road.- Project 7: Malletts Creek.- sue Engineering.- Biomechanics and Computational Matrix.- Appendix D: Condition Number.- Appen- Project 8: Toboggan Hill.- Project 9: Argo Cascades.- Bioengineering.- Biomedical Devices and Biomedical dix E: Spectral Flatness.- Appendix F: Functional Project 10: Asaayi Lake.- Project 11: Hollywood Instrumentation.- Biomedical Robotics and Surgical Blocks of the Vocal Tract and the Ear. Hills.- Project 12: Geyserville.- Project 13: Buckhorn Technology.- Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation Mtn.- Project 14: Buckhorn Summit.- Project 15: Engineering.- Special Topics. Fields of interest Stafford.- Project 16: Pacifica.- Project 17: Branci- Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Pattern Recog- Fields of interest forte Creek.- Project 18: San Vicente Creek.- Project nition; Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Biophysics 19: Opal Cliffs.- Project 20: Lower Sulpur Creek.- and Biological Physics Project 21: Secret[...] Target groups Research Target groups Fields of interest Research Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Geotech- Type of publication nical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Applied Monograph Type of publication Ecology; Soil Science & Conservation; Waste Water More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1676-6 Proceedings Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Man- agement / Aquatic Pollution; Environmental Engi- Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02912-2 neering / Biotechnology 2014. XVI, 182 p. 103 illus. (Signals and Communication Softcover Technology) 2014. XXXII, 968 p. 1073 illus. 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P. Gourbesville, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Sophia T. Grasser, Technische Universität Wien, Wien, Austria (Ed.) R.B. Hetnarski, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, USA Antipolis, France; J. Cunge, G. Caignaert, Society Hydrotechnique (Ed.) of France, Paris, France (Eds.) Bias Temperature Instability for Encyclopedia of Thermal Stresses Advances in Hydroinformatics Devices and Circuits

SIMHYDRO 2012 – New Frontiers of Simulation The Encyclopedia of Thermal Stresses is an impor- This book provides a single-source reference to one tant interdisciplinary reference work. In addition of the more challenging reliability issues plaguing The book is a collection of extended papers which to topics on thermal stresses, it contains entries on modern semiconductor technologies, negative bias have been selected for presentation during the related topics, such as the theory of elasticity, heat temperature instability. Readers will benefit from SIMHYDRO 2012 conference held in Sophia conduction, thermodynamics, appropriate topics on state-of-the art coverage of research in topics such Antipolis in September 2012. The papers present applied mathematics, and topics on numerical meth- as time dependent defect spectroscopy, anomalous the state of the art numerical simulation in domains ods. The Encyclopedia is aimed at undergraduate defect behavior, stochastic modeling with addi- such as (1) New trends in modelling for marine, and graduate students, researchers and engineers. tional metastable states, multiphonon theory, com- river & urban hydraulics; (2) Stakeholders & prac- It brings together well established knowledge and pact modeling with RC ladders and implications on titioners of simulation; (3) 3D CFD & applications. recently received results. All entries were prepared device reliability and lifetime. All papers have been peer reviewed and by scien- by leading experts from all over the world, and are tific committee members with report about quality, presented in an easily accessible format. The work content and originality. 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In addition as time dependent defect spectroscopy, anomalous The book is a collection of extended papers which to topics on thermal stresses, it contains entries on defect behavior, stochastic modeling with additional have been selected for presentation during the related topics, such as the theory of elasticity, heat metastable states, multiphonon theory, compact [..] SIMHYDRO 2012 conference held in Sophia conduction, thermodynamics, appropriate topics on Antipolis in September 2012. The papers present Contents applied mathematics, and topics on numerical meth- the state of the art numerical simulation in domains ods. The Encyclopedia is aimed at undergraduate such as (1) New trends in modelling for marine, river Introduction.- Characterization, Experimental Challenges.- Advanced Characterization.- Charac- and graduate students, researchers and engineers. It & urban hydraulics; (2) Stakeholders & practitioners [..] of simulation; (3) 3D CFD & applications. All papers terization of Nanoscale Devices.- Statistical Prop- erties/Variability.- Theoretical Understanding.- [..] Contents Possible Defects: Experimental.- Possible Defects: Thermal Stress Development In The Solid Due To First Principles.- Modeling.- Technological Impact.- Contents Laser Pulse Irradiation: Analytical Approaches For Silicon dioxides/SiON.- High-k oxides.- Alternative Data & uncertainties in hydraulic modelling for Temperature And Stress FieldsAtomic-level hybrid technologies.- Circuits. engineering, specific applications of modelling.- New modeling of thermomechanical stress wave in metal numerical methods and approaches for modelling thin films induced by ultrashort laser pulsesLaser systems.- 3D CFD and applications. 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K.-H. Hsiao, H.-S. Yan, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, V.-N. Huynh, apan Advanced Institute, Ishikawa, Japan; V. M. Ivanović, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia (Yugoslavia); Taiwan Kreinovich, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, USA; S. Sri- L.C. Jain, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia (Eds.) boonchitta, Chiangmai University, Chiangmai, Thailand (Eds.) Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese E-Learning Paradigms and Books with Illustrations Modeling Dependence in Applications Econometrics Agent-based Approach This book presents a unique approach for studying mechanisms and machines with drawings that were In economics, many quantities are related to each Teaching and learning paradigms have attracted depicted unclearly in ancient Chinese books.The other. Such economic relations are often much more increased attention especially in the last decade. historical, cultural and technical backgrounds of complex than relations in science and engineering, Immense developments of different ICT tech- the mechanisms are explained, and various mecha- where some quantities are independence and the nologies and services have paved the way for alter- nisms described and illustrated in ancient books are relation between others can be well approximated by native but effective approaches in educational introduced. By utilizing the idea for the conceptual linearfunctions. As a result of this complexity, when processes.Many concepts of the agent technology, design of modern mechanisms, all feasible designs we apply traditional statistical techniques - devel- such as intelligence, autonomy and cooperation, of ancient mechanisms with uncertain members and oped for science and engineering - to process eco- have had a direct positive impact on many of the joints that meet the technical standards of the sub- nomic data, the inadequate treatment of dependence requests imposed on modern e-learning systems jects’ time periods are synthesized systematically. leads to misleading models and erroneous predic- and educational processes.This book presents the Ancient Chinese crossbows (the original crossbow tions. Some economists even blamed such inade- state-of-the-art of e-learning and tutoring systems and repeating crossbows), textile mechanisms (silk- quate treatment of dependence for the 2008 financial and discusses their capabilities and benefits that reeling mechanism, spinning mechanisms,[...] crisis.To make economic models more adequate, we stem from integrating software agents.We hope that need more accurate techniques for[...] the presented work will be of a great use to our col- Features leagues[...] This book presents a unique approach for studying Features mechanisms and machines with drawings that were In economics, many quantities are related to each Features depicted unclearly in ancient Chinese books. The other. Sucheconomic relations are often much more Teaching and learning paradigms have attracted historical, cultural and technical backgrounds of the complex than relations inscience and engineering, increased attention especially in the last decade. mechanisms are explained, and various mechanisms where some quantities are independence,and the Immense developments of different ICT tech- described and illustrated in ancient books are intro- relation between others can be well approximated by nologies and services have paved the way for alter- duced. By utilizing the idea for the conceptual design linearfunctions. As a result of this complexity, when native but effective approaches in educational of modern mechanisms, all feasible designs of [..] we applytraditional statistical techniques -- devel- processes.Many concepts of the agent technology, oped for science andengineering [..] such as intelligence, autonomy, and cooperation, Contents have had a direct positive impact on many of the Preface.- Books.- 2.1 Nong Shu’’’’by Wang Zhen Contents requests imposed on [..] (’’) (AD 1313).- 2.1.1 Contents.- 2.1.2 Contents.- Part I Keynote Paper.- Part II Fundamental Theory.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Mechanisms with Illustrations in Part III Applications. Contents Ancient Historical Background.- 2.2 Wu Bei Zhi’’ Robo Newbie: A Framework for Experiments with ’’’by Mao Yuan-yi (’’’) (AD 1621).- 2.2.1 Con- Fields of interest Simulated Humanoid Robots.- Designing Intelli- tents.- 2.2.2 Historical Background.- 2.3 Tian Gong Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence gent Agent in Multilevel Game-based Modules for Kai Wu’’’’’’by Song Ying-xing (’’’) (AD 1637).- (incl. Robotics); Econometrics E-Learning Computer Science courses.- E-Learning 2.3.1 Contents.- 2.3.2 Historical Background.- 2.4 and the Process of Studying in Virtual Contexts.- Target groups Nong Zheng Quan Shu’’’’’’by Xu Guang-qi (’’ Inter-university Virtual Learning Environment.- An Research ’) (AD 1639).- 2.4.1 Contents.- 2.4.2 Historical Back- Agent based E-learning Framework for Grid Envi- ronment.- Determining the Usability Effect of Peda- ground.- 2.5 Qin Ding Shou Shi Tong Kao’’’’’’ Type of publication gogical Interface Agents on Adult Computer Literacy ’’by Ortai, et al (’’’) (AD 1742).- 2.5.1 Contents.- Proceedings 2.5.2[...] Training.- MASECO a Multi-Agent System for Eval- More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03394-5 uation and Classification of OERs and OCW Based Fields of interest Softcover on Quality Criteria. Machinery and Machine Elements; Theoretical and 2014. XX, 575 p. 75 illus., 45 illus. in color. 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R.S. Jakhu, J.N. Pelton M. Jamshidi, V. Kreinovich, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, H. Javaid, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia; USA; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland S. Parameswaran, University of New South Wales, Kensington, (Eds.) Australia Small Satellites and Their Regulation Advance Trends in Soft Computing Pipelined Multiprocessor System-

Proceedings of WCSC 2013, December 16-18, San Antonio, on-Chip for Multimedia Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of Texas, USA Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost- This book is the proceedings of the 3rd World Con- This book describes analytical models and esti- effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and ference on Soft Computing (WCSC), which was held mation methods to enhance performance estima- workforce development, technology demonstration, in San Antonio, TX, USA, on December 16-18, 2013. tion of pipelined multiprocessor systems-on-chip verification and validation, scientific and engineering It presents start-of-the-art theory and applications of (MPSoCs). A framework is introduced for both research as well as commercial applications. Today soft computing together with an in-depth discussion design-time and run-time optimizations. For design the launch masses range over almost three orders of of current and future challenges in the field, pro- space exploration, several algorithms are presented magnitude starting at less than a kilogram up to a viding readers with a 360 degree view on soft com- to minimize the area footprint of a pipelined MPSoC few hundred kilograms, with budgets of less than US puting. Topics range from fuzzy sets, to fuzzy logic, under a latency or a throughput constraint. A novel $ 100.00 and up to millions within very short time- fuzzy mathematics, neuro-fuzzy systems, fuzzy con- adaptive pipelined MPSoC architecture is described, frames of sometimes less than two years. Therefore trol, decision making in fuzzy environments, image where idle processors are transitioned into low- each category of small satellites provides specific processing and many more. The book is dedicated to power states at run-time to reduce energy consump- challenges in design,[...] Lotfi A. Zadeh, a renowned specialist in signal analy- tion. Multi-mode pipelined MPSoCs are introduced, sis and control systems research who proposed the where multiple pipelined MPSoCs optimized sep- Features idea of fuzzy sets, in which[...] arately are merged into a single pipelined MPSoC, Since the launch of UoSat-1 of the University of enabling[...] Surrey (United Kingdom) in 1981, small satellites Features proved regularly to be useful, beneficial, and cost- This book is the proceedings of the 3rd World Con- Features effective tools. Typical tasks cover education and ference on Soft Computing (WCSC), which was held This book describes analytical models and esti- workforce development, technology demonstration, in San Antonio, TX, USA, on December 16-18, 2013. mation methods to enhance performance estima- verification and validation, scientific and engineering It presents start-of-the-art theory and applications of tion of pipelined multiprocessor systems-on-chip research as well as commercial applications. Today soft computing together with an in-depth discussion (MPSoCs). A framework is introduced for both the launch masses range over almost three orders of of current and future challenges in the field, provid- design-time and run-time optimizations. For design [..] ing readers with a 360 degree view on soft comput- space exploration, several algorithms are presented ing. Topics range from fuzzy sets, to fuzzy logic, [..] to minimize the area footprint of a pipelined MPSoC Contents under a latency or a throughput constraint. A novel Foreword.- Section 1: Introduction.- Section 2: The Contents adaptive [..] Development of Small Satellite Technologies.- Sec- Synthesis and Research of Neuro-Fuzzy Model tion 3: Innovations in Small Satellite Technologies of Ecopyrogenesis Multi-Circuit Circulatory Sys- Contents and Systems.- Section 4: The Mounting Problem of tem.- Investigation of Ordered Weighted Averaging Introduction.- Literature Survey.- Optimisation Orbital Debris.- Section 5: Regulatory Issues and Weights for Estimating fuzzy validity of Geometric Framework.- Performance Estimation of Pipelined Regulatory Solutions.- Section 6: New Concepts in Shapes.- Processing Quantities with Heavy-Tailed MPSoCs.- Design Space Exploration of Pipelined Addressing Problems Associated with Small Satel- Distribution of Measurement Uncertainty:How to MPSoCs.- Adaptive Pipelined MPSoCs.- Power lites.- Section 7: Top Ten Things to Know About Estimate the Tails of the Results of Data Processing.- Management in Adaptive Pipelined MPSocs.- Multi- Small Satellites and their Regulation.- Appendix 1: A Logic for Qualified Syllogisms.- Flexible Querying mode Pipelined MPSoCs.- Conclusions and Future List of Acronyms and Glossary of Terms.- Appendix Using Criterion Trees.- Non-stationary Time Series Work. 2: Biographies of Authors. 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R.N. Jazar Y.-S. Jeong, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South S. Karmakar Korea); Y.-H. Park, Sook Myung Women's University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); C.-H.(. Hsu, J.J.(.H. Park, Seoul Univer- Vehicle Dynamics sity of Science &, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) (Eds.) Novel Three-state Quantum Dot

Theory and Application Gate Field Effect Transistor Ubiquitous Information Fabrication, Modeling and Applications This textbook is appropriate for senior undergrad- Technologies and Applications uate and first year graduate students in mechani- The book presents the fabrication and circuit mod- cal and automotive engineering. The contents in CUTE 2013 eling of quantum dot gate field effect transistor this book are presented at a theoretical-practical (QDGFET) and quantum dot gate NMOS inverter level. It explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, The theme of CUTE is focused on the various aspects (QDNMOS inverter). It also introduces the devel- concentrating on their practical use. Related theo- of ubiquitous computing for advances in ubiquitous opment of a circuit model of QDGFET based on rems and formal proofs are provided, as are real-life computing and provides an opportunity for acade- Berkley Short Channel IGFET model (BSIM). Dif- applications. Students, researchers and practicing mic and industry professionals to discuss the latest ferent ternary logic circuits based on QDGFET are engineers alike will appreciate the user-friendly pre- issues and progress in the area of ubiquitous com- also investigated in this book. Advanced circuit such sentation of a wealth of topics, most notably steering, puting. Therefore this book will be include the vari- as three-bit and six bit analog-to-digital converter handling, ride, and related components.This book ous theories and practical applications in ubiquitous (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) were also:Illustrates all key concepts with examplesIn- computing also simulated. cludes exercises for each chapterCovers front, rear, Features and four wheel steering[...] Features The theme of CUTE is focused on the various aspects The book presents the fabrication and circuit mod- Features of ubiquitous computing for advances in ubiquitous eling of quantum dot gate field effect transistor This textbook is appropriate for senior undergrad- computing and provides an opportunity for acade- (QDGFET) and quantum dot gate NMOS inverter uate and first year graduate students in mechanical mic and industry professionals to discuss the latest (QDNMOS inverter). It also introduces the devel- and automotive engineering. The contents in this issues and progress in the area of ubiquitous com- opment of a circuit model of QDGFET based on book are presented at a theoretical-practical level. It puting. Therefore this book will be include the vari- Berkley Short Channel IGFET model (BSIM). Differ- explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, concen- ous theories and practical applications in ubiquitous ent ternary logic circuits based on QDGFET are also trating on their practical use. Related theorems and computing investigated in this book. Advanced circuit such as formal proofs are provided, as are real-life applica- three-bit and six bit [..] tions. Students, researchers and practicing [..] Contents Ubiquitous Communication and Networking.- Contents Contents Ubiquitous Software Technology.- Ubiquitous Sys- Introduction: Multi State Devices and Logic.- Tire and Rim Fundamentals.- Part I Vehicle tems and Applications.- Ubiquitous Security, Privacy Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transistor Device Motion.- Forward Vehicle Dynamics.- Tire Dynam- and Trust. Structures.- Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Tran- ics.- Driveline Dynamics.- Part II Vehicle Kinemat- sistors Fabrication and Characterization.- Quan- ics.- Applied Kinematics.- Applied Mechanisms.- Fields of interest tum DOT Gate Field Effect Transistors Theory Steering Dynamics.- Suspension Mechanisms.-Part Communications Engineering, Networks; Computer and Device Modeling.- Quantum Dot Gate NMOS III Vehicle Dynamics.- Applied Dynamics.- Vehi- Communication Networks; Multimedia Information Inverter.- Quantum Dot Gate Field Effect Transis- cle Planar Dynamics.- Vehicle Roll Dynamics.- Part Systems tor (QDGFET): Circuit Model and Ternary Logic IV Vehicle Vibration.- Applied Vibrations.-Vehicle Inverter.- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and Vibrations.- Suspension Optimization.- Quarter Car Target groups Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Using Quantum Model.- Appendix A Frequency Response Curves.- Research DOT Gate Field Effect Transistor (QDGFET).- Per- Appendix B Trigonometric Formulas.- Appendix C Type of publication formance in SUB-25nm Range.- Conclusions. Unit Conversions. Proceedings Fields of interest Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41670-5 Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Circuits and Automotive Engineering; Vibration, Dynamical Sys- Hardcover Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices tems, Control; Mechanical Engineering 2014. XXIV, 854 p. 514 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Target groups Target groups Engineering, Vol. 280) Research Graduate 299,00 € ISBN 978-3-642-41670-5 Type of publication Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Monograph Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1634-6 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8543-8 Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XIV, 134 p. 121 illus., 49 illus. in color. 2014. XXII, 1066 p. 654 illus., 222 illus. in color. 99,99 € 99,99 € ISBN 978-81-322-1634-6 ISBN 978-1-4614-8543-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 120 Engineering springer.com

M.A. Khan, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India; S. Saeed, D.J. Klotzkin J. Kober, Universität Bielefeld and Honda, Bielefeld, Germany; J. Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan; A. Darwish, A. Abraham, Peters Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, USA (Eds.) Introduction to Semiconductor Learning Motor Skills Embedded and Real Time System Lasers for Optical Communications From Algorithms to Robot Experiments Development: A Software An Applied Approach This book presents the state of the art in reinforce- Engineering Perspective This textbook provides a thorough and accessible ment learning applied to robotics both in terms of treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and Concepts, Methods and Principles novel algorithms and applications. It discusses recent engineering perspective. It includes both the physics approaches that allow robots to learn motor.skills of devices as well as the engineering, designing and Nowadays embedded and real-time systems con- and presents tasks that need to take into account the testing of practical lasers. The material is presented tain complex software. The complexity of embed- dynamic behavior of the robot and its environment, clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the ded systems is increasing, and the amount and where a kinematic movement plan is not sufficient. book will come to understand the finer aspects of the variety of software in the embedded products are The book illustrates a method that learns to general- theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices growing. This creates a big challenge for embed- ize parameterized motor plans which is obtained by and have an excellent background for further study ded and real-time software development processes imitation or reinforcement learning, by adapting a of optoelectronics.This book also:Provides a multi- and there is a need to develop separate metrics and small set of global parameters and appropriate ker- faceted approach to explaining the theories behind benchmarks.“Embedded and Real Time System nel-based reinforcement learning algorithms. The semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical exam- Development: A Software Engineering Perspective: presented applications explore highly dynamic tasks ples, illustrations and written theoretical presenta- Concepts, Methods and Principles” presents prac- and exhibit a very[...] tical as well as conceptual knowledge of the latest tions Offers a[...] tools, techniques and methodologies of embedded Features Features software engineering and real-time systems. Each This book presents the state of the art in reinforce- This textbook provides a thorough and accessible chapter includes an in-depth investigation regarding ment learning applied to robotics both in terms of treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and the actual or[...] novel algorithms and applications. It discusses recent engineering perspective. It includes both the physics approaches that allow robots to learn motorskills of devices as well as the engineering, designing, and Features and presents tasks that need to take into account the testing of practical lasers. The material is presented Nowadays embedded and real-time systems con- dynamic behavior of the robot and its environment, clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the tain complex software. The complexity of embed- where a kinematic movement plan is not sufficient. book will come to understand the finer aspects of the ded systems is increasing, and the amount and The book illustrates a method that [..] variety of software in the embedded products are theory, design, fabrication, and test of [..] growing. This creates a big challenge for embed- Contents Contents ded and real-time software development processes Reinforcement Learning in Robotics: A Survey.- Introduction: The Basics of Optical Communica- and there is a need to develop separate metrics and Movement Templates for Learning of Hitting and tion.- The Basics of Lasers.- Semiconductors as Laser benchmarks.“Embedded and Real Time System Batting.- Policy Search for Motor Primitives in Material 1: Fundamentals and Fabrication.- Semi- Development: A Software [..] Robotics.- Reinforcement Learning to Adjust Para- conductors as Laser Materials 2: Density of States, meterized Motor Primitives to New Situations.- Quantum Wells and Gain.- Semiconductor Laser Contents Learning Prioritized Control of Motor Primitives. PART I Embedded Software Development Process.- Cavity Operation.- The Optical Cavity.- Laser Mod- PART II Design Patterns and Development Method- ulation.- Distributed Feedback Lasers.- Assorted Fields of interest ology.- PART III Modeling framework.- PART IV Miscellany: Dispersion, Fabrication, and Reliability. Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence Performance analysis, Power Management and (incl. Robotics) Deployment. Fields of interest Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optical Target groups Fields of interest and Electronic Materials; Applied Optics, Opto- Research Computational Intelligence; Software Engineering electronics, Optical Devices; Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Communications Engineering, Type of publication Target groups Networks Monograph Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03193-4 Type of publication Research Hardcover Monograph 2014. XVI, 191 p. 56 illus., 54 illus. in color. (Springer Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40887-8 Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Vol. 97) Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook 84,99 € Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9340-2 ISBN 978-3-319-03193-4 2014. X, 330 p. 192 illus., 13 illus. in color. (Studies in usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Computational Intelligence, Vol. 520) Hardcover 129,99 € 2014. XV, 285 p. 159 illus., 27 illus. in color. ISBN 978-3-642-40887-8 69,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-1-4614-9340-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Engineering 121

O. Kramer, Carl von Ossietzky, Oldenburg, Germany G.S.S. Krishnan, R. Anitha, R.S. Lekshmi, M.S. Kumar, A. Bonato, C.-S. Lam, University of Macau, Macao, China (P.R.); M.-C. Wong, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada; M. Graña, Paseo Manuel De University of Macau, Macao, China (P.R.) Lardizalbal 1, San Sebastian, Spain (Eds.) A Brief Introduction to Continuous Evolutionary Optimization Design and Control of Hybrid Active Computational Intelligence, Cyber Power Filters Security and Computational Models Practical optimization problems are often hard to solve, in particular when they are black boxes and no Proceedings of ICC3, 2013 Design and Control of Hybrid Active Power Fil- further information about the problem is available ters presents an overview of the current quality This book contains cutting-edge research mater- except via function evaluations. This work intro- problems and their compensators. To get a balance ial presented by researchers, engineers, developers, duces a collection of heuristics and algorithms for between the system cost and performance, hybrid and practitioners from academia and industry at the black box optimization with evolutionary algorithms active power filters (HAPFs) are valuable. The book International Conference on Computational Intel- in continuous solution spaces. The book gives an presents the coverage of resonance phenomena pre- ligence, Cyber Security and Computational Models introduction to evolution strategies and parame- vention capability, filtering performance and system (ICC3) organized by PSG College of Technology, ter control. Heuristic extensions are presented that robustness analysis of HAPF; nonlinear inverter cur- Coimbatore, India during December 19–21, 2013. allow optimization in constrained, multimodal and rent slope characteristics and their linear operation The materials in the book include theory and appli- multi-objective solution spaces. An adaptive penalty region requirement analysis of the hysteresis PWM cations to provide design, analysis, and modeling of function is introduced for constrained optimization. for the HAPF; minimum inverter capacity design the key areas. The book will be useful material for Meta-models reduce the number of fitness and con- procedure of HAPF, adaptive dc-link voltage con- students, researchers, professionals, as well academi- straint function calls in[...] troller for the HAPF and the real design example of a cians in understanding current research trends and 220V 10kVA HAPF, in which the system[...] Features findings and future scope of research in computa- Practical optimization problems are often hard to tional intelligence, cyber security, and[...] Features solve, in particular when they are black boxes and no Design and Control of Hybrid Active Power Fil- Features further information about the problem is available ters presents an overview of the current quality This book contains cutting-edge research mater- except via function evaluations. This work intro- problems and their compensators. To get a balance ial presented by researchers, engineers, developers, duces a collection of heuristics and algorithms for between the system cost and performance, hybrid and practitioners from academia and industry at the black box optimization with evolutionary algorithms active power filters (HAPFs) are valuable. The book International Conference on Computational Intel- in continuous solution spaces. The book gives an presents the coverage of resonance phenomena pre- ligence, Cyber Security and Computational Models introduction to evolution strategies and parameter vention capability, filtering performance and system (ICC3) organized by PSG College of Technology, [..] robustness analysis of HAPF; nonlinear inverter cur- Coimbatore, India during December 19–21, 2013. rent [..] Contents The materials in the book include theory and appli- Part I Foundations.- Part II Advanced Optimiza- cations for [..] Contents tion.- Part III Learning.- Part IV Appendix. Introduction.- Analysis of HAPF in Harmonic Reso- Contents nances Prevention and Compensation Capabilities.- Fields of interest The Robber Strikes Back.- Some Applications of Nonlinearity and Linearization of Hysteresis PWM Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Collective Learning.- Subconscious Social Compu- Study and Analysis for HAPF.- Adaptive DC-Link (incl. Robotics) tational Intelligence.- Modeling Heavy-tails in Traf- Voltage Control Technique for HAPF in Reactive fic Sources for Network Performance Evaluation.- Power Compensation.- Minimum Inverter Capac- Target groups The Future of Access Control: Attributes, Automa- ity Design for HAPF.- Design and Performance of A Research tion and Adaptation.- Optimal Control for an MX/ 220V 10kVA Adaptive Low DC-Link Voltage Con- G/1/N + 1 Queue with two Service Modes.- A Novel trolled HAPF With A Coupling Neutral Inductor Type of publication Approach for Gene Selection of Leukemia Dataset Experimental System.- Conclusions and Prospective Monograph Using Different Clustering Methods.- A Study on for Future Work.- Appendix. More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03421-8 Enhancing Network Stability in Vanet with Energy Conservation of Road Side Infrastructures Using Fields of interest Softcover LPMA Agent.- An Intuitionistic Fuzzy Approach to Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net- 2014. 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M. Lech, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia; I. Song, James C.M. Leech B. Lewcio, Telekom Innovation Laboratories, Berlin, Germany Cook University Australia, Singapore, Singapore; P. Yellowlees, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA; J. Diederich (Eds.) The Modelling and Analysis of the Management of Speech and Mechanics of Ropes Video Telephony Quality in Mental Health Informatics Heterogeneous Wireless Networks This book considers the modelling and analysis of the many types of ropes, linear fibre assemblies. The This book introduces approaches that have the This book shows how networking research and qual- construction of these structures is very diverse and potential to transform the daily practice of psychia- ity engineering can be combined to successfully in the work these are considered from the modelling trists and psychologists. This includes the asynchro- manage the transmission quality when speech and point of view. As well as the conventional twisted nous communication between mental health care video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wire- structures, braid and plaited structures and parallel providers and clients as well as the automation of less networks. Nomadic use of services requires intel- assemblies are modelled and analysed, first for their assessment and therapy. Speech and language are ligent management of ongoing transmission, and assembly and secondly for their mechanical behav- particularly interesting from the viewpoint of psy- to make the best of available resources many fun- iour. Also since the components are assemblies of chological assessment. For instance, depression may damental trade-offs must be considered. Network components, fibres into yarns, into strands, and into change the characteristics of voice in individuals and coverage versus throughput and reliability of a con- ropes the hierarchical nature of the construction is these changes can be detected by a special form of nection is one key aspect, efficiency versus robust- considered.The focus of the modelling is essentially speech analysis. Computational screening methods ness of signal compression is another. However, to toward load extension behaviour but there is refer- that utilize speech and language can detect subtle successfully manage services, user-perceived Qual- ence to bending[...] changes and alert clinicians as well as individuals and ity of Experience (QoE) in heterogeneous networks caregivers. The use of online[...] Features must be known, and the perception of quality[...] This book considers the modelling and analysis of Features Features the many types of ropes, linear fibre assemblies. The This book introduces approaches that have the This book shows how networking research and qual- construction of these structures is very diverse and potential to transform the daily practice of psychia- ity engineering can be combined to successfully in the work these are considered from the modelling trists and psychologists. This includes the asynchro- manage the transmission quality when speech and point of view. As well as the conventional twisted nous communication between mental health care video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wire- structures, braid and plaited structures and parallel providers and clients as well as the automation of less networks. Nomadic use of services requires intel- assemblies are modelled and analysed, first for their assessment and therapy. Speech and language are ligent management of ongoing transmission, and assembly and secondly for their mechanical [..] particularly interesting from the viewpoint of psy- to make the best of available resources many funda- chological assessment. For instance, depression may mental trade-offs must be considered. Network cov- [..] Contents 1 Introduction.- 2 Fibre Geometry and Fibre erage versus [..] Mechanics.- 3 Component Path Geometries.- 4 Contents Contents Transversely Continuous Structures.- 5 Hierarchi- Mental Health Informatics: Current approaches.- Introduction.- Experience of wireless telephony.- cal Structures.- 6 Transversely Discrete Structures.- The Rise of Person-Centered Healthcare and the Heterogeneous testbed.- Experience of speech tele- 7 Contact Force and Friction.- 8 Component Wear, Influence of Health Informatics and Social Network phony.- Experience of video telephony.- Conclu- Life and Heating.- Appendix - Tentative Scaling Applications on Mental Health Care.- The Chang- sions. ing Doctor-Patient Relationship – a Move to Any- Relations. time, Anywhere.- Novel Approaches to Clinical Care Fields of interest Fields of interest in Mental Health - from Asynchronous Telepsychi- Communications Engineering, Networks; Informa- Engineering (general) atry to Virtual Reality.- Speech Analysis for Mental tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Signal, Health Assessment using Support Vector Machines.- Target groups Image and Speech Processing Social Networks and Automated Mental Health Research Screening.- Generating Explanations from Support Target groups Vector Machines for Psychological Classifications.- Type of publication Research An[...] Monograph Type of publication Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7840-5 Monograph Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02101-0 (incl. Robotics); Biomedical Engineering; Health 2014. XI, 123 p. 79 illus., 38 illus. in color. (Solid Mechan- Hardcover Informatics ics and Its Applications, Vol. 209) 2014. X, 153 p. 40 illus., 2 illus. in color. (T-Labs Series in 99,99 € Target groups Telecommunication Services) ISBN 978-94-007-7840-5 Research 99,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-319-02101-0 Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38549-0 Hardcover 2014. X, 253 p. 85 illus. (Studies in Computational Intel- ligence, Vol. 491) 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-38549-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Engineering 123

D.-F. Li, School of Management, Fuzhou, China (P.R.) S. Li, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China (P.R.); Q. Jin, Waseda Uni- T. Lodygowski, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, versity, Waseda, Japan; X. Jiang, Future University Hakodate, Poland; A. Rusinek, National Engineering School, Metz, France Hakodate, Japan; J.J.(.H. Park, Seoul University of Science &, (Eds.) Decision and Game Theory in Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) (Eds.) Management With Intuitionistic Constitutive Relations under Fuzzy Sets Frontier and Future Development Impact Loadings of Information Technology in Experiments, Theoretical and Numerical Aspects The focus of this book is on establishing theories Medicine and Education and methods of both decision and game analysis in The book describes behavior of materials (ductile, ITME 2013 management using intuitionistic fuzzy sets. It pro- brittle and composites) under impact loadings and poses a series of innovative theories, models and IT changes everyday’s life, especially in education high strain rates. The three aspects: experimental, methods such as the representation theorem and and medicine. The goal of ITME 2013 is to further theoretical and numerical are in the focus of inter- extension principle of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, rank- explore the theoretical and practical issues of IT in est. Hopkinson bars are mainly used as experimental ing methods of intuitionistic fuzzy numbers, non- education and medicine. It also aims to foster new devices to describe dynamic behavior of materials. linear and linear programming methods for intu- ideas and collaboration between researchers and The precise description of experimental techniques itionistic fuzzy multi-attribute decision making and practitioners. and interpretation of wave interaction are carefully (interval-valued) intuitionistic fuzzy matrix games. discussed. Theoretical background refers to rate These theories and methods form the theory system Features dependent thermo viscoplastic formulation. This of intuitionistic fuzzy decision making and games, IT changes everyday’s life, especially in education includes the discussion of well posedness of initial which is not only remarkably different from those of and medicine. The goal of ITME 2013 is to further boundary value problems and the solution of the sys- the traditional, Bayes and/or fuzzy[...] explore the theoretical and practical issues of IT in tem of governing equations using numerical meth- education and medicine. It also aims to foster new ods. Explicit time integration is[...] Features ideas and collaboration between researchers and The focus of this book is on establishing theories and practitioners. Features methods of both decision and game analysis in man- The book describes behavior of materials (ductile, agement using intuitionistic fuzzy sets. It proposes Contents brittle and composites) under impact loadings and a series of innovative theories, models and methods The anti-apoptotic effect of transgenic Akt1 gene high strain rates. The three aspects: experimental, such as the representation theorem and extension on cultured new-born rats cardiomyocytes medi- theoretical and numerical are in the focus of inter- principle of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, ranking meth- ated by ultrasound/microbubbles destruction.- Logic est. Hopkinson bars are mainly used as experimental ods of intuitionistic fuzzy numbers, non-linear and Operation in Spiking Neural P System with Chain devices to describe dynamic behavior of materials. linear programming methods for intuitionistic [..] Structure.- A Mathematical Model of the Knee Joint The precise description of experimental techniques for Estimation of Forces and Torques during Stand- and interpretation of wave interaction are carefully Contents ing-up.- Adaptive Online Learning Environment [..] Chapter 1 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Theories.- Chap- for Life-Long Learning.- A Membrane Bin-Pack- ter 2 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Aggregation Opera- ing Technique for Heart Disease Cluster Analy- Contents tors and Multiattribute Decision-Making Methods.- sis.- Chap. Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Testing with bars from dynamic to quasi-static.- Chapter 3 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Based on Tone Labeling in the Corpus and Multi- Dynamic testing of materials.- Material behavior Decision-Making Methods.- Chapter 4 Interval-Val- model Corpus.- A systematically statistical analysis under dynamics loading, modeling and experi- ued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Deci- of effects[...] ments.- Analysis of some high-speed impact prob- sion-Making Methods.- Chapter 5 Multiattribute lems in the aircraft industry.- Computer estimation Decision-Making Methods Using Intuitionistic Fields of interest of plastic strain localization and failure for large Fuzzy Numbers.- Chapter 6 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Communications Engineering, Networks; Health strain rates using viscoplasticity.- Inelastic flow and Multiattribute Group Decision-Making Methods.- Informatics; Computers and Education failure of metallic solids accounting for asymmetry Chapter 7 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Matrix Games and of elastic range and micro-shear banding. Linear or Nonlinear Programming Methods.- Chap- Target groups ter 8[...] Research Fields of interest Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Fields of interest Type of publication Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Struc- Computational Intelligence; Control; Algorithms; Proceedings tural Mechanics Game Theory / Mathematical Methods; Operation More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7617-3 Research / Decision Theory; Game Theory, Econom- Target groups ics, Social and Behav. Sciences Hardcover Research 2014. LX, 3581 p. 886 illus. In 4 volumes, not available Target groups separately. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. Type of publication Research 269) Monograph 369,00 € More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1767-5 Type of publication ISBN 978-94-007-7617-3 Hardcover Monograph usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2014. VII, 285 p. 140 illus. 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M. Mach-Krol, T. Pełech-Pilichowski, AGH University of Science C. Machado, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; J.P. Davim, K. Maharatna, University of Southampton, Southampton, United and Technology, Krakow, Poland (Eds.) University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (Eds.) Kingdom; S. Bonfiglio (Eds.)

Advances in Business ICT Human Resource Management and Systems Design for Remote Technological Challenges Healthcare Futurists and scientists alike profess the coming of a new era in the history – the knowledge era. This book focuses on the challenges and changes that This book provides a multidisciplinary overview The notion of knowledge is as old as humans’ self- new technologies bring to human resources (HR) of of the design and implementation of systems for consciousness, but new challenges appear. The modern organizations. It examines the technologi- remote patient monitoring and healthcare. Read- meaning of the word “knowledge” is changing cal implications of the last changes taking place and ers are guided step-by-step through the components from cognitive notion to a technical term denot- how they affect the management and motivation of of such a system and shown how they could be inte- ing a structured economic resource to be actively human resources belonging to these organizations. It grated in a coherent framework for deployment in managed.This contributed volume is a result of vivid looks for ways to understand and perceive how orga- practice. The authors explain planning from subsys- and extremely valuable discussions held at 3rd Inter- nizational HR, individually and as a team, concep- tem design to complete integration and deployment, national Workshop on Advances in Business ICT tualize, invent, adapt, define and use organizational given particular application constraints. Readers (ABICT) in Wrocław, Poland, September 9-12, 2012. technology, as well as how they are constrained by will benefit from descriptions of the clinical require- The workshop focused on Advances in Business features of it. The book provides discussion and the ments underpinning the entire application scenario, ICT approached from a multidisciplinary perspec- exchange of information on principles, strategies, physiological parameter sensing techniques, infor- tive. It provided an international forum for scien- models, techniques, methodologies and applications mation processing approaches and overall, applica- tists/experts[...] of human resources[...] tion dependent system integration. Each[...] Features Features Features Futurists and scientists alike profess the coming of This book focuses on the challenges and changes that This book provides a multidisciplinary overview a new era in the history – the knowledge era. The new technologies bring to human resources (HR) of of the design and implementation of systems for notion of knowledge is as old as humans’ self-con- modern organizations. It examines the technologi- remote patient monitoring and healthcare. Readers sciousness, but new challenges appear. The meaning cal implications of the last changes taking place and are guided step-by-step through the components of of the word “knowledge” is changing from cogni- how they affect the management and motivation of such a system and shown how they could be inte- tive notion to a technical term denoting a structured human resources belonging to these organizations. It grated in a coherent framework for deployment in economic resource to be actively managed.This con- looks for ways to understand and perceive how orga- practice. The authors explain planning from subsys- tributed volume is a result of vivid and extremely [..] nizational HR, individually and as a team, [..] tem design to complete integration and deployment, Contents given particular [..] Contents Simulation driven development of the German HRM politics and practices.- Technological impact Contents toll system – simulation performance at the kernel and consequences in HRM.- Communication, par- A Clinician’s View of Next-Generation Remote and application level.- Geoportal as Interface for ticipation and involvement.- Equal opportunities.- Healthcare System.- System Overview of Next- Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Infor- Health and safety.- How work is changing.- Match- Generation Remote Healthcare.- Vital Sign Sens- mation System.- Prospects of Using Temporal Log- ing human and technological needs.- Motivating ing Technology.- Signal Processing Architecture ics for Knowledge Management.- On Problems of people in a technological environment.- Knowl- Implementation Methodologies for Next-Genera- Automatic Legal Texts Processing and Information edge management in the new technologies era.- tion Remote Healthcare Systems.- Machine Learning Acquiring from Normative Acts.- Artificial Intel- Developing leadership skills.- Global management.- Techniques for Remote Healthcare.- Patient Health ligence for Knowledge Management with BPMN Matching human and technological needs.- Strate- Record (PHR) System.- Wireless Sensor Networks— and Rules.- Square Complexity Metrics for Business gic management.- Innovation and change.- Entre- A Key Enabling Technology for Remote Health- Process Models.- Spatial Component in Business preneurship.- Employee motivation.- Learning skills care.- System Integration Issues for Next-Generation Intelligence System for Advanced Threat and Risk and styles in technology innovation.- Training effec- Remote Healthcare System.- A Business Perspective.- Analysis.- Model[...] tiveness. Case Studies. Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Circuits and Systems; Biomedical Engineering; (incl. Robotics); Business Information Systems Marketing; Technology Management; Personnel Health Informatics; Health Informatics Target groups Management Target groups Research Target groups Professional/practitioner Type of publication Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Professional book More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03676-2 Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8841-5 Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02617-6 Hardcover 2014. VII, 133 p. 46 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Sys- Hardcover 2014. XVII, 332 p. 100 illus., 83 illus. in color. tems and Computing, Vol. 257) 2014. VII, 170 p. 16 illus. 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A. Mason, S.C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University (Manawatu A. Mason, S.C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University (Manawatu F.C. Moon, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; K.P. Jayasundera, Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; K.P. Jayasundera, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Palmerston North, New Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Palmerston North, New Zealand; N. Bhattacharyya, Centre for Development in, Kolkata, Zealand; N. Bhattacharyya, Centre for Development in Advanced Social Networks in the History of India (Eds.) Compu, Kolkata, India (Eds.) Innovation and Invention Sensing Technology: Current Status Sensing Technology: Current Status This book integrates history of science and technol- and Future Trends I and Future Trends II ogy with modern social network theory. Using exam- ples from the history of machines, as well as case studies from wireless, radio and chaos theory, the This book is written for academic and industry pro- This book is written for academic and industry pro- author challenges the genius model of invention. fessionals working in the field of sensing, instru- fessionals working in the field of sensing, instru- Network analysis concepts are presented to demon- mentation and related fields, and is positioned to mentation and related fields, and is positioned to strate the societal nature of invention in areas such give a snapshot of the current state of the art in give a snapshot of the current state of the art in as steam power, internal combustion engines, early sensing technology, particularly from the applied sensing technology, particularly from the applied aviation, air conditioning and more. Using mod- perspective. The book is intended to give a broad perspective. The book is intended to give broad ern measures of network theory, the author demon- overview of the latest developments, in addition to overview of the latest developments, in addition to strates that the social networks of invention from the discussing the process through which researchers discussing the process through which researchers 19th and early 20th centuries have similar character- go through in order to develop sensors, or related go through in order to develop sensors, or related istics to modern 21st C networks such as the World systems, which will become more widespread in the systems, which will become more widespread in the Wide Web. The book provides evidence[...] future. future. Features Features Features This book integrates history of science and technol- This book is written for academic and industry pro- This book is written for academic and industry pro- ogy with modern social network theory. Using exam- fessionals working in the field of sensing, instrumen- fessionals working in the field of sensing, instrumen- ples from the history of machines, as well as case tation and related fields, and is positioned to give tation and related fields, and is positioned to give studies from wireless, radio and chaos theory, the a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing author challenges the genius model of invention. technology, particularly from the applied perspec- technology, particularly from the applied perspec- Network analysis concepts are presented to demon- tive. The book is intended to give a broad overview tive. The book is intended to give a broad overview strate the societal nature of invention in areas such as of the latest developments, in addition to discussing of the latest developments, in addition to discussing steam power, internal combustion engines, early [..] the process through which researchers go [..] the process through which researchers go [..] Contents Contents Contents Preface and Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1 Intro- From the Contents: A Novel Smart Sensing Platform From the Contents: Cochlear Implant Electrode duction: James Watt’s Social Network.- Chapter 2 for Vital Signs and Motor Activity Monitoring.- Improvement for Stimulation and Sensing.- Machine Networks in the Machine Age: From Leonardo to Real-Time Monitoring of Respiratory Diseases of Vision Based Techniques for Automatic Mango Clocks to Reuleaux.- Chapter 3 Social Networks Distantly Located Elderly Impaired Patients.- Real- Fruit Sorting and Grading Based on Maturity Level of the Internal Combustion Engine and Automo- Time Position Sensing for Biofeedback-Based Gait and Size.-Region Adaptive, Unsharp Masking Based bile.- Chapter 4 Social Networks in Early Aviation Training.- A Comprehensive Seven Layer Sensor Lanczos-3 Interpolation for 2-D Up-Sampling: History.- Chapter 5 Wireless and Radio Electron- Model: Cyber-Physical System.- Small-Signal Analy- Crisp-Rule versus Fuzzy-Rule Based Approach.- ics Social Networks.- Chapter 6 Social Networks in sis of the Nonlinear Acoustic Behavior of Vented Gaze-controlled Stereo Vision to Measure Position Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Fractals.- Chapter Vessels. and Track a Moving Object: Machine Vision for 7.- Subject Index.- Author Index. Crane Control. Fields of interest Fields of interest Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Fields of interest Machinery and Machine Elements; History of Communications Engineering, Networks; Analytical Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Science; Complexity; Methodology of the Social Chemistry Communications Engineering, Networks; Analytical Sciences Chemistry Target groups Target groups Research Target groups Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02317-5 Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7527-5 Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02314-4 Hardcover 2014. X, 327 p. 221 illus. (Smart Sensors, Measurement Hardcover 2014. XIII, 196 p. 88 illus. (History of Mechanism and and Instrumentation, Vol. 7) 2014. VIII, 265 p. 131 illus., 5 illus. in color. 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O. Moreira, H. Corporaal, Eindhoven University of Technology, H.A. Moser, LuxSpace Sàrl, Betzdorf, Luxembourg G. Mzyk, Wrocław University of Technology, Wrocław, Poland Eindhoven, Netherlands Systems Engineering, Systems Combined Parametric- Scheduling Real-Time Streaming Thinking, and Learning Nonparametric Identification of Applications onto an Embedded Block-Oriented Systems Multiprocessor A Case Study in Space Industry This book focuses on systems engineering, systems This book considers a problem of block-oriented thinking, and how that thinking can be learned in This book provides a comprehensive overview of nonlinear dynamic system identification in the pres- practice. It describes a novel analytical framework the state-of-the-art, data flow-based techniques for ence of random disturbances. This class of systems based on activity theory for understanding how sys- the analysis, modeling and mapping technologies includes various interconnections of linear dynamic tems thinking evolves and how it can be improved to of concurrent applications on multi-processors. blocks and static nonlinear elements, e.g., Hammer- support multidisciplinary teamwork in the context of The authors present a flow for designing embed- stein system, Wiener system, Wiener-Hammerstein system development and systems engineering. This ded hard/firm real-time multiprocessor streaming ("sandwich") system and additive NARMAX sys- method, developed using data collected over four applications, based on data flow formalisms, with tems with feedback. Interconnecting signals are not years from three different small space systems engi- a particular focus on wireless modem applications. accessible for measurement. The combined paramet- neering organizations, can be applied in a wide vari- Architectures are described for the design tools and ric-nonparametric algorithms, proposed in the book, ety of work activities in the context of engineering run-time scheduling and resource management of can be selected dependently on the prior knowledge design and beyond in order to monitor and analyze such a platform. of the system and signals. Most of them are based on multidisciplinary interactions in working teams over the decomposition of the complex system identifica- time. In addition, the book[...] Features tion task into simpler local sub-problems by[...] This book provides a comprehensive overview of Features the state-of-the-art, data flow-based techniques for Features This book focuses on systems engineering, systems the analysis, modeling and mapping technologies This book considers a problem of block-oriented thinking, and how that thinking can be learned in of concurrent applications on multi-processors. nonlinear dynamic system identification in the pres- practice. It describes a novel analytical framework The authors present a flow for designing embed- ence of random disturbances. This class of systems based on activity theory for understanding how sys- ded hard/firm real-time multiprocessor streaming includes various interconnections of linear dynamic tems thinking evolves and how it can be improved to applications, based on data flow formalisms, with blocks and static nonlinear elements, e.g., Hammer- support multidisciplinary teamwork in the context of a particular focus on wireless modem applications. stein system, Wiener system, Wiener-Hammerstein system development and systems engineering. This Architectures are [..] ("sandwich") system and additive NARMAX systems method, developed using data collected over four with feedback. Interconnecting signals are not acces- years [..] Contents sible for [..] Setting the Stage.- Software Framework.- Data Contents Flow Computation Models.- Temporal Analysis.- Contents Part I Introduction of the research project.- Part II Resource Modeling and Compile Time Scheduling.- Hammerstein system.- Wiener system.- Wiener- Analysis and findings of the empirical studies.- Part Mode-Controlled Data Flow.- Resource Manager.- Hammerstein (sandwich) system.- Large-scale inter- III Results, intervention, and contributions. Demonstrator.- Conclusions and Further Work. connected systems.- Structure detection and model Fields of interest order selection.- Time-varying systems.- Simulation Fields of interest Complexity; Industrial and organisational psychol- studies.- Summary. Circuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Sig- ogy; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Orga- nal, Image and Speech Processing Fields of interest nization / Planning; Engineering Design Control; Systems Theory, Control; Nonlinear Target groups Target groups Dynamics Research Research Target groups Type of publication Type of publication Research Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01245-2 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03894-0 Monograph Hardcover Hardcover 2014. X, 193 p. (Embedded Systems, Vol. 24) More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03595-6 2014. XX, 328 p. 94 illus., 8 illus. in color. (Understand- 99,99 € Softcover ing Complex Systems) ISBN 978-3-319-01245-2 2014. XVI, 238 p. 68 illus. 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N. Nedjah, University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; L. B. Noia, K. Chakrabarty, Duke University, Durham, USA K. Nonami, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; R.K. Barai, A. Irawan, de M. Mourelle, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, M.R. Daud Brazil Design-for-Test and Test Optimization Techniques for TSV- Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Hardware for Soft Computing and Robots Soft Computing for Hardware based 3D Stacked ICs Design, Implementation and Control

Single and Multi-Objective Evolutionary Compu- This book describes innovative techniques to address Legged robots are a promising locomotion system, tation (MOEA), Genetic Algorithms (GAs), Arti- the testing needs of 3D stacked integrated circuits capable of performing tasks that conventional vehi- ficial Neural Networks (ANNs), Fuzzy Controllers (ICs) that utilize through-silicon-vias (TSVs) as ver- cles cannot. Even more exciting is the fact that this (FCs), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and tical interconnects. The authors identify the key chal- is a rapidly developing field of study for researchers Ant colony Optimization (ACO) are becoming lenges facing 3D IC testing and present results that from a variety of disciplines. However, only a few omnipresent in almost every intelligent system have emerged from cutting-edge research in this books have been published on the subject of multi- design. Unfortunately, the application of the major- domain. Coverage includes topics ranging from die- legged robots. The main objective of this book is ity of these techniques is complex and so requires a level wrappers, self-test circuits, and TSV probing to describe some of the major control issues con- huge computational effort to yield useful and prac- to test-architecture design, test scheduling, and opti- cerning walking robots that the authors have faced tical results. Therefore, dedicated hardware for evo- mization. Readers will benefit from an in-depth look over the past 10 years. A second objective is to focus lutionary, neural and fuzzy computation is a key at test-technology solutions that are needed to make especially on very large hydraulically driven hexa- issue for designers. With the spread of reconfigurable 3D ICs a reality and commercially viable. pod robot locomotion weighing more than 2,000 kg, hardware such as FPGAs, digital as well as analog making this the first specialized book on this topic. Features hardware implementations of such computation The 10 chapters of the[...] This book describes innovative techniques to address become[...] the testing needs of 3D stacked integrated circuits Features Features (ICs) that utilize through-silicon-vias (TSVs) as ver- Legged robots are a promising locomotion system, Single and Multi-Objective Evolutionary Computa- tical interconnects. The authors identify the key capable of performing tasks that conventional vehi- tion (MOEA), Genetic Algorithms (GAs), Artificial challenges facing 3D IC testing and present results cles cannot. Even more exciting is the fact that this Neural Networks (ANNs), Fuzzy Controllers (FCs), that have emerged from cutting-edge research in this is a rapidly developing field of study for researchers Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Ant colony domain. Coverage includes topics ranging from die- from a variety of disciplines. However, only a few Optimization (ACO) are becoming omnipresent level wrappers, self-test circuits, and TSV [..] books have been published on the subject of multi- in almost every intelligent system design. Unfor- legged robots. The main objective of this book is to Contents tunately, the application of the majority of these describe some of the major control issues [..] Introduction.- Wafer Stacking and 3D Memory techniques is complex and so requires a huge com- Test.- Built-in Self-Test for TSVs.- Pre-Bond TSV putational effort to [..] Contents Test Through TSV Probing.- Pre-Bond TSV Test Introduction.- Historical and Modern Perspective Contents Through TSV Probing.- Overcoming the Timing of Walking Robots.- Design and Optimization of Part I Hardware for Soft Computing.- Part II Soft Overhead of Test Architectures on Inter-Die Critical Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robot COMET- Computing for Hardware. Paths.- Post-Bond Test Wrappers and Emerging Test IV.- Kinematics, Navigation and Path Planning of Standards.- Test-Architecture Optimization and Test Hexapod Robot.- Position Based Robust Locomo- Fields of interest Scheduling.- Conclusions. tion Control of Hexapod Robot.- Force Based Loco- Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence motion Control of Hexapod Robot.- Impedance Fields of interest (incl. Robotics); Computer Graphics Control and Its Adaptive for Hexapod Robot.- Tele- Circuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Semi- operated Locomotion Control of Hexapod Robot.- conductors Target groups Fully Autonomous Locomotion Control of Hexapod Research Target groups Robot with LRF.- Challenges and New Frontiers of Hydraulically Actuated Hexapod Robots. 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Fundamentals and Applications its Applications Methodologies, Technologies and Applications The increasing concern with indoor air quality has CSA 2013 led to air-quality standards with increased ventila- International Conference, SIMULTECH 2012 Rome, Italy, July The theme of CSA is focused on the various aspects tion rates. Although increasing the volume flow rate 28-31, 2012 Revised Selected Papers of computer science and its applications for advances of outside air is advisable from the perspective of in computer science and its applications and pro- air-quality, it is detrimental to energy consumption, This book includes extended and revised versions of vides an opportunity for academic and industry pro- since the outside air has to be brought to the com- a set of selected papers from the 2012 International fessionals to discuss the latest issues and progress fort condition before it is insufflated to the condi- Conference on Simulation and Modeling Method- in the area of computer science and its applications. tioned ambient. Moreover, the humidity load carried ologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMUL- Therefore this book will be including the various the- within outside air has challenging HVAC engineers TECH 2012) which was sponsored by the Institute ories and practical applications in computer science to design cooling units which are able to satisfacto- for Systems and Technologies of Information, Con- and its applications. rily handle both sensible and latent contributions trol and Communication (INSTICC) and held in Rome, Italy. SIMULTECH 2012 was technically co- to the thermal load. This constitutes a favorable sce- Features sponsored by the Society for Modeling & Simulation nario for the use of solid desiccants to assist the cool- The theme of CSA is focused on the various aspects International (SCS), GDR I3, Lionphant Simulation, ing units. In[...] of computer science and its applications for advances Simulation Team and IFIP and held in cooperation in computer science and its applications and pro- Features with AIS Special Interest Group of Modeling and vides an opportunity for academic and industry pro- The increasing concern with indoor air quality has Simulation (AIS SIGMAS) and the Movimento Ital- fessionals to discuss the latest issues and progress led to air-quality standards with increased ventila- iano Modellazione e Simulazione (MIMOS). in the area of computer science and its applications. tion rates. Although increasing the volume flow rate Therefore this book will be include the various theo- of outside air is advisable from the perspective of Features ries and practical applications in computer science air-quality, it is detrimental to energy consumption, This book includes extended and revised versions of [..] since the outside air has to be brought to the comfort a set of selected papers from the 2012 International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Method- condition before it is insufflated to the conditioned Contents ologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMUL- ambient. Moreover, the humidity load [..] Mobile and ubiquitous computing.- Dependable, TECH 2012) which was sponsored by the Institute reliable and autonomic computing.- Security and Contents for Systems and Technologies of Information, Con- trust management.- Multimedia systems and ser- An Introduction To Solid Desiccant Cooling Tech- trol and Communication (INSTICC) and held in vices.- Networking and communications.- Database nology.- Status of Liquid Desiccant Technologies Rome, Italy. SIMULTECH 2012 was technically co- and data mining.- Game and software engineering.- and Systems.- Mathematical Modeling of Heat and sponsored by the Society for [..] Grid and scalable computing.- Embedded system Mass Transfer in Regenerators with Desiccant Mate- and software.- Artificial intelligence.- Distributed rials.- Influence of Altitude on the Behavior of Solid Contents and parallel algorithms.- Web and internet comput- Desiccant Dehumidification System.- The Perfor- Kinetic Analysis of the Coke Calcination Processes ing.- IT policy and business management. mance of Desiccant Wheels for Desiccant Air-Con- in Rotary Kilns.- Behavior of Elastomeric Seismic Isolators Varying Rubber Material and Pad Thick- ditioning.- Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling.- Fields of interest ness: A Numerical Insights.- Numerical Simula- Membrane-based liquid-to-air energy exchangers.- Appl. Mathematics / Computational Methods of tion of Coastal Flows in Open Multiply-connected Adsorption/Desorption Characteristics of Solid Par- Engineering; Computer Science (general); Software Irregular Domains.- System Dynamics and Agent- ticles in Desiccant Bed for Different Design Configu- Engineering / Programming and Operating Systems rations.- Desiccant dehumidification integrated[...] based Simulation for Prospective Health Technology Target groups Assessments.- Simple and Efficient Algorithms to Fields of interest Research get a Finer Resolution in a Stochastic Discrete Time Building Physics, HVAC; Atmospheric Protec- Agent-based Simulation.- Numerical Study of Tur- tion / Air Quality Control / Air Pollution; Industrial Type of publication bulent Boundary-layer Flow Induced by a Sphere Chemistry / Chemical Engineering Proceedings above a Flat Plate.- Airflow and Particle Deposition in a[...] Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41673-6 Professional/practitioner Hardcover Fields of interest 2014. 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C. Papadopoulos E.I. Papageorgiou, Technological Educational, Lamia, Greece (Ed.) W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; S.-M. Chen (Eds.) Solid-State Electronic Devices Fuzzy Cognitive Maps for Applied Sciences and Engineering Social Networks: A Framework of An Introduction Computational Intelligence A modern and concise treatment of the solid state From Fundamentals to Extensions and Learning Algorithms electronic devices that are fundamental to electronic Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM) constitute cognitive This volume provides the audience with an updated, systems and information technology is provided models in the form of fuzzy directed graphs consist- in-depth and highly coherent material on the con- in this book. The main devices that comprise semi- ing of two basic elements: the nodes, which basically ceptually appealing and practically sound infor- conductor integrated circuits are covered in a clear correspond to “concepts” bearing different states of mation technology of Computational Intelligence manner accessible to the wide range of scientific and activation depending on the knowledge they repre- applied to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation engineering disciplines that are impacted by this sent, and the “edges” denoting the causal effects that of social networks. The volume involves studies technology. Catering to a wider audience is becom- each source node exercises on the receiving concept devoted to key issues of social networks including ing increasingly important as the field of electronic expressed through weights. Weights take values in community structure detection in networks, online materials and devices becomes more interdiscipli- the interval [-1,1], which denotes the positive, nega- social networks, knowledge growth and evaluation, nary, with applications in biology, chemistry and tive or neutral causal relationship between two con- and diversity of collaboration mechanisms. The book electro-mechanical devices (to name a few) becom- cepts. An FCM can be typically obtained through engages a wealth of methods of Computational Intel- ing more prevalent. Updated and state-of-the-art linguistic terms, inherent to fuzzy systems, but with a ligence along with well-known techniques of linear advancements are included along with[...] structure similar to the neural networks, which facil- programming, Formal Concept Analysis, machine Features itates data[...] learning, and agent modeling. Human-centricity A modern and concise treatment of the solid state is[...] Features electronic devices that are fundamental to electronic Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCM) constitute cognitive Features systems and information technology is provided models in the form of fuzzy directed graphs consist- This volume provides the audience with an updated, in this book. The main devices that comprise semi- ing of two basic elements: the nodes, which basically in-depth and highly coherent material on the con- conductor integrated circuits are covered in a clear correspond to “concepts” bearing different states of ceptually appealing and practically sound infor- manner accessible to the wide range of scientific and activation depending on the knowledge they repre- mation technology of Computational Intelligence engineering disciplines that are impacted by this sent, and the “edges” denoting the causal effects that applied to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation technology. Catering to a wider audience is becom- each source node exercises on the receiving concept of social networks. The volume involves studies ing [..] expressed through weights. Weights [..] devoted to key issues of social networks including Contents community structure detection in networks, online Contents Preface.- Chapter 1 – Introduction.- Chapter 2 – social networks, [..] Methods and Algorithms for Fuzzy Cognitive Map- Junctions and Diodes.- Chapter 3 – Bipolar transis- based Modeling.- Fuzzy Cognitive Maps as represen- Contents tors.- Chapter 4 – Field Effect Transistors.- Chapter tations of mental models and group beliefs.- FCM From the Contents: Detecting Community Struc- 5 - Emerging Devices for Electronics and Beyond.- Relationship Modeling for Engineering Systems.- tures in Networks Using A Linear-Programming Appendix I.- A.1 Quantum mechanics.- A.2 Semi- Using RuleML for Representing and Prolog for Sim- Based Approach.- Personalization of Social Net- conductor physics.- A.3 Outline of semiconductor ulating Fuzzy Cognitive Maps.- Fuzzy Web Knowl- works: Adaptive Semantic Layer Approach.- Social planar processing.- Appendix II – Useful data.- Bibli- edge Aggregation, Representation, and Reasoning for Network and Formal Concept Analysis.- Explaining ography.- List of Symbols.- Index. Online Privacy and Reputation Management.- Deci- Variation in State Involvement in Cyber Attacks: A Fields of interest sion Making by Rule-Based Fuzzy Cognitive Maps: Social Network Approach. Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; An Approach to Implement Student-Centered Edu- Fields of interest Semiconductors; Computer Engineering; Nanotech- cation.- Extended Evolutionary Learning of Fuzzy Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence nology and Microengineering Cognitive Maps for the Prediction of Multivariate Time-Series.-[...] (incl. Robotics) Target groups Target groups Upper undergraduate Fields of interest Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence Research Type of publication (incl. Robotics) Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Target groups Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8835-4 Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02992-4 Softcover Hardcover 2014. XIII, 277 p. 151 illus., 45 illus. in color. 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J.C. Prado-Prado, Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain; J. García-Arca, J. Provis, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom; J. C.A. Rabbath, N. Léchevin Universidad de Vigo, Vigo, Spain (Eds.) Deventer, Zeobond Group, Docklands, Australia, Docklands, Mel- bourne, Australia (Eds.) Discrete-Time Control System Annals of Industrial Engineering Design with Applications 2012 Alkali Activated Materials State-of-the-Art Report, RILEM TC 224-AAM Industrial Engineering: overcoming the crisis This unique book provides a bridge between digi- This is a State of the Art Report resulting from the tal control theory and vehicle guidance and control Proceedings of the 6th International Conference work of RILEM Technical Committee 224-AAM practice. It presents practical techniques of digital on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Man- in the period 2007-2013. The Report summarises redesign and direct discrete-time design suitable for agement and the XVI Congreso de Ingeniería de research to date in the area of alkali-activated binders a real-time implementation of controllers and guid- Organización (CIO 2012). The aim of CIO is to and concretes, with a particular focus on the follow- ance laws at multiple rates and with and computa- establish a forum for the open and free exchange ing areas: binder design and characterisation, dura- tional techniques. The theory of digital control is of ideas, opinions and academic experiences about bility testing, commercialisation, standardisation, given as theorems, lemmas, and propositions. The research, technology transfer or successful business and providing a historical context for this rapidly- design of the digital guidance and control systems experiences in the field of Industrial Engineering. growing research field. is illustrated by means of step-by-step procedures, The CIO 2012 is an annual meeting promoted by algorithms, and case studies. The systems proposed “Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Ingeniería de Features are applied to realistic models of unmanned systems Organización” (Industrial Engineers Association, This is a State of the Art Report resulting from the and missiles, and digital implementation. ADINGOR) with a Scientific Committee composed work of RILEM Technical Committee 224-AAM of 61 international referees and more than 200 pro- in the period 2007-2013. The Report summarises Features fessionals from 7 countries. A selection of the lec- research to date in the area of alkali-activated binders This book presents practical techniques of dis- tures and[...] and concretes, with a particular focus on the follow- crete-time control system design. In general, the ing areas: binder design and characterisation, dura- design techniques lead to low-order dynamic com- Features bility testing, commercialisation, standardisation, pensators that ensure satisfactory closed-loop per- The aim of CIO is to establish a forum for the open and providing a historical context for this rapidly- formance for a wide range of sampling rates. The and free exchange of ideas, opinions and academic growing [..] theory is given in the form of theorems, lemmas, and experiences about research, technology transfer or propositions. The design of the control systems is successful business experiences in the field of Indus- Contents presented as step-by-step procedures and algorithms. trial Engineering. The CIO 2012 is an annual meet- Preface and listing of TC members.- 1. Introduc- The [..] ing promoted by “Asociación para el Desarrollo de tion and Scope, by John L. Provis.- 2. Historical la Ingeniería de Organización” (Industrial Engineers aspects and overview, by John L. Provis, Peter Dux- Contents Association, ADINGOR) with a Scientific Commit- son, Elena Kavalerova, Pavel V. Krivenko, Zhihua Control Systems.- Review of Signals and Systems.- tee [..] Pan, Francisca Puertas, and Jannie S.J. van Deven- Discretization.- Models.- Global Digital Redesign.- ter.- 3. Binder chemistry - High-calcium alkali- Flatness-Based Control.- Digital Redesign of Autopi- Contents activated materials, by Susan A. Bernal, John L. Pro- lots. PART I.Business Administration & Economic Envi- vis, Ana Fernández-Jiménez, Pavel V. Krivenko, ronment.- PART II.Technological & Organizational Elena Kavalerova, Marta Palacios, and Caijun Shi.- Fields of interest Innovation.- PART III.Logistics & Supply Chain 4. Binder chemistry – Low-calcium alkali-acti- Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Control; Management.- PART IV.Production & Operations vated materials, by John L. Provis, Ana Fernán- Robotics and Automation Management.- PART V.Management Systems & dez-Jiménez, Elie Kamseu, Cristina Leonelli, and Sustainability.- PART VI.Papers prize-award. Target groups Angel[...] Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Industrial and Production Engineering Type of publication Building Materials; Structural Materials; Continuum Monograph Target groups Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9289-4 Research Target groups Hardcover Research Type of publication 2014. XVII, 171 p. 105 illus., 20 illus. in color. Proceedings Type of publication 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5348-1 Monograph ISBN 978-1-4614-9289-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7671-5 2014. XI, 374 p. 59 illus. 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H. Richter, HTWK Leipzig University of Applied, Leipzig, Germany; Y.K. Rybin, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic Univ, Tomsk, F. Röhrbein, G. Veiga, C. Natale, Seconda Università degli Studi, A. Engelbrecht, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa (Eds.) Russian Federation Aversa, Italy (Eds.)

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Application of Fitness Landscapes Theory & Design fertilization between Academic and Industrial Robotics Research in The book brings together the following issues:Theory This book is concerned with recent advances in fit- of deterministic, random and discrete sig- Europe: ness landscapes. The concept of fitness landscapes nals reproducible in oscillatory systems of originates from theoretical biology and refers to a Technology Transfer Experiments from the ECHORD Project generators;Generation of periodic signals with a framework for analysing and visualizing the relation- specified spectrum, harmonic distortion factor and ships between genotypes, phenotypes and fitness. This monograph by Florian Röhrbein, Germano random signals with specified probability density These relationships lay at the centre of attempts to Veiga and Ciro Natale is an edited collection of 15 function and spectral density;Synthesis of oscillatory mathematically describe evolutionary processes and authoritative contributions in the area of robot tech- system structures;Analysis of oscillatory systems with evolutionary dynamics.The book addresses recent nology transfer between academia and industry. It non-linear elements and oscillation amplitude stabi- advances in the understanding of fitness landscapes comprises three parts on Future Industrial Robot- lization systems;It considers the conditions and cri- in evolutionary biology and evolutionary compu- ics, Robotic Grasping as well as Human-Centered teria of steady-state modes in signal generators on tation. In the volume, experts in the field of fitness Robots. The book chapters cover almost all the topics active four-pole elements with unidirectional and landscapes present these findings in an integrated nowadays considered ‘hot’ within the robotics com- bidirectional transmission of signals and on two-pole way to make it accessible to a number of audiences: munity, from reliable object recognition to dexterous elements; analogues of Barkhausen[...] senior undergraduate and[...] grasping, from speech recognition to intuitive robot programming, from mobile robot navigation to aer- Features Features ial robotics, from safe physical human-robot interac- The book brings together the following issues:Theory This book is concerned with recent advances in fit- tion to body extenders. All contributions stem from of deterministic, random and discrete sig- ness landscapes. The concept of fitness landscapes the results of ECHORD – the European[...] nals reproducible in oscillatory systems of originates from theoretical biology and refers to a generators;Generation of periodic signals with a framework for analysing and visualizing the relation- Features specified spectrum, harmonic distortion factor and ships between genotypes, phenotypes and fitness. This monograph by Florian Röhrbein, Germano random signals with specified probability density These relationships lay at the centre of attempts to Veiga and Ciro Natale is an edited collection of 15 function and spectral density;Synthesis of oscillatory mathematically describe evolutionary processes and authoritative contributions in the area of robot tech- system structures;Analysis [..] evolutionary dynamics. The [..] nology transfer between academia and industry. It comprises three parts on Future Industrial Robot- Contents Contents ics, Robotic Grasping as well as Human-Centered Theory and Praxis of Measuring Signal Sources: Part I Principles and Perspectives.- Part II Topology, Robots. The book chapters cover almost all the topics Present and Future.- Synthesis of Mathematical Measures and Problem Hardness.- Part III Coevolu- nowadays considered ‘hot’ within the [..] Models for Measuring Signals.- Synthesis of Models tion and Dynamics.- Part IV Visualization and Char- for Self-Oscillating Systems of Generators.- Selected acterization.- Part V Outlook and Afterthoughts. Contents Issues of the Theory of Sinusoidal Generators.- Syn- Future Industrial Robotics.- Robotic Grasping.- Fields of interest thesis of Block Diagrams of Measuring Signal Gen- Human’Centered Robots. Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence erators.- Optimization of Oscillatory Systems of (incl. Robotics); Mathematical and Computational Generators.- Analog Signal Generators.- Digital Sig- Fields of interest Biology; Systems Biology nal Generators.- Practical Design of Measuring Sig- Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence nal Generators. (incl. Robotics) Target groups Research Fields of interest Target groups Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Measurement Research Type of publication Science, Instrumentation; Circuits and Systems Monograph Type of publication Target groups Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41887-7 Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03837-7 Hardcover 2014. XXXVIII, 553 p. 201 illus., 75 illus. in color. (Emer- Type of publication Hardcover gence, Complexity and Computation, Vol. 6) Monograph 2014. XVI, 346 p. 187 illus., 149 illus. in color. 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G. Schmidt, H. Abut, K. Takeda, J.H.L. Hansen, The University of N. Siddique D.A. Siginer, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile Texas at Dallas, Richardson, USA (Eds.) Intelligent Control Stability of Non-Linear Constitutive Smart Mobile In-Vehicle Systems A Hybrid Approach Based on Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks Formulations for Viscoelastic Fluids Next Generation Advancements and Genetic Algorithms

This is an edited collection by world-class experts, Intelligent Control considers non-traditional mod- Stability of Non-linear Constitutive Formulations from diverse fields, focusing on integrating smart in- elling and control approaches to nonlinear systems. for Viscoelastic Fluids provides a complete and up- vehicle systems with human factors to enhance safety Fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary com- to-date view of the field of constitutive equations in automobiles. The book presents developments puting techniques are the main tools used. The book for flowing viscoelastic fluids, in particular on their on road safety, in-vehicle technologies and state-of- presents a modular switching fuzzy logic controller non-linear behavior, the stability of these constitu- the art systems. Includes coverage of DSP technolo- where a PD-type fuzzy controller is executed first tive equations that is their predictive power, and the gies in adaptive automobiles, algorithms and evalua- followed by a PI-type fuzzy controller thus improv- impact of these constitutive equations on the dynam- tion of in-car communication systems, driver-status ing the performance of the controller compared with ics of viscoelastic fluid flow in tubes. This book monitoring and stress detection, in-vehicle dialogue a PID-type fuzzy controller. The advantage of the gives an overall view of the theories and attendant systems and human-machine interfaces, challenges switching-type fuzzy controller is that it uses one methodologies developed independently of thermo- in video and audio processing for in-vehicle prod- rule-base thus minimises the rule-base during execu- dynamic considerations as well as those set within a ucts, multi-sensor fusion for driver identification tion. A single rule-base is developed by merging the thermodynamic framework to derive non-linear rhe- and vehicle to infrastructure wireless technologies. membership functions for change of error of the PD- ological constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids. type controller and sum of[...] Developments in[...] Features This is an edited collection by world-class experts, Features Features from diverse fields, focusing on integrating smart in- Intelligent Control considers non-traditional mod- Stability of Non-linear Constitutive Formulations vehicle systems with human factors to enhance safety elling and control approaches to nonlinear systems. for Viscoelastic Fluids provides a complete and up- in automobiles. The book presents developments on Fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary com- to-date view of the field of constitutive equations road safety, in-vehicle technologies and state-of-the puting techniques are the main tools used. The book for flowing viscoelastic fluids, in particular on their art systems. Includes coverage of DSP technologies presents a modular switching fuzzy logic controller non-linear behavior, the stability of these constitu- in adaptive automobiles, algorithms and evaluation where a PD-type fuzzy controller is executed first fol- tive equations that is their predictive power, and the of in-car communication systems, [..] lowed by a PI-type fuzzy controller thus improving impact of these constitutive equations on the dynam- the performance of the controller compared [..] ics of viscoelastic fluid flow in tubes. This [..] Contents Part I: Sensor and Data Fusion.- Computational Contents Contents Aspects of Maximum Likelihood DOA Estimation Introduction.- Dynamical Systems.- Control Sys- Introduction.- Constitutive Formulations.- Epi- of Two Targets with Applications to Automotive tems.- Mathematics of Fuzzy Control.- Fuzzy Con- logue.- Appendix I: Fréchet Derivative Expansion of Radar.- Dense 3D Motion Field Estimation from trol.- GA-Fuzzy Control.- Neuro-Fuzzy Control.- the Integral Fluid of Order Three. a Moving Observer in Real-Time.- Intelligence in GA-Neuro-Fuzzy Control.- Stability Analysis.- Epi- Fields of interest the Automobile of the Future.- Unmanned Ground logue and Future Work. Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Engineering Ther- Vehicle Otonobil: Design, Perception, and Deci- modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Continuum sion Algorithms.- Part II: Speech and Audio Process- Fields of interest Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Surfaces and ing.- Car Hands-Free Testing and Optimization - Control; Systems Theory, Control; Simulation and Interfaces, Thin Films An Overview.- A Wideband Automotive Hands-free Modeling System for Mobile HD Voice Services.- In-Car Com- Target groups Target groups munication.- Room in a Room: A Neglected Concept Research for Auralization.-[...] Research Type of publication Type of publication Fields of interest Brief Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Control; Auto- Monograph motive Engineering; User Interfaces and Human More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02134-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02416-5 Computer Interaction; Communications Engineer- Hardcover Softcover ing, Networks 2014. XVII, 282 p. 158 illus., 55 illus. in color. (Studies in 2014. X, 92 p. 11 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engi- Computational Intelligence, Vol. 517) neering and Applied Science) Target groups 49,99 € Research 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-319-02134-8 ISBN 978-3-319-02416-5 Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9119-4 Hardcover 2014. XX, 292 p. 165 illus., 79 illus. in color. 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9119-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Engineering 133

N. Singh, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA; D. Banerjee V. Snášel, VŠB-TUO, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; P. Krömer, R. Sobot VŠB-TUO, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; M. Köppen, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan; G. Schaefer, Loughbor- Nanofins ough University, Lougborough, United Kingdom (Eds.) Wireless Communication

Science and Applications Electronics by Example Soft Computing in Industrial Nanofins Science and Technology describes the Applications This book is intended for senior undergraduate and heat transfer effectiveness of polymer coolants and graduate students as well as practicing engineers their fundamental interactions with carbon nan- Proceedings of the 17th Online World Conference on Soft who are involved in design and analysis of radio otube coatings that act as nanofins. Heat transfer at Computing in Industrial Applications frequency (RF) circuits. Fully-solved, tutorial-like micro/nano-scales has attracted significant attention examples are used to put into practice all major top- in contemporary literature. This has been primar- This volume of Advances in Intelligent Systems and ics required to understand the principles underly- ily driven by industrial requirements where signifi- Computing contains accepted papers presented ing the main sub-circuits required to design an RF cant decrease in the size of electronic devices/chips at WSC17, the 17th Online World Conference on transceiver and the whole communication system. with concomitant enhancement in the heat flux have Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, held Starting with review of principles in electromag- caused challenging needs for cooling of these plat- from December 2012 to January 2013 on the Inter- netic (EM) transmission and signal propagation, forms. With quantum effects kicking in, traditional net. WSC17 continues a successful series of scien- through detailed practical analysis of RF amplifier, cooling techniques need to be replaced with more tific events started over a decade ago by the World mixer, modulator, demodulator, and oscillator cir- effective technologies. A promising technique is to Federation of Soft Computing. It brought together cuit topologies, all the way to the system communi- enhance heat transfer by surface[...] researchers from over the world interested in the ever advancing state of the art in the field. Contin- cation theory behind the RF transceiver[...] Features uous technological improvements make this online Features Nanofins Science and Technology describes the heat forum a viable gathering format for a world class This book is intended for senior undergraduate and transfer effectiveness of polymer coolants and their conference. The aim of WSC17 was to disseminate graduate students as well as practicing engineers fundamental interactions with carbon nanotube excellent research results and contribute to building who are involved in design and analysis of radio coatings that act as nanofins. Heat transfer at micro/ a[...] frequency (RF) circuits. Fully-solved, tutorial-like nano-scales has attracted significant attention in examples are used to put into practice all major top- contemporary literature. This has been primarily Features ics required to understand the principles underlying driven by industrial requirements where significant This volume of Advances in Intelligent Systems and the main sub-circuits required to design an RF trans- decrease in the size of electronic devices/chips with Computing contains accepted papers presented ceiver and the whole communication system. [..] [..] at WSC17, the 17th Online World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications, held Contents Contents from December 2012 to January 2013 on the Inter- Introduction.- Problems.- Basic Terminology.- Elec- Introduction: Terminologies, Definitions and net. WSC17 continues a successful series of scien- trical Noise.- Electronic Devices.- Electrical Reso- Conundrums.- Nanofins: Science.- Nanofins: Appli- tific events started over a decade ago by the World nance.- Matching Networks.- RF and IF Amplifiers.- cations.- Nanofins: Implications. Federation of Soft Computing. It brought together Sinusoidal Oscillators.- Frequency Shifting.- Modu- researchers from over [..] Fields of interest lation.- Signal Demodulation.- RF Receivers. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Contents Fields of interest Transfer; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; From the Contents: Advanced methods for 3D mag- Circuits and Systems; Communications Engineering, Energy Efficiency (incl. 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The History of Theoretical, Material Foundations and Applications of Computational Intelligence in and Computational Mechanics - Intelligent Systems Biomedical Imaging

Mathematics Meets Mechanics and Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Intel- Engineering ligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering, Beijing, China, Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Imaging Dec 2012 (ISKE 2012) is a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art computational intelligence research and technologies These proceedings present technical papers selected This collection of 23 articles is the output of lectures in biomedical images with emphasis on biomedical from the 2012 International Conference on Intel- in special sessions on “The History of Theoretical, decision making. Biomedical imaging offers useful ligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering (ISKE Material and Computational Mechanics” within the information on patients’ medical conditions and 2012), held on December 15-17 in Beijing. The aim yearly conferences of the GAMM in the years 2010 clues to causes of their symptoms and diseases. Bio- of this conference is to bring together experts from in Karlsruhe, Germany, 2011 in Graz, Austria, and in medical images, however, provide a large number of different fields of expertise to discuss the state-of- 2012 in Darmstadt, Germany; GAMM is the “Asso- images which physicians must interpret. Therefore, the-art in Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Engi- ciation for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics”, computer aids are demanded and become indispens- neering, and to present new findings and perspec- founded in 1922 by Ludwig Prandtl and Richard von able in physicians’ decision making. This book dis- tives on future developments. The proceedings Mises. The contributions in this volume discuss dif- cusses major technical advancements and research introduce current scientific and technical advances ferent aspects of mechanics. They are related to solid findings in the field of computational intelligence in in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learn- and fluid mechanics in general and to specific prob- biomedical imaging, for example,[...] lems in these areas including the development of ing, pattern recognition, data mining, knowledge numerical solution techniques. In the first part the engineering, information retrieval, information the- Features origins and developments of[...] ory, knowledge-based systems, knowledge[...] This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art computational intelligence research Features Features and technologies in biomedical images with empha- These proceedings present technical papers selected This collection of 23 articles is the output of lectures sis on biomedical decision making. Biomedical imag- from the 2012 International Conference on Intel- in special sessions on “The History of Theoretical, ing offers useful information on patients’ medical ligent Systems and Knowledge Engineering (ISKE Material and Computational Mechanics” within the conditions and clues to causes of their symptoms 2012), held on December 15-17 in Beijing. The aim yearly conferences of the GAMM in the years 2010 and diseases. Biomedical images, however, provide a of this conference is to bring together experts from in Karlsruhe, Germany, 2011 in Graz, Austria, and in large number of images which physicians must inter- different fields of expertise to discuss the state-of- 2012 in Darmstadt, Germany; GAMM is the “Asso- pret. [..] ciation for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics”, the-art in Intelligent Systems and Knowledge Engi- founded in 1922 by Ludwig Prandtl and Richard von neering, and to present new findings and perspec- Contents Mises. [..] tives on [..] Brain Disease Classification and Progression using Machine Learning Techniques.- The Role of Con- Contents Contents tent-Based Image Retrieval in Mammography CAD.- Foundations and Applications of Intelligent Sys- Mechanical Conservation Principles,Variational A Novel Image-based Approach for Early Detection tems.- Knowledge Engineering and Management. Calculus and Engineering Applications from the of Prostate Cancer using DCE-MRI.- Computational Century.- Material Theories of Solid Continua and Fields of interest Intelligent Image Analysis for Assisting Radiation Solutions of Engineering Problems.- Theories, Engi- Computational Intelligence; Data Mining and Oncologists’ Decision Making in Radiation Treat- neering Solutions and Applications in Fluid Dynam- Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Intelligence (incl. ment Planning.- Computational Anatomy in the ics.- Numerical Methods in Solid Mechanics from Robotics); Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Abdomen: Automated Multi-Organ and Tumor Engineering Intuition and Variational Calculus. 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J.M.R.S. Tavares, Faculdade de Engenharia,, Porto, Portugal; X. V. Ter-Mikirtychev R. Tetzlaff (Ed.) Luo, S. Li, GE Healthcare and University of Western, London, Canada (Eds.) Fundamentals of Fiber Lasers and Memristors and Memristive Bio-Imaging and Visualization for Fiber Amplifiers Systems Patient-Customized Simulations This book covers the fundamental aspects of fiber This book provides a comprehensive overview of lasers and fiber amplifiers, and includes a wide range current research on memristors, memcapacitors and, This book contains the full papers presented at of material from laser physics fundamentals to state- meminductors. In addition to an historical overview the MICCAI 2013 workshop Bio-Imaging and of-the-art topics, as well as industrial applications of the research in this area, coverage includes the Visualization for Patient-Customized Simulations in the rapidly growing field of quantum electronics. theory behind memristive circuits, as well as mem- (MWBIVPCS 2013). MWBIVPCS 2013 brought Emphasis is placed on the nonlinear processes tak- capacitance, and meminductance. Details are shown together researchers representing several fields, such ing place in fiber lasers and amplifiers, their similar- for recent applications of memristors for resistive as Biomechanics, Engineering, Medicine, Mathemat- ities, differences to, and their advantages over other random access memories, neuromorphic systems ics, Physics and Statistic.The contributions included solid-state lasers. The reader will learn basic princi- and hybrid CMOS/memristor circuits. Methods for in this book present and discuss new trends in those ples of solid-state physics and optical spectroscopy of the simulation of memristors are demonstrated and fields, using several methods and techniques, includ- laser active centers in fibers, main operational laser an introduction to neuromorphic modeling is pro- ing the finite element method, similarity metrics, regimes, and practical recommendations and sug- vided. optimization processes, graphs, hidden Markov gestions on fiber laser research, laser applications, models, sensor calibration, fuzzy logic, data mining, and[...] Features cellular automation, active shape models, template This book provides a comprehensive overview of matching and level sets. These serve as tools to[...] Features current research on memristors, memcapacitors and, This book covers the fundamental aspects of fiber meminductors. In addition to an historical overview Features lasers and fiber amplifiers, and includes a wide range of the research in this area, coverage includes the This book contains the full papers presented at of material from laser physics fundamentals to state- theory behind memristive circuits, as well as memca- the MICCAI 2013 workshop Bio-Imaging and of-the-art topics in this rapidly growing field of pacitance, and meminductance. Details are shown Visualization for Patient-Customized Simulations quantum electronics. Emphasis is placed on the for recent applications of memristors for resistive (MWBIVPCS 2013). MWBIVPCS 2013 brought nonlinear processes taking place in fiber lasers and random access memories, neuromorphic systems together researchers representing several fields, such amplifiers, their similarities, differences to, and their and hybrid [..] as Biomechanics, Engineering, Medicine, Mathemat- advantages over other solid-state [..] ics, Physics and Statistic. The contributions included Contents in this book present and discuss new trends in those Contents Part I Introduction.- How We Found the Missing fields, using [..] From the Contents: Optical properties and opti- Memristor.- Vignettes from Memristor.- Part II The- cal spectroscopy of rare-earth ions in solids.- Elec- ory, Modeling and Simulation.- The Art and Science Contents tron-phonon coupling in solids.- Physical and of Constructing a Memristor Model.- Fourth Fun- Preface.- Workshop Organizers.- Workshop Pro- optical properties of laser glass.- Mechanical and damental Circuit Element: SPICE Modeling and gram Committee.- Acknowledgements.- Novel thermal properties of glass.- Fiber fabrication and Simulation.- Part III Memristive Devices and Appli- Colon Wall Flattening Model for Computed Tomo- high quality glasses for gain fibers.- Spectroscopic cations.- Application of the Volterra Series Paradigm graphic Colonography: Method and Validation, properties of and gain fibers.- Propagation of light to Memristive Systems.- Memristive Devices: Switch- by Huafeng Wang, Lihong Li, Hao Han, Yun- and spatial modes in optical fibers.- Fiber laser ing Effects, Modeling, and Applications.- Redox- hong Wang, Weifeng Lv, Xianfeng Gu, Zhen- physics fundamentals.- Main fiber laser opera- based Memristive Devices.- Silicon Nanowire-based grong Liang.- Biomechanical Simulation of Lung tional regimes.- Main optical components for fiber Memristive Systems.- Spintronic Memristor as Inter- Deformation from One CT Scan, by Feng Li, Fatih lasers and fiber amplifiers design.- High power fiber face Between DNA and Solid State Devices. Porikli.- 2D-3D Registration: A Step towards Image- lasers.- Fiber lasers’ industrial applications. Guided Ankle Fusion, by Ahmed Shalaby, Aly Farag, Fields of interest Eslam Mostafa, Todd Hockenbury.- A Graph Based Fields of interest Circuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelectron- Methodology for Volumetric Left Ventricle Segmen- Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Laser ics, Instrumentation; Electronic Circuits and Devices tation, by S. P. Dakua, J. Abi Nahed, A.[...] Technology and Physics, Photonics; Quantum Optics, Quantum Electronics, Nonlinear Optics; Target groups Fields of interest Solid State Physics Research Biomedical Engineering; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graphics; Biomedicine Target groups Type of publication (general); Mathematics (general) Research Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9067-8 Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Hardcover 2014. X, 409 p. 197 illus., 148 illus. in color. 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V. Vullo C. Walloth, University of Duisburg Essen, Essen, Germany; J.M. G.-C. Wang, T.-M. Lu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, USA Gurr, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany; J.A. Schmidt, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany (Eds.) Circular Cylinders and Pressure RHEED Transmission Mode and Pole Vessels Understanding Complex Urban Figures Stress Analysis and Design Systems: Multidisciplinary Thin Film and Nanostructure Texture Analysis

This book provides comprehensive coverage of stress Approaches to Modeling This unique book covers the fundamental princi- and strain analysis of circular cylinders and pressure ple of electron diffraction, basic instrumentation vessels, one of the classic topics of machine design Understanding Complex Urban Systems takes as its of RHEED, definitions of textures in thin films and theory and methodology. Whereas other books offer point of departure the insight that the challenges of nanostructures, mechanisms and control of texture only a partial treatment of the subject and frequently global urbanization and the complexity of urban sys- formation, and examples of RHEED transmission consider stress analysis solely in the elastic field, Cir- tems cannot be understood – let alone ‘managed’ – mode measurements of texture and texture evolution cular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels broadens the by sectoral and disciplinary approaches alone. But of thin films and nanostructures. Also presented is a design horizons, analyzing theoretically what hap- while there has recently been significant progress in new application of RHEED in the transmission mode pens at pressures that stress the material beyond broadening and refining the methodologies for the called RHEED pole figure technique that can be used its yield point and at thermal loads that give rise to quantitative modeling of complex urban systems, to monitor the texture evolution in thin film growth creep. The consideration of both traditional and in deepening the theoretical understanding of cities and nanostructures and is not limited to single crys- advanced topics ensures that the book will be of as complex systems, or in illuminating the implica- tal epitaxial film growth. Details of the construc- value for a broad spectrum of readers, including stu- tions for urban planning, there is still a lack of well- tion of RHEED pole figures and the interpretation of dents in[...] founded conceptual thinking on the methodologi- observed pole figures are[...] cal foundations and the strategies of modeling urban Features Features complexity across the[...] This book provides comprehensive coverage of stress This unique book covers the fundamental princi- and strain analysis of circular cylinders and pressure Features ple of electron diffraction, basic instrumentation vessels, one of the classic topics of machine design Understanding Complex Urban Systems takes as its of RHEED, definitions of textures in thin films and theory and methodology. Whereas other books offer point of departure the insight that the challenges of nanostructures, mechanisms and control of texture only a partial treatment of the subject and frequently global urbanization and the complexity of urban sys- formation, and examples of RHEED transmission consider stress analysis solely in the elastic field, Cir- tems cannot be understood – let alone ‘managed’ – mode measurements of texture and texture evolution cular Cylinders and Pressure Vessels broadens the by sectoral and disciplinary approaches alone. But of thin films and nanostructures. Also presented is a design horizons, analyzing theoretically [..] while there has recently been significant progress in new application of RHEED in the transmission mode broadening and refining the methodologies for the called [..] Contents quantitative modeling of complex urban [..] From the Contents: Thin-Walled Circular Cylinders Contents under Internal/External Pressure and Stressed in Contents Introduction.- Crystal Lattices and Reciprocal Lat- the Linear Elastic Field.- Instability of Thin-Walled From the Contents: Introduction: Towards a Trans- tices.- Kinematic Scattering of Waves and Diffrac- Circular Cylinders under External Pressure.- Other disciplinary Understanding of Complex Urban Sys- tion Conditions.- RHEED Reflection Mode.- X- Types of Instability in Thin-Walled Circular Cylin- tems.- Multi-method Modeling and Simulation Ray Diffraction.- RHEED Transmission Mode and ders.- Thick-Walled Circular Cylinders under Inter- Supporting Urban Planning.- Understanding Effects RHEED Pole Figure.- Instrumentation for RHEED nal/External Pressure Stressed in the Elastic Field. of Complexity in Cities During Disasters.- Towards Pole Figure.- Origins of Texture Formation.- Tech- Evolutionary Economic Analysis of Sustainable niques to Control Thin Film Textures.- Applications Fields of interest Urban Real Estate:.- Organized and Disorganized and Future Direction.- Appendix A: Operational Engineering Design; Machinery and Machine Ele- Complexities and Socio-Economic Implications in Procedures for RHEED Pole Figure.- Appendix B: ments; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of the Northern Ruhr Area. RHEED Pattern Simulations. Materials Fields of interest Fields of interest Target groups Complexity; Socio- and Econophysics, Population Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Surfaces Research and Evolutionary Models; Nonlinear Dynamics and Interfaces, Thin Films; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Type of publication Target groups Monograph Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00689-5 Research Type of publication Hardcover Monograph Type of publication 2014. XXX, 388 p. 115 illus. (Springer Series in Solid and Monograph Structural Mechanics, Vol. 3) More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02995-5 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9286-3 129,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-00689-5 2014. XI, 158 p. 36 illus. (Understanding Complex Sys- Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days tems) 2014. 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W. Wang, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Wellesley, USA Z. Wang, H. Jiang, H. Chen R. Wichert, Fraunhofer Institute for, Darmstadt, Germany; H. (Ed.) Klausing (Eds.) CMOS IC Design for Wireless Mechatronics and Automatic Medical and Health Care Ambient Assisted Living Control Systems 6. AAL-Kongress 2013 Berlin, Germany, January 22. - 23. , 2013

Proceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Mecha- This book provides readers with detailed explanation In this book, leading authors in the field discuss tronics and Automatic Control Systems (ICMS2013) of the design principles of CMOS integrated circuits development of Ambient Assisted Living. The con- for wireless medical and health care, from the per- This book examines mechatronics and automatic tributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th spective of two successfully-commercialized applica- control systems. The book covers important emerg- AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technologi- tions. Design techniques for both the circuit block ing topics in signal processing, control theory, cal developments which support the autonomy and level and the system level are discussed, based on real sensors, mechanic manufacturing systems and independence of individuals with special needs. As design examples. CMOS IC design techniques for automation. The book presents papers from the the technological innovation raises also social issues, the entire signal chain of wireless medical and health 2013 International Conference on Mechatronics and the book addresses micro and macro economical care systems are covered, including biomedical sig- Automatic Control Systems in Hangzhou, held in aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional nal acquisition, wireless transceivers, power manage- China during August 10-11, 2013. emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The ment and SoC integration, with emphasis on ultra- presentation is supported by real world examples Features low-power IC design techniques. and applications. This book examines mechatronics and automatic Features control systems. The book covers important emerg- Features This book provides readers with detailed explanation ing topics in signal processing, control theory, In this book, leading authors in the field discuss of the design principles of CMOS integrated circuits sensors, mechanic manufacturing systems and development of Ambient Assisted Living. The con- for wireless medical and health care, from the per- automation. The book presents papers from the tributions have been chosen and invited at the 6th spective of two successfully-commercialized applica- 2013 International Conference on Mechatronics AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new technologi- tions. Design techniques for both the circuit block and Automatic Control Systems held in Hangzhou, cal developments which support the autonomy and level and the system level are discussed, based on real China on August 10-11, 2013. independence of individuals with special needs. As design examples. CMOS IC design techniques for the the technological innovation raises also social issues, Contents entire signal chain of wireless medical and [..] the book addresses micro and macro economical Part I: Advanced Mechanics and Mechatronics.- aspects of [..] Contents Part II: Intelligent Systems and Algorithms.- Part III: Introduction.- System Architecture and Design Con- Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Sys- Contents siderations.- Biomedical Signal Acquisition Circuits.- tems.- Part IV: Control Theory and Application.- Sensor Technology.- Assistance and Robotic Sys- WBAN Transceiver Design.- Other Important Cir- Part V: Data Mining and Application.- Part VI: Sens- tems.- Activity Recognition.- Evaluation, User cuits.- SoC Design and Application Systems.- Sum- ing Control Theory.- Part VII: Signal Processing and Acceptance and Usability.- Platforms.- Interaction.- mary. Control. Training Systems.- Community Conclusions. Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Circuits and Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Elec- Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Signal, Image and Biomedical Engineering; R & D / Technology Policy; tronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation Speech Processing; Mechanical Engineering Aging; Geriatrics / Gerontology Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Proceedings Proceedings More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9502-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01272-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-37987-1 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. X, 186 p. 171 illus., 95 illus. in color. 2014. XIX, 1079 p. 617 illus., 178 illus. in color. In 2 vol- 2014. XIV, 356 p. 163 illus. (Advanced Technologies and 89,99 € umes, not available separately. (Lecture Notes in Electri- Societal Change) ISBN 978-1-4614-9502-4 cal Engineering, Vol. 237) 189,99 € 299,00 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-37987-1 ISBN 978-3-319-01272-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 138 Engineering springer.com

M. Witczak B. Xing, W.-J. Gao L. Yan, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China (P.R.); Z. Ma, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China (P.R.); F. Zhang, North- eastern University, Shenyang, China (P.R.) Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Innovative Computational Control Strategies for Non-Linear Intelligence: A Rough Guide to 134 Fuzzy XML Data Management Systems Clever Algorithms

Analytical and Soft Computing Approaches This book presents an exhaustive and timely review The first notable feature of this book is its innova- of key research work on fuzzy XML data manage- This book presents selected fault diagnosis and fault- tion: Computational intelligence (CI), a fast evolv- ment, and provides readers with a comprehensive tolerant control strategies for non-linear systems ing area, is currently attracting lots of researchers’ resource on the state-of-the art tools and theories in a unified framework. In particular, starting from attention in dealing with many complex problems. in this fast growing area. Topics covered in the advanced state estimation strategies up to modern At present, there are quite a lot competing books book include: representation of fuzzy XML, query soft computing, the discrete-time description of the existing in the market. Nevertheless, the present of fuzzy XML, fuzzy database models, extraction system is employed Part I of the book presents orig- book is markedly different from the existing books of fuzzy XML from fuzzy database models, reengi- inal research results regarding state estimation and in that it presents new paradigms of CI that have neering of fuzzy XML into fuzzy database models, neural networks for robust fault diagnosis. Part II is rarely mentioned before, as opposed to the tradi- and reasoning of fuzzy XML. The book is intended devoted to the presentation of integrated fault diag- tional CI techniques or methodologies employed in as a reference guide for researchers, practitioners nosis and fault-tolerant systems. It starts with a gen- other books. During the past decade, a number of and graduate students working and/or studying in eral fault-tolerant control framework, which is then new CI algorithms are proposed. Unfortunately, they the field of Web Intelligence, as well as for data and extended by introducing robustness with respect spread in a number of unrelated publishing direc- knowledge engineering professionals seeking new[...] to various uncertainties. Finally, it is shown how to tions which may hamper the use of such[...] implement[...] Features Features This book presents an exhaustive and timely review Features The present book Innovative Computational Intelli- of key research work on fuzzy XML data manage- This book presents selected fault diagnosis and gence: A Rough Guide to 134 Clever Algorithms is ment, and provides readers with a comprehensive fault-tolerant control strategies for non-linear sys- compilation of recent trends in computational intel- resource on the state-of-the art tools and theories in tems in a unified framework. In particular, starting ligence (CI) research using inspiration from vari- this fast growing area. Topics covered in the book from advanced state estimation strategies up to mod- ous sources such as biology, physics, chemistry, and include: representation of fuzzy XML, query of fuzzy ern soft computing, the discrete-time description of mathematics. Innovative CI, unlike its counterparts, XML, fuzzy database models, extraction of fuzzy the system is employed Part I of the book presents i.e., highly developed and refined traditional CI, is a XML from fuzzy database models, reengineering of original research results regarding state estimation new CI category introduced in the present book. [..] fuzzy XML [..] and neural networks for robust fault [..] Contents Contents Contents Part I.- Part II Biology-based CI Algorithms.- Part Databases and XML for Data Management.- Fuzzy Part I Robust fault diagnosis.- Part II Integrated fault III Physics-based CI Algorithms.- Part V Mathemat- Sets and Fuzzy Database Models.- Fuzzy XML Data diagnosis and control. ics-based CI Algorithms. Models.- Fuzzy XML Queries and Index.- Fuzzy XML Extraction from Fuzzy Database Models.- Fields of interest Fields of interest Reengineering Fuzzy XML into Fuzzy Database Control; Computational Intelligence; Artificial Intel- Computational Intelligence; Image Processing and Models. ligence (incl. Robotics); Complexity Computer Vision Fields of interest Target groups Target groups Computational Intelligence; Database Management; Research Research Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

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G.-C. Yang, Mokpo National University, Chonnam, Korea, Repub- R.K. Yedavalli, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA M.Z. Zgurovsky, V.A. Sadovnichiy, Lomonosov Moscow State Uni- lic of (South Korea); S.-I. Ao, X. Huang, O. Castillo (Eds.) versity, Moscow, Russian Federation (Eds.) Robust Control of Uncertain Transactions on Engineering Dynamic Systems Continuous and Distributed Technologies Systems A Linear State Space Approach International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Theory and Applications Scientists 2013 This textbook aims to provide a clear understanding of the various tools of analysis and design for robust In this volume, the authors close the gap between This volume contains revised and extended research stability and performance of uncertain dynamic sys- abstract mathematical approaches, such as abstract articles written by prominent researchers partici- tems. In model-based control design and analysis, algebra, number theory, nonlinear functional analy- pating in the international conference on Advances mathematical models can never completely repre- sis, partial differential equations, methods of non- in Engineering Technologies and Physical Science sent the “real world” system that is being modeled, linear and multi-valued analysis, on the one hand, was held in Hong Kong, 13-15 March, 2013. Topics and thus it is imperative to incorporate and accom- and practical applications in nonlinear mechanics, covered include engineering physics, engineering modate a level of uncertainty into the models. This decision making theory and control theory on the mathematics, scientific computing, control theory, book directly addresses these issues from a determin- other.Readers will also benefit from the presentation automation, artificial intelligence, electrical engi- istic uncertainty viewpoint and focuses on the inter- of modern mathematical modeling methods for the neering, and industrial applications. The book offers val parameter characterization of uncertain systems. numerical solution of complicated engineering prob- the state of art of tremendous advances in engineer- Various tools of analysis and design are presented in lems in hydromechanics, geophysics and mechanics ing technologies and physical science and applica- a consolidated manner. This volume fills a current of continua. This compilation will be of interest to tions, and also serves as an excellent reference work gap in published works[...] mathematicians and engineers working at the inter- for researchers and graduate students working with/ face of these field. It presents[...] on engineering technologies and[...] Features This textbook aims to provide a clear understanding Features Features of the various tools of analysis and design for robust In this volume, the authors close the gap between This volume contains revised and extended research stability and performance of uncertain dynamic sys- abstract mathematical approaches, such as abstract articles written by prominent researchers partici- tems. In model-based control design and analysis, algebra, number theory, nonlinear functional analy- pating in the international conference on Advances mathematical models can never completely represent sis, partial differential equations, methods of nonlin- in Engineering Technologies and Physical Science the “real world” system that is being modeled, and ear and multi-valued analysis, on the one hand, and was held in Hong Kong, 13-15 March, 2013. Topics thus it is imperative to incorporate and accommo- practical applications in nonlinear mechanics, deci- covered include engineering physics, engineering date a level of uncertainty into the models. This [..] sion making theory and control theory on the other. mathematics, scientific computing, control theory, Readers will also benefit from the [..] automation, artificial intelligence, electrical engi- Contents neering, [..] Introduction and Perspective.- Robust Stability Contents Analysis of Linear State Space Systems.- Perfor- From the Contents: Part I Abstract Algebra and Contents mance Robustness Analysis via Root Clustering Applications.- Part II Mechanics and Numerical 1 Statistics Of Critical Avalanches In Vertical (Robust D-Stability).- Robust Control Design for Methods.- Part III Long-time Forecasting in Multi- Nanopillar Arrays.- 2 Quantum Chemical Study Of Linear Uncertain State Space Systems.- Applications disciplinary Investigations.- Part IV Control Theory Point Defects In Tin Dioxide.-3 The Investigation to Engineering Systems.- Related and Emerging Top- and Decision Making.- Part V Short Communica- Of The Adsorption Of Thiophene On Nimos Sur- ics.- A Appendix. tions. face: A Density Functional Theory Study.- 4 Inves- tigation On Control Issues In Power Converters Fields of interest Fields of interest For Advanced Micro-Grid Operations.- 5 Tempo- Control; Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Systems Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Systems Theory, ral Characteristics Of Wavelet Subbands Of Epilep- Theory, Control Control; Physical Chemistry tic Scalp EEG Data Based On The Number Of Local Min-Max.- 6 Vibration And Reflection Reduction In Target groups Target groups Images Captured From Moving Objects Connected Graduate Research Through A Wireless Sensor Network.- 7 Specifying Resource-Centric[...] Type of publication Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Monograph Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9131-6 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03145-3 Appl. 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Y.-T. Zhang (Ed.) A. Çela, Université Paris-Est, ESIEE Paris, Noisy-le-Grand, France; M. Ben Gaid, X.-G. Li, S.-I. Niculescu Environment The International Conference on Optimal Design of Distributed Health Informatics M. Angrick, A. Burger, H. Lehmann, The Federal Environment Control and Embedded Systems Agency, Dessau-Roßlau, Germany (Eds.) ICHI 2013, Vilamoura, Portugal on 7-9 November, 2013

This volume presents the proceedings of the Inter- Optimal Design of Distributed Control and Embed- Factor X national Conference on Health Informatics (ICHI). ded Systems focuses on the design of special control The conference was a new special topic conference and scheduling algorithms based on system struc- Policy, Strategies and Instruments for a Sustainable Resource initiative by the International Federation of Medical tural properties as well as on analysis of the influence Use and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), held in Vilam- of induced time-delay on systems performances. It The editors of Factor X explore and analyze this oura, Portugal on 7-9 November, 2013. The main treats the optimal design of distributed and embed- trajectory, predicting scarcities of non-renewable theme of the ICHI2013 was “Integrating Information ded control systems (DCESs) with respect to com- materials such as metals, limited availability of eco- and Communication Technologies with Biomedicine munication and calculation-resource constraints, logical capacities and shortages arising from geo- for Global Health”.The proceedings offer a unique quantization aspects, and potential time-delays graphic concentrations of materials. They argue that forum to examine enabling technologies of sensors, induced by the associated communication and calcu- what is needed is a radical change in the ways we devices and systems that optimize the acquisition, lation model.Particular emphasis is put on optimal use nature’s resources to produce goods and ser- transmission, processing, storage, retrieval of bio- control signal scheduling based on the system state. vices and generate well-being. The goal of saving our medical and health information as well as to report In order to render this complex optimization prob- ecosystem demands a prompt and decisive reduction novel clinical applications of health[...] lem feasible in real time, a time[...] of man-induced material flows. Before 2050, they Features Features assert, we must achieve a significant decrease in con- This volume presents the proceedings of the Inter- Optimal Design of Distributed Control and Embed- sumption of resources, in the line with the idea of a national Conference on Health Informatics (ICHI). ded Systems focuses on the design of special control factor 10 reduction target. EU-wide and country spe- The conference was a new special topic conference and scheduling algorithms based on system struc- cific targets must be set, and[...] initiative by the International Federation of Medical tural properties as well as on analysis of the influence Features and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), held in Vilam- of induced time-delay on systems performances. It As currently projected, global population growth will oura, Portugal on 7-9 November, 2013. The main treats the optimal design of distributed and embed- place increasing pressures on the environment and theme of the ICHI2013 was “Integrating Information ded control systems (DCESs) with respect to com- on Earth’s resources. Growth will be concentrated and Communication Technologies with Biomedicine munication and calculation-resource constraints, [..] in developing countries, leading to leaps in demand for Global [..] Contents for goods and services, and a paradox: although there Contents From the Contents: Part I Abstract Model of Distrib- are initiatives to decouple resource use and eco- Towards Unobtrusive and Wearable Blood Pres- uted Control and Embedded Systems:- Introduction nomic growth in mature economies, their effects sure Measurements.- Monitoring and Screening of to Distributed Control and Embedded Systems.- Part could be more than offset by rapid economic growth Vulnerable Patients with Acute Cardiovascular Dis- II Optimal Co-design of Distributed Control and [..] eases.- Photo-acoustic Imaging and its Applications.- Embedded Systems.- Optimal Integrated Control Contents Tele-healthcare Systems and Applications.- Body and Scheduling of Resource-constrained Systems.- Introduction.- PART I: Limits to Resource Use.- 1. Sensor Networks for Emerging Health Informatics.- Part III Insights in DECS and Delayed Systems.- Sta- The Limits of Resource Use and their Economic and Privacy and Network Security.- Emerging Technolo- bility Analysis of Distributed Control and Embedded Policy Implications.- 2. The Availability of Fossil gies and Applications in Telemedicine.- Advanced Systems Subject to State and Control Delays. Energy Resources.- PART II: Goals and Potentials Solutions for Supporting Cardiac Patients in Reha- for a Sustainable Use of Resources.- 3. Targets for bilitation.- RFID & Wireless Sensors for Ubiquitous Fields of interest Global Resource Consumption.- 4. Sustainable Land Healthcare & Internet-of-Things.- Public Health Control; Control Structures and Microprogram- Use – Example: Land take for Settlement and Trans- Informatics. ming; Circuits and Systems; Communications Engi- neering, Networks port in Germany.- 5. The Need for Decarbonising Fields of interest Our Economy.- 6. Strategies for Enhancing Resource Biomedical Engineering; Health Informatics; Health Target groups Efficiency.- 7. Macroeconomic Impacts of Efficient Informatics; Communications Engineering, Net- Research Resource Use.- PART III: Strategies and Policies for works a Sustainable Use of Resources.- 8.[...] Type of publication Target groups Monograph Fields of interest Research Sustainable Development; Environment (general); More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02728-9 Economic Policy; Environmental Economics; Eco- Type of publication Hardcover nomic Growth; Business & Economics (general) Proceedings 2014. XXIV, 288 p. 94 illus., 60 illus. in color. (Communi- cations and Control Engineering) Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03004-3 99,99 € Professional/practitioner Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-02728-9 Type of publication 2014. XVI, 368 p. 322 illus. 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A.A. Ansari, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; S.S. Gill N. Azha Putra, E. Han (Eds.) K. Beyme (Eds.) Governments’ Responses to Climate On Political Culture, Cultural Policy, Eutrophication: Causes, Change: Selected Examples From Art and Politics Consequences and Control Asia Pacific Volume 2 Klaus von Beyme is a distinguished German political scientist and recipient of the Mattei Dogan Award This multidisciplinary volume articulates the- Eutrophication continues to be a major global chal- of Political Science (2012). In honour of his 80th current and potential public policy discourse- lenge and the problem of eutrophication and avail- birthday this book addresses political culture, cul- between energy security and climate change in ability of freshwater for human consumption is an tural policy, art and politics. The first part on trans- the Asia-Pacific region, and the efforts taken to essential ecological issue. The global demand for formation theory analyses: “Historical Memories in address global warming. This volume is unique as water resources due to increasing population, eco- Political Theories”, “Historical Memory in Nation- it analyses two important issues climate change and nomic developments, and emerging energy devel- Building and the Building of Ethnic Subsystems”, energy security through the lens of geopolitics at opment schemes has created new environmental “The Concept of Totalitarianism – A Reassessment the intersection of energy security. It elaborates on the current and challenges for global sustainability. Accordingly, the After the Breakdown of Soviet Rule”, “Political Cul- potential steps taken by state and non-state actors, area of research on eutrophication has expanded ture – A Concept from Ideological Refutation to as well as the policy innovations and diplomatic considerably in recent years. Eutrophication, acid- Acceptance in the Soviet Social Sciences”, “Institu- efforts (bilateral and multilateral, including regional) ification and contamination by toxic substances tions and Political Culture in Post-Soviet Russia” and that states are pursuing. This Brief stems from the are likely to pose increasing threats to freshwater “Political and Economic[...] resources and ecosystems. The consequences of assumption that its audience is aware of the conse- anthropogenic-induced eutrophication of freshwa- quences of climate[...] Features ters are[...] Klaus von Beyme is a distinguished German political Features scientist and recipient of the Mattei Dogan Award This multidisciplinary volume articulates the Features of Political Science (2012). In honour of his 80th current and potential public policy discourse Eutrophication continues to be a major global chal- birthday this book addresses political culture, cul- between energy security and climate change in the lenge, and the problem of eutrophication and avail- tural policy, art and politics. The first part on trans- Asia-Pacific region, and the efforts taken to address ability of freshwater for human consumption is an formation theory analyses: “Historical Memories in global warming. This volume is unique as it analy- essential ecological issue. The global demand for Political Theories”, “Historical Memory in Nation- ses two important issues -climate change and energy water resources due to increasing population, eco- Building and the Building of Ethnic Subsystems”, security -­’ through the lens of geopolitics at the nomic developments, and emerging energy devel- “The [..] opment schemes has created new environmental intersection of energy security. It [..] challenges for global sustainability. Accordingly, the Contents Contents area of research on [..] Part I Transformation Theory.- Historical Memories Climate Change and Energy Security Post- in Political Theories.- Historical Memory in Nation- Cancún: Indonesia Perspective.- Engaging Emerg- Contents Building and the Building of ethnic Subsystems.- The ing Countries: Implications of China’s Major Shifts 1. Eutrophication: Challenges and Solutions.- 2. Concept of Totalitarianism – A Reassessment after in Climate Policy.- India’s Efforts to Maintain and Eutrophication: Global Scenario and Local Threat the Breakdown of Soviet Rule.- Political Culture – A Enhance Energy Security While Reducing Green- to Dynamics of Aquatic Ecosystems.- 3. Effects of Concept from Ideological Refutation to Acceptance house Gas Emissions.- Korea’s New Vision of Low Eutrophication.- 4. The Economics of Eutrophica- in the Soviet Social Sciences.- Institutions and Politi- Carbon Green Growth.- Singapore’s Policy Response tion.- 5. Eutrophication of Lakes.- 6. Lake Eutrophi- cal Culture in Post-Soviet Russia.- Political and Eco- to Climate Change: Towards A Sustainable City.- cation and Plankton Food Webs.- 7. Environmental nomic Consolidation in Eastern Europe.- Evidences Policy Responses to Climate Change and Energy Impacts of Tourism on Lakes.- 8. Eutrophication from Empirical Data.- Part II Cultural Policies.- Why Security Post.- Cancun: Implications for the Asia.- in the Great Lakes of the Chinese Pacific Drainage is there no Political Science of the Arts?.- Historical Pacific Region’s Energy Security-Australian Perspec- Basin: Changes, Trends and Management.- 9. Pho- Memory and the[...] toautotrophic Productivity in Eutrophic Ecosys- tive. tems.- 10. 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A. Celletti, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy; U. Y. Chalamwong, Thailand Development Research Institute, A.C. Chang, D. Brawer Silva (Eds.) Locatelli, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy; T. Ruggeri, Bangkok, Thailand; N. Thabchumpon, Chulalongkorn University, Università di Bologna, Roma, Italy; E. Strickland, Università di Bangkok, Thailand; S. Chantavanich, Chulalongkorn University, Roma Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy (Eds.) Bangkok, Thailand (Eds.) Salinity and Drainage in San Joaquin Valley, California Mathematical Models and Methods Temporary Shelters and Science, Technology, and Policy for Planet Earth Surrounding Communities This book documents the history of irrigated agri- Livelihood Opportunities, the Labour Market, Social Welfare culture and drainage in the San Joaquin Valley, In 2013 several scientific activities have been devoted and Social Security and describes the hydrology and biogeochemical to mathematical researches for the study of planet processes of salts and selenium, remediation tech- This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- Earth. The current volume presents a selection of nologies for salts and trace elements and policy and ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- the highly topical issues presented at the workshop management options. The contents are comprised of cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) “Mathematical Models and Methods for Planet fourteen chapter-length independent treatises, each for the United Nations Development Programme Earth”, held in Roma (Italy), in May 2013. The fields depicting with fresh perspective a distinctive salin- (UNDP).This volume reviews the livelihood oppor- of interest span from impacts of dangerous asteroids ity drainage topic. The opening chapters detail the tunities for displaced persons in temporary shelters to the safeguard from space debris, from climatic evolution of irrigated agriculture, and depict the geo- and in the surrounding communities. It explores changes to monitoring geological events, from the chemical and hydrological processes that define the labor-market conditions and provides recommen- study of tumor growth to sociological problems. In San Joaquin Valley, including the physics, chemistry, dations for improving opportunities. The edi- all these fields the mathematical studies play a rele- and biology attributes that impact water manage- tors discuss the current policies of the Royal Thai vant role as a tool for the analysis of specific topics ment policies and strategies.[...] and as an ingredient of multidisciplinary problems. Government towards displaced persons on restric- To investigate these[...] tions for settlement that impede access to welfare, Features justice, education and health care. Service provision This book documents the history of irrigated agri- Features for displaced persons are identified here, as well[...] culture and drainage in the San Joaquin Valley, In 2013 several scientific activities have been devoted and describes the hydrology and biogeochemical Features to mathematical researches for the study of planet processes of salts and selenium, remediation tech- This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- Earth. The current volume presents a selection of nologies for salts and trace elements and policy and ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- the highly topical issues presented at the workshop management options. The contents are comprised of cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) “Mathematical Models and Methods for Planet fourteen chapter-length independent treatises, each for the United Nations Development Programme Earth”, held in Roma (Italy), in May 2013. The fields depicting with fresh perspective a distinctive salinity (UNDP).This volume reviews the livelihood oppor- of interest span from impacts of dangerous asteroids drainage [..] to the safeguard from space debris, from climatic [..] tunities for displaced persons in temporary shelters and in the surrounding communities. It explores Contents Contents labor-market conditions and provides recommenda- Chapter 1: E. W. Hilgard and the History of Irriga- 1 Christiane Rousseau: “Mathematics of Planet tions for improving [..] tion in the San Joaquin Valley: Stunning Produc- Earth”.- 2 Laure Saint-Raymond: “The role of tivity, Slowly Undone by Inadequate Drainage.- Contents boundary layers in the large-scale ocean circula- Chapter 2: Salinity and Drainage Problems and Research methodology and profiles of the shelters.- tion”.- 3 Paolo Dai Pra: “Noise-induced periodic- the Framework for a Response.- Chapter 3: Scales Literature review.- Thai labour market.- Survey find- ity: some stochastic models for complex biological and Scaling as a Framework for Synthesizing Irri- ings.- Conclusion and recommendations.- Concep- systems”.- 4 Andrea Tosin: “Kinetic equations and gated Agroecosystem Research on the Westside tual Framework.- Current situation of Social Welfare stochastic game theory for social systems”.- 5 Luigi San Joaquin Valley.- Chapter 4: Biogeochemistry and Social Security.- Potential access to Thai ser- Preziosi: “Using mathematical modelling as a vir- of Trace Elements: Reactions in Soils.- Chapter 5: vices. tual microscope to support biomedical research”.- Uptake, Metabolism, and Volatilization of Sele- 6 Adriano Barra: “Ferromagnetic models for coop- Fields of interest nium by Terrestrial Plants.- Chapter 6: Microbial erative behavior: Revisiting Universality in complex Environmental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Migration; Volatilization and Reduction of Selenium.- Chapter phenomena”.- 7 Ettore Perozzi: “The Near Earth[...] International Relations 7: Chemistry[...] Fields of interest Target groups Fields of interest Math. 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B. Harkins, Asian Research Center for Migration, Bangkok, Thai- I. Linkov (Ed.) A. Malik, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; E. Grohmann, land; S. Chantavanich, Asian Research Center for Migration, R. Akhtar, International Institute of Health Manage, New Delhi, Bangkok, Thailand (Eds.) India (Eds.) Sustainable Cities and Military Resettlement of Displaced Persons Installations Environmental Deterioration and on the Thai-Myanmar Border Human Health Access to reliable and affordable energy, water, and services is an important determinant of the prosper- Natural and anthropogenic determinants This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- ity of cities along with effective mission sustainment This book discusses the natural and anthropogenic ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- at military installations. The idea for this book was determinants of the environment and their impact cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) conceived at the NATO Advanced Research Work- on human health. It throws light on the perspectives for the United Nations Development Programme shop (ARW) in June 2012 in Hella, Iceland. The of climate change with case studies from Australia, (UNDP). The camps on the Thai–Myanmar bor- workshop was attended by 50 scientists, engineers, India, Italy, and Latin America. Themes covered are der are the result of the world’s largest resettlement and policymakers representing 15 different nations ecology of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, pes- program. However, despite large-scale financial and and multiple fields of expertise, reflecting the global ticide and heavy metal (arsenic) problems in natural human resource engagement, little research exist- and interdisciplinary nature of climate change and environment; molecular advances in understand- s on how successful this resettlement has been. This sustainability research. The focus of the workshop ing of microbial interactions; ecological studies of book provides the first insight on how realistic the was on ways in which military installations and small human/animal health and diseases; food security, policy recommendations are for a durable solution cities can integrate energy, water, and infrastructure technological developments and more. The various for refugees at the borders. Practitioners and policy- sustainability[...] makers from governments, international organiza- chapters incorporate both theoretical and applied tions and NGOs will benefit from its findings.[...] Features aspects and may serve as baseline information for Access to reliable and affordable energy, water, and future research through which[...] Features services is an important determinant of the prosper- Features This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- ity of cities along with effective mission sustainment This book discusses the natural and anthropogenic ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- at military installations. The idea for this book was determinants of the environment and their impact cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) conceived at the NATO Advanced Research Work- on human health. It throws light on the perspectives for the United Nations Development Programme shop (ARW) in June 2012 in Hella, Iceland. The of climate change with case studies from Australia, (UNDP).The camps on the Thai–Myanmar border workshop was attended by 50 scientists, engineers, India, Italy, and Latin America. Themes covered are are the result of the world’s largest resettlement pro- and policymakers representing 15 different nations ecology of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, pes- gram. However, despite large-scale financial and and [..] human resource engagement, little research exists on ticide and heavy metal (arsenic) problems in natural how successful this [..] Contents environment; molecular advances in [..] Part 1. Sustainable Cities and Military Installations: Contents Contents Challenges.- Sustainable Urban Systems: A Review Part I: Environmental Quality Deterioration and Research Approach.- Desk Review Of The Resettle- of how Sustainability Indicators Inform Decisions.- Health.- Part II: Pollution and Health.- Part III: Cli- ment Programme.- Asylum Country Results and Military Installations and Cities in the21st Cen- mate Change and Health.- Part IV Water Quality, Analysis.- Resettlement Country Results and Analy- tury: Towards Sustainable Bases and Adaptable Exposure and Health. sis.- Conclusion and Recommendations. Cities.- Assessing Adaptive Capacity of Cities and Regions: Concerns over Methodology and Usability.- Fields of interest Fields of interest Resource Footprints and Environmental Security at Environmental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Migration; Environmental Health; Agriculture; Waste Water DoD Installations.- Sustainability Awareness and International Relations Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Man- Expertise: Structuring the Cognitive Processes for agement / Aquatic Pollution Target groups Solving Wicked Problems and Achieving an Adap- Research tive-State.- Part 2. Water.- Sustainable Water[...] Target groups Research Type of publication Fields of interest Brief Sustainable Development; Renewable and Green Type of publication Energy; Security Science and Technology; Climate Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02791-3 Change; Environmental Management More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7889-4 Softcover 2014. XIX, 116 p. 34 illus., 31 illus. in color. 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L. Mercury, N. Tas, M. Zilberbrand (Eds.) P. Micklin, N. Aladin, I. Plotnikov (Eds.) M. Nüsser (Ed.)

Transport and Reactivity The Aral Sea Large Dams in Asia of Solutions in Confined The Devastation and Partial Rehabilitation of a Great Lake Contested Environments between Technological Hydroscapes Hydrosystems and Social Resistance The book is structured into six core parts. The first part sets the scene and explains how the use of Aral This book explores the multi-dimensional asymme- The present work reflects a multi-disciplinary effort basin water resources, primarily used for irrigation, tries of scale, time, and directions in the large dam to address the topic of confined hydrosystems devel- have destroyed the Aral Sea. The team explains how controversy with a regional focus on Asia, especially oped with a cross-fertilization panel of physics, spheres and events interact and the related problems. on India and China. Whereas the concept of large- chemists, biologists, soil and earth scientists. Con- Part 2 examines the social consequences of the eco- scale transformation of fluvial environments into fined hydrosystems include all situations in natural logical catastrophe and the affect of the Aral Sea des- technological hydroscapes originated in the West, settings wherein the extent of the liquid phase is lim- iccation on cultural and economic conditions of near widespread construction of large dams started in ited so that the solid-liquid and/or liquid-air inter- Aral region. Part 3 explores the scientific causes of the countries of the Global South in the period after faces may be critical to the properties of the whole the destruction using detailed analyses and data plus decolonisation. Construction and operation of large system. Primarily, this so-called “residual” solution some of their own research spanning aquatic biol- dams are amongst the most prestigious but also most is occluded in pores/channels in such a way that ogy, terrestrial biology, hydrology, water manage- sensitive development issues, often accompanied by decreases its tendency to evaporation, and makes it ment and biodiversity. They also share some of the massive resistance of adversely affected people and long-lasting in arid (Earth deserts) and hyper-arid latest[...] civil society organisations. Based on the notion of a (Mars soils) areas. The associated physics is available contested politicised[...] from[...] Features The book is structured into six core parts. The first Features Features part sets the scene and explains how the use of Aral This book explores the multi-dimensional asymme- The present work reflects a multi-disciplinary effort basin water resources, primarily used for irrigation, tries of scale, time, and directions in the large dam to address the topic of confined hydrosystems devel- have destroyed the Aral Sea. The team explains how controversy with a regional focus on Asia, especially oped with a cross-fertilization panel of physics, spheres and events interact and the related problems. on India and China. Whereas the concept of large- chemists, biologists, soil and earth scientists. Con- Part 2 examines the social consequences of the eco- scale transformation of fluvial environments into fined hydrosystems include all situations in natural logical catastrophe and the affect of the Aral Sea des- technological hydroscapes originated in the West, settings wherein the extent of the liquid phase is lim- iccation on cultural and economic [..] widespread construction of large dams started in the ited so that the solid-liquid and/or liquid-air inter- countries of the Global South in the period after [..] faces may be critical to the properties of [..] Contents Part 1: ‘Foreword’ from Dr Philip Micklin, Series Contents Contents Editor.- ‘Series Introduction’ co-written by Dr Technological Hydroscapes in Asia: The Large Dams Confined water in complex networks: unifying Philippe Blondel & Dr John W Mason.- Narrative Debate Reconsidered.- Misplaced Knowledge: Large our understanding of pore water and solutes at all to set the scene and explain the event and related Dams as an Anatopism in South Asia.- Tibetan scales.- Interactions in water across interfaces: from problems.- Detailed explanation on how the spheres Water to Save China?.- Filling Multi-Purpose Reser- nano to macro-scale perspective.- Theme 1: Flow, and events interact.- Part 2: Insight and explana- voirs with Politics: Displacing the Modern Large from nano- to mega-scale.-Confined water in carbon tions around the social .- consequences of the event/ Dam in India.- Dams, Riparian Settlement and the nanotubes and its applications.- Static and dynamic problem.- Part 3: Scientific causes of the above - Threat of Climate Change in a Dynamic Fluvial capillarity in silicon based nanochannels.- Confined could present different views around the theme from Environment.- Environment in an Emerging Econ- water in saturated and non-saturated media: Infrared various experts.- Part 4: Mitigation – wider conse- omy: The Case of Environmental Impact Assessment signature and thermodynamic properties.- Inter- quences (social, psychological, political).- Part 5: The Follow-up in India.- Rivers, Dams and Landscapes change of Infiltrating and Resident Water in Partially economic impact.- Part 6: Lessons[...] Engaging with the Modern on Contested Grounds.- Saturated Media.- Impact of heterogeneity on evapo- The Promotion of Dams through the Clean Develop- ration from bare soils.- Theme 2:[...] Fields of interest ment Mechanism:[...] Environmental Management; Climate Change Fields of interest Impacts; Oceanography Fields of interest Environmental Physics; Water Industry/Water Tech- Environmental Management; Physical Geography; nologies; Physical Chemistry; Nanoscale Science and Target groups Human Geography; Natural Hazards Technology; Earth System Sciences; Thermodynam- Research ics Target groups Type of publication Research Target groups Monograph Type of publication Graduate More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-02355-2 Monograph Hardcover Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-2797-7 Proceedings 2014. 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U. Oswald Spring, National Autonomous University of Mexico, K.R. Pinninti S. Thadaniti, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; S. Cuernavaca, Mexico; H.G. Brauch, AFES-PRESS, AG Friedens- Chantavanich, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand forschung, Mosbach, Germany; K. Tidball, Cornell University, (Eds.) Ithaca, USA (Eds.) Climate Change Loss and Damage

Economic and Legal Foundations The Impact of Displaced People’s Expanding Peace Ecology: Peace, Temporary Shelters on their Security, Sustainability, Equity and This text works to establish essential foundations and guidelines in the current process of providing Surrounding Environment Gender strategies, mechanisms and resources for mitigat- ing loss and damage from the adverse impacts of cli- Perspectives of IPRA’s Ecology and Peace Commission mate change and climate variability. This builds on This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- the groundwork done by the UNFCCC and other ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- This book has peer-reviewed chapters by scholars entities to facilitate the processes at the international cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico level, pursuing a pragmatic approach and the objec- for the United Nations Development Programme and the USA that were presented to the Ecology and tive specification of relevant frameworks for further (UNDP).this volume discusses the environmental Peace Commission (EPC) of the International Peace actions. The primary goal is the development of inte- impact of temporary shelters for displaced people Research Association (IPRA) in November 2012 in grated approaches to the assessment and reduction along the Thai–Myanmar border. Of nine shelters, Japan. The chapters address these themes: Expand- of loss and damage due to climate change (including three were selected for detailed study: Ban Tham Hin ing Peace Ecology – Peace, Security, Sustainability, climate variability), encompassing both economic (Ratchaburi province), Ban Mai Nai Soi (Mae Hong Equity and Gender; Two Discourses on Global Cli- and legal dimensions. The[...] Son province), and Ban Mae La (Tak province). For mate Change Impacts: From Climate Change and each shelter, various research methods were used Security to Sustainability Transition; Peace Research Features to assess the environmental conditions, analyse the and Greening in the Red Zone: Community-based This text works to establish essential foundations ways of living and use of resources by displaced per- Ecological Restoration to Enhance Resilience and and guidelines in the current process of providing sons, and disclose their perceptions of the[...] Transitions Toward Peace; Social and Environmental strategies, mechanisms and resources for mitigat- Vulnerability in a River Basin of Mexico; Mobile[...] ing loss and damage from the adverse impacts of cli- Features mate change and climate variability. This builds on This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- Features the groundwork done by the UNFCCC and other ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- This book has peer-reviewed chapters by scholars entities to facilitate the processes at the international cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, level, pursuing a pragmatic approach and the objec- for the United Nations Development Programme and the USA that were presented to the Ecology and tive [..] (UNDP).this volume discusses the environmental Peace Commission (EPC) of the International Peace impact of temporary shelters for displaced people Research Association (IPRA) in November 2012 in Contents along the Thai–Myanmar border. Of nine shelters, Japan. The chapters address these themes: Expand- 1. Climate Change Governance.- 2. Approaches for three were selected for detailed study: Ban ThamHin ing Peace Ecology – Peace, Security,Sustainability, Assessing Loss and Damage.- 3. International Envi- (Ratchaburi province), [..] Equity, and Gender; Two Discourses on Global Cli- ronmental Law.- 4. Global Climate Finance.- 5. New mate Change [..] Frameworks for Financing and Governance of Loss Contents and Damage.- 6. Concluding Observations. Introduction.- Desk Review.- Displaced persons’ Fields of interest temporary settlement along the Thai-Burmese Bor- Environmental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Sustainable Fields of interest der: State of Affairs from an environment perspec- Development; Social Work Climate Change; Environmental Economics; Inter- tive.- Way of Living and Resource Utilisation of the national Environmental Law Displaced People.- Environmental Impact Assess- Target groups ment of the Displaced People’s Temporary Shelter.- Research Target groups Conclusions and Recommendations. 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D.A. Vazquez-Brust, Royal Holloway University of London, P. Vungsiriphisal, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; J. Zhang Egham, United Kingdom; J. Sarkis, Worcester Polytechnic Insti- D. Chusri, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; S. Chan- tute, Worcester, USA; J.J. Cordeiro, State University of New York, tavanich, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (Eds.) Brockport, USA (Eds.) Coastal Saline Soil Rehabilitation Humanitarian Assistance for and Utilization Based on Forestry Collaboration for Sustainability Displaced Persons from Myanmar Approaches in China and Innovation: A Role For Royal Thai Government Policy and Donor, INGO, NGO and UN Sustainability Driven by the Global Agency Delivery The most recent advances in research on coastal South? saline soil rehabilitation and utilization based This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- on forestry approach are discussed. The forestry A Cross-Border, Multi-Stakeholder Perspective ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- approach is emphasized rather than physical or engi- cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) neering measures to ameliorate saline soils, which is A number of arguments are made by an interna- for the United Nations Development Programme significant for coastal environmental improvement tional group of authors in this though provoking (UNDP). This volume examines the protracted and land resources expansion. The monograph is a book about an understudied and socially important refugee situation at the Thai–Myanmar border. Dis- useful reference for researchers using techniques of context. A future in which financial wealth trans- placed persons are kept in closed settlements, and ecology, forestry and agronomy.Prof. Jianfeng Zhang fers across the North-South divide from richer to this has limited their self-reliance. A resettlement works at the Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chi- poorer countries is far from sufficient for the relief program has been implemented and many refugees nese Academy of Forestry. He has been working on of poverty and the pursuit of sustainability. Caution have been accepted in resettlement countries. Repa- afforestation in saline soils for over 20 years. must be taken when growth is achieved through the triation is not recommended as a durable solution liquidation of the natural wealth of poorer nations, unless Myanmar becomes a safe place for return. Features in order to maintain a global economic status quo. Funding and intervention policies of international The most recent advances in research on coastal Neither poverty reduction nor sustainability will ulti- organizations and NGOs vary. Donors prefer to saline soil rehabilitation and utilization based mately be achieved. The financial collapse and social switch[...] on forestry approach are discussed. The forestry upheaval that might result will make the most recent approach is emphasized rather than physical or engi- economic downturn look[...] Features neering measures to ameliorate saline soils, which is This book is one of four volumes on a major empir- significant for coastal environmental improvement Features ical migration study by leading Thai migration spe- and land resources expansion. The monograph is a A number of arguments are made by an interna- cialists from Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok) useful reference for researchers using techniques of tional group of authors in this though provoking for the United Nations Development Programme ecology, [..] book about an understudied and socially important (UNDP). This volume examines the protracted context. A future in which financial wealth trans- refugee situation at the Thai–Myanmar border. Dis- Contents fers across the North-South divide from richer to placed persons are kept in closed settlements, and Part I Characteristics of Salt-Affected Soil and its poorer countries is far from sufficient for the relief this has limited their self-reliance. A resettlement Amelioration by Trees.- Concepts Concerned with of poverty and the pursuit of sustainability. Caution program has been [..] Salt-Affected Soil.- Part II Principles and Practice must be taken when growth is achieved through the of Afforestation in Saline Soil.- Mechanism of salin- liquidation [..] Contents ity tolerance and techniques of trees planting.- Part Analysis of the Royal Thai Government Policy III Saline Soil Utilization for Biomass Production.- Contents towards Displaced Persons from Myanmar.- Intro- Potential and future prospects of biomass produc- Foreword.- Chapter 1: Collaboration for Sustain- duction.- Literature Review.- RTG policy toward dis- tion in saline soils.- Part IV Wetland Degradation ability and Innovation in the Global South: A cross- placed persons from Myanmar: development and and Water Shortage in Yellow River Delta Region.- border, multi-stakeholder perspective.- Chapter 2: current status.- RTG policy and needs of displaced Causes of Wetland Degradation and Ecological Challenges of cross-border collaboration: knowl- persons.- Solutions and policy options.- Conclusions Restoration.- PartV Case Study.- Planting Tech- edge networks for innovation and sustainability in and recommendations.- Analysis of the Royal Thai niques of Tamarix Chinensis and Its[...] the Global South.- Chapter 3: The role of expatriates Government Policy and of Donor, INGO/NGO and in cross-subsidiary collaboration.- Chapter 4: The UN Agency Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance for Fields of interest roles of first and second tier suppliers in Greening Displaced Persons from Myanmar.- Introduction.- Soil Science & Conservation; Forestry; Environmen- International Supply Chains.- Chapter 5: Cross-Bor- Literature Review.- Funding policy, project imple- tal Engineering / Biotechnology; Coastal Sciences; der Innovation in South-North Fair Trade Supply mentation strategies and cooperation strategies with Ecology Chains: The opportunities and problems of integrat- the[...] ing fair trade governance into northern[...] Target groups Fields of interest Research Fields of interest Environmental Law / Policy / Ecojustice; Migration; Sustainable Development; Business & Economics International Relations Type of publication (general); Social Sciences (general) Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39914-5 Target groups Research Research Hardcover Type of publication 2014. 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M. Barbut, Centre d'Analyse et de Mathématique, Paris, France; A. Bernard, C. Proust (Eds.) General Science B. Locker, Université René Descartes, Paris Cedex 06, France; L. Mazliak, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris Cedex 05, France Scientific Sources and Teaching

S. Albeverio, Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany; P. Blanchard Paul Lévy and Maurice Fréchet Contexts Throughout History: (Eds.) Problems and Perspectives 50 Years of Correspondence in 107 Letters Direction of Time The fascinating correspondence between Paul Lévy This book examines the textual, social, cultural, prac- and Maurice Fréchet spans an extremely active tical and institutional environments to which the period in French mathematics during the twentieth This edited book presents the problems of time expression “teaching and learning contexts” refers. century. The letters of these two Frenchmen show and direction from an interdisciplinary point of It reflects on the extent to which studying such envi- their vicissitudes of research and passionate enthu- view, concentrating in particular on the following ronments helps us to better understand ancient or siasm for the emerging field of modern probability relations:• Time and physics• Time, philosophy modern sources, and how notions of “teaching” and theory. The letters cover various topics of math- and psychology• Time, mathematics and informa- “learning” are to be understood.Tackling two prob- ematical importance including academic careers tion theoryIt is a unique contribution by philoso- lems: the first, is that of certain sources of scien- and professional travels, issues concerning students phers and scientists who are active in mathematics, tific knowledge being studied without taking into and committees, and the difficulties both mathe- physics, biology, engineering, information theory account the various “contexts” of transmission that maticians met to be elected to the Paris Academy of and psychology. Questions such as the existence gave this knowledge a long-lasting meaning. The sec- Sciences.The technical questions that occupied Lévy of a Big Bang, the neurobiological basis regarding ond is that other sources are related to teaching and and Fréchet on almost a daily basis are the primary the coexistence of free will and determinism, inter- learning activities, but without being too precise and focus of these letters, which are charged with[...] cultural aspects of time, mathematical models of demonstrative about[...] time, psychopathological features of time, and micro Features reversibility versus macroscopic irreversibility[...] Features The fascinating correspondence between Paul Lévy This book examines the textual, social, cultural, prac- and Maurice Fréchet spans an extremely active Features tical and institutional environments to which the period in French mathematics during the twentieth This edited book presents the problems of time expression “teaching and learning contexts” refers. century. The letters of these two Frenchmen show and direction from an interdisciplinary point of It reflects on the extent to which studying such envi- their vicissitudes of research and passionate enthu- view, concentrating in particular on the following ronments helps us to better understand ancient or siasm for the emerging field of modern probability relations:• Time and physics• Time, philosophy modern sources, and how notions of “teaching” and theory. The letters cover various topics of mathemat- and psychology• Time, mathematics and informa- “learning” are to be understood.Tackling two prob- ical importance including academic careers and pro- tion theoryIt is a unique contribution by philoso- lems: the first, is that of certain sources of [..] fessional [..] phers and scientists who are active in mathematics, physics, biology, engineering, information [..] Contents Contents Contributors.- General Introduction; Alain Bernard Introduction.- Introduction to the correspondence.- Contents and Christine Proust.- Part I: Holistic Approach.- 107 Letters from Paul Lévy to Maurice Fréchet. Models of time.- On Abuse of Time-metaphors.- The The teaching context and reading from the 16th to the 19th centuries: The role of the memorization of Direction of Time, The Role of Reversibility/Irre- Fields of interest texts in learning; Anne-Marie Chartier.- Teaching versibility in the Study of Nature.- The Arrow of History of Science; Probability Theory and Stochas- and learning medicine and exorcism at Uruk dur- Time and Information Theory.- ASYMMETRIES, tic Processes; Functional Analysis; Mathematical ing the Hellenistic period; Philippe Clancier.- Part IRREVERSIBILITY, AND DYNAMICS OF TIME1.- Physics; Mathematics in the Humanities and Social II: Critical Approach.- Does a master always write IS TIME REAL?.- Is time directed?.- On the dif- Sciences ferent aspects of time in the fundamental theories for his students? Some evidence from Old Babylon- of physics.- Quantum Events and Irreversibility.- Target groups ian scribal schools; Christine Proust.- In what sense Time in modern philosophy of physics { a survey.- Research did Theon’s commentary on the Almagest have a THE DIRECTION OF TIME IN DYNAMICAL didactic purpose?; Alain Bernard.- Part[...] SYSTEMS.- Physics and Our Intuitive Outlook on Type of publication Time.- The philosophical significance of the rela- Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Fields of interest tivistic conception of time.-[...] History of Science; Epistemology; Philosophy of More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5618-5 Education; Philosophy of Science Fields of interest Hardcover History of Science; Theoretical, Mathematical and 2014. XVII, 213 p. 14 illus., 2 illus. in color. 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K. Gavroglu, University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Ed.) H.M. Lloyd (Ed.) Geography History of Artificial Cold, Scientific, The Discourse of Sensibility

Technological and Cultural Issues The Knowing Body in the Enlightenment S.J. Buechler, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA

This volume reconstructs the body of sensibility and The history of artificial cold has been a rather the discourse which constructed it. The discourse Labor in a Globalizing City intriguing interdisciplinary subject (physics, chem- of sensibility was deployed very widely through- istry, technology, sociology, economics, anthropol- Economic Restructuring in São Paulo, Brazil out the mid- to late-eighteenth century, particu- ogy, consumer studies) which despite some excellent larly in France and Britain. To inquire into the body monographs and research papers, has not been sys- The extraordinary stories of low-income women of sensibility is then necessarily to enter into an tematically exploited. It is a subject with all kinds of living in São Paulo, industrial case studies and the interdisciplinary space and so to invite the plural- scientific, technological as well as cultural dimen- details of three squatter settlements, and communi- ity of methodological approaches which this collec- sions. For example, the common home refrigerator ties in the periphery researched in Simone Buechler’s tion exemplifies. The chapters collected here draw has brought about unimaginably deep changes to our book, Labor in a Globalizing City, allow us to bet- together the histories of literature and aesthetics, everyday lives changing drastically eating habits and- ter understand the period of economic transforma- metaphysics and epistemology, moral theory, medi- shopping mentalities. From the end of the 19th cen- tion in São Paulo from 1996 to 2003. Buechler’s cine, and cultural history. Together, they contribute tury to the beginning of the 21st, issues related to the in-depth ethnographic research over a period of to four major themes: First, the collection recon- production and exploitation of artificial cold have 17 years include interviews with a variety of social structs various modes by which[...] never stopped to[...] actors ranging from favela inhabitants to Wall Street bankers. Buechler examines the paradox of a glob- Features Features alizing city with highly developed financial, service, This volume reconstructs the body of sensibility and The history of artificial cold has been a rather and industrial sectors, but at the same time a grow- the discourse which constructed it. The discourse intriguing interdisciplinary subject (physics, chem- ing sector of microenterprises,[...] of sensibility was deployed very widely through- istry, technology, sociology, economics, anthropol- out the mid- to late-eighteenth century, particularly ogy, consumer studies) which despite some excellent Features in France and Britain. To inquire into the body of monographs and research papers, has not been sys- The extraordinary stories of low-income women sensibility is then necessarily to enter into an inter- tematically exploited. It is a subject with all kinds of living in São Paulo, industrial case studies and the disciplinary space and so to invite the plurality of scientific, technological as well as cultural dimen- details of three squatter settlements, and communi- methodological approaches which this collection [..] sions. For example, the common home refrigerator ties in the periphery researched in Simone Buechler’s has [..] book, Labor in a Globalizing City, allow us to better Contents understand the period of economic transformation Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- Contribu- Contents in São Paulo from 1996 to 2003. Buechler’s in-depth tors.- 1. The Discourse of Sensibilité: The Knowing Foreword.- About the Authors.- Table Of Contents.- ethnographic research over a period of 17 [..] Body in the Enlightenment; Henry Martyn Lloyd.- 2. The History of Artificial Cold –Historiographical Richard Steele and the Rise of Sentiment’s Empire; issues; Kostas Gavroglu.- Investigating the Very Contents Bridget Orr.- 3. Rochester’s Libertine Poetry as Cold.- Early modern history of cold: Robert Boyle Introduction.- The Spectrum of Voices in the São Philosophical Education; Brandon Chua and Justin and the emergence of a new experimental field in Paulo Economy.- Six Industrial Case Studies: Inter- Clemens.- 4. Emotional Sensations and the Moral 17th century experimental philosophy; Christiana nal and External Flexibilization and Technological Imagination in Malebranche; Jordan Taylor.- 5. Feel- Christopoulou.- James Dewar and the Road to the Change.- The History, Politics, and Economies of ing Better: Moral Sense and Sensibility in Enlighten- Liquefaction of Hydrogen; Sir John S. Rowlinson.- Three Communities and their Inhabitants.- Out- ment Thought; Alexander Cook.- 6. Physician, Heal The cryogenic laboratory of Heike Kamerlingh sourcing Production and Commerce: A Close Exam- Thyself! Emotions and the Health of the Learned in Onnes: an early case of Big Science; Dirk van Delft.- ination of Unregistered Salaried Workers, Sweatshop Samuel Auguste André David Tissot[...] Superconductivity—a challenge to modern physics; Workers, Homeworkers and Ambulant Vendors for Christian Joas and Georges Waysand.-[...] Firms.- The Increasingly Precarious Nature of Self- Fields of interest Employment.- “Destiny is not set in stone”: Social History of Science; History of Philosophy; History of Fields of interest Actors, Cooperatives, and Local Coalition-Building.- Medicine History of Science; History and Philosophical Foun- Conclusion. dations of Physics Target groups Fields of interest Research Target groups Economic Geography; Emerging Markets / Global- ization; Labor Economics; Microeconomics Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02701-2 Research Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7198-7 Type of publication 2013. 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J. He T.H. Khan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia D. Malkinson, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; D. Czamanski, I. Benenson (Eds.) Creative Industry Districts Houses in Transformation Modeling of Land-Use and An Analysis of Dynamics, Networks and Implications on Cre- Search for the Implicit Reasons ative Clusters in Shanghai Ecological Dynamics This book analyzes the reasons of spontaneous Since the late 1990s, there have been broad discus- transformation in self-built houses in the context As cities are rapidly expanding and encroaching into sions concerning the rapid rise of the creative econ- of developing countries. Recognizing Housing agricultural and natural areas, a question of primary omy. Creative or cultural industry is seen as the new Transformation as a natural phenomenon, the book concern is how this expansion affects surround- engine of the regional growth for both developed focuses on self-built houses in the city of Dhaka. ing agriculture and natural landscapes. This book economies and emerging nations. At the point of Firstly, it explains the explicit reasons behind spon- presents a wide spectrum of both theoretical and transition in economy and society, China is recently taneous housing transformations. Then the book empirical approaches to simulation and assessment striving to transform its economy from “made in carefully unveils the implicit values that are hidden of landscape dynamics. The first part presents state- China” towards “created in China”. This book pro- behind those explicit reasons. The entire book is an of-the-art modelling approaches pertaining to land- vides an insight into creative industries and spaces ethnographic journey, which expresses unique sto- use changes entailed by the urban sprawl, at differ- in Shanghai, which is the fastest growing megac- ries behind houses in transformation. ent spatial resolutions and temporal time scales. The ity in China and the center of modern economic second part is dedicated to case studies of the effects development on a global scale. Underpinned by new Features and consequences of the emerging urban-agriculture approaches from economic geography and urban This book analyzes the reasons of spontaneous open space patterns. studies, it deals with the new relations between[...] transformation in self-built houses in the context of developing countries. Recognizing Housing Trans- Features Features formation as a natural phenomenon, the book- As cities are rapidly expanding and encroaching into This book provides insight into creative industries focuses on self-built houses in the city of Dhaka. agricultural and natural areas, a question of primary and spaces in Shanghai, which is the fastest growing Firstly, it explains the explicit reasons behind spon- concern is how this expansion affects surround- megacity in China and center of modern economic taneous housing transformations. Then the book- ing agriculture and natural landscapes. This book development on a global scale. Underpinned by new carefully unveils the implicit values that are hidden presents a wide spectrum of both theoretical and approaches from economic geography and urban behind those [..] empirical approaches to simulation and assessment studies, it deals with the new relations between the of landscape dynamics. The first part presents state- creative economy and urban environment in Shang- Contents of-the-art modelling approaches pertaining to land- hai. At the point of transition in economy and soci- Explicit reasons behind housing transformation.- use [..] ety, China [..] Beyond the explicit world.- Major Implicit themes behind housing transformation.- Minor and Meta Contents Contents Implicit themes behind housing transformation.- Preface.- Introduction.- The Impact of Land-Use Introduction.- From the New Economy to Creative Conclusion. Policy on Urban Fringe Dynamics.- Long-Term City.- Characterizing Shanghai’s Creative Indus- Changes in Configuration of Agriculture and Nat- tries and Districts.- Dynamics in Clustering of Cre- Fields of interest ural Areas Around Cities in the Netherlands (1900 ative Industries in Shanghai.- Network Analysis of Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning; Personal- - 1990).- Investigating Land-Use Dynamics at the Creative Clusters in Shanghai.- Impacts of Creative ity and Social Psychology Periphery of a Fast-Growing City with Cellular Industry Districts in Shanghai.- Discussion and Con- Automata at Two Spatial Scales.- The Spatial Mor- clusions. 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K. Matsui M. Nowobilska, Q.M. Zaman V. Popovich, SPIIRAS 39, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; C. Claramunt, Naval Academy Research Institute, Brest naval, France; M. Schrenk, CEIT ALANOVA gemeinnützige GmbH, Sch- Geography of Religion in Japan Potsdamer Platz wechat, Austria; K. Korolenko, NAVSEA, Chief Scientist/NUWC Code 1543, Newport, USA (Eds.) Religious Space, Landscape, and Behavior The Reshaping of Berlin

This book discusses modern aspects of Japanese reli- The redesign of Potsdamer Platz depicts the struggle Information Fusion and Geographic gion in terms of cultural geography. To understand to revive Berlin, Germany. This central and highly Information Systems (IF&GIS 2013) the function of religion, it is essential to examine it visible square has undergone a series of strategic in the context of local societies. One of the distin- revisions to restore its vitality and so to meet place- Environmental and Urban Challenges guishing characteristics of Japanese religion is its enhancing objectives. Specifically, the book criti- diversity; indeed, it is often remarked that “Japan is cally addresses the challenging tasks of restoring The Workshop Proceedings reflect problems of a museum of religions.” In this work, the author clar- Potsdamer Platz from a state of disintegration to advanced geo-information science with a special ifies some geographical aspects of the complex situ- a condition worthy of a world-class city, although emphasis on environmental and urban challenges. ation of Japanese religion. Chapter 1 discusses the the questions remain unanswered as to how far the The Proceedings incorporate papers presented by trend of geographical studies of religion in Japan, of objectives have been achieved. The book enables leading scientists doing research on environmental which four types can be identified. Chapter 2 focuses readers to become familiar with the various stages of issues from modeling to analysis, information pro- on certain characteristics of Japanese religious tradi- transformation, aided by the authors’ hand-drawn cessing and visualization. As well as practitioners tions by discussing tree worship and the landscape illustration – a series of sketches accompanied by engaged in GIS and GIS applications development. of[...] narrations focusing on how to[...] The Proceedings pay close attention to the problems of scientific and technological innovations as well Features Features application opportunities such as getting environ- This book discusses modern aspects of Japanese reli- The redesign of Potsdamer Platz is a chief example of mental and global warming problems under control, gion in terms of cultural geography. To understand the struggle to revive Berlin, Germany. This central as well as the monitoring, planning and simulation the function of religion, it is essential to examine it in and highly visible square has undergone a series of of urban systems with respect to economic trends[...] the context of local societies. One of the distinguish- strategic revisions to restore its vitality and so meet ing characteristics of Japanese religion is its diversity; place-enhancing objectives. Specifically, the book Features indeed, it is often remarked that “Japan is a museum critically addresses the challenging task of restoring The Workshop Proceedings reflect problems of of religions.” In this work, the author clarifies some Potsdamer Platz from a state of disintegration to a advanced geo-information science with a special geographical aspects of the [..] condition worthy of a world-class city, [..] emphasis on environmental and urban challenges. The Proceedings incorporate papers presented by Contents Contents leading scientists doing research on environmental Recent Trends in the Geography of Religion in Introduction.- Stage 1: ~ 1945 Flourishing.- Stage issues from modeling to analysis, information pro- Japan.- Religious Tradition in Japan.- Spatial Struc- 2: 1945 ~ 1989 Hybernation.- Stage 3: 1989 ~ 2000 cessing and visualization. As well as practitioners ture of Japanese Religion.- Sacred Places, Pilgrimage Awakening.- Stage 4: 2000 ~ Belonging.- Summary: engaged in GIS and GIS applications development. and Tourism.- Conclusions. History in the Making.- Epilogue: Reflections About The Proceedings pay [..] Potsdamer Platz. Fields of interest Fields of interest Geography (general); Culture - Religion; Regional Fields of interest Geographical Information Systems / Cartography; and Cultural Studies Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning; Urban- Information Systems and Communication Service; ism; Architectural History and Theory Landscape, Regional and Urban Planning Target groups Research Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54549-1 Brief Monograph Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02927-6 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31832-0 2014. XI, 199 p. 95 illus., 36 illus. in color. (International Softcover Hardcover Perspectives in Geography, Vol. 2) 2014. XV, 47 p. 33 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Geography) 2014. IX, 324 p. 152 illus., 33 illus. in color. 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Law S.M. Boyne, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA D. Cracogna, A. Fici, H. Henrÿ (Eds.) The German Prosecution Service International Handbook of

H.C. Aksoy, Faculty of Law, Ankara, Turkey Guardians of the Law? Cooperative Law

Acclaimed as the "the most objective prosecutors in The degree of development reached by cooperatives Impossibility in Modern Private Law the world", the German prosecution service has long of different sectors throughout the world, which attracted the attention in the past of comparative A Comparative Study of German, Swiss and Turkish Laws and among others led to the UN declaring 2012 as the law scholars. At first glance, the institutional posi- the Unification Instruments of Private Law International Year of Cooperatives, needs to be tion and statutory mandate of German prosecutors accompanied by a similar development of corre- This book provides an analysis of the treatment of indicate that that reputation is well-deserved. Unfor- sponding legislation. To this end, a better knowledge impossibility in modern private law. The author tunately, the introduction of charge-bargaining has of cooperative law from the comparative point of explains the regulation of impossibility in German, opened the door to criticism that German prose- view, as has already been established for other types Swiss and Turkish laws with a comparative analy- cutors have abandoned their role of objective deci- of enterprises, becomes of great importance. This sis of the subject under (i) the United Nations Con- sion-makers. Using interview data collected from book strives to fill this gap, and is divided into four vention on International Sale of Goods (CISG), interviews with German prosecutors themselves as parts. The first part offers an analytic and concep- (ii) UNIDROIT Principles of International Com- well as quantitative data, the book uses the actual tual framework with which to understand, study and mercial Contracts (PICC), (iii) Principles of Euro- voices of German prosecutors to show how real- assess cooperative law from a transnational and com- pean Contract Law (PECL also known as the Lando- world constraints, rather than changes[...] parative perspective. The second[...] Principles), (iv) Draft Common Frame of Refer- Features ence (DCFR) and (iv) Common European Sales Law Features Acclaimed as the "the most objective prosecutors in (CESL). The degree of development reached by cooperatives the world", the German prosecution service has long of different sectors throughout the world, which Features attracted the attention in the past of comparative among others led to the UN declaring 2012 as the This book provides an analysis of the treatment of law scholars. At first glance, the institutional posi- International Year of Cooperatives, needs to be impossibility in modern private law. The author tion and statutory mandate of German prosecutors accompanied by a similar development of corre- explains the regulation of impossibility in German, indicate that that reputation is well-deserved. Unfor- sponding legislation. To this end, a better knowledge Swiss and Turkish laws with a comparative analy- tunately, the introduction of charge-bargaining has of cooperative law from the comparative point of sis of the subject under (i) the United Nations Con- opened the door to criticism that German [..] view, as has already been established for other types vention on International Sale of Goods (CISG), (ii) of [..] UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contents Introduction.- The Normative Vision of the Prose- Contracts (PICC), (iii) Principles of European Con- Contents cution Service.- The Organization of Prosecution.- tract Law [..] Part 1: Understanding Cooperatives and Cooperative Everyday Practice and Low-Level Crime.- Discretion Law.- Part 2: The Convergence of Cooperative Law.- Contents and Major Crimes.- A Closer Look at Discretion: Part 3: Cooperative Law: an International Overview.- Treatment of Impossibility in Modern Laws and The Prosecution of Serious Economic Crimes.- The Part 4: Comparative Cooperative Law. Unification Instruments.- Comparative Assessment Many Faces of Objectivity in the Courtroom.- Juve- of the Laws.- Final Conclusions nile Justice.- Conclusion.- Appendix A: Methods. Fields of interest International Economic Law, Trade Law; Private Fields of interest Fields of interest International Law, International & Foreign Law, Private International Law, International & Foreign Private International Law, International & Foreign Comparative Law; Commercial Law Law, Comparative Law; Civil Law; Theories of Law, Law, Comparative Law; Criminal Law; Criminol- Philosophy of Law, Legal History ogy & Criminal Justice; Theories of Law, Philosophy Target groups of Law, Legal History; Organizational Studies, Eco- Research Target groups nomic Sociology Research Type of publication Target groups Handbook Type of publication Research Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-30128-5 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01703-7 Hardcover Monograph 2013. XIV, 823 p. 1 illus. 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J. Drexl, Max Planck Institute for IP and, Munich, Germany; H. M. Fenwick, S. Van Uytsel, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; S. J. Friedrich Grosse Ruse - Khan, S. Nadde-Phlix, Max Planck Institute for IP Wrbka (Eds.) and, Munich, Germany (Eds.) International Environmental “soft Networked Governance, law” EU Bilateral Trade Agreements and Transnational Business and the Law Intellectual Property: For Better or The Functions and Limits of Nonbinding Instruments in Inter- national Environmental Governance and Law Worse? This book brings together a unique range of case studies focusing on networks in the context of busi- In international negotiations, the question of the design and the legal form of the negotiated instru- This book focuses on a new generation of bilateral ness regulation. The case studies form the basis for ment is as complex as it is often controversial. and regional agreements negotiated by the EU with an interdisciplinary dialogue on the meaning, value Intended as a read for both practitioners and acad- developing countries and which include intellectual and the limits of the 'network concept' as a tool for emics, this book provides a comprehensive treatise property (IP) provisions setting standards exceed- understanding and critically evaluating the emergent of the characteristics, the potential and the limits of ing those of the TRIPS Agreement. The contribu- transnational legal order. nonbinding instruments in international environ- tions critically analyse the IP standards found in Features mental law and governance. An extensive overview these agreements; their potential for reforming the This book brings together a unique range of case and typology of nonbinding instruments as well as international IP system; the implications for the mul- studies focusing on networks in the context of busi- several case studies from the areas of fisheries (FAO), tilateral IP system and other areas of international ness regulation. The case studies form the basis for hazardous substances (UNEP/FAO) and corporate law such as human rights; and the often neglected an interdisciplinary dialogue on the meaning, value social responsibility (OECD) provide the material for topic of implementing the IP obligations in these and the limits of the 'network concept' as a tool for an in-depth analysis of the role of nonbinding instru- agreements. understanding and critically evaluating the emergent ments on all levels of[...] Features transnational legal order. [..] Features This book focuses on a new generation of bilateral Contents In international negotiations, the question of the and regional agreements negotiated by the EU with Introduction: Networks and Networked Gover- design and the legal form of the negotiated instru- developing countries and which include intellectual nance.- Networked Governance, Network Actors ment is as complex as it is often controversial. property (IP) provisions setting standards exceed- & the Limits of the Law.- From Protected National Intended as a read for both practitioners and acad- ing those of the TRIPS Agreement. The contribu- Markets to Networked Governance? Regulatory emics, this book provides a comprehensive treatise tions critically analyse the IP standards found in Revolution in the EU Aviation Sector.- Unpacking of the characteristics, the potential and the limits of these agreements; their potential for reforming the Legal Network Power: The Structural Construction nonbinding instruments in international environ- international IP system; the implications for the [..] of Transnational Legal Expert Networks.- Science mental law and governance. An extensive overview Contents Based Governance? EU Food Regulation Submit- and [..] Intellectual Property Protection in Economic Part- ted to Risk Analysis.- Regulatory Networks, Popula- Contents nership- and Free trade Agreements.- Going Beyond tion Level Effects & Threshold Models of Collective Part I: Nonbinding instruments in international TRIPS: Impact on International Law and Policy.- Action.- Intermediaries, Trust and Efficiency of practice.- Part II: The role and limits of nonbinding Emerging Elements for Reforming the International Communication: A Social Network Perspective.- instruments.- Part III: The legitimacy of nonbinding IP System.- Implementation of IP Provisions in EU Ethical Trade Networks as[...] instruments.- Part IV: Concluding summary. Trade Agreements. Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest International Economic Law, Trade Law; Public International Environmental Law; Environmental International IT and Media Law, Intellectual Prop- Administration; Sources and Subjects of Interna- Law / Policy / Ecojustice; International Relations; erty Law; International Economic Law, Trade Law; tional Law, International Organizations; Interna- Sustainable Development; Sources and Subjects of European Law tional Relations; European Law International Law, International Organizations Target groups Target groups Target groups Research Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39096-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41211-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-44945-1 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XIV, 303 p. 1 illus. (MPI Studies on Intellectual 2014. XIII, 313 p. 7 illus. 2013. XXI, 503 p. 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D. Gallo, Luiss University, Rome, Italy; L. Paladini, P. Pustorino Y. Haeck, E. Brems (Eds.) D. Halberstam, M. Reimann (Eds.) (Eds.) Human Rights and Civil Liberties in Federalism and Legal Unification Same-Sex Couples before National, the 21st Century Supranational and International A Comparative Empirical Investigation of Twenty Systems How and to what degree do federations produce Jurisdictions This volume contributes to the on-going legal dis- uniform law within their system? This compara- cussion on pressing procedural and substantial law tive empirical study addresses these questions com- issues in the ambit of international human rights and The present volume focuses on the jurisprudence prehensively for the first time. Originally produced civil liberties. While the 20th century has seen the of national, supranational and international juris- under the auspices of the International Academy of true awakening of human rights, the 21st century dictions (and quasi-juridictions) as regards the legal Comparative Law, this volume examines legal unifi- poses new challenges to this ever-unfolding area of status of same-sex couples. Its aim is to explore the cation in twenty federations around the world. Each law. Not only do international tribunals and quasi- content, rationale, functioning and potential of the of the successive chapters presents the forces of uni- tribunals worldwide and domestic US and European different jurisdictions’ reasonings and their contri- fication through the lens of a particular federal sys- continental courts have to deal with increasing num- bution to the strengthening of LGBTI rights (and tem. A comparative overview chapter provides a bers of complaints and petitions from individuals duties). As a consequence, the book tries to convey detailed analysis of the overall results with com- and groups on a vast array of societal problems, the the complexities and controversies that derive from pelling visual illustrations of legal unification along legal issues put to them are sometimes extremely dif- the judicial recognition of same-sex couples across different dimensions (e.g. by area of law; by federa- ficult to resolve as they relate to very sensitive issues. the world, taking always into account the relation- tion; by civil vs common law[...] ship of the judiciary with the executive and the leg- This book examines[...] islature and the related problems of legitimacy and Features Features democracy. The volume[...] How and to what degree do federations produce This volume contributes to the on-going legal dis- uniform law within their system? This compara- cussion on pressing procedural and substantial law Features tive empirical study addresses these questions com- issues in the ambit of international human rights and The present volume focuses on the jurisprudence prehensively for the first time. Originally produced civil liberties. While the 20th century has seen the of national, supranational and international juris- under the auspices of the International Academy of true awakening of human rights, the 21st century dictions (and quasi-juridictions) as regards the legal Comparative Law, this volume examines legal unifi- poses new challenges to this ever-unfolding area of status of same-sex couples. Its aim is to explore the cation in twenty federations around the world. Each law. Not only do international tribunals and quasi- content, rationale, functioning and potential of the of the successive chapters presents the forces of [..] different jurisdictions’ reasonings and their contri- tribunals worldwide and domestic US and European bution to the strengthening of LGBTI rights (and [..] Contents duties). As a consequence, the book tries [..] Contents.- Preface.- Part One.- Federalism and Contents Legal Unification: Comparing Methods, Results, and Introduction; Yves Haeck and Eva Brems.- Inter- Contents Explanations Across Twenty Systems; Daniel Hal- pretation and Application of the European Conven- Same-Sex Couples, Legislators and Judges. An Intro- berstam and Mathias Reimann.- Part Two National tion on Human Rights in the Broader Context of duction to the Book.- The Recognition of Same-Sex Reports.- The Argentine Federal Legislative System; International Law: Myth or Reality?; Cesare Pitea.- Couples’ rights in the US between Counter-Majori- Alfredo Vítolo.- The Australian Federation: A Story Universal Human Rights Law in the United States; tarian Principle and Ideological Approaches: A State Of The Centralization Of Power; Cheryl Saunders Mortimer N.S. Sellers.- The Duty of Cooperation of Level Perspective.- From Gay Rights to Same-Sex and Michelle Foster.- Federalism and Legal Unifi- the Respondent State during the Proceedings before Marriage: A Brief Story through US Federal Courts cation in Austria; Bernhard KOCH and Anna Gam- the European Court of Human Rights; Helena De Jurisprudence.- Different Approaches, Similar Out- per.- Belgium: A Broken Marriage?; Alain-Laurent Vylder and Yves Haeck.- Protection by the Law: The comes: Same-Sex Marriage in Canada and South Verbeke.- Federalism and Legal Unification in Brazil; Positive Obligation to Develop a Legal Framework Africa.- Same-sex Couples before Courts in Mexico, Jacob Dolinger and Luis Roberto Barroso.- Unifica- to Adequately Protect ECHR Rights; Laurens Lavry- Central and South America.- Following the Legisla- tion[...] tive Leaders: Judicial Recognition of Same Sex Cou- sen.- The Adjudication Process and Reasoning at ples in Australia and New Zealand.- The Nordic[...] the[...] Fields of interest Private International Law, International & Foreign Fields of interest Fields of interest Law, Comparative Law; Political Science, general; Private International Law, International & Foreign Private International Law, International & Foreign Constitutional Law Law, Comparative Law; Public International Law; Law, Comparative Law; European Law; Public Law; Gender Studies; Human Rights; European Law; Con- Constitutional Law Target groups stitutional Law Research Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7397-4 Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7598-5 Hardcover 2014. X, 559 p. 10 illus., 3 illus. in color. (Ius Gentium: More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-35433-5 Hardcover Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice, Vol. 28) 2014. X, 262 p. 7 illus. (Ius Gentium: Comparative Per- Hardcover 129,99 € spectives on Law and Justice, Vol. 30) 2014. XXXIV, 558 p. ISBN 978-94-007-7397-4 99,99 € 129,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-35433-5 ISBN 978-94-007-7598-5 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 154 Law springer.com

L. Israel, G. Mouralis (Eds.) E.J. Kindt K. Kuprecht

Dealing with Wars and Privacy and Data Protection Issues Indigenous Peoples' Cultural Dictatorships of Biometric Applications Property Claims

Legal Concepts and Categories in Action A Comparative Legal Analysis Repatriation and Beyond

Democratic ‘transitions’ in Latin America, East- This book discusses all critical privacy and data pro- This book analyses the legal aspects of international ern Europe, and South Africa, often studied under tection aspects of biometric systems from a legal claims by indigenous peoples for the repatriation the conceptual rubric of ‘transitional justice’, have perspective. It contains a systematic and complete of their cultural property, and explores what legal involved the formation of public policies toward analysis of the many issues raised by these systems norms and normative orders would be appropri- the past that are multifaceted and often ambitious. based on examples worldwide and provides several ate for resolving these claims. To establish context, Recent scholarship rarely questions the concepts and recommendations for a transnational regulatory the book first provides insights into the exceptional categories transposed from one country to another. framework. An appropriate legal framework is in legislative responses to the cultural property claims This is true both in the language of political life and most countries not yet in place. Biometric systems of Native American tribes in the United States and in the social sciences examining past-oriented public use facial images, fingerprints, iris and/or voice in looks at the possible relevance of this national law on policy, especially policy toward ‘ethnic cleansing’ and an automated way to identify or to verify (identity) the international level. It then shifts to the multina- the line between the language of political practice, claims of persons. The treatise which has an interdis- tional setting by using the method of legal pluralism legal analysis, and scholarly discourse has been quite ciplinary approach starts with explaining the func- and takes into consideration international human porous. This book examines how these phenomena tioning of biometric systems in general terms for rights law, international cultural heritage law, the have been[...] non-specialists. It continues[...] applicable[...]

Features Features Features The 20th century saw an unprecedented number of This book discusses all critical privacy and data pro- This book analyses the legal aspects of international major wars, conflicts, and massive human rights vio- tection aspects of biometric systems from a legal claims by indigenous peoples for the repatriation lations. From each emerged the desire to make sense perspective. It contains a systematic and complete of their cultural property, and explores what legal of the recent past (and present) by imagining new analysis of the many issues raised by these systems norms and normative orders would be appropriate ways of dealing with such events. In order to pre- based on examples worldwide and provides several for resolving these claims. To establish context, the vent new forms of violence, or to punish the persons recommendations for a transnational regulatory book first provides insights into the exceptional leg- responsible of past horrors, various solutions have framework. An appropriate legal framework is in islative responses to the cultural property claims of been imagined, deployed, implemented, and [..] most countries not yet in place. Biometric systems Native American tribes in the United States and [..] [..] Contents Contents General Introduction.- “Épuration”: History of a Contents Introduction.- Facts, Method and Basic Concepts.- Word.- Humanity Seized by International Criminal Preface; Peter Hustinx.- Acknowledgements.- National Cultural Property Repatriation Claims of Justice.- Dealing with Collaboration in Belgium after Acronyms.- Table of Contents.- Introduction.- Part the Native Americans.- International Cultural Prop- the Second World War: From Activism to Collabora- I: The Concept Of Biometric Data.- Chapter 1. An erty Repatriation Claims of Indigenous Peoples.- tion and Incivism.- Transitional Justice as Universal Introduction Into The Use Of Biometric Technol- Requirements and Objectives for Appropriate Solu- Narrative.- The Invention of “Transitional Justice” in ogy.- Section I. A Long History of Use of Biometric tions.- Summarising Conclusion. the 1990s.- “Transitional Justice” and National “Mas- Characteristics.- Section II. The Functioning Of A tering of the Past”: Criminal Justice and Liberaliza- Biometric System.- Chapter 2. Biometric Data, Data Fields of interest tion Processes in West Germany after 1945.- Poor Protection and the Right To Privacy.- Section I. Bio- Human Rights; Cultural Heritage; Anthropology; Little Belgium? Belgian Trials of German War Crim- metric Data and the Concept of Personal Data.- Sec- Private International Law, International & Foreign inals, 1944-1951.- From Revolution to Restoration. tion II. Biological Material and Other Information Law, Comparative Law Transnational Implications of[...] Relating To Individuals.- Section III. Biometric Data, Data Protection and Privacy.- Chapter 6.[...] Target groups Fields of interest Research International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Fields of interest Conflict; Human Rights; Political Science, general; Private International Law, International & Foreign Type of publication Sociology, general; History Law, Comparative Law; Biometrics; Public Law; Monograph Legal Aspects of Computing More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01654-2 Target groups Research Target groups Hardcover Research 2014. X, 241 p. Type of publication 99,99 € Contributed volume Type of publication ISBN 978-3-319-01654-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-90-6704-929-0 Monograph Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7521-3 2014. XI, 269 p. 3 illus. Hardcover 99,99 € 2013. XXI, 975 p. 11 illus. (Law, Governance and Tech- ISBN 978-90-6704-929-0 nology Series, Vol. 12) usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 199,99 € ISBN 978-94-007-7521-3 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Law 155

M.Q. Mejia, Jr., Maritime Industry Authority, Manila, Philippines; S. Negri, Department of Legal Sciences, Fisciano, Italy; J. Taupitz, O. Onazi, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom (Ed.) C. Kojima, Musashino University, Tokyo, Japan; M. Sawyer (Eds.) A. Salkić, Universität Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; A. Zwick (Eds.) African Legal Theory and Piracy at Sea Advance Care Decision Making in Contemporary Problems

Over more than three decades starting in the 1990s, Germany and Italy Critical Essays thousands of robberies, acts of piracy, and other A Comparative, European and International Law Perspective The book is a collection of essays, which aim to situ- violent attacks against merchant vessels have been ate African legal theory in the context of the myriad reported in many of the world’s waters. The grave What is the situation of people who are unable to of contemporary global challenges; from the preva- danger of piracy poses a direct threat not only to the make decisions due to a physical or mental change? lence of war to the misery of poverty and disease security and efficiency of marine transportation, but This book gives impulses and answers to many eth- to the crises of the environment. Apart from being more seriously, to the lives of the men and woman ical, economical and mainly legal questions which problems that have an indelible African mark on carrying out this important function. This book arise and are associated with the end of life. A uni- them, a common theme that runs throughout the collates ideas brought up by seafarers, shipowners, versal human rights approach and the analysis of the essays in this book is that African legal theory has industry practitioners, government officials, acade- relevant European law are put in front of the pre- been excluded, under-explored or under-theorised in mics, and researchers exchanged views and insights sentation of the national legal situations in Italy and the search for solutions to such contemporary prob- on the complex web of underlying factors behind the Germany. The most topical and controversial issues lems. The essays make a modest attempt to reverse phenomenon of piracy. Piracy at Sea brings together concerning advance care planning are presented this trend. The contributors investigate and intro- a wide spectrum of[...] as well as a transnational economic analysis on the duce readers to the key issues, questions, concepts, effects of advance care planning. Features impulses and problems that[...] Over more than three decades starting in the 1990s, Features Features thousands of robberies, acts of piracy, and other What is the situation of people who are unable to The book is a collection of essays, which aim to situ- violent attacks against merchant vessels have been make decisions due to a physical or mental change? ate African legal theory in the context of the myriad reported in many of the world’s waters. The grave This book gives impulses and answers to many eth- of contemporary global challenges; from the preva- danger of piracy poses a direct threat not only to the ical, economical and mainly legal questions which lence of war to the misery of poverty and disease security and efficiency of marine transportation, but arise and are associated with the end of life. A uni- to the crises of the environment. Apart from being more seriously, to the lives of the men and woman versal human rights approach and the analysis of the problems that have an indelible African mark on carrying out this important function. This book [..] relevant European law are put in front of the presen- them, a common theme that runs throughout the tation of the national legal situations in Italy and [..] Contents essays in this book is that African legal theory has been [..] The Malmö Declaration: Calling for a Multi-sec- Contents toral Response to Piracy.- International Conference Foreword.- Universal Human Rights and End-of- Contents on Piracy at Sea: Keynote Address.- Piracy: Armed Life Care.- Advance Health Care Directives under Acknowledgments.- List of Contributors.- Intro- Robbery, Kidnapping, Torture and Murder at Sea.- European Law and European Biolaw.- Advance duction; Oche Onazi.- Part I: Law.- Chapter 1 On Human Rights in Counter-piracy Operations: No Directives Regulation in Italy: Between Consent and ‘African’ Legal Theory: A Possibility, An Impos- Legal Vacuum but Legal Uncertainty.- The Use of Legal Rules.- Patient’s autonomy according to Ger- sibility or Mere Conundrum?; Chikosa Mozesi ‘Ship-riders’ to Assert Jurisdiction over Piracy and man Law.- “Killing me softly”: new questions about Silungwe.- Chapter 2 When British Justice (in Armed Robbery off Somalia: Is the Gulf of Aden the therapeutic self-determination in the Italian soci- African Colonies) Points Two Ways: On Dualism, Caribbean?.- The Law Enforcement Approach to Sea ety and old answers from the Criminal Code.- The Hybridity, and the Genealogy of Juridical Negritude Piracy: Overcoming Challenges to Effective Investi- German Law on Euthanasia: the legal basics and the in Taslim Olawale Elias; Mark Toufayan .- Chapter gation and Prosecution of Somali Pirates.- Japanese actual debate.- Access to Palliative Care in the Italian 3 Decoding Afrocentrism: Decolonizing Legal The- Anti-Piracy Law: Protection of Flagged-out[...] Legal System.- Legal Rules on Palliative Care under ory; Dan Kuwali.- Chapter 4 Connecting African German Law.- End of Life Care and the[...] Fields of interest Jurisprudence to Universal Jurisprudence through a shared understanding of Contract; Dominic Bur- Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space; Private Interna- Fields of interest bidge.- Chapter The[...] tional Law, International & Foreign Law, Compara- Medical Law; Private International Law, Interna- tive Law; International Criminal Law; Criminology tional & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Public Fields of interest & Criminal Justice Health; European Law Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History; Philosophy of Law; Criminology & Criminal Justice; Target groups Target groups Regional and Cultural Studies; Development Eco- Research Research nomics; International and Comparative Education Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Contributed volume Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39619-9 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40554-9 Type of publication Hardcover Softcover Contributed volume 2013. 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C.H. Rhee, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands; Y. Fu, S. Ruggeri, University of Messina, Messina, Italy (Ed.) Peking University Law School, Beijing, Hai Dian District, China Life Sciences (P.R.) (Eds.) Transnational Evidence and

Civil Litigation in China and Europe Multicultural Inquiries in Europe T. Aftab, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and, Gatersleben, Ger- many; J.F.S. Ferreira, United States Department of Agriculture, Essays on the Role of the Judge and the Parties Developments in EU Legislation and New Challenges for Riverside, USA; M.M.A. Khan, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Human Rights-Oriented Criminal Investigations in Cross-bor- India; M. Naeem, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India (Eds.) This volume addresses the role of the judge and the der Cases parties in civil litigation in mainland China, Hong This book deals with the gathering of evidence in Artemisia annua - Pharmacology Kong and various European jurisdictions. It provides cross-border investigations in Europe. The issue of an overview and an analysis of how these respective and Biotechnology obtaining evidence in and from European countries roles have been changed in order to cope with grow- has been among the most debated issues of EU cross- ing caseloads and quality demands. It also shows border cooperation in criminal matters over the last the different approaches chosen in the jurisdictions Artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone originally two decades, going through periods of intensive dis- covered.Mainland China is introducing far-reach- extracted from the medicinal plant Artemisia annua cussions and showing an extraordinary adaptability ing reforms in its system of civil litigation. From an L., is an effective antimalarial agent, particularly for to the evolution of EU legislation for criminal mat- inquisitorial procedure, in which the parties play a multi-drug resistant and cerebral malaria. However, ters. On the other hand, the prosecution and inves- relatively minor role, the country is changing to a the concentration of artemisinin in the plant is very tigations of cross-border cases pose unprecedented more adversarial system with increased powers for low. Because the chemical synthesis of artemisinin is challenges in the European scenario, characterized the parties. At the same time, case management and complicated and not economically feasible in view of by the increasing flow and activity of citizens over the role of the judge as[...] the poor yield of the drug, the intact plant remains the territory of more than one country and therefore the only viable source of artemisinin production. Features by the need to lay the[...] Therefore, it is necessary to increase the concentra- This volume addresses the role of the judge and the tion of artemisinin in A. annua to reduce the cost Features parties in civil litigation in mainland China, Hong of artemisinin based antimalarial drugs. Plant sci- This book deals with the gathering of evidence in Kong and various European jurisdictions. It provides entists have focused their efforts on A. annua for a cross-border investigations in Europe. The issue of an overview and an analysis of how these respective higher[...] obtaining evidence in and from European countries roles have been changed in order to cope with grow- has been among the most debated issues of EU cross- ing caseloads and quality demands. It also shows Features border cooperation in criminal matters over the last the different approaches chosen in the jurisdictions This book summarizes global research on the med- two decades, going through periods of intensive dis- covered.Mainland China is introducing [..] icinal plant Artemisia annua and its component cussions and showing an extraordinary adaptability artemisinin, an antimalarial agent. It explores further Contents to the evolution of EU legislation for criminal [..] artemisinin applications and future research possi- Acknowledgements.- List of Abbreviations.- About bilities.Artemisinin is an effective antimalarial agent, Contents the Authors.- Table of Contents.- Introduction; particularly for multi-drug-resistant and cerebral Current Perspectives in EU Legislation.- The Euro- C.H. (Remco) van Rhee and Fu Yulin.- Part 1 malaria. As the chemical synthesis of artemisinin is pean Investigation Order: A Step Forward Towards China: Mainland.- China: Mainland. Efficiency complicated and not economically [..] a European Cross-border Investigative Procedure?.- at the Expense of Quality?; Wang Yaxin and Fu Critical Analysis of the EIO Initiative: General Yulin.- Case Management in China’s Civil Justice Contents Issues.- Critical Analysis of the EIO Initiative: Spe- System; Cai Yanmin.- From ‘Trial Management’ to How a herbal drug application interrelates with cific Issues.- Cross-border Criminal Inquiries in ‘Case Management’ in China; Wang Fuhua.- Part 2 its therapeutic effects: reflections on qinghao’’ Europe: Solution Models and Human Rights Chal- China: Hong Kong.- China: Hong Kong. Selective (Artemisia annua, L.) in the Chinese materia med- lenges. Adoption of the English Woolf Reforms; Peter Chan, ica.- Ethno-pharmacology of Artemisia annua: A David Chan and Chen Lei.- Impact of Civil Justice review.- Artemisia annua: a miraculous herb to cure Fields of interest malaria.- The whole-plant approach to therapeu- Reform on Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Hong European Law; International Criminal Law Kong Prospective;[...] tic use of Artemisia annua L. (Asteraceae).- Phar- macological potentials of artemisinin and related Target groups sesquiterpene lactones: recent advances and trends.- Fields of interest Research Civil Procedure Law; Private International Law, Taxonomic implications of Artemisia annua L. International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law; Type of publication (Asteraceae).- Trichomes in Artemisia annua: initi- Civil Law Contributed volume ation, development, maturation and the possibility to[...] Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02569-8 Research Hardcover Fields of interest 2014. XI, 231 p. 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P. Ahmad, M.R. Wani, Govt. Degree College (Boys), Anantnag, R. Aseeva, B. Serkov, A. Sivenkov M.J. Beilby, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Aus- India (Eds.) tralia; M.T. Casanova Fire Behavior and Fire Protection in Physiological Mechanisms and Timber Buildings The Physiology of Characean Cells Adaptation Strategies in Plants This book describes the unique characean experi- Under Changing Environment This volume describes fire behavior and fire pro- mental system, which provides a simplified model tection of timbers in outdoors and indoors applica- Volume 2 for many aspects of the physiology, transport and tion mainly in construction industry. The Authors’ electrophysiology of higher plants. The first chap- novel approach considers the relationship between Abiotic stress has a detrimental impact on the living ter offers a thorough grounding in the morphol- various species and age of timbers and its fire behav- organisms in a specific environment and constitutes ogy, taxonomy and ecology of Characeae plants. ior at different thermal and fire loads. Quantita- a major constraint to global agricultural produc- Research on characean detached cells in steady state tive data of ignition speed and flame propagation as tion. The adverse environmental conditions that is summarised in Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 cov- well as generation of heat, smoke and toxic products plants encounter during their life cycle not only dis- ers characean detached cells subjected to calibrated are discussed. Analysis of fire resistance of various turb their metabolic reactions, but also hamper their and mostly abiotic types of stress: touch, wounding, types of building materials based on timber of differ- growth and development on cellular and whole plant voltage clamp to depolarised and hyperpolarised ent species as well as the novel data on the effect of levels. These conditions are of great concern, partic- potential difference levels, osmotic and saline stress. natural and accelerated aging of timbers on its fire ularly for those countries whose economies primar- Chapter 4 highlights cytoplasmic streaming, cell-to- behavior are discussed. The main practical methods ily rely on agriculture. Under abiotic stresses, plants cell transport, gravitropism, cell walls and[...] amalgamate multiple external stress cues to bring of fire protection[...] about a coordinated response and establish mecha- Features Features nisms to mitigate such stresses by triggering a cas- This book describes the unique characean experi- This volume describes the modern data on fire cade of events leading[...] mental system, which provides a simplified model behavior and fire protection of timber in outdoors for many aspects of the physiology, transport and and indoors application mainly in construction Features electrophysiology of higher plants. The first chap- industry. The book discusses the most important Abiotic stress has a detrimental impact on the living ter offers a thorough grounding in the morphol- topics of that area of science and engineering such organisms in a specific environment and constitutes ogy, taxonomy and ecology of Characeae plants. as: Specificity of structure and properties of differ- a major constraint to global agricultural produc- Research on characean detached cells in steady state ent timber species; Pyrolisis and oxidative decompo- tion. The adverse environmental conditions that is summarised in Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 covers sition of timber; The ignition of timber; Heat [..] plants encounter during their life cycle not only dis- characean detached [..] turb their metabolic reactions, but also hamper their Contents growth and development on cellular and whole plant Contents Introduction.- Part 1 Behavior of timber at high levels. These conditions are of great [..] The Charophyte Plant.- Detached Cells in Steady- temperature heating and fire- Chapter 1: Speci- State – Electrophysiology and Transport.- Electro- ficity of structure and properties of different timber Contents physiology of the Detached Cell Under Stress.- The species.- 1.1. Macro- and microstructure of decid- Biochemical and Molecular Approaches for Drought Whole Plant and Cell-to-Cell Transport. Tolerance in Plants.- Heavy-Metal Attack on Fresh- uous and coniferous timber species.- 1.2 Biological water Side: Physiological Defense Strategies of and genetic aspects of timber species diversity.- 1.3 Fields of interest Macrophytes and Ecotoxicological Ops.- Secondary Density and moisture of timber species.- 1.4 Ther- Plant Physiology; Cell Biology; Biological Tech- Metabolites and Environmental Stress in Plants: mal and physical properties of timber species.- 1.5 niques; Biophysics and Biological Physics Biosynthesis, Regulation and Function.- Major Phy- Effect of heating on mechanical properties of tim- tohormones under Abiotic Stress.- Nitric Oxide: ber.- Chapter 2: Pyrolisis and oxidative decomposi- Target groups Role in Plants under Abiotic Stress.- Brassinos- tion of timber.- 2.1 Mechanism and macrokinetics of Research teroids: Improving Crop Productivity and Abiotic pyrolisis of timer.- 2.2[...] Stress Tolerance.- Ethylene: Role in Plants under Type of publication Environmental Stress.- Scenario of Climate Changes Fields of interest Monograph Wood Science & Technology; Security Science and in the Context of Agriculture.- Importance of Pro- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40287-6 tective[...] Technology; Materials Science (general); Building Materials Hardcover Fields of interest 2014. 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S. Chakraborti, N.S. Dhalla, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, S. Chakraborti, N.S. Dhalla, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, D. Chandra, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA (Ed.) Canada (Eds.) Canada (Eds.) Mitochondria as Targets for Role of Proteases in Cellular Proteases in Health and Disease Phytochemicals in Cancer Dysfunction Prevention and Therapy In view of rapidly growing research in the dereg- ulation of proteases and their impact in human It is now well known that proteases are found every- health and diseases, this book will highlight exist- This book highlights the importance of phytochem- where, in viruses and bacteria as well as in all human, ing and emerging research in this exciting area. In- icals and mitochondria in cancer prevention and animal and plant cells, and play a role in a variety depth critical state-of-the-art reviews will be written therapy. Recent scientific discoveries have identi- of biological functions ranging from digestion, fer- by established investigators on proteases dysfunc- fied that naturally occurring biologically active com- tilization, development to senescence and death. tions associated with pathogenesis of different dis- pounds (i.e. phytochemicals) target multiple steps of Under physiological conditions the ability of pro- eases that are known to occur due to deregulation of tumorigenesis leading to the inhibition or delay in teases is regulated by endogenous inhibitors. How- proteolytic systems. Multidisciplinary approaches cancer progression. Mitochondria, organelles within ever, when the activity of proteases is not regulated demonstrating biochemical and signal transduction a cell, are a critical target for phytochemicals in regu- appropriately, disease processes can result, as seen mechanisms associated with deregulation of pro- lating the initiation, promotion, and progression of in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer metastasis and tumor teases leading to manifestation of the diseases will cancer. The book is divided into three parts to better progression, inflammation and atherosclerosis. be discussed. The book highlights the roles of both communicate the important findings related to phy- Thus it is evident that there is an absolute need for intracellular and extracellular[...] tochemicals and mitochondria in cancer research. a tighter control of proteolytic activities in different The first part describes updates on environmental cells and[...] Features and genetic factors[...] Proteases form one of the largest and most diverse Features families of enzymes known. Once considered pri- Features It is now well known that proteases are found every- marily as “enzymes of digestion,” it is now clear that Mitochondria as Targets for Phytochemicals in Can- where, in viruses and bacteria as well as in all human, proteases are involved in every aspect of cellular cer Prevention and Therapy has three major themes. animal and plant cells, and play a role in a variety of function. Members of the diverse families of pro- Theme one describes the current knowledge on envi- biological functions ranging from digestion, fertiliza- teases act to promote cellular proteolysis found in ronmental and genetic factors that cause cancer ini- tion, development to senescence and death. Under nature, and their deregulation may result in different tiation and progression, the role of mitochondria physiological conditions the ability of proteases is pathophysiological conditions, such as tumor [..] in regulating the process of carcinogenesis, and cell regulated by endogenous inhibitors. However, when death pathways. Theme two focuses on the elucida- the activity of proteases is not [..] Contents tion of key target proteins that could be exploited [..] Part A: Molecular and Biochemical Aspects of Pro- Contents teases.- 1. An Overview of Endoplasmic Reticulum Contents Part A: Proteases and Neural Disorders.- Role Calpain System.- 2. Mitochondrial Calpains: Who, OxPhos Defects and Their Role in Cancer Initiation of Calpain in Immunobiology of Neurode- What, Where, When and Why?.- 3. Role of Cal- and Progression.- Estrogen Receptor–Tumor Sup- generative Diseases.- Calpain Interactions pains in Calmodulin Regulated Systems.- 4. Exer- pressor Protein p53 Signaling Crosstalk as Potential with the Protein Phosphatase Calcineurin in cise and Matrix Metalloproteases: A Brief Overview.- Targets of Xenoestrogens.- Mitochondrial Regula- Neurodegeneration.- Involvement of Caspases in 5. Regulation of Chondrocyte Matrix Metallopro- tion of Cell-Death.- Cell Death Inducing Mecha- Neurodegenaration and Stroke.- Matrix Metallopro- teinase Gene Expression.- 6. Microbial Source of nisms of Cancer Chemopreventive Agents.- Dietary teinases in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Brain: Fibrinolytic Protease and Its Biotechnological Poten- Phytochemicals Target Cancer Stem Cells for Cancer Antioxidants as Rescuer.- The Role of Matrix Met- tial.- 7. Aspartic Proteolytic Inhibitors Induce Cellu- Chemoprevention.- Basic and translational research alloproteinases in Neurovascular Injury.- The Role lar and Biochemical Alterations in Fungal Cells.- 8. on dietary phytochemicals and cancer prevention.- of Proteases in Embryonic Neural Crest Cells.- Part Cysteine Proteases of Human Malaria Parasites.- 9. Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species in Proapop- B: Proteases and Cancer.- Proteases and Cancer [...] totic Effect of Promising Cancer Chemopreventive Development.- Matrix Metalloproteinase and its Phytochemicals.- Therapeutic action of[...] Inhibitors in Cancer[...] Fields of interest Biochemistry; Cell Biology; Cell Physiology; Pro- Fields of interest Fields of interest teomics Cell Biology; Cancer Research; Apoptosis Proteomics; Cell Physiology; Receptors; Cancer Research; Neurosciences; Biomedicine (general) Target groups Target groups Research Research Target groups Research Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9232-0 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9325-9 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9098-2 Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XV, 403 p. 84 illus., 37 illus. in color. (Advances in 2013. XI, 260 p. 24 illus., 15 illus. in color. 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D.P. Chaudhary, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New S.B. Chincholkar, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India; L. J.C. Dagar, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, India; Delhi, India; S. Kumar, Natl Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Thomashow, Washington State University, Pullman, USA (Eds.) A.K. Singh, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, New Delhi, India; S. Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India; A. Arunachalam, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India (Eds.) New Delhi, India (Eds.) Microbial Phenazines

Maize: Nutrition Dynamics and Biosynthesis, Agriculture and Health Agroforestry Systems in India:

Novel Uses Microbial Phenazines: Biosynthesis, Agriculture and Livelihood Security & Ecosystem Health focuses on phenazines, a group of upwards Services Maize is a globally important crop mainly utilized of a hundred nitrogen-containing redox-active het- as feed, food and raw material for diverse industrial erocyclic compounds of bacterial origin that have Agroforestry, the word coined in early seventies, has applications. Among cereals, it occupies third place long attracted scientific interest because of their col- made its place in all the developed and the develop- after rice and wheat and is a staple food for a large orful pigmentation. Our understanding of these fas- ing countries of the world and is now recognized as segment of population worldwide particularly in the cinating natural products and their role in human an important approach to ensuring food security and Asian as well as African countries. This monogram health and the environment has advanced rapidly rebuilding resilient rural environments. India has discusses various aspects of nutritional quality of in recent years, but we are only now beginning to be been an all-time leader in agroforestry. The South maize such as quality protein maize which has been able to exploit the potential of these compounds in and Southeast Asia region comprising India is often considered as most significant discovery in enhanc- such fields as agriculture and medicine. This volume described as the cradle of agroforestry. Almost all ing nutritional quality of cereals in terms of increas- includes information on the biochemistry and genet- forms of agroforestry systems exist across India in ing the concentration of essential amino acids. The ics of phenazine synthesis, the physiological effects of ecozones ranging from humid tropical lowlands to biochemistry of starch which is an important indus- phenazines, and methods[...] high-altitude and temperate biomes, and perhumid trial product of maize has been discussed in detail. Features rainforest zones to parched drylands. The country Further, the role[...] Microbial Phenazines: Biosynthesis, Agriculture and ranks foremost among the community of nations not Features Health focuses on phenazines, a group of upwards of only in terms of this[...] Maize is a globally important crop mainly utilized a hundred nitrogen-containing redox-active hetero- Features as feed, food and raw material for diverse industrial cyclic compounds of bacterial origin that have long Agroforestry, the word coined in early seventies, has applications. Among cereals, it occupies third place attracted scientific interest because of their colorful made its place in all the developed and the develop- after rice and wheat and is a staple food for a large pigmentation. Our understanding of these fascinat- ing countries of the world and is now recognized as segment of population worldwide particularly in the ing natural products and their role in human health an important approach to ensuring food security and Asian as well as African countries. This monogram and the environment has advanced rapidly [..] rebuilding resilient rural environments. India has discusses various aspects of nutritional quality of Contents been an all-time leader in agroforestry. The South maize such as quality protein maize which has [..] The Biosynthesis of Phenazines.- Regulation of and Southeast Asia region comprising India is often Contents Phenazine Biosynthesis.- The Yin and Yang of described as the cradle of agroforestry. Almost [..] Section A: Introductory chapter.- 1. Nutritive value Phenazine Physiology.- Phenazines and Bacter- Contents of maize: Improvements, applications and con- ial Biofilms.- Fermentative production of bacterial 1. Introduction.- 2. Soil conservation and ecosys- straints.- Section B: Protein quality of maize.- 2 phenazines.- Methods for Purification and Char- tem stability: Natural resource management through Breeding challenges and perspectives in developing acterization of Microbial Phenazines.- Roles and agroforestry in the northwestern Himalayan region.- and promoting quality protein maize germplasm.- Regulation of Phenazines in the Biological Con- 3. From shifting cultivation to integrating farm- 3 Maize protein quality and its improvement- devel- trol Strain Pseudomonas chlororaphis 30-84.- ing: Experience of agroforestry development in the opment of quality protein maize (QPM) in India.- Role of Phenazine-1-carboxamide Produced by northeastern Himalayan region.- 4. Agroforestry 4 Molecular interventions for enhancing the pro- Pseudomonas chlororaphis PCL1391 in the Control inroads into the traditional two-crop system heart- tein quality of maize.- Section C: Nutritional qual- of Tomato Foot and Root Rot.- Genomic Features lands of the Indo-Gangetic plains.- 5. Agroforestry ity of maize.- 5 Maize: Grain structure, composition, and Regulation of Phenazine Biosynthesis in the Rhi- as a strategy for livelihood security in the rainfed milling and starch characteristics.- 6 Oil improve- zosphere Strain Pseudomonas[...] areas: experiences and expectations.- 6. Livelihood ment in maize: potential and[...] Fields of interest improvements and climate-change adaptations Fields of interest Microbiology; Biochemistry; Plant Pathology; Phar- through agroforestry in hot arid[...] Agriculture; Plant Biochemistry; Protein Science; macology / Toxicology Fields of interest Climate Change; Food Science Target groups Life Sciences (general); Environment (general); Target groups Research Social Sciences (general); Geography (general); Earth Research Sciences (general) Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups Research Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40572-3 More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1622-3 Hardcover Type of publication Hardcover 2013. VIII, 248 p. 129 illus., 20 illus. in color. Contributed volume 2014. 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M. Dieuaide-Noubhani, A.P. Alonso (Eds.) T. Fenning, UK Forestry Commission, Edinburgh, United Kingdom L.C. Foxcroft, Centre for Invasion Biology, Skukuza, South Africa; (Ed.) P. Pyšek, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Institute of Botan, Pruhonice, Czech Republic; D.M. Richardson, Stellenbosch Plant Metabolic Flux Analysis University, Matieland, South Africa; P. Genovesi, ISPRA Institute Challenges and Opportunities for for Environmental Protection and Research, Rome, Italy (Eds.) Methods and Protocols the World's Forests in the 21st In Plant Metabolic Flux Analysis, expert researchers Century Plant Invasions in Protected Areas in the field provide detailed experimental procedures for each step of the flux quantification workflow. Patterns, Problems and Challenges Steady state and dynamic modeling are consid- This book addresses the challenges and opportu- This book is the first comprehensive global review ered, as well as recent developments for the recon- nities faced by the world’s forests posed by climate of all aspects of alien plant invasions in protected struction of metabolic networks and for a predictive change, conservation objectives, and sustainable areas. It provides insights into advances in invasion modeling. Written in the highly successful Meth- development needs including bioenergy, outlining ecology emanating from work in protected areas, ods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters the research and other efforts that are needed to and the link to locally relevant management sup- include introductions to their respective topics, lists understand these issues, along with the options and port for protected areas. The book provides in-depth of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by- difficulties for dealing with them. It contains sec- case studies, illuminating interesting and insightful step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tions on sustainable forestry & conservation; forest knowledge that can be shared across the global pro- key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known resources worldwide; forests, forestry and climate tected area network. The book includes the collec- pitfalls.Authoritative and practical Plant Metabolic change; the economics of forestry; tree breeding & tive understanding of 80 ecologists and managers Flux Analysis, seeks to aid[...] commercial forestry; biotechnological approaches; to extract as much information as possible that will genomic studies with forest trees; bio-energy, lignin support the long-term management of protected Features & wood; and forest science, including ecological areas, and the biodiversity and associated ecosystem In Plant Metabolic Flux Analysis, expert researchers studies. The chapters are[...] in the field provide detailed experimental procedures services they maintain. “This[...] for each step of the flux quantification workflow. Features Features Steady state and dynamic modeling are considered, This book addresses the urgent and complex threats This book is the first comprehensive global review as well as recent developments for the reconstruction and challenges to the world’s forests posed by the of all aspects of alien plant invasions in protected of metabolic networks and for a predictive modeling. four great problems of the age: climate change, areas. It provides insights into advances in invasion Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecu- conservation objectives and sustainable develop- ecology emanating from work in protected areas, lar Biology series format, [..] ment needs, and the growing demand for afford- and the link to locally relevant management sup- able energy. The intention is to outline the research port for protected areas. The book provides in-depth Contents and other efforts that are needed to understand how case studies, illuminating interesting and insightful Application of Metabolic Flux Analysis to Plants.- these issues will affect the world’s forests along with knowledge that can be shared across the global [..] Metabolic Network Reconstruction and Their Topo- the [..] logical Analysis.- 14C pulse Labeling to Estimate Contents External Fluxes and Turnovers in Primary Metab- Contents Part I Setting the Scene: Impacts, Processes and olism.- Optimization of Steady-state 13C-labeling Foreword.- Introduction.- PART 1. Sustainable Opportunities.- Part II Regional Patterns: Map- Experiments for Metabolic Flux Analysis.- Quantifi- Forestry & Conservation Objectives.- 1. A Burn- ping the Threats from Plant Invasions in Protected cation of 13C Enrichments and Isotopomer Abun- ing Issue: Tropical Forests and the Health of Global Areas.- Part III Managing Invasions in Protected dances for Metabolic Flux analysis using 1D NMR Ecosystems.- 2. Silviculture of planted forests man- Areas: from Prevention to Restoration.- Part IV Spectroscopy.- Analysis of Proteinogenic Amino aged for multi-functional objectives: lessons from Conclusion. Acid and Starch Labeling by 2D NMR.- Analysis of Chinese and British experiences.- 3. Forests for Kinetic Labeling of Amino Acids and Organic Acids all? Considering the conservation implications of Fields of interest by GC-MS.- Quantifying 13C-labeling in Free Sugars human-species interactions in the context of mul- Biodiversity; Conservation Biology / Ecology; Plant and[...] tifunctional forestry.- 4. Human engagement with Ecology; Nature Conservation; Applied Ecology forest environments – implications for physical and Fields of interest mental health and wellbeing.- 5. Sustainable Forest Target groups Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Metabolomics Management in China: Achievements in the Past[...] Research

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D. Gang (Ed.) R.K. Gaur, Mody Institute of Technology & Science, Sikar, India; P. N.B. Grow, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA; S. Gursky- Sharma (Eds.) Doyen, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA; A. Krzton (Eds.) 50 Years of Phytochemistry Research Approaches to Plant Stress and their Management High Altitude Primates Volume 43 The basic goal of the volume is to compile the most This 43rd volume of RAP includes a total of seven Plant stresses are serious threats to the sustainability up to date research on how high altitude affects the articles based on talks presented at the 50th Anniver- of crop yields accounting for more crop productiv- behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation sta- sary meeting of the PSNA, which was held at the ity losses than any other factor in rainfed agricul- tus of primates, especially in comparison to lowland Fairmont Orchid, in Waikoloa, Hawai’i, USA. These ture. Post-harvest losses mean surplus crops do not populations. Historically, the majority of primate seven Perspectives give a very good picture of the reach market, affecting the livelihoods of farming studies have focused on lowland populations. How- breadth of plant (bio)chemistry research in North families, and too often these families are left with no ever, as the lowlands have been disappearing, more America, which is also indicative of the state of the other option than to eat contaminated stored food. and more primatologists have begun studying pop- field worldwide. Each of these articles describes the These constraints impact the food security of these ulations located in higher altitudes. High altitude integration of several different approaches to ask farming families as well as the communities and populations are important not only because of their and then answer interesting questions regarding the countries in which they live. This book is the demon- uniqueness, but also because they highlight the range function of interesting plant metabolites, either in stration of a clear synergistic effect of stresses, an of primate adaptability and the complex variables the plant itself or in interactions with the environ- effect that was unexpectedly as important as either that are involved in primate evolution. These popu- ment (natural setting or human health application). stress applied alone. This book will add to our cur- lations are good examples[...] Two Perspectives[...] rent knowledge[...] Features Features Features Primates are remarkably adaptable animals that have The Phytochemical Society of North America Plant stresses are serious threats to the sustainability gone through multiple radiations across a wide range (PSNA) is a nonprofit scientific organization with of crop yields accounting for more crop productiv- of habitats. Habitats found at high altitudes provide membership open to those interested in plant bio- ity losses than any other factor in rainfed agriculture. particular challenges for resident primate popula- chemistry, phytochemistry, and the role of plant sub- Post-harvest losses mean surplus crops do not reach tions. Landscapes at high altitudes tend to be less stances in related disciplines. The PSNA exists to market, affecting the livelihoods of farming families, productive than neighboring areas at lower eleva- encourage and stimulate research in the chemistry and too often these families are left with no other tions, and also present changes in the structure of and biochemistry of plant constituents, their effects option than to eat contaminated stored food. These flora and fauna, species diversity, and [..] upon plant and animal physiology and pathology, constraints impact the food security of [..] and their [..] Contents Contents High Altitude Prosimian Primates.- 1. Effects of Alti- Contents 1. Integrated management of polluted soils for tude on the Conservation Biogeography of Lemurs Metabolomics Reveals Hemiterpenoids as New Play- enhancing productivity and quality of crops.- 2. Tar- in South East Madagascar.- 2. Hibernation patterns ers in the Carbon-Nitrogen Economy.- Electrospray geting Of Metabolic Pathways For Genetic Engineer- of dwarf lemurs in the high altitude forests of eastern ionization traveling wave ion mobility spectrome- ing To Combat Abiotic Stress Tolerance In Crop Madagascar.- 3. Altitudinal Distribution and Rang- try mass spectrometry for the analysis of plant phe- Plants.- 3. Role of organic and inorganic chemicals in ing Patterns of Pygmy Tarsiers (Tarsius pumilus).- nolics: An approach for separation of regioisomers.- plant-stress mitigation.- 4. Role of Calcium/Calmod- High Altitude Monkeys.- 4. Biogeography and con- Camptothecin production and biosynthesis in plant ulin in plant stress response and Signaling.- 5. Her- servation of Andean primates in Peru.- 5. Popula- cell cultures.- Plant Defense Activators: Application bicide resistance in Phalaris minor and genetic- tion density and ecological traits of high land woolly and Prospects in Cereal Crops.- Phytochemicals for medication in crop.- 6. Phenology modeling and GIS monkeys at Cueva de los Guacharos National Park, Pest Management: Current Advances and Future applications in pest management: A tool for studying Colombia.- 6. Seed Dispersal by Woolly Monkeys in Opportunities.- Sulfhydryl-reactive phytochemicals and understanding insect pest dynamics in the con- Cueva de los Guacharos National Park[...] as dual activators of transcription factors NRF2 and text of global climate change.- 7.[...] HSF1.- Chemical and biological[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Conservation Biology / Ecology; Evolutionary Biol- Fields of interest Plant Sciences; Agriculture; Popular Science; Science ogy; Animal Ecology; Zoology Plant Ecology; Plant Biochemistry; Ecology (general); Biotechnology; Biodiversity Target groups Target groups Target groups Graduate Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8174-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00580-5 More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1619-3 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XXI, 360 p. 61 illus. (Developments in Primatol- 2013. 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A.A. Guglielmone, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Rafae, S. Gupta, Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, India; N. E. Hainzelin (Ed.) Rafaela, Santa Fe, Argentina; R.G. Robbins, Armed Forces Pest Nadarajan, Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, India; D.S. Management Board, Silver Spring, USA; D.A. Apanaskevich, U.S. Gupta, North Dakota State University, Fargo, USA (Eds.) National Tick Collection, Statesboro, USA; T.N. Petney, A. Estrada- Cultivating Biodiversity to Peña, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; I.G. Horak, Univer- sity of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Gauteng Province, South Africa Legumes in the Omic Era Transform Agriculture

The Hard Ticks of the World Legumes in the Omic Era provides a timely review How can cultivated plant biodiversity contribute to of recent advances in legume genomics research the transformation and the "ecologization" of agri- (Acari: Ixodida: Ixodidae) and application. In this post-genomic era enormous culture in Southern countries? Based on extensive amount of biological information is available which field work in the Southern countries, a great deal of This book has been designed to summarize current, could be of huge potential use for crop improvement scientific progress is presented in all areas affecting essential information for every one of the world’s applications. This aspect of genomics assisted plant agriculture (agronomy, plant breeding and crop pro- 700+ hard tick species. Under each species name, we breeding is focused throughout the book for all the tection, cultivation systems, etc.) in order to intensify will cite the original description, followed by infor- important grain legume crops. Role of functional the ecological processes in cultivated plots and at the mation on type depositories, known stages, distribu- genomics and importance of bioinformatics tools scale of rural landscapes. tion (by zoogeographic region and ecoregion), hosts, in present day genomics and molecular breeding and human infestation (if any). Each species account Features research is also discussed in detail. Use of molecular will also include a list of salient references and, where Agriculture is the primary human activity: it involves tools for nutritional fortification of grain legume is necessary, remarks on systematic status. We envi- 1.3 billion people, nearly a quarter of the world’s briefly presented. A chapter also been contributed on sion eight chapters: six devoted to the major ixodid population and half of its labour force. The culti- fungal disease resistance to[...] tick genera (Amblyomma, Dermacentor, Haema- vated area, i.e., the area where humans plan and physalis, Hyalomma, Ixodes, Rhipicephalus), one Features directly control the vegetation cover, now represents covering eight minor genera (including two that are Legumes in the Omic Era provides a timely review over 20% of the landmass. Faced with the challenges fossil), and a concluding[...] of recent advances in legume genomics research and of demography and poverty, agricultural systems, in application. In this post-genomic era, enormous all their diversity, are being called upon to [..] Features amounts of biological information is available that Hard ticks (family Ixodidae) are obligately blood- Contents could be of huge potential use for crop improvement feeding ectoparasites of all classes of vertebrates Foreword.- Introduction.- 1. Biodiversity has always applications. This aspect of genomics assisted plant except fishes. They occur worldwide and are preemi- been at the heart of agricultural activity.- 2. The chal- breeding is focused throughout the book for all the nent among hematophagous arthropods for the vari- lenges of agricultural transformation.- 3. Intensifying important grain legume crops. [..] ety of infectious agents that they transmit to humans ecological processes to transform agricultural perfor- and other animals. Because hard ticks have long Contents mance.- 4. Agrobiodiversity, the main lever of this been a focus of medical and veterinary research, the Ch. 1. Legumes in Omic Era: Retrospects and ecological intensification.- 5. Ecological intensifica- literature on this group is both voluminous and [..] Prospects Ch. 2. Advances in Functional Genomics tion, a strategic priority for CIRAD.- 6. A book with in Legumes.- Ch. 3. Advances in Soybean six viewpoints.- 7. Bibliographical references.- Chap- Contents Genomics.- Ch. 4. Advances in Chickpea Genomics.- ter 1 The diversity of living organisms: the engine for Introduction.- Part I – The Genus Ixodes.- Part II Ch. 5. Advances in Pigeonpea Genomics.- Ch. 6. ecological functioning.- 1. Diversity and unity of liv- – THE GENUS Haemaphysalis.- Part III – THE Advances in Lentil Genomics.- Ch. 7. Advances ing organisms: the successive revolutions of the[...] GENUS Amblyomma.- Part IV – THE GENUS in Cowpea Improvement and Genomics.- Ch. 8. Rhipicephalus.- Part V – THE GENUS Dermacen- Fields of interest Advances in Greengram and Blackgram Genomics.- tor.- Part VI – THE GENUS Hyalomma.- Part VII – Agriculture; Sustainable Development; Ecosystems; Ch. 9. Common Bean Genomics and its Applications The Genera Anomalohimalaya, Bothriocroton, Cos- Nature Conservation; Plant Ecology in Breeding Programs.- Ch. 10. Pulses biofortifi- miomma, Compluriscutula, Cornupalpatum, Mar- cation in genomic era: multidisciplinary opportu- garopus, Nosomma and Rhipicentor.- Part VIII – Target groups nities and challenges.- Ch. 11. Towards Enriching SYNOPSIS.- Ticks feeding on humans.- Distribu- Research Genomic Resources in Legumes.-[...] tion.- Hosts.- Species with broad distributions.- Type Depository Acronyms. 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M.A. Hayat (Ed.) G.R. Hicks, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, USA; S. L.F. Hogle, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, USA (Ed.) Robert, Swedish University of Agricultural Scien, Umeå, Sweden (Eds.) Tumor Dormancy, Quiescence, and Regenerative Medicine Ethics

Senescence, Volume 2 Plant Chemical Genomics Governing Research and Knowledge Practices

Aging, Cancer, and Noncancer Pathologies Methods and Protocols This book puts the ethics, policy and politics of stem cells into context in a way that helps readers under- In this second volume in the series exploring Tumor Plant Chemical Genomics: Methods and Proto- stand why past and current issues have developed Dormancy, Quiescence, and Cellular Senescence, cols , expert researchers in the field detail many the way they have and what the implications are for discussion is focused on the role of tumor dormancy of the techniques used for identification of bioac- their work going forward. It also addresses emerg- in diseases such as breast cancer, melanoma, prostate tive compounds from a large selection of fields in ing issues as the field progresses towards clinical and cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer. M. A. Hayat, plant biology including plant pathogenesis, immune industrial uses.While there is a superabundance of the series editor, writes in the preface that little is responses, small RNA processing, endomembrane material on the ethics of embryo use and questions known of factors regulating the transition of resid- trafficking, lipids, plant hormone signaling and cell of embryonic "personhood," there is little that cov- ual cancer into a dormant state or the subsequent wall. The presentation of these and other examples as ers what practicing scientists and managers need reinitiation of growth. A majority of us, he says, have well as synthetic chemistry, computation and target to know in order to plan and execute responsible in situ tumors that may remain dormant or may identification provides a comprehensive overview of research. Furthermore, researchers funded by the progress into a lethal form of cancer; the former are the practical aspects of chemical biology that are pos- NIH are required to have ethics training as a condi- prevented from recruiting their own blood supply. sible in plant systems. Small molecules and natural tion of the grant. As such,[...] Section I covers Molecular Mechanisms, with chap- products that produce a phenotype in plants have ters on the role of NAE[...] been known for decades. The[...] Features Regenerative medicine is at a pivotal point. Innova- Features Features tions in the science and the rapid growth of trans- In this second volume in the series exploring Tumor Plant Chemical Genomics: Methods and Proto- lational medicine are transforming the field just as Dormancy, Quiescence, and Cellular Senescence, cols , expert researchers in the field detail many institutional arrangements are changing, making this discussion is focused on the role of tumor dormancy of the techniques used for identification of bioac- an exciting yet unsettled time. Recent court cases in diseases such as breast cancer, melanoma, prostate tive compounds from a large selection of fields in and policy initiatives are creating crosscurrents that cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer. M. A. Hayat, plant biology including plant pathogenesis, immune keep older issues from being settled while introduc- the series editor, writes in the preface that little is responses, small RNA processing, endomembrane ing new dilemmas. Current research propels [..] known of factors regulating the transition of residual trafficking, lipids, plant hormone signaling and cell cancer into a dormant state or the [..] wall. The presentation of these and other examples as Contents well [..] Part I: Foresight, hindsight and peripheral vision: Contents Navigating contemporary legal, ethical and Policy Preface. I Molecular Mechanisms.- Asymmetric Contents issues in Regenerative Medicine.- Contemporary Dimethylarginine Accelerates Cellular Senescence.- Fully-automated Compound Screening in Arabidop- dilemmas facing regenerative medicine researchers: Membrane-Derived Extracellular Vesicles from sis thaliana Seedlings.- Time-profiling Fluorescent an overview.- Characterizing International Stem Cell Endothelial Progenitor Cells Activate Angiogenesis.- Reporters in the Arabidopsis Root.- Screening for Research Niches.- Policies and practices to enhance Induction of P21-Dependent Senescence: Role of Bioactive Small Molecules by in vivo Monitoring of multi-sectorial collaborations and commercialization NAE Inhibitor MLN4924.- Regulation of the Novel Luciferase-based Reporter Gene Expression in Ara- of regenerative medicine.- The Patenting Landscape Senescence Pathway by SKP2 E3 Ligase.- Onco- bidopsis thaliana.- Application of Yeast-two Hybrid for Human Embryonic Stem Cells.- Repositories gene-Induced Senescence: Role of Mitochondrial Assay to Chemical Genomic Screens: A High- for Sharing Human Data in Stem Cell Research.- Dysfunction.- Interleukin- 6 induces Premature throughput System to Identify Novel Molecules PART II: Research Integrity: Updates for Regenera- Senescence Involving Signal Transducer and Acti- Modulating Plant Hormone Receptor Complexes.- tive Medicine Researchers.- Beyond the[...] vator of Transcription 3 and Insulin-Like Growth High-throughput Screening of Small Molecule Factor-Binding Protein 5.- A Role for the Nuclear Libraries for Inducers of Plant Defense Responses.- Fields of interest Lamina Shape in Cell[...] Using a Reverse Genetics Approach to Investigate Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering; Theory Small Molecule[...] of Medicine / Bioethics; Stem Cells Fields of interest Life Sciences (general); Biomedicine (general); Medi- Fields of interest Target groups cine (general) Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics and Genomics Professional/practitioner

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E. Jensen-Jarolim (Ed.) K. Kubitzki (Ed.) C.R. Landry, N. Aubin-Horth (Eds.)

Comparative Medicine Flowering Plants. Eudicots Ecological Genomics

Anatomy and Physiology Malpighiales Ecology and the Evolution of Genes and Genomes

This new volume provides a concise overview of This volume presents systematic treatments for Researchers in the field of ecological genomics the most basic and exciting chapters of compara- the families and genera of the Malpighiales, which aim to determine how a genome or a population tive medicine with regards to physiology and func- more recently have been recognised as a new major of genomes interacts with its environment across tion in healthy individuals. The book includes core group of the eudicots. Apart from several herbaceous ecological and evolutionary timescales. Ecological concepts in anatomy and physiology in human and lineages (already treated in Vol. IX of this series), genomics is trans-disciplinary by nature. Ecologists animal models, which are key to understanding com- the order consists mainly of rainforest trees, partic- have turned to genomics to be able to elucidate the parative medicine and to making contributions to ularly those of the understorey. Accompanied by mechanistic bases of the biodiversity their research research in this area. While writing this book, the other early eudicot lineages, this reflects the well- tries to understand. Genomicists have turned to ecol- authors were in constant interdisciplinary dialogue. documented origin of the group as invaders into the ogy in order to better explain the functional cellu- They aim to contribute to improvements in quality conifer-, cycad- and seed fern-dominated forests of lar and molecular variation they observed in their of life for human and animal patients. the Cretaceous which, at that time, were transformed model organisms.We provide an advanced-level into the tropical rainforest biome. In this volume, book that covers this recent research and proposes Features 24 families with 429 genera comprising over 12,000 future development for this field. A synthesis of the This new volume provides a concise overview of species are treated.[...] field of ecological genomics emerges[...] the most basic and exciting chapters of comparative medicine with regards to physiology and function in Features Features healthy individuals. The book includes core concepts This volume presents systematic treatments for the Researchers in the field of ecological genomics in anatomy and physiology in human and animal families and genera of the Malpighiales, which more aim to determine how a genome or a population models, which are key to understanding comparative recently have been recognised as a new major group of genomes interacts with its environment across medicine and to making contributions to research in of the eudicots. Apart from several herbaceous lin- ecological and evolutionary timescales. Ecological this area. While writing this book, the authors were eages (already treated in Vol. IX of this series), the genomics is trans-disciplinary by nature. Ecologists in [..] order consists mainly of rainforest trees, particu- have turned to genomics to be able to elucidate the larly those of the understorey. Accompanied by other mechanistic bases of the biodiversity their research Contents early eudicot lineages, this reflects [..] tries to understand. Genomicists have turned to ecol- Introduction.- Cell development.- Skeleton and ogy in [..] bones/human.- Skeleton and bones, veterinary Contents aspects.- Anatomy and physiology of muscles.- Phys- Introduction to Malpighiales.- Balanopaceae.- Cary- Contents iology of heart and circulation.- The human gas- ocaraceae.- Centroplacaeae.- Chrysobalanaceae.- 1. Recent advances in ecological genomics: from trointestinal tract.- GI tract, veterinary aspects.- Ctenolophonaceae.- Dichapetalaceae.- Elatinaceae.- phenotypic plasticity to convergent and adap- Human lung function and respiration.- Lung and Erythroxylaceae.- Euphorbiaceae.- Euphroniaceae.- tive evolution and speciation.- 2. Trait transi- respiration, veterinary aspects.- Human kidney func- Goupiaceae.- Humiriaceae.- Irvingiaceae.- Ixonan- tions in explicit ecological and genomic contexts: tion and volume regulation.- Kidney function and thaceae.- Linaceae.- Lophopyxidaceae.- Medusagy- plant mating systems as case studies.- 3. Revisiting volume regulation, veterinary aspects.- The human naceae.- Ochnaceae.- Pandaceae.- Putranjivaceae.- Mortimer’s genome renewal hypothesis: heterozy- endocrine system.- Endocrine system, veterinary Quiinaceae.- Rhizophoraceae.- Trigoniaceae.- Vio- gosity, homothallism, and the potential for adapta- aspects.- Human nervous system and brain.- Ner- laceae.- Addition to Peridiscaceae.- General Refer- tion in yeast.- 4. Ecological genomics of adaptation vous system and brain, veterinary aspects.- Human ences.- Index. and speciation in Fungi.- 5. 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J.S. Latimer, US Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, M. Lewandoski, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, USA (Ed.) T.K. Lim USA; M.A. Tedesco, R.L. Swanson, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, USA; C. Yarish, P.E. Stacey, Great Bay National,Estuarine, Durham, USA; C. Garza (Eds.) Mouse Molecular Embryology Edible Medicinal And Non-

Methods and Protocols Medicinal Plants Long Island Sound In Mouse Molecular Embryology: Methods and Pro- Volume 7, Flowers Prospects for the Urban Sea tocols, expert researchers in the field detail many This book continues as volume 7 of a multi-com- of the protocols used to study mouse embryology. The U.S. Ocean Commission Report identified the pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal These include protocols and techniques that are need for regional ecosystem assessments to support Plants. It covers plant species with edible flowers "close to the embryo": such as, manipulating embry- coastal and ocean management. These assessments from families Acanthaceae to Facaceae in a tabular onic gene expression, culturing explanted embry- must provide greater understanding of physical and form and seventy five selected species from Amaryl- onic tissue and harvesting embryonic RNA. With biological dynamics than assessments at global and lidaceae, Apocynaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Aspara- additional chapters on fluorescence imaging, lin- national scales can provide but transcend state and gaceae, Asteraceae, Balsaminaceae, Begoniaceae, eage tracing, and genetic ablation. Written in the local interests. This need and timeliness is apparent Bignoniaceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Calophyl- highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology for Long Island Sound, where a multi-state regional laceae, Caprifoliaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Combre- series format, chapters include introductions to their restoration program is underway for America’s most taceae, Convolvulaceae, Costaceae, Doryanthaceae respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and urbanized estuary. Synthesis of the Long Island and Fabaceae in detail. This work will be of signif- reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible labora- Sound ecosystem is needed to integrate knowledge icant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, tory protocols, and key tips on[...] across disciplines and provide insight into under- pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, standing and managing pressing issues, such as non- Features food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists,[...] point sources of pollution, coastal[...] In Mouse Molecular Embryology: Methods and Pro- Features tocols, expert researchers in the field detail many Features This book continues as volume 7 of a multi-com- of the protocols used to study mouse embryology. Long Island Sound: Prospects for the Urban Sea pendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal These include protocols and techniques that are is the first synthesis of the science of Long Island Plants. It covers plants with edible flowers whose "close to the embryo": such as, manipulating embry- Sound in more than thirty-five years. Described by floral parts including the stalk and flower nectar are onic gene expression, culturing explanted embryonic Daniel Webster as the American Mediterranean, eaten as conventional or functional food and may tissue and harvesting embryonic RNA. With addi- four centuries of human habitation, use, and abuse provide a source of food colorant, additive or neu- tional chapters on fluorescence imaging, lineage [..] have created a trajectory of change being duplicated traceuticals. This volume covers plant species with in estuaries throughout the country. Now subject Contents edible flowers from families Acanthaceae to [..] to coordinated restoration efforts, the fate of Long In situ Hybridization Methods for Mouse Whole Contents Island [..] Mounts and Tissue Sections with and Without Introduction.- Amaryllidaceae.- Apocynaceae.- Additional â-galactosidase Staining.- Two Color Contents Asclepiadaceae.- Asparagaceae.- Asteraceae.- Bal- In Situ Hybridization of Whole-Mount Mouse Dedication.-Preface/Introduction.-Acknowledge- saminaceae.- Begoniaceae.- Bignoniaceae.- Brassi- Embryos.- Detection and Monitoring of MicroRNA ments.-Contributors.-Acronyms and Common caceae.- Cactaceae.- Calophyllaceae.- Caprifoliaceae.- Expression in Developing Mouse Brain and Fixed Units.-Chapter 1: LONG ISLAND SOUND: A Caryophyllaceae.- Combretaceae.- Convolvulaceae.- Brain Cryosections.- Laser Capture Microdissec- SOCIOECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE.-Chapter 2: Costaceae.- Doryanthaceae.- Fabaceae. tion of Embryonic Cells and Preparation of RNA THE GEOLOGY OF LONG ISLAND SOUND.- for Microarray Assays.- EMAGE: Electronic Mouse Chapter 3: THE PHYSICAL OCEANOGRA- Fields of interest Atlas of Gene Expression.- Real-time PCR Quan- PHY OF LONG ISLAND SOUND.-Chapter 4: Protein Science; Agriculture; Biomedicine (general); tification of gene Expression in Embryonic Mouse GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE LONG ISLAND Medicine (general); Biodiversity; Chemistry (gen- Tissue.- Identifying Essential Genes in Mouse Devel- SOUND ESTUARY.-Chapter 5: METALS, eral) opment Via an ENU-based Forward[...] ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, AND NUTRIENTS Target groups IN LONG ISLAND SOUND: SOURCES, MAG- Fields of interest Research NITUDES, TRENDS AND IMPACTS.-Chapter 6: Cell Biology; Embryology BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF LONG ISLAND Type of publication SOUND.-Chapter 7: SYNTHESIS FOR MANAGE- Target groups Monograph MENT.-Glossary.- Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7394-3 Fields of interest Type of publication Hardcover Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Hydrology / Water Contributed volume 2014. 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W. Löffelhardt, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria (Ed.) M. M., S. C., Indian Institute Horticultural Research, Hes- M. McCann, M. Buckeridge, N. Carpita (Eds.) saraghatta, India; N.K. S., Ind. Grassland and Fodder Research Inst., Dharwad, India Endosymbiosis Plants and BioEnergy The Grape Entomology The origin of energy-conserving organelles, the A country's vision for developing renewable and sus- mitochondria of all aerobic eukaryotes and the plas- tainable energy resources is typically propelled by tids of plants and algae, is commonly thought to Intensive and extensive cultivation of grapes (Vitis three important drivers – security, cost, and envi- be the result of endosymbiosis, where a primitive vinifera L.) leads to serious pest problem in vine- ronmental impact. The U.S. currently accounts for eukaryote engulfed a respiring α-proteobacterium or yards in major grape growing areas of the world. a quarter of the world’s total oil consumption, with a phototrophic cyanobacterium, respectively. While Climatic conditions in India are favorable for high domestic demands necessitating – at an ever growing present-day heterotrophic protists can serve as a production of table and wine grapes, and thus also cost – a net import of more than 50% of the oil used model for the host in plastid endosymbiosis, the situ- for incidence of variety of pests. These include the in this country. At the same time, Brazil, because ation is more difficult with regard to (the preceding) sucking insect pests namely thrips, hoppers, mealy- of its forward thinking on energy strategy, is today mitochondrial origin: Two chapters describe these bugs etc., and beetle pests like stem borer, stem energy independent. As emerging economies around processes and theories and inherent controversies. girdler, flea beetles, chafer beetles, shot hole borer the world increase their petroleum use by large mar- However, the emphasis is placed on the evolution of and several lepidopteron, mites, nematodes and ver- gins and as large fractions of that new consumption phototrophic eukaryotes: Here, intermediate stages tebrate pests. Pests of grapes in other countries rel- are necessarily supplied from unstable parts of the can be studied and the[...] evant to Indian conditions are also dealt herewith world, the inevitable[...] since they may get introduced in India in future. Up Features to date information on[...] Features The origin of energy-conserving organelles, the A country's vision for developing renewable and sus- mitochondria of all aerobic eukaryotes and the plas- Features tainable energy resources is typically propelled by tids of plants and algae, is commonly thought to Intensive and extensive cultivation of grapes (Vitis three important drivers – security, cost, and envi- be the result of endosymbiosis, where a primitive vinifera L.) leads to serious pest problem in vine- ronmental impact. The U.S. currently accounts for eukaryote engulfed a respiring α-proteobacterium or yards in major grape growing areas of the world. a quarter of the world’s total oil consumption, with a phototrophic cyanobacterium, respectively. While Climatic conditions in India are favorable for high domestic demands necessitating – at an ever growing present-day heterotrophic protists can serve as a production of table and wine grapes, and thus also cost – a net import of more than 50% of the oil used model for the host in plastid [..] for incidence of variety of pests. These include the in this country. At the same time, Brazil, because [..] sucking insect pests namely thrips, hoppers, mealy- Contents bugs etc., and beetle pests like stem borer, stem [..] Contents The heterotrophic eukaryotes.- Autotrophy as Part I. Economics of Bioenergy.- Chapter 1. the driving force for endosymbiosis: Primary Contents Advanced Biofuels: Economic Uncertainties, Pol- endosymbiosis.- Recent “primary” endosymbioses.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Grape cultivation.- 3. Pests.- icy Options, and Land Use Impacts.- Chapter 2. The Autotrophy as the driving force for endosymbiosis: 4. Pesticides used in grape pest management.- 5. prospects of first generation ethanol in develop- Secondary and tertiary endosymbioses. Biopesticides and biocontrol agents used in vine- ing countries.- Chapter 3. Can energy policy drive yards.- 6. Pesticide residue management in grapes.- sustainable land use? Lessons from Biofuels Pol- Fields of interest 7. Annexure.- 8 General precautions.- 6. Index. icy Development over the Last Decade.- Chapter 4. Evolutionary Biology; Plant Sciences; Plant Biochem- Algae Farming and its Bio-products.- Part II. Bio- Fields of interest istry mass Biology.- Chapter 5. Regional gene pools for Agriculture; Entomology; Plant Ecology restoration, conservation, and genetic improvement Target groups of prairie grasses.- Chapter 6. Mining Genetic Diver- Graduate Target groups Research sity of Sorghum as a Bioenergy Feedstock.- Chapter 7.[...] Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Monograph Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1302-8 Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Genetics More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1616-2 and Genomics Hardcover 2014. XI, 330 p. 43 illus., 32 illus. in color. Hardcover 2014. XXII, 202 p. 115 illus., 113 illus. in color. Target groups 149,99 € Research ISBN 978-3-7091-1302-8 139,99 € ISBN 978-81-322-1616-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9328-0 Hardcover 2014. X, 289 p. 57 illus., 45 illus. in color. (Advances in Plant Biology, Vol. 4) 149,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9328-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Life Sciences 167

P.E. Nielsen, D.H. Appella, NIH, Bethesda, USA (Eds.) K.T. Osman, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh E. Pignatti, S. Pignatti

Peptide Nucleic Acids Forest Soils Plant Life of the Dolomites

Methods and Protocols Properties and Management Vegetation Structure and Ecology

Exemplifying and illustrating recent exciting Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but The landscape and vegetation of the Dolomites have advances in PNA chemistry, the second edition of their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. characteristics that are very particular. Some 2300 Peptide Nucleic Acids: Methods and Protocols serves Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many species live here, about a fifth of the flora in Europe as a vital complement to the first edition of the book. soil variants that need different management. Today, as a whole. This book depicts what the plant cover Since the discovery of peptide nucleic acids, many forest plantations are being intensively managed for of the Dolomites is composed of, how it was formed, interesting new derivatives and analogues in terms profitable timber, pulpwood and energy produc- and what future evolution may bring. The data pre- of nucleic acid recognition specificity and affinity tion. Site selection, species selection, site productivity sented is based on the authors’ combined botani- have emerged. Also, as this detailed volume presents, evaluation, silvicultural treatments, and soil amend- cal research, which consists of thousands of surveys great ingenuity in exploiting the unique properties of ments need crucial soil information. This book pro- throughout the entire region of the Dolomites.To PNAs for a wide variety of applications within drug vides a comprehensive overview of the physical, explain the vegetation, 106 plant communities are discovery, medical diagnostics, chemical biology and chemical and biological properties of forest soils and described in detailed datasheets. Biological, geolog- nanotechnology has unfolded. Written in the highly their implications on forest vegetation. Topics dis- ical, climatic and physical-chemical parameters are successful Methods in Molecular Biology series for- cussed include: major forest types of the world and given for each plant community, including a descrip- mat, chapters[...] their[...] tion of the habitat, the[...]

Features Features Features Exemplifying and illustrating recent exciting Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but The landscape and vegetation of the Dolomites have advances in PNA chemistry, the second edition of their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. characteristics that are very particular. Some 2300 Peptide Nucleic Acids: Methods and Protocols serves Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many species live here, about a fifth of the flora in Europe as a vital complement to the first edition of the book. soil variants that need different management. Today, as a whole. This book depicts what the plant cover Since the discovery of peptide nucleic acids, many forest plantations are being intensively managed for of the Dolomites is composed of, how it was formed, interesting new derivatives and analogues in terms of profitable timber, pulpwood and energy produc- and what future evolution may bring. The data pre- nucleic acid recognition specificity and affinity have tion. Site selection, species selection, site productivity sented is based on the authors’ combined botanical emerged. Also, as this detailed volume [..] evaluation, silvicultural treatments, [..] research, which consists of thousands of surveys [..]

Contents Contents Contents MiniPEG-gPNA.- Cyclopentane Peptide Nucleic Rocks, Minerals and Soils.- Physical Properties of The Human Habitat.- Natural Forests and Mead- Acids.- Chiral PNAs with Constrained Open-chain Forest Soils.- Chemical Properties of Forest Soils,- ows on the Valley Floor and in the Montane Habi- Backbones.- Synthesis, Characterization and Eval- Organic Matter of Forest Soils.- Biological Proper- tat.- The Subalpine Habitat: The Coniferous Forest uation of Radiometal-Containing Peptide Nucleic ties of Forest Soils.- Nutrient Dynamics in Forest Belt.- Alpine Vegetation on Granite, Porphyry, and Acids.- Preparation of Metal-Containing Peptide Soil.- Forest Types and Their Associated Soils.- For- Volcanic Rock.- The Ascent toward the Cliffs: The Nucleic Acid Bioconjugates on the Solid Phase.- For- est Disturbances and Soil Degradation.- Forest Soil Screes.- Alpine Vegetation on Dolomite and Lime- mation and Characterization of PNA-Containing and Climate Change.- Objectives of Forest Soil Man- stones.- Synthesis, Data Interpretation and Statisti- Heteroquadruplexes.- Sequence Selective Recogni- agement.- Index. cal Calculations.- Conclusions.- Appendix: The Plant tion of Double Stranded RNA using Triple Helix- Associations of the Dolomites in the Traditional forming Peptide Nucleic Acids.- Assembly of PNA- Fields of interest Phytosociological Classification.- Glossary. tagged Small Molecules, Peptides and Carbohydrates Forestry; Soil Science & Conservation; Earth Sciences onto DNA Templates: Programming the Combina- (general); Forestry Management; Environmental Fields of interest torial Pairing and[...] Management Plant Ecology; Plant Systematics / Taxonomy / Bio- geography; Plant Physiology; Terrestial Ecology; Bio- Fields of interest Target groups geosciences Biochemistry; Nucleic Acid Chemistry Lower undergraduate Target groups Target groups Type of publication Research Professional/practitioner Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02540-7 Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Contributed volume Hardcover 2013. XI, 217 p. 86 illus., 66 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-31042-3 More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-552-1 139,99 € Hardcover Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-02540-7 Jointly published with the Museum of Nature South 2014. X, 239 p. 60 illus., 21 illus. in color. (Methods in usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Tyrol as “Publication of the Museum of Nature South Molecular Biology, Vol. 1050) Tyrol Nr. 8” 94,99 € 2014. XXXVII, 769 p. 503 illus., 487 illus. in color. ISBN 978-1-62703-552-1 149,95 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-31042-3 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 168 Life Sciences springer.com

H. Rai, Council for Scientific and, Lucknow, India; D.K. Upreti, V.S.H. Rao, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Universit, Hyderabad, Council for Scientific and, Lucknow, India (Eds.) India; R. Durvasula, University of New Mexico School of Medic, Albuquerque, USA (Eds.) Terricolous Lichens in India Dynamic Models of Infectious Volume 2: Morphotaxonomic Studies Diseases Terricolous lichens, a habitat specialist group of Volume 2: Non Vector-Borne Diseases lichens play a vital role in maintenance and eco- logical stability of soil crusts with reference to their Though great advances in public health are wit- physical stability, hydrology and growth of soil nessed world over in recent years, infectious dis- microflora. Terricolous Lichens in India, Volume 2: eases, besides insect vector-borne infectious diseases Morphotaxonomic Studies is the first lichenological remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. study of this functional group. Based upon extensive Control of the epidemics caused by the non-vector field collections and the investigation of approxi- borne diseases such as tuberculosis, avian influenza mately 4,500 specimens preserved in various national (H5N1) and cryptococcus gattii, have left a very little and international herbariums, Terricolous Lichens in hope in the past. The advancement of research in sci- India: Volume 2: Morphotaxonomic Studies focuses ence and technology has paved way for the develop- on the morphotaxonomy of terricolous lichens in ment of new tools and methodologies to fight against India. Divided into two chapters, the first chapter these diseases. In particular, intelligent technology describes the basics of[...] and machine-learning based methodologies have rendered useful in developing more accurate predic- Features tive tools for the early[...] Terricolous lichens, a habitat specialist group of lichens play a vital role in maintenance and eco- Features logical stability of soil crusts with reference to their Though great advances in public health are wit- physical stability, hydrology and growth of soil nessed world over in recent years, infectious dis- microflora. Terricolous Lichens in India, Volume 2: eases, besides insect vector-borne infectious diseases Morphotaxonomic Studies is the first lichenological remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. study of this functional group. Based upon extensive Control of the epidemics caused by the non-vector field collections and the investigation [..] borne diseases such as tuberculosis, avian influenza (H5N1), and cryptococcus gattii, have left a very lit- Contents tle hope in the past. The advancement [..] Terricolous Lichens of India: An introduction to Field Collection and Taxonomic Investigations.- Contents Taxonomic Keys and Description. Control of Infectious Diseases: Dynamics and Infor- matics.- Evaluating the evolutionary dynamics of Fields of interest viral populations.- Percolation Methods for Seir Epi- Plant Sciences; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Anatomy / demics on Graphs.- Dynamics of tuberculosis in a Development; Plant Physiology; Plant Genetics and developing country: Nigeria as a case study.- Com- Genomics ponent Signaling Systems of M. tuberculosis: Regu- Target groups lators of Pathogenicity and More.- Mycobacterium Professional/practitioner tuberculosis evolution, host-pathogen interactions and implications for tuberculosis control.- Trends in Type of publication HIV transmission according to differences in num- Contributed volume bers of sexual partnerships among men who have sex with men in China.- The Impact of[...] More on www.springer.com/978-1-4939-0359-7 Hardcover Fields of interest 2014. IX, 313 p. 60 illus., 59 illus. in color. Systems Biology; Infectious Diseases; Bioinformatics 149,99 € ISBN 978-1-4939-0359-7 Target groups Research usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9223-8 Hardcover 2013. XII, 259 p. 69 illus., 42 illus. in color. 139,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9223-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Life Sciences 169

Life Sciences Th. Seifert (Ed.) B. Shen, Soochow University, Suzhou, China (P.R.) (Ed.) Bioenergy from Wood Bioinformatics for Diagnosis,

P. Ravindra, A. Bono, C. Chu (Eds.) Sustainable Production in the Tropics Prognosis and Treatment of Complex Diseases This book is written for scientists and practition- Developments in Sustainable ers interested in deepening their knowledge of the Chemical and Bioprocess sustainable production of bioenergy from wood in The book introduces the bioinformatics tools, data- Technology tropical and sub-tropical countries. Utilising the bases and strategies for the translational research, value chain concept, this book outlines the neces- focuses on the biomarker discovery based on inte- sary aspects for managing sustainable bioenergy pro- grative data analysis and systems biological net- Environmental sustainability and development is of duction. A wide range of topics is covered including work reconstruction. With the coming of personal critical importance. Technological advances in the biomass localization, modelling and upscaling, pro- genomics era, the biomedical data will be accumu- production of new energy sources are making their duction management in woodlands and plantations, lated fast and then it will become reality for the per- way into our lives in more and more depth every and transport and logistics. Biomass quality and con- sonalized and accurate diagnosis, prognosis and day. However, there is an urgent need to address the version pathways are examined in order to match the treatment of complex diseases. The book covers both technological challenges and advancement of the conversion technology with the available biomass. state of the art of bioinformatics methodologies and various chemical and bio-processes to maintain the A section is dedicated to issues surrounding sustain- the examples for the identification of simple or net- dynamic sustainability of our energy needs. Toward ability. The issues, covered in a[...] work biomarkers. In addition, bioinformatics soft- that end, an attempt is being made to look at recent ware tools and scripts are provided to the practical advances, key issues still faced and where possible, Features application in the study of complex[...] offer suggestions on alternative technologies to opti- This book is written for scientists and practition- mize sustainable processes. Still considered a new ers interested in deepening their knowledge of the Features area of science, energy sources themselves are still sustainable production of bioenergy from wood in The book introduces the bioinformatics tools, data- being[...] tropical and sub-tropical countries. Utilising the bases and strategies for the translational research, value chain concept, this book outlines the necessary focuses on the biomarker discovery based on inte- Features aspects for managing sustainable bioenergy produc- grative data analysis and systems biological net- Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bio- tion. A wide range of topics is covered including bio- work reconstruction. With the coming of personal process Technology is an emerging, multidiscipli- mass localization, modelling and upscaling, [..] genomics era, the biomedical data will be accumu- nary field with applications to the production of lated fast and then it will become reality for the per- chemicals, fuels, materials, and pharmaceuticals. The Contents sonalized and accurate diagnosis, prognosis and field's novelty lies in the integration of the techniques 1. Bioenergy from wood in the tropics.- 2. Localisa- treatment of [..] and various diverse technologies with the tools of tion of biomass potentials.- 3. Modelling and simula- mathematical analysis. The case studies are eluci- tion of tree biomass.- 4. Managing Southern African Contents dated for rational selection of targets for process [..] woodlands for biomass production: The potential Bioinformatics for complex diseases: the basics.- challenges and opportunities.- 5. Biomass produc- Network based diagnosis of complex diseases.- Contents tion in intensively managed forests.- 6. Biomass Applications in Detection and Treatment of Com- Preface.- Coagulation/Flocculation Of Anaerobi- Harvesting and logistics.- 7. Biomass conversion to plex Diseases. cally Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Anpome): A bioenergy products.- 8. Biomass Quality.- 9 Socio- Review.- Dewaterability Of Anaerobic Digested economic aspects of rural bio-energy production.- Fields of interest Sludge With Cations And Chitosan As Dual-Con- 10. Ecological impacts of biomass production at Bioinformatics; Molecular Medicine; Cancer ditioners.- Optimization Study On Bioethanol stand and landscape levels.- 11. Determination of the Research; Computer Applications in Life Sciences Production From The Fermentation Of Oil Palm environmental implications of[...] Target groups Trunk Sap As Agricultural Waste.- Effect Of Isolated Research Mesophilic Bacterial Consortium On The Com- Fields of interest posting Process Of Pressed-Shredded Empty Oil Forestry Management; Renewable and Green Energy; Forestry; Materials Science (general) Type of publication Palm Fruit Bunch.- Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (Abe) Contributed volume Fermentation From Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Target groups Clostridium Acetobutylicum.- Initial Study Of Ther- More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7974-7 Research mophilic Hydrogen Production[...] Hardcover Type of publication 2013. VI, 220 p. 34 illus., 27 illus. in color. 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H. Wu (Ed.) J. Yamagiwa, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; L. Karczmarski, The J.A. Yeakley, K.G. Maas-Hebner, Oregon State University, Corval- University of Hong Kong, Shek O, Hong Kong (Eds.) lis, USA; R.M. Hughes (Eds.) Cell Death Primates and Cetaceans Wild Salmonids in the Urbanizing Mechanism and Disease Field Research and Conservation of Complex Mammalian Soci- Pacific Northwest Beginning from centuries of anecdotal descriptions eties of cell death, such as those on the development of the Wild salmon, trout, char, grayling, and whitefish midwife toad in 1842 by Carl Vogt, to modern-day In this book, the editors present a view of the socioe- (collectively salmonids) have been a significant local investigations of cell death as a biological discipline, cology of primates and cetaceans in a comparative food and cultural resource for Pacific Northwest it has become accepted that cell death in multicellu- perspective to elucidate the social evolution of highly peoples for millennia. The location, size, and dis- lar organisms is a normal part of life. This book pro- intellectual mammals in terrestrial and aquatic envi- tribution of urban areas along streams, rivers, estu- vides a comprehensive view of cell death, from its ronments. Despite obvious differences in morphol- aries, and coasts directly and indirectly alter and mechanisms of initiation and execution, to its impli- ogy and eco-physiology, there are many cases of degrade wild salmonid populations and their habi- cation in human disease and therapy.Physiological comparable, sometimes strikingly similar patterns of tats. Although urban and exurban areas typically cell death plays critical roles in almost all aspects of sociobehavioral complexity. A number of long-term cover a smaller fraction of the landscape than other biology, and the book details its roles in lymphocyte field studies have accumulated a substantial amount land uses combined, they have profound conse- homeostasis, neuronal function, metabolism, and of data on the life history of various taxa, foraging quences for local ecosystems, aquatic and terrestrial the DNA damage response. When physiological cell ecology, social and sexual relationships, demogra- populations, and water quality and quantity. death goes[...] phy, and various patterns of behavior: from dynamic fission–fusion to long-term stable societies; from Features Features male-bonded to[...] Wild salmon, trout, char, grayling, and whitefish Beginning from centuries of anecdotal descriptions (collectively salmonids) have been a significant local of cell death, such as those on the development of the Features food and cultural resource for Pacific Northwest midwife toad in 1842 by Carl Vogt, to modern-day In this book, the editors present a view of the socioe- peoples for millennia. The location, size, and distrib- investigations of cell death as a biological discipline, cology of primates and cetaceans in a comparative ution of urban areas along streams, rivers, estuaries, it has become accepted that cell death in multicellu- perspective to elucidate the social evolution of highly and coasts have directly and indirectly altered and lar organisms is a normal part of life. This book pro- intellectual mammals in terrestrial and aquatic envi- degraded wild salmonid populations and their habi- vides a comprehensive view of cell death, from its ronments. Despite obvious differences in morphol- tats. Although urban and exurban areas [..] mechanisms of initiation and execution, to [..] ogy and eco-physiology, there are many cases of comparable, sometimes strikingly similar patterns of Contents Contents sociobehavioral complexity. A number of long-term Chapter 1. Introduction to Wild Salmonids in the 1. Historical Perspective – the Seven Ages of Cell [..] Urbanizing Pacific Northwest (Yeakley).- Chapter Death Research.- 2. The Intrinsic Apoptotic Path- 2. Global and Regional Context of Salmonids and way.- 3. Molecular Basis of Cell Death Programs in Contents Urban Areas (Yeakley, Hughes).- Chapter 3. Regu- Mature T Cell Homeostasis.- 4. Bcl-2 family and Part 1: Social Ecology.- 1 How ecological conditions latory and Planning Approaches to Protecting Sal- their therapeutic potential.- 5. IAP proteins and their affect the abundance and social organization of foliv- monids in Urbanizing Environments (Molina).- therapeutic potential.- 6. Cell Death and Cancer.- 7. orous monkeys.- 2 Dusky dolphins: Flexibility in Chapter 4. Socio-Ecological Context of Salmonids in The DNA damage response mediates apoptosis and foraging and social strategies.- 3 Socioecological flex- the City (Shandas).- Chapter 5. Urban Hydrology in tumor suppression.- 8. Neuronal Death Mechanisms ibility of gorillas and chimpanzees.- 4 You are what the Pacific Northwest (Yeakley).- Chapter 6. Urban- in Development and Disease.- 9. The Complex Inter- you eat: Foraging specializations and their influence ization Impacts on Pacific Northwest Aquatic and play Between Metabolism and Apoptosis.- 10. Pro- on the social organization and behaviour of killer Riparian Habitats (Maas-Hebner, Dunham).- Chap- grammed Necrosis/Necroptosis: An Inflammatory whales.- 5 Japanese macaques: Habitat-driven diver- ter 7. Fish Passage through Urban and Rural-Resi- Form of Cell Death.- 11. Structural[...] gence in social dynamics.- 6 Shark Bay bottlenose dolphins: A case study for defining and measuring dential[...] Fields of interest sociality.- Part 2: Life History and Social Evolution.- Fields of interest Cell Biology; Cell Physiology; Receptors; Apoptosis; 7 Female[...] Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management; Freshwater Biomedicine (general) Fields of interest & Marine Ecology; Conservation Biology / Ecology; Target groups Zoology; Behavioural Sciences; Animal Ecology; Urban Ecology Research Evolutionary Biology Target groups Type of publication Target groups Research Contributed volume Research Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9301-3 Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8817-0 2014. XII, 272 p. 46 illus., 42 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54522-4 Hardcover 149,99 € 2014. VIII, 271 p. 55 illus., 45 illus. in color. ISBN 978-1-4614-9301-3 Hardcover 2014. 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S.L. Young, F.J. Pierce (Eds.) Linguistics Th. Gamerschlag, D. Gerland, R. Osswald, W. Petersen (Eds.) Automation: The Future of Weed Frames and Concept Types

Control in Cropping Systems E. Bárcena, Univesidad Nacional de Educación a Dist, Madrid, Applications in Language and Philosophy Spain; T. Read, J. Arus (Eds.) This volume showcases the potential richness of Technology is rapidly advancing in all areas of soci- frame representations. The presentation includes ety, including agriculture. In both conventional and Languages for Specific Purposes in introductory articles on the application of frames organic systems, there is a need to apply technol- the Digital Era to linguistics and philosophy of science, offering ogy beyond our current approach to improve the readers the tools to conduct the interdisciplinary efficiency and economics of management. Weeds, investigation of concepts that frames allow. * Intro- in particular, have been part of cropping systems Explores the direct relation of modern CALL (Com- ductory articles on the application of frames to lin- for centuries often being ranked as the number one puter-Assisted Language Learning) to aspects of guistics and philosophy of science * Frame analysis production cost. Now, public demand for a sustain- natural language processing for theoretical and prac- of changes in scientific concepts * Event frames and ably grown product has created economic incen- tical applications, and worldwide demand for for- lexical decomposition * Properties, frame attributes tives for producers to improve their practices, yet the mal language education and training that focuses and adjectives * Frames in concept composition * development of advanced weed control tools beyond on restricted or specialized professional domains. Nominal concept types and determination "This vol- biotech has lagged behind. An opportunity has been Unique in its broad-based, state-of-the-art, cover- ume deals with frame representations and their rela- created for engineers and weed scientists to pool age of current knowledge and research in the interre- tions to concept types in[...] their knowledge and work together to ‘fill[...] lated fields of computer-based learning and teaching and processing of specialized linguistic domains. Features Features The articles in this book offer insights on or analy- The articles in this volume showcase the potential This book shifts the paradigm that weeds can only be ses of the current state and future directions of many richness of frame representations. The presentation controlled using broadcast applications of chemical recent key concepts regarding the application of includes introductory articles on the application of and mechanical techniques in distinct spatiotempo- computers to natural languages, such[...] frames to linguistics and philosophy of science, offer- ral scales, also referred to as integrated weed man- ing readers the tools to conduct the interdisciplinary agement. In fact, true integrated weed management Features investigation of concepts that frames allow. * Intro- is more than just diversification of techniques and Explores the direct relation of modern CALL (Com- ductory articles on the application of frames to lin- for the first time could be achieved using advanced puter-Assisted Language Learning) to aspects of guistics and philosophy of [..] technologies. Automated weed control is not the [..] natural language processing for theoretical and prac- tical applications, and worldwide demand for for- Contents Contents mal language education and training that focuses A. Introduction to Frames and Concept Types. 1. Forward; Simon Blackmore.- Preface; Stephen L. on restricted or specialized professional domains. General Introduction. 2. Evidence for Frames from Young.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction: Scope Unique in its broad-based, state-of-the-art, coverage Human Language. 3. From Features via Frames to of the Problem – Rising Costs and Demand for Envi- of current knowledge and research in the interrelated Spaces: Modeling Scientific Conceptual Change ronmental.- Safety for Weed Control; Stephen L. fields [..] without Incommensurability or Aprioricity.- B. Young, Francis J. Pierce, and Pete Nowak.- Part I Frame Analysis of Changes in Scientific Concepts. 4. Agricultural Production Systems.- Current State of Contents Reconstructing Scientific Theory Change by Means Organic and Conventional Cropping Systems; Alec Preface.- Section 1: General issues about learning of Frames. 5. Interests in Conceptual Changes: F. McErlich and Rick A. Boydston.- Part II Princi- languages with computers. Information Technol- a Frame Analysis.- C. Event Frames and Lexical ples and Merging of Engineering and Weed Science.- ogy and Languages for Specific Purposes in the Decomposition. 6. FrameNet, Frame Structure, and Engineering Advancements; John K. Schueller.- EHEA: Options and Challenges for the knowledge the Syntax-Semantics Interface. 7. The Deep Lexical Plant Morphology and the Critical Period of Weed society. Fostering Learner Autonomy in Technol- Semantics of Event Words.- D. Properties, Frame Control; J. Anita Dille.- The Biological Engineer: ogy-Enhanced ESP Courses. A blended learning pro- Attributes[...] Sensing[...] posal for professional English integrating Moodle with classroom work for the practice of oral skills. Fields of interest Fields of interest Student Assessment in the Online Language Learn- Semantics; Philosophy of Language Agriculture; Robotics and Automation; Control , ing Materials developed and delivered through the Robotics, Mechatronics; Agricultural Economics ingenio system.- Section 2: Computer-assisted expe- Target groups riences for the development of language compe- Research Target groups tences and[...] Lower undergraduate Type of publication Fields of interest Contributed volume Type of publication Applied Linguistics; Language Education; Computa- More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01540-8 Contributed volume tional Linguistics More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7511-4 Hardcover Target groups 2014. X, 362 p. 95 illus., 5 illus. in color. (Studies in Lin- Hardcover Research guistics and Philosophy, Vol. 94) 2014. 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N. Chawla, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA; K.K. Chawla, T. Correia, Q. Zhang, Cranfield University, Cranfield, United King- Materials Science University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA dom (Eds.)

Metal Matrix Composites Electrocaloric Materials S.S. Alias, A.A. Mohamad New Generation of Coolers This work focuses on the fundamentals of MMCs for Synthesis of Zinc Oxide by Sol–Gel engineers and designers. The new edition addresses Since the 1997 Kyoto protocol of reduction of green- Method for Photoelectrochemical new issues and developments in the areas of auto- house gas emissions, the development of novel Cells motive, aerospace, electronics and consumer appli- refrigerators has been a priority within the scientific cations. These include continuous fiber reinforced community. Although magnetocaloric materials are MMCs for cables in power transmission, high tem- promising candidates, they still need a large mag- This book focuses on the study of synthesized perature superconducting wires, particulate MMCs netic field to induce a giant ΔT as well as powerful ZnO powder using Zn(CH3COO)2∙2H2O precur- in civilian aircraft and automotive applications, and and costly magnets. However, in electrocaloric mate- sor, methanol (as solvent), and sodium hydroxide high volume fraction, high thermal conductivity rials (ECMs) a temperature change may be achieved (NaOH) to vary the pH. The successfully synthe- substrates for electronic packaging. The coverage is by applying or removing an electric field. Since a sized ZnO powder from the sol-gel centrifugation thorough and cohesive, and emphasizes the syner- giant electrocaloric effect on ferroelectric thin films and sol-gel storage methods were characterized gistic relationships among processing, structure and was reported in Science in 2006, researchers have and investigated by X-ray diffraction, field emis- properties of metal matrix composites. been inspired to explore such effect in different fer- sion scanning electron microscopy, transmission roelectric thin films. This book reviews electrocaloric electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared Features effects observed in[...] spectroscopy, UV–visible spectroscopy, and photo- Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) have progressed Features luminescence test to compare the properties of the from “niche” materials to high performance appli- Since the 1997 Kyoto protocol of reduction of green- nanoparticles. The best characteristic of the ZnO cations in aerospace, electronic packaging, automo- house gas emissions, the development of novel powder from both methods was observed when the tive, and recreational products. This book focuses refrigerators has been a priority within the scientific powders were coated on an ITO glass to fabricate a on the synergistic relationships among processing, community. Although magnetocaloric materials are PEC. The current[...] microstructure, and properties of metal matrix com- posites. The authors include chapters on reinforce- promising candidates, they still need a large mag- Features ments, common matrix materials, processing of netic field to induce a giant ΔT as well as powerful This book focuses on the study of synthesized MMCs, interface [..] and costly magnets. However, in electrocaloric mate- ZnO powder using Zn(CH3COO)2∙2H2O precur- rials (ECMs) a temperature change may be achieved sor, methanol (as solvent), and sodium hydroxide Contents by [..] (NaOH) to vary the pH. The successfully synthesized Preface.- Introduction.- Reinforcements.- Matrix Contents ZnO powder from the sol-gel centrifugation and sol- Materials.- Processing.- Interface.- Micromechan- Electrocaloric effect: An Introduction.- Consti- gel storage methods were characterized and inves- ics.- Monotonic Behavior.- Cyclic Fatigue.- Creep.- tutive Modeling of Electrothermal Properties in tigated by X-ray diffraction, field emission scan- Wear and Corrosion.- Applications.- Author Index.- Polar Dielectric Materials and Thin Films.- Elec- ning electron microscopy, transmission electron Subject Index. trocaloric Effect in Relaxor Ferroelectric-based microscopy, Fourier-transform [..] Fields of interest Materials.- Electrocaloric Effect in Multilayer Struc- Contents Metallic Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, tures.- Electrocaloric Polymers.- Lead-free and Introduction.- Nanocrystalline Metal Oxide Semi- Natural Materials; Theoretical and Applied Mechan- exotic Electrocaloric Materials.- Indirect and Direct conductor.- ZnO: Effect of pH on Sol–Gel Process.- ics; Engineering Design Measurements of the Electrocaloric Effect.- New ZnO: Effect of Centrifugation and Storage on Sol– Approaches to Electrocaloric-Based Multilayer Cool- Target groups Gel Process.- ZnO: Photoelectrochemical Analysis. ing.- Energy Harvesting from Temperature: use of Research Pyroelectric and Electrocaloric Properties. Fields of interest Type of publication Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanoscale Science Fields of interest Monograph and Technology; Semiconductors Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Characterization More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9547-5 and Evaluation of Materials; Circuits and Systems Target groups Hardcover Research Target groups 2013. XVI, 370 p. 277 illus., 55 illus. in color. Research 129,99 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-9547-5 Brief Type of publication usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-981-4560-76-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40263-0 Softcover 2014. X, 52 p. 31 illus., 16 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs Hardcover in Materials) 2014. VIII, 253 p. 141 illus., 36 illus. in color. (Engineer- 49,99 € ing Materials, Vol. 34) ISBN 978-981-4560-76-4 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-40263-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Materials Science 173

P. Deb M. Ferrara, M. Bengisu, Izmir University of Economics, Izmir, P. Ferraro, S. Grilli, CNR, Pozzuoli, Italy; P. De Natale (Eds.) Turkey Kinetics of Heterogeneous Solid Ferroelectric Crystals for Photonic State Processes Materials that Change Color Applications Smart Materials, Intelligent Design Including Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization Tech- Kinetic studies have traditionally being extremely This book presents a design-driven investigation niques useful in characterizing several physical and chem- into smart materials developed by chemists, physi- This book deals with the latest achievements in the ical phenomena in organic, inorganic and metallic cists, materials and chemical engineers, and applied field of ferroelectric domain engineering and char- systems. It provides valuable qualitative, quanti- by designers to consumer products. Introducing a acterization at micro- and nano-scale dimensions tative and kinetic information on phase transfor- class of smart materials, that change colors, the book and periods. The book collects the results obtained mations, solid state precipitation, crystallization, presents their characteristics, advantages, potential- in the last years by world scientific leaders in the oxidation and decomposition. Unfortunately, no ities and difficulties of applications of this to help field, thus providing a valid and unique overview of single reference comprehensively presents non- understanding what they are, how they work, how the state-of-the-art and also a view to future appli- isothermal kinetic analysis method for the study of they are applied. The books also present a number of cations of those engineered and used materials in complex processes, determining the actual mecha- case studies: products, projects, concepts and exper- the field of photonics. The second edition covers nism and kinetic parameters. This book provides a iments using smart materials, thus mapping out the major aspects of ferroelectric domain engineer- new method for nonisothermal kinetics and its appli- new design territories for these innovative materials. ing and combines basic research and latest updated cation in heterogeneous solid state processes. In the These case studies involve different fields of design, applications such as challenging results by introduc- backdrop of limitations in existing methods,[...] including product,[...] ing either new as well as extended chapters on Pho- Features Features tonics Crystals based on[...] Kinetic studies have traditionally being extremely This book presents a design-driven investigation Features useful in characterizing several physical and chem- into smart materials developed by chemists, physi- This book deals with the latest achievements in the ical phenomena in organic, inorganic and metallic cists, materials and chemical engineers, and applied field of ferroelectric domain engineering and charac- systems. It provides valuable qualitative, quantitative by designers to consumer products. Introducing a terization at micro- and nano-scale dimensions and and kinetic information on phase transformations, class of smart materials, that change colors, the book periods. The book collects the results obtained in the solid state precipitation, crystallization, oxidation presents their characteristics, advantages, potential- last years by world scientific leaders in the field, thus and decomposition. Unfortunately, no single refer- ities and difficulties of applications of this to help providing a valid and unique overview of the state- ence comprehensively presents nonisothermal [..] understanding what they are, how they work, [..] of-the-art and also a view to future applications of Contents Contents those engineered and used materials in [..] Fundamentals Concepts of Kinetics.- Material Devel- Introduction.- Materials that Change Color.- Man- Contents opment and Process.- Nonisothermal Kinetic Analy- ufacturing and Processes Related to Chromogenic From the Contents: Part I Fabrication.- Micro-struc- sis.- Kinetics of Solid State Reaction.- Kinetics of Materials and Applications.- Materials that Change turing and ferroelectric domain engineering of single Heterogeneous Solid State Process.- Summary.- Ref- Color for Intelligent Design.- Case Studies. erences. crystal lithium Niobate.- Fabrication and charac- Fields of interest terization of self-assembled ferroelectric linear and Fields of interest Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Industrial nonlinear photonic crystals: GaN and LiNbO3.- Part Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Physi- Chemistry / Chemical Engineering; Physical Chem- II Characterization.- Light aided domain pattern- cal Chemistry; Nanotechnology istry ing and rare earth emission based imaging of ferro- electric domains.- Part III Applications.- Nonlinear Target groups Target groups Interactions in Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Nonlin- Research Research ear Photonic Crystals.- Domain-engineered ferro- electric crystals for nonlinear and quantum optics. Type of publication Type of publication Brief Brief Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1755-8 Optical and Electronic Materials; Laser Technology More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00289-7 and Physics, Photonics; Microwaves, RF and Opti- Softcover Softcover cal Engineering; Nanoscale Science and Technology; 2014. VII, 49 p. 27 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Materials) 2014. VII, 139 p. 86 illus. (PoliMI SpringerBriefs) Magnetism, Magnetic Materials 49,99 € 49,99 € ISBN 978-81-322-1755-8 ISBN 978-3-319-00289-7 Target groups usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Research Type of publication Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41085-7 Hardcover 2014. XXII, 493 p. 309 illus., 43 illus. in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Vol. 91) 129,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-41085-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 174 Materials Science springer.com

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Local Electrode Atom Probe Structural Nanocomposites Subsecond Annealing of Advanced

Tomography Perspectives for Future Applications Materials

A User's Guide Advancements in the nanotechnology industry Annealing by Lasers, Flash Lamps and Swift Heavy Ions promise to offer improvements in capabilities across This book is the first, single-source guide to success- The thermal processing of materials ranges from a spectrum of applications. This is of immense ful experiments using the local electrode atom probe few fem to seconds by Swift Heavy Ion Implantation strategic importance to the high performance sec- (LEAP®) microscope. Coverage is both comprehen- to about one second using advanced Rapid Ther- tor which has historically leveraged technological sive and user friendly, including the fundamentals of mal Annealing. This book offers after an histori- advances. The use of polymer nanocomposites in preparing specimens for the microscope from a vari- cal excursus selected contributions on fundamental structures have several predictable impacts on struc- ety of materials, the details of the instrumentation and applied aspects of thermal processing of classi- tural design and applications, primarily by providing used in data collection, the parameters under which cal elemental semiconductors and other advanced a safer, faster, and eventually cheaper transportation optimal data are collected, the current methods of materials including nanostructures with novel opto- in the future. This books comprises reviews on the data reconstruction, and selected methods of data electronic, magnetic, and superconducting proper- state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives analysis. Tricks of the trade are described that are ties. Special emphasis is given on the diffusion and of future developments, and innovative applications often learned only through trial and error, allowing segregation of impurity atoms during thermal treat- relevant to structural materials, engineering struc- users to succeed much more quickly in the challeng- ment. A broad range of examples describes the solid tures, nanocomposites, modelling [...] ing areas of specimen preparation and data collec- phase and/or liquid phase processing of elemental tion. A closing chapter[...] Features and compound semiconductors, dielectric[...] Advancements in the nanotechnology industry Features Features promise to offer improvements in capabilities across This book is the first, single-source guide to success- The thermal processing of materials ranges from a spectrum of applications. This is of immense ful experiments using the local electrode atom probe few femtoseconds by Swift Heavy Ion Implantation strategic importance to the high performance sec- (LEAP®) microscope. Coverage is both comprehen- to about one second using advanced Rapid Ther- tor which has historically leveraged technological sive and user friendly, including the fundamentals of mal Annealing. This book offers after an histori- advances. The use of polymer nanocomposites in preparing specimens for the microscope from a vari- cal excursus selected contributions on fundamental structures have several predictable impacts on struc- ety of materials, the details of the instrumentation and applied aspects of thermal processing of classi- tural design and applications, primarily by providing used in data collection, the parameters under which cal elemental semiconductors and other advanced a safer, faster, [..] optimal data are collected, the [..] materials including nanostructures with novel opto- Contents electronic, magnetic, [..] Contents From the Contents: Dispersion methods of car- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Abbrevia- Contents bon nanotubes for the development of polymeric tions.- Chapter 1. History of APT and LEAP.- Chap- From the Contents: The very early time.- Nanonet nanocomposites: characterization and application.- ter 2. Specimen Preparation.- Chapter 3. Design formation by constitutional supercooling of pulsed Thermoplastic nanocomposites with carbon nan- & Instrumentation.- Chapter 4. Data Collection.- laser annealed, Mn-implanted germanium.- otubes.- Graphite Based Nanocomposites to Enhance Chapter 5. Data Processing and Reconstruction.- Metastable activation of dopants by solid phase Mechanical Properties. Chapter 6. Selected Analysis Topics.- Chapter 7. epitaxial recrystallization.- Superconducting Ga- Applications of the Local Electrode Atom Probe.- Fields of interest implanted Germanium.- Structural changes in SiGe/ Appendix A. Data File Formats.- Appendix B. Field Structural Materials; Nanotechnology; Continuum Si layers induced by fast crystallization. Evaporation.- Appendix C. Reconstruction Geom- Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials etry.- Appendix D. Mass Spectral Performance.- Fields of interest Appendix E. Additional Considerations for LEAP Target groups Optical and Electronic Materials; Laser Tech- Operation.- Glossary.- Index. Research nology and Physics, Photonics; Semiconductors; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Surface Fields of interest Type of publication and Interface Science, Thin Films Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Monograph Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanochemistry; Target groups Spectroscopy and Microscopy; Nanotechnology More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40321-7 Research Hardcover Target groups 2013. VIII, 269 p. 143 illus., 11 illus. in color. (Engineer- Type of publication Research ing Materials) Monograph 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03130-9 Type of publication ISBN 978-3-642-40321-7 Monograph Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2014. XVII, 321 p. 205 illus., 59 illus. in color. (Springer More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8720-3 Series in Materials Science, Vol. 192) Hardcover 84,99 € 2013. 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Z.M. Wang (Ed.) M.R. Adhikari, IMBIC International Research Institute, Kolkata, Mathematics India; A. Adhikari, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India MoS2 Basic Modern Algebra with Materials, Physics, and Devices M. Abdel-Hameed Applications This book reviews the structure and electronic, mag- netic, and other properties of various MoS2 (Molyb- Lévy Processes and Their The book is primarily intended as a textbook on denum disulfide) nanostructures, with coverage Applications in Reliability and modern algebra for undergraduate mathematics stu- of synthesis, Valley polarization, spin physics, and Storage dents. It is also useful for those who are interested other topics. MoS2 is an important, graphene-like in supplementary reading at a higher level. The text layered nano-material that substantially extends the is designed in such a way that it encourages inde- range of possible nanostructures and devices for This book covers Lévy processes and their applica- pendent thinking and motivates students towards nanofabrication. These materials have been widely tions in the contexts of reliability and storage. Special further study. The book covers all major topics in researched in recent years, and have become an attention is paid to life distributions and the mainte- group, ring, vector space and module theory that attractive topic for applications such as catalytic nance of devices subject to degradation; estimating are usually contained in a standard modern algebra materials and devices based on field-effect transistors the parameters of the degradation process is also dis- text. In addition, it studies semigroup, group action, (FETs) and semiconductors.Chapters from leading cussed, as is the maintenance of dams subject to Lévy Hopf's group, topological groups and Lie groups scientists worldwide create a bridge between MoS2 input. with their actions, applications of ring theory to alge- nanomaterials and fundamental physics[...] braic geometry, and defines Zariski topology, as well Features as applications of module[...] Features This book covers Lévy processes and their applica- This book reviews the structure and electronic, mag- tions in the contexts of reliability and storage. Special Features netic, and other properties of various MoS2 (Molyb- attention is paid to life distributions and the mainte- The book is primarily intended as a textbook on denum disulfide) nanostructures, with coverage nance of devices subject to degradation; estimating modern algebra for undergraduate mathematics stu- of synthesis, Valley polarization, spin physics, and the parameters of the degradation process is also dis- dents. It is also useful for those who are interested other topics. MoS2 is an important, graphene-like cussed, as is the maintenance of dams subject to Lévy in supplementary reading at a higher level. The text layered nano-material that substantially extends the input. is designed in such a way that it encourages inde- range of possible nanostructures and devices for pendent thinking and motivates students towards nanofabrication. These materials have been widely Contents further study. The book covers all major topics in [..] Preface.- Notation and Terminology.- Lévy group, ring, vector space and module theory that are Processes and Their Characteristics.- Degradation usually [..] Contents Processes.- Storage Models: Control of Dams Using Preface.- Chapter 1: Progress on the Theoretical P^M_{\lambda,\tau} Policies.- Appendix.- Index. Contents Study of Two-Dimensional MoS2 Monolayer and Prerequisites: Basics of Set Theory and Integers.- Nanoribbon.- Chapter 2: Electronic Structure of Fields of interest Groups: Introductory Concepts.- Actions of Groups, Exfoliated MoS2.- Chapter 3: Tunable Electronic Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Indus- Topological Groups and semigroups.- Rings: Intro- and Dielectric Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide.- trial and Production Engineering; Statistics for Engi- ductory Concepts.- Ideals of Rings: Introductory Chapter 4: Ab initio study on MoS2 and its family: neering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and concepts.- Factorization in Integral Domains and in Chemical trend, band alignment, alloying and gap Earth Sciences Polynomial Rings.- Rings with Chain Conditions.- modulation.- Chapter 5: MoS2: A first principles Vector Spaces.- Modules.- Algebraic Aspects of perspective.- Chapter 6: Mechanical properties and Target groups Number Theory.- Algebraic Numbers.- Introduction electric field screening of atomically thin MoS2 crys- Research to Mathematical Cryptography.- Appendix A: Some tals.- Chapter 7: Insights into vibrational and elec- Aspects of Semirings.- Appendix B: Category The- tronic properties of MoS2 using Raman,[...] Type of publication Brief ory.- Appendix C: A Brief Historical Note. 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Adimurthi, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore, S. Ahmad, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, USA; A. H. Ammari, École Normale Supérieure, Paris, France; J. Gar- India; K. Sandeep, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Ban- Ambrosetti nier, University Paris VII, Paris, France; W. Jing, École Normale galore, India; I. Schindler, Université Toulouse I, Toulouse, France; Supérieure, Paris, France; H. Kang, Inha University, Incheon, C. Tintarev, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden (Eds.) Korea, Republic of (South Korea); M. Lim, Korean Advanced Insti- A textbook on Ordinary Differential tute of Science, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); K. Solna, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, USA; H. Wang, Ecole Concentration Analysis and Equations Normale Supérieure, Paris, France Applications to PDE The book is a primer of the theory of Ordinary Dif- Mathematical and Statistical ICTS Workshop, Bangalore, January 2012 ferential Equations. Each chapter is completed by a broad set of exercises; the reader will also find a set Methods for Multistatic Imaging Concentration analysis provides, in settings with- of solutions of selected exercises. The book contains out a priori available compactness, a manageable many interesting examples as well (like the equations structural description for the functional sequences This book covers recent mathematical, numerical, for the electric circuits, the pendulum equation, the intended to approximate solutions of partial differ- and statistical approaches for multistatic imaging logistic equation, the Lotka-Volterra system, and ential equations. Since the introduction of concen- of targets with waves at single or multiple frequen- many other) which introduce the reader to some tration compactness in the 1980s, concentration cies. The waves can be acoustic, elastic or electro- interesting aspects of the theory and its applications. analysis today is formalized on the functional-ana- magnetic. They are generated by point sources on a The work is mainly addressed to students of Math- lytic level as well as in terms of wavelets, extends to transmitter array and measured on a receiver array. ematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer a wide range of spaces, involves much larger class of An important problem in multistatic imaging is to Sciences, with knowledge of Calculus and Linear invariances than the original Euclidean rescalings quantify and understand the trade-offs between data Algebra, and contains more advanced topics for fur- and has a broad scope of applications to PDE. This size, computational complexity, signal-to-noise ratio, ther developments,[...] book represents current research in concentration and resolution. Another fundamental problem is to have a shape representation well suited to solving and blow-up phenomena from various perspectives, Features target imaging problems from multistatic data.In this with a variety of applications to[...] The book is a primer of the theory of Ordinary Dif- book the trade-off between resolution and stability ferential Equations. Each chapter is completed by a Features when the data are noisy[...] broad set of exercises; the reader will also find a set Concentration analysis provides, in settings with- of solutions of selected exercises. The book contains out a priori available compactness, a manageable Features many interesting examples as well (like the equations structural description for the functional sequences This book covers recent mathematical, numerical, for the electric circuits, the pendium equation, the intended to approximate solutions of partial differ- and statistical approaches for multistatic imaging logistic equation, the Lotka-Volterra system, and ential equations. Since the introduction of concen- of targets with waves at single or multiple frequen- many other) which introduce the reader to [..] tration compactness in the 1980s, concentration cies. The waves can be acoustic, elastic or electro- magnetic. They are generated by point sources on a analysis today is formalized on the functional-ana- Contents transmitter array and measured on a receiver array. lytic level as well as in terms of wavelets, extends to 1 First order linear differential equations.- 2 Theory An important problem in multistatic imaging is to a [..] of first order differential equations.- 3 First order quantify and understand the trade-offs between data nonlinear differential equations.- 4 Existence and Contents [..] uniqueness for systems and higher order equations.- Introduction.- On the Elements Involved in the Lack 5 Second Order Equations.- 6 Higher Order Linear of Compactness in Critical Sobolev Embedding.- A Contents Equations.- 7 Systems of First Order Equations.- 8 Class of Second-order Dilation Invariant Inequali- Mathematical and Probabilistic Tools.- Small Qualitative analysis of 2×2 systems and nonlinear ties.- Blow-up Solutions for Linear Perturbations of Volume Expansions and Concept of Generalized second order equations.- 9 Sturm Liouville eigen- the Yamabe Equation.- Extremals for Sobolev and Polarization Tensors.- Multistatic Configuration.- value theory.- 10 Solutions by infinite series and Exponential Inequalities in Hyperbolic Space.- The Localization and Detection Algorithms.- Dictionary Bessel functions.- 11 Laplace transform.- 12 Stability Lyapunov–Schmidt Reduction for Some Critical Matching and Tracking Algorithms.- Imaging of Theory.- 13 Boundary Value problems.- Appendix Problems.- A General Theorem for the Construc- Extended Targets.- Invisibility.- Numerical Imple- A. Numerical methods.- Answers[...] tion of Blowing-up Solutions to Some Elliptic Non- mentations and Results.- References.- Index. linear Equations via Lyapunov–Schmidt’s Finite- Fields of interest Fields of interest dimensional Reduction.- Concentration Analysis Ordinary Differential Equations; Analysis; Numeri- Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences and Cocompactness.- A Note on Non-radial Sign- cal Analysis; Applications of Mathematics changing[...] Target groups Target groups Research Fields of interest Lower undergraduate Partial Differential Equations; Global Analysis and Type of publication Analysis on Manifolds; Functional Analysis Type of publication Monograph Undergraduate textbook Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02584-1 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02128-7 Research Softcover Softcover 2013. XVII, 361 p. 61 illus., 47 illus. in color. (Lecture Type of publication 2014. XIV, 324 p. 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D. Angella, Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy V.I. Arnold, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Fed- M. Audin, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg Cedex, France; M. eration; A.B. Givental, University of California, Berkeley, Berke- Damian ley, USA; B. Khesin, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; A.N. Cohomological Aspects in Complex Varchenko, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA; V.A. Vassiliev, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federa- Morse Theory and Floer Homology Non-Kähler Geometry tion; O. Viro, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, USA (Eds.)

This book is an introduction to modern methods In these notes, we provide a summary of recent Vladimir I. Arnold - Collected Works of symplectic topology. It is devoted to explaining results on the cohomological properties of com- the solution of an important problem originating pact complex manifolds not endowed with a Käh- Hydrodynamics, Bifurcation Theory, and Algebraic Geometry from classical mechanics: the 'Arnold conjecture', ler structure.On the one hand, the large number 1965-1972 which asserts that the number of 1-periodic trajec- of developed analytic techniques makes it possi- Vladimir Arnold was one of the great mathemati- tories of a non-degenerate Hamiltonian system is ble to prove strong cohomological properties for cal scientists of our time. He is famous for both the bounded below by the dimension of the homology of compact Kähler manifolds. On the other, in order breadth and the depth of his work. At the same time the underlying manifold.The first part is a thorough to further investigate any of these properties, it is he is one of the most prolific and outstanding mathe- introduction to Morse theory, a fundamental tool of natural to look for manifolds that do not have any matical authors. This second volume of his Collected differential topology. It defines the Morse complex Kähler structure.We focus in particular on studying Works focuses on hydrodynamics, bifurcation the- and the Morse homology, and develops some of their Bott-Chern and Aeppli cohomologies of compact ory, and algebraic geometry. applications.Morse homology also serves a simple complex manifolds. Several results concerning the model for Floer homology, which is covered in the computations of Dolbeault and Bott-Chern coho- Features second part. Floer homology is an[...] mologies on nilmanifolds are summarized, allowing Vladimir Arnold was one of the great mathemati- readers to[...] cal scientists of our time. He is famous for both the Features breadth and the depth of his work. At the same time This book is an introduction to modern methods Features he is one of the most prolific and outstanding mathe- of symplectic topology. It is devoted to explaining In these notes, we provide a summary of recen- matical authors. This second volume of his Collected the solution of an important problem originating t results on the cohomological properties of com- Works focuses on hydrodynamics, bifurcation the- from classical mechanics: the 'Arnold conjecture', pact complex manifolds not endowed with a Kähler ory, and algebraic geometry. which asserts that the number of 1-periodic trajec- structure.On the one hand, the large number of tories of a non-degenerate Hamiltonian system is developed analytic techniques makes it possible to Contents bounded below by the dimension of the homology of prove strong cohomological properties for compact 1 Variational principle for three-dimensional steady- the underlying manifold.The first part is a thorough Kähler manifolds. On the other, in order to further state flows of an ideal fluid.- 2 On the Riemann cur- [..] investigate any of these properties, it is natural to vature of diffeomorphism groups.- 3 Sur la topolo- look for [..] gie des écoulements stationnaires des fluides parfaits Contents (in French).- 4 Conditions for non-linear stability of Introduction to Part I.- Morse Functions.- Pseudo- Contents stationary plane curvilinear flows of an ideal fluid.- 5 Gradients.- The Morse Complex.- Morse Homol- Preliminaries on (almost-) complex manifolds.- On the topology of three-dimensional steady flows of ogy, Applications.- Introduction to Part II.- What Cohomology of complex manifolds.- Cohomology of an ideal fluid.- 6 On an a priori estimate in the the- You Need To Know About Symplectic Geometry.- nilmanifolds.- Cohomology of almost-complex man- ory of hydrodynamical stability.- 7 On the differen- The Arnold Conjecture and the Floer Equation.- The ifolds.- References. tial geometry of infinite-dimensional Lie groups and Maslov Index.- Linearization and Transversality.- Fields of interest its application to the hydrodynamics of perfect flu- Spaces of Trajectories.- From Floer To Morse.- Floer Differential Geometry; Several Complex Variables ids.- 8 On[...] Homology: Invariance.- Elliptic Regularity.- Techni- and Analytic Spaces cal Lemmas.- Exercises for the Second Part.- Appen- Fields of interest dices: What You Need to Know to Read This Book. 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The Navier-Stokes model of fluid selection of the papers will provide the reader with fusion, Stokes, elasticity, magnetostatics and plate flow is based on the Stokes hypothesis, which a priori a snapshot of state-of-the-art and help initiate new bending problems. The modern mimetic discretiza- simplifies and restricts the relationship between the research [..] tion technology developed in part by the Authors stress tensor and the velocity. By relaxing [..] allows one to solve these equations on unstructured Contents polygonal, [..] Contents A quasi-optimal sparse grids procedure for ground- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- I Incompressible water flows.- The geometric basis of numerical Contents Multipolar Fluid Dynamics.- II Plane Poiseuille methods.- Spectral element methods on simplicial 1 Model elliptic problems.- 2 Foundations of Flow of Incompressible Bipolar Viscous Fluids.- III meshes.- Exponential convergence of hp-DGFEM mimetic finite difference method.- 3 Mimetic inner Incompressible Bipolar Fluid Dynamics: Examples of for elliptic problems in polyhedral domains.- A con- products and reconstruction operators.- 4 Mimetic Other Flows and Geometries.- IV General Existence tribution to the outflow boundary conditions for discretization of bilinear forms.- 5 The diffusion and Uniqueness Theorems for Incompressible Bipo- Navier-Stokes time-splitting methods.- High order problem in mixed form.- 6 The diffusion problem in lar and non-Newtonian Fluid Flow.- V Attractors for space-time discretization for elastic wave propa- primal form.- 7 Maxwells equations. 8. 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These lecture notes study the interplay between ran- Numerical Simulation in domness and geometry of graphs. The first part of Electromagnetism Current Challenges in Stability the notes reviews several basic geometric concepts, Issues for Numerical Differential before moving on to examine the manifestation of the underlying geometry in the behavior of random The book represents a basic support for a master Equations course in electromagnetism oriented to numerical processes, mostly percolation and random walk.The Cetraro, Italy 2011, Editors: Luca Dieci, Nicola Guglielmi study of the geometry of infinite vertex transitive simulation. The main goal of the book is that the reader knows the boundary-value problems of partial graphs, and of Cayley graphs in particular, is fairly This volume addresses some of the research areas differential equations that should be solved in order well developed. 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M. Bramanti, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy A. Cabada, University of Santiago de Compostel, Santiago de T.M. Carlsen, S. Eilers, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Compostela, Galicia, Spain Denmark; G. Restorff, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands; S. Silvestrov (Eds.) An Invitation to Hypoelliptic Green’s Functions in the Theory of Operators and Hörmander's Vector Operator Algebra and Dynamics Fields Ordinary Differential Equations Nordforsk Network Closing Conference, Faroe Islands, May 2012 This book provides a complete and exhaustive study Hörmander's operators are an important class of of the Green’s functions. Professor Cabada first Based on presentations given at the NordForsk Net- linear elliptic-parabolic degenerate partial differen- proves the basic properties of Green's functions and work Closing Conference “Operator Algebra and tial operators with smooth coefficients, which have discusses the study of nonlinear boundary value Dynamics,” held in Gjáargarður, Faroe Islands, in been intensively studied since the late 1960s and are problems. Classic methods of lower and upper solu- May 2012, this book features high quality research still an active field of research. This text provides the tions are explored, with a particular focus on monot- contributions and review articles by researchers reader with a general overview of the field, with its one iterative techniques that flow from them. In associated with the NordForsk network and leading motivations and problems, some of its fundamental addition, Cabada proves the existence of positive experts that explore the fundamental role of opera- results, and some recent lines of development. solutions by constructing operators defined in cones. tor algebras and dynamical systems in mathematics Features The book will be of interest to graduate students and with possible applications to physics, engineer- Hörmander's operators are an important class of researchers interested in the theoretical underpin- ing and computer science. 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P.G. Ciarlet, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong A. Contin, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; P. Paolini, Politec- R.M. Corless, N. Fillion Kong; T. Li, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (P.R.); Y. Maday nico di Milano, Milano, Italy; R. Salerno, Politecnico di Milano, (Eds.) Milano, Italy (Eds.) A Graduate Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: Innovative Technologies in Urban Numerical Methods Theory, Control and Approximation Mapping From the Viewpoint of Backward Error Analysis

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A. Dasgupta, University of Detroit Mercy, Ann Arbor, USA D. Dawson, A. Greven, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet, Erlan- G. Deelstra, G. Plantin gen, Germany Set Theory Risk Theory and Reinsurance Spatial Fleming-Viot Models with With an Introduction to Real Point Sets Selection and Mutation Reinsurance is an important production factor of What is a number? What is infinity? What is conti- non-life insurance. The efficiency and the capacity nuity? What is order? Answers to these fundamental This book constructs a rigorous framework for of the reinsurance market directly regulate those questions obtained by late nineteenth-century math- analysing selected phenomena in evolutionary theory of insurance markets. The purpose of this book is ematicians such as Dedekind and Cantor gave birth of populations arising due to the combined effects to provide a concise introduction to risk theory, to set theory. This textbook presents classical set the- of migration, selection and mutation in a spatial as well as to its main application procedures to ory in an intuitive but concrete manner.To allow stochastic population model, namely the evolution reinsurance.The first part of the book covers risk the- flexibility of topic selection in courses, the book is towards fitter and fitter types through punctuated ory. It presents the most prevalent model of ruin the- organized into four relatively independent parts equilibria. The discussion is based on a number of ory, as well as a discussion on insurance premium with distinct mathematical flavors. Part I begins new methods, in particular multiple scale analysis, calculation principles and the mathematical tools with the Dedekind–Peano axioms and ends with nonlinear Markov processes and their entrance laws, that enable portfolios to be ordered according to the construction of the real numbers. The core Can- atomic measure-valued evolutions and new forms their risk levels.The second part describes the institu- tor–Dedekind theory of cardinals, orders, and ordi- of duality (for state-dependent mutation and multi- tional context of reinsurance. It first strives to clarify nals appears in Part II. Part III focuses on the real type selection) which are used to prove ergodic the- the legal nature of[...] continuum. Finally, foundational[...] orems in this context and are applicable for many Features other questions and renormalization[...] Features Reinsurance is an important production factor of What is a number? What is infinity? What is conti- Features non-life insurance. The efficiency and the capacity nuity? What is order? Answers to these fundamental This book constructs a rigorous framework for of the reinsurance market directly regulate those questions obtained by late nineteenth-century math- analysing selected phenomena in evolutionary theory of insurance markets. The purpose of this book is ematicians such as Dedekind and Cantor gave birth of populations arising due to the combined effects to provide a concise introduction to risk theory, to set theory. This textbook presents classical set the- of migration, selection and mutation in a spatial as well as to its main application procedures to ory in an intuitive but concrete manner.To allow stochastic population model, namely the evolution reinsurance. The first part of the book covers risk flexibility of topic selection in courses, the book is towards fitter and fitter types through punctuated theory. It presents the most prevalent model of ruin organized into four relatively independent [..] equilibria. The discussion is based on a number of [..] new methods, in particular multiple scale analysis, Contents Contents nonlinear [..] 1 Preliminaries: Sets, Relations, and Functions.- Elements of Risk Theory.- Reinsurance Market Prac- Part I Dedekind: Numbers.- 2 The Dedekind– Contents tices.- Optimal Reinsurance. Peano Axioms.- 3 Dedekind’s Theory of the Con- Introduction.- Emergence and fixation in the F-W tinuum.- 4 Postscript I: What Exactly Are the Nat- Fields of interest model with two types.- Formulation of the multi- ural Numbers?.- Part II Cantor: Cardinals, Order, Actuarial Sciences type and multiscale model.- Formulation of the main and Ordinals.- 5 Cardinals: Finite, Countable, and results in the general case.- A Basic Tool: Dual Rep- Uncountable.- 6 Cardinal Arithmetic and the Can- Target groups resentations.- Long-time behaviour: ergodicity and tor Set.- 7 Orders and Order Types.- 8 Dense and Graduate non-ergodicity.- Mean-field emergence and fixation Complete Orders.- 9 Well-Orders and Ordinals.- 11 of rare mutants (Phase 1,2).- Methods and proofs for Posets, Zorn’s Lemma, Ranks, and Trees.- 12 Post- Type of publication the F-W model with two types.- Emergence, fixation script II: Infinitary Combinatorics.- Part III Real Monograph with M ≥ 2 lower order types.- Emergence, fixation: Point Sets.- 13 Interval Trees and Generalized Can- The general (M, M)-type mean-field model.- Neutral More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5567-6 tor Sets.-[...] evolution on E1 after fixation (Phase 3).- Re-equili- Softcover 2014. 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R. Denk, M. Kaip, Universität Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany J. Dick, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; F.Y. B. Duplantier, Service de Physique Théorique, Gif-sur-Yvette Kuo, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; G.W. Cedex, France; S. Nonnenmacher, CEA Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, Peters, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; France; V. Rivasseau, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France (Eds.) General Parabolic Mixed Order I.H. Sloan, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (Eds.) Systems in Lp and Applications Chaos

Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Poincaré Seminar 2010 In this text, a theory for general linear parabolic par- tial differential equations is established which cov- Methods 2012 This twelfth volume in the Poincaré Seminar Series ers equations with inhomogeneous symbol structure presents a complete and interdisciplinary perspective as well as mixed-order systems. Typical applications This book represents the refereed proceedings of on the concept of Chaos, both in classical mechan- include several variants of the Stokes system and the Tenth International Conference on Monte Carlo ics in its deterministic version, and in quantum free boundary value problems. We show well-posed- and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Com- mechanics. This book expounds some of the most ness in Lp-Lq-Sobolev spaces in time and space for puting that was held at the University of New South wide ranging questions in science, from uncover- the linear problems (i.e., maximal regularity) which Wales (Australia) in February 2012. These biennial ing the fingerprints of classical chaotic dynamics in is the key step for the treatment of nonlinear prob- conferences are major events for Monte Carlo and quantum systems, to predicting the fate of our own lems. The theory is based on the concept of the New- the premiere event for quasi-Monte Carlo research. planetary system. Its seven articles are also highly ton polygon and can cover equations which are not The proceedings include articles based on invited pedagogical, as befits their origin in lectures to a accessible by standard methods as, e.g., semigroup lectures as well as carefully selected contributed broad scientific audience. Highlights include a com- theory. Results are obtained in different types of papers on all theoretical aspects and applications of plete description by the mathematician É. Ghys of non-integer Lp-Sobolev[...] Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods. The the paradigmatic Lorenz attractor, and of the famed Lorenz butterfly effect as it is[...] Features reader will be provided with information on latest developments in these very active areas. The book is In this text, a theory for general linear parabolic par- Features an excellent reference for[...] tial differential equations is established, which cov- This twelfth volume in the Poincaré Seminar Series ers equations with inhomogeneous symbol structure Features presents a complete and interdisciplinary perspective as well as mixed order systems. Typical applications This book represents the refereed proceedings of on the concept of Chaos, both in classical mechan- include several variants of the Stokes system and free the Tenth International Conference on Monte Carlo ics in its deterministic version, and in quantum boundary value problems. We show well-posedness and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Com- mechanics. This book expounds some of the most in Lp-Lq-Sobolev spaces in time and space for the puting that was held at the University of New South wide ranging questions in science, from uncover- linear problems (i.e., maximal [..] Wales (Australia) in February 2012. These biennial ing the fingerprints of classical chaotic dynamics in conferences are major events for Monte Carlo and quantum systems, to predicting the fate of our own Contents [..] Introduction and Outline.- 1 The joint time- the premiere event for quasi-Monte Carlo research. The proceedings include articles based on invited space H(infinity)-calculus.- 2 The Newton poly- Contents lectures as [..] gon approach for mixed-order systems.-3 Triebel- Foreword.- 1 Étienne Ghys, The Lorenz Attractor, Lizorkin spaces and the Lp-Lq setting.- 4 Applica- Contents a Paradigm for Chaos.- 2 Stéphan Fauve, Chaotic tion to parabolic differential equations.- List of fig- Part I: Invited Articles.- Part II: Tutorial.- Part III: Dynamos Generated by Fully Turbulent Flows.- ures.-Bibliography.- List of symbols.- Index. Contributed Articles.- Conference Participants.- 3 Uzy Smilansky, Discrete Graphs - A Paradigm Index. Model for Quantum Chaos.- 4 Paul Bourgade and Fields of interest Jonathan P. Keating, Quantum Chaos, Random Partial Differential Equations; Mathematical Physics; Fields of interest Matrix Theory, and the Riemann ζ-function.- 5 Operator Theory Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Hans-Jürgen Stöckmann, Chaos in Microwave Res- onators.- 6 Stéphane Nonnenmacher, Anatomy of Target groups sis; Statistical Theory and Methods; Computer Quantum Chaotic Eigenstates.- 7 Jacques Laskar, Is Research Graphics the Solar System Stable?. Type of publication Target groups Fields of interest Monograph Research Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Number More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01999-4 Type of publication Theory; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory; Sta- Hardcover Proceedings tistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity 2013. VIII, 250 p. 16 illus., 1 illus. in color. (Operator The- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41094-9 Target groups ory: Advances and Applications, Vol. 239) Hardcover Research 84,99 € 2013. 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L. Elefteriadou, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA A. García-Parrado, F.C. Mena, University of Minho, Braga, Portu- O. Gasquet, A. Herzig, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse Cedex gal; F. Moura, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; E. Vaz, Uni- 4, France; B. Said, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse Cedex 4, versity of Minho, Braga, Portugal (Eds.) France; F. Schwarzentruber, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse An Introduction to Traffic Flow Cedex 4, France Theory Progress in Mathematical Relativity, Gravitation and Kripke’s Worlds This text provides a comprehensive and concise Cosmology An Introduction to Modal Logics via Tableaux treatment of the topic of traffic flow theory and includes several topics relevant to today’s highway Proceedings of the Spanish Relativity Meeting ERE2012, Uni- Possible worlds models were introduced by Saul transportation system. It provides the fundamental versity of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal, September 3-7, 2012 Kripke in the early 1960s. Basically, a possible principles of traffic flow theory as well as applica- world's model is nothing but a graph with labelled tions of those principles for evaluating specific types This book contains contributions from the Spanish nodes and labelled edges. Such graphs provide of facilities (freeways, intersections, etc.). Newer con- Relativity Meeting, ERE 2012, held in Guimarães, semantics for various modal logics (alethic, tem- cepts of Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and Portugal, September 2012. It features more than 70 poral, epistemic and doxastic, dynamic, deontic, their potential impact on traffic flow are discussed. papers on a range of topics in general relativity and description logics) and also turned out useful for State-of-the-art in traffic flow research and micro- gravitation, from mathematical cosmology, numer- other nonclassical logics (intuitionistic, conditional, scopic traffic analysis and traffic simulation have sig- ical relativity and black holes to string theory and several paraconsistent and relevant logics). All these nificantly advanced and are also discussed in this quantum gravity. Under the title "Progress in Math- logics have been studied intensively in philosophical text. Real world examples and useful problem sets ematical Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology," and mathematical logic and in computer science, and complement[...] ERE 2012 was attended by an exceptional interna- have been applied increasingly in domains such as tional list of over a hundred participants from the program semantics, artificial intelligence, and more Features five continents and over forty countries. ERE is orga- recently in the semantic web.[...] This text provides a comprehensive and concise nized every year by one of the Spanish or Portuguese treatment of the topic of traffic flow theory and groups working in this area and is supported by the Features includes several topics relevant to today’s highway Spanish Society of Gravitation[...] Possible worlds models were introduced by Saul transportation system. It provides the fundamental Kripke in the early 1960s. Basically, a possible worlds principles of traffic flow theory as well as applica- Features model is nothing but a graph with labelled nodes and tions of those principles for evaluating specific types This book contains contributions from the Spanish labelled edges. Such graphs provide semantics for of facilities (freeways, intersections, etc.). Newer Relativity Meeting, ERE 2012, held in Guimarães, various modal logics (alethic, temporal, epistemic concepts of Intelligent transportation systems [..] Portugal, September 2012. It features more than 70 and doxastic, dynamic, deontic, description logics) papers on a range of topics in general relativity and and also turned out useful for other nonclassical log- Contents gravitation, from mathematical cosmology, numer- ics (intuitionistic, conditional, several [..] Introduction.- Part 1.- 1. Modeling the Motion of ical relativity and black holes to string theory and a Single Vehicle.- 2. Modeling Vehicle Interactions quantum gravity. Under the title "Progress in Mathe- Contents and the Movement of Groups of Vehicles.- Part 2.- 3. matical Relativity, Gravitation and [..] Preface.- 1 Modelling things with graphs.- 2 Talking The Traffic Stream: Traffic Flow Performance Char- about graphs.- 3 The basics of the model construc- acteristics.- 4. Capacity.- 5. Traffic Operational Per- Contents tion method.- 4 Logics with simple constraints on formance Measures.- Part 3.- 6. Analytical Models Part I Plenary sessions.- Part II Parallel sessions.- models.- 5 Logics with transitive accessibility rela- for Bottleneck and Queuing Evaluations.- 7. Simula- Part III Poster presentations. tions.- 6 Model Checking.- 7 Modal logics with tran- tion Modeling.- Part 4.- 8. Freeways.- 9. Signalized sitive closure.- Bibliography.- Index. Intersections and Networks.- 10. Unsignalized Inter- Fields of interest sections.- 11. Two-Lane Highways.- Appendix A.- Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; Math- Fields of interest Appendix B.- Index. ematical Methods in Physics; Differential Geome- Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Mathematics try; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational (general) Fields of interest Physics; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativ- Optimization; Civil Engineering ity Theory; Cosmology Target groups Research Target groups Target groups Graduate Research Type of publication Monograph Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-7643-8503-3 Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Proceedings Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40156-5 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8434-9 2014. XV, 198 p. 73 illus. (Studies in Universal Logic) Hardcover Hardcover 84,99 € 2014. XX, 251 p. 97 illus., 79 illus. in color. (Springer 2014. XXVIII, 485 p. 68 illus., 55 illus. in color. 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G. Giorgi, Universita Pavia, Pavia, Italy; T.H. Kjeldsen, Roskilde M. Gorelik, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel; P. T. Johnson, F. Jedrzejewski University, Roskilde, Denmark (Eds.) Papi, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italy (Eds.) Looking at Numbers Traces and Emergence of Nonlinear Advances in Lie Superalgebras

Programming Galileo Galilei said he was “reading the book of The volume is the outcome of the conference nature” as he observed pendulums swinging, but he "Lie superalgebras," which was held at the Istituto The book contains reproductions of the most impor- might also simply have tried to draw the numbers Nazionale di Alta Matematica, in 2012. The confer- tant papers that gave birth to the first developments themselves as they fall into networks of permutations ence gathered many specialists in the subject, and the in nonlinear programming. Of particular interest is or form loops that synchronize at different speeds, or talks held provided comprehensive insights into the W. Karush's often quoted Master Thesis, which is attach themselves to balls passing in and out of the newest trends in research on Lie superalgebras (and published for the first time. The anthology includes hands of good jugglers. Numbers are, after all, a part related topics like vertex algebras, representation an extensive preliminary chapter, where the editors of nature. As such, looking at and thinking about theory and supergeometry). The book contains con- trace out the history of mathematical programming, them is a way of understanding our relationship to tributions of many leading esperts in the field and with special reference to linear and nonlinear pro- nature. But when we do so in a technical, profes- provides a complete account of the newest trends in gramming. sional way, we tend to overlook their basic attributes, research on Lie Superalgebras. the things we can understand by simply “looking Features at numbers.” Tom Johnson is a composer who uses Features The book contains reproductions of the most impor- logic and mathematical[...] The volume is the outcome of the conference tant papers that gave birth to the first developments "Lie superalgebras," which was held at the Istituto in nonlinear programming. Of particular interest is Features Nazionale di Alta Matematica, in 2012. The confer- W. Karush's often quoted Master Thesis, which is Galileo Galilei said he was “reading the book of ence gathered many specialists in the subject, and the published for the first time. The anthology includes nature” as he observed pendulums swinging, but he talks held provided comprehensive insights into the an extensive preliminary chapter, where the editors might also simply have tried to draw the numbers newest trends in research on Lie superalgebras (and trace out the history of mathematical programming, themselves as they fall into networks of permutations related topics like vertex algebras, representation the- with special reference to linear and nonlinear [..] or form loops that synchronize at different speeds, or ory and supergeometry). The book contains [..] attach themselves to balls passing in and out of the Contents hands of good jugglers. Numbers are, after all, a part Contents Preface and Acknowledgements.- Introductory of nature. As such, looking at and thinking [..] 1 A. Alldridge, Z. Shaikh: Superbosonisation, Riesz Chapter: A Historical View of Nonlinear Program- superdistributions, and highest weight modules.- 2 ming: Traces and Emergence.- 18 historical articles. Contents K. Coulembier: Homological algebra for osp(1|2n).- Introduction.- 1. Permutations.- 1.1 Symmetric Fields of interest 3 A. D’Andrea: Finiteness and orbifold vertex oper- Group.- 1.2 Bruhat Order.- 1.3 Euler Characteris- Computational Science and Engineering; History of ator algebras.- 4 A. De Sole: On classical finite and tic.- 1.4 Group Action.- 1.5 Permutohedra and Cay- Mathematics affine W -algebras.- 5 M. Gorelik, D. Grantcharov: ley Graphs.- 1.6 Coxeter Groups.- 1.7 Homometric Q-type Lie superalgebras.- 6 C. Hoyt: Weight mod- Sets.- 2. Sums.- 2.1 Integer Partitions.- References.- Target groups ules for the Lie superalgebra D(2,1,a).- 7 R. Fioresi, S. 3. Subsets.- 3.1 Combinatorial Designs.- 4 Kirkman’s Research Kwok: On SUSY curves.- 8 V. G. Kac, P. Moseneder Ladies, a Combinatorial Design.- 4.1 Steiner and Frajria, P. Papi: Dirac operators and the Very Strange Kirkman Systems.- 5. Twelve.- 5.1 (12,4,3).- 6. Type of publication Formula for Lie superalgebras.- 9 V. Mazorchuk: (9,4,3).- 6.1 Decomposition of Block Designs.- 7. 55 Collected works Parabolic category O for[...] Chords.- 7.1 Chords and Designs.-8. Clarinet Trio.- More on www.springer.com/978-3-0348-0438-7 8.1 Strange Fractal Sequences.- 9. Loops.- 9.1 Self- Fields of interest Replicating Melodies.- 9.2 Rhythmic[...] Hardcover Algebra; Topology 2014. XVI, 434 p. Fields of interest 79,99 € Target groups Graph Theory; Mathematics (general); Mathematics ISBN 978-3-0348-0438-7 Research in Music usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02951-1 Type of publication Hardcover Monograph 2014. VIII, 280 p. 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N.L. Komarova, D. Wodarz R. Kress V. Křivan, Acad. of Sciences of Czech Rep., České Budějovice, Czech Republic; G. Zaccour, HEC Montréal, Montreal, Canada (Eds.) Targeted Cancer Treatment in Silico Linear Integral Equations

Small Molecule Inhibitors and Oncolytic Viruses Advances in Dynamic Games This book combines theory, applications, and Countless medical researchers over the past century numerical methods, and covers each of these fields Theory, Applications, and Numerical Methods have been occupied by the search for a cure of can- with the same weight. In order to make the book This contributed volume focuses on aspects of cer. So far, they have developed and implemented accessible to mathematicians, physicists, and engi- dynamic game theory including differential games, a wide range of treatment techniques, including neers alike, the author has made it as self-contained evolutionary games, and stochastic games. It covers surgery, chemo- and radiotherapy, antiangiogenic as possible, requiring only a solid foundation in dif- theoretical developments, algorithmic methods, and drugs, small molecule inhibitors, and oncolytic ferential and integral calculus. The functional analy- applications to fields as varied as mathematical biol- viruses. However, patterns of these treatments' sis which is necessary for an adequate treatment of ogy, environmental management, economics, engi- effectiveness remain largely unclear, and a better the theory and the numerical solution of integral neering, guidance and control, and social interaction. understanding of how cancer therapies work has equations is developed within the book itself. Prob- It will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience become a key research goal. Cancer Treatment in lems are included at the end of each chapter. For this of researchers, practitioners, and advanced gradu- Silico provides the first in-depth study of approach- third edition in order to make the introduction to ate students.Advances in Dynamic Games presents ing this understanding by modeling cancer treat- the basic functional analytic tools more complete the state-of-the-art research that serves as a testament to ments, both mathematically and through computer Hahn–Banach extension[...] simulations.The main goal of this book is to help the vitality and growth of the field of dynamic games expose[...] Features and their applications. Its contributions, written by This book combines theory, applications, and experts in their[...] Features numerical methods, and covers each of these fields Features This monograph provides the first in-depth study of with the same weight. In order to make the book This contributed volume focuses on aspects of how mathematical and computational approaches accessible to mathematicians, physicists, and engi- dynamic game theory including differential games, can be used to advance our understanding of can- neers alike, the author has made it as self-contained evolutionary games, and stochastic games. It covers cer therapies and to improve treatment design and as possible, requiring only a solid foundation in dif- theoretical developments, algorithmic methods, and outcome. Over the past century, the search for a can- ferential and integral calculus. The functional analy- applications to fields as varied as mathematical biol- cer cure has been a primary occupation of medical sis which is necessary for an adequate treatment of ogy, environmental management, economics, engi- researchers. So far, it has led to a wide range of treat- the [..] ment techniques, including surgery, chemo- and [..] neering, guidance and control, and social interaction. Contents It will be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience Contents Normed Spaces.- Bounded and Compact Opera- [..] Background and Scope of the Book.- Part I Treat- tors.- Riesz Theory.- Dual Systems and Fredholm Contents ment of Cancer with Small Molecule Inhibitors.- Alternative.- Regularization in Dual Systems.- Poten- Part I Dynamic Games: Theory and Computation.- An Introduction to Small Molecule Inhibitors and tial Theory.- Singular Integral Equations.- Sobolev 1 Relative Value Iteration for Stochastic Differential Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- Basic Dynamics of Spaces.- The Heat Equation.- Operator Approxima- Games.- 2 OPTGAME3: A Dynamic Game Solver Chronic Myeloid Leukemia During Imatinib Treat- tions .-Degenerate Kernel Approximation.- Quad- and an Economic Example.- 3 Dynamic Program- ment.- Stochastic Modeling of Cellular Growth, rature Methods.- Projection Methods.- Iterative ming Approach to Aircraft Control in a Windshear.- Treatment, and Resistance Generation.- Evolution- Solution and Stability.- Equations of the First Kind.- 4 Existence of Optimal Controls for a Bi-Level Opti- ary Dynamics of Drug Resistant Mutants in Targeted Tikhonov Regularization.- Regularization by Dis- mal Control Problem.- 5 Static Linear-Quadratic Treatment of CML.- Effect of Cellular Quiescence cretization.- Inverse Boundary Value Problems.- Ref- Gaussian Games.- 6 Interior Convergence Under on the Evolution of Drug Resistance in CML.- Com- erences.- Index. bination Therapies: Short term versus Long term Payoff Monotone Selections and Proper Equilib- Strategies.- Cross Resistance: Treatment and Model- Fields of interest rium: Application to Equilibrium Selection.- Part II ing.-[...] Analysis; Numerical Analysis; Measure and Integra- Dynamic Games: Applications.- 7 Should a Retailer tion; Signal, Image and Speech Processing Support a Quality Improvements Strategy?.- 8 A Fields of interest Large[...] Physiological, Cellular and Medical Topics; Cancer Target groups Research; Mathematical and Computational Biol- Graduate Fields of interest ogy; Oncology; Genetics and Population Dynamics; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. 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P. Major A.B. Malinowska, Bialystok University of Technology,, Białystok, A. Meirmanov, Kazakh-British Technical University, Almaty, Kaza- Poland; D.F.M. Torres khstan Multiple Wiener-Itô Integrals Quantum Variational Calculus Mathematical Models for With Applications to Limit Theorems Poroelastic Flows The goal of this Lecture Note is to prove a new type This Brief puts together two subjects, quantum and of limit theorems for normalized sums of strongly variational calculi by considering variational prob- The book is devoted to rigorous derivation of macro- dependent random variables that play an important lems involving Hahn quantum operators. The main scopic mathematical models as a homogenization of role in probability theory or in statistical physics. advantage of its results is that they are able to deal exact mathematical models at the microscopic level. Here non-linear functionals of stationary Gaussian with nondifferentiable (even discontinuous) func- The idea is quite natural: one first must describe the fields are considered, and it is shown that the theory tions, which are important in applications.Possible joint motion of the elastic skeleton and the fluid in of Wiener–Itô integrals provides a valuable tool in applications in economics are discussed. Economists pores at the microscopic level by means of classical their study. More precisely, a version of these ran- model time as continuous or discrete. Although indi- continuum mechanics, and then use homogenization dom integrals is introduced that enables us to com- vidual economic decisions are generally made at to find appropriate approximation models (homog- bine the technique of random integrals and Fourier discrete time intervals, they may well be less than enized equations). The Navier-Stokes equations still analysis. The most important results of this theory perfectly synchronized in ways discrete models pos- hold at this scale of the pore size in the order of 5 are presented together with some non-trivial limit tulate. On the other hand, the usual assumption that – 15 microns. Thus, as we have mentioned above, theorems proved with their help.This work is a new, economic activity takes place continuously, is noth- the macroscopic mathematical models obtained are revised version of a[...] ing else than a convenient[...] still within the limits of physical applicability. These Features Features mathematical models[...] The goal of this Lecture Note is to prove a new type This Brief puts together two subjects, quantum and Features of limit theorems for normalized sums of strongly variational calculi by considering variational prob- The book is devoted to rigorous derivation of macro- dependent random variables that play an important lems involving Hahn quantum operators. The main scopic mathematical models as a homogenization of role in probability theory or in statistical physics. advantage of its results is that they are able to deal exact mathematical models at the microscopic level. Here non-linear functionals of stationary Gaussian with nondifferentiable (even discontinuous) func- The idea is quite natural: one first must describe the fields are considered, and it is shown that the theory tions, which are important in applications.Possible joint motion of the elastic skeleton and the fluid in of Wiener–Itô integrals provides a valuable tool in applications in economics are discussed. Economists pores at the microscopic level by means of classical their study. More precisely, a version of [..] model time as continuous or discrete. Although [..] continuum mechanics, and then use homogenization Fields of interest Contents to find appropriate approximation models [..] Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes The Classical Calculus of Variations.- The Hahn Contents Quantum Variational Calculus.- The Power Quan- Isothermal Liquid Filtration.- Filtration of a com- Target groups tum Calculus.- Conclusion. Research pressible thermo-fluid.- Hydraulic shock in incom- Fields of interest pressible poroelastic media.- Double porosity models Type of publication Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Opti- for a liquid filtration.- Filtration in composite Monograph mization; Control; Game Theory / Mathematical incompressible media.- Isothermal acoustics in poro- Methods; Quantum Physics elastic media.- Non-isothermal acoustics in poro- More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02641-1 elastic media.- Isothermal acoustics in composite Softcover Target groups media.- Double porosity models for acoustics.- Dif- 2014. 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D. Motreanu, V.V. Motreanu, N. Papageorgiou W.E. Nagel, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; V. Nazaikinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian D.H. Kröner, Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; M.M. Resch, Federation; B.-W. Schulze, B. Sternin, Peoples’ Friendship Univers. Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany (Eds.) of Russia, Moscow, Russian Federation Topological and Variational Methods with Applications High Performance Computing in The Localization Problem in Index to Nonlinear Boundary Value Science and Engineering ‘13 Theory of Elliptic Operators Problems Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center, Stuttgart (HLRS) 2013 The book deals with the localization approach to the This book focuses on nonlinear boundary value index problem for elliptic operators. Localization This book presents the state-of-the-art in simula- problems and the aspects of nonlinear analysis which ideas have been widely used for solving various spe- tion on supercomputers. Leading researchers present are necessary to their study. The authors first give cific index problems for a long time, but the fact that results achieved on systems of the High Performance a comprehensive introduction to the many differ- there is actually a fundamental localization princi- Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) for the year ent classical methods from nonlinear analysis, vari- ple underlying all these solutions has mostly passed 2013. The reports cover all fields of computational ational principles, and Morse theory. They then unnoticed. The ignorance of this general principle science and engineering ranging from CFD via com- provide a rigorous and detailed treatment of the rel- has often necessitated using various artificial tricks putational physics and chemistry to computer sci- evant areas of nonlinear analysis with new applica- and hindered the solution of new important prob- ence with a special emphasis on industrially relevant tions to nonlinear boundary value problems for both lems in index theory. So far, the localization princi- applications. Presenting results of one of Europe’s ordinary and partial differential equations. Recent ple has been only scarcely covered in journal papers leading systems this volume covers a wide variety results on the existence and multiplicity of critical and not covered at all in monographs. The suggested of applications that deliver a high level of sustained points for both smooth and nonsmooth functional, book is intended to fill the gap. So far, it is the first performance. The book covers the main methods in developments on the degree theory of monotone and only[...] high performance computing. Its outstanding results type operators, nonlinear maximum and[...] in achieving highest performance[...] Features Features This book deals with the localization approach to Features This book focuses on nonlinear boundary value the index problem for elliptic operators. Localization This book presents the state-of-the-art in simula- problems and the aspects of nonlinear analysis which ideas have been widely used for solving various spe- tion on supercomputers. Leading researchers present are necessary to their study. The authors first give cific index problems for a long time, but the fact that results achieved on systems of the High Performance a comprehensive introduction to the many differ- there is actually a fundamental localization princi- Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) for the year ent classical methods from nonlinear analysis, vari- ple underlying all these solutions has mostly passed 2013. The reports cover all fields of computational ational principles, and Morse theory. They then unnoticed. The ignorance of this general principle science and engineering ranging from CFD via com- provide a rigorous and detailed treatment of the rel- has often necessitated using various [..] putational physics and chemistry to computer sci- evant areas of nonlinear analysis with new applica- ence with a special emphasis on industrially relevant tions to [..] Contents [..] Preface.- Introduction.- 0.1 Basics of Elliptic The- Contents ory.- 0.2 Surgery and the Superposition Principle.- Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Sobolev Spaces.- Nonlinear 0.3 Examples and Applications.- 0.4 Bibliographical Physics.- Solid State Physics.- Chemistry.- Reacting Operators.- Nonsmooth Analysis.- Degree Theory.- Remarks.- Part I: Superposition Principle.- 1 Super- Flows.- Computational Fluid Dynamics.- Transport Variational Principles and Critical Point Theory.- position Principle for the Relative Index.- 1.1 Collar and Climate.- Miscellaneous Topics. Morse Theory.- Bifurcation Theory.- Regularity Spaces.- 1.2 Proper Operators and Fredholm Opera- tors.- 1.3 Superposition Principle.- 2 Superposition Theorems and Maximum Principles.- Spectrum of Fields of interest Principle for K-Homology.- 2.1 Preliminaries.- 2.2 Differential Operators.- Ordinary Differential Equa- Computational Science and Engineering; Theoreti- Fredholm Modules and K-Homology.- 2.3 Superpo- tions.- Nonlinear Elliptic Equations with Dirichlet cal, Mathematical and Computational Physics; Appl. sition Principle.- 2.4 Fredholm Modules and Elliptic Boundary Conditions.- Nonlinear Elliptic Equations Mathematics / Computational Methods of Engineer- Operators.- 3 Superposition Principle for KK-The- with Neumann Boundary Conditions.- List of Sym- ing; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry bols.- References.- Index. ory.- 3.1 Preliminaries.- 3.2[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Partial Differential Equations; Calculus of Variations Global Analysis and Analysis on Manifolds; K-The- and Optimal Control; Optimization; Operator The- Type of publication ory; Functional Analysis; Partial Differential Equa- ory; Ordinary Differential Equations; Global Analy- Proceedings tions sis and Analysis on Manifolds More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02164-5 Target groups Target groups Hardcover Research Research 2013. 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T. Nishitani J. Noguchi, J. Winkelmann, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, H.R. Noori Germany Hyperbolic Systems with Analytic Hysteresis Phenomena in Biology Coefficients Nevanlinna Theory in Several Complex Variables and Diophantine The occurrence of hysteresis phenomena has been Well-posedness of the Cauchy Problem Approximation traditionally associated with mechanical and mag- This monograph focuses on the well-posedness of netic properties of materials. However, recent the Cauchy problem for linear hyperbolic systems studies on the dynamics of biological processes sug- The aim of this book is to provide a comprehen- with matrix coefficients. Mainly two questions are gest switch-like behavior that could be described sive account of higher dimensional Nevanlinna discussed:(A) Under which conditions on lower by mathematical models of hysteresis. This book theory and its relations with Diophantine approxi- order terms is the Cauchy problem well posed?(B) presents the milestones and perspectives of biological mation theory for graduate students and interested When is the Cauchy problem well posed for any hysteresis and provides a comprehensive and appli- researchers.This book with nine chapters systemati- lower order term?For first order two by two systems cation-oriented introduction to this subject. The tar- cally describes Nevanlinna theory of meromorphic with two independent variables with real analytic get audience primarily comprises researchers but the maps between algebraic varieties or complex spaces, coefficients, we present complete answers for both book may also be beneficial for graduate students. building up from the classical theory of meromor- (A) and (B). For first order systems with real analytic phic functions on the complex plane with full proofs Features coefficients we prove general necessary conditions in Chap. 1 to the current state of research.Chapter 2 The occurrence of hysteresis phenomena has been for question (B) in terms of minors of the principal presents the First Main Theorem for coherent ideal traditionally associated with mechanical and mag- symbols. With regard to sufficient conditions for (B), sheaves in a very general form. With the preparation netic properties of materials. However, recent we introduce hyperbolic systems with[...] of plurisubharmonic functions, how the theory to be studies on the dynamics of biological processes sug- Features generalized in a higher dimension is[...] gest switch-like behavior that could be described This monograph focuses on the well-posedness of by mathematical models of hysteresis. This book Features the Cauchy problem for linear hyperbolic systems presents the milestones and perspectives of biological The aim of this book is to provide a comprehen- with matrix coefficients. Mainly two questions are hysteresis and provides a comprehensive and appli- sive account of higher dimensional Nevanlinna discussed:(A) Under which conditions on lower cation-oriented [..] theory and its relations with Diophantine approxi- order terms is the Cauchy problem well posed?(B) mation theory for graduate students and interested Contents When is the Cauchy problem well posed for any researchers.This book with nine chapters systemati- Introduction.- Bifurcation Theory and Bistability.- lower order term?For first order two by two systems cally describes Nevanlinna theory of meromorphic Preisach Models.- Examples of Hysteresis Phenom- with two independent variables with real analytic [..] maps between algebraic varieties or complex spaces, ena in Biology. Contents building up from the classical theory of meromor- Fields of interest Introduction.- Necessary conditions for strong phic [..] Physiological, Cellular and Medical Topics; Biomed- hyperbolicity.- Two by two systems with two inde- Contents ical Engineering; Biophysics and Biological Physics; pendent variables.- Systems with nondegenerate Nevanlinna Theory of Meromorphic Functions.- Mathematical and Computational Biology; Func- characteristics.- Index. First Main Theorem.- Differentiably Non-Degener- tional Analysis Fields of interest ate Meromorphic Maps.- Entire Curves into Alge- Target groups Partial Differential Equations; Mathematical Meth- braic Varieties.- Semi-Abelian Varieties.- Entire Research ods in Physics Curves into Semi-Abelian Varieties.- Kobayashi Hyperbolicity.- Nevanlinna Theory over Function Type of publication Target groups Fields.- Diophantine Approximation.- Bibliography.- Brief Research Index.- Symbols More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38217-8 Type of publication Fields of interest Softcover Monograph Functions of a Complex Variable; Several Complex Variables and Analytic Spaces; Algebraic Geometry; 2014. XI, 45 p. 12 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Mathematical More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02272-7 Number Theory Methods) Softcover 49,99 € 2014. VIII, 237 p. 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A. Paprotny, M. Thess A. Potschka H.J. Prömel, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany

Realtime Data Mining A Direct Method for Parabolic PDE Ramsey Theory for Discrete

Self-Learning Techniques for Recommendation Engines Constrained Optimization Problems Structures

Describing novel mathematical concepts for rec- Andreas Potschka discusses a direct multiple shoot- This monograph covers some of the most important ommendation engines, Realtime Data Mining: Self- ing method for dynamic optimization problems developments in Ramsey theory from its beginnings Learning Techniques for Recommendation Engines- constrained by nonlinear, possibly time-periodic, in the early 20th century via its many breakthroughs features a sound mathematical framework unifying parabolic partial differential equations. In contrast to to recent important developments in the early 21st approaches based on control and learning theories, indirect methods, this approach automatically com- century.The book first presents a detailed discus- tensor factorization, and hierarchical methods. Fur- putes adjoint derivatives without requiring the user sion of the roots of Ramsey theory before offering thermore, it presents promising results of numerous to formulate adjoint equations, which can be time- a thorough discussion of the role of parameter sets. experiments on real-world data. The area of realtime consuming and error-prone. The author describes It presents several examples of structures that can data mining is currently developing at an exception- and analyzes in detail a globalized inexact Sequential be interpreted in terms of parameter sets and fea- ally dynamic pace, and realtime data mining systems Quadratic Programming method that exploits the tures the most fundamental Ramsey-type results are the counterpart of today's “classic” data mining mathematical structures of this approach and prob- for parameter sets: Hales-Jewett's theorem and Gra- systems. Whereas the latter learn from historical data lem class for fast numerical performance. The book ham-Rothschild¹s Ramsey theorem as well as their and then use it to deduce necessary actions, realtime features applications, including results for a real- canonical versions and several applications. Next, the analytics systems learn[...] world chemical engineering separation[...] book steps back to the most basic[...] Features Features Features Describing novel mathematical concepts for rec- Andreas Potschka discusses a direct multiple shoot- This monograph covers some of the most important ommendation engines, Realtime Data Mining: Self- ing method for dynamic optimization problems developments in Ramsey theory from its beginnings Learning Techniques for Recommendation Engines- constrained by nonlinear, possibly time-periodic, in the early 20th century via its many breakthroughs features a sound mathematical framework unifying parabolic partial differential equations. In contrast to to recent important developments in the early 21st approaches based on control and learning theories, indirect methods, this approach automatically com- century. The book first presents a detailed discus- tensor factorization, and hierarchical methods. Fur- putes adjoint derivatives without requiring the user sion of the roots of Ramsey theory before offering a thermore, it presents promising results of numerous to formulate adjoint equations, which can be time- thorough discussion of the role of parameter sets. It experiments on real-world data. The area of realtime consuming and error-prone. The author describes presents several examples of [..] [..] and [..] Contents Contents Contents Foreword by Angelika Steger.- Preface.- Conven- 1 Brave New Realtime World – Introduction.- 2 Parabolic PDE Constrained Optimization Problems.- tions.- Part I Roots of Ramsey Theory: 1.1 Ramsey’s Strange Recommendations? – On The Weaknesses Two-Grid Newton-Picard Inexact SQP.- Struc- theorem.- 1.2 From Hilbert’s cube lemma to Rado’s Of Current Recommendation Engines.- 3 Chang- ture Exploiting Solution of QPs.- Applications and thesis.- Part II A Starting Point of Ramsey The- ing Not Just Analyzing – Control Theory And Rein- Numerical Results. ory: Parameter Sets: 2.1 Definitions and basic forcement Learning.- 4 Recommendations As A examples.- 2.2 Hales-Jewett’s theorem.- 2.3 Gra- Game – Reinforcement Learning For Recommen- Fields of interest ham-Rothschild’s theorem.- 2.4 Canonical parti- dation Engines.- 5 How Engines Learn To Generate Optimization; Mathematics (general); Biochemical tions.- Part III Back to the Roots: Sets: 3.1 Ramsey Recommendations – Adaptive Learning Algo- Engineering; Partial Differential Equations numbers.- 3.2 Rapidly growing Ramsey functions.- rithms.- 6 Up The Down Staircase – Hierarchical 3.3 Product theorems.- 3.4 A quasi Ramsey theo- Reinforcement Learning.- 7 Breaking Dimensions – Target groups rem.- 3.5 Partition relations for cardinal numbers.- Adaptive Scoring With Sparse Grids.- 8 Decomposi- Research Part IV Graphs and Hypergraphs: 4.1 Finite graphs.- tion In Transition - Adaptive Matrix Factorization.- 4.2[...] 9 Decomposition In Transition Ii -[...] Type of publication Monograph Fields of interest Fields of interest Combinatorics; Discrete Mathematics; Discrete Computational Science and Engineering; Mathemat- More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04475-6 Mathematics in Computer Science ical Applications in Computer Science; Mathematical Softcover Software 2014. 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A. Quarteroni, École Polytechnique Fédérale, Lausanne, Switzer- A. Quarteroni, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; G. Rozza, SISSA S. Reich, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; A.J. land MathLab, Trieste, Italy (Eds.) Zaslavski, Technion- Israel Institute of Techn, Haifa, Israel

Numerical Models for Differential Reduced Order Methods for Genericity in Nonlinear Analysis Problems Modeling and Computational Reduction This book presents an extensive collection of state- of-the-art results and references in nonlinear func- In this text, we introduce the basic concepts for the tional analysis demonstrating how the generic numerical modelling of partial differential equa- This monograph addresses the state of the art of approach proves to be very useful in solving many tions. We consider the classical elliptic, parabolic reduced order methods for modeling and computa- interesting and important problems. Nonlinear and hyperbolic linear equations, but also the dif- tional reduction of complex parametrized systems, analysis plays an ever-increasing role in theoretical fusion, transport, and Navier-Stokes equations, as governed by ordinary and/or partial differential and applied mathematics, as well as in many other well as equations representing conservation laws, equations, with a special emphasis on real time areas of science such as engineering, statistics, com- saddle-point problems and optimal control prob- computing techniques and applications in com- puter science, economics, finance, and medicine. The lems. Furthermore, we provide numerous physical putational mechanics, bioengineering and com- text may be used as supplementary material for grad- examples which underline such equations. We then puter graphics.Several topics are covered, including: uate courses in nonlinear functional analysis, opti- analyze numerical solution methods based on finite design, optimization, and control theory in real- mization theory and approximation theory, and is a elements, finite differences, finite volumes, spectral time with applications in engineering; data assimila- treasure trove for instructors, researchers, and prac- methods and domain decomposition methods, and tion, geometry registration, and parameter estima- titioners in mathematics and in[...] reduced basis methods. In particular, we discuss the tion with special attention to real-time computing in algorithmic and computer implementation[...] biomedical engineering and computational physics; Features This book presents an extensive collection of state- Features real-time visualization of physics-based simulations of-the-art results and references in nonlinear func- In this text, we introduce the basic concepts for the in[...] tional analysis demonstrating how the generic numerical modelling of partial differential equa- Features approach proves to be very useful in solving many tions. We consider the classical elliptic, parabolic This monograph addresses the state of the art of interesting and important problems. Nonlinear and hyperbolic linear equations, but also the diffu- reduced order methods for modeling and computa- analysis plays an ever-increasing role in theoretical sion, transport, and Navier-Stokes equations, as well tional reduction of complex parametrized systems, and applied mathematics, as well as in many other as equations representing conservation laws, sad- governed by ordinary and/or partial differential areas of science such as engineering, statistics, com- dle-point problems and optimal control problems. equations, with a special emphasis on real time puter [..] Furthermore, we provide numerous physical exam- computing techniques and applications in com- ples which [..] putational mechanics, bioengineering and com- Contents Preface.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Fixed Point Results and Contents puter graphics. Several topics are covered, including: Convergence of Powers of Operators.- 3. Contractive 1 A brief survey of partial differential equations.- design, optimization, and [..] Mappings.- 4. Dynamical Systems with Convex Lya- 2 Elements of functional analysis.- 3 Elliptic equa- Contents punov Functions.- 5. Relatively Nonexpansive Oper- tions.- 4 The Galerkin finite element method for 1 W. H. A. Schilders, A. Lutowska: A novel approach ators with Respect to Bregman Distances.- 6. Infinite elliptic problems.- 5 Parabolic equations.- 6 Genera- to model order reduction for coupled multiphysics Products.- 7. Best Approximation.- 8. Descent Meth- tion of 1D and 2D grids.- 7 Algorithms for the solu- problems.- 2 A. C. Ionita, A. C. Antoulas: Case ods.- 9. Set-Valued Mappings.- 10. Minimal Config- tion of linear systems.- 8 Elements of finite element study. Parametrized Reduction using Reduced-Basis urations in the Aubry–Mather Theory.- References.- programming.- 9 The finite volume method.- 10 and the Loewner Framework.- 3 M. Bebendorf, Y. Index. Spectral methods.- 11 Discontinuous element meth- Maday, B. Stamm: Comparison of some reduced ods (DG and mortar).- 12 Diffusion-transport-reac- representation approximations.- 4 H. Antil, M. Fields of interest tion equations.- 13 Finite differences for hyperbolic Heinkenschloss, D. C. Sorensen: Application of the Functional Analysis; Operator Theory; Calculus of equations.- 14 Finite elements and spectral methods Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method to Reduced Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization for hyperbolic equations.- 15[...] Order Modeling of Nonlinear and Parametric Sys- tem.- 5 K. Urban, S. Volkwein, O. Zeeb: Greedy Target groups Fields of interest Research Mathematics (general); Analysis; Numerical Analy- Sampling using Nonlinear Optimization.- 6 P. 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S.I. Resnick M.A. Sainz, Escola Politecnica Superior P4, Gerona, Spain; J. E. Salinelli, Università degli Studi del, Novara, Italy; F. Tomarelli, Armengol, Escola Politecnica Superior P4, Gerona, Spain; R. Calm, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy P. Herrero, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom; L. A Probability Path Jorba, Facultad de Economia y Empresa, Barcelona, Spain; J. Vehi, Escola Politecnica Superior P4, Gerona, Spain Discrete Dynamical Models

Many probability books are written by mathemati- cians and have the built-in bias that the reader is Modal Interval Analysis This book provides an introduction to the analysis assumed to be a mathematician coming to the mate- of discrete dynamical systems. The content is pre- New Tools for Numerical Information rial for its beauty. This textbook is geared towards sented by an unitary approach that blends the per- spective of mathematical modeling together with the beginning graduate students from a variety of disci- This book presents an innovative new approach to ones of several discipline as Mathematical Analysis, plines whose primary focus is not necessarily mathe- interval analysis. Modal Interval Analysis (MIA) Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Systems The- matics for its own sake. Instead, A Probability Path is is an attempt to go beyond the limitations of clas- ory and Probability. After a preliminary discussion designed for those requiring a deep understanding of sic intervals in terms of their structural, algebraic of several models, the main tools for the study of lin- advanced probability for their research in statistics, and logical features. The starting point of MIA is ear and non-linear scalar dynamical systems are pre- applied probability, biology, operations research, quite simple: It consists in defining a modal inter- sented, paying particular attention to the stability mathematical finance and engineering. A one-semes- val that attaches a quantifier to a classical interval analysis. Linear difference equations are studied in ter course is laid out in an efficient and readable and in introducing the basic relation of inclusion detail and an elementary introduction of Z and Dis- manner covering the core material. The first three between modal intervals through the inclusion of the crete Fourier Transform is presented. A whole chap- chapters provide a[...] sets of predicates they accept. This modal approach ter is devoted to the study[...] introduces interval extensions of the real continu- Features ous functions, identifies equivalences between logical Many probability books are written by mathemati- Features formulas and interval inclusions, and provides the cians and have the built-in bias that the reader is This book provides an introduction to the analysis of semantic theorems that[...] assumed to be a mathematician coming to the mate- discrete dynamical systems. The content is presented by an unitary approach that blends the perspective rial for its beauty. This textbook is geared towards Features of mathematical modeling together with the ones of beginning graduate students from a variety of disci- This book presents an innovative new approach to several discipline as Mathematical Analysis, Linear plines whose primary focus is not necessarily mathe- interval analysis. Modal Interval Analysis (MIA) is Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Systems Theory and matics for its own sake. Instead, A Probability Path is an attempt to go beyond the limitations of classic Probability. After a preliminary discussion of several designed for those requiring a deep [..] intervals in terms of their structural, algebraic and models, the main tools for the study of linear [..] logical features. The starting point of MIA is quite Contents simple: It consists in defining a modal interval that 1 Sets and Events.- 2 Probability Spaces.- 3 Random Contents attaches a quantifier to a classical interval and in Variables, Elements and Measurable 1 Recursive phenomena and difference equations.- introducing the basic relation of inclusion [..] Maps.- 4 Independence.- 5 Integration and 2 Linear difference equations.- 3 Discrete dynami- cal systems: one-step scalar equations.- 4 Complex Expectation.- 6 Convergence Concepts.- 7 Laws Contents behavior of nonlinear dynamical systems: bifur- of Large Numbers and Sums of Indepen- Intervals.- Modal Intervals.- Modal interval exten- cations and chaos.- 5 Discrete dynamical systems: dent Random Variables.- 8 Convergence sions.- Interpretability and optimality.- Interval vector equations.- 6 Markov chains.- 7 Matrix.- 8 in Distribution.- 9 Characteristic arithmetic.- Equations and systems.- Twins and f - Solutions. Functions and the Central Limit star algorithm.- Marks.- Intervals of marks.- Some Theorem.- 10 Martingales.- Index.- References. related problems. Fields of interest Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Difference Fields of interest Fields of interest and Functional Equations; Linear and Multilinear Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Appli- Analysis; Control; Numeric Computing cations of Mathematics; Operations Research, Math- Algebras, Matrix Theory; Applications of Mathemat- ematical Programming; Statistical Theory and Target groups ics; Discrete Mathematics Methods Research Target groups Target groups Type of publication Upper undergraduate Research Monograph Type of publication Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01720-4 Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02290-1 2014. XVI, 316 p. 37 illus., 3 illus. in color. 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D. Simchi-Levi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cam- G. Stefani, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy; U. J. Xin, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, USA; Y. Qi, University bridge, USA; X. Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Boscain, Ecole Polytechnique and team INRIA GECO, Palaiseau of California, Irvine, Irvine, USA Urbana, USA; J. Bramel, Pine River Capital Management, New Cedex, France; J.-P. Gauthier, Université de Toulon, LA GARDE York, USA CEDEX, France; A. Sarychev, Universita' degli studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy; M. Sigalotti, Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau Cedex, Mathematical Modeling and Signal France (Eds.) The Logic of Logistics Processing in Speech and Hearing Sciences Theory, Algorithms, and Applications for Logistics Manage- Geometric Control Theory and Sub- ment Riemannian Geometry The aim of the book is to give an accessible introduc- Fierce competition in today's global market provides tion of mathematical models and signal processing a powerful motivation for developing ever more Honoring Andrei Agrachev's 60th birthday, this methods in speech and hearing sciences for senior sophisticated logistics systems. This book, written volume presents recent advances in the interaction undergraduate and beginning graduate students with for the logistics manager and researcher, presents a between Geometric Control Theory and sub-Rie- basic knowledge of linear algebra, differential equa- survey of the modern theory and application of logis- mannian geometry. On the one hand, Geometric tions, numerical analysis, and probability. Speech tics. The goal of the book is to present the state of the Control Theory used the differential geometric and and hearing sciences are fundamental to numerous art in the science of logistics management.This third Lie algebraic language for studying controllability, technological advances of the digital world in the edition includes new chapters on the subjects of motion planning, stabilizability and optimality for past decade, from music compression in MP3 to dig- game theory, the power of process flexibility, sup- control systems. The geometric approach turned out ital hearing aids, from network based voice enabled ply chain competition and collaboration. Among the to be fruitful in applications to robotics, vision mod- services to speech interaction with mobile phones. other materials new to the edition are sections on eling, mathematical physics etc. On the other hand, Mathematics and computation are intimately related discrete convex analysis and its applications to sto- Riemannian geometry and its generalizations, such to these leaps and bounds. On the other hand, speech chastic inventory models, as well as extended discus- as sub-Riemannian, Finslerian geometry etc., have and hearing are strongly[...] sions of integrated[...] been actively adopting methods developed in the Features Features scope of geometric control. Application of[...] The aim of the book is to give an accessible introduc- Fierce competition in today's global market provides Features tion of mathematical models and signal processing a powerful motivation for developing ever more This volume presents recent advances in the inter- methods in speech and hearing sciences for senior sophisticated logistics systems. This book, written action between Geometric Control Theory and sub- undergraduate and beginning graduate students with for the logistics manager and researcher, presents a Riemannian geometry. On the one hand, Geometric basic knowledge of linear algebra, differential equa- survey of the modern theory and application of logis- Control Theory used the differential geometric and tions, numerical analysis, and probability. Speech tics. The goal of the book is to present the state of the Lie algebraic language for studying controllability, and hearing sciences are fundamental to numerous art in the science of logistics management. This third motion planning, stabilizability and optimality for technological advances of the digital world in the edition includes new chapters on [..] control systems. The geometric approach turned out past [..] Contents to be fruitful in applications to robotics, vision mod- Contents Introduction.- Convexity and Supermodularity.- eling, [..] 1 Background Signal Processing, Statistical and Opti- Game Theory.- Worst-Case Analysis.- Average-Case Contents mization Methods.- 2 Speech Modeling.- 3 Auditory Analysis.- Mathematical Programming Based 1 A. A. Agrachev - Some open problems.- 2 D. Bar- Modeling.- 4 Speech Recognition.- 5 Blind Source Bounds.- Economic Lot Size Models with Constant ilari, A. Lerario - Geometry of Maslov cycles.- 3 Y. Separation and Speech Enhancement. Demands.- Economic Lot Size Models with Varying Baryshnikov, B. Shapiro - How to Run a Centipede: Demands.- Stochastic Inventory Models.- Integra- a Topological Perspective.- 4 B. Bonnard, O. Cots, L. Fields of interest tion of Inventory and Pricing.- Supply Chain Com- Jassionnesse - Geometric and numerical techniques Applications of Mathematics; Statistics for Engi- petition and Collaboration Models.- Procurement to compute conjugate and cut loci on Riemannian neering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Contracts.- Process Flexibility.- Supply Chain Plan- surfaces.- 5 J-B. Caillau, C. Royer - On the injectivity Earth Sciences; Mathematical Applications in Com- ning Models.- Facility Location Models.- The Capac- and nonfocal domains of the ellipsoid of revolution.- puter Science; Simulation and Modeling itated VRP with Equal Demands.- The Capacitated 6 P. Cannarsa, R. 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L.F. Zuluaga, T. Terlaky, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USA (Eds.) Medicine H. Abcarian (Ed.) Modeling and Optimization: Theory Anal Fistula and Applications M. Aapro, Multidisciplinary Oncology Institute, Genolier, Switzer- Principles and Management land; K. Jordan, P. Feyer, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Berlin, Ger- Selected Contributions from the MOPTA 2012 Conference many Anal Fistula: Principles and Management provides a comprehensive and state of the art review of major This volume contains a selection of contributions issues specific and related to the treatment of anal that were presented at the Modeling and Opti- Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting fistulas. An important section of the book covers the mization: Theory and Applications Conference in Cancer Patients large number of alternative procedures which have (MOPTA) held at Lehigh University in Bethle- been developed in the last two decades. Needless to hem, Pennsylvania, USA on July 30-August 1, 2012. say, none of these procedures have been uniformly The conference brought together a diverse group Treatment tolerance is a challenge for most cancer successful, otherwise there would be no need for of researchers and practitioners, working on both patients, and it is therefore essential that healthcare all the different operations. The book addresses theoretical and practical aspects of continuous or professionals (HCPs) are quick to recognize adverse each alternative procedure, discusses the benefit- discrete optimization. Topics presented included events and implement management strategies to s of each procedure, includes the most up-to-date algorithms for solving convex, network, mixed- address them. Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting results. Other important chapters cover the causes integer, nonlinear, and global optimization prob- in Cancer Patients provides comprehensive guidance and failure of treatment and operations for fistulas. lems, and addressed the application of optimization on managing nausea and vomiting, which are com- Also included is a Cochrane[...] techniques in finance, logistics, health, and other mon and often severe adverse events experienced important fields. The contributions contained in this by patients receiving chemotherapy and radiother- Features volume[...] apy. The book refers to the latest American Society Anal Fistula: Principles and Management provides a of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society of comprehensive and state of the art review of major Features Medical Oncology (ESMO), and Multinational Asso- issues specific and related to the treatment of anal This volume contains a selection of contributions ciation for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) fistulas. An important section of the book covers the that were presented at the Modeling and Opti- guidelines and will be a useful resource for[...] large number of alternative procedures which have mization: Theory and Applications Conference been developed in the last two decades. Needless to (MOPTA) held at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Features say, none of these procedures have been uniformly Pennsylvania, USA on July 30-August 1, 2012. The Treatment tolerance is a challenge for most cancer successful, otherwise there would be no [..] conference brought together a diverse group of patients, and it is therefore essential that healthcare researchers and practitioners, working on both theo- professionals (HCPs) are quick to recognize adverse Contents retical and practical aspects of continuous or discrete events and implement management strategies to Epidemiology: incidence and prevalence of fistula optimization. Topics [..] address them. Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in ano.- Applied anatomy.- Relationship of abscess in Cancer Patients provides comprehensive guidance to fistula.- Classification and treatment of anorec- Contents on managing nausea and vomiting, which are com- tal infections.- Clinical assessment of anal fistulas.- Preface.- 1. M. F. Anjos, Recent Progress in Mod- mon and often severe adverse events experienced by Clinical assessment and imaging modalities of fis- eling Unit Commitment Problems.- 2. M. A. Leje- patients [..] tula in ano.- Classification and management strate- une, Portfolio Optimization with Combinatorial and gies.- Seton (loose, cutting, chemical).- Fistulotomy Downside Return Constraints.- 3. R. R. Regis, An Contents and lay open technique.- Fistulectomy with Primary Initialization Strategy for High-Dimensional Surro- Introduction.- Pathophysiology and classification of Sphincter Reconstruction.- Fibrin sealant.- Biologic gate-Based Expensive Black Box Optimization.- 4. H. chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.- Risk fistula plugs.- Synthetic fistula plug.- Endorectal Y. Benson; U. Saglam, Smoothing and Regularization factors associated with nausea and vomiting after advancement flap.- Dermal advancement flap.- Liga- for Mixed-Integer Second-Order Cone Program- chemotherapy.- Risk factors associated with nausea tion of Intersphincteric[...] ming with Application in Portfolio Optimization.- and vomiting after radiotherapy.- Antiemetic drugs.- 5. T. Terlaky; D. Li, The Duality between the Percep- Antiemetic prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced Fields of interest tron Algorithm and the von Neumann Algorithm. nausea and vomiting.- Antiemetic prophylaxis of Colorectal Surgery; General Surgery radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.- Sum- Fields of interest mary of the approach to treatment of chemother- Target groups Continuous Optimization; Discrete Optimization; apy-induced nausea and vomiting.- Conclusions and Professional/practitioner Operation Research / Decision Theory; Mathemati- future directions. cal Modeling and Industrial Mathematics; Applica- Type of publication tions of Mathematics Fields of interest Contributed volume Oncology; Radiotherapy; Pharmacotherapy Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9013-5 Research Target groups Hardcover Professional/practitioner 2014. XIV, 199 p. 118 illus., 93 illus. in color. 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H. Ahmadzadehfar, H.-J. Biersack (Eds.) W. Ahrens, Bremer Institut für Präventionsforschung, Bremen, C.V. Albanese, C. Faletti (Eds.) Germany; I. Pigeot, Bremer Institut für Präventionsforschung, Bremen, Germany (Eds.) Clinical Applications of SPECT-CT Imaging of Prosthetic Joints

Handbook of Epidemiology A Combined Radiological and Clinical Perspective SPECT/CT cameras have considerably improved diagnostic accuracy in recent years based in large An increasing percentage of the population has at part on the better localization and definition of This 5-volume reference covers the entire field of least one prosthetic joint. Imaging is required for scintigraphic findings. This book covers the full epidemiology, from statistical methods and study both initial assessment and routine follow-up of the spectrum of clinical applications of SPECT/CT in design, to specialized areas such as molecular epi- implant, and this book is intended as an informa- diagnosis and therapy planning of benign and malig- demiology, and applications in clinical medicine and tive and up-to-date guide to the subject. After an nant diseases. Opening chapters discuss the tech- health services research. This updated edition of the introductory section covering a range of background nology and physics of SPECT/CT and its use for Handbook of Epidemiology adds 20 new chapters topics, the level of information offered by differ- dosimetry. The role of SPECT/CT in the imaging of on: History of Epidemiological Methods and Con- ent imaging techniques in presurgical planning and a range of pathologic conditions is then addressed in cepts, Cluster Randomized Trials, Internet-Based postimplantation assessment is analyzed. The appli- detail. Applications covered include, among others, Epidemiology, Misclassification, Sensitivity Analysis cation of imaging to different joints is then carefully imaging of the thyroid, bone, and lungs, imaging of and Bias Analysis, Emergency and Disaster Health explored in chapters devoted to the foot and ankle, neuroendocrine tumors, cardiac scintigraphy, and Surveillance, Statistical Inference, Data Management hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, wrist and hand. In sentinel node scintigraphy. Individual[...] in Epidemiology, Bayesian Methods in Epidemiol- addition, two innovative chapters focus on peripros- ogy, Generalized Estimating Equations, Directed thetic DXA as the gold[...] Features Acyclic Graphs, Life Course Epidemiology,[...] SPECT/CT cameras have considerably improved Features diagnostic accuracy in recent years. Such cameras Features An increasing percentage of the population has at allow direct correlation of anatomic and functional This 5-volume reference covers the entire field of least one prosthetic joint. Imaging is required for information, resulting in better localization and def- epidemiology, from statistical methods and study both initial assessment and routine follow-up of the inition of scintigraphic findings. In addition to this design, to specialized areas such as molecular epi- implant, and this book is intended as an informa- anatomic referencing, CT coregistration provides demiology, and applications in clinical medicine and tive and up-to-date guide to the subject. After an superior quantification of radiotracer uptake based health services research. This updated edition of the introductory section covering a range of background on the attenuation correction capabilities of [..] Handbook of Epidemiology adds 20 new chapters topics, the level of information offered by different on: History of Epidemiological Methods and Con- imaging techniques in presurgical planning and [..] Contents cepts, Cluster Randomized Trials, Internet-Based [..] Technology and Physics of SPECT/CT.- Use of Contents SPECT/CT for dosimetry.- SPECT/CT for parathy- Contents SECTION I Cellular elements, bone matrix, bone roid and thyroid imaging.- SPECT/CT for thyroid Foreword.- Preface.- Part I: Concepts and Designs remodeling, osseointegration, implant material.- cancer imaging.- 123Iod-MIBG SPECT/CT for in Epidemiology; An Introduction to Epidemiology, 1 Bone cells.- 2 Bone matrix proteins and miner- tumor imaging.- SPECT/CT for neuroendocrine History of Epidemiological Methods and Concepts alization process.- 3 Bone remodeling.- 4 Biome- tumors.- Bone SPECT/CT in oncology.- Bone (NEW), Basic Concepts, Rates, Risks, Measures of chanics and prosthetic osseointegration.- 5 Implant SPECT/CT in orthopaedics.- SPECT/CT for cardiac Association and Impact, Descriptive Studies, Cohort material.- SECTION II Images techniques, conven- scintigraphy.- SPECT/CT in sentinel node scintigra- Studies, Case-Control Studies, Modern Epidemiolog- tional RX, TC, RM, bone scintigraphy, periprosthetic phy.- Lung SPECT/CT.- Therapy planning in selec- ical Study Designs, Intervention Trials, Cluster Ran- DXA.- 6 Role of conventional RX, CT and MRI in tive internal radiation therapy of liver tumors with domized Trials (NEW), Community-Based Health the evaluation of prosthetic joints.- 7 Role of Nuclear SPECT/CT.- Bremsstrahlung SPECT/CT.- Miscel- Promotion, Internet Based Epidemiology (NEW).- Medicine in prosthesis surveillance.- 8 Periprosthetic laneous (Brain SPECT/CT, inflammation, radiation Part II: Methodological Approaches in Epidemiol- DXA.- SECTION III Prosthetic joints of foot and planning, GI-Tract). ogy; Design and Planning of Epidemiological Stud- ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist[...] ies, Quality Control and Good Epidemiological[...] Fields of interest Fields of interest Nuclear Medicine; Imaging / Radiology; Oncology Fields of interest Imaging / Radiology; Orthopedics Epidemiology; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Target groups Health Sciences; Medicine (general) Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Research Type of publication Professional book Contributed volume Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5482-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-35282-9 Handbook Hardcover Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-0-387-09833-3 2014. 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D. Alberts, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA; L.M. Hess (Eds.) B. Allaria (Ed.) E. Berardesca, San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, Rome, Italy; H. Maibach, University of California San Francisco, San Fran- cisco, CA, USA; K. Wilhelm, proDERM, Schenefeld/Hamburg, Ger- Fundamentals of Cancer Prevention Practical Issues in Anesthesia and many (Eds.) Intensive Care 2013 This authoritative work is an essential reference Non Invasive Diagnostic Techniques guide and tool for oncologists, primary care physi- This book is an up-to-date guide to the most widely in Clinical Dermatology cians, the research community, and students with an debated practical and management issues in anesthe- interest in reducing the burden of cancer. Written as sia and intensive care. It provides validated informa- a collaborative work by nationally recognized lead- This book is a comprehensive but compact guide tion on the state of the art regarding a wide range of ers in the field of cancer prevention and control, the to the latest technical and technological develop- topics, including choice of imaging techniques in the third edition provides readers with new informa- ments in the growing field of non invasive diagnosis management of ARDS patients, the value and limits tion related to recent developments in the field. The in clinical dermatology. Information is provided on of continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive scope of this edition has been expanded to include the practical and technical characteristics of a wide care, the prevention and treatment of postoperative topics related to global health and to provide read- range of equipment and methods for in vivo mea- shivering, the diagnosis and treatment of postopera- ers with novel insights into the expanding disciplines surements that aid in the investigation of skin func- tive paralytic ileus, ways to prevent acute lung injury, within cancer prevention and control. tion, the evaluation of topically applied products and the prevention of perioperative myocardial ischemia, the monitoring of skin disease. Individual sections and the management of invasive candidiasis in inten- Features are devoted to imaging techniques, skin analysis, sive care. All subjects are addressed in a lively and[...] This authoritative work is an essential reference superficial skin analysis, skin mechanics, water and guide and tool for oncologists, primary care physi- Features stratum corneum hydration and erythema and blood cians, the research community, and students with an This book is an up-to-date guide to the most widely flow. All of the authors are experts in the field, with interest in reducing the burden of cancer. Written as debated practical and management issues in anesthe- detailed knowledge of the[...] a collaborative work by nationally recognized lead- sia and intensive care. It provides validated informa- ers in the field of cancer prevention and control, the Features tion on the state of the art regarding a wide range of third edition provides readers with new information This book is a comprehensive but compact guide to topics, including choice of imaging techniques in the related to recent developments in the field. [..] the latest technical and technological developments management of ARDS patients, the value and limits in the growing field of non invasive diagnosis in clin- of continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive Contents ical dermatology. Information is provided on the care, the prevention and treatment of [..] Introduction.- Human and Economic Benefits practical and technical characteristics of a wide range of Prevention.- Nutrition/ Lifestyle.- Nutrients.- Contents of equipment and methods for in vivo measurements Immune Response.- Hereditary Risk.- Health Dis- 1 Perioperative fluid therapy and fluid therapy in that aid in the investigation of skin function, the parties in Prevention.- Culture/ Ethnicity.- CAM.- patients with sepsis. In search of clarification.- 2 evaluation of topically applied products, and [..] Reaching Underserved/ Novel Approaches.- Global Enough has been written about the treatment of ALI, Health.- Drug Development.- Prodrugs.- Skin Can- Contents but has enough been said about how to prevent it?.- cer.- Colorectal Cancer.- Lung Cancer.- Breast Can- Imaging Techniques.- Skin Analysis.- Superficial 3 Prevention of perioperative myocardial ischemia.- cer. – Prostate Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Ovarian skin Analysis.- Water and Stratum Corneum Hydra- 4 Respiratory complications after major abdominal Cancer.- Endometrial Cancer.- Survivorship. tion.- Erythema and Blood Flow.- Hair and Folli- surgery: causes, diagnosis, and prevention.- 5 Posi- cles.- Nails. Fields of interest tive and negative aspects of aerosol therapies in ven- Oncology; Medicine (general); Epidemiology tilated patients.- 6 Update on lung imaging to select Fields of interest ventilation management in ARDS patients.- 7 Chest Dermatology; Biological Techniques; Human Physi- Target groups X-ray in ICU: an examination in which there is too ology Professional/practitioner much[...] Target groups Type of publication Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Professional book Anesthesiology; Emergency Medicine; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38982-5 Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover Target groups 2014. VIII, 663 p. 34 illus., 13 illus. in color. Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32108-5 149,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-38982-5 Type of publication 2014. X, 479 p. 338 illus., 228 illus. in color. 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I. Carrio, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; L.-C. Celestin A.W.H. Chan, A. Quaglia, King's College Hospital, London, United P. Ros, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, USA Kingdom; B. Haugk, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon (Eds.) Tyne, United Kingdom; A. Burt, The University of Adelaide, Ade- Charles-Edouard Brown-Séquard laide, Australia

PET/MRI The Biography of a Tormented Genius Atlas of Liver Pathology Methodology and Clinical Applications Genius and dilettantism often go hand in hand. Nowhere is this truer than in the life of Charles- In compiling this textbook on the exciting novel Edouard Brown-Séquard, the bilingual physician The liver is a complex organ due to its unique micro- imaging modality of PET/MRI, the editors have and neurologist who succeeded Claude Bernard as scopic structure, intricate metabolic functions and brought together a truly international group of the Chair of Experimental Medicine at the College susceptibility to a wide variety of insults, manifest- experts in the field. The book is divided into two de France in Paris after having practiced in Paris, ing in countless histological patterns. Atlas of Liver parts. The first part covers methodology and equip- London and in the USA, especially in Harvard.For Pathology considers both changes seen in medical ment and includes chapters on basic molecular most men, making one discovery of global impor- liver biopsies as well as lesional biopsies when the medicine, contrast agents, MR attenuation and val- tance would have sufficed to satisfy their curiosity specimen has been taken from a mass. The book idation, and quantitative MRI and PET motion cor- and self-image. Not so Brown-Séquard. His explana- starts by reviewing normal structure and its variants rection. The second part of the book focuses on tion of the neurological disparity following the hemi- and the optimal approaches for the preparation of clinical applications in oncology, cardiology, and section of the spinal cord was a unique achievement histological sections for diagnostic liver pathology. neurology. Imaging of major neoplasms is covered that added his name to the syndrome and made The following chapters are dedicated to developmen- in a series of individual chapters. Further chapters him immortal. Yet, the demons of his mind tor- tal, metabolic, infectious, drug related, autoimmune, address functional and metabolic cardiovascular mented[...] biliary, vascular and neoplastic disorders. Two sec- examinations and major central nervous system[...] tions on liver[...] Features Features Genius and dilettantism often go hand in hand. Features PET/MRI is an exciting novel diagnostic imaging Nowhere is this truer than in the life of Charles- The liver is a complex organ due to its unique micro- modality that combines the precise anatomic and Edouard Brown-Séquard, the bilingual physician and scopic structure, intricate metabolic functions and physiologic information provided by magnetic res- neurologist who succeeded Claude Bernard as the susceptibility to a wide variety of insults, manifest- onance imaging (MRI) with the molecular data Chair of Experimental Medicine at the College de ing in countless histological patterns. Atlas of Liver obtained with positron emission tomography (PET). France in Paris after having practiced in Paris, Lon- Pathology considers both changes seen in medical PET/MRI offers the promise of a simplified work don and in the USA, especially in Harvard.For most liver biopsies as well as lesional biopsies when the flow, reduced radiation, whole-body imaging with men, making one discovery of global importance specimen has been taken from a mass. The book superior soft tissue contrast, and time of flight physi- would [..] starts by reviewing normal structure and [..] ologic information. [..] Contents Contents Contents Physiology in the Nineteenth Century.- The Birth- Normal, Variants, and Methods.- General PET/MR system design.- Image distortions in clin- place.- The Forebears.- The Formative Years: Processes.- Developmental Abnormality.- Meta- ical PET/MR imaging.- Workflow and Practical 1817-1837.- The Medical Student: 1838-1846.- The bolic Liver Disease.- Fatty Liver Disease.- Viral Liver Logistics.- MR-PET in Breast Cancer.- PET/MRI in Lone Experimenter: 1846-1851.- The Visitor to Disease.- Nonviral Infectious Liver Disease.- Drug- Evaluating Lymphomas.- PET-MRI of the Liver.- America: 1852-1853.- The Cholera Physician: 1854.- Induced Liver Injury.- Autoimmune Hepatitis.- Bil- PET/MR IN COLORECTAL CANCER PET/MR in The Richmond Professor: 1854-1855.- The Paris iary Disease.- Vascular Disorders.- Premalignant Brain Imaging.- MR-PET in Cardiology.- Risks and Practitioner: 1856-1857.- The Itinerant Lecturer: Lesion.- Neoplasm-like Liver Lesion.- Epithelial safety aspects of MR-PET.- Health care costs and 1856-1859.- The London Consultant Neurologist: Liver Neoplasm.- Nonepithelial Liver Neoplasm.- impacts. 1860-1864.- The Harvard Professor: 1864-1867.- Obstetric Liver Disease.- Transplantation Pathology. The Paris Course Lecturer: 1869-1872.- The New Fields of interest Fields of interest York Practitioner: 1872-1874.- The Indigent Physi- Imaging / Radiology; Nuclear Medicine Pathology; Hepatology cian: 1874-1877.- The College de France Professor: Target groups 1878-1894.- The[...] Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Type of publication History of Medicine; Neurology Type of publication Professional book Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40691-1 Graduate More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9113-2 Hardcover Hardcover Type of publication 2014. V, 163 p. 60 illus., 48 illus. in color. 2014. X, 248 p. 706 illus., 220 illus. in color. (Atlas of Biography 129,99 € Anatomic Pathology) ISBN 978-3-642-40691-1 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03019-7 99,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-9113-2 2014. XII, 279 p. 13 illus., 1 illus. in color. 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C.N. Chinyama, Princess Elizabeth Hospital, St. Martin's Guernsey, L. Citrome, New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA C. Cockerell, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA; M.C. United Kingdom Mihm, B.J. Hall, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, USA; C. Chisholm, Central Texas Pathology Laboratory, Wako, USA; C. Handbook of Treatment-resistant Jessup, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, USA; M.C. Merola, Brigham Benign Breast Diseases Schizophrenia and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA Radiology - Pathology - Risk Assessment Dermatopathology The second edition of this book has been extensively Handbook of Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia is a revised and updated. There has been a lot of scien- concise review of treatment-resistant schizophrenia’s Clinicopathological Correlations tific advances in the radiology, pathology and risk definition, measurement tools, adherence issues, Dermatopathology is a specialized branch of pathol- assessment of benign breast lesions since the publi- substance abuse, optimal dosing, clinician–patient ogy in which there has been great progress as new cation of the first edition. The first edition concen- relationships, and current management approaches. techniques have become available to evaluate the trated on screen-detected lesions, which has been The book was originally commissioned with the pathology of the skin. Many of the advances in our rectified. New symptomatic and screen-detected intention of creating a comprehensive text focusing knowledge and understanding of the skin and the lesions are discussed in the second edition and on treatment-resistant schizophrenia and its man- diseases that affect it have been made by people with include: mastitis and breast abscess, idiopathic gran- agement. The book explores many aspects of the experience of both diagnostic pathology and clini- ulomatous mastitis, diabetic mastopathy, phyllodes background and practice- and research-based evi- cal dermatology. With significant numbers of large tumour, gynaecomastia and pseudoangiomatous dence for treating this complex subset of schizophre- textbooks available, there is a need to provide prac- stromal hyperplasia. The chapters on columnar cell nia, including psychopharmacological, somatic, and tical clinical information and concise criteria for lesions and mucocele-like lesions have been exten- nonpharmacological treatment approaches. While pathologic diagnosis for pathologists and dermatolo- sively updated. Where applicable, genetic[...] exploring the various therapies for[...] gists looking for up-to-date diagnostic and manage- Features Features ment options. The second edition of this book has been extensively Handbook of Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia is a Features revised and updated. There have been numerous sci- concise review of treatment-resistant schizophrenia’s With significant progress as new techniques to eval- entific advances in the radiology, pathology and risk definition, measurement tools, adherence issues, uate the pathology of the skin, this book satisfies the assessment of benign breast lesions since the publi- substance abuse, optimal dosing, clinician–patient need to provide practical clinical information and cation of the first edition. The first edition concen- relationships, and current management approaches. concise criteria for pathologic diagnosis for pathol- trated on screen-detected lesions, which has since The book was originally commissioned with the ogists and dermatologists looking for an up-to- been rectified; new symptomatic and screen-detected intention of creating a comprehensive text focusing date resource. This superb visual reference provides lesions are discussed in the second edition [..] on treatment-resistant schizophrenia and its man- agement. The [..] detailed instruction of the experience of both diag- Contents nostic pathology and clinical [..] The normal female breast.- Overview of benign Contents Contents breast lesions.-Radiology of breast lesions.- Surgery Introduction.- A general treatment approach.- Interface (Lichenoid) Dermatitides.- Spongiotic of benign breast lesions.-Pathology of benign breast Adherence – the great masquerade of treat- Disorders.- Psoriasiform Dermatoses.- Vesiculob- lesions.- Inflammatory lesions.- Cystic lesions.- ment-resistance.- Dosing of antipsychotics – what ullous Diseases.- Large Vessel Vasculitis.- Connec- Fibro-epithelial lesions.- Infiltrative pseudo-malig- evidence do we use?.- Psychopharmacological tive Tissue Disorders.- Panniculitides.- Metabolic nant lesions.- Epithelial proliferative lesions.- approaches.- Somatic treatments.- Nonpharmaco- disorders.- Mucinoses.- Adnexal Diseases.- Alope- Columnar cell lesions.- Mucocele-like lesions.- Cal- logical approaches.- Conclusions. cias.- Granulomatous Dermatitides.- Epidermal Mat- cification in benign lesions.- Non-epithelial lesions.- Fields of interest uration Diseases.- Reactions to Drugs.- Bacterial Male breast lesions.- Risk assessment in benign Medicine (general); Psychology (general); Psychiatry; Infections.- Fungal infections.- Viral infections.- breast lesions. Pharmacy Arthropod Reactions/Parasites/Other.- Pediatric Fields of interest inflammatory disorders.- Benign melanocytic skin Target groups Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Gyne- lesions.- Non-melanoma skin tumors.- CystsEp- Professional/practitioner cology; Oncology; Pathology ithelial tumors.- Vascular anomalies.- Fibrohistio- cytic[...] Type of publication Target groups Handbook Professional/practitioner Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-86-9 Dermatology; Pathology; Laboratory Medicine Type of publication Softcover Monograph Target groups 2013. X, 66 p. 1 illus. in color. Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-41064-2 39,95 € Hardcover ISBN 978-1-908517-86-9 Type of publication 2014. XIX, 294 p. 104 illus., 85 illus. in color. usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Atlas 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5447-1 ISBN 978-3-642-41064-2 Hardcover Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 2014. 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M.A. Cuesta, Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre, Amsterdam, M.A. Cuesta, H.J. Bonjer (Eds.) A. Dabbagh, F. Esmailian, S.F. Aranki (Eds.) Netherlands; H.J. Bonjer, VU University Medical Center Amster- dam, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Eds.) Case Studies of Postoperative Postoperative Critical Care for Treatment of Postoperative Complications after Digestive Cardiac Surgical Patients Complications After Digestive Surgery Surgery Cardiac surgical procedures are among the most common and most complicated forms of surgery The proposal for this book is to offer a systematic worldwide and the postoperative period is charac- description of the most frequent complications terized by complex challenges. Among the factors Any surgical intervention, elective or acute, may lead occurring in the three parts of the digestive tract: determining ultimate clinical outcome, postopera- to postoperative complications. Moreover, the per- HPB, Upper GI and colorectal tracts. Every compli- tive critical care is of major importance. This book taining approach - laparoscopic or open - will prob- cation, from esophageal to the rectum, is described adopts a clinical approach in explaining and analyz- ably not differ in the morbidity rate after surgery. systematically through two or three practical cases ing the course of clinical care in patients undergoing Complications that occur after a surgical interven- as has been treated by actual surgical practices of cardiac surgery. Since the postoperative clinical sta- tion can be classified as major or minor. Major com- authors serving as surgeon practitioners. Description tus is directly influenced by preoperative and intra- plications to the digestive tract after surgery imply in of the case, presentation of indication for surgery, operative factors, the early chapters briefly examine most of cases a leakage of an anastomosis, bleeding type of primary surgical intervention and complica- preoperative issues and the intraoperative course of in the abdominal cavity or in the tract, the appear- tion is described textually but also and by means of cardiac surgery, with particular attention to anesthe- ance of intraperitoneal abscesses, or surgical site clinical signs, laboratory tests, radiological studies sia and the process of[...] infections and wound dehiscence. These complica- (CT scans and schematic drawings) and other meth- tions, depending on the organ affected, upper GI, ods used for diagnosis[...] HPB tract or colorectal, are associated with high Features Cardiac surgical procedures are among the most morbidity and mortality.[...] Features common and most complicated forms of surgery Case Studies of Postoperative Complications after worldwide and the postoperative period is charac- Features Digestive Surgery offers a systematic description of terized by complex challenges. Among the factors Any surgical intervention, elective or acute, may lead the most frequent complications occurring in the determining ultimate clinical outcome, postopera- to postoperative complications. Moreover, the per- GI, HPB and Colorectal tracts of the digestive sys- tive critical care is of major importance. This book taining approach - laparoscopic or open - will prob- tem. Every complication, from esophageal to the rec- adopts a clinical approach in explaining and analyz- ably not differ in the morbidity rate after surgery. tum, is described systematically by means of practical ing the course of clinical care in patients undergoing Complications that occur after a surgical interven- cases. Case Studies of Postoperative Complications cardiac surgery. [..] tion can be classified as major or minor. Major com- after Digestive Surgery [..] plications to the digestive tract after surgery imply in Contents most of cases a leakage of an [..] Contents Synopsis of Cardiac Physiology.- Cardiac Patho- 1. Suspicion of an Anastomotic Problem after physiology.- Cardiovascular Pharmacology.- Car- Contents Esophageal Resection for Cancer.- 2. Cervical Leak- diovascular Monitoring.- Central Nervous System 1. The Surgical Stress Response following Colorectal age of an Oesophago-Gastric Conduit Anastomo- Monitoring.- Coagulation Monitoring.- Risk and Surgery.- 2. Are Major Complications after Digestive sis.- 3. Thoracic Duct Injury.- 4. Postoperative Hiatal Outcome Assessments.- Cardiac Anesthesia.- Car- Surgery Preventable?.- 3. The Clavien-Dindo Clas- Herniation after Esophageal Resection.- 5. Benign diopulmonary Bypass and its Effects.- Myocardial sification of Surgical Complications.- 4. Diagnosis Stenosis of the Intrathoracic and Cervical Esoph- Protection and its Effects.- Respiratory Manage- and Treatment of Major Abdominal Complications agogastric Anastomosis after Esophagectomy.- ment.- Cardiovascular Management.- CNS Manage- is a Multidisciplinary Work.- 5. General Principles 6. Recurrent Nerve Lesion (Double) As a Conse- ment.- Coagulation and Postoperative Bleeding.- of Recognition of Major Complication Following quence of Esophageal Resection for Cancer.- 7. Fluid and Electrolyte Management.- Management of Surgery of the Digestive Tract.- 6. Is There Less Mor- Trachea-Gastric Conduit Fistula after Esophageal the Other Systems.- Long Term Complications Post- bidity After Laparoscopic Surgery?.- 7. Is There Less Resection.- 8. Herniation of the Stomach into the operative care in Pediatric Cardiac Surgeries. Morbidity After Fast Track Surgery?.- 8. Preven- Thorax after Laparoscopic Repair of a Type 3 Para- tion and Treatment of Major Complications after Esophageal[...] Esophageal Surgery.- 9. How to Prevent,[...] Fields of interest Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Cardiology; Fields of interest Surgery Fields of interest Gastroenterology; Surgery; Abdominal Surgery Gastroenterology; Endocrinology Target groups Target groups Upper undergraduate Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Professional book Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40417-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01612-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4353-6 Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XII, 440 p. 53 illus., 42 illus. in color. Hardcover 2014. XVIII, 578 p. 393 illus., 175 illus. in color. 59,99 € 2014. 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G.-A. Dan, A. Bayés de Luna, J. Camm (Eds.) A. Davies, A. Scott S.V. Delgado, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical C, Cincinnati, USA; J.R. Strawn, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA Atrial Fibrillation Therapy Starting to Read ECGs Difficult Psychiatric Consultations The Basics The paradigm for atrial fibrillation (AF) manage- An Integrated Approach ment has changed significantly in recent years. A This book is book aims to provide the beginner with new era has begun for the prevention of one of the a concise, practical and systematic guide to inter- The fields of psychiatry and child psychiatry are most tremendous complication of AF, stroke. Pre- preting ECGs. It will serve not only as a starter text encumbered by numerous and complex relational, vention of ischemic stroke in AF patients with oral but also as an immediate bedside reference manual. medicolegal, and ethical dilemmas. This practical anticoagulants represents a huge challenge because Starting to Read ECGs: The Basics begins with fun- and clinically relevant book attempts to bring clarity of the narrow therapeutic change of these drugs, damentals such as how to perform, record and inter- to complex clinical presentations through the inte- interindividual and intraindividual variability, and pret a normal ECG before progressing onto more gration of psychodynamic, family systems, medicole- the unsatisfactory time in therapeutically range complex topics, including what effects anatomical gal, and ethical perspectives. It recognizes that the (TTR) with this type of medication.New guidelines abnormalities of the heart, cardiac and non-cardiac intimate and often difficult work with such complex have emerged as a result of new mechanisms for ini- conditions can have on the ECG. Each chapter has cases requires consultation with multidimensional tiation and perpetuation for pharmacotherapy to been supplemented with a multitude of images and experts to address psychodynamic, family, ethical, cure AF and trials with new classes of antithrombotic diagrams to illustrate points and ease understanding, and therapeutic issues. In the process, the author drugs are ongoing. The treatment of AF is[...] and concludes with both a summary of key points to aims to foster the comfort and skill in dealing with reinforce knowledge and a quiz for[...] these cases that is essential to the personal and pro- Features fessional growth of the[...] This book presents the current evidence and practice Features in the pharmacological treatment of atrial fibrillation This book aims to provide the beginner with a con- Features (AF). AF management has changed significantly in cise, practical and systematic guide to interpreting This innovative and important book describes a recent years as a new era has begun for the preven- ECGs. It will serve not only as a starter text but also practical and clinically-relevant approach to the “dif- tion of stroke, one of the most devastating compli- as an immediate bedside reference manual. Starting ficult” psychiatric consultation. The authors system- cations of AF. Prevention of ischemic stroke in AF to Read ECGs: The Basics begins with fundamen- atically examine psychodynamic theories, family patients with oral anticoagulants represents a huge tals such as how to perform, record and interpret a systems theories, and legal and ethical aspects of challenge and the enormous amount of research is normal ECG before progressing onto more complex these consultations. Difficult Psychiatric Consulta- [..] topics, including what effects anatomical [..] tions: An Integrated Approach is unique compared to most psychiatric texts, in that it weaves [..] Contents Contents Epidemiology, burden and unmet needs in atrial fib- Chapter 1: How to record a 12-lead ECG.- Phys- Contents rillation.- Inside Molecular Mechanisms and phar- iology.- What is an ECG.- Patient positioning.- Introduction.- Integrating theoretical paradigms.- macological Targets of Atrial Fibrillation.- Novel oral Electrode placement.- Attaching the cables.- The The patient: Cognitive Functioning.- Temperament.- anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with machine.- What to write on the ECG.- Summary The Family.- Family System Theory.- Family Sys- non-valvular atrial fibrillation.- Upstream therapy of key points.- Quiz.- Chapter 2: ECG basics.- How tem Concepts.- Genograms and Family Mapping.- in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.- Drug therapy does the 12-lead ECG work?.- ECG paper.- Details The Family in child and adolescent psychiatry.- The for rhythm and rate control in Atrial Fibrillation.- found on a standard 12-lead ECG.- 12-lead ECG treatment team: Evolution of the team.- Anatomy Changing the paradigm to understand and manage leads.- The PQRST waveform.- Deflection.- Sum- of the team.- Countertransference in the psychi- Atrial Fibrillation.- Guidelines and current recom- mary of key points.- Quiz.- Chapter 3: Quality issues atric consultant and the treatment team.- Ethics and mendations in Atrial Fibrillation. pertaining to ECG recording.- Background.- Leads.- Medisocial issues.- The culture.- A working defi- Calibration markers.- ECG Documentation.- Sum- nition of culture.- Culture Shock.- Mental Health Fields of interest mary of key points.- Quiz.- Chapter 4: Principles of across cultures.- Working with interpreters.- Culture Cardiology; Pharmacotherapy ECG[...] in DSM IV and DSM V.- The clinical[...]

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M. Derzelle, Institut Jean Godinot, Reims, France C. Di Rocco, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hannover, Ger- J.M. Ehrenfeld, M. Cannesson (Eds.) many; N. Akalan, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey (Eds.) Towards a Psychosomatic Monitoring Technologies in Acute Conception of Hypochondria Pediatric Craniovertebral Junction Care Environments The Impeded Thought Diseases A Comprehensive Guide to Patient Monitoring Technology

A rigorous and groundbreaking study. Mar- Surgical Management of Craniovertebral Junction Diseases in This is an introduction to the patient monitor- tine Derzelle is the first researcher to approach Children ing technologies that are used in today’s acute care hypochondria as a relational pathology. Mar- environments, including the operating room, recov- This dedicated volume in the series Advances and tine Derzelle is the first researcher to approach ery room, emergency department, intensive care Technical Standards in Neurosurgery (ATSN) pro- hypochondria as a relational pathology.The author unit, and telemetry floor. To a significant extent, vides a comprehensive approach to diseases of the tackles a subject that has puzzled care professionals day-to-day medical decision-making relies on the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) and their manage- for decades: hypochondria. Martine Derzelle con- information provided by these technologies, yet how ment based on the multidisciplinary cooperation of fronts all specialists (psychotherapists, psychiatrists, they actually work is not always addressed during neurosurgeons, anatomists, neuroradiologists, and doctors, psychosomaticians) with the paradox of education and training. The editors and contribu- neuroanesthesiologists. The contributing authors this pathology and the theoretical void on which the tors are world-renowned experts who specialize in represent the most renowned clinical and surgical approach to those patients who express a suffering of developing, refining, and testing the technology that experts from Europe and beyond. The main topics various kinds has stood for more than a century.In makes modern-day clinical monitoring possible. highlighted are embryology, normal and abnormal the first part, the author highlights the lack of theo- Their aim in creating the book is to bridge the gap development of the CVJ, including the related ves- retical elaboration on hypochondria in the[...] between clinical training and[...] sels, modern radiological contributions to diagnosis, Features genetic and metabolic factors which may impact on Features A rigorous and groundbreaking study. Mar- the surgical strategies, the opportunities offered[...] This is an introduction to the patient monitor- tine Derzelle is the first researcher to approach ing technologies that are used in today’s acute care Features hypochondria as a relational pathology. Mar- environments, including the operating room, recov- Management of congenital and acquired diseases of tine Derzelle is the first researcher to approach ery room, emergency department, intensive care the craniovertebral junction (CVJ), comprising the hypochondria as a relational pathology. The author unit, and telemetry floor. To a significant extent, occipital bone surrounding the foramen magnum, tackles a subject that has puzzled care professionals day-to-day medical decision-making relies on the the atlas, and the axis vertebrae, constitutes one of for decades: hypochondria. Martine Derzelle con- information provided by these technologies, yet how the more complex areas of neurosurgery. This is par- fronts all specialists (psychotherapists, [..] they actually work is not always addressed during ticularly true in the pediatric population, in which [..] Contents the neurosurgeon is faced with a wide variety of con- Questions.- Problems.- Problem Definition.- Nega- genital developmental anomalies and acquired [..] Contents tive Reports or “a Certain Discourse Used in a Cer- Section I. Fundamental Principles of Monitoring.- 1. Contents tain Way”.- From Biological Body to Metaphorical Overview of Clinical Monitoring.- 2. Monitoring in Technical Standards: Nosographic Identification and Body.- A New Starting Point.- Hypochondria, Pro- Acute Care Environments: Unique Aspects of Inten- Management of Pediatric Craniovertebral Junction jective Parenthesis.- A Different Relation to Oneself sive Care Units, Operating Rooms, Recovery Rooms, Anomalies: Evolution of Concepts and Modalities and to the Other Person.- Towards a Psychosomatic Telemetry Floors.- 3. Introduction to Signals.- 4. Sig- of Treatment.- Embryology and Surgical manage- Conception of Hypochondria. nal Analysis: Acquisition, Storage, and Analysis of ment of bony malformations of the craniovertebral Physiological Signals.- 5. Information Displays and junction.- Extracranial segments of the vertebral Fields of interest Ergonomics.- 6. Decision Support and Closed-Loop artery: insight in the developmental changes up to Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Psychoanalysis; Internal Systems.- Section II. Hemodynamic Monitoring.- 7. the 21st year of life.- Imaging of the craniovertebral Medicine; Gastroenterology; Pain Medicine Introduction to Hemodynamic Monitoring.- 8. Pul- junction anomalies in children.- Anaesthesiological monary Artery Catherization.- 9. Non-invasive Car- and Intensive Care Management in Craniovertebral Target groups diac Output Monitoring.- 10.[...] Professional/practitioner Junction Surgery. Advances: Technical Advances in Pediatric Craniovertebral Junction[...] Fields of interest Type of publication Anesthesiology; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Fields of interest Monograph Emergency Medicine; Health Informatics Neurosurgery; Pediatric Surgery More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03052-4 Target groups Target groups Hardcover Professional/practitioner 2014. XII, 121 p. 4 illus. Professional/practitioner 69,99 € Type of publication Type of publication ISBN 978-3-319-03052-4 Professional book usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8556-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01064-9 Softcover Hardcover 2014. XV, 431 p. 174 illus., 130 illus. in color. 2014. VIII, 376 p. 163 illus., 70 illus. in color. 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A.S. El-Baz, L. Saba, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; J. Suri L.M. Elden, K.B. Zur, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, L. Emmi (Ed.) (Eds.) Philadelphia, USA (Eds.) Behçet's Syndrome Abdomen and Thoracic Imaging Congenital Malformations of the From Pathogenesis to Treatment An Engineering & Clinical Perspective Head and Neck Behçet's syndrome can reasonably be considered a The book covers novel strategies of state of the art in unique entity among diseases of the immune sys- Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck engineering and clinical analysis and approaches for tem for several reasons: It has specific features and, offers a unique conceptual and visual approach to analyzing abdominal imaging, including lung, medi- uniquely among the immune system pathologies, children with congenital malformations of the head astinum, pleura, liver, kidney and gallbladder. In the represents a link between autoimmune diseases, sys- and neck. Developed by renowned leaders in the last years the imaging techniques have experienced a temic vasculitis, and autoinflammatory diseases. In field, this title is richly illustrated with a wealth of tremendous improvement in the diagnosis and char- addition, it is of interest to a variety of specialists, patient photos, radiology and endoscopic images acterization of the pathologies that affect abdominal including immunologists, rheumatologists, derma- of malformations. Starting with the genetics of organs. In particular, the introduction of extremely tologists, and ophthalmologists, and requires a com- common congenital syndromes, Congenital Mal- fast CT scanners and high Magnetic field MR Sys- plex multidisciplinary approach. Many aspects need formations of the Head and Neck goes on to com- tems allow imaging with an exquisite level of detail to be considered in a syndrome that presents a wide prehensively cover malformations of the ear, nose, the anatomy and pathology of liver, kidney, pan- spectrum of symptoms and for which the therapeutic nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, cleft lip and creas, gallbladder as well as lung and mediastinum. armamentarium is expanding significantly, with the palate, larynx, trachea, and neck. Easy-to-read and Moreover, thanks to the development of powerful development of new treatments, not[...] an indispensable reference and teaching resource, computer hardware and[...] this title will serve as an invaluable reference[...] Features Features Behçet's syndrome can reasonably be considered a Features Ayman El-Baz, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the unique entity among diseases of the immune sys- Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck Department of Bioengineering at the University tem for several reasons: It has specific features and, offers a unique conceptual and visual approach to of Louisville, KY. Dr. El-Baz has fourteen years of uniquely among the immune system pathologies, children with congenital malformations of the head hands-on experience in the fields of bioimaging represents a link between autoimmune diseases, sys- and neck. Developed by renowned leaders in the modeling and computer-assisted diagnostic systems. temic vasculitis, and autoinflammatory diseases. In field, this title is richly illustrated with a wealth of His work has been reported at several prestigious addition, it is of interest to a variety of specialists, patient photos, radiology and endoscopic images of international conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, MIC- including immunologists, rheumatologists, derma- malformations. Starting with the genetics of com- CAI, ISBI, etc.) and in journals (e.g., IEEE TMI, IEEE tologists, [..] mon congenital syndromes, Congenital Malforma- TIP, [..] tions [..] Contents Contents Preface 1 Behçet syndrome.- Preface 2 Behçet's Fields of interest Computer Aided Diagnosis Systems for Acute Renal syndrome: the role of patient's Associations.- The Otorhinolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery; Pedi- Transplant Rejection: Challenges and Method- numbers of Behçet: a rare disease.- Along the Old atrics ologies.- Kidney Detection and Segmentation in Silk Road.- Epidemiology of Behçet's syndrome.- Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound 3D Images.- Renal Target groups Behçet's syndrome according to classical and pop- Cortex Segmentation on Computed Tomography.- Professional/practitioner ulation genetics.- Infections, autoimmunity and Diffuse Fatty Liver Disease: from Diagnosis to Quan- Behçet’s syndrome: what liaison.- Pathogenesis of tification.- Multimodality Approach to Detection Type of publication Behçet's syndrome.- Muco-cutaneous involvement and Characterization of Hepatic Hemangiomas.- Contributed volume in Behçet's syndrome.- Neurological and neuro- Ultrasound Liver Surface and Textural Character- psychological manifestation in Behçet's syndrome.- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-1713-3 ization for the Detection of Liver Cirrhosis.- MR Ocular involvement and Behçet.- Muscle and articu- Imaging of HepatocellularCarcinoma.- Magnetic Hardcover lar manifestations in Behçet's syndrome.- Cardiovas- Resonance Imaging of Adenocarcinoma.- Quantita- 2014. X, 193 p. 135 illus., 102 illus. in color. cular[...] tive Evaluation of Liver[...] 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4419-1713-3 Fields of interest Fields of interest usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Rheumatology; Dermatology; Internal Medicine; Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Biomed- Immunology; Pharmaceutical Sciences / Technology; icine (general) Medical Education

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A.M. Esquinas (Ed.) S.A. Farghaly (Ed.) A. Gaddi, F. Capello, CERN, Liverpool, United Kingdom; M. Manca, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands (Eds.) Noninvasive Ventilation in High- Advances in Diagnosis and Risk Infections and Mass Casualty Management of Ovarian Cancer eHealth, Care and Quality of Life Events The debate over eHealth is alive as never before. Ovarian Cancer: Advances in Diagnosis and Man- Supporters suggest that it will result in dramatic agement presents unique international perspectives The past few decades have seen major impacts of dif- innovations in healthcare, including a giant leap on this devastating disease. While ovarian cancer ferent pandemics and mass casualty events on health towards patient-centered care, new opportunities to has mainly been considered a disease of the Western resource use in terms of rising healthcare costs and improve effectiveness, and enhanced wellness and hemisphere, this book moves beyond our conven- increased mortality. In this context, the development quality of life. In addition, the growing market value tional understanding and embraces knowledge from of acute respiratory failure in patients requires the of investments in health IT suggests that eHealth around the world. The focus is on recent advances in use of mechanical ventilation, either invasive or non- can offer at least a partial cure for the current eco- diagnosis, including genetic screening, and improve- invasive. Recently, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has nomic stagnation. Detractors counter these argu- ments and expanded choices in management, such proved to be a valuable strategy to reduce mortal- ments by claiming that eHealth has already failed: as the optimization of chemotherapeutic agents, ity rates in patients. This is the first book to describe the UK Department of Health has shut down the gene therapy, and the latest laparoscopic and robotic the clinical indications of NIV in patients who have NHS National Program for IT, Google has discontin- surgical techniques. Further chapters address psy- been hospitalized with high-risk infections as well ued its Health flagship, and doubts have arisen over chosocial and quality-of-life issues. This book is an as in the prehospital management of mass casualty privacy safeguards for both patients[...] excellent resource on the international[...] incidents, including chemical or biological disasters Features and[...] Features The debate over eHealth is alive as never before. Sup- This volume is an up-to-date resource on the inter- Features porters suggest that it will result in dramatic inno- national state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and man- The past few decades have seen major impacts of dif- vations in healthcare, including a giant leap towards agement of ovarian cancer. While this devastating ferent pandemics and mass casualty events on health patient-centered care, new opportunities to improve disease has been considered mainly a disease of the resource use in terms of rising healthcare costs and effectiveness, and enhanced wellness and quality of Western hemisphere, the book moves beyond our increased mortality. In this context, the development life. In addition, the growing market value of invest- conventional understanding and embraces knowl- of acute respiratory failure in patients requires the ments in health IT suggests that eHealth can offer at edge from around the world. It focuses on recent use of mechanical ventilation, either invasive or non- least a partial cure for the current [..] advances in diagnosis, including genetic screening; invasive. Recently, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has improvements [..] proved to be a valuable strategy to reduce [..] Contents 1 Introduction: The debate over eHealth.- 2 Defi- Contents Contents nitions of eHealth.- 3 An introduction to the tech- 1. Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer: An Update.- 2. Part I.- NIV and high-risk airborne infections.- nological basis of eHealth.- 4 eHealth and me: The Genetic Risks of Ovarian Cancer.- 3. Management Section 1.- History and epidemiology.- Section 2.- implications of the Net for health care relationships.- of Hereditary Ovarian–Breast Cancer.- 4. Ovarian Physiopathology.- Section 3.- Ventilatory strategies 5 Legally eHealth.- 6 EU support to eHealth and Cancer Screening and Early Detection.- 5. Surface during ARF in high-risk infections.- Section 4.- Non- cost-benefits.- 7 No (e)Health without (e)Research.- Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary.- 6. Pathology of Non invasive mechanical clinical experience.- Part II. NIV 8 eHealth policy.- 9 The high-tech face of eHealth.- Epithelial Malignancies of the Ovary.- 7. Strategies in mass casualty incidents.- Section 5.- Rationale of 10 The data-driven revolution of healthcare.- 11 eEd- for the Management of Ovarian Cancer.- 8. Ovar- ARF treatments in mass casualties.- Section 6.- Mass ucation and eHealth: a call for action.- 12 Conclu- ian Cancer in the Pediatric Population.- 9. Manage- casualties, biological etiology.- Section 7.- Biological sions. ment of Patients with Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer.- mass casualties, biological etiology.- Section 8.- Hos- 10. Treatment of Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer.- pital organizations guidelines. Clinical and health Fields of interest 11. Diagnosis and Management of Epithelial Ovarian organizations perspectives.- Section 9.- Model health Medicine (general); Health Informatics; Communi- Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases.- 12.[...] systems[...] cations Engineering, Networks; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); European Integration; Fields of interest Fields of interest Interaction Design Oncology; Gynecology Emergency Services; Intensive / Critical Care Med- Target groups icine; Emergency Medicine; Anesthesiology; Pneu- Target groups Professional/practitioner mology/Respiratory System; Pediatrics Professional/practitioner Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Professional book Professional/practitioner Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5252-9 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8270-3 Hardcover Professional book Hardcover 2014. XVI, 220 p. 28 illus., 12 illus. in color. 2014. XV, 270 p. 59 illus., 50 illus. in color. 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C. Gao, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China (P.R.) (Ed.) M.-M. Gellrich M.E. Gershwin, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Cl, Davis, USA; J.M. Vierling, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA; M.P. Manns, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Ger- Robotic Cardiac Surgery The Slit Lamp many (Eds.)

Applications for Biomicroscopy and Videography Robotic Cardiac Surgery is a comprehensive guide Liver Immunology to robotic/totally endoscopic cardiac surgery. The In this book the author describes in detail the his- book is intended to provide in-depth information tory, construction, and examination potential of Principles and Practice regarding the history of robotic surgical systems, the slit lamp. In particular, however, he presents a Liver Immunology: Principles and Practice, Second their components and principles. It emphasizes new approach – videography – that allows the oph- Edition begins with important information about patient selection, perioperative management, anes- thalmologist to document all eye diseases with the the epidemiology and mortality of liver disease thesia considerations and management, operative slit lamp and a video camera in a practicable, rapid, worldwide. This information is followed by chap- techniques and management, postoperative care and and affordable manner. The necessary methods, ters related to basic immunology, application of liver results. Extensive, detailed photographs and illustra- techniques, and equipment, including converging, immunology for diagnosis, and several excellent tions of different kinds of robotic surgery are also diverging, and contact lenses, are clearly explained chapters that provide a solid foundation for under- included. It provides cardiac surgeons, cardiac anes- in the text and four didactic videos. The 20 most standing immune-mediated liver disease, includ- thesiologists, and perfusionists with a comprehen- important videographic settings are described, and ing those associated with the biliary tree. A chapter sive review of current robotic cardiac surgeries and “recipes” for their use are presented, along with diag- on non-hepatic manifestations of immune mediat- related knowledge.Changqing Gao, MD, is[...] nostic tips. The accompanying collection of clinical ed liver disease helps provide context for how these images represents the world’s[...] Features diseases affect the patient overall. In addition, chap- Robotic Cardiac Surgery is a comprehensive guide Features ters discuss various discrete immunologically-medi- to robotic/totally endoscopic cardiac surgery. The In this book the author describes in detail the his- ated infectious liver disorders including[...] book is intended to provide in-depth information tory, construction, and examination potential of the Features regarding the history of robotic surgical systems, slit lamp. In particular, however, he presents a new Liver Immunology: Principles and Practice, Second their components and principles. It emphasizes approach – videography – that allows the ophthal- Edition begins with important information about patient selection, perioperative management, anes- mologist to document all (!) eye diseases with the slit the epidemiology and mortality of liver disease thesia considerations and management, operative lamp and a video camera in a practicable, rapid, and worldwide. This information is followed by chap- techniques and management, postoperative care and affordable manner. The necessary methods, tech- ters related to basic immunology, application of liver results. [..] niques, and equipment, including converging, [..] immunology for diagnosis, and several excellent Contents Contents chapters that provide a solid foundation for under- Overview of Robotic Cardiac Surgery.- Anesthe- Basics: Appliance Construction. Biomicroscopy: standing immune-mediated liver disease, including sia for Robotic Cardiac Surgery.- Intraoperative Types of Illumination.- Biomicroscopy without those [..] Transesophageal Echocardiography in Robotic Car- Additional Lenses.- Biomicroscopy with Addi- Fields of interest diac Surgery.- Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass tional Lenses.- Accessory Equipment for Slit Lamps. Hepatology; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Establishment for Robotic Cardiac Surgery.- Robotic Videography with the Slit Lamp: Videography - the Immunology Surgery in Congenital Heart Diseases.- Totally Basics.- Special Videography Applications.- Specific Robotic Myxoma Excision.- Robotic Mitral Valve Videographic Settings for Specific Ocular Diseases. Target groups Surgery.- Robotic Coronary Bypass Graft on Beat- History of the Slit Lamp: History of Slit Lamp Con- Professional/practitioner ing Heart.- Hybrid Coronary Revascularization.- struction.- Bibliography. Robotic Left Ventricular Epicardial Lead Implanta- Type of publication tion. Fields of interest Contributed volume Ophthalmology Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02095-2 Cardiac Surgery; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Target groups Hardcover Surgery Professional/practitioner 2014. XVI, 480 p. 117 illus., 92 illus. in color. 139,99 € Type of publication Target groups ISBN 978-3-319-02095-2 Monograph Professional/practitioner usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39792-9 Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover Originally published by Kaden Verlag, Heidelberg, 2011 More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7659-3 2014. XVII, 218 p. 252 illus., 229 illus. in color. With DVD. Hardcover 139,99 € 2014. XV, 152 p. 285 illus., 256 illus. in color. ISBN 978-3-642-39792-9 139,99 € Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. ISBN 978-94-007-7659-3 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. springer.com Medicine 205

A. Girach, ThromboGenics NV, Leuven, Belgium; M.D. Smet, Clin- U. Goerling, Charité Comprehensive Cancer Center, Berlin, Ger- A. Gullo, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Catania, Italy; G. ique de Montchoisi, Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds.) many (Ed.) Ristagno, Istituto Mario Negri, Milano, Italy (Eds.)

Diseases of the Vitreo-Macular Psycho-Oncology Resuscitation

Interface Translational Research, Clinical Evidence, Education, Guide- Psycho-oncology is a thriving discipline in cancer lines care, and numerous research activities have been This clinically oriented book is the first to be devoted undertaken in the endeavour to improve treatment Resuscitation is a two-stage process comprising wholly to the diagnosis and treatment of vitreo-mac- outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the the achievement/maintenance of spontaneous cir- ular interface disease, characterized by a combi- psychosocial consequences of cancer. This book culation and post-resuscitation management. The nation of vitreo-macular adhesion (VMA) and presents and discusses the latest findings from sci- approach is complex and multifaceted and entails vitreo-macular traction (VMT) that is implicated in ence and practice for a broad range of psychological the integration of new physiological insights, phar- a variety of disorders. World-renowned experts in and social issues related to cancer and its treatments. macological options, and technological advances. the field discuss epidemiologic, anatomic, and physi- Not only are general psychosocial impacts of cancer The purpose of this volume, written by top experts in ologic aspects, document the findings obtained with described, but the very common fear of progression the field, is to promote, share, and disseminate new newer imaging techniques, such as spectral domain is elucidated. The relevance of psycho-oncology at advances in resuscitation and post-resuscitation care. optical coherence tomography, describe the treat- different stages of disease (during oncological treat- The issues addressed are wide ranging and of great ment options, and report on the results of preclinical ment, in rehabilitation, and during palliative care) is topical interest or controversy. They include prior- and clinical trials, including some previously unpub- explained, and various[...] ities of intervention, quality of resuscitation, use of lished findings. This book will prove invaluable for mechanical supports, new defibrillation strategies, ophthalmologists as we[...] Features prevention of organ damage,[...] Psycho-oncology is a thriving discipline in cancer Features care, and numerous research activities have been Features Disease of the vitreo-macular interface is charac- undertaken in the endeavour to improve treatment Resuscitation is a two-stage process comprising terized by vitreo-macular adhesion (VMA), which outcomes and to gain a better understanding of the the achievement/maintenance of spontaneous cir- can lead to abnormal forces on the retina termed vit- psychosocial consequences of cancer. This book culation and post-resuscitation management. The reo-macular traction (VMT). This combination of presents and discusses the latest findings from sci- approach is complex and multifaceted and entails VMA and VMT can itself cause impairment of vision ence and practice for a broad range of psychological the integration of new physiological insights, phar- and is implicated in a variety of disorders, includ- and social issues related to cancer and its [..] macological options, and technological advances. ing wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic The purpose of this volume, written by top experts in retinopathy, macular edema, and macular hole. Vit- Contents the field, is to promote, share, and disseminate new reo-macular [..] Psychosocial Impacts of Cancer.- Fear of Progres- advances in [..] sion.- Gender Opportunities in Psychosocial Oncol- Contents ogy.- Patient’s View on Psycho-oncology.- The Contents Introduction: Unmet Medical Need.- Epidemiology Oncological Patient in the Palliative Situation.- Psy- Part I: State of the Art in Resuscitation.- Part II. of Vitreo-Macular Interface Diseases.- Anatomy and chological Burden of Children of Family Caregivers Advances on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Physiology of the Vitreo-Macular Interface.- Patho- of Cancer Patients.- Rehabilitation.- Quality of Life.- and Defibrillation.- Part III. Optimization of Car- physiology of the Ageing Vitreous.- Pathophysiology Cancer Survivorship.- Psycho-oncological Interven- diopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation on Sudden of Vitreo-Macular Traction.- Imaging of the Vit- tions. Cardiac Death.- Part IV. Pharmacological Approach reo-Macular Interface.- Clinical Manifestations of during CPR.- Part V. Post-Resuscitation Care.- Part Vitreo-Macular Interface Disease.- Vitreo-Macular Fields of interest VI. Combining Physiology, Clinical Outcome, and Traction and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.- Oncology; Psychiatry; Psychology (general) Ethics. Treatment Paradigm for Vitreo-Macular Interface Diseases.- Pharmacologic Vitreolysis - Experimental Target groups Fields of interest Evidence.- Pharmacologic Vitreolysis - Clinical Trial Professional/practitioner Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Emergency Med- Data.- Pharmacologic Vitreolysis - New[...] icine; Emergency Services; Cardiology; Anesthesiol- Type of publication ogy Fields of interest Contributed volume Ophthalmology Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40186-2 Professional/practitioner Target groups Hardcover Professional/practitioner 2014. V, 152 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color. 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A. Gullo, University Hospital, Catania, Italy (Ed.) V. Guzzanti, University of Cassino, Rome, Italy (Ed.) F.S. Haddad, Princess Grace Hospital, London, United Kingdom (Ed.) Anaesthesia, Pharmacology, Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Intensive Care and Emergency Traumatology The Young Adult Hip in Sport A.P.I.C.E. This book focuses on the problems seen in the adult This book focuses on the evaluation and treatment of Proceedings of the 25th Annual Meeting - International Sym- hip in sport including pre arthritic inflammatory, a wide range of sports injuries in relation to the Tan- posium on Critical Care Medicine non inflammatory, and degenerative causes of hip ner stage of sexual development in young athletes. pain. It particularly focuses on our rapidly evolv- A series of detailed chapters address the injuries Innovation, training and research are the pillars that ing understanding and treatment of joint preserving likely to be encountered in different parts of the support a process deriving from basic science and surgery. In this book experts in the field discuss the body, including the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and multi-professional/multidisciplinary interventions. anatomy, diagnosis, investigation and pathophys- hand, hip, knee, ankle, and feet. Among the topics The APICE 2012 yearbook deals with several inno- iology of young adult hip disease with a particular that receive particular attention are epiphyseal-phy- vations for optimising prevention and management focus on the sporting population. Sports Medicine is seal injuries, capsular ligament tears and the impact measures for the critically ill, by integrating diagnos- now a specialty in its own right. Worldwide, hip and of their treatment on joint and bone development, tic procedures with pharmacological and technologi- groin pain in elite sport is an unresolved issue . This and stress syndromes of the musculoskeletal system. cal options. Peri- and postoperative managements as is an area that has expanded dramatically in the last 5 Helpful algorithms covering the diagnosis and treat- well as treatment of surgical infections and of pain, years and hip arthroscopy as a procedure has arrived ment of ligament tears are included, and advice is new and old artificial ventilation strategies are some in a big way[...] of the most relevant topics the volume deal with in provided on when[...] this new edition. The volume focuses also on the Features Features improvement standards and quality of care; on the The Young Adult Hip in Sport covers the full This handy volume focuses on the evaluation and expanding concept of[...] breadth of hip problems and injuries that challenge treatment of a wide range of sports injuries, in rela- us, reflecting the recent revolution in understand- tion to the Tanner stage of sexual development in Features ing of the pathophysiology of hip disease and of young athletes. Recognized leaders in each subspe- The APICE 2013 yearbook examines recent advances hip injuries in sport. This increase in interest has cialty illustrate their own treatment preferences, and in various aspects of critical care medicine and high- delivered many new investigational and interven- a series of detailed chapters address the injuries likely lights the importance of effective communication tional modalities to demystify the discipline. This has to be encountered in different parts of the body, among researchers, scientists, and clinicians. Among encompassed an increased understanding of how the including the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and [..] the many topics addressed are trauma care organi- [..] zation, the management of patients with cardiovas- Contents cular, kidney, and lung disorders, issues relating to Contents 1 Basic science and injury in growing athletes: Car- severe infections and sepsis, and the humanization of Section 1.-The basics of the assessment of the young tilage, Menisci and Bone.- 2 Muscle, Tendon and [..] adult hip.-The anatomy of hip disease.-Imaging in Ligament.- 3 Evaluation of the pediatric and ado- hip disease - This would be broken down into sec- lescent athlete.- 4 Overuse injuries.- 5 Physeal and Contents tions of.Plain radiographs.The use of ultrasound.The epiphyseal cartilage injury.- 6 The Spine: Sports- Part I Advances on Intensive and Critical Care Med- use of CT.The use of MRI.The use of Nuclear related pathology.- 7 The Shoulder: skeletal injuries icine.- 1 Combining Clinical and technology in Crit- medicine.The use of PET scanning.-Clinic diagnosis and ligamentous instability.- 8 The Elbow: Ligamen- ical care Medicine.- 2 Ultrasound in Critical Care.- in hip disease.-Biomechanics of the hip.-Section 2.- tous and skeletal injuries.- 9 Wrist and Hand: Liga- 3 Assessment and Management of Circulatory Fail- The conditions that Underpin Hip Pain in the Young mentous and skeletal injuries.- 10 The Hip: Femoro- ure.- 4 Simulation in Critical Care.- Part II Trauma.- Adult.-Congenital/Developmental conditions of the acetabular Impingement.- 11 The Knee: Ligamen- 5 Trauma Care Organization and Priorities.- Part hip.-Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis and its vari- tous tears.- 12 Meniscal Lesions.- 13 Osteochondritis III Cardiovascular System.- 6 Cardiovascular Risk ants.-The pathology and management of impinge- Dissecans of the Knee.- 14[...] in non Cardiac Surgery.- Part IV Kidney.- 7 CRRT: ment.-The pathology and management of[...] Challenges and Evidence.- Part V Lung.- 8 Old and Fields of interest New Strategies on Artificial Ventilation in ARDS Fields of interest Sports Medicine; Primary Care Medicine Patients.- 9 Postoperative Respiratory Complica- Orthopedics; Sports Medicine; Surgical Orthopedics; tions.- 10 Minimally Invasive Surgical[...] Target groups Physiotherapy; Primary Care Medicine Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Target groups Medicine (general) Type of publication Professional/practitioner Monograph Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5411-0 Contributed volume

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E. Hale, J. Karen, P. Robins R. Happle G. Hartofilakidis, G.C. Babis, National and Kapodistrian Univer- sit, Athens, Greece; K. Lampropoulou-Adamidou, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece Handbook of Dermatologic Surgery Mosaicism in Human Skin

Understanding Nevi, Nevoid Skin Disorders, and Cutaneous Congenital Hip Disease in Adults The Handbook of Dermatologic Surgery incor- Neoplasia porates the most cutting edge technology applica- ble to dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons Mosaicism is a powerful biologic concept, originally Congenital hip disease (CHD) is the main cause of today. Designed as a reference guide for dermato- developed from studying plants and animals. All secondary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip in young logic surgery and aesthetic procedures, it dissemi- cutaneous neoplasms, both benign and malignant, adults, which accounts for almost 40% of all cases nates key scientific information in an easy-to-use reflect mosaicism, which is the necessary basis to of hip OA. Total hip replacement (THR) performed pocket book.This handbook is designed to be readily explain numerous human skin disorders. For exam- using optimal techniques can achieve a radical transportable for dermatologists and dermatologic ple, various mosaic patterns visualize the embryonic improvement in the quality of life of adult patients. surgeons, as well as those in training, dermatology development of human skin and X-linked skin disor- This book offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of residents and fellows, and medical students rotating ders explain why women live longer than men, and CHD in adults and its treatment. Relevant informa- through dermatology. so on. This book presents, for the first time, a com- tion is first provided on the basic anatomy of the hip prehensive overview on the strikingly manifold pat- and OA of the hip and on the classification, epidemi- Features terns and peculiarities of mosaic skin disorders. This ology, and natural history of CHD. The now limited The Handbook of Dermatologic Surgery incorpo- reader-friendly structured and straightforward publi- role of femoral and pelvic osteotomies is carefully rates the most cutting edge technology applicable to cation will help the dermatologist to understand the evaluated, and the use of THR is then considered in dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons today. underlying molecular mechanisms[...] detail. Indications and[...] Designed as a reference guide for dermatologic surgery and aesthetic procedures, it disseminates Features Features key scientific information in an easy-to-use pocket Mosaicism is a powerful biologic concept, originally Congenital hip disease (CHD) is the main cause of book.This handbook is designed to be readily trans- developed from the study of plants and animals, and secondary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip in young portable for dermatologists and dermatologic [..] is the necessary basis for the explanation of numer- adults, which accounts for almost 40% of all cases ous human skin disorders. This lavishly illustrated of hip OA. Total hip replacement (THR) performed Contents book presents, for the first time, a comprehensive using optimal techniques can achieve a radical 1. Surgical Anatomy.- 2. Excisional and Non-exci- overview of the strikingly manifold patterns and improvement in the quality of life of adult patients. sional Surgery.- 3. Advanced Repairs.- 4. Cosmetic peculiarities of mosaic skin disorders. It is structured This book offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of Dermatology: neurotoxins, fillers and chemical in a straightforward, [..] CHD in adults and its treatment. Relevant informa- peels.- 5. Lasers and other technology.- 6. Leg Veins.- tion is [..] Index. Contents PATTERNS AND MECHANISMS: Mosaicism Contents Fields of interest as a Biological Concept:.- History.- Mosaicism 1 The Hip: Basic Anatomy.- 2 Osteoarthritis of the Dermatology; Surgery in Plants, Animals, Humans.- Mosaicism Versus Hip.- 3 Congenital Hip Disease: General Aspects, Chimerism.- The Mechanisms of Mosaicism .- Terminology and Classification.- 4 Epidemiology, Target groups Genomic Mosaicism of Autosomes.- Epigenetic Demographics and Natural History.- 5 Treatment Professional/practitioner Mosaicism of autosomes.- Genomic Mosaicism of Options except Total Hip Replacement (THR): Con- X Chromosomes.- Epigenetic Mosaicism of X Chro- servative management and Osteotomies.- 6 Total Type of publication mosomes.- The patterns of Mosaicism .- Lines of Hip Replacement (THR): Indications and Preoper- Professional book Blaschko.- Checkerboard Pattern.- Phylloid Pattern.- ative Assessment.- 7 Technical Considerations.- 8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8334-2 Patchy Pattern Without Midline Separation.- Lat- Complications and Results.- 9 Presentation of Dif- eralization.- Other Patterns, so far Unclassifiable.- ficult Cases.- 10 Timing for Revision.- 11 Quality Softcover MOSAIC SKIN DISORDERS: Nevi.- Melanocytic of Life after Total Hip Replacement.- 12 Conclusive 2014. XIII, 126 p. 38 illus., 11 illus. in color. Nevi.- Other Forms of Pigmentary[...] Messages. 69,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-8334-2 Fields of interest Fields of interest usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Dermatology; Pediatrics; Human Genetics; Neurol- Orthopedics; Surgical Orthopedics; Surgery; ogy; Ophthalmology Rheumatology

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S.V. Hodgson, St Georges Hospital, London, United Kingdom; N. Homedes, A. Ugalde, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA C. Hou, Changzheng Hospital, Shanghai, China (P.R.) (Ed.) W.D. Foulkes, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; C. Eng, Cleve- (Eds.) land Clinic Genomic Medicine Instit, Cleveland, USA; E.R. Maher, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, United Kingdom Functional Bladder Reconstruction Clinical Trials in Latin America: Following Spinal Cord Injury via A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Where Ethics and Business Clash Neural Approaches Genetics The outsourcing of clinical trials to Latin America by One of the most common problems for spinal cord the transnational innovative pharmaceutical industry injury patients is urinary system dysfunction. The This is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to began about twenty years ago. Using archival infor- book Functional Bladder Reconstruction Follow- the diagnosis, clinical features and management of mation and field work in Argentina, Brazil, Costa ing Spinal Cord Injury via Neural Approaches inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility. Rica, Mexico and Peru, the authors discuss the regu- introduces how to solve this problem using multi- It is fully updated with much molecular, screening latory contexts and the ethical dimensions of human disciplinary approaches. From animal model stud- and management information. It covers risk analy- experimentation in the region. More than 80% of ies to surgical techniques as well as successful case sis and genetic counselling for individuals with a all clinical trials in the region take place in these reports, six kinds of surgery are presented in sepa- family history of cancer. It also discusses predictive countries, and the European Medicines Agency has rate chapters. This up-to-date monograph will be a testing and the organisation of the cancer genetics defined them as priority countries in Latin America. valuable resource for surgeons, urologists and neu- service. There is information about the genes causing The authors raise questions about the quality of data rologists caring for spinal cord injury patients. The Mendelian cancer predisposing conditions and their obtained from the trials and the violation of human contributors are a group of surgeons working in mechanism of action. It aims to provide such details rights during their implementation. Their findings the fields of orthopaedics and microsurgery. Edi- in a practical format for geneticists and clinicians in are presented in this[...] all disciplines. tor Chunlin Hou is Professor in Changzheng Hospi- Features tal,[...] Features The outsourcing of clinical trials to Latin America by Features A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics, 4th the transnational innovative pharmaceutical industry One of the most common problems for spinal cord edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to began about twenty years ago. Using archival infor- injury patients is urinary system dysfunction. The the diagnosis, clinical features and management of mation and field work in Argentina, Brazil, Costa book Functional Bladder Reconstruction Follow- inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility. Rica, Mexico and Peru, the authors discuss the regu- ing Spinal Cord Injury via Neural Approaches This fully updated new edition covers risk analysis latory contexts and the ethical dimensions of human introduces how to solve this problem using multi- and genetic counseling for individuals with a family experimentation in the region. More than 80% of all disciplinary approaches. From animal model stud- history of cancer, and includes a discussion of pre- clinical trials in the region take place in these [..] dictive testing and the organisation of [..] ies to surgical techniques as well as successful case Contents reports, six kinds of surgery are presented in separate Contents Introduction; Núria Homedes and Antonio Ugalde.- [..] 1. Central Nervous System.- 2. Eye.- 3. Cardiorespi- A Review and Critique of International Ethical Contents ratory System and Thorax.- 4. Endocrine System.- 5. Principles;Núria Homedes and Antonio Ugalde.- An overview of traumatic spinal cord injury.- Clini- Gastrointestinal System.- 6. Reproductive System.- Globalization and Clinical Research in Latin Amer- cal anatomy of cauda equina and lumbosacral nerve 7. Urinary System.- 8. Blood and Lymph.- 9. Mus- ica; Núria Homedes and Antonio Ugalde.- The root.- Classification of and Treatment Principles for culoskeletal System.- 10. Skin.- 11. Inherited Can- Regulatory Framework and Case Studies from Bladder Dysfunction Caused by Spinal Cord Injury.- cer-Predisposing Syndromes. Argentina; Antonio Ugalde and Núria Homedes .- Pathological changes in the detrusor after spinal cord Politics and Clinical Trials in the Province of Cor- Fields of interest injury.- Microstructural study of the detrusor mus- doba; Antonio Ugalde and Núria Homedes.- Brazil: Oncology; Human Genetics; Cancer Research cle after repair of atonic bladders caused by injury The System for the Protection of Voluntary Partic- to the medullary cone in rats.- Selective sacral rhizo- ipants in Research; Corina Bontempo D de Freitas, Target groups tomy: introducing a simple intraoperative manomet- William Saad Hossne and Susie Dutra.- Progress and Professional/practitioner ric method.- Reconstruction of bladder innervation Challenges of[...] below the level of spinal cord injury for inducing uri- Type of publication nation by Achilles[...] Professional book Fields of interest Theory of Medicine / Bioethics; Health Economics; Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-2374-3 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Ethics Neurosurgery; Urology / Andrology; Animal Models Hardcover Target groups 2014. 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H.-F. Huang, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (P.R.); J.-Z. C. Janssen, E. Swart, Th. von Lengerke, Hannover Medical School, A. Kalet, New York University, New York, USA; C.L. Chou (Eds.) Sheng, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (P.R.) (Eds.) Hannover, Germany (Eds.) Remediation in Medical Education Gamete and Embryo-fetal Origins of Health Care Utilization in Germany A Mid-Course Correction Adult Diseases Theory, Methodology, and Results Remediation in medical education is the act of facil- It is a societal given, borne out by the facts: the itating a correction for trainees who started out on The book Gamete and Embryo-fetal Origins of Adult higher one's social status, the better health, and the journey toward becoming excellent physicians Diseases introduces various diseases resulting from the longer life expectancy. As the situation per- but have moved off course. This book offers an evi- the abnormal gametogenesis and embryo develop- sists, an important question demands attention, dence-based and practical approach to the identifi- ment, which manifests as growth retardation, birth namely whether health care systems contribute to cation and remediation of medical trainees who are defects, or increased susceptibility to chronic meta- the inequity.Drawing accurate conclusions requires unable to perform to standards. As assessment of bolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease workable theory, reliable data collection instruments, clinical competence and professionalism has become and cancer in childhood and adult life, even fertility and valid analytical methods.Using one representa- more sophisticated and ubiquitous, medical educa- disorders and the risk of transgenerational transmis- tive country to typify the industrial world, Health tors increasingly face the challenge of implementing sion. Six common kinds of these diseases are dis- Care Utilization in Germany studies its subject in effective and respectful means to work with trainees cussed in separate chapters. The authors explore the terms of social determinants. This singular volume who do not yet meet expectations of the profession connections between these diseases and epigenetic offers systematic guidelines for research into health and society.Remediation in Medical Education: A reprogramming, rapid cell differentiation and organ care access based on an acclaimed behavioral model Mid-Course Correction describes[...] formation and environmental influences, including of care utilization.[...] assisted reproductive[...] Features Features Remediation in medical education is the act of facil- Features It is a societal given, borne out by the facts: the itating a correction for trainees who started out on The book Gamete and Embryo-fetal Origins of Adult higher one's social status, the better health, and the journey toward becoming excellent physicians Diseases introduces various diseases resulting from the longer life expectancy. As the situation per- but have moved off course. This book offers an evi- the abnormal gametogenesis and embryo develop- sists, an important question demands attention, dence-based and practical approach to the identifi- ment, which manifests as growth retardation, birth namely whether health care systems contribute to cation and remediation of medical trainees who are defects, or increased susceptibility to chronic meta- the inequity. Drawing accurate conclusions requires unable to perform to standards. As assessment of bolic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease workable theory, reliable data collection instruments, clinical competence and professionalism has become and cancer in childhood and adult life, even fertility and valid analytical methods. Using one [..] more [..] disorders and the risk of transgenerational [..] Contents Contents Contents Part I Introduction.- Theorizing, empiricizing and Defining and Assessing Competence.- An Exam- Physiology of gametogenesis.- Physiology of embryo analyzing health care utilization in Germany: An ple of a Remediation Program.- “She Needs to Read development.- Diabetes originated from embryo- introduction.- Part II Theory.- Re-revisiting the More”: Helping trainees who struggle with med- fetal development.- Cardiovascular disease origi- Behavioral Model of Health Care Utilization by ical knowledge.- Remediation of Interpersonal and nated from embryo-fetal development.- Tumor orig- Andersen: A review on theoretical advances and per- Communication Skills.- Remediation of Physical inated from embryo-fetal development.- Obesity spectives.- Health care utilization within the sys- Exam Skills.- Assessing and Remediating Clinical originated from embryo-fetal development.- Infer- tem of statutory sickness funds in Germany.- Part Reasoning.- Remediating Lapses in Professionalism.- tility originated from embryo-fetal development.- III Methodology.- The problem of repeated surveys: “You said, I heard”: Speaking the subtext in interra- Mental health originated from embryo-fetal develop- How comparable are their results regarding utiliza- cial conversations.- Learning Differences and Med- ment.- Assisted reproductive technology (ART) and tion of medical services?.- Health care utilization ical Education.- “Well, This Is Awkward”: Autism embryo-fetal origin of diseases.- Adverse intrauter- research using secondary data.- Health care utiliza- Spectrum Disorder in Medical Trainees.- Stress and ine environment and embryo-fetal origin of diseases. tion: Insights from qualitative research.-[...] Distress and Wellness.- Perspectives from a Psychia- Fields of interest trist[...] Fields of interest Reproductive Medicine; Pediatrics; Human Genetics Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Sociol- Fields of interest Target groups ogy, general; Health Economics; Health Psychology; Medicine (general); Medical Education; Theory of Research Public Health Medicine / Bioethics

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T. Karachalios (Ed.) A.D. Kaye, S.F. Davis (Eds.) K.C. Kim, Florida Hospital Celebration Health, Celebration, USA (Ed.) Bone-Implant Interface in Principles of Neurophysiological Orthopedic Surgery Assessment, Mapping, and Robotics in General Surgery Monitoring Basic Science to Clinical Applications Robotics in General Surgery provides a comprehen- sive review of the current applications of the robotic Total joint arthroplasty is an effective surgical pro- This book provides foundational knowledge of intra- platform in all the general surgery subspecialties. cedure for end-stage osteoarthritis of major joints operative monitoring (IOM) and is written for the Additionally, for each subspecialty it serves as a pro- with satisfactory long term clinical outcome. A range of clinicians who monitor the function of the cedure-oriented instruction manual in terms of tech- large and growing number of arthroplasties are per- nervous system during surgery, from new technolo- nical details of procedures, including fundamentals formed annually worldwide and a great number of gists to neurophysiologists and neurosurgeons. Early of robot positioning and trocar placement, step- orthopaedic surgeons are practicing arthroplasty chapters describe the building blocks of IOM in by-step description of procedures, comprehensive surgery as their main surgical activity. The biologi- accessible terms and are followed by practical chap- discussions of advantages, limitations, indications, cal behavior of the bone-implant interface is crucial ters on monitoring and mapping that show basic and and relative contraindications of using the robotic for the long term survival of the artificial joint. All clinical science “in action”. Anesthesiologists and approach. The text also discusses the challenges and factors which have a positive or negative effect on trainees with an interest in diagnosing and manag- steps to overcoming these challenges in transitioning the interface are of great interest for those practicing ing pain will appreciate the inclusion of chapters on from a minimally invasive to a robotic practice/sur- arthroplasty surgery. Basic scientists and the industry the electrophysiological assessment of spinal cord geon. Lastly, this[...] are continuously searching for new implant fixation pathology and on the treatment of pain. Principles of mechanisms and[...] Neurophysiological Assessment,[...] Features Robotics in General Surgery provides a comprehen- Features Features sive review of the current applications of the robotic What is the optimal design and fixation of the This book provides foundational knowledge of intra- platform in all the general surgery subspecialties. implants we use for orthopedic reconstruc- operative monitoring (IOM) and is written for the Additionally, for each subspecialty it serves as a pro- tions?What is the gold standard for the management range of clinicians who monitor the function of the cedure-oriented instruction manual in terms of tech- of patients requiring implants?Is there scope for nervous system during surgery, from new technolo- nical details of procedures, including fundamentals improvement still further? Huge efforts have been gists to neurophysiologists and neurosurgeons. Early of robot positioning and trocar placement, step-by- made both by research scientists in orthopedics and chapters describe the building blocks of IOM in step description of procedures, [..] the implant industry to furthering the options avail- accessible terms and are followed by practical chap- able for arthroplasty without [..] ters on monitoring and mapping that show basic and Contents Section 1. Overview of the Robotic System.- 1. His- Contents [..] tory of Robotic Surgery.- 2. Introduction to the Current evidence in designs and fixation surfaces Contents Robotic System.- 3. Overview of General Advan- in total hip arthroplasty (a brief overview).- Early 1. Introduction to the Operating Room.- 2. Anatomy tages, Limitations and Strategies.- Section 2. Sur- and late mechanical stability of the cementless of Intraoperative Monitoring.- 3. Cellular Neuro- gical Techniques: Esophagus.- 4. Robotic Assisted bone implant interface in total joint arthroplasty.- physiology.- 4. Electrophysiology and Bioinstru- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.- 5. Robotic Cement- bone interface in total joint arthroplasty.- mentation.- 5. Anesthesiology and Intraoperative Assisted Operations for Gastroesophageal Reflux.- The implant cement interface in total hip arthro- Electrophysiological Monitoring.- 6. Somatosen- 6. Achalasia.- Section 3. Surgical Techniques: Tho- plasty.- Cobalt-Chrome porous coated implant- sory Evoked Potential Monitoring.- 7. Motor Evoked racic.- 7. Robotic Lobectomy Complete Port-Access bone interface in total joint arthroplasty.- Titanium Potentials.- 8. Electromyography (EMG).- 9. Brain- Robotic Assisted Lobectomy Utilizing 3 – Arm porous coated implant-bone Interface in Total Joint stem Auditory Evoked Potentials.- 10. Electroen- Technique without a Trans-Thoraric Utility Inci- Arthroplasty.- Grit blasted implant bone interface cephalography.- 11. The H-Reflex and F-Response.- sion.- 8. Robotic Pulmonary Resection Using a Com- in total joint arthroplasty Eduardo García-Rey, 12. Monitoring Procedures of the Spine.- 13. Intra- pletely[...] Eduardo García-Cimbrelo.- HA coated[...] operative Monitoring for Surgery of the Spinal Fields of interest Fields of interest Cord and Cauda Equina.- 14. Monitoring Posterior General Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; Minimally Surgical Orthopedics; Molecular Medicine Fossa[...] Invasive Surgery Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Professional/practitioner Anesthesiology; Neurosurgery; Neurology; Surgery Professional/practitioner Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5408-2 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8738-8 Hardcover Professional book Hardcover 2014. XI, 342 p. 117 illus., 51 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8941-2 2014. 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S. Kyo, The University of Tokyo, Graduate School, Tokyo, Japan G. LIP, E. Shantsila, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, G. Landoni, L. Ruggeri, A. Zangrillo (Eds.) (Ed.) United Kingdom (Eds.) Reducing Mortality in the Ventricular Assist Devices in Handbook of Oral Anticoagulation Perioperative Period Advanced-Stage Heart Failure This book covers a wide range of disorders such as This book describes the techniques, strategies, and atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep vein This book focuses on how ventricular assist devices drugs that have been demonstrated by well-docu- thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke. Hand- (VADs) can help provide destination therapy for mented randomized trials to influence survival in the book of Oral Anticoagulation aims to provide an patients with terminal heart failure, one of the most perioperative setting. It takes into consideration all accessible overview of the exciting new develop- serious diseases in the world today because of the types of adult surgery and will be relevant to the eval- ments in this field. Incorporating numerous quick- tremendous number of patients, the high mortal- uation of any patient undergoing an operative proce- reference tables and figures and fully referenced ity rate, and the cost of care. One means of provid- dure. Each chapter focuses on a specific procedure, throughout to key papers and the latest reviews, it ing cardiological support for patients suffering from device, or drug. The scope is accordingly wide, with will be a useful resource for all healthcare profession- heart failure is with VADs, and more than 10,000 coverage of topics as diverse as chlorhexidine oral als involved in thromboprophylaxis. patients worldwide have now been implanted with rinse, clonidine therapy, insulin infusion, intra-aor- these devices. Half of them already have lived more Features tic balloon pump support, leukodepletion, neuraxial than one year, and 2,000 patients more than two This book covers a wide range of disorders such as anesthesia, and noninvasive respiratory support, to years, after surgery. This improved survival means atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, deep vein name but a few. In addition, the risks and benefits of that we have reached a point where VADs can be thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke. Hand- using a[...] used for destination therapy, not just for[...] book of Oral Anticoagulation aims to provide an Features accessible overview of the exciting new develop- Features This book describes the techniques, strategies, and ments in this field. Incorporating numerous quick- This book focuses on how ventricular assist devices drugs that have been demonstrated by well-docu- reference tables and figures and fully referenced (VADs) can help provide destination therapy for mented randomized trials to influence survival in the throughout to key papers and the latest reviews, it patients with terminal heart failure, one of the most perioperative setting. It takes into consideration all will be a [..] serious diseases in the world today because of the types of adult surgery and will be relevant to the eval- tremendous number of patients, the high mortal- Contents uation of any patient undergoing an operative proce- ity rate, and the cost of care. One means of provid- The coagulation pathway and approaches to anti- dure. Each chapter focuses on a specific procedure, ing cardiological support for patients suffering from coagulation.- Common clinical indications for device, or drug. The scope is accordingly [..] heart failure is with VADs, and more than 10,000 [..] anticoagulation.- Vitamin K antagonists and their Contents limitations.- Hemorrhage risks, patient perspectives, Contents Foreword.- Preface.- 1 The risks and benefits of and quality-of-life issues.- New oral anticoagulants.- Chapter 1. Opportunities and Challenges for LVAD the consensus process.- 2 The process of consen- Future directions. Therapy Now and in The Future.- Chapter 2. The sus building.- 3 Noninvasive Ventilation to reduce State of Ventricular Assist Device Therapy Today.- Fields of interest perioperative mortality.- 4 Role of inhalational anes- Chapter 3. Older Destination Therapy Patient Selec- Cardiology; Hematology; General Practice / Family thetic agents in reducing perioperative mortality.- tion.- Chapter 4. The Economics of Long-Term Ven- Medicine; Primary Care Medicine; Pharmacotherapy 5 Can Neuraxial Anesthesia Reduce Perioperative tricular Assist Device Therapy for Patients with End Mortality.- 6 Role of perioperative hemodynamic Stage Heart Failure.- Chapter 5. Improving Clini- Target groups optimization in reducing perioperative mortality.- 7 cal Outcomes: A Targeted Approach.- Chapter 6. Professional/practitioner Levosimendan to reduce perioperative mortality.- 8 Transplant versus VAD: Evolving and Future Per- Could Clonidine Contribute to a Reduction in Peri- spectives.- Chapter 7. Strategies to Assess and Min- Type of publication operative Mortality.- 9 Perioperative β-blocker ther- imize Right Heart Failure after Left Ventricular Handbook apy to improve survival.- 10[...] Assist Device Implantation.- Chapter 8. Innovation More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-58-6 Update. Fields of interest Softcover Surgery; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Anesthe- Fields of interest 2013. 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F. Laroche, S. Perrot, Hôtel-Dieu Hospital Pain Clinic, Paris, France L. Lau, International Radiology Quality Network, Balwyn, Aus- W.L. Law, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China (P.R.); C.P. (Eds.) tralia; K.-H. Ng, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Delaney, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, (Eds.) USA (Eds.) Managing Sciatica and Radicular Pain in Primary Care Practice Radiological Safety and Quality Single Incision Laparoscopic and Paradigms in Leadership and Innovation Transanal Colorectal Surgery

Low back pain is described as a very common condi- This book is the product of a unique collaboration Single Incision Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorec- tion that tends to affect about 70% of the population by experts from leading international, regional and tal Surgery provide a comprehensive and state-of- at some point in time with varying degrees of symp- national agencies and professional organizations dis- the art review of single incision laparoscopic and tom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain cussing on the current ‘hot’ issue on the judicious transanal colorectal surgery. The text concentrates is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to use and safety of radiation in radiology. There have on surgical techniques and tricks in single incision the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot been several cases involving radiation overexposure laparoscopic and transanal surgery with detailed and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of that have received international attention. Strategies descriptions of the techniques, as well as indications low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically expe- and solutions to guide readers how to maximize the and limitations of the procedures. The newly avail- rience a more persistent and severe type of pain, a benefits and minimize the risks when using radiation able evidence on these procedures is emphasized and less favorable outcome, consume more healthcare in medicine are covered. resources and have more prolonged disability and all procedures are richly illustrated with diagrams absence from work than those with low back pain Features and photos.Written by experts in their fields, Sin- alone. Managing Sciatica and Radiculopathies in Pri- Radiological Safety and Quality - Paradigms in Lead- gle Incision Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorectal mary Care Practice provides[...] ership and Innovation is a multi-disciplinary and Surgery is valuable resource for general surgeons, inter-sectorial collaboration by international experts colon and rectal surgeons,[...] Features and leaders from academic institutions, radiology Features Low back pain is described as a very common condi- practices, professional organizations, regulatory Single Incision Laparoscopic and Transanal Colorec- tion that tends to affect about 70% of the population authorities, UN and international agencies. Estab- tal Surgery provide a comprehensive and state-of- at some point in time with varying degrees of symp- lished principles and new concepts, challenges and the art review of single incision laparoscopic and tom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain opportunities, and examples of leadership and [..] is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to transanal colorectal surgery. The text concentrates the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot Contents on surgical techniques and tricks in single incision and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of Radiological Safety and Quality.- Procedure Justifica- laparoscopic and transanal surgery with detailed low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically [..] tion, Protection Optimization, and Error Reduction.- descriptions of the techniques, as well as indications Infrastructure Improvements.- Global, Regional and and limitations of the procedures. The newly [..] Contents National Challenges, Actions and Opportunities. What is sciatica and radicular pain?.- What are the Contents causes of sciatica and radicular pain?.- How are sci- Fields of interest Platforms and Instruments (principles of single atica and spinal radicular pain classified?.- How are Imaging / Radiology; Medical and Radiation Physics; incision laparoscopic colorectal surgery, available the radiculopathies diagnosed?.- What guidelines are Effects of Radiation / Radiation Protection; Human platforms and instruments).- Single Incision Laparo- available for sciatica and radicular pain?.- Physical Physiology scopic Right Colectomy.- Single Incision Laparo- and psychological treatments.- What are the options scopic Left Colectomy.- SILS Total Colectomy and for the surgical treatment of radiculopathy?.- Phar- Target groups Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anasto- macological treatment options available for radicular Professional/practitioner mosis (IPAA).- Low Anterior Resection and Total pain. 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K.S. Lee, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of A.A. Licata, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA; S.E. Williams F.Y. Lin, Z.M. Patel (Eds.) (South Korea); J. Han, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); M.P. Chung, Samsung Medical Cen- ter, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); Y.J. Jeong, Pusan A DXA Primer for the Practicing ENT Board Prep National University Hospital, Busan, Korea, Republic of (South Korea) Clinician High Yield Review for the Otolaryngology In-service and Board Exams A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and Interpreting Radiology Illustrated: Chest Bone Densitometry ENT Board Prep is a high-yield review that is an ideal study guide for the ENT in-service and board Radiology Despite public perception, osteoporosis remains exams. While other review guides are low yield or a widespread, devastating disease, and a very seri- more of a textbook, this is quick, concise, and easy- ous and costly public health threat. Early detec- The purpose of this atlas is to illustrate how to to-use, providing everything you need to know in a tion and treatment must be a priority for primary achieve reliable diagnoses when confronted by the easy to digest format. ENT Board Prep offers review health care providers. Dual-energy X-ray absorp- different abnormalities, or “disease patterns”, that on sections such as cancer, ear, sinus, plastics, sleep, tiometry (DXA) is the principal x-ray technology may be visualized on CT scans of the chest. The task and laryngology, as well as case studies useful for used to diagnose osteoporosis in its early, asymp- of pattern recognition has been greatly facilitated by studying for the oral board exams. Written and tomatic stages, to assess treatment efficacy, and to the advent of multidetector CT (MDCT), and the edited by leaders in the field, this book aims to serve guide treatment decisions. It remains the gold stan- focus of the book is very much on the role of state- future residents and fellows in those crucial weeks dard today. A DXA Primer for the Practicing Clini- of-the-art MDCT. A wide range of disease patterns leading up to the ENT board exam. cian: A Case-Based Manual for Understanding and and distributions are covered, with emphasis on the Interpreting Bone Densitometry is developed around typical imaging characteristics of the various focal Features real cases of patients’ DXA measurements. The con- and diffuse lung diseases. In addition, clinical infor- ENT Board Prep is a high-yield review that is an tent is derived from presentations given by[...] mation relevant to differential diagnosis is provided ideal study guide for the ENT in-service and board exams. 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L. Loriaux (Ed.) A. Luna, J.C. Vilanova, Clínica Girona, Girona, Spain; L.C. Hygino J.A. Magnuson, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Da Cruz Jr., S.E. Rossi, Centro de Diagnóstico, Buenos Aires, USA; P.C. Fu, Jr., Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, USA Argentina (Eds.) (Eds.) Endocrine Emergencies

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Endocrine Emergencies: Recognition and Treatment Biophysical Basis and Technical Approaches - Volume 1 Information Systems offers a state-of-the-art update on the management In the new era of functional and molecular imaging, of endocrine, diabetic, and metabolic emergencies. This revised edition covers all aspects of public both currently available imaging biomarkers and Developed by renowned experts, this comprehensive health informatics and discusses the creation and biomarkers under development are expected to lead and easy to read title brings the field fully up to date, management of an information technology infra- to major changes in the management of oncologi- setting a high standard for diagnosis and treatment structure that is essential in linking state and local cal patients. This well-illustrated two-volume book in each category. All chapters begin with a sum- organizations in their efforts to gather data for the is a practical manual on the various imaging tech- mary that presents, in concentrated form, what the surveillance and prevention. Public health officials niques capable of delivering functional information physician needs to know to begin the evaluation and will have to understand basic principles of infor- on cancer, including preclinical and clinical imaging emergency treatment of the known endocrine emer- mation resource management in order to make the techniques, based on US, CT, MRI, PET and hybrid gencies. This is followed by an extended discussion appropriate technology choices that will guide the modalities. This first volume explains the biophysi- of the pathophysiology that can be read after initial future of their organizations. Public health contin- cal basis for these functional imaging techniques and treatment has begun. Covering such areas as hypo- ues to be at the forefront of modern medicine, given describes the techniques themselves. Detailed infor- glycemia, acute adrenal[...] the importance of implementing a population-based mation is provided on the imaging of cancer hall- health approach and to addressing chronic health Features marks, including angiogenesis, tumor[...] conditions. This book provides[...] Endocrine Emergencies: Recognition and Treatment Features offers a state-of-the-art update on the management Features In the new era of functional and molecular imaging, of endocrine, diabetic, and metabolic emergencies. This totally revised edition of a classic textbook cov- both currently available imaging biomarkers and Developed by renowned experts, this comprehen- ers the context and background of public health biomarkers under development are expected to lead sive and easy to read title brings the field fully up to informatics, explores the technology and science to major changes in the management of oncological date, setting a high standard for diagnosis and treat- underlying the field, discusses new challenges and patients. This well-illustrated two-volume book is a ment in each category. All chapters begin with a emerging solutions, reviews many key public health practical manual on the various imaging techniques summary that presents, in concentrated form, [..] information systems, and includes practical, case- capable of delivering functional information on can- based studies to guide the reader through the topic. Fields of interest cer, including preclinical and clinical imaging [..] The editors have expanded the text into new [..] Endocrinology; Internal Medicine; Cell Biology Contents Fields of interest Target groups Clinical and therapeutic approach to functional Health Informatics; Public Health Professional/practitioner oncological imaging: Cancer biology: What’s impor- tant for imaging.- Imaging biomarkers in oncol- Target groups Type of publication ogy as surrogate endpoints in clinical trials.- Role of Professional/practitioner Contributed volume functional-molecular imaging in oncology.- Radio- More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-696-2 therapy and imaging.- New therapies and func- Type of publication tional-molecular imaging.- Bioinformatics for cancer Contributed volume Hardcover imaging. Imaging of cancer hallmarks: Imaging of 2014. X, 287 p. 50 illus., 25 illus. in color. (Contemporary angiogenesis.- Imaging of tumor metabolism: MR More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4236-2 Endocrinology, Vol. 74) spectroscopy.- Imaging of tumor metabolism: 18- Hardcover 139,99 € FDG PET.- Imaging of tumor metabolism: PET with 2014. XVIII, 666 p. 114 illus., 35 illus. in color. (Health ISBN 978-1-62703-696-2 other metabolites.- Imaging of hypoxia on PET.- Informatics) usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Imaging of[...] 69,99 € ISBN 978-1-4471-4236-2 Fields of interest usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Imaging / Radiology; Oncology; Diagnostic Radiol- ogy

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G. Malferrari, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio A. Massoud, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; L. Micheli, Childrens Hospital Boston, Boston, USA; C. Stein, M. Emilia, Italy; M. Zedde, P. Prati, CIDIMU, Torino, Italy N. Rezaei, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran O'Brien, Childrens Hospital Boston, Boston, USA; P. d’Hemecourt (Eds.) (Eds.) Neurosonological Evaluation of Cerebral Venous Outflow Immunology of Aging Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes An Ultrasound Atlas The rapidity of scientific progress over the last few years guarantees the utility of this new collection Although, within neurosonology, study of both the Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes of state-of-the-art reviews on the immunology of extracranial and the intracranial circulation began provides a comprehensive, in-depth review of the aging, which is the result of extensive collabora- at least 15 years ago, it is only in recent years that mechanisms and management of back injuries tion of more than sixty of the greatest thinkers and ultrasound evaluation of cerebral veins and cerebral and problems occurring in this ever-growing and scholars in the field, in cooperation with a number venous hemodynamics has attracted wider attention. active population. Led by Dr. Lyle Micheli and his of junior colleagues. The book summarizes current Nevertheless, the huge variability in venous outflow co-editors, an award-winning group of orthope- knowledge on the cellular and molecular aspects pathways in normal subjects means that the potential dists discusses and explores common adolescent of the aging immune system and their clinical rele- usefulness of this examination is still often neglected. spine injuries and procedures, in addition to break- vance, providing insights into the effects of the aging This atlas provides concise descriptions of the main throughs in gene therapy, tissue engineering, and process on susceptibilities to those diseases most normal and pathological ultrasound features of the complex operations. As spine surgery is among common among elders. The retrieval strategies used cerebral venous circulation for neurosonologists the most complex and challenging procedures per- to slow down the decline in the immune system in and clinicians. It is designed as a practical tool that formed in orthopedics, special considerations and the elderly are another[...] will be of assistance in everyday practice in the ultra- procedures are required in pediatric populations. sound[...] Features Since many corrective surgeries run the risk of The rapidity of scientific progress over the last few arthritis later in[...] Features years guarantees the utility of a new collection of Although, within neurosonology, study of both the Features state-of-the-art reviews on the immunology of age- extracranial and the intracranial circulation began Spinal Injuries and Conditions in Young Athletes ing. The aim of this authoritative book is to summa- at least 15 years ago, it is only in recent years that provides a comprehensive, in-depth review of the rize current knowledge on the cellular and molecular ultrasound evaluation of cerebral veins and cerebral mechanisms and management of back injuries aspects of the ageing immune system and their clini- venous hemodynamics has attracted wider attention. and problems occurring in this ever-growing and cal relevance. The book is a result of extensive collab- Nevertheless, the huge variability in venous outflow active population. Led by Dr. Lyle Micheli and his oration of more than sixty of the greatest [..] pathways in normal subjects means that the potential co-editors, an award-winning group of orthope- usefulness of this examination is still often [..] Contents dists discusses and explores common adolescent An Introduction on the old age and aging of the spine injuries and procedures, in addition to break- Contents immune system.- The immune system, a marker throughs in gene [..] Part I Extracranial veins.- 1 Ultrasound machine: the and modulator of the rate of aging.- Age-associated significance of venous preset.- 2 Ultrasound anatomy Contents alterations of pleiotropic stem cell and the thera- and how to do the examination.- 3 Postural changes Anatomy and Development of the Young Spine.- peutic implication of stem cell therapy in aging.- A and activation tests.- 4 Main pathological pictures The Young Athlete's Spinal Mechanics.- Acute Tho- role for epigenetic modulation of the innate immune with ultrasound.- Part II Intracranial veins.- 5 Ultra- racic and Lumbar Injuries.- Acute Cervical Spine response during aging.- Basophil, eosinophil and sound machine: the significance of venous preset.- Injuries.- Concussion in Youth Sports.- Adoles- neutrophil functions in the elderly.- Dendritic cells 6 Ultrasound anatomy and how to do the examina- cent Overuse Spine Injuries.- Throwing Sports and and dysregulated immunity in the elderly.- Nat- tion.- 7 Main pathological pictures with ultrasound.- Injuries Involving the Young Athlete's Spine.- Spinal ural killer cell immunosenescence and cancer in the 8 Global hemodynamic evaluation and outflow vari- Injuries in Collision/Heavy Contact Sports.- Spine elderly.- Pattern recognition receptors and aging.- ability.- 9 Imaging-fusion technology for studying Injuries in the Aesthetic Athlete.- Swimming and the Impact of ageing on T cell repertoire and[...] intracranial veins. Spine.- Spinal Injuries in Combat Sports.- Principles Fields of interest of Rehabilitation in the Young Athlete.- Congenital Fields of interest Infectious Diseases; Geriatrics / Gerontology; Spine Malformations and Sports Implications.- The Neurology; Ultrasound; Diagnostic Radiology; Angi- Immunology Young Athlete with Down Syndrome.- Spinal[...] ology Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Professional/practitioner Sports Medicine; Pediatrics; Orthopedics Professional/practitioner Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Atlas More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39494-2 More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5464-6 Type of publication Hardcover Contributed volume Hardcover 2014. XIX, 406 p. 31 illus., 29 illus. in color. 2014. IX, 139 p. 162 illus., 156 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4752-8 149,99 € 99,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-39494-2 ISBN 978-88-470-5464-6 2014. 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E. Midena, University of Padova, Padova, Italy (Ed.) F. Mihail Filipoiu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, E. Mowatt-Larssen, S.S. Desai, A. Dua, University of Texas-Hous- Bucharest, Romania ton, Houston, USA; C.E.K. Shortell (Eds.) Microperimetry and Multimodal Retinal Imaging Atlas of Heart Anatomy and Phlebology, Vein Surgery and Development Ultrasonography

Microperimetry allows precise functional examina- Diagnosis and Management of Venous Disease tion of the retina and optic nerve and is especially This heart anatomy book describes the cardiac devel- valuable for evaluation of the macular area. This opment and cardiac anatomy in the development This comprehensive, up-to-date textbook offers fully up-to-date textbook on microperimetry, writ- of the adult heart, and is illustrated by numerous detailed coverage of venous anatomy, pathophysi- ten by leading experts in the field, will also serve as images and examples. It contains 550 images of dis- ology, imaging, and management of venous pathol- an atlas and diagnostic reference. It is designed for sected embryo and adult hearts, obtained through ogy, leading the practitioner through all aspects of use by both ophthalmologists and optometrists in the dissection and photography of 235 hearts. It care of the venous patient. The various techniques daily clinical practice and clinical research, and the has been designed to allow the rapid understand- that have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment contents thus range from basic technical information ing of the key concepts and that everything should of venous disease during the past decade are all dis- to the most advanced clinical applications. Past and be clearly and graphically explained in one book. cussed, with clear guidance on their indications and current microperimetry techniques are reviewed, This is an atlas of cardiac development and anatomy performance. The book is exceptional in being based and the role of microperimetry in the context of of the human heart which distinguishes itself with entirely on the curriculum designed for board certi- multimodal imaging scenario is explained. The full the use of 550 images of embryonic, fetal and adult fication by the American College of Phlebology. A range of clinical[...] hearts and using text that is logical and concise. All further unique aspect of the text is the integration of the mentioned anatomical structures[...] ultrasound, which now plays a fundamental role in Features diagnosis and management. The[...] Microperimetry allows precise functional examina- Features tion of the retina and optic nerve and is included This book describes the cardiac development and Features in the current multimodal (or integrated) imaging anatomy of the heart, which is richly illustrated by The management of venous pathology has been rev- approach to the retina, primarily for the evaluation full color images and examples obtained through the olutionized by technological advancements. Venous of the macular area. Macular disorders are among dissection and photography of over 200 hearts. Each disease is now managed with a wide variety of tech- the major blinding conditions, and diagnosis, fol- embryonic, fetal and adult heart image is supple- niques that collectively allow physicians to diagnose low-up, and treatment are based on functional and mented by concise explanations of the key concepts and treat venous problems in ways that few surgeons morphological retinal evaluation. This fully [..] involved. The Atlas of Heart Anatomy and Develop- would have anticipated even a decade ago. Tech- ment presents clearly the stages of [..] niques include laser ablation, radiofrequency abla- Contents tion, chemical ablation (sclerotherapy), high ligation Microperimetry and Multimodal Retinal Imag- Contents with [..] ing: the Fundamentals: Functional Evaluation Concepts regarding cardiac development.- Cardio- of the Retina: an Introduction.- Retinal Fixation genic mesoderm.- Primitive cardiac tube formation.- Contents and Microperimetry.- Microperimetry: technical Evolution of the cardiac tube.- Atria and interatrial Basic Sciences: Anatomy.- Pathophysiology of remarks.- OCT/SLO Microperimetry and Corre- septum formation.- Atrioventricular junction.- Ven- Reflux.-Presentation of Chronic Venous Dis- lates.- Scotopic microperimetry.- Multimodal reti- tricles and interventricular septum formation.- For- ease.-Reflux Management. Vein Testing: Ultrasound nal imaging: an Introduction. Clinical Applications mation of the coronary vessels.- Formation of the Physics.-Ultrasound For Reflux.-Ultrasound For of Microperimetry and Multimodal Retina Imag- heart valvular apparatus.- Formation of the heart Phlebology Procedures.-Physiologic Testing.- Con- ing: Early and Intermediate Age-Related Macular fibrous skeleton.- Formation of the excitoconduc- ventional and Cross-Sectional Venography. Superfi- Degeneration.- Geographic atrophy.- Neovascular tor tissue.- Formation of the autonomous innerva- cial Vein Therapy.- Endovenous Thermal Ablation.- age-related macular degeneration.- Retinal Pigment tions.- Formation of the great vessels located at the Chemical Superficial Vein Ablation.- Surgical Tech- Epithelium and Choroid Graft.- Macular Telangiec- base of the heart.- Formation of the pericardium.- niques.- Transcutaneous Laser Vein Ablation. Non- tasia Type 2.- Diabetes[...] The anatomy of heart .-[...] Superficial Veins: Perforator Veins.- Upper Deep Vein Disease.- Lower Deep Vein Disease.- Low Flow Fields of interest Fields of interest Vascular Malformations. Thrombosis: Ultrasound Ophthalmology Cardiology; Cardiac Surgery for Thrombosis.-[...]

Target groups Target groups Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Surgery; Vascular Surgery

Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Atlas Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5381-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40299-9 Type of publication Hardcover Hardcover Contributed volume 2014. X, 247 p. 578 illus., 571 illus. in color. 2014. XIII, 196 p. 122 illus., 105 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01811-9 99,99 € 139,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-40299-9 ISBN 978-1-4471-5381-8 Hardcover 2014. XIII, 394 p. 188 illus., 133 illus. in color. Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 139,99 € ISBN 978-3-319-01811-9 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. springer.com Medicine 217

K. Murphy, University Health Network, Mount Sinai H, Toronto, Z.P. Nagy, A.C. Varghese, A. Agarwal (Eds.) S. Nava, AO Sant Orsola Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy; F. Fan- Canada; F. Robertson, The National Hospital, London, United fulla, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, Pavia, Italy Kingdom (Eds.) Clinical Embryology Non Invasive Artificial Ventilation Interventional Neuroradiology A Practical Guide How, When and Why This concise, truncated version of Nagy, Varghese Interventional radiology has seen a dramatic increase and Agarwal's Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertil- Over the last two decades, the increasing use of non- in the number of minimally invasive therapies per- ization is comprised of select clinical chapters for a invasive ventilation (NIV) has reduced the need for formed. Interventional radiology treatments now portable, affordable and up-to-date resource. Clini- endotracheal ventilation, thus decreasing the rate of play a major role in many disease processes and con- cal Embryology covers a variety of topics, including: ventilation-induced complications. Thus, NIV has tinues to grow with new procedures added to the - Sperm processing methods - Embryo culture meth- decreased both intubation rates and mortality rates armamentarium of the interventional radiologist, ods - Insemination procedures - Embryo evaluation in specific subsets of patients with acute respiratory almost on a yearly basis. There are many textbooks - Genetic testing of embryos - Cryopreservation - failure (for example, patients with hypercapnia, car- which are disease specific, which incorporate inter- Embryo transfer Also included are two new chap- diogenic pulmonary edema, immune deficiencies, ventional radiology techniques. These books are ters on predicting embryo developmental potential or post-transplantation acute respiratory failure). important to understand the natural history, epi- and viability using automated time-lapse analysis Despite the increased use of NIV in clinical prac- demiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis of dis- (Eeva) and predicting embryo implantation poten- tice, there is still a need for more educational tools to ease processes. However, a detailed handbook that tial using Embryoscope.™ Practical for both clinicians improve clinicians’ knowledge of the indications and describes the technique of performing the various and researchers alike, Clinical[...] contraindications for NIV, the factors that predict interventional radiology procedures is a[...] failure or[...] Features Features This concise, truncated version of Nagy, Varghese Features The objective of the Techniques in Interventional and Agarwal's Practical Manual of In Vitro Fertil- Over the last two decades, the increasing use of non- Radiology series is to provide easily accessible tech- ization is comprised of select clinical chapters for a invasive ventilation (NIV) has reduced the need for nique specific information on interventional radiol- portable, affordable and up-to-date resource. Clini- endotracheal ventilation, thus decreasing the rate of ogy procedures, suitable for reference in the IR room cal Embryology covers a variety of topics, including: ventilation-induced complications. Thus, NIV has or as a carry-around guide. Each volume has an EU - Sperm processing methods - Embryo culture meth- decreased both intubation rates and mortality rates and US editor so that the perspectives presented are ods - Insemination procedures - Embryo evaluation in specific subsets of patients with acute respiratory balanced across these two major centres of interven- - [..] failure (for example, patients with hypercapnia, car- tional radiology. Each volume [..] diogenic pulmonary edema, immune [..] Contents Contents Journey of Human Gametes In Vitro: 1978 to 2010.- Contents Section I. Basic Skills.- Section II. Aneurysm Treat- Part I: Sperm Processing Methods.- Sperm Process- 1. Why to use NIV to wean a patient.- 2. Mechani- ment.- Section III. Intracranial Embolization.- Sec- ing for IVF.- PESA/TESA/TESE Sperm Process- cal ventilation physiology.- 3. (Almost) all you want tion IV: Spinal Embolization.- Section V. Intra- ing.- Processing Sperm Samples in HIV-Positive to know about a ventilator.- 4. Interfaces for NIV.- Arterial Therapy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke.-Section Patients.- Part II: Embryo Culture Methods.- Cul- 5. When to start (or not) a ventilator treatment.- 6. VI. Angioplasty and Stenting of Arterial Stenosis.- ture Media in IVF: Decisions for the Laboratory.- Modalities to wean a patient undergoing NIV.- 7. Section VII. Venous Procedures.- Section VIII. Inter- Short Culture: Day 1/Day 2/Day 3 Embryo Cul- How to set up the ventilator.- 8. Other ventilation ventional Neuro-Oncology.- Section IX. Spine Inter- ture.- Extended Culture in IVF.- In Vitro Matura- modalities.- 9. Why NIV is beautiful?.- 10. Myths, vention. tion of Human Oocytes.- In Vivo Embryo Culture prejudices and real problems.- 11. Non invasive ven- Device.- Microfluidics for Gamete Manipulation tilotherapy in acute respiratory failure treatment: the Fields of interest and Embryo Culture.- Part III: Insemination Proce- five marvelous.- 12. Non invasive ventilotherapy in Interventional Radiology; Neuroradiology; Imaging / dures.- Intrauterine Insemination.- Conventional acute respiratory failure treatment: emerging indica- Radiology; Neurosurgery; Radiotherapy IVF Insemination.- Oocyte[...] tions.- 13. Non[...]

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W. Nicholson, University of North Carolina at Chapel H, Chapel E. Noiri, N. Hanafusa (Eds.) C. Okigbo (Ed.) Hill, USA; K. Baptiste-Roberts, Pennsylvania State University, Her- shey, USA (Eds.) The Concise Manual of Apheresis Strategic Urban Health Obesity During Pregnancy in Therapy Communication Clinical Practice This pocket-sized manual serves as a concise and Strategic Urban Health CommunicationCharles C. ideal reference work for therapeutic approaches Okigbo, editorPeople are bombarded with messages This book summarizes the effects of overweight/obe- using apheresis, Covering both basic theory and continuously and sorting through them constantly. sity in the childbearing years that can be effectively clinical details to facilitate improved treatment and In this milieu, critical ideas about health promotion communicated to patients by their providers in patient outcomes, the text considers a variety of dis- and illness prevention are forced to compete with a busy practice setting, and provides concise and eases, including myasthenia gravis, multiple sclero- distracting, conflicting, even contradictory infor- understandable summaries of the evidence-based, sis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory mation. To get vital messages through, communica- theory-driven lifestyle interventions that have been demyelinating polyneuropathy, nephrotic syndrome, tion must be effective, targeted, artful—in a word, shown to be effective for weight loss and modifying TTP/TMA, dilated cardiomyopathy, and many strategic.Strategic Urban Health Communication the risk of developing diabetes and obesity. other conditions. The books also reviews the grow- provides a road map for understanding strategy, ing trend towards adopting this unique therapy for enhancing strategic planning skills, and implement- Features a wide range of health management issues such as ing strategic communication campaigns. Deftly writ- Obesity During Pregnancy in Clinical Practice high- morbid obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, and for low- ten chapters link the art and science of strategic lights the medical evidence on obesity in the postpar- ering LDL-cholesterol (cholesterol apheresis)[...] planning to world health goals such as reducing[...] tum and interconception period, arming clinicians with the knowledge necessary to communicate Features Features with their patients on the effect of these changes This pocket-sized manual serves as a concise and Strategic Urban Health CommunicationCharles C. on diabetes, cardio vascular disease and certain ideal reference work for therapeutic approaches Okigbo, editor People are bombarded with messages cancers. Obesity During Pregnancy in Clinical Prac- using apheresis. Covering both basic theory and continuously and sorting through them constantly. tice provides concise and [..] clinical details to facilitate improved treatment and In this milieu, critical ideas about health promotion patient outcomes, the text considers a variety of dis- and illness prevention are forced to compete with Contents eases, including myasthenia gravis, multiple sclero- distracting, conflicting, even contradictory informa- Section I. Introduction.- 1. Introduction: Breaking sis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory tion. To get vital messages through, communication the Cycle of Obesity in Mothers and Children.- 2. demyelinating polyneuropathy, nephrotic syndrome, must be effective, [..] Obesity and infertility.- 3. Preconception and Preg- [..] nancy Care in Overweight or Obese Women.- 4. Contents hared Decision-Making and Labor Management in Contents Strategy: What It Is.- Strategic Communication Parturients.- Section II. Translating the Metabolism Part 1. Principles and Technologies.- Chapter 1. Campaigns. - Urbanization, Population, and Health of Pregnancy.- 5. Epidemiologic Trends and Mater- Theoretical background of Apheresis Therapy - Myths: Addressing Common Misconceptions with nal Factors Predicting Postpartum Weight.- 6. Rela- Norio Hanafusa.- Chapter 2. Methods to Remove Strategic Health Communication.- “Soaps” for Social tionship between depressive mood and maternal Pathogens - Tamami Tanaka.- Chapter 3. Decision and Behavioral Change.- Strategic Health Commu- obesity- implications for postpartum depression.- to Prescribe PE, DFPP, or PA- Rei Isshiki.- Chapter nication in Urban Settings: A Template for Training 7. Body Image as a Contributor to Weight in Preg- 4. Plasma Exchange - Daisuke Katagiri.- Chapter 5. Modules.- Risk, Crisis, and Emergency Communica- nancy and Postpartum.- Section III. The Event.- 8. Double Filtration Plasmapheresis - Daisuke Katagri.- tion in Developing Countries: Identifying the Needs [...] Chapter 6. Plasma Adsorption- Yasuyuki Watanabe.- of Urban Populations.- Strategic Health Commu- Chapter 7. Cryofiltration - Daisuke Katagiri.- Chap- nication for Cancer Prevention.- Strategic Health Fields of interest ter 8. Double Filtration Plasmapheresis Thermo- Communication: Making a Difference in Reproduc- Medicine (general); Obstetrics / Perinatology; Mater- mode (DF Thermo)- Mizuki Yamano.- Chapter 9. tive Health.- Integrating HIV/FP Programs: Oppor- nal and Child Health; Internal Medicine Plasma Diafiltration - Hajime Nakae.- Chapter 10. tunities for[...] Target groups [...] Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Market- Type of publication Nephrology; Internal Medicine; Biomedical Engi- ing; Health Psychology Handbook neering Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-2830-4 Target groups Research Softcover Professional/practitioner Type of publication 2014. XV, 356 p. 18 illus., 6 illus. in color. 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R. Parekh (Ed.) V.L. Patel, Columbia University, New York, USA; D.R. Kaufman, J.D. Perry, Cole Eye Institute Cleveland Clinic Foun, Cleveland, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, USA; T. Cohen, University of USA; A.D. Singh, Cole Eye Institute Cleveland Clinic Foun, Cleve- Texas, Houston, USA (Eds.) land, USA (Eds.) The Massachusetts General Hospital Textbook on Diversity and Cultural Cognitive Informatics in Health and Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology Sensitivity in Mental Health Biomedicine Orbital Tumors Case Studies on Critical Care, Complexity and Errors Long considered important for professionals work- Written by internationally renowned experts, Clin- ical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guid- ing with minority and under-represented popu- Enormous advances in information technology have ance and advice on the diagnosis and management of lations, cross-cultural competency has become a permeated essentially all facets of life in the past two the complete range of ocular cancers. The book sup- requisite for all health care providers. As society decades. Formidable challenges remain in foster- plies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required in the US increasingly diversifies, there is a crucial ing tools that enhance productivity but are sensi- in order to identify these cancers early and to treat need to prepare health care professionals to effec- tive to work practices. Cognitive Informatics (CI) is them as effectively as possible. Using the information tively treat this changing population. The Massachu- the multidisciplinary study of cognition, informa- provided, readers will be able to provide effective setts General Hospital Textbook on Diversity and tion and computational sciences that investigates patient care using the latest knowledge on all aspects Cultural Sensitivity in Mental Health addresses the all facets of human computing including design of ophthalmic oncology, to verify diagnostic conclu- importance and relevance of cultural sensitivity in and computer-mediated intelligent action, thus is sions based on comparison with numerous full-color US mental health. Prominent researchers and clini- strongly grounded in methods and theories from clinical photographs, and to locate required informa- cians examine the cultural and cross-cultural men- cognitive science. As an applied discipline, it has tion quickly owing to the clinically focused and user- tal health issues of Native American, Latino, Asian, a close affiliation with human factors and human- friendly format.[...] African American, Middle Eastern, Refugee[...] computer interaction, and provides a framework for the analysis and modeling of complex human[...] Features Features Written by internationally renowned experts, Clin- Long considered important for professionals work- Features ical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guid- ing with minority and under-represented popu- This book is the first to address cognitive informatics ance and advice on the diagnosis and management of lations, cross-cultural competency has become a (CI), a burgeoning discipline that cuts across several the complete range of ocular cancers. The book sup- requisite for all health care providers. As society in academic and professional disciplines. It contains plies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required the US increasingly diversifies, there is a crucial need examples drawn from the application of methods in order to identify these cancers early and to treat to prepare health care professionals to effectively and theories from CI to challenges pertaining to the them as effectively as possible. Using the information treat this changing population. The Massachusetts practice of critical care medicine and the manage- provided, readers will be able [..] General Hospital Textbook on Diversity and Cul- ment of life-threatening conditions. Cognitive Infor- tural [..] matics in Health and Biomedicine: [..] Contents Examination Techniques.- Classification of Orbital Contents Contents Tumors.- Differential Diagnosis in Child.- Differ- Mental Health of Arab Americans: Cultural Con- Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- Paradigm Shift ential Diagnosis in Adults.- Imaging Techniques.- siderations for Excellence of Care.- Identification in Conceptualizing Error.- Analysis of Error based Non-Specific Orbital Inflammation.- Orbital Vascu- and Approach to Treatment of Mental Health Disor- on Laboratory Studies.- Team Decision Making lar Tumors.- Benign Orbital Tumors.- Optic Nerve ders in South Asian Populations.- Cultural sensitiv- and the Analysis of Error.- Influence of Training Tumors.- Lacrimal Gland Tumors.- Lacrimal Sac ity: what should we understand about Latinos?.- Not on Error Detection in Simulated Clinical Rounds.- Tumors.- Orbital and Adnexal Lymphoma.- Malig- by Convention: Working with People on the Sexual Opportunistic Decision Making and Workflow Pat- nant Orbital Tumors.- Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma.- & Gender Continuum.- Indian and Alaska Native terns.- Decision Making and Deviations from Pro- Enucleation for Ocular Tumors.- Orbital Exen- Mental Health Perspectives.- Psychiatry for People of tocol in Trauma.- Effect of Information Seeking teration.- Principles of Orbital Surgery.- Orbital African Descent in the US.- Understanding the men- Activities on Clinical Decision Making.- Investigat- Implants.- Ocular Prosthesis. tal health of refugees: Trauma, stress and the cultural ing Communication Complexity and Errors: A Con- context.- Diversity Dialogue: An Innovative model tinuity of Care based Approach.- Bridging Gaps in Fields of interest for diversity training.- The Engagement[...] Transitions of Care: Design and Evaluation of Hand- Ophthalmology; Oncology off[...] Fields of interest Target groups Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology; Psychotherapy Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Health Informatics; Health Informatics; Intensive / Target groups Critical Care Medicine Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40491-7 Contributed volume Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8917-7 Type of publication Originally published by Saunders, Philadelphia, 2007 Contributed volume Hardcover 2014. 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K.D. Phadke, St. John's Med. Coll. Hosp., Bangalore, India; P. R. Rahbar, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, USA; C. Rodriguez- L. Ratnam, U. Patel, St. George's Hospital, London, United King- Goodyer, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Canada; M. Galindo, J.G. Meara, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, USA; dom; A.-M. Belli (Eds.) Bitzan, McGill University and, Montreal, Canada (Eds.) E.R. Smith, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, USA; A.R. Perez- Atayde, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, USA (Eds.) Managing Common Interventional Manual of Pediatric Nephrology Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors Radiology Complications

This manual will meet the everyday needs of the A-Z Guide to Presentation and Multimodality Management A Case Based Approach wide range of medical professionals who play a role This book provides an easy-to-use manual that will in the treatment of children referred to hospital The pediatric head and neck cancer patient necessi- help trainee and practising interventional radiol- because of renal disease. It is an easy-to-use, portable tates a multidisciplinary team of specialists to pro- ogists by providing cases which cover most of the guide that will assist pediatricians, residents, and vide an optimal continuum of care. This A-Z guide complications that a general interventionalist may trainees in making prompt first-level management provides practical, in-depth information for all med- encounter in normal practice. There will be 40-50 decisions. It will also prove invaluable for the adult ical professionals involved in the evaluation and cases. The cases will be presented succinctly but nephrologists who care for children in many devel- treatment of these patients. Written in an easy to fol- thoroughly, such that the reader is equipped to man- oping countries, and will serve as a teaching guide low format, each entry contains illustrative figures age the complication immediately. At least 50% of for experts when training non-subspecialists. Indi- to aid in pathological and radiographical diagnosis, cases will be from District General Hospital Consul- vidual sections are devoted to the evaluation of renal as well as structured discussion of evaluation and tants. disease; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders; multimodality management.The alphabetical layout eliminates redundancy and allows the busy physi- glomerular diseases; tubular disorders; congenital, Features cian to quickly locate relevant information. Pediatric inherited, and[...] Managing Common Interventional Radiology Com- Head and Neck Tumors is ideal for young physicians plications: A Case Based Approach is an easy-to-use Features as well as attending[...] manual that will help trainees and practising radi- This manual is designed to meet the everyday needs ologists by providing cases which cover most of the of the wide range of medical professionals across the Features complications that a general interventionalist may globe who play a role in the treatment of children The pediatric head and neck cancer patient necessi- encounter in normal practice. The cases are pre- referred because of renal disease. It is an easy-to- tates a multidisciplinary team of specialists to pro- sented succinctly but thoroughly, so that the reader use, portable guide that will assist pediatricians, res- vide an optimal continuum of care. This A-Z guide is equipped to manage the complication [..] idents, and trainees in making prompt and appro- provides practical, in-depth information for all med- ical professionals involved in the evaluation and priate first-level management decisions. It will also Contents treatment of these patients. Written in an easy to prove invaluable for adult nephrologists who [..] 1. Embolisation coil trapped in the side hole of a follow format, each entry contains illustrative figures catheter.- 2. Retrieval of an intravascular foreign Fields of interest to aid in pathological and radiographical [..] body in the venous system.- 3. Migrated Superior Nephrology; Pediatrics Contents Vena Cava Stent Repositioned using a Balloon and Target groups Part I. Evaluation and Management.- Part II. Disease Loop Snare Combination.- 4. Retrieval of Cen- Professional/practitioner Specific. tral Venous Catheter fragment following Porta- cath Removal.- 5. Central Venous Catheter Inserted Type of publication Fields of interest Into the Mediastinum.- 6. Femoral artery pseudoa- Contributed volume Pediatrics; Oncology; Otorhinolaryngology; Neuro- neurysm treated with percutaneous thrombin injec- surgery tion.- 7. Superficial Femoral Artery Thrombosis Post More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-12482-2 Angioplasty.- 8. Superficial Femoral Artery Rupture Softcover Target groups Following Angioplasty.- 9. Distal embolization[...] 2014. XV, 630 p. 129 illus., 66 illus. in color. Professional/practitioner 79,99 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-3-642-12482-2 Type of publication Interventional Radiology; Imaging / Radiology Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Contributed volume Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8754-8 Professional/practitioner Hardcover 2014. XIII, 389 p. 235 illus., 160 illus. in color. Type of publication 149,99 € Professional book ISBN 978-1-4614-8754-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5501-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Softcover 2014. XXII, 270 p. 72 illus., 9 illus. in color. 49,99 € ISBN 978-1-4471-5501-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Medicine 221

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Decentralizing Health Services Sine Syndromes in Rheumatology ALERT • Adverse Late Effects of

A Global Perspective Cancer Treatment Sine syndromes (SSs) represent atypical forms Volume 2: Normal Tissue Specific Sites and Systems Decentralizing Health ServicesA Global Perspec- of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, the courses tive Krishna Regmi, editor Current economic, of which are often severe. While the diagnosis of The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment demographic, and environmental shifts are present- rheumatic diseases can be determined according is widely scattered in different journals since all ing major challenges to health care systems around to an established set of diagnostic criteria based on major organ systems are affected and management the world. In response, decentralization--the transfer clinical characteristics and laboratory parameters, is based on a variety of medical and surgical treat- of control from central to local authorities--is emerg- Sine Syndromes do not fulfill the standard criteria ments. The aim of "ALERT – Adverse Late Effects ing as a successful means of meeting these challenges used to assist in the classification of patients with of Cancer Treatment" is to offer a coherent multidis- and reducing inequities of care. But as with health rheumatological disorders. This concise book gives ciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. care itself, one size does not fit all, and care systems an overview of atypical courses in common inflam- Volume 2 of this two-volume work comprehensively must be responsive to global reality as well as local matory rheumatic diseases such as Wegener’s granu- documents potential late effects in all the normal tis- demand. Decentralizing Health Services explores a lomatosis, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren's syndrome, or sue anatomic sites in the human body. The detection, variety of applications of decentralization to health systemic lupus erythematosus. Each chapter reviews diagnosis, management and prevention of effects are care delivery in both the developing and developed similar cases reported in the[...] all considered in detail, and prognostic outcomes worlds. Outfitted[...] are discussed. Radiation risk factors and interactions Features with chemotherapy[...] Features Sine syndromes (SSs) represent atypical forms Decentralizing Health ServicesA Global Perspec- of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, the courses Features tive Krishna Regmi, editor Current economic, of which are often severe. While the diagnosis of The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment demographic, and environmental shifts are present- rheumatic diseases can be determined according to is widely scattered in different journals since all ing major challenges to health care systems around an established set of diagnostic criteria based on clin- major organ systems are affected and management the world. In response, decentralization--the transfer ical characteristics and laboratory parameters, Sine is based on a variety of medical and surgical treat- of control from central to local authorities--is emerg- Syndromes do not fulfill the standard criteria used to ments. The aim of ALERT – Adverse Late Effects of ing as a successful means of meeting these challenges assist in the classification of patients with [..] Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisci- and reducing [..] plinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The Contents central paradigm is that cytotoxic [..] Contents Sine Syndromes in the Clinical Presentation of Der- Health Service Decentralization: An Overview.- matomyositis.- Atypical Forms of Wegener's Gran- Contents Health systems and decentralization.-Decentralisa- ulomatosis.- Sine Syndromes in Systemic Sclerosis.- Central and Peripheral Nervous System.- Special tion and public health.-Decentralization and good Atypical Course of Rheumatoid Arthritis.- Sine Syn- Sensory Organ Systems.- Upper Digestive System.- governance.-Fiscal decentralization of health ser- drome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Clinical Upper Respiratory System.- Respiratory System.- vices.-Decentralised Planning Processes.-Measuring and Laboratory).- Seronegative Antiphospholipid Cardiovascular System.- Digestive System.- Major health services – problems and potentials.-Impact of Syndrome.- Absence of Arthritis as a Sign of Sine Digestive Glands.- Genitourinary System.- Male decentralization in health – existing evidences.-Par- Syndrome in Adult Still's Disease.- From Sine Syn- Genital System.- Female Genital System.- Integu- ticipation in the new Public Health Landscape.-Pub- drome to Sjögren's Syndrome.- Clinical Presentation ment (Appendages) System.- Musculoskeletal Sys- lic-Private Partnerships as Decentralisation Strategy of Sine Syndrome in Psoriatic Arthritis.- Sine Syn- tem.- Hematopoetic System.- Lymphoid System.- in Health Sector.-Gender analysis and use of inter- dromes in Systemic Scleroderma.- Sine Syndromes Endocrine System. sectionality in health.-Decentralization - Challenges in Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis.- Sine[...] and Global Issues of the 21st Century. Fields of interest Fields of interest Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Radio- Fields of interest Rheumatology; Internal Medicine; Pediatrics; Ortho- therapy; Oncology Public Health; Health Administration; Social Policy pedics; Laboratory Medicine Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Contributed volume Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-540-75862-4 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9070-8 More on www.springer.com/978-3-7091-1540-4 Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XX, 700 p. 196 illus. (Radiation Oncology) 2014. XV, 214 p. 24 illus. 2014. 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P. Rubin, L.S. Constine, L.B. Marks (Eds.) R.E. Russell, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; P.A. E. Sacchetti, A. Vita, University of Brescia and Brescia S, Brescia, Ford, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; P.J. Barnes, Italy; A. Siracusano, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Roma, Italy; Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; S. Russell, Hospice of W. Fleischhacker ALERT • Adverse Late Effects of St Francis, Berkhamsted, United Kingdom Cancer Treatment Adherence to Antipsychotics in Managing COPD Volume 1: General Concepts and Principles Volume 2: Specific Schizophrenia Normal Tissue Sites The book includes recommendations for COPD The aim of "ALERT – Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Poor adherence to therapy is one of the main obsta- from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and Treatment" is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary cles to treatment effectiveness in schizophrenia. It NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context approach to the care of cancer survivors. Volume 1 is the main determinant of relapse, hospitalization, of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in- of this two-volume work focuses on the general con- symptom persistence, and poor psychosocial func- depth guide on the management of COPD, concen- cepts and principles relevant to late effects and on tioning and outcome. Adherence to treatment is trating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as the dynamic interplay of molecular, cytologic and affected by various factors related to the disease char- how healthcare professionals can intervene and edu- histopathologic events that lead to altered physio- acteristics, to the patient him- or herself, to the treat- cate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the logic and metabolic functions and their clinical man- ment, and to the therapeutic relationship. Some of onset of severe symptoms. ifestations. Chapters are also included on legal issues, these factors are modifiable, and both pharmacolog- economic aspects, nursing, psychological issues and Features ical and non-pharmacological strategies have been quality of life. Volume 2 comprehensively docu- The book includes recommendations for COPD developed for this purpose. This book addresses the ments potential late effects in all the normal tissue from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and different aspects of adherence to treatment in schiz- sites in the human body. The detection, diagnosis, NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context ophrenia and related disorders in a systematic but management and[...] of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in- easy-to-use manual[...] depth guide on the management of COPD, concen- Features Features trating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment Poor adherence to therapy is one of the main obsta- how healthcare professionals can intervene and edu- is widely scattered in different journals since all cles to treatment effectiveness in schizophrenia. It cate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the major organ systems are affected and management is the main determinant of relapse, hospitalization, onset of [..] is based on a variety of medical and surgical treat- symptom persistence, and poor psychosocial func- ments. The aim of ALERT – Adverse Late Effects of Contents tioning and outcome. Adherence to treatment is Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisci- Introduction.- Epidemiology, risk factors and patho- affected by various factors related to the disease char- plinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The physiology.- The clinical consultation.- Management acteristics, to the patient him- or herself, to the treat- central paradigm is that [..] strategies.- Palliative care in COPD.- The future of ment, and to the therapeutic relationship. Some of COPD. [..] Contents Volume 1: BioContinuum of Effects of Multimodal Fields of interest Contents Therapy.- BioMolecular Mechanisms and Path- Pneumology/Respiratory System; Pharmacotherapy; 1 Poor adherence to antipsychotic medication ways of Normal Tissue Damage.- BioPathology Transplant Surgery in people with schizophrenia: diffusion, conse- of Radiation and Chemotherapy.- BioImaging of quences, and contributing factors.- Premise.- Role the Longitudinal Normal Tissue Injury.- BioScor- Target groups of antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia.- ing Systems for Acute and Late Effects.- BioPedi- Professional/practitioner Compliance versus adherence.- Assessment of med- atric Complexities of Growth and Development.- ication adherence.- Frequency of poor adherence to Bioepidemiology.- BioGenetic and Host Implica- Type of publication antipsychotics.- Consequences of poor adherence tions.- Radiotherapy-Induced Biocarcinogenesis Handbook to antipsychotics.- Determinants and moderators of and Leukemogenesis.- BioManagement and BioPre- More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-69-2 adherence to antipsychotics.- Present and medium- vention.-BioSurveillance and Longitudinal Lifelong term perspectives.- Closing Remarks.- 2 Pharma- Guidelines.- Specific Precept: Medical Legal Issues: Softcover cological strategies to enhance adherence in schizo- Malpractice Issues.-[...] 2013. X, 92 p. 16 illus. in color. phrenia.- Introduction.- Pharmacological factors[...] 39,99 € Fields of interest ISBN 978-1-908517-69-2 Fields of interest Imaging / Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology; Radio- usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology; Psychotherapy; therapy; Oncology Neurosciences; Pharmacology / Toxicology

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J. Sadek R. Sampaolesi, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, J.R. Samples, P.N. Schacknow (Eds.) Argentina; J.R. Sampaolesi, UCES, Buenos Aires, Argentina; J. Zárate, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina A Clinician’s Guide to ADHD Clinical Glaucoma Care

The Glaucomas The Essentials The Clinician’s Guide to ADHD combines the use- ful diagnostic and treatment approaches advocated Volume II - Open Angle Glaucoma and Angle Closure Glau- Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials is a prag- in different guidelines with insights from other coma matic, slimmer companion volume to the more aca- sources, including recent literature reviews and web demically focused text “The Glaucoma Book” by This second volume in a short series on the glauco- resources. The aim is to provide clinicians with clear, the same editors. This new book is a thoroughly mas is devoted to the two main types of the disease, concise, and reliable advice on how to approach this updated manual for the day-to-day diagnosis and open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. complex disorder. The guidelines referred to in com- management of glaucoma patients by comprehen- The contents are based on observations and experi- piling the book derive from authoritative sources in sive ophthalmologists and optometric physicians. ence gained during the management of more than different regions of the world, including the United Its 33 chapters are authored by world renowned 40,000 hospital and 7,000 private patients, with fol- States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. After intro- experts in clinical care and basic research, pro- low-up of 10 to 50 years. The book is comprehen- ductory discussion of epidemiology and etiology, viding evidenced-based research, office examina- sive in scope. All aspects of diagnosis are carefully guidance is provided on diagnosis in different age tion skills, clinical pearls, and up-to-date reviews examined, surgical indications and techniques are groups, differential diagnosis, assessment for poten- of the scientific literature on glaucoma, as wel l as explained, and the role of medical treatment is eval- tial comorbidities, and the[...] extensive graphics and tables to accompany the uated. Importantly, chapters are included on topics text. Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials is the that are frequently overlooked in other books but are Features one book to[...] The Clinician’s Guide to ADHD combines the use- important to early diagnosis, such as diurnal pres- ful diagnostic and treatment approaches advocated sure curve, HRT, and[...] Features in different guidelines with insights from other Glaucoma Clinical Care: The Essentials is a prag- Features sources, including recent literature reviews and web matic, slimmer companion volume to the more aca- This second volume in a short series on the glauco- resources. The aim is to provide clinicians with clear, demically focused text “The Glaucoma Book” by mas is devoted to the two main types of the disease, concise, and reliable advice on how to approach this the same editors. This new book is a thoroughly open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. complex disorder. The guidelines referred to in com- updated manual for the day-to-day diagnosis and The contents are based on observations and experi- piling the book derive from authoritative [..] management of glaucoma patients by comprehensive ence gained during the management of more than ophthalmologists and optometric physicians. Its 33 40,000 hospital and 7,000 private patients, with fol- Contents chapters are authored by world renowned experts in low-up of 10 to 50 years. The book is comprehensive Introduction.- History of Attention Deficit Hyper- [..] activity Disorder.- Epidemiology and Etiology of in scope. All aspects of diagnosis are carefully exam- ADHD.- Impairment in Patients with ADHD.- ined, [..] Contents How to Diagnose ADHD in Children and Ado- 1. Glaucoma Risk Factors: Intraocular Pressure.- 2. Contents lescents.- How to Diagnose ADHD in Adults .- Glaucoma Risk Factors: Fluctuations in Intraocular Introduction.- Normal Structure and Function.- Differential Diagnosis.- ADHD Comorbidities.- Pressure.- 3. Glaucoma Risk Factors: The Cornea.- Intraocular Pressure.- Chamber Angle.- Optic ADHD and Driving.- Pharmacological Manage- 4. Glaucoma Risk Factors: Family History – The Nerve.- Conventional and Non Conventional Visual ment of ADHD.- Management of Adverse Events.- Genetics of Glaucoma.- 5. Indications for Ther- Field.- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.- Medical and Psychosocial Treatment of ADHD.- Follow-up of apy.- 6. Clinical Examination of the Optic Nerve.- Laser Treatment.- Surgical Treatment.- Angle Clo- Patient with ADHD.- List of scales: children.- List 7. Some Lessons from the Disc Appearance in the sure Glaucoma.- Glaucoma and Cataract.- Cataract of scales: Adults.- Snap Scale: Children.- Weiss func- Open Angle Glaucomas.- 8. Digital Imaging of the and Myopia.- Apoptosis. tional impairment scale.- Weiss parent reporting.- Optic Nerve.- 9. Detecting Functional Changes in Weiss self report.- Adult ADHD[...] Fields of interest the Patient's Vision - Visual Field Analysis.- 10. Ophthalmology Gonioscopy.- 11. Office Examination of the Glau- Fields of interest coma Patient.- 12. Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.- Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology; Clinical Psychol- Target groups 13.[...] ogy Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Target groups Type of publication Ophthalmology Professional/practitioner Monograph Target groups Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-35499-1 Professional/practitioner Professional book Hardcover Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02358-8 2014. XLIX, 962 p. 1062 illus., 685 illus. in color. With DVD. Contributed volume Softcover 199,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-4171-7 2014. XV, 118 p. 7 illus., 2 illus. in color. 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J. Schramm, Univ.Klinikum Bonn, Bonn, Germany (Ed.) C.M. Scoffone, A. Hoznek, C.M. Cracco, Cottolengo Hospital, Th. Sejersen, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Torino, Italy (Eds.) C.H. Wang, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, USA (Eds.) Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery Supine Percutaneous Acute Pediatric Neurology Nephrolithotomy and ECIRS Volume 41 This book provides recommendations for evalua- The New Way of Interpreting PNL tion and therapy in the area of acute pediatric neu- This volume of Advances and Technical Standards rology; these are presented didactically with frequent in Neurosurgery is devoted entirely to the spine. PNL is the gold standard for the management of use of illustrations and algorithms. Chapters in the Like other volumes in the series, it presents impor- large and/or otherwise complex renal stones. Since first part of the book discuss presenting symptoms of tant recent progress in the field and offers detailed its introduction in the seventies PNL has under- acute neurological conditions. The second part of the descriptions of standard procedures to assist young gone considerable evolution, mainly driven by the book covers major areas of acute pediatric neurology neurosurgeons. Among the advances considered improvement in access techniques, endoscopic and each of these chapters has three key elements: are approaches to spinal navigation, including intra- instrument technology, lithotripsy devices and description of presenting symptoms; recommended operative imaging based navigation, and concepts drainage management. The conventional prone assessments; and recommended interventions. Acute of spinal robotics. The value of sagittal balance as a position for PNL has been challenged in the last Pediatric Neurology provides an accessible, clinically parameter for the neurosurgeon is examined, and a two decades by a variety of modifications, includ- focused guide to assist physicians in the emergency novel surgical approach to longitudinal pathologies ing the supine and Galdakao-modified supine Val- ward or intensive care unit in decisions on diagnosis within the spinal canal is presented. Developments in divia positions, which make simultaneous retrograde and therapeutic[...] surgery for kyphosis are also discussed, with a focus working access to the collecting system possible and have proven anesthesiological advantages. The Gal- on pedicle subtraction[...] Features dakao-modified supine Valdivia position allowed the This book provides recommendations for evalua- Features development[...] tion and therapy in the area of acute pediatric neu- This volume of Advances and Technical Standards rology; these are presented didactically with frequent in Neurosurgery is devoted entirely to the spine. Features use of illustrations and algorithms. Chapters in the Like other volumes in the series, it presents impor- PNL is the gold standard for the management of first part of the book discuss presenting symptoms of tant recent progress in the field and offers detailed large and/or otherwise complex renal stones. Since acute neurological conditions. The second part of the descriptions of standard procedures to assist young its introduction in the seventies PNL has under- book covers major areas of acute pediatric neurology neurosurgeons. Among the advances considered are gone considerable evolution, mainly driven by the and each of these chapters has three key [..] approaches to spinal navigation, including intraoper- improvement in access techniques, endoscopic instrument technology, lithotripsy devices and ative imaging based navigation, and concepts of [..] Contents drainage management. The conventional prone posi- Part 1: Acute Neurological Symptoms.- Uncon- Contents tion for PNL has been challenged in the last two sciousness, Coma, and Death by Neurological Crite- Advances: Navigation, robotics, and intraoperative decades by a variety of [..] ria.- Seizures.- Acute Headache.- Acute Disturbance imaging in spinal surgery.- Sagittal balance, a useful of Motor Function.- Acute Disturbance of Vision.- tool for neurosurgeons?.- Novel surgical approach in Contents Dizziness and Vertigo.- Acute Changes of Behavior the management of longitudinal pathologies within Introduction.- History of PNL.- Prone PNL: Review and Memory.- Part 2: Management of Acute Neuro- the spinal canal.- Surgery for Kyphosis. Technical and results.- PNL Indications and guidelines.- logical Conditions.- Ischemic and Hypoxic Insults: Standards: Cervical disc arthroplasty.- Pedicle-based Anatomy for PNL.- Radiology for stone disease.- Near Drowning, Asphyxia, Carbon Monoxide Poi- non-fusion stabilization devices.- Juvenile chronic Anesthesiological considerations (especially position soning.- Neurometabolic Crisis.- Approach to Mus- arthritis and the craniovertebral junction in the pedi- related issues) before, during, after.- Supine PNL.- cle Cramps, Exercise Intolerance and Recurrent atric patient. Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal surgery.- Techni- cal aspects of percutaneous management of ureteral Myoglobinuria.- Management of Seizures and Status Fields of interest stenoses and upper urinary tract transitional cell car- Epilepticus.- Management of Increased Intracranial Neurosurgery cinoma.- Complications: how to manage them?.- Pressure.-[...] PNL in pediatric patient.- Results: published series.- Fields of interest Target groups Conclusions. Professional/practitioner Neurology; Pediatrics; Emergency Medicine; Inten- Fields of interest sive / Critical Care Medicine Type of publication Urology / Andrology; Nephrology; Imaging / Radiol- Target groups Contributed volume ogy; Anesthesiology; Nursing Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01829-4 Target groups Type of publication Hardcover Research 2014. VI, 178 p. 40 illus., 14 illus. in color. 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H. Selin (Ed.) S. Sgouros (Ed.) E.H. Shortliffe, J.J. Cimino (Eds.)

Parenting Across Cultures Neuroendoscopy Biomedical Informatics

Childrearing, Motherhood and Fatherhood in Non-Western Current Status and Future Trends Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine Cultures As a result of technological improvements, neuroen- The practice of modern medicine and biomedical There is a strong connection between culture and doscopy is now used in the treatment of many more research requires sophisticated information tech- parenting. What is acceptable in one culture is patients, enabling the performance of previously nologies with which to manage patient informa- frowned upon in another. This applies to behavior unavailable operations with low complication rates tion, plan diagnostic procedures, interpret laboratory after birth, encouragement in early childhood, and and rapid patient recovery. This book presents the results, and carry out investigations. Biomedical regulation and freedom during adolescence. There distilled experience of world experts in this evolving Informatics provides both a conceptual framework are differences in affection and distance, harshness field. Current applications in a wide variety of set- and a practical inspiration for this swiftly emerg- and repression, and acceptance and criticism. Some tings are explained in detail and likely future devel- ing scientific discipline at the intersection of com- parents insist on obedience; others are concerned opments are identified. In addition, the available puter science, decision science, information science, with individual development. This clearly differs neuroendoscopic instruments are reviewed and cognitive science, and biomedicine. Now revised from parent to parent, but there is just as clearly a the results of international trials and collaborative and in its third edition, this text meets the growing connection to culture. This book includes chapters studies, presented. This book will fully acquaint the demand by practitioners, researchers, and students on China, Colombia, Jordan, Kenya, the Philippines, reader with the breadth and depth of available neu- for a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Native Americans roendoscopy techniques and[...] field. Authored by leaders in[...] and Australians, Argentina,[...] Features Features Features During the past decade, neuroendoscopy has under- Biomedical Informatics: Computer Applications There is a strong connection between culture and gone a variety of technological improvements, and in Health Care and Biomedicine meets the grow- parenting. What is acceptable in one culture is both indications and techniques have been sig- ing demand of practitioners, researchers, educators, frowned upon in another. This applies to behavior nificantly refined. As a result, neuroendoscopy is and students for a comprehensive introduction to after birth, encouragement in early childhood, and now used in the treatment of many more patients, key topics in the field and the underlying scientific regulation and freedom during adolescence. There enabling the performance of previously unavailable issues that sit at the intersection of biomedical sci- are differences in affection and distance, harshness operations with low complication rates and rapid ence, patient care, public health, and information and repression, and acceptance and criticism. Some patient recovery.This book presents the distilled technology (IT). This 4th edition reflects the [..] parents insist on obedience; others are concerned experience [..] with [..] Contents Contents Biomedical Informatics: The Science and the Prag- Contents Historical Trends of Neuroendoscopic Surgery.- matics.- Biomedical Data: Their Acquisition, Storage, 1. Parenting Practices and Shyness in Chinese Chil- The Application of Neuroendoscopic Techniques in and Use.- Biomedical Decision Making: Probabilis- dren; Yiyuan Yu; Lijin Zhang; Puanani Hee.- 2. Par- Improving Altered CSF Physiology.- International tic Clinical Reasoning.- Cognitive Science and Bio- enting in Hong Kong: Traditional Chinese Cultural Trials and Collaborative Studies in Neuroendoscopy: medical Informatics.- Computer Architectures for Roots and Contemporary Phenomena; Daniel T. L. Progress so far and Future Potentials.- Controversies Health Care and Biomedicine.- Software Engineering Shek; Rachel C.F. Sun.- 3. Parenting in India; Rita in the Endoscopic Management of Various Forms of for Health Care and Biomedicine.- Standards in Bio- Isaac; I.K. Annie’ H.R. Prashanth.- 4. Parenting in Hydrocephalus.- Current Status and Future Devel- medical Informatics.- Natural Language Processing Vietnam; Tatyana Mestechkina; Nguyen Duc Son; opments of Neuroendoscopical Management of in Health Care and Biomedicine.- Biomedical Imag- Jin Y. Shin.- 5. Child Rearing in Japan; Susan D. Pituitary Tumours and Craniopharyngiomas.- Cur- ing Informatics.- Ethics and Biomedical and Health Holloway; Ayumi Nagase.- 6. Parental Beliefs and rent Status and Future Developments of Neuroendo- Informatics: Users, Standards, and Outcomes.- Eval- Fathers' and Mothers’ Roles in Malaysian Fami- scopically Assisted Neurosurgery.- Neuroendoscopic uation of Biomedical and Health Information[...] lies; Ziarat Hossain.- 7. Parenting in Pakistan: An Instruments and Surgical Technique.- Integrating Overview; Riffat Moazam Zaman.- 8. Parenting Endoscopy[...] Fields of interest in[...] Health Informatics; Biomedicine (general) Fields of interest Fields of interest Neurosurgery; Surgical Orthopedics; Otorhinolaryn- Target groups Maternal and Child Health; Regional and Cultural gology Graduate Studies; Family Target groups Type of publication Target groups Professional/practitioner Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4473-1 Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover Contributed volume 2014. XXVI, 965 p. 253 illus., 135 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39084-5 79,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7502-2 Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4471-4473-1 Hardcover 2014. VIII, 233 p. 141 illus., 106 illus. in color. Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 2014. XXII, 516 p. 77 illus. (Science Across Cultures: The 139,99 € History of Non-Western Science, Vol. 7) ISBN 978-3-642-39084-5 149,99 € Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 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A.D. Singh, Cole Eye Institute Cleveland Clinic Foun, Cleveland, K. Sliwa, J. Anthony, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South F.O. Smith, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA; G.H. Rea- USA; B. Damato, University of California, San Francisco, San Fran- Africa (Eds.) man, J.M. Racadio, University of Cincinnati College of Medi, cisco, USA (Eds.) Madiera, USA (Eds.) Cardiac Drugs in Pregnancy Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Basic Principles and Diagnostic Techniques The spectrum of cardiovascular disease affecting in Children with Cancer women in pregnancy and postpartum is changing Written by internationally renowned experts, Clin- and differs between countries. In the western world, This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date com- ical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guid- the risk of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy has pendium on all aspects of blood and marrow trans- ance and advice on the diagnosis and management of increased due to the increasing age at the first preg- plantation in children. After an introductory chapter the complete range of ocular cancers. The book sup- nancy and the worldwide obesity epidemic leading describing the history of pediatric blood and marrow plies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required also to early diabetes and hypertension. In addi- transplantation, subsequent chapters discuss pedi- in order to identify these cancers early and to treat tion the treatment of congenital heart disease has atric-specific aspects of transplantation, including them as effectively as possible. Using the information improved leading to an increased number of women stem cell sources suitable for transplantation, prepar- provided, readers will be able to provide effective with residual heart disease reaching childbearing age. ative regimens, graft-versus-host disease, complica- patient care using the latest knowledge on all aspects In the western world maternal heart disease is now tions related to transplantation, and late effects. The of ophthalmic oncology, to verify diagnostic conclu- the major cause of maternal death during pregnancy. role of blood and marrow transplantation in vari- sions based on comparison with numerous full-color In the developing world rheumatic heart disease and ous specific pediatric diseases is then examined, and clinical photographs, and to locate required informa- the cardiomyopathies dominate.[...] the closing chapter considers future directions. The tion quickly owing to the clinically focused and user- authors are all internationally recognized experts and friendly format.[...] Features offer a largely[...] In the western world, the risk of cardiovascular dis- Features ease in pregnancy has grown due to the increasing Features Written by internationally renowned experts, Clin- age at the first pregnancy and the worldwide obe- This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date com- ical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guid- sity epidemic leading to early diabetes and hyper- pendium on all aspects of blood and marrow trans- ance and advice on the diagnosis and management of tension. As a result more women are requiring drug plantation in children. After an introductory chapter the complete range of ocular cancers. The book sup- therapy during pregnancy and some data has shown describing the history of pediatric blood and marrow plies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required an altered pharmacodynamic profile in pregnant transplantation, subsequent chapters discuss pedi- in order to identify these cancers early and to treat women when compared to the non-pregnant popu- atric-specific aspects of transplantation, including them as effectively as possible. Using the information lation. [..] stem cell sources suitable for transplantation, prepar- provided, readers will be able [..] ative regimens, graft-versus-host disease, [..] Contents Contents Introduction.- General principles and guidelines.- Contents Cancer Epidemiology.- Etiology of Cancer.- Can- Management of Hypertension.- Management of History of Pediatric BMT.- Stem Cell Sources and cer Pathology.- Cancer Angiogenesis.- Cancer Heart Failure.- Management of coronary artery dis- Donor Selection.- Preparative Regimens.- Graft-ver- Immunology.- Cancer Genetics.- Cancer Staging ease & Arrhythmia.- Anticoagulation in Pregnancy.- sus-Host Disease.- Complications Following BMT Systems.- Principles of Cryotherapy.- Principles of Obstetric drugs in management if Cardiovascular and Supportive Care.- Late Effects.- Acute Lym- Laser Therapy.- Principles of Radiation Therapy.- disease.- Pregnancy anaesthesia in patients with car- phoblastic Leukemia.- Acute Myeloid Leukemia.- Ocular Complications of Radiotherapy.- Principles diovascular disease. Lymphomas.- Myelodysplastic and Myeloprolifera- and Complications of Chemotherapy.- Principles tive Disorders.- Solid Tumors.- Non-Malignant Dis- and Complications of Targeted Therapy.- Coun- Fields of interest eases.- Future Directions. seling Patients with Cancer.- Tumor Associated Cardiology; Obstetrics / Perinatology; Maternal and Cataract .- Tumor Associated Glaucoma.- Graft vs Child Health; Pharmacotherapy Fields of interest Host Disease.- Diagnostic Techniques: Angiogra- Oncology; Pediatrics; Hematology phy.- OCT and Autofluorescence.- Diagnostic Tech- Target groups niques:[...] Professional/practitioner Target groups Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Type of publication Ophthalmology; Oncology Professional book Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5471-6 Contributed volume Target groups Professional/practitioner Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39919-0 2014. XII, 131 p. 3 illus., 2 illus. in color. (Current Cardio- Hardcover Type of publication vascular Therapy) 2014. X, 358 p. 38 illus., 20 illus. in color. (Pediatric Contributed volume 44,99 € Oncology) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40488-7 ISBN 978-1-4471-5471-6 139,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-3-642-39919-0 Hardcover Originally published by Saunders, Philadelphia, 2007 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. 2014. X, 235 p. 121 illus., 107 illus. in color. 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-40488-7 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. springer.com Medicine 227

W.R. Smith, Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, USA; P.F. Sta- R.F. Spaide, K. Ohno-Matsui, L.A. Yannuzzi (Eds.) D.A. Spinner, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA; hel, Denver Health Medical Center and Univers, Denver, USA J.S. Kirschner, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA; J.E. (Eds.) Herrera, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA (Eds.) Pathologic Myopia Management of Musculoskeletal Atlas of Ultrasound Guided Injuries in the Trauma Patient Pathological Myopia is a major cause of severe vision Musculoskeletal Injections loss worldwide. The mechanisms for vision loss include cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the above all, degeneration of the macula within the pos- The use of ultrasound guidance to perform diagnos- Trauma Patient summarizes the most current con- terior staphyloma. Pathological Myopia is one of the tic and therapeutic injections is growing at a rapid cepts and clinical practices for the management of only current books to specifically address this disease rate, as is the evidence to support its use. Even with the patient with musculoskeletal traumatic injuries. and discusses recent developments in imaging tech- the increased popularity of ultrasound, there remains The text covers optimal time frames for stabilization nologies and various approaches to treatments, such a lack of formal training or a standard reference of orthopedic injuries and strategies to mitigate sys- as laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, book. Atlas of Ultrasound Guided Musculoskele- temic injury while minimizing damage due to pelvic, pharmaco-therapeutic injections in the vitreous, and tal Injections fills this void in the literature and will spine and long bone trauma. The volume covers surgery.Complete with high-quality color images, be useful to physiatrists, orthopedists, rheumatolo- the gamut of traumatic axial and extremity injuries, this book is written and edited by leaders in the field gists, pain medicine and sports medicine specialists including cervico-lumbar-thoracic spine injuries, and is geared towards ophthalmologists, including alike. Broken down by anatomic structure and heav- spinal cord injuries, long bone fractures with special residents and fellows[...] ily illustrated, this book is both comprehensive and emphasis on the femoral shaft, pelvic and acetabular instructive. The Editors and their contributors break injuries, open fractures, mangled extremities, upper Features down the basics (both the fundamentals of ultra- extremity injuries,[...] Pathological Myopia is a major cause of severe vision sound to needle[...] loss worldwide. The mechanisms for vision loss Features include cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, and Features Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries in the above all, degeneration of the macula within the pos- The use of ultrasound guidance to perform diagnos- Trauma Patient summarizes the most current con- terior staphyloma. Pathological Myopia is one of the tic and therapeutic injections is growing at a rapid cepts and clinical practices for the management of only current books to specifically address this disease rate, as is the evidence to support its use. Even with the patient with musculoskeletal traumatic injuries. and discusses recent developments in imaging tech- the increased popularity of ultrasound, there remains The text covers optimal time frames for stabilization nologies and various approaches to [..] a lack of formal training or a standard reference of orthopedic injuries and strategies to mitigate sys- book. Atlas of Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal temic injury while minimizing damage due to pelvic, Contents Injections fills this void in the literature and will be spine and long bone trauma. The volume covers [..] 1. Myopia: A Historical Perspective.- 2. Genes useful to physiatrists, [..] involved in the development of myopia.- 3. Epidemi- Contents ology of Myopia.- 4. Animal Models of Experimen- Contents Musculoskeletal Injury.- Perioperative Manage- tal Myopia: Limitations and Synergies With Studies Introduction.- Shoulder.- Elbow.- Wrist and Hand.- ment.- The Pediatric Patient.- Management of on Human Myopia.- 5. The Sclera and its Role in Hip and Groin.- Knee.- Foot and Ankle.- Trigger Injuries in the Geriatric Trauma Patient.- The Mul- Regulation of the Refractive State.- 6. Public Health Point.- Neuromuscular/Chemodenervation.- Spine. tiply Injured Patient.- Femur Fractures.- Pelvic Frac- Impact of Pathologic Myopia.- 7. Update on the tures.- Spine Fractures.- Open Fractures and Limb Pathology of Pathologic Myopia.- 8. The Sclera and Fields of interest Salvage.- Compartment Syndrome.- Closed Frac- Induced Abnormalities in Myopia.- 9. The Choroid.- Rehabilitation Medicine; Ultrasound; Orthopedics tures and Dislocations.- Shock and Coagulopathy.- 10. The Optic Nerve in High Myopia.- 11. Vitreous Closed Head Injury.- Chest Trauma and Lung Con- Changes.- 12. Staphyloma, Part 1.- 13. Staphyloma, Target groups tusions.- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Part 2.- 14. Myopic Chorioretinal Atrophy.-[...] Professional/practitioner the Open Abdomen.- Epilogue. Fields of interest Type of publication Fields of interest Ophthalmology Professional book Surgical Orthopedics; General Surgery; Traumatic More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8935-1 Surgery; Vascular Surgery; Intensive / Critical Care Target groups Hardcover Medicine; Transplant Surgery Professional/practitioner 2014. XVII, 151 p. 139 illus., 138 illus. in color. (Muscu- Target groups Type of publication loskeletal Medicine) Professional/practitioner Contributed volume 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-8935-1 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8337-3 Type of publication Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Contributed volume Hardcover 2014. XVII, 376 p. 233 illus., 170 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8550-6 139,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-8337-3 2014. XIV, 340 p. 150 illus., 64 illus. in color. usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 149,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-8550-6 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 228 Medicine springer.com

J. Steel, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA (Ed.) D.C. Stefan, C. Rodriguez-Galindo (Eds.) J.M. Suárez Grau, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain; J.A. Bellido Luque (Eds.) Living Donor Advocacy Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources Advances in Laparoscopy of the An Evolving Role Within Transplantation Abdominal Wall Hernia The inadequate supply of organs in the United States A Practical Manual and other countries continues to drive the reliance Typically, manuals of pediatric hematology-oncol- Advances in Laparoscopy of the Abdominal Wall on living donor transplantation. In 2000, represen- ogy are written by specialists from high-income Hernia is fully illustrated, comprehensive guide tatives of the transplant community convened for a countries, and usually target an audience with a which describes in detail the most up-to-date tech- meeting on living donation in an effort to provide sub-specialist level of training, often assisted by cut- niques used in the laparoscopic repair of hernias. guidelines to promote the welfare of living donors. ting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. How- Written by world renowned authors, this manual The consensus statement that resulted from this ever, approximately 80% of new cases of cancer in reviews laparoscopic techniques used in the repair meeting recommended that transplant centers retain children appear in mid- and low-income countries. of inguinal hernias and ventral incisional hernias. an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) to Almost invariably, general practitioners or gen- Among the topics explored within this updated, focus on the best interest of the donor. A decade eral pediatricians without special training in oncol- engaging and informative text are: • Techniques later, nearly every transplant center in the United ogy will look after children with malignancies who such as Extraperitoneal (TEP) and transabdomi- States, performing living donor surgeries, has incor- enter the health care system in these countries. The nal (TAPP) hernia repair • Fundamentals of ventral porated an ILDA into their living donor screening diagnostic facilities are usually limited, as are the hernia repair • A detailed overview of mesh fixa- and/or evaluation process Living[...] treatment options. The survival figures in these con- tion in laparoscopic surgery • Methods to deal with Features ditions are somewhere below 20%,[...] rarer hernias and those of atypical location Advances The inadequate supply of organs in the United in[...] Features States and other countries continues to drive the Typically, manuals of pediatric hematology-oncol- Features reliance on living donor transplantation. Represen- ogy are written by specialists from high-income With an increase in the use of laparoscopic tech- tatives of the transplant community convened for a countries, and usually target an audience with a niques for the treatment of abdominal wall hernias, meeting on living donation in an effort to provide sub-specialist level of training, often assisted by cut- this comprehensive book provides a detailed descrip- guidelines to promote the welfare of living donors. ting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. How- tion of the most up-to-date techniques used in the The consensus statement that resulted from this ever, approximately 80% of new cases of cancer in laparoscopic repair of inguinal and ventral incisional meeting recommended that transplant centers retain children appear in mid- and low-income countries. hernias. Advances in Laparoscopy of the Abdominal [..] Almost invariably, general practitioners or general Wall Hernia takes the reader step-by-step through Contents [..] two laparoscopic techniques used in inguinal [..] Part I: Living Donation: Chapter 1: The Medical Contents Contents Selection of Live Donors,- Chapter 2: Kidney Paired 1. Childhood Cancer in Low-Income and Mid- 1. A Brief Historical Review of Surgical Treatment Donation Programs for Incompatible Living Kidney dle-Income Countries in the Twenty-first Century 2. of Hernia.- 2. Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall.- Donors and Recipients.- Chapter 3: Living Donor Cancer Registries and the Descriptive Epidemiol- 3. Classification of Ventral Hernias and Inguinal Liver Transplantation.- Chapter 4: Intestinal Trans- ogy of Pediatric Cancer in Low and Middle-Income Hernias.- 4. Basic Concepts in Laparoscopic Her- plantation from Living Donors.- Chapter 5: Liv- Countries 3. The role of international organiza- nia Repair.- 5. Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: ing Donor Lung Transplantation.- Chapter 6: Live tions on collaboration for global pediatric can- TAPP.- 6. Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Donor Pancreas Transplantation.- Part II: Living cer control 4. The role of twinning programs and TEP.- 7. Prostheses in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Donor Advocacy: Chapter 7: The History of Living telemedicine in pediatric oncology in developing Repair.- 8. Prostheses Fixation During Laparoscopic Donor Advocacy in Living Donor Transplantation.- countries 5. Pediatric Cancer Units and Optimiza- Inguinal Hernia Repair.- 9. Laparoscopic Ventral Chapter 8: Findings from a National Survey of Liv- tion of Resources 6. Early Warning Signs of Cancer Hernia Repair.- 10. Prostheses in Laparoscopic Ven- ing Donor Advocates.- Chapter 9: The Independent in Children / Models for Early Diagnosis 7. Care tral Hernia Repair.-11. Fixation of Prostheses in Donor[...] and Prevention of Infection 8. Nutritional Assess- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.- 12.[...] Fields of interest ment and[...] Fields of interest Transplant Surgery; Medicine (general); Nephrology; Fields of interest Gastroenterology; Surgery; Minimally Invasive Hepatology Oncology; Hematology; Pediatrics Surgery Target groups Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9142-2 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-3890-8 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-4699-5 Softcover Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XV, 362 p. 53 illus., 25 illus. in color. 2014. XIV, 415 p. 67 illus., 47 illus. in color. 2014. 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E.R. Swenson, P. Bärtsch, Medical University Clinic Heidelber, Hei- K. Tanigawa, R.K. Chhem (Eds.) D. Taylor, Comprehensive Pain Care, PC, Marietta, USA delberg, Germany (Eds.) Radiation Disaster Medicine Managing Cancer Breakthrough High Altitude Perspective from the Fukushima Nuclear Accident Pain Human Adaptation to Hypoxia While many books are available on disaster medi- Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a compre- Over the last decade the science and medicine of cine, none is specifically devoted to the role of physi- hensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) high altitude and hypoxia adaptation has seen great cians in the management of patients exposed to and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment advances. High Altitude: Human Adaptation to radiation leakage from a damaged nuclear power approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally Hypoxia addresses the challenges in dealing with plant. Radiation Disaster Medicine aims to fill this commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the changes in human physiology and the particu- void based on the response to the Fukushima nuclear the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. lar medical conditions that arise from exposure to accident. Each chapter addresses principles and prac- This book will review the historical background and high altitude. In-depth and comprehensive chapters tices of radiation medicine within the specific con- definitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods cover both the basic science and the clinical conse- text of that accident. Topics covered include the role to determine types of cBTP, US- and EU-approved quences of exposure to high altitude. Genetic, cel- of physicians in radiation disasters, the concepts of ROOs, case studies (which will provide practical lular, organ and whole body system responses to external and internal exposure, prehospital and hos- applications of ROO treatment options), ROO abuse high altitudes are covered and chapters discuss these pital response, disaster behavioral health, and radi- and screening methods, and the FDA-mandated effects on a wide range of diseases. Expert authors ation emergency response from the perspective of TIRF REMS Access program (Transmucosal Imme- provide insight into the care of patients with pre- national and international[...] existing medical conditions that fail in[...] diate Release Fentanyl Risk Evaluation and Mitiga- Features tion Strategies[...] Features The role of disaster medicine is becoming more Features Over the last decade the science and medicine of important as the frequency and severity of natural Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a compre- high altitude and hypoxia adaptation has seen great and technological disasters increase. The triple disas- hensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) advances. High Altitude: Human Adaptation to ter that occurred in Fukushima on March 11, 2011 and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment Hypoxia addresses the challenges in dealing with calls for innovation in the training of health care approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally the changes in human physiology and the particular professionals, pre-hospital emergency care providers, commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the medical conditions that arise from exposure to high and emergency personnel in the management of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This altitude. In-depth and comprehensive chapters cover medical consequences of radiation [..] both the basic science and the clinical consequences book will review the historical background and defi- [..] Contents nitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods to Physicians’ early response to Fukushima Daiichi determine types of [..] Contents nuclear power plant accident: Challenges and lessons Contents 1. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of O2 learned.- General considerations in radiation dis- Introduction.- What is cancer breakthrough pain?.- Sensing Paul Schumacher 2. Cellular and Mole- aster medicine.- Medical perspective.- Pre-hospital Medications for cancer breakthrough pain.- Prac- cular Defenses Against Hypoxia Joachim Fandrey emergency medical response.- Hospital emergency tical approach to the management of cancer break- 3. Control of Breathing Luc Teppema 4. Lung medical response.- Disaster behavioral health: Psy- through pain.- Abuse, aberrant drug behavior, Function and Gas Exchange Susan Hopkins and chological effects of the Fukushima nuclear power diversion, and addiction.- TIRF REMS Access pro- Andrew Luks 5. Pulmonary Circulation Marco plant accident.- Management perspective: Structure gram.- Summary. Maggiorini and Simon Gibbs 6. Cardiovascu- of radiation emergency response in Japan.- Manage- lar System Benjamin Levine 7. Cerebral Circula- ment perspective: Structure of radiation emergency Fields of interest tion and Brain Chris Imray and Philip Ainslie 8. response in International Organizations.- Radiation Medicine (general); Oncology; Pain Medicine Autonomic Nervous System Roger Hainsworth, disaster medicine curriculum revisited[...] Mark Drinkhill, and Victoria Claydon 9. Skeletal Target groups Muscle Hans Hoppler 10. [...] Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Emergency Medicine; Radiotherapy; Medicine (gen- Fields of interest eral); Nuclear Energy Type of publication Pneumology/Respiratory System; Internal Medicine; Handbook Human Physiology Target groups Professional/practitioner More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-76-0 Target groups Softcover Professional/practitioner Type of publication 2013. XIII, 98 p. 18 illus. in color. 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D.R. Thomas, MD, G. Compton, MD (Eds.) W.L. Tom (Ed.) D.M. Turgut, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey; A.K. Mahapatra, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; M. Powell, The National Hospital for Neurology and, Lon- Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Severe Skin Diseases in Children don, United Kingdom; N. Muthukumar (Eds.)

Population Beyond Topical Therapy Pituitary Apoplexy A Guide for Clinicians A textbook to guide practitioners on treating severe skin diseases in children, when they have failed topi- Medical practitioners receive little, if any, formal cal therapy-- will discuss the appropriate candidates, Pituitary apoplexy is a rare and life-threatening com- training in the prevention, assessment and manage- considerations and approaches in drug therapy, pos- plication that occurs in 0.6–10.5% of all patients ment of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds. sible problems that may arise. Photographs will help with pituitary adenomas. Unfortunately, pituitary Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population: A Guide to illustrate the cases/conditions. apoplexy is often misdiagnosed before surgery. Fur- for Clinicians is a resource primarily aimed at physi- thermore, in spite of all the advances in imaging cians interested in the fundamentals of wound care. Features techniques and therapeutic methods, its optimal This book is written for geriatricians, internists, gen- Children are no less spared from severe skin diseases. management is still controversial owing to the lim- eral practitioners, residents and fellows who treat This textbook is designed as a practical clinical refer- ited individual experience and the very variable clin- older patients and unlike other texts on the market ence that will guide practitioners in treating difficult ical course of the condition. This book provides an addresses the specific issues of wound prevention dermatoses in children in whom topical therapy has in-depth review of knowledge of the management of and managment in older individuals. Pressure been unsuccessful. Individual sections are devoted to pituitary apoplexy, with an emphasis on clinical and Ulcers in the Aging Population: A Guide for Clini- inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated/autoim- neuroradiological findings and treatment modalities, cians emphasizes prevention, proper documentation mune diseases, tumors and proliferative disorders, medical and surgical. In addition, it supplies clini- and the team care process[...] and genodermatoses. Each chapter addresses [..] cians and investigators with[...]

Features Contents Features Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population: A Guide for Inflammatory Diseases:- Immune-Medi- Pituitary apoplexy is a rare and life-threatening com- Clinicians is a resource primarily aimed at physicians ated/Autoimmune Diseases.- Photosensitive Disor- plication that occurs in 0.6–10.5% of all patients interested in the fundamentals of wound care. This ders.- Tumors.- Genodermatoses.- Appendix. with pituitary adenomas. Unfortunately, pituitary book is written for geriatricians, internists, general apoplexy is often misdiagnosed before surgery. Fur- practitioners, residents and fellows who treat older Fields of interest thermore, in spite of all the advances in imaging patients. Unlike other wound texts on the market, Dermatology techniques and therapeutic methods, its optimal the book addresses the specific issues of wound pre- management is still controversial owing to the lim- vention and management in older [..] Target groups ited individual experience and the very variable clin- Professional/practitioner ical [..] Contents 1. Introduction 2. Physiology of Chronic Type of publication Contents Wound Healing 3. Incidence and Prevalence Professional book Introduction: Definition, History, Frequency, of Pressure Ulcers 4. Risk Assessment Instru- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39531-4 Histopathology and Pathophysiology of Pituitary ments 5. Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Apoplexy. Overview: Conservative versus Surgical Hardcover 6. Assessment of Documentation of Pressure Decompression for Pituitary Apoplexy. Tumours 2014. X, 251 p. 54 illus., 49 illus. in color. Ulcers 7. General Principles of Pressure Types which Show Apoplexy: Predisposing factors 99,99 € Ulcer Treatment 8. Specific Principles of for Pituitary Apoplexy.- Non-functioning tumour ISBN 978-3-642-39531-4 Pressure Ulcer Treatment 9. The Role of apoplexy.- Apoplexy in previously known tumours.- Nutrition in Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Post-operative Pituitary Apoplexy. Clinical Features: Ulcers 10. Assessment and Management of Wound Clinical features of Pituitary Apoplexy.- Subarach- Colonization and[...] noid hemorrhage with Pituitary Adenoma.- Cere- bral ischaemia in Pituitary Apoplexy. Visual and Fields of interest Endocrine Assessment: Visual acuity, eye move- Geriatrics / Gerontology; Internal Medicine; General ments and[...] Practice / Family Medicine Fields of interest Target groups Neurosurgery; Endocrinology; Ophthalmology Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-62703-699-3 Type of publication Contributed volume Hardcover 2014. XI, 233 p. 32 illus. (Aging Medicine, Vol. 1) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38507-0 49,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-1-62703-699-3 2014. XIV, 188 p. 32 illus., 20 illus. in color. usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 139,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-38507-0 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. springer.com Medicine 231

H. Umehara, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan; K. E. Vieta, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain A. Vinks, H. Derendorf, J. Mouton, Radboud University Nijmegen, Okazaki, Kansai Medical Univ Hirakata Hospital, Osaka, Japan; J.H. Nijmegen, Netherlands (Eds.) Stone, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA; S. Kawa, M. Kawano, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan (Eds.) Managing Bipolar Disorder in Clinical Practice Fundamentals of Antimicrobial IgG4-Related Disease Pharmacokinetics and Written by Eduard Vieta, a world renowned award Pharmacodynamics IgG4-related disease is a new systemic disease that winning expert in this field, Managing Bipolar Disor- has only recently been identified and characterized. der in Clinical Practice, Third Edition, is an up-to- Over the past decade, significant progress has been However, most clinical practitioners are not yet date, concise practical handbook developed with the made in the theory and applications of pharmaco- familiar with it and thus are likely to misdiagnose it. clinician in mind. Including the most recent clinical dynamics of antimicrobial agents. On the basis of The purpose of this book is to raise awareness of this guidelines, including the British Association for Psy- pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling con- disease and its diagnostic pitfalls. A wealth of radio- chopharmacology (BAP) and Canadian Network for cepts it has become possible to describe and predict logical and histopathological images helps clinicians Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guide- the time course of antimicrobial effects under nor- to understand its characteristics in various organs as lines, this handbook is intended to highlight every mal and pathophysiological conditions. The study well as their clinical and basic medical backgrounds. major aspect of this serious mental health disorder, of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relation- All of the authors are experts who have published including assessment, treatment, long-term manage- ships can be of considerable value in understanding numerous important papers in the field. This book ment, and recent developments. drug action, defining optimal dosing regimens, and will be useful to physicians in various disciplines in making predictions under new or changing pre- Features such as gastroenterology, rheumatology, ophthal- clinical and clinical circumstances. Not surprisingly, Written by Eduard Vieta, a world renowned award mology,[...] pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling con- winning expert in this field, Managing Bipolar Disor- cepts are increasingly applied in both basic and[...] Features der in Clinical Practice, Third Edition, is an up-to- IgG4-related disease is a new systemic disease that date, concise practical handbook developed with the Features has only recently been identified and characterized. clinician in mind. Including the most recent clinical Over the past decade, significant progress has been However, most clinical practitioners are not yet guidelines, including the British Association for Psy- made in the theory and applications of pharmaco- familiar with it and thus are likely to misdiagnose it. chopharmacology (BAP) and Canadian Network for dynamics of antimicrobial agents. On the basis of The purpose of this book is to raise awareness of this Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) guide- pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling con- disease and its diagnostic pitfalls. A wealth of radio- lines, this [..] cepts it has become possible to describe and predict logical and histopathological images helps clinicians the time course of antimicrobial effects under nor- Contents to understand its characteristics in [..] mal and pathophysiological conditions. The study of Overview of bipolar disorder.- Psychosocial conse- pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships quences.- Etiology and disease course.- Assessment Contents can be of [..] Part I. General remarks.- Chapter 1 An overview.- and diagnosis.- Suicide risk.- Overview of manage- Chapter 2 Some recollections of the history of ment options.- Pharmacological management of Contents research on IgG4-RD.- Chapter 3 History: Pancreas.- depressive episodes.- Pharmacological management Foreword.- Section I: Basic Concepts and Principles.- Chapter 4 History: Lacrimal and salivary glands.- of manic episodes.- Treatment-resistant bipolar dis- Introduction to Pharmacodynamics and micrbiol- Chapter 5 Salivary gland lesions in Mikulicz’s dis- order.- Psychosocial interventions. ogy.- In vitro and animal PK/PD model.- MIC and ease and Küttner’s tumor.- Chapter 6 Comprehen- breakpoints.- Principles of applied PK/PD model- Fields of interest sive diagnostic criteria for IgG4-RD.- Chapter 7 ing.- Population Pk/PD modeling and its applica- Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology; Behavioral Ther- Autoimmune Pancreatitis with Normal Serum IgG4 tions to antimicrobials.- Drug resistance and Drug- apy; Primary Care Medicine; General Practice / Fam- Concentrations: What is the correct classification drug combinations.- Section II: Clinical.- Amino- ily Medicine; Psychotherapy for such patients?.- Chapter 8 Pharmacotherapy of glycosides.- Beta-lactam antibiotics including con- IgG4-related disease.- Chapter 9 B Cell Depletion in Target groups tinuous infusion.- Macrolides.- Glycopeptides.- IgG4-Related Disease.- Chapter 10 Autoimmune[...] Professional/practitioner Quinolones.- Other.- Fields of interest Type of publication Fields of interest Allergology; Rheumatology; Immunology Handbook Infectious Diseases; Pharmacology / Toxicology; Immunology; Medical Microbiology; Public Health Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-73-9 Professional/practitioner Softcover Target groups Research Type of publication 2013. 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V.K. Yadavendu, Magadh University Bodh Gaya, Bakhtiyarpur, K. Yao, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan A.S. Yevzlin, A. Asif, L. Salman (Eds.) Patna, India Zoom Gastroscopy Interventional Nephrology Shifting Paradigms in Public Health Magnifying Endoscopy in the Stomach Principles and Practice From Holism to Individualism Since magnifying endoscopy of the stomach, or Interventional Nephrology: Principles and Prac- This transdisciplinary volume outlines the develop- zoom gastroscopy, was first performed at the begin- tice describes a very direct approach to clinical ment of public health paradigms across the ages in ning of the 21st century , there have been numerous problems encountered by the community of care a global context and argues that public health has findings in the field worldwide. The author of this providers who treat chronic kidney disease and dial- seemingly lost its raison d’être, that is, a population volume has developed a standardized magnifying ysis patients. Practical scenarios faced on a day-to- perspective. The older, philosophical approach in endoscopy technique that enables endoscopists to day basis are presented by experts in the field uti- public health involved a holistic, population-based constantly visualize the microanatomy (subepithe- lizing the latest scientific information. In addition understanding that emphasized historicity and inter- lial capillaries and the epithelial structure) within the to internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows relatedness to study health and disease in their larger stomach. With this technology, it has become easy to and practitioners, this comprehensive and useful socio-economic and political moorings. A newer obtain magnified endoscopic findings. Techniques resource is a must-have for the allied health profes- tradition, which developed in the late 19th century differ, however, depending upon the endoscopist. sionals taking care of patients with hemodialysis and following the acceptance of the germ theory in med- Endoscopists around the world do not have a stan- peritoneal dialysis access problems. icine, created positivist transitions in epidemiology. dardized magnifying endoscopy technique, which is In the form of risk factors, a reductionist model of mandatory for the scientific analysis of[...] Features health and disease[...] Historically, dialysis access care has been delegated Features to a variety of specialists, resulting in fragmentation Features Since magnifying endoscopy of the stomach, or of care delivery. Interventional Nephrology (IN) is This transdisciplinary volume outlines the develop- zoom gastroscopy, was first performed at the begin- an emerging subspecialty of Nephrology that focuses ment of public health paradigms across the ages in ning of the 21st century , there have been numerous on providing continuity of clinical and procedural a global context and argues that public health has findings in the field worldwide. The author of this care to chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. seemingly lost its raison d’être, that is, a population volume has developed a standardized magnifying The procedures of IN include renal ultrasonography, perspective. The older, philosophical approach in endoscopy technique that enables endoscopists to placement and removal of hemodialysis [..] public health involved a holistic, population-based constantly visualize the microanatomy (subepithe- understanding that emphasized historicity and inter- lial capillaries and the epithelial structure) within the Contents relatedness to study health and disease in their [..] stomach. [..] 1. Pre-operative Evaluation--History.- 2. Pre- operative Evaluation--Physical Examination.- 3. Contents Contents Admission After Intervention--When and Why.- Foreword.- Chapter 1. Introduction: Public Health - Chapter 1 Basic principles for the interpretation of 4. Communicating Effectively for Interventional in Dilemma of Facticity.- PART I: PHILOSOPHI- magnified endoscopic (ME) findings: vessels (V) plus Nephrologists.- 5. Anticoagulants and Thrombolyt- CAL HISTORIOGRAPHY OF PUBLIC HEALTH.- surface (S) classification system.- Chapter 2 Mag- ics.- 6. Non-invasive Screening and Testing for PAD Chapter 2. Origins and Orientations of Medicine nifying endoscopy (ME) of the stomach targeting in CKD patients.- 7. Overview of PAD Treatment and Health: A Socio-historical Overview.- Chapter the microvascular architecture.- Chapter 3 Magni- in the CKD Population: Indications, Medical Strate- 3. Philosophical Historiography of Epidemiology.- fying ratio and resolution in electronic endoscopy gies, and Endovascular Techniques.- 8. Unconven- Chapter 4. Epidemiology, Sociology and Psychology systems.- Chapter 4 Magnified endoscopic (ME) tional Venous Access: Percutaneous Translumbar of Health and Disease.- PART II: METHODOLOGI- findings of the normal gastric mucosa.- Chapter 5 and Transhepatic Venous Access for Hemodialysis.- CAL INDIVIDUALISM IN SOCIAL SCIENCES.- Chronic gastritis– gastric body mucosal patterns 9. Approach to a Non-Functioning Catheter.- 10. Chapter 5. Ideas and Ideologies of Methodologi- identified using magnifying endoscopy (ME).- Chap- Approach to the[...] cal Individualism in Sociology of Knowledge and ter 6 Microvascular architecture characteristic of Neoliberal Economics.- Chapter 6. Individuation of early gastric cancer as visualized by[...] Fields of interest Psychology.- PART III: STRUCTURE[...] Nephrology; Internal Medicine; Urology / Androl- Fields of interest ogy Fields of interest Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Oncology Public Health; Biomedicine (general); Philosophy of Target groups Medicine; Popular Science in Medicine and Health Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Research Type of publication Contributed volume Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8802-6 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54206-3 Monograph Hardcover Hardcover 2014. X, 330 p. 144 illus., 51 illus. in color. 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Caring for Children Born Small for Ethics in Medicine Frozen Section Library: Endocrine Gestational Age Organs This book both presents a succinct history of medical ethics and discusses a wide range of important ethi- Care for Children Born Small for Gestational Age The Frozen Section Library series provides concise, cal dilemmas in the provision of modern health care. is a comprehensive handbook that serves to synthe- user-friendly, site specific handbooks that are well A synopsis is provided of ethics through the ages and size the extensive recent literature in the area to pro- illustrated and highlight the pitfalls, artifacts and dif- the role of ethics in the evolution of medicine. Prin- vide a practical resource aimed at a wide range of ferential diagnosis issues that arise in the hurried ciples and sources of medical ethics, as well as differ- healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, frozen section scenario. Written by expert surgi- ent religious and secular perspectives, are explained. midwives, neonatologists, and primary care physi- cal pathologists, Frozen Section Library: Endocrine Ethical concerns in relation to a variety of specific cians. This comprehensive handbook includes an in- Organs presents common and practical problems issues are then examined. These issues include, for depth survey of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment including follicular adenoma versus follicular carci- example, human experimentation, stem cell research, and long-term monitoring of children born small for noma, papillary thyroid carcinoma versus reactive assisted reproductive technologies, termination of gestational age, as well as related conditions such as change and freezing artifact, follicular variant of pap- pregnancy, rationing of health care, euthanasia, and intrauterine growth restriction, metabolic syndrome illary thyroid carcinoma, and medullary thyroid car- quality of life issues. The author’s many years of[...] and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the short and long- cinoma. Anaplastic carcinoma, thyroid lymphoma, term psychiatric and social consequences of this con- Features resection margin of a pancreatic endocrine tumor, dition are addressed. Medical ethics and the medical profession are insep- pheochromocytoma within[...] arable, yet the formal teaching of medical ethics is a Features Features relatively new phenomenon. Furthermore, since the Care for Children Born Small for Gestational Age is The Frozen Section Library series provides concise, introduction of managed health care, with the physi- a comprehensive handbook that serves to synthesize user-friendly, site specific handbooks that are well cian becoming a 'health provider' and the patient the extensive recent literature in the area to provide illustrated and highlight the pitfalls, artifacts and dif- a 'client', the whole concept of medical ethics has a practical resource aimed at a wide range of health- ferential diagnosis issues that arise in the hurried undergone a sea change. The contractual relation- care professionals, including obstetricians, midwives, frozen section scenario. Written by expert surgi- ship between the provider and the client engenders neonatologists, and primary care physicians. This cal pathologists, Frozen Section Library: Endocrine [..] comprehensive handbook includes an in-depth sur- Organs presents common and practical problems vey of the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and [..] Contents including follicular adenoma versus [..] Part 1. Ethics through the ages: 1 . Early period.- 2. Contents Contents Greek period - Sophists and Socrates et al.- 3. Arab Fetal Development.- Intrauterine aspects.- Mater- Thyroid Gland.- Parathyroid Gland.- Endocrine period.- 4. Bacon - Bertrand Russell.- 5. Voltaire - nal nutrition.- Prenatal care, surveillance, and risk Tumors of the Pancreas.- Adrenal Gland.- Pituitary Dawkins- McIntyre.- Part 2. Metaphysics, religious- assessment.- Birthweight percentiles: an interna- Gland.- Paraganglioma.- Neuroendocrine Tumors secular perspectives: 6. Analysis of secular and reli- tional comparison.- Fetal growth restriction: defini- within the Non-Endocrine Organs. gious thought.- Part 3. Cultural anthropology and tions, causes, and epidemiology.- Obstetric aspects.- medical ethics: 7. Normative principles, autonomy, Placental function in intrauterine growth restric- Fields of interest beneficence, non maleficence and justice.- 8. Univer- tion.- Placental function: predicting impairment.- Pathology; Endocrinology salism or Relativism.- 9. Medical ethics in a pluralis- The role of genetic and epigenetics in growth restric- tic society.- Part 4. Nomenclature and description: tion.- Fetal programming.- Premature infants.- Term Target groups 10. Principles and sources of medical ethics.- 11. Jus- newborns.- Endocrine regulation of fetal growth.- Professional/practitioner tice: a[...] Growth hormone treatment.- Renal function.- Pan- Type of publication creatic development.- Metabolic[...] Fields of interest Contributed volume Medicine (general); Ethics; Theory of Medicine / Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8611-4 Bioethics; History of Medicine Pediatrics; Obstetrics / Perinatology; Maternal and Softcover Child Health; Health Promotion and Disease Pre- Target groups 2014. XVI, 257 p. 191 illus., 190 illus. in color. (Frozen vention; Metabolic Diseases; Endocrinology Professional/practitioner Section Library, Vol. 12) 139,99 € Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner ISBN 978-1-4614-8611-4 Professional book Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01043-4 Handbook Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-908517-85-2 2014. XVIII, 262 p. 49,99 € Softcover ISBN 978-3-319-01043-4 2013. 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A. Capone, F. Lo Piparo, M. Carapezza, University of Palermo, A. Capone, F. Lo Piparo, M. Carapezza, University of Palermo, Philosophy Palermo, Italy (Eds.) Palermo, Italy (Eds.)

Perspectives on Linguistic Perspectives on Pragmatics and C.G. Campbell, Georgetown University, Washington, USA Pragmatics Philosophy Persons, Identity, and Political This volume provides insight into linguistic prag- This book is about the pragmatics of language and it Theory matics from the perspective of linguists who have illustrates how pragmatics transcends the boundaries A Defense of Rawlsian Political Identity been influenced by philosophy. Theory of Mind of linguistics. This volume covers Gricean pragmat- and perspectives on point of view are presented ics as well as topics including: conversation and col- This book examines the conception of the person at along with other topics including: semantics vs. lective belief, the norm of assertion, speech acts, what work in John Rawls’s writings from Theory of Jus- semiotics, clinical pragmatics, explicatures, can- a context is, the distinction between semantics and tice to Justice as Fairness: A Restatement. The book cellability of explicatures, interactive language use, pragmatics and implicature and explicature, prag- aims to show that objections to Rawls’s political con- reference, common ground, presupposition, definite- matics and epistemology, the pragmatics of belief, ception of the person fail and that a Rawlsian con- ness, logophoricity and point of view in connection quotation, negation, implicature and argumentation ception of political identity is defensible. The book with pragmatic inference, pragmemes and language theory, Habermas’ Universal Pragmatics, Dascal’s shows that the debate between liberals and commu- games, pragmatics and artificial languages, the mech- theory of the dialectical self, theories and theoreti- nitarians is relevant to the current debate regarding anism of the form/content correlation from a prag- cal discussions on the nature of pragmatics from a perfectionism and neutrality in politics, and clari- matic point of view, amongst other issues relating to philosophical point of view.Conversational implica- fies the debate between Rawls and communitarians language use. Relevance Theory is[...] tures are generally[...] in a way that will promote fruitful discussion on the issue of political identity. It does this by providing a Features Features clearer account of a conception of personal identity This volume provides insight into linguistic prag- This book is about the pragmatics of language and it according to which[...] matics from the perspective of linguists who have illustrates how pragmatics transcends the boundaries been influenced by philosophy. Theory of Mind and of linguistics. This volume covers Gricean pragmat- Features perspectives on point of view are presented along ics as well as topics including: conversation and col- This book examines the conception of the person at with other topics including: semantics vs. semiotics, lective belief, the norm of assertion, speech acts, what work in John Rawls’s writings from Theory of Jus- clinical pragmatics, explicatures, cancellability of a context is, the distinction between semantics and tice to Justice as Fairness: A Restatement. The book explicatures, interactive language use, reference, pragmatics and implicature and explicature, prag- aims to show that objections to Rawls’s political con- common ground, presupposition, definiteness, [..] matics and epistemology, the pragmatics of [..] ception of the person fail and that a Rawlsian con- ception of political identity is defensible. The book Contents Contents shows that the debate between liberals and commu- Chapter 1. Noel Burton-Roberts, Meaning, seman- Chapter 1. Margaret Gilbert and Maura Priest, Con- nitarians is relevant to the current [..] tics and semiotics.- Chapter 2. Louise Cummings, versation and collective belief.- Chapter 2. Martin Clinical pragmatics and theory of mind.- Chapter Montminy, The single norm of assertion.- Chapter Contents 3. Nicholas Allott, Relevance Theory.- Chapter 4. 3. András Kertesz and Ferenc Kiefer, From thought Dedication.- Acknowledgments.- Table of Con- Alison Hall, Relevance theory, semantic content experiments to real experiments in pragmatics.- tents.- Chapter 1: Political Identity, Perfectionism and pragmatic enrichment.- Chapter 5. Alessan- Chapter 4. Michael Devitt, What makes a property and Neutrality.- Chapter 2: Personal Identity and dro Capone, Explicatures are NOT cancellable.- “semantic”?.- Chapter 5. Steven Gross, What is a Liberal Political Theory.- Chapter 3: Clarification Chapter 6. Alessandro, Capone, The pragmatics of context?.- Chapter 6. Michael Haugh, Implicature, of the Liberal/Communitarian Debate and Meta- indirect reports and slurring.- Chapter 7. Eleni Gre- inference and cancellability.- Chapter 7. Siobhan physical Objections to Rawls’s Conception of the goromichelaki and Ruth Kempson, Grammars as Chapman, Grice, conversational implicature and Person.- Chapter 4: Taylor’s Conception of Persons processes for interactive language use: incrementality philosophy.- Chapter 8. Claudia Bianchi, Writing let- and His Theory of Personal Identity.- Chapter 5: and the emergence of joint intentionality.- Chapter ters in the age of Grice.- Chapter 9.[...] Defense of the Original Position.- Chapter 6: Objec- 8. Yan[...] tions to Rawls’s Political Conception of Persons.- Fields of interest Chapter 7: Defense of Rawls’s Political Conception of Fields of interest Philosophy (general); Pragmatism; Linguistics (gen- the Person.- Chapter 8: Rawlsian Political[...] Philosophy of Language; Theoretical Linguistics; eral) Linguistics (general) Fields of interest Target groups Political Philosophy; Political Theory; Theories of Target groups Research Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History; Ethics Research Type of publication Target groups Type of publication Contributed volume Research Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01010-6 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01013-7 Hardcover Type of publication Hardcover 2013. XXXI, 647 p. 12 illus. (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Monograph 2013. XXII, 543 p. 7 illus. 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R.F. Crespo, IAE, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Argentina A.E. Cudd, S.J. Scholz (Eds.) M. Dobre, T. Nyden (Eds.)

Philosophy of the Economy Philosophical Perspectives on Cartesian Empiricisms

An Aristotelian Approach Democracy in the 21st Century Cartesian Empiricisms considers the role Carte- This book develops a philosophical analysis of eco- sians played in the acceptance of experiment in nat- This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of nomic reality and economic science from an Aris- ural philosophy during the seventeenth century. It fundamental principles of democracy and the mean- totelian point of view. It is the result of many years aims to correct a partial image of Cartesian philoso- ing of democracy today. It explores the influence of of thinking and philosophical study about these top- phers as paradigmatic system builders who failed to big money and capitalism on democracy, the role of ics. It differs from other philosophy of economics meet challenges posed by the new science’s innova- information and the media in democratic elections, books as it also deals with economic reality (not only tive methods. Studies in this volume argue that far and constitutional issues that challenge democracy the science) and approaches its subject from an Aris- from being strangers to experiment, many Cartesians in the wake of increased threats to privacy since 2001 totelian perspective. It differs from other Aristotelian used and integrated it into their natural philosophies. and in light of the Citizens United decision of the studies about economics as it covers the whole of Chapter 1 reviews the historiographies of early mod- US Supreme Court.It juxtaposes alternate positions philosophy of the economy. This book argues why ern philosophy, science, and Cartesianism and their from experts in law and philosophy and examines Aristotle’s thinking guarantees an appropriate inter- recent critiques. The first part of the volume explores the question of legitimacy, as well as questions about disciplinary synthesis. various Cartesian contexts of experiment: the impact the access to information, the quality of informa- of French[...] Features tion, the obligations to attain epistemic competence This book develops a philosophical analysis of eco- among the electorate,[...] Features nomic reality and economic science from an Aris- Cartesian Empiricisms considers the role Cartesians Features totelian point of view. It is the result of many years played in the acceptance of experiment in natural This work offers a timely philosophical analysis of of thinking and philosophical study about these top- philosophy during the seventeenth century. It aims fundamental principles of democracy and the mean- ics. It differs from other philosophy of economics to correct a partial image of Cartesian philosophers ing of democracy today. It explores the influence of books as it also deals with economic reality (not only as paradigmatic system builders who failed to meet big money and capitalism on democracy, the role of the science) and approaches its subject from an Aris- challenges posed by the new science’s innovative information and the media in democratic elections, totelian perspective. It differs from other [..] methods. Studies in this volume argue that far from and constitutional issues that challenge democracy being strangers to experiment, many Cartesians [..] Contents in the wake of increased threats to privacy since 2001 Table of Contents.- Analytical Table of Contents.- and in light of the Citizens United decision of [..] Contents Acknowledgments.- I. Introduction: Why a Phi- Acknowledgments.- Abbreviations List.- List Of Contents losophy of the Economy and Why an Aristotelian Contributors.- Table of Contents.- 1. Introduction; Table of Contents.- Acknowledgement.- About the Approach?.- Part 1: “The Economic” and its Science: Mihnea Dobre and Tammy Nyden.- Part I: Carte- Authors.- 1. Philosophical Perspectives on Democ- A Philosophical Approach.- II. “The Economic”.- III. sian Natural Philosophy: Receptions and Context.- 2. racy in the 21st Century: Introduction; Ann E. Cudd Economic Science.- IV. Characteristics and Methods Censorship, Condemnations, and the Spread of and Sally J. Scholz.- Part I. The Meaning of Democ- of Economic Science.- V. Economics and Ethics.- VI. Cartesianism; Roger Ariew.- 3. Was there a Cartesian racy.- 2. Democracy: A Paradox of Rights?; Emily R. Models and Measurements.- VII. Ideas on Economic Experimentalism in 1660’s France?; Sophie Roux.- 4. Gill.- 3. 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Phenomenology in French Ethics or Moral Philosophy Pluralism in Mathematics: A Philosophy: Early Encounters New Position in Philosophy of This volume examines a variety of philosophical Mathematics approaches that seek to formulate practical guide- This work investigates the early encounters of lines or norms for human actions and behavior in French philosophers and religious thinkers with the different areas of society, including politics, cultural This book is about philosophy, mathematics and phenomenological philosophy of Edmund Husserl. traditions, the environment, business management, logic, giving a philosophical account of Pluralism Following an introductory chapter addressing con- architecture, and medicine. Written by a team of which is a family of positions in the philosophy text and methodology, Chapter 2 argues that Henri international authors, this volume features thirteen of mathematics. There are four parts to this book, Bergson’s insights into lived duration and intuition surveys. It begins with an exploration of ethics in beginning with a look at motivations for Pluralism and Maurice Blondel’s genetic description of action politics and cultural traditions. From genocide to the by way of Realism, Maddy’s Naturalism, Shapiro’s functioned as essential precursors to the French unequal distribution of wealth, it examines many of Structuralism and Formalism. In the second part reception of phenomenology. Chapter 3 details the the harms that currently affect societies throughout of this book the author covers: the philosophical presentations of Husserl and his followers by three the world and considers a way that those in politics presentation of Pluralism; using a formal theory of successive pairs of French academic philosophers: can follow to provide better care for all their popula- logic metaphorically; rigour and proof for the Plu- Léon Noël and Victor Delbos, Lev Shestov and Jean tions. Next, the[...] ralist; and mathematical fixtures. In the third part Hering, and Bernard Groethuysen and Georges the author goes on to focus on the transcendental Gurvitch. Chapter 4 then explores the[...] Features presentation of Pluralism, and in part four looks at This volume examines a variety of philosophical Features applications of Pluralism, such as a[...] approaches that seek to formulate practical guide- This work investigates the early encounters of lines or norms for human actions and behavior in Features French philosophers and religious thinkers with the different areas of society, including politics, cultural This book is about philosophy, mathematics and phenomenological philosophy of Edmund Husserl. traditions, the environment, business management, logic, giving a philosophical account of Pluralism Following an introductory chapter addressing con- architecture, and medicine. Written by a team of which is a family of positions in the philosophy text and methodology, Chapter 2 argues that Henri international authors, this volume features thirteen of mathematics. There are four parts to this book, Bergson’s insights into lived duration and intuition surveys. It begins with an exploration of [..] beginning with a look at motivations for Pluralism and Maurice Blondel’s genetic description of action by way of Realism, Maddy’s Naturalism, Shapiro’s functioned as essential precursors to the French Contents Structuralism and Formalism. In the second part of reception of [..] Preface.-Introduction; Guttorm Fløistad.- Éthique et this book the author covers: the philosophical [..] mutualité. Le Care, l’indifférence et la relation fidu- Contents ciaire ; Jean-Godefroy Bidima.- The Immanent and Contents PREFACE.- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION- I. the Transcenden in Indian Ethics; Bhuvan Chan- Introduction.- Part I. Motivating the Pluralist Posi- Occasion.- II. Contribution.- III. Methodology and del.- Naturalism in Indian Ethics: Sāmkhya, Jainism tion from Familiar Positions.- Chapter 1. Intro- Terminology.- A. Definition of Reception.- B. Defin- And Buddhism; D. P. Chattopadhyaya.- Traditional duction. The Journey from Realism to Pluralism.- ition of Phenomenology.- C. Definition of Religious Values in the Time of Globalization; Marietta Stepa- Chapter 2. Motivating Pluralism. Starting from Thought.- IV. Plan.- CHAPTER 2: PRECURSORS nyants.- What Ought I not to Do?; Abdusalam A. Maddy’s Naturalism.- Chapter 3. From Structuralism TO THE RECEPTION OF PHENOMENOLOGY Guseynov.- Communicative Source of Moral Nor- to Pluralism.- Chapter 4. Formalism and Pluralism IN FRANCE, 1889-1909.- I. Three Major Currents mativity of Moral Normativity; Ruben Apressyan.- Co-written with Andrea Pedeferri.- Part II. Initial in French Philosophy at the End of the Nineteenth Approaches to Ethics, Approaches in Ethics and the Presentation of Pluralism.- Chapter 5. Philosophi- Century.- A. Positivism.- B. Idealism.- C Spiritual- Idea of a “Universal Ethics”; Ioanna Kuçuradi.-[...] cal Presentation of Pluralism.- Chapter 6. Using a ism.- D. 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M.I. Kaiser, O.R. Scholz, D. Plenge, A. Hüttemann (Eds.) V. Karakostas, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; D. Dieks, C. Luetge, J. Jauernig (Eds.) Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands (Eds.) Explanation in the Special Sciences Business Ethics and Risk EPSA11 Perspectives and Management The Case of Biology and History Foundational Problems in Biology and history are often viewed as closely Philosophy of Science This volume explores various aspects of risk tak- related disciplines, with biology informed by his- ing. It offers an analysis of financial, entrepreneurial tory, especially in its task of charting our evolution- and social risks, as well as a discussion of the ethical ary past. Maximizing the opportunities for cross- This book contains a selection of original conference implications of empirical findings. The main issues fertilization in these two fields requires an accurate papers covering all major fields in the philosophy of examined in the book are the financial crisis and its reckoning of their commonalities and differences— science, that have been organized into themes. The implications for business ethics. The book discusses precisely what this volume sets out to achieve. Spe- first section of this volume begins with the formal unethical behaviour as a reputational risk (e.g., in the cially commissioned essays by a team of recognized philosophy of science, moves on to idealization, rep- case of Goldman Sachs) and the question is raised international researchers cover the full panoply of resentation and explanation and then finishes with as to what extent the financial crisis has changed the topics in these fields and include notable contribu- realism, anti-realism and special science laws. The banks’ entrepreneurial strategy. The book presents tions on the correlativity of evolutionary and histori- second section covers the philosophy of the physi- an analysis of the reasons leading to the crisis and cal explanations, applying to history the latest causal- cal sciences, looking at quantum mechanics, sponta- identifies them as ethical dilemma structures. In mechanical approach in the philosophy of biology, neous symmetry breaking, the philosophy of space addition, it looks at general questions regarding[...] and the question of[...] and time, linking physics and metaphysics and the philosophy of chemistry. Further themed sections Features Features cover the philosophies of the life sciences, the cogni- This volume explores various aspects of risk tak- Biology and history are often viewed as closely tive sciences and the[...] ing. It offers an analysis of financial, entrepreneurial related disciplines, with biology informed by his- and social risks, as well as a discussion of the ethical tory, especially in its task of charting our evolution- Features implications of empirical findings. The main issues ary past. Maximizing the opportunities for cross- This book contains a selection of original conference examined in the book are the financial crisis and its fertilization in these two fields requires an accurate papers covering all major fields in the philosophy of implications for business ethics. The book discusses reckoning of their commonalities and differences— science, that have been organized into themes. The unethical behaviour as a reputational risk (e.g., in the precisely what this volume sets out to achieve. Spe- first section of this volume begins with the formal case of Goldman Sachs) and the [..] cially commissioned essays by a team of recognized philosophy of science, moves on to idealization, rep- resentation and explanation and then finishes with [..] Contents realism, anti-realism and special science laws. The 1) Risk Management and Risk Taking; Christoph Contents second section covers the philosophy of the [..] Luetge: Risk Taking and the Ethics of Entrepreneur- 1. Introduction – Points of Contact between Biol- ship.- 2) Risk Management on Financial Markets.- ogy and History; Marie I. Kaiser and Daniel Plenge.- Contents Elena Esposito: The Present Use of the Future: Man- Part I. General Issues on Explanation.- 2. The Ontic Philosophy of Science.- Formal Philosophy of agement and Production of Risk on Financial Mar- Account of Scientific Explanation; Carl F. Craver.- Science.- 1. 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S. Petro, Columbia University, New York, USA D. Riesenfeld, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; G. Scarafile D. Solomon, P.C. Lo, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon (Eds.) Tong, Hong Kong (Eds.) Rationality, Virtue, and Liberation Perspectives on Theory of The Common Good: Chinese and A Post-Dialectical Theory of Value Controversies and the Ethics of American Perspectives This book explores the overlooked but vital the- Communication oretical relationships between R. M. Hare, Alan This book addresses the Confucian philosophy of Gewirth, and Jürgen Habermas. The author claims Explorations of Marcelo Dascal's Contributions to Philosophy common good and deals with the comparative phi- their accounts of value, while failing to address clas- losophy on eastern and western understandings of sic virtue-theoretical critiques, bear the seeds of a Assembling an unprecedented range of considered common good. The common good is an essentially resolution to the ultimate question “What is most responses to the noted contributions to philosophy contested concept in contemporary moral and polit- valuable?” These dialectical approaches, as claimed, made by Marcelo Dascal, this collection comprises ical discussions. Although the notion of the com- justify a reinterpretation of value and value judgment the work of his many friends, colleagues and for- mon good has a slightly antique air, especially in the according to the Carnapian conception of an empir- mer students. Beginning with a series of articles on North Atlantic discussion, it has figured prominently ical-linguistic framework or grammar. Through a Dascal’s influential insights on philosophical con- in both the sophisticated theoretical accounts of further synthesis with the work of Philippa Foot troversy, this volume continues with explorations of moral and political theory in recent years and also in and Thomas Magnell, the author shows that “value” Dascal’s celebrated scholarship on Liebnitz, before the popular arguments brought for particular politi- would be literally meaningless without four funda- moving on to papers dealing with his philosophy of cal policies and for more general orientations toward mental phenomena which constitute such[...] language, including interpretations by Dresner and Herring on the phenomenon of emoticons. Taken as policy. It has been at home both in the political arse- Features a whole, they provide a compelling commentary on nal of the left and the right[...] This book explores the overlooked but vital the- Dascal’s prolific and voluminous publications and Features oretical relationships between R. M. Hare, Alan include fresh perspectives on the[...] This book addresses the Confucian philosophy of Gewirth, and Jürgen Habermas. The author claims common good and deals with the comparative phi- their accounts of value, while failing to address clas- Features losophy on eastern and western understandings of sic virtue-theoretical critiques, bear the seeds of a Assembling an unprecedented range of considered common good. The common good is an essentially resolution to the ultimate question “What is most responses to the noted contributions to philosophy contested concept in contemporary moral and polit- valuable?” These dialectical approaches, as claimed, made by Marcelo Dascal, this collection comprises ical discussions. Although the notion of the com- justify a reinterpretation of value and value judgment the work of his many friends, colleagues and for- mon good has a slightly antique air, especially in the [..] mer students. Beginning with a series of articles on Dascal’s influential insights on philosophical con- North Atlantic discussion, it has figured prominently Contents troversy, this volume continues with explorations of in both the [..] Introduction.- Chapter I: Rethinking Rationality; Dascal’s celebrated scholarship on Liebnitz, before Contents 1.1 The Reconciliation of Ethical Rationalism, Eth- [..] An Introduction; Ping-cheung Lo and David ical Naturalism, Virtue Ethics, and the Biological Solomon.- Part I; The Philosophical Background for and Social Sciences; 1.2: The Failure of Axiological Contents the Common Good.- 1. Beyond the Common Good: Anti-Foundationalism; 1.3: The Concept of Rational- Introductory Essay - «Sob o mesmo céu». Listening The Priority of Persons; H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr..- ity: Toward a Universal Model.- Chapter II: Ratio- and Dialogue as Ethics of Communication; Giovanni 2. Attacks on the Family East and West: Evidence for nality and Dialectical Necessity; 2.1: Prescription, Scarafile.- Chapter 1. The Exclusion Argument; the Erosion of a Common Good; Stephen A. Erick- Preference, and Dialectical Contingence; 2.2: Devel- Yaron Senderowicz.- Chapter 2. Rationality and son.- 3. The Fragility of the Common Good: Why oping a Method of Justification; 2.3: A Sound Posi- Controversy. Reading Darwin through Dascalian Modern Moral Philosophers are Skeptical; David tive Account, Part I: An Analysis of Gewirth's Ethical eyes; Anna Carolina Regner.- Chapter 3. Extrinsi- Solomon.- Part II; Chinese Philosophical Reflections Rationalism; 2.4: A Sound Positive Account, Part II: cal or Intrinsical Necessity? Hobbes and Bramhall on the Common Good.- 4. The Concept of “Datong” An Analysis of Habermas's[...] on Free Will; Daniel Mishori.- Chapter 4. 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C. Straßer G. Tahin Physics Adaptive Logics for Defeasible Heuristic Strategies in the Speeches

Reasoning of Cicero S. Abdullaev

Applications in Argumentation, Normative Reasoning and Default Reasoning This book introduces a new form of argumentative Magnetic Stochasticity in analysis: rhetorical heuremes. The method applies Magnetically Confined Fusion This book presents adaptive logics as an intuitive and the concepts of heuristic thinking, probability, and powerful framework for modeling defeasible reason- contingency in order to develop a better understand- Plasmas ing. It examines various contexts in which defeasible ing of complex arguments in classical oratory. A reasoning is useful and offers a compact introduc- new theory is required because Greek and Roman Chaos of Field Lines and Charged Particle Dynamics tion into adaptive logics. The author first familiarizes rhetoric cannot provide detailed answers to prob- This is the first book to systematically consider the readers with defeasible reasoning, the adaptive log- lems of strategic argumentation in the analysis of modern aspects of chaotic dynamics of magnetic ics framework, combinations of adaptive logics, and speeches. Building on scholarship in Ciceronian ora- field lines and charged particles in magnetically con- a range of useful meta-theoretic properties. He then tory, this book moves beyond the extant terminol- fined fusion plasmas. The analytical models describ- offers a systematic study of adaptive logics based on ogy and employs a concept of heuristic reasoning ing the generic features of equilibrium magnetic various applications. The book presents formal mod- derived from the psychology of decision making and fields and magnetic perturbations in modern fusion els for defeasible reasoning stemming from different mathematical problem solving. The author analyses devices are presented. It describes mathematical and contexts, such as default reasoning, argumentation, selected passages from Cicero’s forensic[...] and normative reasoning. It highlights various meta- physical aspects of onset of chaos, generic properties theoretic[...] Features of the structure of stochastic magnetic fields, trans- This book introduces a new form of argumentative port of charged particles in tokamaks induced by Features analysis: rhetorical heuremes. The method applies magnetic perturbations, new aspects of particle tur- This book presents adaptive logics as an intuitive and the concepts of heuristic thinking, probability, and bulent transport, etc. The presentation is based on powerful framework for modeling defeasible reason- contingency in order to develop a better understand- the classical and new unique mathematical tools of ing. It examines various contexts in which defeasible ing of complex arguments in classical oratory. A Hamiltonian dynamics,[...] reasoning is useful and offers a compact introduc- new theory is required because Greek and Roman Features tion into adaptive logics. The author first familiarizes rhetoric cannot provide detailed answers to prob- This is the first book to systematically consider the readers with defeasible reasoning, the adaptive logics lems of strategic argumentation in the analysis of modern aspects of chaotic dynamics of magnetic framework, combinations of adaptive logics, and a speeches. [..] range of useful meta-theoretic [..] field lines and charged particles in magnetically con- Contents fined fusion plasmas. The analytical models describ- Contents Foreword.- Acknowledgement.- Table of Contents.- ing the generic features of equilibrium magnetic Chapter 1. Introduction.- Part I. Adaptive Logics Preface.- Chapter 1 Introduction: The Problem fields and magnetic perturbations in modern fusion as a Framework for Defeasible Logics.- Chapter 2 of Analysis.- Chapter 3 The Origins of Heuristic devices are presented. It describes mathematical and The Standard Format of Adaptive Logics.- Chapter Argumentation: Probable Arguments in Ancient physical aspects of onset of chaos, generic [..] 3. Sequential Combinations of ALs.- Chapter 4. On Rhetoric.- Chapter 4 Cicero’s Models: Heuris- Contents the Transparency of Defeasible Logics: Equivalent tic Arguments in the Greek Orators.- Chapter 5 Hamiltonian Representation of Magnetic Field.- Premise Sets, Equivalence of Their Extensions, and Pro Flacco.- Chapter 6 Pro Sulla.- Chapter 7 Pro Magnetic Field Structure of Equilibrium Plas- Maximality of the Lower Limit.- Chapter 5. General- Murena.- Chapter 8 Pro Sex. Roscio Amerino.- mas.- Magnetic Field Perturbations.-Hamiltonian izing the Standard Format.- Part II. Conditional Log- Chapter 9 Pro Milone.- Chapter 10 Pro Cluentio.- Equations for the Guiding Center Motion of Parti- ics of Normality.- Chapter 6. Adaptively Applying Conclusion.- Bibliography.- Index. Modus Ponens in Conditional Logics of Normality.- cles.- Drift Orbits in Equilibrium Plasmas.- Meth- Chapter 7. An Adaptive Logic for Rational Closure.- Fields of interest ods to Study the Hamiltonian Systems.- Onset of Part III. Argumentation Theory.- Chapter[...] Logic; Classical Studies; Historical Linguistics; Clas- Dynamical Chaos: Mathematical Aspects.- Onset of sical Philosophy Dynamical Chaos: Physical Aspects.- Magnetic Field Fields of interest Structure Induced by Resonant Magnetic Perturba- Logic; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Philoso- Target groups tions in Tokamaks.- Transport of Field Lines and phy of Science Research Particles in a Stochastic Magnetic Field.- Transport of Particles in a Turbulent Field. 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A. Adamson, Gemini Observatory, La Serena, Chile; J. Davies, A. Angerami, Columbia University, New York, USA M. Bachtis, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, USA Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; I. Robson, Royal Observatory Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Eds.) Jet Quenching in Relativistic Heavy Heavy Neutral Particle Decays to Thirty Years of Astronomical Ion Collisions at the LHC Tau Pairs Discovery with UKIRT Detected with CMS in Proton Collisions at \sqrt{s} = 7TeV This thesis presents the first measurements of jets The Scientific Achievement of the United Kingdom InfraRed in relativistic heavy ion collisions as reported by the The work presented in this thesis spans a wide range Telescope ATLAS Collaboration. These include the first direct of experimental particle physics subjects, starting observation of jet quenching through the observa- from level-1 trigger electronics to the final results These are the proceedings of an international meet- tion of a centrality-dependent dijet asymmetry. Also, of the search for Higgs boson decay and to tau lep- ing hosted by the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, to a series of jet suppression measurements are pre- ton pairs. The thesis describes an innovative recon- commemorate the 30th anniversary of the dedication sented, which provide quantitative constraints on struction algorithm for tau decays and details how it of the UKIRT, the United Kingdom InfraRed Tele- theoretical models of jet quenching. These results was instrumental in providing a measurement of Z scope. The volume comprises 31 professional level follow a detailed introduction to heavy ion physics decay to tau lepton pairs. The reliability of the analy- papers. The first part of the book has 10 thorough with emphasis on the phenomenon of jet quench- sis is fully established by this measurement before reviews of the conception, design and build of the ing and a comprehensive description of the ATLAS the Higgs boson decay to tau lepton pairs is consid- telescope, as well as accounts of some its key instru- detector and its capabilities with regard to perform- ered. The work described here continues to serve as a ments such as IRCAM (the common-user infrared ing these measurements. model for analysing CMS Higgs to tau leptons mea- camera), CGS4 (the fourth Cooled Grating Spec- surements. trometer) and the Wide Field Camera. The second Features part of the book comprises 14 reviews of scientific This thesis presents the first measurements of jets Features achievements during its twenty years of visitor mode in relativistic heavy ion collisions as reported by the The work presented in this thesis spans a wide range operations. The final part of the book is a[...] ATLAS Collaboration. These include the first direct of experimental particle physics subjects, starting observation of jet quenching through the observa- from level-1 trigger electronics to the final results of Features tion of a centrality-dependent dijet asymmetry. Also, the search for Higgs boson decay and to tau lepton These are the proceedings of an international meet- a series of jet suppression measurements are pre- pairs. The thesis describes an innovative reconstruc- ing hosted by the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, to sented, which provide quantitative constraints on tion algorithm for tau decays and details how it was commemorate the 30th anniversary of the dedication theoretical models of jet quenching. These results [..] instrumental in providing a measurement of Z decay of the UKIRT, the United Kingdom InfraRed Tele- to tau lepton pairs. The reliability of the [..] scope. The volume comprises 31 professional level Contents papers. The first part of the book has 10 thorough Introduction.- Background.- Experimental Setup.- Contents reviews of the conception, design and build of the Jet Reconstruction.- Data Analysis.- Results.- Con- The Standard Model of Particle Physics.- Super- telescope, as well as accounts of some its key [..] clusion. symmetry and the MSSM.- Experimental Setup.- Event Simulation.- Event Reconstruction.- Hadronic Contents Fields of interest Tau Identification and Trigger.- Selection of Tau The UKIRT Success Story.- UKIRT - the Project Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons; Theoretical, Pairs.- Measurement of Z → ττ, Production.- Search and the Early Years.- The IRCAM Revolution.- Con- Mathematical and Computational Physics; Particle for Higgs Bosons.- Synopsis.- Calorimeter Trigger tinuum Submillimetre Astronomy from UKIRT.- Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics; Measure- Upgrade for Higher Luminosities. 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J.-D. Bancal, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singa- N. Barbero, M. Delfino, C. Palmisano, G. Zosi E. Beaurepaire, H. Bulou, Université Strasbourg, Strasbourg, pore France; L. Joly, F. Scheurer (Eds.) Pathways Through Applied and On the Device-Independent Computational Physics Magnetism and Synchrotron Approach to Quantum Physics Radiation: Towards the Fourth

Advances in Quantum Nonlocality and Multipartite Entangle- This book is intended for undergraduates and young Generation Light Sources ment Detection researchers who wish to understand the role that dif- Proceedings of the 6th International School “Synchrotron ferent branches of physics and mathematics play in Quantum physics started in the 1920's with wave Radiation and Magnetism”, Mittelwihr (France), 2012 the execution of actual experiments. The unique fea- mechanics and the wave-particle duality. However, ture of the book is that all the subjects addressed are Advances in the synthesis of new materials with the last 20 years have seen a second quantum rev- strictly interconnected within the context of the exe- often complex, nano-scaled structures require olution, centered around non-locality and quan- cution of a single experiment with very high accu- increasingly sophisticated experimental techniques tum correlations between measurement outcomes. racy, namely the redetermination of the Avogadro that can probe the electronic states, the atomic mag- The associated key property, entanglement, is recog- constant NA, one of the fundamental physical con- netic moments and the magnetic microstructures nized today as the signature of quantumness. This stants. The authors illustrate how the basic laws of responsible for the properties of these materials.At second revolution opened the possibility of studying physics are applied to describe the behavior of the the same time, progress in synchrotron radiation quantum correlations without any assumption on quantities involved in the measurement of NA and techniques has ensured that these light sources the internal functioning of the measurement appa- explain the mathematical reasoning and computa- remain a key tool of investigation, e.g. synchrotron rata, the so-called Device-Independent Approach tional tools that have been[...] radiation sources of the third generation are able to Quantum Physics. This thesis explores this new to support magnetic imaging on a sub-microme- approach using the powerful geometrical tool of Features ter scale.With the Sixth Mittelwihr School on Mag- polytopes. Emphasis is placed on the study of non- This book is intended for undergraduates and young netism and Synchrotron Radiation the tradition of locality[...] researchers who wish to understand the role that dif- teaching the state-of-the-art on modern research[...] ferent branches of physics and mathematics play in Features the execution of actual experiments. The unique fea- Features Quantum physics started in the 1920's with wave ture of the book is that all the subjects addressed are Advances in the synthesis of new materials with mechanics and the wave-particle duality. However, strictly interconnected within the context of the exe- often complex, nano-scaled structures require the last 20 years have seen a second quantum revo- cution of a single experiment with very high accu- increasingly sophisticated experimental techniques lution, centered around non-locality and quantum racy, namely the redetermination of the Avogadro that can probe the electronic states, the atomic mag- correlations between measurement outcomes. The [..] netic moments and the magnetic microstructures associated key property, entanglement, is recognized responsible for the properties of these materials. today as the signature of quantumness. This second Contents At the same time, progress in synchrotron radia- revolution opened the possibility of studying quan- Introduction.- Fundamentals of X-ray diffraction tion techniques has ensured that these light sources tum correlations [..] and X-ray interferometry.- Linear elasticity and remain a [..] anisotropy.- Propagation of thermal energy.- Anti- Contents vibration mounting system.- Splines and Data Inter- Contents Advances in quantum nonlocality and multipartite polation.- Appendix.- Bibliography. Magnetism.- Synchrotron Radiation, Polarisation, entanglement Detection.- Nonlocality with three and Devices, New Sources.- Theoretical Basis of Pho- more parties.- Device-independent entanglement Fields of interest ton Spectroscopies.- Free Electron Lasers.- Magnetic detection.- Quantum information put into practice.- Numerical and Computational Physics; Applied and Imaging With Polarized Soft X-rays.- A Student`s Finite-speed hidden influences. Technical Physics; Theoretical, Mathematical and Introduction to Resonant Inalestic Soft X-ray Scat- Computational Physics; Mathematical Software Fields of interest tering.- Synchrotron Radiation Studies of Topologi- Quantum Physics; Quantum Information Technol- cal Insulators.- Anisotropic X-ray Magnetic Linear Target groups Dichroism.- 25 Years of Magnetic Y-ray Dichroism.- ogy, Spintronics; Classical and Quantum Gravita- Upper undergraduate tion, Relativity Theory; Quantum Computing Advanced Instrumentation of X-ray Magnetic Circu- lar Dichroism.- Ultrafast Magnetization Dynamics Type of publication Investigated With Femtosecond Time-Resolved X- Target groups Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Research ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism.- Index. More on www.springer.com/978-88-470-5219-2 Fields of interest Type of publication Softcover Magnetism, Magnetic Materials; Measurement Monograph 2014. XXXV, 329 p. 118 illus. 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X. Calmet, B. Carr, Queen Mary University of London, London, R. Carretero-González, San Diego State University, San Diego, D. Cline, UCLA Physics & Astronomy Dept., Los Angeles, USA (Ed.) United Kingdom; E. Winstanley, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, USA; J. Cuevas-Maraver, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; United Kingdom D. Frantzeskakis, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; N. Karachalios, P. Kevrekidis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Sources and Detection of Dark USA; F. Palmero-Acebedo (Eds.) Quantum Black Holes Matter and Dark Energy in the Localized Excitations in Nonlinear Universe Written by foremost experts, this short book gives Complex Systems Proceedings of the 10th UCLA Symposium on Sources and a clear description of the physics of quantum black Detection of Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe, holes. The reader will learn about quantum black Current State of the Art and Future Perspectives February 22-24, 2012, Marina del Rey, California holes in four and higher dimensions, primordial black holes, the production of black holes in high The study of nonlinear localized excitations is a long- These proceedings provide the latest results on energy particle collisions, Hawking radiation, black standing challenge for research in basic and applied dark matter and dark energy research. The UCLA holes in models of low scale quantum gravity and science, as well as engineering, due to their impor- Department of Physics and Astronomy hosted its quantum gravitational aspects of black holes. tance in understanding and predicting phenom- tenth Dark Matter and Dark Energy conference in ena arising in nonlinear and complex systems, but Marina del Rey and brought together all the lead- Features also due to their potential for the development and ers in the field. The symposium provided a scientific Written by foremost experts, this short book gives design of novel applications. This volume is a compi- forum for the latest discussions in the field. Topics a clear description of the physics of quantum black lation of chapters representing the current state-of- covered at the symposium: •Status of measure- holes. The reader will learn about quantum black the-art on the field of localized excitations and their ments of the equation of state of dark energy and holes in four and higher dimensions, primordial role in the dynamics of complex physical systems. new experiments•The search for missing energy black holes, the production of black holes in high events at the LHC and implications for dark matter energy particle collisions, Hawking radiation, black Features search•Theoretical calculations on all forms of dark holes in models of low scale quantum gravity and The study of nonlinear localized excitations is a long- matter (SUSY, axions, sterile neutrinos, etc.)•Status quantum gravitational aspects of black holes. standing challenge for research in basic and applied of the indirect search for dark matter•Status of[...] science, as well as engineering, due to their impor- Contents tance in understanding and predicting phenom- Features Introduction.- Black Holes in General ena arising in nonlinear and complex systems, but These proceedings provide the latest results on dark Relativity.- Hawking Radiation and Black Hole also due to their potential for the development and matter and dark energy research. The UCLA Depart- Evaporation.- Primordial Black Holes.- Black Hole design of novel applications. This volume is a compi- ment of Physics and Astronomy hosted its tenth Formation in High Energy Particle Collisions.- Black lation of chapters representing the current [..] Dark Matter and Dark Energy conference in Marina Holes and Low Scale Quantum Gravity.- Conclu- del Rey and brought together all the leaders in the sions. Contents field. The symposium provided a scientific forum for Nonlinear Schrödinger Models: Continuum and the latest discussions in the field. Topics covered at Fields of interest Discrete Solitons and their Ghosts in PT-Sym- the symposium: •Status of measurements [..] Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The- metric Systems with Defocusing Nonlinearities.- ory; Particle and Nuclear Physics; Cosmology Coding of Nonlinear States for NLS-Type Equa- Contents tions with Periodic Potential.- Nonreciprocal Wave List of Talks from DM 2012.- List of Attendees at Target groups Propagation Through Open, Discrete Nonlinear DM 2012.- Brief Overview.- Theoretical Precision: Research Schrödinger dimers.- Breather Solutions of the dis- Cosmology and Dark Matter.- Radiative natural crete p-Schrödinger. supersymmetry with mixed axion/higgsino cold dark Type of publication matter.- Finite Temperature density profile in SFD.- Brief Fields of interest An argument for axion dark matter.- Supersymmet- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-38938-2 Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Com- ric Dark Matter at XENON100 and the LHC: No- plexity; Solid State Physics; Complexity; Complex Scale F-SU(5) Stringy Correlations.- Approaches on Softcover Systems; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Appl. self-gravitating Bose-Einstein condensates.- Search 2014. 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L.A. DeWerd, M. Kissick (Eds.) C. Djéga-Mariadassou, Université de Paris XI-Orsay, Thiais, V.G. Dubrovskii, St. Petersburg Academic University, St. Peters- France; E. Burzo, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania burg, Russian Federation (Ed.) The Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics Nucleation Theory and Growth of Nanocrystalline Materials, Nanostructures Devices for Research and Development Subvolume A

The purpose and subject of this book is to provide Advanced Materials and Technologies Semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires a comprehensive overview of all types of phantoms are promising building blocks of future nanoelec- used in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine The new profile of modern hard magnetic mate- tronic, nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their and health physics. For ionizing radiation, dosimetry rials is supported by the recent conjunction of the physical properties are primarily determined by the with respect to issues of material composition, shape, nanocrystalline state responsible for the extrin- epitaxy process which is rather different from the and motion/position effects are all highlighted. For sic magnetic properties with on the one hand the conventional thin film growth. This book shows how medical imaging, each type of technology will need existence of the two families of intermetallic com- the advanced nucleation theory can be used in mod- specific materials and designs, and the physics and pounds possessing the three intrinsic magnetic char- eling of growth properties, morphology and crystal indications will be explored for each type. Health acteristics required for high performance magnets phase of such nanostructures. The book represents a physics phantoms are concerned with some of the (strong uniaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy, ele- systematic account of modern nucleation theory in same issues such as material heterogeneity, but also vated Curie temperature, and important magnetic open systems, nanostructure nucleation and growth unique issues such as organ-specific radiation dose moment) and on the other hand the opportunities mechanisms, and possibilities for tuning the nanos- from sources distributed in other organs. Readers of adapting the global magnetic characteristics to the tructure properties to the desired values. will be able to use[...] profile of specific demands. The new generation of those remarkable alloys covers rare-earths (R = Nd, Features Features Pr, Sm) and 3d transition metals (T = Fe,[...] Semiconductor nanostructures such as nanowires A comprehensive overview of all types of phantoms are promising building blocks of future nanoelec- used in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine Features tronic, nanophotonic and nanosensing devices. Their and health physics is provided in this title. For ion- The new profile of modern hard magnetic mate- physical properties are primarily determined by the izing radiation, dosimetry with respect to issues of rials is supported by the recent conjunction of the epitaxy process which is rather different from the material composition, shape, and motion/position nanocrystalline state responsible for the extrinsic conventional thin film growth. This book shows how effects are all highlighted. For medical imaging, each magnetic properties with on the one hand the exis- the advanced nucleation theory can be used in mod- type of technology will need specific materials and tence of the two families of intermetallic compounds eling of growth properties, morphology and crystal designs, and the physics and indications will be [..] possessing the three intrinsic magnetic characteris- phase of [..] tics required for high performance magnets (strong Contents uniaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy, elevated Contents 1. Introduction to Phantoms of Medical and Health Curie [..] Foreword by Zh. I. Alferov.- Introduction.- Fun- Physics.- Section I: Phantoms of Radiation Ther- damentals of nucleation theory.- Kinetics of phase apy.- 2. Radiation Therapy Dosimetry Phantoms.- 3. Contents transition.- Quantum dots and nanoneedles.- Anthropormorphic Phantoms for Radiation Oncol- Hard magnetic R-Co nanomaterials.- Growth of semiconductor nanowires.- Crystal struc- ogy Medical Physics.- 4. Motion Phantoms for Ther- (RR’)2(Fe,M)14X materials.- Crystal structure.- ture of III-V nanowires. apy.- 5. Phantoms in Brachytherapy.- Section II. Nanostructure.- Lattice parameters.- Magnetic prop- Imaging Phantoms.- 6. Imaging Phantoms: Conven- erties.- Electric properties.- Electronic properties.- Fields of interest tional X-ray Imaging Applications.- 7. Computer Corrosion behavior.- Electrochemical properties.- Nanoscale Science and Technology; Semiconductors; Tomography (CT) Phantom Applications.- 8. Mam- Mechanical properties.- Nuclear magnetic resonance Optical and Electronic Materials; Crystallography; mography Phantoms.- 9. Phantoms for Ultrasound data.- Nuclear gamma resonance data.- Positron Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films; Nanotech- Experimentation and Quality Control.- 10. Phan- annihilation data.- Tables.- Figures.- References. nology and Microengineering toms for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- 11. Nuclear Fields of interest Medicine phantoms.-[...] Target groups Physics (general); Nanoscale Science and Technol- Research Fields of interest ogy; Nanochemistry Medical and Radiation Physics; Imaging / Radiology; Type of publication Target groups Biomedical Engineering; Nuclear Medicine; Ultra- Monograph Research sound; Biophysics and Biological Physics More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39659-5 Type of publication Target groups Hardcover Reference work Research 2014. XIII, 601 p. 358 illus., 126 illus. in color. (NanoS- More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-32398-0 cience and Technology) Type of publication 129,99 € Hardcover Monograph ISBN 978-3-642-39659-5 2013. 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H. Döscher K. Falls, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom W. Han, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (P.R.); Z.M. Wang (Eds.) GaP Heteroepitaxy on Si(100) Asymptotic Safety and Black Holes Toward Quantum FinFET Benchmarking Surface Signals when Growing GaP on Si in CVD Ambients One of the open challenges in fundamental physics is to combine Einstein's theory of general relativity Epitaxial integration of III-V semiconductors on sil- with the principles of quantum mechancis. In this Features icon substrates has been desired over decades for thesis, the question is raised whether metric quan- This book reviews a range of quantum phenom- high application potential in microelectronics, pho- tum gravity could be fundamental in the spirit of ena in novel nanoscale transistors called FinFETs, tovoltaics, and beyond. The performance of opto- Steven Weinberg's seminal asymptotic safety con- including quantized conductance of 1D transport, electronic devices is still severely impaired by critical jecture, and if so, what are the consequences for the single electron effect, tunneling transport, etc. The defect mechanisms driven by the crucial polar-on- physics of small, possibly Planck-size black holes? To goal is to create a fundamental bridge between nonpolar heterointerface. This thesis reports almost address the first question, new techniques are pro- quantum FinFET and nanotechnology to stimulate lattice-matched growth of thin gallium phosphide vided which allow, for the first time, a self-consistent readers' interest in developing new types of semicon- films as a viable model system for III-V/Si(100) study of high-order polynomial actions including up ductor technology. Although the rapid development interface investigations. The impact of antiphase dis- to 34 powers in the Ricci scalar. These novel insights of micro-nano [..] order on the heteroepitaxial growth surface provides are then exploited to explain quantum gravity effects Fields of interest quantitative optical in situ access to one of the most in black holes,[...] notorious defect mechanisms, even in the vapor Nanoscale Science and Technology; Nanotechnology phase ambient common for[...] Features and Microengineering; Optical and Electronic Mate- One of the open challenges in fundamental physics rials; Semiconductors; Nanotechnology Features is to combine Einstein's theory of general relativity Target groups Epitaxial integration of III-V semiconductors on sil- with the principles of quantum mechancis. In this Research icon substrates has been desired over decades for thesis, the question is raised whether metric quan- high application potential in microelectronics, pho- tum gravity could be fundamental in the spirit of tovoltaics, and beyond. The performance of opto- Type of publication Steven Weinberg's seminal asymptotic safety conjec- Monograph electronic devices is still severely impaired by critical ture, and if so, what the consequences would be for defect mechanisms driven by the crucial polar-on- the physics of small, possibly Planck-size black holes. More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02020-4 nonpolar heterointerface. This thesis reports almost [..] Hardcover lattice-matched growth of thin gallium phosphide [..] 2013. XI, 363 p. 235 illus., 168 illus. in color. (Lecture Contents Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, Vol. 17) Contents Introduction.- The Renormalisation group.- The 129,99 € Introduction.- Experimental.- Si(100) surfaces flow of F(R) gravity.- Black hole space-times.- Ther- ISBN 978-3-319-02020-4 in chemical vapor environments.- GaP(100) and modynamics of space-time.- Black hole thermody- usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days InP(100) surfaces.- GaP growth on Si(100) and anti- namics under the microscope.- Conclusion. phase disorder.- Conclusion. Fields of interest Fields of interest Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The- Semiconductors; Applied Optics, Optoelectronics, ory; Cosmology; Thermodynamics Optical Devices; Optical and Electronic Materials Target groups Target groups Research Research Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01293-3 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02879-8 Hardcover Hardcover 2013. XVI, 185 p. 47 illus., 18 illus. in color. (Springer 2013. XIV, 143 p. 80 illus., 33 illus. in color. (Springer Theses) Theses) 99,99 € 99,99 € ISBN 978-3-319-01293-3 ISBN 978-3-319-02879-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Physics 245

J.L. Hopkins M.C.E. Huber, A. Pauluhn, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI, V. Joergens (Ed.) Switzerland; J.L. Culhane, University College London, Dorking, United Kingdom; J.G. Timothy, K. Wilhelm, MPI für Sonnensys- Using Commercial Amateur temforschung, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany; A. Zehnder, Paul 50 Years of Brown Dwarfs Scherrer Institut, Villigen PSI, Switzerland (Eds.) Astronomical Spectrographs From Prediction to Discovery to Forefront of Research

Observing Photons in Space The years 2012/2013 mark the 50th anniversary Amateur astronomers interested in learning more of the theoretical prediction that Brown Dwarfs, about astronomical spectroscopy now have the A Guide to Experimental Space Astronomy i.e. degenerate objects which are just not massive guide they need. It provides detailed information enough to sustain stable hydrogen fusion, exist. about how to get started inexpensively with low- An ideal resource for lecturers, this book provides a Some 20 years after their discovery, how Brown resolution spectroscopy, and then how to move on comprehensive review of experimental space astron- Dwarfs form is still one of the main open questions to more advanced high-resolution spectroscopy. omy. The number of astronomers whose knowledge in the theory of star formation.In this volume, the Uniquely, the instructions concentrate very much on and interest is concentrated on interpreting obser- pioneers of Brown Dwarf research review the his- the practical aspects of using commercially-available vations has grown substantially in the past decades; tory of the theoretical prediction and the subsequent spectroscopes, rather than simply explaining how yet, the number of scientists who are familiar with discovery of Brown Dwarfs. After an introduction, spectroscopes work.The book includes a clear expla- and capable of dealing with instrumentation has written by Viki Joergens, reviewing Shiv Kumar's nation of the laboratory theory behind astronomical dwindled. All of the authors of this work are lead- theoretical prediction of the existence of brown spectrographs, and goes on to extensively cover the ing and experienced experts and practitioners who dwarfs, Takenori Nakano reviews his and Hayashi's practical application of astronomical spectroscopy in have designed, built, tested, calibrated, launched and calculation of the Hydrogen Burning Minimum[...] detail. Four popular and reasonably-priced[...] operated advanced observing equipment for space astronomy. This book also contains concise informa- Features Features tion on the history of the field, supported by appro- The years 2012/2013 mark the 50th anniversary Amateur astronomers interested in learning more priate references. Moreover,[...] of the theoretical prediction that Brown Dwarfs, about astronomical spectroscopy now have the guide i.e. degenerate objects which are just not massive they need. It provides detailed information about Features enough to sustain stable hydrogen fusion, exist. how to get started inexpensively with low-resolu- An ideal resource for lecturers, this book provides a Some 20 years after their discovery, how Brown tion spectroscopy, and then how to move on to more comprehensive review of experimental space astron- Dwarfs form is still one of the main open questions advanced high-resolution spectroscopy. Uniquely, omy. The number of astronomers whose knowledge in the theory of star formation.In this volume, the the instructions concentrate very much on the prac- and interest is concentrated on interpreting observa- pioneers of Brown Dwarf research review the history tical aspects of using commercially-available spectro- tions has grown substantially in the past decades; yet, of [..] scopes, [..] the number of scientists who are familiar with and capable of dealing with instrumentation has dwin- Contents Contents dled. All of the authors of this work are leading and The Theoretical Prediction of the Existence of Brown From the Contents: Part I Introduction to Spec- [..] Dwarfs by Shiv S. Kumar.- Pre-Main Sequence Evo- troscopy.- Spectroscopy Theory.- Astronomical lution and the Hydrogen Burning Minimum Mass.- Spectroscopy Theory.- Part II Using Amateur Spec- Contents Brown is Not a Color: Introduction of the Term trographs.- Equipment.- Taking Spectra.- Low Res- From the Contents: Part I: Observing Photons in ’Brown Dwarf’.- Teide 1 and the Discovery of Brown olution Spectroscopy with a Star Analyser.- High Space.- Part II: Energy and Wavelength Regions.- Dwarfs.- The Discovery of the First Lithium Brown Resolution with a Lhires III 2400/600 line/mm grat- Part III: Techniques and Systems.- Part IV: Detec- Dwarf: PPl 15.- Companions of Stars: From Other ings.- Part III Spectrum Processing Software.- DIY tors.- Chapter 20: Detector Types Used in Space.- Stars to Brown Dwarfs to Planets.- Ultracool Objects: (Excel).- RSpec.- Vspec. Part V: Polarimetry.- Part VI: General Techniques.- L, T, and Y Dwarfs.- Latest News on the Physics of Part VII: Space Environment. 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H. Kleinpoppen, B. Lohmann, A. Grum-Grzhimailo, Moscow State A. Lawrence I. Licata, Institute for Scientific Methodology, Palermo, Italy; D. University, Moskva, Russian Federation Fiscaletti, Institute for Scientific Methodology, Palermo, Italy Astronomical Measurement Perfect/Complete Scattering Quantum Potential: Physics, Experiments A Concise Guide Geometry and Algebra This book on astronomical measurement takes a Probing Quantum Mechanics on Atomic and Molecular Colli- fresh approach to teaching the subject. After dis- sions and Coincidences Recently the interest in Bohm realist interpretation cussing some general principles, it follows the chain of quantum mechanics has grown. The important of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, The main goal of this book is to elucidate what kind advantage of this approach lies in the possibility detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis test- of experiment must be performed in order to deter- to introduce non-locality ab initio, and not as an ing. The various wavelength regimes are covered mine the full set of independent parameters which “unexpected host”. In this book the authors give in each section, emphasising what is the same, and can be extracted and calculated from theory, where a detailed analysis of quantum potential, the non- what is different. The author concentrates on the electrons, photons, atoms, ions, molecules, or molec- locality term and its role in quantum cosmology and physics of detection and the principles of measure- ular ions may serve as the interacting constituents of information. The different approaches to the quan- ment, aiming to make this logically coherent. The matter. The feasibility of such perfect' and-or `com- tum potential are analysed, starting from the original book is based on a short self contained lecture course plete' experiments, providing the complete quantum attempt to introduce a realism of particles trajecto- for advanced undergraduate students developed and mechanical knowledge of the process, is associated ries (influenced by de Broglie’s pilot wave) to the taught by the author over several years. with the enormous potential of modern research recent dynamic interpretation provided by Gold- techniques, both, in experiment and theory. It is even Features stein, Durr, Tumulka and Zanghì, and the geometro- difficult to overestimate the role of theory in setting dynamic picture, with suggestion about[...] of the complete experiment, starting with the fact This book on astronomical measurement takes a fresh approach to teaching the subject. After dis- that an experiment[...] Features cussing some general principles, it follows the chain Recently the interest in Bohm realist interpretation of measurement through atmosphere, imaging, Features of quantum mechanics has grown. The important detection, spectroscopy, timing, and hypothesis test- The main goal of this book is to elucidate what kind advantage of this approach lies in the possibility to ing. The various wavelength regimes are covered in of experiment must be performed in order to deter- introduce non-locality ab initio, and not as an “unex- each section, emphasising what is the same, and what mine the full set of independent parameters which pected host”. In this book the authors give a detailed is different. The author concentrates on the physics can be extracted and calculated from theory, where analysis of quantum potential, the non-locality term of [..] electrons, photons, atoms, ions, molecules, or molec- and its role in quantum cosmology and information. ular ions may serve as the interacting constituents of The different approaches to the quantum [..] matter. The feasibility of such perfect' and-or `com- Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Signal, Distortion, plete' experiments, providing the complete [..] Contents and Noise.- The atmosphere and how to avoid From the Contents: Quantum Potential.- The it.- Mapping the Sky.- Detection of Light.- Spec- Contents Quantum Potential in Schrödinger Equation.- The troscopy.- Overview of Statistics.- Basic orbital Analysis of Atomic Collisions.- Angle and Spin Pilot Wave Theory.- Particles’ trajectories as the mechanics.- References.- Glossary.- Solutions.- Resolved Analysis of Resonantly Excited Auger foundation of Bohm’s mechanics: the nutshell of Index. Decay.- Complete Experiments for Half-Collision, Dürr, Goldstein, Tumulka and Zanghì.- Non-Com- Auger Decay.- Analysis of Molecular Collisions.- mutative Quantum Geometry and the Algebraic Conclusions. Fields of interest Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Classi- Approach to Non-Locality.- Quantum potential in particle and field theory models.- Klein Gordon Fields of interest cal Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Measure- Equation and Bertoldi-Faraggi-Matone Theory.- The Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; ment Science, Instrumentation; Spectroscopy and quantum potential in Bohm’s approach to the Dirac Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Microscopy relativistic quantum mechanics.- Quantum Potential Physics; Measurement Science, Instrumentation; in Curved Space Field Theory. Engineering (general) Target groups Upper undergraduate Fields of interest Target groups History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics; Research Type of publication Graduate/advanced undergraduate textbook Quantum Physics; Quantum Information Technol- ogy, Spintronics; Mathematical Physics Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39834-6 Monograph Hardcover Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40513-6 2014. XVIII, 192 p. 69 illus., 15 illus. in color. (Astronomy Research Hardcover and Planetary Sciences) Type of publication 2013. XIII, 340 p. 177 illus., 6 illus. in color. (Springer 69,99 € Brief Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics, Vol. 75) ISBN 978-3-642-39834-6 129,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00332-0 ISBN 978-3-642-40513-6 Softcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2014. XIV, 106 p. 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T.J. Mahoney N.N. Mansour, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, USA; T. Matsushita, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Iizuka, Japan A.G. Kosovichev, Stanford University, Stanford, USA; R. Komm, National Solar Observatory, Tucson, USA; D. Longcope, Montana Mercury State University, Bozeman, USA (Eds.) Electricity and Magnetism

New Formulation by Introduction of Superconductivity The purpose of this Gazetteer and Atlas of Astron- Solar Dynamics and Magnetism omy (GAA) is to list, define and illustrate, for the from the Interior to the Atmosphere The author introduces the concept that supercon- first time, every named (as opposed to merely cat- ductivity can establish a perfect formalism of elec- alogued) object in the sky within a single reference tricity and magnetism. The correspondence of work for use by the general reader, writers and edi- Discusses recent advances and new problems in electric materials that exhibit perfect electrostatic tors dealing with astronomical themes, and those the exploration of the Sun's interior structure, solar shielding (E=0) in the static condition and super- astronomers concerned with any aspect of astro- dynamics and dynamo, mechanisms of sunspot and conductors that show perfect diamagnetism (B=0) nomical nomenclature. Each part of the GAA will active regions formation, sources of solar irradiance is given to help readers understand the relationship contain: • An introduction to the nomenclature of variations and links between the subsurface dynam- between electricity and magnetism. Another helpful the body or group of bodies in question • A glos- ics, flaring and CME activity.NASA's Solar Dynam- aspect with the introduction of the superconductiv- sary of terminology used • A gazetteer listing in ics Observatory (SDO) mission has provided a large ity feature perfect diamagnetism is that the corre- strict alphanumerical sequence essential informa- amount of new data on solar dynamics and magnetic spondence in the development of the expression of tion defining the body or feature concerned • An activities during the rising phase of the current and magnetic energy and electric energy is clearly shown. alphanumerically arranged classified index of all[...] highly unusual solar cycle. These data are comple- Additionally, the basic mathematical operation and mented by the continuing SOHO mission and by proofs are shown in an appendix, and[...] Features ground-based observatories that include the GONG This gazetteer and atlas on Mercury lists, defines and helioseismology network and the New Solar Tele- Features illustrates every named (as opposed to merely cata- scope. Also, the observations are supported by[...] The author introduces the concept that supercon- logued) object and term as related to Mercury within ductivity can establish a perfect formalism of elec- a single reference work. It contains a glossary of ter- Features tricity and magnetism. The correspondence of minology used, an index of all the headwords in the NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) mis- conductors that exhibit perfect electrostatic shield- gazetteer, an atlas comprising maps and images with sion has provided a large amount of new data on ing (E=0) in the static condition and superconduc- coordinate grids and labels identifying features listed solar dynamics and magnetic activities during the tors that show perfect diamagnetism (B=0) is given in the gazetteer, and appendix [..] rising phase of the current and highly unusual solar to help readers understand the relationship between cycle. These data are complemented by the continu- electricity and magnetism. Another [..] Contents ing SOHO mission, and by ground-based observato- List of Maps.- Foreword.- Preface to the Series.- ries that include the GONG helioseismology network Contents Preface to Volume I, Part I.- Acknowledgements.- and the New Solar Telescope. Also, the observations Part I Static Electric Phenomena.- Electrostatic How to Use this Gazetteer.- Pronunciation Guide.- are supported by [..] Field.- Conductors.- Conductor System in Vacuum.- Abbreviations Used in the Gazetteer.- Mercury: Dielectric Materials.- Steady Current.- Part II Static An Overview.- Glossary of Terms Used in the Contents Magnetic Phenomena.- Current and Magnetic Flux Gazetteer.-Gazetteer of Mercury.- Classified Index Local and Global Helioseismology.- Sources of Density.- Superconductors.- Current Systems.- Mag- of Surface Features on Mercury.- Atlas of Mercury.- Solar Shape and Irradiance Variations.- Large-Scale netic Materials.- Part III Time- Dependent Electro- Appendix 1: IAU Mercury Nomenclature.- Appen- Dynamics, Magnetism and Dynamo.- Emerging magnetic Phenomena.- Electromagnetic Induction.- dix 2: Key to Transcriptions of Non-roman Alpha- Magnetic Flux and Subsurface Dynamics.- Forma- Displacement Current and Maxwell's Equations.- bets.- Appendix 3: Mercury Data.- Appendix 4: tion, Structure and Evolution of Sunspots and Active Electromagnetic Wave. Mercury Transits.- Appendix 5: Mercury Timeline.- Regions.- Magnetic Topology and Dynamics of the Bibliography. Solar Atmosphere. Fields of interest Classical Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Fields of interest Fields of interest Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Astro- Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences Mathematical Methods in Physics; Electrical Engi- physics and Astroparticles; Astronomy, Astrophysics neering and Cosmology; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Target groups Sciences; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Rela- Research Target groups tivity Theory Upper undergraduate Type of publication Target groups Monograph Type of publication Undergraduate textbook Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4899-8004-5 More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54525-5 Type of publication Hardcover Dictionary Originally published in Solar Physics, Vol. 287/1-2, 2013 Softcover 2014. VI, 454 p. 2014. XIII, 384 p. 286 illus., 1 illus. in color. (Undergradu- More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-7207-0 129,99 € ate Lecture Notes in Physics) Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4899-8004-5 69,99 € 2014. XXXV, 328 p. 144 illus., 108 illus. in color. usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-4-431-54525-5 129,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-1-4614-7207-0 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 248 Physics springer.com

H.G. Merkus, Retired Associate Professor, Pijnacker, Netherlands; C. Moreno González, J.E. Madriz Aguilar, L.M. Reyes Barrera (Eds.) M. Naruse (Ed.) G.M.H. Meesters, DSM Food Specialities & Delft Univ. of T, Delft, Netherlands (Eds.) Accelerated Cosmic Expansion Nanophotonic Information Physics

Particulate Products Proceedings of the Fourth International Meeting on Gravita- Nanointelligence and Nanophotonic Computing tion and Cosmology Tailoring Properties for Optimal Performance This book provides a new direction in the field of Proceedings from the 2012 Fourth International nano-optics and nanophotonics from information Particulate products make up around 80% of chem- Meeting on Gravitation and Cosmology, focusing on and computing-related sciences and technology. ical products, from all industry sectors. Examples accelerated cosmic expansionThis volume provides Entitled by "Information Physics and Computing given in this book include the construction materi- both an update and a review of the state of alterna- in NanosScale Photonics and Materials”, IPCN in als, fine ceramics and concrete; the delicacies, choco- tive theories of gravity in connection with the accel- short, the book aims to bring together recent pro- late and ice cream; pharmaceutical, powders, medical erated expansion of the universe issue. Different gresses in the intersection of nano-scale photonics, inhalers and sun screen; liquid and powder paints. theoretical proposals exist to explain the acceleration information, and enabling technologies. The topic Size distribution and the shape of the particles pro- in the cosmic expansion, generating the dark energy will include (1) an overview of information physics vide for different functionalities in these products. issue and opening the possibility to theories of grav- in nanophotonics, (2) DNA self-assembled nanopho- Some functions are general, others specific. General ity alternative to general relativity. Related issues tonic systems, (3) Functional molecular sensing, (4) functions are powder flow and require – at the typ- such as the dark matter problem are also surveyed Smart fold computing, an architecture for nanopho- ical particulate concentrations of these products – in order to give the readers profound insight on the tonics, (5) semiconductor nanowire and its photonic that the particles cause adequate rheological behavior subject from different points of view. Comprised of applications, (6) single photoelectron[...] during processing and/or for product performance. short talks and plenary[...] Therefore, this book[...] Features Features This book provides a new direction in the field of Features This volume provides both an update and a review nano-optics and nanophotonics from information Particulate products make up around eighty per- of the state of alternative theories of gravity, in con- and computing-related sciences and technology. cent of chemical products, from all industry sectors. nection with the issue of the accelerated expansion of Entitled by "Information Physics and Computing in Examples given in this book include construction the universe. Different theoretical proposals explain NanosScale Photonics and Materials”, IPCN in short, materials, fine ceramics and concrete, chocolate the acceleration in cosmic expansion, generating the the book aims to bring together recent progresses and ice cream, pharmaceutical, powders, medical dark energy issue and opening the possibilities of in the intersection of nano-scale photonics, infor- inhalers and sun screen, liquid and powder paints. alternative theories of gravity (besides general rela- mation, and enabling technologies. The topic will Size distribution and the shape of the particles pro- tivity). Related issues, such as the [..] include (1) an [..] vide for different functionalities in these products, [..] Contents Contents From the Contents: Part I Modified Theories of Information Physics in Nanophotonics.- DNA Self- Contents Gravity.- Recovering Flat Rotation Curves and assembled Nanostructures for Resonance Energy Preface.- 1 Introduction by Henk G. Merkus and Galactic Dynamics from f(R)-gravity.- Part II Cos- Transfer Circuits.- Functional Molecular Sensing Gabriel M.H. Meesters.- 2 Basic Information for mology and Dark Energy.- Vector Fields Resembling Using Photonic DNA Nanoprocessor.- Smart Fold Design of Particulate Products by G. Henk Merkus.- Dark Energy.- Part III Other Topics.- Relativistic Computing - A Distributed Approach to Overcome 3 Measurement of Particle Size, Shape, Porosity and Dust Thin Disks with Halo and Magnetic Field. Diffraction Limit of Light.- Nonlinear Behaviors in Zeta-potential by Henk G. Merkus.- 4 Assessment III-V Semiconductor Nanowires and Their Applica- and Control of Fire and Explosion Hazards and Fields of interest tion to Information Detection and Processing.- Sin- Risks of Particulates by Saul M. Lemkowitz and Hans Cosmology; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Rel- gle Photoelectron Manipulation and Detection with J. Pasman.- 5 Particle and Fiber Toxicology by Geor- ativity Theory; Astrophysics and Astroparticles Sub-nanosecond Resolution in CMOS Imagers.- gia K. Hinkley and Stephen M. Roberts.- 6 Ceramics Engineering of Nanometric Optical System Based Target groups - Effect of Powder and Slurry Properties on Quality on Optical Near-field Interactions for Macroscale Research by Makio Naito.- 7 Chocolate.- 8 Propellants.- 9 Dry Applications.-[...] powder inhalers.- 10 Powder coatings.- 11[...] Type of publication Fields of interest Proceedings Fields of interest Classical Electrodynamics, Wave Phenomena; Nan- Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02062-4 otechnology and Microengineering; Information Microfluidics; Characterization and Evaluation of Hardcover Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Nanotechnol- Materials; Nanoscale Science and Technology; Qual- 2014. XIV, 222 p. 48 illus., 41 illus. in color. (Astrophysics ogy; Nanoscale Science and Technology ity Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk and Space Science Proceedings, Vol. 38) Target groups 139,99 € Target groups Research Research ISBN 978-3-319-02062-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Type of publication Monograph Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40223-4 More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-00713-7 Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XV, 250 p. 151 illus., 57 illus. in color. (Nano- 2014. XVIII, 469 p. 151 illus., 72 illus. in color. (Particle Optics and Nanophotonics) Technology Series, Vol. 19) 99,99 € 129,99 € ISBN 978-3-642-40223-4 ISBN 978-3-319-00713-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Physics 249

R. Okazaki, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan A. Rubin, G. Riznichenko K.-I. Shudo, I. Katayama, S.-Y. Ohno (Eds.)

Hidden Order and Exotic Mathematical Biophysics Frontiers in Optical Methods

Superconductivity in the Heavy- Nano-Characterization and Coherent Control Fermion Compound URu2Si2 This book presents concise descriptions and analy- sis of the classical and modern models used in math- This collection of reviews by leading Japanese ematical biophysics. The authors ask the question researchers covers topics like ultrafast optical In this thesis, the author investigates hidden-order "what new information can be provided by the mod- responses, terahertz and phonon studies, super- phase transition at T0 = 17.5 K in the heavy-fermion els that cannot be obtained directly from experi- sensitive surface and high-pressure spectroscopy, URu2Si2. The four-fold rotational symmetry break- mental data?" Actively developing fields such as combination of visible and x-ray photonics. Several ing in the hidden order phase, which imposes regulatory mechanisms in cells and subcellular sys- related areas at the cutting edge of measurement a strong constraint on the theoretical model, is tems and electron transport and energy transport in technology and materials science are included. This observed through the magnetic torque measurement. membranes are addressed together with more classi- book is partly based on well-cited review articles in The translationally invariant phase with broken rota- cal topics such as metabolic processes, nerve conduc- the Japanese language in special volumes of the Jour- tional symmetry is interpreted as meaning that the tion and heart activity, chemical kinetics, population nal of the Vacuum Society of Japan. hidden-order phase is an electronic “nematic” phase. dynamics, and photosynthesis. The main approach is The observation of such nematicity in URu2Si2 indi- to describe biological processes using different math- Features cates a ubiquitous nature among the strongly corre- ematical approaches necessary to[...] This collection of reviews by leading Japanese lated electron systems.The author also studies the researchers covers topics like ultrafast optical superconducting state of URu2Si2 below Tc = 1.4 K, Features responses, terahertz and phonon studies, super- which coexists with the hidden-order[...] This book presents concise descriptions and analy- sensitive surface and high-pressure spectroscopy, sis of the classical and modern models used in math- combination of visible and x-ray photonics. Several Features ematical biophysics. The authors ask the question related areas at the cutting edge of measurement In this thesis, the author investigates hidden-order "what new information can be provided by the mod- technology and materials science are included. This phase transition at T0 = 17.5 K in the heavy-fermion els that cannot be obtained directly from experi- book is partly based on well-cited review articles in URu2Si2. The four-fold rotational symmetry break- mental data?" Actively developing fields such as the Japanese [..] ing in the hidden order phase, which imposes regulatory mechanisms in cells and subcellular sys- a strong constraint on the theoretical model, is tems and electron transport and energy transport in Contents observed through the magnetic torque measurement. membranes are [..] State-of-Art of Terahertz Science and Technology.- The translationally invariant phase with broken rota- Broadband Terahertz Spectroscopy and its Applica- tional symmetry is [..] Contents tion to the Characterization of Thin Films.- Single Preface.- Part I Basic models in mathematical bio- Photon Counting and Passive Microscopy of Tera- Contents physics.- Chapter 1 Growth and catalysis models.- hertz Radiation.- Coherent Phonons in Carbon Nan- Introduction.- Heavy-Fermion Superconductor Chapter 2 Oscillations, rhythms and chaos in biolog- otubes.- Time-resolved X-ray Diffraction Studies of URu2Si2.- Magnetic torque Study on the Hid- ical systems.- Chapter 3 Spatiotemporal self-organi- Coherent Lattice Dynamics Using Synchrotron Radi- den-Order Phase.- Lower Critical Field Study on zation of biological systems.- Chapter 4 Model of the ation.- Imaging GHz-THz Acoustic Wave Propaga- the Superconducting Phase.- Vortex Lattice Melting impact of a weak electric field on the nonlinear sys- tion in Thin Films and Microstructures.- Material Transition.- Conclusion. tem of trans-membrane ion transport.- Part II Mod- Evaluation with Various Optical Measurement Sys- els of complex systems.- Chapter 5 Oscillations and tems: Focusing on Terahertz Spectroscopy.- Ultra- Fields of interest periodic space structures of pH and electric poten- fast Excitation and Dynamics Measurements with Strongly Correlated Systems, Superconductivity; Low tial along the cell membrane of algae Chara coral- Intense[...] Temperature Physics; Optical and Electronic Materi- lina.- Chapter 6 Models of Morphogenesis.- Chapter als 7 Autowave processes, nerve pulse[...] Fields of interest Laser Technology and Physics, Photonics; Atomic, Target groups Fields of interest Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Applied Research Biophysics and Biological Physics; Computer Appli- Optics, Optoelectronics, Optical Devices; Spec- cations in Life Sciences; Math. Applications in troscopy and Microscopy; Microwaves, RF and Opti- Type of publication Chemistry cal Engineering; Nanotechnology Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-4-431-54591-0 Target groups Target groups Research Research Hardcover 2013. XIII, 102 p. 71 illus. (Springer Theses) Type of publication Type of publication 99,99 € Monograph Monograph ISBN 978-4-431-54591-0 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40593-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8701-2 Hardcover Hardcover 2014. XV, 273 p. 150 illus., 43 illus. in color. (Biological 2014. XII, 228 p. 139 illus., 70 illus. in color. (Springer and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Series in Optical Sciences, Vol. 180) 129,99 € 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-8701-2 ISBN 978-3-642-40593-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 250 Physics springer.com

B.A. Stickler, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany; K. Sundermeyer M. Thiriet E. Schachinger Symmetries in Fundamental Physics Anatomy and Physiology of the Basic Concepts in Computational Circulatory and Ventilatory Systems Physics Over the course of the last century it has become clear that both elementary particle physics and rel- Together, the volumes in this series present all of the ativity theories are based on the notion of symme- With the development of ever more powerful com- data needed at various length scales for a multidis- tries. These symmetries become manifest in that the puters a new branch of physics and engineering ciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of "laws of nature" are invariant under spacetime trans- evolved over the last few decades: Computer Sim- flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, formations and/or gauge transformations. The con- ulation or Computational Physics. It serves two especially multiscale modeling and coupled simula- sequences of these symmetries were analyzed as early main purposes:- Solution of complex mathemati- tions. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems as in 1918 by Emmy Noether on the level of action cal problems such as, differential equations, mini- are tightly coupled, as their primary function is to functionals. Her work did not receive due recog- mization/optimization, or high-dimensional sums/ supply oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from, nition for nearly half a century, but can today be integrals.- Direct simulation of physical processes, the body's cells. Because physiological conduits have understood as a recurring theme in classical mechan- as for instance, molecular dynamics or Monte- deformable and reactive walls, macroscopic flow ics, electrodynamics and special relativity, Yang- Carlo simulation of physical/chemical/technical behavior and prediction must be coupled to nano- Mills type quantum field theories, and in general rel- processes.Consequently, the book is divided into two and microscopic events in a corrector scheme of reg- ativity. As a matter of fact, as[...] main parts: Deterministic methods and stochastic ulated mechanism. Therefore, investigation of flows methods. Based on concrete problems, the first part Features of blood and air in[...] discusses numerical differentiation and integration, Over the course of the last century it has become and the[...] Features clear that both elementary particle physics and rel- Together, the volumes in this series present all of the ativity theories are based on the notion of symme- Features data needed at various length scales for a multidis- tries. These symmetries become manifest in that the With the development of ever more powerful com- ciplinary approach to modeling and simulation of "laws of nature" are invariant under spacetime trans- puters a new branch of physics and engineering flows in the cardiovascular and ventilatory systems, formations and/or gauge transformations. The con- evolved over the last few decades: Computer Sim- especially multiscale modeling and coupled simula- sequences of these symmetries were analyzed as early ulation or Computational Physics. It serves two tions. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are as in 1918 by Emmy Noether on the level of action main purposes:- Solution of complex mathematical tightly coupled, as their primary function is to supply [..] problems such as, differential equations, minimiza- oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from, [..] tion/optimization, or high-dimensional sums/inte- Contents grals.- Direct simulation of physical processes, as for Contents Preface.- Notation.- Introduction.- Symmetry: Argu- instance, [..] Preface.- Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular ment, Principle, and Leitmotif.- Operations and Apparatus.- Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Ventilatory Invariants.- "Symmetries" in "Fundamental Physics".- Contents Apparatus.- Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Physiology.- The Scope of Symmetries.- Bibliographical Notes.- Some Basic Remarks.- Part I Deterministic Methods: Chapter 4: Physiology of Ventilation.- Chapter 5: Classical Mechanics.- Newtonian and Analytical Numerical Differentiation.- Numerical Integration.- Medical Images and Physiological Signals.- Conclu- Mechanics.- Symmetries and Conservation Laws.- The KEPLER Problem.- Ordinary Differential Equa- sions.- References.- List of Currently Used Prefixes Galilei Group.- Electrodynamics and Special Rel- tions – Initial Value Problems.- The Double Pendu- and Suffixes.- List of Aliases and Primary Symbols.- ativity.- Electrodynamics à la Maxwell.- Special lum.- Molecular Dynamics.- Numerics of Ordinary Complementary Lists of Notations.- Index. Differential Equations - Boundary Value Problems.- Relativity.- Noether Theorems.- Poincaré Trans- The One-Dimensional Stationary Heat Equation.- formations.- Generalizations of Poincaré Symme- Fields of interest The One-Dimensional Stationary SCHRÖDINGER try.- On the Validity of Special Relativity.- Quantum Biophysics and Biological Physics; Biomedical Engi- Equation.- Numerics of Partial Differential Equa- Mechanics.- Principles of Quantum Mechanics.- neering; Mathematical and Computational Biology; tions.- Part II Stochastic Methods.- Pseudo Random Symmetry[...] Systems Biology; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Car- Number Generators.- Random Sampling Methods.- diology Fields of interest A Brief Introduction to Monte-Carlo Methods.- The Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational ISING[...] Target groups Physics; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field The- Research Fields of interest ory; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems; Numerical and Computational Physics; Appl. Math- Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity The- Type of publication ematics / Computational Methods of Engineering; ory; Mathematical Physics Monograph Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analy- Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9468-3 sis; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry; Sta- Research Hardcover tistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity 2014. XV, 585 p. 75 illus., 25 illus. in color. (Biomathe- Type of publication Target groups matical and Biomechanical Modeling of the Circulatory Monograph Upper undergraduate and Ventilatory Systems, Vol. 6) More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7641-8 169,99 € Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-9468-3 Hardcover Undergraduate textbook 2014. XXVIII, 763 p. 29 illus. (Fundamental Theories of usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02434-9 Physics, Vol. 176) Hardcover 139,99 € 2014. XVII, 377 p. 95 illus. 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W. Waldenfels Th. Wilson, K. Rohlfs, S. Hüttemeister, Zeiss Planetarium Bochum, R.K. Zeytounian, Université des Sciences et Technologies, Lille, Bochum, Germany France A Measure Theoretical Approach to Quantum Stochastic Processes Tools of Radio Astronomy Five Decades of Tackling Models for Stiff Fluid Dynamics Problems This 6th edition of “Tools of Radio Astronomy”, the This monograph takes as starting point that abstract A Scientific Autobiography most used introductory text in radio astronomy, has quantum stochastic processes can be understood as been revised to reflect the current state of this impor- a quantum field theory in one space and in one time Rationality - as opposed to 'ad-hoc' - and asymptot- tant branch of astronomy. This includes the use of coordinate. As a result it is appropriate to represent ics - to emphasize the fact that perturbative methods satellites, low radio frequencies, the millimeter/sub- operators as power series of creation and annihila- are at the core of the theory - are the two main con- mm universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background tion operators in normal-ordered form, which can be cepts associated with the Rational Asymptotic Mod- and the increased importance of mm/sub-mm dust achieved using classical measure theory.Considering eling (RAM) approach in fluid dynamics when the emission. Several derivations and presentations of in detail four basic examples (e.g. a two-level atom goal is to specifically provide useful models acces- technical aspects of radio astronomy and receivers, coupled to a heat bath of oscillators), in each case sible to numerical simulation via high-speed com- such as receiver noise, the Hertz dipole and beam the Hamiltonian of the associated one-parameter puting. This approach has contributed to a fresh forming have been updated, expanded, re-worked strongly continuous group is determined and the understanding of Newtonian fluid flow problems or complemented by alternative derivations. These spectral decomposition is explicitly calculated in the and has opened up new avenues for tackling real reflect advances in technology. The wider band- form of generalized eigen-vectors.Advanced topics fluid flow phenomena, which are known to lead to widths of the Jansky-VLA and long wave[...] include the theory of[...] very difficult mathematical and numerical problems irrespective of turbulence. With the present scientific Features Features autobiography the author guides the[...] This 6th edition of “Tools of Radio Astronomy”, the This monograph takes as starting point that abstract most used introductory text in radio astronomy, has quantum stochastic processes can be understood as Features been revised to reflect the current state of this impor- a quantum field theory in one space and in one time Rationality - as opposed to 'ad-hoc' - and asymptot- tant branch of astronomy. This includes the use of coordinate. As a result it is appropriate to represent ics - to emphasize the fact that perturbative methods satellites, low radio frequencies, the millimeter/sub- operators as power series of creation and annihila- are at the core of the theory - are the two main con- mm universe, the Cosmic Microwave Background tion operators in normal-ordered form, which can be cepts associated with the Rational Asymptotic Mod- and the increased importance of mm/sub-mm dust achieved using classical measure theory. Consider- eling (RAM) approach in fluid dynamics when the emission. Several derivations and presentations [..] ing in detail four basic examples (e.g. a [..] goal is to specifically provide useful models accessi- ble to numerical simulation via high-speed comput- Contents Contents ing. This approach has contributed to a fresh [..] Radio Astronomical Fundamentals.- Electromag- Weyl Algebras.- Continuous Sets of Creation neticWave Propagation Fundamentals.- Wave and Annihilation Operators.- One-Parameter Contents Polarization.- Signal Processing and Receivers: The- Groups.- Four Explicitly Calculable One-Excita- Introduction.- Ten Years in Armenia.- The Moscow ory.- Practical Receiver Systems.- Fundamentals of tion Processes.- White Noise Calculus.- Circled Period With I.A. Kibel.- My French Scientific Career Antenna Theory.- Practical Aspects of Filled Aper- Integrals.- White Noise Integration.- The Hud- up to 2012.- The Interrelationship Between NSF ture Antennas.- Single Dish Observational Methods.- son-Parthasarathy Differential Equation.- The Equations and our RAM Approach.- Retrospective Interferometers and Aperture Synthesis.- Emission Amplifies Oscillator.- Approximation by Coloured Summary.- Bibliography. Mechanisms of Continuous Radiation.- Some Exam- Noise.- Index. ples of Thermal and Nonthermal Radio Sources.- Fields of interest Fields of interest Spectral Line Fundamentals.- Line Radiation from Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Engineering Fluid Quantum Physics; Mathematical Physics; Mathemat- Atoms.- Radio Recombination Lines.- Overview of Dynamics; Geophysics / Geodesy; History and Philo- ical Methods in Physics Molecular Basics.- Molecules in Interstellar Space.- sophical Foundations of Physics; Numerical and Some Useful[...] Computational Physics Target groups Research Fields of interest Target groups Astronomy, Observations and Techniques; Research Type of publication Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Astro- Monograph physics and Astroparticles; Signal, Image and Speech Type of publication Processing Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-45081-5 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39540-6 Softcover Target groups 2014. XVII, 228 p. 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GRAIL: Mapping the Moon's Interior R. Clancy, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia; J. Man- M. Ah-King, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden (Ed.) ning, H. Brolsma, Australian Antarctic Division, Kingston, Aus- In September 2011, the GRAIL mission launched tralia two unmanned spacecraft to the Moon, which Challenging Popular Myths of Sex, entered into lunar orbit on December 31, 2011 Mapping Antarctica Gender and Biology and January 1, 2012. They orbited the Moon until December 17, 2012, when they impacted the sur- A Five Hundred Year Record of Discovery face near the Moon’s north pole. This book con- This edited volume challenges popular notions of tains three review articles co-authored by the GRAIL Everyone likes maps and maps are always used to sex, gender and biology and features international, Science Team and Guest Scientists that describe the illustrate the many books on the Antarctic. Here the trans-disciplinary research. The book begins with reasons for the GRAIL mission, the development of focus is reversed with contemporary maps telling the an exploration of supposedly ‘natural’ sexual differ- the necessary technology, and the design of the mis- story – one that should be attractive to the widest ences, then looks at research in evolutionary biol- sion to acquire the most precise measurements of audience as it is a unique approach complimenting ogy and examines topics such as gender stereotypes the lunar gravity field possible today. The book pro- what has gone before and providing something dif- in humans.The first chapters explore important vides a detailed description of the GRAIL mission’s ferent for all interested in Antarctica. questions: What are the fundamental sex differ- scientific objectives, the instrumentation and its ences? How do genes and hormones influence an required[...] Features individual’s sex? Subsequent chapters concern topics Everyone likes maps and maps are always used to including: sex stereotypes in the field of sexual con- Features illustrate the many books on the Antarctic. Here the flict, how the focus on genes in evolutionary biology In September 2011, the GRAIL mission launched focus is reversed with contemporary maps telling the disregards other means of inheritance, and the devel- two unmanned spacecraft to the Moon, which story – one that should be attractive to the widest opment of Darwin's theory of sex[...] entered into lunar orbit on December 31, 2011 audience as it is a unique approach complimenting and January 1, 2012. They orbited the Moon until what has gone before and providing something dif- Features December 17, 2012, when they impacted the sur- ferent for all interested in Antarctica. This edited volume challenges popular notions of face near the Moon’s north pole. This book con- sex, gender and biology and features international, tains three review articles co-authored by the GRAIL Contents trans-disciplinary research. The book begins with Science Team and Guest Scientists that describe the Introduction.- The Concept: From Ptolemy to an exploration of supposedly ‘natural’ sexual differ- reasons for the GRAIL mission, [..] Cook.-Arctic and Antarctic regions are not Poles ences, then looks at research in evolutionary biology apart.- The Reality: Cook to the International Geo- and examines topics such as gender stereotypes in Contents graphical Congress.- The Heroic Age: Heroes, Leg- humans.The first chapters explore important ques- Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL): ends and Land.- Wings over the Continent: From tions: What are the fundamental sex differences? [..] Mapping the Lunar Interior from Crust to Core.- Wilkins to War.- A Second World War and a New The Scientific Measurement System of the Gravity Order of Business.- Antarctica Comes of Age: Win- Contents Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Mission.- dows of the World (1960–2000).- Post–2000: A new Introduction.- Fundamental differences between The Lunar Gravity Ranging System for the Gravity concept of mapping.- Tourism: A different explorer. females and males?.- Genes and hormones – what Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Mission. make up an individual's sex?.- Sexual conflict and the Fields of interest dilemma of stereotyping the sexes.- Sex, gender and Fields of interest Popular Science in Nature and Environment; Geo- evolution beyond genes.- Beyond coy females and Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences; Planetology graphical Information Systems / Cartography; Cli- eager males: the evolution of Darwin’s sexual selec- mate Change; Historical Geology tion.- Human sex differences in height: Evolution Target groups due to gender hierarchy?.- How do voices become Research Target groups gendered? A critical examination of everyday and Research medical constructions of the relationship between Type of publication voice, sex and gender identity.- Parenthood in Nor- Monograph Type of publication way: Between politics and science. Popular science More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9583-3 More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-4320-5 Fields of interest Hardcover Gender Studies; Interdisciplinary Studies; History of Hardcover Spin-off from Space Science Reviews journal, Vol. Science; Evolutionary Biology 178/1, 2013 2014. XXI, 328 p. 163 illus., 130 illus. in color. (Springer 2014. V, 76 p. Praxis Books) Target groups 99,99 € 29,95 € Research ISBN 978-1-4614-9583-3 ISBN 978-94-007-4320-5 Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01978-9 Hardcover 2013. VIII, 104 p. 1 illus. 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N. Bahrami, Curtin University, Perth, Australia K.R. Cabell, J. Valsiner (Eds.) S. Caeiro, W. Leal Filho, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany; C. Jabbour, U.M. Azeiteiro, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal (Eds.) Evaluating Factors Controlling The Catalyzing Mind

Damage and Productivity in Tight Beyond Models of Causality Sustainability Assessment Tools in Gas Reservoirs How do we understand and explain phenomena in Higher Education Institutions psychology? What does the concept of “causality” Mapping Trends and Good Practices Around the World Tight gas reservoirs have very low permeability and mean when we discuss higher psychological func- porosity, which cannot be produced at economical tions and behavior? Is it possible to generate “laws” This book contributes to debates on current sustain- flow rates unless the well is efficiently stimulated and in a psychological and behavioral science—laws that ability practices, with a focus on assessment tools completed using advanced and optimized technolo- go beyond statistical regularities, frequencies, and as applied in higher education institutions. These gies. Economical production on the basis of tight gas probabilities? An international group of authors institutions are challenged to carry out management, reservoirs is challenging in general, not only due to compare and contrast the use of a causal model in research, and teaching, and to create settings that their very low permeability but also to several dif- psychology with a newer model—the catalytic model. allow developing new competencies to address the ferent forms of formation damage that can occur The Catalyzing Mind: Beyond Models of Causality complex global environmental, social, cultural, and during drilling, completion, stimulation, and pro- proposes an approach to the qualitative nature of economic pressures with which current and future duction operations.This study demonstrates in detail psychological phenomena that focuses on the psy- generations are confronted.The first chapters discuss the effects of different well and reservoir static and chological significance and meaning of conditions, issues of sustainability in higher education, namely dynamic parameters that influence damage mecha- contexts, and situations as well as their[...] the role of universities in promoting sustainability nisms and well productivity in tight gas reservoirs. and the emergent fields of sustainability science and Geomechanics,[...] Features education for sustainable development and how to How do we understand and explain phenomena in integrate and[...] Features psychology? What does the concept of “causality” Tight gas reservoirs have very low permeability and mean when we discuss higher psychological func- Features porosity, which cannot be produced at economical tions and behavior? Is it possible to generate “laws” This book contributes to debates on current sustain- flow rates unless the well is efficiently stimulated and in a psychological and behavioral science—laws that ability practices, with a focus on assessment tools completed using advanced and optimized technolo- go beyond statistical regularities, frequencies, and as applied in higher education institutions. These gies. Economical production on the basis of tight gas probabilities? An international group of authors institutions are challenged to carry out management, reservoirs is challenging in general, not only due to compare and contrast the use of a causal model in research, and teaching, and to create settings that their very low permeability but also to several differ- psychology [..] allow developing new competencies to address the ent forms of formation damage that can [..] complex global environmental, social, cultural, and Contents economic pressures with which current and future Contents Annals of Theoretical Psychology: A Reintroduc- [..] Introduction to tight gas reservoirs.- Tight gas reser- tion. Craig Gruber, Jaan Valsiner, Matthew Clark voirs characterisation for dynamic parameters.- and Sven Hroar Klempe.- Systematic Systemics: Contents Tight gas reservoir simulation.- Tight gas field exam- Causality, Catalysis, and Developmental Cybernet- 1. Sustainability Science and Education for Sus- ple: effect of damage mechanims on well productiv- ics. Kenneth R. Cabell and Jaan Valsiner.- Break- tainable Development in Universities: A Way for ity.- Conclusions. ing The Arrows of Causality: The Idea of Catalysis Transition.- 2. Being scared is not enough! Motiva- in its Making. Jaan Valsiner.- Cause and Catalyst: tors for Education for Sustainable Development.- Fields of interest A Differentiation. Alaric Kohler.- Catalysis, Cause, 3. Time and sustainability metrics in higher educa- Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture); Mineral and Explanation: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry. Sven tion.- 4. Integrating sustainability into the university: Resources; Industrial and Production Engineering Hroar Klempe.- Semiotic Scaffolding: A Biosemiotic past, present and future.- 5. Sustainability assess- Link Between Sema and Soma. Jesper Hoffmeyer.- ment methodologies.- 6. A strategy and a toolkit to Target groups Catalysis and Scaffolding in Semiotic. Kalevi[...] realize System Integration of Sustainable Develop- Research ment (SISD).- 7. Assessing Sustainability and Social Fields of interest Type of publication Responsibility in Higher Education. Assessment Personality and Social Psychology; Cognitive Psy- Frameworks explained.- 8. Alternative[...] Monograph chology More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02480-6 Fields of interest Target groups Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings); Sustainable Hardcover Research 2013. XVI, 53 p. 37 illus., 14 illus. in color. (Springer The- Development; Higher Education; Renewable and Green Energy ses) Type of publication 79,99 € Contributed volume Target groups ISBN 978-3-319-02480-6 More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8820-0 Research Online orders shipping within 2-3 days. Hardcover Type of publication 2014. XIX, 303 p. 6 illus., 3 illus. in color. (Annals of The- Monograph oretical Psychology, Vol. 11) 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02374-8 ISBN 978-1-4614-8820-0 Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2013. 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R.A. Cohen S. Goldstein, J.A. Naglieri (Eds.) R.L. Griffith, L.F. Thompson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA; B.K. Armon, The Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, USA (Eds.) The Neuropsychology of Attention Handbook of Executive Functioning Internationalizing the Curriculum in It has been 15 years since the original publication Planning. Attention. Memory. Self-regulation. These Organizational Psychology of Neuropsychology of Attention. At the time of its and other core cognitive and behavioral operations publication, attention was a construct that had long of daily life comprise what we know as executive been of theoretical interest in the field of psychol- functioning (EF). But despite all we know, the con- This book assembles state-of-the-art thinking on the ogy and was receiving increased research by cogni- cept has engendered multiple, often conflicting def- internationalization of the curriculum of training tive scientists. Yet, attention was typically viewed initions and its components are sometimes loosely centers in I/O and Work Psychology. The experts as a nuisance variable; a factor that needed to be defined and poorly understood.The Handbook of contributing chapters share their thoughts on the accounted for when assessing brain function, but Executive Functioning cuts through the confusion, knowledge and skills that students must master in of limited importance in its own right. There is a analyzing both the whole and its parts in compre- the 21st century, as well as their research on how we need for a new edition of this book within Neuropsy- hensive, practical detail for scholar and clinician can develop students to be globally perceptive, cul- chology to present an updated and integrated review alike. Background chapters examine influential mod- turally competent working professionals. Chapters of what is know about attention, the disorders that els of EF, tour the brain geography of the executive cover a full range of topics such as: the scope of sub- affect it, and approaches to its clinical assessment system and pose salient developmental questions. A ject matter and content, learning objectives and out- and treatment. Such a[...] section on practical implications[...] comes, global competencies, co-curricular activities, experiential learning and the tacit curriculum, while Features Features curriculum development must stem from the philos- Once viewed as a somewhat vague metaphysical con- Planning. Attention. Memory. Self-regulation. These ophy of each[...] struct, not suitable for behavioral inquiry, atten- and other core cognitive and behavioral operations tion is now recognized as a core cognitive function, of daily life comprise what we know as executive Features essential to the brain's processing of outside stimuli. functioning (EF). But despite all we know, the con- Since the days of silk roads and spice routes, inter- Not surprisingly in an era of advanced information cept has engendered multiple, often conflicting def- national commerce has been essential to business. technologies--and rising rates of ADD--attention initions, and its components are sometimes loosely Today, from air travel to the Internet, advances in has also emerged as a significant area of study within defined and poorly understood.The Handbook of technology have served to make the business world neuropsychology. The Second [..] Executive Functioning cuts through the [..] smaller. Yet, despite the real world's march towards globalization, organizational psychology as an acad- Contents Contents emic discipline has yet to incorporate these develop- Part One: Foundations.- Chapter 1: Introduc- Preface.- SECTION I: CONCEPTUALIZATIONS ments into its degree programs. [..] tion.- Chapter 2: Historical and Philosophical OF EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING.- Chapter 1. Antecedents.- Chapter 3: Cognitive Psychology of Introduction: A History of Executive Functioning Contents Attention.- Chapter 4: Cognitive science of atten- as a Theoretical and Clinical Construct.- Chapter 2. Expect Surprises: I-O and the Global Business Envi- tion: Current concepts and approaches.- Chapter 5: The Physiology of Executive Functioning.- Chapter ronment.- Challenges and opportunities to devel- Intention, Response Selection, and Executive-Atten- 3. The Frontal Lobes and Executive Functioning.- oping South-North program partnerships.- The tion.- Chapter 6: Focused and Sustained Attention.- Chapter 4. The Development of Hot and Cool Exec- Science of a Global Organizational Psychology: Dif- Chapter 7: Behavioral Perspectives.- Chapter 8: Ori- utive Function in Childhood and Adolescence: Are fering Approaches and Assumptions.- Educational enting Response: Index of Attention.- Chapter 9: We Getting Warmer?.- SECTION II: PRACTICAL Approaches Across Cultures: Consequences for Physiological Substrates of Attention.- Chapter 10: IMPLICATIONS.- Chapter 5. A Review of the Use of International IO Programs.- An Integrated Inter- Neural Mechanisms of Attention.- Chapter 11: Mod- Executive Function Tasks in Externalizing and Inter- national Learning Model for Internationalizing I/ els and Mechanisms of Attention.- Part[...] nalizing Disorders.- Chapter 6. The Neuropsychol- O Psychology Programs.- Teaching and Learning ogy of Executive[...] Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology Fields of interest Internationally: The Erasmus Mundus Program.- Neuropsychology; Neurology; Psychiatry; Child and Fields of interest Preparing Global Managers and Consultants: A Jus- School Psychology Developmental Psychology; Assessment, Testing and tification and Framework for[...] Evaluation; Psychiatry; Neurobiology; Rehabilitation Target groups Medicine; Social Work Fields of interest Research Industrial and organisational psychology; Cross Cul- Target groups tural Psychology; Educational Psychology Type of publication Research Monograph Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-0-387-72638-0 Type of publication Research Handbook Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8105-8 Type of publication 2014. XXVII, 978 p. 94 illus. in color. Contributed volume 199,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-0-387-72638-0 2014. XIX, 567 p. 43 illus. 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Foundations of Bilingual Memory Electricity Economics: Production Cost Optimal and Nearly Zero- Functions with Electricity Energy Buildings (nZEB) Foundations of Bilingual Memory provides a valu- Definitions, Calculation Principles and Case Studies able update to the field of bilingual memory and Electricity Economics: Production Functions with offers a new psychological perspective on how Electricity studies the production output from ana- Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance the bilingual mind encodes, stores, and retrieves lyzing patterns of electricity consumption. Since levels are principles initiated by the European information. This volume emphasizes theoretical electricity data can be used to measure scenarios of Union’s (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings issues, such as classic memory approaches, Com- economic performance due to its accuracy and relia- Directive which was recast in 2010. These will be pound-Coordinate Bilingualism, Bilingual Dual bility, it could therefore also be used to help scholars major drivers in the construction sector in the next Coding Theory, and Working Memory, about explore new research frontiers that directly and indi- few years, because all new buildings in the EU from which relatively little has been written in the bilin- rectly benefits human society. Our research initially 2021 onwards are expected to be nearly zero energy gual domain. Also covered are:• The neuropsy- explores a similar pattern to substitute the Cobb– buildings (nZEB).This book introduces the technical chology of bilingual memory• Applied issues (such Douglas function with the production function with definitions, system boundaries, energy calculation as false memories and bilingualism, emotion and electricity to track and forecast economic activities. methodology and input data needed to set primary memory)• Empirical findings in support of the The book systematically introduces the theoretical energy based minimum/cost optimal and nZEB uniqueness of the different memory systems of the frameworks and mathematical models of economics requirements in national energy frames. Worked bilingual individual•[...] from the perspective[...] examples are provided to illustrate the calculation of delivered, exported and primary energy, and[...] Features Features Foundations of Bilingual Memory provides a valu- Electricity Economics: Production Functions with Features able update to the field of bilingual memory and Electricity studies the production output from ana- Cost optimal and nearly zero energy performance offers a new psychological perspective on how lyzing patterns of electricity consumption. Since levels are principles initiated by the European the bilingual mind encodes, stores, and retrieves electricity data can be used to measure scenarios of Union’s (EU) Energy Performance of Buildings information. This volume emphasizes theoretical economic performance due to its accuracy and relia- Directive which was recast in 2010. These will be issues, such as classic memory approaches, Com- bility, it could therefore also be used to help scholars major drivers in the construction sector in the next pound-Coordinate Bilingualism, Bilingual Dual explore new research frontiers that directly and indi- few years, because all new buildings in the EU from Coding Theory, and Working Memory, about which rectly benefits human society. Our [..] 2021 onwards are expected to be nearly zero energy relatively little has been [..] buildings (nZEB). This book introduces the technical Contents [..] Contents Introduction.- Production Functions with Electric- Section I. Bilingual Models.- The Classic Bilingual ity: The Enterprise Level.- Production Functions Contents Memory View: How Everything Started.- Bilin- with Electricity: The Sectoral Level.- The Supply and Nearly zero energy buildings nZEB definitions and gual Memory Models.- Bilingual Dual Coding The- Demand Models Based on Electricity Consumption.- calculation frameworks.- Present energy perfor- ory.- Connectionist Models of Bilingual Memory.- Production Functions with Electricity: The Industrial mance requirements and future targets in some Models of Lexical Access and Bilingualism.- Sec- Level.- E-GDP Functions for a National Economy.- selected countries.- Cost optimal energy perfor- tion II. Episodic, Semantic, and Working Memory.- The Characteristics of Gene in an Economy.- Energy mance.- Indoor climate and standard building use Episodic Memory.- Semantic Memory.- Explicit vs. Intensity and Electrification.- Features of Electricity input data for energy calculations.- Energy calcu- Implicit Memory.- Emotion and Memory.- False Consumption During the Economic Development lation methods with relevant accuracy for nZEB Memories.- Working Memory.- Section III. The Stages.- Up-industrialization.- E-GDP Functions buildings.- Case studies of office and public nZEB Neuroscience of Bilingual Memory.- The Neuro- for the World and Particular Countries.- Macroeco- buildings.- How to include nZEB and low carbon science of Bilingual Memory.- Hemispheric Differ- nomic and Policy Models.- Updates of the[...] targets in architectural competitions.- Lessons learnt ences and Memory Storage. and future prospective. Fields of interest Fields of interest Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Energy Fields of interest Cognitive Psychology; Linguistics (general) Economics; Industrial Organization Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings); Building Con- struction, HVAC, Refrigeration; Renewable and Target groups Target groups Green Energy; Environmental Engineering / Research Research Biotechnology Type of publication Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Monograph Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9217-7 More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-40756-7 Type of publication Hardcover Hardcover Monograph 2014. XIV, 297 p. 40 illus., 5 illus. in color. 2013. XV, 441 p. 357 illus., 28 illus. in color. 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5609-3 129,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-9217-7 ISBN 978-3-642-40756-7 Hardcover usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 2013. IX, 176 p. 84 illus. 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D.A. Leeming, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Rhinebeck, USA F. Lowenthal, L. Lefebvre (Eds.) E. Michalena, J.M. Hills (Eds.) (Ed.) Language and Recursion Renewable Energy Governance Encyclopedia of Psychology and Complexities and Challenges Religion As humans, our many levels of language use distin- guish us from the rest of the animal world. For many This book focuses on Renewable Energy (RE) gov- ernance - the institutions, plans, policies and stake- Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion, 2nd edi- scholars, it is the recursive aspect of human speech holders that are involved in RE implementation - tion, is a greatly expanded and updated reference that makes it truly human. But linguists continue and the complexities and challenges associated with work that builds on the foundation of the highly suc- to argue about what recursion actually is, leading this much discussed energy area. Whilst RE tech- cessful previous edition. The first to integrate psy- to the central dilemma: is full recursion, as defined nologies have advanced and become cheaper, gover- chology and religion in the context of modern social by mathematicians, really necessary for human lan- nance schemes rarely support those technologies in and behavioral sciences, Encyclopedia of Psychology guage? Language and Recursion defines the elusive an efficient and cost-effective way. To illustrate the and Religion continues to offer a rich contribution construct with the goal of furthering research into problem, global case-studies delicately demonstrate to the development of human self-understanding. language and cognition. An up-to-date literature successes and failures of renewable energy gover- A significant number of new entries and of updated review surveys extensive findings based on non-ver- nance. RE here is considered from a number of per- original entries provide even more comprehensive bal communication devices and neuroimaging tech- spectives: as a regional geopolitical agent, as a tool to coverage. This reference work provides a definitive niques. Comparing human and non-human primate meet national RE targets and as a promoter of local and intellectually rigorous collection of psychological communication, the book’s contributors[...] development. The book considers[...] interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, Features doctrines,[...] As humans, our many levels of language use distin- Features This book focuses on Renewable Energy (RE) gov- Features guish us from the rest of the animal world. For many ernance - the institutions, plans, policies and stake- Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion, 2nd edi- scholars, it is the recursive aspect of human speech holders that are involved in RE implementation - tion, is a greatly expanded and updated reference that makes it truly human. But linguists continue and the complexities and challenges associated with work that builds on the foundation of the highly suc- to argue about what recursion actually is, leading this much discussed energy area. Whilst RE tech- cessful previous edition. The first to integrate psy- to the central dilemma: is full recursion, as defined nologies have advanced and become cheaper, gover- chology and religion in the context of modern social by mathematicians, really necessary for human lan- nance schemes rarely support those technologies in and behavioral sciences, Encyclopedia of Psychology guage? Language and Recursion defines the [..] an efficient and cost-effective way. To illustrate the and Religion continues to offer a rich contribution to Contents [..] the development of human self-understanding. A [..] Section 1: What is recursion?.- Chapter I : Pragmat- Contents Fields of interest ics as the origin of recursion.- Chapter II : Investigat- Introduction - Renewable Energy Governance – Is History of Psychology; Religious Studies; Philosophy ing recursion within a domain-specific framework.- it Blocking the Technically Feasible?.- Renewable of Religion Chapter III : Recursive cognition as a prelude to language.- Section 2 : Non Verbal Communication and Conventional Electricity Generation Systems: Target groups Devices, Implicit learning, Language and Recursion.- Technologies and Diversity of Energy Systems.- Research Chapter IV : Non Verbal Communication Devices, Institutional Factors that Determine Energy Tran- Language, Cerebral Flexibility and Recursive Exer- sitions: A Comparative Case Study Approach.- Type of publication cises.- Chapter V : Computer simulations of recur- Renewable Energy: Urban Centres Lead the Dance Encyclop(a)edia sive exercises for a Non-Verbal Communication in Australia?.- Endogenous Tourism Develop- ment Through Renewable Energy Governance: A More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-6085-5 Device.- Chapter VI : Implicit learning and recur- sion.- Section 3 : Emergence of Grammar in[...] Questionable Challenge.- Outliers or Frontrun- Hardcover ners? Exploring the (Self-) Governance of Commu- 2014. XLIV, 1966 p. 96 illus., 75 illus. in color. In 3 vol- Fields of interest nity-owned Sustainable Energy in Scotland and the umes, not available separately. Cognitive Psychology; Psycholinguistics Netherlands.- Renewable Energy[...] 699,00 € ISBN 978-1-4614-6085-5 Target groups Fields of interest usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Research Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Energy Economics Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9413-3 Research Hardcover Type of publication 2014. XIX, 232 p. 20 illus., 10 illus. in color. Monograph 99,99 € More on www.springer.com/978-1-4471-5594-2 ISBN 978-1-4614-9413-3 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Hardcover 2013. IX, 397 p. 40 illus. (Lecture Notes in Energy, Vol. 57) 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4471-5594-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Psychology 257

S. Rauch, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Swe- R.W. Rieber, Fordham University, New York, USA; R.J. Kelly S. Schmidt, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Ger- den; G. Morrison, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothen- many; H. Walach (Eds.) burg, Sweden; S. Norra, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany; N. Schleicher, Karlsruhe Institute of Technol- Film, Television and the Psychology ogy, Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.) of the Social Dream Meditation – Neuroscientific Approaches and Philosophical Urban Environment This book demonstrates how social distress or anx- Implications Proceedings of the 11th Urban Environment Symposium iety is reflected, modified, and evolves through the (UES), held in Karlsruhe, Germany, 16-19 September 2012 medium of the motion picture. Tracing cinema This volume features a collection of essays on con- from its earliest forms, the authors show how film sciousness, which has become one of the hot topics Over half of the global population now lives in cities. is a perfect medium for generating and projecting at the crossroads between neuroscience, philosophy, This ongoing urbanisation is making it increasingly dreams, fantasies, and nightmares, on the individual and religious studies. Is consciousness something the important to adequately manage urban systems and as well as the societal level. Arising at the same time brain produces? How can we study it? Is there just preserve urban environments. This book is the out- as Freud’s influential ideas, cinema has been inter- one type of consciousness or are there different states come of the 11th Urban Environment Symposium twined with the wishes and fears of the greater cul- that can be discriminated? Are so called “higher (UES) held on 16-19 September 2012 in Karlsruhe, ture and has served as a means of experiencing those states of consciousness” that some people report dur- Germany. The UES aims at providing a forum on the feelings in a communal and taming environment. ing meditation pointing towards a new understand- sciences and practices needed to promote a sustain- From Munsterberg’s original pronouncements in the ing of consciousness? Meditation research is a new able future in urban environments. Papers by leading early 20th century about the psychology of cinema, discipline that shows new inroads into the study of experts are presented in sections on Urban Manage- through the pioneering films of[...] consciousness. If a meditative practice changes brain ment and Spatial Planning, Green Cities and Urban structure itself this is direct proof of the causal influ- Ecosystems, Urban Planning and Development, Features ence of[...] Air Quality and Noise, Urban Climate Change and From the flickering images of the earliest silent films Adaptation, and Contamination of Urban Waters to today's billion-dollar blockbusters, films have cap- Features and[...] tivated the public's eyes, hearts, and psyches. Reflect- This volume features a collection of essays on con- ing – and often creating – the tenor of their times, sciousness, which has become one of the hot topics Features they combine layers of symbolic and metaphorical at the crossroads between neuroscience, philosophy, Over half of the global population now lives in cities. images to make a stronger internal impact on their and religious studies. Is consciousness something This ongoing urbanisation is making it increasingly viewers than the still image or the printed word.The the brain produces? How can we study it? Is there important to adequately manage urban systems and compelling pages of Film, [..] just one type of consciousness or are there differ- preserve urban environments. This book is the out- ent states that can be discriminated? Are so called come of the 11th Urban Environment Symposium Contents “higher states of consciousness” that some people [..] (UES) held on 16-19 September 2012 in Karlsruhe, The Cultural Psychology of Motion Pictures: Dreams Germany. The UES aims at providing a forum on the that Money Can Buy.- The Aliens in Us and the Contents sciences and practices needed to promote a sustain- Aliens Out There: Science Fiction in the Movies.- Introduction: Laying out the Field of Meditation able [..] The Role of Movies and Mental Health by Charles Research, S. Schmidt, H. Walach.-Towards an Epis- Winick.- Bedlam in Spyland: Is Bourne Bond?.- The temology of Inner Experience, H. Walach.- The Contents Cult of Celebrity: How Hollywood Created Real- Meditative Approach to Awaken Selfless Insight, Preface.- Urban Management and Spatial Planning.- ity.- Life Imitating Art: Organized Crime on Screen.- W.J.H. Austin.- Meditation as First-Person Method- Green Cities and Urban Ecosystems.- Urban Plan- Media and Film Influences on Popular Culture.- ology: Real Promise—and Problems, J. Shear.- Using ning and Development.- Air Quality and Noise.- Conclusions: The Inventor, the Detective, and the First-Person Reports during Meditation to Investi- Urban Climate Change and Adaptation.- Contam- Warrior. gate Basic Cognitive Experience, W. Hasenkamp.- I intation of Urban Waters and Its Effects. am I from moment to moment: Methods and results Fields of interest of grasping intersubjective and intertemporal neuro- Fields of interest History of Psychology; Cultural Studies; Psychology physiological differences during Meditation states, T. Transportation; Sustainable Development; Land- Research scape, Regional and Urban Planning Hinterberger.- Does neuroimaging provide[...] Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Research Research Neuropsychology; Philosophy of Science; Religious Type of publication Studies Type of publication Monograph Proceedings Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-7174-5 Research More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7755-2 Hardcover Type of publication Hardcover 2014. VII, 181 p. 2 illus. Contributed volume 2013. 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R.C. Talley, S.S. Travis (Eds.) S. Timmer, CAARE Center, Sacramento, USA; A. Urquiza (Eds.) J.J. Wakeford, Stellenbosch University, Matieland, South Africa

Multidisciplinary Coordinated Evidence-Based Approaches for the Preparing for Peak Oil in South Caregiving Treatment of Maltreated Children Africa

Research • Practice • Policy Considering core components and treatment effectiveness An Integrated Case Study

Effective, meaningful caregiving requires a well- This volume provides an overview of the research Oil is the lifeblood of modern industrial economies. coordinated and informed effort guided by various describing the effects of child maltreatment on men- Petroleum powers virtually all motorized trans- highly skilled specialists across several interrelated tal health, cognitive and social-emotional develop- port, which in turn enables most economic activi- professions, including psychologists, social work- ment. It offers descriptions of selected empirically ties and provides mobility for citizens. But oil is a ers, and occupational therapists. Multidisciplinary based treatments (EBTs) written by scholars associ- finite resource that is steadily depleting. In the past Coordinated Caregiving addresses the information ated with its development, training, or research on decade, the phenomenon of global peak oil – the fact needs of these interrelated professionals, contribut- its effectiveness. Each contributor presents the theo- that annual world oil production must at some point ing to the direct care of individuals and serving as retical foundation of the EBT and evidence of its effi- reach a maximum and then decline – has emerged an essential resource for those who ultimately create cacy, describes the treatment process and illustrates as one of the twenty-first century’s greatest chal- collaborative approaches to contemporary caregiving this process with a case study of its use with a mal- lenges. South Africa imports over two-thirds of its plans. In addition, the volume provides a wealth of treated child, and discusses possible limitations. Fol- petroleum fuels, and history has shown that oil price evidence-based research findings to facilitate ongo- lowing the chapters describing the interventions, the shocks generally translate into a weakening currency, ing dialogue about multidisciplinary and interdisci- editors address key issues of the dissemination and rising consumer prices, increasing joblessness and a plinary perspectives on[...] implementation[...] slow-down in economic[...]

Features Features Features Effective, meaningful caregiving requires a well- This volume provides an overview of the research Oil is the lifeblood of modern industrial economies. coordinated and informed effort guided by various describing the effects of child maltreatment on men- Petroleum powers virtually all motorized trans- highly skilled specialists across several interrelated tal health, cognitive and social-emotional develop- port, which in turn enables most economic activi- professions, including psychologists, social workers, ment. It offers descriptions of selected empirically ties and provides mobility for citizens. But oil is a and occupational therapists. Multidisciplinary Coor- based treatments (EBTs) written by scholars associ- finite resource that is steadily depleting. In the past dinated Caregiving addresses the information needs ated with its development, training, or research on decade, the phenomenon of global peak oil – the fact of these interrelated professionals, contributing to its effectiveness. Each contributor presents the theo- that annual world oil production must at some point the direct care of individuals and [..] retical foundation of the EBT and evidence of its [..] reach a maximum and then decline – has emerged [..] Contents Contents Introduction.- Chapter 1. The Status of Professional PART I. INTRODUCTION.- Chapter 1: A Brief His- Contents Caregiving in America; Shirley S. Travis & Ronda tory of Identifying Child Maltreatment; Nicole Hol- Preface.- 1. Introduction: The End of Cheap Oil C. Talley.- Section I: Discipline-specific Professional lis.- Chapter 2: A Brief History of Evidence-Based and its Implications for South Africa.- 2. Energy.- Caregiving.- Chapter 2. The State of Family Care- Practices; Lindsay A. Forte, Susan G. Timmer and 3. Transport.- 4. Agriculture.- 5. Economy.- 6. Soci- giving: A Nursing Perspective; Katherine Morton Anthony J. Urquiza.- Chapter 3: Why we think we ety.- 7. Can We Transition to Sustainability?.- Refer- Robinson.- Chapter 3. Professional Gerontology can make things better with Evidence Based Prac- ences.- Index. and Caregiving; Miae Chun, & Lewina Lee, & Bob tices: Theoretical and Developmental Context; Susan G. Knight.- Chapter 4. Social Work, Paraprofes- G. Timmer.- PART II. INTERVENTIONS FOR Fields of interest sional, and Family Care Provider Challenges: Crisis INFANTS AND TODDLERS.- Chapter 4: Attach- Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Energy in Care; Nancy R. Hooyman.- Chapter 5. Psycho- ment and Biobehavioral Catch-up: An Intervention Economics; Sustainable Development; Environmen- logical Aspects of Caregiving; Laura M. Arnstein & for Parents at Risk of Maltreating Their Infants and tal Economics; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture); Ronald T. Brown.- Chapter 6. Occupational Ther- Toddlers; Mary Dozier, E. B. Meade and Kristen Renewable and Green Energy apy[...] Bernard.- Chapter 5:[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Clinical Psychology; Social Work; Public Health; Psychotherapy and Counseling; Quality of Life Geriatrics / Gerontology; Social Policy; Educational Research; Maternal and Child Health; Psychother- Type of publication Policy and Politics apy; Child and School Psychology; Clinical Psychol- Brief ogy More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9517-8 Target groups Research Target groups Softcover Research 2013. XVII, 123 p. 30 illus. in color. (Energy Analysis) Type of publication 49,99 € Contributed volume Type of publication ISBN 978-1-4614-9517-8 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8972-6 Contributed volume Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7403-2 2014. XXIV, 266 p. 8 illus. (Caregiving: Research • Prac- Hardcover tice • Policy) 2014. XI, 302 p. 8 illus. (Child Maltreatment, Vol. 3) 99,99 € 99,99 € ISBN 978-1-4614-8972-6 ISBN 978-94-007-7403-2 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Social Sciences 259

X. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (P.R.); Z.M. M. Zaumseil, S. Schwarz, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (P.R.) (Eds.) M. von Vacano, G.B. Sullivan, Leeds Metropolitan University, Social Sciences Leeds, United Kingdom; J.E. Prawitasari-Hadiyono, Christian Uni- versity of Krida Wacana (UK, Jakarta Barta, Indonesia (Eds.) Nanoscale Thermoelectrics A. Al-Krenawi Cultural Psychology of Coping with For the efficient utilization of energy resources and Disasters the minimization of environmental damage, ther- Psychosocial Impact of Polygamy in moelectric materials can play an important role The Case of an Earthquake in Java, Indonesia the Middle East by converting waste heat into electricity directly. Nanostructured thermoelectric materials have This book offers a broad theoretical foundation by received much attention recently due to the potential relating and contrasting relevant international lit- Psychosocial Impact of Polygamy in the Middle for enhanced properties associated with size effects erature with the outcomes of a particular research East is the first to deal with polygamy in the Mid- and quantum confinement. Nanoscale Thermo- project. It provides a critical reevaluation of the dle East in a comprehensive way. This book fills a electrics describes the theory underlying these phe- complex phenomena of coping with disasters on a gap in the literature by addressing the question of nomena, as well as various thermoelectric materials general level by applying this integrative theory of the psychosocial impact of polygamy on all mem- and nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, SiGe disaster coping to a specific context. A cultural psy- bers of polygamous families by offering a new way of nanowires, and graphene nanoribbons. Chapters chological model is developed in order to suggest examining family structure, such as father-mother, written by leading scientists throughout the world ways of understanding and assessing local and cul- father-children, mother-children relationships, and are intended to create a fundamental bridge[...] tural specificity. This interaction of the general and the relationships between offspring from different locally specific is central to our understanding of cul- mothers. It introduces a model for intervention with Features tural psychology of coping with disaster. The book polygamous families for scholars and practitioners. For the efficient utilization of energy resources and provides a basic overview, by presenting various This book also explores Islam’s role in polygamy as the minimization of environmental damage, ther- approaches to coping with[...] well as the social and economic consequences of the moelectric materials can play an important role phenomena. by converting waste heat into electricity directly. Features Nanostructured thermoelectric materials have As the interdependence between human activities Features received much attention recently due to the potential and natural forces on earth grows in instability, dis- Psychosocial Impact of Polygamy in the Middle for enhanced properties associated with size effects aster research is maturing as a discipline, employ- East is the first scholarly volume to deal with plural and quantum confinement. Nanoscale [..] ing concepts and methods from fields as disparate marriage in the region in a comprehensive way. as psychology, history, and engineering. But psycho- Its mixed-method research offers a new template Contents logical studies have mainly focused on post-disaster for examining family structures including father- Preface.- Chapter 1: Thermoelectric effects: semiclas- pathology or standard themes of coping, rarely tak- mother, father-children, and mother-children rela- sical and quantum approaches from the Boltzmann ing cultural factors into [..] tionships, as well as those between the offspring of transport equation.- Chapter 2: Electron transport different mothers. Detailed findings and excerpts engineering by nanostructures for efficient thermo- Contents from [..] electrics.- Chapter 3: Thermal Conductivity of Par- Part I Theoretical Overview and Synthesis.- Under- ticulate Nanocomposites.- Chapter 4: Nano Bulk standing Disasters: An Analysis and Overview of Contents Thermoelectrics: Concepts, Techniques, and Mod- the Field of Disaster Research and Management.- Preface.- Polygamy Today.- Context and change: eling.- Chapter 5: Control Thermal Conductivity of Understandings of Coping: A Critical Review of the structure of Arab society.- Polygamy, Islam, and Semiconductor Nanowires: Phononics Engineering.- Coping Theories for Disaster Contexts.- A Cultural marital justice.- The call for different perspectives: Chapter 6: Thermoelectric efficiency of nanowires Psychological Framework for Coping with Disas- Methodology.- Discussion and Implications.- A pro- with long range surface disorder.- Chapter 7: One- ters.- Part II Context, Method, and Reflexive Com- posed model for treatment of polygamous families.- dimensional Bi-based Nanostructures for[...] mentaries on the Case Study.- Contextualizing the Dealing with polygamous families and changing the Research: Introduction to the Case Study from Java, rules. Fields of interest Indonesia.- Methodological Basis of a Culture-Spe- Energy Harvesting; Nanotechnology; Engineer- cific Coping Approach.- Research Ethics: Between Fields of interest ing Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Formal Norms and Intentions.- Reflections of an[...] Social Work; Cross Cultural Psychology; Psychother- Nanoscale Science and Technology; Optical and apy Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology and Micro- Fields of interest engineering Cross Cultural Psychology; Community & Environ- Target groups mental Psychology; Psychotherapy and Counseling Research Target groups Research Target groups Type of publication Research Monograph Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9374-7 Monograph Type of publication Hardcover Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02011-2 2014. XIII, 180 p. Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9353-2 99,99 € 2014. XI, 519 p. 279 illus., 223 illus. in color. 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S. Amin, Directeur Forum du Tiers Monde,, Paris, France W. Apt L. Aptekar, San Jose University, San Jose, USA; D. Stoecklin, Uni- versity Institute Kurt Bösch (IUKB), Sion, Switzerland Theory is History Germany's New Security Demographics Street Children and Homeless This book focuses on a central concept that “Theory Youth Military Recruitment in the Era of Population Aging is History”, as the theory of capitalism can only be A Cross-Cultural Perspective formulated on the basis of an analysis of its history. Military recruitment will become more difficult in In contrast, bourgeois thinking replaces the analy- times of demographic aging. The question arises This book deals with street children who live in the sis of historical capitalism with an abstract theory whether demographic change will constrain the developing world, and homeless youth who are from without any links to reality. “Economics”, which is capacity of aging states like Germany to conduct for- the developed world. They are referred to as children the theory of an imaginary system, then becomes an eign policy and pursue their national security inter- in street situations (CSS) to show that the problem apologia intended to give legitimacy to the behav- ests. Since contemporary military operations still is both in the children and in the situation they face. iour of the owners of capital. The author pays special display a strong human element, particular scrutiny The book examines several aspects of the children attention to the globalization of the law of value. The is given to the empirical analysis of the determinants and their street situations, including the families of individual chapters illustrate the author’s thesis by of military propensity and military service among origin and the homes they leave, the children’s social focusing on the links between capital and land own- youth. An additional human capital projection until life, and mental health. Other aspects are the prob- ership, between modernity and religious interpreta- 2030 illustrates how the decline in the youth popu- lems of published demographics, the construction of tion, and on[...] lation will interact with trends in educational attain- public opinion about these children and the, often ment and adolescent health to further complicate violent, reactions from authorities. The book then Features military recruitment in the[...] discusses current research on children in street situa- This book focuses on a central concept that “Theory tions, as[...] is History”, as the theory of capitalism can only be Features formulated on the basis of an analysis of its history. Military recruitment will become more difficult in Features In contrast, bourgeois thinking replaces the analy- times of demographic aging. The question arises This book deals with street children who live in the sis of historical capitalism with an abstract theory whether demographic change will constrain the developing world, and homeless youth who are from without any links to reality. “Economics”, which is capacity of aging states like Germany to conduct for- the developed world. They are referred to as children the theory of an imaginary system, then becomes an eign policy and pursue their national security inter- in street situations (CSS) to show that the problem apologia intended to give legitimacy to the [..] ests. Since contemporary military operations still is both in the children and in the situation they face. display a strong human element, particular scrutiny The book examines several aspects of the children Contents is given to the empirical analysis of the determinants and their street situations, including the families of The globalised law of value.- Capitalism and ground of [..] origin and the homes they leave, the [..] rent.- Modernity and interpretations of religions.- Re-reading the post war period.- Historical capital- Contents Contents ism; accumulation by dispossession.- The two paths Acknowledgements.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Mil- Chapter 1: Introduction: A New Vision of Street of historical development; the contrast between itary Environment.- 3. A Demographic View on Children and Homeless and Runaway Youth.- Chap- Europe and China.- Russia in the world system; Security.- 4. The Selectivity of Manpower Demand ter 2: Children in Street Situations: Street Children geography or history?.- China, the emerging nation. and Supply.- 5. Determinants of Military Manpower and Homeless Youth.- Chapter 3: Group Dynamics Supply.- 6. The Military Recruitment Target Popu- of Children in Street Situations.- Chapter 4: Research Fields of interest lation.- 7. Demographic Change as a Strategic Con- with Children in Street Situations.- Chapter 5: Pro- Political Theory; Political Economy straint: Issues and Options.- Bibliography. grams; Typical and Exemplary.- Chapter 6: Sum- mary, Conclusions and Recommendations. Target groups Fields of interest Research Demography; Aging Fields of interest Quality of Life Research; Child and School Psychol- Type of publication Target groups ogy; Social Work; Psychotherapy and Counseling Brief Research More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-03815-5 Target groups Type of publication Research Softcover Monograph 2014. XI, 143 p. 11 illus., 10 illus. in color. (Texts and Pro- Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-6963-2 tocols, Vol. 17) Monograph 49,99 € Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7355-4 ISBN 978-3-319-03815-5 2014. XVIII, 217 p. 64 illus. (Demographic Research usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Monographs) Hardcover 99,99 € 2014. VII, 240 p. 29 illus., 22 illus. in color. ISBN 978-94-007-6963-2 99,99 € usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days ISBN 978-94-007-7355-4 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days springer.com Social Sciences 261

E.C. Bartels, City University of New York, Queensborou, Bayside, A. Berthoin Antal, Social Science Research Center Berlin (W, H. Cahalane, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA (Ed.) USA Berlin, Germany; P. Meusburger, L. Suarsana, Heidelberg Univer- sity, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.) Contemporary Issues in Child Volunteer Police in the United Welfare Practice States Learning Organizations Extending the Field Programs, Challenges, and Legal Aspects Child welfare is the oldest specialization within social This book is designed to extend the field of organi- work practice and the only specialty area in which This work examines in-depth the phenomenon of zational learning in several ways. The contributors social work is the host profession. This edited vol- volunteer policing in the United States. Due to a from three continents bring different perspectives ume provides a unique and comprehensive overview combination of municipal budget cuts, decreased on processes and outcomes of knowledge creation of practice issues relevant to contemporary child manpower, and a renewed interest in community and sharing in and between organizations in diverse welfare professionals entering the field as well as partnership, everyday citizens are increasingly join- contexts. They use approaches and concepts from those already working in direct service and man- ing the police rank and file. This trend provides low- numerous disciplines including the arts, econom- agement positions. This book’s emphasis on sys- cost solutions for a number of policing problems, but ics, geography, organizational studies, psychology, temic, integrated, and evidence-informed practices also brings its own special challenges and consider- and sociology. The contributions enrich the spatial at the individual, family, and organizational level ations. This work provides a historical overview of turn in organization studies by offering fresh insights is in keeping with child welfare’s core mission of volunteer police in the United States and abroad; an for researchers who seek to attend to the contextual child protection, family support, and permanency for practical overview of volunteer programs through- dimensions of the phenomena they are studying. youth. This volume also explores the challenges and out the United States including training programs, They provide examples of organizational places and opportunities present in a[...] requirements and qualifications; a close examination spaces that have not yet received[...] of two central types of laws[...] Features Features Throughout the country, child welfare systems are Features This book is designed to extend the field of organi- at a crossroads. Demands for evidence-driven prac- This work examines in-depth the phenomenon of zational learning in several ways. The contributors tice coupled with budget cuts, funding limits, and volunteer policing in the United States. Due to a from three continents bring different perspectives the call for client-driven services are contributing to combination of municipal budget cuts, decreased on processes and outcomes of knowledge creation a transformation in the field. Not surprisingly, with manpower, and a renewed interest in community and sharing in and between organizations in diverse this reform comes the need for a higher level of pro- partnership, everyday citizens are increasingly join- contexts. They use approaches and concepts from fessional education on the part of its practitioners. A ing the police rank and file. This trend provides low- numerous disciplines including the arts, economics, seminar between covers, [..] cost solutions for a number of policing problems, but geography, organizational studies, psychology, and also brings its own special challenges and considera- [..] Contents tions. [..] Child Welfare Practice in a Systems of Care Contents Framework.-"They Brought Me In Like I Was Their Contents The Importance of Knowledge Environments and Own Kid": Youth and Caregiver Perceptions of History.- Overview of Volunteer Programs.- Laws Spatial Relations for Organizational Learning: An Out-of-Home Care.- Family Engagement Strategies Governing Volunteer Police.- Dangers Facing Vol- Introduction: Ariane Berthoin Antal, Peter Meus- in Child Welfare Practice.- Permanency.- Transi- unteer Police Units.- International Comparison. burger, and Laura Suarsana.- Learning from Screens: tioning to Adulthood: Promoting Youth Engage- ment, Empowerment and Interdependence Through Fields of interest Does Ideology Prevail over Lived Experience? The Teaming Practices.- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans- Criminology & Criminal Justice; Social Policy Example of ERP Systems: François-Régis Puyou.- Organizational Design for Knowledge Exchange: gendered, Questioning and Queer Youth: The Chal- Target groups The Hau-Ba Model: Ahmed Bounfour and Gwé- lenge for Child Welfare.- Race, Racial Disparity and Research naëlle Grefe.- Command or Conviction? Informal Culture in Child Welfare.- Skill-based Training and Networks and the Diffusion of Controversial Inno- Transfer of Learning.- Stress and Child Welfare Type of publication vations: Johannes Glückler and Robert Panitz.- Col- Work.- Reflective[...] Brief laboration and Knowledge Gains in Organizations: Wolfgang Scholl.-[...] Fields of interest More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02364-9 Social Work; Child and School Psychology Softcover Fields of interest 2014. VIII, 44 p. 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M.K.-t. Choi, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, F. Contini, G.F. Lanzara (Eds.) A. Dashefsky, University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA; I. Sheskin, China (P.R.); K.-b. Chan, Chan Institute of Social Studies, Hong University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA (Eds.) Kong, China (P.R.) The Circulation of Agency in E- American Jewish Year Book 2013 Online Dating as A Strategic Game Justice The Annual Record of the North American Jewish Communi- Why and How Men in Hong Kong Use QQ to Chase Women in Interoperability and Infrastructures for European Transborder ties Mainland China Judicial Proceedings This book, in its 113th year, provides insight into This book contributes to an understanding of the Based on a study using online ethnography as the major trends in the North American Jewish com- dynamic complexities involved in the design of e- major research method, this book explains why and munity, examining Jewish education, New York justice applications that enable online trans-border how men in Hong Kong use QQ—an online instant Jewry, national and Jewish communal affairs, and judicial proceedings in Europe. It provides answers messenger—to “chase” women in mainland China, the US and world Jewish population. It also acts as to critical questions with practical relevance: How especially in the neighboring city of Shenzhen. Chas- an important resource with its lists of Jewish Insti- should online trans-border judicial proceedings ing women through QQ is a reciprocal exchange tutions, Jewish periodicals, and academic resources be designed in order to deliver effective and timely process during which the resources to be exchanged as well as Jewish honorees, obituaries, and major justice to European citizens, businesses and public in the interaction are not negotiated. Rather, the men recent events. It should prove useful to social sci- agencies? How can the circulation of judicial agency provide resources to the women, hoping for rewards entists and historians of the American Jewish com- across Europe be facilitated? Based on extensive in return that are not guaranteed. This characteris- munity, Jewish communal workers, and the press, research, the book explores and assesses the com- tic of the exchange makes men who chase women among others. For more than a century, the Ameri- plex entanglements between law and technology, and through QQ very strategic in their action. They try can Jewish Year Book has remained and continues to between national and European jurisdictions that to maximize the rewards and minimize the costs by serve, even in the Internet age, as the leading[...] adopting myriad strategies, such as constructing[...] emerge when developing even[...] Features Features Features This book, in its 113th year, provides insight into This book contributes to an understanding of the Based on a study using online ethnography as the major trends in the North American Jewish com- dynamic complexities involved in the design of e- major research method, this book explains why and munity, examining Jewish education, New York justice applications that enable online trans-border how men in Hong Kong use QQ—an online instant Jewry, national and Jewish communal affairs, and judicial proceedings in Europe. It provides answers messenger—to “chase” women in mainland China, the US and world Jewish population. It also acts as to critical questions with practical relevance: How especially in the neighboring city of Shenzhen. Chas- an important resource with its lists of Jewish Institu- should online trans-border judicial proceedings be ing women through QQ is a reciprocal exchange tions, Jewish periodicals, and academic resources as designed in order to deliver effective and timely jus- process during which the resources to be exchanged well as Jewish honorees, obituaries, and major [..] in the interaction are not negotiated. Rather, the men tice to European citizens, businesses and public [..] provide [..] Contents Contents PREFACE.- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.- CONTRIB- Contents.- List of Abbreviations.- Introduction: Contents UTORS.- PART I. REVIEW ARTICLES.- Jewish The Challenge of Interoperability and Complexity List of Tables.- List of Figures.- Chapter 1 : Introduc- Education in a New Century: An Ecosystem in Tran- in European Civil Proceedings Online; Francesco tion.- Chapter 2 : Exchange, Emotions, Intimacy, sition, J, Woocher, M. Woocher.- New York Jewry, Contini and Giovan Francesco Lanzara.- Part I Masculinities, Love, Money and Cyberlove.- Chap- S.M. Cohen, et.al..- National Affairs, E. Felson.- Jew- Beyond Interoperability.- Chapter 1 The Circula- ter 3 : Methodology and Internet Research Methods.- ish Communal Affairs, L. Grossman.- Jewish Pop- tion of Agency in Judicial Proceedings: Designing for Chapter 4 : Invitation to the QQ World.- Chapter ulation in the United States, 2013, I.M. Sheskin, Interoperability and Complexity; Giovan Francesco 5 : The Beginning of the Chasing Game.- Chapter 6 : A. Dashefsky.- World Jewish Population, 2013, S. Lanzara.- Chapter 2 Developing Pan-European e- The Dramatic Moment of the Chasing Game: When DellaPergola.- PART II. JEWISH INSTITUTIONS.- Government Solutions. From Interoperability to a Man Meets a Woman.- Chapter 7 : The Feelings of Jewish Federations.- Jewish Community Centers.- Installed Base Cultivation; Ole Hanseth.- Chapter the Men: Looking into an Inner World.- Chapter 8 : National Jewish Organizations.- Synagogues, College 3 How the Law can make it Simple: Easing the Cir- Conclusion.- Appendix.- References. Hillels, and Jewish Day Schools.- Jewish Overnight culation of Agency in e-Justice; Francesco Contini Camps.- Jewish[...] Fields of interest and[...] Media Research Fields of interest Fields of interest Migration; Religious Studies; Religion and Educa- Political Science, general; European Law; Computer Target groups tion; Demography Research Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences; Civil Pro- cedure Law; Computer Systems Organization and Target groups Type of publication Communication Networks; Information Systems Research Monograph Applications (incl.Internet) More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39984-8 Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Hardcover Research 2013. XIII, 168 p. 29 illus., 14 illus. in color. More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-01657-3 99,99 € Type of publication Hardcover ISBN 978-3-642-39984-8 Contributed volume 2014. XV, 872 p. 72 illus. 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Global Perspectives on Well-Being Gender, Lifespan and Quality of Life An Archaeology of the Margins in Immigrant Families An International Perspective Colonialism, Amazighity and Heritage Management in the Canary Islands This publication addresses the gender dimensions of Global Perspectives on Well-Being in Immigrant people’s lived experience and emphasizes how gen- This book analyses the problematics of archaeolog- Families addresses how immigrant families and their der relationships differentially impact on women’s ical heritage management in the Canary Islands, children cope with the demands of a new country in and girls’ as well as men’s and boys’ subjective well- which are echoed in other parts of the world where relation to psychological well-being, adjustment, and being across the lifespan. It therefore fills a signifi- the indigenous heritage is under-represented. The cultural maintenance. The book identifies cultural cant gap in the literature on quality of life and sub- present-day management of Canarian archaeologi- and contextual factors that contribute to well-being jective well-being. The book brings together research cal heritage has a very specific and unusual context during a family’s migratory transition to ensure suc- which compares female’s and male’s subjective expe- given that the archipelago is located on the fringes cessful outcomes for children and youth. In addition, riences of well-being at various life stages from a of Europe, belonging to Spain and therefore to the the findings presented in this book outline issues variety of countries and regions, particularly focus- European Unión, but geographically and in terms of for future policy and practice including preventive ing on women’s subjective well-being. Sex-disaggre- early history being part of Africa. From a theoretical practices that might allow for early intervention and gation of data on objective conditions of quality of perspective, then, the proposed book analyzes issues increased cultural sensitivity among practitioners, life is now routinely undertaken in many countries of such as the effects of colonialism and eurocentrism school staff, and researchers. the world.[...] on the management of the archaeological heritage. It also examines the[...] Features Features Global Perspectives on Well-Being in Immigrant This publication addresses the gender dimensions of Features Families stands apart from current edited books by people’s lived experience and emphasizes how gen- This book analyses the problematics of archaeolog- focusing mainly on immigrants coming to countries der relationships differentially impact on women’s ical heritage management in the Canary Islands, other than the United States, and on the experiences and girls’ as well as men’s and boys’ subjective well- which are echoed in other parts of the world where of children, adolescents, and young adults. Its inter- being across the lifespan. It therefore fills a signifi- the indigenous heritage is under-represented. The national panel of experts addresses the complexities cant gap in the literature on quality of life and sub- present-day management of Canarian archaeologi- of acculturation in individual and family contexts, jective well-being. The book brings together research cal heritage has a very specific and unusual context and explores how key factors such as [..] which compares female’s and male’s [..] given that the archipelago is located on the fringes of Europe, belonging to Spain and therefore to the Contents Contents European [..] Well-Being in Families in the Diaspora.- I. Family Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Is It Important to Relations, Acculturation and Well-being of Immi- Sex Disaggregate and Gender Analyse Quality of Contents grant Children and Parents in North and Cen- Life Data? Liz Eckermann.- Chapter 2: Well-Being Introduction.- Chapter I: The invention of Canarian tral America.- Acculturation, Acculturative Stress, and Communication of 12 to 16 Year-Old Girls prehistory and early archaeological heritage manage- and Cultural Mismatch and their Influences on and Their Mothers: Gender and Intergenerational ment in the 19th century (1868-1936).-Chapter II: Immigrant Children and Adolescents’ Well Being.- Issues in Spain; Mònica González, Cristina Figuer, Archaeology and dictatorship: the centralisation of Tridimensional (3D) Acculturation: Culture and Sara Malo and Ferran Casas.- Chapter 3: Gender archaeological heritage management (1939-1975).- Adaptation of Black Caribbean Immigrants in the Dimensions of Quality of Life for Adults in Aus- Chapter III In search of the indigenous culture of the United States.- II. Parenting, Social Development, tralia; Robert Cummins, David Mellor and Mark Canary Islands (1975-2012). and Psychological Well-being of Immigrant Chil- Stokes.- Chapter 4: Chasing the Good Life: Gender dren and Parents in Asia and Africa.- Immigrant Differences in Work Aspirations of American Men Fields of interest Children’s Schooling and Family Processes in Japan: and Women; Anke C. Plagnol.- Chapter 5: Gender Archaeology; Cultural Heritage Trends,[...] Dimensions of[...] Target groups Fields of interest Fields of interest Research Family; Cross Cultural Psychology; Social Policy Quality of Life Research; Health and Quality of Life; Type of publication Gender Studies; Interdisciplinary Studies Target groups Brief Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9395-2 Research Type of publication Softcover Contributed volume Type of publication 2014. X, 119 p. 37 illus., 26 illus. in color. 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M.R. Haberfeld, City University of New York, New York, USA; D. E.-M. Heberer, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany R. Henze, G. Wolfram (Eds.) Sheehan, Interpol, Lyon, France (Eds.) Prostitution Exporting Culture Match-Fixing in International Sports An Economic Perspective on its Past, Present, and Future Which role for Europe in a Global World? Eva-Maria Heberer provides an overview over the Is European culture visible enough in the global- Existing Processes, Law Enforcement, and Prevention Strate- gies history of prostitution in Germany, in which she dis- ized world? Why is culture from this continent cusses changes in legislation, in society and its view often perceived as ‘old-fashioned’ or even worse Match –fixing has become a widespread interna- on prostitution, as well as in the market for commer- as ‘out-dated’? Is the export of national cultural tional problem in recent years. It includes everything cial sex since 1846. Two different models describing products and services – in most European coun- from bribery of players, to putting undue influences a woman’s decision to engage in sex work are sug- tries subsidized by the taxpayer – no longer rele- on the owners of the soccer clubs, managers, coaches gested. Both are kept as general as possible and based vant, or more relevant than ever before? Is it a huge and others who have the ability to affect the final on universal microeconomic models. The effect of a waste of money, time, and effort or an attempt to scores. In addition, match-fixing spills over into the changing probability of getting caught selling com- create another form of globalization? Culture – in arena of illegal betting (in person and online), which mercial sex is analyzed using the Slutsky decompo- its broadest sense – is often viewed and accepted in creates a host of additional organized crime oppor- sition. Relevant variables influencing the supply of ways that differ completely from those of other inter- tunities, including human trafficking, prostitution, sex work are identified and measured using histori- nationally traded goods. This might be one of the drugs, extortion and even terrorism. This timely vol- cal and up-to-date data for the state of Hamburg and reasons why so many institutions, foundations and ume brings together international contributions with Germany. Correlations[...] cooperations invest time, power, and money[...] an aim is to increase awareness of the problems asso- ciated with match-fixing and the degree to which key Features Features agents in[...] Eva-Maria Heberer provides an overview over the Is European culture visible enough in the global- history of prostitution in Germany, in which she dis- ized world? Why is culture from this continent often Features cusses changes in legislation, in society and its view perceived as ‘old-fashioned’ or even worse as ‘out- Match-fixing includes everything from bribery of on prostitution, as well as in the market for commer- dated’? Is the export of national cultural products players, to putting undue influences on the owners of cial sex since 1846. Two different models describing and services – in most European countries sub- the soccer clubs, managers, coaches and others who a woman’s decision to engage in sex work are sug- sidized by the taxpayer – no longer relevant, or have the ability to affect the final scores. In addition, gested. Both are kept as general as possible and based more relevant than ever before? Is it a huge waste match-fixing spills over into the arena of illegal bet- on universal microeconomic models. The effect [..] of money, time, and effort or an attempt to create ting (in person and online), which creates a host of another [..] additional organized crime opportunities, including Contents human trafficking, prostitution, drugs, [..] (Social) Development of Prostitution in Germany Contents since 1846.- Legislation on Prostitution in Ger- European Culture and Identity.- Globalization.- Cul- Contents many since 1846.- Micro-Theoretical Models of tural transfer.- Soft Diplomacy I. Corruption in Sport: Match Fixing Definitional Decision.- Presentation and Analysis of Data on and Operational Issues.- Introduction.- Match Fix- Prostitution in Germany. Fields of interest ing in Western Europe.- Match Fixing in Eastern Cultural Management; Culture - Religion; Arts; Soci- Europe.- Corruption in Sports: An Argument for the Fields of interest ology, general Nodal Approach.- Regional Reflections: A Study of Social Sciences (general) Target groups East Africa.- II. 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Y. Hu, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China (P.R.) M. Kaßner J.E. Korbin, Schubert Center for Child Studies, Cleveland, USA; R.D. Krugman (Eds.) Rural Health Care Delivery The Influence of the Type of Handbook of Child Maltreatment Modern China from the Perspective of Disease Politics Dominant Party on Democracy

Diseases are everyday, ordinary occurrences inti- A Comparison Between South Africa and Malaysia This Handbook examines core questions still mately related to people’s daily lives. However, as the remaining in the field of child maltreatment. It Dominant parties and democracies – are they really metaphor of the “Sick Man of East Asia” emerged addresses major challenges in child maltreatment strange bedfellows? Malte Kaßner sheds light on the against the backdrop of a weak modern China, work, starting with the question of what child abuse relation between one-party dominance and democ- health care and the curing of diseases were turned and neglect is exactly. It then goes on to examine racy from a comparative perspective. The study into grand state politics with far-reaching implica- why maltreatment occurs and what its consequences examines the key question how different types of tions. This book, starting with the argument for dis- are. Next, it turns to prevention, treatment and inter- dominant parties influence democracy in multi- eases being metaphors, describes and interprets such vention, as well as legal perspectives. The book stud- cultural societies with the help of two case studies: incidents in China’s history as the Abolishment of ies the issue from the perspective of the broader South Africa and Malaysia. Both countries are char- Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Patriotic Hygiene international and cross-cultural human experience. acterized by an ethnically, linguistically and reli- Campaign and the Cooperative Medical Services. In Its aim is to review what is known, but even more giously plural society. The author analyses the two an effort to reveal the internal logic of disease politics importantly, to examine what remains to be known dominant parties African National Congress (ANC) in the transformation of the state-people relation- to make progress in helping abused children, their and United Malays National Organization (UMNO) ship, the book analyzes key[...] families, and their communities. and their implications on democracy in the two Features countries. The outcome suggests that one-party[...] Features Diseases are everyday, ordinary occurrences inti- This Handbook examines core questions still Features mately related to people’s daily lives. However, remaining in the field of child maltreatment. It Dominant parties and democracies – are they really as the metaphor of the “Sick Man of East Asia” addresses major challenges in child maltreatment strange bedfellows? Malte Kaßner sheds light on the emerged against the backdrop of a weak modern work, starting with the question of what child abuse relation between one-party dominance and democ- China, health care and the curing of diseases were and neglect is exactly. It then goes on to examine racy from a comparative perspective. The study turned into grand state politics with far-reaching why maltreatment occurs and what its consequences examines the key question how different types of implications.This book, starting with the argument are. Next, it turns to prevention, treatment and inter- dominant parties influence democracy in multi- for diseases being metaphors, describes and inter- vention, as well as legal perspectives. The book stud- cultural societies with the help of two case studies: prets such [..] ies [..] South Africa and Malaysia. Both countries are char- Contents acterized by an [..] Contents Part I: Introduction.- The Double Meaning of the Introduction: Jill E. Korbin and Richard D. Krug- Contents “Sick Man of East Asia” and China’s Politics.- Pre- man.- PART I. CHILD MALTREATMENT: WHAT Different types of dominant parties.- Organization sentation, Discourse, and Absence.- Rural Health IS IT?.- Chapter 1: Trends in Child Abuse Report- of dominant parties.- Character and impacts of ide- Care Delivery and State Building.- The Structure ing; Andrea Sedlak and Raquel Ellis.- Chapter 2: ological concepts.- Behavioural norms of dominant and the Content of this Book.- Part II: The Emerg- Child Neglect: Challenges and Controversies; Laura parties.- Effects on the type of democracy. ing Concept of Hygiene and Medicine from the State Proctor and Howard Dubowitz.- Chapter 3: Current Perspective.- National Defense and Hygiene.- Abol- Fields of interest Issues in Physical Abuse; Vincent Palusci.- Chapter ishment of Traditional Chinese Medicine.- Rural Political Science, general; Comparative Politics; 4: Child Sexual Abuse: The History, Current State of Medical Care Delivery: The Experiment and Fol- International Relations the Art and the Challenges for the Future – a Pedi- low-up in Ding Country.- Part III: The People’s atric Perspective; Astrid Heger.- Chapter 5: Fatal Medical Care: A Brand New State and the Guide- Target groups Child Abuse; Scott Krugman and Wendy Lane.- line for Health Care.- State of “the People”.- Guide- Research PART II. CHILD MALTREATMENT: WHY DOES lines[...] IT OCCUR?.- Chapter[...] Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Fields of interest Social Sciences (general) Quality of Life Research; Child and School Psychol- More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04437-4 ogy Target groups Softcover Research 2014. XXII, 362 p. 2 illus. (Politik in Afrika, Asien und Target groups Lateinamerika) Research Type of publication 56,07 € Monograph ISBN 978-3-658-04437-4 Type of publication More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39981-7 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Handbook Hardcover More on www.springer.com/978-94-007-7207-6 2013. XIII, 254 p. 2 illus. Hardcover 99,99 € 2014. XXVI, 588 p. 17 illus., 11 illus. in color. (Child Mal- ISBN 978-3-642-39981-7 treatment, Vol. 2) usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 249,00 € ISBN 978-94-007-7207-6 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days 266 Social Sciences springer.com

T. Kozma, University of Debrecen, Budapest, Hungary; M. Rébay, M. Kuhn, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany S. MacDermid Wadsworth, Purdue University, West Lafayette, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary; A. Óhidy, Otto-von- USA; D.S. Riggs (Eds.) Guericke Universität, Magdeburg, Germany; É. Szolár, Partium Christian University, Oradea, Romania (Eds.) Enabling the Iranian Gas Export Options Military Deployment and its The Bologna Process in Central and Consequences for Families The Destiny of Iranian Energy Relations in a Tripolar Struggle Eastern Europe over Energy Security and Geopolitics War-related separations challenge families in many Maximilian Kuhn investigates one of the most press- ways. The worry and uncertainty associated with The Bologna Process opened a new chapter in the ing, yet neglected subjects in the field of global combat deployments provokes anxiety in family history of the European higher education. The idea energy politics: the integration of the Iranian gas members left at home. Lengthy separations may of a common European Higher Education Area market. Possessing the world’s second-largest proven challenge the personal, social, and economic coping was developed in Western Europe and accelerated natural gas reserves, Iran is a hypothetical energy resources of families at home. In this war, thanks to increasingly there in the second half of the 20th cen- giant-in-waiting. Yet over three decades of internal medical advances, many service members who pre- tury, as a phenomenon of globalization. For the post- divisions, coupled with crippling international sanc- viously would have died of their injuries are return- communist states in Eastern Europe the complete tions, have left Iran unable to capitalize on its vast ing home to live long, although altered lives. As a change of the political system made it possible to energy potential. Increasing global demand for nat- result, families are facing the additional challenge join the European Union and the Bologna Process. ural gas and a government in constant need of find- of assisting service members who have experienced These changes had an impact not only on the educa- ing new sources of revenue to meet the needs of a amputation, traumatic brain injury, and psycholog- tional policies but also on the educational system and fast-growing population should lead Iran to even- ical wounds. These challenges are faced not only by the educational culture as well.This book shows the tually become a large-scale gas exporter. How this service members in the active component of[...] changes in the higher education of ten countries in could take place and what[...] Central and Eastern Europe. The country[...] Features Features We are only beginning to comprehend the extent of Features Maximilian Kuhn investigates one of the most press- the challenges faced by men and women serving in The Bologna Process opened a new chapter in the ing, yet neglected subjects in the field of global the military--a vast web of difficulties that include history of the European higher education. The idea energy politics: the integration of the Iranian gas those left behind for families when service mem- of a common European Higher Education Area market. Possessing the world’s second-largest proven bers leave for combat, and the ones that loom over was developed in Western Europe and accelerated natural gas reserves, Iran is a hypothetical energy families when they return.The contributors to Mili- increasingly there in the second half of the 20th cen- giant-in-waiting. Yet over three decades of internal tary Deployment and its Consequences for Families tury, as a phenomenon of globalization. For the post- divisions, coupled with crippling international sanc- understand in depth the complexities of [..] communist states in Eastern Europe the complete tions, have left Iran unable to capitalize on [..] change of the political system made it possible to join Contents [..] Contents Research and Training about Military Families: Evolution of the global natural gas market.- Iran’s Where Are We?- Evolution of a Research Agenda.- Contents political system, institutions, and power structure.- I. Relational Functioning.- Bridging the Distance: Bologna Process.- Comparative Education.- Central Iran’s energy policy and energy decision making.- Illustrations of Real-Time Communication of Sup- and Eastern Europe.- Higher Education. Iran’s contractual and legal framework for foreign port between Partners and Deployed Members of investments.- International relations. the National Guard.- Relational Turbulence within Fields of interest Military Couples During Reintegration Follow- Political Science, general; Education (general) Fields of interest ing Deployment.- Feasibility of Telephone Sup- Political Science, general Target groups port Groups for Spouses of Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Service Members.- II. Parenting and Research Target groups Child Outcomes.- General and Specialist Health Research Type of publication Care Utilization in Military Children of Army Ser- Monograph Type of publication vice Members Who Are[...] Monograph More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-02332-4 Fields of interest Softcover More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-00092-9 Family; Psychology Research; Social Policy 2014. VI, 371 p. 6 illus. (Studien zur international ver- Softcover Target groups gleichenden Erziehungswissenschaft. 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A. Marciniak, N. Yalman (Eds.) J. Marie Fritz (Ed.) P. Olivares-Tirado, N. Tamiya, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan Contesting Ethnoarchaeologies Moving Toward a Just Peace Trends and Factors in Japan's Long- Traditions, Theories, Prospects The Mediation Continuum Term Care Insurance System Contesting Ethnoarchaeologies provide a systematic Mediation, the facilitated discussion of disputes and Japan's 10-year Experience overview of major non-American traditions of eth- conflicts, is a flexible approach that can be used at noarchaeology, with a particular focus on Europe all levels of intervention to move us toward a global Ageing population poses a set of complex policy and and Asia. It explores all stages of their research peace that is both inclusive and fair. This volume, dilemmas for social security systems, intensifying agenda. These ethnoarchaeologies were embedded edited by Jan Marie Fritz, brings together media- the concerns about rising expenditures in health care in theoretical traditions of local archaeologies. More- tors, scholar-practitioners, and a veteran diplomat and long-term care for elderly. In this context, age- over, ethnoarchaeological studies carried out in to discuss the life and times of mediation in very ing societies has many valuable lessons to learn by these different settings targeted a wide range of dif- different settings. The 14 chapters include three studying Japan's experience dealing with its hyper- ferent issues and addressed numerous questions of essays about culture, creativity, and models/theo- aged society and particularly from its strategies to covering all sorts of different issues. Consequently, ries/approaches. And there are ten chapters about ensure the financial sustainability of the Long-Term achieved results and data have been largely idiosyn- practice: community mediation, mediation by police, Care Insurance (LTCI) system.Based on an exhaus- cratic and hardly compatible. Hence, this volume special education mediation; interventions on behalf tive literature review, and the results from six orig- aims not only to conceptualize characteristics of of widows in Nigeria; capacity-building work in inal researches on long-term care expenditures in these diverse ethnoarchaeologies but[...] Burundi; mediation in[...] Japan (LTCE) conducted during a doctoral program, the book provides a comprehensive view in analyz- Features Features ing trends and factors[...] Contesting Ethnoarchaeologies provide a systematic Mediation, the facilitated discussion of disputes and overview of major non-American traditions of eth- conflicts, is a flexible approach that can be used at Features noarchaeology, with a particular focus on Europe all levels of intervention to move us toward a global Ageing population poses a set of complex policy and and Asia. It explores all stages of their research peace that is both inclusive and fair. This volume, dilemmas for social security systems, intensifying agenda. These ethnoarchaeologies were embedded edited by Jan Marie Fritz, brings together mediators, the concerns about rising expenditures in health care in theoretical traditions of local archaeologies. More- scholar-practitioners, and a veteran diplomat to dis- and long-term care for elderly. In this context, ageing over, ethnoarchaeological studies carried out in these cuss the life and times of mediation in very different societies has many valuable lessons to learn by study- different settings targeted a wide range of different settings. The 14 chapters [..] ing Japan's experience dealing with its hyper-aged [..] society and particularly from its strategies to ensure Contents the financial sustainability of the [..] Contents 1 Introduction by Jan Marie Fritz.- 2 Cultural Con- Arkadiusz Marciniak & Nurcan E. Yalman – Intro- siderations by Jan Marie Fritz.- 3 Creativity by Jan Contents duction. Non-American ethnoarchaeologies in the Marie Fritz.- 4 Mediation Models, Theories, and Chapter 1: The Aging Population in Japan.- Chapter history of archaeological thought.- I. Traditions Approaches by Jan Marie Fritz.- 5 Community 2: Development of the Long-Term Care Insurance of ethnoarchaeology outside the Anglo-American Mediation in the United States - Cheryl Cutrona .- System in Japan.- Chapter 3: Long-Term Care contexts.- Valentine Roux, Ethnoarchaeology in 6 Police and Mediation: Natural, Unimaginable or Expenditures in Japan.- Chapter 4: Effect on the New France: Trends and perspectives.- Francesca Lugi, Both – Maria R. Volpe.- 7 Intervening in Special Preventive Policy on Long-Term Care Expenditures Ethnoarchaeology in Italy.- Ruth Struwe, German Education Cases - Jan Marie Fritz.- 8. Problem-Solv- in Japan.- Chapter 5: Measuring Efficiency in Spe- ethnoarchaeological traditions from a theoretical and ing Mediation in Israel – Ariella Vraneski.- 9 The Art cial Nursing Home: an Application of Data Envelop- conceptual viewpoint – past and present.- Zbigniew of Facilitation - Jan Marie Fritz.- 10 Conflict Inter- ment Analysis (DEA).- Chapter 6: Institutional long- Kobylinski, Włodzimierz Hołubowicz – pioneer of vention on Behalf of Widows: Notes from Enugu Term Care Expenditures and Proximity to Death in ethnoarchaeology of pottery-making.- Petar Zidarov, State in Nigeria - Eleanor Ann Nwadinobi.-[...] Japan.- Chapter 7: Future Challenges Towards Estab- Małgorzata Grębska-Kulow, Ethnoarchaeology on lishment of a Sustainable Long-Term Care Insurance Fields of interest the[...] System in Japan.- References. 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D. Peterson, University at Albany, Albany, USA; V.R. Panfil, Rut- D.L. Poston, Jr., Texas A & M University, College Station, USA; W.S. S. Purushothaman, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, India; R. gers University, Newark, USA (Eds.) Yang, Academia Sinica, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan; D.N. Farris, Uni- Abraham, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru, versity of West Alabama, Livingston, USA (Eds.) India (Eds.) Handbook of LGBT Communities, Crime, and Justice The Family and Social Change in Livelihood Strategies in Southern Chinese Societies India

Contemporary scholars have begun to explore non- Conservation and Poverty Reduction in Forest Fringes normative sexual orientation, gender identity, and This book focuses on families and their changes in gender expression in a growing victimization liter- Taiwan and China. Traditional notions of what con- This volume is a compilation of essays that focus ature, but very little research is focused on LGBTQ stitutes a family have been changing in China, Tai- on livelihood issues faced by forest communi- communities’ patterns of offending (beyond sex wan and other Asian countries. The chapters in this ties of the southern Western Ghats region of work) and their experiences with police, the courts, book provide interesting methodological and sub- India. Communities living along the fringes of and correctional institutions. This Handbook, the stantive contributions to the discourse on family and forests are, more often than not, overlooked in aca- first of its kind in Criminology and Criminal Jus- social change in Chinese societies. They also under- demic and policy discussions. However, they face tice, will break new ground by presenting a thorough score the implications of the various social changes considerable pressures, being sandwiched between treatment of all of these under-explored issues in one in Chinese families. Written by Chinese and Western conservation endeavours and the forces of urban- interdisciplinary volume that features current empir- scholars, they provide an unprecedented overview ization and commercialization. The chapters in this ical work. of what is known about the effects of social change book provide an insight into the kinds of livelihood on Chinese families. One might think that defining issues these communities face and the potential Features a “family” is an easy task because the family is so sig- means that can be adopted to sustain these liveli- Contemporary scholars have begun to explore non- nificant to society and is[...] hoods. This volume provides a unique alternative normative sexual orientation, gender identity, and perspective by locating livelihood issues[...] gender expression in a growing victimization liter- Features ature, but very little research is focused on LGBTQ This book focuses on families and their changes in Features communities’ patterns of offending (beyond sex Taiwan and China. Traditional notions of what con- This volume is a compilation of essays that focus on work) and their experiences with police, the courts, stitutes a family have been changing in China, Tai- livelihood issues faced by forest communities of the and correctional institutions. This Handbook, the wan and other Asian countries. The chapters in this southern Western Ghats region of India. Communi- first of its kind in Criminology and Criminal Justice, book provide interesting methodological and sub- ties living along the fringes of forests are, more often will [..] stantive contributions to the discourse on family and than not, overlooked in academic and policy discus- social change in Chinese societies. They also under- sions. However, they face considerable pressures, Contents score the implications of the various social changes being sandwiched between conservation endeavours Section 1: Introduction and in [..] and the forces of urbanization and commercializa- Overview.- Introduction.- 'Queering' Criminology tion. [..] and the State of the Field.- Section 2: Crime, Victim- Contents ization, and LGBTQ Communities.- Prevalence and Introduction: Demetrea Nicole Farris and Dudley L. Contents Incidence of Anti-Gay Hate Crime and Harassment.- Poston, Jr., “Family Issues in Taiwan and China” .- Preface.- 1. Introduction Seema Purushothaman, Bullying and Suicide Risk.- Gay Gang-and Crime- I. The Family in Taiwan and China: 1. Chien-Liang Rosa Abraham.- 2. Adaptive Livelihood Strategies in Involved Men's Responses to Anti-Gay Harassment Chen, “Models of Resource Distribution in the Fam- the Karandhai malai forests, Tamil Nadu Kanmani and Threats of Violence.- Sri Lankan Nachchi Sex ily in Taiwan”.- 2. Kuang-Hui Yeh, “Filial Piety and Venkateswaran, Siddhartha Krishnan, Poosanavel Workers' Experiences and Responses to Descrimina- the Autonomous Development of Adolescents in Saravanan, M.C. Kiran and S.C. Gladwin Joseph.- tion.- Same-Sex Domestic Violence.- Gender, Race, the Taiwanese Family”.- 3. Te-mu Wang and Hua- 3. Livelihood Strategies of Peripheral Communi- Sexuality, and Street Harassment.- Section 3: The chin Ho, “Family Poverty in Taiwan”.- 4. Edward ties in Kanakapura, Karnataka Kavitha A., S.C. Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems and LGBTQ Jow-Ching Tu and Jianping Wang, “Patterns and Gladwin Joseph, and Nitin D. Rai.- 4. Land Use Communities.- Police[...] Changes in Household Structure in Hong Kong”.- Practices and Policies to Reduce Poverty – Lessons II. Issues of Marriage, the Family and Fertility in Tai- from Annaikatty in the Western Ghats.- Seema Fields of interest wan and China: 5. Wen Shan Yang and Pei Chieh Purushothaman.- 5. Reconciling Conservation and Criminology & Criminal Justice; Gender Studies Yen.[...] Livelihoods with Fiscal Instruments – An Assess- ment of Bamboo in[...] Target groups Fields of interest Research Family; Demography; Sociology, general Fields of interest Social Work; Sustainable Development; Environ- Type of publication Target groups mental Economics Handbook Research Target groups More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9187-3 Type of publication Research Hardcover Contributed volume 2014. XX, 587 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color. 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F. Ren, China Research Institute for, Beijing, China (P.R.); J. Zhai, I. Rohrer, Albert-Ludwigs Universität, Freiburg, Germany I.A. Russell, A. Cochrane (Eds.) Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China (P.R.) Cohesion and Dissolution Art and Archaeology Communication and Popularization Friendship in the Globalized Punk and Hardcore Scene of Collaborations, Conversations, Criticisms of Science and Technology in China Buenos Aires This volume presents a collection of interdisciplinary The apocryphal story of punk and hardcore is nar- collaborations between contemporary art, heritage, This book aims to be a reference for researchers rated as a history of young rebels united by shared anthropological, and archaeological practitioners. studying the promotion of scientific literacy in interests, values and a sense of equality. Through the Departing from the proceedings of the Sixth World China, as well as a guide for those interested in pro- example of the scene of Buenos Aires, Ingo Rohrer Archaeological Congress’s ‘Archaeologies of Art’ moting scientific awareness. It covers advances in demonstrates that this unity is fragile and requires theme and Ábhar agus Meon exhibitions, it includes science and technology, communication and pop- different practices of maintenance to ensure the papers by seminal figures as well as experimental ularization practice, and research (STCP) both in cohesive continuity of the community. Friendship work by those who are exploring the application of China and abroad. Theoretical issues are discussed, is the focus of these efforts, but at the same time it artistic methods and theory to the practice of archae- and important problems in promoting scientific and is also a point of vulnerability where the group’s dis- ology. Art and archaeology: collaborations, conversa- technological awareness are identified (e.g.: basic solution and disappointment about the scene ger- tions, criticisms encourages the creative interplay of principles, structures, channels of communication minates. Ingo Rohrer examines how a local scene’s various approaches to ‘art’ and ‘archaeology’ so these and current needs) This bookprovides a summary of quest for cohesion is concurrent with tensions and new modes of expression can contribute to how we the advances in STCP in China in recent years (espe- contradictions. Beyond the attention put on the understand the world.[...] cially after the issuing of the “National Scientific Lit- friendship in the local scene,[...] eracy Outline”) including STCP[...] Features Features This volume presents a collection of collaborations Features The apocryphal story of punk and hardcore is nar- and conversations between archaeological, contem- This book aims to be a reference for researchers rated as a history of young rebels united by shared porary art, and heritage practitioners. Departing studying the promotion of scientific literacy in interests, values and a sense of equality. Through the from the proceedings of the Sixth World Archaeo- China, as well as a guide for those interested in pro- example of the scene of Buenos Aires, Ingo Rohrer logical Congress’s ‘Archaeologies of Art’ theme and moting scientific awareness. It covers advances in demonstrates that this unity is fragile and requires Ábhar agus Meon exhibitions, it includes papers by science and technology, communication and pop- different practices of maintenance to ensure the seminal figures as well as experimental work by those ularization practice, and research (STCP) both in cohesive continuity of the community. Friendship is who are exploring the application of artistic [..] China and abroad. Theoretical issues are discussed, the focus of these efforts, but at the same time it [..] and important problems in promoting scientific and Contents [..] Contents Table of Contents: 1. Introduction Ian Alden Russell; Punk and Hardcore – an Andrew Cochrane.- Part I. Exploration and Exper- Contents Introduction.- Anthropology and imentation.- 2. Colin Renfrew: A conversation.- 3. Preface.- Abstract.- Chapter 1 History of Science Youth.- Theorizing Friendship. The cave and the mind: Towards a sculptural and & Technology Communication & Popularization.- experimental approach to Upper Palaeolithic art Chapter 2 Concepts and perspectives of science com- Fields of interest Andrew Meirion Jones, University of Southamp- munication and popularization.- Chapter 3 The Political Science, general; Cultural Studies ton.- 4. Joining Forces: Neuroaesthetics, contempo- Fundamental Structure of Science and Technol- rary visual art and archaeological interpretation of ogy Communication and Popularization.- Chapter Target groups the past Liliana Janick, University of Cambridge.- 4 Essential Channels for the Communication and Research 5. Interface I: Day of the Figurines IRAC.- Part II. Popularization of Science and Technology.- Chapter Curation and Exhibition.- 6. Art and Archaeology: 5 Contemporary Demands for Science and Technol- Type of publication The Ábhar agus Meon exhibition series Ian[...] ogy Communication and Popularization.- Chapter 6 Monograph Science & Technology Communication and Popular- More on www.springer.com/978-3-658-04359-9 Fields of interest izations and Civic scientific Literacy Construction.- Anthropology; Arts Chapter 7 The[...] Softcover 2014. XII, 366 p. Target groups 49,99 € Fields of interest Research Social Sciences (general) ISBN 978-3-658-04359-9 usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-8989-4 Type of publication Hardcover Monograph 2014. XI, 252 p. 124 illus., 95 illus. in color. (One World More on www.springer.com/978-3-642-39560-4 Archaeology, Vol. 11) 99,99 € Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4614-8989-4 2014. 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S. Sahoo, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, C. Smith (Ed.) P. Stone, D. Brough, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, India; B.K. Pattanaik (Eds.) United Kingdom (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology Global Diasporas and Development Managing, Using, and Interpreting

Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Policy Perspectives Archaeology – the study of human cultures through Hadrian's Wall as World Heritage the analysis and interpretation of artefacts and mate- This volume discusses how diasporas have evolved rial remains – continues to captivate and engage Hadrian’s Wall was inscribed as a World Heritage and engaged in economic, social and cultural people on a local and global level. Internationally cel- Site (WHS) in 1987 and, with the German Limes, domains of their host and home countries across the ebrated heritage sites such as the pyramids—both became one of the first two parts of the transnational globe. The volume is divided into six parts: Issues, Egyptian and Mayan—Lascaux caves, and the stat- ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ (FRE) WHS in Challenges and Development Experiences; Diaspora ues of Easter Island provide insights into our ances- 2005. The World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is Finance and Economic Development; Knowledge tors and their actions and motivation. But there is unusual, although not unique, among World Her- Transfer and Diasporas; The Politics of Inclusion much more to archaeology than famous sites. Ask itage sites in its scale and linear nature: stretching and Exclusion; Gender and Diasporas; and Repre- any archaeologist about their job and they will touch from Ravenglass on the west coast of England to sentation in Film, Theatre and Literature. It is truly on archaeological theory, chemistry, geology, his- Newcastle upon Tyne on the east coast - over 150 a global representation of diasporic engagement. tory, classical studies, museum studies, ethical prac- miles. Along its length it passes through two major Its contributions come from experts in various dis- tice, and survey methods, along with the analysis and urban centres and a variety of rural landscapes and ciplines across the globe, and the chapters cover interpretation of artefacts[...] its remains vary from substantial upstanding archi- socioeconomic, policy-related and cultural elements tectural features to invisible below ground archaeol- in countries as far apart as New Zealand and[...] Features ogy. Traditionally many of the constituent[...] Archaeology – the study of human cultures through Features the analysis and interpretation of artefacts and mate- Features .This volume discusses how diasporas have evolved rial remains – continues to captivate and engage Hadrian’s Wall was inscribed as a World Heritage and engaged in economic, socialand cultural people on a local and global level. Internationally cel- Site (WHS) in 1987 and, with the German Limes, domains of their host and home countries across the ebrated heritage sites such as the pyramids—both became one of the first two parts of the transnational globe. The volume isdivided into six parts, discussing Egyptian and Mayan—Lascaux caves, and the statues ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’ (FRE) WHS in the issues, challenges and development experiences of Easter Island provide insights into our ancestors 2005. The World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is ofdiasporas; diaspora finance and economic devel- and their actions and motivation. But there is much unusual, although not unique, among World Her- opment; knowledge transfer; the politicsof inclusion [..] itage sites in its scale and linear nature: stretching and exclusion; gender and cultural [..] from Ravenglass on the west coast of England to Contents Newcastle upon [..] Contents Main Sections: Agriculture and Domestication.- Chapter 1: Diaspora centred development: Current Archaeology of Art.- Archaeology in the Modern Contents practice, critical commentaries and research prior- World.- Archaeological Science.- Bioarchaeology Foreword UK NC UNESCO.- 1 The archaeology, ities.- Chapter 2: The Link with a Home Country: and Human Osteology.- Classical Archaeology.- history and significance of the Wall - David Breeze.- A Comparative Analysis of Host-country Environ- Conservation and Preservation.- Cultural Her- 2 The management context – Christopher Young.-3 ments for Diaspora Engagement.- Chapter 3: Dias- itage Management.- Environmental Archaeology.- The context –Peter Stone.- 4 The need for a MP and poras and Divergent Development in Kerala and Ethics.- Extreme Environments.- Field Archaeol- the first and second plans – Christopher Young.- Punjab: Querying the Migration-Development Dis- ogy.- Geographical and Cultural Overview Essays.- 5 The Hadrian’s Wall Tourism Partnership – Jane course.- Chapter 4: Africa’s Money in Africa: Human Historical Archaeology.- History of Archaeology.- Brantom.- 6 The Hadrian’s Wall National Trail – and Physical Capital Dimensions.- Chapter 5: Dias- Human Evolution.- Hunter-Gatherer and Mid- David McGlade.- 7 Sustainable management of pas- pora Bonds and the Caribbean Economic Develop- Range Societies.- Indiginous Archaeology.- Islamic toral landscapes - Neil Rimmington.- 8 The Major ment.- Chapter 6: The African Brain Drain – Causes, Archaeology.- Legislation.- Medieval Archaeology.- Study and Third Plan – Peter Stone.- 9 Hadrian’s Costs, Consequences.- Chapter 7: Diaspora, Brain Museums.- Near East .-[...] Wall Heritage Ltd – Linda Tuttiett.- 10 Hadrian’s circulation[...] Wall museums – Lindsay Allason Jones.- 11 Man- Fields of interest agement of[...] Fields of interest Archaeology; Cultural Heritage; Classical Studies Migration; Development Economics; Regional and Fields of interest Cultural Studies Target groups Archaeology; Cultural Heritage; Anthropology Research Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Encyclop(a)edia Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume More on www.springer.com/978-1-4419-0426-3 Brief More on www.springer.com/978-81-322-1046-7 Hardcover 2014. 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P. Tubaro, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom; S. Wolfe W.-J.J. Yeung, M.T. Yap, National University of Singapore, Singa- A.A. Casilli, Telecom Paris Tech, Paris Cedex 13, France; Y. Sarabi, pore, Singapore (Eds.) University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom The Politics of Reparations and Apologies Economic Stress, Human Capital, Against the Hypothesis of the End and Families in Asia of Privacy The Politics of Reparations and Apologies exam- Research and Policy Challenges An Agent-Based Modelling Approach to Social Media ines the evolution and dynamics of reparation pol- itics and justice. The volume introduces the key This book presents recent findings about the conse- Several prominent public voices have advanced the concepts, theories, and terms associated with social quences and policy implications of economic stress hypothesis that networked communications erode movements and in particular, the redress and repara- for human capital development and family well- the value of privacy in favor of a transparent con- tion movement (RRM). Drawing from RRMs that being in Asia. The scope of the chapters goes beyond nected existence. Especially younger generations are have their foundation in World War II--the Ger- the impact of current financial crisis to include the often described as prone to live "open digital lives". man genocides, the United States internments, effect of economic deprivation families in Asia expe- This hypothesis has raised considerable controversy, and the Japanese “comfort women” system-- the rience as a result of job loss, low-wage employment, polarizing the reaction of its critics as well as of its volume explores each case study’s relative success or and catastrophic natural calamities. The studies partisans. But how likely is the "end of privacy"? failure in achieving its goals and argues that there are show how macro-level economic stress can filter Under which conditions might this scenario come to overarching trends that can explain success and fail- down through households to affect individuals’ eco- be? What are the business and policy implications? ure more generally in the RRM movement. Using the nomic and socio-psychological well-being. The chap- How to ethically assess risks and opportunities? To backdrop[...] ters reveal a wide spectrum of economic stresses shed light on the co-evolution and mutual depen- experienced by families in Asia that is linked to poor dencies of networked structures and individual and Features human capital development,[...] collective strategies[...] The Politics of Reparations and Apologies exam- ines the evolution and dynamics of reparation pol- Features Features itics and justice. The volume introduces the key This book presents recent findings about the conse- Several prominent public voices have advanced the concepts, theories, and terms associated with social quences and policy implications of economic stress hypothesis that networked communications erode movements and in particular, the redress and repara- for human capital development and family well- the value of privacy in favor of a transparent con- tion movement (RRM). Drawing from RRMs that being in Asia. The scope of the chapters goes beyond nected existence. Especially younger generations are have their foundation in World War II--the Ger- the impact of current financial crisis to include the often described as prone to live "open digital lives". man genocides, the United States internments, effect of economic deprivation families in Asia expe- This hypothesis has raised considerable controversy, and the [..] rience as a result of job loss, low-wage employment, polarizing the reaction of its critics as well as of its and catastrophic natural calamities. The studies [..] partisans. But how likely is the "end of [..] Contents Introduction.- Reparation Politics.- Restorative Jus- Contents Contents tice.- Success and Failure.- German Genocides.- Chapter 1: Introduction: Economic Stress, Human Part I: Why Privacy is not over yet: Conflicting Atti- United States Internments.- Japanese Comfort Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Pol- tudes of Users, companies and States.- Part II: Mod- Women System.- Conclusion. icy Challenges; Wei-Jun Jean Yeung.- PART I: eling Privacy: Online Social Structures and Data OVERVIEW.- Chapter 2: Global Financial Crisis and Architectures.- Part III: Discussion and Conclusions. Fields of interest Economic and Social Challenges for Asia and the International Relations; Cross Cultural Psychology Pacific; Noeleen Heyzer.- Chapter 3: The Impact of Fields of interest the Economic Crisis on Children in East Asia and Media Research; Simulation and Modeling; Media Target groups the Pacific: A UNICEF Perspective (2009-2010); Management; Communication Studies; Computer Research Samman J. Thapa and Mahesh S. Patel.- Chapter Communication Networks; Organizational Studies, 4: The Long Reach of Early Childhood Poverty; Economic Sociology Type of publication Greg J. Duncan and Katherine Magnuson.- PART Monograph II: WOMEN, CHILDREN AND ECONOMIC Target groups STRESS.- Chapter 5: The 1997 Economic[...] Research More on www.springer.com/978-1-4614-9184-2 Hardcover Fields of interest Type of publication 2014. XVIII, 368 p. 10 illus., 5 illus. in color. 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D.P. Kroese, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; J. S. Lahiri, Dept of Statistics, Raleigh, USA; A. Schick, A. SenGupta, Statistics C.C. Chan, Australian National Univ, Canberra, Australia T.N. Sriram, Department of Statistics, Athens, USA (Eds.)

Statistical Modeling and Contemporary Developments in S.E. Ahmed, Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada Computation Statistical Theory Penalty, Shrinkage and Pretest A Festschrift for Hira Lal Koul This textbook on statistical modeling and statisti- Strategies cal inference will assist advanced undergraduate This volume highlights Prof. Hira Koul’s achieve- ments in many areas of Statistics, including Asymp- Variable Selection and Estimation and graduate students. Statistical Modeling and Computation provides a unique introduction to totic theory of statistical inference, Robustness, The objective of this book is to compare the statis- modern Statistics from both classical and Bayesian Weighted empirical processes and their applications, tical properties of penalty and non-penalty estima- perspectives. It also offers an integrated treatment of Survival Analysis, Nonlinear time series and Econo- tion strategies for some popular models. Specifically, Mathematical Statistics and modern statistical com- metrics, among others. Chapters are all original it considers the full model, submodel, penalty, putation, emphasizing statistical modeling, computa- papers that explore the frontiers of these areas and pretest and shrinkage estimation techniques for three tional techniques, and applications. Each of the three will assist researchers and graduate students working regression models before presenting the asymptotic parts will cover topics essential to university courses. in Statistics, Econometrics and related areas. Prof. properties of the non-penalty estimators and their Part I covers the fundamentals of probability theory. Hira Koul was the first Ph.D. student of Prof. Peter asymptotic distributional efficiency comparisons. In Part II, the authors introduce a wide variety of Bickel. His distinguished career in Statistics includes Further, the risk properties of the non-penalty esti- classical models that include, among others, linear the receipt of many prestigious awards, including the mators and penalty estimators are explored through regression and ANOVA[...] Senior Humbolt award (1995), and dedicated service a Monte Carlo simulation study. Showcasing exam- to the profession[...] ples based on real datasets, the book will be useful for Features Features students and applied researchers in a host of applied This textbook on statistical modeling and statisti- This volume highlights Prof. Hira Koul’s achieve- fields.The book’s[...] cal inference will assist advanced undergraduate and graduate students. 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E. Lanzarone, CNR-IMATI, Milan, Italy; F. Ieva, Politecnico di M.-L.T. Lee, University of Maryland, College Park, USA; M. Gail, J.A. Linebach, B.P. Tesch, L.M. Kovacsiss Milano, Milan, Italy (Eds.) R. Pfeiffer, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA; G. Satten, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, USA; T. Cai, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA; A. Gandy (Eds.) Nonparametric Statistics for The Contribution of Young Applied Research Researchers to Bayesian Statistics Risk Assessment and Evaluation of Proceedings of BAYSM2013 Predictions Non-parametric methods are widely used for study- ing populations that take on a ranked order (such as movie reviews receiving one to four stars). The use Features Methods of risk analysis and the outcome of particu- of non-parametric methods may be necessary when The first Bayesian Young Statisticians Meeting, lar evaluations and predictions are covered in detail data have a ranking but no clear numerical interpre- BAYSM 2013, has provided a unique opportunity in this proceedings volume, whose contributions are tation, such as when assessing preferences. In terms for young researchers, M.S. students, Ph.D. students, based on invited presentations from Professor Mei- of levels of measurement, non-parametric methods and post-docs dealing with Bayesian statistics to con- Ling Ting Lee's 2011 symposium on Risk Analysis result in "ordinal" data. As non-parametric methods nect with the Bayesian community at large, exchange and the Evaluation of Predictions. This symposium make fewer assumptions, their applicability is much ideas, and network with scholars working in their was held at the University of Maryland in October of wider than the corresponding parametric methods. field. The Workshop, which took place June 5th and 2011. Risk analysis is the science of evaluating health, In particular, they may be applied in situations where 6th 2013 at CNR-IMATI, Milan, has promoted fur- environmental, and engineering risks resulting from less is known about the application in question. Also, ther [..] past, current, or anticipated, future activities. The due to the reliance on fewer assumptions, non-para- use of these evaluations include to provide informa- metric methods are more[...] Fields of interest tion for determining regulatory actions to limit risk, Statistical Theory and Methods; Statistics (general); present scientific evidence in legal settings, evaluate Features Statistics for Social Science, Behavorial Science, Edu- products[...] Non-parametric methods are widely used for study- cation, Public Policy, and Law ing populations that take on a ranked order (such as Features movie reviews receiving one to four stars). The use Target groups Risk analysis is the science of evaluating health, envi- of non-parametric methods may be necessary when Research ronmental, or engineering risks resulting from past, data have a ranking but no clear numerical interpre- current, or anticipated future activities. Risk analysis tation, such as when assessing preferences. In terms Type of publication is an interdisciplinary subject that relies on epidemi- of levels of measurement, non-parametric methods Proceedings ology and laboratory studies, collection of exposure result in "ordinal" data. As non-parametric methods and other field data, computer modeling, and related More on www.springer.com/978-3-319-02083-9 [..] Hardcover biomedical, social, and economic considerations. 2014. X, 214 p. 31 illus., 21 illus. in color. (Springer Pro- This proceedings volume, with [..] Contents ceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, Vol. 63) Introduction.- Meeting the Team.- Questions, Contents 139,99 € Assumptions, and Decisions.- Understanding Sim- Preface.- Methods for Evaluating Prediction Perfor- ISBN 978-3-319-02083-9 ilarity.- The Bourgeoisie, the Proletariat, and an mance of Biomarkers and Tests.- Multiple Imputa- Unwelcomed Press Conference.- Agreeing to Dis- usually dispatched within 3 to 5 business days tion Approach for Surrogate Marker Evaluation in agree.- Guesstimating the Fluffy-Maker.- X Marks the Principal Strati cation Causal Inference Frame- the Spot Revisited.- Let My People Go!.- Here's Your work. Sign and the Neighborhood Bowling League.- Geom- Fields of interest etry on Steroids.- Crunch Time.- Presentation. Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Health Fields of interest Sciences; Statistics (general); Statistics and Comput- Statistical Theory and Methods; Statistics for Social ing / Statistics Programs Science, Behavorial Science, Education, Public Pol- Target groups icy, and Law; Statistics for Life Sciences, Medicine, Graduate Health Sciences

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A. Matta, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy; J. Li, University of M. Mortati Th.J. Quirk Wisconsin, Madison, USA; E. Sahin, Ecole Centrale Paris, Châte- nay-Malabry, France; E. Lanzarone, CNR-IMATI, Milan, Italy; J. Fowler, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA (Eds.) Systemic Aspects of Innovation and Excel 2010 for Engineering Design Statistics Proceedings of the International The perspective of collaborative networks A Guide to Solving Practical Problems Conference on Health Care Systems Engineering The book provides a snapshot of a hot topic – the This is the first book to show the capabilities of systemic nature of innovation and its relevance to Microsoft Excel to teach engineering statistics effec- design – with a trifold perspective: the academic level tively. It is a step-by-step exercise-driven guide for The International Conference on Health Care Sys- – the literature on innovation studies and design is students and practitioners who need to master Excel tems Engineering (HCSE) provided a timely oppor- often neglected and a clear connection between the to solve practical engineering problems. If under- tunity to discuss statistical analysis and operations two topics taken for granted; the research level – standing statistics isn’t your strongest suit, you are management issues in health care delivery systems. collaborative models are currently considered great not especially mathematically-inclined, or if you are The conference took place in Milan between May opportunities for transforming consumption, pro- wary of computers, this is the right book for you. 22nd and 24th, 2013. Scientists and practitioners duction and distribution of goods, but a clear schol- Excel, a widely available computer program for stu- discussed new ideas, methods and technologies for arly discourse is still forming; the political level – the dents and managers, is also an effective teaching and improving the operation of health care organiza- European Commission and the OECD are devoting learning tool for quantitative analyses in engineer- tions. The event and this resulting volume emphasize much effort to understanding and measuring the ing courses. Its powerful computational ability and research in the field of health care systems engineer- impact of design in innovation processes and firms graphical functions make learning statistics much ing developed in close collaboration with clinicians. and a clear contribution[...] easier than in[...] Topics applicable to researchers and practitioners include: hospital drug logistics, operating theatres, Features Features modelling and simulation in[...] The book provides a snapshot of a hot topic – the This is the first book to show the capabilities of systemic nature of innovation and its relevance to Microsoft Excel to teach engineering statistics effec- Features design – with a trifold perspective: the academic level tively. 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Scientists and practitioners discussed new ideas, methods and technologies for Contents Contents improving the operation of health care [..] 1 Innovation and Design: a fragmented relationship.- Introduction.- Sample size, mean, standard devia- 2 Innovation by networking or systemic innovation.- tion, standard error of the mean.- Random num- Contents 3 Devising collaborative networks for Innovation.- ber generator.- Confidence interval about the mean Home care services delivery: equity versus efficiency 4 NETS: an approach to designing collaborative net- using the TINV function and hypothesis testing.- in optimization models.- Redesigning organ allo- works.- 5 Open discussions and future challenges. 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